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Chili Appreciation Society International Inc.4110 Caravel CtMissouri City, TX 77459

Prsrt StdUS Postage PaidKerrville, TexasPermit No. 81

If you have a cookoff coming up in the month ofDecember your cookoff information must be in thehands of the CASI Upcomings Director, LeeKroencke, by October 15th to meet the cookoffadvertising requirement.

CASI Hot Line888-CASIHOT

October 2013 Volume 26 Issue 10Web Page www.chili.org

TICC poster

TICC 2013 - Details starting on page 16

1st Annual Hawaii StateChili Championship

Ulupalakua, Maui, HI – The 1st Annual Hawaii State ChiliChampionship Cookoff was held on Sunday, September 1 at theUlupalakua Ranch Store & Grill in upcountry Maui. The inauguralevent drew 17 chili teams and hundreds of spectators who allenjoyed a day of chili, charity, and fun. The non-profit event raisedover $1,600 for the Maui 4-H Livestock Association.

The 2013 Hawaii State Champion was Don Miller ofMakawao, HI who not only won the judges over with his 1st place“Hawaii Ranch Chili” but also took the People’s Choice award. Aseasoned chili cook and longtime Maui resident who has competedin cookoffs for 23 years, Don attributed his winning chili to a

Back Row (L to R) - June Werner 5th, Michael Azevedo 8th, ReneeSatterthwaite 9th, Liz Acebedo 6th, Don Miller 1st & People’s Choice, RogerFoltz 2nd, Christine Vestfals 3rd, Larry Lutz 4th. Front Row (L to R) - KaulanaMossman 10th, Jeremy Johnson 1st Show Team, Will Munder 7th.

Continued on page 22

Photo by Aubrey Hord

Terlingua Trails October 2013

COOKOFF RESULTS

Please send all CCO results along with entrysheets and money to:

Jenny Windsor – TallyMaster390 South Drive

Severna Park, MD 21146

CASI INSURANCE

To get a certificate (proof of insurance)for your cookoff, please contact

Richard KnightPhone: 615-449-6676; Cell: 615-480-4024

Email: [email protected]

ED'S REFLECTIONS

Information from CASI’s Executive Director,Richard Knight

www.casichilied.blogspot.com

CASI members, please check yourpersonal information in theCASI Information System.

Corrections and additions should be sent toRichard Knight at [email protected]

TERLINGUA TRAILS

DANA PLOCHECKPublisher/Editor

CAROL KNIGHTAssociate Editor

Printer:Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

UPCOMING COOKOFFS

Lee Kroencke - CASI Upcomings P.O. Box 15239

Lenexa, KS 66285-5239913-754-6074

[email protected]

Thank you to all the delegates and guests who attended our Great Peppers Meeting.The annual business session and family reunion was not without the highs, lows, anddiffering opinions. I would like to thank departing directors Ed Blair, David Sexton, andGlenda Vrba for their years of service to the organization. Join me in welcoming incomingdirectors Tim Collier, Patti Meyers, and Kris Hudspeth. Changing of the guard bringsnew ideas and fresh perspectives on reinventing the CASI wheel. I thank you for theopportunity to serve as an officer and hope that I can be open minded to all challenges.

And speaking of challenge it is time to move on to our 47th Terlingua InternationalChili Championship. 47 times and we’re still trying to get it right! Everyone that qualifies is a champion in theirown right. You qualify to get to Terlingua and that is not easy. We don’t take walk-ons so be proud of yourinvitation. There are many thoughts on the qualification process, but there is no doubt when the winner is crownedthat they defeated worthy competition. TICC is a destination. It is a reunion, a party and a challenge in a remoteand beautiful setting. It is a place for our sponsors to come and witness CASI at its best. There is nothing artificialabout our championship; it is the real deal. So is the warmth and compassion of our members for the cult that wecall chili. Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees. Sometimes we have to be shaken to awake from aslumber. However, beware of waking a slumbering giant as it might take some large steps in the right direction.

Salud amigos and safe travels on your chili trail and the road to Terlingua.

Jim EzellPresident

REFLECTIONS FROM THE ED

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Send change of mailing address oremail address to

Glenda [email protected]

or call 469-386-5600

SEASON OF CHAMPIONS

Good Times! Great visiting with Peers! Valuable Sessions! Terrific Slide Show!Unbelievable Hospitality! Easiest registration ever! Splendid Hotel!! Cold Libations!!Wet Pool!! These were only a few phrases that I heard at the 34th Great PeppersMeeting. Thanks to the members of the Great Peppers Meeting Committee for makingthe meeting a success. Congratulations to the new Directors joining the Board; TimCollier, Kris Hudspeth, Patti Meyers, and to Lee Kroencke on his re-election to theBoard. I also thank Harvey West and Glenda Vrba for stepping forward with theircandidacy. A special thanks to the delegates who attended to the business side of our fun.

October brings the start of our new chili year and the count down to the 47th Annual Terlingua InternationalChili Championship. The beginning of October levels the playing field and everyone starts from the beginninggathering those points for the 2014 TICC event.

TICC this year will bring some new events and fun for the participants and spectators. Wednesday night willbegin with the Tequila Rose Party, the Tequila Rose Dessert Contest, and the Tequila In Terlingua Society. Afterthese gender specific (except for the Dessert Contest) parties have concluded, then both parties will converge inthe Ancira Concession area and the Main Stage area for entertainment by local Terlingua musicians.

Thursday is the Fun Day at the Ranch! Decorate your golf cart, ATV, UTV, trucks, pets or spouses andjoin in the first ever Parade. The Parade will wind through the cooks area, the road to Krazy Flats, and end atthe Krazy Flats Saloon for Happy Hour! Also at the Si Brown Pavilion will be old time Chili Games and a band.After the Krazy Flats affair, then join us at the Memorial Board by the Main Stage at 7:00 p.m. The BusterBledsoe Band will kick off the Halloween Night festivities with music. Everyone is invited to join the HalloweenCostume Party during the dance. Sounds like Chili, Charity, and Fun to me.

Richard KnightCASI Executive Director

October 2013 Terlingua Trails

Glazers


CASI MEMBERSHIPREPORT

Please join me in saying a big WELCOME and thank you toall our new, annual, life, and corporate members. CHILI,CHARITY and FUN. Hope to see you all on the chili trailsoon! And to all our members that have renewed theirmembership, thank you for your continued support of CASI andthe local charities.

When renewing your membership please include yourmembership number on the application, your personal check, or on PayPal as it helps to processyour payment quicker. You can also pay your membership dues on our new web site atwww.casichili.net.

If I can be of any assistance, please contact me by phone (469)-386-5600, [email protected], or by mail at PO Box 450907, Garland, TX 75045.

CASI welcomes these new andrenewing members. It is also alwaysgood to see some of our past membersreturn to active participation in ourorganization. Please note, you can payyour annual dues by PayPal withouthaving a PayPal account. Just click onthe “Join CASI Now” on the left sideof our website www.chili.org .

Remember if you’re moving, pleaselet us know. Your Trails will not followyou without an address change. Youcan contact me by phone at 469-386-5600 or email your information [email protected].

I urge everyone to take advantageof the CASI Information System (CIS).You can check on your personalinformation and points, access the CASIOrganization Groups, CASI history, andget contact numbers and addresses foryour fellow members of the CASIFamily.

Glenda VrbaMembership Director

Renfro -1/4New CASI Annual MembersCecilia Blake – Weesatche. TXDaniel Blake – Weesatche, TXRene Cortez – Grand Prairie, TXTom Crull – Roann, INJoe Crumley – Dallas, TXRobin Felton – Cypress, TXLesley Henry – Fort Worth, TXMarva Hewlett – Wichita, KSLarry Lutz Jr – Kihei, HIAlisa Manuel – Rockville, MDNick Nolan – Kernersville, NCBuss Perez – Austin, TXAlice Ramseur – Sand Springs, OKFred Rosin – San Antonio, TXDavid Saunders – Kununurra WA, AustraliaBritain Smyth – Camp Hill, PASonja Starns-Spears – Shawnee, OKJanet Straughan – Horizon City, TXChad Stovall – Lee’s Summit, MOKelly Tullis – Wichita Falls, TXWilliam Waldron – Canyon Lake, TX

CASI Renewing MembersKathi Auten – Seguin, TXKaren Bains – Rankin, TXCherry Baker – Shreveport, LADon Barfield – Wichita Falls, TXJean Barkley – Weimar, TXKeith Barkley – Weimar, TXDoug Beasley – Houston, TXDick Blinzler – Rio Rancho, NMNancy Bremer – Upper Malboro, MDZanna Broncy – Fredericksburg, VACourtney Bowden – Ferris, TXJoel Bowman – Greensboro, NCGary Brignon – Ennis, TXLynne Brokaw – Seattle, WAEddie Byrom – Kerrville, TXTricia Tenery Byrom – Kerrville, TXTJ Cannon – Corinth, TXGerald E Casey – Saint Jo, TXSharren Christopherson – New River, AZ

Ruthann Cosgrove – Guthrie, OKEverett Crawford – Broken Arrow, OKLorinda Crawford – Broken Arrow, OKClem Dial – Del Valle, TXDonell Dickerson – Horn Lake, MSBilly Doss – Georgetown, TXNeal Doss – Georgetown, TXStephen Dowdy – Kansas City, MOTom Dozier – Irving, TXPat Dreibrodt – Comfort, TXMichele Goodwin – Waxahachie, TXTJ Graves – Wichita Falls, TXDwight Hamilton – Rockne, TXJudy Hawthorne – Wichita Falls, TXGary Holmes – Springdale, ARGary Hudgens – Tahoka, TXLonnetta Hudgens – Tahoka, TXEric Jensen – Tyler, TXBarbara “Babs” Johnson – Irving, TXJohn C Johnson – Sierra Vista, AZLily Johnson – Casa Grande, AZLinda Johnson – Casa Grande, AZRaymon “Dodie” Johnson – Irving, TXKenny Jones – Reidsville, NCMatthew Jones – Lubbock, TXBarry Karnei – Weesatche, TXJanet Keirsey – Tulsa, OKPatsy Kimball – Seguin, TXCarrie Kinnison – Marble Falls, TXLarry “Doc” Kinnison – Marble Falls, TXSabrina Klietz – Seguin, TXLarry Kuntschik – Katy, TXLynette Land – Sierra Vista, AZPat Langley – Garland, TXKen Large - Midland, TXChristine Vestfals-Lutz – Kihei, HIMike Mayenschein – Owasso, OKBetty Mayer – Lakebay, WALarry Mayer – Lakebay, WAKeith Millar – Madison, NCJohn Moss – Glenpool, OKKathy Mulkey – Hobbs, NMPaul Mulkey – Hobbs, NM

Janet Nash – Shreveport, LACindy Noe – Wichita Falls, TXRachel Nolan – Kernersville, NCJames Parker – Alexandria, VAMonica Parker – Alexandria, VARoland Regeon – Phoenix. AZKenneth Roberts - Orlando, FLJune Roberts – Chandler, AZCarol Rognrud – Rockville, MDFred Rosin – San Antonio, TXJoann Scott – Odessa, TXJosh Seabolt – Collinsville, OKRichard Shelton – Arlington, TXJennifer Sherfield – Hobbs NMJames Sherfield – Hobbs, NMBetty Spears – Shawnee, OKJoe Spears – Shawnee, OKGail Stuart – Wichita, KSSteve Stuart – Wichita, KSEdward Stevens – Mesa, AZAmanda Stone – Kempner, TXFrancis Sullivan – Euless, TXJames Taylor – Wichita Falls, TXJim Taylor – Arlington, TXKen Thomas – Austin, TXTravis Tonzi – Fountain Hills, AZJose Torres – Orland Park, ILLori Van De Wahl – Chandler, AZLeslie L Wiley – Austin, TXSue Yates – San Angelo, TX


Mexene Casa Fiesta


Western Spirits -Sam Houston


TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFFSTATISTICS

Qualified As OfSeptember 15, 2013

REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISED

*********CURRENT YEAR********

COOKS

SHOW TEAMS

ALABAMA 6 1 15 300.00ARKANSAS 12 14 272 20,945.00ARIZONA 12 19 379 27,931.00BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 2 48 22,800.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 23 5,000.00COLORADO 6 4 74 26,010.00FLORIDA 6 6 110 90,661.00GEORGIA 6 7 106 19,550.00IOWA 9 5 82 6,671.00ILLINOIS 12 8 150 6,351.00INDIANA 9 9 164 54,680.00KANSAS 12 20 419 27,891.77LOUISIANA 6 6 223 11,078.00MARYLAND 6 2 31 14,600.00MISSOURI 9 5 102 3,900.00MISSISSIPPI 6 9 163 4,706.00MEXICO 6 2 42 2,157.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 7 125 45,200.00NEBRASKA 6 1 24 0.00NEW MEXICO 12 15 311 32,365.00OKLAHOMA 9 12 372 49,019.00ONTARIO 6 1 16 300.00TENNESSEE 6 2 69 68,500.00TEXAS 12 328 10,892 660,924.35VIRGINIA 6 3 49 1,025.00VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 2 53 35,000.00WASHINGTON 6 3 52 2,285.00WISCONSIN 6 1 22 1,200.00WYOMING 6 2 55 13,300.00GRAND TOTAL 497 14,443 1254,350.12

*** NO DELINQUENT COOKOFFS ***

328 Ray Medlin, Wylie TX

329 Pat Langley, Garland TX

330 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TX

331 Lynette Smith, Hye TX

332 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX

333 Kenny Short, Burleson TX

334 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX

335 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX

336 Shannon Walker, Pickering ON

337 Cyndi Culbert, Dunchurch, ON

338 Cindy Susut, Burk’s Falls ON

339 Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN

340 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS

341 James E. Brockman, Goodlettsville, TN

342 Katie Seadler, Spring Hill TN

343 Susie Shaw, Parsons TN

344 Chuck Edmonds, Byers CO

345 Rene Cortez, Grand Prairie TX

346 Michael L. Moore, Irving TX

152 Chili Monster, Dallas TX

Santangelo, Nic

153 Sure Fire Chili, Huntsville ON

McDonnell, Robert J.

154 Faded Love, Birmingham AL

Heslop, Bill

155 Crafty Chili, Horn Lake MS

Shields, Charleen

156 Betsy’s Bar Team, St Thomas VI

Abbotts, Lori

347 John Daniels, Winona TX

348 Doris Coats, Irving TX

349 Beth Moon, Hurst TX

350 Dennis Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA

351 Doug McCoy, Cedar Rapids IA

352 Larry Preston, Arlington TX

353 Chad Stovall, Lees Summit MO

354 Lori Abbotts, St Thomas VI

355 Rob Carlin III, St Thomas VI

356 Wendy Lafranchise, St Thomas VI

357 Cathy Edmonson, Round Rock TX

358 Joann Scott, Odessa TX

359 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX

360 Linda Wilkinson, Loveland CO

361 John Goforth, Comfort TX

362 Don Hoy, Cuero TX

363 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX

364 Edna Rogers, Ennis TX

157 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX

Maus, Sherry J.

158 Coyote Ugly, Brownwood TX

Raven, Willie

159 Culver Creek, Joplin MO

Tupper, Jon

160 Chili Podcast.com, Dallas TX

Heaser, Steve


Cook Off WinnersAug 3, 2013-005 - Joplin MORoute 66 Chilifest - Missouri State, 42 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Larry Preston, Arlington TX2 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KS3 Gary Brignon, Ennis TX4 Adam Bradshaw, Pittsburg KS5 Chad Stovall, Lees Summit MO6 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA7 Tom Dozier, Irving TX8 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX9 T.J. Cannon, Corinth TX10 Larry Velasquez, Mission KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX

Bill Lester2 Dumb Blonde Chili, Kansas City MO

Jerri Dowdy3 Ol’ Mule’y, Pittsburg KS

Eric Rosenblad

Aug 3, 2013-006 - Schulenburg TXSchulenburg Festival, 47 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Don Hoy, Cuero TX2 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX3 Cecilia Blake, Weesatche TX4 Debra Richwagon, Rosenberg TX5 Donna Foley, Galveston TX6 Joe Trigo, Bastrop TX7 Matthew “Matt” Rumelhart, KATY TX8 Michael (Mike) Park, Austin TX9 Larry Netardus, Houston TX10 Vern Gilpin, Katy TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Beach Bums, Leander TX

Tim McKelrey2 That’s Not Right Chili, Austin TX

Michael (Mike) Park3 Gold Brand, Blooming Grove TX

Jeff Golden

Aug 10, 2013-001 - Bastrop TXJoaquin R.Tello VFW 12104, 31 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Sandy Thomas, Seguin TX2 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TX3 Greg Smith, Hye TX4 Lynette Smith, Hye TX5 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX6 Richard Knight, Elgin TX7 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN8 John Caffey, Rockdale TX9 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX10 Steve Ashman, Bastrop TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 UNCLAIMED2 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX

Betty Sue Caffey

3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 10, 2013-002 - Golden CO5th Annual Chili & Brew Festival, 19 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Linda Wilkinson, Loveland CO2 Robert Batie, Loveland CO3 Christi Batie, Loveland CO4 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO5 Angie Turner, Arvada CO6 Bob Alvarez, Laramie WY7 Dorothy Evelyn, Casper WY8 Gienn Venendaal, Greenly CO9 Doug Evelyn, Casper WY10 Karen Hendricks, Broomfield COSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Heavenly Fire, Laramie WY

Bob Alvarez2 Chili Shack, The, Loveland CO

Lyman Wilkinson3 Purely Colorado, Goldon CO

Karla Kohman

Aug 10, 2013-003 - Cedar Rapids IA30th Annual Iowa State, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA2 Dennis Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA3 Doug McCoy, Cedar Rapids IA4 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA5 Aaron Wade, Cedar Rapids IA6 David E. Thordarson, Bloomfield IA7 Randy Metz, Lombard IL8 Ryan Russell, Cedar Rapids IA9 Mike Hindman, Palo IA10 Kim Kaune, Cedar Rapids IASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Rapid Dispatch Chili, Cedar Rapids IA

Gerald “Gary” Christensen2 Zimms Insanity, Cedar Rapids IA

Mark Zimmerman3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 10, 2013-005 - West Tawakoni TXVFW Post 2559 Cookoff, 20 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Ray Medlin, Wylie TX2 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX3 Nic Santangelo, Dallas TX4 Pat Langley, Garland TX5 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX6 Morris Moss, Garland TX7 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX8 Steve Heaser, Dallas TX9 Delora Goin, Valley View TX10 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler

2 Chili Monster, Dallas TXNic Santangelo

3 Chili Podcast.com, Dallas TXSteve Heaser

Aug 11, 2013-001 - Bastrop TXJoaquin R.Tello VFW 12104 Aux, 22 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Becky Allen, George West TX2 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX3 Ken Rodd, Austin TX4 Dot Dekle, Leander TX5 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX6 Renee F Moore, Bastrop TX7 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX8 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX9 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX10 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX

