the hill country pod comes 26th new mexico state chili

November 2007 Volume 20 Issue 11Web Page www.chili.org

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US Postage PaidKerrville, TexasPermit No. 81If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of

January your cookoff information must be inthe hands of the CASI Upcomings Director by November 15th to meet the 30 day cookoffadvertising requirement.

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(L to R) Janita Hinds-4th, Terry Tenery-2nd, Tricia Tenery-7th, Bucky Seelig-8th, DickRogers-5th (1st NM Automatic Qualifer), Phebe Cude-1st (Automatic Qualifer), SesarioRamos- 6th (2nd NM Automatic Qualifer), Ann Hanson-11th (3rd NM Automatic Qualifer),Kathy Boone-10th, Mary Hernandez-9th, Jennifer Sherfield-3rd, Karen Thomas-2nd PlaceShow, Paul Mulkey (front, 1st Place Show-Automatic Qualifer)

26th New Mexico State Chili OpenThe Hill Country Pod ComesThrough for CASI

Jim Stateczny, Great Pepper of the Hill Country Pod, presents a check in the amountof $1000.00 to Garnier Albus for the CASI Scholarship Fund.

The End of a Great Year

Great Year Continued

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The results are in and boy did we have a great turnout. The weather was nice andsunny, but a little breezy. We fed about 75 people at the cooks' party on Friday night.We had our charity, donors and sponsors come as guests. On Saturday we had acrowd of about 500 show up for chili tasting and judging. Forty-nine cooksparticipated on Saturday. When the results were in, we grossed about $2600 for thecharity. The Rudioso Chili Society Cookoff held on Sunday had thirty-two cooksparticipating in the event. Make plans to join us next year. Rick Thomas

The 41st Annual Terlingua Championship is quicklyapproaching so I would like to take this time to say“Thank You” to all who have made this past year sowonderful. I feel truly blessed to have been the 40th

TICC CASI Champion and given the opportunity tomeet so many new friends. I could not have been theambassador for CASI that I was without the supportof the Cooks, the Pods, the organizations putting on thecookoffs, and the Directors. Thank you!!!

I would also like to thank my husband for his support and putting up with methroughout the year so that I could go out and promote CASI. Thank you for beingthere for me, Cary, I love you.

A special “Thank You” also goes to my boss, Jeff Kunz. He was very generousmany times throughout the year, not only as a sponsor for the Texas Open, but alsoin allowing me to leave early or take time off from work so that I could attend chilicookoffs locally and out-of-town. Without his support, it would not have been aseasy for me to be present at as many cookoffs as I was. He definitely deservesBoss of The Year!

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Alan Dean’s Chili Hot News is now available on theweb at:www.chotnews.blogspot.com/This newsletter is updated almost daily with the latestnews about CASI, cookoffs, cooks, and much more.

CASI members, please check your personal informationin the CASI Information System. Corrections andadditions should be sent to CASI Data Manager, JoePrice at [email protected]

ED Pondering

Terlingua Trails

Editor & Publisher: Doug (Bucky) SeeligContributing Editors: Upcoming Cookoffs: Dorathy Williams Cookoff Results: Bill Pierson Articles: Renee Moore

Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

Important Insurance Notice

If you are holding a cookoff, please make sure the venue has their owninsurance before having them listed as an additional insured on the CASIcertificate for that event. Holding a cookoff at a location that does not haveinsurance, and basically sharing the CASI insurance for their liability, couldhave catastrophic consequences to our insurance and ability to continueholding cookoffs.

The purpose of CASI insurance is to protect CASI and is not to protectthose too foolish to protect themselves.

Alan

This month I’ve been pondering membership. ‘How toincrease CASI membership’ was a source of muchdiscussion at the Great Peppers Meeting. I believe theanswer is simple.

The first step is realizing that we all are owners ofCASI. In our chili family, we all have different roles butwe also all share a responsibility for our collective

welfare. If we each do our own small part, significantly increased membership willbe easy.

We must reach out to new cooks, let them know we value them and want to havethem join our family. If we think back to our first cookoff, we probably weren’tthere because we wanted to debate the meaning of rules or to desperately get thatnext chili point. We were looking for a fun new activity and the chance to meet newpeople. Let’s show our fun sides and be the friends these new cooks are lookingfor.

There are some membership experts amongst us. Jim Maturo signed up close to100 new members last year. Momma Sue (Caffey) is equally effective. They’lltell you that all you have to do is establish a relationship with a new cook, thenapproach them with a copy of the Terlingua Trails turned to the membershipapplication. If you’ve helped them feel as they belong, the sale will be easy.

I challenge every CASI member to take some responsibility for increasingmembership by signing up one new CASI member this year. One member for eachof us would be an unprecedented, dramatic increase. One member. It’s simple.Let’s get to work.

See you on the Trail.

Alan

The CASI History ProjectAs most of you are aware, President Jim Ezell hasproposed a CASI Museum to be built on the groundsat TICC. He continues to seek funding for theMuseum but in the mean time, we are losing valuableCASI history. At the Board Meeting in Tyler, ReneeMoore was designated as Historian to implement anarchive program.

Jim Stateczny of Hill Country Software & Support hasgenerously offered to compile a book of the history of CASI (using contributedinformation) that can be accessed online through the CASI website. Each story orarticle will be in HTML format and accessible through a central table of contentsand/or alphabetical index. The finished product would appear much as a book youwould purchase. In time, it’s possible a printed product would be available.

Since this important project cannot happen without input, you are invited to submitbiographies, articles, pictures, and other related materials to Renee [email protected], or deliver them to Renee at TICC.

Additionally, we would like information relative to each individual whose nameappears on the Memorial Board. If you know someone who is honored on theMemorial Board, please submit a brief biography to Renee.

The preservation of the CASI history will not be possiblewithout you. Please help us with this important project.

Donations, Contributions and MemorialsThe following memorials were contributed to the CASI Scholarship Fund:

In memory of Colleen Wallace: Alan & Susan Dean, Cowtown CASI,Pasadena Pod, Pod on the Pedernales, Texas Hill Country Pod

In memory of Bill Reilly: Pod on the Pedernales

In memory of Karen Bain’s father: Tim & Connie Collier

In memory of Jim Ezell’s mother: Cowtown CASI

In memory of Bucky Seelig’s mother: Tim & Connie Collier

November 2007 Terlingua Trails

Please make note: the contact for obtaining insurance certificates forcookoffs has changed. To get a certificate (proof of insurance) for yourcookoff, please contact Michelle Moreau-Account Manager, or Mindy Hines,Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc., 11403 Cronridge Drive, PO Box 0664,Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664, Phone: 410-356-9500, Fax: 410-363-3520,Email: [email protected]

CASI INSURANCE

Nobody Told MeMy second Great Peppers Meeting has come and gone, andI had a great time! The members of the Rose City Chili Poddid a great job, and everything went very well. Theirhospitality was everything one could hope for.

I think that perhaps my first GPM left me in a bit of a daze,because I really don’t remember much of anything, exceptthat Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Winery became a sponsorand taught us about wine at a “wine tasting” party.

This year, in Tyler, we were not so fortunate. I was hoping that maybe a Scotch whiskeycompany would become a sponsor, but it was not to be. Nevertheless, there were plentyof distractions to help us unwind after a hard day of CASI business.

Even the hospitality tent proved to be a good place for CASI business. Much of theworkings of CASI seem to depend on the friendship and good will of the members of CASI,and in particular, the friendship and good will of the Great Peppers. The Great Peppers arejust extensions of the members, in that they are all friendly and helpful. Pod problems maybe discussed but in the spirit of helping each other. There is a lot of talk about recruitingnew members and a lot of talk about how to have good cookoffs. And, there is always timefor stories, anecdotes, and maybe a few fibs.

I continue to be amazed at the number of people who are not only willing, but downrighteager to serve us by running for Directors positions. We all know that those are not honorarypositions. They are not positions of great personal prestige and self aggrandizement, butthey are positions where one is allowed to work oneself halfway to death for the good ofCASI. We owe a great debt of gratitude to our Directors.

Enough words about the work of the GPM have been published in the Trails, so I won’t gointo the official actions taken. I will, perhaps, talk about a few of the unofficial things thatmay have happened. On the other hand, maybe I won’t say anything about anything thathappened at the Great Peppers’ meeting. You won’t read this until after TICC 2007, but afew things should be reported, regardless.

Jimmy Taylor, retiring 2nd VP and Ranch Manager, did tell us that Rancho CASI de los Chisoshas developed a bumper crop of tumbleweeds, and suggested that we should each bringa “hoe” with us to TICC. Much laughter ensued, until we all realized that he was talkingabout an agricultural instrument used to remove weeds. A shovel might be worthwhile, too.Having never tried to remove a tumbleweed from anything or anywhere, I have no idea howto do so the easy way.

I was very impressed with the amounts of money that CASI has raised and distributed tovarious charities. CASI itself has donated about $58,000 to Terlingua Schools, TerlinguaVolunteer Fire Department and EMT, and over $38,000 to the Scholarship Fund. Then, thepods have raised over $1,000,000 in 503 cookoffs. That’s a lot of money any way you lookat it. We have touched a lot of people this past year and had a great time doing it.

On a lighter note, somebody told us that we should keep our drinks covered at all times whenwe’re not actually drinking at TICC. The ranch bees are apparently quite thirsty, and theylike to crawl into our cups to slake their thirst. They don’t drink much, but they do getsomewhat testy when a human mouth covers their way out. Being bees, they do what comes

naturally and sting the offending tongue, resulting in considerable pain and extremecurtailment of drinking, eating and talking. At least one such sting in 2006 resulted in a tripto a hospital for the stingee. No word on the fate of the bee.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the Black Gold Pod, who raised something on the orderof $110,000 for its charities this year. That’s a lot of money, and my hat’s off to them! Theyalso serve great pie and homemade ice cream at Terlingua, with help from the Concho ValleyPod.

My memories of the 2007 Great Peppers Meeting are much the same as this article; somewhatdisjointed and disconnected. But it’s great to be able to spend time around the membersand Great Peppers of CASI. I’ve met a lot of fine folksin my life, but none finer than Chiliheads.

Steve Dowdy

Tales from the RanchOrale, CASI. How you is everybody? Well, theyear has ended. If you had enough points forTICC, my hat’s off to you. If you did not, keep oncooking and maybe the chili gods will help youin the next chili year.

It has been a very good chili year as far as I cantell from talking to various folks. A few ups and downs here and there, but mostly a goodyear was had by all. A few RV’s got dented, some stoves didn’t cooperate, some chili wasburned, haven’t heard of any divorces, a whole lot of brew was consumed, and MaxineKnievil didn’t run over anybody.

As we start the new chili year, maybe we can use some ideas that we picked up during theyear, whether it be a new recipe or a new recruiting method. Change is always good for thebetter. Don’t be a dinosaur; look what happened to them.

A few days ago, I attended a bitching and gripe session held at one of the local parks whereeverybody gathers around and talks about how things used to work, how we did it in thepast, we don’t do it like this in my town, or it ain’t gonna work with the bozos in charge now– yada, yada, yada. Well, in the midst of all this, a chili cookoff broke out. Yea, it did.

I asked one of the locals if anybody could cook and he said, “Sure, come on in.” So I gotme a pot and some chili meat and joined on in. I asked this cook I was next to if this happenedregularly, and he told me that they did this often. They try to get the griping over quicklyso that everyone can start cooking. I kind of whispered to him, while not trying to be heard,and asked him if it wouldn’t be a lot more fun if all you did was cook. He told me “Yea, thatwould be wonderful but you’re always gonna have a few who want to stir the pot andsomehow lose focus as to what they are supposed to be stirring.”

Does everybody follow me here? Cooking chili has always been fun and will always be afun event. Where and how did all of these negative political views come into play? Leavethat up to our elected Board. The public doesn’t need to hear this, and if we brought a newcook to try to get him interested in chili cooking, what do you think he’s gonna do? No punintended but let’s leave the politics at home and have some fun, okay? I’m off my Coke box. Things here at the Ranch are pretty quiet for now. Won’t be long and four-legged deerseason will be here and the City folks will be getting their first kitchen pass for the weekend.Yea, buddy, hunters with brand new hunting clothes and boots, brand new rifles, shinybright red caps, and a paperback book in the back pocket (How to Shoot a Deer). Oh, yeah,I’ve seen it all but it’s all in fun and a good clean sport. Plus, it’s good money for the economy.I own a boat and go fishing and some think I’m crazy. Hey, look at the money we spendcooking chili. Who’s loco now?

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Thank you to all of our members who have renewed their annualdues. If you have a question about your membership, please callme (830) 832-5070 or email me ([email protected].) It is soencouraging to receive all the new membership applications – bothindividuals and corporate. To see our members renew and reaffirmtheir faith in the CASI organization is very gratifying. If you seeany of these members at cookoffs in your area, I encourage youto make a new friend and extend a warm CASI welcome. Thank you.PLEASE NOTE: ADDRESS FOR MEMBERSHIP-P.O. BOX 841, COMFORT, TX 78013-0841

CASI Membership Report John Goforth - Membership Chairperson

Our New CASI Members

Bobby Beene – Cleburne, TXShawn Bender – Lodi, CAGeorge Brooks – Helotes, TXDanielle Cross – San Angelo, TXDwane Fuller – Raymore, MOLarry George – Dallas, TXLaura Green – Pittsburg, KSLexy Gunter – Eddy, TXRay Hall – Tulsa, OKRoxanne Howlett – Mansfield, TXLarena Cordell-Jones – Horn Lake, MSTracy Jones – Jefferson, WISabrina Klietz – Seguin, TXLee Kroencke – Lenexa, KSPatti Kunstman – Sierra Vista, AZKeith Lane – Red Lion, PAJay Scott McCleery – Glendale, AZMichelle Moreau – Westminster, MDKyle Pietila – Kissimmee, FLDuayne Price – Roanoke, TXMary L. Rogers – La Luz, NMChandra Scott – New Braunfels, TXNelson Sievering – Rockville, MDMatthew Smith – Linwood, NCAdrian Sullivan – Orlando, FLKimberly Terry – New Braunfels, TXHolly Whitney – Humble, TXMarty Williams – Springdale, ARKaren Wright – Mesquite, TX

Renewing Members

Tommy G. Abbott – Irving, TXKaren Bains – Rankin, TXRoger Bains – Rankin, TXFrenchie Benoit – Baytown, TXPeggy Bocanegra – Houston, TXJohn Brittain – St. Thomas, VIJerry Brown – Cleburne, TXWes Carlson – Loves Park, ILJulie Cloninger – Deer Park, TXKim Conner – San Angelo, TXClay Cross – San Angelo, TXRick Davis – Boerne, TXJerry D. Dickerson – Shawnee, OK

Billy Doss – Georgetown, TXNeal Doss – Georgetown, TXBrad Garland – Westfield, INLouise Hayhurst – Kingsland, TXBill Hill – San Angelo, TXDarrell Hopper – Kemah, TXJim Howard – Belcher, LABilly Hutson – Granbury, TXKay Hutson – Granbury, TXSeth Jones – Jefferson, WIElizabeth Kemp – Couch, MOGeorge Kunkle – Couch, MOFred Lazarus – San Angelo, TXBill Martin – Shreveport, LAKathy Martin – Huntley, ILJeff Netser – Seymour, INJulie Netser – Seymour, INDavid Reynolds – Wichita Falls, TXJanet Reynolds – Wichita Falls, TXRuben Rodriguez – Knickerbocker, TXDick Rogers – La Luz, NMDoyle Smith – San Antonio, TXMelodie Smith – San Antonio, TXSharyn Smith – Odessa, TXKenneth Swart – Kennesaw, GARobbie Swart – Kennesaw, GABill Thomas – Naperville, ILCandice Thomas – Naperville, ILKenneth L. Thomas – Austin, TXSteve Travasos – Slidell, LAJon Utley – Phoenix, AZLarry Velasquez – Mission, KSPeggy Velasquez – Mission, KSMack Walker – Arlington, TXReva Weatherly – Canyon Lake, TXGeorgia Weller – Rockton, ILJim Weller – Rockton, ILLisa Williams – Euless, TXGregg Wilson – Odessa, TXJan Windrow – San Antonio, TX

CASI welcomes back these annualmembers and some of our past memberswho have joined us again.

