Hilsboro, WI CCO 08/06/2011-003
They set a pre-registration deadline of a week ago, extended it a week, and still only have three cooks. None local. It's too bad, but not unexpected.
NOTE: My Zip Code that is on the Credentials Report is wrong. I have sent a change. It should read 76904.
From Jim Ezell:
This is the time of year I put together the sponsor commitments and package how they can interact with CASI. I need help from the membership on two projects.
First: Woodbridge has expressed an interest in expanding their role beyond TICC. They have asked me to put together a list of significant events where wine can be sampled or sold. If you are interested in having this sponsor opportunity, send me a description of your cook off and why you think it would merit this sponsor participation.
Message from Christine:
Did you ever provide us with a list of key CASI events with optimum sampling opportunities as well as events where wine can also be sold? Tracy and Courtney were asking me about this earlier in the week. With our upcoming “Cook-off to Kick-Off” promotion, it would be great to have that list so we can tie in on a local level. Thanks for your help with that.
Best,
Christine Vestfals
Associate Marketing Manager - Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
Casa Fiesta Division of Bruce Foods has asked for help in purchasing their beans as well as getting retailers to carry them. We all know what a battle it is out there for shelf space. Anybody that has tried their beans knows that it is a quality product that has done well in the competitions. Bruce Foods has invested a tremendous amount of money in CASI and I really need help to give them this product support.
Below is the list of outlets from Virginia Brown Forrestier. I will be meeting with them at their New Iberia headquarters next week to iron out our CASI marketing for 2011-12
Houston-Texas area:
H.E.B., Food Town, Food-a-Rama, Gerland’s, Seller’s Brothers, Arlan’s, Gulf Coast Markets and Harlan’s (Fiesta “should” be on board by the end of August – fingers crossed)
South Texas (Valley) - San Antonio/Austin:
H.E.B., Handi Andy, City Markets, Junior’s, Lopez Markets, Rivas’ and Riverview Markets
Dallas-Texas area:
H.E.B., David’s, El Rancho, Elrod’s, Jerry’s, Cost Plus Markets, Sheldon’s Food Liner, United Market Street Markets and Terry’s
West Texas:
H.E.B., Lowe’s Markets, United Supermarkets and Thriftway Markets
East Texas area (and into Louisiana):
H.E.B., Market Basket and Brookshire Brothers
Louisiana:
Rouse’s, Hi Nabor, Breaux Mart, Mathern’s, LeBlanc’s/Payless, Dorniac’s, Zapardo’s, Champagnes, Simoneaud’s, Choice Markets, Janise’s, Bi-Lo, Nu-Nu’s (and other small retailers)
Virginia Brown Forestier
Brand Manager
Bruce FoodsCorporation
It's WEDNESDAY and here is the list of Chili Cookoffs for this weekend.
Aug 6, 2011-001 - Zuehl,TX CASI. Aces Pod 12th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at Bexar Hall. Bean Cookoff $10 entry fee 12 pm turn in. Jalapeno Cookoff Open rules with a $5 entry fee and a 1 pm turn in. Local Chili Cookoff, grind only, with a $15 entry fee and a 2 pm turn in. CASI, Chili grind only. The entry fee is $20 with a 2 pm turn in. Showmanship for Chili begins at 11 am. There is a "Big Raffle" drawing after announcements and a Saturday night Pot Luck. The Pod will furnish the meat. Benefits St Hedwig VFD. Contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577. See Cookoff next day. Chili entry for both days if paid at registration Saturday is $35.
Aug 6, 2011-002 - Cheney, KS CASI. Sunflower Pod 2nd Annual Cookoff. Held in Cheney State Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Homestyle Chili entry fee is $10, andturn-in 1:30 PM. Beans turn- in 2 PM. Ethel Hewlett 316-213-9761 email chewlett1005@sbcglobal.net
Aug 6, 2011-003 - Hillsboro, WI CASI. Have a Heart Chili Cookoff. Held in Firemans Park located on Rte 33 just west of town. Off the interstate use Mauston exit, follow signs for Rte 82 west. Rte 82 will join Rte 33 and bring you right into Hillsboro. CANCELLED
Aug 6, 2011-004 - Everman, TX CASI. 4th Annual Happy Armadillo CCO. Held at Happy Armadillo Bar 1701 Everman Parkway. From Ft.Worth take I35 south past I-20 to Everman parkway. Go East 3.1 mi. The Bar is on your left. Look for the Armadillo Sign. Chili turn in at 2PM and a $20.00 Entry fee. CASI rules, Grind Only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, and top 3 show. Throw cups will be sold. Please bring throw-down for sampling. There will be a 50/50 drawing. There will be Jack pot Beans. Turn in is at Noonwith a $5 entry fee and a 100% back to winners. Goody bags to first 60 cooks registered. There is a Raffle. Benefits North Texas Charites. Cooking will be outside. NOTE: kids are welcome till 5 pm. BUT remember this is a bar! Contact Gary Napier 817-225-5930. Email Gary@thehappyarmadillo.com
Aug 6, 2011-005 - Kerrville, TX CASI. Inaugural Chamber of Commerce Rodeo, Beerfest, Chili Cookoff. Held at Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27 East. Make checks payable to Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee is $30 which includes entry to rodeo Friday and Saturday nights. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Traci Bond 830-459-4797, 830-257- 8233, traci@terminixabc.com. Chili turn-in 2 PM.
