From Dave Hewlett:
Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, scheduled September 18, 2010, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side.

For those multi-task, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO.

Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available).

Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only.

Contact: 903-455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 chamber@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

From Tammie Wooster:

Gonna be an amazing time....Fun, Food and Friendship to help a great man! Ya'll Come!



From Darin Jester:This weekend is the Indiana State Chili Championship. Held in Cicero, IN on Morse Reservoir at the Red Bridge Park (697 W. Jackson St. Cicero, IN). Come on out and enjoy some live music, great chili from “some of the finest chili cooks in the Midwest” and a great day full of Chili, Charity, and Fun. This is one of the last chances to earn those much needed points to qualify for TICC. Categories are CASI Chili and Show, Anything Goes, Jr. Pepper Chili and Show, and Salsa. Entry fee is just $20 for chili and $5 for Jr’s and salsa. Registration is at 8 AM, and turn in is at high noon. Come on out and help us raise money for the Humane Society of Hamilton County. Questions can be addressed to Brad Garland at bradgarland@indy.rr.com  or by phone at 317.657.5237.

 

Also, for those of you with children who are cooking this Saturday,  A new category for the Indiana State this year is Jr. Pepper Showmanship.  Let the kids show off their creativity and compete in show too!  See everyone Saturday!

NOTE:

Our Insurance information has changed.  The insurance has been renewed and Certificates of Insurance for CCOs starting in October are now available.  Here is the contact information.

 

Erin Pinney, CLCS

Direct Phone:  443 738 2777

email address:  epinney@cicinc.com 

 

Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc.

11403 Cronridge Drive

PO Box 0664

Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664

Phone: 410-356-9500

Fax: 410-363-3520

 

 

 

2nd Post for Wednesday
Here is the link to the obituary for Dennis Jackson. On this website you can leave a message of condolence for the family.
http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


Also, the Wichita Falls Elks will be serving lunch for everyone at the lodge after the service on Thursday.

Here is Carol's address:
Carol Gibbs
P.O. Box 3305
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

From Jim Stateczny:


Here is what I know as of now:
I have been doing some research on some of the problems folks are having with Windows 7 and the Tally program. It seems that Windows 7 has some issues with screen resolutions and things displaying correctly. It seems that any screen resolution setting lower than “1400x1050” will cause the screen not to always display items correctly. It seems that the “1050” is the critical parameter.


Now as far as the printer is concerned, I have no idea. I hooked my Windows 7 notebook up to several laser printers, and the results printed properly. From talking to a few of our members this weekend, they claim that the printer selection box is not appearing when they tell the program to print, and thus nothing is printed. I have absolutely no idea what could be causing this, since my computer is working properly. I know of nothing out of the ordinary that anybody has done to my computer that would cause it to work properly.

Dennis Jackson's services are set for. Visitation tomorrow Wednesday 9-15-10 from 7-8PM.

Funeral will be Thursday at the Cowboy church (where Glyn’s was) 10 am.  The address for this church is 
Texoma Cowboy Church
919 US Highway 281 (Old Jackboro Hiway)
Wichita Falls, TX 76310-0547
(940) 687-2237

From Larry Burruss:

Please keep Janie Burruss and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  She found out last Friday that her brother, Johnny Osborn, has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.  Many of the older cooks will remember Johnny from the Chilympiad days.  He is an El Jefe in the organization and donated many hours of volunteer time to help in the success of the event.  He also was an original member of the three time world championship "Great Southwest Show Team".  Johnny has two daughters who work with him in his business ventures in Midland, Texas.

From Darin Jester:

The new address for Membership is:
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI)
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

From Tonya Jester:
We begin the new chili year with 2 cco’s in October ….
10/2 – Ft. Wayne Chilifest Fire in the Fort
10/16 – Wabash Cannonball

From Jim Trietsch:
Still Chasing Points?  Then come on out to Bruceville Eddy.  This Cook Off has always been good for those in Need.  This is the 10th year for this 2 day Cook Off and may well be the last, with I 35 widening it doesn't look good for the Location.  Right off of I35 on the South Bound side, right by the CIty Hall and Fire Station.  RV PArking with Elec. $10 per night.  Beans $10 turn in noon 50/50 payback.  Chili Turn in 2pm $18.00 Sat.  Chili 1pm turn in on Sunday. Benifits the EMS and Fire Dept.  COme on out and help some good People and have a good time.

From Happy Hinman:

Directions for the Hondo CCO:
Go through Hondo and turn right at Castro street. This will put you in to 462 at the West gate of the fairgrounds which is where you will enter for the Chili cookoff.

