Today I am in Washington D.C. with my youngest son and his family (Grandkids Yeah!!!).  I will be with them until next Tuesday.  My son is in the Air Force and is stationed at the Pentagon.  On Monday, August 27, he will be promoted to major and I get to help with the ceremony!  I do have some email capability and my cell phone, if someone needs me!



It's Wednesday already.  Here are the CCOs for this weekend!

 

Aug 24, 2012-001 - Houston, TX CASI. Houston Elks Lodge 151 Sweetheart CCO, Located at 10150 W Airport, Stafford, TX 77477, Benefiting Elks Children's Charities. Join us for a great Friday Night with a Silent Auction, Music, Pool, covered cooking area and plenty of Room for RV's. Entry fee $20. Turn in at 8:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. No outside alcohol can be brought into the Lodge or Pool area but a full bar will be open throughout the cookoff. Limited Full Hookups for $18/night. For more information contact Bert Hall at 713-433-2888 or 713-775- 8280. See Saturday Cookoff.

Aug 25, 2012-001 - Houston, TX CASI. Houston Elks Lodge 151 21ST Annual Auxiliary CCO, Located at 10150 W Airport, Stafford TX 77477. Benefiting Auxiliary Charities. Join us for a great day of cooking with friends, Booze Basket Raffle, Music, Pool, covered cooking area and Plenty of Room for RV's. 50/50 Jackpot Beans $10 entry, Turn in 12:30PM. Chili Entry Fee $20. Turn in 2PM. Elks Challenge is an additional $5 entry. For one entry fee awards will be given to the top 3 Lodge 151 members, top 3 District Lodge memebers and top 3 State Lodge members. Take the bragging right back to your Lodge. Chili Grind Only. No outside alcohol can be brought into Lodge or Pool area but a full bar will be open throughout the cookoff. Limited Full Hookup's for $18/night. Grab your bathing suit and come cool off in the pool while cooking your chili. For more information contact Bert Hall at 713-433-2888 or 713-775-8280.

Aug 25, 2012-002 - Lebanon, TN CASI. CASI 2012 Tennessee State Chili Championship. Held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee. Automatic qualifyer for top three, Camp on site, Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Brooks House Homeless Shelter for women and children. Make checks payable to HOT POD and mail to 2003 Dorchester Dr. Lebanon, TN 37090. Contact Carol Knight, 615-449- 6676. CHILI MEAT OPEN.

Aug 25, 2012-003 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Linda Carter Memorial CCO Held at The Crawford Hacienda, 23400 E 111th St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014. Take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. Exit at the 4th stop light which is Oneta Road. Turn right (South), go to the second stop sign which is 111th St, turn right (West). Go 1/2 mile. The house is on the left (South). Benefits Wipe Out Cancer Foundation. Make Advanced Checks Payable to: Wipe Out Cancer CASI turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Go to www.facebook.com/lindacartercco for the latest cook off information or contact Joshua Seabolt, 918-510-7084, 13168 N. 134th E. Ave., Collinsville, Oklahoma, 74021 ; gratefulroots@yahoo.com.

Aug 25, 2012-004 - Boyds, MD CASI. MD State - Wounded Warrior "Pro-AM Day" Held at 20601 Bucklodge Rd, Boyds, MD near Germantown, MD 270N to 118 S. Right on Clopper (117) and it turns into Bucklodge. Benefits Wounded Warriors. CASI entry fee $25, turn in 2PM. This is an Auto Qualifier for Top 3 MD cooks and 1st place MD Showmanship. Make advanced checks payable to Christii Watkins 15808 White Rock Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For additional information contact Christii Watkins 301-651-2963; cwatkinsgolf@gmail.com.

Aug 25, 2012-005 - Amarillo ,TX CASI. Buzula Furniture Outlet Cook Off Held at Buzula Furniture Outlet located at I40 and Washington. Benefits Coffee Memorial Blood Center. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. Contact Rodney Lilly 806-373-9774

Aug 26, 2012-001 - Downers Grove, IL CASI. St. Marys 5th Annual CCO Held at 444 Wilson St. Downers Grove, IL. 60515. Beer Tent, Live Music, Food Stand, Bingo Game, Dunk Tank, and much more. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Benefits St. Mary's Homeless. Make checks payable to Chilini Pod. Call John for directions if needed at home-630-963-0160 or cell-630-687-5202.

Aug 26, 2012-002 - Olympia, WA CASI. Puget Pod CASI Championship CCO Held at 10841 Kennedy Creek Rd S.W. Olympia, WA on site of restaurant RanchHouse BBQ. CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $20, Home Style turn in 12 noon, CASI turn in 1PM. CASI Cut meat only. Make checks payable to Puget Pod Treasurer. Contact Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E, Tacoma, WA 98446, 253-537-4591; kkmpeach@aol.com.  This cookoff is on advertising probation.