Remember if you’re moving, let us know.Your Trails will not follow you without anaddress change. You can either call me

(830-832-5070) or email me at [email protected]

Need to know when your membership expires or how to get in touch with a friend?Visit the CASI Information Site (CIS). It can answer those questions and a whole lotmore! I hope each of you will take the time to add your phone numbers and emailaddresses to your data. You never know who might give you a call!

John GoforthMembership Chairman

I’ve been talking with my fellow rancher and trusty companion, Dave Boone, from down atthe Marathon Ranch. He tells me that things are also slow right now. The toads and thetoad dogs have just been lying around being lazy. He said Sotol Sally and her crew havebeen resting up for the TICC fandango coming up.

The Mayor of Taco Flats, CD Hinds, just got back from some new law training that is to beenforced by the local law folks at TICC this year. It has something to do with a new dresscode for the ladies. Folks complained last year that the garter straps were too low, orsomething to that effect and I think that they have to be fluorescent orange this year. Mr.Boone will bring us up to date in the Gap as soon as he hears something.

Well, folks, I’m running out of English. It’s been a fun year. Let’s do it again.

And now, Words of Wisdom:

1. Don’t interfere with something that ain’t bothering you none.2. Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.3. Well behaved women seldom make history.

See ya’, bueno, bye. Louis GonzalesMattheisen RanchPaint Rock, Texas

My parent’s involvement with CASI is what inspired me to start cooking chili so Iam very thankful that they were able to share the experience with me. It was thrutheir passion and excitement that I discovered how much we can help others thruCASI, the giving nature of the cooks and, most importantly, the lasting friendshipsthat develop while cooking chili. I continue to cook chili after all these yearsbecause of what I discovered thru my parents. Now my own passion andexcitement for CASI, as well as new friendships, increases at each cookoff Iexperience. Chili, charity and fun…that’s what it’s all about! (Okay, I also havea competitive nature.)

All joking aside, I believe in CASI and the good work the organization does. Butthe organization is only as good as its members, and it is thru the hard work of allthe chili cooks that the organization continues to grow. My desire to attend cookoffsnot only in Texas but in other states was to help spread the word of CASI and informothers how much the organization contributes to charity each year. It was also anopportunity to promote our Sponsors and tell every one of the great products theyoffer. I hope my passion has inspired some new cooks to join us in helping CASIgrow.

I want to wish the 41st TICC Champion the best of luck whoever he or she may be. This past year has been a once in a lifetime experience and I thank all of you formaking it so memorable! Good Luck to everyone!

Dana Plocheck

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PLEASE WELCOMEAND THANK THESE

CASI MEMBERS.

They have invested in our Society as Annual CorporateMembers. If you live in their area, PLEASE stop by and thankthem personally.

Corporate Membership John Goforth - Membership Chairperson

LaDonna Thorne (Fiery Food Director) presents Ray Calhoun with a plaque forjudging at the Chili Pepper Magazine Fiery Food Challenge. The plaque is inscribed"THE TEFLON TONGUE AWARD Presented to Ray Calhoun on behalf ofCHILI PEPPER MAGAZINE. With great appeciation for 10 years of subjectingyour tastebuds to Innumerable Products, Unmentionable Heat and UnwaveringService to the Fiery Food Challange-September 2007"

Teflon Tongue Award Recipient

Please Welcome Back Our ReturningCorporate Members

Cycletek - Terlingua, TXLong Draw Pizza - Terlingua, TXQuilts, Etc. by Marguerite - Terlingua, TXSaltwater Cowboy Cantina - Terlingua, TXSouthwest Abstract & Title Company - Rankin, TX

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Apache Pass – Rockdale, TXBee Mountain Hardware – Terlingua, TXBig Bend Motor Inn – Terlingua, TXBig Bend River Tours, Inc. – Terlingua, TXCanyon Lake Medical Center – Canyon Lake, TX

Capital One, N.A. – Austin, TXCarefree RV Resorts – Scottsdale, AZCherokee Lakes, Inc. – Alexander, ARChisos Frameworks – Terlingua, TXChisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. – Terlingua, TXCycletek – Terlingua, TXDave’s Pepper Place – Spring, TXDesert Sports – Terlingua, TXDumb Blond Enterprises LLC – Kansas City, MOEl Paso Kid – St. Petersburg, FLFar Flung Outdoor Center – Terlingua, TXGoshawk Environmental Consulting, Inc. – Kyle, TXHut Brown, Director Emeritus – El Paso, TXIrving Elks #2334 – Irving, TXKC’s Quick Mart/RV – Alpine, TXLake Country Lanes – Marble Falls, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXLorina’s Cantina – Del Rio, TXDr. Steve & Ann Meyer – Dallas, TXMild Bill’s Spices, Etc. – Bulverde, TXMitchell Resort & RV Park – Perrin, TXMockingbird Hill – Bronte, TXMonosite, Inc. – Odessa, TX9 Fingers Jeep Tours – Odessa, TX

Nooksack River Casino – Deming, WAPassport America – Long Beach, MSPecan Grove RV Park – Alpine, TXPhoenix Country Club – Stanton, TXPoochco Sportswear & Apparel – Ft. Worth, TXPurple Haze Jeep Club – Gardendale, TXQuilts, Etc by Marguerite – Terlingua, TXR&R Construction, Inc. – Monahans, TXRancho Fandango – Terlingua, TXRed Lion Spicy Food Company – Red Lion, PARed River Conference Center – Red River, NMRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXRio Bravo Security – Terlingua, TXSaltwater Cowboy Cantina – Terlingua, TXSan Antonio Pod CASI – San Antonio, TXSouthwest Abstract & Title Co. – Rankin, TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas – Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. – Odessa, TXStudy Butte Store – Terlingua, TXT&K Dairy – Snyder, TXTaylor Construction – Johnson City, TXTen Bits Ranch – Terlingua, TXTerlingua Ghostown – Terlingua, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland – Midland, TXThunderbird Machinery – Odessa, TXUnknown Toner – Midland, TXVineyards of Texas – Canyon Lake, TXWales Land Company, Inc. – Terlingua, TXWPI Firefighter’s Fund – Ft. Worth, TX

Thanks to Krazy Flats ContributorsLast year at TICC, a group of attendees determined they wanted to help theKrazy Flats Saloon becoming larger. As a result, 59 individuals stepped up andbecame Krazy Flats Sponsors donating $4,700 toward the improvements youwill see in Krazy Flats this year. CASI did not ask them to contribute to thiscause; rather they felt a desire to improve the area and did so. Some of theseindividuals are CASI members, while others are some of our spectators whoattend year after year. Thanks are extended to these individuals who are:

Wardell & Mary AllenRussell & Healani BethkeRobert & Lisa BoneLee BrettDebby & Bob CagleJay ChanceyJim ColeDale DerbyRonny DodsonDaniel DooleyBobby DowningMarcia DugganDawn DyerRoger FoltzRaina GillelandBrian Goodwin

Marynell HaleyJim HawleyBuster HillLawrence HillLex HillDon & Diane HoyBrice JacksonGlenda JohnstonBarry & Nadine KarneiDavid & Diane McCannRay & Dani MedlinClifford MillerTeena MillerJames MoleyPaul MulkeyPreston & Linda Nickel

Raymond & Pat PilchiekBrandon PriceJimmy RatherGary ReidDale ReineckerChuck RoseChad SchoolerJames & Troy SikesVince SlominskiBruce SmithWes StoutRay TynesDick WagnerJoe Wright


TallyWhackers

Bess’ Best Hello once again, everybody, from beautiful Lamar, Missouri,the retirement home of ole Harry & Bess. As you know, we are located just a stones throw from LamarInternational Airport, where we can see and hear theneighborhood kids flying kites in the March-like winds we arehaving in October. Activity has picked up around LamarInternational with the big Ford tri-motor planes coming in and out providing passengerservice. This is a big boost for Lamar. Now we have two means of connection with theneighboring towns - the train and airplane. A person can tell it is getting close to Terlingua time. When the leaves on the trees startfalling, Terlingua is not far off. It seems like the leaves are coming down faster this year thanin the past. Harry is outside with the blower trying to get the biggest part of the leaves outto the edge of the street so we can have our neighborhood leaf burning party (maybe tonightif the wind lays a little). Harry said this is not going to be a good year for burning the leaves.I guess he did a test burn and said they just don’t smell right. Guess that is because we havehad such a mixed up year for growing things with the weather like it has been. Just a little side note, Harry ought to be using the leaf rake and getting some exercise insteadof using that blower with the $3.59 a gallon gasoline. I have mentioned our leaf burning partybefore and all that attend sure do go home stinking like leaf smoke with a full tummy of cider,hot dogs and marshmallows. The weather maps all show the first freeze for the Lamar area to be around the 15th of October.The trees are about 50/50 on the loss of their leaves and we still have green grass. Abouta year ago we had a neighborhood project of everyone planting Canaas, all of which are nowin full bloom. And speaking of blooming, we have two large containers where we have ourtomato plants, which are also in full bloom, and we are still getting tomatoes. The tomatoesand my ferns are going in the shop before we leave for Terlingua. The year I won Terlingua(2000), the weather was very similar to what we are having now. We left Lamar on aWednesday with temperatures in the 90’s and came home Sunday night with a north windand freezing rain to greet us. I went to the grocery store and filling station after Mass last night and you could never tellthat Lamar had lost the big factory and 1700 plus jobs. Over half of the yards and houseshave been decorated for Halloween. Harry heard on one of the newscasts he listens to thatHalloween is now a 2.6 billion dollar business passing Valentines, Easter and Christmas.

Holidays don’t have the meaning as they did when Harry and I grew up or when we raisedour kids. The old time fun and enjoyment of the holiday or celebration have changed intoan event day with the emphasis on the all mighty dollar. This is only the first part of Octoberand I see Wally World is already running Christmas sales with 50% off on toys. I am surethe others are doing the same, but unless we go to one of the big cities, we don’t have storeslike Target, K-Mart, etc. Maybe if you lived in a large area like Kansas City, Houston, or Dallas, the discount storeis alright but for the smaller towns and communities it has ruined things. It used to be if youbought something and it wasn’t right, you took it back and it was replaced with a smile oryou took it to a local fix it up shop and it was repaired. Nowadays it is a pain in the neck toget something exchanged. If it is broken they tell you to buy another item as it is cheaperto buy than repair. I guess perhaps I better get down off my soapbox, take a short break, andsee what I need to do for the party tonight. Time is running out and we need to start packing for Terlingua. I think it gets harder andharder each year to condense 90% of everything you need to wear and cook with for threedays down into four suitcases. I can remember back when we drove down, spending a goodweek packing the van, and then we still stopped and bought things. It seems like each yearwe take less and come home with more. Harry is real good about helping me with this atTerlingua. Everything has a place, and with the exception of clothes and a few other items,if it is taken out it goes right back in.

For the past several years, Saturday evening and night after the cookoff is a rat race andwe miss a lot of the events, just getting to sit and talk a few minutes with others. Since wefly and with the crazy times out of Midland-Odessa on Sunday, we allow a little extra timefor the unexpected and know just how long it takes to get from Terlingua to the airport. Inorder to get a precious few hours of rest (not sleep), everything has to be loaded into thecar and the car gassed before 10:00 pm if at all possible. But as long as God will give us goodhealth and we have an extra dollar or two, we are going to make Terlingua a must in ourplans. For all who have never been to Terlingua, Texas, it has more to offer than being the homeof the CASI International Chili Cookoff. It is some of the most beautiful country in our UnitedStates, located on the Western edge of the Big Bend National Park and close to the RioGrande River. If you look up Terlingua on the computer, you will not only learn of its historybut thru the lens of the camera and the words of the author, you will see the beauty that drawsus back year after year. Sorry for the absence last month and I want to apologize, but sometimes things just happenand last month was just one of those times. Looking at the big John Deere clock on the wall looks like that tractor is beginning to sputterand stop so with that I will say “Thank you for your time this time & until next time rememberto start slow & then taper off”. Bess & Harry

The 2007 Chili Year is just about history. I know westopped cooking for 2007 points in September, but thereare still cookoff results to process. I would love to saythat all the paperwork for the September cookoffs hasbeen submitted, but as of this writing (10/15/2007) thereare still three cookoffs that have not been received.

For the past few years we’ve emphasized getting thepaperwork in on time and with no mistakes. This year has been the best I’ve had withregards to delinquent paperwork. There have been very few, which is a great sign, soI’m encouraged to predict there will be none next year. However, mistakes andincomplete paperwork continue to occur. I would rather you (cookoff referee) takesome extra time to get the forms complete, than rush incomplete information to me.So this year, I want to try to get this area improved.

The biggest problem I face is the lack of cookoff identification. At the upper right-hand corner of the Results Sheet is an area titled, “Chili Cookoff IdentificationInformation.” This information includes the cookoff registration number, the name ofthe cookoff, and the location (city, state) of the cookoff. The forms received fromCASI when the cookoff is registered have this information on them.

I’m aware that there are times when these forms don’t make it to the cookoff site,and generic forms (either from a Rules Book or the CASI website) must be used. Whenusing these generic forms, it is absolutely essential that the Cookoff IdentificationInformation area be filled-in completely. If you’ve ever tried to look up a cookoff inCIS, you’ll know how important the cookoff registration number is. A year from nowI want to write that there were no instances of this problem in 2008.

On to Terlingua! Once again this year we reached a new high in qualified show teamswith 189, pending the outstanding cookoff results. This year (so far) we qualified 466cooks which is close to the 469 who qualified in 2003. Soit looks like we’ll have another great TICC. I’ll be there;I hope you will be too.

Bill PiersonCASI TallyMaster


SHOW TEAMS

Qualified As OfOctober 15, 2007

COOKS403 Monica Parker, Alexandria VA404 Tori Green, Victoria TX405 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX406 John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL407 Bret Centers, Lisle IL408 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL409 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX410 James Gillen Jr, San Antonio TX411 Lester McElyea, Allen TX412 Meredith Martin, Frisco TX413 Helen Conley, Lindale TX414 Doris Coats, Irving TX415 Larena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS416 Larry George, Dallas TX417 Keith Karaff, Houston TX418 Mari Capehart, Seguin TX419 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NC420 Heidi Erwig, St. Thomas VI421 Nora Chapman, St. Thomas VI422 Jasper Templeton, St. Thomas VI423 Pat Krenek, Houston TX424 Ed Cockey, Felton PA425 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK426 Joe Spears, Shawnee OK427 Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX428 Richard Atkins, Kingston OK429 Terry Lisherness, San Antonio TX430 Fread E. Cielencki Sr San Antonio TX431 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX432 Kim Dvorak, Reno NV433 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX

434 Jackie Rogge, Odessa TX435 Karen Thomas, Alto NM436 Mary L. Rogers, La Luz NM437 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL438 Sherrie Sutton, Indianapolis IN439 Tim Brown, Indianapolis IN440 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO441 Coby Davis, Garland TX442 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX443 Dan French, Wichita Falls TX444 Judy Walker, Wichita Falls TX445 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX446 Pat French, Wichita Falls TX447 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX448 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX449 Vickie L. Childers, Amarillo TX450 Joe Giles, Farmington AR451 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX452 Jim Tomlin, Sierra Vista AZ453 Donna Von Gentz, El Paso TX454 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK455 Brad Ballenger, DeLeon TX456 Sammie Plant, San Angelo TX457 Sharon Roy, Johnson City TX458 Michael “Bubba” Williams Mocksville NC459 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC460 John Rhyne, Mooresville NC461 Ed Green, Victoria TX462 Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole TX463 Kathy Hulme, Hobbs NM464 Joyce Jowers, San Antonio TX465 Ken Large, Odessa TX466 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX

169 Moss Man Music, Garland TX Moss, Morris170 Wild Oats Chili, Little Rock AR Smith, Linda171 Gosto’s Chicago Chili Downers Grove IL Gastaldello, John172 Pepper-licious Chili Indianapolis IN Phillips, Mark173 Chili Peg, Mission KS Velasquez, Peggy174 Betsy’s Bar, St. Thomas VI Abbotts, Lori175 Faded Love, Houston TX Braden, Joe176 BJ’s Cathouse Chili, Shawnee OK Spears, Bettie177 Biggens Chili, Broken Arrow OK Gregory, Aaron178 Lease Crue, Luling TX Gibson, Douglas

