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Please note the new Registration Times.


Below you will find the BBQ and Dessert Competition Schedule:

TEQUILA ROSE BBQ  COOKOFF SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

Registration of cookers at Krazy Flats Saloon     9-11 a.m.

                                                                               2-5 p.m.

Short meeting of cookoff workers                         5:15 p.m.

BBQ Tray pickup at Krazy Flats Saloon              6-7 p.m.

THURSDAY:

Registration of cookers at Krazy Flats Saloon     8-9 a.m.

MANDATORY BBQ COOKS MEETING              9:00 a.m.

Turn In Times

Tequila Rose Dessert Contest                             11:00 a.m.

Chicken                                                                 12:00 p.m.

Ribs                                                                       1:30 p.m.

Brisket                                                                   3:00 p.m.

The BBQ cookoff sponsor is Tequila Rose by McCormick Distilling. There will be a guaranteed total cash pay out of $5,500.

Pay outs for each category are as follows:

1^st -  $300

2^nd - $250
3^rd  - $200
4^th  - $183
5^th  - $158
6^th  - $150
7^th  - $133
8^th  - $116
9^th  - $100 
10^th  - $75

In addistion to each category payout, the Grand Champion will receive an additional $300 and the Reserve Grand Champion will receive an additional $200.  

 

Tequila Rose Dessert Contest

Registration time are the same as the BBQ competition at the Krazy Flats Saloon.
 

The Tequila Rose Dessert contest is OPEN TO EVERYONE. Contestants do not have to have an entry in the BBQ cookoff.  You may have more than one entry providing it is a different recipe and pay a separate entry fee.  The judging trays for the Dessert Contest will be given out during registration.

Remember to include your recipe with your Dessert entry!

From Jim Ezell:

POD PARTY BEER SPECIAL

Buy the BEER for your Pod Activities at TICC and get this special deal!

Buy 2 cases or 30 packs at CASI Member Price and Get ONE FREE

See me for this offer from our sponsors

Jim Ezell

 From Ed Blair:
T.I.T.S. Historian needs help.

Jimmy Maturo will not be at TICC this year. He asked me to find someone to cover for him. He needs someone to put out a plastic table cloth for signing along with some pens; then to pick it up at the end of the meeting and save it for him. I have the pens and the table covering; just need someone to step up and assume responsibility for handling his request for assistance.

Ed Blair

From Kay Lefler:
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 2^nd – come and eat breakfast at our CTC Pod camp. We’ll start serving at 8am and quit when the last piece of bacon or sausage is gone!! We’ll be serving up breakfast rolls-ups and have breakfast drinks on hand to get your morning started right! Donations raised will go to the Scholarship Fund. Look for our Central Texas Chili banner – we’re easy to find across from the Old 320.

NOTICE OF GUIDELINES FOR FIRE SAFETY

AT RANCHO CASI DE LOS CHISOS

Propane stoves, grills, and BBQ pits will be permitted for cooking.  Please exercise caution.

Fires must be contained in a fire pit, fire ring or other enclosure.   There are to be no unconfined fires on the ground.  Additionally, the perimeter of the fire pit or ring should be cleared of all vegetation.

Fires cannot be any larger than 3 foot tall. Meaning NO LARGE FIRES!

No accelerants  will be used on fires, ie,  gas, lighter fluid, etc.   Additionally, no volatile items may be thrown into the fire.

Fires must be attended at all times.

No furniture, cars, tires or non-earth grown items will be allowed on site for burning.

It is requested that all persons entering the ranch have a working FIRE EXTINGUISHER in their possession.

All fireworks and explosives are PROHIBITED!

Please be aware that any participant violating the fire safety guidelines will be asked to leave the TICC site immediately with no refund in entrance fees.

From Ed Blair:
T.I.T.S. Historian needs help.

Jimmy Maturo will not be at TICC this year. He asked me to find someone to cover for him. He needs someone to put out a plastic table cloth for signing along with some pens; then to pick it up at the end of the meeting and save it for him. I have the pens and the table covering; just need someone to step up and assume responsibility for handling his request for assistance.

