Information from CASI's Executive Director, Richard Knight
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
From Lee Kroencke:
Winners from yesterday's CCO in Grand Prairie, TX:
1. Johnnie Sullivan 2. Melinda Sawey 3. Bob Coats 4. Ken Swart 5. Kenny Short 6. Kelly Walker 7. Doris Coats 8. Beth Moon 9. Susan Herring 10. Mike McCarter
Show 1. Ginny Williams 2. Kenny Short
NOTE: Yesterday, I sent to the Great Pepper's the Credential Letter, the Annual Report, the Nomination Package for the Board of Director Positions, and the Rule Change Form. I had several returned. If you are a Great Pepper and did not get this email, please email me and give me your correct email address.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Services for Terry Tenery will be Friday, June 3rd, 2:00 PM at Southern Oaks Baptist Church, Kerrville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CASI Scholarship Fund or KCWC Scholarship Fund. Please keep Terry's family in your prayers.
Southwest Open CCO 5/28/2011 162 Cooks 1. Kyle Adams 2. Mike Park 3 Delora Goin 4. Joe Trigo 5. Bill Martin 6. Dusty Hudsepth 7. Tim Collier 8. Susan Spencer 9. Tom Dozier 10 T J Friedel 11. Beth Moon 12 Alan Dean 13 Cliff Dugan 14 Bucky Seelig 15 Kay Lefler 16 Roland Casey 17 Chris Hudspeth 18 Mike Bryan 19 Gini Williams 20 Jason Park 21 Dru Stewart
Show 1. Chili Too 2. Hot Rod 3 Dream Catcher
NOB POD CCO 5/29/2011 72 cooks 1. Grace Walton 2. Kevin Wooster 3. Dusty Hudspeth 4. Scott Spencer 5. Crystal Miles 6. Harvey West 7. Jerry Hunt 8. Mayo Blair 9. James Benefield 10 Jennifer Moore
Water Valley, TX DESK CCO 5/28/2011 24 cooks
1. Carla Wagner 2. Lylah Raven 3. Cliff Miller 4. Tracy Heflin 5. Paul Mulkey 6. Sue Yates 7. Jim Miller 8. Barbara Herrin 9. Delana Johnson 10. Willie Raven
Show 1. Dog Gon Hot, Delana Johnson 2. Free Spirit, Laura Coad 3. Precious, Kathy Mulkey
Day 2 1. Joshua Seabolt 2. Everett Crawford 3. Joe Giles 4. Bill Watkins 5. Jami Gregory 6. Kenny Seabolt 7. Tiffany Flemings 8. Gary Holmes 9. Aaron Gregory 10. Pattie Watkins
Return of the Queen's CCO in San Antonio 5/29/2011 25 Cooks
1. Clyde Rogers 2. Kevin Cyrus 3. "Crunch" 4. Kim Hiley 5. Cindy Nohavitza 6. Sabrina Kleitz 7. Robert "Wappo" Schrade 8. Suzy Morgenroth 9. Randy Pittman 10. Charmaine Rogers
Show 1. Margie Shoemaker 2. Connie Schrade 3. Laura McDaniel
Friday, May 27, 2011
From KimBordano, Director of Marketing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie: May 25, 2011 Dear CASI Member,
We would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual CASI Chili Cook-off Competition at Lone Star Park on Memorial Day Monday, May 30.
In addition to the Chili Cook-off Competition, we have a huge day planned with our special Lone Star Million racing program featuring 6 stakes races, attracting some the top race horses in region. Enjoy live music by Incognito beginning at 11 a.m. and our Family Fun Park activities including Bounce Houses, Pony Rides and a Petting Zoo from noon to 4 p.m.
Plus, one lucky fan will drive off on a Harley-Davidson® Sportster. Make sure to pick up your entry form when you check-in, so you can enter to win!