179 Hoosier Mama, Indianapolis IN Jackson, Diana180 Chili Head, Morrison CO Booth, Michael181 Chili Diva, Murphy TX Hewlett, Nancy182 Lurches Cave Cafe, Denton TX Sullivan, Robert183 Hell Raisin’ Chili, Pampa TX Lopez, Steven A.184 Medicine Man, Seguin TX Jaks, Carl A.185 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KS Shepherd, Steve186 Jazz Cafe, La Luz NM Price, Annette187 Bi-Polar Chili, Raleigh NC Ireland, Domino188 River Rat Chili, Lamesa TX Brackeen, Dennis189 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TX Crain, Robin


Cook Off WinnersAug 25, 2007-001 - Chanute KS Chanute Elks 806 Chili Cookoff, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Paula Gorenflo, Kansas City MO 2 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK 3 Janice Aker, Chanute KS 4 Trey Duggan, Pittsburg KS 5 Peggy Velasquez, Mission KS 6 Larry Velasquez, Mission KS 7 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS 8 Twyla Reeves, Chanute KS 9 Steve Dowdy, Kansas City MO 10 Shelly Blevins, Humbolt KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Down Home Country Girls Chili Chanute KS Twyla Reeves 2 Chili Peg, Mission KS Peggy Velasquez 3 2nd Wind, Owasso OK Mike Mayenschein

Aug 25, 2007-002 - Monument CO 4th Annual High Country, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO 2 Steve Lee, Longmont CO 3 Gerry Gryniewicz, Broomfield CO 4 Kyle Haberman, Scottsbluff NE 5 Bob Nissen, Monument CO 6 Bruce Lemack, Colorado Springs CO 7 Stephanie Lee, Longmont CO 8 Kathy Woodworth, Monument CO 9 Michael Booth, Morrison CO 10 Karen Hendricks, Broomfield COSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Chili Head, Morrison CO Michael Booth 2 None, Monument CO Laurie Scott 3 White Knuckle Chili, Scottsbluff NE Kyle Haberman

Aug 26, 2007-001 - St Thomas VI 23rd Annual Texas Society of the VI, 48CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Tina Barnes, Euless TX 2 Heidi Erwig, St. Thomas VI 3 Nora Chapman, St. Thomas VI 4 Jasper Templeton, St. Thomas VI 5 Glenn White, St. Thomas VI 6 Teri Pearsall, St. Thomas VI 7 Carolyn Smith, St. Thomas VI 8 Georgeann McNicholas, St. ThomasVI 9 Donald Pomeranz, St. Thomas VI

10 Dana Plocheck, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Betsy’s Bar, St. Thomas VI Lori Abbotts 2 Breakout, St. Thomas VI Heidi Erwig 3 Red Hat Society, St. Thomas VI Francee Carter

Sep 1, 2007-001 - Fort Wayne IN Chilifest Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Cynthia Keller, Fort Wayne IN 2 Kevin Richui, South Whitley IN 3 Diana Jackson, Indianapolis IN 4 Craig Keller, Fort Wayne IN 5 Sebert “JR” Jackson Jr Indianapolis IN 6 John Hornbeck, Fort Wayne IN 7 UNCLAIMED 8 Robert Anweiler, Fort Wayne IN 9 UNCLAIMED 10 Brad Garland, Westfield INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 VooDoo Chili, Indianapolis IN Sebert “JR” Jackson Jr 2 Gorilla Chili, Fort Wayne IN Larry Davis 3 Hoosier Mama, Indianapolis IN Diana Jackson

Sep 3, 2007-001 - Clifton VA Virginia State Chili Championship, 17CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jack Windsor, Baltimore MD 2 Janie Bauer, Alexandria VA 3 John Iaquinta, Severna Park MD 4 Jenny Windsor, Baltimore MD 5 Monica Parker, Alexandria VA 6 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA 7 Jackie Koltz, Palmyra VA 8 Jim Parker, Alexandria VA 9 Roger Koltz, Palmyra VA 10 Jeremy Bauer, Clifton VA

Sep 8, 2007-001 - Claremore OK 28th Annual Blue Grass Mid-America,26 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jami Gregory, Broken Arrow OK 2 Barbara Selfridge, Park Hill OK 3 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK 4 Shawn Fulton, Telephone TX 5 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 6 Clif Dugan, Denison TX 7 Harvey West, Telephone TX 8 Mark Bass, Skiatook OK

9 Jan Barber, Tulsa OK 10 Domino Ireland, Raleigh NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bi-Polar Chili, Raleigh NC Domino Ireland 2 Dude’s Flamin’ Red Chili, Tulsa OK Tony Lorsetti Jr 3 Too Hot To Handle, Tulsa OK Jan Barber

Sep 8, 2007-004 - Bruceville-Eddy TX Bruceville Eddy Annual EMS CCO, 35CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Tamara Dees, Bulverde TX 2 Courtney Bownden, Irving TX 3 Kim Dvorak, Reno NV 4 Pat Krenek, Houston TX 5 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX 6 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 7 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX 8 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX 9 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 10 Donna Nelson, McGregor TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Choctaw Chili, McGregor TX Candi Nelson 2 Lone Wolf Chili, McGregor TX Donna Nelson 3 Cruel Girl Chili, DeLeon TX Jamie Ballenger

Sep 9, 2007-001 - Bruceville-Eddy TX Bruceville-Eddy VFD Annual CCO, 26CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Larry George, Dallas TX 2 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 3 Jim Trietsch, Waco TX 4 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 5 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX 6 Mari Capehart, Seguin TX 7 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX 8 Terry Lisherness, San Antonio TX 9 Ann Nelson, McGregor TX 10 Coby Davis, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 NDC Chili, Houston TX Keith Karaff 2 Trash Can Chili, McGregor TX Ernie Nelson 3 Lone Wolf Chili, McGregor TX Donna Nelson

Sep 15, 2007-001 - Gonzales TX First Shot Cookoff, 38 CHILISCHILI WINNERS

1 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 2 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 3 James Gillen Jr, San Antonio TX 4 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX 5 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 6 Alice Reynolds, Rockport TX 7 Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX 8 Pat French, Wichita Falls TX 9 Dan French, Wichita Falls TX 10 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Lease Crue, Luling TX Douglas Gibson 2 Double S Cookers, Gonzales TX William Green 3 Brew Crew, Victoria TX Wesley Ritchie

Sep 15, 2007-002 - Crane TX Crane County Livestock Show CCO, 32CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 2 Jamie Tilley, Crane TX 3 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 4 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 5 Heath Herndon, Odessa TX 6 Kathy Hulme, Hobbs NM 7 Richard R. Scott, Odessa TX 8 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX 9 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 10 Al McDonald, Midland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Hulme 2 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TX Robin Crain 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 15, 2007-003 - El Paso TX Annual Saturn Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Karen Thomas, Alto NM 2 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 3 Armando Dominquez, El Paso TX 4 Rick Thomas, Alto NM 5 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM 6 Mary L. Rogers, La Luz NM 7 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 8 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX 9 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 10 Eve DuMond, El Paso TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Jazz Cafe, La Luz NM Annette Price 2 Bear Paw Too, Alto NM Rick Thomas


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Sep 15, 2007-005 - Lake Zurich IL 9th Annual Barn Burnin’ CCO, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mike Usiak, Chicago IL 2 Jennifer Pierson Shepherd Montgomery IL 3 William C “Bill” Pierson Batavia IL 4 Cheryl L. Pierson, Batavia IL 5 John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL 6 Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL 7 Pam Ward, St. Charles IL 8 Bret Centers, Lisle IL 9 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL 10 George Molitor, St. Charles ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Gosto’s Chicago Chili Downers Grove IL John Gastaldello 2 Pepper-licious Chili Indianapolis IN Mark Phillips 3 Diamond Coyote, Batavia IL Cheryl L. Pierson

Sep 15, 2007-006 - Farlington KS

Friends of Crawford State Park CCO, 16CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Joe Giles, Farmington AR 2 Steve Dowdy, Kansas City MO 3 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS 4 Terry Vierseves, Pittsburg KS 5 Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO 6 Larry Velasquez, Mission KS 7 Peggy Velasquez, Mission KS 8 Roy L Stanton, Emporia KS 9 Laura Green, Pittsburg KS 10 David Scales, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KS Steve Shepherd 2 Matt’s Magnificent Meat Pittsburg KS Matt Frye 3 Boo’s Brew, Pittsburg KS Travis McCauley

Sep 15, 2007-007 - Port Lavaca TX Our Lady of the Gulf Festival, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Ed Green, Victoria TX 2 Tori Green, Victoria TX 3 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX 4 Kenny Vickery, Port Lavaca TX 5 Lenora Martignoni, Victoria TX

YEAR-TO-DATE COOK0FF-OFFSTATISTICS

TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISEDALABAMA 6 2 36 2,500.00ARKANSAS 12 28 657 38,545.00ARIZONA 12 25 554 78,515.00BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 2 45 7,500.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 23 1,500.00COLORADO 9 8 141 39,985.00FLORIDA 9 7 132 35,155.00GEORGIA 6 1 15 0.00IOWA 6 6 119 6,456.00ILLINOIS 12 14 290 6,121.00INDIANA 6 5 107 33,752.00KANSAS 6 5 155 3,800.00LOUISIANA 6 4 128 4,473.00MARYLAND 9 7 122 2,650.00MISSOURI 6 4 73 12,500.00MISSISSIPPI 6 3 51 4,500.00MEXICO 6 4 191 4,769.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 9 191 45,275.00NEBRASKA 6 3 55 4,405.00NEW MEXICO 9 11 270 16,386.00NEW YORK 6 1 16 3,000.00OKLAHOMA 12 18 342 40,697.00PENNSYLVANIA 6 3 86 59,930.00SOUTH CAROLINA 6 2 37 14,400.00TENNESSEE 12 8 153 30,600.00TEXAS 12 338 11,075 637,465.57VIRGINIA 6 7 130 3,335.00VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 2 64 41,000.00WASHINGTON 6 6 103 3,750.00WISCONSIN 6 1 49 4,500.00WYOMING 6 1 28 3,000.00GRAND TOTAL 536 15,438 1190,464.57

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS - These areCookoffs held before 09/01/07 thatresults have not been received for!

*** No Delinquent Cookoffs ***

November 2007 Terlingua Trails 6 Keith Vickery, Port Lavaca TX 7 Mike Nichols, Port Lavaca TX 8 Ross Manning, Port Lavaca TX 9 Robert Lowery, Victoria TX 10 Charles Quist, Houston TX

Sep 15, 2007-008 - Little Rock AR VFW 9095 Ladies Auxilary, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR 2 Paul A. Rowlan, Bryant AR 3 Eddie Wayne Sumrall, Little Rock AR 4 James Mosley, Little Rock AR 5 Richard Jones, Roland AR 6 Glenda Johnston, Maumelle AR 7 Jim Smith, Little Rock AR 8 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 9 Donna Jones, Roland AR 10 Eddie Anderson, Little Rock ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Split Tail Chili, Maumelle AR Karen Bailey 2 Wild Oats Chili, Little Rock AR Linda Smith 3 Silver Wings, Niceville FL Jimmy L. Maturo

Sep 15, 2007-009 - West Tawakoni TX 13th Annual Chili By the Lake, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 2 Laura Cozby, Dallas TX 3 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 4 Coby Davis, Garland TX 5 Lester McElyea, Allen TX 6 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 7 Cindy George, Dallas TX 8 Rob Butler, Quinlan TX 9 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bringin’ Mama, Rowlett TX Bonnie Loxterman 2 None, Dallas TX Cindy George 3 Blubonnet Chili, Winona TX Pamela “Blu” Daniels

Sep 15, 2007-010 - Elkton VA 1st Annual Elkton Chili Cookoff, 18CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jack Windsor, Baltimore MD 2 Jenny Windsor, Baltimore MD 3 Jim Parker, Alexandria VA 4 Roger Koltz, Palmyra VA 5 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA 6 Daniel E. “Dan” Bauer Alexandria VA 7 Jeremy Bauer, Clifton VA 8 Janie Bauer, Alexandria VA 9 Seth McGuffin, Broadway VA 10 Jackie Koltz, Palmyra VA

Sep 15, 2007-011 - Rodanthe NC Chicamacomico Banks Chili Cookoff,21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 John Rhyne, Mooresville NC 2 Robbie Swart, Kennesaw GA 3 Kenneth Swart, Kennesaw GA 4 Kevin Hawkins, Roanoke Rapids NC 5 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC 6 Steve Gallagher, Wilson NC 7 Duane Elliott, Virginia Beach VA 8 Michael “Bubba” Williams Mocksville NC 9 Lewis Tomlin, Wilson NC 10 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Scoutmaster’s Delight, Wilson NC Lewis Tomlin 2 In-tents Chili, Kernersville NC Nick Nolan 3 Black Margut, Rodanthe NC Robert “Rob” Covey

Sep 15, 2007-012 - Bel Air MD Last Blast of Summer Cookoff, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bradley “Lew” Wheeling, Reading PA 2 Ed Cockey, Felton PA 3 Charles “Chip” Welsh, Red Lion PA 4 Mary J Hush, New Oxford PA 5 Brian W. Smith, New Oxford PA 6 Danielle Dietz, Airville PA 7 Bev Stower, Baltimore MD 8 Pat Jakelski, Towson MD 9 Shaun Dietz, Airville PA 10 Ron Saunders, Towson MD

Sep 16, 2007-001 - West Tawakoni TX Sunday Chili By The Lake Cookoff, 23CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 2 Meredith Martin, Frisco TX 3 Helen Conley, Lindale TX 4 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 5 Doris Coats, Irving TX 6 Bob Conley, Lindale TX 7 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 8 Jerry D. Dickerson, Shawnee OK 9 Ray Medlin, Rowlett TX 10 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OKSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Lair of the Fox, Rowlett TX Toni Bowman 2 Bringin’ Mama, Rowlett TX Bonnie Loxterman 3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler

Sep 21, 2007-001 - LaPorte TX Falls Back Festival-Friday CCO, 19CHILIS

CHILI WINNERS 1 Pat Krenek, Houston TX 2 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 3 Earl W. “Who?” Gorhum Montgomery TX 4 Monette Birch, Seabrook TX 5 Jo Quist, Houston TX 6 Susan Burgess, Baytown TX 7 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 8 Sharon Dozier, Houston TX 9 Lisa Clevenger, Odessa TX 10 Jim Birch, Seabrook TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Faded Love, Houston TX Joe Braden 2 Jo Mama, Houston TX Jo Quist 3 Pig Stop Chili, Houston TX Sharon Dozier

Sep 22, 2007-001 - Water Valley TX Almost Last Chance Cookoff, 24 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole TX 2 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 3 Jackie Rogge, Odessa TX 4 Sherry J. Maus, San Angelo TX 5 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 6 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 7 Elmo Hite, Burnet TX 8 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 9 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 10 Tim Collier, Snyder TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Hulme 2 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates 3 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX Sherry J. Maus

Sep 22, 2007-002 - Clemmons NC North Carolina Chili Championship, 31CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mike Burton, Winston-Salem NC 2 Tracy Winn, Kenersville NC 3 Scott Foltz, Winston-Salem NC 4 Ken Whitlock, Winstom Salem NC 5 Doug Pyon, Lewisville NC 6 John Park, Clemmons NC 7 Bob Gearren, Clemmons NC 8 Joel Bowman, Browns Summit NC 9 Richard Mast, Lewisville NC 10 Dan Jester, Clemmons NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 This Is Nuts Chili, Lewisville NC Donna Alexander 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 22, 2007-003 - DeSoto KS Desoto Rotary Cookoff, 16 CHILIS

CHILI WINNERS 1 Larry Velasquez, Mission KS 2 Tim Montag, Olathe KS 3 Jeff Gadt, Overland Park KS 4 Kim Mitchell, Mission KS 5 Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO 6 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee KS 7 John Mitchell, Mission KS 8 Steve Dowdy, Kansas City MO 9 Rudy Lintner, Shawnee KS 10 Bob Essner, Grandview MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Chili Time, Raymore MO Dwane Fuller 2 Duck Blind Chili, Kansas City MO Steve Dowdy 3 Dumb Blonde Chili, Kansas City MO Jerri Dowdy