NOTE:
I want to thank everyone for the support that I have had the last 2 years!  Thank You also to those who supported me in the Election at the Great Pepper's Meeting.  I am excited about being your ED for another 2 years.  It is an honor to represent you and CASI as your Executive Director.  There is lots to accomplish in the next two years and with your help, we will get it done.  Thanks!!!

It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this weekend.  The chili year is fast passing and you only have  a couple more weeks to get those points for TICC 2010!   It appears that if you are in Texas, there has to be one that is close to you. The weather for this weekend is going to be great across the States which means its time to cook Chili!  Note that there is one in China this weekend!

Sep 17, 2010-001 - Sherwood, AR CASI. Sherwood Fest "Last Chance" CCO Held in Sherwood Forest 1111 West Maryland, North on Hwy 107, left on Maryland, approximately 1 mile to Sherwood Forest on right. Benefits Sherwood Fest. Entry fee $20, turn in 7:30 PM. Make checks payable to Sherwood Fest. Contact Preston or Linda Nickle 617 West M Avenue, North Little Rock AR 72116. 501-791-2191.

Sep 18, 2010-001 - Canton, GA CASI. 2nd Annual Canton Paw Park CCO. Date changed to September 11th.

Sep 18, 2010-002 - El Paso TX CASI. 3rd Annual Mr. "C's" CCO Date changed to Ocober 9th.

Sep 18, 2010-003 - Flowery Branch, GA CASI. 7th Annual Flowery Branch Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Held on Main Street. The Cookoff location is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. We will be holding a CASI and Open Chili Competition, both adult and juniors can compete in the open. Fees: $20 for the CASI Competition, no charge for Open adult and juniors Competitions. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:00 noon, Open turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Coats for Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA, home of cool cars and hot chili! Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 charlottecornett@att.net For more information please visit our web site http://www.flowerybranchga.org/ please make checks payable to: "The City of Flowery Branch", mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition winners.

Sep 18, 2010-004 - Olive Branch, MS CASI. Cook For The Cure Chili Competition Held in Olive Branch City Park 8267 Goodman Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Northwest Mississippi Scleroderma Support Group. nwmsclerodermasg@comcast.net. Contact Eileene Ault 662- 510-5083.

Sep 18, 2010-005 - Gonzales, TX CASI. 4th Annual First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Friday night Jackpot Salsa and Margarita cookoff, turn-in 7PM CASI chili entry Saturday $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. IBCA Cookoff Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available from city. Contact Sissy Mills SissyM@JDCOins.com,  830-857-6247 Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-442. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-006 - El Paso, TX CASI. Franklin Mountain CCO This CCO will be held at the RV parking area located within the park. Held at Tom May's Unit of Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, proceed on the paved road until you see the RV Parking Sign. The CCO will be held here. Turn-in 1 p.m. Entry fee $18.00. Bud Barrick 575-38-5107 teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Make checks payable to Pod Of The Pass.

Sep 18, 2010-007 - Hondo, TX CASI. Medina County Fair. This is the Medina County Fairs 1st annual CASI & Local chili cook-off & hot sauce competition The Medina County Fair is wide open spaces next to the Hondo city park. There is a newly furbished restroom pavillion surrounded by large Oak trees. The afternoon is full of games, shopping, tractor pulling and headliner musicians. Roger Creager will be on main stage at 10:00 pm for all to enjoy. Be sure to bring canopies and full geared themes for judging. Showmanship begins at high noon. No hook-ups and no ground fires. Check in by 10:00 am Saturday morning. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577 happypeppr@aol.com  

Sep 18, 2010-008 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy EMS Tenth year cook-off, held off I-35 across from City Hall. Beans- #10.00 50/50 pay back turn in noon Chili #18.00. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 2 pm. RV parking elec. $10.00 per night. Pot luck supper meat furnished. Silent aution and raffle. Cook-off next day Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 18, 2010-009 - Greenville, TX CASI. Rally Round Greenville BBQ/CCO Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side. A category including Non-CASI cookers is also available. For multitaskers, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO. Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available). Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only. Contact 903- 455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 milton@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sep 18, 2010-010 - Palos Park, IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd St on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:15 PM. Contact Nicole Marxman nmarxman@palospark.org 708-671- 3760.

Sep 18, 2010-011 - Cicero, IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes and Salsa. Auto qualifier for TICC. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074. C:317-657-5237 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at http://www.indianastatechilichampionship/.  webs.com.  

