It is Friday and here is the News for today!

 

 

From Becky Allen:

For those attending Men’s State this coming weekend, you will be able to enjoy Bloody Mary’s at registration Sat & Sun mornings, brought to you courtesy of McCormick’s Vodka, Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team. Be sure and stop by and enjoy one to get your day started off right!

From Sharron Christopherson:
Hey it's here again! That time for the Cave Creek Arizona State Championship Grampa Horny Green Chili Cook-off at Frontier Town. Hope everyone can come out for this one it is our Pod Cook-off and it's lots of fun.

From Kelly Talavera:

Please see flyer below and if you know a Jr girl Chili Cook, let her know about the CCO and encourage them to attend and enter the contest:

From Ruby Ross:

Highland Lakes Pod has a website www.howdyroo.com.

You can find all info regarding our 41st Howdy-Roo on May 5, 2012 and more. Thanks to Jim S for adding in to the CASI website and to Janice for her help. 

 

Here is the flyer for Howdy Roo:

 

2nd post for Thursday

Harold Ray King, age 76 of Sequin, passed away March 28, 2012. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Tres Hewell Morturary from 3 - 7 p.m. Funeral services will bs held Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. At the Tre Hewell Mortuary with Rev Bill Knobles officiating. Entombment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Ray was born on September 2, 1935 in Bogata, TX to John and Edna Venable King. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Harden Simmons Universary. He was a manufacturers' representative for concrete roofing tile products. Ray formerly served on the City Council of Hollywood Park, TX and was the current secretary of the McQween's Lions Club.

Ray was fondly remembered for confounding Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI).

He is preceded in death by his late wife Judie King, his parents, and brother William King. Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia Irvine-King, daughters, Melissa Ashby and husband Bruce, and Lezlie King and husband Mark Burns; sons, Rom Ortiz and wife Toni Thompson Ortiz and Steve Bayne; grandaughters, Johanna Ashby Kell and husbandRyan, Jessica Ashby Jones and husband Will, Jordan Ortiz and Olivia Ortiz, grandson, Austen Ortez, and three great grandchildren.

memorials can be made to the CASI Scholarship Fund.

From Bill Pierson:
CASI lost one of it's Pioneers and Legends when Ray King passed Way last evening. Ray's Heath had been in decline the past couple of years,but it still is a shock to lose someone who had so much to do with CASI.

Ray Along with Doris Kitmman Coats and Richard Knight (they were known as the KKK, a tag that didn't last for long for obvious reasons) developed the basic chili rules we still follow.

In the late 70's, Ray founded C.A.S.I., Inc. Ray was the first Tally Masterr, although he did not hold that title. He kept track of the cook's points until Richard Knight assumed those duties and title. in the early 80's, Ray was instrumental in the formation of CASI-Chili Appreciation Society Interenational which is the organization that governs our Cookoffs. Ray was the first President.

It's Thursday and we are in Johnson City and we're getting ready for Texas' Men's State.  The weatherman has promised rain.  We from West Texas do not know what that is.

I am sad to report the death of Ray King. No other information is available at the time.

From Becky Allen:
For those attending Men’s State this coming weekend, you will be able to enjoy Bloody Mary’s at registration Sat & Sun mornings, brought to you courtesy of McCormick’s Vodka, Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team. Be sure and stop by and enjoy one to get your day started off right!

NOTE:

TICC seems far away, but it is time that your CASI Board of Directors get their plans started and completed for this event. It takes a lot of extra time to make sure everything is in place and will run smoothly.

One of those activities is selecting and preparing the Poster so that we can get it to the printer and then out to those people who want the information. Many are already starting their plans for attending TICC.

 

SO!!!! Get out those Art Supplies, dust them off. Put on your thinking cap and start designing your creation for this year's TICC Poster. See the rules below.

Poster Contest Guidelines

When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

 

The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

 

Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

 

+ Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship

 

+ Annual Designation: 46^th Annual

 

+ Date of Event: November 3, 2012

 

Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

 

Actual size of the finished poster must be 18” X 24” and artwork must be camera ready.