From Nancy Netardus:
Don't forget about the Girls Gone Wild Breakfast

From Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa:
We 432-424-5000 and our web page is www.lajitasgolfresort.com.

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa is a CASI sponsors.

From Jim Ezell:

NOTE:  We are leaving today for CCOs on the Way to Terlingua.  I will be posting tomorrow morning.  Next week I will post as necessary.

From Shirley Bates:

Black Gold Pod and Concho Valley Pod are once again having their Ice Cream Social on Wednesday from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at their campsite at TICC. Come One, Come All to eat some ice cream and desserts and visit with us, we are looking forward to seeing all our friends again. Hope to see you there!!!

From Jim Ezell:

 I need someone interested in doing some videos for the sponsors. We have an elevated demand for extra publicity this year if we can put some things together. There is a tremendous opportunity to get out the word with still shots and videos to the gold sponsors this year.

From Kay Lefler:
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 2^nd – come and eat breakfast at our CTC Pod camp. We’ll start serving at 8am and quit when the last piece of bacon or sausage is gone!! We’ll be serving up breakfast rolls-ups and have breakfast drinks on hand to get your morning started right! Donations raised will go to the Scholarship Fund. Look for our Central Texas Chili banner – we’re easy to find across from the Old 320.

From Lisa Sandefer:
Our International CCO held Janualry 28, 2012 in San Miguel 1st, 2d and 3d place winners, and 1st in show, go straight to TICC.

It's a GREAT event that draws over 2500 people each year, with live music all day, dancing, horse shows, a fashion show, a live auction and more.

Many direct flights from Dallas and Houston to Leon or Queretaro (both cities about an hour's drive to San Miguel)

FIRST PLACE WINNER AT 2011 TICC GETS A FREE TRIP TO SAN MIGUEL FOR OUR COOK-OFF! Jim Ezell will have our invitation and informational packet on the Winner's Table.


Our new web page is www.chiliandcharros.com

It's Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend!

Oct 27, 2011-001 - Del Rio, TX CASI. Lorina's Cantina 5th Annual CCO. 9087 HWY 90 West 10 Miles West from downtown Del Rio. Cook under covered patio overlooking beatuiful Lake Amistad. Contact Lorina's 830-775-8017 CELL 830 703- 6315 OR Desiree 830-775- 8058. CASI - Turn in is 6 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18.. Charity will be St. Judes Childrens Hospital. 50/50, Goody bags, Cooks party with Mexican Buffett. Wednesday is Steak Night RSVP Serving From 6-8 PM. $15.00 Includes Ribeye,Baked Potato, Salad, Beans, Roll with delicious TORIADOS!!!! Karaoke Starts at 7 PM.

Oct 28, 2011-001 - Crane, TX CASI. Guess Where 20th Annual Caravan to Terlingua CCO. Held in Crane City Park. Limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 4 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dodie Simpson 432-559-3537, Bruce Stewart 817-282-6678, Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Pat Timmons 432-558-7319. Benefits the CASI Memorial Board Fund.

Oct 28, 2011-002 - Del Rio, TX CASI. Bonnie and Cliff Everett Memorial CCO. Held on Friday at the Holiday Trav-L Park, 11490 Hwy 90 W, 9 miles west of the "y". Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Cooks party at lunch 12-1 PM, make your own deli sandwiches. This is 19th annual event at this location, join the traditional celebration on the road to Terlingua. See previous day cookoff at Lorinas Cantina. Reservations 800-545-2364. This is CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jimmy McIntyre holidaytrav.L.Park .com, 830-775-7275, or Jimmy Taylor taylor@bigbend.net, 432- 371-2621.

Oct 29, 2011-001 - Santa Teresa, NM CASI. War Eagles Air Museum CCO The chili cookoff will take place at the Santa Theresa Airport on the tarmac. Santa Teresa, NM is a few miles west of El Paso, Texas. Exit I-10 at Artcraft Road. Follow Artcraft Road, traveling West. Look for the Museum signs. The Air Eagle Museum is located at the dead end of Artcraft Road. Entry Fee $20.00. Turn-in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Benefits War Eagles Air Museum Restoration Fund. Contact Tom Chaney, 915- 449-4064 or t.chaney@yahoo.com.

