From Larry Burruss:
Congratulations again to Carolyn Seelig and all the other cooks that were recognized at Texas Ladies State Chili Championship. It was good to see a few new faces amongst all of the seasoned lady cooks.
I want to thank all of the men that helped me in the judging area including Steve Ashman, Kyle Bond, Hugh Brown, Tim Collier, Alan Dean, Steve Edmondson, Frank Fox, Dave Gage, Ralph Hay, Lynn Hejtmancik , Elton Homesley, Don Hoy, Warren and Scott McDonald, Roger Patteson and Crew, Willie Raven, Robert Schrade, Bruce Stewart, Harvey West and John Goforth for also monitoring the final table. If I have failed to mention someone please forgive me but know that your assistance was truly appreciated.
There were a few ladies that were not pleased that we had two participants on the judging tables and I take full blame for that happening. We had avoided that situation until the very end and I got busy and saw what happened to late to make a change. I did point out that this is not a violation of CASI rules but we did not intend for it to happen as we managed to have only non-participant judges most of the day, even with limited spectators. GREAT COOKOFF LADIES.
From Ken Rodd:
Below is information on the Florida State Chili Championship being held October 8th. Mark your calendars now!! It is being held in a super location in a waterfront RV Resort. You will have a great time. Come early and enjoy lots of things to see and do.
At the Winter Board of Director's Meeting, it was decided to purchase 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ Contest and other activities. At the present time, if we need table and chairs at Krazy Flats, they must be carried to Krazy Flats from the Judging Pavilion and then returned for any activity requiring their use. This is causing extra wear and tear on them as well as the people who must get them from one place to the other. We do have the facility to store these at Krazy Flats.
If you or your pod would like to sponsor the purchase of either the tables or the chairs, we would welcome this. To purchase a table the price is $100.00. To purchase a set of 4 chairs, the price is $50.00. If you or your group would like to sponsor one or more of these items, please contact either David Sexton or myself. The checks should be made out to CASI and sent to either myself or David. David's address is
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
My address is
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
garjans@suddenlink.net
The first CCO at Myrtle Beach is this next weekend. Here's looking forward to seeing lots of you chili cooks!
