2nd Post for Monday:

From Dana Plocheck:
The Trails will be on line later today for your reading pleasure!

Congratulations to Sherry Haynes - 42nd Ladies State Champion.

Here is the list of the winners:
TX Ladies State - 188 cooks
1.   Sherry Haynes
2.   Vickie Hebert
3.    Jessie Waguespack
4.   Maxine Reed
5.   Terry Faas
6.   Christy Flores
7.    Nancy Draper
8.   Dusty Hudspeth
9.   Joyce King
10. Dianna Hoy
11. Kendra Keeler
12. Lynette Smith
13. Vickie Harvey
14. Robbie Swart
15. Lisa Stone
16. Cindy Najavez
17. Debbie Lalanne
18. Melissa Draper
19. Reva Weatherly
20. Kathy Hudson

A big THANK YOU to the Texas Ladies State Board.  You did a great job! Thank you Boomer Kingston!  As always, you did a super job!

Thanks to our sponsor girls that attended Ladies State:  Stephanie, Linda and Janice.  Thanks for coming.  We always love to have you at our functions!


From Sharron Christopherson:

The Station 2012, Cook-off

1.  Nancy Coultas

2.  Val Velitschkowski

3.  Travis Tonzi

4.  Dave Garner

5.  Dick Smith

6.  Myrl Coultas

7.  Roland Regeon

8.  Ken Brow

9.  John Johnson

10. Sandy Garner

Show

1.  John Johnson

2.  Jerry Lee

3.  Nancy Coultas

People's Choice

1.  Ken Brown

2.  Jerry Lee

3.  Norman Schoenradt

Arizona State Hot Wings

1.  Dick Smith

2.  Norman Schoenradt

3.  Myrl Coultas

Salsa

1.  Nancy Coultas

2.  Myrl Coultas

3.  Norman Schoenradt

From Lee Kroencke:

See you at the Kansas State Chili Cook-off.

From Jerry Hunt:

Please keep Bill Martin in your prayers today.  He is having surgery today to remove a brain tumor.

 




 





 

2ND POST FOR FRIDAY:

From Jerry Hunt:
Please keep Bill Martin, one of our LA chili cooks, in your thoughts and prayers.  He will be having surgery on Monday to remove a brain tumor.

It is Friday and the stage here in Sequin is set for Texas Ladies' State CCO.  There are lots of motorhomes, lots of women and lots of conversation.

From Sharron Pinnell:

Ladies….it is time to get your hats ready for the In Loving Memory of Colleen Wallace hat contest at Texas Ladies State. Registration is set for Friday 4-6 in the pavilion….I am going the change that and invite you to my camp site for some wine and girlfriend time as you register. How cool is that! We have 4 categories this year: Beautiful; Outrageous; Original and Funniest! So let’s have some fun and make this the best year ever! There will be one winner per category. Look for an American Eagle that is PURPLE!!! You can’t miss a 40’ purple bus!!! See y’all in Sequin! Sharon Pinnell Sharon@bigbruce.com 210.240.5483

From the WEST TEXAS LADIES:

Tequila Rose Toast!!!

Come celebrate fellowship, friendship and sisterhood with "The West Texas Ladies" at a Tequila Rose Good Luck Toast immediately following turn-in (approximately 1:10 pm) Saturday!!! Just look for the West Texas camp with the pink table cloths and Tequila Rose bottles. All ladies are welcome, so spread the word!

From Darin Jester:

We are rapidly approaching the 2012 Three-I Regional Open Championship in Ottumwa, Iowa. The date is June 9, 2012 with the Iowa Chili Pod CCO rounding out the weekend on Sunday June 10^th. I have attached the flyer, please fill it out and mail it back to Gary Christensen at the address noted on the flyer. For those of you wishing to camp, the Three-I is being held at the Greater Ottumwa Park. The camp ground does not take reservations however, Virgil has assured us there will plenty of places for campers. Hotel information for the area is also attached. Please note, to take advantage of the room rates you must call them and let the hotel of your choice know you are attending the Three-I. As more information becomes available, we will make sure to send it out.