Sep 22, 2007-004 - Westfield IN Indiana State Chili Cookoff, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL 2 Sherrie Sutton, Indianapolis IN 3 Charles “Bill” Thomas Naperville IL 4 Dan Meeks, Frankfort IN 5 Tim Brown, Indianapolis IN 6 Candice Thomas, Naperville IL 7 Diana Jackson, Indianapolis IN 8 Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN 9 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN 10 Charles T “Butch” Sutton Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hoosier Mama, Indianapolis IN Diana Jackson 2 Monster Mashers, Noblesville IN Brandon Cass 3 Executive Chili, Indianapolis IN Robert Brady

Sep 22, 2007-005 - Rio Medina TX 2nd Annual International Talk Like, 16CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Terry Lisherness, San Antonio TX 2 Cheryl Smith, Atascosa TX 3 Douglas Gibson, Luling TX 4 Sue Harwell, Seguin TX 5 Lynn Eilenfeldt, San Antonio TX 6 Fread E. Cielencki Sr San Antonio TX 7 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX 8 John Goforth, Comfort TX 9 Sharon Roy, Johnson City TX 10 Don Goudge, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Lease Crue, Luling TX Douglas Gibson 2 Chili By C, Canyon Lake TX Cecille Evans 3 Slippery When Wet, Atascosa TX Cheryl Smith


Sep 22, 2007-008 - LaPorte TX Fall Back Festival CCO, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jo Quist, Houston TX 2 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 3 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 4 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX 5 Teena G. Miller, Baytown TX 6 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 7 Stacey Davis, Pasadena TX 8 Susan Burgess, Baytown TX 9 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 10 Charles Quist, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Jo Mama, Houston TX Jo Quist 2 Happy Feet, Baytown TX Susan Burgess 3 Just For Fun, Lindale TX Bob Conley

Sep 23, 2007-001 - Water Valley TX Sunday Almost Last Chance CCO, 21CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 2 Sherry J. Maus, San Angelo TX 3 Elmo Hite, Burnet TX 4 Mike Benold, Dripping Springs TX 5 Jackie Rogge, Odessa TX 6 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 7 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 8 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 9 Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole TX 10 Sally Hite, Burnet TX

Sep 23, 2007-003 - Oklahoma City OK Oklahoma Womens State Chili, 16CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 2 Barbara Selfridge, Park Hill OK 3 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX 4 Dara Hopson, Fort Smith AR 5 Deborah (Debbie) Bond, Jones OK 6 Jami Gregory, Broken Arrow OK 7 Bettie Spears, Shawnee OK 8 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 9 Lisa M. Bevis, Oklahoma City OK 10 Frances Sullivan, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 BJ’s Cathouse Chili, Shawnee OK Bettie Spears 2 My Way Chili, Park Hill OK Barbara Selfridge 3 Red Dirt Chili, Tulsa OK Hannah Snyder

Sep 23, 2007-004 - Oklahoma City OK Oklahoma Mens State Chili, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David Brown, Catoosa OK 2 Joe Spears, Shawnee OK

3 Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 4 Joe Giles, Farmington AR 5 Richard Atkins, Kingston OK 6 Everett Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 7 Jerry D. Dickerson, Shawnee OK 8 Roger Foltz, Mesquite TX 9 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 10 Mark Bass, Skiatook OKSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Biggens Chili, Broken Arrow OK Aaron Gregory 2 Joe’s Dog House Chili, Shawnee OK Joe Spears 3 Hot Stuff Chili, Skiatook OK Mark Bass

Sep 28, 2007-001 - Wichita Falls TX Friday Night FallsFest Cookoff, 23CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Carol Gibbs, Iowa Park TX 2 David Eakin, Alvarado TX 3 Terry Graves, Wichita Falls TX 4 Barry Thompson, Wichita Falls TX 5 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 6 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 7 Judy Walker, Wichita Falls TX 8 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX 9 Dan French, Wichita Falls TX 10 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX

Sep 29, 2007-001 - San Angelo TX Saddle Bronc Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jeff Johnson, San Angelo TX 2 Sammie Plant, San Angelo TX 3 Al McDonald, Midland TX 4 Ila Johnson, San Angelo TX 5 Ashley Ayers, Midland TX 6 Delana Gierisch, San Angelo TX 7 Sharon Roy, Johnson City TX 8 B.J. McDonald, Midland TX 9 Dennis Brackeen, Lamesa TX 10 Gwyn Brackeen, Lamesa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 River Rat Chili, Lamesa TX Dennis Brackeen 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 29, 2007-002 - Old Town Spring TX Dave’s Pepper Palace Practically, 16CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 2 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 3 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX 4 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 5 Teena G. Miller, Baytown TX 6 Pat Krenek, Houston TX 7 Frank Fox, Houston TX 8 Kenny Miller, Spring TX 9 Earl W. “Who?” Gorhum Montgomery TX

10 Maxine Reed, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX Larry Hammock 2 Texas Hot Licks, Spring TX Kenny Miller 3 Molten Dung, Seabrook TX Jim Birch

Sep 29, 2007-004 - Columbus NM Pancho Villa’s Last Chance CCO, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mary L. Rogers, La Luz NM 2 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM 3 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX 4 Jim Tomlin, Sierra Vista AZ 5 Donna Von Gentz, El Paso TX 6 Annette Price, La Luz NM 7 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 8 Thomas Chaney, Anthony NM 9 Kevin Tomlin, Sierra Vista AZ 10 Rick Thomas, Alto NMSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Don Stoppiro 2 Jazz Cafe, La Luz NM Annette Price 3 Texas Wrangler Chili, El Paso TX Donna Von Gentz

Sep 29, 2007-005 - Garland TX Garland Elks No Frills Last Chance1, 18CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David Hewlett, Murphy TX 2 Alisa Carlson, Garland TX 3 Bill Lester, Garland TX 4 Bubba Luttrull, Plantation FL 5 Brian K MacDonough, Garland TX 6 Coby Davis, Garland TX 7 Robert Sullivan, Denton TX 8 Phil Kelley, Garland TX 9 Ray Medlin, Rowlett TX 10 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Chili Diva, Murphy TX Nancy Hewlett 2 Lurches Cave Cafe, Denton TX Robert Sullivan 3 Tazmanian Devil, Murphy TX David Hewlett

Sep 29, 2007-006 - Bakersfield TX Old Spanish Trail Vineyard Chili, 19CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole TX 2 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 3 Joann Scott, Odessa TX 4 Mary Stephens, Canyon Lake TX 5 Kathy Hulme, Hobbs NM

November 2007 Terlingua Trails 6 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 7 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 8 Cecille Evans, Canyon Lake TX 9 Joyce Jowers, San Antonio TX 10 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Pirates of the Caribbean San Antonio TX Bob Duin 2 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Hulme 3 Black Garter, El Paso TX Eve DuMond

Sep 29, 2007-007 - Amarillo TX 1st Annual Evyn Vaughn Memorial, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX 2 Steven A. Lopez, Pampa TX 3 Vickie L. Childers, Amarillo TX 4 Garnier Albus, Amarillo TX 5 Bill McDonald, Amarillo TX 6 Amanda McDonald, Amarillo TX 7 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 8 Aegina Elliott, Amarillo TX 9 Jeremy Squyres, Amarillo TX 10 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Deck “Hot Tub”, The, Amarillo TX Bryan Brinkley 2 McDonald, Amarillo TX Johnny Wiseman 3 Budweiser, Amarillo TX Susan Whipple

Sep 29, 2007-008 - Wichita Falls TX FallsFest Chili Cookoff, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Dennis H. Jackson, Iowa Park TX 2 Judy Walker, Wichita Falls TX 3 Judy Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 4 Don Walker, Wichita Falls TX 5 Weldon Daniels, Wichita Falls TX 6 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 7 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX 8 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX 9 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 10 Pat French, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 BJ’s Cathouse Chili, Shawnee OK Bettie Spears 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 29, 2007-009 - Coolemee NC Coollemee Heritage Day CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Robin Miller, Madison NC 2 Jean Lundy, Statesville NC 3 Michael “Bubba” Williams Mocksville NC 4 Brent Lundy, Statesville NC 5 Kenneth (Kenny) Jones

Reidsville NC 6 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC 7 John Rhyne, Mooresville NC 8 Rachel Nolan, Kernersville NC 9 Steve Dixon, Summerfield NC 10 Irene Rhyne, Mooresville NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bubba’s Chili, Mocksville NC Michael “Bubba” Williams 2 In-tents Chili II, Kernersville NC Rachel Nolan 3 Grateful Fred’s Chili, Salisbury NC Fred W. Gann

Sep 29, 2007-010 - Mineral Wells TX Sons of the American Legion, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 2 Reedell Light, Mineral Wells TX 3 Lisa Gault, Millsap TX 4 Beth Atkinson, Mineral Wells TX 5 Suzanne Light, Mineral Wells TX 6 Randy Ezell, Millsap TX 7 Karl Keller, Weatherford TX 8 Brad Ballenger, DeLeon TX 9 J R Hall, Millsap TX 10 Claudette Langley, Graham TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Smokin E’s, Richland Hills TX Elex Nuney 2 Coors Light Flamin Chili Pepers Millsap TX Randy Ezell 3 Goulsam Gill, Mineral Wells TX Burnie Gilstrap

Sep 29, 2007-011 - Corning NY Empire State Pod Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Ed Mancini, Corning NY 2 David G. Grossman, Corning NY 3 Robert Griffin, Endicott NY 4 Ann Grossman, Corning NY 5 Sarah Grossman, Corning NY 6 George “Rocky” Rockwell Rochester NY 7 Judy Cross, Corning NY 8 Stacy Koup, Corning NY 9 Larry Tolbert, West Elmira NY 10 Doug Wood, Horseheads NYSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Carey Conquistadoras, Corning NY Tammy Carey 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 30, 2007-001 - San Angelo TX Blaine’s Last Chance Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Ashley Ayers, Midland TX 2 B.J. McDonald, Midland TX 3 Brad Ballenger, DeLeon TX 4 Dennis Brackeen, Lamesa TX 5 Jamie Ballenger, DeLeon TX

6 Gwyn Brackeen, Lamesa TX 7 Delana Gierisch, San Angelo TX 8 Jeff Johnson, San Angelo TX 9 Fred Lazarus, San Angelo TX 10 Sammie Plant, San Angelo TX

Sep 30, 2007-002 - Old Town Spring TX 2nd Annual Absolute Last Chance CCO,15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Vicki Hebert, Pearland TX 2 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 3 Teena G. Miller, Baytown TX 4 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX 5 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX 6 Julie Cooper, Houston TX 7 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 8 Frank Fox, Houston TX 9 Ava Horan, Magnolia TX 10 Karin Barnes, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Frau Lion Foodies, Houston TX Karin Barnes 2 Mayo’s Madness, Houston TX Marolyn “Mayo” Blair 3 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX Michael A Mayorga

Sep 30, 2007-004 - Bakersfield TX Sunday Old Spanish Trail Chili, 17CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kathy Hulme, Hobbs NM 2 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 3 Joyce Jowers, San Antonio TX 4 Jackie Rogge, Odessa TX 5 Ken Large, Odessa TX 6 Scott Johnson, Englewood FL 7 Zanna Ponce De Leon-Broncy Alamogordo NM 8 Eve DuMond, El Paso TX 9 Joann Scott, Odessa TX 10 Cecille Evans, Canyon Lake TX

Sep 30, 2007-005 - Amarillo TX Amarillo Last Chance CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 LaMont Fisher, Amarillo TX 2 Charlotte Squares, Amarillo TX 3 Steven A. Lopez, Pampa TX 4 Shea A. Fisher, Amarillo TX 5 Melvin Sanders, Amarillo TX 6 Carmen Nichols, Amarillo TX 7 Shannon Swain, Amarillo TX 8 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX 9 August Hesse, Canyon TX 10 Dustin Swain, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Fisher Kids, Amarillo TX LaMont Fisher 2 Hell Raisin’ Chili, Pampa TX Steven A. Lopez 3 Rockin N Production, Amarillo TX Charlotte Squares

Sep 30, 2007-006 - Dallas TX State Fair of Texas Chili CCO, 65 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX 2 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 3 Randy Prikryl, Little Elm TX 4 Stephanie Brockman, Irving TX 5 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 6 Teena “T.J.” Friedel, Irving TX 7 Harvey Meeks, Lewisville TX 8 Shawn Fulton, Telephone TX 9 Jason Ezell, Dallas TX 10 Chad McCraw, Waxahachie TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 South Side Foggy Mountain Grand Prairie TX Jim Johnson 2 Dream Catcher, Irving TX Teena “T.J.” Friedel 3 Chili Podcast.com, Dallas TX Steve Heaser

Sep 30, 2007-007 - Staples TX 24th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO,15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Chunkie Harwell, Seguin TX 2 Tamara Dees, Bulverde TX 3 Janet Cielencki, San Antonio TX 4 Lisa Schneider, Llano TX 5 Fread E. Cielencki Sr San Antonio TX 6 H. Ray King, Seguin TX 7 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX 8 Annell Causey, Seguin TX 9 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX 10 Sue Harwell, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Medicine Man, Seguin TX Carl A. Jaks 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 30, 2007-008 - Meyersville TX 1st Annual Last Chance Best, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Paul Borgfeld, Weesatche TX 2 Don Hoy, Cuero TX 3 Joy Hoy, Meyersville TX 4 Carol Martin, Gonzales TX 5 Cindy Vandiver, Weesatche TX 6 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX 7 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX 8 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX 9 Ed Green, Victoria TX 10 Linda J. McDonald, Victoria TX


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Nov 3, 2007-001 - Terlingua TX CASI.Terlingua International Chili ChampCookoff. Held at Rancho CASI De LosChisos. Must be qualified to cook. Fridayis National Scholar ship Day competitionBeans, Salsa Hot Wings open to the public.Public may dry camp all week for $25entry fee per person. Contact Alan [email protected] phone 830-868-4313.

Nov 10, 2007-001 - Edna TX CASI.Texana Chili Spill. At Brackenridge Park& Campground 891 BrackenridgeParkway. Entry fee $20, turn-in 3 PM.Contact Karen Gregory P.O. Box 429Edna TX 77957, 361-782-5229, 361-781- 2129 cell. [email protected].

Nov 10, 2007-002 - Henderson TX CASI.Heritage Syrup Festival CCO. Helddowntown at Rusk Co. Annex parking lot,intersection Fordall & West Main. Entryfee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Jackpot beans $5,50/50 payback, turn-in Noon. BenefitsRusk CO Citizens Emergency ResponseTeam. Peoples Choice also. Trophies fortop 10 chilies, 3 show, and one for peopleschoice. Contact Sherry Adams 903-657-7579. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Nov 10, 2007-003 - Gladewater TX CASI.104.1 FM The Ranch Veteran’s Day heldat the Gladewater Round Up Rodeogrounds, 2502 W. Upshur Ave., which isalso Hwy 80. Benefits the East TexasFood Bank. CHILI GRIND, turn-in 1:00,entry fee $20.00. Limited hook-ups, nocharge, must be reserved in advance.Early registration begins Oct. 1 and youcan register online with Paypal atwww.theranch.fm. People’s Choiceaward so please bring tasting chili for thepublic. Live music and activities startingat 10:00 AM. until winners are announced.No Friday or Saturday night activities.Contact Mandee Montana at the radiostation 903 590-1939,[email protected]. Please, no pre-registration until Oct. 1. More infobeginning Oct. 1 on www.theranch.fmincluding map and pre-registration withPaypal.

Nov 10, 2007-004 - Eastport MD CASI.3rd Occasional, Heat by the Harbor Chili

Cook-Off at the Maritime Republic ofEastport’s Tenth Annual Tug of War. Setup in parking lot of Backyard Boats along4th St. Vendors, live music, and familyactivities all day along 4th Street. Entryfee is $20 for red chili & freestyle chili.Freestyle turn in is 1 pm, Red turn-in 2pm. Proceeds go to support; SPCA,Lighthouse Shelter, Reading isFundamental and other local charities.Contact John M. Iaquinta 410-533- 1188,[email protected] for furtherinformation. Make checks payable toMason Dixon Pod. For various charities.

