From Blu Daniels:

Rose City Pod - Tyler at Gander Mountain: Friday night Kareoke fun for the early arrivals, plenty of RV space, no hookups, lots of public, please bring any extra you have to serve for People's Choice. 50 goody bags including event t-shirts and a Tyler rose bush + lots more. Fajita dinner Saturday, approx. 1 hour after announcements and a band until 9:00. If you have not pre-paid, registration will open at 8:30 Saturday morning. We have had lots of TV and radio coverage and looking forward to having our current champ, Larry Walton with us this year. Gander Mountain is on Hwy 69, approx. 5 miles south of Loop 323. Call John Daniels for more info or directions 903-530-4497.

From Clyde Rogers:

We had some wind, we had some cold temperatures, but most of all I hope we all had fun. I would like to say thank you to all that came to the 2012 Texas Open Chili Championship in San Antonio.

Congratulations to all the Texas Open winners on Saturday as well as the winners Sunday at the Day After cook off. We had 197 chili Saturday and 67 chili on Sunday. Ricky Mitch took top honors Saturday, way to go Ricky.

I wish I could list all the names of cooks and non-cooks that helped, not sure Janice has the room. The committee members stepped up and really did a great job, as well as did a number of cooks, my hat goes off to all of you.

I would like to also say thanks to our trophy sponsors, chair sponsors, and sponsors of Friends of the Texas Open. It is with your help that enables us to present the funds raised from the cook off to the Wounded Warriors Family Support Center. Thanks to all of you. I hope all had a safe trip home. 

My e-mail is always open to suggestions or comments. One comment I have heard has been taken care of. Next year all rounds will be posted for cooks to see where they advanced.

Again thanks to all and God Bless.

Clyde

TEXAS OPEN CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday 197 chili

1 Ricky Mitch Robinson, TX

2 Jessie Waguespack Austin, TX

3 Honey Jones Canyon Lake, TX

4 Clyde Rogers San Antonio, TX

5 Susan Armand Houston, TX

6 Tom Dozer Irving, TX

7 Delores Sanders Arlington, TX

8 Ken Armand Houston, TX

9 Lanny Thomas Seguin, TX

10 Ed Nesbitt Houston, TX

11 Frances Sullivan Euless, TX

12 Regina Cox Cedar Park, TX

13 Kay Sandlin Seguin, TX

14 Chris Hudsepth Irving, TX

15 Joe Trigo Bastrop, TX

16 Liza Zaccan Pflugerfille, TX

17 Denis Torre San Antonio, TX

18 Cynthia Whittenburg San Antonio, TX

19 Cliff Miller San Angelo,TX

20 Kathy Boone Odessa, TX

21 Lewis Garrett Houston, TX

Texas Open Show
1 Lisa Stone Kempner, TX
2 Frieda Van Valkenberg New Braunfels, TX
3 Marge Shoemaker Seguin, TX

Texas Open Junior Chili

1 Cobie Talavera
2 Robert Buckman
3 Araceli Renteria
4 Catena Lopez
5 Tommy Lopez
6 Katie Arnold
7 Cade Smith

Day After Texas Open

67 Chili

1 Barbara Talor Cedar Park, TX

2 Amanda Stone Kemper, TX

3 Susan Dean Johnson City, TX

4 Bruce Brandel Cedar Park, TX

5 Grace Walton Robibson, TX

6 Joyce Jowers San Antonio, TX

7 Billy Riter Houston, TX

8 Barbara Herrin Paint Rock, TX

9 Doug Seelig Fredericksburg, TX

10 Charmaine Rogers San Antonio, TX

11 John Caffey Rockdale,TX

12 Carrie Kinnison Marble Falls, TX

13 Karen Bains Rankin, TX

14 Sue Caffey Rockdale, TX

15 Lynn Hejtmancik Buda, TX

16 Janice Miller San Angelo, TX

17 Louis Gonzales Paint Rock, TX

18 Brent Allen George West, TX

19 Kenny Morgenroth San Antonio, TX

20 Chuck Spishock Dickinson, TX

21 Unclaimed

22 Eddie Byrom Kerrville, TX

23 Kim Hiley Hye, TX

Day After Show

1 Mike Park Bastrop, TX
2 Cindy Patterson Canyon Lake, TX
3 Denis Torre San Antonio, TX


From Sherrie Davis:

From Jesse Waguespack:

Come on out and make the 30th anniversary Annual Lions Sight Chili and Bean cook off a big success. Could not have made these last 30 years without you. LOTS OF AUSTIN SCHOOL CHILDREN WEARING GLASSES FOR LAST
30 YEARS BECAUSE OF YOU. It's this weekend at Giddy Ups Bar in South Austin. South of Slaughter Lane on Machaca Road GRIND ONLY. Turn in for chili is 2:00 pm, $20.00 is entry fee. Turn in for beans is 1:00 pm, with a $5.00 entry fee. Silent auction Saturday morning. Dry camping only. Soup dinner Friday night with an option for those obsevering lent, desserts welcome. Contenental breakfast Saturday. Potluck Saturday night with ham provided by SOT. Stay for SOT pod annual CCO on Sunday. Biscuits and gravy Sunday morning. Turn in 1:00.