Betty Sue Caffey2 Pit Talkers II, Stockdale TX

Anne Perkovich3 Psyseo Chile, Leander TX

Terry Dekle

Aug 11, 2013-002 - Christiansted VIUnited Way of St. Croix 12th Annual, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Paul Anderson, Christiansted VI2 Trish Rhodes, Christiansted VI3 Jarilyn Donowa, Christiansted VI4 Susie Anderson, Christiansted VI5 Thomas Morgan, Christiansted VI6 Don Pogue, Christiansted VI7 Joanne White, Christiansted VI8 Thomas James, Christiansted VI9 Aaran Matlofsky, Christiansted VI10 Lori Adams, Christiansted VISHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Up in Smoke, Christiansted VI

Joanne White2 Good Game chili, Christiansted VI

Lori Adams3 Suzie’s Sea Shells, Christiansted VI

Susie Anderson

Aug 17, 2013-001 - Red River NMHot Chili Days/Cool Chili Nights, 35 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Tim Collier, Snyder TX2 Ronnie Walker, Amarillo TX3 Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls TX4 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig, Fredericksburg TX5 Connie Collier, Snyder TX6 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX7 Karen Bains, Rankin TX8 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX9 John Montgomery, Golden CO

10 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Texas Heat, Ft Worth TX

Bob Seymour2 1 Spanish Angel & 3 Old Farts, Red River NM

Judie Vanderbusch3 Fourth Down and Goal, Golden CO

John Montgomery

Aug 17, 2013-003 - Indianapolis INChad Jester Memorial CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Clyde Jester, Indianapolis IN2 Michael “Mike” Rude, Indianapolis IN3 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL4 D Brian Spencer, Champaign IL5 Kim Spencer, Champaign IL6 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN7 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN8 Jenni Jester, Indianapolis IN9 Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN10 Darin Jester, Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Pirates Delight, Indianapolis IN

Brad Brunk2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 17, 2013-004 - Everman TX6th Annual Happy Armadillo CCO, 20 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Benny Hay, Burleson TX2 Beth Moon, Hurst TX3 T.J. Cannon, Corinth TX4 Kenny Short, Burleson TX5 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX6 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX7 Dale Reinecker, Bedford TX8 Tim Wardlaw, Burleson TX9 Larry Preston, Arlington TX10 Jason Goains, Oglesby TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Snake Farm Chili, Burleson TX

Kenny Short2 Poppy’s Potion Chili, Arlington TX

Lonnie Harris3 Hound Dog Chili, Burleson TX

Tim Wardlaw

Aug 17, 2013-006 - Dunchurch ONOntario Provincial/State CASI CCO, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Shannon Walker, Pickering ON2 George “Rocky” Rockwell, Rochester NY3 Cyndi Culbert, Dunchurch, ON4 Cindy Susut, Burk’s Falls ON5 Taryn McDonnell, Huntsville ON6 Jim Shedden, Dunchurch ON7 Landon Theodorol, Dunchurch ON


Mild Bills

Terlingua Trails October 20138 Paul Grozelle, Huntsville ON9 Paul Walker, Pickering ON10 Robert J. McDonnell, Huntsville ONSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Sure Fire Chili, Huntsville ON

Robert J. McDonnell2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 18, 2013-001 - St. Thomas VI29th Annual Texas Society of the VI, 37 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Ron Baker, Ennis TX2 Lori Abbotts, St Thomas VI3 Rob Carlin III, St Thomas VI4 Wendy Lafranchise, St Thomas VI5 Heidi Erwig, St Thomas VI6 Shay Brittingham, St. Thomas VI7 Jim Jamison, St Thomas VI8 Doug Stewart, St Thomas VI9 Donald Pomeranz, St. Thomas VI10 June Smith, St Thomas VISHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Betsy’s Bar Team, St Thomas VI

Lori Abbotts2 Pinup’s Paradise, St Thomas VI

Marizela Moya3 RIP, St Thomas VI

Doug Stewart

Aug 18, 2013-002 - Everman TXSunday After Happy Armadillo CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Robin Short, Burleson TX2 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX3 Kenny Short, Burleson TX4 Jimmy Moon, Hurst TX5 Dusty Hudspeth, IRVING TX6 Beth Moon, Hurst TX7 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX8 Tim Wardlaw, Burleson TX9 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX10 Charles Breeden, Alvarado TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Snake Farm Chili, Burleson TX

Kenny Short2 Hound Dog Chili, Burleson TX

Tim Wardlaw3 Rods & Wheels, Burleson TX

Bob Pulliam

Aug 18, 2013-003 - Wylie TXHelp Wylie Kids School Supplies, 21 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Doris Coats, Irving TX2 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX3 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX4 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX5 Carol West, Telephone TX6 Bill Lester, Garland TX7 Robert E “Bob” Coats, Irving TX8 Woodrow McFarland, Arp TX9 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX

Bill Lester2 Chili Monster, Dallas TX

Nic Santangelo3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler

Aug 23, 2013-001 - Houston TXHouston Elks Lodge 151 Sweetheart, 29 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Debra Thompson, Houston TX2 Nigel Delgado, Houston TX3 David Pitts, Katy TX4 Matthew “Matt” Rumelhart, KATY TX5 Lynn Delgado, Houston TX6 Cynthia Whittenburg, Baytown TX7 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX8 Earl W. “Who?” Gorhum, Montgomery TX9 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX10 Bayette Bearden, New Braufels TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 24, 2013-001 - Lebanon TNTennessee State Championship, 24 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Jack Cobb, Suwanee GA2 Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN3 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS4 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL5 James E. Brockman, Goodlettsville TN6 Jerry Cobb, Woodstock GA7 Trent Atwood, Shelbyville IN8 Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville IN9 Michael “Mike” Rude, Indianapolis IN10 James Murry, Como MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Faded Love, Birmingham AL

Bill Heslop2 Crafty Chili, Horn Lake MS

Charleen Shields3 Cobb Brothers Chili, Woodstock GA

Jerry Cobb

Aug 24, 2013-002 - Houston TX22nd Annual Auxiliary CCO, 40 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kent Cavender, Stafford TX2 Dana Plocheck, Missouri City TX3 Cynthia Whittenburg, Baytown TX4 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX5 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX6 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX7 Ed Nesbitt, HOUSTON TX8 John Billy Murray, Kingwood TX9 Debra Thompson, Houston TX10 Maxine Reed, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Champagne Chili, Pearland TX

Stan Johnson2 Gassy but Classy, Houston TX

Michael Flannery3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett

Aug 24, 2013-003 - West Tawakoni TXUnited Way of Hunt County CCO, 21 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Rene Cortez, Grand Prairie TX2 Michael L. Moore, Irving TX3 Beth Moon, Hurst TX4 John Daniels, Winona TX5 Jennifer Moore, Irving TX6 Karen Goains, Oglesby TX7 V. Renee Griffin, Arp TX8 Larry Wampler, TERRELL TX9 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX10 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX

Bill Lester2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler3 Dog Gone Chili II, Quinlan TX

Jackie Grose

Aug 24, 2013-004 - Shreveport LALA CASI Louisianne Pod Cook Off, 35 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA2 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX3 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA4 Frances Sullivan, Euless TX5 Michael Akers, Shreveport LA6 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA7 Micah Jenkins, Gilmer TX8 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX9 Jim Smith, Little Rock AR10 Lisa Stone, Kempner TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA

Janet Nash2 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX

David (Dave) Trice3 Big Snappy’s Chili, Marshall TX

John D. Oswalt

Aug 25, 2013-001 - West Tawakoni TXEast of Dallas Chili Pod CCO, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Lonnie Harris, Arlington TX2 Cathy Edmonson, Round Rock TX3 Doris Coats, Irving TX4 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX5 Woodrow McFarland, Arp TX6 GW Goin, Valley View TX7 George Bienfang, Dallas TX8 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX9 Jonathan “Spud” Griffin, Arp TX10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler2 Dream Catcher, Irving TX

T. J. Friedel3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 25, 2013-002 - Downers Grove ILSt. Marys 6th Annual CCO, 18 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Jim Weller, Rockton IL

2 D Brian Spencer, Champaign IL3 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL4 John P Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL5 William C “Bill” Pierson, Batavia IL6 Mike Usiak, Chicago IL7 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL8 Chris Apel, Batavia IL9 Randy Metz, Lombard IL10 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Coyote Cowboy, Batavia IL

William C “Bill” Pierson2 Gosto’s Chicago Chili, Downers Grove IL

John P Gastaldello3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 31, 2013-001 - Kemah TXElks Lodge 2322, 29 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX2 Debra Richwagon, Rosenberg TX3 Donna Foley, Galveston TX4 Earl W. “Who?” Gorhum, Montgomery TX5 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX6 Susan Spencer, Irving TX7 Keith Karaff, Magnolia TX8 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX9 Michael A Mayorga, Magnolia TX10 John Billy Murray, Kingwood TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 NDC Chili, Magnolia TX

Keith Karaff2 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 31, 2013-002 - Pittsburg KSLittle Balkans Chili Cookoff, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kathy Rosenblad, Pittsburg KS2 Howard Saunders, Overland Park KS3 Adam Bradshaw, Pittsburg KS4 Jarren Tupper, Joplin MO5 Eric Rosenblad, Pittsburg KS6 Bob McCauley, Pittsburg KS7 Marlene Smith, Farlington KS8 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS9 Travis McCauley, Pittsburg KS10 Jon Tupper, Joplin MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Culver Creek, Joplin MO

Jon Tupper2 Ol’ Mule’y, Pittsburg KS

Eric Rosenblad3 Heat Master, Pittsburg KS

L C (Leslie) Chatman

Aug 31, 2013-003 - Mesquite TXNo Labor Day CCO, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Beth Moon, Hurst TX2 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX3 V. Renee Griffin, Arp TX4 Mike Rogers, Ennis TX5 Charles Breeden, Alvarado TX6 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX


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7 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX8 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA9 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX10 Jennifer Hansen, Plano TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler2 Fields of Lillies, Ennis TX

Michelle Kirk3 Chili Monster, Dallas TX

Nic Santangelo

Aug 31, 2013-004 - San Angelo TXSuez Shrine Fall Festival, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Joann Scott, Odessa TX2 Cathy Edmonson, Round Rock TX3 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX4 Clifford (Cliff) Miller, San Angelo TX5 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX6 Dianne Lewis, Boerne TX7 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX8 Guy W Bates, Midland TX9 Sue Washburn, San Angelo TX10 Gina Thorp, San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX

Sherry J. Maus2 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX

Janice Miller3 Panhead Chili, Midland TX

Guy W Bates

Aug 31, 2013-007 - Austin TXFaces of Hep C, 44 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Brent Allen, George West TX2 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX3 Frank Flores, Austin TX4 Steve Ashman, Bastrop TX5 David Richardson, San Antonio TX6 John Goforth, Comfort TX7 Karen Goains, Oglesby TX8 Willie Raven, Brownwood TX9 Julie Darley, Canyon Lake TX10 Danie Burdick, San Marcos TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Home on la Grange, La Grange TX

Steve Reeder2 Coyote Ugly, Brownwood TX

Willie Raven3 Pants on the Ground, Paige TX

Troy Thorp

Sep 1, 2013-001 - Kemah TXElks Lodge 2322, 19 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Terri Winter, League City TX2 Larry Netardus, Houston TX3 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX4 Debra Richwagon, Rosenberg TX5 Maxine Reed, Houston TX6 Keith Karaff, Magnolia TX7 Michael A Mayorga, Magnolia TX8 Matthew “Matt” Rumelhart, Katy TX9 Scott Winter, League City TX

10 Donna Foley, Galveston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Mind over Skills, Spring TX

Brandy Zimmer2 Dos Caballeros, Katy TX

Vern Gilpin3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 1, 2013-003 - San Angelo TXBoys Ranch, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Linda Neil, Christoval TX2 Trisha Barker, Crane TX3 Joann Scott, Odessa TX4 Sue Washburn, San Angelo TX5 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX6 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX7 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX8 Clifford (Cliff) Miller, San Angelo TX9 Pat Timmons, Crane TX10 Gina Thorp, San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 The Neil, Christoval TX

Alex Neil2 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX

Sherry J. Maus3 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX

Janice Miller

Sep 1, 2013-006 - Austin TXThe Shootout, 21 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 David Richardson, San Antonio TX

2 Mary Ann Richardson, San Antonio TX3 Jason Goains, Oglesby TX4 Becky Allen, George West TX5 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX6 Karen Goains, Oglesby TX7 John Caffey, Rockdale TX8 Bill Center, San Antonio TX9 Laury McCullough, Austin TX10 Don Hoy, Cuero TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Hillbilly Jet, San Marcos TX

Justin Gillette2 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX

Betty Sue Caffey3 Biker Babe Chili, San Antonio TX

Melodie Smith

Sep 2, 2013-001 - Garland TX1st Annual Noon Exchange Club CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Doris Coats, Irving TX2 Dusty Hudspeth, IRVING TX3 David Hewlett, Murphy TX4 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX5 Robert E “Bob” Coats, Irving TX6 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX7 John Semmes, Farmers Branch TX8 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX9 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX10 Pat Langley, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX

Laura Semmes


CORPORATEMEMBERSHIP

REPORTPLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESECASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our

Society as Annual Corporate Members. If you live in their area PLEASE stop

by and thank them personally.

New Corporate MembersShield Tactical – Shiner, TX

Renewing Corporate MembersCottonwood General Store – Alpine, TX

R & R Construction – Monahans, TXTerlingua Auto Service – Terlingua, TX

Corporate Members9 Fingers Jeep Tours – Odessa, TX

American Legion Post 490 – Houston, TXBallenger & Associates, Inc. – DeLeon, TX

Bottom of the Barrel Gang – Irving, TXCarefree RV Resorts – Scottsdale, AZCherokee Lakes, Inc – Alexander, AR

Chisos Mountains Lodge – Big Ben National Park, TXCity of Pflugerville – Pflugerville, TX

City of Madison, Georgia – Madison, GACycletek – Terlingua, TX

Fort Clark Community Council – Brackettville, TXGiddy-Ups – Manchaca, TX

Hound Dog Blues Foundation – Sand Spring, OKInternational River Runners – Austin, TX

Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival, Kerens, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TX

Passport America – Long Beach, MSPurple Haze Jeep Club – Gardendale, TX

Raven Investigations & Investments, Inc – Huntsville, TXRU2 Systems, Inc. – Mesa, AZ

Saltwater Cowboy Cantina – Terlingua, TXShotgun’s Bar – Odessa, TX

Southwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. – Odessa, TXStar Ranch – McDade, TX

Texa-Chem Specialties of Midland – Midland, TXTwo Gun’s LLC – Josephine, TX

VFW Post 688 – Boerne, TXWally’s Pole & Grill – Hobbs, NM

Wolfie’s – Lake Conroe – Montgomery, TXWPI Firefighters Fund – Ft. Worth, TX

2 Tasmanian Devil, Murphy TXDavid Hewlett

3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 2, 2013-003 - San Angelo TXSuez Shrine Fall Festival Day 3, 65 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Trisha Barker, Crane TX2 Pat Timmons, Crane TX3 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX4 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX5 Michael Barker, Crane TX6 Clifford (Cliff) Miller, San Angelo TX7 Sherry J. Maus, San Angelo TX8 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX9 Sue Washburn, San Angelo TX10 James Timmons, Crane TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 The Neil, Christoval TX

Alex Neil2 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX

Janice Miller3 Free Spirit Chili, San Angelo TX

Laura L. Coad

Sep 7, 2013-003 - Corsicana TX2nd Annual Never Forget Memorial, 18 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Jennifer Huff, Heartland TX2 Edna Rogers, Ennis TX3 Steve Heaser, Dallas TX4 Jason Goains, Oglesby TX5 Robbie Swart, Corsicana TX

6 Rosa Gonzales-Johnston, Corsicana TX7 Karen Goains, Oglesby TX8 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX9 Kristina (Kristi) Knight, Mt. Juliet TN10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Butt Good Chili, Garland TX

Neta Rohr2 Chili Podcast.com, Dallas TX

Steve Heaser3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 7, 2013-006 - Lubbock TX3rd Annual Panhandle Cookoff, 19 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Krystal Jones, Lubbock TX2 Paige Dickson, Lubbock TX3 Matthew Jones, Lubbock TX4 Patsy Childress, Midland TX5 Matthew Cox, Amarillo TX6 Norma Blakeley, Fort Sumner NM7 John Reeves, Lubbock TX8 Brandy Reid, Hobbs NM9 Jimmy Rather, Hobbs NM10 Lance Moore, Plainview TX

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CONDOLENCESPlease keep these families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Remember Loved OnesContributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or to honora birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated. Please feelfree to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should be mailed to:Nancy Hewlett, Scholarship Program Administrator, 802 Horizon Dr.,Murphy, TX 75094.

A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $____________.

This contribution is in memory of or in honor of: __________________________

Please send acknowledgement to: _____________________________________ (Name)

_______________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip)Indicate acknowledgement is from:_____________________________________ (Name)___________________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip)

SCHOLARHIPPROGRAM

DONATIONS AND MEMORIALSwere made to the CASI Scholarship Fund by:

Pictured are Tom Romeo and hisgirlfriend Jen Seals on the night of hisgraduation from University ofArizona. Tom received a CASIscholarship that helped him in hisquest for a bachelor’s degree. Hereceived a bachelor’s in psychologywith an emphasis in biology and isnow headed to either medical orphysical therapy school! Thank youCASI for all your support in helpinghim realize his dream! We cannotbegin to tell you how much weappreciated this scholarship!

Susan Romero

At the Great Peppers Meeting during my report Itotally forgot to thank my committee! They work veryhard during February and March of every year and Iappreciate everything they accomplish. When you seeany of the committee members please thank them.(Doris Greenlees, Pam Clark, Julie Netser, Janet Nash,Pattie Meyers, Bob Horan, Travis Tonzi, SueSeehausen and Connie Collier)

I will have to replace Patty so if you have ever thought of volunteering,please contact me. I will be glad to add your name to the wait list.

Volunteers will be needed to register Friday events and during the judgingprocess. Please contact me to volunteer to monitor, be a runner and take inbeans, salsa, and wings.

Great Peppers…it is time to contact the schools and let them know of thescholarship program. The application can be found in the resource center.

See you in the dessert,

Nancy HewlettScholarship Program Administrator

Cherry Baker in memory of Brian Baker

Tim and Connie Collier in memory of Barbara Burton and Anna Doss

Cary and Dana Plocheck in memory of Annie Murphy

David and Mary Ann Richardson in memory of Barbara Burton andDiana McMillen

Ruby Ross in memory of Barbara Burton and Diana McMillen

San Antonio Pod in memory of Barbara Burton

Annie MurphyAugust 27, 2013

Houston, TX

Black Gold Pod members present a generous check from the Pod to CharleneLentz who represents Grace Davis of Odessa. Grace was diagnosed with cancerand needed help with medical expenses.

Photo by Susan Romero

Photo by Shirley Bates

Betty BlandSeptember 14, 2013

Corsicana, TX

Peggy VelasquezSeptember 15, 2013

Mission, KS

Kathy Mulkey on the loss of her mother, Aleita DeYarmanSeptember 17, 2013, Olds, Iowa


Tequila Rose PartyThe Tequila Rose Party is open to all

women at Rancho CASI de los Chisos. Itwill be held on Wednesday, October 30th at7:00 pm. This is a night of camaraderie andfun, with sprinkles of surprises along theway. As in the past, we plan to entertain andtouch your heart. The dress code isanything that reflects the flavors of TequilaRose. You must bring one bottle of TequilaRose per two ladies. As always there will bedoor prizes as well as Tequila Rose gifts forthe first 200 ladies to enter. The fun begins at7:00 pm sharp in the judging pavilion. Makeplans to join us on this special night as we

Mix It Up.