 

If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

  Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than May 1, 2012. Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.

From Sharron Christopherson:
Hey it's here again! That time for the Cave Creek Arizona State Championship Grampa Horny Green Chili Cook-off at Frontier Town. Hope everyone can come out for this one it is our Pod Cook-off and it's lots of fun.

From Kelly Talavera:

Please see flyer below and if you know a Jr girl Chili Cook, let her know about the CCO and encourage them to attend and enter the contest:

It is Wednesday and below are the scheduled CCOs for this weekend.

Mar 31, 2012-001 - High Springs, FL CASI. O'Leno Ole' Chili Cookoff. Held at O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Open category turn in 1:30 PM. Benefits Friends of O'Leno Inc. Contact Harriet Walsh c/o Friends of O'Leno Inc, P.O. Box 2879 High Springs FL 32655 or 7730 NE 40 St High Springs FL 32643. 386-454-4806, 386-454-1853 friendsofoleno@windstream.net.

Mar 31, 2012-002 - El Paso, TX CASI. Pioneers for Christ Chili CCO PLEASE NOTE: This cookoff has been cancelled. Bethel Church of God, 4946 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX. Take Gateway North U.S. 54, Patriot Freeway, Exit Hondo Pass (pass Dyer St). CASI RULES APPLY. Entry Fee is $20.00. Turn-in time is 2:00 p.m. Make checks payable to the Pod of the Pass. Proceeds benefit the Bethel Church of God. Contact Thomas Cavazos 915-564- 1332 emailcavazos.thomas@yahoo.com  or Carol Straughan 915-852-3599 caroleptx@aol.com 

 

Mar 31, 2012-003 - Johnson City, TX CASI. Texas Men's State Chili Blanco County Fairgrounds, west side of Hwy 281, just south of bridge crossing the Pedernales River Benefits many Johnson City charities and emergency services. RV parking w/limited electric. Park opens Thursday morning at 8 AM. Cooks' party Friday night. Potluck Thursday night. Entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Domino tournament, open cash beans, wings, and much more. Special bronze longhorn trophy and $500 TICC expense money to 1st place chili. Also, Texas Men's State Barbecue Championship, 70/30 payback, pays 10 places. Join us for the fun. Contact Alan Dean, or pepperdean7@verizon.net.  512- 567-2835. Watch our website texasmenschili.org for more details. Entry fee $35 turn-in 1 PM. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Mar 31, 2012-004 - Eatonton, GA CASI. Lake Oconee CCO Located at Village of Harmony Crossing just north of junction Hwy 44 and Harmony Rd. Entry fee $50 per cook-off space, this includes a 12 x 12 booth space, and covers the cooking fee for up to 2 CASI and 2 Open category entries. Additional entries $20 for each cook in the same cookoff space as the original entry. CASI chili turn-in at 1:00 pm; Open chili turn in at 2 pm. Contact Morgan Stapp Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849, P.O. Box 3876, Eatonton, GA 31024 Phone 706-473- 0521 morgangmag@plantationcable.net  Wholesome USDA approved meat should be used to make the chili. Make check payable to Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849. Benefits Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc. 501 c-3, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 Emergency Canteen Unit 501 c-3.

Mar 31, 2012-005 - Canton, TX CASI. Buffalo Girls 13th Annual CCO The 13th Annul Buffalo Girls CASI chili cookoff and Salsa contest will be held on The Mountain at Old Mill Marketplace, during 1st Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, Saturday March 31. Set up is between 7am and 9am. CASI Chili turn in is at 1:00 pm. Salsa turn in is at 12:00 Noon. This cookoff is Table Top set up! Chili Grind Meat Only! The Chili entry fee is $25.00. The Salsa entry fee is $10.00. Make checks payable to CLAW. There will be trophies for chili, Salsa, and Showmanship. There were over 50 cooks last year, so bring the entire family out for a full day of fun, chili tastin', and great shopping. All info and entry forms are available for printing and mailing on the web site. Contact Susan Matassa at The Buffalo Girls Hotel. The phone number is 903-567-7829 and the email address is bufalohotel@aol.com.  Visit our webstie at www.buffalogirlshotel.com