Can come in Thursday. Thanks and GOD BLESS, Sue 512-760-8789/John 512-76-5274

Just FYI (For Your Information):

There have been some Post Office Problems identified during the last several weeks.  I have discovered that the same amount of paperwork: Results Sheet, Show and Chili Entrants Sheet and the check) are now wieghing more than is allowable for 1 stamp.  This is the same amount of paperwork that I have sent to the TallyMaster in the past and it has not needed extra postage.  It has now needed extra postage.  This has begun happening during since the increase in postage.  Please consider adding postage so that we get our results to Jenny Windsor, TallyMaster, as quickly as possible.

It's Wednesday and here are the CCOS for this weekend:

Mar 3, 2012-001 - Hoover, AL CASI. Alabama State Open Chili Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at 3530 Lorna Rd. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Aldridge Botanical Gardens. For information contact Bill Heslop 1244 Greystone Parc Drive, Birmingham AL 35242, or email porker@fadedlovechili.com,  972-743-3426 205-268-5557.

Mar 3, 2012-002 - Odessa, TX CASI. American Legion Aux Girls State. Held at American Legion Post 430, East 8th St and Pueblo. Benefits ALA Girls State. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Youth chili and beans $5.00 each, turn in 1:00 pm. Cook indoors if need be, some electric. Contact Phyllis Patton 432-362-3585, 432-553-1403.

Mar 3, 2012-003 - Austin, TX CASI. SIGHTFEST 2012- 30TH ANNUAL.  The  30th Annual Lions Sight Chili and Bean cook offs will be held at Giddy Ups Bar in South Austin. South of Slaughter Lane on Machaca Road.CASI RULES APPLY. GRIND ONLY. Turn in for chili 2:00 pm, $20.00 entry fee. Turn in for beans 1:00 pm, $5.00 entry fee. Silent auction Saturday morning. Dry camping only. Cook's party Friday night, contenental breakfast Saturday. See Sunday cookoff info. Biscuits and gravy Sunday. Can come in Thursday. Come on out and make the 30th anniversary great. WE NEED YOU. Make checks to Austin Lions Sight Conservation. Could not have made these last 30 years without you. Thanks. Sue 512-760-8789/John 512- 76-5274 LOTS OF AUSTIN SCHOOL CHILDREN WEARING GLASSES FOR LAST 30 YEARS BECAUSE OF YOU. GOD BLESS.

Mar 3, 2012-004 - Irving, TX CASI. Irving Elks Located at 2015 Britian Rd. Irving, TX 75061. Entry fee $20 with 2:00 pm turn in time. Contact Horace Jones, same address; phone 972-579-0005 or 972-986-5609.

Mar 3, 2012-006 - Tyler, TX CASI. Texas Rose City Pod 31st Ever CCO Located at Gander Mountain, 5 miles south of loop 323 on Hwy 69 South. Benefits Shriners Ruffians (motorcycle unit) charity- Galveston Burn Center for Children. CASI chili entry fee $20, turn-in 2:00 PM. Chili grind only. Junior cooks entry $10, turn in 1:00 PM abide by CASI rules, stay to judge your peers. BEANS 50/50 payback, turn-in 12 noon. Lots of public, tasting cups for sale. People's Choice coveted award so would appreciate all extra chili to serve. Working now on getting meat donated if you will cook a pot to serve to public. Plenty of RV parking behind the store, no hook- ups. Day cooks and tailgaters will set up on the south side of store. All vehicles must be out of that area by 9:00 AM on Saturday. Registration begans at 8:45 AM. Abundant cooks Goody Bags to first 50 registered cooks, includes event t-shirt which we respectfully ask that you wear that day. Pre-registration checks send to John Daniels, 10358 CR 3101, Winona, TX 75792. FAJITA DINNER for all will be served in the judging tent 1 hour after announcements are over. Please bring side dishes conducive for menu and desserts (Mrs. Bear, John requests one of your pineapple pies) BYOB. Contact John Daniels at rctservice@suddenlinkmail.com.