Load-in and registration will take place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. near the West Entrance of the Grandstand. Chili Turn-in will be at 2 p.m. When you arrive, take Lone Star Parkway to Parking Gate 5 to enter the grounds and follow the signs to the cook-off site.
Tents are provided and set-up will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Due to our license, alcohol is not permitted to be brought on property however 16 oz. can beer will be sold for a discounted price of $2.50 at approximately 10:30 a.m. to any cook-off participants of age. (Regular price on-site after the venue opens is $5.75)
You can contact me with any questions or concerns at (972) 237-1134.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 Lone Star Million Chili Cook-off!
From Happy Hinman:
For the CCO at the Schertz VFW on June 11, they have stated that Campers are welcomed, but please do not park in the parking lot. However, they would appreciate it if the campers would park in the outer perimeters around the actual parking lot. The hall may be rented for that evening and they would need the space in the parking lot for their guests. But even if the parking lot is full, there is plenty of space on the outer perimeters for the campers. They were very nice about it and welcomed anyone who wants to park there. Please let me or Carol Cornelison know if you plan to bring your camper so that we can give them an estimate of how many campers will be there.
Gumbo cooks can sell their gumbo. The event sells tickets and reimburses the cooks 70 percent. I'm still looking into the cooks selling throw down chili. I'll let you know.
From Barbara Herrin: Just a reminder that Tom Green County is under a Burn Ban, but I have checked and we can use our propane stoves, just no open fires. Hope to see you at Water Valley Park for a weekend of fun, food and of course CCO.
May you have a great Memorial Day Weekend. Please be careful and safe. Please take a minute to remember our fallen heros who died to guarentee our freedom!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
From Barbara Herrin: Once again I would like to invite you to come join the Concho Valley Chili Pod for our annual two-day Memorial Day Cook-off to be held this weekend at Water Valley Park. The charity for Saturday will be D.E.S.K. and Sunday will be the pod cook-off. The festivities will start out on Friday night with a potluck “sandwich” supper. On Saturday morning we will have potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided. Saturday night will feature a brisket and ribs supper. On Sunday morning we will have potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided. Sunday night will feature a hotdog supper. Side dishes would be appreciated for the meals.
There will be a cake auction on Saturday and a raffle on Sunday. There will be a 50/50 raffle on both days.
Turn in times for both days will be 1:00 for Jackpot beans and 2:00 for chili.
Since Monday is a holiday, several of us plan to spend the night on Sunday and just chill out. Come chill out with us.
NOTE: Tom Green county is under a Fire Ban. We have checked with the authorities, there can not be an open fire, but, we can use our propane stoves. We will also have Ice available and for sale on site starting Friday.
Poster Contest Guidelines
> When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.
> The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.
> Artwork must incorporate the following elements:
* Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship * Annual Designation: 45th Annual * Date of Event: November 5, 2011
> Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.
> Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.
> Actual size of the finished poster must be 18” X 24” and artwork must be camera ready.
> If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.
> If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.
> If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.
Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than June 1, 2011. Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
From Bert "Bubba" Reinke: For anyone that has enjoyed going to Possum Kingdom State Park and Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Even though they had severe wild fires both state parks are re-opening this weekend. All the campgrounds and trading posts/dock facilities were spared from the bad wild fires. A large majority of the park grounds themselves were completely burned but the recreational facilities except for some restrooms were spared and are back to normal. For all those that enjoy our Texas State Park system please help by making reservations and visiting these parks to help them get their feet back on the ground and stay in business.
It is Wednesday, and it is time to check out the CCOs for this weekend!
May 28, 2011-001 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Chili Legends Memorial Day CCO. This CCO will benefit the DESK Program. It will be held in Water Valley Park. There are a limited number of RV hookups, but there is plenty of room for camping. Entry fee for Chili is $18 turn-in with turn in at 2 PM. There will be Jackpot Beans competition. Entry fee is $5 and turn-in time is 1 PM. 100% payback. On Friday night there will be a potluck “sandwich” supper.On Saturday morning, we will have a potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided.Saturday night will feature a brisket and ribs supper.Contact Janice Miller 325-947-8753. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See CCO the next day.