Krazy FlatsWe will start the week on Sunday

cleaning out and washing down the saloon inthe morning. At 2PM we will be folding T-shirts if anyone would like to help out.KRAZY FLATS store will open Mondaymorning at 9AM for ice and merchandise.Beer will be ready for sale as soon as itarrives and gets iced-down.

Thursday at 10AM come on down forBloody Mary’s and sign up for the day’sevents and judging. OPEN HOUSE Thursdayafternoon will be from 2-4PM. Music, food,and special events are planned.

New this year at the Flats will be theKRAZY FLATS Tour de Poivre Parade,Olympics, a Drink-Off, and who knows whatelse. As always, special Krazy Flats T-shirts,Koozies, and caps will be for sale along withbeads and your favorite cold beverages.Volunteer works are always welcome. Pleasecall me 361-648-69950 or e-mail [email protected] and I will put you on thework schedule or come on by the Saloon.

I hope everyone has a safe trip toTerlingua and will see you at KrazyFlats..COME FOR THE PARTY ANDSTAY FOR THE CHILI!

Thanks

Don HoyKrazy Klats Coordinator


TICC SCHEDULE OF EVENTSMonday – October 28, 2013

8:00 AM - Rancho CASI de los Chisos officially opens. CASI Directors will be on the grounds to assist you. If youarrive prior to this date, the Parking Rules are still in effect; we do not want to have to ask you to moveyour campsite.

Tuesday – October 29, 201311:00 AM - Early wristband distribution in Ancira Pavilion (main Concession) until 2PM

- Tequila Rose Dessert Contest registration in conjunction with early wristband distribution12:00 PM - Beer Concessions open

7:00 PM - TICC Annual 42 (Domino) Tournament, Ancira PavilionWednesday – October 30, 2013

8:00 AM - Vendor setup10:00 AM - Port-a-johns arrive12:00 PM - Beer Concessions open

1:00 PM - Cook and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 4PM- Tequila Rose Dessert Contest Registration until 4PM- Show Team Registration starting at 2PM

Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship.- Beans, Salsa, Wings Registration behind the Stage until 4PM

6:30 PM - Turn-in window opens for Tequila Rose Dessert Contest, Ancira Judging Pavilion7:00 PM - Tequila Rose Party – Mexene Judging Pavilion, Theme: Naughty or Nice!

- Tequila in Terlingua Party - Tarantula Tequila/Outlaw Cigar, Behind the Stage8:30 PM - Mixer/Dance Ancira Pavilion

Thursday – October 31, 20138:00 AM - Adopt a Highway Trash Pickup – meet at the Highway by front entrance

10:00 AM - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 3PM- T-shirt and Beer Concessions open- Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 1PM

Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship- Beans, Salsa, Wings Registration behind the Stage until 1PM

1:00 PM - ATV/Golf Cart Parade - Starts at Cindy Lane and ends @ Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion2:00 PM - Krazy Flats Saloon Happy Hour until 4PM3:00 PM - CASI Olympic Games - Sponsored by Bruce Foods/Tequila Rose, Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce

Pavilion4:00 PM - Mixed Drink Contest - Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion5:00 PM - Band Entertainment until 7PM - Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion7:00 PM - Memorial Service, Memorial Plaza8:00 PM - Stage entertainment with Buster Bledsoe Band until Midnight

- Costume Party with Prizes and;- Bird Dog Whiskey tasting by Western Spirits, Ancira Pavilion

Friday – November 1, 2013 - CASI National Scholarship Day8:30 AM - Presentation of Colors and National Anthem. Performance by Terlingua High School Band and Dancers

- Beans, Salsa, & Wings Registration at the Mexene Judging Pavilion until 10AM9:00 AM - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 1PM

10:00 AM - T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open 11:00 AM - Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 2PM

Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship- Hot Wings preliminary turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion

12:00 PM - Beans turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion1:00 PM - Salsa turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion1:30 PM - Posting of Hot Wings Finalists3:00 PM - Hot Wings final turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion3:30 PM - Current and Former Board Members Picture Stage Area

- Showmanship Team Meeting at the Stage Area3:45 PM - Former TICC Winner’s Picture Stage Area4:00 PM - Woodbridge Wine Tasting during Happy Hour (‘til 7PM), Ancira Pavilion4:30 PM - First-Time Cooks’ Meeting and Reception (Behind the Main Stage)5:00 PM - Announcement of Wings, Beans, and Salsa Winners from the day’s events6:00 PM - Old 320 meeting in Mexene Judging Pavilion (following announcements of the Scholarship Day events)8:00 PM - Stage entertainment until Midnight

Saturday – November 2, 2013 – The Main Event!6:00 AM - Arena Area open for setup until 9AM7:30 AM - KRU 82 Vodka from Western Spirits Bloody Mary reception in the Mexene Judging Pavilion during the

cook’s setup8:00 AM - Cook and Show Team Registration behind the Stage until 9AM

Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship.9:00 AM - Motor vehicle traffic to cooking area will be limited to essential vehicles only9:30 AM - Reading of Contestant list from the stage

10:00 AM - Recognition of Sponsors from the stage- T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open

11:30 AM - Judges and Table Monitors check the Mexene Judging Pavilion for reporting times and table assignmentHIGH NOON – CHILI TURN IN AT THE MEXENE JUDGING PAVILION12:00 PM - Craft Beer Tasting by Big Bend Brewing Co., Mexene Judging Pavilion12:30 PM - Showmanship Competition until 2:30PM

1:00 PM - Woodbridge Wine Tasting, Ancira Pavilion3:30 PM - Cookoff Announcements to begin on the stage and end with the announcement of TICC winners8:00 PM - Stage entertainment continues until Midnight

Beer and Wine atTICC 2013

Don’t haul a motor home full of beer andwine down to Terlingua. Our great sponsorshave generously provided for the judging andwe owe it to them to buy product onsite. Wewill have special bulk package pricesavailable to our members to help accomplishthis. I promise it will be totally competitiveand waiting for you when you get there. Theprices in that area are lower than themetroplex.

L & F Distributing, WoodbridgeWines, and Glazers/Permian come out andwork hard for us. They are all Gold LevelSponsors. That means they each contribute$10,000 to CASI each year. Do your part tosay thank you.

Once again we will be featuring a truckload sale of Woodbridge Wine . Contact mefor pricing and variety - [email protected]

If you are buying Beer for your podevents, I will have some beer to donate if youbuy some. Check with me. This will make itbelow retail.

Thanks for your help on this.

Jim Ezell

Tequila in TerlinguaSociety Party

Tequila In Terlingua! Join us behind theTICC Stage on Wednesday, October 30, at7:00 p.m. for the Tequila in Terlingua SocietyParty. Join the men of Terlingua as wecelebrate life, liberty, and male bondingwithout the trappings of tablecloths, roses orpoems. Strictly unstructured fun, for the menof Rancho CASI de los Chisos! We have nodress code and we will not cook a thing! Wewill have a limited supply of TarantulaTequila and Outlaw Cigars. Maybe ormaybe not door prizes. Bring a bottle oftequila to share shots, ahand full of cigars, andyour favorite snack toshare. Let the TequilaFlow and SmokeBlow!!!!


Hello Friends –

As TICC is only one month away please let meremind you of the things I need from you to accomplisha smooth day of cooking chili in the Old 320 Arena onSaturday, November 2, 2013.• Our Annual Old 320 Meeting will be in the MexeneJudging Pavilion on Friday, November 1st immediatelyafter announcements of all the Scholarship CookoffEvents. Please plan to attend.

• Volunteers are needed to help with marking the cooking sites in the Old320 Arena on Wednesday, October 30th, at 9:30 A.M. I appreciate eachof who responded to my request in the past and I hope I can depend onyou again this year. You can e-mail me at [email protected].• If you are not using your Cooking Site in the Arena and you are willing to letanother cook use it OR, you have told a friend they could use your Site, pleaselet me know either way. We have many qualified cooks wanting to cook in theArena that doesn’t have their own Site.• Cooks do NOT have to be an Old 320 Member to cook in theArena. For cooks that do not have an old 320 Site but would like to cookin the Arena, please come see me immediately after registering. I will bebehind the stage during registration times.• All Pods that have an Old 320 Site, I need to know who the Pod Member isthat will using the Pod’s Site.• MEMBERS, please give me the courtesy of coming by and picking upyour Old 320 Badge. Thank you and may each of you have a safe trip to the Ranch.

Ralph HayAlcalde

FROM THE ALCALDETequila Rose Dessert ContestEntry Rules

• How to Register:

• Tuesday, October 29, with early wrist band distribution (11am - 2 pm)Wednesday, October 30 with chili/show registration (1 pm - 4 pm)Pre-register send an email to [email protected]

• Judging trays for the Dessert Contest will be given out duringregistration

• Turn in window opens at 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 30th closeswhen judging begins @ 7:15 pm

• The Tequila Rose Dessert contest is OPEN TO EVERYONE(Men, that means you too!)

• Please provide your recipe card with entry (cards to be supplied)

• You may have more than one entry providing its a different recipe

• Must use a Tequila Rose product in the dessert

• $15 per entry, 80/20 pay back to Top 5

• Must be 21 to enter

TICC GATE POLICYQUALIFIED COOK: Each listed qualified cook receives one

(1) wristband. A husband and wife who are both qualified receive onlyone (1) wristband each. A second wristband will be given to thequalified cook if their spouse or friend is with them and are notqualified. Qualified cooks DO NOT receive additional wristbands ifthey are also Old 320 members and/or captains of a show team.

SHOW TEAMS: Each listed Show Team Captain receives one(1) wristband only if they are NOT qualified to cook or an Old 320member. Qualified cooks or Old 320 members DO NOT receivewristbands in addition to the Show Team Captain wristband.

Members of listed Show Teams will pay to enter the gate andreceive a spectator’s wristband. They will then proceed to theregistration area behind the stage and will be reimbursed for their entryfee and given the appropriate wristband.

OLD 320: Each listed Old 320 member and one (1) guestreceive wristbands only if they are NOT qualified to cook or show.Qualified cooks or show team captains DO NOT receive wristbandsin addition to the Old 320 wristband.


Judges for TICCIf you know of anyone interested in judging at

TICC this year, please provide me their mailingaddress. I will be mailing invitations in the nearfuture and always need judges.

The information can be forwarded to ReneeMoore at [email protected].

Old 320-Marking Sites& Registration

Site marking in the Old 320 arena will be doneon Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers to assistwith this project would be appreciated.

Also looking for volunteers to help with Old 320registration starting on Wednesday at 1:00 PM.Please contact Ralph Hay at [email protected] at 832-978-0445 to volunteer.

Ice DeliveryIf you own a Kawasaki Mule, Kubota RTV,

Polaris Ranger or even a golf cart and have time tohelp with the delivery of ice, please contact RogerFoltz at 214-914-3733 or email him [email protected] to volunteer. Ice delivery is twicea day, around 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Meet someinteresting people and help CASI at the same time.

CalcuttaSeeking able-bodied volunteers to help with the

Calcutta at TICC. Great pay (FREE BEER) andother perks! Please contact Ken Armand ifinterested: [email protected] or 713-785-8940.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS!

Handicap ParkingIf you require handicap parking at TICC, please

contact the TallyMaster, Jenny Windsor, behind thestage during registration hours. She can provide youwith the placard to allow you entry into the designatedhandicapped area.

Chili DistributionThe Chillini Pod will be accepting your chili

donations during TICC. If you have chili after theLast Stop on the Road to Terlingua or SOTOL PodCookoffs and you would like to donate, please takeit to the Pod’s set-up in front of the Ancira Pavilionon Saturday. Additionally, any leftover chili wouldbe appreciated after turn-in. We have manyspectators who never get a chance to taste the chiliand want to give them this opportunity.

Memorial BoardCeremony

Join us Thursday, October 31, at 7:00 pm for theMemorial Board Ceremony to pay our respects tothose who have passed before us. This is held infront of the Memorial Board at Memorial Plaza andthis year will include a balloon release. Come andfill out a card to attach to your balloon with amessage to be released to the heavens above, tomingle with the unlimited stars in Terlingua.

Early WristbandDistribution

Attention Old 320 Members, Qualified Cooks andShow Team Captions. You can receive your contestant-style wristband early if you are at the Rancho CASI delos Chisos on Tuesday, October 29th. A booth will beset up in the Ancira Pavilion from 11:00 am until 2:00pm. Come by Tuesday in person to receive yourwristband. You can also register for the Tequila RoseDessert Contest.

Bringing an Extra Trailerto TICC?

As you are aware, much of the camping area isoccupied by trailers that are used to bring golf carts,ATVs, etc. to TICC. Since space is at a premium inthe cooks’ area, all trailers must be parked on CindyLane.

Chili & ShowmanshipRegistration

If you are interested in helping with chiliregistration please contact Jenny Windsor [email protected] or call 443-878-7999.Registration times are:

Wednesday 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.Friday 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Highway Cleanup DayVolunteers for the Highway Clean Up in front

of Rancho CASI de los Chisos is underway andgaining momentum! Thursday morning at 8:00 amjoin in one of the most rewarding and fun traditionsof the Terlingua International Chili Championship!Sign up and you may be one of the lucky participantsto find some “buried treasure” as we enjoy theawesome scenery only Brewster County can offer!Also this year thanks to TICC Champion TomDozier participants will receive spices put togetherby recent TICC Champions following the Clean Upback at the ranch. Cooks you won’t want to missthis one.

You can sign up any of the following ways;· using this link, https://app.box.com/signup/

collablink/d_1155651109/7730027c740a3 justfollow the instructions using the box,com cloud

· or send an email to; [email protected]· or call Bud Barrick at 575-382-5107We look forward to seeing you at the Terlingua

International Chili Championship! Thank you foryour support of CASI.Lee Kroencke

Front GateVolunteer positions are still available for the

Front Gate of Rancho CASI de los Chisos. Thetimes are in 2 hour sessions beginning 8:00 amWednesday thru Midnight Saturday and spots arefilling up fast! Sign up and learn why volunteersworking the front gate sign up year after year! Youcan sign up any of the following ways;

· using this link, https://app.box.com/signup/collablink/d_1155651109/7730027c740a3 justfollow the instructions using the box,com cloud

· or send an email to;[email protected]

· or call Ethel Hewlett at 316-213-9761We look forward to seeing you at the Terlingua

International Chili Championship! Thank you foryour support of CASI.Lee Kroencke

Toys for TotsDon’t forget to bring your unwrapped toys forchildren - infants to 12 years old - to TICC this year.If you want to include some wrapping paper withyour toys, that would be great. Toys can be droppedoff at the Main Concession Stand.


TICC Wine OpportunityTake advantage of our wonderful buying price for Woodbridge by Robert

Mondavi wines. With the sponsorship and our discounted volume buy we areable to offer 12 bottle 750ml cases or 6 bottle 1.5 ltr cases at very low prices.We will be featuring all the wines produced by Woodbridge; please see the listbelow. This is a tremendous opportunity to stock up for the holiday season.This price cannot be beaten anywhere so please contact me if you are interestedbefore I place the CASI order. EMAIL YOUR CASE ORDERS [email protected].

Support our sponsors and take advantage of these great savings. Let meknow if I can count you in.

Jim Ezell

CASI Members: Case lots only!There is no limit if you preorder. You can mix and match when you get to thesite if you want smaller quantities. This is a tremendous price from our Sponsor

PRICE INCLUDES SALES TAX!750 Price is a little cheaper, but this is how the packaging is priced to us.

Brut Sparkling 750M $5.99 80.00/12Ex Dry Sparkling 750M $5.99 80.00/12Cab Sauvignon 750M $4.70 56.00/12Chardonnay 750M $4.70 56.00/12Malbec 750M $4.70 56.00/12Merlot 750M $4.70 56.00/12Moscato 750M $4.70 56.00/12Pinot Grigio 750M $4.70 56.00/12Pinot Noir 750M $4.70 56.00/12Riesling 750M $4.70 56.00/12Sauvignon Blanc 750M $4.70 56.00/12White Zinfandel 750M $4.70 56.00/12

Cab/Merlot 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Chard Light Oak 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Cab Sauvignon 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Chardonnay 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Malbec 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Merlot 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Moscato 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Pinot Grigio 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Pinot Noir 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Riesling 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Saugivnon Blanc 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Shiraz 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6White Zinfandel 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6Zinfandel 1.5LTR $10.00 60.00/6

Price PerWine Size Bottle CASE

Price PerWine Size Bottle CASE

SOUTHWEST AIRLINESSCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE

An exciting new opportunity for both our chili family and the scholarshipfund has arisen with the donation of Southwest Airlines tickets. CASI will beselling raffle tickets, with all proceeds after printing expense and Podincentive going to the Scholarship Program. First prize will be two (2)Southwest Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly; second and third prizes to bedetermined. Tickets will be $10.00 each or 3 for $20. Winners will bedrawn on Saturday afternoon at TICC. Because of multiple Texas lawsconcerning a Texas corporation selling raffle tickets over state lines, ticketscan only be sold in Texas. Great Peppers in states outside of Texas can takeorders for tickets – then purchase those tickets at Terlingua. Detailedinstructions will be sent to all Great Peppers. Contact your Great Peppertoday! The Pod that sold the winning ticket will receive $200, so the morethe Pod sells the better chance they have to win the money.

Please support the Scholarship Program by purchasing your ticketstoday! Contact Nancy Hewlett, [email protected], or your GreatPepper. Tickets will also be sold at TICC until 2:00 pm on Saturday.Winners do not have to be present to win.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BUFFALO

HOT WING COOKOFFChicken wings are furnished. Wings must be fried and spiced.

Entry fee $20.00.Preliminary turn-in 11 AM

Final turn-in 3 PM

BEANSANY KIND OF BEANS ALLOWEDEntry fee $15. Turn-in 12:00 Noon

SALSATRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL

Entry fee $15 each. Turn-in 1:00 PM

PUBLIC WELCOMEBE A COOK OR BE A JUDGE

CASINATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DAY

Friday November 1, 2013HOT WINGS - BEANS - SALSA

Underwitten by:

REGISTRATION Wed 10/30 1 PM to 4 PM Behind the Stage

Thu 10/31 10 AM to 1 PM Behind the Stage

Fri 11/01 8:30 AM to 10 AM Mexene Judging Pavilion


Salsa Event 2013Again this year there we will have the Traditional and Non-Traditional

categories in the Salsa Event at TICC. See descriptions below.

• $15.00 per entry.• Turn in will be at 1:00 pm for both.• Top 5 in each category announced.