Nov 10, 2007-005 - College Station TXCASI. Cancer Fest 2007 Held at ReedArena at Olsen Blvd and Tom ChandlerDrive, Texas A & M University Campus.Entry fee $20 turn-in 11:30 AM. ContactMichelle Burns 102 Ridgecrest Dr CollegeStation TX 77845. 806- 781-2852,[email protected]

Nov 10, 2007-006 - River Oaks TXCASI. River Oaks Chili & BBQ Cookoff.Held at 5300 Blackstone, corner ofBlackstone & Roberts cut off, west ofdowntown Ft. Worth. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Shirley Wheat 817-732-5885 817- 713-83001.baker.rocc@sbcglobal. net.

Nov 10, 2007-007 - Odessa TX CASI.Veterans Food Basket CCO. Held at BeckySams Tropical Bar & Grill, 2458 N FM1936. Open BBQ, $20 per category. 50%payback. Chili entry $18 turn-in 2 PM.Open dessert and open beans entry $10.Benefits Food Basket for military familiesin Permian Basin. Cooks party Fridaynight. Texas Hold Em. Prizes, famousburgers by Justin (grandson).

Nov 10, 2007-008 - Sonoita AZ CASI.Arizona Cowboy Symposium CCO. Heldat Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, Hwy 83/Hwy82. Competition chili entry $15 turn-in 1PM. Peoples choice entry $5, free ifcooking competition chili, start servingpeoples choice at 11 AM. RV parking,cook out of your RV. Hotels nearby.Country music all day and dances Fridayand Saturday nights. New this year is acar show. Make checks paid to CHOA.Contact Carson Smith 1989 S St. Michael

Dr. Tucson AZ [email protected], 520-792-0005.

Nov 10, 2007-009 - Edgewood TX CASI.Log Cabin Cookoff. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Heritage ParkMuseum Bldg. Fund. Contact PattizoHumphrey, Box 23 Edgewood TX 75117903-896-4326. On advertising probationper CASI Rule V.A.2. Showmanship from12 to 1 PM. People’s Choice from 11 to1 PM. Please bring throw down chili forthe crowd to taste.

Nov 10, 2007-010 - Pampa TX CASI.Shepherd’s Helping Hands 2nd AnnualChili Cookoff. Held in downtown Pampa,Cuyler St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Benefits Shepherd’s Helping Hands. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Junior division under 18with 1 adult, $10 entry fee. Contact MyraJimenez or Linda Lantz, 916 N. Crest Rd.#101, Pampa TX 79065. Per CASI RuleV.A. 2, on advertising probat ion.

Nov 11, 2007-001 - Dallas TX CASI.LeRendezvous Held at 5934 Royal Lane,near Preston Rd, SW corner behindLeRendezvous Restaurant. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable toLeRendezvous. Table Top only, no motorhomes or trailers. Charity TBD. ContactNeta Rohr 2410 Golden Oaks DriveGarland TX 75044. [email protected]. Benefits Mary KayAsk Foundation for domestic violenceand cancer research.

Nov 17, 2007-001 - Rowlett TX CASI.Eleventh Annual Texas Holiday Chili-bration Cookoff. Benefits AmateurCommunity Theatre of Rowlett. Held on3800 block of Main St. DowntownRowlett. Entry fee $20.00 CASI andLocal Chili turn in 1:00 PM. Jackpotbeans Noon turn in, entry $10.00. Contact:Tom Fulton, 3809 Main St., Rowlett, TX75088, 972-475- 4330. Make checkspayable to ACT of Rowlett.

Nov 17, 2007-002 - Lindale TX CASI.2nd Annual Masonic Lodge 848 CCOHeld in Wal-Mart parking lot, atintersection I-20 & State Rd Hwy 69, turnnorth on 69 1/2 mile on right. Chili entry$20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Please bring throwdown chili for public. Benefits MasonicLodge 848 Scholarship Fund. ContactBob Conley home 903-882-3095, cell903-312-7241.

Nov 17, 2007-003 - Seguin TX CASI.Classic CASI Pod Fall Festival CCO. Heldat Lake McQueeney Lions. PropaneStoves to the top ten chili winners onSaturday. Entry fee $20 or $38 both days.Benefits Christian Free Clinic. Cooks partyFriday night featuring German Food,Games on Saturday. Pot Luck Saturdaynight. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Pod will serve Sunday Brunch.Make checks payable to Classic CASIPod, 214 Signal Hill, Seguin TX 78155.Contact Annell Causey 830- 379-6565 orPat King 830-303-1755.

Nov 17, 2007-004 - Marble Falls TXCASI. 1st Annual Lake Country LanesCCO Held at Lake Country Lanes bowlingalley, Hwy 281 N, about 2 miles north ofMarble Falls, on the left Entry fee $18,turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable toLake Country Lane Scholarship Fund.CHILI GRIND ONLY This is one CCOyou will not want to miss. Plenty ofentertainment available. Bar, Fun bowlinggames, Billiards, Washer pitching(washers furnished). Free raffle for allcooks! Plenty of room in beer gardenunder the Pavilion for everyone to cook.You will be a VIP with reduced rates oneverything. You are asked to bring a non-perishable item for the food drive. PlentyRV parking no hookups this year.Breakfast will be available to purchase Sat& Sun AM. Come join the Fun andsupport our new CASI CorporateMember. See details for Sunday CCO.


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Nov 17, 2007-005 - Eola TX CASI. EolaHistoric Schoolhouse CCO and BBQ.Held at the Old Eola Schoolhouse parkinglot in Eola, TX. Benefits restoration of theEola Schoolhouse. Plenty of Parking. DryCamping. Entry fee is $18.00 for Chili,$20.00 per BBQ category, $5.00 forJackpot beans. Make checks payable toConcho Valley Chili Pod. Bean and Chickenturn in at 12:00, Ribs at 1:00, Chili at 2:00,and Brisket at 3:00. Contact Janice Miller325-947-8753. 3014 Oak Mountain Trail,San Angelo, TX [email protected]. This is a 2 dayCCO. See CCO next day at same location.

Nov 17, 2007-006 - Humble TX CASI.Bound For Glory Cookoff. Held at HumbleCivic Center and Rodeo Arena. Also Car& Bike Show Beans turn-in 11 AM, $5entry. Chicken turn-in Noon, entry $10.Fajitas turn-in 1 PM, entry $10. CASIChili turn-in 2 PM, entry $20. Chili infoEarl Who? Gorhum [email protected] Car & bike showinfo Trish York- Coon 832-264-9439,trish@freedom walk.org. Sponsored byPiney Woods Pod.

Nov 17, 2007-007 - Valley Mills TXCASI. Annual Valley Mills CCO. Held atthe old Boy Scout camp. Benefits theMasonic Lodge. Entry fee for 50/50 beans$10 turn-in Noon. Chili entry $18, turn-in2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Pot lucksupper Saturday night. Contact RandyDuke randu2@clear wire.net or AngieDuke angdu2@ clearwire.net, 254-932-6787.

Nov 17, 2007-008 - Bossier City LACASI. Blue Goat Cookoff Held at LouisianaBoardwalk, next door to Horseshoe Casino.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact JerryHunt 318-797-0719.

Nov 17, 2007-009 - Phoenix AZ CASI.6th Annual Viet Nam Vets CCO. Held at

Steel Horse Saloon, 1768 W. Bell Rd.Contact Dennis Huff 623-388-0825. Entryfee $15, turn- in 3 PM. Peoples choice 11AM. 9:30 AM cooks meeting. Show 12 to12:30 PM.

Nov 18, 2007-001 - Seguin TX CASI.Classic CASI Day After Chili CCO. Heldat Lake Mc Queeney Lions Club. Entryfee $20 or $38 both days. Benefits Podcharities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in1 PM. Sunday brunch. Make checkspayable to Classic CASI Pod, 214 SignalHill, Seguin TX 78155. Contact AnnellCausey 830-379-6565 Pat King 830-303-1755.

Nov 18, 2007-002 - Marble Falls TXCASI. Cast Off Cookoff. Held at CountryLane Bowling Alley. Trophies will be castoff trophies and goodies. Entry fee $18,turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Benefits local charities. Non perishableitem welcome for the Lake Country Lanesfood drive. Cooking in the beer gardenpavilion encouraged. CHILI-CHARITY-FUN guaranteed. Come support our newCASI Corporate Member. Breakfastavailable to purchase Sunday AM. ContactTom Cook 512-769-0679, or Ro 830-613-0686. See You in Marble Falls.

Nov 18, 2007-003 - Eola TX CASI.Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO held at EolaHistoric Schoolhouse Eola, TX. Plenty ofParking. Dry Camping. Benefits ConchoValley Chili Pod Charities. Chili only.Entry Fee $18.00. Chili turn in 12:00.Make checks payable to Concho ValleyChili Pod. Contact Janice Miller, 325-947-8753, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, SanAngelo, TX, 76904,[email protected]. This is a 2 dayCCO. See Saturday’s information.

Nov 18, 2007-004 - Valley Mills TXCASI. Valley Mills Day After CCO. Heldat Old Boy Scout Camp. Entry fee $18turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Charity TBD. See cookoff previous day.Contact Randy Duke

[email protected] or Angie Dukeangdu2@clearwire. net. 254-932-6787.

Nov 23, 2007-001 - Victoria TX CASI.Day After Thanksgiving Chili CCO. Threeday cookoff held at 3023 Camp ColetRoad on Colet Inn Grounds. Bridge out,must go thru Schroeder. VisitWWW.Colet inn.com for map or call fordetailed map. Benefits VASA PodMemorial Scholarship Fund at VictoriaCollege. Entry fee $18 turn-in 4 PM.Jackpot Dip-off $10 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpotbeans open, $10 turn-in 3 PM. ContactLinda McDonald 361—578-2575,[email protected]. Dianna Hoy361-277-8687, Jenifer Danysh 361- 782-0129, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Makechecks payable to VASA Pod.

Nov 24, 2007-001 - Waco TX CASI. 3rdAnnual H-E-B # 5 at 9100 WoodwayDrive off Hwy 84, is going to make thiscook off an annual event so it will be heldthe 1st Saturday after Thanksgiving fromnow on.A one day only cook off, NoRV’s, e- zee ups welcome. Entry fee18.00 turn in time 2pm CHILI GRINDONLY! This year there will be a juniorcook off details will follow. So let’s showH-E-B how thankful we are for everythingthey have done for our chili world and letssupport their charity and have a woderfulturn out!!. For directions or questioncontact either Donna Conrad e- [email protected] or Dianne Stimson254-486-9206. Email

[email protected]. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable toDonna Conrad/H-E-B. Benefits JuvenileDiabetes. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Nov 24, 2007-002 - Victoria TX CASI.26th Annual VASA Pod CCO. Held onColet Inn Grounds, 3023 Camp ColetRoad. Bridge out, must go thru Schroeder.Call for detailed map or visit websitewww. coletinn.com. Benefits GoliadAthletic Booster Club. Make check payableto VASA Pod. Chili entry $20 turn in 2PM. Jackpot Beans, dry pinto $10, turn-in Noon. Jr Chili ages 6-17, $10 turn-in1:30 PM. Chicken $20 turn-in 1 PM, PorkSpare Ribs $20 turn-in 3 PM, Brisket $20turn-in 4 PM. Cook all 3 BBQ for $50.Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575,mclinda78@ hotmail.com. Dianna Hoy361-277- 8687, Jenifer Danysh 361-782-0129 Colet Inn 361-578-1360.

Nov 24, 2007-003 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Voiture Locale 939 Annual CCO.Held at American Legion Post 169 4605Lakeshore Dr. Benefits the CollegeScholarship Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bean Cookoffentry $5, turn-in Noon. Cooks party Fridaynight, hamburger meat. RV parking nohookups. If bad weather can cook inside.Contact Donald R Barfield, 15643 W FM171 Wichita Falls TX 76305-2217. 940-322-5057, [email protected].

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Nov 25, 2007-001 - Victoria TX CASI.Morning After Chili CCO. Held on ColetInn Grounds, 3023 Camp Colet Rd. Bridgeout, must go thru Schroeder. Call fordetailed map or visit Website www.coletinn.com. Benefits local charities.Make checks payable to VASA Pod. Entryfee $15, turn- in 1 PM. Contact LindaMcDonald [email protected] Dianna Hoy361-277-8687, Jenifer Danysh 361-782-0129, Colet Inn 361-578-1360.

Nov 30, 2007-001 - Angleton TX CASI.20th Annual Christmas on the SquareChili Cookoff. Chili turn- in 8 PM. Watchfor more details. Contact AngletonChamber of Commerce 979-849-6443 orTC Lipe 979-265-5009.

Dec 1, 2007-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.12th Annual Toys and Food For TotsMore info on this cookoff later FMI: 325-656-8299Dec 1, 2007-002 - Katy TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Katy Elks Uncle Ronnie MemorialChili Cookoff at Katy Elks Lodge, 1050Katy Fort Bend Rd. 50/50 Beans, $10entry turn- in Noon. CASI chili $20 entryturn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only.Showmanship 1-3 place, 11:30 to 1:30PM. Saturday night Christmas Party andpot luck dinner. Music provided by NigelTaco Delgado. Proceeds to benefit KatyElks charities. Contact Larry Arnold 281-392-6073. Lodge [email protected].

Dec 1, 2007-003 - Waring TX CASI.15th Annual Texas Hill Country Pod.Friday night cooks’ party with music.Saturday there will be Jackpot beans,green chili, Christmas decorating contest,and “Soup-off/supper”. Heated hall forjudging, partying, dominoes, and cards.Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to THC Pod. Benefits WaringVFD & others. Contact Shirley Stateczny8 3 0 - 5 3 7 - 4 3 8 [email protected]

Dec 1, 2007-004 - Rockport TX CASI.Rockport Tropical Christmas Festival ChiliCookoff, held at Saltwater Pavilion,Rockport Beach Park., no overnightcamping. Benefits Camp Aranzazu, aidingchildren and adults with disabilities. Makechecks paid to City of Rockport. Entryfee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact CarolynCauley, City Hall, 622 East Market,Rockport TX 78382. 361- 729-2213.Ext. 121. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Dec 1, 2007-005 - Tontitown AR CASI.Greenlee Acres Cookoff. Held at 12748Brush Creek Rd. Entry fee $20 chili, turn-in 1 PM. Salsa entry $5, Margarita entry$5. Junior Division entry $5. Make checkspayable to Chili Hawg Pod for podcharities. This is an all weather cookoff,it will be outside if nice, or will be insidein case of bad weather. Contact DebbieGreenlee 12748 Brush Creek Rd,Springdale AR 72762 or Gary Holmes506 Maria Springdale AR 72762. EmailDebbie [email protected] or [email protected].

Dec 1, 2007-006 - Golden CO CASI.Holiday Chili Cookoff and Colorado ChiliPod Cookoff held in downtown Golden,cooking on Washington in front of theGolden Hotel. Benefits various Podcharities. Entry fee $15 for CASI, Red orGreen. $5 extra for green when cookingCASI Red. Turn in Noon. Contact JohnMontgomery 1670 Broadway Suite 3000,Denver CO. 80202. 303-831-5061. Makechecks payable to Colorado Chili Pod.

Dec 1, 2007-007 - Aransas Pass TXCASI. Holiday on the Harbor CCO.Cancelled.

Dec 1, 2007-008 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI.High Desert Pod Annual Christmas ParadePod Cookoff. Held at 2011 E Fry Blvd inKMART parking lot Entry fee $15, turn-in 12:30. Benefits High Desert Pod, Podcookoff. Come share our potluck dinner,smoked brisket provided by pod on Fridaynight and our potluck breakfast onSaturday morning. Big raffle open to all,goody bags for first 40 cooks. Share inHigh Desert Pod’s Christmas Spirit.Contact Greg Monger 520-417-9948 oremail [email protected].

Dec 1, 2007-009 - West Tawakoni TXCASI. Lake Tawakoni Christmas ForKids CO Held at AM Vets parking lot,Hwy 276 next to Tawakoni City Park, 9miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5 turn in Noon, 50/50jackpot. Contact Jackie Gross 903-883-4916, cell 903-456-9498.

Dec 1, 2007-010 - North Little Rock ARCASI. Rudys Cafe Cookoff. Held at 2695Pike Ave, phone 771- 0808. BenefitsArkansas Food Bank. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to ASS-CASI. Contact Preston Nickle 501-791-2191.