  

Here's hoping you have a Great Weekend!!  Chili, Charity and Fun!

It is Thursday and we have arrived at Texas Ladies' State CCO.  It won't be long until this place will come alive!  What a great weekend is planned.

From the WEST TEXAS LADIES:

Tequila Rose Toast!!!

 Come celebrate fellowship, friendship and sisterhood with "The West Texas Ladies" at a Tequila Rose Good Luck Toast immediately following turn-in (approximately 1:10 pm) Saturday!!! Just look for the West Texas camp with the pink table cloths and Tequila Rose bottles. All ladies are welcome, so spread the word!

From Sharron Pinnell:

Ladies….it is time to get your hats ready for the In Loving Memory of Colleen Wallace hat contest at Texas Ladies State. Registration is set for Friday 4-6 in the pavilion….I am going the change that and invite you to my camp site for some wine and girlfriend time as you register. How cool is that! We have 4 categories this year: Beautiful; Outrageous; Original and Funniest! So let’s have some fun and make this the best year ever! There will be one winner per category. Look for an American Eagle that is PURPLE!!! You can’t miss a 40’ purple bus!!! See y’all in Sequin! Sharon Pinnell Sharon@bigbruce.com 210.240.5483.  

From Larry Burruss:
I am again Head Judge for Texas Ladies' State CCO this weekend. Please remember that it takes a lot of men to make the judging go smoothly. Please volunteer to help us out and make Ladies' State a really great CCO.

From Clyde Rogers:

Texas Lady`s State Chili Championship is onlt 2 days away. I figure everyone is checking off their list of things to take with them in order to have a fun week end. Among the items to have on that list is an item or 2 or 3 or more for the SILENT AUCTION. Year after year everyone brings a great variety of items to put out for . I am sure 2012 will be no different. Be sure to stop and pick something up to make this another banner year for the TEXAS LADY`S STATE SILENT ACUTION. To all that help by donating an item THANK YOU.

NOTE:  Cliff and I are in Sequin.  I can still be reached by phone or by email.  If you email me, please give me time to respond! 

From Boomer Kingston:
A reminder that if you are coming to Ladies State, you may enter the park as early as 7am on Thursday. We wish each of you a safe trip and hope that you have a great time at Ladies State!

From the WEST TEXAS LADIES:

Tequila Rose Toast!!!

Come celebrate fellowship, friendship and sisterhood with "The West Texas Ladies" at a Tequila Rose Good Luck Toast immediately following turn-in (approximately 1:10 pm) Saturday!!! Just look for the West Texas camp with the pink table cloths and Tequila Rose bottles. All ladies are welcome, so spread the word!

From Larry Burruss:
I am again Head Judge for Texas Ladies' State CCO this weekend.  Please remember that it takes a lot of men to make the judging go smoothly.  Please volunteer to help us out and make Ladies' State a really great CCO.


From Sharron Pinnell:

Ladies….it is time to get your hats ready for the In Loving Memory of Colleen Wallace hat contest at Texas Ladies State. Registration is set for Friday 4-6 in the pavilion….I am going the change that and invite you to my camp site for some wine and girlfriend time as you register. How cool is that! We have 4 categories this year: Beautiful; Outrageous; Original and Funniest! So let’s have some fun and make this the best year ever! There will be one winner per category. Look for an American Eagle that is PURPLE!!! You can’t miss a 40’ purple bus!!! See y’all in Sequin! Sharon Pinnell Sharon@bigbruce.com 210.240.5483

From Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Administrator:

2012 Scholarship Recipients Announcement

I am pleased to announce that CASI will grant twelve scholarships for 2012 totaling $39,000.  If you know any of the recipients, you might want to congratulate them.

