From Jennifer Sherfield:
I am still seeking pictures from Pods, from all over. I would love to include them in my Great Pepper's video for this year. Please email me at jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com. Also, if for some reason you have not received last years GP video or Terlingua pictures, please email me so I can send them to you.  My computer was stolen and I lost most of the information.  I apologize for the inconvenience this has cause.


From Donna Conrad:We would like to invite everyone out the the 3rd Heart of Texas Triple Crown BBQ and Chili Cook Off June 22,23 and 24th at Hog Creek Ice House on Hwy 6 north of Waco, TX. To much information to put on blog.  Please call Donna Conrad at 254-855-4377 / email dangergail@aol.com.

If your needing a room for this event, please call LaQuinta Inn and Suites at 254-772-0200 BEFORE JUNE 12th for the $99.00 + tax room rates. Ask for the Triple Crown Group.
Hope to see Yall there.


From Jim Stateczny:
The problem with the Tally 3.1 program has been found and corrected in version 3.2. This version has been posted on the CASI web site. It seems that Microsoft made a slight change in the way the print dialogue box needed to be called when using a 64 bit computer. It took quite a bit of digging to find it, and it was found when a web forum was located discussing the problem. It seems that we were not the only folks experiencing the problem, and the frustration in determining what it was. You will know when you have loaded the new program correctly because it will reflect version 3.2 on the opening screen.


NOTE: Please mark your calendars for June 30. The CASI Board of Directors will be having their Summer Meeting at the Irving Elks, Irving, TX. The meeting will start at 8:00 AM. All CASI members are invited to attend. If you have something that you would like to have the board address, please get it to me as soon as possible.

From Alex Tanalski:

The Spice Up California CCO scheduled for June 2, 2012 has been CANCELED Some Chef's backed out at the last minute and we are shy of the minimum.

From Pat King:
It is with great sadness that I report the death of Ira "Duffy" Duffield of San Antonio. Duffy died today in San Antonio. He was a long-time chili groupie - His wife, Irene, was the cook although Duffy did place 5th in Terlingua in the 80s. He is survived by his wife, Irene, two children and two grandchildren. There will be a memorial service, and I will let you know the details when they are available. Please keep Irene and her family in your prayers.

From Robert (Wappo) Schrade:

For those of you who did not know the "Duffy", you missed out. He was a great person and was one of Ray Kings partners in the early years. I was very lucky to know him well and able to call him a friend.  He will be missed but never forgotten.

Dana Plocheck states that a picture of Ira with his wife Irene is in the Trails this month.

From Alex Tanalsky:

The Spice Up California CCO scheduled for June 2, 2012 has been canceled. Some Chef's backed out at the last minute and we are shy of the minimum. 

From Darin Jester:

Ladies and gentlemen,
The Three-I Regional Open Championship is less than two weeks away. It will be held in beautiful Ottumwa Iowa at the Greater Ottumwa Park, intersection of US 34 and SR 149. It is not too late to register. In addition to the CASI Championship division, there will be a homestyle contest and a salsa competition. Ottumwa is pretty good for getting out the public, so extra chili will be appreciated. The cookoff will benefit the Food Bank of Southern Iowa, so we want to sell many tasting cups. Let me know if you would like more info or the cooks flyer and I will email it out to you. email me at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net.

NOTE:  I have received the first completed Annual Report!

Congratulations to Bill Heslop and the State Of Alabama Chili Pod!

It's already Wednesday!!!!  This is a short week and Friday is already getting close.  Here are the CCOs for this weekend.

Jun 2, 2012-001 - Cornudas, TX CASI. Justice City Chili Cookoff The CCO will be at Justice City, TX and is about 300 yards from the Cornudas, TX settlement. There are 7 full service RV hook- ups at $22.00 per night at Cornudas (not Justice City). There is unlimited dry camping available at Justice City and you can cook where you camp. There will be live music and a dance Friday evening. There will be a bean and salsa competition, Entry fee is $5.00 per entry. Chili Entry fee $20.00, turn-in 2:00 PM Proceeds benefit the Justice City Youth Outreach Initiative. For info Contact Carol Straughan, 915- 852-3599 or caroleptx@aol.com;  Bud Barrick, 575-382-5107 or teamorgan@q.com;  Mae Carson at 915-964-2508.

