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

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If you have a cookoff coming up in the month ofDecember your cookoff information must be in thehands of the CASI Upcomings Director, LeeKroencke, by October 15th to meet the cookoffadvertising requirement - see page 25.

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October 2012 Volume 25 Issue 10Web Page www.chili.org

CICERO, IN - The weather was perfect and the crowd wasplenty on September 15, 2012 for the INDIANA STATE CHILICHAMPIONSHIP. Reigning Terlingua International ChiliChampion Larry Walton joined us and learned how to make chili‘Hoosier’ style. Proceeds when back to the Cicero Friends of thePark. Thanks to all of the cooks and volunteers who made the daya big success! A special thanks to Renfro Foods, and Bruce Foodsfor their continued support to CASI and to Indiana.

Darin Jester

TICC 2012Details starting on page 16

IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Photos by Darin Jester

It was a double header for the new Indiana State Champion, Natalie Atwood,pictured with Charlie Cambre, Department Manager of the Cicero Friends ofthe Park, as she ended the day winning 1st Place Chili and 1st Place Salsa.

Terlingua Trails October 2012

COOKOFF RESULTS

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

Jenny Windsor – TallyMaster390 South Drive

Severna Park, MD 21146

CASI INSURANCE

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

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

Email: [email protected]

ED'S REFLECTIONS

Information from CASI’s Executive Director,Richard Knight

www.casichilied.blogspot.com

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

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

TERLINGUA TRAILS

Editor & Publisher: Dana Plocheck

Contributing Editors:Upcoming Cookoffs - Lee KroenckeCookoff Results - Jenny Windsor

Printer:Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

UPCOMING COOKOFFS

Lee Kroencke - CASI Upcomings P.O. Box 15239

Lenexa, KS 66285-5239913-754-6074

[email protected]

From the PresidentWith the 2012 Great Peppers Meeting in our rear view mirror, it is on to Terlingua in

almost no time. Still, what an informative and productive meeting it was including all thebreakout sessions. As always there were many people and sponsors that donated theirtime, energy and products to making the meeting so good. Thanks to each and every onethat made it possible. For those that attended, one of the highlights was a session led byRichard Knight on the topic of “Where Does CASI Go From Here?” There was such awonderful outflow of ideas from so many people. I believe the interactive session will helprevitalize us all and help move the organization forward. On display also was the unveilingof the CASI Museum, an online museum brought to life by the Apple Dumpling Gang.

The new casichili.net website was also unveiled. While both are works in progress, it was great to see substantialmovements forward in these areas.

Congratulations to our newly elected directors Richard Knight and Randy Duke and to those reelected tocontinue serving CASI Darin Jester, Robert “Wappo” Schrade and Roger Foltz. For our retiring directors JaniceMiller and Dana Plocheck, you received well deserved standing ovations for your dedication to CASI and jobswell done.

Whether or not you earned your points to cook or show, you are welcome to come to Terlingua. There willbe so much to do and so many people to see, it’s getting to the point that one week is just not enough time.

Rancho CASI de los Chisos awaits your arrival.

Ed Blair

I would like to thank all those who gave me a vote of confidence to allow me to serveas Executive Director of CASI for the next two years. It is a real privilege and pleasure tobe able to represent your interests for the next two years in such a remarkableorganization. I will do whatever is within my power to enhance the communication,infrastructure and historic and cultural heritage that help to make CASI such a wonderfulcharitable organization.

A special thanks to each person that made the Great Peppers meeting held in Irving,Texas last month a very enjoyable and successful event. Thanks to Lee Kroencke’s ITCommittee for the development of the new CASI website (www.CASIChili.net) that

allows submission of upcoming CASI events, submission of CASI cookoff results, and submission of CASImembership requests directly online. A special thanks to The Apple Dumpling Gang (society of ex-members ofthe CASI’s board of directors) for developing the new CASI Museum, which can be reviewed at www.chili.org.

I also take this opportunity to thank Janice Miller for her volunteer service to CASI and serving as ExecutiveDirector for the last four years. Janice will continue to serve CASI as Great Pepper of the Concho Valley Pod.Recognition also goes to Dana Plocheck for an extraordinary job serving as Terlingua Trails Editor. As you seethese two retiring board members, completing their duties at TICC this year, take a minute to stop and says“thanks” for their service and devotion to CASI.

CASI will face serious challenges over the coming years, which I am sure working together we canovercome. I would like however to take this opportunity to encourage more of you to get involved. CASI andyour Pod are only as vibrant as its members make it. I challenge everyone to use the resource center on thewebsite to review the CASI cookoff rules and guidelines for running a smooth event. We have a few newregional referees and great peppers that will need everyone’s support and guidance.

Good luck to everyone at our 46th Terlingua International Chili Championship this year. This year’s TICC isstacked full of traditional events as well as some new events ….Charity, Chili, and Fun in the desert. See youthere.

Richard Knight

Reflections from the ED

October 2012 Terlingua Trails


CASI MEMBERSHIPREPORT

Please help me welcome all of our new, annual, life, andcorporate members. Your dedication to supporting localcharities shines every month when I am able to list all of themembership renewals, and new members who are joiningCASI with the ambition of helping us achieve our goals ofCHILI, CHARITY, AND FUN. Please help our new membersfeel like part of our chili family. When you renew your

membership, please remember to include your CASI membership number on your renewalform, on your check or PayPal. It just helps me process your dues quicker. And as always,please don’t hesitate to contact me with any of your membership questions. I can be reachedby email at [email protected] or by phone at 317-856-3231 home or 317-319-4961 cell.Membership address: CASI, P.O. BOX 421034, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46242-1034.

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

Remember if you’re moving, pleaselet us know. Your Trails will not followyou without an address change. Youcan contact me by phone at (317-856-3231) or email your information [email protected].

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

Darin JesterMembership Director

New Life CASI MembersKen Bishop – Forest Hill, TXRick Sievering – Rockville , MD

New Annual CASI MembersMike Blevins – Sayre, OKLupe Boudreaux – Mertzon, TXKymber Bowman – La Fontaine, INDennis Brackeen – Lamesa, TXPam Brown – San Marcos, TXGerald Casey – Saint Jo, TXHerman Floyd – Boerne, TXSha Hall – Canyon Lake, TXDale Haynie – Humble, TXSophia Hume – St. Thomas, USVILily Johnson – Casa Grande, AZSandy Lee – Johnson City, TXT.J. Litchfield – Manhattan, KSMissy Moncrief – Madison, GARyan Morrow – Euless, TXKen Murphy – Bradenton, FLJames Murray – Cambridge, WITracy Myers – St. Thomas, USVIChad Ohmer – Swansboro, NCRonette Phelps – St. Thomas, USVIMichael Riney – Carroliton, TXTom Rowe – San Marcos, TXRuss Sifers – Overland Park, KSDebi Steelman – Lone Oak, TXAmanda Stone – Kempner, TXJustin Swaim – Prosper, TXChris Thomas – Darnestown, MDJarren Tupper – Joplin, MOLori Van de Wahl – Chandler, AZAlan Van Valkenburg – New Braunfels, TXDavid Wedge – Kyle, TXMichael White – League City, TX

Renewing MembersLori Abbotts – St. Thomas, USVIErik Ackerson – St. Thomas, USVIDebbie Ashman – Bastrop, TXSteve Ashman – Bastrop, TXNatalie Atwood – Shelbylville, IN

Ron Barnes – Euless, TXTina Barnes – Euless, TXJames Benefield – League City, TXDennis Bertling – Cedar Rapids, IAKyle Bond – Kerrville, TXMack Borker Sr. – Sierra Vista, AZJoel Bowman – Greensboro, NCNancy Bremer – Upper Marlboro, MDLynne Brokaw – Seattle, WALinda Buschel – Red Oak, TXEddie Byrom – Kerrville, TXDenise Cabello – Tucson, AZDimas Cabello – Tucson, AZGerald Casey – Arlington, TXJerry Christensen – Cedar Rapids, IASharren Christopherson – New River, AZRob Collins – Wabash, INRuthann Cosgrove – Guthrie, OKSteve Cosgrove – Guthrie, OKLorinda Crawford – Broken Arrow, OKKaren Cullum – Houston, TXPaul Deaton – St. Thomas, USVIGlenn “Clem” Dial – Del-Valle, TXDonell Dickerson – Horn Lake, MSGlenn Dickey – Arlington, TXSteve Dixon – Summerfield, NCKim Donovan – Gardner, KSTracy Donovan – Gardner, KSTom Dozier – Irving, TXPat Dreibrodt – Comfort, TXBetty Duff – Canada V3B4R3, BC,CanadaAngie Duke – Valley Mills, TXRandy Duke – Valley Mills, TXEve DuMond – El Paso, TXPenny Dunn – Sierra Vista, AZBobby Elliott – El Paso, TXNick Fadich – Mesquite, NVRoy Fisher – Sierra Vista, AZRalph Forney – Show Low, AZT.J. Friedel – Irving, TXSandi Garner – Mesa, AZCarolann Gibson – Seguin, TXAdrienne Grant – Durham, NC

Nancy Graves – Wichita Falls, TXTerry Graves – Wichita Falls, TXLaura Green – Pittsburg, KSAaron Gregory – Broken Arrow, OKJami Gregory – Broken Arrow, OKKalen Halter – Tucson, AZDwight Hamilton – Rockne, TXTrish Hardy – St. Thomas, USVIBenny Hay – Burleson, TXMary Hernandez – El Paso, TXJames Hicks – Lees Summit, MODavid Horn, Sr. – Oklahoma City, OKDianna Hoy – Cuero, TXDon Hoy – Cuero, TXBilly Hutson – Granbury, TXKay Hutson – Granbury, TXBarbara “Babs” Johnson – Irving, TXJohn Johnson – Sierra Vista, AZLinda Johnson – Casa Grande, AZRaymon “Doodie” Johnson – Irving, TXKenny Jones – Reidsville, NCRex Jones – Dallas, TXAlexandrina Kay – Columbia, MDJanet Keirsey – Tulsa, OKDennis Lane – Cedar Rapids, IASherril Lazarus – San Angelo, TXDavid Lefler – Bardwell, TXBurke Masterson – Sierra Vista, AZMike Mayenschein – Owasso, OKBJ Mayer – Lakebay, WALarry Mayer – Lakebay, WAMikie McGarity – Paradise, TXRay Medlin – Rowlett, TXRicky Milich – Robinson, TXKeith Miller – Madison, NCTaylor Miller – Baytown, TXTenna Miller – Baytown, TXSelina Montoya - El Paso, TXJames Mosley – Little Rock, ARJohn Moss – Glenpool, OKCindy Noe – Wichita Falls, TXTravis Noth – Alpine, AZJim Paddack – Krum, TXJim Parker – Alexandria, VAMonica Parker – Alexandria, VAEd Parks – Norwich, KSBob “Bubba” Parr – San Antonio, TXJulie Phillips – Alpine, AZRoland Regeon – Phoenix, AZAlice Reynolds – Yoakum, TXChelita Riley – Johnson City, TXJoe Ritchie – Denison, TXJune Roberts – Chandler, AZJimmy Rodgers – Denton, TXCharmaine Rogers – San Antonio, TXClyde Rogers – San Antonio, TXJanelle Ross – Lafayette, LAFred Roycroft – Canada V3B4R3, BC,CanadaDonna Rude – Indianapolis, IN

Joann Scott – Odessa, TXJoshua Seabolt – Collinsville, OKSue Seehusen – Alpine, AZBetti Spears – Shawnee, OKChris Spears – Shawnee, OKJoe Spears – Shawnee, OKChuck Spishock – Dickinson, TXDorthy Spishock – Dickinson, TXSonja Starns-Spears – Shawnee, OKKathy Stoppiro – El Paso, TXCarol Straughan – El Paso, TXSteve Stuart – Wichita , KSFrances Sullivan – Euless, TXRosemary Sumas – St. Thomas, USVIAlex Tanalski – Petaluma, CASuzanne Tanalski – Petaluma, CAJames Taylor – Wichita Falls, TXKen Thomas – Austin, TXRick Thomas – Alto, NMTravis Tonzi – Fountain Hills, AZCarlos Tovar – Petaluma, CADon Walker – Burkburnett, TXJudy Walker – Burkburnett, TXGrace Walton – Robinson, TXLarry Walton – Robinson, TXLarry Wampler – Terrell, TXCynthia Whittenburg – Houston, TXFred Wiedner – Hillsdale, KSJulie Wiedner – Hillsdale, KSLeslie Wiley – Austin, TXAndy Williams – Corsicana, TX


TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFFSTATISTICS

Qualified As OfSeptember 15, 2012

REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISED

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

COOKS

SHOW TEAMS

ALABAMA 6 2 30 1,110.00ARKANSAS 12 17 356 44,070.00ARIZONA 12 20 392 38,342.00BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 3 61 13,900.00CALIFORNIA 6 2 50 4,200.00COLORADO 6 4 65 21,100.00FLORIDA 6 6 113 62,718.00GEORGIA 6 5 80 15,220.00IOWA 9 8 155 6,210.00ILLINOIS 12 11 205 6,039.00INDIANA 9 9 169 64,518.00KANSAS 12 19 415 20,179.00LOUISIANA 6 4 135 8,187.00MARYLAND 6 2 30 31,550.00MISSOURI 9 8 125 8,916.00MISSISSIPPI 6 6 100 12,721.00MEXICO 6 4 102 63,200.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 8 143 50,190.00NEBRASKA 6 1 23 2,500.00NEW MEXICO 9 13 343 17,578.00NEW YORK 6 1 14 1,000.00OKLAHOMA 12 9 336 48,379.00ONTARIO 6 1 16 250.00TENNESSEE 6 4 107 66,100.00TEXAS 12 310 10,221 763,300.53VIRGINIA 6 3 57 845.00VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 1 21 15,000.00WASHINGTON 6 4 65 1,600.00WISCONSIN 6 2 31 10,000.00WYOMING 6 2 62 23,300.00GRAND TOTAL 489 14,022 1422,222.53

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS – Cookoffs held before 08/01/12 for whichresults have not yet been received.Apr 21, 2012-003 – The Colony TX, S.A.L Annual Cookoff

