To those of you who have responded over the last week regarding the CASI Board action to discontinue the newsletter contest, I'd like to add my "two cents" worth to the fray.
If you feel strongly that the newsletter contest should be continued, volunteer to take over the task. I don't recall that it says anywhere in the CASI By-Laws or Rules & Regulations that the newsletter contest must be run by the BOD. Don't just sit back and criticize and offer no workable alternative.
I agree that a Pod newsletter is an important tool to keep the membership informed and to poll the opinions of the members.
Again, I challenge those of you who profess to care to step up and assume responsibility for this task. You've got plenty of time to prepare your criteria for the contest and present your ideas at the Great Pepper's Meeting.
From Jim Ezell:
Hello CASI Great Peppers and any interested members.
As you attend your August pod meetings, please take a moment to reflect on what you want from CASI going forward. If you will email me any thoughts and recommendations I would appreciate it greatly. I am running for director to be a positive influence and I need to know what ails you. Trust me, there are no sacred cows in this herd. Anything is fair game so let me know. I will formulate the best program I can put forth and try to look at both sides of any argument. We must openly discuss conflict and prepare a game plan for our future. I just get the feeling that our morale is not what I think it can be. My email is jezell8642@aol.com. I will not disclose any names unless you specifically want me to do that.
There is not adequate time at the Great Pepper Meeting to discuss what we have not given careful thought to. Let's start thinking now.
Thanks
From Ken Rodd:
From Ken Rodd:
In reference to the "Newsletter" contest I have the following facts to share. The newsletter was an idea I presented to the CASI Board of Directors and it was "approved" by the board. The trophy's for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place San Antonio
From Marolyn 'Mayo' Blair:
From Marolyn 'Mayo' Blair:
I am sorry to announce that the Cruise in December has been cancelled. On a personal note..... I am not able to do this as I try to do most things of "Full Steam Ahead" .....I have too many things to do right now and also.....I am not going to be able to put off my knee surgery past September and that is just too much......I had some great responses but as with the economy down, so many are just not able to take the time off and afford the luxury of a vacation right before Christmas......NEXT YEAR GANG.....as we all Pray for everything to be better for everyone.......Thank you all for your interest and support.
From Jon Tupper:
To know whats gong on in the CASI Chili cook off world in SW Missouri and SE Kansas, check out MO-KAN Chili Pod's group and page, and dont be shy, become a member and like us too! Thanks!!!!
NOTE: The Bruceville-Eddy, TX CCO scheduled for September 17 has been cancelled this year.
It is Wednesday and here are the CCOs scheduled for this weekend. Thee are several CCOs in places that should be cool!
Jul 23, 2011-001 - Austin, TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend. Limited to 75 cooks. Held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort, 7009 S IH-35, Entry fee $93, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Lone Star Weekend. Contact Yolie Rodd 512-444-6322 casihotrodd@aol.com.
Jul 23, 2011-002 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend
Jul 23, 2011-003 - Wauwatosa, WI CASI. Chilin' On The Avenue Closed off street with designated CASI parking. Entry fee $20 prior to July 15, $25 after July 15. Turn-in 2:00 PM. Traditional Chili and Salsa also. Enter two categories for $30 and three for $45, add $5 after July 15. Make checks payable to NANA. Send to 2557 N 71st Street, Wauwatosa WI 53213. Benefits North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance. Info Karri Tait easttosachili@gmail.com, or 414-698-666 www.easttosa.org
Jul 23, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 SAL CCO. Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jack pot beans turn-in Noon. Contact Peggy Gahagan 940-733-0999, 940-761-7466, or peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov
Jul 23, 2011-005 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Country Inn and Suites CCO Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317.821.1100, Located at I465S, Exit #8 Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's. Proceeds benefit Damar Services, Inc. (www.damar.org). Categories/Entry fees are CASI $20, Jr's $5, Ribs $18, Homestyle $10 (or $5 w/CASI or Rib entry). CASI Rules Apply. Registration 8 am, Cook's meeting 9 am. Turn-in times are CASI 12 noon, Anything Goes/Jr's 1pm, Ribs 2 pm. Gates open to public at 12 noon. Checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester at 317.319.4961, flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net, or Muhammad Aslam at 317.821.1100 maslam@kinseth.com. Be sure to stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO on Sunday July 24th at the same location. Special room rate of $79 available. Call the hotel direct at 317.821.1100, mention `chili'. Limited RV space available (no hookups).
Jul 23, 2011-006 - DeLeon, TX CASI. Armstrong Lodge #445 Cookoff. Cook off benefiting scholarship program. Chili grind only. Chili $20, turn in at 2pm. Beans $10, turn in at 12 noon, 50/50. Silent auction. Held at the lodge, on Texas St. in DeLeon. No hook- ups. Full breakfast provided Saturday morning by the lodge members.This cook off is the 2nd of a 3 weekend buckle series. Buckles to be awarded at last cook off at Super C Labor Day at the Lake Music Festival and Chili cook off in Dublin TX. Contact Jamie Ballenger overandunder28@yahoo.com 254-485-2877
Jul 24, 2011-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. The Day After, Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064
Jul 24, 2011-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 CCO. Building Fund. Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 120. Contact Peggy Gahagan 940- 733-0999, 940-761-7466, Email peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov
Jul 24, 2011-003 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod CCO Held at Country Inn and Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317.821.1100, Located at I465S, Exit #8 Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's. Proceeds benefit Pod charities. CASI Rules Apply. Categories/Entry fees are CASI $20, Jr's $5. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Registration 8 am, cook's meeting 9 am. CASI Turn-in 12 noon, Jr's 12:30 pm. Checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Tonya Jester at crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net, 317.319.4962 or Darin Jester at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net, 317.319.4961. Be sure to see Country Inn CCO on Saturday July 23rd at same location. 2 Cookoffs, 1 Weekend!!
Jul 24, 2011-004 - DeLeon, TX CASI. Cowboy Capital Chili Pod CCO. Chili grind only. Chili $20, turn in at 1 pm. Held at Armstrong Lodge #445 DeLeon TX, on Texas St. No hook-ups.This cook off is the 2nd of a 3 weekend buckle series. Buckles to be awarded at last cook off at Super C Labor Day at the Lake Music Festival and Chili cook off in Dublin TX. Contact Jamie Ballenger 254-485- 2877 overandunder28@yahoo.com.
