From Jim Ezell:

One of our sponsors, Mrs Renfro's Foods was recently honored by the U S Chamber of Commerce for their success as a small business. They were one of 10 finalists honored in Washington DC for excellence.

Below is a brief video about Mrs Renfro's. We can be proud of our partnership with them. They will be bringing a crowd to Terlingua to celebrate with us. We will be sampling their product at the Great Peppers Meeting and of course, they are the funding sponsor for our Scholarship Day Salsa Competition.

This is not the same US Chamber video I sent out a few months ago – this version has more candid shots - enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlZKHMjyWRM&list=UU-p5RG1-vjH4k6gMgdkYiZg&feature=plcp
 

 

 

From Karin Barnes:

 

To my dear chili friends,

I cannot tell you how much you all mean to me right now.  Phil and I loved cooking chili and spending time with all our chili family.  I want to say “thanks” to all those who took time to attend our “Celebration of Life” for Phil on Monday at Blanco’s.  It was a fitting farewell and he would have been pleased to know so many folks turned out for him.  In true chili fashion, our chili friends provided a gourmet spread for all to enjoy.  Your hugs and smiles, along with all the great stories we shared, were heartwarming.  And, all the sweet cards and your heartfelt sentiments are so precious to me and the life Phil and I shared for over 30 years. Those of you who have made contributions to the CASI Scholarship Fund … thank you, thank you, thank you for remembering Phil in such a positive way.  I will see you all on the chili trail somewhere and as Phil would say “Get your chili ready!!”

With much love, Karin Barnes (and Family)



Here are the Agendas for Friday and Saturday and other information.

 

 

Nominations for 4 director Positions

Larry Burruss
Randy Duke
Roger Foltz

Mary Ellen Gillen

Richard Hewlett

Darin Jester

Robert Wappo Schrade


GP of the Year

Shirley Bates
Earl Who Gorhum

Dave Hewlett

Bobby Kirby

 

From Randy Duke:

Unfortunately it looks like we will need to post pone the Ross Country Store CCO in Ross Tx.  It was scheduled for Sept. 29^th and 30^th.  The promoters home burnt to the ground so we all know they are having a lot to deal with right now. It will be set up sometime in the near future.

From Donna Conrad:
If you are interested in renting a golf cart at TICC Please contact me at 254-855-4733 /email dangergail@aol.com, or I will be at the GPM from Wed. to Sunday and I can answer any questions you might have. The carts will be on site at the Ranch the whole week at TICC. You will not have to worry about hauling them down there.  Make getting around the Ranch easier.


Have a GREAT holiday weekend.  Remember there are only 30 days to get those last points.  If you are cooking, good luck!  Stay Safe and enjoy!