We have had to postpone the 2nd Annual Boomtown Days Chili Challenge that was schedule for June 10th in Joplin, Missouri. As I am sure you are aware, the City of Joplin has suffer major damage and destruction from a massive F5 tornado a week ago yesterday. Because of the amount of City personal and the large amount of resources it has taken to maintained the City, we felt it was in the best interested of everyone to postpone the event.
I have lived in this community for over 45 years and we will come back, its just going to take some time. I appreciate every thing CASI does and stands for and look forward to have our Boomtown Days Chili Challenge real soon. I appreciate your time and understanding.
Please keep the people in this community in your prayers.
From Jen Monoson:
Unfortunately, we must postpone our CASI sanctioned chili cook-off on Saturday, June 25th, in Hornell, New York because we will not have enough cooks to meet the CASI requirement of fifteen. We are sorry for any inconvenience, and we do hope to hold a cook-off in the future. This cook-off was scheduled for Saturday, June 25th, in Hornell, New York which was to benefit St. Ann School in Hornell, New York.
From Tammie Wooster:
N.O.B. Pod Cookoff
Sunday, May 29th - Durant OK
Chili
83 Chilis
1. Grace Walton - Robinson TX (first time - first place)
2. Kevin Wooster - Wichita Falls TX
3. Dusty Hudspeth - Irving TX
4. Scott Spencer - Irving TX
5. Crystal Miles - Irving TX
6. Harvey West - Telephone TX
7. Jerry Hunt - Shreveport LA
8. Marilyn Blair - Houston TX
9. James Benefield - League City TX
10. Jennifer Moore - Irving TX
Showmanship
1. Janet Cielencki - Clover Leaf #1 - San Antonio TX
2. Cheryl Pierson - Diamond Coyote - Batavia IL
3. Nancy Cox - Teachers Brew - Wichita Falls TX
Looking forward to next year already….How about ya'll????? See ya on the Chili Trail!
From Jim Ezell:
Tequila Rose has just been declared the Official Flower of Brewster County. The ceremony will be held Wed Nov 2 at the Mexene Pavilion, Terlingua Texas. Ladies Only.
From Bobby Kirby:
From Kay Lefler:
Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO at Gander Mountain in Corsicana is coming up this Saturday and Sunday, June 4th and 5th. Saturday - CASI chili turns in is at 2 pm and 50/50 beans turn in is at noon. Junior chili turns in at 2pm and First Place Junior will get a painted cook stove. Bring your cute and talented Chili Dawgs and enter the pet contest at 11am. There will be demonstrations by the Corsicana Police K-9 Unit on Saturday morning. Great raffle items include a 6’ x 8’ enclosed Cargo Craft trailer, a $750 Dell gift card, a Kindle 3G+WiFi EReader with Lighted Cover, and MORE. Drawing will be Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening – Pot Luck dinner with meat furnished. On Sunday – CASI chili turn in is at 1pm. Plenty of paved parking for RVs (dry camping) and Day Cookers. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of Navarro County. If you have any questions, call Kay Lefler 972-872-2297 or 972-646-5159.
From Jim Ezell, CASI Sponsor Chairman:
Great Developments over the weekend at the Southwest Open. David Manske, Kyle Adams and Greg Muhlbauer have increased their Friends of CASI contribution to include an extra $50.00 each for Krazy Flats tables and chairs. Larry and Judy Russell of Shreveport, LA have renewed their commitment for this year. Ted and Sunny Fichtl of Sierra Vista, AZ have also renewed. Last but not least, please welcome Roger Foltz, TICC Champion 2004 and CASI Director to the ranks of Friends of CASI.
This year has every indication it will exceed last year's great numbers. Friends of CASI continues to look for ways to support CASI and the TICC awards.
It is Wednesday and here are the scheduled CCOs for this Weekend. There are lots of them across the country to choose to attend.
Jun 4, 2011-001 - Crane, TX CASI. Raiders Youth Football CCO Held at the Crane County Park on Sixth Street behind the swimming pool. Limited hookups. Kids cookoff entry $5 with noon turn-in. Adult entry $18 with 2 PM turn-in Contact Robin Crain 432-664-7459 OR Jim Crain 432-664-0848. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jun 4, 2011-002 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right at Corsicana Crossings Blvd. This is a 2-day cookoff this year with plenty of paved parking for day-cooks and RVs (no hookups). Entry fee $20.00 and turn-in is 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; Junior division, ages 8-17 and the entry fee is $10.00 with turn-in at 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 and turn-in is Noon. Agility and trick demonstrations during the day. Great raffle items. Benefits the Humane Society of Navarro County - Spay/Neuter Program. See cookoff next day. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159; 972-872-2297 or klefler@gaf.com or dlkl9046@gmail.com.