Traditional SalsaSalsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and in Mexico it refers to sauces that

are used as an ingredient for a variety of dishes and as a condiment. It isnormally a spicy blend of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers finely pureed orcooked to a liquid like consistency. Secondary ingredients are traditionally garlic,salt and optionally, cilantro.Non-Traditional Salsa

Pico de Gallo, Verde (green), Greek, Fruit based, etc. Anything goes here,be creative and have fun. Any fruit, vegetable, or spice is acceptable (pineapple,ginger, bell pepper, etc). Additionally, non-traditional ingredients such asWorcestershire sauce and tequila are perfectly acceptable as long as the end-product tastes great.Salsa Judging Rules and Characteristics:

• Color/appearance – is the product attractive and visually appealing?• Smell/Aroma – the product should have a pleasant aroma, without one

ingredient overpowering the others.• Flavor – independent of spiciness, the product should be delicious.• Viscosity/Texture – do you like the texture in terms of smooth, crunchy,

easy to dip, etc?• Heat/Spiciness – CASI is looking for a “classic” level of heat, not

extreme or mind-numbing heat – mild, medium or hot are all fine, but trynot to destroy the judges’ taste buds!

Prizes ($1,600.00 total prize checks):• 1st in each category: $350• 2nd in each category: $250• 3rd in each category: $150• 4th in each category: $50• 5th in each category: gift box of salsa

Rules Regarding FiresIF ALLOWED, Rules for having fires on the Ranch site are as follows:√√√√√ FIRES must be contained in a fire pit, fire ring or some type of

containment. There are to be no unconfined fires on the ground!√√√√√ No Large Fires!√√√√√ NO ACCELERANTS are to be used on fires, ie gas, lighter fluid, etc.√√√√√ Fires MUST be attended at all times.√√√√√ NO furniture, cars, tires or non-earth grown items will be allowed to be

burned on site. If you haul it in, you must haul it out when youleave.

√√√√√ The Ranch will be patrolled by the Terlingua Fire Department at alltimes. Individuals in violation of the fire rules will be given one warning.If a return visit is made due to any fire related issues, the violator will beimmediately evicted from the property without a refund.

√√√√√ It is requested that all persons entering the ranch have a working FIREEXTINGUISHER in their possession.

ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS!

WIFI at TICCThe The CASI Ranch will have limited but free WiFi Service for TICC

donated by Hill Country WiFi, Bruce Pinnell. A free WiFi Hotspot will be at theMain Concession beginning Monday October 28th. The signal will not bebroadcast across the ranch. Hill Country WiFi is also donating the equipment toprovide this service so CASI can provide this service going forward.

TICC - Thursday EventsPrizes for all events will be product and gift sets from McCormick and BruceFoods. Tequila Rose Shirts and Bruce Food Items will be provided to staff fortheir help as referees, etc.

• Chili Parade: 1PM, Cindy LaneContact: Keith Karaff - [email protected] forming at 12:30 and start the parade at 1:15.Prizes for: Most elaborate – Funniest - Best Use of a Sponsor Product

• CASI Olympic Games: 3PM, Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot SaucePavilionSponsored by Tequila Rose and Bruce FoodsContact: Keith Karaff - [email protected]

• Mixed Drink Contest: 4PM, Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot SaucePavilionContact: Patti Meyers - [email protected]

• Band: 5PM- 7PM, Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce PavilionSponsored by Tequila Rose and Bruce Foods

• Costume Party/Halloween Contest: 8PM, Main StageContact: Mayo Blair - [email protected] for: Scariest – Funniest - Best group


LEBANON, TN - NO, not aliens… just a bunch of good, “out-of-state”chili cooks who took 9 of the Top 10 Chili awards, plus 1st Place Show, at theTennessee State Championship held on August 24th.

Congratulations to Jack Cobb (GA), Darin Jester (IN), and DonnellDickerson (MS) for taking home the top 3 Chili titles, and to Bill Heslop (AL)for winning Show. James Brockman, 5th place chili, was 1st Tennessean withKatie Seadler and Susie Shaw picking up 11th and 12th chili for the 2nd and 3rdplace Tennessee cooks.

Thanks to all the chili teams, especially the out-of-staters, who made this afun and successful event on a great day in Tennessee!

Susie Shaw

TN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPCHILI INVASION 2013

Photo by Susie Shaw

combination of balance, timing and his secret ingredient, “Natural Punishment,”made with fresh habaneros and jalapenos.

Other top chili cooks included 2nd place Roger Foltz, from Dallas, TX, 3rdplace Christine Vestfals from Kihei, 4th place Larry Lutz from Kihei, and 5thplace June Werner from Kula; 1st place Showmanship team was El ChivosBanditos headed by Jeremy Johnson. Island-grazed natural beef was providedto the chili teams by the Maui Cattle Company. A panel of 14 judges rangedfrom members of the public to local media and notable restaurateurs includingAlan Wong, Bev Gannon and Karen Christenson. Prizes donated by eventsponsors Shaka Pops, Ulupalakua Ranch, and Maui’s Winery included a hand-painted cook stove by Maui artist Kyle Miyajima for the Hawaii StateChampion.

Ulupalakua Ranch Store manager, Diana Azevedo, was thrilled with theturnout. “This was our first year so we didn’t know what to expect, but theresponse was really amazing. All of the cooks had such a good time and thepublic support was really terrific. We couldn’t have pulled it off without thegenerous involvement of our judging panel and the hard work of the 4-H kidswho sold tasting kits and Shaka Pops. Together we raised over $1,600 for theMaui 4-H Livestock Association. By the end of the day, we had chilienthusiasts and future competitors all wanting to know when next year’s eventwill be and if it will be larger because they want to participate! We willdefinitely be having a 2014 CASI Hawaii State Championship in Ulupalakua.”

A complete list of the top ten chili winners and photos of the event can befound at www.facebook.com/casihawaiichili.

Larry LutzShaka Pops Maui

Hawaii State continued from page 1

RED RIVER, NM - The “HOT CHILI DAYS/COOL MOUNTAINNIGHTS” CASI Chili/BBQ/Music event helf August 17th turned into anotherfun weekend. This event which featured three days of music, a couple of CASIchili events (CASI Red and State of New Mexico Green) and a BBQ eventhad all the elements to make it a memorable event! Wonderful weather, blueskies, special music, the smell of chili and BBQ emanating from Town Park,friendly people and lots of public/spectators help to make this an annual eventthat should not be missed!

The picture of the event featured the winner, Tim Collier (watch out for theCowboy hat!!) and the rest of the winners. How did that one Colorado cooksneak in there? Other winners that day included Mike Gatlin – 1st in Greenand Bob Seymour – 1st in Showmanship. Congrats to all and thanks toeveryone who made the weekend a special one! We hope to see all of you nextAugust (August 2014) for the Four Corners Regional!

John Montgomery

HOT CHILI DAYS/COOL MOUNTAIN NIGHTS

Back Row: Tim Collier1st, John Montgomery 9th, Bucky Seelig 4th, Clint Wooster 8th,Margaret Lopez 10th. Front Row: (left to right) Karen Bains 7th, Connie Collier 5th, BarbaraHerrin 6th, Tammie Wooster 3rd

Photo by Connie Collier

OKLAHOMA STATE

DURANT, OK – TheOKLAHOMA STATECHAMPIONSHIP COOKOFF washeld August 31st at the Choctaw RVPark, part of the Choctaw CasinoResort. Don’t know how lucky shewas at the casino but Rene Cortez ofGrand Prairie, TX showed her luck atwinning the cookoff, her third firstplace in a row. Way to go Rene!

Photo by Mack Walker


GREAT PEPPERS MEETING 2013

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Sherfield


Cooking With CASIGreetings!

Thanks to everyone for submitting your cookoffsearly. We have seen dramatic improvement in submittinginformation timely, and as usual CASI members are risingto the occasion. October 15th is the deadline forsubmitting December cookoffs, so continue to check yourcalendars closely and connect with your promoters andreferees.

An advantage for submitting cookoffs is to have anelectronic trail of your submission. That is a very easyprocess when you submit your cookoff usingwww.casichili.net

As the chili year winds to a close I encourage you totake a look at how you can grow CASI chili in your area.Maybe all it takes is a phone call of encouragement.

Maybe reaching out and contacting someone you think would enjoy chili charity andfun. This year has been a year with plenty of change, and lots of new younger membersare attracted to CASI. We are so blessed to have them, and we are excited to have theadditional competition.

Congratulations to everyone reading this and involved in CASI cookoffs. Yourinvestment of time, enthusiasm, competitive spirit, and adventure is infectious, and Ithank you for your involvement with CASI whether you are a cook, a promoter, a judge,a volunteer, or just enjoy the company of enthusiastic chili heads. All the best to you infinding what you are looking for in CASI chili, whether it’s points, camaraderie,contribution, entertainment, education, energy, or all of the above.

See you down the chili trail,

Lee Kroencke

Oct 5, 2013-001 - Gainesville TX CASI. FirstChance Lavender Ridge Farms Chili CookOff. Held at 2391 County road 178 Gainesville,TX. CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee $25,turn in 1PM CST. Nestled in the remoteNorth Texas wilderness, this lovely farm hasRV and Camper spaces available. You canalso partake in the Public Lavender Festivalgoing on the same day. Cafe and Restroomsare on the property. Registration is by 9:00AM the day of the cook off. Cooks meetingat 9:30 AM. You also might want to make alittle extra chili for the public tasting. Youdon’t want to miss this one folks. Come getyour points early at this Fist Chance ChiliCook Off at Lavender Ridge Farms. ContactJane Dane 940-665-6938;[email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-002 - Batavia IL CASI. BataviaViking Lodge Chili Cookoff Held at theBatavia Viking Lodge at 104 Van NortwickAve (NE corner of Van Nortwick and HoustonSt) in Batavia. Cookoff will benefit theBatavia United Way and Independent Orderof Vikings Burn Camp. Turn-in time is 1:00pm, entry fee $20.00, CASI rules apply. Makecheck payable to Batavia Vikings, mail toRalph Beck, PO Box 205, Batavia IL 60510.Information, Bill Pierson at 630.879.7934 [email protected] “Take a liking to aViking.”

Oct 5, 2013-003 - Trenton MO CASI. FivePoints Chili Cookoff Held in DowntownTrenton at the Flagpole. Benefits TrentonDowntown Improvement Association. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM.Contact Debbie Carmen 660-635-0892;[email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-004 - Montgomery TX CASI.Texas Gulf Coast Pods Present Wolfie’s 3rdAnnual Scholarship Cookoff. WolfiesRestaurant and Sport Bar 14954 TexasHighway 105 West, Montgomery, Texas77356. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund CASIrules apply. CASI Chili $20.00 turn in time2.00PM 50/50 Beans $10.00 turn in 12.00noon. Showmanship 12:30 – 1:30PM Wolfies936-588-8200, Dana Blake [email protected] Earl Who?Gorhum Home 936-447- 1060; Cell 713-724-5736 [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-005 - Irving TX CASI. 12th AnnualVeterans Memorial CCO Held at the VFWPost 2494. 3375 N. Belt Line Road (Behindthe Skateland - DO NOT use Google orYahoo maps-you’ll get lost) From I-30 go 2« miles north OR from 183 go south 3 miles,1 block south of Shady Grove. CASI rulesapply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM(Chili Grind Only) $5 Entry Jackpot Beans.Jackpot Beans 100% payout, turn in 1:00PM.Benefits VFW Veterans and Family Support.

Contact Margaret Hobbs 972-740-2224;[email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-006 - Austin TX CASI. 1st pointsfor Sight Giddy Ups Saloon, South ofSlaughter Lane, off Manchaca Rd. Austin,TX. CASI RULES. GRIND ONLY Beans $5.00Turn in 1:00 Chili $20.00 Turn in 2:00. SILENTAUCTION-SATURDAY ONLY. Cooks’Party Friday Night, Continental BreakfastSaturday, Pot Luck Saturday night. Stayover and have Biskits and Gravy Sundayand cook for 2nd Pts. Turn in 1:00. Come“hep” us buy eyeglasses for the Austinschool kids. Remember this is the start of aBRAND NEW CASI YEAR. So come spendit with us and get your points early. ContactMama Sue and Papa John Caffey, 512-760-8789. Can come in Thursday. Park in fieldbehind Saloon, no hook ups. Thank you foryour continued support.

Oct 5, 2013-007 - Ruidoso NM CASI. 32ndAnnual NM State Open South-Eastern NewMexico Chili Society. CASI rules apply.Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the KidCasino, 1466 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso NewMexico. This Cook Off is an automaticqualifier for the 1st Place overall winner andtop three NM Cooks and Automatic Qualifierfor first place show. Cooks pot luck partyFriday evening. The meat will be provided.Please bring a side dish. Cook’s breakfastSaturday morning. On site dry camping isavailable. Local lodging nearby the cooksite. USDA approved meat must be used,your purchase receipt will be required byinspectors as proof. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2PM CST, 1PM Mountain Time Contact PaulMulkey 575-390-6184

Oct 5, 2013-008 - Madison GA CASI. 9thAnnual Downtown Chili Cook-off and FallFestival. Held at the city’s Town Park locatedat 218 W. Jefferson St. All of the benefits willgo to the City of Madison Volunteer FireDepartment. Entry fee for CASI is $18.00 andthe turn-in time is 12:30 p.m. EST (Chili GrindOnly). Entry Fee for Open Chili is $35.00 andthe turn-in time is 11:30 a.m. People’s ChoiceAward voted on by the attendees for thebest chili. Pre-register by September 20th forchef’s bag. Deadline to register to cook isSeptember 27th. Contact Colleen Hall at(706)342-1251 ext 208, [email protected] P.O. Box 32, Madison, GA 30650

Oct 5, 2013-009 - Port Aransas TX CASI.South Texas Music Fest & Chili & BBQCookoff. Held at 2600 State Highway 361,

Port Aransas, TX 78373. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Benefits TheJody McCormick Scholarship Fund. Vendorsare welcome for a $25 donation to thescholarship fund. No electricity or tablesprovided. Please call ahead to insure you geta spot. Donation due upon arrival. Mustcheck-in before setting up booth. for moreinformation contact Victoria Hart 2600 StateHighway 361 Port Aransas, TX 78373;[email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-010 - Hallsville TX CASI. 16thAnnual Western Days Chili Cookoff, 295 CalYoung Rd, back at previous location. FromI-20, take 450 North, 1 mile north of Hwy 80,left on Cal Young.. Follow signs. Chili Grindonly. Turn in at 1:00PM. Entry Fee $20.00.Beans $5.00 turn in at noon. Cooks supperFriday and Saturday. Please bring tastingchili. Goody Bags for first 50. Benefits EastTexas Angel Network. Contact David Trice903- 720-4138

Oct 5, 2013-011 - Helotes TX CASI. 5thAnnual Helotes MarketPlace Days Chilicookoff held in Old Town Helotes. CASIrules chili, chili grind only, $20 entry fee 2PMturn in. Salsa $5 entry fee turn in at 10AM.Beans $5 entry fee turn in at 11AM. Come getyour first chili points of the year! Bring a lotof people’s choice chili as we have a hugepublic turn out!! I suggest you bring at least2 gallons per cook. You may park your RV onthe street. Beautiful handmade woodenwindmills to first place show, people’s choiceand chili. Contact Sharon Pinnell @210.240.5483 or [email protected] will be a next day chili cook-off at theSA Elks Lodge #216

Oct 5, 2013-012 - Geronimo TX CASI.Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff Heldat 6808 N Highway 123, 5 miles North ofSequin, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20,turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind only. JackpotBeans (Dry Pinto) entry fee $10, turn innoon. Advanced checks payable to VFWPost 8456. Contact Geronimo VFW Post8456 c/o Bill Owen PO Box 11, Geronimo, TX78115. Home 830.303.9903 or Cell830.481.6311; [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-013 - Fort Wayne IN CASI.Chilifest - “Fire in the Fort” Held atHeadwaters Park-West Pavilion, 333 S.Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. CASI rulesapply. Entry fee $25, turn in 12:00PM.Benefits Fort Wayne Trails & AlzheimerAssoc. Make advanced checks payable to


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Chilifest. Registration opens at 7:30AM.Cooking starts at 9:00AM. Public tastingfrom noon-4:00PM. Other divisions are Verdeturn in 3:00PM. Red turn in 1:00PM, Whiteturn in 2:00PM. Juniors turn in 12:30PM.Salsa and Beans turn in 3:30PM. Restaurant/Commercial turn in 2:30PM. Contact BobAnweiler 618 Professional Park, New Haven,IN 46774. 260-418-2170 or [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-014 - Dubuque IA CASI. Tri-States Largest Chili Cookoff Held at CableCar Square, 4th and Bluff Streets, downtownDubuque, IA. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$25, turn in 12:00PM. Also Business chili,Open chili, Junior chili. Benefits Local CableCar Square charities. Make checks to CableCar Square. Contact Teri Connely 63 CarterCourt East Dubuque, IL [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-015 - Tulsa OK CASI. OklahomaMen’s State Cookoff. Travel money for TICCto 1st Place Oklahoma Man. Held at TulsaState Fairgrounds, IPE Building- RiverspiritCenter 4145 East 21st, Tulsa, OK. CASI rulesapply. Entry fee $25.00, turn in 1:00PM.Ground meat only. TICC 2014 auto qualifierfor top 3 OK residents. Benefiting TulsaArea United Way. Cook-off is held inconjunction with the Tulsa State Fair. Freeentry into fair for cooks and parking. CooksMUST arrive no later than 10:00AM forentry into lower south side of Building. Formore information contact Amanda Bretz 918-744-1113 X2080 or [email protected] Crawford 918-271-2421 [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-016 - Tulsa OK CASI. OklahomaWomen’s State Cookoff. Travel money forTICC to 1st Place Oklahoma Woman. Held atTulsa State Fairgrounds, IPE BuildingRiverspirit Center 4145 East 21st, Tulsa, OK.CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25.00, turn in1:00PM. Ground meat only. TICC 2014 autoqualifier for top 3 OK residents. Cook-off isheld in conjunction with the Tulsa State Fair.Free entry into fair for cooks and parking.Cooks Must arrive no later than 10:00AM forentry into lower south side of Building. Formore information contact Amanda Bretz 918-744-1113 X2080 or [email protected] Crawford 918-271-2421 [email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-018 - Amarillo TX CASI. RollingHills Riding Club CASI Chili Cookoff & Beancookoff Benefits Rolling Hills Riding ClubYouth program. Held at 5901 Sierra HillsRoad Amarillo, TX. Beans turn in at 1:00PM$5 entry. CASI chili turn in at 2:00PM. $25entry. CASI rules apply. Can cook inside oroutside. For more information contactMichael Rolen at 806-231-0102;[email protected]

Oct 5, 2013-019 - Beltsville MD CASI. 6thBeltsville Rotary Extreme CCO Held at BehnkeNurseries, 11300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville,MD 20705. Nursery is located on the Westside of US Route 1, approx 1.5 miles north ofI-95/495. Watch for nursery signs and chilibanner. Come out and get your first pointsof the 2013-2014 season. CASI entry fee $20,turn in 3:00PM. CASI Rules Apply. ChiliGrind only. Benefits the Beltsville RotaryClub. Make advanced checks payable toMason-Dixon Pod. Contact Mike Watkins,15808 White Rock Rd., Gaithersburg, MD20878 or [email protected] or 240-328-4020. LIKE Mason-Dixon POD’s page onFacebook and keep up-to-date on all thingschili.