May 28, 2011-002 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. 2 Day Chili Cookoff Event. This will be held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. Chili turn in is 2:00 pm. The entry fee is $20.00 From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. Exit at the 4th stop light which is Oneta Road. Turn right (South), go to the second stop sign which is 111th St, turn right (West). Go 1/2 mile. The house is on the left (South). This CCO benefits Green County Chili and BBQ Too Pod. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff next day.
May 28, 2011-003 - Durant, OK CASI. 28th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship has been moved to a bigger and better location. It will be held at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla who will host this years event. The cookoff location will be at the Choctaw/KOA RV Park on the grounds of the Choctaw Casino. The Casino is located just across the Texas Oklahoma border, North of the Dallas/Ft Worth area on US Hwy 75. Entry fee: $25, Turn-in 2 PM, Chili Grind Only. Top 3 chilis and 1st Place Show are automatic qualifiers for TICC. Travel money for top winners in chili and show. Last year top 5 chilis were qualified. Friday nite 42 Tournament. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Terry Graves 940-733-6446, or Tammie Wooster Tammiew421@aol.com . Send your entry to: Tammie Wooster, 2 Vera Court, Wichita Falls, Tx. 76310, 940-691- 5323. Special room rates for the following hotels: Please ask for chili cookoff rates: Microtel Hotel & Suites 580-924-5100 Single-$50-Double-$65-Suite; $75 Hampton Inn & Suites 580-924-0300 Rate: $60; Holiday Inn Express & Suites 580-924-9777 Rate: $60; Choctaw/Koa RV Park--800-562-6073 Full Hookup rate: $25. This is a large and popular Casino, call early for reservations. More information to follow.
May 28, 2011-004 - Langley, BC CASI. B.C. Provincial Chili Championship at the Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ to be held at the Gateway Casino in Langley, B. C. on May 28. CASI sanctioned and CASI rules. Turn in at 2:00 PM. Entry fee is $25. Charity is the Firefighters' Burn Fund. For info contact Fred Roycroft at 604- 464-3472 or froycroft@gmail.com Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
May 28, 2011-005 - Willow Springs, IL CASI. Willow Springs CCO 1 Village Circle, Willow Springs, IL. 60480. Tables available, there will be a DJ present, a Pet Parade. and a Craft Show. Entry fee is $20 with turn-in at 2 PM. Make checks payable to Village of Willow Springs. Contact Maureen Barrett 312-209-7173. Email maureen.barrett@cbexchange.com . Benefits Willow Springs Food Pantry.
May 29, 2011-001 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Day 2 Chili Legends Memorial Day CCO This is the annual Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO. This CCO will be held in Water Valley Park. The entry fee $18 with turn-in at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will also be a Jackpot Beans Competition with the entry fee of $5 and turn in at 1 PM. This is a 100%payback. On Friday night will be a potluck “sandwich” supper. On Saturday morning, we will have a potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided. Saturday night will feature a brisket and ribs supper. On Sunday morning we will have a potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided. Sunday night will feature a hot dog supper. Side dishes would be appreciated for the meals. Also on Sunday there will be a cake auction and a raffle. There will be a 50/50 raffle on both days. Contact Janice Miller at 325- 947-8753.
May 29, 2011-002 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. 2 Day Chili Cookoff Event. this will be held at Crawford's Hacienda, located at 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. Turn In is 1:00 pm. The entry fee is $20.00. Directions are as follows: From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow and continue on at Coweta/81st St. Exit at the 4th stop light which is Oneta Road. Turn right (South), then go to second stop sign which is 111th St. Tturn right (West), then go 1/2 mile. The house is on the left (South). This benefits Great Pepper's Meeting Fund for Green County Chili and BBQ Too Pod. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff on the day before.