Mar 31, 2012-006 - Cave Creek, AZ CASI. Frontier Town Casa Pod CCO Located at 6245 East Cave Creek Rd. 1:00PM turn in Red $15.00 fee AZ. State Green Chili 12:00PM turn in. On site cooking for these two events. Bring lots of People's Choice. Cook's Meeting 9:00AM. Contact Roland Regeon 635 w. Hazelwood Phoenix, Arizona 85013 602-920-7254 r2chili@aol.com

Mar 31, 2012-007 - Arlington, TX CASI. Arlington Lodge Chili Cook Off Located at Arlington Masonic Lodge 1415 W. Abram, Arlington, TX 76013. Entry Fee $18 Benefits Arlington Masonic Lodge. Turn in 2PM. Contact Donald Riney, 817- 459-3553 or don.riney@att.net

Mar 31, 2012-008 - Horn Lake, MS CASI. POR Pod Cookoff Held at the American Legion on Goodman Road, Horn Lake, MS. $20 entry fee, turn-in 1 PM. Bring something for raffle. This is the Cookoff that will send our Great Pepper to the Great Peppers Meeting. Bring a friend to judge. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722. lynne_murry@yahoo.com

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Apr 1, 2012-001 - Johnson City, TX CASI. Pod On The Pedernales Cookoff Blanco County Fairgrounds, west side of Hwy 281 just south of the bridge crossing the Pedernales River. Benefits local pod charities. Chili grind only. Saturday night music, dancing, and fun. Great awards. Contact Alan Dean 512-567-2835 or pepperdean7@verizon.net.  Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM.

Apr 1, 2012-002 - St. Croix, VI CASI. United Way of St. Croix 11th Annual Chili Cookoff. Located at Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort #25 Estate Turner Hole, Christiansted St. Croix, VI 00820 CASI entry fee $25.00, turn in 1PM. For information contact Anita Davila United Way of St. Croix PO Box 223010 Christiansted St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00822-3010, unitedwayofstcroix@msn.com  or 340-718-0582; 3401-718-1780 fax; 340-513-8359

Apr 1, 2012-003 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. The Outskirts Chili Cookoff Held at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Hwy. Turn In 1:00 pm, entry Fee $20.00 - Chili Grind Only. Benefits Teen Emergency Shelter. Dance, Dinner (one free ticket per registration), Door Prizes, 50/50, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Tammie Wooster 940-636-8846, tammiew421@aol.com  or Sheila Choate 940-631-4370, 940-322-3141

From Ruby Ross:

Highland Lakes Pod has a website www.howdyroo.com.

You can find all info regarding our 41st Howdy-Roo on May 5, 2012 and more. Thanks to Jim S for adding in to the CASI website and to Janice for her help.

 

From Becky Allen:

For those attending Men’s State this coming weekend, you will be able to enjoy Bloody Mary’s at registration Sat and Sun mornings, brought to you courtesy of McCormick’s Vodka, Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team. Be sure and stop by and enjoy one to get your day started off right!

 

 

From Larry (Doc) Kinnison:

From Alex Tanalski:
Mark your Calendars!!  The Spicin Up Pod is going to have another CCO this Chili Year.  Here is the information.

June 2, 2012 – Petaluma, CA CASI. Spice Up California Pod Chili Cook-off in historic Petaluma, Ca. Held at the Petaluma Elk’s Lodge 2105 South McDowell Blvd. EXT#A, Petaluma CA 94954. Come out to our CCO then take sometime to enjoy the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country. Cooking will be on the Patio and in the Parking lot if needed. Limited Pop-Ups will be available on the Patio. Entry fee $20.00. Donations will go to the Elks Purple Pig Fund. Make Checks payable to THHChili/SUCPod. There are 18 RV Wet Hook Up sites and 5 Dry Sites; $25.00. Sites are first come first serve, no reservations. Contact Alex Tanalski at thhchili@gmail.com 707-763 5267. Chili turn in is at 1PM.

That's all the news for today!  Cliff - Happy Aniversary - Love You!