Oct 5, 2013-020 - Mineral Wells TX CASI.TAFG # 16 *This cookoff is on AdvertisingProbation* Cookoff is in conjunction withTAFG # 16 a 3 day Texas Music Festival.Held at 1550 Milsap Hwy Mineral Wells, TX76067. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turnin 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits FarmAid. Lots of fun music and shade. Cooks willhave to pay the music event entry of $25. Allcooks can purchase an advanced one daypass for $10 if preregistered by 9/28/13.Contact Ed Richer 163 Nelms Rd. Combine,TX 75159. 214-686-7330;[email protected]

Oct 6, 2013-001 - Montgomery TX CASI.Wolfie’s 3rd Annual Funday CookoffWolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 14954Texas Highway 105 West, Montgomery,Texas 77356 Presented by Texas Gulf CoastPods CASI Chili $20.00 turn in 1.00PMBenefitting Bridgewood Farms forIntellectually Challenged Adults Wolfie’s936-588-8200, Dana Blake [email protected] Earl Who?Gorhum Home 936-447-1060; Cell 713-724-5736

Oct 6, 2013-002 - Austin TX CASI. 2ndPoints for Sight Giddy Ups Saloon, South ofSlaughter Lane, off Manchaca Rd., Austin,TX. Biskits and Gravy Sunday. Chili CookOff only. CASI RULES. Grind Only. Chili$20.00, turn in 1:00. Come and cook bothdays and get your lst and 2nd pts at ourplace. Thank you for your continued support.Park in field behind Saloon. Can come inThursday. Nancy at Giddy Ups has been aCorporate Sponsor for many years. Weappreciate Nancy and Giddy Ups for all theydo for our school kids and CASI. Sue andJohn Caffey 512-760-8789

Oct 6, 2013-003 - Ruidoso NM CASI. SNMCSPod Cookoff South-Eastern New MexicoChili Society. CASI rules apply. This is a podcookoff. Dry camping is available. Locallodging is available near the cook site. OnlyUSDA approved meat can be used so bringyour purchase receipt to show inspectors asproof. Cookoff held at Ruidoso Downs Race


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Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70West. Entry fee $20. Turn in Noon. Makechecks payable to SENMCS Contact PaulMulkey (H) 575-390-6184. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Oct 6, 2013-004 - Hallsville TX CASI. 11thAnnual East Texas Chili Pod Cookoff, seeprevious day for directions. Chili grind only,$20.00 entry fee, turn in at noon. ContactDavid Trice 903-720- 4138.

Oct 6, 2013-005 - San Antonio TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Day After Helotes CCO Held at SAElks Lodge #216 at 15650 Market Hill SanAntonio TX 210.697.3331; near La CanteraShopping Center (1604 & I - 10). CASI chilirules, chili grind only, $20 entry fee 2PMturn-in. RV parking, electric. Benefits Elkscharities. Contact Sharon Pinnell210.240.5483. [email protected]

Oct 6, 2013-006 - Geronimo TX CASI.Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff Heldat 6808 N Highway 123, 5 miles North ofSequin, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20,turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind only. JackpotBeans (Dry Pinto) entry fee $10, turn in11:30AM. Advanced checks payable to VFWPost 8456. Contact Geronimo VFW Post8456 c/o Bill Owen PO Box 11, Geronimo, TX78115. Home 830.303.9903 or Cell [email protected]

Oct 6, 2013-007 - Mineral Wells TX CASI.TAFG # 16 See October 5, 2013

Oct 12, 2013-001 - Smithville TX CASI.Chilirado Riverbend Park, 107 Hwy 71 East,Smithville, TX 78957. RV’s must takeColorado Drive Exit. This is the SOT PodCookoff. Plenty of room for RV’s. CoveredPavilion with indoor facilities. EntertainmentFriday Night (possible Casino Night) andCooks Dinner. Chili, and Jackpot Beans.CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. ChiliGrind Only. Raffles and Great Auctions,Silent and Live. Contact Joe Trigo 512-589-2314 ; [email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-002 - Midland TX CASI. 13thAnnual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili andBBQ Cookoff, American Legion WoodsLynch Post 19. 501 Veterans Airpark Road,Midland, Texas. CASI sanctioned Chili, CASIrules apply. 2:00PM turn in; Showmanship11:30 TO 1:30PM; Lone Star sanctionedBBQ; half jointed Chicken turn in at noon,Spareribs (no babyback) turn in at 1:00PM;Beef Brisket turn in at 3:00PM. 50-50 Drawing;Raffle items; Specialty raffle and silentauction. Plenty of room for motorhomes,trailers, and pits. All dry camping nohookups. Set up can begin Thursday,October 10th after 2:00PM. Fish Fry Friday,October 11th at 6:00-7:30 PM for cooks,sponsors and helpers. Benefits AllisonCancer Center Gifts of Hope. Contact: Patsy

Childress (HM) 432- 520-4433; Cell 432-425-4473 OR [email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-003 - Homosassa FL CASI.Florida State Open Chili Cookoff Held at10359 W. Halls River Road Homosassa, FL.Benefits the Backpack program. CASI rulesapply. Auto Qualifier for 2014 TICC. Entryfee $25, turn in 2:00PM EST. Enjoy theweekend at this waterfront RV park. Cabinand RV sites available call 352- 628-9544 forreservations. http://www.naturesresortfla.com Boat rentalsavailable. Cooks party Friday & Saturdaynight at the marina bar. Sunshine State PodCCO Day after. October 13th. Contact CandiArevalo 561-379-8995;[email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-004 - Wisconsin Dells WI CASI.Dells Chili Cook Off Held in downtown at thecorner of Broadway and Elm WisconsinDells, WI. CASI rules apply. Benefits TheDowntown Dells Committee & SharingSupper. Entry fee $25, turn in 12:00 Noon.Entry fee includes 10 x 10 area in tent withtable and chairs. Applications after Sept 15,2013 will be $50. Make checks payable to TheDowntown Dells Committee. http://www.dellschili.com for entry form,directions, rules and other information. TracyHoffman 608-617-1386;[email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-005 - Chandler TX CASI. 32ndAnnual Chandler POW WOW & CASI ChiliCookoff. Held at 601 S Broad St. Come joinus for the annual Chandler Pow Wow andCASI Chili Cookoff. The Chandler Pow Wowdraws over 5,000 people annually. There willbe a parade, arts & crafts booths, localentertainment, a “Howl-O-Ween” PetCostume Contest, delicious food, bouncehouses, face painting and lots of fun to behad by all. Chili Cook-off prizes include“Goody Bags” for the first 20 cooks toregister, custom trophies, gift cards and a“Cooks Only” raffle. The CASI entry fee is$20.00. Chili grind meat only. CASI rulesapply. Awards will be given in CASI,Showmanship and People’s Choice. Giftcards will be awarded for CASI 1st-10thplace with 1st prize being $100 plus a trophy!Beans are 50/50 and are turned in at 12:00PMChili judging will be at 1:00PM. Because theroads will be blocked once the parade starts,chili contestants will need to be at WinchesterPark before 10:00Am or after 11:00AM Allproceeds benefit the Chandler HistoricalSociety & Museum. If the roads are blockedbut the parade hasn’t started, just let themknow you are a chili cook and you should beable to still get in the park if you are runninga little late. Contact Chandler City

Oct 12, 2013-006 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI.Sierra Vista Elks Cookoff Held at 1 Elks Lane.CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Benefits Elks charities. Make checks

payable to High Pod. Contact Tom Edwards520-678-9823

Oct 12, 2013-007 - Overland Park KS CASI.Chili, Burgers, Wings & Beans Held at theVFW Post 846 located at 8804 Grant St.Overland Park, KS. CASI rules apply. ChiliGrind Only. Entry fee $ 20, turn in 6:00PM.VFW Members half price chili entry. Burgers,Wings and Beans entry fee $5 each, turn inWings 4:30PM. Burgers 5:00PM. Beans5:30PM. Contact Shelley Kroencke 913-754-6162; [email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-008 - Saint Hedwig TX CASI.SAP-CASI Fall Fest Cook-Off Held atAmerican Legion post 539 14290 FM 1346Saint Hedwig, TX. There is Dry RV campingspace available - no hookups. There will bea cooks’ party on Friday night. There willalso be a SALSA off for $5 and a Bean Cook-off for $10. Bean turn-in at 12 noon, Chiliturn-in 2:00PM. Chili Grind only. Entry fee$20 per day or $35 for both days. PotluckSupper Saturday evening. Informationplease contact Sue Ann Brooks 210- 639-1524; [email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-009 - Sanger TX CASI. Lake RayRoberts Area Elks Lodge Held at 1601 MarinaCr Sanger, TX. Turn-in at 1:00PM. Chili GrindOnly. Entry fee 18.00 Jackpot beans turn inat 12 noon. Beans $5.00 entry. Benefits Elkcharities. Make checks payable to Lake RayRoberts Elks Lodge. RV camping directlyadjacent to Lodge. For reservations call RayRoberts Marina 940-458-7343. Restaurantand full bar available on site. Friday nighthappy hour from 5 to 7 features free nachobar and $2.00 margaritas and beer. Basketraffles and basket raffles plus dance Saturdaynight. Breakfast available at a reasonableprice on Sunday. Cookoff on Sunday also.Contact Barbara Scheffler 940-595-6326 ;[email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-010 - Whitney TX CASI.Whitney Thousand Trails Held five milesnorth of Whitney on FM933. Saturday andSunday Chili Cook-Off. Pot luck dinner Fridayand Saturday evening @ 6:00 PM. CASIRules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Chili Grind only. Free hook ups forRV’S and also Cabins can be rented if youneed a place to stay. They no longer haverental trailers. Please call 254-694- 2583 to letthem know you are attending and for a mapgo to Google Maps and type this web address.417 Thousand Trails Drive, Whitney, TX76692. Contact Darrell Baxter 972-523-3354;[email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-011 - Tomball TX CASI. PineyWoods Pod 14th Annual Pod CCO Comeand join us for another fun filled weekend atthe Tomball VFW Post 2427. Start the daywith a great breakfast provided by themembers of the Pod. Then there is a MargaritaOff with turn in at noon. Entry Fee is $5.00.


Thank you so much for the faith you have shown in electing me to theBoard of Directors. It is my goal to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas tohelp grow CASI and make her stronger. I would like to thank Ed, David, andGlenda for the time and effort they have given, and congratulate Tim, Lee, andPatti who were voted as director. If there is anything I can do to help you, yourpod, or your cookoff please feel free to contact me [email protected].

Kris Hudspeth

I would like to thank all the Great Peppers and chili supporters for electingme to serve on the board. I look forward to working for and with theorganization to make CASI even better and I look forward to helping with thegrowth of the organization.

Patti Meyers

I would like to thank all those who gave me a vote of confidence to allowme to serve on the CASI Board of Directors. A special thanks to each personthat made the Great Pepper Meeting such an enjoyable and successful event.

I look forward to being Director of Membership for the next three years.Glenda Vrba has done a great job. She has graciously agreed to continue to doMembership until October 31st so there will be a smooth transition at TICC. Iwant to thank Glenda for all she has done for CASI.

Until October 31st, please send all renewals, new members, as well asCorporate and Lifetime payments to: CASI, P.O. Box 450907, Garland, TX75045.

Thank you for your continued support of CASI!

Tim Collier

CASI Members,I would like to thank the members of CASI and the Great Peppers for

electing me to the CASI Board of Directors for three more years. I am honoredto serve this organization that I love and look forward to our chili trail ahead.

CASI is an organization like no other, rich in passion and charitable work,and embracing the fun of competition. As we look toward the future there isconsiderable change on the horizon.

Being part of change and a new Board of Directors I would first like tothank three people who have made considerable contribution to CASI, and whoare stepping off the CASI Board following TICC. To Ed Blair, David Sexton, andGlenda Vrba, thank you. Your hard work and long hours are greatly appreciatedby myself and CASI.

Technology is changing the way we do business. 2014 is a rules changeyear. Change is all around us. We all know change is not easy, it isuncomfortable and demands our attention. As Richard Knight noted at the GreatPepper’s Meeting, we need to hang on to the old, but not so tightly we areunable to embrace the new.

Please feel free to contact me with any idea’s, suggestions, critics, orcomplaints you may have. More than anything I want to hear from you andapplaud you for being involved in CASI. Best wishes to each of you on the chilitrail, and once again, thank you for the trust and faith you have placed in me.

CASI is looking at bright new future, and thank you for active involvement.

Sincerely,

Lee Kroencke

THANK YOU'SAt 1pm, Jackpot bean turn in. Entry fee is$10.00. CASI chili turns in at 2pm. Entry feeis $20.00. CASI rules apply. Stay after thecookoff for the cooks dinner....spaghettidinner with all the trimmings. After dinnerhead into the “Bunker” for some adultbeverages, great music and fun times withfriends. Look forward to seeing everyonethere. See next day for the DAY AFTERCCO. For more info you can email KeithKaraff at [email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-012 - Amarillo TX CASI. ElksLodge #923 Chili and BBQ Held at the ElksLodge 923 Clyde St., Amarillo, TX. Drycamping available. It will benefit Elks Lodgecharities. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind only.Entry fee $20.00, turn in 2:00PM BBQ -Chicken Turn in 1:00PM, Ribs Turn in3:00PM, Brisket Turn in 4:00PM. All threeCategories $125.00. Individual $45.00 percategory. Payout 50%. Contact PamMatheson 806-674-8423 or Rodney Lilly 806-373-9774

Oct 12, 2013-013 - Marshall TX CASI.Marshall Fire Ant Festival Cookoff Held atthe Corner of Austin St. and Wellington St.Benefits Elk’s Charities. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili GrindOnly. 50/50 Beans turn in Noon. Makeadvanced checks to Marshall BPOE. Pleasebring or prepare tasting chili for the public.Live Entertainment. Limited RV hookups.Contact John Oswalt 312 E. Carolanne Blvd,Marshall TX 75672. 903-407-2586;[email protected]

Oct 12, 2013-014 - Love Valley NC CASI. 18thAnnual Love Valley CCO Mule AssociationChili Cookoff, Karoke, Crafts, Yard Sale Items,Food and more. Starts at 9:00AM. Held atLove Valley Jolly Field event arena. CASIRules Apply. Entry fee $20. Please makechecks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod.Turn in is 1:00PM. Please bring throw downfor the large crowd expected. Benefits LoveValley Mule Assn. Contact Joel Bowman,[email protected] or Donna Younts,[email protected] for moreinformation.

Oct 12, 2013-015 - Southaven MS CASI.Sportsman Warehouse Chili Cookoff Heldat the Sportsman Warehouse 130 MarathonWay Southaven, MS 38671. CASI rulesapply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. ContactLynne Murry 662-526-5722;[email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-001 - Smithville TX CASI. DayAfter Chilirado Riverbend Park, 107 Hwy 71East, Smithville TX 78957 RV’s must takeColorado Drive Exit. Join Us. Chilirado PartII. The river goes on forever and the cookoffnever ends. CASI Entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Contact Joe Trigo512-589-2314; [email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-002 - Homosassa FL CASI.Sunshine State Pod CCO Held at 10359 W.Halls River Road Homosassa, FL. Benefitsthe Sunshine State Pod. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $15, turn in 12:30PM EST. Enjoy theweekend at this waterfront RV park. Cabinand RV sites available call 352- 628-9544 forreservations. http://www.naturesresortfla.com Boat rentalsavailable. Cooks party Friday & Saturdaynight at the marina bar. Florida State OpenChili Cookoff day before. October 12th.Contact Candi Arevalo 561-379-8995;[email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-003 - Saint Hedwig TX CASI.SAP-CASI Day After Fall Fest CookoffCookoff is being held at the American LegionPost 539 in St Hedwig, Texas. There is DryRV camping space available - no hookups.There will be a cooks’ party on Friday night.Chili turn- in 12 noon. Chili Grind only. Entryfee $20 per day or $35 for both days.Information please contact Sue Ann Brooks210-639- 1524 [email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-004 - Sanger TX CASI. GoldenTriangle Pod Annual Cookoff held at LakeRay Roberts Area Elks Lodge located at 1601Marina Cr Sanger, TX. Turn-in at 1:00PM.Chili Grind Only. Benefits Golden TrianglePod. Make checks payable to GoldenTriangle Elks Lodge. Spice boxes fortrophies. Breakfast served by the lodge onSunday morning at a reasonable price. RVreservations contact Marina 940-458-7343.For cook off info call Jimmy Rodgers 940-594-7301 or Delora at 940-230- 3238. Cookingon covered patio is available.

Oct 13, 2013-005 - Whitney TX CASI.Thousand Trails Pod CASI Held five milesnorth of Whitney on FM933. Saturday andSunday Chili Cook-Off. Pot luck dinner Fridayand Saturday evening @ 6:00 PM. CASIRules Apply. CASI entry fee $18.00, turn in12:00PM. Chili Grind only. Free hook ups forRV’S and also Cabins can be rented if youneed a place to stay. They no longer haverental trailers. Please call 254- 694-2583 to letthem know you are coming and for a map goto Google Maps and type this web address.417 Thousand Trails Drive, Whitney, TX76692. Contact Darrell Baxter 972-523-3354;[email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-006 - Tomball TX CASI. PineyWoods Pod Day After CCO. Begin with agreat Pancake breakfast to get you going.CASI Chili turn in 1pm. Entry Fee $20.00.CASI rules apply. After announcementsstay for the rest of the game. Join us the daybefore for our 14th Annual. For more infoyou can email Keith Karaff [email protected]

Oct 13, 2013-007 - Marshall TX CASI.Marshall Fire Ant Festival 2nd Day Held atthe corner of Austin St. and Wellington St.


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CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in12:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits MarshallPilot Club. Make advanced checks toMarshall Pilot Club. Contact Renea Oswalt312 E. Carolanne Blvd., Marshall, TX 75672.903-407-0640; [email protected]

Oct 18, 2013-001 - Carthage MO CASI. MapleLeaf Festival - Chilifest *This cookoff is onAdvertising Probation* Cook off is held inconjunction with the 47th Annual MapleLeaf Festival in historic Carthage, MO. Thereare nine full days of events with the cook offbeing held on October 18th during CruiseNight! CASI chili only, chili grind only!Entry is $20, turn in 7:00PM. Tasting will befree to the public! Free hotdogs to the first300 guest, live DJ music, lots of great historiccars and hot rods! For more info on thefestival, go to: www.carthagechamber.com.Come enjoy fall in the Ozarks at its best! Foradditional cookoff information contact JonTupper 417-439-8605 ;[email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-001 - Kerens TX CASI. KerensCotton Harvest Festival Held at KerensLibrary 121 S. Colket Kerens, TX 75144. Thiswill be our 9th Annual Kerens Cotton HarvestFestival featuring a CASI sanctioned cook-off. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in3:00PM. The festival also features a carnival,hot air balloon rides, antique tractor show,handmade quilts, and about 100 booths witharts, crafts and food. There is a ‘little guys’stick horse rodeo, train rides, cotton gintours and much, much, more. There is liveentertainment from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.Contact Cindy Carnegie 903-654-0865;[email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-002 - Cleburne TX CASI.Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Fall CCO CleburneElks Lodge #811 Fall Chili Cookoff. Held atHwy 67 & FM 1434 Cleburne, TX. RV Hook-Ups first come first serve. Chili Cooks CampFree, Non Cooks $ 10.00 Per Night. Elec. &Water only Dump Station on site. Free LiveBand Saturday Night. Saturday Entry Fee $20.00 Chili Grind Only. CASI & Elks Divisionturn in 2:00 PM. Jackpot Beans $ 5.00 turn in12:00 PM. Sunday Entry Fee $ 18.00 turn in1:00 PM. CASI Chili Only. Lodge Phone #817-645-9079 for information call Jerry Brown817-645-6117 Cell # 817-648-2195 email [email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-003 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Elk’sLodge Held at 13618 State Hwy 31 West,Tyler, TX 75709. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$20, turn in 1:00PM. Beans turn in Noon.Benefits Elk’s National Foundation. ContactHomer George 18655 S. Gregory Lindale, TX75771; 903-539-8965;[email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-004 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Fraternal Order of Canyon Men CCO Held atRiverside Resort - 13190 FM 306 - Canyon

Lake, TX 830-964- 3629 Camping spots andRV sites available. Visit the website @www.hillcountryriversideresort.com Entryfee $18 for CASI chili - Turn-in @ 2pm -CHILIGRIND ONLY!! CASI rules apply. Bean entryfee $15 - turn-in 1pm. For information contactSue Ann Brooks 210-639-1524 /[email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-005 - Water Valley TX CASI.Fall Festival Day 1 of Fall Festival CCO,Benefits KLST Christmas Tree Held at WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups.$20/night. Jackpot beans with turn in at 12noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn inis at 2 PM. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auctionand a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho ValleyChili Pod. There will be a Saturday nightPotluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’sinformation. For more information contactJanice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, SanAngelo, TX 76904, 325-947 8753,[email protected].