May 29, 2011-003 - Durant, OK CASI. North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff. This will be held at the Choctaw Casino/Koa RV Park. The entry fee is $20, and the turn-in time is 1:00 PM. This is Chili Grind Only. For more information, contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Tammie Wooster, tammiew421@aol.com.
May 29, 2011-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Return of the Chili Queens CCO. This will be held at the El Mercado Market in downtown San Antonio. It is Chili Grind Only. The entry fee is $20, with turn-in at 2 pm. Santa Rosa Children's Hospital will benefit from this wonderful cook-off. If you've never been, then you should definitely make it a point to come out and join us. For information please contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com.
May 29, 2011-005 - Tombstone, AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days/Paul Breur Memorial Chili Cookoff. This wil be located on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. The charity is the Tombstone Lions. Turn in time is 1 p.m. The entry fee is $15. Checks payable to High Desert Pod (HDP). For more information contact Greg Monger 520-417-9948.
May 30, 2011-001 - Grand Prairie, TX CASI. Lone Star Derby Chili Cook Off It will be held at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway. The entry fee is $20 with turn in at 2 p.m. Load-in and registration will be between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. near the West Entrance of the Grandstand. RV parking is available in the parking lot near Gate 5, but not at the cooking site. There are no hook-ups. Enjoy an afternoon of live Thoroughbred racing with the Lone Star Derby, live music and a Chili Cook-off Competition. Each team will receive 10 more admission passes for family and friends at registration. All proceeds benefit LOPE Texas and Remember Me Rescue, two non- profit organizations that assist retired and injured racehorses find new homes after their careers. Bring plenty of extra chili for taste cups, we have large crowds! Chili Winners will receive a Winner's Circle photo with the wining horse, jockey and owner of the CASI sponsored race of the day. For more information on the event or referral for a local RV Park with hook-ups, contact Kim Bordano at 972-237- 1134 or kim.bordano@lonestarpark.com.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sorry about the late posting, but I had a problem with the blogger.
From Barbara Herrin:
Come join the Concho Valley Chili Pod for our annual two-day Memorial Day Cook-off to be held this weekend at WaterValleyPark.The charity for Saturday will be D.E.S.K. and Sunday will be the pod cook-off.The festivities will start out on Friday night with a potluck “sandwich” supper.On Saturday morning we will have potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided.Saturday night will feature a brisket and ribs supper.On Sunday morning we will have potluck breakfast with breakfast casseroles provided.Sunday night will feature a hotdog supper.Side dishes would be appreciated for the meals.
There will be a cake auction on Saturday and a raffle on Sunday.There will be a 50/50 raffle on both days.
Turn in times will be for Jackpot beans and for chili on both days.
As Monday is a holiday, several of us plan to spend the night on Sunday and just chill out.Come chill out with us.
From Ron Barnes:
Results from the 32nd Annual Top of Texas Kickoff Cookoff weekend in Irving May 21-22, 2011
SATURDAY
CHILI (62 Judged)
1.Gary Brignon – Ennis
2.Bob Coats – Irving
3.Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie
4.Toni Bowman – Rowlett
5.Beth Moon - Hurst
6.Tom Dozier – Irving
7.Doris Coats – Irving
8.Bonnie Loxterman – Rowlett
9.Shirley Sexton – Dallas
10.Dale Reinecker – Bedford
SHOW
1.Bull Rush Chili – Ginny Williams – Irving
2.Soggy Bacon Boys – Bill Lester – Garland
3.American Legion Family – Karen Ducote – Euless
JUNIORS (5 Judged)
1.Alex Palma – Irving
2.Paige Brignon – Ennis
3.Zoe Brignon – Ennis
4.Alyssa DelGado – Mansfield
5.Kelsy Jones
BEANS (18 Judged)
1.Charles Breeden - Alvarado
2.Tom Dozier – Irving
3.Bob Coats – Irving
Chilihead of the Year:Tina Barnes
Show Team of the Year:Blind Witch
Rookie of the Year:Jennifer Moore
SUNDAY AFTER CCO
CHILI (25 Judged)
1.Glenda Vrba – Garland
2.Doodie Johnson – Irving
3.Dee Palmer – Mansfield
4.Stephanie Brockman – Euless
5.Melinda Sawey – Benbrook
6.Debbie Eiland-Turner – Waxahachie
7.Mayo Blair – Houston
8.Dale Reinecker – Bedford
9.Teena “TJ” Friedel – Irving
10.Shirley Sexton – Dallas
SHOW
1.Soggy Bacon Boys – Dee Palmer - Mansfield
2.Dream Catcher – TJ Friedel – Irving
3.Blind Witch – Jason Clark – Arlington
From Tammie Wooster:
Just wanted to see if we could get this on your site, one last time...I have also attached a copy of the flyer....
