Hope to see everybody Saturday at our CCO!!
From Barbara Herrin:
Absolute last call for contributions-
This is the absolute last call for contributions for Texas Ladies State if you want your name on the flyer. You must either call me or email me today (Wednesday) if you want to send a contribution and want your name on the flyer.
From Donna Conrad:
I would like to make a correction on Dianne's blog about the Crawford BBQ and Chili Cook Off.
She put it's a 80% pay back for the top 5 winners. It will be a 75% pay back to the top 5 winners.
I apologize for the mistake.
Hope to see everyone there.
She put it's a 80% pay back for the top 5 winners. It will be a 75% pay back to the top 5 winners.
I apologize for the mistake.
Hope to see everyone there.
From Dana Plocheck:
Just a friendly reminder the deadline for the April Trails is Thursday. Get your articles and pictures to me as soon as you can. Thanks.
It is Wednesday and time to see what is happening this weekend. There are several places to plan to attend. Cowtown (an automatic qualifier) is happening this weekend!!
Mar 17, 2012-001 - Crawford, TX CASI. St. Paul Lutheran Memorial CCO. Held at Tonkawa Fals Park off Hwy 185 and 317. Turn in time 2 pm. Entry Fee $18.00 CHILI GRIND ONLY. There are hook ups first come first serve $15.00 a night. Plenty of shade trees! Junior Cookoff! 1st Place Junior Winner receives a hand painted Wendell RankinStove. Jr Turn in time is 1pm. The entry fee is $10.00 and this is for ages 8-17. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will also be a BBQ again this year. LSBS rules apply. Fees are $65.00 for one or all meats 1/2chicken, pork spare ribs, and brisket. 80% Payback to top 5 winners and there will be trophies. DRY PINTO beans entry Fee is $5.00. There will be a payback and trophies for 1st-3rd. There will also be a silent auction, bake sale and other events TBA. This is the only fund raiser the Church does all year and they really look forward to as well as enjoy the chili cook off and now it includes BBQ. So come on out and let's really support them. They have been able to make some wonderful improvments because of our support. For info on the chili cook off contact Dianne Stimson at winksintexas@aol.com or (254)486- 9206 or (254)855-2767. For more information on the BBQ contact Donna Conrad at Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206 or (254) 855- 4733
Mar 17, 2012-002 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. 36th Annual Cowtown CASI CCO New Date! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Cabela's at the 36th Annual Cowtown CASI CCO! Come join us at Cabela's, Exit 65 on I-35W north of NE loop 820 and south of Texas Motor Speedway. Cowtown will have raffles for lots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RV parking with NO HOOK UPS. Friday Night Beans and Salsa Contest, CASH Prizes! Sat. CASI rules grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfare/hotel to cook at the St. Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. This is the 6th Annual North Texas Junior Chili Championship. 1st place juniors prize to be announced...2nd through 10th other great prizes. Adult entry $20, turn in 1 pm, juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn in 12 noon. CASI RULES as well. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooks registered. Stay after the cookoff for a Saturday night seafood boil dinner (burgers and dogs for the non-seafood eaters). Early registration to Tina Barnes, 110 Arnett Dr., Euless, TX 76040. Must be received by Feb 29th. More info contact Bobby Kirby at bonk142001@yahoo.com or 682-438- 7917. See March 18th for day after cook off.
Mar 17, 2012-003 - Memphis, TN CASI. POR Pod Cookoff. PLEASE NOTE: Date change for this cookoff - new date is March 31, 2012. Held at Steamatic, 3684 Cherry Road. $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
Mar 17, 2012-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. St. Patrick's Day CCO Day 1 of St Patrick's Day CCO, Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, CASI, Benefits St Jude's Hospital Location: Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. There are a limited number of hook ups. The hook ups are $20/night. There will be Jackpot Beans with a turn in at 12 noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn in is at 2 PM. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 raffle. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a Saturday night Potluck. This is day 1 of a 2 day CO. See next day information Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658 1364 or Janice Miller email garjans@suddenlink.net, 325-650 1854.
Mar 17, 2012-005 - Pittsburg, KS CASI. American Legion Post 64 4th Annual CCO. Located at 2815 N. Joplin. Turn east off 69 Hwy onto 29th St, go 1 block then south on N. Joplin St. CASI entry fee $20 with a noon turn-in. Buffalo wings (must be deep fried) and salsa $5.00. Wings at 11:00 and salsa at 12:30. Benefits the Riders of the American Legion Post 64. CASI rules apply. Contact: Travis McCauley 620-875- 9043 lgreen@namesandnumbers.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Mar 17, 2012-006 - Caballo, NM CASI. Annual Caballo Eagles #4308 CCO Exit I-25 at the Caballo Lake State Park exit. Drive in a westerly direction for two miles. Look for the US Flag. This is the Eagles Aerie. A limited number of RV spaces with full hook-ups are available for a minimal fee. Unlimited dry camping is available. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided for a nominal fee. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Bobby Elliott at 915-755-4419 or email coachili@aol.com . Benefits Eagles Aerie Charities.