358 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN359 David Mitchell, Burks Falls ON360 Jim Langedyke, Huntsville ON361 Chris Murie, Toronto ON362 Cindy Nohavitza, San Antonio TX363 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX364 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX365 Jennifer Cyrus, Cibolo TX366 R. Bruce Jones, Canyon Lake TX367 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX368 Christine Knight, Cibolo TX369 Jennifer Hansen, Plano TX370 Debbie Kriska, Ennis TX371 Judy Walker, Burkburnett TX372 Beth Moon, Hurst TX373 Robin Short, Burleson TX374 Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville IN375 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS376 Donna Foshee, Southaven MS377 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS

144 Crazy Lady Chili, Indianapolis INJester, Tonya

145 Fire Escape, The, Huntsville ONLangedyke, Jim

146 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KSShepherd, Steve

147 Red With Envy, Columbia City INHoffman, Robert “Bob”

148 Thunderbird Chili, Millington TNTarpley, Mike

378 Ryan Russell, Cedar Rapids IA379 Rick Seadler, Spring Hill TN380 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN381 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX382 Ce Ce Mathews, Johnson City TX383 Alana Trisler, Choteau OK384 Dennis Bloomfield, Issaquah WA385 Lorren Patchett, Everett WA386 Nick Fadich, Mill Creek WA387 Jean H. Barkley, Weimar TX388 Bruce Brandel, Cedar Park TX389 Kimberly A. (Kim) Dunn, Sierra Vista AZ390 Sandi Garner, Mesa AZ391 Sunny Fichtl, Sierra Vista AZ392 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TX393 Renee F Moore, Bastrop TX394 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX395 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX396 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX

149 Chuck Wagon, Orange Park FLStock, Chuck

150 Texas Heat, Ft Worth TXSeymour, Bob

151 Buzzard Roost, Weesatche TXKarnei, Barry

152 Kokopeli Chili Too, Sierra Vista AZFichtl, Sunny

153 Ass Fault, Dickinson TXSpishock, Chuck


Cook Off WinnersJul 21, 2012-004 - Wichita Falls TXAmerican Legion Auxiliary Post 169, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Judy Walker, Burkburnett TX2 Mel FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX3 Wanda S. Reese, Wichita Falls TX4 Jon Reese Sr, Wichita Falls TX5 Don Walker, Burkburnett TX6 Diane FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX7 Kelly Tullis, Wichita Falls TX8 Nancy Cox, Wichita Falls TX9 Tom Noe, Wichita Falls TX10 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TX

Jul 28, 2012-007 - Richmond MOSho-Me Pod Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee KS2 Thomas Mike Shea, Moberly MO3 Cecila Rivera, Lenexa KS4 Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City MO5 Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa KS6 Gail A. Stuart, Wichita KS7 Steve Dowdy, Kansas City MO8 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA9 Steve Stuart, Wichita KS10 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Toad Chokin’ Chili, Shawnee KS

Colleen Lintner2 Chipotlehead Chili, Lees Summit MO

Kevin Stovall3 Dumb Blonde Chili, Kansas City MO

Jerri Dowdy

Aug 4, 2012-002 - Zuehl TXACES Pod - 13th Annual CCO, 28 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Cindy Nohavitza, San Antonio TX2 Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX3 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX4 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX5 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX6 Michael (Mike) Park, Bastrop TX7 John Goforth, Comfort TX8 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX9 Kay Sandlin, Seguin TX10 Clyde C Rogers, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Biker Babe Chili, San Antonio TX

Melodie Smith2 Tropical Chili, San Antonio TX

Larry Hodon3 Fire Cracker Chili, San Antonio TX

Carol Cornelison

Aug 4, 2012-003 - Indianapolis INCountry Inn & Suites CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN2 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN3 Richard Knight, Lebanon TN

4 Julie Netser, Seymour IN5 Robert Anweiler, Fort Wayne IN6 Donna Rude, Indianapolis IN7 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN8 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL9 Trent Atwood, Shelbyville IN10 Larry Davis, Fort Wayne INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Red With Envy, Columbia City IN

Robert “Bob” Hoffman2 Bottom of the Barrel Gang, Lebanon TN

Carol Knight3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 4, 2012-009 - Joplin MOMisti’s Mission Raise the Roof CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Eric Rosenblad, Pittsburg KS2 Josh Tupper, Joplin MO3 Laura Green, Pittsburg KS4 Jarren Tupper, Joplin MO5 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO6 Karen Shepard, Pittsburg KS7 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS8 Gary Holmes, Springdale AR9 Travis McCauley, Pittsburg KS10 Aaron Amersher, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KS

Steve Shepherd2 Ol’ Mule’y, Pittsburg KS

Eric Rosenblad3 Loose Stool, Springdale AR

Gary Holmes

Aug 5, 2012-001 - Zuehl TXACES POD 2ND Day CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX2 Laura McDaniel, San Antonio TX3 Jennifer Cyrus, Cibolo TX4 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX5 R. Bruce Jones, Canyon Lake TX6 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX7 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX8 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX9 Christine Knight, Cibolo TX10 Glenn Rummel, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Fun in the POD, San Antonio TX

Melodie Smith2 Tropical Chili, San Antonio TX

Larry Hodon3 Flaming-O, San Antonio TX

Laura McDaniel

Aug 5, 2012-002 - Indianapolis INIndiana Pepper Pod Pod CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN2 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN3 Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN

4 Jenni Jester, Indianapolis IN5 Donna Rude, Indianapolis IN6 Jim Weller, Rockton IL7 Richard Knight, Lebanon TN8 Julie Netser, Seymour IN9 Sebert “JR” Jackson Jr, Indianapolis IN10 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN

Aug 11, 2012-003 - Parsons TNHot-Pod CCO and Pool Party, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN2 James Murry, Como MS3 Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN4 Rodney Foshee, Southaven MS5 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA6 Kristina (Kristi) Knight, Lebanon TN7 Lynne Murry, Como MS8 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS9 Rick Seadler, Spring Hill TN10 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Tennessee Filly Chili, Parsons TN

Susie Shaw2 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS

James Murry3 Crazy Lady Chili, Indianapolis IN

Tonya Jester

Aug 11, 2012-004 - Burk’s Falls ONBurk’s Falls Lions Club State Open, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 David Mitchell, Burks Falls ON2 Jim Langedyke, Huntsville ON3 Chris Murie, Toronto ON4 George “Rocky” Rockwell, Rochester NY5 Paul Grozelle, Huntsville ON6 Mike Chasroskie, Huntsville ON7 Mike Gregory, Utterson ON8 Debbie McDonnell, Huntsville ON9 Scott Murie, Toronto ON10 Robert J. McDonnell, Ontario CNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Fire Escape, The, Huntsville ON

Jim Langedyke2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 11, 2012-005 - Kerrville TX2nd Annual Kerrfest, 27 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Michael (Mike) Park, Bastrop TX2 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX3 Tricia Tenery Byrom, Kerrville TX4 Mike Zaccaro, Pflugerville TX5 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX6 Sue Ann Brooks, Helotes TX7 Jeannette Cardenas, Austin TX8 Joe Trigo, Bastrop TX9 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX10 Lisa Zaccaro, Pflugerville TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

1 UNCLAIMED2 Money Gals II, Helotes TX

Sue Ann Brooks3 Money Girls, The, Boerne TX

Mary Ellen Gillen

Aug 11, 2012-006 - West Tawakoni TXVFW Post 2559 Chili Cookoff, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jennifer Hansen, Plano TX2 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX3 Dwaine Williams, Forreston TX4 Edna Rogers, Ennis TX5 Kathy Williams, Waxahachie TX6 Glenda Vrba, Garland TX7 Blue Kriska, Ennis TX8 Debbie Kriska, Ennis TX9 Bill Lester, Garland TX10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Fluties Cuties, Garland TX

Paulette Call2 No Name Yet Chili, Lancaster TX

Frank Gadberry3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew,Terrell TX

Larry Wampler

Aug 11, 2012-007 - Aurora ILAurora Turners Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 William C “Bill” Pierson, Batavia IL2 Chris Apel, Batavia IL3 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL4 Mike Usiak, Chicago IL5 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL6 John P Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL7 Larry Gabriel, Batavia IL8 Jim Weller, Rockton IL9 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL10 Jennifer Pierson, Yorkville ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Gray Beard, Batavia IL

Marty Apel2 Coyote Cowboy, Batavia IL

William C “Bill” Pierson3 Spicy Mike’s, Chicago IL

Mike Usiak

Aug 11, 2012-008 - Golden CO4th Annual Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Glenn Veenendaal, Greenly CO2 Bob Alvarez, Laramie WY3 Lisa Cooper, Arvada CO4 Craig Stanton, Aurora CO5 John Montgomery, Golden CO6 Angie Turner, Arvada CO7 Nate Chavez, Westminster CO8 Karen Hendricks, Broomfield CO9 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO10 Stephen Couch, Denver CO

Terlingua Trails October 2012SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Heavenly Fire, Laramie WY

Bob Alvarez2 7 SOPW, Aurora CO

Craig Stanton3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 12, 2012-001 - Olympia WAWashington CASI State Championship, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dennis Bloomfield, Issaquah WA2 Lorren Patchett, Everett WA3 Nick Fadich, Mill Creek WA4 Jack Fleming, Shoreline WA5 Eric Jenkins, Olympia WA6 Tracie Bauman, Tumwater WA7 Larry Gholston, Maple Valley WA8 Dan Fadich, Everett WA9 Ken Peach, Tacoma WA10 Ross Lunbeck, Lacey WA

Aug 18, 2012-001 - Horn Lake MSAmerican Legion Post 134 CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS2 Lynne Murry, Como MS3 Donna Foshee, Southaven MS4 Nora Noel, Horn Lake MS5 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS6 Rodney Foshee, Southaven MS7 James Murry, Como MS8 Stuart Frye, Little Rock AR9 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS10 Ralph Shields, Horn Lake MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Thunderbird Chili, Millington TN

Mike Tarpley2 UNCLAIMED3 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS

James Murry

Aug 18, 2012-002 - Red River NMHot Chili Days. Cool Chili Nights, 53 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX2 Ce Ce Mathews, Johnson City TX3 Alana Trisler, Choteau OK4 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX5 Jon Reese Sr, Wichta Falls TX6 Larry “Doc” Kinnison, Marble Falls TX7 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX8 Connie Collier, Snyder TX9 Patti Meyers, Fort Smith AR10 Charlie Graves, Midkiff TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Texas Heat, Ft Worth TX

Bob Seymour2 Sadie’s DMT, Red River NM

Judie Vanderbusch3 7 SOPW, Aurora CO

Craig Stanton

Aug 18, 2012-003 - Alpine AZ17th Annual Alpine Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kimberly A. (Kim) Dunn, Sierra Vista AZ2 Sandi Garner, Mesa AZ3 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM4 Roy Fisher, Sierra Vista AZ

5 Mack Borker Sr, Sierra Vista AZ6 Sunny Fichtl, Sierra Vista AZ7 Russ Hite, Sierra Vista AZ8 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX9 Jerry D. Lee, Wittmann AZ10 Tom Edwards, Sierra Vista AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Kokopeli Chili Too, Sierra Vista AZ

Sunny Fichtl2 Alchemist Chili, Wittmann AZ

Jerry D. Lee3 Forney Family Cooking, Show Low AZ

Julie Forney

Aug 18, 2012-004 - Indianapolis INChad Jester Memorial CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville IN2 Tina Disbro, Indianapolis IN3 William C “Bill” Pierson, Batavia IL4 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN5 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN6 Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN7 Julie Netser, Seymour IN8 Sebert “JR” Jackson Jr, Indianapolis IN9 Donna Rude, Indianapolis IN10 Darin Jester, Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 VooDoo Chili, Indianapolis IN

Sebert “JR” Jackson Jr2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 18, 2012-005 - Cedar Rapids IA29th Annual Iowa State Championship, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA2 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA3 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL4 Ryan Russell, Cedar Rapids IA5 Dennis “Sunshine” Lane, Cedar Rapids IA6 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL7 Nick Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA8 Gerald “Gary” Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA9 Jerry Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA10 Paul Kaune, Cedar Rapids IA

Aug 18, 2012-006 - Everman TX5th Annual Happy Armadillo CCO, 30 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Benny Hay, Burleson TX2 Frank Gadberry, Lancaster TX3 Tom Dozier, Irving TX4 Kenny Short, Burleson TX5 Glenda Vrba, Garland TX6 Ron Baker, Ennis TX7 Joel Sexton, Garland TX8 Robin Short, Burleson TX9 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX10 Jason Clark, Arlington TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX

Bill Lester2 Snake Farm Chili, Burleson TX

Kenny Short3 Texas Chili Chicks, Burleson TX

Robin Short

Aug 19, 2012-002 - Everman TX

October 2012 Terlingua Trails Sunday After Happy Armadillo, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX2 Beth Moon, Hurst TX3 Kenny Short, Burleson TX4 Susie Herrin, Irving TX5 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX6 Dwaine Williams, Forreston TX7 Kathy Williams, Waxahachie TX8 Charles Breeden, Alvarado TX9 Robin Short, Burleson TX10 Benny Hay, Burleson TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Blondies Rip Snortin Chili, Euless TX

Tina Barnes2 Chili Podcast.com, Dallas TX

Steve Heaser3 Rods & Wheels, Burleson TX

Bob Pulliam

Aug 24, 2012-001 - Houston TXHouston Elks Lodge 151 Sweetheart, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dale Haynie, Humble TX2 Terri Winter, League City TX3 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX4 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX5 Lynn Delgado, Houston TX6 Sharon Dozier, Houston TX7 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX8 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX9 Greg Gardner, El Lago TX10 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX

Chuck Spishock2 Pig Stop Chili, Houston TX

Sharon Dozier3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett

Aug 25, 2012-001 - Houston TXHouston Elks Lodge 151 21ST, 43 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dale Haynie, Humble TX2 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX3 Bruce Brandel, Cedar Park TX4 Matthew “Matt” Rumelhart, Katy TX5 Don Gill, Houston TX6 John Thompson, Spring TX7 David Kueton, Richmond TX8 Melissa Pate, Houston TX9 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX10 John Billy Murray, Kingwood TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX

Chuck Spishock2 Pig Stop Chili, Houston TX

Sharon Dozier3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett

Aug 25, 2012-002 - Lebanon TNCASI 2012 Tennessee State Chili, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN2 Kristina (Kristi) Knight, Lebanon TN3 Rick Seadler, Spring Hill TN4 James Murry, Como MS