From Ed Nesbitt:
If you are coming to Sugarland Saturday please be aware that the both Microsoft maps and Mapquest directions are incorrect. The park is South of US-59 on University Street. If you are headed Southwest on US-59 toward Rosenberg you will take the University Exit (just past Highway 6) and take a LEFT, under the freeway. Continue on for just over a quarter of a mile and you will see this beautiful park on the right just before the street ends and forces you to make a hard left.

We are also getting conflicting reports on whether or not we will have the Sugarland health department regulations to deal with or not. I was assured that it is not a problem (maybe because it is a charity event) then tonight I just got a message from a BBQ team that they had to deal with the same regulations a few weeks ago as we have when we cooked there in years past. Because we just don’t know I am suggesting that we all bring a fire extinguisher, a meat thermometer, and three tubs or bins for water, soapy water and chlorine bleach water (ask your local Boy Scout and he will explain it all) and food safe plastic gloves to handle the raw meat. I hope I am just crying wolf but with our prior experience and this new information from a recent event, better safe them sorry.

The event includes a 5K race and the promoter has asked that all cooks be in the park by 9 AM if possible. If not you may have a hard time because of road closers forced by the runners route.

Finally; please remember it is a 1 PM turn in.

Hope to see you there.

It's FRIDAY!  Here's hoping that everybody has a GREAT weekend!  I want to wish a special Birthday wish with 2 people who share this weekend with me!  First on Saturday to Pat Pilcheck.  Hope you have a great day!

And my friend who celebrates with me on Sunday.

Happy Birthday Jenny!!!!

NOTE:
Many of received your packages for your CCO containing envelopes that did not have you send your results to our TallyMaster, Jenny Windsor. This is true for some Texas CCO. I want again to remind you that you are to send that ALL CCO results are to be sent to her. Despite what is in your envelope, send ALL results of any CCO to

JENNY WINDSOR

210 KENNEDY DRIVE

Severna Park, MD 21146

 

From Larry  (Doc) Kinnison:

HOWDY FOLKS......  It's that time again!!!  You should be making your plans to attend the 41st Annual "HOWDY-ROO" Regional CCO and 18th Annual BBQ State Championship (LSBS) on May 5th in Beautiful Marble Fall, TX. 

The Highland Lakes Pod has a full weekend planned for you. Starting on Friday with the golf tournament..tee time is 1 PM. Contact Doc at 830-613-8666 or drk@tstar.net if you plan on golfing. Can't wait to see Boggy (the golf traveling trophy).

 

 

Plenty of shopping and relaxation if that is your choice. 

 

 

Cooks party Friday evening 7 PM with music and entertainment by Nigel Delgado. 

 

 

Saturday LSBS jackpot bean turn in 11 AM-Chicken turn in at  noon-pork spare rib turn in 1:30 PM and brisket turn in at 3 PM. Please contact Johnny Campbell for any BBQ or bean information at 830-613-9471 or cbbq@nctv.com. CASI and business chili turn in at 2 PM. There will be a raffle, silent auction as well as arts, crafts and food vendors. 

 

 

Potluck at 7 PM followed by fellowship, fun and games. If you are interested in vendor space please contact Melba @ 512-755-2959 or fred.melba@gmail.net.

Stay over for The Highland Lakes Pod CCO/Backbone Creek on Sunday May 6th. Chili turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only.

There is plenty of RV parking (NO HOOKUPS)! Please do not come into the park prior to Wednesday May 2nd.

NOTE:

TICC seems far away, but it is time that your CASI Board of Directors get their plans started and completed for this event.  It takes a lot of extra time to make sure everything is in place and will run smoothly.

One of those activities is selecting and preparing the Poster so that we can get it to the printer and then out to those people who want the information.  Many are already starting their plans for attending TICC.

SO!!!!  Get out those Art Supplies, dust them off.  Put on your thinking cap and start designing your creation for this year's  TICC Poster.  See the rules below.

Poster Contest Guidelines

When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

+ Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship

+ Annual Designation: 46^th Annual

+ Date of Event: November 3, 2012

Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

Actual size of the finished poster must be 18” X 24” and artwork must be camera ready.