Oct 29, 2011-002 - Crane, TX CASI. On The Road to Terlingua. Held in 6th Street Park. Entry fee $18 plus $2 cooks pot. Turn in Noon. Benefits Chamber of Commerce. Pat Timmons 432-631- 5806.

Oct 29, 2011-003 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. 6th Annual Elks Lodge CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 2065 1 Elks Lane. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Ted Fichtl tcfpriv@cox.net, 520-459-5477. Benefits Elks charities.

Oct 29, 2011-004 - Scottsdale, AZ CASI. 2nd Hospice of the Valley CCO. Held at Hospice of the Valley White Dove Shoppe, 8461 E McDonald Dr, in the Bashas parking lot. East side of lot. We moved to Scottsdale this year for more public, entry fee for CASI will be reduced to $10 with peoples choice. Trophies 1st thru 10th red chili and 1st thru 3rd peoples choice and show. Please come out and support us. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable to CASA. Contact Jon Utley dbchili@cox.net, 623-229- 9734

Oct 29, 2011-005 - Russellville, AR CASI. Mainstreet Russellville Held in downtown Russellville by the Train Depot. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Mainstreet Russellville. Contact Betsy McGuire 479-967-1437 msrsvl@centurytel.net.

Oct 29, 2011-006 - Flatonia, TX CASI. Flatonia Czhilispiel 39 Cookoff. Held on Main Street off I-10 between Houston and San Antonio. Benefits Flatonia EMS, Fire Dept, Food Pantries, and Scholarships. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Czhili Showmanship 11 AM to 1 PM. BBQ cookoff, Arts & Crafts, Carnival, Texas music - Wade Bowen and Brandon Rhyder, the Original Triumphs and many more talented bands. Festival runs from Oct 28- 30th. Contact DeRose Janecks P.O. Box 610, Flatonia TX 78941. flatoniacolc@sbcglobal.net. 61- 865-3920. Before Oct 19th entry fee is $20, after late fee of $25. Make checks payable to Flatonia Czhilispiel.

Oct 29, 2011-007 - McAlester, OK CASI. Main Street Golden Chili Cookoff. Held at Main St and Choctaw, in Farmers Market parking lot on business 69 Hwy (Main St). Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Peoples choice tasting contest imediately following chili turn-in. Contact Carol Ervin, McAlester Main St 215 E Choctaw Ste 112. McAlester OK 74501. 918-423-8888, 918-470- 6728. Benefits McAlester Main St.

Oct 30, 2011-001 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Last Stop on the Road to Terlingua Held at the Community Center behind the Post Office. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Benefits Terlingua Fire and EMS. Free blood pressure and blood glucose testing will be available for the cooks during cookoff by the medics.

Oct 30, 2011-002 - Denison, TX CASI. Texoma Ride for the Red and Chili Cookoff. $20.00 entry for CASI with a 1 pm turn-in. Separate entry of $20.00 for people's choice with a minimum of 2 lbs of chili. People.s choice has a first place prize of $350.00. Also bike ride 10am-12pm. Pancake breakfast 9 am to 11 am. Live music. Silent Auction. Contact Cathy Howard 903-465-1330. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits American Red Cross. Held at Loose Wheels 534 Pool Rd Denison,TX.  RV's welcome, no hookups.

Nov 1, 2011-001 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Sotol Pod Cookoff. Held at the CASI Site. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Bronze Beer Drinking Goat for first place chili. Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire. Cookoff benefits Terlingua School. School is having a FISH FRY in the concession area immediately after announcements, should be around 5 PM.

NOTICE OF NEW FIRE RULES FOR TICC

BELOW ARE THE NEW RULES FOR A FIRE DURING TICC!  PLEASE NOTE AND OBEY!

NOTICE OF GUIDELINES FOR FIRE SAFETY

AT RANCHO CASI DE LOS CHISOS

 

Propane stoves, grills, and BBQ pits will be permitted for cooking.  Please exercise caution.

 

Fires must be contained in a fire pit, fire ring or other enclosure.   There are to be no unconfined fires on the ground.  Additionally, the perimeter of the fire pit or ring should be cleared of all vegetation.