Jun 4, 2011-003 - Forest Hill, TX CASI. 1st Annual TTRC CO and Barrel Race Held at 5139 Glenn Ct . Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM . Beans entry $5, turn-in 12 PM paying top 3 places. TTRC chili entry fee $15 with turn-in at 1 PM . There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 pot . Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase . Plenty of parking space. RV space available, but with no hookups . Contact Bobby Kirby at 682-438- 7917 or by e-mail at bonk142001@yahoo.com.
Jun 4, 2011-004 - Stafford, TX CASI. 31st Annual Space City Pod CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 151, 10150 W Airport. Benefits Laura Recovery and Elks. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. $10 Jackpot Beans turn-in Noon. $5 Wienie-off turn-in 10 AM to 11 AM, with public judging. Chili grind only. RV parking with limited hookups. Steak night at Elk's Lodge is Friday so come and enjoy some steak and mingle with fellow chili cooks. Music by Nigel all day Saturday and into the night. Swimming pool will be available for the weekend. Elk's Lodge has dominoes, shuffleboard and pool; if interested in organizing a tournament of 42, shuffleboard or pool contact Susan Armand. Beans on Saturday. Wienie-Off Information: Bring your own wienies and decorations, boxes will be given to participants for display. Prizes for Funniest, Sexiest, Cutest and Scariest wienies. For a complete list of "rules" contact Susan Armand. Auction on Saturday. Contact Information: Susan Armand, susanandken@prodigy.net, 3103 Freshmeadows Drive, Houston, Tx 77063.
Jun 4, 2011-005 - Blackwell, TX CASI. Blue Agave Chili Cookoff. Held at 302 College St. at the Blackwell Roping Arena. Benefits the Blackwell Riding Club. Entry fee Chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee Pinto Beans $5, Jalapeno Popper $5, Bloody Mary Pour-off $5, Margarita Pour-off $5, Brisket $20. Turn-in TBD. Contact Tommy White 325-370-1119, 325-668-3552 jlem@camalott.com. Live band that night featuring The Duquaines from Austin.
Jun 4, 2011-006 - Floris, IA CASI. Floris Chili Cookoff. Floris flag day and parade event Held on Main street. Entry fee $20.00. Turn-in 1:00 P.M. Contact Virgil Johnson. Phone 641-684- 4525 Cell 641-455-9210 E-Mail Roylene1@gmail.com. Benefits Floris Fire Department.
Jun 4, 2011-007 - Denton, TX CASI. Industrial Bash Cookoff. 5 K Run and Music Festival. Held at 113 Industrial. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Our Daily Bread, food bank. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Alan Pierce email alan@roosters_roadhouse.com 940- 382-4227. Make checks payable to Our Daily Bread.
Jun 4, 2011-008 - Cornville, AZ CASI. YCS Pod in the Park CCO Held at Windmill Park in Cornville, AZ Peoples choice chili at 11:00, Entry fee $12 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to YCS. Contact Jerry D Lee 623-388-9748 email alchemistchili@gmail.com.
Jun 4, 2011-009 - Midland, TX CASI. 24th Annual Mex-Tex Family Fiesta. CANCELLED
Jun 5, 2011-001 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Day After Dawg Daze CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right at Corsicana Crossings Blvd. This is a 2-day cookoff this year with plenty of paved parking for day-cooks and RVs (no hookups). Entry fee $18.00 turn-in 1 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Corsicana Animal Shelter Building Fund. See cookoff previous day. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159; 972-872-2297 or klefler@gaf.com or dlkl9046@gmail.com.
Jun 5, 2011-002 - Stafford, TX CASI. Day 2 of Space City Pod CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 151, 10150 W Airport. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Chili grind only. Omelett-off turn-in 9 AM. Omelet-Off Info Any type of omelet you want to make. If you want to judge omelets there is a $10 fee per judge. 1st Class treatment for omelet judges includes champagne, favors and delicious omelets. Contact Info: Susan Armand, susanandken@prodigy.net, 3103 Freshmeadows Drive, Houston, Tx 77063.
Jun 5, 2011-003 - Denton, TX CASI. Denton Elks ENF Mini Foxy Lady Denton Elks Lodge 228 E Oak St, Denton, Tx 76201 940-387-8124. Breakfast served for donations. RV parking across the street, no hookups. Cookoff on Industrial St. Denton prior day. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Denton Elks. Contact Delora Goin 940-230-3238 email clapshack@gmail.com.