Oct 19, 2013-006 - Maple Park IL CASI.Cooking Up Comfort Kuipers Family FarmChili Cookoff to benefit Conley OutreachGrief Programs. Held at 1N318 Watson Roadjust north of Kesslinger Rd, Maple Park IL.Fun for the whole family and chili too atKuipers Family Farm. Entry fee $20, turn in2:00PM. CASI Rules Apply. Make checkspayable to Conley Outreach CommunityServices. Info Cheryl Hackbarth, 815-827-5200 X103, [email protected] information about Conley Outreach GriefCare Programs, contact Carol Alfrey, 630-365- 2880.

Oct 19, 2013-007 - Waco TX CASI. Chillin &Grillin Located at the Brazos Park East 3500N. MLK Jr. Blvd., Waco, TX. 76704. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $20.00, turn in 2:00PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Pinto Beans entry fee$10.00, turn in 11:00AM. There will also be aLSBS BBQ Cook Off, Entry fee $100.00, all or1 meats. Plaques AND CASH PRIZES OF$5,000 GUARANTEED. CASH AND Plaquesto the Grand Champion & Reserve GrandChampion. Plenty of RV Parking. NO HOOKUPS. For more information contact DonnaConrad at [email protected] or 254- 855-4733 This is a ONE day event only. Can comein on Friday night.

Oct 19, 2013-008 - Jasper GA CASI. Rocco’sPub Chili Challenge, Cruise-in & Bike Ridewill be held at 47 Mountainside Village Pkwy,Jasper, GA. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25,turn in 1:00PM. Benefits Georgia MountainHospice. Live music provided by Rocco’sPub from noon till....Motorcycle Ride withlocal club 10-11:30AM, classic car cruise-in1-3PM; chili samples for $1, bowls for $3.Unique marble awards made from GeorgiaMarble Quarry (Jasper is First MountainCity and Marble Capitol of Georgia) for all


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Oct 19, 2013-009 - Fort Collins CO CASI. 23rdAnnual Sundance Chili Cookoff Held at theFort Collins Senior Center located at 1200Raintree Drive. CASI rules apply. BenefitsFt. Collins Senior Center. Live music, localmicro brew beer tasting and kids activities.Setup 9:00AM. Cooks meeting 10:00AM.Turn in 1:00PM. Entry fee is $15.00. Makechecks payable to Colorado Chili Pod andmail to Colorado Chili Pod c/o JohnMontgomery, 1670 Broadway, Denver, CO80202. For more information contact LymanWilkinson 970.669.1573;[email protected]

Oct 19, 2013-010 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 6thAnnual Elks Chili Cookoff Held at Elks Lodgeparking lot located at 5504 Massard Road.Benefits Elks ENF. Entry Fee $20, urn in1:00PM. GROUND MEAT ONLY. ElksDivision, entry fee $10, turn in 1:00PM. Dutchoven beans cookoff, turn- n noon (12pm),entry fee $10. Make checks payable to Elks#341- ENF. Limited RV parking, no hook ups.More info: Guy Smith 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444 or [email protected].

Oct 19, 2013-011 - Tulsa OK CASI. 1st AnnualTurley Odd Fellows Lodge CCO benefitingtheir scholarship program. We’ll be havinga CASI, Junior, and Odd Fellows divisions.As well as a raffle table and 50/50 drawing.Entry fee is $20.00 and turn in is 1:00PM. Thecook-off will be held at the Turley OddFellows Lodge #28 located at 6227 N Quincy,Tulsa, OK 74126. For more info contact,Joshua Seabolt - 918-510-7084.

Oct 19, 2013-012 - Pflugerville TX CASI.Pflugerville Ffall ChiliPfest CANCELLED

Oct 19, 2013-013 - Dubuque IA CASI. Tri-States Largest Chili Cookoff *DATECHANGE* THIS COOKOFF IS BEINGHELD ON October 5th.

Oct 19, 2013-014 - Farmers Branch TX CASI.City Of Farmers Branch CCO and BluegrassFestival. Pre-registration.www.bloominbluegrass.com web site Onsitereg will start at 9:30AM. Cooks entry at8:30AM. Located at Farmers BranchHistorical Park 2540 Farmers Branch Lane,Farmers Branch, TX. Entry into park bycooks MUST be before 10AM. Chili Grindonly. Beans $5 pay out 50/30/20, turn in 1PM.Lots of music and large crowds. Chili $20,turn in 2PM. Announcements around 4PM.Fire Extinguisher required. Farmers Branchis a no smoking/drinking in city park. No RVparking. Plenty of cooking area. People’schoice is free if cooking CASI chili otherwiseit is $20. People’s Choice Award is $300 GiftCard. Sold 300 PC cups and ran out early lastyear so please bring lots of chili for the PC

and as you see the prize is a major one.Awards: show 1-3 is $100/$75/$50 Gift card.Chili is 1-3 $100/$75/$50 Gift Card. 4-10 is $35Gift Card. Flyer to follow. Contact MeredithDowdy 972.919.2631,[email protected] for cooks: From I35 north take thevalley View exit east. Go to Denton Drive andturn south to Farmers Branch Lane turn eastand enter Park just after the train tracks

Oct 19, 2013-015 - Mansfield TX CASI. “TheHeat Is On” This is in conjunction with theMansfield Music & Arts Festival. Held atDowntown Mansfield - 209 North MainStreet. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turnin 1:30PM. To get into the festival - Enterfrom the north at the corner of Main Street &Pleasant Ridge (at the post office). We’relocated at the south end of the bridge. Tomake entry EASIER - place an 8 X 11 piece ofpaper on your dashboard that reads “CHILICOOK OFF CONTESTANT”. Notmandatory, but helpful. For lodginginformation, please visit our website atwww.mansfieldtxcfaaa.org This is aFUNDRAISER for the MANSFIELD FIREDEPT. Please make 2-3 gallons of chili to sellto the public. For more information contactJulie Alkire 817-832- 3499;[email protected] THANK YOU. Seeyou Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am.

Oct 19, 2013-016 - Wabash IN CASI. WabashCannonball Chili for Charity. Don’t miss thelargest chili cookoff east of the Mississippi.The 11th Annual Chili for Charity benefits 11Wabash County Organizations. Held atParadise Spring Historical Park, 351 E MarketSt, Wabash, IN. Setup begins at 7AM;Cook’s Meeting at 8:15AM. Entry fee $25.Turn-in 12noon. Make checks payable toWabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, Inc.and mail to PO Box 115, Wabash, IN 46992.Contact: Nancy Bowman, [email protected]. Check out thewebsite for more categories and information.www.chiliforcharity.com.

Oct 19, 2013-017 - Lenexa KS CASI. 27thAnnual Lenexa Chili Challenge Located inDowntown Lenexa, KS. CASI, Home Style,Salsa and Wings. Entry fee for CASI (CASIrules apply) or Home Style $35.00 each. Turnin time 12:00 noon. Entry for Salsa and Wings$10.00 per category. Friday night cook’sparty. Fireworks at 8:00PM Friday night.Benefits Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation. Make checks payable to LenexaChili Challenge. Watch City of Lenexa websitefor updated information. Emails will be sentto last year’s participates.

Oct 19, 2013-018 - McKinney TX CASI. HotRods-Hot Chili-Cool Blues *This cookoff ison Advertising Probation* Hot Cars-HotChili-Cool Blues Chili Cookoff located at 271S. Tennessee St in McKinney, TX. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $20.00, turn in noon.


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Benefits Wounded Warriors. Setup for chilicooks can be done as early as 7:30AM. 1973and older car show. Blues music featuringthe Super Kings 3. Contact Keith Fowler @[email protected] or 469- 576-3025for more details.

Oct 19, 2013-019 - Lodi CA CASI. 11th AnnualCalifornia State Championship Chili Cook-off. Held at the Woodbridge Winery nearLodi, CA. Proceeds will benefit the LodiPublic Library Foundation. CASI rules apply.Top 3 California residents in CASI autoqualify for TICC 2014. Five categories: CASI-sanctioned chili, People’s Choice chili, salsa,guacamole and CASI showmanship. Chilientry fee $25, turn in 2:00PM. 3 gallons ofchili for public tasting is required. Salsaentry fee $10. Guacamole entry fee $10.Showmanship competition free but must beentered in chili. Make checks payable toWoodbridge Winery and mail to Attn: ChiliCook-off 5950 E. Woodbridge Rd. Acampo,CA 95220. The Hampton Inn & Suites in Lodiis offering a rate of $89 exclusively for ourchili cooks. The rate also includescomplimentary breakfast. Please call directly209-369-2700 and ask for the Woodbridgechili cook rate. Our mission is to promoteChili, Charity, and Fun for all. We’ll be raisingfriends for chili and funds for the Lodi PublicLibrary Foundation. For additional chili info,contact Alan Dean at 512-567-2835;[email protected]. Event info

contact Larry Pilmaier at 209-365-8081;[email protected]

Oct 20, 2013-001 - Cleburne TX CASI.Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Fall CCO CleburneElks Lodge #811 Fall Chili Cookoff. Held atHwy 67 & FM 1434 Cleburne, TX. RV Hook-Ups first come first serve. Chili Cooks CampFree, Non Cooks $ 10.00 Per Night. Elec. &Water only Dump Station on site. Free LiveBand Saturday Night. Entry Fee $ 18.00 turnin 1:00 PM. CASI Chili Only. This is a two daycookoff, see Saturday October 19th. LodgePhone # 817-645-9079 for information callJerry Brown 817-645-6117 Cell # 817-648-2195 email - [email protected]

Oct 20, 2013-002 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Canyon Men Day After Cookoff Held atRiverside Resort - 13190 FM 306 - CanyonLake , TX 830-694- 3629 Camping spots andRV sites available. Visit the website @www.hillcountryriversideresort.com Entryfee $18 for CASI chili - Turn-in @ 12 noon -CHILI GRIND ONLY!! CASI rules apply. Forinformation contact Sue Ann Brooks 210-639-1524 / [email protected]

Oct 20, 2013-003 - Water Valley TX CASI.Day 2 of Fall Festival CCO. Benefits ConchoValley Chili Pod Charities. Held at the WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups$20/night. Chili turn in is at 12 noon Entry fee

is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable toConcho Valley Chili Pod. There will be aSaturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO.See Saturday’s information. Janice Miller,3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX76904 [email protected]. 325-947-8753

Oct 20, 2013-004 - Culpeper VA CASI.CASINOVA Pod Cookoff. Come join us inthe beautiful Virginia Countryside with allthe abundant fall color for our Annual OldHouse Vineyards Cook- off at 18351 Corky’sLane Culpeper, VA. Come pair your favoriteOld House wine with chili for a fun dayrelaxing day cooking with friends. Music onstage starting at Noon. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $22, turn in 1:00PM. Make checkspayable to CASINOVA Pod. BenefitsCASINOVA Charities. Contact Dick DeiTos;[email protected]

Oct 20, 2013-005 - Dennison TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Texoma Red Cross Held at LooseWheels 534 Pool Rd. Dennison, TX. Rv’swelcome, no hook ups. Gate opens at 7am.CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turnin 12:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits RedCross. Make checks payable to TexomaChapter American Red Cross. Motorcyclerun starts at 9am. Breakfast tacos served 9-11am or all gone. Door prizes, silent auction,live music by Gypsy Blue. Benefits TexomaChapter Red Cross. Separate peoples choice

cookoff entry $20.00 turn in noon. minimumof 2 lbs of chili (separate entry). ContactBobby Jolls @903-821-7313 [email protected].

Oct 24, 2013-001 - Del Rio TX CASI. 7thAnnual Lorina’s Cantina CCO *This cookoffis on Advertising Probation* Held at 89087Hwy 90 West Del Rio, TX. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 7:00PM. Cooks party4:40 to 6:00PM. Ribeye steak dinnerWednesday evening for $15.00 with all thetrimmings (order yours by Tuesday night).Chili cook discount at Holiday RV park. Alsocan contact Ken Rodd 210-887-8827 for moreinformation.

Oct 25, 2013-001 - Crane TX CASI. 22ndAnnual Guess Where Caravan *This cookoffis on advertising probation* Held at CraneCity Park. West Hwy 329 behind theswimming pool. Benefiting the CASIMemorial Board Fund. CASI rules apply.Turn in 6:00PM, entry $18. Chili Grind Only.Few hookups. Contact Dodie Simpson, 432-559-3537 ; Pat Timmons, 432-631-5806

Oct 26, 2013-001 - Crane TX CASI. On theRoad to Terlingua Held at 6th Street Parkbehind swimming pool Crane, TX 79731.Benefits Crane Chamber of Commerce. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $18, turn in 12:00PM.Chili grind only. $2 cooks pot. For additional


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information contact Pat Timmons 432-558-7319; [email protected]

Oct 26, 2013-002 - Flatonia TX CASI.CZHILISPIEL Held at 100 W. N. Main St.,Flatonia, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$25, turn in 2:00PM. Contact Beverly Ponder361-865- 3920; [email protected]

Oct 26, 2013-003 - Whitewright TX CASI. NTX Firefighters Chili Cook-off Benefit forvolunteer fire departments, with a motorcyclepoker run, open market vendors, bake saleand rummage sale. Lots of prizes. First fifteento register qualify for a door prize drawing.Three People’s Choice awards; People’sChoice chili must be cooked onsite. Familieswelcome. Location: Whitewright, Texas, 201W. Pine Street, American Legion Park atTrade Days Open Market. RV park nearby.Open 6:00AM. Cook’s meeting 9:15AM.Registration 9:15- 11:00AM. Turn-in12:30PM. $20 entry fee for cook-off and $20entry fee for motorcycle run. Contact: EllaFitzbag cell phone: 903-818-9023, [email protected]

Oct 26, 2013-004 - Russellville AR CASI.Downtown Fall Festival & Chili CCO *Thiscookoff is on Advertising Probation* Heldat the Corner of N. Commerce and W.C.Street near the Russellville Depot. CASIRules Apply. Entry fee $25, turn in Noon.Chili Grind Only. Benefits Main StreetRussellville. Contact Nicole Finkenbinder819 S. Arkansas Ave. Russellville, AR 72801;479-453- 0690; 479-967-1437;[email protected]

Oct 27, 2013-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. LastStop On The Road to Terlingua Held at theTerlingua Community Center behind thePost Office, Terlingua, TX. Entry fee $20turn-in Noon. CASI rules apply. ContactDorathy Williams 432-371- 2595. BenefitsTerlingua EMS.

Oct 29, 2013-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. SotolPod Cookoff Held at the CASI Site. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Terlingua SchoolActivity Fund in memory of CarolynHejtmancik. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371- 2595.

Nov 2, 2013-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. 47thAnnual CASI Championship Must havequalified during the 2013 chili year to beinvited to cook in this chili championship.Wednesday night features the TequilaRosebuds and Tequila in Terlingua parties.Thursday is “Fun Day at The Ranch” withfun activities throughout the day, endingwith a Halloween costume dance at the mainstage. Thursday memorial board serviceswill be at 7:00 p.m. Friday is NationalScholarship Day with competitions of Beans,Salsa, and the World Championship HotBuffalo Wings. Friday competitions are opento anyone wishing to compete. Saturday is

the invitational CASI Terlingua InternationalChili Championship; the largest chilicompetition in the WORLD. Turn in time11:59AM. The public is invited to attend andparticipate in the judging, tasting, andshowmanship fun. Public may dry camp allweek for $40 entrance fee per person or jointhe fun Saturday only for $20. All guests onthe CASI Ranch (private property) mustpurchase and wear a wristband at all times.Any person trespassing without a wristbandwill be subject to a heavy penalty. Come joinCASI in CHILI, CHARITY, and FUN !!!!!!!Contact Richard Knight, CASI ExecutiveDirector, [email protected] forinformation.

Nov 2, 2013-002 - Whitewright TX CASI. NTX Volunteer Firefighters Chili C DateChanged see October 26, 2013

Nov 2, 2013-003 - Eastport MD CASI. TheMRE 16th Annual Tug of War. Set up tentson 2nd Street and Spa Creek before 10:00am.Cooks meeting 10:30am. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 2:30PM. Chili GrindOnly. Health Dept will inspect -3 wash basins& hand washing water needed (can share).Billed as the longest International** Tug ofWar over water in the world , The Tug of Warwas originally conceived by the residents ofEastport sixteen years ago when the City ofAnnapolis used the excuse of a “publicworks project” to close the Spa Creek bridgethat leads to Eastport from Annapolis. Thisunprovoked act of aggression on the part ofthe City of Annapolis had the effect ofcutting off Eastport residents and businessesfrom the rest of the city. The somewhatfractious citizens of Eastport, feeling thesting of rejection by The City and, perhaps,somewhat emboldened by the generouspouring habits of a local bartender, decidedto declare war against The City of Annapolisand secede. Thus, to the rallying cries of “Up The Republic” , the micro-nation knownas The Maritime Republic of Eastport wasborn. For more information contact RickSievering [email protected],301.938.4969

Nov 9, 2013-001 - Spring TX CASI. TheAntique Gallery of Houston CCO Locatedon the Antique Gallery Parking Lot at 21127Spring Towne Drive Spring, Texas 77388.Benefits Wounded Warrior Project. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM.Beans entry fee $10.00, turn in 12:00PM. Forfuther information - call Sherrie Davis at 713-725-5001 or [email protected] Hosted byPiney Woods Pod

Nov 9, 2013-002 - Mabank TX CASI. AutumnFun Fair & CASI CCO Held at the MabankPavilion, Hwy 175 east to business 175Mabank exit. Go 1/2 mile to Easley Pkwy andturn right. Follow Easley to the Mabank

Pavilion. RV’s are welcome, no hook-upsavailable but 110 electricity is available for$5. If you come in Friday you can back yourRV or vehicle up to the left side of thePavilion. Friday night we will have a “Bringyour favorite dessert” contest. One winnerwill win a prize for the best dessert. OnSaturday, Jackpot Beans turn in is 12:00noon and the entry fee is $5. Top 3 will splitthe proceeds by 50-30-20. Chili turn in is at1:00PM and the entry fee is $20. CASI rulesapply. There will be a $2 “Cooks Pot”collection and judging for “Showmanship.”Chili grind only. Go towww.tricountylibrary.org and click on the“friends Website” link. Then click on the“Autumn Fun Fair” link to see pictures fromour 2012 event and you can click on the“Chili Cook-off” tab to print out a pre-registration form. Make checks payable toFriends of Tri-County Library. For additionalinformation contact Madelyn Healey 903-880- 3699; [email protected]

Nov 9, 2013-003 - Little Rock AR CASI. VFW9095 Ladies Auxiliary Annual Chili Cook-off. Held at the VFW Post 9095 1121 GambleRoad, Little Rock, AR. Proceeds to benefitthe Ladies Auxiliary. CASI rules apply. EntryFee $20.00. Turn in time is 1:00 PM. ChiliGrind Only. Limited RV parking, no hook-ups. For information contact Lee Bailey 501-831-5113.