Mar 3, 2012-008 - Casa Grande, AZ CASI. Arizona State Open Championship Held at Ed Hooper Park. Pinal/Rodeo Drive. CASi and People's Choice $25 (T-Shirt included) Turn in 2 pm. Starting People' Choice at 11:00 am. Need plenty of chili to support huge crowd. There is plenty of RV parking - cook out of your RV. Hotels nearby. Cook's party Friday night at 6:00 pm.  Bring something to grill. This is a big event with arts and crafts and car show, food vendors and live band. Contact Kelon Halter 520- 631-3409 tucsonchili@yahoo.com

Mar 3, 2012-009 - Orlando, FL CASI. 3rd Annual Orlando Chili Cook-Off 1711 Jake Street, Orlando, Fl 32814 From Orlando Int'l Airport: Exit Airport and take Semoran Blvd North 9 miles. Turn left on Colonial Drive (SR 50) for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Lake Baldwin Lane. Drive approx 1 mile and turn left on Jake Street. Cook- off is on the right. CASI RULES APPLY. Chili Grind Only. Entry is $15.00 until Jan 15, 2012 - then $25.00. Make checks payable to Events for Change, Inc. Turn in is 12:00 noon. Open chili turn in is 1:30 pm, Veggie Chili is 2:30 pm, and restaurant turn in is 3:30 pm. Contact: Ken Roberts 407- 777-8309 or 407-920-3125.

Mar 3, 2012-010 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Bark for Life of Navarro County. Bark for Life of Navarro County helps us get closer to our fundraising goal for our Relay for Life event. Bring your dogs and come on out! The cookoff will be held at Bunert Park in Corsicana, which is less than 1/2 mile west of I-45 in Corsicanna at Exit 231. Chili entry fee is $20.00 -turn in at 12 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 Beans $10.00 entry fee-turn in at 11 AM. Make checks payable to Relay for Life of Navarro County. All proceeds benfit Relay for Life of Navarro County/American Cancer Society. Overnight stays are welcome. No hookups. This is a public park.  If you plan to stay over you must notify Andy Williams before hand. Contact Andy Williams for more information. 903-851-7360 or andywilliams1979@gmail.com.

Mar 3, 2012-011 - Little Rock, AR CASI. VFW Post 9095 Cookoff VFW.  Post 9095 located at 1121 Gamble Road Little Rock, AR 72211 CASI entry fee $20.00, turn in 1:00 PM. Chili Grind only. Benefits Veterans Aid Programs. Make checks to VFW Post #9095. For additional information contact Jim Smith 501- 225-9849 or vfwpost9095@att.net.

Mar 3, 2012-012 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 120 Held at 4611 Lake Shore Dr. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday night 6 to 8 PM. Make checks payable to ALA post 120. Contact Reggy Gahagan 940-733-9612 940-696-2177 peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov.

Mar 4, 2012-001 - AUSTIN, TX CASI. 30TH LIONS NO FRILLSFEST Held at Giddy Ups Bar in South Austin. South of Slaughter Lane on Machaca Road. Sunday Chili cookoff only. Turn in 1:00 pm - $20.00 entry fee. CASI RULES APPLY. GRIND ONLY. This is the SOT Pod 2012 Pod Cookoff this year. Come early and eat farmer's famous sausage gravy and hot biscuits. Guaranteed to warm you up and fill you out...COOK OFF ON SATURDAY. Can come in on Thursday. Dry camping only. See Saturday notice. Sunday is for our SOT POD charities, because we could not have made this 30th without our SOT PODners. Go in and have a cool one or two with Nancy, a CASI Corporate sponser and big promoter of Chili, Charity, and Fun. Caffeys 512-76-8789/512-760-5274

Mar 4, 2012-002 - Tyler, TX CASI. TX Rose City Pod Twice is Nice CCO Located at Gander Mountain, 5 miles south of loop 323 on Hwy 69 South. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00 pm noon. Chili grind only. No public, points only. See previous day cookoff. Contact John Daniels at rctservice@suddenlinkmail.com. or 903-372-2818.

From Ron Barnes:

Attention chili and bean cooks! The March 3rd Irving Elk's Lodge Chili Cookoff WILL have a bean competition. Entry fee is $5, turn-in is Noon and it is 100% payback. We will also have an Elk's division (for bragging rights) that is free to enter if you are an active Elk and are cooking in the CASI division. Entry is $15 if you are not cooking CASI. Thanks and hope to see you there!

Poster Contest Guidelines

 When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

 The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

 Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

+ Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship

+ Annual Designation: 46^th Annual

+ Date of Event: November 3, 2012

Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

 

 Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

Actual size of the finished poster must be 18” X 24” and artwork must be camera ready.

 If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

 

If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

 If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

 

Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than May 1, 2012. Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.


NOTE: A big THANK YOU to all who helped make Texas Open a huge success. It took a lot of people to make it a great CCO.

We are finally home from the Texas Open.  There 197 cooks on Saturday and 67 on Sunday.  At least I made 16 on Sunday! I didn't come away with points, but did have a good time visiting with all of you!