Mar 17, 2012-007 - San Antonio, TX CASI. SAP-CASI Pod Chili Cookoff. VFW - TX Post 7108 8759 FM 1560 N San Antonio, TX. Entry fee is $20 on Saturday and $18 on Sunday or both for $35. CHILI GRIND only. Chili turn-in at 2 PM. Beans $10 with a 60/40 split. Margarita Madness, and Bloody Mary mixoff free. Contact Sue Ann Brooks at 210-639-1524, email chiliangel1980@yahoo.com or David Richardson at 210-655-6590, drrichardson69@hotmail.com for info. Friday Night Cooks' Party. Margarita Madness pour- off at 9 pm Friday night. Saturday morning - Bloody Marys at 9:30 am. Bean turn-in at 12 noon. Potluck supper on Sat night. Plenty of RV parking - but no hookups. See our ad in this issue.
Mar 17, 2012-008 - Odessa, TX CASI. Shrine Transportation Fund Cookoff Chili Cookoff to benefit the Odessa Shrine Club Transportation Fund. Will be held at the Ector County Coliseum on the corner of 42nd and Grandview. Entry fee $20.00, turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Each cook will receive free tickets for themselves and their family to the Jackalopes Hockey Game that evening. Inside cooking available should weather be less than perfect. Contact Mike Tracy 432-556-4858 or Rick Coe 432-413- 9304
Mar 17, 2012-009 - El Maton, TX CASI. Fourth Annual St. Patrick's Day CCO Held at 565 FM 1095, El Maton, TX approx. 12 miles SW of Bay City, turn on 1095 at caution light. CASI entry fee $18.00, turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits BC Women's Crisis Center. Make checks payable to El Maton National Hall. For additional information contact Linda Salyer PO Box 160 El Maton, TX 77440. 979-240-5858 or email llsalyer@yahoo.com
Mar 17, 2012-010 - Tacoma, WA CASI. St Patrick's Red and Green CCO Held at 25th and "D" St, Freighthouse Square, Tacoma. CASI entry fee $15, turn in 12 noon. Green Homestyle entry fee $15, turn in 1 PM, or cook both for $20. CASI cut meat. Homestyle anything goes. Pre-Registration deadline Saturday March 10th. Make checks payable to Kenneth Peach. Contact Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E, Tacoma, WA 98446; 253-537-4591 kkmpeach@aol.com
Mar 17, 2012-012 - Peoria, AZ CASI. Arrowhead Harley-Davidson CCO Located at Arrowhead Harley- Davidson, 16130 Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive in Peoria, AZ. Cooks will need a conopy this year. We will be cooking on the South end of the parking lot. Beer Garden at Johnny Fox's. People's choice Chili at 11:00 (please bring at least a gallon). Entry fee will be $10 if you do people's choice chili an Red chili. No fee for people's choice chili only. CASI turn in at 2:00 PM. $15 entry fee. CASI rules apply. Benefits Arizona Burn Center. Make checks payable to YCS. Contact Jerry Lee at 623-388-9748 or alchemistchili@gmail.com
Mar 18, 2012-001 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. Day After Cowtown CASI CCO Day After Cowtown CCO. Cabela's, Exit 65 on I-35W north of NE loop 820 and south of Texas Motor Speedway. Turn-in CASI chili at noon; entry $18; grind or ground meat only. For more info contact Bobby Kirby Bonk142001@yahoo.com See cookoff previous day.
Mar 18, 2012-002 - Water Valley, TX CASI. St. Patrick's Day CCO. Day 2 of St Patrick's Day CCO, Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, CASI, Benefits Concho Valley Chili Cookoff. Location: Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. There is a limited number of hook ups. The cost for hook ups is $20/night. Chili turn in is at 12 noon. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is day 2 of a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Contact Sherry Maus at 325 658 1364 or Janice Miller at email garjans@suddenlink.net ; 325-650 1854.
Mar 18, 2012-003 - San Antonio, TX CASI. SAP-CASI Pod - Day After Cookoff Cookoff previous day. VFW - TX Post 7109 8759 FM 1560 N San Antonio, TX Chili $18 or $35 for both days. CHILI GRIND only turn-in 1 PM. Contact Sue Ann Brooks 210-639- 1524, email chiliangel1980@yahoo.com or David Richardson 210-655-6590, drrichardson69@hotmail.com.
Mar 18, 2012-004 - Crawford, TX CASI. St.Paul Lutheran Church Next Day Sunday 3/18/2012 Next Day Chili Cook Off for the St. Paul Lutheran Church located at the Tonkawa Falls Park in Crawford, Texas off of Hwys 185 and 317. Turn in time 1 pm. Entry fee $18.00 CHILI GRIND ONLY. There are RV Hook ups on a first come first serve basis $15.00 a night. This is the ONLY fund raiser the church does all year and the 1st TWO DAY chili cook off they have ever done and they are so excited to be able to do this. They have been able to make many improvemnets to their cemetery because of our help. So let's all please show them just how much more we can help them out and make a great turn out. For more information please feel free to contact Dianne Stimson at Winksintexas@aol.com or 254-855- 2767. See previous days cook off.
Mar 18, 2012-005 - St. Charles, IL CASI. St. Charles VFW Post 5036 CCO NOTE DATE CHANGE - New date is April 14, 2012. Held at St. Charles VFW Post 5036, 119 N. Third St at State Street. The cookoff will be inside the hall, enter at the south end of building. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits VFW Charities. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. Contact Bill Pierson 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510-1843. chillinipod@comcast.net 630-879-7934