Nov 9, 2013-004 - Henderson TX CASI.Heritage Syrup Festival/ Rusk Co CERTCCO. Held at the Rusk County CourthouseAnnex Lawn, 115 North Main Henderson,TX 75652. Benefits Rusk Co CERT -

Community Emergency Response Team.Make advanced checks payable to RuskCounty CERT. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$20, turn in 1:00PM. Ground Meat Only.Beans $5 per entry - 50/50 awarded, PricesChili 1-10, Show 1-3 and Furthest Away. Formore information contact Brian Russell-903-658- 2358/903-657-0326 or Judy Stokes 903-655-6262, 115 North Main Henderson, TX.75652. [email protected]

Nov 9, 2013-005 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Special Olympics, Texas Cookoff A ChiliCookoff to benefit Special Olympics Texaswill be held at Memorial Stadium (located atSouthwest Parkway and Barnett Rd. WichitaFalls, TX) in conjunction with a NighthawksFootball game wfnighthawks.com). CHILIGRIND ONLY. Entry Fee is $25.00, which willinclude two tickets to the football game.Turn in time is 1:00PM. Setup will begin at8:00AM on the west side of the stadium,inside, under the home team grandstand.Announcement of winners will be at halftime on the football field. Tasting cups willbe sold to the public, so PLEASE bring chilito serve from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Coolerscan be brought in, but no alcohol is permittedon the property. Register by October 31st toreceive a goody bag. Send registration andentry fee to Cindy Noe, 146 Running BearTrail, Wichita Falls, TX 76310. Contact MikeStrickland 940-781-5541,[email protected] or Cindy Noe940-733-6086, [email protected].

Nov 9, 2013-006 - Campbell TX CASI. 1stAnnual Wounded Heroes CASI Chili CookOff in conjunction with the 2nd Annual


Friends of CASI

October 2013 Terlingua Trails Wounded Heroes Benefit Concert benefitingthe Texas Wounded Warrior Foundationand Hope For The Warriors NationalOrganization. Held at the CLANCYSSALOON & STAGE located at 4984 CountyRoad 4112 Campbell, Texas 75422. The EntryFee will be $20.00 and the turn in time will be2 PM. Payable to Frank Prigmore. This is a 1day CCO. For more information contact FrankPrigmore at 903-450-5619. It will be CHILIGRIND ONLY. During the CCO from 1pm-5pm there will be an Open Mic on the Stageand the the Main Show starts at 5:15pm-12am. It is a BYOB Event. All Entries &Judges in the CCO will recieve 2 Wrist Bandseach all others we ask for a $10 Donation atthe Gate, Children under 12 get in Free andAnyone with a VALID MILITARY ID get inFREE. Camping & RV’s are welcome butthere are no water or electrical hookups.http://clancyssaloon.blogspot.com or visitor events page on facebook at https://w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / e v e n t s / 2 14701292020646.

Nov 16, 2013-001 - Odessa TX CASI. Colorsof Hope Held at 2701 E 8th St., Odessa, TX.CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in2:00PM. Lone Star Bar-B-Que $25.00 eachentry. Chicken-12:00pm, Ribs-1:00pm,Brisket-$3:00pm. Payback 50%, Trophieseach category top ten placements. ContactAmy Patton 432-853-3083;[email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-002 - Cedar Hill TX CASI. 7thAnnual Gayle Mills Memorial CASI ChiliCook-Off. The Church of the Good Shepherdwould once again like to invite you to the 7thGayle Mills Memorial Chili Cook-Off. 915Old Straus Road, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. OffFM 1382 at Old Straus Rd. Turn-in will be1:00 PM with an entry fee of $20.00. ChiliGrind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Makeadvanced checks payable to The GoodShepherd Church. Contact Darrell Baxter972.52 3.3354; [email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-003 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Pod Fall Festival Classic CASI Pod FallFestival Chili Cookoff held at the Lions Clubon HWY 78, McQueeney, TX. Entry fee $20or $38 for both days. Charity - Christian FreeClinic. Cooks Party Friday night. Pot LuckSaturday night. Pod will serve SundayBrunch. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00pm. Plenty of RV parking - No hook-ups.Make checks payable to: Classic CASI Pod- 214 Signal Hill - Seguin, TX 78155 - Contacts:Annell Causey (830)379-6565 or SabrinaKlietz (830)379-3619

Nov 16, 2013-004 - Loganville GA CASI. 1stAnnual Loganville Middle School Chili Cook-off. Held at Loganville Middle School footballstadium. 152 Clark McCullers DriveLoganville, GA 30052. Benefits the LoganvilleMiddle School Band Program. Open andCASI entries. CASI rules apply CHILI GRIND

ONLY. Open entry fee $25, CASI entry fee$18. Set-up at 7:00am. Begin cooking at8:30am. Open entry turn in @ 11:30; CASIturn in @ 12:30. Contact Damon Anderson770-403- 9972 [email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-005 - Wylie TX CASI.Oinkerville Cookoff Held at 419 N. BallardWylie, TN. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20,turn in 2:00PM. Benefits New Hope Church’sfriends in need. For additional informationcontact Ray Medlin, 214-530-7990;[email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-006 - Denton TX CASI. DentonElks Sweetheart Fund Cookoff Denton ElksLodge 228 E. Oak St Denton, TX. 76201, 940-387-8124. RV parking is available across thestreet, no hookups. Beans entry $5. Beansturn in noon. CASI rules apply. CASI turn in1:00PM, $20 entry fee. Chili grind only.Benefits Elk’s Sweetheart Fund. ContactDelora Goin [email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-007 - North Little Rock ARCASI. ASS CASI Pod Chili Cookoff Held atCamping World 9801 Diamond Dr., NorthLittle Rock, AR. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$20, turn in 1:00PM. Ground Meat Only.Contact Preston Nickle 617 West M StreetNorth Little Rock, AR. 72116 ; 501-791-2191

Nov 16, 2013-008 - Valley Mills TX CASI.Valley Mills TX CCO Held at FM 56. 1/2 milenorth of hwy 6 from downtown Valley MillsTX 76689. Benefits the Valley Mills VolunteerFire Department. CASI Rules Apply. EntryFee $18, turn in 2:00PM. 50\50 Beans turn in12 noon, entry fee $10. Contact Angie Dukeat 254-405- 4334 or [email protected]

Nov 16, 2013-009 - Amado AZ CASI. TheChiliheads of Arizona Pod cookoff to be heldat the Amado Territory Ranch, 3001 E.Frontage Rd., Amado, Arizona, Right off ofInterstate 19 south, in Amado. Dry campingFriday and Saturday. People’s Choice.Benefits Pod charities Elephant HeadVolunteer Fire Dept. and Amado YouthGroup CASI rules apply. Entry Fee: $15CASI/$5 for People’s Choice only. Turn in:1:00PM. Checks payable to: CHOA Infocontact: Denise Cabello [email protected]

Nov 17, 2013-001 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Day After Chili Cookoff at LakeMcQueeney Lions Club on HWY 78 -McQueeney, TX Entry Fee $20 or $38 forboth days. Charity - Pod Charities CHILIGRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. SundayBrunch - Turn in 1:00pm - Plenty of RVparking - No Hook Ups. Make checks payableto Classic CASI - 214 Signal Hill - Seguin, TX78155. Contact Information: Annell Causey(830)379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz (830)379-6918

Nov 17, 2013-002 - Denton TX CASI. FoxyLady’s Annual ENF Cookoff Denton ElksLodge 228 E. Oak St Denton, TX 76201 , 940-387-8124. RV parking is available across thestreet, no hookups. CASI rules apply. CASIturn in 1:00PM, $20 entry fee. Chili grindonly. Benefits Elk’s ENF. Contact DeloraGoin 940-230-3238 [email protected]

Nov 17, 2013-003 - Valley Mills TX CASI.Valley Mills TX CTC Pod CCO Held at FM 561\2 mile north of hwy. 6 from downtown.CASI Rules apply. Chili turn in 1:00PM,entry fee $18. This is the next day CCO whichis held at the Old Boyscout Camp. BenefitsCTC Pod Charities. Contact Angie Duke254- 405-4334 or [email protected]

Nov 23, 2013-001 - Houston TX CASI. LastEver Chili Cookoff at Blanco’s Bar & Grill,3406 W. Alabama. Benefits Laura RecoveryCenter. CASI chili (GRIND ONLY), turn-in1:00PM., entry $20. Showmanship at 1:30PM.Silent Auction - please bring items. Fridaynight music by Gary P. Nunn, cover $12. Formore info, contact Vern Gilpin, 713.598.1142or [email protected]. For you Blanco’sfans, the property has been sold andBlanco’s will be closing their doors the endof November after 31 years as the “BestLittle Honkiest, Tonkiest Beer Joint in RiverOaks”. Mark your calendar - make this eventa memorable one! Sorry, Blanco’s will beclosed for a private function on SaturdayNight but we can party in the parking lot.

Nov 23, 2013-002 - Lee’s Summit MO CASI.Lee’s Summit VFW Cookoff Located at 329SE Douglas Lee’s Summit, MO. CASI rulesapply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM.Homestyle Chili turn in 1:00PM entry fee$20.00. Homemade Pie turn in 11:00AM entryfee $10.00. Indoor cookoff, tables & chairsfurnished. Shelters not required. ContactJerri Dowdy 816- 805-0941 ;[email protected]

Nov 23, 2013-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Elks Lodge Cookoff Held at the Elks Lodge,4505 Seymour Hwy. Benefits Elks Charities.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20.00, turnin 1 PM. CASI rules apply. Beans $5.00turnin noon. Contact Cindy Noe 940-733-6086 [email protected].

Nov 29, 2013-001 - Terrell TX CASI. 1stAnnual Thanksgiving CCO This two daycookoff will be held at 8975 CR 344 9 milesNorth of Terrell, TX off of FM 429 North turnright on CR 346 and then left on CR 344. CASIRules. Chili Grind. Entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM both days. RSVP for RV hoop-up,Pee Wee 214-755-4160 Beans on Sat @ Noon$5.00, 3 way split. Cooks Party Friday night50/50 drawing, and raffle drawings, moreinformation contact Larry 903-450-5541 [email protected]

Nov 29, 2013-002 - Victoria TX CASI. TheDay after Thanksgiving Held at the Colet InnBar & Grill 3023 Camp Colet Road, Victoria,TX Benefits the VASA Pod MemorialScholarship Fund. JACKPOT DIP entry fee$10, 1PM turn in. JACKPOT BEANS (OPEN)50/50 Pay Ou, entry fee $10, 2PM turn in.GREEN CHILI entry fee $15, 3PM turn in.CASI CHILI entry fee $18, 4PM turn in.Plenty of RV parking, limited hookups. Formore information contact; Dianna Hoy 361-648-6990 ; [email protected] , LindaMcDonald 361-578-2575, Jenifer Danysh 361-578-7061 Please join VASA PodThanksgiving Day for lunch, deep friedturkey provided, please bring a side dish toshare.

Nov 30, 2013-001 - Hewitt TX CASI. The H-E-B #5 Waco Chili Cook Off is located backat their store located at 9100 WoodwayDrive Hewitt, TX. CASI rules apply. EntryFee $18.00, turn in time 2:00PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. THIS IS A ONE DAY ONLY COOKOFF SORRY NO RV’S. Plenty of room forEzee ups. Due to TABC LAW NO OPENCONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE.For more information contact Donna Conrad254-855-4733 or [email protected]

Nov 30, 2013-002 - Terrell TX CASI. 1stAnnual Thanksgiving CCO Day 2 This twoday cookoff will be held at 8975 CR 344 9miles North of Terrell, TX off of FM 429North turn right on CR 346 and then left onCR 344. CASI Rules. Chili Grind. Entry fee$20, turn in 1:00PM both days. RSVP for RVhoop-up, Pee Wee 214-755-4160 Beans onSat @ Noon $5.00, 3 way split. Cooks PartyFriday night 50/50 drawing, and raffledrawings, more information contact Larry903-450-5541 or [email protected]

Nov 30, 2013-003 - Victoria TX CASI. 32ndAnnual VASA Pod cookoff held at Colet InnBar & Grill 3023 Camp Colet Road, Victoria,TX. CASI rules apply. Benefits VASA PodLocal Charities JACKPOT BEANS (OPEN)50/50 Pay Out, entry fee $10, turn in 11AM.JACKPOT CHEFS CHOICE entry fee $10,turn in 12 NOON. JUNIORS CHILI entry fee$10, turn in 1PM. CASI CHILI entry fee $20,turn in 2PM. JACKPOT MARGARITA OFFentry fee $10, turn-in 4PM. Plenty of RVparking, limited hookups. For moreinformation contact; Dianna Hoy 361-648-6990 ; [email protected] , Linda McDonald361-578-2575, Jenifer Danysh 361-578-7061Please join VASA Pod Thanksgiving Dayfor lunch, deep fried turkey provided, pleasebring a side dish to share.

Nov 30, 2013-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Operation Santa Claus Chili CookoffOperation Santa Claus Chili Cookoff held at4505 Seymour Hwy. CASI rules apply. Chiligrind only. Entry fee $20.00, turn in 1 PM.Dinner and dance if you cook in the cookoff.Proceeds to be used to purchase Bikes and

Terlingua Trails October 2013Toys for kids. Contact Jon Reese 940- 631-0499.

Dec 1, 2013-001 - Victoria TX CASI. TheMorning After Held at Colet Inn Bar & Grill3023 Camp Colet Road, Victoria, TX. BenefitsVASA Pod Local Charities CASI CHILI entryfee $18, turn in 1PM. Plenty of RV parking,limited hookups. For more informationcontact; Dianna Hoy 361-648-6990 ;[email protected] , Linda McDonald 361-578-2575, Jenifer Danysh 361-578-7061

Dec 6, 2013-001 - Crawford TX CASI. 10Annual Toy’s for Tot’s CCO *** Thiscookoff has been changed to Dec 8th inWest TX ***

Dec 7, 2013-001 - Crawford TX CASI. 5thAnnual Darren Williams Memorial ***Cookoff moved to West,TX ***

Dec 7, 2013-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.KC’s Great Toy Drive Held at the VFW Post846 located at 8804 Grant St. Overland Park,KS. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Post 846Toy Drive. Half price entry fee with a new toydonation. Contact Shelley Kroencke 913-754-6162 ; [email protected]

Dec 7, 2013-003 - West TX CASI. Tyson’sFavorite Charity will be held on SaturdayDec.7.2013 at the VFW 715 South ReaganStreet in West, Texas 76691. Entry Fee $18.00Turn in time 2:00PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY!Beans Entry Fee $10.00 Turn in time NOON75% payback top 3 only!. Plenty of RVParking NO HOOK UPS! If weather is bad wecan cook inside! 50/50 raffle and much more!Plenty of room for day trippers too! BenefitsProspect Mountain. Tyson is a BIG sponsorof TICC, Texas Men’s State & Texas LadiesState. So COME ON LET’s help them out andgive them back more than we have in the pastyears and really make this cook off a greatone for them. For more information contactDianne Stimson at [email protected] (254) 855-2767 or Donna Conrad @[email protected] or (254)855- 4733. Thereason we moved this cook off was due tolack of public interest. Looking forward to aHUGE TURN OUT! See next day Cook Off!

Dec 7, 2013-004 - Fort Smith AR CASI. ChillyWilly Chili Cookoff Held at Fort Smith ElksLodge, 5504 Massard Road, (inside cookoff).Turn-in 1:00PM., Fee $20. GROUND MEATONLY. Benefitting Elks Charities. Info GuySmith 479-646-9444 or 479-650- 9444 [email protected].

Dec 7, 2013-005 - Irving TX CASI. 5th AnnualIrving Police and Fire Blue Christmas ChiliCookoff. Held at 217 S. Main St. HeritagePark. Christmas decorated park. CASI 1stthru 3rd will receive trophies; 4th-10th willreceive Certificates plus a small stained glasspepper. First 30 to register will receive goody

bags. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turnin 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Novice 1st thru3rd, Best of Show - Stained Glass trophies,Silent Auction, Chance Drawing, Beans - $5with turn-in at 12:00PM. Please bring plentyof throw down chili for sale to public. Gamesfor the kids, Santa, music, cake walk, vendors.Parking for cooks at the site. Overflow oneblock away, you can drop off your suppliesand then park in the lot. Parade at 4:00PM.Bring an unwrapped toy for a kid! The eventbenefits the Irving Police and Fire BlueChristmas to get Christmas to families inneed during the holidays. Contact BeckyFann at 214-762-2352 [email protected]

Dec 7, 2013-006 - Sarepta LA CASI. SareptaChristmas Festival Located at CommunityBuilding off Highway 2 in Sarepta, LA. EntryFee $20, Turn-in time 1:00PM. Benefits ARCof North Webster. Deadline for applicationsand fee to come is November 30th. ContactSheila [email protected]; 318-465-4580

Dec 7, 2013-007 - Lufkin TX CASI. 1st AnnualToys For Tots CASI CCO Held at KitMcConnico Park, Lufkin, TX, benefits ToysFor Tots for Lufkin and Nacogdoches, TX.Please bring extra chili for the public toparticipate in the People’s Choice contest.CASI rules apply, chili-grind only. CASIchili entry; $15.00 with a toy, $25.00 withouta toy, turn- in 2PM, Salsa entry; $10.00, turnin-noon, Beans entry $10.00, turn- in 1PM.Raffle and along with the 1st Annual ChiliCompetition will be the 4th Annual SoftballTournament benefitting the Toys for Totsalso. Men’s and Coed Brackets available,$10.00 each player or a TOY per player;contact Marcie Fields @936-615- 4383 oremail; [email protected]. For chilicompetition information; contact NancyNetardus @cell: 281-389- 0441 or home: 713-466-4941, email; [email protected] of RV parking, no hookups, Fridayarrivals welcome. See day after cook-off onDecember 8th.