5 Julie Netser, Seymour IN6 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN7 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN8 James E. Brockman, Mount Juliet TN9 Chuck Stock, Orange Park FL10 Lynne Murry, Como MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS

James Murry2 Faded Love, Birmingham AL

Bill Heslop3 Chuck Wagon, Orange Park FL

Chuck Stock

Aug 25, 2012-005 - Amarillo TXBuzula Furniture Outlet Cookoff, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TX2 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX3 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TX4 Vickie L. Childers, Amarillo TX5 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX6 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX7 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX8 Nelda Matheson, Amarillo TX9 Ted Hoover, Dalhart TX10 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX

Aug 26, 2012-001 - Downers Grove ILSt. Marys 5th Annual CCO, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 William C “Bill” Pierson, Batavia IL2 Katie Boatman, Chicago IL3 Randy Metz, Lombard IL4 Gloria Stevens, Homer Glen IL5 Jim Weller, Rockton IL6 Bob Hall, Taylorville IL7 Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL8 John P Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL9 Marty Apel, Batavia IL10 Mike Stevens, Homer Glen ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Gray Beard, Batavia IL

Marty Apel2 Cowboy Bill Show Team, Batavia IL

William C “Bill” Pierson3 2 Monkeys, No Waiting, Chicago IL

Patrick Gustafson

Aug 26, 2012-002 - Olympia WAPuget Pod CASI Championship CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dennis Bloomfield, Issaquah WA2 Tracie Baughman, Tumwater WA3 Ross Lunbeck, Lacey WA4 Kenneth Kriekenbeck, Seatac WA5 Lorren Patchett, Everett WA6 Christene James, Edmonds WA7 Jack Fleming, Shoreline WA8 Nick Fadich, Mill Creek WA9 Anthony James, Edmonds WA10 Hillary Lunbeck, Olympia WA

Sep 1, 2012-001 - Manchaca TX“Faces of Hep C”, 49 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 John Caffey, Rockdale TX2 Jean H. Barkley, Weimar TX3 Mary Ann Richardson, San Antonio TX


PLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESE CASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our Society as Annual Corporate

Members. If you live in their area PLEASE stop by and thank them personally.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPORT

4 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX5 Ken Rodd, Austin TX6 David Richardson, San Antonio TX7 Bill Center, San Antonio TX8 Julie Darley, Canyon Lake TX9 Dianne Lewis, Boerne TX10 Robert Talavera, San Marcos TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 UNCLAIMED2 Power by Pink, San Marcos TX

Pam Brown3 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX

Betty Sue Caffey

Sep 1, 2012-002 - Kemah TX4th Annual Elks & CASI CCO, 41 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TX2 Renee F Moore, Bastrop TX3 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX4 Scott Winter, League City TX5 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX6 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX7 Sandra “Sandy” Shaffer, Kemah TX8 Michael A Mayorga, Magnolia TX9 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX10 Dale Haynie, Humble TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Thelma & Louise, Houston TX

Debra Thompson2 Witches of Elkwich 151, Stafford TX

Kathryn Cavender3 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX

Chuck Spishock

Sep 1, 2012-003 - Pittsburg KSLittle Balkans Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Peggy Velasquez, Mission KS2 Eric Rosenblad, Pittsburg KS3 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS4 Karl Johnson, Kansas City MO5 Marlene Smith, Farlington KS6 Garin Green, Pittsburg KS7 Kevin Smith, Farlington KS

8 Chad McCauley, Pittsburg KS9 Travis McCauley, Pittsburg KS10 Laura Green, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ol’ Mule’y, Pittsburg KS

Eric Rosenblad2 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KS

Steve Shepherd3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 2, 2012-001 - Manchaca TX“The Shootout”, 26 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 John Caffey, Rockdale TX2 Mary Ann Richardson, San Antonio TX3 Ken Rodd, Austin TX4 Glenn Rummel, San Antonio TX5 Rex Morgan, Buda TX6 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX7 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX8 Jill Burrows, Lockhart TX9 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX10 Bruce Brandel, Cedar Park TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Buzzard Roost, Weesatche TX

Barry Karnei2 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX

Betty Sue Caffey3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 2, 2012-002 - Kemah TX4th Annual Elks & CASI 2nd Day, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX2 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX3 Steve Bearden, Seguin TX4 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX5 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX6 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX7 Larry Netardus, Houston TX8 Dale Haynie, Humble TX9 Keith Karaff, Magnolia TX10 Terri Winter, League City TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX

Chuck Spishock2 Dream Catcher, Irving TX

T. J. Friedel3 NDC Chili, Magnolia TX

Keith Karaff

Sep 8, 2012-002 - Lubbock TX2nd Annual Panhandle Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Krystal Jones, Lubbuck TX

2 Darren Spradlin, Seminole TX3 Matthew Jones, Lubbock TX4 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX5 Morris Bryan, Lubbock TX6 Kim Draper, Tahoka TX7 Lisa Brown, Rankin TX8 Staci Kirk, Lubbock TX9 Todd Lockett, Lubbock TX10 Kelly Todd, Lubbock TX

New Corporate MembersGoshawk Environmental Consulting – Austin, TXVFW Post 688 – Boerne, TX

Renewing Corporate MembersPurple Haze Jeep Club – Gardendale, TX

Corporate Members9 Fingers Jeep Tours – Odessa, TXAmerican Legion Post 490 – Houston, TXBallenger & Associates, Inc. – DeLeon, TXBottom of the Barrel Gang – Irving, TX

Carefree RV Resorts – Scottsdale, AZCherokee Lakes, Inc – Alexander, ARChisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. – Terlingua, TXChisos Mountains Lodge – Big Ben National Park, TXCity of Madison, Georgia – Madison, GACottonwood General Store – Terlingua, TXCycletek – Terlingua, TXGiddy-Ups – Manchaca, TXGoshawk Environmental Consulting – Austin, TXHigh Sierra Bar & Grill – Terlingua, TXInternational River Runners – Austin, TXIrving Elks Lodge #2334 – Irving, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXPassport America – Long Beach, MSPurple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TX

R & R Construction, Inc. – Monahans, TXRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXRU2 Systems, Inc. – Mesa, AZSaltwater Cowboy Cantina – Terlingua, TXShotgun’s Bar – Odessa, TXSouthwest Abstract & Title Co. – Rankin, TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas, Inc. – Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. – Odessa, TXStar Ranch – McDade, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland – Midland, TXThunderbird Machinery – Odessa, TXVFW Post 688 – Boerne, TXWally’s Pole & Grill – Hobbs, NMWolfie’s - Lake Conroe – Montgomery, TXWPI Firefighters Fund – Ft. Worth, TX


SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM

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

A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $____________.

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

Please send acknowledgement to: _____________________________________ (Name)

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

DONATIONS AND MEMORIALSwere made to the CASI Scholarship Fund by:

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

Phil Barnes, August 22, 2012,Houston, TX

Pat Frith, August 29, 2012,Amarillo, TX

CAP-CASI in memory of Debby Cagle and Linda SmithJohn and Sue Caffey in memory of Phil Barnes and Mary Elinor DeBerry

Tim and Connie Collier in memory of Phil BarnesJim and Mary Ann Ezell in memory of Phil Barnes

Mary Ellen Gillen on behalf of Mild Bill Spices and Lone Star SpicesSherrie Davis and Earl Gorhum in memory of Phil Barnes

Doris and Phil Greenlees in memory of Phil BarnesBertha and Dave Hall in memory of Phil Barnes

Zane and Valerie Homesley in memory of Phil BarnesMel and Sharon Neff in memory of Charles AthertonWendell and Carol Rankin in memory of Phil Barnes

Jennifer Sherfield - donated proceeds from Video Sales at GPMJim and Shirley Stateczny in memory of Phil Barnes

Francis Sullivan in memory of Phil BarnesReva Weatherly – donated funds raised at BBQ Cookoff

Piney Woods Pod in memory of Phil Barnes

I am so excited to be appointed as the new CASIScholarship Program Administrator. I realize that I have somebig shoes to fill. Barbara Herrin has done a wonderful job.The organization and notes that she has kept will help metremendously.

I encourage each Great Pepper to appoint someone intheir Pod to handle the scholarship applications. There areso many young people out there deserving of our help andyou will receive great delight in getting to know thesestudents by reading their applications.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate tocontact me. Anyone wanting to serve as a committee member

should also contact me.

Nancy HewlettCASI Scholarship Program Administrator

Gary Brignon on the loss of his dad, Brian Thomas Brignon,September, 19, 2012, Red Oak, TX

New CASI Membership DirectorI want to personally take this opportunity to thank each and every one of

you for allowing me to serve the past two years as your Membership Director.As we transition into the new chili year, I want to welcome Glenda Vrba in toher new role on the board as the CASI Membership Director. I will be workingwith Glenda over the next few weeks to make the transition as quickly and assmoothly as possible. Effective October 1st, 2012 I am asking each of you tostart sending your renewals to Glenda. I will be working and training her so asthere will be limited to no interruptions in processing your renewals and our newmembers.

All renewals, new members, as well as Corporate and Lifetime paymentsneed to be mailed to: CASI, P O Box 450907, Garland, TX 75045.

Again thank you for your continued support to CASI, our Charity’s, and ourMission to make a difference through the promotion of chili.

Faithfully serving,

Darin P. JesterVice-President


2012 has been another record year for the CASIsponsorship program.

The Legacy Sponsorship program has nowfunded three of the building facilities at Rancho CASIde los Chisos with this year’s introduction of the newSi Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion inKrazy Flats. A sponsorship at this level requires aminimum $25,000.00 investment.

The Gold Sponsorship level has achieved recordstatus with the elevation of Mild Bill’s Spices andHEB/Tyson Foods to the ranks. This gives us an alltime high of nine gold sponsors contributing a minimumof $10,000.00 annually.

The Silver Sponsorship level is represented by five sponsors contributinga $5,000.00 investment with the elevation of Outlaw Cigar Co and the additionof Choctaw Casino and RV Resort.

We have achieved a record level of participation from Terlingua AreaSponsors. It has never been our policy to solicit funding from the localBrewster County area. Our goal has always been to “give” to the area and not“take”. We do, however, accept commitments and association if we areapproached. More of the local enterprises have voiced appreciation of CASIand expressed a desire to invest in our event. Stop by Cycletek, High Sierra/El Dorado, Far Flung, Lajitas Golf Resort, Easter Egg Motel and BigBend Resort when you are in the area. We have invested in the localChamber of Commerce and expanded our visibility in the area.

I cannot say enough about the growth of our “Friends of CASI” level ofsponsorship. “Friends of CASI” successfully underwrote all the CASIAwards at the 2011 TICC. A contribution from Ancira Motorhomes this yearallowed a new scholarship for the Terlingua Big Bend High School Salutatorianfor a total of two $4,000.00 scholarships to the CASI Scholarship Fund. We arelooking for other opportunities to serve CASI. It is gratifying to see so manyCASI members and Pods in this group. That is truly beyond the call of duty.

We will have many nice gifts to offer the 2011 TICC Winner. Sponsoreditems will depart with the champion to take the pain out of hauling that BigPepper away. My only regret is that we didn’t start this program years earlier. Ialso wish we could make it retroactive to our many fine champions of the past.Travel allowance was initiated two years ago to assist the TICC Winner inrepresenting CASI around the world. This is a valuable tool in our publicrelations and solicitation of Sponsors.

Sponsorship has assisted in underwriting the Great Pepper Meeting asthe BOD takes over that obligation this year. That influence will grow in futureyears.

We have a record 56 sponsors as this posting is printed in late August.The bottom line is approaching $200,000.00 in cash, goods, and servicesthis year. There are many other projects pending that could still come to fruitionbefore year end. The key to our sponsor program is the retention of thecontributors we already have signed. That way we don’t have to start over andreinvent the wheel each year. It falls on sponsorship to adequately communicateand work with the sponsors, as well as the CASI membership to support theproducts and services. Our membership has a great track record when it comesto support of our sponsors. Obviously, our financial well being depends on it. It issomething to be proud of. It sets us aside from many organizations that can onlyenvy our program.

Thank you for your support. Forgive me if I push a little hard, but theCASI sponsors are my clients. I have to protect their interest and investment.Thank you for sending me back to the Board of Directors this past year to helpwith whatever I can.

Jim EzellSponsorship Chairman

2012 SPONSOR REPORTHello my Friends, as most of you are aware we are

just one month away from TICC so I would like toremind you of a few items:• This is an election year and I would like to announcethat I am once again running for Alcalde.• There will be an Old 320 Meeting in the MexeneJudging Pavilion on Friday, November 2nd, immediatelyafter announcements of all the Scholarship CookoffEvents.• Volunteers are needed to help with the marking of thecooking sites in the Old 320 Arena on Wednesday,October 31st, around 9:30 a.m. I appreciate everyone’s

response to my request in the past years and hope I can depend on you againthis year. You can email me at [email protected].• If you will not be using your cooking site in the Old 320 Arena and are willingto let someone else cook on it or if you have given someone permission to useyour site please let me know. I need to know either way because we havemany new qualified cooks that are coming to Terlingua and they would like tocook in the Old 320 Arena.• All Pods that have an Old 320 Site, I need to know who the POD MEMBERis that will be cooking on the Pod’s Site.• Cooks that do not have their own Old 320 Cooking Site yet want to cook in thearena, please come see me after you register to cook. I will be behind the stageduring registration times.• We are still taking orders from Pods for The Wall Plaques. The cost of theplaque is $200.00 and it dresses up the wall to the North side of the Old 320Arena. If you need a form call me and I will mail you one. Must receive formby 10/13/12 in order to have plaque by TICC.• We will be giving away two (2) Wendell Rankin stoves again this year but youhave to cook in the arena to be eligible for the drawing. I would appreciate twovolunteers, preferably not cooking, to pass out the raffle tickets after the cookshave set up, approximately around 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. You do NOT have to bean Old 320 Member to cook in the Arena.• I am still lacking Profiles from some of you members. You may not considerthis as an important issue, but these Profiles are a huge help to the Alcalde andCASI.

Thank you all. May everyone have a safe trip to the Ranch; I can’t wait tosee you.