Jun 2, 2012-002 - Stafford, TX CASI. 32nd Annual Space City Pod Cookoff Located at Stafford Elks Lodge 151, 10150 Stafford, TX. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. TOP 10 chili's and TOP 3 Shows get JACKETS! Jackpot beans, entry fee $10, turn in 12 noon. CHOCOLATE-OFF, anything chocolate, public judging entry fee $5, turn in 1 PM. Potluck dinner after cookoff at 6:00-ish. Great silent auction on Saturday. Come out Friday for Steak Night at the lodge-bring your own steak, will be cooked to your liking, $8 for potato, salad and drink. Music by Nigel. The Elks Lodge 151 has a great pool, so bring your suits. RV parking with limited hookups. Benefits Laura Recovery Center and the Elks Lodge 151. See Sunday 6/3/2012 for second day cook-off information to include a Omelet-off. Recommended hotels, (although some might be a little closer we do not recommend them), please choose one of the following: Courtyard by Marriott, 12655 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-491-7700; Homewood Suites by Hilton, 4520 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-265-2760; Days Inn and Suites, 4630 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-240-8100; Hampton Inn, 4714 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281- 565-0559; Contact Susan Armand for more details; susanandken@prodigy.net.

Jun 2, 2012-003 - Floris, IA CASI. Floris Flag Day Cookoff Located on main street in downtown Floris, IA. Benefits Floris Fire Deptartment. CASI entry fee $20 turn in 1 pm. Contact Virgil Johnson 641-684- 4525 or cell 641-455-9210 roylene1@gmail.com.

Jun 2, 2012-004 - Everett, WA CASI. Silver Firs Safeway Located at 5802 134th St SE. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Prostate Cancer. Contact: Lynne Brokaw 3542 NE 130th St, Seattle, WA 98125; 206- 355-1232; lynnewhat@aol.com.

Jun 2, 2012-005 - Maypearl, TX CASI. Friends of Maypearl CASI Chili Cookoff. Located at 5720 FM66 East of Maypearl West of Waxahachie. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. Washer Tournament, Vendors, Raffle Drawings. Kid friendly environment at the Maypearl Sports Park. Benefits Friends of Maypearl (501(c)3). For additional information contact: Carol 210-274-5945; fomchilicookoff@yahoo.com.

Jun 2, 2012-006 - Petaluma, CA CASI. Spice up California Chili Cook Off CANCELED Contact Alex Tanalski 707-763-5267; thhchili@gmail.com. 

Jun 2, 2012-007 - Cornville, AZ CASI. 4th YCS Pod in the Park CCO Held at Windmill Park located at 9950 E Cornville Road in Cornville, AZ. Benefits the Cornville Community Association Peoples Choice Chili will be served at 11:00 AM. Red Chili turn in at 1:00 PM. Entry Fee is $10 for CASI Red Chili. No entry fee for people's choice chili. Make checks payable to YCS. For info contact Jerry Lee at 623-388-9748 or alchemistchili@gmail.com.

Jun 2, 2012-008 - Terrell, TX CASI. Chili-Off and BBQ Located 12 miles North at 8975 CR 344, Terrell,TX 75161. BBQ open CASI Chili entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 PM. Open Meat. Beans $5.00 turn in 12:00 PM. 50/50 raffle Charity for Rick Adam's Medical Benefit. Open BBQ turn-in at 4:00 PM. Cook's Party Friday and Saturday night. Big Omelets for cooks Sunday morning. Call Pee Wee for information 214-882-4836 or 23tee@ti.com  RSVP for RV hook-up. This cook off is on advertising probation.

Jun 3, 2012-001 - Stafford, TX CASI. Space City Pod 32nd Annual CCO 2nd day cook-off. Located at Elks Lodge 151, 10150 W. Airport Blvd. Stafford, TX 77477. See 6/02/2012 for Friday and Saturday activities. CASI entry fee $15, turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Omelet-Off, turn in 10 AM, free entry, $10 judging fee-judges get great favors, champagne and tasting of a variety of omelets. Contact Susan Armand for more details; susanandken@prodigy.net.