Dec 7, 2013-008 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 34thSierra Vista Christmas Parade & HDP PodCCO. Held at Paul’s Pub back lot 1805 PaseoSan Luis Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. BenefitsHigh Desert Pod. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$20, turn in 2:00PM. For additionalinformation contact: Kim Dunn 520-458-1944; [email protected]

Dec 7, 2013-009 - Pasadena TX CASI. Toysfor Tots Held at 3919 Pansy Street Pasadena,TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee is anunwrapped New Toy plus $5.00. Turn in2:00PM. Anything but Pinto beans $10.00,turn in 12:00 Noon. Benefits Moose Lodge1721 Toys for Tots. Contact DorothySpishock 713-724- 4059;[email protected]

Dec 8, 2013-001 - Crawford TX CASI. Tyson’sFavorite Charity *** Cookoff moved to Dec7, West, TX ***

Dec 8, 2013-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.KC’s Great Food Drive Held at the VFW Post846 located at 8804 Grant St. Overland Park,KS. Entry fee 20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili GrindOnly. Benefits Post 846 Food Drive. Halfprice entry with donation of non-perishablefood items. Contact Shelley Kroencke 913-754-6162 ; [email protected]

Dec 8, 2013-003 - West TX CASI. Toys ForTot’s 10th Annual will be held Sunday 12-8-2013 at the VFW located at 715 South ReaganStreet in West, Texas 76691 Entry Fee $18.00.Turn in time 1:00PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY!If weather is bad we can cook inside! Plentyof RV Parking SORRY NO HOOK UP’S.Plenty of room for day trippers! TheMARINES are going to be there again thisyear. Please bring a NEW UNWRAPPEDTOY ALSO! THANK YOU! All toy’s &proceeds will go to the Children of West.The reason we have moved this and theprevious day cook of was due to lack ofpublic interest. For more information contactDianne Stimson @ [email protected] (254 855-2767 or Donna Conrad @[email protected] or (254) 855- 4733. AlsoWest has some GREAT little shops that youjust might find that last minute gift or hard tobuy for person you have been looking for aChristmas gift too! Looking forward to seeinga GREAT TURN OUT.

Dec 8, 2013-004 - Lufkin TX CASI. 1st AnnualToys For Tots Day After Held at KitMcConnico Park, Lufkin, TX, benefits ToysFor Tots for Lufkin and Nacogdoches, TX.CASI rules apply, chili grind only. CASI chilientry; $20.00, turn-in 1PM. Along with the4th Annual Softball Tournament continuingfrom previous day. Contact Nancy Netardus@ cell: 281-389-0441 or home: 713-466- 4941,email: [email protected].

Dec 14, 2013-001 - Irving TX CASI. 25thAnnual PER Cookoff & Christmas Party.Held at 2015 Britain Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Elks division $15, free if alsoparticipating in CASI division. Entry feeBeans $5, turn-in Noon, 100% payback.Benefits Past Exalted Rulers Charities.Sponsored by Irving Elks Lodge 972-579-0005. Corporate sponsor for CASI. Fridaynight live band. Friday night cooks party.Lodge furnishes turkey/dressing. Pleasebring covered dish. Santa and his helperswill try to make a visit Friday or Saturday.Plenty of parking, limited RV hookups, firstcome first served. $5 per night. Silent auction,baked goods, plenty of judges. ContactHorace Jones 972- 986-5609. Make checkspayable to Irving Elk Lodge,[email protected] See cookoff next day.

Dec 14, 2013-002 - Magnolia TX CASI.Magnolia Chamber Of Commerce’s CCOCASI chili $20.00, turn in at 2:00PM. Localcategory $20.00 turn in at 3:00PM. People’schoice competition also. Please bringthrowdown chili as there is always a largecrowd. Contact info to follow.

Dec 15, 2013-001 - Irving TX CASI. 2ndChance Sunday After PER Held at IrvingElks Lodge 2015 N Britain Rd. Entry fee $15,turn-in Noon. Benefits Honor Flight. ContactHorace Jones 972-986-5609. Lodge phone972-579- 0005. See cookoff previous day.Bloody Mary’s and hamburgers will beavailable.

Dec 28, 2013-001 - Kingsland TX CASI.CAST OFF Held at 118 Legion LoopKingsland, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee$20, turn in 2:00PM. Benefits AmericanLegion Post 437. Make checks payable toHLCP. Chili grind only. Black-eyed pea/Entry Fee $10/100% payback. Turn in atnoon. Can start parking on Thursday. Comeearly, relax, play golf or do some sightseeingin the Beautiful Texas Hill Country. Plenty ofroom for day cookers and RV parking (NOHOOKUPS). Cooks party Friday evening7PM. Community breakfast Saturdaymorning 9 AM. (contact Carrie on itemsneeded for the breakfast). Saturday potluckat 6 PM. Nice building for judging, fellowshipand cooking if inclement weather occurs.See following day CCO. For more informationcontact Carrie Kinnison 281-615-2408 ;[email protected]

Dec 29, 2013-001 - Kingsland TX CASI. JustBecause Held at 118 Legion Loop Kingsland,TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Chili grind only. Make checkspayable to HLCP. Community Breakfast at9AM. (contact Carrie on items needed forbreakfast). See previous day CCO. Forinformation contact Carrie Kinnison 281-615-2408; [email protected]

Jan 1, 2014-001 - Palmyra VA CASI. 10thAnnual Bearly Chili Cookoff This is theCapital POD Official Chili Cookoff. Held at 53Ponderosa Lane Palmyra, VA 22963 ChiliGrind Only event. CASI rules apply. Entryfee $20, turn in 2:00PM EST. Entry feeincludes membership to Capital Pod. BenefitsLake Monticello Fire & Rescue.For moreinformation contact Roger Koltz 434-589-5387 ; [email protected]

Jan 4, 2014-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. AmericanLegion 533 CCO Chili Cook Off at AmericanLegion Hall located at 3003 Loop 150 East,Bastrop, Texas, across from the Golf Course.Chili Grind Only. Indoor Bathrooms, indoorJudging, Cooks feed Saturday night. Turn in2:00PM. Entry fee $20. CASI rules apply.Make checks payable to ALA 533. Plenty ofroom for day trippers to cook on outsidepavilion. Dry camping. Great Silent Auction

October 2013 Terlingua Trails and Dessert wheel. Promise you a good timeand a good cook off on Sunday. See detailsfor Sunday. Questions call Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell and 512-253-6835.

Jan 4, 2014-002 - Katy TX CASI. 15th AnnualUncle Ronnie’s CCO Held at Katy ElksLodge, 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Rd. Katy, TXCASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in2:00PM. Jackpot (50/50) Beans, entry Fee$10, turn in Noon. Jackpot (50/50) Salsa,entry fee $10, turn in 1:00PM. Cake/SpiritWalk and 50/50 Raffle. Contact Nancy Draper713- 562-2798; [email protected] 5, 2014-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux 533 CCO Held at 3003 Loop 150East Bastrop TX. Entry fee $18, turn- in1:00PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rulesapply. Benefits Local charities. Make checkspayable to ALA 533. Contact Crystal Dear512-844-6668 ;[email protected]

Jan 5, 2014-002 - Katy TX CASI. Day AfterKaty Elks Cookoff Held at Katy Elks, 1050Katy-Fort Bend Rd., Katy, TX. CASI rulesapply. Entry fee $18, turn in 1:00PM. ContactNancy Draper 713 - 562 - 2798;[email protected]

Jan 10, 2014-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tall InTexas Pod Cook-off Held at the Rex BaxterBuilding on the Tri-State Fairgrounds.Benefits Pod Charities. CASI rules apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 7:30PM. Ground MeatOnly. Contact Sheryl Valentine 806-683- 4234; [email protected]

Jan 11, 2014-001 - Montgomery TX CASI.Wolfie’s Lake Conroe Annual Winter CCOat Wolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar onLake Conroe 14954 State Highway 105 W.Montgomery Texas 77356. CASI chili $20.00turn in at 2:00PM. Beans $10.00 turn in Noon.Showmanship 12:30 to 1:30PM Contact EarlWho? at 936-447-1060 cell phone 713-724-5736 Dana Blake Mgr Wolfie’s 936-588- 8200.Sunday cookoff also

Jan 11, 2014-002 - Wylie TX CASI. East ofDallas Pod Cookoff Held at 419 N.Ballard,Wylie, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20,turn in 2:00PM. Benefits East of Dallas Pod.Plenty of RV Spaces, no hookups. Thosewho have cooked here before will tell you itis perfect for a cookoff. For additionalinformation contact Ray Medlin 214-530-7990 ; [email protected]

Jan 11, 2014-003 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tri-State Open Chili Championship 30th YearBenefitting Make-A-Wish of North Texas,Texas Plains Region. Held at 4300 OlsenBlvd. Amarillo, TX. CASI rules apply. AutoQualifier for top three CASI chili and topshowmanship. Entry fee $30, turn in 1:00PM.Chili Grind Only. Cooks party with a mealFriday night. Drawing for free rooms withearly registration post marked by December21, 2013 and make checks payable to Tri-State Chili Championship. More details willto follow. For additional information contactVickie Childers 806-355-7387;[email protected]

Jan 12, 2014-001 - Montgomery TX CASI.Wolfie’s Annual Funday Sunday CCOWolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar LakeConroe located at 14954 State Highway 105W. Montgomery TX 77356. CASI chili $20.00turn in at 1:00PM. Contact Earl Who? at 936-447-1060 cell phone 713- 724-5736 Dana BlakeMgr Wolfie’s 936-588-8200

Jan 12, 2014-002 - Wylie TX CASI. OinkervilleCookoff Day after our Pod CCO. Held at 419N. Ballard Wylie, TX. CASI rules apply.

Entry fee $18, turn in 1:00PM. We intend totake earnings and give this to the TerlinguaScholarship Fund. We need you cooks toshow up for this. Contact Ray Medlin 214-530- 7990; [email protected]

Jan 18, 2014-001 - Rocky Point MX CASI.South of the Border-Fun in the Sun Held atPlaya de Oro RV Park on the beach. BenefitsEsquela de la Montana. Make advancedchecks to High Desert Pod. Entry fee $25,turn in 2:00PM. Contact for RV Park, 888-834-5850; [email protected]. Foradditional chili information contact TedFichtl 520-459-2081, 520-249-3147;[email protected]

Jan 24, 2014-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. HighSierra Bar & Grill 3rd Annual Chili cookoff &Ghostown BBQ Challenge. Held at 100Ghostown Road Highway 170 Terlingua,TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in5:00PM. Benefits Big Bend Citizens Alliance-Ghostown Charities. This is a two day event.For additional information contact DeannaCastillo 432-371- 2111 ;[email protected]


Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

International OpensAs a CASI Pod you are required to put on a pod cookoff once a year. To help

you advertise your pod cookoff we allow each pod to place one quarter page ad inthe Terlingua Trails, each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month beforeyour cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an ad larger than a quarterpage we will simply bill you for the difference in price. This ad should not beconfused with the article advertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASICalendar" section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soon as yourequest your cookoff packet and will run until your cookoff occurs.

Send ads to: Dana [email protected]

Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003

Full Page 10" X 11" - $250.001/2 Page 5" X 11" - $130.00

1/2 page 10" X 5 1/2" - $130.001/4 Page 5" X 5 1/2" - $90.00

1/8 Page 5" X 3" - $60.00Bottom Banner 10” X 3” - $90.00

Business Card - $40.00 Classifieds - $40 - 2 inch - 3 Months

All Prices Are For Camera Ready Ads (.jpg)Multiple Month Ads:

3 to 5 month running ad, 15% discount per month6 to 11 month running ad, 20% discount per month

12 months or more, 25% discount per month

Send ads toDana Plocheck

[email protected]

Non BoardContributing Members

Ralph Hay - Old 320 Alcalde2505 Easy StreetPasadena, TX 77502-3234Home: (713) 475-1660E-mail: [email protected]

Nancy Hewlett - Scholarship Chairman802 Horizon Dr.Murphy,TX 75094Home: (972) 578-9232E-mail: [email protected]

Don Hoy - Krazy Flats Coordinator3680 FM 3157Cuero, TX 77954-6667Cell: (361) 648-6950E-mail: [email protected]

Glenda Vrba - MembershipPO Box 450907Garland, TX 75045Cell: (469) 386-5600E-mail: [email protected]

Ed BlairP O Box 307Bellaire, TX 77402-0307Home: (713) 686-4520Cell: (832) 567-5558E-mail: [email protected]

David SextonP O Box 720387Dallas, TX 75372Cell: (817) 793-0656E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Stateczny - Computer Services4 Green Cedar RoadBoerne, Texas 78006-7929Work: (830) 537-4381E-mail: [email protected]

Jan 25, 2014-001 - West TX CASI. The 4thAnnual Tokio Store Chili Cook Off will beheld at 343 Loope in West, TX. on Saturday1/25/2014. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time2:00PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bean EntryFee $5.00 Turn in Noon PLENTY OF RVPARKING SORRY NO HOOK UP’S. Theyare trying to raise money to put up a HistoricalMarker. The Store will be 147 years old thisyear. And they now have the Red PickleCafe. See next day cook off. For moreinformation contact Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or 254-855-2767

Jan 25, 2014-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.Year of the Horse Day 1 Held at the VFWPost 846 located at 8804 Grant Street,Overland Park, KS. CASI rules apply. Entryfee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only.2014 is year of the Horse. Come celebratewith Gladiator Chili for this special two dayevent. More details to follow. Contact ShelleyKroencke 913-754-6162 ;[email protected]

Jan 25, 2014-003 - Irving TX CASI. AnnualKnights of Columbus CCO Beans $5 Turn innoon pay top 3. Chili entry $20 turn in 1 PM.Chili Grind only. CASI Rules Apply. Trophiesfor top 3 and 1st show certificates for chili4th thru 10th Place and Show 2-3 places.Location Knights of Columbus Hall 2906Rock Island Road Irving, TX 75060.Directions From 183 (Airport Freeway), followBeltline Road South to Rock Island Road, goleft on Rock Island. The KC Hall will be onthe right about a 1/4 mile past Briery. BenefitsKnights of Columbus State Charities(Including Special Olympics and DeafMinistries). In case of bad weather cookscan cook inside. Contact Rene Rodriguez469-835- 0782 or (972) 313-9227 [email protected] RV parkingis available, but no water or electric hookups.Inverters are allowed and water is availablefrom the KC Hall. Large concrete parkingarea.

Jan 25, 2014-004 - Terlingua TX CASI. HighSierra Bar & Grill 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff &Ghostown BBQ Challenge. Held at 100Ghostown Road Highway 170 Terlingua,

TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in2:00PM. Benefits Big Bend Citizens Alliance-Ghostown Charities. This is a two day event.See 1-24-2013 advertisement. For additionalinformation contact Deanna Castillo 432-371-2111; [email protected]

Jan 26, 2014-001 - West TX CASI. The 4thAnnual Tokio Store Chili Cook Off will heldat 343 Loope in West, TX. on Sunday 1/26/2014. Entry fee $18.00 Turn in time 1:00PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. PLENTY OF RVPARKING SORRY NO HOOK UP’S. Seeprevious day cook off. For more informationplease contact Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or 254-855- 2767

Jan 26, 2014-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.Year of the Horse Day 2 Held at the VFWPost 846 located at 8804 Grant Street,Overland Park, KS. CASI rules apply. Entryfee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only.2014 is year of the Horse. Come celebratewith Gladiator Chili for this special two dayevent. More details to follow. Contact ShelleyKroencke 913-754-6162;[email protected]

Feb 1, 2014-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. BelchAmateur Chili Cookoff Fort Smith, AR CASIBELCH Amateur Chili Cookoff, 5504 MassardRoad. Benefitting Children’s Service League.Fee $20; Turn-in 1pm; Amateur cook offsame day. Inside cookoff, table & chairsfurnished. For Info: Dara Doss 479-651-7128or Cathy Hill 479- 651-4552.

Feb 1, 2014-002 - Weimar TX CASI. Knightsof Columbus Council # 2153 chili cookoff tobe held at 503 Park Dr., Weimar TX. CASIrules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM.More details to follow. Ken German 281-615-0785 ; [email protected]

Feb 1, 2014-003 - Pearland TX CASI. Knightsof Columbus 8960 CCO Held at 2320 HatfieldRd., Pearland, TX. Benefits Knights ofColumbus charities. CASI rules apply. Entryfee $20, turn in 2:00PM. More info to follow.Contact Susan Armand 713-248- 0681 ;[email protected]

For more Upcoming Cookoffsvisit www.chili.org


Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings - PO Box 15239 - Lenexa, KS 66285-5239Phone 913-754-6074 or [email protected]. Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in theTerlingua Trails.

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

Preregistration Deadline (If Applicable): __________________ Special Meat: _______________

Mail Judging Packet to: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Need Rule Book: (Yes) or (No) Chili Grind Only: (Yes) or (No)Send _______ Boxes of Terlingua Trails - Each box contains 25 copies of the Terlingua Trails

Send me CASI Judging Cup Tickets (no charge): Yes No , approximate number of tickets: ______

CASI - Chili Appreciation Society International - Membership Application(New Member) - (Renewal Member) - (Corporate Member) - Circle One

Mail form and membership fee to CASI - P O Box 450907, Garland, TX 75045Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00 (US, US Protectorates, Canada and

Mexico), International Annual Dues are $15.00 and receive e-copy of Terlingua Trails.Lifetime Dues are $225.00 (Not available to our International Members)

Annual Corporate Memberships are $100.00Please Print Clearly

Name: ______________________________________________ Your CASI No.____________ (For Corporate Memberships - Owner Name) (Renewals Only)

Corporate/Business Name: ________________________________________________________ (Corporate Membership Only - List as you wish on your Plaque)

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________

Street Address or PO Box: __________________________ Telephone No:)(____)____________

City, State, Zip+4: ______________________________ E-Mail: __________________________

2013/2014 CASI Board of Directors

Jim Ezell - President/Sponsorship3987 Hwy 79 SouthWichita Falls, TX 76310Cell: (214) 392-3499E-mail: [email protected]

Jenny Windsor - Vice President/TallyMaster390 South DriveSeverna Park, MD 21146Cell: (443) 878-7999Fax: (410) 544-2094E-mail: [email protected]

Darin Jester - SecretaryP O Box 421034Indianapolis, IN 46242Home: (317) 856-3231Cell: (317) 319-4961E-mail: [email protected]

Mary Ellen Gillen - Treasurer2 Green Cedar RoadBoerne, TX 78006Cell: (210) 416-7643E-mail: [email protected]

Richard Knight - Executive Director216 Ashwood DriveElgin, TX 78621Cell: (615) 480-4024E-mail: [email protected]

Tim Collier1528 CR 132Snyder, TX 79549Cell: (325) 575-8282E-mail: [email protected]

Randy DukeP O Box 173Valley Mills, TX 76689Home: (254) 932-6787Cell: (254) 405-4333E-mail: [email protected]

Kris Hudspeth2230 Sussex DrGarland, TX 75041Cell: (214) 802-9618E-mail: [email protected]

Lee Kroencke - Upcomings/IT/PRP O Box 15239Lenexa, KS 66285-5239Cell: (913) 754-6074E-mail: [email protected]

Patti Meyers - Terlingua Trails1052 ACR 499 #7Athens, TX 75751Cell: (479) 462-3013E-mail: [email protected]

Robert Schrade - Ranch Manager2231 Silver Mt.San Antonio, TX 78264Cell: (210) 823-3602E-mail: [email protected]

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