If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

 

If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

 

Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than May 1, 2012. Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.


ATTENTION ALL CASI MEMBERS!

YOU Can help steer CASI for its future!!!  Think about running for a position on CASI's Board of Directors.  We have to have directors to make plans for our events!  CASI is just not just TICC!  It is an everyday event.  Plans for activities take months and people.  Without Board of Directors this will not happen. 

If you do not want to run for one of these positions, but know somebody that would make a great Director, start encouraging this person to run for one of the positions.  Election will be at the Great Pepper's Meeting the second Saturday of September (September 8) which will be held in Dallas, TX this year.

There are 4 Board of Director's Positions which are up for election, as well as the Executive Director Position.

If you are interested, but have questions, I will try to help answer those questions or I will send them to a Director who can answer them.  Although these jobs take some effort and work, they are also rewarding.  You meet the nicest CASI members and cookers!!  It allows you  to introduce new ideas and implement them.  We need YOU!!!

From Ruby Ross:

Anyone with reservations at Best Western in Johnson City, when you check in be sure they know you are with the cookoff and CASI. Per Stacey your room should be $89.95.


From David Manske:

Here are the winners from Cowtown.

134 Cooks

1^st David Manske

2^nd Kay Lefler

3^rd T J Friedel

4^th Gerald Casey

5^th Phil Greenlees

6^th Dusty Kitterman Hudspeth

7^th Ron Barnes

8^th Mark Sanders

9^th Patty Spears

10^th Melinda Sawey

Show

1^st Bill Lester

2^nd Tina Barnes

3^rd Kenny Short

From Patsy Childress:
Looking for a place to go and cook chili this weekend.  Come to West Texas and the Knights of Columbus at 2012 Smokin Da Basin, Odessa, TX.  It is a CCO and a BBQ.

It's Wednesday and here are the Cookoffs scheduled for this weekend.  The weather is to be really nice in West Texas.  It should be a good weekend to find a CCO and attend.  Here is the list.

Mar 24, 2012-001 - Tyler, TX CASI. Tyler Rotary Club 10th Annual CCO. Held at 4202 South Broadway, across from Tyler Broadway Square Mall, rain or shine. Registration begins Saturday 8 AM. Chili turn- in 1 PM. Bring throw down chili for the crowd. Entry fee is only $20. Choice of grind. Really neat prizes, plus a mystery prize, will be given for chili and showmanship. Tents, tables and chairs for the public. RV parking, but no hookups. Stay and enjoy Tyler Azalea Trails. Proceeds benefit local and district club projects. Contact Fran Hall 903- 561-8056 tylerrotarysec@hotmail.com or Web www.tylerrotary.org.

Mar 24, 2012-002 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks Annual St Pats CCO Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek for St. Pats Day.  And there is also a Texas State Elks Championship CCO the same day. Cook on the patio, or in the park. Inside if it snows. $20 entry fee for chili; $5 for beans, paying 3 places. Bean turn in is noon. Chili turn in 1 pm. Benefits Garland Elks National Foundation. Make checks payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984 Contact Dave Hewlett 214- 695-3806 davehewlett@msn.com.  Chili Grind Only. Camper hook-ups available for electric on limited basis, small fee charged.

Mar 24, 2012-003 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW POST 846 CCO Located at 8804 Grant. Go east on 87th st. off of I-35 for 1 mile south on Grant for 600' and turn right. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee for CASI is $20.00, Homestyle entry fee is $20.00, or cook both chili categories for $30.00.  Pie entry fee is$5.00 and bean entry fee $5.00. One half all entry fees for VFW members. Turn in times, 12 noon for CASI, Homestyle 1 PM, Beans 1230 PM, and Pie 10 AM. Benefits VFW POST 846 local charities. RV and tent camping available. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 Gladiatorchili@yahoo.com  Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 Larry.Velasquez@Forbo.com