Dec 1, 2007-011 - Denton TX CASI.Denton Elks Lodge. Held at 228 E. Oak.Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to Denton Elks Lodge. ContactRobert Bell 940-391-1814 [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Dec 1, 2007-012 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Elks Lodge Cookoff. Held at 4505Seymour Hwy. Benefit Elks Charities.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5,turn-in Noon. Elk Charity BreakfastSaturday $7. Friday night cooks partyand Sunday breakfast next day. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster940-766-0794.

Dec 2, 2007-001 - Ocean City MDCASI. 9th Annual Hots for Tots CCO.Presented on Sunday by Ocean CityParrothead Club, at the West OC GreeneTurtle from 1-4 PM. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Open meat. Set up after 11 AM.Please bring a new or gently used toy forthe charity. Great awards and goodiebags for the cooks, plus free beer. Cooksparty night before, there will be a cooks

room rate. Contact Jenny [email protected] 443-878-7999.

Dec 2, 2007-002 - Kissimmee FL CASI.Old Town’s Truck N’ For Toys CCO Heldin Old Town, 5770 W US Hwy 192. Seewww.old-town.com. Cooks to set up nextto the main stage on Trophy Row. BenefitsThe Deveour of Florida. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. Truck show, Radio Disneyand Entertainment Noon til 6 PM. Cooksparty the night before at the Blue Max inOld Town at 7 PM. For questions andaccommodations contact Candace Knight-Arevalo [email protected].

Dec 2, 2007-003 - Wickenburg AZ CASI.16th Rancher Bar CCO. Held at 910 WWickenburg Way. Located west end ofWickenburg on US 60. Make checkspayable to CASA. Benefits Cops WhoCare. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Salsaand Hot Wings also. Contact NormanSchoenradt 623-742-6476 Stub Hill,Rancher Bar 628-684- [email protected]. Salsa turn-in11 AM, Hot Wings turn-in Noon. Peopleschoice.


Dec 2, 2007-004 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Elks Lodge 1105 Cookoff. Held at4505 Seymour Hwy. For the SweatheartFund. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Saturday night party,Sunday breakfast. Contact Kevin Wooster940-766-0794

Dec 7, 2007-001 - Angleton TX CASI.Greater Angleton Chamber Date changedto November 30th.

Dec 8, 2007-001 - Gonzales TX CASI.Come and Taste It Cookoff. Held at 1933Sarah DeWitt. For local charities. Entryfee $18 turn-in 2 PM. See cookoff nextday. CHILI GRIND ONLY. ContactCharlie Martin 830-857-4711.

Dec 8, 2007-002 - Irving TX CASI. 19thAnnual Does Cookoff Held at Irving ElksLodge 2015 N. Britain Rd. Entry fee $20,turn- in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in 11 AM.Hookups available $5 per night. Fridaynight cooks party, bring covered dish, theDoes will furnish the turkey and ham.Music, silent auction, please bring donateditems for auction. Bring your RV and joinin the fun. Contact Linda Buschel 972-641-6211 or Margaret Moore 972- 641-3360. Make checks payable to IrvingDoes #201.

Dec 8, 2007-003 - McQueeney TX CASI.Family Tradition Chili Cookoff. Held at3420 FM 78, rear parking lot. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits GuadalupeCounty Childrens Advocacy Center.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact KeriRidgeway 830-305-0679. Register byDec. 1.

Dec 9, 2007-001 - Gonzales TX CASI.Sunday Come & Taste It Cookoff. Held at1933 Sarah DeWitt. For local charities.Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI

GRIND ONLY. Contact Charlie Martin830-857- 4711.

Dec 15, 2007-001 - McGregor TX CASI.Toys For Tots Held in McGregor Halllocated off Hwy 84 behind the BrookshiersGrocery Store at Johnson cross street.Will Put in all details when date getscloser. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Toys ForTots. Diane Stimson. [email protected]. for directions.

Dec 16, 2007-001 - McGregor TX CASI.Sunday Toys for Tots Tyson FoodsCharity Cookoff. Held McGregor Hall offHwy 84 behind Brookshiers Grocery Store,at Johnson cross street. See cookoffprevious day. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Conrad orDiane Stimson [email protected] bring non perishable food item.

Dec 29, 2007-001 - Kingsland TX CASI.American Legion Post 437 Ladies AuxillaryCCO. Held at American Legion Post 437.Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Make checks payable to AmericanLegion Post 437. Plenty RV parking, nohookups. Saturday night Cooks Partyfurnished by American Legion. Play your

favorite card games or dominoes insidethe building. Take Hwy 1431 in Kingslandto Hwy 2545 East, go 1 1/2 miles and turnright on Legion Loop. You are there.Come join the fun. Contact Tom Cook512-769-0679 [email protected].

Dec 29, 2007-002 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. Midnite Madness Chili 20.00 Comeon out and enjoy a fun filled weekend.A 3day event Fmi: Sammie 325 656 8299

Dec 30, 2007-001 - Kingsland TX CASI.American Legion Post 437 CCO. Held atAmerican Legion Post 437. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Make checks payable to American LegionPost 437. Sunday night throw-down,Pajama Party, games & dominoes. TakeHwy 1431 in Kingsland to Hwy 2545 Eastgo 1 1/2 miles and turn right on LegionLoop. Plenty RV parking, no hookups.Contact Tom Cook [email protected]

Dec 30, 2007-002 - Terrell TX CASI.DAM POD Day Before The Bash CCOJoin DAM POD for our Day Before theBash CCO in memory of our friend andPOD member, Colleen Wallace. Proceedsto benefit Ovarian Cancer Research inColleen’s name. Held at Pee Wee’s Houseat 3975 CR 344 in Terrell, TX. If you havenot been to a CCO here yet, you just don’tknow what you are missing! Good EastTexas hospitality with a little Red NeckCharm! Chili turn in at 2 PM, GRINDONLY, entry fee $18. Beans at Noon(100% payback). Unique trophies, raffelitems, fishing, washer pitchingtournament, pot luck dinner. Cook insideor out. Plenty of camping space withinside showers. RV hook ups for a smallfee, reservations suggested. Come onSaturday if you like. Stay over for theNYE Bash, same location, next day. THIS

IS A NEW LOCATION FOR US. Formore information or directions, pleasecall Dani Medlin 214-668-3997 or RayMedlin 214-562-9814. [email protected].

Dec 30, 2007-003 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. Community Center Chili CookoffSunday Morning Coming Down ChiliCookoff $5.00 Entry if you cook one ofthe other days ( Sat. or Mon. ) Turn-in 2PM. Hamburger meat only for this cookoff.FMI 325 656 8299

Dec 31, 2007-001 - Kingsland TX CASI.Ole Angzine CCO. Sponsored by HLCP.Held at American Legion Post 437. Entryfee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Make checks payable to HLCP.Black Eye Pea cookoff entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, 100 payback. Make checkspayable to HLCP. Benefits MF LocalCharities. Hot dogs & all trimmingsfurnished by HLCP. NEW YEARS EVEPARTY, music by Tex A Bama. Blackeyepeas and corbread at midnight $7.50 perperson (for chili cooks). BYOB of Beer-setups will be available. This is a party youdon’t want to miss. Come welcome theNew Year with your friends. PreviousCookoff Saturday & Sunday. ContactTom Cook 512-769-0679,[email protected].

Dec 31, 2007-002 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. SACA Pod Annual New Years EveCCO More info on this later. FMI: SAMMIE325 656 8299

Dec 31, 2007-003 - Terrell TX CASI.19th Annual DAM POD NYE Bash BlackEye Pee Off and NYE Pajama Party!Wear your sleepytime best and take homeour best PJ Prize. NEW LOCATIONTHIS YEAR! Held at Pee Wee’s House at3975 CR 344 In Terrell, TX. 9 PM chili


1st Place CASI Show: Dream Catcher Chili - T.J. Friedel - Irving, TX1st Place CASI Chili: Kelly Killingbeck - Euless, TX

WPI Firefighters Fund, Stop, Drop and Roll Chili Cookoff Winners


Our local Class Six store (Liquor Store on Goodfellow AFB) started a contest thefirst part of July. The winner would receive a Tequila Rose suitcase. The sponsorwas Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and McCormick’s DistillingCompany. Every time we were on base, which was 4 – 6 times a week, I went inand signed my name and Cliff’s name on an entry form. I told the Managers severaltimes how important to me it was that I win this suitcase since I was one of theoriginal Tequila Roses which Susie Shaw instituted at a Top of Texas CCO in Ennis,TX on May 15, 1998. One day late in July, I walked in to sign up and the box andsuitcase were gone. I hunted up one of the Manager’s and asked who had won thesuitcase. They said that they had not pulled the winning ticket as of yet, but thoughtthey would the next weekend. I didn’t get a call and I was really disappointed. Infact, I went to the Tequila Rose site and investigated ordering one. Cliff talked meinto waiting until we returned from a trip to his Mother’s house in MO. After beinggone 10 days, we returned and there was a message sent the 2nd day we were gonethat I had indeed won the suitcase. I quickly returned the call afraid that they hadgiven up on me contacting them, but some person who knew me had told them tobe patient because I was out of town. When Heather called me back, she told meshe wanted a picture to send to McCormick’s and to AAFES home office. I askedher if she wanted me to round up a few of my local Tequila Rose sister’s and wearour Tequila Rose shirts and come for the picture. She was delighted, but not nearlyas excited as I was about getting the suitcase. It is lined in black with beautiful pinkTequila Roses. Life is Good!!!! And now I can go Tequila Rose packing!!!!From the desk of Janice Miller.

A Tequila Rose For You

Heather Smith – Class Six Store Manager, Janice Miller,Barbara Herrin and Sue Yates

turn in, CHILI GRIND ONLY, $20 entry.No Rules Black Eye Pea turn in at 8 PM,$10 entry with 100% payback. Veryunique trophies, great raffel items. CooksTaco Soup dinner, side dishes welcome,washer tournament and dance. Bring amunchie for our traditional “Eat AroundThe Room” mobile feast. Plenty ofcamping, inside showers. RV electrichook ups for a small fee. Reservationssuggested. As with previous years, ourproceeds benefit the CASI Scholarshipfund. This year, in our friend and pod

member, Colleen Wallace’s name. Pleasebring a raffel item to donate. Forinformation or directions, call Dani Medlin214-668-3997 or Ray Medlin 214-56-9814. See previous day cook off too.

Dec 31, 2007-004 - Oklahoma City OKCASI. 2nd Annual Paint Horse ShowCCO BYOB Party held at OKC State Fairgrounds - Super Barn located off Renoand May Ave. Benefits St Judes, APHAChallenged Kids. Entry fee $20 turn-in 8PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. We will have

finger food for the party, and bring auctionitems if you have them. Approx $18 RVhookups available at the fairgrounds.Make checks payable to Jerry Dickerson.Contact Jerry/Donell Dickerson, 131Amber Ridge, Shawnee OK 74801-3984,405-227- 8689.

Dec 31, 2007-005 - Palmyra VA CASI.4th Annual Bearly Chili Cookoff. Datechanged to January 1, 2008.

Dec 31, 2007-006 - Amarillo TX CASI.New Years Eve Chili & Black Eyed PeaCookoff. Come spend New Years Evewith the TIT Pod. Location TBA. BlackEyed Pea turn-in 7 PM, $10 entry fee.Chili turn-in 8 PM, entry fee $20. ContactScott Campbell 806-358-3576.

Dec 31, 2007-007 - Crawford TX CASI.New Years Eve Cookoff Come and spendtime with us here in Crawford. Entry fee$18 turn- in 9 PM. RV parking $15 pernight in Tonka Park. There will be allkinds of fun. Contact Mavis [email protected] or 254-486-2487,cell 254-715-4075.

Dec 31, 2007-008 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. B & B 3rd Annual Cookoff held inElks Lodge, 4505 Seymour Hwy. Benefitsthe Nob Pod. Entry $20, turn-in 7 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Black-eye peacookoff turn- in 8 PM $10 entry, 100%payback, $50 added to money. KevinWooster 940-766-0794.

Jan 1, 2008-001 - Palmyra VA CASI. 4thAnnual Bearly Chili Cookoff. Held at LakeMonticello. Entry fee $18, includes annualmembership in Capital Pod, checks payableto Roger Koltz. This is the official CapitalPod Chili Cookoff for the 2008 Chili Year.Benefits Lake Monticello Fire & RescueSquad. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in 2PM. Contact Roger or Jackie Koltz, 53Ponderosa Lane, Palmyra VA 22963. 434-589-5387. Contact Roger atCowboychili@ cs.com, or check Jackie’swebsite [email protected] forannouncement, directions, etc.

Jan 5, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.American Legion Auxiliary 533 CCO.Held at Loop 150 East. BenefitsScholarships. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2PM. Make chacks payable to ALA 533.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact CrystalDear 281 Antioch Rd, Paige TX 78659512-844-6668 Cell, 512-253-6335 home.See cook off next day same loction.

Jan 5, 2008-002 - Harrisburg PA CASI.Polar Bear Cookoff. Come join us for ourfirst cookoff of the New Year. Turn intime is 2 pm and meat is cooks choice.Proceeds to benefit Vickie’s Angel’s tohelp Dave Shellenhamer who hasLeukemia and needs a bone marrowtransplant. Please bring a dish to share.Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. ContactChristine Johnson 717-350-3864.snkypetes@ comcast.net.

Jan 6, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.Sunday American Legion Aux. 533Cookoff. Held at Loop 150 East. Entry fee$18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Info Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 CELL,512-253- 6335 HOME.

Jan 11, 2008-001 - Amarillo TX CASI.Tall In Texas Pod Cookoff. Held in theRex Baxter Building on the Tri-State FairGrounds. Entry fee $20, make checkspayable to Tall in Texas Pod. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Details to follow. ContactVickie Childers, 4300 Olsen Amarillo TX79106, 806-433- 1793. Kids cookoff also,info to follow.

Jan 12, 2008-001 - Odessa TX CASI.Boys State Cookoff at American Legion430, 8th and Pueblo. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Do notmiss this one because of the weather, wecan cook inside if bad weather. Info KeithCoffman 432-367-9093.

Jan 12, 2008-002 - Rocky Point MXCASI. Desert Oasis Cookoff. InfoMadjack at 480-648-7689.

Jan 12, 2008-003 - Amarillo TX CASI.Tri-State Open Chili Championship. Heldin the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-StateFair Grounds. Benefits Make-A-Wish ofthe Texas Plains. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1PM. Make checks payable to Tri- StateOpen Chili Championship. Top 3 chilisand 1st place show automatically qualifyfor TICC. Contact Vickie Childers 4300Olsen Amarillo TX 79106. 806-433-1793or Garnier Albus 806-353-0500. Send inearly registration post marked byDecember 28,2007 to get a chance fordrawing of free rooms More details tofollow.

Jan 12, 2008-004 - Converse TX CASI.17th Halfway Point Cookoff. Held atAmerican Legion Post 593, 326 WestLegion Drive. Cooks party Friday evening.Entertain- ment. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2PM. RV parking no hookups. Cook off


As a crowd gathered on the Military Plaza of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas,there was a look of curiosity and puzzlement on their faces. The gentlemen wearingyachting garb certainly looked dignified and there seemed to be an air of solemnitywhen bugler Bill Smallwood sounded the start of the ceremony with militaryprecision. What was up? Senior Admiral of the Brotherhood of Admirals ofAdmirals of the Texas Navy, Duke Walton orchestrated a series of events, asAdmiral Kevin Paetzel read the Proclamation of Grandest Importance andpresented Dr. Ben Bradshaw, distinguished professor of demography at theUniversity of Texas, San Antonio with his commissioning papers from TexasGovernor Rick Perry, appointing him as an Admiral in the Texas Navy. Dr.Bradshaw was duly welcomed into the “Brotherhood of Admirals”, a small andnon-elite, pro active group within the membership of Texas Admirals as well!A surprise presentation was made to Saralyn Walton, awarding her the coveted“Yellow Rose of Texas” designation, also signed by the Governor, for all her gooddeeds to and for the citizens of our great state! This award was presented by JanieBurruss and Johnye Harriman, former executive director of the Chili AppreciationSociety International, a nationwide group that raises money for local charities fromthe proceeds of chili cook-offs!