Ralph [email protected]

ALCALDE REPORT

KRAZY FLATSKrazy Flats is celebrating 10 years of krazy! Please join us in the celebration

at the Charter Members Breakfast 9 am Thursday morning and Open HouseThursday afternoon from 2-4. Music, food, and special events are planned.Charter Members please wear you Charter Membership shirts. T-shirts, koozies,beads, and a special Krazy Flats hatpin will be for sale as well as your favoritecold beverages and a special Krazy Flats cooler. Volunteer workers are needed,please call 361-648-6950 or email [email protected] and I will gladly putyour name on the schedule to work. We will be folding t-shirts again this year onSunday beginning around 2pm if anyone would like to help. Wishing everyone asafe trip to Terlingua and will see ya at Krazy Flats; a place and a state of mind.

Don Hoy


BEER and WINE AT TICC 2012Don’t haul a motor home full of beer and wine down to Terlingua. Our

great sponsors have generously provided for the judging and we owe it to themto buy product onsite. We will have special bulk package prices available to ourmembers to help accomplish this. I promise it will be totally competitive andwaiting for you when you get there. The prices in that area are lower than themetroplex.

L & F Distributing, Woodbridge Wines, and Glazers/Permian comeout and work hard for us. They are all Gold Level Sponsors. That means theyeach contribute $10,000 to CASI each year. Do your part to say thank you.

Once again we will be featuring a truck load sale of Woodbridge Wine .Contact me for pricing and variety - [email protected]

If you are buying Beer for your pod events, I will have some beer to donateif you buy some. Check with me. This will make it below retail.

Thanks for your help on this.

Jim EzellSponsor Chair

MEMORIAL BOARD CEREMONYJoin us Thursday, November 1, at 7:00 pm for the Memorial Board

Ceremony to pay our respects to those who have passed before us. This is heldin front of the Memorial Board at Memorial Plaza and this year will include aballoon release. Come and fill out a card to attach to your balloon with amessage to be released to the heavens above, to mingle with the unlimited starsin Terlingua.

TEQUILA ROSE PARTYThe Tequila Rose Party is open to all women at Rancho CASI de los

Chisos. As always, this will be held on Wednesday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m. This is a night of camaraderie and fun. As in the past, we plan to entertain andtouch your heart. The theme this year is “Naughty or Nice” to coincide with thenewest flavor of Tequila Rose, “Hot Rose”. Dress code is anything red andblack (naughty) or pink and black (nice) and you must bring one bottle of TequilaRose per two ladies. As always there will be door prizes and surprises as wellas Tequila Rose gifts for the first 200 ladies. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in thejudging pavilion. Make plans to join us on this special night.

TEQUILA IN TERLINGUASOCIETY PARTY

Tequila in Terlingua! Join us behind the TICC stage on Wednesday,October 31, at 7:00 pm. for the Tequila in Terlingua Society Party. Join themen of Terlingua as we celebrate life, liberty, and male bonding without thetrappings of tablecloths, roses or poems. Strictly unstructured fun for the men ofRancho CASI de los Chisos! We have no dress code and we will not cook athing! We will have Tarantula Tequila margaritas, Outlaw Cigars, doorprizes, numerous shots of tequila and freedom to do anything you want. Bring abottle of tequila to share, a hand full of cigars, and a snack to share. Let theTequila flow and smoke blow!!!

TICC GATE POLICYQUALIFIED COOK: Each listed qualified cook receives one (1)

wristband. A husband and wife who are both qualified receive only one (1)wristband each. A second wristband will be given to the qualified cook if theirspouse or friend is with them and are not qualified. Qualified cooks DO NOTreceive additional wristbands if they are also Old 320 members and/or captainsof a show team.

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

Members of listed Show Teams will pay to enter the gate and receive aspectator’s wristband. They will then proceed to the registration area behindthe stage and will be reimbursed for their entry fee and given the appropriatewristband.

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

EARLY WRISTBANDDISTRIBUTION

Attention Old 320 Members, Qualified Cooks and Show Team Captions. Youcan receive your contestant-style wristband early if you are at the Rancho CASIde los Chisos on Tuesday, October 30th. A booth will be set up in the AnciraPavilion from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Come by Tuesday in person to receive yourwristband.

RULES REGARDING FIRESIF ALLOWED, Rules for having fires on the Ranch site are as follows:1. FIRES must be contained in a fire pit, fire ring or some type of

containment. There are to be no unconfined fires on the ground!2. No Large Fires!3. NO ACCELERANTS are to be used on fires, ie gas, lighter fluid, etc.4. Fires MUST be attended at all times.5. NO furniture, cars, tires or non-earth grown items will be allowed to be

burned on site.6 . The Ranch will be patrolled by the Terlingua Fire Department at all times.

Individuals in violation of the fire rules will be given one warning. If areturn visit is made due to any fire related issues, the violator will beimmediately evicted from the property without a refund.

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

ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS!


ATTENTION CHILI COOKSAs always we need volunteers for the Friday Events at TICC. We will

need judges for the Salsa. Beans and Wings competitions as well as tablemonitors. Please take the time to sign up as a volunteer. You can contact me onFB, send me an email at [email protected] , or call me at 469-386-5600and I’ll put you on the list.

We also need volunteers for veggie cutting Thursday afternoon at 3:00 pm inthe main pavilion. Please bring a knife, cutting board and a jug of water to washthe veggies. Everyone knows we don’t have running water at the ranch inTerlingua…

Also as a reminder we will be collecting Christmas toys for the schoolchildren in Terlingua at TICC again this year. These children many times wouldget nothing for Christmas if it wasn’t for the generosity of the chili cooks. Andyes we will be more than happy to take cash donations if you don’t have time tobuy a toy. All toys should be unwrapped. Let’s make every child in Terlinguahappy this year at Christmas by bringing an extra toy or two to share! Theschool can also use wrapping paper so bring a couple of rolls with you they don’ttake up much room.

We are in need of someone with a truck to go to Alpine on Wednesday topick up the judging supplies, water and sodas. If you can make the trip pleasecontact me for all the details.

I’d like to just say thank you to everyone for your support of CASI and thevarious charities this past year and I look forward to seeing you down the chilitrail soon.. See ya in Terlingua!

Glenda

FRONT GATEHave you got plans to attend the Terlingua International Chili

Championship and have some spare time on your hands while at the ranch? Ifso the front gate is soliciting volunteers to help greet and welcome everyone asthey arrive at the front gate of RANCHO CASI de los CHISOS.

The experience is treasured by those who love to meet old friends andnew cooks alike. There are still several 2 hour slots available so please sendyour name and availability Wednesday through Saturday to Ethel Hewlett, yourfront gate coordinator at [email protected]

Thank you for all you do for CASI, and we hope to see you at the Ranch.

VOLUNTEER’S NEEDED:

BEER CONCESSIONANCIRA PAVILION

TUESDAY 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M; 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M;

WEDNESDAY 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M; 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M; 9:00 P.M. Til ———

THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M; 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M; 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

10:00 P.M. to Midnight

FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M; 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M; 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.


SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M; 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M; 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.


This is an opportunity to show your support of CASI by volunteering a fewhours of your time to help in a very busy area. To volunteer, please contactDana Plocheck at: Home: 281-208-1926 Work: 281-848-4222 or email her [email protected]. Please specify your shirt size also.

CHILI & SHOWMANSHIPREGISTRATION

WEDNESDAY 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

If you are interested in helping with chili registration please contact JennyWindsor at [email protected] or call 443-878-7999.

NEWS FLASH:BEER AND WINE AT TICC

WINE - We have negotiated an incredible wine price for this year’s TICC.In spite of the grape market tightening, and we all know what fuel and freighthave done to costs, we will have the same price for wine as last year. Case lotsof 750 ml bottles will be available at 4.20 a bottle plus tax. We will have allvarieties. If it is not made in 750s, it will be available in 1.5s. I really needeveryone to jump on this, as most of you ran out before year end. You will neverbuy Woodbridge this cheap again. It is 30.00 a case off list. Remember theholidays are coming. EMAIL ME YOUR CASE ORDERS: [email protected]

BEER - We will also have excellent prices on 30 packs of premium beerand 18 pks of Lone Star. Beer prices are in the process of a price increase so Idon’t have final numbers as we go to press. I will be offering some promotionalbelow cost deals.

Jim EzellSponsor Chair

TOYS FOR TOTSDon’t forget to bring your unwrapped toys for children - infants to 12 years old -to TICC this year. If you want to include some wrapping paper with your toys, thatwould be great. Toys can be dropped off at the Main Concession Stand.


SALSA EVENT 2012This year there will be a Traditional Salsa category and a Non-

Traditional Salsa category at TICC. See descriptions below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOW, what a year it’s been! I remember Jim Ezelltelling me before I went on stage that my life will not bethe same after this; I just laughed and said to myselfafter a month everything will be back to normal. Howwrong was I? Jim you were right. I want to thank allthe Board members for their support because I didn’thave a clue on what was to be expected of me afterwinning. I have had the honor of meeting so many greatChili Heads out there that made me feel so proud to bea CASI member. This year I have had the opportunityto cook in so many cook offs in so many new places. Icooked in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas,Mexico, and I still have Indiana and California left to go

to. Please everyone try to go to some cook offs that you have not been tobefore, you will meet new people and have a great time. The reason I amposting this letter is to say thank you to all the sponsors and members forsupporting CASI. You have invested a lot of time and money to get qualified,you need to make plans to go to Terlingua you just might win the whole thing; Inever thought I had a chance.

Thank you for such a great experience.Larry Walton2011 Terlingua Champion

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BUFFALO

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

Entry fee $20.00.Preliminary turn-in 11 AM

Final turn-in 3 PM

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

SALSATRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL

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

PUBLIC WELCOMEBE A COOK OR BE A JUDGE

CASINATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DAY

Friday November 2, 2012HOT WINGS - BEANS - SALSA

Underwitten by:

REGISTRATION:Wed 10/31 12 PM to 4 PM Behind the Stage

2 PM to 5 PM Krazy FlatsThu 11/01 12 PM to 3 PM Behind the Stage

3 PM to 5 PM Krazy FlatsFri 11/02 8:30 AM to 10 AM Mexene Judging Pavilion


Highway Cleanup Day (& Treasure Hunt)

The CASI Highway Clean Up Day will occuron Thursday, November 1, 2012. Lee Kroencke,Bobby Elliott, and I will be coordinating this timehonored event on behalf of CASI. We meet at themain stage at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday morning.Over the past few years, we’ve noted thatparticipation has waned some.

We do this clean-up in a “relay fashion” so noone has to walk too far or carry too much. Theentire exercise usually takes about an hour or anhour-and-a-half. All the walking is down hill whichmakes things much easier.

We normally collect a sizable quantity ofempty, old, and sun weathered beverage containersand plastic bags, e.g., glass and plastic bottles, cansand plastic bags full of this junk. For those of youwho choose to join us this year, there’s a goodchance that some of you may come across somebrand new, valuables that mightinclude spirits, beer, and other swagintended to enhance your dispositionand your entertainment endeavorson Thursday evening and maybe theentire weekend.

Lee, Bobby, and I will meet you there!!

Bud Barrick

Chili DistributionThe 3-I Pods will be accepting your chili

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

Ice DeliveryIf you own a Kawasaki Mule, Kubota RTV,

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


TICC Schedule of EventsMonday – October 29, 2012

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

Tuesday – October 30, 201211:00 AM - Early wristband distribution in Ancira Pavilion (main Concession) until 2PM12:00 PM - Beer Concessions open7:00 PM - TICC Annual 42 (Domino) Tournament, Ancira Pavilion

Wednesday – October 31, 20128:00 AM - Vendor setup9:00 AM - Tequila Rose BBQ registration @ the Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion until 11AM

10:00 AM - Port-a-johns arrive12:00 PM - Beer Concessions open

- Cook and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 4PM- Show Team Registration will start at 2PM

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

2:00 PM - Tequila Rose BBQ registration @ the Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion until 5PM- Beans, Salsa, & Wings registration @ Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion until 5PM

7:00 PM - Tequila Rose Party – Mexene Judging Pavilion, Theme: Naughty or Nice!- Tequila in Terlingua Party - Tarantula Tequila/Outlaw Cigar, Behind the Stage

9:00 PM - 5-O Camp Wild, Wild, West Party (BYOB) @ Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce PavilionThursday – November 1, 2012 - Tequila Rose BBQ Competition

8:00 AM - Adopt a Highway Trash Pickup – meet at the Highway by front entrance- Tequila Rose BBQ Registration at the Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion until 9AM

9:00 AM - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 5PM- Mandatory Meeting of BBQ Cooks @ the Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion

10:00 AM - T-shirt and Beer Concessions open10:00 AM - Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 1PM

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

11:00 AM - Tequila Rose BBQ Dessert Turn In – Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion12:00 PM - Beans, Salsa, Wings Registration at the Ancira Pavilion until 3PM12:00 PM - Chicken Turn In – Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion1:30 PM - Pork Spare Ribs Turn In – Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion3:00 PM - Brisket Turn In – Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion

- Krazy Flats Concession Stand Happy Hour until 5PM- Beans, Salsa, Wings Registration at the Krazy Flats Saloon until 5PM

5:00 PM - BBQ Announcements @ Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion7:00 PM - Memorial Service, Memorial Plaza8:00 PM - Stage entertainment until Midnight

Friday – November 2, 2012 - CASI Scholarship Day8:30 AM - Presentation of Colors and National Anthem. Performance by Terlingua High School Band and Dancers

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

10:00 AM - T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open 11:00 AM - Hot Wings preliminary turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion

- Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 2PMPhotographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship

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

- Showmanship Team Meeting at the Stage Area3:45 PM - Former TICC Winner’s Picture Stage Area4:00 PM - Ancira Pavilion Happy Hour until 7PM4:30 PM - First-Time Cooks’ Meeting and Reception (Behind the Main Stage)5:00 PM - Announcement of Wings, Beans, and Salsa Winners from the day’s events6:00 PM - Old 320 meeting in Mexene Judging Pavilion (following announcements of the Scholarship Day events)

- DIVA BBQ Ball @ the Si Brown Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion until 8PM8:00 PM - Stage entertainment until Midnight

Saturday – November 3, 2012 – The Main Event6:00 AM - Arena Area open for setup until 9AM7:30 AM - KRU 82 Vodka from Western Spirits Bloody Mary reception in the Mexene Judging Pavilion during the

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

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

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

11:30 AM - Judges and Table Monitors check the Mexene Judging Pavilion for reporting times and table assignmentHIGH NOON – CHILI TURN IN AT THE MEXENE JUDGING PAVILION

12:30 PM - Showmanship Competition until 2:30 PM3:30 PM - Cookoff Announcements to begin on the stage and end with the announcement of TICC winners8:00 PM - Stage entertainment continues until Midnight

Bringing an ExtraTrailer to TICC?