Mar 24, 2012-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 169 29th Annual Cookoff. American Legion Post 169 is located at 4605 Lakeshore Dr. in Wichita Falls, TX. CASI entry fee is $20.00 with turn in at 2:00 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans entry fee is $5.00 with turn in 12 noon. Friday cooks party- hamburgers, chips, dips. RV parking - no hookups. Can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX 76305. 940-322-5057 or email saybarley@ntwifi.com

Mar 24, 2012-005 - Sugar Land, TX CASI. Grant-A-Starr CCO. Grant-A-Starr Foundation is hosting the first ever GASF Chili Cook-Off and Bean competition. It is an open event and interested cooks as well as seasoned "red" competitors are encouraged to participate. Located at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX. CASI entry fee is $20, and turn in is 1 PM.  Beans entry fee is $10, and turn in is 11 AM. Come out and tune-up for the Texas Men's State Competition held 3/31. The Family Fun Run begins at 8:30 AM and the 5K race, which is certified by USATF, starts at 9:00 AM. Associated activities include food, beverages, music and a Kid's Zone. Proceeds of the GASF Race and Chili Cookoff provide ongoing financial support for research programs at Texas Children's Hospital and Children's Memorial Herman Hospital. Small RV's are welcome, no hookups. For complete details on the Grant-A Starr Foundation, the 5K Race and Fun Run and the GASF Chili Cookoff, please go to www.grantastarr.org or contact Bryan Lambert 832-640-3402; lonestartams@windstream.net.

Mar 24, 2012-006 - Odessa, TX CASI. Knights of Columbus #3203 Annual Chili and Barbecue Cookoff. Held at the Knights of Columbus located at 9121 Andrews Hwy; Odessa, Texas. Chili Turn-In at 2 PM; Chili Grind Only. $20.00 fee. Checks Made Payable to Knights of Columbus #3203. Barbecue entries: 1/2 Jointed Chicken Turn-In at Noon; Pork Spare Ribs Turn-In at 1 PM; Beef Brisket Turn-In at 3 PM. Cost for all three meats $125.00. Contact Joe Honesto 11318 W Hacienda DriveOdessa, TX 79763; 432-438- 1122. This cookoff is on Advertising Probation.

Mar 25, 2012-001 - Garland, TX CASI. DAM POD Annual CCOCCO is held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Cook in the park or on the patio. $20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in Noon. Charity will be the DAM POD. Make checks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact: Dave Hewlett 972-578- 9232 davehewlett@msn.com.  CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 25, 2012-002 - Lenexa, KS CASI. VETS 4 PETS CCO It is held at the VFW Post #846, 8804 Grant Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile to Grant. Turn right. The VFW is located 600 ft on the right. VETS 4 PETS is a joint project of VFW Post 846 and its Ladies and Men's Auxiliaries whose mission is to provide or to help provide a service dog for a local veteran in need of a service dog. KSDS is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing canine assistance to individuals with disabilities located in Washington, KS. CASI Rules apply. Chili Grind only. Entry fee $20 for CASI, $20 for home style, or $30 for both. Turn in time for CASI 1:00 pm, Home Style 1:30 pm. Salsa entry $5, turn in at 2:00pm. Tent and RV parking available. Contact Lee Kroencke at gladiatorchili@yahoo.com  or call 913-754-6074.

Mar 25, 2012-003 - St. Thomas, VI CASI. Virgin POD Cookoff.  Held at Magen's Bay Shed #4. Benefits Family Resource Center. Entry fee $25 with turn-in at 2 PM. Info Georgeann P McNicholas, P.O. Box 1164, St Thomas, VI 00804. 340-776- 3595, fortunaranch@yahoo.com.  Make checks payable to Texas Society of the Virgin Islands.

From Ruby Ross:
It is with sadness I bring the news Sharon Roy lost her grandson in an automobile accident Saturday am. He is in Kingwood Funeral Home. Go to Dignity Memorial for Taylor Byron Roy for details. Please keep Sharon and family in your prayers.

Below is a picture of Bill Lester's First Place Show Wendell Rankin Stove.

Zoe Brignon wins 5th consecutive Junior Title at Cowtown. She already has a lifetime supply of stoves. Watch out CASI Division!!