Sep 18, 2010-012 - Shanghai, CH CASI. Bubba's Annual Shanghai CCO Held at Bubba's Texas-style Bar-B- Que & Saloon in Shanghia, China, an authentic barbeque joint founded by Austinite Kenneth Walker in 2006. Bubba's Annual Shanghai Chili Cook-off is now entering it's Fifth year and has quickly become a Shanghai institution among many American and European expats that live in the city. Last year the event attracted nearly 700 people who came out to cheer on 20 teams competing for best chili in China Among the chefs competing are some of the top chefs from five star western restaurants in the city. Live music, cold beer, and all the other earmarks that make a chili cook-off fantastic are all present at Bubba's CCO party. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon Contact Kenneth Walker email kennethjoewalker@gmail.com. Charity TBD.

Sep 18, 2010-013 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. West Tawakoni 16th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held in AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits AMVETS Scholarship Fund Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-014 - Farlington, KS CASI. Crawford County Lake CCO held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 entry fee turn in @ noon. Junior CASI $5.00 at 12:30, Home style $10.00 at 1 pm & salsa $5.00 at 1:30. Cooks party Friday night at the County Lake campground. Make checks payable to the charity: Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 913-708- 2118

Sep 18, 2010-015 - Crane, TX CASI. Crane County Livestock Show Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-202-4259. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-001 - Gonzales, TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills sissyM@JDCOins.com 830-857- 6247, Shirley Breitschopf 830-857- 4142.

Sep 19, 2010-002 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy VFD Cook-off Tenth year VFD Chili Cook-off off I-35. Chili-$18.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only See Sat Sept 18 for more information. Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 19, 2010-003 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Sunday Day After Chili By The Lake CCO. Held at AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883- 4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 19, 2010-004 - Farlington, KS CASI. 2nd Day Crawford County Lake CCO Held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Saturday night concert with a 2nd day cook's party. Benefits the Children's Playgound Fund. Make checks payable to Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or Cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 13-708-2118. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-005 - Dallas, TX CASI. Sunday State Fair of Texas CO Held at Fair Park. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Avenue to cooks area, by livestock pavillion. Fire Extinguisher required. Pump-up style stove, no propane. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. Entry fee $15, turn- in 1 PM. For the Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to State Fair of Texas. Contact Creative Arts Dept, 214-421-8744. BBQ Pork Ribs (7) and 1/2 Chicken entry fee $15 each. Chicken turn-in Noon, Rib turn-in 1:30 PM. http://www.bigtex.com/ for entry form. No public tasting of chili allowed.

2nd Post for today.

From Dana Plocheck:
If anyone would like to send Lou a Get Well email here is the link to the hospital and the information you will need to put with the email. She is at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, 800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 75701, (903) 593-8441

http://www.tmfhs.org/TMFbody.cfm?id=697
Patient’s name – Louise (Lou) Hewlett
Room No. – 394 Bed 2

It is with a heavy heart that I report the sudden death of Dennis Jackson from Wichita Falls, TX.  He was a long time Chili Cook.  He will be missed.  Please keep Carol, his family and his Chili Family in your prayers.

From Jim Trietsch:
David Lefler's Mother Passed away Sunday Night in Quitman. Funeral Services will be Wednesday. I have no other information, but keep David in your Thoughts.

From Gil Hewlett:
 Lou is in Mother Francis. She is getting 2 pts of blood, antibiotics, oxygen, x-rays. She has pneumonia in her right lung. She is not in good shape.

From Dana Plocheck:
Just a reminder that all articles, pictures and Ads are due by Wednesday, September 15th for the October issue of the Trails. There have been some problems with some folks getting emails to me. If you do not receive an email confirmation that I received your information than please try again or call 713-444-5066. For those of you that gave me information at the Great Pepper’s Meeting I sent an email confirmation to you tonight.

Thanks and please keep the articles coming!

From Traci Bond:
On behalf of my self, Kyle, Tricia and Eddie, I’d like to thank all of you for your “tips” this weekend! We had a ton of fun serving (and over-serving) everyone in the GPM Hospitality Suite. Many thanks to Donna, Diane and their crew for putting on a great meeting and doing a fantastic job of making sure we had the best drinks to serve! We were able to present a check for $400 to Barbara for the CASI scholarship fund Saturday night. We really enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing old friends. Looking forward to hosting you all in Kerrville, TX next year!

Raffle Ticket:  The owner of the winning Raffle Ticket has been found.  Congratulations to Pam Clark.

From Erin Wicker of the Titantic Museum, Branson, MO. (This is not a CASI CCO, but they asked me to post this.)
First Annual Titanic Firehouse Chili Cookoff
Saturday, October 2nd from 10am-4pm - Titanic Branson Museum Attraction’s first regional Firemen’s Chili Championship Cookoff is scheduled to fire-up on Saturday, October 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the museum attraction’s outdoor arena, announces Titanic Branson owner, John Joslyn.