 

Fires cannot be any larger than 3 foot tall. Meaning NO LARGE FIRES!

 

No accelerants  will be used on fires, ie,  gas, lighter fluid, etc.   Additionally, no volatile items may be thrown into the fire.

 

Fires must be attended at all times.

 

No furniture, cars, tires or non-earth grown items will be allowed on site for burning.

 

It is requested that all persons entering the ranch have a working FIRE EXTINGUISHER in their possession.

 

All fireworks and explosives are PROHIBITED!

 

Please be aware that any participant violating the fire safety guidelines will be asked to leave the TICC site immediately with no refund in entrance fees.

From Vickie Childress:

One last reminder to bring toys for the Terlingua children.  These children will be between the ages of 0 - 12.  The toys should be brought unwrapped.  Please bring the wrapping paper with them.  These children will appreciate these toys!

From the Fire Fighter's CCO:

From Ed Nesbitt:
Deer Safety on the way to TICC

It is Deer season and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals in the roadway! The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million accidents a year occur involving deer with an annual cost of $1.1 billion in vehicular damage cost. Deer are struck in three out of four accidents involving animals. Cattle, horses, dogs and bear also led to fatalities in collisions. Crashes with deer are most likely to occur in late fall during deer breeding, migration and hunting season. Accidents with deer are likely to occur on rural roads with a speed limit of 55 mph or higher, in darkness and at dusk or dawn. In 60% of the accidents involving human fatalities with animal-vehicle collisions, the fatality was caused not by the collision with the deer, but failure to wear a safety belt. The animal/vehicle collision is the first event and often not the deadliest. Often, the cause of the fatality, is what occurs with the vehicle, after the initial collision; i.e. striking a fixed object or another vehicle(s). There is no feasible way to keep deer and other animals off of the roadway. Deer whistles have been sold over the years as a way of avoiding deer collisions. I can personally attest that the whistles work; however, it is still up to the deer what action is taken after hearing the whistle. This may include standing still in the roadway or running directly at you. Therefore, drivers need to be vigilant at all times and especially in those areas that are prone to animal crossing.

As a professional driver you can decrease your exposure to injury or death in a collision with animals by practicing the following:

1. Be especially alert for animals on the roadway during dusk, dawn and darkness.
2. Wear your safety belt at all times.
3. Reduce your speed at night and do not overdrive your headlights.
4. Make sure that all items inside of your cab are secure and would not be a flying object hazard in the event of an accident.
5. Drive with your high beams on during darkness- when no other oncoming vehicles present.
6. Pay specific attention to areas where animal warning signs have been placed along the roadway.
7. If you see an animal in the roadway, lay on the horn with a long steady blast to frighten the animal.
8. If a collision with an animal is unavoidable, stay in your lane and DO NOT swerve. By an erratic maneuver you risk rolling the vehicle or losing control and striking another vehicle or fixed object.

NOTE:  One more person has qualified for TICC which makes 471 qualified.  This is 2 more than the previous record!!!

Cliff and I will be leaving on Thursday afternoon for TICC (actually for Crane to cook and then to Terlingua).  I will do the posting from home on Thursday and then I will post on Friday .  I am to have the ability to post from Terlingua once we arrive, so I will post the information that I get.  I can not guarantee  the time of day that these posts will occur, but if there is new information, it will be posted.  Please watch for updates!

From Jim Ezell:

POD PARTY BEER SPECIAL

Buy the BEER for your Pod Activities at TICC and get this special deal!

 

Buy 2 cases or 30 packs at CASI Member Price and Get ONE FREE

 

See me for this offer from our sponsors

Jim Ezell

From Connie Collier:

 

TEQUILA ROSE BBQ  COOKOFF SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

Registration of cookers at Krazy Flats Saloon      9-11 a.m.

                                                                                2-5 p.m.

Short meeting of cookoff workers                          5:15 p.m.

BBQ Tray pickup at Krazy Flats Saloon                  6-7 p.m.

THURSDAY:

Registration of cookers at Krazy Flats Saloon      8-9 a.m.

MANDATORY BBQ COOKS MEETING              9:00 a.m.

Turn In Times

Tequila Rose Dessert Contest                              11:00 a.m.