From Lee Kroencke:

American Legion Post 64 4th Annual CCO

CASI Results -23 Chilis Judged

1. Shelley Kroencke

2. Km Donovan

3. Ronnie McGuire

4. Steve Shepherd

5. Kevin Stovall

6. Cecilia Rivera

7. Eric Rosenblad

8. Kurt Haase

9. Lee Kroencke

10. Bryce Heckert- 1st time cook

Show

1. Hafta Hunt - Steve Shepherd

2. Duck Blind Chili - Steve Dowdy

3. Dumb Blond Chili - Jerri Dowdy

Salsa

1. Margaret McGuire

2. Kim Donovan

3. Kevin Smith

Wings

1. Matt Frye

2. Chad McCauley

3. Eric Rosenblad

NOTE:  If you are the Great Pepper, have you registered for the Great Pepper's Meeting and also made your Hotel Reservations?  All this information can be found on the Web Page in the Resource Center under the Miscellaneous Title!

Cowtown Winner David Manske!!!.  Congratulations.

Congratulations to Bill Renfro a Cowtown Life Member!

Results from Concho Valley St Patrick's Day 1 CCO held in Water Valley.

30 Cooks

1.  Janice Miller
2.  Janita Hinds
3.  Kathy Mulkey - Q
4.  Sherry Maus
5.  Paul Mulkey
6.  Kelli Scarbourgh
7.  Cliff Miller
8.  Louis Gonzales - Q
9.  Matt Jones
10.  Jeff Johnson

Show
1.  Chili Ole, Barbara Herrin
2.  Gina Thorp
3.  Pepper Up, Sherry Maus

Results from the Concho Valley Chili Pod For the St Patrick's Day Celebration Day 2.

26 Cooks

1.  Karen Sedlak
2.  Barbara Herrin
3.  Lylah Raven
4.  Jeff Johnson
5.  Cliff Miller
6.  Robert Broncy
7.  Kathy Mulkey
8.  Jennifer Sherfield
9.  Don Weber
10.  Unclaimed

Show
1.  Flame Tamers, Kem Hooper
2.  Pepper Up, Sherry Maus
3.  Gina Thorp


A THANK YOU from Refro Foods:
Thank you to each of you (there's a large number here, but we're not sharing email addresses for privacy issues!) for voting for Renfro Foods for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Award.

As I mentioned, there are two competitions going on --- the Community Excellence Award is a popular vote, and you have helped Renfro Foods receive a ton of votes. We will find out how Renfro Foods performed in this vote during the breakfast on May 22 at the annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Now here is the REALLY BIG NEWS: The U.S. Chamber has selected Renfro foods as one of just SEVEN NATIONAL FINALISTS for the Small Business of the Year Award. This competition is based solely upon merit and is separate from the popular vote.

The Renfro family will learn who the actual winner is during a luncheon on that same day, May 22.

Thank you for helping bring such honor to a great family-owned company right here in Fort Worth. We hope to be sharing some incredible news with you in about ten weeks.

Have a great and safe weekend!

John

John Fletcher

 Marketing Strategist
 Fletcher Consulting
 500 Grapevine Highway Suite 215
 Hurst, TX 76054
 e: john@thefletch.org
 Tel: 817.205.2334

From Larry (Doc) Kinnison:

HOWDY FOLKS......Make your plans to attend the 41st Annual "HOWDY-ROO" Regional CCO and 18th Annual BBQ State Championship (LSBS) on May 5th in Beautiful Marble Fall, TX. The Highland Lakes Pod has a full weekend planned for you. Friday golf tournament..tee time is 1 PM. Contact Doc at 830-613-8666 or drk@tstar.net if you plan on golfing. Can't wait to see Boggy (the golf traveling trophy). Plenty of shopping and relaxation, if that is your choice. Cooks party Friday evening 7 PM with music and entertainment by Nigel Delgado. Saturday LSBS jackpot bean turn in 11 AM-Chicken turn in at noon-pork spare rib turn in 1:30 PM and brisket turn in at 3 PM. Please contact Johnny Campbell for any BBQ or bean information at 830-613-9471 or cbbq@nctv.com. CASI and business chili turn in at 2 PM. Raffle, silent auction and arts, crafts and food vendors. Potluck at 7 PM followed by fellowship, fun and games. If you are interested in vendor space please contact Melba at 512-755-2959 or fred.melba@gmail.net.