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

Handicap ParkingIf you require handicap parking at TICC, please

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

Judges NeededIf someone you know is interested in being

invited to judge at TICC, please submit their nameand address to me at [email protected]. Asyou are aware, we make every effort to only usenon-qualified individuals during the judgingprocess.

If you find at the end of the chili year, youhave not qualified but will be attending TICC,please let me know and we’ll get you on thejudging table.

Thanks for your assistance.

Renee

CalcuttaSeeking able-bodied volunteers to help with

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

Old 320 Site MarkingSite marking in the Old 320 arena will be done

on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers to assistwith this project would be appreciated. ContactRalph Hay at [email protected] or at 832-978-0445 to volunteer.


This year a new 4,000.00scholarship from Ancira Motorhomeswas given to the Salutatorian, KarliSherman through the Friends of CASIsponsor program.

Each year CASI awards the TexSchofield Scholarship of 4,000.00 tothe Valedictorian who this year isBrian Ritcheson

Big Bend High School

NORWICH, KS - Ed Parks from the Sunflower Pod and the city ofNorwich hosted their first ever CASI CCO. The NORWICH CLASSICCHILI COOKOFF, September 15, 2012, was held in conjunction with theNorwich Car Show and was a huge success. Over half the town showed up; thecity council and even the mayor judged chili. The winners were (back row, fromleft) Tracy Donovan, Steve Stuart, Richard Hewlett, Lee Kroencke, ShelleyKroencke, Jim Trump, and Jay McCleery. Kneeling (from left) Gail Stuart, KimDonovan, Cecilia Rivera, Peg Velasquez, and Larry Velasquez.

Photo by Peggy Kirk-Velasquez

JASPER, GA – The 8TH ANNUAL GEORGIA STATECHAMPIONSHIP in Jasper proved to be another success this year with sometough competition. In fact, this was the toughest bunch of chili wranglers everfielded at Lee Newton Park, site of the Georgia Marble Festival in the FirstMountain City of Jasper, Georgia.

Nineteen cooks squared off amid the campers, tents and motor homes (LeeNewton has water & electric hook-ups) in one of the prettiest little parks east ofthe Mississippi River. The Knight family represented Tennessee, Jimmy Maturoand Chuck Stock from Florida, Bill Heslop and Tom Carey from Alabama, andall the rest were from Georgia. It was a great regional turn out and weappreciate everyone supporting our local Habitat for Humanity organization, ourdesignated charity.

For the first time ever the top three winners were all from Georgia! In fact,this is the first year a Georgia resident won first place and was named theGeorgia State Champion. Yet the scoring was close and several tie-breakerswere required to settle the slight differences. Our celebrity judges, including thefounder of Habitat Humanity - Pickens County, told me they were so impressedthey wanted to meet the winners and ask how to make their own chili taste asgood.

As I said before, these cooks as a group rivaled some of the bigger Texascook-offs in my memory. The fact that the attendance is growing and the chilicooks are tough to beat is making this CCO a great regional competition worthyof travel from afar to attend. It’s always great to get away from the city into themountains. Hope to see more folks join us next year as we continue thetradition.

Trey FieldGreat Pepper, Peachtree State Pod


Photos by Mike Watkins

LEBANON, TN - Pictured above are the Tennessee State residents thatreceived automatic qualification for TICC after placing in the TENNESSEESTATE CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP on August 15, 2012. From left, RickSeadler, 1st Runner Up; Kristi Knight, TN State Champion; and Carol Knight,2nd Runner Up.

Photo by Richard Knight

ST. THOMAS, VI - The TEXAS SOCIETY OF THE VIRGIN IS-LANDS 28TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF was held August 19, 2012, atBrewer’s Beach, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, VI. Sinkingyour toes into the white sandy beach, wading into the Caribbean’s turquoisewaters, the smell of chili on the gentle trade winds ….Yee Haw, it was ChiliDay on the Island! Ralph and Dee Hay, recognized as the Virgin Pod’s ChiliRoyalty at the Cooks’ Party the night before, opened the Chili Village namedthis year in memory of the Pod’s long time TallyMaster, Francee Carter.Pepper Popper Lori Abbotts and her trio, My Sisters and Me, sang the NationalAnthem and the Virgin Islands March in three-part harmony to a most apprecia-tive crowd numbering in the thousands. After purchasing this year’s CCO t-shirtand tickets for ice-cold beer and chili tastes, the crowd made rounds to the morethan 60 chili booths, 16 competing in Showmanship. Everyone found themselvesdancing to great music by Flipswitch, Slick Fiction, and Island Locos with aspecial memorial tribute to Maria Eich. Then the moment every cook waswaiting for, the announcement of the winners; first place CASI Chili wasFrances Sullivan, Euless, TX, and first place Showmanship, Betsy’s Bar OH-MAYA.

Beneficiaries of this most successful event are the Queen Louise Home ForThe Aged, Family Resource Center, St. Thomas Rescue, Dial-A-Ride and theSt. Thomas-St. John Power Squadron. Many thanks to sponsors Coors Light,Capt. Morgan, Merchant’s Market, Fortress Storage, Dominos Pizza, The IslandBeachcomber and American Airlines. Mark your calendar for the third Sundayin August and come join the fun of Chili for Charity, St. Thomas, Virgin Islandsstyle!

Georgeann McNichols

BOYDS, MD – The MD STATE PRO-AM CASI CHAMPIONSHIP onAugust 25, 2012, benefitted Operation Second Chance (OSC)www.operationsecondchance.org. Operation Second Chance is a local charitythat supports wounded, injured, and ill service personnel and their families. Wehosted about 20 recovering soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen as well as theirfamilies and raised over $1000 for OSC. Our guests were invited to cook, judge,or just enjoy the chili.

Christii Watkins coached rookie cook, Chad Ohmer, (a recovering marine)all the way to 5th place. She also coached another rookie cook Marylandresident, Chris Thomas, a retired USN commander. He finished one positionhigher than Christii knocking her out of automatic qualification for Terlingua!Our very own CASI TallyMaster, Jenny Windsor, came in 1st Place!

Mike Watkins

Photo by Candi Knight Arevalo

Photos by Jennifer Sherfield


WWW.CASICHILI.NETA new website for CASI was introduced at the Great Peppers Meeting

in Irving. www.casichili.net is the new location on the web to get the latestinformation on CASI happenings and to submit cookoff and membershipinformation. The website is a work in progress but it is up and running andavailable for your use. Even though the functionality is somewhat limited at thistime, the plan is to build on these initial capabilities and provide the CASIcommunity with a robust, reliable and highly functional user experience.

Casichili.net provides a new look to some of the routine things our membersdo. As of right now you can go to casichili.net to do any of the following:

• Renew your membership – You have the option to renew an Individualor Corporate membership or sign up to be a Lifetime Member. Inaddition to signing up you can pay for the membership right online using asafe and secure payment system.

• Submit a Cookoff – Fill out the online form with the information for yourcookoff and submit. Everything is then sent to the Director forUpcomings to be logged and put in the Trails.

• Submit cookoff results – When a cookoff is complete, enter the resultsand pay for the cookoff online. This will make posting the official resultsfaster and more accurate.

• Find a cookoff on the calendar – Use the calendar view to search forcookoffs in your area. All of the information about the cookoff isavailable to you at the click of a button.

• Smart Phone and Tablet access – Not only can you do all of this fromyour computer web browser of choice; now your smart phone or tabletbrowsers have all of the same functionality.

This is only the start of an effort that will take several more months. Thecurrent capabilities certainly help with some of the front-end work to keepeveryone informed about CASI events but there is more to do. Our next majorobjective will be to provide the functionality that will allow you to do things likesee your cooking point history or manage your contact information.

Our guiding principles for all of the enhancements moving forward will be:• Ease of use - We want the user experience to be as simple and

straightforward as possible• Increased access – Access the site from anywhere you can get access

to the web• Secure, reliable, and available – Continue to provide the same level of

security and safekeeping of CASI information that has been thecornerstone of CASI systems from the beginning.

We are off to a good start, however, there is a lot of work left to do and weneed your feedback to help steer us in the right direction. Please use the“Contact Us” form on the website or send an email to [email protected] any questions or suggestions for improvement.

CASI VIRTUAL MUSEUMAt the recent Great Pepper’s Meeting, the new CASI Virtual Museum, a

project undertaken by the Apple Dumplin’ Gang (ADG) earlier this year, waspresented to the delegates and guests in attendance. Recording and organizing thehistory of CASI has become an urgent matter, since more and more of those whowere around in the 1970’s, when things started to happen, are no longer with us.Therefore, the urgency to get this project accomplished has become a priority.

Over the last few months, much time has been invested by members of the ADGto begin the population of the museum database. At the present time, over 800 MBof data has been archived. Many boxes of old CASI records have been gone throughand more have been located.

We are confident that we have all of the Terlingua Trails ever printed and allof the TICC posters. We are now concentrating on locating paper items, since paperhas a way of deteriorating as it ages. After you review the contents of the Museumat www.chili.org, see if there might be an item that you have that would beappropriate to place on the site.

There are two sections of the Museum in which help will be needed from thePods and the membership:

(1)The History of CASI Pods(2)The Who’s Who of CASI.The second item is going to be the most interesting, as it will allow all of us

to tell the stories of people, show teams, organizations, etc. that helped make ourorganization possible. Every state has its own celebrities and personalities, andall of their stories need to be told. There currently are a few examples posted ofwhat is needed for the Museum. But these are only examples and need to beexpanded.

Articles need to be submitted in the form of a WordPerfect or MicrosoftWord document. We would like to receive pictures in “JPG” format. If youscan the picture, get the highest quality image you can obtain. We can alwaysdecrease the quality of a picture for web use, but we cannot enlarge or improveit. A quality “PDF” format of a picture is also acceptable, because it can beeasily converted to “JPG”. Additionally, people do not have to be deceased tobe included. Also keep in mind that anything you send us will be returned afterprocessing.

There is much more to explain about the Museum project, but it is more thanthis article will allow. If you have any questions about the project, please emailme at [email protected] or call my office (800-422-1982) and leaveme a message. For this project to be a success, we need the help of everyoneinvolved in CASI. And, I think that we should all realize that if the Museumdoesn’t get created now, it probably never will.

Jim StatecznyApple Dumplin’ Gang

WIFI SERVICE AT TICCThe CASI Ranch will have WiFi Service for TICC provided by Hill

Country WiFi. The service will be available from Oct 26th to Nov 4th @ 7AM. The signal will be broadcast from the judging area, the River Runner area, andKrazy Flats area. This should reach most of the ranch. The cost will be $5/dayor $20 for the whole event. It will be offered on first come, first served basis.

The service is limited to 100 users so sign up early.To access the internet, select the ‘Rancho CASI’ network from your

laptop. Then, open your internet browser, select your plan (daily vs. wholeevent) and enter your credit card info on the secure web page. That’s it.

Because the service uses relatively low capacity internet circuits (the fastestavailable in the area), you need to be aware of some restrictions before you sign

up. These restrictions are necessary to allow more people to have access tobasic internet services. The following uses will not be allowed, except in anemergency: Large updates from Microsoft, Adobe or Apple websites, videostreaming from web cams, or recorded TV (Hulu), audio streaming from TV orradio stations, or video intensive gaming. There is no restriction for normal emailand web browsing activities. There will be several websites that have freeaccess. These include the CASI website, major sponsor websites, the WeatherChannel, and others that may be added for public safety reasons.

If you have questions about the service, please contact Bruce Pinnell at 210-372-0469.


Cooking With CASIGreetings!

If you have an upcoming cookoff forDecember, your cookoff must be submitted no laterthan October 15th.

As a reminder, please follow these simple stepsto submit your cookoff;

1. Use email as your first choice to submit acookoff. Send it to [email protected]

2. Use your phone a second choice. Call yourcookoff to 913-754-6074

3. Use the US Postal Service as a last resort.Use this as a last choice, it is slow and

problematic. The address is:CASI UpcomingsP.O. Box 15239

Lenexa, KS 66285-52394. Enter the cook off in the CIS system yourself.It is an honor and privilege to serve as your Upcomings Director. Thanks for

all you do for CASI and charities in your area, and best wishes for your upcomingcookoff.