Chicken                                                                 12:00 p.m.

Ribs                                                                         1:30 p.m.

Brisket                                                                     3:00 p.m.

The BBQ cookoff sponsor is Tequila Rose by McCormick Distilling. There will be a guaranteed total cash pay out of $5,500.

Pay outs for each category are as follows:

1^st -  $300

2^nd - $250

3^rd  - $200

4^th  - $183

5^th  - $158

6^th  - $150

7^th  - $133

8^th  - $116

9^th  - $100 

10^th  - $75

In addistion to each category payout, the Grand Champion will receive an additional $300 and the Reserve Grand Champion will receive an additional $200.  

Tequila Rose Dessert Contest

Registration time are the same as the BBQ competition at the Krazy Flats Saloon.

The Tequila Rose Dessert contest is OPEN TO EVERYONE. Contestants do not have to have an entry in the BBQ cookoff.  You may have more than one entry providing it is a different recipe and pay a separate entry fee.  The judging trays for the Dessert Contest will be given out during registration.

 

From Randy Duke,

Angie and I would like to thank all of our 45 chili cookers for making the trip to our 1st cook-off in Hico.A very special thanks to Kay Lefler for helping us put all the information about the CCO on facebook and getting it listed in the blog. Thanks to our table monitors Beth Baxter, Bab's Johnson, and Francis Sullivan; our table runners Kris Stewart, Larry and Grace Walton, Pat Millich, my sister and brother in law D'ann and Mark Holbert; our tally team Buda, Jim Trietsch, Kris Stewart, and also thanks to Buda for cooking burgers on Friday night.

Last but not least I want to personally thank my wife Angie for all the hard work she put into this cookoff from start to finish to make this cook-off a success as she always does. Hopefully with everyone's help we can make this a bigger cook-off next year. Thanks again to everyone.

From Mikie McGarity:

 Once again, Roger Foltz has been kind enough to say that he would call me with the winners from TICC.  If you would like for me to email you or call you, I'll be happy to do it.  You can let me know either at my email (mikie@mcgarity.org) or phone (817-975-2200).  I look forward to hearing from you.

From Nancy Netardus:

  

Results Oktoberfest CCO, San Antonio, TX 10/22/11 - 17 cooks
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!

1.   Cynthia Whittneburg
2.   Melodie Smith
3.   Sally Lee
4.   Doyle Smith
5.   Laura mcDaniel
6.   Steve Bearden
7.   Elaine Edmonson-Lopez

8.   Cindy Nohavitza
9.   Sabrina Klietz 

10. Dianne Lewis

SHOW:
1. Melodie Smith
2. Doyle Smith
3. Janet Cielinski

Water Valley

18 Cooks

1.  Laura Coad

2.  Tracy Heflin

3.  Louis Gonzales

4.  Fran Miller

5.  Lisa Brown

6.  Cliff Miller

7.  Sue Yates

8.  Barbara Herrin

9.  Sherry Maus

10.  Janice Miller

Show

1.  Janice Miller

2.  Fran Miller

3.  Barbara Herrin

Sunday - Water Valley

16 Cooks

1,  Cliff Miller

2.  Barbara Herrin

3.  Louis Gonzales

4.  Laura Coad

5.  Sue Yates - Q

6.  Wes Heflin

7.  Kelly Scarbourough

8.  Sherry Maus

9.  Don Weber

10.  Gina Thorp (1st point ever)

Show

1.  Barbara Herrin

2.  Janice Miller - Q

3.  Wes Heflin

  

From Dana Plocheck

 I am still needing volunteers for the Main Beer Concession. If you are interested please contact me at danap903@comcast.net or call my cell at 713-444-5066.

Thank you.

From Ruby Ross:
ATTENTION: Highland Lakes Pod members

Thursday Night at Central Texas Membership Party HLP (Carrie) is going to need some help at the party registering guest. I will not be able to attend TICC this year so I would appreciate it if some of you would step up and help Carrie in my place. I know many of you have other Pods to support. If you can we need help. Thanks and Good Luck to all. Love Ruby

 

 

From Jim Ezell:

POD PARTY BEER SPECIAL

Buy the BEER for your Pod Activities at TICC and get this special deal!