Academic

Felicia Borgfeld – Weesatche, Texas

Karlea Fleming – Willcox, Arizona

Natalie Jones – St. David, Arizona

Andrew Kasmiroski – College Station, Texas

Lucas Nesbitt – Houston, Texas

Thanh-Thu Nguyen – Garland, Texas

Minu Scaria – Garland, Texas

Beatrice Secheli – Garland, Texas

Megan Skiles – Bowie, Arizona

Trade

Braulio Gamero – Fort Myers, Florida

Jessenia Mercado – Garland, Texas

Ashley Parker – Garland, Texas

 

I would like to personally like to thank the scholarship committee for their hard work and for selecting an excellent group of scholarship recipients.  As there were over 90 applications, this is a very hard job indeed.  But as usual, the committee did an excellent job.

 

I would also like to remind the Great Peppers/Pod Representatives of the recipients that we would like to have a copy of any photo opportunities that you might have with the recipients such as presenting the award, etc.


From Darin Jester:
We are rapidly approaching the 2012 Three-I Regional Open Championship in Ottumwa, Iowa. The date is June 9, 2012 with the Iowa Chili Pod CCO rounding out the weekend on Sunday June 10^th. I have attached the flyer, please fill it out and mail it back to Gary Christensen at the address noted on the flyer. For those of you wishing to camp, the Three-I is being held at the Greater Ottumwa Park. The camp ground does not take reservations however, Virgil has assured us there will plenty of places for campers. Hotel information for the area is also attached. Please note, to take advantage of the room rates you must call them and let the hotel of your choice know you are attending the Three-I. As more information becomes available, we will make sure to send it out.  

Note:  After a conversation with Lee Kroencke, I am glad to report that despite the weather and the fact that those camped at the Chaney State Park, Chaney, KS last weekend had to take shelter for quite a long time in the only secure shelter in the Park's Restroom, the cookoff went on and was successful.  Chili cooks will do anything just to spend time together!!

It's Wednesday  and here are the CCOs for this weekend!  It appears to be a GREAT weekend and a really fun weekend to cook some chili!

Apr 21, 2012-001 - Mountainburg, AR CASI. Miss Piggy 2nd Annual Mountian Top. Held at 11939 Canova Trail,(held at Earp's Home on top of Cartwright Mountain, located North of Mountainburg, off Hwy 71) Benefitting Elks Piggy Bank Fund. Ground Meat only, Fee $20, turn-in 1 pm. Make checks payable to Elks #341-Piggy Bank. Dry camping Info Guy Smith 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444, argsmith@prodigy.net.

Apr 21, 2012-002 - Gladewater, TX CASI. East Texas Gusher Days Held at 100 Block E. Commerce in Downtown Gladewater, TX. CASI rules apply. Chili grind only. $20.00 Entry fee. Benefits East Texas Gusher Days Scholarships. Make checks payable to: East Texas Gusher Days Turn in 2:00 pm. Side pot of beans $5.00 entry fee turn in noon. Contact: Linda and Roy Van Houten 903-845-5501 or 800-627-0315 gladewatercoc@suddenlinkmail.com

Apr 21, 2012-003 - THE COLONY, TX CASI. S.A.L ANNUAL COOKOFF Held at Lions Club Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Sons of the American Legion. Contact Ray Reynolds 972-849-3126. Email duct3828@aol.com.

Apr 21, 2012-004 - Seguin, TX CASI. 42nd Texas Ladies State Will be at Max Starke Park East in Seguin,Texas on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Entry fee is $30.00. Ladies can enjoy a Hat Contest, Silent Auction, and much more.

Apr 21, 2012-005 - Horn Lake, MS CASI. American Legion Post 134 CASI CCO Located at American Legion Post 134, Horn Lake, MS. CASI entry fee $20 - turn in 1:00 pm. Open Division $10 - both Divisions $25. Bring throw down chili for tasting. Some RV parking, no hook- ups. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526- 5722 or Rodney Jones 901-268-7593.