Aug 6, 2011-006 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Fun at the Station (formerly Fun in the park) Belch Pod Cook off, held at Grand Central Station, 7521 Zero Street, Fort Smith. Chili entry fee is $20 and turn-in 1pm. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Benefits Great Peppers meeting expenses. Info Dara Doss 479-651- 7128 or ddoss@tecjobs.net.
Aug 6, 2011-007 - El Paso, TX CASI. Socorro High School Band CCO. 10150 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX. Cook-Off will be held on the front lawn of the High School. There is plenty of room for parking and for RV's. CASI Sanctioned. Cook-Off will benefit the High School Band for much needed band equipment. The Socorro Honor Band will be providing Jazz Music throughout the event. Cook's Meeting 10:00 AM Turn in 2:00PM. Entry fee $20. payable to the Pod of the Pass. Contact info Carol Straughan cell 915-491-2766 email caroleptx@aol.com, Thomas Cavazos 915-564-1332, email cavazos.thomas@yahoo.com or Robert Reyes 915-276-7385, email rgreyes@gmail.com.
Aug 6, 2011-008 - Schulenburg, TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival CCO. Held in Wolters Park. Benefits Schulenburg Festival Assn and its charities. Entry fee $20 with turn-in at 3 PM. Jackpot Beans and Bloody Marys. Carnival, arts and crafts, rodeo. Lots of shade trees, water and electric available but limited. Contact Virginia Meyer 979-561-8573 meyer@cvctx.com or Sharon Bujnoch 979-562-2410 email sbujnoch@cvctx.com. See webb site www.schulenburgfestival.org.
Aug 6, 2011-009 - Tombstone, AZ CASI. Vigilante Days Chili Cookoff. Date changed to August 13th.
Aug 6, 2011-010 - Quanah, TX CASI. Benefits Quanah VFD Cookoff. This will be held on North side of the Square. RV parking, no hookups. Entry fee is $20 and turn-in is a 2 PM. Beans with a noon turn-in and a $5 entry. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Casey O'Neal 940-674-5176. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Aug 6, 2011-011 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Rolling Hills Riding Club CO and BBQ. Benefits RHRC Youth/50 year old face lift for club house and Arena. Entry fee is $25, and turn-in is 2 PM. Chili grind only. Other categories: turn-in Chicken 1 PM, Ribs 3 PM, Brisket 4 PM. Other meats Noon. Contact Shelly Thompson 806-336- 0567, shelly_i_thompson@ml.com.
Aug 7, 2011-001 - Zuehl, TX CASI. Sunday Aces Pod Cookoff. Held at Bexar Hall. Entry fee $20. If paid at registration on Saturday fee will be $35 for both days. Turn-in is 1 PM. Chili grind only. Benefits Bexar Bowling and Social Hall Building Fund. Info Happy Hinman 210-364-8577.
Aug 7, 2011-002 - Everman, TX CASI. 4th Annual Day After Happy Armadillo Chili Cook-off. Turn in is at 1PM with a $20.00 Entry fee. CASI rules, grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, and top 3 show. Throw-down cups will be sold. Please bring throw-down for sampling. 50/50 drawing and a Raffle. Benefits North Texas Charites. Cooking will be outside NOTE: kids are welcome till 5 pm. BUT remember this is a bar! Info Gary Napier 817-225-5930. Email gary@thehappyarmadillo.com. From Ft.Worth take I35 south past I-20 to Everman parkway go East 3.1 mi. Bar is on your left. Look for Armadillo Sign.
Aug 7, 2011-003 - Olympia, WA CASI. Washington State Championship Held in Olympia Farmer Market 700 Capital Way N. Turn-in 1 PM. Contact Nick Fadich 425-345-3107 nfadich@comcast.net. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