Buy 2 cases or 30 packs at CASI Member Price and Get ONE FREE

See me for this offer from our sponsors

Jim Ezell

From Carrie Kinnison:

If you are NOT going to TICC and would like for your name to go into the drawing for the beautiful basket to be given away at the Texas Hill Country Happy Hour on Thursday at TICC by the Highland Lakes Pod...I will need to have your dues to me by Tuesday-October 25th. If you are going to be at TICC...then come by the Happy Hour on Thursday, join the Highland Lakes Pod and enjoy some snacks, beverages and fellowship.

Have A Good Day....Safe Travels and Will See You At The Ranch!

Carrie Kinnison

PO Box 878

Marble Falls, TX 78654

281-615-2408

email: cak @erfw.net

 

 

From Lajitas Spa and Resort:

The Lajitas Spa and Resort has plenty of R/V sites available for the Chili Cook Off; and, the offer electrical, waste, water, and cable hook-ups; NOT TO MENTION plenty of indoor showers!

The Lajitas Spa and Resort is a CASI Sponsor!

 

 

From Jim Ezell:

We need to remind everyone to come to TICC prepared to take boxes back to everyone in their area. I have four pallets of new boxes with logos on them. That is several thousand dollars worth of advertising.

From Bruce Pinnell:

The CASI Ranch will have limited WiFi Service again this year. The service will be available from Oct 28th to Nov 6th 24 hours per day. The signal will be broadcast from three (3) locations and should reach most of the ranch. The cost will be $5/day or $20 for the whole event. It will be offered on first come, first served basis. The service will be limited the 100 users.

To access the internet, select the ‘Rancho CASI’ network from your laptop. Then, open your internet browser, select your plan (daily vs. weekly) and enter your credit card info on the secure web page. That’s it.

Because the service uses relatively low capacity internet circuits (the fastest available in the area), we need you to know about some restrictions before you sign up. These restrictions are necessary to allow more people to have access to basic internet services. The following uses will not be allowed, except in an emergency: Large updates from Microsoft, Adobe or Apple websites, video streaming from web cams, or recorded TV (Hulu), audio streaming from TV or radio stations, or video intensive gaming. There is no restriction for normal email and web browsing activities. There will be several websites that have free access. These include the CASI website, major sponsor websites, the Weather Channel, and others that may be added for public safety reasons.

If you have questions about the service, please contact Bruce Pinnell at 210.372.0469.

 

2011 TICC BEER AND WINE PRICES

(This includes Texas Sales Tax)

                                      * CASI MEMBER       PUBLIC

LONE STAR 18 PACK               14.00                   18.00

MILLER, COORS, BUD              25.00                   36.00

        30 PACK

SHINER 24 PACK                       30.00                   40.00

MICHELOB ULTRA                    18.00                   20.00

WOODBRIDGE WINE

              GLASS                                                      4.00

              750ml BOTTLE WINE                              8.00

750 ml BOTTLE Champagne        8.50                     10.00                                                        

CASE  12                                    

                750 ml                          55.00                   80.00

                CASE 6- 1.5ltrs             58.00                   80.00 

                Champagne                   98.00                   105.00

*CASI Member prices are to encourage members to get their beer from us and not bring so much with them to Terlingua. This helps the sponsors who put thousands of dollars into our event, by allowing us to make a respectable order. CASI does not make any money on these sales as it represents cost plus 8% sales tax.

NOTE:  If you are a Past TICC Winner or a Past Board Member, please check Friday's Schedule of Events for the time you need to be in front of the stage for your group pictures. 

For Former Board Members that time is 3:30 and for Former TICC Winners that time is 3:45.

If you are a First Time TICC cook, please  note that the First Timer's Reception is Friday at 4:30 behind stage.

From Connie Collier:

TICC 42 Tournament

There are still several spaces available in the TICC 42 Tournament if anyone is interested in playing.

If you want to draw for your group assignment, come by the Collier camp between 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday. For those that are not there to draw, I will have someone else draw for you. If you have any questions, contact Connie at collier@snydertex.com or 325.575.7014. See you at TICC!!!!