Jun 3, 2012-002 - Terrell, TX CASI. The Day After Big Block's CCO Located 12 miles North of Terrell TX at 8975 CR 344. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00, turn in 12:00 PM. Cook's party Friday and Saturday nites. Big Omelets for Cooks Sunday morning. Contract Pee Wee 214-882-4836; 23tee@ti.com.,  Larry 903-450-5541; roadwrkcb@aol.com.  This cook off is on advertising probation.

Saturday Results from Water Valley:
31 Chilis

1.  Matt Jones (1st, 1st place - Way to go)
2.  Sherry Maus - Q
3.  Jennifer Sherfield
4.  Brandi Ried
5.  Lelah Ravin
6.  Paul Mulkey
7.  Mike Tracy
8.  Patsy Childress
9.  Fred Lazarus
10.  Kathy Mulkey

Show:
1.  Jennifer Sherfield
2.  Sherry Maus
3.  Gina Throp

Sunday Results
41 Chilis

1.  Mike Tracy - Q
2.  Krystal Jones
3.  Sue Yates
4.  Jennifer Sherfield
5.  Valarie Canada
6.  Brandi Reid
7.  Dave Boone
8.  Kelli Scarbourgh
9.  Barbara Herrin
10. Guy Bates

Show
1.  Jennifer Sherfield
2.  Louis Gonzales
3.  Gina Thorp

Monday (Memorial Day)
22 Chilis

1.  Karen Sadlick
2.  Laura Coad
3.  Dee Canada
4.  Kathy Mulkey
5.  Jeff Johnson
6.  Brandi Reid
7.  Cliff Miller
8.  Matt Jones
9.  Barbara Herrin
10.  Valarie Canada

Show
1.  Karen Sadlick
2.  Guy Bates
3.  Unclaimed

Results from Tombal Memorial Day Weekend Chili
Challenge. 38 cooks S

1.  Vern Gilpin
2.  Justin Stevenson
3.  Melissa Pate
4.  Becky Allen
5.  Kathryn Cavender
6.  Susan Armand
7.  Nancy Netardus
8.  Pat Krenek
9.  Phil Barnes
10 Scott Winter

Show
1. Mike Mayorga
2.  Becky Allen
3.  Pat Krenek


From Donna Conrad

We would like to invite everyone out the the 3rd Heart of Texas Triple Crown BBQ and Chili Cook Off June 22, 23 and 24th at Hog Creek Ice House on Hwy 6 north of Waco, TX.
To much information to put on blog.
Please call Donna Conrad at 254-855-4377 / email dangergail@aol.com.

If your needing a room for this event, please call LaQuinta Inn and Suites at 254-772-0200 BEFORE JUNE 12th for the $99.00 + tax room rates. Ask for the Triple Crown Group.
Hope to see Yall there.

From Lee Kroencke:
Friends,
I am very saddened to tell you that Mike Fisher, of Kansas City, MO, long time CASI supporter passed away this weekend. Many of you know Mike and his wife Gayla, always active in judging chili. We have lost a tremendous supporter. Mike has been a rock of support for everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Details will follow as they become available. Please join us sending our thoughts and prayers to Mike's family.



From Jim Ezell:
Southwest Open Regional Chili Championship featured 153 cooks from 7 states. It included the Bruce Food's team!

Congratulations to Gil Hewlett who won Southwest Open!

From Keith Karaff:

Hey there chili heads..........if you're not headed to North Texas this weekend think about coming to Tomball TX for their first citywide cookoff. The cookoff will take place in the city's historic Depot Plaza..Plenty of room for daytrippers. Just a couple of notes please.

Set up time begins at 7am. Registration will start at 9am. Please wear your CASI shirts etc....would really like to see CASI well represented as there will be many of the city dignitaries out for the day.

They would like to block off the roads at 10am. Please try to be on site before then. For the best place to unload your gear, once you are on S Walnut cross over Market street. Turn left on Fannin. This is a dead end street and after unloading you can park there. Once that fills up you will need to unload and then park across the street in the public parking area.