Just a reminder - Southwest Open is right around the corner! For all those heading to Durant have a safe trip and we will see you there!!!
From Susan Armand:
Attached is the cookoff flyer, but below is more detailed information.
SPACE CITY POD 31ST ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
June 4, 5, 2011
Elks Lodge 151
10150 W. Airport, Stafford, TX
TWO DAY COOKOFF so come and try to grab some points before it gets too hot! Chili grind only for both days. Jackets will be awarded to the top ten chilis and top 3 shows!!!An embroidered chair will be awarded to 1st place omelet on Sunday!!!
Weekend Agenda:
Friday - Bring something to throw on the grill. The Elks will be grilling and you can buy the salad and baked potato. The pool will be open all weekend so bring that suit and cool off any time.
Saturday - Chili, Beans, Wienie-Off. Chili turn-in is at 2:00.
Jackpot beans! (Who wouldn't want to win?)
Wienie-Off: Supply your own wienie(s) and decorate it. We can supply a box for your display, but if you would like to bring your own box/plate to add to your decorations that will be fine. Categories are Funniest, Cutest, Sexiest and Scariest. Everyone will judge the wienies and awards for top in each category; be prepared to laugh!
Sunday - There will be an Omelet-Off and a Chili CCO. Omelet-Off turn-in is 9:00 A.M. and chili turn in is at noon.
Judges pay to judge omelets, but will get the royal treatment PLUS enjoy delicious omelets. The more entries the better and don't forget, 1st place omelet gets an embroidered chair. Awards for 2nd and 3rd omelets as well.
Nigel will be supplying the music Saturday. There will be a silent auction on Saturday with great stuff!
RV parking with limited hookups. Come and stay the weekend!
Saturday entry fees: Chili - $20.00, Beans - $10.00, Wienie-Off - $5.00 per entry
Sunday entry fees: Omelet-Off - FREE entry, $10.00 to judge, Chili - $15.00
Don't forget show on both days!!!
Charities: Saturday- Laura Recovery Center, Sunday - Elks
From Randy Duke: A CCO has been scheduled for the first weekend in October (October 7) in Hico, TX. It will benefit the Billy The Kid Museum. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. There will be an added $100 for first place beans. You will not want to miss it.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
SPECIAL POST:
From Guy Smith: Here is the funeral information for Bruce Smith:
Funeral Home: Ruebel Funeral Home 6313 W Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205
Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 25th Services: 11:00 am Thursday May 26th Internment: Roselawn Cemetary Memorials: CASI Scholarship Fund or Charity of your Choice
Home Information: Darlene Smith 1904 Gamble Rd Little Rock, AR 72211
From Wappo Schrade: From the entire crew and patrons of Krazy Flats who are all sadden by passing of out good friend Bruce Smith, it was a shock to us all. For many years, Bruce and his gang would come to Krazy Flats and play great music and everyone would have a great time. Bruce will be missed so much. We take comfort in believing that he is playing music in the great Chili Cookoff in the sky. We all send out our prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Bruce, we will miss you, but we are all glad that we got to have so many happy times because of you.
Note: Services for Barbara Herrin's grandson Coulton will be Tuesday in at 11:00 AM in Plano and burial will follow. Please keep Barbara and her family in your prayers.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
BULLETIN: It is with a heavy heart that I report the death of Bruce Smith. No details at this time.
ATTENTION: I have been notified by PARADE Magazine the following:
On our May 22 cover story, PARADE will feature fifty delicious, delectable food festivals that are taking place this summer and fall through out the nation. In addition we will feature other festivals on parade.com.
NOTE: I have been working with the editors for the last 2 weeks answering questions and hopefully she made the requested changes.
Saturday Post:
From Lorinda Crawford:
We have received a text message from Tom "Tucker" Snyder this morning (Friday) that his Mom, Mary Snyder passed away.
She had been in bad health for a little while after having a heart attack last year.
We don't know any information yet regarding the service but will pass it along once it is received.
Tucker - Tom Synder
1145 S Canton
Tulsa OK 74112
Home 918 838 0796
Cell 917 671 5061
Mary Snyder
(Steve) Synder
3531 East 4th Place
Tulsa, OK 74112
From Dana Plocheck:
The June Trails is available for viewing online!
NOTE:
Barbara Herrin has received word that her grandson (baby Coulton) passed away late last night. No other information is available at this time. Once I get further information, I will share it. Please keep Barbara and her family in your prays.
Monday's Post will be late. If I receive information about any of the above, I will try to find a ;pace to post it.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
From Myrl Coultas: Nancy and I went to Rocky Point to JJ's cookoff and had a great time. There were no problems at the border or on the way down. The merchants are really hurting because Americans are afraid to go into Mexico. I think it is completely safe in Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco Sanora) We even had some of the natives place in the cookoff. So don't be afraid to go to the International Open in January.
From Kay Lefler:
From Jamie Ballinger: July 23, 2011 DeLeon, TX CASI. Armstrong Lodge #445 CCO. Cookoff is benefiting the scholarship program. Chili grind only. Chili entry fee is $20, with turn in at 2 pm. Beans entry fee is $10, with turn in at 12 noon. Beans will be a 50/50 split. There will be a silent auction. It will be held at the lodge, on Texas St. in DeLeon. No hook-ups. Full breakfast provided Saturday morning by the lodge members.This cookoff is the 2nd of a 3 weekend buckle series. Buckles to be awarded at last cookoff at Super C Labor Day at the Lake Music Festival and Chili cookoff in Dublin, TX.
July 24, 2011 DeLeon, TX CASI. Cowboy Capital Chili Pod. Chili grind only. Chili entry fee is $20, with turn in at 1pm. It will be held at Armstrong Lodge #445 in DeLeon TX, which is located on Texas St. No hook-ups. This cookoff is the 2nd of a 3 weekend buckle series. Buckles will be awarded at last cook off at Super C Labor Day at the Lake Music Festival and Chili cookoff in Dublin, TX.
NOTE:
In a couple of hours my Mother and I are flying to Phoenix to attend the High School Graduation of my oldest granddaughter. I also have the honor of presenting her with her CASI Scholarship.
I am hoping to be able to post tomorrow, but will not know until we arrive at the hotel. My Monday Post will also be late.
Have a great weekend and to those of you still chasing points ( I still need a point), here's hoping that you get it this weekend.
TABLE AND CHAIRS FOR KRAZY FLATS 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 tables and chairs 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 REMINDER ABOUT THE POSTER CONTEST
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
From Ron Barnes: I failed to mention that in addition to the $10 entry, you are required to bring two (2) non-perishable food items to be donated to the Irving Cares Food Bank.
Hope to see you Saturday!
From Stephanie Brockman:
From Happy Hinman: For those of you interested in Jourdanton CCO on May 21, the times are as follows:
If you have never attended this cookoff you're missing something. They have a wonderful time with lots of local participation and the auction after announcements is incredible. They have a variety of items. There is something for everyone. I'll need help with judging if you are interested. Hope to see you there, it's one of those cookoffs that even rain can't spoil. Hope to see you there. Call me if you have any questions at 210 364 8577.
ALSO
We are trying to get the raffle tickets going for the ACES pod cookoff in August. If you have a sponsor or you would like to donate a raffle prize, please let me know.
So far we have: Gift card from ACES Pod amount TBD $150 gift card from Laura, Suzi, Margaret, Chris and Happy Patio table with umbrella and chairs from David and Mary Ann Richardson Rusic Cooler from Fread and Janet Cielencki $50 Gift card from Cynthia Whittenberg Commitment from the Morgenroths Commitment from Bexar Hall and the Fire department is working on other items.
Committees for this Year 's Great Pepper's Meeting
Nominating: Connie Collier, Chair Pat Krenek Candi Knight
Credentials: Sherrie Davis, Chair Paul Mulkey Jennifer Sherfield
It's Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend.
May 21, 2011-001 - Tyler, TX CASI. 5th AnnualArmed Forces Day Chili Cookoff. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 12, 5503 American Legion Rd. VETERANS COOK FREE. CASI Chili $20.00 turn in 1:00 PM. 50/50 Beans $5.00 turn in 12:00. Peoples Choice ballots turn in 2:00 PM. Bring extra Chili for tasting. Goodie Bags for the first 25 entrants. Cooks eat free Friday Night before Pool Tournament. Limited RV parking, no hook ups. RSVP appreciated. Contact Gil Hewlett, 903-595-1400 or Mike Croson, 903-570-2732. Post 903-593-9751.
May 21, 2011-002 - Salado, TX CASI. 1st Annual Old Salado Springs Chili Cookoff on the Creek in the heart of Salado, 200 Royal St off Main St. Beans $10. 50/50 turn in noon Chili-$20.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili grind only. Lots of RV parking with no hoop-ups. This is day one of a two day cook-off. You can come in after noon on Friday. Sat night pop luck. For information on chili contact Mavis Nelson chili8@live.com. or Gary Irving 254-214-2943.
May 21, 2011-003 - Irving, TX CASI. 32nd Annual TOT Pod Kickoff CCO Held at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 N. Britian Rd. There will be a major goody bag item for the first 75 cooks registered. Jackpot Beans $5, turn in 12 PM. Junior Chili free entry, turn in 12 PM. CASI Chili $20, turn in 2 PM. Overnight camping, limited hookups available for a small fee. There will be a Friday night cooks party. Cash breakfast, lunch & bar will be available on Saturday. There will be a Pot luck dinner Saturday night. See Sunday for a cookoff at the same location Make checks payable to Top Of Texas. Contact Babs Johnson 972- 523-8849. bajohnson55@verizon.net
May 21, 2011-004 - Jourdanton, TX CASI. Marvin Pasifka Memorial Chili CCO. Chili, BBQ and Beans. This will be Chili Grind only CCO. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2pm. The charity is the Jourdanton VFD. Details to follow. For information please contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577 or happypeppr@aol.com
May 21, 2011-005 - Anthony, NM CASI. Tom and Michele's Backyard CCO. Come and enjoy the "Sun and Sangria" at Tom and Michele's 2nd Annual chili cookoff. This is a NMCS POD Cookoff. From I- 10, take Hwy 404 West to Hwy 478. Turn Left and continue on Hwy 478 South to Whispering Dove. Turn right on Whispering Dove and follow paved road to cookoff. Entry fee is $20.00 payable to the New Mexico Chili Society. Turn-in is at 4:00pm. Dry camping is available both Friday and Saturday. Pot luck cooks party Saturday night following awards. Host providing meat. Contact Tom Chaney at 915- 449-4064 or t.chaney@yahoo.com for more information.
May 21, 2011-006 - Sweetwater, TX CASI. 2nd Annual CASI Chili Cookoff,3rd Annual Toys 4 Tots Bike Run. Held at Elks Lodge #1257, exit off IH-20. There will be a band all day,a 50/50 raffle, a raffle and a auction. Entry fee $20 with turn-in at 2:30 PM. In memory of Bo Bodine. Poker run registration begins at 9 AM. Pays best hand, 2nd best hand and worst hand. Benefits the Texas Elks children's summer camp for children 7 to 15 yrs with special needs. 1st bike out 10 AM, last bike back by 3 PM. Unwrapped Toys needed, such as board games, balls, jump ropes, and pool toys. If you can't bring a toy, a $10 donation will be accepted. Contact Donnie Willmann 325-665-7144 or Jan Bartlett 325- 669-3307. RV hookups available.
May 21, 2011-007 - Quinlan, TX CASI. 1st Annual Tawakoni South VFD CCO held at 10407 FM 429 North, 6 miles SE of Quinlan, TX & 17 miles NE of Terrell, TX. CASI Rules. Chili Grind Only. RV Parking, but no hook-ups. Benefits: Tawakoni South VFD, Turn-in for Chili is 1 PM, with a$20 entry fee. Turn in for Beans is 2:00 Noon and the entry fee is $5.00, with a 50-50 payback. There is a Next Day Cook-off at the same place. Checks are payable to Tawakoni South Fire Dept. Contact Larry Wampler (903) 450-5541 roadwrkcb@aol.com or Vince Pryor (903) 456-5300 or achief902@gmail.com.
May 21, 2011-008 - Cleburne, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Kowbell Chili Cookoff. Held at Johnson County Sheriffs Posse Arena, 2046 S Hwy 171. Benefits Texas Special Olympics Athletes. Turn-in is 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Local chili cookoff turn-in is 11 AM. Mike Burke 214- 205-4636 chili.mike@yahoo.com.
May 21, 2011-009 - Paris, TX CASI. Paris Blues Society's Chili Cookoff. This CCO benefits the Paris Blues Society's scholarship program. Held at Buffalo Joe's Pub at 3338 NE Loop 286 in Paris. $20.00 entry, 12:00 pm turn in. CHILI GRIND ONLY! Trophies for 1st - 3rd chili, 1st show. Goodie bags for the first 15 cooks to register. Please bring throwdown for the crowd. There will be a live and silent auction. Make checks payable to the Paris Blues Society. Contact Karen Boaz 903- 905-9283, karen@parisbluessociety.com For more info go to www.parisbluessociety.com/cco11.html.
May 21, 2011-010 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Khiva Shrine Cookoff. Turn in time is 2 pm, Chili grind only. Held at the Khiva Shrine Center, 5th and Pierce. Benefits Shriner's hospitals. Contact Scott Campbell 806-236-2368.
May 22, 2011-001 - Salado, TX CASI. 1st Annual Old Salado Springs Chili cook-off, held at 200 Royal Street. Chili entry fee is $20.00 and turn in is at 1 pm. Chili grind only. See cookoff day before for more information.
May 22, 2011-002 - Irving, TX CASI. Day After Top of Texas CCO. Held at the Irving Elks Lodge at 2015 N. Britian Road. Chili grind only, entry fee $18 with a noon turn-in. Contact Tina Barnes or Babs Johnson for more information blondiechili@tx.rr.com, Bajohnson55@verizon.net. See cookoff same location previous day.
May 22, 2011-003 - Quinlan, TX CASI. Sunday Tawakoni South VFD CCO Held at 10407 FM 429 North. Chili turn-in is at Noon with a $20. entry fee. Benefits: Tawakoni South, Jr. Firefighters. Chili grind only. Contract: Larry Wampler (903) 450-5541 or Vince Pryor (903)456-5300.