Apr 21, 2012-006 - Stokedale, NC CASI. 8th Annual Camp Carefree CCO Located at 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC 27357 Hwy 220 North of Greensboro NC. No admission to site. CASI, Freestyle and Juniors. CASI entry fee $20, Freestyle and CASI entry fee $30, turn in 1PM. Silent auction, raffle, car show, bake sale and live music. All proceeds to help support Camp Carefree - (free camping for children with specific health problems and disabilities). No pets please. Out of town cooks wishing to make reservations for free cabin accommodations please call Kenny Jones 336-951-2705 or 336-932-9569.

Apr 21, 2012-007 - Henrietta, TX CASI. Turkey Fest-Turkey Tailgate Cookoff Held at Clay County Rodeo Grounds. From 82 turn north on Bridge St. go 3/4 miles to Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $20.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI and Turkey Chili, TURKEY GRIND ONLY, divisions. Indoor cooking available. Live music throughout day. Bring throw down chili for public. RV parking no hookups. Contact Byron Baber 940-538-6262, Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, bbaber@wf.net.  Benefits Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

Apr 21, 2012-008 - Venice, FL CASI. Suncoast BBQ Bash Please see our website for up to date details. Held at Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Visit http://suncoastbbqbash.com for directions and additional information. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Suncoast Foundation for handicapped children. Open and showmanship categories. Contact Kelly Olliver 941-232-1905; kellyolliver@verizon.net.

Apr 21, 2012-009 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Amarillo TX CASI-BBQ in the Boonies CASI - BBQ in the Boonies. Held at the Piehl Barn, 2.5 miles North of Bushland on FM 2381. North of the High School. Chili $25.00 ground meat only turn in 3:00 PM. BBQ IBCA - Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, and Other $150.00. Benefits the Bushland Elementary PTO. Cooks meeting 6:00 PM Friday. Friday night Buster Bledsoe and the West Texas Wind playing. Saturday afternoon Kids activities, Vendors, Silent and Live Auction, Cow Patty Bingo and the Union Street Band. Saturday evening The BELLAMY BROTHERS will be playing. Each chili entry gets 1 wrist band to all events. www.bbqintheboonies.com for more information and for pre- registration. Contact: Sheryl Valentine 806.683.4234 or Vickie Childers 806.433.1793

Apr 21, 2012-010 - Pheonix, AZ CASI. Steel Horse Saloon Chili Cook-off Located at 1818 West Bell Road, Pheonix, AZ. Cook's meeting 9:30AM. CASI Red Chili turn in 2:00PM. Bring lots of People's Choice Chili. Charity is Helping Hands. Contact Dennis Huff 623- 388-0825 dhuff1947@hotmail.com Red CASI entry fee: $15 - or $10 with People's Choice.

Apr 21, 2012-011 - Independence, KS CASI. Fun in Riverside Park Chili Cookoff Located at Riverside Park, East Oak Street, Independence, KS 67301. CASI entry fee $20 before April 7, $25 after, turn in 12 noon. Chili Grind Only. Homestyle Chili entry fee $20, turn in 1 PM. $30 entry for both categories. Juniors for those 17 and younger $10 entry fee, turn in 1:30PM. Tent and RV parking available Fri night no hook ups. Please contact Debby Sandoval if you plan to camp for arrangements 620-577-2015 gringiss@yahoo.com  or find her on Facebook. Camping with hook ups nearby. Other lodging includes Microtel 620-331- 0088 Super 8 620-3318288 Knights Inn 620-331-7300 and Apple Tree Inn 620-331-5500.

Apr 21, 2012-012 - Pensacola, FL CASI. Marching Band Chili Cookoff PLEASE NOTE: This cookoff has been cancelled. Location TBD. CASI entry fee $20 turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. There is also an open Chili Division. Benefits the local Marching Band. Contact Victor Taylor for detail.