As they are selling beer, etc. please be discrete with your adult beverages. Sleeve them or put them in a glass please.

Also, if you can, please bring throw down for the public.......this part was not advertised but since there have been many inquiries, if you'd like to participate please do so.

For those of you on the road this weekend, be safe out there and good luck.

From Kim Hiley:

It is with GREAT SADNESS that I must, at this time, advise everyone that the "Return of the Chili Queens" cook-off this weekend has been CANCELLED. Unfortunately, there have been some changes at the Market, mainly a new BOD.
While most wanted to still have the cook-off the President was not in favor. And then, somehow, the City was called to get involved and that opened a WHOLE new realm of issues. I was put in contact with a man from the City that didn't quite understand the cook-ff procedures. Then this man, not knowing or understanding, panicked and started opening doors to other issues. The City now says we need Health and Fire Permits (which we've never needed before).  The cost of the permits would be extreme and would not be beneficial or profitable for the charity. Greg, from the Market, and I have worked very hard to try to keep this cook-off in tact for this year but at this time we have to make the call and say that it will be CANCELLED. It's unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. We'll have the cook-off next year as we now know what we're up against. And if need be we'll move it. However, that takes away from the atmosphere and culture that makes the "Return of the Chili Queens".

 

Thanks to all that have supported this cook-off over the years and we'll see you
there next year.

From Jennifer Sherfield:

The Great Pepper's Meeting will be here before we know it. . In the next few weeks, I am going to start working on the GP's Meeting video, like I did last year. I would really love to have pictures from all of our regions. Please send pictures to jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

 

 

 

From Larry Wampler:

From Barbara Herrin:

Memorial Day CCO

Held at Water Valley Park

Saturday, May 26 – Benefits D.E.S.K.

          12:00 Bean turn-in
          2:00   Chili turn-in
          Cake Auction
          6:30  Pod will provide sandwiches and chips for supper

Sunday, May 27 – Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO

          8:30  Breakfast casseroles and Bloody Marys
          2:00  Chili turn-in
          Multiple raffle items plus one very special raffle item
          6:30  Pod Luck Supper

 Monday, May 28 – Great Peppers’ Meeting

          12:00  Chili turn-in

Again this year we will have ice for sale on site.  Come join us for fun, fellowship, and competition.

NOTE: Here's hoping that everybody has a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend.  Please take a minute or two and reflect upon the meaning of this Holiday and those who died to keep our nation safe and free!  The weather here is West Texas is going to be great.  Not nearly as hot as last year (113 degrees)!

Have a great weekend!

From Barbara Herrin:

Memorial Day CCO

Held at Water Valley Park

Saturday, May 26 – Benefits D.E.S.K.

12:00 Bean turn-in
2:00 Chili turn-in
Cake Auction
6:30 Pod will provide sandwiches and chips for supper

Sunday, May 27 – Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO

8:30 Breakfast casseroles and Bloody Marys
2:00 Chili turn-in
Multiple raffle items plus one very special raffle item
6:30 Pod Luck Supper

Monday, May 28 – Great Peppers’ Meeting

12:00 Chili turn-in

Again this year we will have ice for sale on site. Come join us for fun, fellowship, and competition.

From Keith Karaff:

From Jenny Windsor

Notice:

The TallyMaster’s office is moving and will be closed May 25, 2012 thru June 2, 2012.

Beginning May 22, 2012 the new mailing address for all cookoff results will be:

CASI TallyMaster

390 South Drive

Severna Park, MD 21146

For those of you that continue to send cookoff results to Glenda Vrba, those cookoff results will continue to be posted late. Points will not be recorded timely and cooks will not get the qualifier number that they are expecting.

Thanks for your help during this transition!

JennyWindsor

CASI TallyMaster

 

 

From Jim Stateczny:

The problem with the Tally 3.1 program has been found and corrected in version 3.2. This version has been posted on the CASI web site. It seems that Microsoft made a slight change in the way the print dialogue box needed to be called when using a 64 bit computer. It took quite a bit of digging to find it, and it was found when a web forum was located discussing the problem. It seems that we were not the only folks experiencing the problem, and the frustration in determining what it was. You will know when you have loaded the new program correctly because it will reflect version 3.2 on the opening screen.