Lee KroenckeUpcomings Director

Oct 6, 2012-001 - Wisconsin Dells WI CASI.Dells Chili Cook Off Location is downtownWisconsin Dells, WI http://www.dellschili.com is our website. Feeincludes a 10X10 spot in tent. Entry fee $25.Chili Grind Only. Turn in is 12PM.Applications after Sept 15, 2012 will be $50entry fee. Contact Tracy Hoffman, 608-566-3996 or [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-002 - Tulsa OK CASI. OklahomaMen’s State Cookoff Oklahoma Men’s StateCookoff - Travel money for TICC to 1st PlaceOklahoMan. Auto Qualifier Top 3 OK and/or 1st Place for 2013. Held at Tulsa StateFairgrounds, Quicktrip Center, 4145 East21st, Tulsa, OK. Entry $25.00. Turn in 1:00pm. Ground meat only. Benefiting: TulsaArea United Way. Cook-off is held inconjunction with the Tulsa State Fair. Freeentry into fair for cooks and team members.Cooks must arrive no later than 10:00amfor entry into lower south side of QTBuilding. For more information contactAmanda Bretz 918-744-1113 X2080 [email protected] Lorinda Crawford918-271-2421 or [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-003 - Tulsa OK CASI. OklahomaWomen’s State Cookoff Oklahoma Women’sState Cookoff - Travel money for TICC to 1stPlace OklahoWoman. Auto Qualifier Top 3OK and/or 1st Place for 2013. Held at TulsaState Fairgrounds, Quicktrip Center, 4145East 21st, Tulsa, OK. Entry $25.00. Turn in1:00 pm. Ground meat only. Benefiting: TulsaArea United Way. Cook-off is held inconjunction with the Tulsa State Fair. Freeentry into fair for cooks and team members.Cooks must arrive no later than 10:00amfor entry into lower south side of QTBuilding. For more information contactAmanda Bretz 918-744-1113 X2080 [email protected] Lorinda Crawford918-271-2421 or [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-004 - Neosho MO CASI. BarnYard Days - Boobapolooza *NOTE: Thiscookoff has been Cancelled. Located at theCircle R Ranch 10970 Old Scenic Drive. CASIentry fee $25, turn in Noon. Chili Grind Only.Home Style $10, turn in 1:00PM. Taste Kitsdonation $2.00. Full Festival Activities -Arts, Music, Food. Contact Jon Tupper 3730Ferguson Rd Joplin, MO 64804; 417-439-8605; [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-005 - Fort Wayne IN CASI.ChiliFest - “Fire in the Fort” Held atHeadwaters Park - West Plaza 333 S. ClintonFort Wayne, IN 46802. Entry fee $25,Categories CASI with a turn in time of noon.Red, White, Verde, Salsa, Beans, JR’s. withturn in times to be determined. Tasting

between noon and 4PM. BenefitsAlzheimer’s Association. Make checkspayable to ChiliFest. Contact Bob Anweiler618 Professional Park New Haven, IN 46774;260-418-2170; [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-006 - Weatherford TX CASI.Clark Gardens Spiciest Festival * THIS COOKOFF HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Held at ClarkGardens 567 Maddux Rd, Weatherford, TX76088. Entry fee $15, turn in 4:00PM. BenefitsClark Gardens EducationalPrograms.Contact Beverly Hayes 567Maddux Rd Weatherford, TX 76088; 940-682- 4856; 817-304-1391;[email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-007 - Montgomery TX CASI.Wolfie’s Sports Bar and Restaurant 2ndAnnual 1st Chance Cookoff. Held at WolfiesLake Conroe 14954 Highway 105 WestMontgomery, Texas Benefiting CASIScholarship program. Sponsored by the GulfCoast Area Pods. CASI chili $20.00 turn-in2:00PM Showmanship 12:30 to 1:30 PMJackpot Beans $10.00 turn-in noon Silentauctions and Raffles contact Earl Who? [email protected] cell 713-724-5736Home 936-447- 1060 Dana Blake ManagerWolfies [email protected] 936-648-1756 Wolfies buisness 936-588-8200Live bands Fri and Sat nights. Good Foodand Partying. Limited RV parking no hookupsHotels in the area are Best Western andSuper 8 across the Highway

Oct 6, 2012-008 - Irving TX CASI. 11th AnnualVeterans Memorial CCO Held at 3375 N. BeltLine Irving, TX.(don’t use Google,Mapquest, Yahoo Maps, etc., they will getyou lost!!) Behind the Skateland on BeltLine. From I-30 go 2 1/2 miles north, or from183 go south 3 miles, 1 block south of ShadyGrove. Campers welcome (no hookups/self-contained only). Benefits VFW Post 2494Ladies Aux. Saturday: Registration beginsat 9:00AM. Free breakfast while it lasts. BeanEntry $5 - turn in at 1:00PM, 100% payback.Chili turn-in at 2:00PM. Entry fee $20. CHILIGRIND ONLY Concessions available, andas always, lots of fun!!! Contact MargaretHobbs Phone 972-740- 2224 (leave message)or email [email protected]. orVFW Post 2494 972-790-1611

Oct 6, 2012-009 - Hico TX CASI. Hico TXChili Cook off Held in downtown Hico. Thisis a 2 day event plenty of paved parking withlimited hookups. Saturday benefits the Billythe kid museum. 50/50 Beans, entry fee $10turn in 11AM. Chili entry fee $18 turn in 2PM.GRIND ONLY. Live Bands with street dance10AM till 10PM. Donations will be accepted.There will be more information to follow.

Terlingua Trails October 2012Watch the trails in the up coming issues. Ifyou want to come to a great cook off this isit. There will be a Wendell Rankin stove to beraffled off also. Contact Randy Duke 254-405-4333; [email protected] orAngie Duke 254-405-4334;[email protected] Also check outWebsite: www.billythekidmuseum.com. Oct7, 2012- Hico TX. CASI next day CCO samelocation Benefits the CTC Pod. Chili entryfee $18 turn in 1PM. GRIND ONLY. Moreinformation to follow. For information contactRandy Duke 254-405-4333;[email protected] Angie [email protected].

Oct 6, 2012-010 - Helotes TX CASI. 4thAnnual Helotes Cook Off (we are havingback to back cookoffs this year. CASI. 4thAnnula Chili Cookoff. Held in Old TownHelotes in conjunction with MarketplaceDay. Get your first chili points for 2013! Ifyou bring and serve at least 2 gallons ofPeople’s Choice chili there is no entry fee. Ifyou don’t want to serve People Choice Chili,your entry fee is $50!! Chili Grind only; turn-in at 2 pm. Salsa turn-in at 10:00 a.m. $10 andbeans turn in at 12 noon entry fee $10. Cookon the street of Old Town Helotes, you cancook at your vehicle on the street, but thestreet will be blocked at 9 AM so come early.We will be serving free coffee, rolls, biscuitsand gravy and other pot luck stuff peoplebring. The Charity is Helotes Parks andRecreation. Contact Sharon Pinnell210.240.5483 [email protected] [email protected] Great handmadewindmill trophies to 1st place show, people’schoice and chili. Free Dry RV camping behindWine 101 (on the West end of downtown)for the weekend, but please let us know ifyou are bringing an RV. There will be adomino tournament with a $50+ prize onFriday and Saturday nights if we have atleast 8 contestants. We will have some freebeer and snacks on Friday night.

Oct 6, 2012-011 - Austin TX CASI. lst Pointsfor Sight and SOT Pod Giddy Ups Saloon,South of Slaughter Lane, off Manchaca Road,Austin, TX. CASI Rules. Grind Only. Beans$5.00, turn in 1:00 PM Chili $20.00, turn in 2:00PM Silent Auction Saturday Only. Cooks’Party Friday night. Breakfast Saturdaymorning. Potluck Saturday night. Stay overfor 2nd points and the Pod Cook off for SOTPod 2013 on Sunday. Come on out andsupport Sight and SOT and Nancy at GiddyUps, a CASI Corporate Sponsor. Can comein Thursday. Park in field behind saloon, nohook ups, but lots of friendliness, fun, andfood. Our Lions, Mama Sue and Papa John,all their SOT kids Thank You for your “help”.God Bless us all and God Bless America.Contact John Caffey 512-760-5274 or SueCaffey 512-760-8789

Oct 6, 2012-012 - Hallsville TX CASI. 15thAnnual Hallsville Western Days Hallsville,TX. 15th Annual Hallsville Western DaysChili Cookoff, 2515 Quail Lane. Exit I- 20 atLoop 281 onto Hwy 968, go east 2.4 miles,

turn right onto Quail Lane. Benefits EastTexas Angel Network. Entry fee $20.00. Turnin 1:00. Chili Grind Only. Beans $5.00, turn inat noon. Please bring tasting chili forPeoples’s Choice. Goody Bags first 50. Cooksfeed Friday and Saturday night. Civil warreenactment also. Visit fortcrawford2010.comfor directions. Contact David Trice for infoat [email protected] or call 903-720-4138

Oct 6, 2012-013 - Grand Prairie TX CASI.Tommy Alverson’s Family GatheringLocated at Loyd Park on Joe Poole lake. 3401Ragland Rd Grand Prairie, TX. The cookoffis in conjunction with Tommy Alverson’sFamily Gathering which is a 3 day musicfestival with Texas Country artists. Lots offun, music, and shade. Right on the lake andoff the beaten path for right in the Metroplex.Cooks have to pay the music event entry feeof $25. All cooks can purchase an advanceone day pass for $10.00 if pre register by 09/29/12. Advance one day passes must bepurchased no later than 09/29/12! All oneday passes purchased after 09/29/12 willcost $ 25.00 at the gate. Contact Ed Richer foradvance passes. This is a chili grind onlyCCO Chili Entry fee $20 turn- in 2PM. This feeis separate from the music entry fee. ContactEd Richer [email protected] 214-686- 7330.Make checks payable to TAFG #15. BenefitsFARM AID http://www.grandfungp.org/lakeparks/mapofpark.htm

Oct 6, 2012-014 - Ruidoso NM CASI. 31stAnnual NM State Open Oct 6, 2012-005 -South-Eastern New Mexico Chili SociatyCASI. 31st Annual NM State OpenChampionship. Ruidoso Downs Race Track& Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West,Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. This CookOff is an automatic qualifier for the 1st Placeoverall winner and top three NM Cooks andAutomatic Qualifier for first place show.Cooks pot luck party Friday evening. Themeat will be provided. Please bring a sidedish. Cook’s breakfast Saturday morning.On site dry camping is available. Locallodging nearby the cook site. USDAapproved meat must be used, your purchasereceipt will be required by inspectors asproof. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM CST, 1PMMountain Time Contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184

Oct 6, 2012-015 - St. Charles IL CASI. GreatPeppers Chili Cookoff St. Charles VFW Post5036 119 N. Third St.(SW Corner of Third andState Streets). CASI Chili Entry Fee $20.00Turn in time: 1PM, Jackpot Beans Entry Fee$5.00 Turn in 2:00 pm. Checks payable toChillini Pod. Contact John P. Gastaldello5125 Grand Ave. Downers Grove,IL. 60515 H# 630-963-0160 C # 630-687-5202 [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-016 - Madison GA CASI. Madison8th Annual CCO located at 218 W. JeffersonStreet. Benefits the volunteer FireDepartment Entry fee is $18 turn-in is at 12:30pm. Chili Grind only. Open chili is $35 and

turn in is 11:30am. Peoples choice by popularvote. Pre register by 9-21 for chefs bag. Finaldeadline is 9-28. COntact Collen at 706-342-1251 x 208 [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-017 - Dalhart TX CASI. Road Kill& Rolaids Chili Cook Off Dalhart RotaryClub’s CCO held at the Rita Blanca Coliseum.1219 West FM 281, Dalhart, TX. CASI turnin 4:30 pm. Entry fee $25. CASI Rules apply.Green Chili - Entry Fee $25.00, Turn in time5:00 pm Beans - Entry Fee $10.00, turn in time5:30 pm Salsa - Entry Fee $10.00, turn in time5:45 pm. We ask all cooks to bring Turn OutChili, additional meat will be provide uponrequest. Winners announced at 7:30pmContact Kristine [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-018 - Congress AZ CASI. OldCongress Days CCO Held at 26750 SouthSanta Fe Road (behind the Senior Center)CASI Rules Apply. Peoples choice chili at11:00AM, Red Chili turn in at 1:00PM. Entryfee $12 Make checks payable to YCS. ContactJerry Lee at 623 388-9748 [email protected]

Oct 6, 2012-019 - Dubuque IA CASI. Tri-States Largest Chili Cook Off Tri-StatesLargest Chili Cook Off 4th and Bluff,downtown Dubuque, Iowa. CASI RulesApply. Benefits Hills and Dales of DubuqueCASI entry fee $25, turn in 12:30PM. AlsoOpen chili entry $20, Business Chili entry fee$20, Junior chili-entry fee $10 and homemadesalsa entry fee $5, all 1:00PM turn in. Makechecks payable to Cable Car SquareAssociation. Contact Teri Connely 63 CarterCourt East Dubuque, IL 61025; 563-599-5358or Mary Pregler 409-682-5691

Oct 6, 2012-020 - Port Aransas TX CASI.South Texas Music Fest, Chili & BBQ Heldat 2600 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas, TX78373. Parking lot of Sharkey’s Beach Club.CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turnin 2:00PM. Benefits The Jody McCormickScholarship Fund. Contact Victoria Hart 2600State Hwy 361 Port Aransas, TX 78378 ;361-749-4254

Oct 6, 2012-021 - Geronimo TX CASI.Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cook OffLocated at 6808 N. Highway 123, Geronimo,TX - Approximately 5 miles North of SeguinTexas on Highway 123 or approximately 15miles south of San Marcos, TX. ProceedsBenefit the VFW Military AssistancePrograms. Make checks payable to VFWPost 8456. CASI Rules Apply. CASI Entryfee is $20.00, turn in 2PM. Chili Grind Only.Jackpot Beans (dry pinto) entry fee $10.00,turn in 12:30PM. Contact Bill Owen, 2215 FM1339, Kingsbury, TX 830.303.9903 or830.481.6311 email: [email protected] Nopre-registration deadline

Oct 7, 2012-001 - Montgomery TX CASI.Wolfies Sports Bar and Restaurant WolfiesFunday Sunday 2nd Annual held at WolfiesLake Conroe 14954 Highway 105 west

Montgomery Texas 77356 Casi Chili $20.00turn-in 1:00PM Proceeds benefitBridgewood Farms for Intellectually DisabledAdults Silent auctions and raffles NFL Gameson multiple TV’s inside. contacts same asOctober 6th cookoff.

Oct 7, 2012-002 - Hico TX CASI. 2nd DayHico TX CTC Pod CCO Held in downtownHico. Benefits the CTC Pod. Chili entry fee$18 turn in 1PM. GRIND ONLY. Moreinformation to follow. For information contactRandy Duke 254-405-4333;[email protected] Angie [email protected]. Or visitwww.billythekidmuseum.com.

Oct 7, 2012-003 - Austin TX CASI. 2ndPoints for Sight CCO 2nd Points for Sightcook off, held at Giddy Ups Saloon, south ofSlaughter Lane, off Manchaca Road. Drycamping only and Chili Grind only. CASIrules. Entry is $20.00 and turn in is at 1:00PM.Make checks payable to ALSCC. Come earlyand eat some of those famous biscuits andgravy that John Caffey makes and supportSight and Nancy, a Corporate Sponsor. SeeSaturday ad for more info about weekenddetails. John Caffey 512-760-5274 Sue caffey512-760-8789. God Bless us all and God BlessAmerica.