Ricky Mitch was the Texas Open Champion.  He is a new cook and this was his first open.  He had only cooked 5 times.  Way to go Ricky!  Below is his picture courtesy of Larry Walton.

From Jim Ezell:
Here are some CASI Woodbridge displays at Albertsons  Stores!

From Lee Kroencke:

Congratulations to all the participants and the 2012 Kansas State Open Chili Champions.

Colleen Lintner, Shawnee, KS -2012 Kansas State Open Women's Champion

Jeff Gadt, Overland Park, KS - 2012 Kansas State Open Men's Champion

Sydney Reynolds, Kansas City, KS - Kansas State Open Junior Champion

Thanks to the many volunteers, cooks, friends, and CASI family who make us proud.

A special thanks to VFW Post # 846, Overland Park, KS, for your service to our country, and your warm hospitality.

And to our judges, we thank you one and all.

Your love of chili, charity, and fun make it all possible, and you are greatly appreciated.

From Ron Barnes:

Attention chili and bean cooks! The March 3rd Irving Elk's Lodge Chili Cookoff WILL have a bean competition. Entry fee is $5, turn-in is Noon and it is 100% payback. We will also have an Elk's division (for bragging rights) that is free to enter if you are an active Elk and are cooking in the CASI division. Entry is $15 if you are not cooking CASI. Thanks and hope to see you there!

From Lee Kroencke:
Wishing all our chili friends a Great Chili Weekend! Turning in CASI Chili in San Antonio, Texas, at 1:00PM CST Saturday at the Texas Open; CASI Chili in Kokomo, Indiana at 1:00 PM CST Saturday at the Red Hot & Wild, and of course, CASI Chili in Kansas City, Kansas at 1:00 PM CST the Kansas Women's and Men's Championship! Hope they call your number! GET OUT and COOK!

From Tonya Jester:

Once again I want to remind you of the CHANGE for KOKOMO, IN 2/25/12 – Due to major staff changes at the Kokomo Chamber, this will be a CASI chili event only. No public tasting.

Turn-in time is 12:00N – Showmanship at 12:30p. Site opens at 8:00a for cooks setup.

We apologize for any confusion or any inconvenience this may cause.

NOTE:  Cliff and I will be leaving shortly for Texas Open!!  I will be able to receive Cell phone calls and read my emails so if there is a problem or something I need to know, please call or email me.  Have a GREAT weekend.  Good luck to all of the cooks!!!  I am still looking for points!!!

From Carolyn Seelig and Connie Collier:

A reminder that next week is the deadline for sending money to the Scholarship Program instead of giving trinkets out at Texas Ladies State.  The Scholarship fund has already had contributions of more than $2200.00.  WAY TO GO!!!

Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this fund!  Hope to see you all at Texas Ladies State in April!!!

From Tonya Jester:

Please note the CHANGE for KOKOMO, IN 2/25/12 – Due to major staff changes at the Kokomo Chamber, this will be a CASI chili event only. No public tasting.

Turn-in time is 12:00 Noon – Showmanship at 12:30 pm. Site opens at 8:00 am for cooks setup.

We apologize for any confusion or any inconvenience this may cause.

From Dana Plocheck:

The March Trails has been posted on the web page (www.chili.org) in the History Section under the Terlingua Trails Title.  Read and enjoy!!

From Boomer Kingston

Don't forget to send your preregistration for Ladies State to Steve Ashman, % Texas Ladies State, PO Box 1632, Bastrop, TX  78602.  This registration must be postmarked no later than March 16 if you want a goody basket!

NOTE:  The minutes for the January CASI Board of Director's Meeting have been posted in the History Section.  You will also find a copy of the Draft Minutes from the Great Pepper's Meeting.

I want to announce the change of name of the Ruidoso Chili Society to the Southeastern New Mexico Chili Society.  It will be in Hobbs, New Mexico and its Great Pepper is Paul Mulkey.  They have several new CCOs scheduled for this year and next.

For those of you who plan on attending the Texas Open, there will be a pot luck supper on Saturday Evening.


It's Wednesday and time to review the CCOs that are being held this weekend.

Feb 25, 2012-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 9th Annual Colder Than Hell Two day cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3. Benefits Texas Masonic Lodge Retirement fund. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Directors Staff. Directions Location: Garland Hella Temple Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall at gmhall180@sbcglobal.net  phone is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5. Cooks dinner on friday at 5:30PM cost is $8. Bingo follows the dinner. Come early.

Feb 25, 2012-002 - Kokomo, IN CASI. Red Hot and Wild Kokomo CCO Held at the Ivy Tech Event Center, 1500 N Reed Rd, US 31. This event is sponsored by and benefiting The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. Make Checks payable to the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. CASI RULES APPLY. Registration and set-up begins at 8:00 AM. Mandatory cooks meeting at 9:00 AM. Entry Fee $25, CASI chili turn-in at 1:00 PM. CASI Showmanship judging begins at 1:30PM. Doors open and Public tasting begins at 1:00 PM. Other categories include Corporate Team, Individual Team, People's Choice and Junior Pepper. For more information contact Kelly Werdal 765-457-5301 or kwerdal@greaterkokomo.com.