From Kim Hiley:
It is with GREAT SADNESS that I must, at this time, advise everyone that the "Return of the Chili Queens" cook-off this weekend has been CANCELLED. Unfortunately, there have been some changes at the Market, mainly a new BOD.

While most wanted to still have the cook-off the President was not in favor. And then, somehow, the City was called to get involved and that opened a WHOLE new realm of issues. I was put in contact with a man from the City that didn't quite understand the cook-ff procedures. Then this man, not knowing or understanding, panicked and started opening doors to other issues.

The City now says we need Health and Fire Permits (which we've never needed before). The cost of the permits would be extreme and would not be beneficial or profitable for the charity. Greg, from the Market, and I have worked very hard to try to keep this cook-off in tact for this year but at this time we have to make the call and say that it will be CANCELLED. It's unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. We'll have the cook-off next year, as we now know what we're up against. And if need be, we'll move it. However, that takes away from the atmosphere and culture that makes the "Return of the Chili Queens". Thanks to all that have supported this cook-off over the years and we'll see you there next year.

From John Montgomery:

We would sure like to see some of you at the 29th Colorado State CASI Championship in Grand lake, Colorado on June 23rd, 2012!

From Jennifer Sherfield:

The Great Pepper's Meeting will be here before we know it. . In the next few weeks, I am going to start working on the GP's Meeting video, like I did last year. I would really love to have pictures from all of our regions. Please send pictures to jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com.

Thanks

From Jim Ezell:
Great Sponsor release for Refro Foods and Sam's.  Take time and watch it.  It only takes 1.37 minutes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGibBgOwsuE

NOTE: Mark your calendar for June 30. This will be the next Board of Director's Meeting. It will be held at the Irving Elks. It will start at 8:00 AM. All CASI members are encouraged to attend. Come and enjoy the day with the Board!

From Travis Tonzi

Mark your calendars for this Regional CCO.  Escape the heat and come to the Pines.

Winners of the 20th Chillini Pod Chili Cookoff
St. Charles IL, May 19, 2012

CHILI
1. John Gastaldello, Dowers Grove IL2. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
3. Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA
4. Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL
5. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL
6. Jennifer Pierson, Yorkville IL
7. Bret Centers, Lisle IL
8. Candy Thomas, Naperville IL
9. Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA
10. Pat Gustafson, Chicago IL

SHOWMANSHIP
1. Pat Gustafson, Chicago IL
2. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
3. John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL


From Kim Hiley:
It is with GREAT SADNESS that I must, at this time, advise everyone that the "Return of the Chili Queens" cook-off this weekend has been CANCELLED. Unfortunately, there have been some changes at the Market, mainly a new BOD.


While most wanted to still have the cook-off the President was not in favor. And then, somehow, the City was called to get involved and that opened a WHOLE new realm of issues. I was put in contact with a man from the City that didn't quite understand the cook-ff procedures. Then this man, not knowing or understanding, panicked and started opening doors to other issues.

The City now says we need Health and Fire Permits (which we've never needed before).  The cost of the permits would be extreme and would not be beneficial or profitable for the charity. Greg, from the Market, and I have worked very hard to try to keep this cook-off in tact for this year but at this time we have to make the call and say that it will be CANCELLED. It's unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. We'll have the cook-off next year, as we now know what we're up against. And if need be, we'll move it. However, that takes away from the atmosphere and culture that makes the "Return of the Chili Queens". 


Thanks to all that have supported this cook-off over the years and we'll see you
there next year.


From Wappo:

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

May 26, 2012-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Day Celebration Day 1 of the Memorial CCO, Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, CASI, Benefits DESK; Location: Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. There is a limited number of hook ups. The charge for the hook ups is $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 CCO. See Sunday information. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658 1364 or Janice Miller email at garjans@suddenlink.net or 325- 650-1854.