Apr 22, 2012-001 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Memorial Pod Cook Off Apr 22, 2012 - Seguin TX CASI. Classic CASI POD Thirty Third Annual POD Chili Cook Off. Dedicated to the memory of Pete Armstrong, Carol Roy and Pop Roth. Max Starke Park East - Seguin. Entry fee $20, Turn in 1:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. Charity, Christian Free Clinic. Make Check Payable to Classic CASI POD, PO BOX 351, Seguin, TX 78156-0351 Cooks Party Saturday Night. Contacts for information - Sabrina Klietz 830-379-6918 or Annell Causey 830-379-6565

Final Note: Cliff and I are leaving for Sequin this morning.  We will be on the road today and on into Sequin tomorrow.  I can be reached by phone or email.  If you email me, please give me time to respond.

From Boomer Kingston:
If you are coming to Ladies State, you may enter the park as early as 7am on Thursday. We wish each of you a safe trip and hope that you have a great time at Ladies State!


Here is the rest of the schedule for the weekend:

Friday, April 20th

10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Vendors set up (See Floozie upon arrival)

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - At the Pavilion

• Cook's registration open;
• Showmanship registration open;
• Hat contest registration open

6:30 pm - Cook's Party at the Pavilion! I know the meal will be delicious!!! Donna Conrad and her crew always do a fantastic job!

Hopefully Nigel will again grace us with his presence and great tunes!

Saturday, April 21st

7:00 am to 9:00 am - Vendor Set up (See Floozie upon arrival)

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Vendors Open - Around Pavilion

9:00 am to 11:am - At the Pavilion

• Cook's registration open;
• Showmanship registration open;
• Hat contest registration open

10:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens - At the Pavilion (closes 15 minutes after judging is complete)

Noon - Judges report to judging area at Pavilion

1:00 pm - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Showmanship competitions (various locations, some traveling throughout the camp)

3:45 pm - Hat Parade contestants meet at pavilion

4:00 pm - Hat Parade & Contest on the pavilion. Come vote for your favorite!

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (approximate) - Announcements - At the Pavilion

• Hat Contest Winners Announced
• Raffle Drawing
• Recognition of TLS Board Members
• Special Presentations
• Previous Winners Acknowledgements
• Recognition of Sponsors
• Announcement of Junior Miss Cook Off Winners
• Announcement of top 10 Chili Winners & top 3 Showmanship
• Final Table Winners
• Winners Pictures Taken

7:00 PM - Classic CASI Pod Cook's Pot Luck Meal - At the Pavilion

Hopefully Nigel will again grace us with his presence and great tunes!

Sunday, April 22nd

9:00 AM - Classic CASI Memorial CCO Registration - At the Pavilion

12:30 PM - Judges report to Pavilion

1:00 PM - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion

From Connie Collier:

Tequila Rose Toast!!! Let's celebrate friendship and sisterhood at a Tequila Rose Good Luck Toast immediately following turn-in (approximately 1:10 pm) Saturday at Texas Ladies State!!! Just look for the pink table cloths and Tequila Rose bottles. All Ladies are welcome, so spread the word!

From Clyde Rogers:

Just a reminder that Texas Lady`s State Chili Championship is 4 days away. I figure everyone is checking off their list of things to take with them in order to have a fun week end. Among the items to have on that list is an item or 2 or 3 or more for the SILENT AUCTION. Year after year everyone brings a great variety of items to put out for . I am sure 2012 will be no different. Be sure to stop and pick something up to make this another banner year for the TEXAS LADY`S STATE SILENT ACUTION. To all that help by donating an item THANK YOU.

From Kelly Brignon:

If you would like a spice order brought to Ladies State, please leave a note in the comments section of the online order form. You can also call the store at 972.875.2975 or email me at Kelly@mildbills.com to place an order. Please let me know by noon Wednesday. We will be in Seguin Thursday afternoon and will also have spices with us. Thank you and have a spicy day!

From Larry Burruss:

It is time for the men to step up to the judging area and help out with Ladies State. It takes a lot of people to monitor a cook-off this size. I have spoke with a few people but still need a lot more men to help. Please contact me if you will monitor at janieb@alertservices.com or Larry at home (512) 353-8895. Thanks for volunteering. We will see you next week.

From Lee Kroencke:
Mark your Clendars.  You aren't going to want to miss this CCO!

From Dedi Rountree