Feb 25, 2012-003 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Kansas State Womens Open Championship Held at VFW Post #846, located at 8804 Grant, Overland Park, KS. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile to Grant, turn right, the VFW is 600' on the right. Automatic qualifier for TICC. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee is $20.00 for CASI, $20.00 for HOMESTYLE or $30.00 for both. Juniors CASI $5.00. Turn in 1:00PM CASI, and 2:00PM for HOMESTYLE and Juniors. Benefits local VFW Womens Auxillary. Tent and RV parking is available, no hook-ups. This is a 2 day cook-off. See Sunday for the Gladiator POD Cook-off. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larryvelasquez@forbo.com

Feb 25, 2012-004 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Kansas State Mens Open Championship Held at VFW Post #846, located at 8804 Grant, Overland Park, KS. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile to Grant, turn right, the VFW is 600' on the right. Automatic qualifier for TICC. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee is $20.00 for CASI, $20.00 for HOMESTYLE or $30.00 for both. Juniors CASI $5.00. Turn in 1:00PM for CASI, and 2:00PM HOMESTYLE and Juniors. Benefits local VFW charities. Tent and RV parking is available, no hook-ups. This is a 2 day cook- off, see Sunday for the Gladiator Pod Cook-off. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larryvelasquez@forbo.com.

Feb 25, 2012-005 - Sherwood, AR CASI. 7th Annual Sherwood Rotary Chili Bowl. Held in Sherwood Forest, 1111 West Maryland. Take I-40 west to exit 107/JFK. Take right at traffic light onto JFK/Hwy 107 to Maryland St in Sherwood. Take a left onto Maryland, go about a mile to Sherwood Forest on right. For Sherwood Rotary charities. Entry fee CASI $20, Rotary $5. Turn-in 1 PM. Inside cookoff, tables and chairs provided, entertainment on stage, silent auction, big screen TV for sports, $2 tasting cups, goody bags for 1st 30 chili cooks. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Linda Nickle 501-791-2191

Feb 25, 2012-006 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Texas Open TEXAS OPEN. Will be held at Traders` Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Benefits "Wounded Warriors Family Support". Entry $30.00,open cook- off, turn-in 1:00 pm, Automatic Qualifier. JR cook-off entry $10.00,turn-in 12:00. Traders` Vilage located on Southwest side of San Antonio. Plenty of RV parking,no hook ups. Bad weather, no problem we have a 50,000 sq. ft. paviion to cook under. Arrive Friday to enjoy the food and fun at the Friday night cooks party. Come out and support the "Wounded Warriors Family Support" and see what Traders` Village in San Antonio has to offer.Information to follow on prices and registration dates for hotels.Make checks payable to Texas Open SA. For information contact Clyde Rogers (210) 415- 6855, chilitime@sbcglobal.net  or Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com.

Feb 25, 2012-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Eagles Chili Cookoff Held at Eagles Lodge 4128, 5396 Seymour Hwy Wichita, TX CASI entry fee $20.00, turn in 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5.00, turn in 12 (noon). Benefits Max Bear Fund. Cooks party Friday night. Contact Dale Gorman 940-632-7322. This cookoff is on Advertising Probation.

Feb 25, 2012-008 - Sanger, TX CASI. Scooter's Tavern and Grill Located at 6481 FM 455 W Sanger, TX 76266. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Vicki Blackburn 940-391- 6998; cowgirlattitudechili@hotmail.com  or Delora Goin 940-230-3238; deloragoin@hotmail.com  This cookoff is on Advertising Probation.

Feb 26, 2012-001 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Hella Shrine CCO Day 2 Garland Hella Shrine CCO cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in noon. Benefits Garland Hella Shrine Temple. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Directors Staff. Directions Location: Garland Hella Temple Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall @ gmhall180@sbcglobal.net  phone is 972-743-0884 or Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 davehewlett@msn.com  CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5.

Feb 26, 2012-002 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff Held at VFW Post #846, located at 8804 Grant, Overland Park, KS. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile to Grant, turn right, the VFW is 600' on the right. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee is $20.00 for CASI, $20.00 for HOME STYLE, Beans $5.00. Turn in times are 12:00 pm for CASI, and 1:00 pm for HOMESTYLE, and 1:30 pm for beans. Benefits Gladiator Chili Pod. Tent and RV parking is available, with limited hook-ups. This is the second day of a two day Cook- Off. All VFW members are half price. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com,  or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com.