May 26, 2012-002 - Southaven, MS CASI. Garden of Grace Annual CCO NOTE THE DATE FOR THIS COOK OFF HAS CHANGED TO JUNE 9, 2012 Held at Garden of Grace Church, 2220 Cresthill Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 Exit 291 on Interstate 55, go 1.2 miles west to Highway 51. Turn left on Highway 51 and go 0.4 miles to Mississippi Valley Blvd. Turn right on Mississippi Valley Blvd and go 0.6 miles. Turn right on Cresthill Drive and go 100 feet. Entry fee $20.00, turn in 1PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Garden of Grace. Contact Ralph Shields at: ralphshields@att.net , 901-481-1660.

May 26, 2012-003 - Cranfills Cap, TX CASI. Horny Toad Bar and Grill Horny Toad Bar and Grill is located of Hwy 22 in Cranfills Cap, TX. Plenty of room for everyone. Pinto Bean cook off, turn in time 12:00 noon, entry fee $5.00, 1st place winner takes all. Chili turn in time 2:00 PM, entry fee $18.00', Chili Grind Only. For more information please call Donna Conrad at 254-855-4733 or email dangergail@aol.com.

May 26, 2012-004 - Tomball, TX CASI. Tomball Memorial Day Weekend Chili Come join us for Tomball's first annual Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge to be held in historic downtown Tomball at Depot Park on Saturday, May 26, 2012. CASI turn in will be 2 pm. There will also be a restaurant/business chili challenge as well. Turn in time for restaurant/business will be 1pm. For cooks and local establishments, there will be a Margarita Pour Off with an 11 am turn in. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 (chili grind only) Restaurant/Business entry fee $15.00Margarita Pour Off entry fee $5.00 There will be two categories for the Margarita Pour Off. The cooks and the business. The cooks who turn in ritas will judge the business category to determine who makes the best rita in Tomball. The businesses turning in ritas will judge the cooks entries to determine which cook has the best rita. This is a great venue for a cookoff. Lots of public, vendors, bands, and a play area for kids. This will be a great family event. Sorry, no motorhomes allowed. Day trip only. For more information please contact Keith Karaff at kdkone@aol.com  Keith D Karaff Office Manager IBS Lighting, Ltd 281-653-5336

May 26, 2012-005 - Durant, OK CASI. 29th Annual Southwest Open Chili The 29th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship will be held at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK. The cookoff location will be at the Choctaw/Koa RV Park on the grounds of the Choctaw Casino. The Casino is located just across the Texas/Oklahoma border, North of the Dallas/Ft Worth area on US Hwy 75. Entry fee: $25, Turn-in 2 PM, Chili Grind Only. Top 3 chilis and 1st Place Show are automatic qualifiers for TICC. Travel money for top winners in chili and show. Last year top 5 chilis were qualified. Friday nite 42 Tournament Contact: Kevin Wooster-940-733-9221; Terry Graves-940-733-6446; Nancy Graves-940-733-0625; steamatic96@sbcglobal.net  Send entry to: Nancy Graves, PO Box 1129 Wichita Falls, Tx. 76307 940-733-0625 Special room rates for the following hotels: Please ask for chili cookoff rates: Magnuson Hotel and Suites--580-924- 5100 Single-$50-Double-$65-Suite $75 Comfort Inn and Suites--580-924-8881 Rate: $79.00 Hampton Inn and Suites--580-924-0300 Rate: $89.00 Choctaw/Koa RV Park--800-562-6073 Full Hookup rate: $25 This is a large and popular Casino, call early for reservations More information to follow:

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May 27, 2012-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff Day 2 Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. CASI, Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod. 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 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. Sunday Night Pot Luck and a Memorial Day Celebration. See Saturday's information. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Janice Miller 325-650-1854, or garjans@suddenlink.net.

May 27, 2012-002 - Cranfills Cap, TX CASI. Horny Toad Bar and Grill Next Day Horny Toad Bar & Grill next day cook off. Turn in time 1:00 PM Entry fee $18.00/Chili Grind ONLY. Charity TBA. Plenty of room for everyone. For more inforamtion please call Donna Conrad at 254- 588-4733 or email at dangergail@aol.com.