From Joe Triego:

BASTROP COUNTY FIRE RELIEF AID CHILI COOK-OFF

Chili Cookoff Saturday, October 22, 2011

Riverbend Park (107 Hwy. 71 East, Smithville, Tx.)

CASI Sanctioned - $20 Entry Fee – 2 pm Turn-in

First – Fifth place chili trophies

First – Fifth place showmanship trophies

NEW THIS YEAR – BLOODY MARY CONTEST

$10 Entry Fee – Noon Turn-in

Judging based on Taste & Presentation

First place trophy

Must be 21 to participate

Live Music by Mystic Skye Riders

Contact Ashley for camping 512 237-3282

Contact  Wanda Schopp

512 480-9074

512 360-3585

wschopp@tlie.org

From Keith Karaff:

Greetings everyone.

I have had several requests for the Terlingua Guide for Virgins. If you would like a copy of the pdf file I will gladly send it to you . It has been updated for 2011 including a calendar of events.

You can get in touch with me at

kdkone@aol.com

Safe travels everyone.

From Rick Sievering:

From Donna Conrad:

Sorry,The phone number for the LaQuinta in Belton was left out of the H-E-B cook off add in the Trails. It is 254-939-2772.
Make sure you tell them when you call your a CASI Cook so you can get the $89.00 room rates. Please note,you don't have to stay in the Motel, there is plenty of RV parking right next to the Motel. NO HOOK UP's.
Call NOW and make your Reservations.

NOTE:  Please remember to bring a Fire Extinguisher with you to TICC.  There still has not been any rain.  Please check and make sure that you have inspected them and they are ready to use.  Here's information on this from Darin Jester.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection

By Darin P. Jester

If you have a fire extinguisher then you should be checking it on your own each month to ensure your unit is in working order. It is also a good idea to have it checked out once a year by a company licensed to perform a more extensive inspection.

Spending a few minutes every month could save you a lifetime of heartache so follow these steps below to ensure that your fire extinguisher is in perfect working order.

Steps to Performing a monthly inspection for your fire extinguisher:

1. Schedule your inspection at the same time every month. Keep a calendar with a big red X on the date of each month. Generally, you should have one person perform the task each time while another looks on for reference. Have a checklist handy with the date of each fire extinguisher inspection and follow each step until complete. Be sure to mark the date of inspection on the inspection tag of your fire extinguisher.
2. Your extinguisher should not be blocked by any anything like coats or objects that may interfere with the access in case of an emergency. Make sure if the fire extinguisher is in your motor home or camper, it is easily accessible and not in a cabinet or under a seat.
3. Always check to ensure that the pressure of the fire extinguisher is at the recommended level by checking the gauge to confirm that the needle is in the green zone which will show that the pressure is right where it should be.
4. Make sure the nozzle or other parts of the extinguisher are not obstructed in any way.
5. If your portable fire extinguishers have a pin and tamper seal, check to see if they are intact and undamaged.
6. Check for dents, rust, leaks or any sign of abuse or wear. Take a damp rag and wipe off any gunk or dirt that may have accumulated on the extinguisher.
7. It has been recommended by some manufacturers to shake your extinguisher once a month to prevent the powder from settling to the bottom.
8. Every few years your fire extinguisher should be pressure tested by a licensed service center to ensure the cylinder is safe to use. Your owner’s manual or inspection tag should inform you when yours may need this test. If you cannot find the tag, and your extinguisher is more than 6 years old, you might want to replace it.  Several hardware stores, Wal-Mart and RV/Camper retailers sale them. 
9. If you notice that your fire extinguisher has become damaged or is in need of a complete recharging, it should be replaced immediately.
10. VERY IMPORTANT: Immediately after using your fire extinguisher (no matter how much), be sure to replace the extinguisher or have the fire extinguisher recharged to ensure that it will be ready in the event of another fire.

From Sharon Pinnell:

It is Friday!!!  It is almost time to be leaving for TICC.  If you are cooking this weekend, have a great time and hopefully get a point!  I had a call this week from a couple who had spend the weekend in Alpine.  They reported to me that it is VERY DRY down there and that Alpine has strict fire ban regulations.  Please pray for rain!!!  West Texas is still very dry!