“Firemen chefs will light their fires in honor of the brave firemen and stokers who stood their ground when the great Titanic went down. They’ll be competing against fire fighting challengers for thousands of dollars of prize money and the chance to bring home the Great Firehouse Chili Cookoff Championship title.” “First place winner will receive $3,000; Second Place winner, $2,000; and Third Place Winner, $1,000.”

Chili cookers will be up early slicing, dicing, chopping and stirring gallons of chili in a spirited, five-hour cook-a-thon that begins at 10 a.m. Hot and spicy, mild and mellow, secret ingredients and guarded recipes all come together at the Great Firehouse Chili Cookoff. The public is invited to come early, watch the prep, sample the many different firehouse chili concoctions and pass judgment as they see fit.

A select panel of judges will declare the cookoff winners at 4 p.m. “At this time, a special “People’s Choice Award” donation will be made to the Missouri Humane Society.”

We have returned from the Great Pepper's Meeting.  The ticket drawn for the quilt on Saturday afternoon was 581959.  Nobody has come forth with that ticket.  If you have that ticket, please let me know.

A big THANK YOU to Donna Conrad, Dianne Stimson and all those who helped them.  You guys did an awesome job!!!  Thanks for a GREAT meeting.

We are all looking forward to next year at Kerrville, TX.  It will be held at the Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center.  To make reservations call 830 895 5000 or Toll Free 800 292 5690.  The dates will be  September 8, 9, & 10, 2011.

Welcome David Sexton and Darin Jester to the CASI Board of Directors.  Congratulations to Ed Blair and Roger Foltz for their reelection to the Board.  The new Officers for the upcoming year are Renee Moore, President; Ed Blair, Vice President; Roger Foltz, Secretary; and David Sexton, Treasurer.  The new Membership Chariman will be Darin Jester.  John Goforth will be the new Ranch Manager.

THANKS to both Tim Collier and Bo Prewitt for their service to CASI as members of the Board of Directors.  Without dedicated people like the two of you who are willing to give their time and service to CASI, we cannot have the great organization that we have.  We will miss both of you, Tim and Bo on our Board of Directors! 

A special THANKS to Connie Collier for not only her support of Tim, but the work she has done for CASI.  She has spent countless hours at the Ranch getting it ready for us to arrive for TICC and then after TICC cleaning it up!  Thank you, Connie!

The web site for the San Miguel CCO was wrong in last week's announcement.  It should have been http://sanmiguelinformation.blogspot.com/  

During the next few  days, I will share some of the actions taken by our membership at our annual meeting this last weekend.

From Cynthia Gill:
We are holding the CASI Guanajuato International Cook-Off on January 29, 2011 in San Miguel de Allende.  San Miguel was just named "One of the Ten Top Vacation Destinations in the World" by Travel and Leisure magazine. It's a great place to qualify (1st, 2nd and 3rd, qualify for TICC!) and a great place to have a wonderful vacation experience. We are providing everyone with 10 lbs. (the kilo equivalent) of ground meat and a large pot, so they can also participate in our People's Choice category too. In addition, we have a charro bean competition and of course, margaritas -- all with great prizes.

There is an information website for all the travel details: http://ssanmiguelinformation.blogspot.com/ and another for all the registration info: http://www.chiliandcharros.com/. We have a Chili and Charros Facebook page too!

We hope to see lots of CASI cooks this winter in beautiful and
historic, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico!


From Happy Hinman:

 Here's the flyer for the Medina County Fair (Hondo) cookoff. Please be there early, the West gate used for Chili entrants will be used for fair attendees at 10 am. If you don't beat the rush you will have to wait in line. One day cookoff only, but it's been over a year in the making. Great venue, lots of trees, close bathrooms and plenty of parking where you can drive in at set up your canopy. Cash prizes mentioned in the flyer are for the local cookoff only. Cooks fairground entry is covered with the entry fee. They sell beer so if you bring your own you need to be cool about it. Hope to see you there. Turn in time is 2:30 and the gates will be open until 7 for those that want to attend the exhibits after the cookoff.

NOTE:  After a great deal of water, we are in Salado. There has been a lot of water and much of the area has been flooded.  The water has receeded, but there is a lot of destruction.  Despite all of that, we are going to have a great time.  The people here are trying to make this a great event.  All of you who are traveling today, please be save and we will see you soon. 

If you are cooking this weekend, good luck!