May 27, 2012-003 - Duran,t OK CASI. North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff Located at the Choctaw Casino/KOA RV Park. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Nancy Graves 940-733-0625; steamatic96@sbcglobal.net

May 27, 2012-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Return of the Chili Queens El Mercado Market Place,  CANCELLED! Market St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 pm. Benefits Santa Rosa Children's Hospital. This is a wonderfully fun cook-off and cultural experience. For information please contact Kim Hiley 210-286- 4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com

May 27, 2012-005 - Tombstone, AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days Chili Cookoff Located on Allen Street in front of OK Corral. CASI sanctioned. Charity is Tombstone Lions Club. Turn-in time 1:00 p.m. Entry fee: $20. Make checks payable to HDP. Cooks party on Saturday the 26th of May at Vigilante Hall, please, no early arrivals. Party starts at 6:30 p.m. For info contact Greg Monger, 520-417- 9948, or mongo9@cox.net.  This cookoff is on advertising Probation.

May 28, 2012-001 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Chili Pod Memorial Legions. Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO. This cookoff benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod Great Pepper's Meeting Fund. The location is the Water Valley Park at Seymour Crossing which is officially the Harper Park. It is located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. There are a limited number of hook ups at $20/night. Chili turn in is at 12 noon. The entry fee is $18.00. This is a CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Sundays information. Info: Sherrie Maus, 5876 N Grape Rd, San Angelo TX 76903 or 325-658- 1364.

2nd Post for Tuesday:

From Ed Blair:
Carroll Shelby
Bob Coats, thank you for your comments regarding one of the initial winners of the CASI Pioneer Award, Carroll Shelby. Given his death was so close to the publication date of the Trails, your idea about honoring him is well taken. We are writing an article worthy of his stature for publication next month. As for funding Carroll's charity of choice, I would expect instead that CASI members would donate to the CASI Scholarship Fund in his honor, as is customary for honoring our Chili Family deaths in recent years.

From Bob Coats:

Who is in charge??

When Carroll Shelby passed away on May 10, the President of CASI asked if someone would send information concerning Shelby’s connections to chili.

What Director is responsible Advertising and Public Relations?

It appears that the board has laid a very large egg!  ICS has already set up charity site, on their web site, for donations to his special charity for children with hart and kidney problems.

Has CASI done anything to honor this Texas icon?  The Board gave this man a founder’s award at TICC last year. Did they loose their notes or did they give it only on hear say?

The Board is elected to present CASI as an organization that is well run and organized.

I would suggest that someone on the Board check out that new fangled thing referred to as the internet! It is time for the entire Board to step forward and accept their responsibility to run this organization and quit passing the buck!

In parting I will contribute a couple of facts.  He was one of the original promoters of Terlingua and was there for the event. A few years after he gave the original ambulance to the Medics he made the statement to me. “You would think someone would have said Thank You.”

From Jennifer Sherfield:

The Great Pepper's Meeting will be here before we know it. . In the next few weeks, I am going to start working on the GP's Meeting video, like I did last year. I would really love to have pictures from all of our regions. Please send pictures to jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com.

Thanks

From Jenny Windsor

Notice:

The TallyMaster’s office is moving and will be closed May 25, 2012 thru June 2, 2012.

Beginning May 22, 2012 the new mailing address for all cookoff results will be:

CASI TallyMaster

390 South Drive

Severna Park, MD 21146

For those of you that continue to send cookoff results to Glenda Vrba, those cookoff results will continue to be posted late. Points will not be recorded timely and cooks will not get the qualifier number that they are expecting.

Thanks for your help during this transition!

JennyWindsor

CASI TallyMaster

From Jim Statecny:

The problem with the Tally 3.1 program has been found and corrected in version 3.2. This version has been posted on the CASI web site. It seems that Microsoft made a slight change in the way the print dialogue box needed to be called when using a 64 bit computer. It took quite a bit of digging to find it, and it was found when a web forum was located discussing the problem. It seems that we were not the only folks experiencing the problem, and the frustration in determining what it was. You will know when you have loaded the new program correctly because it will reflect version 3.2 on the opening screen.

From Sherry Davis:

Please paln on joining us for this CCO.

From Ken Rodd:

Make your plans now to attend the Florida State CCO.