Feb 26, 2012-003 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Texas Open Day After CCO Texas Open Day After CCO will be held at the Traders` Village 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Turn-in time 1:00 pm.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18.00. Come out cook chili and and enjoy the events put on by Traders` Village and all the venders, great bargins. Contact Clyde Rogers (210) 415-6855 or chilitime@sbcglobal.net also Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577 happypeppr@aol.com.

Hope everybody had a great President's holiday.  We had company and had a great visit with family.

From Barbara Herrin:
Just to let everybody know that the contributions to the Scholarship Fund for the Texas Ladies State campaign has already reached more than $2200.00.  This is still happening and it is to be donated by March 1, 2012. 

A big Thanks to Connie Collier and Carolyn Seelig for heading up this campaign.  It has been really successful and will allow for more scholarships to be awarded.

The Scholarship Applications are in and are in the process of getting ready for the Scholarship Committee to review.  This year there were 95 applicants for the Academic Scholarship and 6 for the Trade School Scholarships.


Here is a copy of the form for donations to Ladies State.

From Ken Rodd:

In the past several days I have received emails that have been sent with numerous people on the address line talking about a change in Military Funerals where Obama had it changed. I checked this out and it IS NOT TRUE - THIS has been going around since last October. While I am no fan of Obama, I feel sending something like this around certainly does not do our military families any good or veterans families either.

see this:

Change in Military Funeral Protocol? - Urban Legends

Ken Rodd

Army Retired

From Jenny Windsor:

The bidding for the shirts has a quick turn around time.  Please, if you know anybody who would like to bid on our TICC shirts, forward the information below.

From Clyde Rogers:

Once again a reminder that Traders` Village has stepped up to help chili cooks with a place to stay while at the Texas Open. To give cooks an additional hotel to choose from Traders` Village made arrangements with the Courtyard Marriott. It is located at 11603 Hwy 151. It is about 13 miles from the cook off. The reservation information is shown below. Hope to see all at Traders` Village for the 2nd Annual Texas Open.

 POSTER CONTEST:

Poster Contest Guidelines

When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

+ Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship

+ Annual Designation: 46^th Annual

+ Date of Event: November 3, 2012

Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

Actual size of the finished poster must be 18” X 24” and artwork must be camera ready.

If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than May 1, 2012. Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.

When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

From Bill Pierson:

Just another reminder that the Registration for the great Pepper's Meeting is ready for you to complete.   The  GPM Registration Form which will be availabe on on Web Page in the Resource Center has fields that may be filled in. If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can fill-in the blanks and save it, and email to me. If you only have Adobe Reader, you can fill in the blanks, print it, scan it and email it to me. If you don't have scanning capabilities, just slip it in the mail.

Please know that this form will be posted in the Web page  next week.

From Dedi Roundtree:

Mark your calendars and plan on attending Corky's 2nd Annual "Cookin 4 A Cause" Chili and BBQ Cook Off (charity to be determined asap)
Saturday April 28th at Corky's Bar and Grill 6705 Andrews Hwy. Odessa, Texas
Turn in times and categories:
12noon = chicken
1pm = ribs
2pm = chili
3pm = brisket
$20 chili entry...other catagories $$ to be determined next week.
Deadline for entry/day of event
Contacts: Randy Elam 432-362-3232 or 432-352-0551 and Dedi Rountree cell: (432) 230-5482; ph: (432) 520-9912drountree@westtexasradio.net

NOTE:
Remember to send your CookOff Results to Jen Windsor.  Her address is 210 Kennedy Drive, Severna Park, MD 21146.  When you send your Results sheet, please remember that you must send the Cook's and Show Entrant Sheets and your check for the administration of the CCO.  These documents should be sent to her as soon after the cookoff as possible.

It is finally the weekend.  We are predeicted to have great weather.  That will sure beat last weekend when on Sunday we were cooking outside at 32 degress and part of the time it was not that warm.  At the close of the cookoff, it started to snow.  We had more than an inch!!  You can always depend upon the fact that the weather will do its own thing here in west Texas!!

Have a great weekend!!  I'm hoping for points!

From Kelly Brignon:
I want to again remind you to come out to Waxahachie this weekend for the 11^th Annual Gingerbread House Cook Off held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center. Rain or shine, snow or sleet – we’ve got you covered. Indoor cooking, plenty of space for RV parking (dry camping, no hook ups), LIVE bands Friday and Saturday night, FREE BEER for cooks at the stew dinner Friday night and three opportunities to get your points and qualify for Terlingua. All in one weekend, all in one place and you get to have a great time the whole weekend! Please bring throw down chili for Friday night concession stand sales. Gates open at 10 am Friday morning for early arrivals. Chili grind only all weekend, turn in at 8 pm Friday night, 1 pm for all divisions Saturday, and noon on Sunday. Cooks also get free admission to the Benefit Barn Dance Saturday night and we will also have a Woodbridge sponsored Wine tasting, and a Bier Garden. Contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or at Kelly@mildbills.com for more information. See you this weekend!