Oct 7, 2012-004 - Hallsville TX CASI. 10thAnnual East Texas Pod CCO Hallsville, TX.10th Annual East Texas Chili Pod Cookoffheld at 2515 Quail Lane. See previous day fordirections $20.00 entry fee. Turn in at 12:00Noon. Chili Grind Only. Contact David Tricefor info at [email protected] or call903-720-4138

Oct 7, 2012-005 - Ruidoso TX CASI. SENMCSPod CCO Oct 7, 2012-003 - South-EasternNew Mexico Chili Society CASI. SENMCSPod CCO This is a pod cookoff. Dry campingis available. Local lodging is available nearthe cook site. Only USDA approved meatcan be used so bring your purchase receiptto show inspectors as proof. Cookoff held atRuidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the KidCasino, 1466 Hwy 70 West. Entry fee $20.Turnin Noon. Make checks payable toSENMCS Contact Paul Mulkey (H) 575-390-6184. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 7, 2012-006 - Helotes TX CASI. DayAfter Chili Cookoff Held behind Wine 101 inOld Town Helote. Come cook under the bigoaks trees and shop Old Town Helotes. Chilientry fee is $20 turn in at 1PM. People’sChoice chili is optional on Sunday; chiligrind only. Benefits San Antonio Elks #216.Contact Bruce Pinnell [email protected]

Oct 7, 2012-007 - Tulsa OK CASI. TFCU“Nothing” But Chili and Fun Sponsored byTulsa Federal Credit Union. Held at 9323 E.21st Street, Tulsa, OK. Beneifts the UnitedWay. Set up in the parking lot. CASI RulesApply. CASI, Open and Junior Divisions.Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Ground Meat

Terlingua Trails October 2012Only. Juniors entry fee $10. Make checkspayable to Tulsa Federal Credit Union. Greatprizes for top 10 cooks and top 3 show.Contact Janet Keirsey 918-743- 3105, 918-694-3193; [email protected]

Oct 7, 2012-008 - Garland TX CASI. 2ndAnnual GELKS FOC CCO Garland Elks Lodge#1984, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Come to ourfirst, second chance 2012 CCO on Sunday.Beans $5 turn in noon, CASI Chili grind only$20 turn in at 1PM. Make checks payable toGarlandElks Lodge #1984. Plenty of RVcamping with a small fee for hookups. $4Burgers and fries. Benefits the Friends ofCASI for the Garland Elks. Contact DaveHewlett [email protected].

Oct 7, 2012-009 - Geronimo TX CASI.Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cook OffLocated at 6808 N. Highway 123, Geronimo,TX - Approximately 5 miles North of SeguinTexas on Highway 123 or approximately 15miles south of San Marcos, TX. ProceedsBenefit the the VFW Scholarship Programs.Make checks payable to VFW Post 8456.CASI Rules Apply. CASI Entry fee is $20.00,turn in 12:00PM. Chili Grind Only. JackpotBeans (dry pinto)entry fee $10.00, turn in1:00PM. Contact Bill Owen, 2215 FM 1339,Kingsbury, TX 830.303.9903 or 830.481.6311email: [email protected] No pre-registration deadline

Oct 13, 2012-001 - MIDLAND TX CASI.12TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCERAWARENESS Annual Breast CancerAwareness Chili and BBQ Cookoff,American Legion Woods Lynch Post 19 501Veterans Airpark Road, Midland, Texas.CASI sanctioned Chili, CASI rules apply.2:00PM turn in; Showmanship 2:00 TO 4:00 PM;Lone Star sanctioned BBQ; half jointedChicken turn in at noon, Spareribs (nobabyback) turn in at 1:00pm; Beef Brisketturn in at 3:00 PM. 50-50 Drawing; Raffleitems; Specialty raffle and silent auction.Plenty of rooms for motorhomes,trailers,and pits. All dry camping-no hookups. Setup can begin Thursday, October 11th after2:00pm. Fish Fry Friday, October 12th at 6:00pm for cooks, sponsors and helpers BenefitsAllison Cancer Center Gifts of Hope.Contact:Patsy Childress (HM) 432-520-4433;CELL 432-425-4473 [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-002 - Homosassa FL CASI.Florida State Open Top 3 winnersautomatically qualify for the InternationalChampionship in Terlingua Tx 2013. Charityis for The Cancer Society. Held at NaturesRV Resort on the waterfront http://www.naturesresortfla.com 10359 W HallsRiver Road Homosassa, FL. Entry fee $20,CASI turn- in 2 PM. Open and CASI catagory.RV sites and Cabins available at special ratesfor Chili Cooks, call Frieda at 800- 301-7880for reservation at the chili rate. Friday andSaturday night cooks get together at themarina lounge and bar. POD cookoff next

day same location. Contact Candi Knight-Arevalo [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-003 - Cedar Hill TX CASI. CedarHill Chili Cook off Held in the historicdowntown area of Cedar Hill, highest pointin 100 miles! Entry fee $20, 2:00PM turn in.Make checks payable to Friends of CountryDay. Goody bag for all head cooks. Trophiesfor 1-10 Chili and 1-3 Show. Throw Downcups sold to benefit Cedar Hill ISD EducationFoundation so please plan to make extrachili! Addition of a large Motorcycle Showthis year as well as a few roving Mariachi orZydeco bands. Starting with a parade at 9AM and concluding at 6 PM, the 75th AnnualCountry Day on the Hill Fair includesnumerous stages with Music, Dancing, Arts& Crafts, Food & Games. Take Hwy 67 Southtoward Cleburn Exit Beltline Rd in Cedar Hillgo West. Signs directing you to cook off sitestart at the 2nd stop light. Set up begins at8 AM. Contact Teril Woodward 2849Singletree Cove Cedar Hill, TX 75104; 214-679-9120; [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-005 - Tomball TX CASI. 13thAnnual Piney Woods Pod Cookoff TomballVFW Post 2427 14406 Alice Road Tomball,TX. Come enjoy Friday night cooks gettogether in the Bunker and Bingo in the Hall.Saturday morning breakfast casseroles,Saturday night spaghetti Dinner and Sundaymorning pancakes. Jackpot Beans $10.00,turn in 1:00 PM. CASI chili $20.00 turn in 2:00PM. High Noon Margarita Pour-Off $5.00Benefits VFW Post 2427 Scholarship fund.Plenty of RV Parking - No hookups.Directions: From SH-249 Bear left at theBypass/Business 249 intersection. Stay onfeeder of new road and turn left at Alice. Thehall is on the right hand side. From FM- 2920turn south on the feeder of the new bypass.Stay on right side of the feeder and turn rightat Alice Road. Contact Earl Who? Gorhum713-724-5736; [email protected] orKeith Karaff [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-006 - San Antonio TX CASI.SAP-CASI Fall Fest Cook-off Held at ElksLodge #216, 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio,TX - location is in NW San Antonio near theLa Cantera Shopping Center and the UTSACampus on 1604. There is Dry RV campingspace available - no hookups. The bar will beopen Thursday night, all day Friday andSaturday. There will be a cooks’ party onFriday night with beer, snacks and HoboStew. There will be a Drink Pour-offExtravaganza at 9 pm. Your chance to showoff your best drink ideas. A free breakfast ofeggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns andcoffee will be served on Saturday. There willalso be a SALSA off for $5 and a Bean Cook-off for $10. Bean turn-in at 12 noon, Chiliturn- in 2pm. Chili Grind. Entry fee $20 perday or $35 for both days. The Elks would alsolike to help host a domino tournament onSaturday night - entry fee of $5 - with anadditional $50 prize. The Elks will have otherfood available for lunch and dinner - famouspulled pork sandwiches for lunch on

Saturday for $5. Potluck Supper Saturdayevening. Information please contact SueAnn Brooks 210-639- [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-007 - Smithville TX CASI.Chilirado Riverbend Park, 107 Hwy 71 East,Smithville TX 78957 RV’s must take ColoradoDrive Exit. This is the SOT Pod Cookoff.Plenty of room for RV’s. Covered Pavillionwith indoor facilities. Entertainment (VarietyShow) and Gourmet Dinner 5pm-11pm FridayNight. Free entry for registered cooks, allothers $15 per person. Chili, Jackpot Beans,Salsa, and Bloody Mary Competitions, andHorseshoe Tournament. CASI entry fee $20,turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Raffles andGreat Auctions Silent and Live. SaturdayNight Live Concert by the Larry WilsonBand. General Admission $10. For eventinformation contact Wanda Schopp @ 512-480-9074 [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-008 - Mansfield TX CASI. “TheHeat is On” “The Heat is On” CCO held infront of Alexander Portrait Design,Downtown Mansfield - 209 North Main St#200, Mansfield, TX 76063 It is CASI CCO.It will benefit the Mansfield Citizens FireAcademy Alumni Association. Chili Entryfee is $20.00 and turn in is at 1:30 PM. It is anOpen Meat CCO. We are asking everyone tomake additional chili to sell to the public. (3gallons). For more information, contact MikeFrazier at Box 2026, Mansfield, TS 76063,email [email protected]. Phone 817-233 9433.

Oct 13, 2012-009 - Amarillo TX CASI.Working Ranch Women’s Rodeo CCO Heldat the Tri State Fairgrounds, Rex BaxterBldg., $25 entry, chili grind ONLY, benefitsCoors Cowboy Club Scholarship Fund. Turnin 2PM, For more information contact ButchBingham, 806-679-5878. Checks payable toCoors Cowboy Club Scholarship Fund.

Oct 13, 2012-010 - Grand Lake OK CASI. CCOat Pelican Landing Located on Grand Lake,Oklahoma. Camping available, check it outwww.pelicanlanding.us Turn in time is 12:00noon. Entry fee is $25. CASI rules apply.Junior division $10. Benefits the ChamberFire Works 2013 at Grand Lake. ContactLorinda at [email protected] orDonna Heaton [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-011 - Sanger TX CASI. Lake RayRrobertsArea Elks 2nd annu Located at LakeRay Roberts Area Elks Lodge 1601 MarinaCr. Sanger, Tx 76266. 940-4548-2862 Turn in1:00 pm entry fee $20. new RV park adjacentto parking lot. see cookoff next day. contactBarbara [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-012 - Dalhart TX CASI. RoadKill & Rolaids Chili Cook Off THE DATEFOR THIS COOK OFF HAS CHANGED -SEE October 6, 2012 - Dalhart Rotary Club’sCCO held at the Rita Blanca Coliseum. 1219West FM 281, Dalhart, TX. CASI turn in 4:30

pm. Entry fee $25. CASI Rules apply. ContactKristine Olsen [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-013 - Marshall TX CASI. AnnualFireant Festival CCO Held at the Corner ofAustin & Wellington Streets (DowntownArea) CASI Rules Apply. Benefits MarshallElks Charities. Turn-in 1:00pm. Entry Fee$20.00. Chili Grind. 50/50 Beans - $5.00 EntryFee - Turn in Noon. Make checks payable toMarshall BPOE. Limited RV Hook UsAvailable / No charge - Call John Oswalt toreserve in advance. (903-407-2586) ArriveFriday night and enjoy lots of food, fun, livemusic and other activities set to take place inthe downtown area. Many FireAnt Festivalevents and entertainment are scheduled allday Saturday and downtown will be crawlingwith festival goers. Some events include aparade, outdoor music concerts, classic carshow, contests, food, craft and gift vendorsand other family oriented activities. ContactJohn Oswalt 312 East Carolanne Blvd,Marshall, Texas 75672. 903-407-2586

Oct 13, 2012-014 - Chandler TX CASI. 6thannual Pow Wow Chili Cook-off Located atWinchester Park in Chandler Texas. FromTyler, take State Highway 31Wapproximately 12 miles to Chandler and turnleft at the light on Highway 315 S, go about3/4 mile to the Park and follow the signs. Partof the annual Pow Wow festival and paradeattended by over 5,000 people annually.Parade, entertainment, food and craft boothsand rides with an “ol’ time country flair.Benefits Chandler Historical Society. CASI,Showmanship and People’s Choicedivisions. Also 50/50 beans, turn in noon,$5. CASI entry $20, chili grind only, turn inat 1:00pm. Great spots under the trees rightalong parade route. Limited RV hook-upsavailable. Fantastic prizes and goody bagsfor the first 20 entries. Parade starts at 10 socooks need to arrive early as streets areblocked for parade. For information contactSheila Haskins at City Hall, 903-849- 6853 oremail Rick Ford [email protected].

Oct 13, 2012-015 - Overland Park KS CASI.VFW Post 846 Camp Out Located at 8804Grant Street, Overland Park. KS. 66212.VFWPost 846 Camp Out and Chili Cookoff. Casientry fee $15. Turn in 6:00pm. Chili grindonly. Build the Best Burger Contest $5, turn-in 7pm. Beans $5, turn in 7:30pm. Wings $5turn in 7:30pm. Choose three catagories for$20. Benefits VFW local charities. Campingavailable with limited hookups. Forinformation contact Shelley [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-016 - Love Valley NC CASI. 17thAnnual Love Valley CCO Mule AssociationChili Cookoff, Karoke, Crafts, Yard Sale Items,Food and more. Starts at 9:00AM. Held atLove Valley Jolly Field event arena. CASIRules Apply. Entry fee $20. Please makechecks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod.Turn in is 1:00PM. Please bring throw downfor the large crowd expected. Benefits Love


Valley Mule Assn. [email protected] for more information.