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

From Susan Armand:

From Kalena Heil:

From Alex Tanalski:

The Spice Up California Pod cook off will be held on June 2, 2012 at Petaluma Elk's Club 901, 2105 S McDowell Blvd. EXT A,Petaluma, CA 94954.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

 

 

 

 Winners in Jourdanton at the 22nd Annual Malvin Prasifka Cook Off:

1st  Janie Burruss
2nd  Randy Pitman
3rd  Jennifer Cyrus
4th  Glenn Rummel
5th  Sharon Roy
6th  Happy Hinman
7th  Charmaine Rogers
8th  Kathy Moor
9th  Pat Driebolt
qoth  Sabrina Klietz

Show
1st  Laura McDaniel
2nd  Janice Welty (SP)
3rd  Happy Hinman

From Barbara Herrin:

Memorial Day CCO

Held at Water Valley Park

 

Saturday, May 26 – Benefits D.E.S.K.

          12:00 Bean turn-in
          2:00   Chili turn-in
          Cake Auction
          6:30  Pod will provide sandwiches and chips for supper

Sunday, May 27 – Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO

          8:30  Breakfast casseroles and Bloody Marys
          2:00  Chili turn-in
          Multiple raffle items plus one very special raffle item
          6:30  Pod Luck Supper

Monday, May 28 – Great Peppers’ Meeting

          12:00  Chili turn-in

Again this year we will have ice for sale on site.  Come join us for fun, fellowship, and competition.

NOTE:  Mark your calendar for June 30.  This will be the next Board of Director's Meeting.  It will be held at the Irving Elks.  It will start at 8:00 AM.  All CASI members are encouraged to attend.  Come and enjoy the day with the Board!

SATURDAY POST:
From Sherry Davis:
Frank Fox Memorial will be Sunday the 20th at 2:00. We will gather at Lakewood Funeral Home at 98 Dixie Dr in Lake Jackson/Clute.

From Bruce Stewart:

Cleburne ELKS 05/12/2012

25 turned in.

CHILI:

1.Darlene Hay

2. Bob Pulliam

3. Delores (Auntie) Sanders

4. Mick Joplin

5. Benny Hay

6. Dale Reinecker

7. Jim Taylor

8. Duayne Price

9. Mavis Nelson Q

10. Robin Short

SHOW:

1.Rods and Wheels

2. Chilisaurus

3. Snake Farm

From Darin Jester:

JESTER SEEKS SECOND TERM

For the past two years I have been your Membership Director.  During my time on the CASI Board, I have made some changes in how your memberships are processed.  Steps were streamlined to speed up the time frame from receiving your dues to when you receive your renewals.  By printing your renewal cards on your letter verses sending out new laminated membership cards each year has saved CASI money.  There are several items that are in the works that I need to continue working on.  With this being said, I am asking for the opportunity to continue serving you by staying on the board.  As always, I am just an email or phone call away.  So, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you for your continued trust and support.  May Chiligula Bless Your Day.


 NOTE:  Frank Fox Memorial will be Sunday the 20th at 2:00. We will gather at Lakewood Funeral Home at 98 Dixie Dr in Lake Jackson/Clute.

From Shirley Bates:

From Lee Kroencke:

Steve Dowdy of Kansas City, MO is at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

He is scheduled to get a defibulator on May 18 and go home on Saturday, May 19.

Please keep both Steve and his wife Jerri in your thoughts and prayers.

From Ken Rodd:

From Gary Brignon:

From Sherry Davis:

From Gary Brignon:

June 2, 2012-005 – Maypearl, TX CASI. FRIENDS OF MAYPEARL CASI CHILI COOKOFF. Located at 5720 FM66 at the Maypearl Sports Park. (East of Maypearl and West of Waxahachie) CASI entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 PM. CHILI GRIND AND CASI RULES APPLY. Junior Division (ages 8-17) entry fee $10. Turn in 1:00 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI RULES APPLY. Washers Tournament, Concessions, and Music. The FRIENDS OF MAYPEARL is a 501 (c)3 public charity. For additional information contact: Carol 210-274-5945.

Have a Great Weekend!!!!