Finally, under the thoughtful direction of Admiral Duke “Ducky” Walton, theattending Admirals, guests, and attentive onlookers paid tribute to Senior AdmiralEd “Chill Lee” Paetzel, founder of the Brotherhood of Admirals. Famous (or nearfamous) cowboy poet, Walt Perryman read an original poem in honor of Ed. Therewas humor and pathos in his tome and the people “lightened up”, even though theydidn’t know anything about the gentleman he was talking about! They had tofigure he was special. Both of ’em!

Smiles and grins were evident in the crowd when the Admirals raised their Kazoosto accompany Bugler Bill in a medley of traditional Texas songs. They had kazoostoo! I think this is how Ed Paetzel would have liked to be remembered. He wasa great planner and organizer and never forgot that these kinds of “happenings”were all about having FUN!

To Ed Paetzel and To The Fleet! Don Meehan

Texas Navy Brotherhood of Admirals Induct aNew Member ... And Honor a Chili Legend,

Ed "Chill Lee" Paetzel

next day same locale. Contact Ken Rodd210-887-8827 or [email protected].

Jan 13, 2008-001 - Converse TX CASI.16th Ladies Auxiliary Cookoff. Held atAmerican Legion Post 593, 326 WestLegion Drive. Cooks party Friday night,entertainment. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1PM. Info Ken Rodd 210-887-8827 oremail [email protected]. Cookoffprevious day same location.

Jan 18, 2008-001 - Ruston LA CASI.Friday Hot Heads Chili Cookoff. Held inNorth Louisiana Expo Center. Use I-20east or west, to Ruston, take Hwy 33 exitnorth to Farmerville. Go about 5 mi andthe Expo Center is on the left. Entrancewill have a banner or sign. Arrival and setup anytime Friday. Benefits Jake OwenRaborn Foundation. Entry fee $20 turn-in8 PM. Limited RV spaces. Arts, Crafts,Music and more. webwww.hotheadschili.org Open air cooking,covered pavilion if bad weather. Pleasebring throwdown chili for public. Registerby December 21st with Horace KetchensP.O. Box 675, Farmerville LA 71241.Email [email protected] 318-368- 8935. Meat open, no exotic meat.Make advanced checks to HotHeads Cook-off/Horace Ketchens.

Jan 19, 2008-001 - Tarpon Springs FLCASI. 3rd Annual Suncoast Chili Cookoff.Held at 111 W. Lime St. Benefits TarponSprings Boys & Girls Club. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact Derrick Janisz 179 Melody Lane,Terpon Springs FL 34689. 727-937-0320.

Jan 19, 2008-002 - Ruston LA CASI. HotHeads Chili Cookoff. Held at NorthLouisiana Expo Center. Use I-20 east or

west to Ruston. Take Hwy 33 exit, northto Farmersvile about 5 mi to the ExpoCenter on the left. There will be a banneror sign at entrance. Benefits AmericanCancer Society, Relay For Life. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payableHotHeads Cookoff Horace Ketchens.Limited RV spaces. Arts, Crafts, Musicand more. See www.hotheadschilicookoff.9f.com. Open air cooking, coveredpavilion if bad weather. Please bringthrowdown chili for public. CHILI GRINDONLY. Register by December 21st withHorace Ketchens P.O. Box 675,Farmerville LA 71241. [email protected].

Jan 19, 2008-003 - Las Cruces NMCASI. Las Cruces VFW#6917 IndoorCCO 5845 Bataan Memorial West. FromLas Cruces, NM take Hwy 70 East to thePorter Drive Exit. Take this exit and usethe “turn- around” lane to loop back to theVFW Hall. Traveling West on Hwy70,take the Porter Drive Exit to the first stopsign. Proceed from that stop sign to theVFW Hall on your right. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable toNMCS. Contact Joe Price, P.O. Box 238La Luz NM 88337. [email protected]. Benefits VFWWomens Auxillary.

Jan 19, 2008-004 - Rocky Point MXCASI. South of The Border, Fun in TheSun International Cookoff. Held in frontof Manny’s Beach Club on the Sea ofCortez. Turn-in 1 PM. Top 3 cooksautomatic qualifiers for TICC. Free fishfry on the beach at Playa de Oro RV Park,located two blocks from last years site onthe beachfront Thursday. Cooks Mexicanbuffet dinner Friday night. T-shirts toregistered cooks. Entry fee $25 payableto High Desert Pod. Benefits local school.

November 2007 Terlingua Trails Pre-regis tration encouraged. Contact BenBerry 520-378-3692. Don’t forget the“day after cookoff” on Sunday

Jan 19, 2008-005 - Orland Park IL CASI.Chilly Willie Chili Challenge BenefitsSpecial Rec Program. Entry fee $18, turnin 2:00 PM. Make checks payable toVillage of Orland Park. Contact PattyVlazny, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave, OrlandPark, IL 60462. 708-403- 6145, e-mailpvlazny@orlandpark.il.us.

Jan 20, 2008-001 - Rocky Point MXCASI. Rocky Point Mexico Day AfterCCO. Held around the corner fromManny’s at Baja Cantina Hotel. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Turn-in Noon. Fee is $20payable to High Desert Pod. BenefitsRocky Point Childrens Christmas Fund.Free breakfast and T-shirts. Tables andchairs provided. Contact Ben Berry 520-378-3692. Call for direct room reservationat Baja Hotel 011.52.638.383.68.78,mention Cookoff for special rates.

Jan 26, 2008-001 - Statesville NC CASI.Elks Lodge Pre Superbowl CCO. Held at

Elks Lodge 1521 Radio Rd. Benefits ElksLodge charities. Entry fee chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee Beans $10 turn-in12:30 PM. Entry fee Salsa $10 turn-in 1PM. Freestyle Chili $10. Make checkspayable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. ContactBrent Lundy 704-876-2681 435 JaneSowers Rd, Statesville NC 28625.

Jan 26, 2008-002 - Perrin TX CASI. 4thAnnual Perrin Cookoff. Benefits Adell-Whitt VFD, 2730 FM 2210 E. Friday Freecooks dinner and live entertainment.Saturday Free cooks breakfast.Discounted RV sites and cottages forCASI cooks. Entry fee $20, will also holdNovice cookoff for VFD benefit. CallMitchell Resort for details 940-798-4616.See web page for directions. Rain or shineoutside in the park or inside the GrandMaple Bldg.www.mitchellresortandrvpark.com Dorisor Kevin McGrath [email protected].

Jan 26, 2008-003 - Horn Lake MS CASI.Bruce Rossmery’s Southern ThunderHarley-Davidson Chili CCO. 6935

Windchase Dr. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Held in the parking lot. Judginginside. I-55 South Goodman Rd exit, 1/2mile west to Windchase behind Taco Bell.For more information contact Lynn Murry6 6 2 - 5 2 6 - 5 7 2 [email protected]. Lots of funand excitement. Come see all the new2008 Harley.

Jan 26, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR CASI.Arkansas State Chili Cookoff. BenefitsMake A Wish-Susan B Koleman. Entryfee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to CAP- CASI. Bo Prewitt orBruce Smith 501-771-1704, 501-517-1175. BoP@ goldeneagleofark.com

Jan 26, 2008-005 - Sattler TX CASI. 14thSuper Bowl of Chili Cookoffs. at VFW8573, Canyon Lake, on FM 2673. BingoFriday night - Breakfast Saturday andSunday morning - entertainment RVparking, no hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Ken Rodd 210-887-8827 or email [email protected] next day same location.

Jan 27, 2008-001 - Little Rock AR CASI.Survivor Cookoff. Benefits ArkansasChildrens Hospital. Make checks payableto CAP-CASI. Entry fee $15, turn-inNoon. Contact Bo Prewitt, Bruce Smith501-771-1704, [email protected]

Jan 27, 2008-002 - Sattler TX CASI.Friends of Mens State CCO at VFW Post8573, Canyon Lake, on FM 2673. Cooksbreakfast at 8 AM. RV parking. Entry fee$18, turn-in 1 PM. Cookoff previous daysame location. Contact Ken Rodd 210-887-8827 or eamil casihot [email protected].

Feb 2, 2008-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI.Arkansas State Men’s Championship andBelch Amateur Chili Cookoff held at theOaks, 5400 Massard Rd. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. Info Guy or Erma Smith479-650-9444 [email protected].

Feb 2, 2008-002 - Fort Smith AR CASI.Arkansas State Women’s Championshipand Belch Amateur Chili Cookoff. Held atthe Oaks, 5400 Massard Rd Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. Info Guy or Erma Smith479-646-9444 [email protected].

Feb 2, 2008-003 - Minden LA CASI.Lousiana State Championship 17th AnnualSt.Judes Chili Cookoff Details to follow.

Feb 2, 2008-004 - Glendale AZ CASI.2008 Super Bowl Cookoff. Held atUniversity of Phoenix Stadium, 1 CardinalsDr., 101 Bethany Home. Entry fee $10turn- in 6 PM. Make checks payable toCASA Pod. Contact Roland Regeon 635W Hazelwood, Phoenix AZ [email protected], 602-920-7254, 602-277-7306. Please register 2 months priorto event, Dec 1st

Feb 2, 2008-005 - Rankin TX CASI. 8thHorn Toad Round-Up & Chili Cookoff.Held at Tommy Workman Park. Firstplace trophy is Bronze Horn Toad. 2-10thplace nice trophies. Friday night fish fry,Saturday morning cooks breakfast,Saturday night stew and 42 tournament.Benefits the Rankin Museum. Entry fee$18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Karen Bains432-693-2796 or 432-693-2242 DaveBoone 432-367-8423, 432-333- 8907.

Feb 9, 2008-001 - Water Valley TXCASI. St Valentine’s Day MassacreBenefits Concho Valley Chili Pod MemorialDay Weekend CCO trophies and goodybags. Location: Water Valley at SeymourCrossing Harper Park located on South


Proud Sponsor of theCASI Terlingua International

Chili ChampionshipFM 2034. Limit number of hook ups.$20/ night. Jackpot beans turn in at 12noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2PM. Entry fee $18. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be a cake auction and a 50/50pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak MountainTrail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 9478753 or [email protected].

Feb 15, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX CASI.Friday Terlingua Chili Cookoff. Held atthe Terlingua Community Center. Entryfee $20 turn-in 7 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Benefits Terlingua School.

Feb 16, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX CASI.Roadrunner Chili Cookoff. Held at theTerlingua Community Center. Entry fee$20, turn-in 2 PM. Details to follow.Benefits Carolyn Hejtmancik ActivityFund.

Feb 16, 2008-002 - Hernando MS CASI.Mississippi State Cookoff At The Barn.For the Lion’s Club. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722. [email protected].

Feb 23, 2008-001 - Comstock TX CASI.3rd Annual Richard Hinds Memorial

Scholarship Cookoff. Desert Hills RVPark, 2 miles West of Comstock on USHwy 90. 432-292- 4451 for reservations.Limited hookups with plenty of drycamping and some rental units. BenefitsComstock School Scholarship Fund. 1stplace Chili Trophy is Bronze Panther byLloyd Goldwire. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Turn in 2 PM, entry fee $18. Makechecks payable to Black Gold Chili Pod.Cooks supper Friday night. 42 Dominotournament Saturday night and washerpitching tournament Saturday afternoon.Dessert auction after judging. ContactJanita Hinds 830-703-0096 [email protected] Pot luck supperSaturday night with meat being furnished.See cookoff next day same location.

Feb 23, 2008-002 - Round Rock TXCASI. SPHS NJROTC Chili Cook-OffHosted by The cadets and families ofStony Point High School NJROTC. Thisis a one-day cookoff on campus at theStony Point 9th Grade Center. Registrationis $18, chili grind only. Turn-in 2 PM.Music, children’s games and activities, asilent auction, and great chili! Bring friendsand family, your best chili recipe, andcome out and compete! Stony Point HighSchool 9th Grade Center is located at

1901 Sunrise Road in Round Rock, at thecorner of Sunrise and Bowman, I-35 toHwy 79 East, left on Sunrise Rd. Thecadets would like to thank the membersof CASI, especially the SOT Pod, forsupport and participation in our first cook-off. We look forward to seeing you allagain on February 23! Contact Julie Lewin5 1 2 - 6 7 1 - 6 6 5 0 [email protected] BenefitsSPHS NJROTC Booster Club Makechecks payable to CCBC.

Feb 24, 2008-001 - Comstock TX CASI.Comstock School Library Cookoff. Heldat Desert Hills RV Park, 2 miles West ofComstock on US Hwy 90. Call 432-292-4451 for rsvns. Limited hookups, butplenty of dry camping and some rentalunits Benefits Comstock School Library.CHILI GRIND ONLY, turn- in Noon,entry fee $18. Make checks payable toBlack Gold Chili Pod. Sunday breakfastfurnished by Lorina’s Cantina. ContactJanita Hinds [email protected]. See cookoff previousday same location.

Mar 1, 2008-001 - Austin TX CASI.Austin Lions Sightfest 26th Annual LionsSightfest Chili and Bean Cook Off. Details

to follow later. Benefits Austin LionsSight Conservation. Entry fee $18, turn in2 PM. Make checks payable to ALSCC.Contact Sue/John Caffey cell 512-760-8789, [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Mar 1, 2008-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.Texas Independence Day Celebration.Details to follow. Sammie Plant.

Mar 2, 2008-001 - Austin TX CASI.Lions No Frillsfest/Sot Pod CookOff CookOff details to follow. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Benefits Sot Pod Charities. Makechecks payable to ALSCC. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Sue/John Caffey cell512-760-8789, [email protected].

Mar 2, 2008-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.Independence Day Chili Cookoff NextDay Cookoff after the TexasIndependence Day Celebration. Held atFarmers Market on S. Oakes St. ChiliOnly Sponsored by both the ConchoValley Pod and San Angelo CookersAssociation FMI Janice 325 947 8753 OrSammie 325 656 8299 Entry fee $18,turn- in Noon. Benefit various charities


Mar 8, 2008-001 - Benton AR CASI.VFW 2256 Ladies Auxilary Held at VFW#2256, 5323 Sleepy Village Rd. Entry fee$20.00. Turn in at 1:00pm. Benefits VFW2256 Ladies Auxilary Scholarship Fund.No outside alcohol. Bar on site. ContactBo Prewitt 501-771- 1704 [email protected].

Mar 8, 2008-002 - High Springs FLCASI. O’Leno Ole Chili Cookoff. Held at410 SE O’Leno Park Rd. Benefits Friends

of O’Leno Inc. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Info Harriet Walsh, P.O. Box 2879High Springs FL 32643, 386-454- 4806,[email protected]

Mar 8, 2008-003 - Sweetwater TX CASI.Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake RoundupCookoff. Held in Newman Park. Entryfee all categories $125. Brisket, Ribs &Chicken $75 CASI Chili only $25,Rattlesnake only $25, Individual meatentry $35. Electric hookups are 1st come1st serve, $20 camping fee. Chili turn in

11 AM. Benefits Sweetwater JayceesChildrens Activities. Contact DarylMullican, 809 Crescent, Sweetwater TX79556. 325-725-3042.

Mar 15, 2008-001 - Tyler TX CASI.Tyler Rotary Clubs 6th Annual CCO.Location TBD, rain or shine. Kick- offparty for cooks and Rotary members onFriday 6:30 PM. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Registration begins 8 AM. You Musthave fire fire extinguisher. Limited RV

spaces, no hookups. Neat prizes for chiliand showmanship. Live band. Tents, tableand chairs for the public. Enjoy TylerAzalea Trails. Benefits local, district andinternational club projects. We are smallbut sanctioned, less competition, we havebig crowds interested in you. ContactFran Hall 903-561- 8056, websitew w w . t y l e r r o t a r y . o r [email protected]. Bring throwdown chili for crowd. Choice of grind.

Mar 15, 2008-002 - Whitehaven TN CASI.VFW in Whitehaven Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 [email protected]

Mar 15, 2008-003 - Kerrville TX CASI.Trey’s House 1st Annual Accoustic MusicFestival and Chili Cookoff, aka TheBraneria. Entry fee $15 includes gateadmission for music festival. Campingavailable for $15 for the weekend. RVhookups, handled by the ranch. Alcohol islimited to the cooks campsites. MargaretGriffith treyshousea@ yahoo.com.