ALSO

If you need a spice order brought to you in WaxahachieKelly@mildbills.com. Thanks so much and I look forward to spending a great weekend with all of our wonderful customers and friends!


From Jenny Windsor:
Below you will find the revised version of the Bidding process for the CASI Shirts for TICC this year.  If you know somebody who would like to submit a bid, please forward the information below.  Note that the date that all bids must be submitted is March 31, 2012.  The bid will be awarded on April 15, 2012.

From Janita Hinds:
Do you own a Bronze Trophy?  If not, load up your car and head for Comstock, TX.  Saturday is the 7th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial Scholarship Chili CookOff!!!  It's going to be held at the Desert Hills RV Park in Comstock, Texas.  The Champion will win 2 First Place Bronze Trophies by Lloyd Goldwire.  Saturday starts with a Cook's Breakfast at 9:00 AM.  Chili turn in is 2:00 PM.  There will be a Dessert and Art Auction.  The day will end with a Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper followed by a 42 Tournament.  The winners of the 42 Tounament will receive a Commemorative Set of Dominos which are provided by Thunderbird Machinery, Odessa, TX.

Then on Sunday, we will start the day with Lorina's Cantina Brisket.  Chili Turn in is 12:00 noon.  This CCO benefits Comstock School Library.

These cookoffs are "Chili Grind only."

Contact Janita Hinds at 830 703 0096 for more information.

From Lee Kroencke:

Here is the flier for Goldsmith:

From Boomer Kingston:
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for Texas Ladies State on April 21, 2012.  Early Registration closes on March 16, 2012. 

From Bill Pierson:
Hey gang. My continuing education is paying off. I learned something today. (With a little help from my friends.) The attached GPM Registration Form has fields that may be filled in. If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can fill-in the blanks and save it, and email to me. If you only have Adobe Reader, you can fill in the blanks, print it, scan it and email it to me. If you don't have scanning capabilities, just slip it in the mail. You have six months.

NOTE from Janice:  Today, I will send it to be placed in the Resource Center.  I can not put PDF files on the Blog.  It will be available in a couple of day.  I will let you know when it is.  If you want it now, please email me and I can send it to you.

From Bill Pierson:
It's time to start thinking about the Great Pepper's Meeting which will be held on September 8 in Dallas, Texas.  Below you will find the registration form.  Please complete it and return it to me.  The Registration Form also contains Hotel Information.

From Clyde Rogers:

A little information about the Texas Open. Traders` Village has informed me RV`s can start arriving Thur morning. For all the cooks that were there last year we cooked under the BLUE pavilion which was straight as you came through the pay booths. This year we are cooking under the BROWN pavilion. It is to the left of the BLUE pavilion. You will turn left after you pass the pay booths, drive to the end of the pavilions and turn right.There will be signs to show the way. Grab your gear, load the RV, and head to Traders` Village in San Antonio, and YOU may be the 2012 Texas Open Chili Champion. Have a safe trip.

From Dianne Stimson:

Well another fun filled weekend cook off at the Outwest Bar and Grill in West, Texas.  It has once again come and gone, and again Mike and Wanda went out of their way to treat all of the cooks wonderfully,  We had GREAT food! Yes, it was COLD and WINDY, so for those who wanted to, they were able to cook INSIDE.  Mike and Wanda are already looking forward to NEXT year!!!!! I want to thank all of the cooks who came out on both days.  Without you, we could not have had such a successful cook off on either day! SATURDAY 2-11-12, we had 35 cooks. I want to thank my Head Judge Mark Sanders who was also my final table monitor. Thanks also to my referee: Dee Palmer, my Monitors: Dee Palmer, T.J Friedel, Bob Puillman, my table runner, Kriss Stewart, my tally team: Blu Kriska, Kirss Stewart, Dee Palmer, Glenda Verba....and to anyone else I have either forgotten or gotten wrong.  Please forgive me, it is not intentional. On SUNDAY, we had 15 cooks and I would like to again thank all who came out again. Thanks to my Head Judge, Dee Palmer; my table monitor: Dee Palmer, my tally crew: Blu Kriska, Jason Goains, Jim Trietsch and y table runne,r Glenda Verba, Now onto the winners.......

