Wednesday, July 25, 2012

If you have something that you want included in the Great Pepper's packet for the Great Pepper's Meeting, please get it to me no later than August 15.  If you have something that you want included on the agendas for either Friday or Saturday, please get that information to me immediately.


If you are nominating someone for Great Pepper of the Year, this package needs to be sent to me no later than August 15.  It can be sent either by email or snail mail.


There is still time to decided to run for a position on the CASI Board of Directors, that nomination package needs to be sent to me by August 15.  There are 4 positions up for election.  The Nomination Package is located on the web page (www.chili.org) in the Resource Center.


The position of Scholarship Program Administrator is also open for nominations.  The requirements for this position as well as the information for submitting a package is also in the Resource Center on our web page.  That package needs to be sent to me by August 15.  It can also be sent either by email or snail mail.


My email address is garjans@suddenlink.net and my home address is 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX  76904.


It's Wednesday and time for the listing of CCOs for this weekend.  If you are still hunting points, you have several cookoffs from which to choose.



Jul 28, 2012-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 5th Annual Epsilon Sigma Alpha CCO. Kappa Beta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their 5th chili cook off to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr, Garland TX. Please contact Cathy Roberts Home 972-530-7796 Work 972-470-5228 perki123@yahoo.com.  Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans turn in will be at 12 p.m., entry is $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta CCO. There will be camping for RV/s with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve.



Jul 28, 2012-002 - Batavia, IL CASI. The Twentieth Illinois State Open Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI Chili $25. Site opens 7:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, chili turn-in 1:00 pm. Green Chili $10, turn- in 2:00 PM. Cooks registered before July 21, 2012 will be eligible for the drawing for a folding, telescoping cooking table. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net  Automatic qualifier for TICC top three cooks and first place show.



Jul 28, 2012-003 - Austin, TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort, 7009 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78744. Limited to 75 cooks. Entry fee $93.00, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Carefree Charities. Make checks payable to Lone Star Weekend. For complete information contact Ken at 210 887 8827; casihotrodd@aol.com.



Jul 28, 2012-004 - Moulton, TX CASI. Moulton Town andCountry Jamboree Chili and BBQ Cook off. Located at Moulton TX. City Park 500 South Lancaster. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 12:00 PM. Make checks payable to Moulton Chamber of Commerce. Contact Larissa Tesch 1311 CR 260 Moulton, TX 77975; 361-772-6253; larissa.tesch@hotmail.com.



Jul 28, 2012-005 - Hobbs, NM CASI. 8th No Adult Supervision Chili and LSBS sanctioned BBQ cookoff. *NEW LOCATION* This year the cook- off will be held at Hobbs, NM Eagles Lodge # 3189, 1200 E White. On the corner of Hwy 62/180 and White St. $75 one or all meats- Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. Pinto Beans - $10 entry. Chili entry $18. Turn in time 2 pm MNT time. Grind Only.  Plenty of dry camping. Stay for Sunday Chili as well. CCO benefits Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Reasearch Fund. Go to www.noadultsupervision.com for more information or contact Kelly Draper (806)781-8520 or Paul Mulkey (575)390-6184.



Jul 28, 2012-006 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. 9th Annual Canyon Lake Chili and Bar-Be-Cue Cook off. Located at Damn Red Barn, Canyon Lake, TX - Sattler. CASI and LSBS Sanctioned. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund, Comal County Junior Livestock, ALS Assoc. This is a two day event. Live Auction donations appreciated. Chili entry fee $20.00 for both days, Chili Grind Only, turn in 2 PM. Saturday and noon on Sunday. Beans $10.00, turn in 11:00 AM. BBQ Friday Register and tray pick- up 5:30-6:30 PM. Friday cooks dinner 7:00 PM. Cooks breakfast on Saturday morning at 8:00 AM. Cooks meeting Saturday 9:00 AM Manadatory for BBQ. Friday Live Calcutta 8:00 PM. BBQ entry fee $30.00 each category or $75.00 for all - plus one donated brisket - $1,500 Payback/$250; 1st/ $150; 2nd/$100; 3rd. BBQ turn in - Chicken 12:00 PM, Pork Spare Ribs 1:00 PM and Brisket 3:00 PM. BBQ Sandwiches available for purchase on Saturday. Make advanced checks to CL Cook off Reva Weatherly. Hook-ups available $20.00 per night based on 2 night stay - Contact Canyon Land Company - 830- 964-3393 specify you are a cook. BBQ Contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 19912 Patty Drive, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, 830-899- 7150; 830-832-3219; revabbw@gvtc.com  Chili Contact Roger or Cindy Patteson 210-413- 9916; 210-557-9467; patco@gvtc.com