Mar 15, 2008-004 - Water Valley TXCASI. St Patrick’s Weekend ExtravaganzaSponsored by Concho Valley Chili Pod.Benefits: San Angelo Big Brother’s BigSister’s Location: Water Valley at SeymourCrossing Harper Park located on SouthFM 2034. Limit number of hook ups.$20/ night. Jackpot beans turn in at 12noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be acake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable toConcho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday nightPotluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’sinformation. Info: Janice Miller, 3214Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX76904, 325 947 8753 [email protected].

Mar 15, 2008-005 - Pasadena TX CASI.30th Annual Janie Diamond Club CCOPlease watch for more details as we planour 30th Annual Cookoff at Janie’sDiamond Club, Spencer Hwy. We areplanning a fun time for all with shiney newtrophies and the Taylor made cactus too!Save the date, we want to see you there.Contact Dorothy Spishock at 281-334-6718 or neighborschili @comcast.net orTeena Miller 281- 414-9699 [email protected].

Mar 16, 2008-001 - Water Valley TXCASI. Day 2 St Patrick’s DayExtravaganza Concho Valley Chili PodCCO, Benefits: Tom Green County LibraryLocation: Water Valley at Seymour

November 2007 Terlingua Trails Crossing Harper Park located on South FM2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit numberof hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee$18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 dayCCO. See Saturday’s information. Info:Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, SanAngelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 [email protected].

Mar 16, 2008-002 - Pasadena TX CASI.Pasadena Pods Day After CCO. Held atJanie’s Diamond Club, Spencer Hwy.Planning many events to enter. BreakfastCasserole, Bloddy Mary’s and Chili. Moredetails to follow. See you there. ContactDorothy Spishock at 281-334-6718 or [email protected] or Teena Miller 281-414-9699, laskadc@aol. com.

Mar 22, 2008-001 - Goldsmith TX CASI.WTBA Championship Cookoff. Held in Cityof Goldsmith Park. Limited electricity $10/day. Entry fee BBQ is $75, one or all meats.Chili is $20. Contact Sally Crawford 432-570-0625.

Mar 22, 2008-002 - Peoria AZ CASI.Arrowhead Harley CCO Arrowhead HarleyDavidson 16130 N Arrowhead FountainCenter Drive. South or Bell Road West sideof 83 Ave. Turn West on Stadium DriveArrowhead Harley CCO is the beginning ofBike Week so Please bring Peoples ChoiceChili. We will start serving at 11:00. Redturn in at 1:00. We will be cooking at themain entrance so you won’t need a canopy.Cooks meeting at 9:00. Entry fee $12 Makechecks payable to YCS. Benefits Arizona

Burn Center. Contact Jerry Lee 623-388-9748. [email protected].

Mar 22, 2008-003 - Caballo NM CASI.Annual Caballo Eagles Aerie CCO Heldat Eagles Aerie Lodge. Travel I-25North or South. Take the Caballo StatePark Exit to the stop sign. Turn westand proceed two miles to the EaglesAerie Lodge. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2PM. Make checks payable to NMCS.Benefits Eagles Charities. Contact JoePrice P.O. Box 238 LaLuz NM 88337.jdprice@tularosa .net. 575-443-3313.

Mar 29, 2008-001 - Whiteford MDCASI. 2nd Annual Atlantic Tractor ChiliCook - Off and Open House held at 720Wheeler School Road, Whiteford MD,2 miles south of the PA line on MDroute 165. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM.Events include free mower bladesharpening from 10 AM to Noon and acar wash from 10 AM to 4 PM. Musicand live broadcast by country station103.7 WXCY. Factory reps from JohnDeere, Toro, and Stihl will be on hand.Great awards and special first placeprize compliments of Atlantic Tractor/John Deere. Breakfast will be providedfor all cooks. Contact Jen [email protected] 443-878-7999.

Apr 5, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI.2nd Annual Pods For Paws Details tofollow. David Sexton

Apr 12, 2008-001 - Alamogordo NMCASI. Alamogordo VFW #7686 CCOHeld at VFW Hall, 700 US Hwt 70 West

Alamogordo, NM. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2PM. Make checks payable to NMCS.This is an outdoor CCO and canopies arerequired. Plenty of dry RV camping spaceavailable. Contact Joe Price P.O. Box 238La Luz NM 88337, [email protected] 443-3313. Benefits VFW charities.

Apr 19, 2008-001 - Stokesdale NC CASI.Camp Carefree Chili Cookoff. Held atCamp Carefree Lane 1 mile north of 68 &220 intersection, between Madison andGreesboro NC. Benefits Camp Carefreefor ill and disabled children. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM, $10 for additional entry.Make checks payable to Piedmont PepperPod. Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705home, 336-932-9569 cell. Steve Dixon336-342-0563 home, 336-932- 2197,[email protected]. Visitwww.ncchili.com.

Apr 19, 2008-002 - Seguin TX CASI. TxLadies State Chili Championship 38thTexas Ladies State Chili Championship inSeguin, held at Max Starke Park. Pleasenote the new turn in time - 1 PM. Moredetails coming soon. Entry fee $30. Makechecks payable to Texas Ladies State.Contact James Bauer, 16429 Red Wagon,Leander TX 78641. Benefits SeguinCharities.

Apr 26, 2008-001 - Midland TX CASI.24th Annual Permian Basin Chili & BBQCookoff. Held at The Hog Pit, 7400 S CR116, located between Hwy 80 & DesertThunder Raceway off I-20. $25 entry feefor each category, or all for $100.Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs,

Chili, Chicken, Open (Meat & Dessert)Open category free with other entry. ChiliTurn-in 2 PM. Chili winners announcedfirst at 5 PM. Benefits Rainbow Roomsand Mission Messiah. Contact JanSingleton, jsingleton@mtienergy .com.

Apr 26, 2008-002 - Spencer NC CASI.Spencer Raildays Chili Cookoff. Held at411 South Salisbury Ave., North CarolinaTransportation Museum. Benefits theMuseum. Entry fee $20 1st entry and $10additional entry. Turn-in Noon. Makechecks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod.Contact Mike Williams 485 Pleasant AcreDr, Mocksville NC 27028. 336-284-4567home, 336- 287-0189 cell,greatpepper@ncchili .com. Visitwww.nchili.com. Vicky Peacock 704-636-2889 ext 232.

Apr 26, 2008-003 - San Angelo TX CASI.Let’s Eat Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff.Benefits: San Angelo Museum of FineArts Location: El Paseo in downtown SanAngelo. Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon,entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM.Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cakeauction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable toConcho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday nightPotluck. More information to follow Thisis a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’s information.Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak MountainTrail, San Angelo, TX 76904,[email protected]. 325-947- 8753

Apr 27, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.Lets Eat CCO Day 2 Concho Valley ChiliPod Let’s Eat CCO Day 2, Benefits:Concho Valley Chili Pod. Location: El


Photo from 1983 Cowtown Cook Off. (L to R) Colleen Wallace,unknown, Mel and Diane Fitzhenry--Photo submitted by Doris Coats

Paso in downtown San Angelo. Chili turnin at12 noon. Entry fee $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho ValleyChili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. Moreinformation to follow This is a 2 dayCCO. See Saturday’s information. InfoJanice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail,San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 [email protected].

May 10, 2008-001 - High Rolls NMCASI. High Rolls Lion’s Club CCO Heldat High Rolls Community Center locatedon Hwy 82 between Alamogordo andCloudcroft in Sacramento Mountains.Take Cherry Blossom, next to High RollsStore and Gas Station, go north a fewyards to Cottage Row. Turn left andproceed West to the end of Cottage Row.Same location as the Annual Cherry andApple Festivals. RV dry camping. Entryfee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to NMCS. Benefits High RollsCommunity Center Fund. Contact JoePrice P.O. Box 268 LaLuz NM 88337.jdprice@tularosa. net. 575-382-5107.

May 10, 2008-002 - Houston TX CASI.Texas State Open Chili Championship.Details to be forth coming.

May 24, 2008-001 - Water Valley TXCASI. Day 1 Memorial Day Wild Weekendof a 3 day Concho Valley Chili PodMemorial Day Wild Weekend CCO,Benefits: Great Pepper’s MeetingLocation: Water Valley at SeymourCrossing Harper Park located on SouthFM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limitnumber of hook ups. $20/ night. Jackpotbeans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00.Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00.There will be a cake auction, raffle and a50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley ChiliPod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3day CCO. See Sunday’s and Monday’sinformation. More info to come. Info:Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail,San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 [email protected].

May 25, 2008-001 - Water Valley TXCASI. Day 2 Memorial Day Wild Weekendof a 3 day Concho Valley Chili PodMemorial Day Wild Weekend CCO,Benefits: San Angelo State School,

Voluntary Services Location: Water Valleyat Seymour Crossing Harper Park locatedon South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87.Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night.Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00.There will be a cake auction, raffle and a50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley ChiliPod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3day CCO. See Saturday’s and Monday’sinformation. More information to follow.Contact Info: Janice Miller, 3214 OakMountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904,325 947 8753 or [email protected].

May 26, 2008-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Day 3 Memorial Day Wild Weekendof a 3 day Concho Valley Chili PodMemorial Day Wild Weekend CCO,Benefits: San Angelo State School,Voluntary Services Location: Water Valleyat Seymour Crossing Harper Park located

on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87.Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. .Chili turn in at 12 noon Entry fee $18.00.CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be acake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot.Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 dayCCO. See Saturday’s and Sumday’sinformation. More info to follow. Info:Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail,San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 [email protected].

Jun 7, 2008-001 - Organ NM CASI.Bud’s Backyard Pod CCO Held at 15770Furnace St. This is an NMCS Pod CookOff. Travel US Hwy 70 East from LasCruces or West from Alamogordo. Turnnorth when you see the US Post Officesign. Travel to the 2nd stop sign and turnleft. Look for the US Flag. Special

East Texas Chili Pod Cookoff. David Trice, GP, center, (L to R) past championsJerry Hunt, Carol West, current champ Dana Plocheck andRoger Foltz.


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“goodies” for the 1st 15 cooks to enterand pay. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM.Contact Bud Barrick P.O. Box 268 OrganNM 88052 [email protected] checks payable to NMCS, Benefitsthe Pod.

Jun 7, 2008-002 - Houston TX CASI.Space City POD 28th Annual CCO. Heldat Blanco’s 3406 W Alabama. Details tofollow. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups,so mark your calendars. Contact CheckSpishock 281-334-6718spacecitypod@comcast. net.Jun 21, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.International River Runners and AmericanLegion Aux. 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop150 East. Entry fee $20 turn 2 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Benefits SmithvilleRegional Hospital Relay For Life. ContactCrystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell, 512-253-6335. See cookoff next day.

Jun 21, 2008-002 - ShowLow AZ CASI.First Annual Summit Regional MedicalCenter Auxiliary Cookoff. Dry camping.Turn-in 1 PM. For more informationcontact Dick Seehusen, Alpine ChiliSociety, [email protected], phone928-339-1840.

Jun 22, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.Sunday International River Runners &American Legion Aux 533 CCO. Held at3003 Loop 150 East. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM. Charity TBD. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 Cell, 512-253-6335.

Jun 28, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI.7th Annual Garland Elks Lodge CCO Heldat 3825 Duck Creek Drive. 972-278-5300. Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in @Noon. Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noonturn- in with the following conditions;Dry Pinto Beans cooked from scratch onsite (presoaking ok), 1 turn-in from eachpot cooked, 100% payback to 1st, 2nd &3rd place. CASI Chili entry $25 with 1 pmturn in. We will award painted stoves for1st, 2nd, 3rd CASI chili, 1st Show, and1st Junior. Lots of motorhome/trailerparking with hook ups (water & electric)1st come 1st served. Food Court, SilentAuction and Raffles. Make check payableto Garland Elks Lodge, for their charities.Info 972-278-5300.

Jun 29, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI.Garland Elks Day After CCO See cookoff day before - then come and stay forboth. Chili only today with noon turn in!

Once again we will award painted stovesfor 1st, 2nd & 3rd place chili! Come andsee us and get those points. Entry fee $25turn- in Noon. Held at 3825 Duck CreekDrive. 972-278-5300.

Jul 5, 2008-001 - Georgetown TX CASI.Georgetown H-E-B Held at S-IH 35 andWest University Ave. H-E-B is right on IH35. This is a one day Cook - off. Moredetails will follow as time nears. Entry fee$18, turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payableto Donna Conrad/H-E-B. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Donna Conrad 330 SAve. B. Crawford TX 76638.

Jul 19, 2008-001 - Poolville TX CASI.3rd Annual Armadillo Resort CCO Clothingoptional naturist resort, located 20 minutesnorth of Weatherford TX. Benefits thePoolville VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Jackpot beans $5 noon turn-in. Chili $182 PM turn-in. Make checks payable toArmadillo Resort. Armadillo Resort hasfull RV hookups for a very reasonablecost. Some trailers are available for rent.For details and directions, go to web sitewww.armadilloresort.com or contact RonBarnes at 817-685- 0160,[email protected].

Jul 19, 2008-002 - Olive Branch MSCASI. Olive Branch Shriners Cookoff.For one of the many charities the Shrinershave. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. ContactLynne Murry 662-526-5722lynne_murry@ yahoo.com

Jul 26, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI.4 Corner’s Regional CCO. Held atCloudcroft Ski Lodge. This is an automaticqualifier for TICC, top 3 cooks and topshow team. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodgeparking lot, located 5 miles east ofCloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $20 makechecks payable to RCS. Charity TBD.Turn-in 2 PM. Info Rick Thomas, 575-336-8399 or 520- [email protected].


Hut Brown - Scholarship Chairman1516 Prairie DriveEl Paso, Texas 79925-2543Home (915)772-2379E-mail: [email protected]

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

Non BoardContributing Members

Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003Full Page 10" X 12 3/4" - $250.001/2 Page 5" X 12 3/4" - $130.001/2 page 10" X 6 1/4" - $130.001/4 Page 5" X 6 1/4" - $90.00

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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 alloweach pod to place one quarter page ad in the Terlingua Trails,each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month beforeyour cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an adlarger than a quarter page we will simply bill you for the differencein price. This ad should not be confused with the articleadvertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASI Calendar"section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soonas you request your cookoff packet and will run until yourcookoff occurs.

Send ads to Doug "Bucky" Seelig [email protected]


Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings - PO Box 39 - Terlingua, Texas 79852-0039Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in the Terlingua Trails. Phone or Fax 1-888-227-4468

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: _________________________________________________________

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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 841-COMFORT, TX 78013-0841Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00

(US, US Protectorates, Canada and Mexico), International Annual Dues are $30.00Lifetime Dues are $225.00 (Not available to our International Members)

Corporate Annual Dues are $100.00 US.Please 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: __________________________

2007/2008 CASI Board of Directors

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

Renee Moore - 1st Vice President / Articles EditorPO Box 5834Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547-5834Home: (251)949-7000Work: (251)968-1125Cell: (251)228-0807E-mail: [email protected]

Bill Pierson - 2nd Vice President/TallymasterP.O. Box 727Bativia, Illinois 60510-0727Home: (630)879-7934E-mail: [email protected]

Alan Dean - Executive Director112 Leaning Oak CircleJohnson City, Texas 78636Home:(512)567-2835E-mail: [email protected]

Garnier Albus -TreasurerP O Box 123Amarillo, TX 79105-0123Home: (806)353-0500Cell: (806)679-1952E-mail: [email protected]

Tim Collier - Ranch Foreman3300 County Road 461Snyder, TX 78549Home: (325)573-7014Cell: (325)575-8282F: (325)574-6868E-mail [email protected]

Ken Rodd - Chilicity/Public RelationsP.O. Box 2037Manchaca, TX 78652Cell: (210)887-8827E-mail: [email protected]

Dorathy Williams - Upcomings/Ranch ManagerPO Box 39Terlingua, TX 79852-0039Upcomings: Phone or Fax 1-888-CASI-HOTHome: (432)371-2595E-mail: [email protected]

Doug (Bucky) Seelig-Terlingua TrailsP.O. Box 859Fredericksburg, Texas 78624Cell (512) 965-4564E-mail: [email protected] 1-888-227-4468

Ed Blair - Secretary5122 Autumn Forest DrHouston, TX 77091-5004(713) 686-4520 HomeCell: 832-567-5558 E-mail: [email protected]

John Goforth -MembershipP.O. Box 841Comfort, TX 78013-0841Cell: (830)832-5070E-mail: [email protected]

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