SATURDAY 2-11-12
35 chilis Judged


CHILI

1. Joel Sexton - Garland, TX
2. Bob Pulliman - Burleson, TX
3. Larry Walton - Robinson, TX
4. Blu Kriska - Ennis, TX
5. Darlena Hay - Burleson, TX
6. Dee Palmer - Mansfield, TX
7. Jason Goains - Meridian, TX
8. Samuel Roberts - Arlington, TX
9. Danny E. Strunc - Ennis, TX
10. Shirley Sexton - Dallas, TX


SHOW

1. Huey,Dewey and Louie
Bill Lester - Garland,TX

2. Hells Fury
Shirley Sexton - Dallas,TX (Q)

3. Dream Catcher Chili
T.J. Friedel - Irving,TX


SUNDAY 2-12-12

15 chilis Juged

CHILI

1. Bill Lester - Garland,TX
2. Kenny Short - Burleson, TX
3. Glenda Verba - Garland,TX
4. Mick Joplin - Morgan,TX
5. Jason Clark - Arlington,TX (Q)
6. Samuel Roberts - Arlington,TX (Q)
7. Jason Goains - Meridian,TX
8. Andy Williams - Corsicana,TX
9. Melinda Sawey - Beenbrook, TX
10. Robin Short - Burleson,TX

SHOW

1. Hewy,Dewy and Louie
Dee Palmer - Mansfield,TX

2. Snakefarm Chili
Kenny Short - Burleson,TX

3. Stinkfoot Chili
Jim Trietsch - Waco,TX

From Boomer Kingston:

It's time to start thinking about registering for Texas Ladies State CCO.  Below you will find the Registration Information.  Please fill it out and send it.

NOTE:  Please see the below document concerning placing bids on the shirts for TICC's 46 CCO in November.

 

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

Feb 17, 2012-001 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. NOW Pod No Frills CCO The NOW Pod No Frills CCO will be held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center in Waxahachie which is off of Hwy 287. Gates open at 10 am Friday morning for early arrivals - plenty of RV Parking, no hook ups. No need to fear cold weather - it'll be warm inside the Expo Center! We will have a stew dinner and free beer for chili cooks!! The Friday Night CCO will also feature a live band this year. Come early, stay all weekend and get those Terlingua points! Entry fee $18 turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to NOW Pod. Kelly Brignon 469-628-8840.

Feb 18, 2012-001 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. 11th Annual Gingerbread House CCO The 11th Annual Gingerbread House CCO will be held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center in Waxahachie off of HWY 287. Entry fee for CASI Chili is $20, entry fee for 50/50 Beans is $10, entry fee for Juniors is $10 (ages 8-17) and the entry fee for Novice is $16. Turn in for all categories is 1 pm. 1st Place CASI Chili will receive a Wendell Rankin Hand Painted Stove and we will also be raffling off our often imitated but never duplicated Ellis County Style Liquor Baskets!!! Chili cooks receive free entry to the Barn Dance featuring the Full House Band. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to NOW Pod. Kelly Brignon 469-628-8840. Benefits the Gingerbread House.

Feb 18, 2012-002 - Caldwell, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Bernard Rychlik CO. It will be held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Make checks payable to VFW Post 4458. Entry fee is $20 turn-in is 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Beans entry fee $10 turn-in Noon. RV parking, no electricity See cookoff next day. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148,

Feb 18, 2012-003 - Comstock,TX CASI. 7th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial Scholarship CCO. It will be held at Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Comstock, TX. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 for reservations. Ask Comstock Motel for chili cook-off prices at 432-292-4484. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00 pm. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for1st place chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDEN Richard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Sat afternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with special trophies from Thunderbird Machinery for winning team. Cook's supper furnished Friday nite. Hinds Well Service Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. Benefits Comstock School Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.

Feb 18, 2012-005 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI.  14th Annual Superstition Mountain CCO will be held at the Goldfield Ghost Town, Apache Junction, Arizona, CASI rules apply. Goldfield Ghost Town address: 4650 N. Mammoth Mine road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219. Cooks meeting at 9:00 AM; People's Choice Chili serving starts at 11:30 AM; Salsa turn-in 12:00 Noon, Green Chili turn-in 1:00 PM and CASI Red Chili turn-in 2:00 PM. Free camping for cooks. No hook ups. Entry fee $15.00. Contact Tom Klug at 480-288-4375; email chiliklug@q.com  or Craig Hardy at 480-507-2035.

Feb 19, 2012-001 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. 11th Annual Cotton Patch CCO It will be held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center in Waxahachie off of HWY 287. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to NOW Pod. Benefits Ellis Co Children's Advocacy Center. Kelly Brignon 469-628- 8840.

Feb 19, 2012-002 - Caldwell, TX CASI. Day 2 Annual Bernard Rychlik CO. Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Various VFW Charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. RV parking no electricity. Chili Grind Only. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148.

Feb 19, 2012-003 - Comstock, TX CASI. 7th Annual Comstock School Library CCO. It will be held at Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Comstock, TX. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 for reservations. Ask Comstock Motel for chili cook-off prices at 432-292-4484. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Sunday morning breakfast by Lorina's Cantina. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.