Stay over for The Highland Lakes Pod CCO/Backbone Creek on Sunday May 6th. Chili turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only.

There is plenty of RV parking (NO HOOKUPS)! Please do not come into the park prior to Wednesday May 2nd.

From Jennifer Sherfield:
www.chili-orgrapgy.com has been updated for this week. Please feel free to send me pictures from your area, so that I can post them on the website. For more information, please fill free to email me at jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com or jennifer.sherfield@chili-ography.com.

NOTE: Please keep Glenda Vrba and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  She lost her mother on Friday 16 March.

From Lee Kroencke:

Put this date on your calendar and plan to come to Kansas.

From Margaret Nadeau:

The COOKING Channel is re-airing the chili segment from last year. If you missed it the first time, you will have an opportunity to catch it this time around.

If you have Direct TV it will be on Channel: 232

Happy chili trails to all,

Margaret Nadeau

Link:

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/united-tastes-of-america/chili/index.html

TUNE IN

• March 18, 2012 9:30 PM
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All times Eastern

Chili

Episode: CCUTA-113H

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There's no meal as filling as a bowl of Texas red-chili, that is. Jeffrey Saad hits the trail in search of the best of this cowboy classic, learning at the feet of a two-time chili champion how to keep it real and do it right. Not that red is the only color-in Santa Fe he'll find classic green chili, in Los Angeles a white chicken chili...and even a yellow version, spiked with mangos and bananas. Finally, we'll hit a Himalayan restaurant to try a border-bending meaty chili that proves the old adage: Once you go yak, you never go back!

From Patsy Childress:

Check out this BBQ and Chili Cookoff scheduled for next weekend, March 24.  The weather shold be great and there should be lots of fun!   This cookoff is on Advertising Probation!

A Reminder from Ruby Ross:

Anyone with reservations at Best Western in Johnson City, when you check in be sure they know you are with the cookoff and CASI. Per Stacey your room should be $89.95.

From Carrie Kinnison:

HOWDY-ROO is just around the corner in Beautiful Marble Falls, Texas which attracts many tourists year round. The Highland Lakes Pod wants you to put the 41st Annual "HOWDY-ROO" Regional CCO on your list to attend. RV's are welcomed! NO HOOKUPS and please do not park in the park before Wednesday May 2nd. If you need to make a reservation for hotel room...we recommend you make them As Soon As Possible (ASAP) since we  have many visitors to the area of Texas especially this time of the year. 

 

 

 

Hill Country Inn

830-693-3637/866-693-3637

 

 

 

Best Western Plus

830-693-5122

 

 

Holiday Inn Express

830-0707

 

 

 

LaQuinta Inn and Suites

830-798 2020

 

 

 

Motel 6

830-265-6565

 

 

 

Quality Inn

830-693 7531

 

 

 

Hampton Inn

830-9426

 

 

 

One more Reminder:  It is a great time to come to Water Valley and celebrate St Patrick's Day!!!  You can cook Chili and Beans both (just not together!), buy a cake, enter the 50/50 Raffle and lots more exciting activities.  This is the start of the radiothon for St Jude's hosted by Boomer Kingston and KGKL. 

Saturday Chili turn in time is 2:00 Pm and Sunday the turn in time is 12:00 noon.  Put on your Green and come on over!!!  BBQ Beef Sandwiches for Friday Night Cook's Party plus pot luck.  Saturday night, the feast will be stew with a Pot Luck.  It is the place to be!!!



From Tammy Wooster:

Check this CCO out and plan to attend.

 

NOTE:  It's Friday!  Another week as come to an end!  here are lot's of places to cook chili and be seen.  If you aren't cooking chili, I certainly hope you are wearin' your Green!

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY