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:
Jackpot beans 11
Pork butt 11:30
Chicken 12:30
Pork Spare Ribs 1:30
Chili 2:00
Brisket 2:30
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 Annual Armed 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.