Jul 28, 2012-007 - Richmond, MO CASI. Sho-Me Pod Cook Off Held at the Richmond Shrine Club 400 Wollard Blvd. CASI entry fee $20, turn in Noon. Benefits Sho- Me Pod Charities. Contact Steve Dowdy 816-941-0620; sdowdy@kc.rr.com  or Alvin Kallenberger 816-776-6365; alvinshtgclg@sbcglobal.net.


Jul 28, 2012-008 - Stinett, TX CASI. 5th Nutter Ville Lone Star BBQ and CCO 5th Annual Nutter Ville Lone Star Barbecue Society and Chili Cook Off. July 28 2 miles West of Stinett, TX on Hwy 152. Entry fee for Bar B Q $100 on all meats, 80% payback: Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, Briskett, $10 Jack Pot beans, $25 Casi Chili with a turn in of 2:00 PM. 2 wrist bands to each chili cook. Kids Hamburger Cook Off $25 Friday night. Benefits Hutchinson County Cares, Inc. Bar BQ cooks do not have to pay parking fee for their camper, but Chili cooks and public will need to pay. Dry camping. Contact Toby Nutter 806-231-7591 or Rodney Lilly 806-676-8736 or 806-373-9774. This cook off is on advertising probation.


Jul 29, 2012-001 - Batavia, IL CASI. 21st Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $20, Site opens 8:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, Chili turn-in 1:00 pm. Information Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510. 630-879-7934. Email WCCCO@comcast.net.


Jul 29, 2012-002 - Hobbs, NM CASI. Day After No Adult Supervision *NEW LOCATION* This year the cook- off will be held at Hobbs, NM Eagles Lodge # 3189, 1200 E White. On the corner of Hwy 62/180 and White St. Chili entry $18. Grind only. Turn in time 12 pm MNT time. Limited electricity. Plenty of dry camping. Go to www.noadultsupervision.com for more information or contact Kelly Draper (806)781-8520 or Paul Mulkey (575)390-6184.


Jul 29, 2012-003 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. 9th Annual Canyon Lake Chili and Bar-Be-Cue Cook off. Located at Damn Red Barn, Canyon Lake, TX - Sattier. CASI and LSBS Sanctioned. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund, Comal County Junior Livestock, ALS Assoc. This is a two day event. Live Auction donations appreciated. Chili entry fee $20.00 for both days, Chili Grind Only, turn in 2 PM. Saturday and noon on Sunday. Beans $10.00, turn in 11:00 AM. BBQ Friday Register and tray pick- up 5:30-6:30 PM. Friday cooks dinner 7:00 PM. Cooks meeting Saturday 9:00 AM Manadatory for BBQ. Friday Live Calcutta 8:00 PM. BBQ entry fee $30.00 each category or $75.00 for all - plus one donated brisket - $1,500 Payback/$250; 1st/$150; 2nd/$100; 3rd. BBQ turn in - Chicken 12:00 PM, Pork Spare Ribs 1:00 PM and Brisket 3:00 PM. BBQ Sandwiches available for purchase on Saturday. Make advanced checks to CL Cook off Reva Weatherly. Hook-ups available $20.00 per night based on 2 night stay - Contact Canyon Land Company - 830- 964-3393 specify you are a cook. BBQ Contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 19912 Patty Drive, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, 830-899- 7150; 830-832-3219; revabbw@gvtc.com  Chili Contact Roger or Cindy Patteson 210-413- 9916; 210-557-9467; patco@gvtc.com.