Oct 13, 2012-017 - Whitney TX CASI.Thousand Trails Whitney Held five milesnorth of Whitney on FM933. Saturday andSunday Chili Cook-Off. Pot luck dinner Fridayand Saturday evening @ 6:00 PM. CASIRules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in1:00PM. Free hook ups for RV’S and alsoCabins can be rented if you need a place tostay. They no longer have rental trailers.Please call 254-694-2583 and for a map go toGoogle Maps and type this web address. 417Thousand Trails Drive, Whitney, TX 76692.Contact Darrell Baxter 972-523-3354;[email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-018 - Southhaven MS CASI.Sportsman Warehouse Held at 130 Marathonway in Southaven, MS. CASI Rules Apply.Entry fee $20.00, turn in 1:00PM. BenefitsSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness.Please wear pink for the cause. Forinformation contract Lynne Murry @ 662-526-5722; [email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-019 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. ElksChili Cook Off Held at 1 ELks Drive SierraVista, AZ. Benefits BPOE #2065. CASI RulesApply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Makechecks payable to High Desert Pod. Cooksmeeting at 8:30AM. Start cooking at 9:00AM.Contact Tom Edwards 3806 E Maya CourtSierra Vista, AZ 85650. Phone 520-678-9823;[email protected]

Oct 13, 2012-020 - Beltsville MD CASI. 5thBeltsville Rotary Extreme CCO Held at BehnkeNurseries 11300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville,MD. Nursery is located on the West side ofRoute 1, appox 1.5 miles north of I95/495.Watch for nursery signs and chili banner.Come out and get your first points for 2013.CASI entry fee $20, turn in 3:00PM. CASIRules Apply. Benefits Beltsville Rotary.Make advanced checks payable to MasonDixon Pod. Contact Rick Sievering 5Candytuft Court Rockville, MD [email protected]; [email protected] or 301-938-4969

Oct 14, 2012-001 - Homosassa FL CASI.Sunshine State Chili Pod Cookoff Day afterthe Florida State Open Chili Championship.CASI only catagory, no Open. Sunday atNatures RV Campground & Resort, 10359 WHalls River Road. Homosassa, FL 34448.Entry fee $15, turn-in noon. Contact [email protected]. Forreservations go to http://www.naturesresortfla.com

Oct 14, 2012-002 - Tomball TX CASI. 13thAnnual Day After Piney Woods Pod Cookoff. Tomball VFW Post 2427 14406 AliceRoad Tomball, TX. Come enjoy Friday nightcooks get together in the Bunker and Bingoin the Hall. Saturday morning breakfastcasseroles, Saturday night Spagetti Dinnerand Sunday morning pancakes. CASI chili$20.00 turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Piney WoodsPod Charities. Plenty of RV Parking - No

hookups. Directions: From SH- 249 Bear leftat the Bypass/Business 249 intersection.Stay on feeder of new road and turn left atAlice. The hass is on the right hand side.From FM- 2920 turn south on the feeder ofthe new bypass. Stay on right side of thefeeder and turn right at Alice Road. ContactEarl Who? Gorhum 713-724-5736;[email protected] or Keith [email protected]

Oct 14, 2012-004 - San Antonio TX CASI.SAP-CASI Day After FallFest Cookoff Heldat Elks Lodge #216, 15650 Market Hill, SanAntonio, TX - location is in NW San Antonionear the La Cantera Shopping Center and theUTSA Campus on 1604. Chili turn-in 1pm.Chili Grind. Entry fee $20 per day or $35 forboth days. Information please contact SueAnn Brooks [email protected]

Oct 14, 2012-005 - Smithville TX CASI. DayAfter Chilirado Riverbend Park, 107 Hwy 71East, Smithville TX 78957 RV’s must takeColorado Drive Exit. Come Join Us. ChiliradoPart II. The river goes on forever and thecookoff never ends. CASI Entry fee $20, turnin 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Contact JoeTrigo 512-589-2314; [email protected]

Oct 14, 2012-006 - Sanger TX CASI. CUT PodCookoff see cookoff on saturday. Located atLake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge 1601Marina Cr. Sanger, Tx 76266. 940-4548-2862Turn in 1:00 pm entry fee $18. CUT POD new

RV park adjacent to parking lot. see cookoffnext day. contact Jimmy Rogers 940-594-7301 [email protected]

Oct 14, 2012-007 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler ElksCCO #215 Held at 13618 State Hwy 31, acrossfrom old Goodyear Plant about 3 miles Westof Loop 323. Benefits Elks Scholarships andDisabled Children. Beans $5.00, 50/50 turn in11:30. Pay 1st place. CASI Chili turn 12:00Noon, $20.00 - Chili Ground Only. Bringthrown down chili. Good Raffle Items $1.00each or 6 for $5.00. Cooks Dinner SaturdayNight. Come Cook in the Chandler CASICCO Saturday, then drive down 5 miles tothe Elks Lodge to camp Saturday night andbe ready to cook Sunday at the Elks. PlentyRV parking with limited hook ups. RSVP,contact Homer George 903- 539-8965,homergre047Wyahoo.com or Lodge 903-592-6508 - Mon-Fri after 4:00. .

Oct 14, 2012-008 - Whitney TX CASI.Thousand Trails POD CC This is the secondday of a two day cookoff. The ThousandTrails - Pod cookoff is being held five milesnorth of Whitney on FM933. Pot luck dinnerFriday and Saturday evening @ 6:00 PM.CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turnin at Noon. Chili Grind Only. Free hook upsfor RV’S and also Cabins can be rented if youneed a place to stay. They no longer haverental trailers. Please call 254-694-2583 andfor a map go to Google Maps and type thisweb address. 417 Thousand Trails Drive,

October 2012 Terlingua Trails Whitney, TX 76692. Contact Darrell Baxter972-523- 3354; [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 5thAnnual Elks Chili Cookoff Oct.20,2012 FortSmith, AR, CASI 5th Annual Elks Chili CookOff, held at Elks Lodge parking lot at 5504Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR. BenefittingElks ENF. Fee $20, turn-in 1pm. GROUNDMEAT ONLY. Elks division $10. Jackpotbean cookoff, turn-in noon (12pm). DutchOven cookoff, Catagory- potato turn-in timeto be announced. Make checks payable toElks #341 - ENF. Limited RV parking, no hookups. More info: Guy Smith 479-646- 9444 or479-650-9444 or [email protected].

Oct 20, 2012-002 - BIG LAKE TX CASI.WEST TEXAS CRUDE BIKE RALLY WestTexas Crude Bike Rally Chili and BBQ Cook-off. Reagan County Park. Hook-ups will beprovided for $25. Bike Rally Fri, 10-19 thru 21,2012. Chili and BBQ Sat 10-20-2012. Chilisanctioned CASI rules apply, $20 entry fee.BBQ Lone Star BBQ Assoc., sanctioned.Dry Pinto Beans Turn-in 11AM.Chicken (1/2 jointed) turn in at 12 noon. Pork Spareribsturn-in at 1PM. Chili turn-in at 2PM. Brisketturn-in at 3PM. Vendors, crafts, food,children’s entertainment, bull riding Fri eve.Set up on Thurs after 5PM. Live music all daySat. Contact Nancy Jackson 325-450- [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-003 - Farmers Branch TX CASI.1st CCO City of Farmers Branch City OfFarmers Branch CCO and Blue Grass Festival.Located at Farmers Branch Historical Park2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch,TX. Entry by cooks MUST be before 10AM.Chili Grind only. Beans $5 pay out 50/30/20.Very large Blue Grass festival. Many othervendors present. Lots of music and largecrowds. Turn- in 2PM. Fire ExtinguisherRequired. No RV parking. Space to park andput up a pop up. Entry fee $20. More detailsand flyer to follow. Contact Meredith Dowdy972.919.2631 13000 William Dodson Pkwy.Farmers Branch, TX [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-004 - Lenexa KS CASI. LenexaChili Challenge Located in DowntownLenexa, KS. CASI, Home Style, Salsa, PicoDe gallo and Wings. Entry fee for CASI orHome Style $35.00 each. Turn in time 12:00noon. Entry for Salsa, Pico and Wings $10.00per category. Friday night cook’s party.Fireworks at 8:00PM Friday night. BenefitsJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.Registration deadline 9.21.12. Make checkspayable to Lenexa Chili Challenge. WatchCity of Lenexa website for updatedinformation. Emails will be sent to last year’sparticipates.

Oct 20, 2012-005 - Livingston TX CASI.Indian Springs V.F.D. Annual CCO Located1 block off hwy 190 east between Livingston& Woodville Chili Grind only. $20.00 entryturn-in 2 oclock. Jackpot Beans $10.00 entry-turn-in 1 oclock 50/50 1st place—Gumbo

chicken/sausage may be pre- cooked turn-inNoon 50/50 1st place. Showmanship 12:30for more information call Pat 936- 563-4420 oremail [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-006 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Fraternal Order of Canyon Men CCO Held atRiverside Resort - 13190 FM 306 - CanyonLake, TX 830-964- 3629. Camping sites andRV Spotsavailable.www.hillcountryriversideresort.com Entry fee $18 for CASI chili -Turn-in 2pm CHILI GRIND ONLY!! Beanentry fee $15 - turn in 1pm For informationcontact Troy Cates [email protected] -or- Sue Ann Brooks 210-639-1524 [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-007 - Cleburne TX CASI.Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Fall CCO Hwy 67& FM 1434 Cleburne, TX. RV Hook-Ups firstcome first serve. Chili cooks camp free. Noncooks $10.00 per night. Elec. & Water only.Dump Station on site. Cooks party FridayNight. Pot Luck furnished by Cleburne ElksLodge # 811. Free Live band Saturday night.Saturday entry fee $20, Chili Grind Only.CASI & Elks division. Turn in 2:00PM.Jackpot Beans $5, turn in 12:00PM. Sundayentry fee $18.00 turn in 1:00PM. ContactLodge at 817-645-9079 or Jerry Brown 817-645-6117; 817-648-2195;[email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-008 - Fort Collins CO CASI.22nd Annual Sundance CCO 22nd AnnualSundance Family Festival and Chili Cookoff.Held at the Fort Collins Senior Center 1200Raintree Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 Livemusic, local micro brew beer tasting, craftvendors and kids activities. Set-up: 9 AM.Cooks Meeting 10 AM. Turn-in: 1 PM. Entryfee $15.00 Benefits Fort Collins Senior Center.Entry form and information atwww.coloradochilipod.org Mail entry formand check to: Colorado Chili Pod c/o JohnMontgomery 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000Denver, CO 80202

Oct 20, 2012-009 - Jal NM CASI. JalaramaHeld at Jal Lake, Whitworth Drive off Hwy128 south of town. Limited hook ups. Entryfee $20 turn-in 1:00PM MCDT. Chili grindonly. Live Band all day “antisipating bigname band”, large motorcyle and car show.Contact Gary Essman [email protected] or Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184

Oct 20, 2012-010 - Water Valley TX CASI.Fall Festival Day 1 of Fall Festival CCO,Benefits KLST Christmas Tree Held at WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups.$20/night. Jackpot beans with turn in at 12noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn inis at 2 PM. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auctionand a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho ValleyChili Pod. There will be a Saturday nightPotluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’sinformation. For more information contact


Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, SanAngelo, TX 76904, 325-947 8753,[email protected].

Oct 20, 2012-011 - Amarillo TX CASI. Chiliand BBQ Cookoff located at 9th and Clydein Amarillo. $20 entry fee, turn in at 2:00pmChili Grind Only. CASI rules apply. Chicken1pm Ribs 3pm Brisket 4pm. Pay out for Bar BQ is 80% and entry for all bar b q is $75 or $30for each meat entry. Lone Star BBQsanctioned. contact Pam Matheson 806-674-8423

Oct 20, 2012-012 - Lodi CA CASI. 10th AnnualChili CCO and Car Show Welcome to the10th annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show atthe Woodbridge Winery near Lodi, CA.Lodi Wine Country is located about 90 mileseast of San Francisco, nestled at the base ofthe Sierra Nevada foothills. Here you’ll enjoywarm days and cool, pleasant evenings.This event is the official Chili AppreciationSociety International (CASI) California StateChampionship and proceeds will benefit theLodi Public Library Foundation. This year’scookoff will feature competition in fivecategories: CASI-sanctioned chili, People’sChoice chili, salsa, guacamole and CASIshowmanship.This event will also featureone of the largest car shows inNorthernCalifornia! The centerpiece of the cookoff ischili and a traditional bowl of red is the goal.This event will be sanctioned by the ChiliAppreciation Society Intl and the winningcook plus the top three California-resident

cooks will automatically qualify to competein the legendary Terlingua International ChiliChampionship (TICC) in November, 2013.Contact Larry [email protected], 209-365- 8139.Entry fee is $25, turn-in 2 PM. Checks payableto Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.

Oct 20, 2012-013 - Wabash IN CASI. 10thAnniv Wabash Chili for Charity Don’t missthe largest chili cookoff east of theMississippi. Chili for Charity benefits 16Wabash County Organizations. Held atParadise Spring Historical Park, 351 E MarketSt, Wabash, IN. Setup begins at 7am; Cook’sMeeting at 8:15am. Entry fee $25. Turn-in12noon. Make checks payable to WabashCannonball Chili for Charity, Inc. and mail toPO Box 115, Wabash, IN 46992. Contact:Nancy Bowman, 260.571.5777 [email protected] Check out thewebsite for more categories and informationwww.chiliforcharity.com.

Oct 20, 2012-014 - Tucson AZ CASI. 2NDNam Jam CCO Held at Gene Reid Park ConcertPlace entrance off Country Club and 22nd St.Northeast corner. Benefits Vietnam Veteransof America. Make advance checks payableto VVA Chapter 106. CASI entry fee $15.00turn in 1:00PM. CASI Rules Apply. ContactPaul (Paublo) Hetrick PO Box 17562, Tucson,AZ 85731 520.336.8683

Oct 20, 2012-015 - Jasper GA CASI. Rocco’sPub Chili Challenge Georgia Mountain Fall

Festival Challenge with live music, food andfun. CASI Rules Apply. $25 entry fee, turn in1:00PM. Proceeds to Georgia MountainsHospice. Bring or make extra for the crowd tosample. Rocco’s Pub, 47 MountainsideVillage Parkway,Jasper, GA 30143 off GA-515. From the south it’s 1 mile past GA-108light. For information and advancedregistration contact Trey Field 770-335-3553or [email protected].

Oct 20, 2012-016 - Maple Park IL CASI.Cooking Up Comfort Kuipers Family FarmChili Cookoff to benefit Conley OutreachGrief Programs. Held at 1N318 Watson Roadjust north of Kesslinger Rd, Maple Park IL.Fun for the whole family and chili too atKuipers Family Farm. Entry fee $20, turn in2:00PM. CASI Rules Apply. Make checkspayable to Conley Outreach CommunityServices. Info Cheryl Hackbarth, 815-827-5200 X103, [email protected] information about Conley Outreach GriefCare Programs, contact Carol Alfrey, 630-365- 2880.

Oct 20, 2012-017 - Culpeper VA CASI. 11thAnnual Old House Vineyards CCO Held atOld House Vineyards 18351 Corky’s LaneCulpeper VA 22701. Benefits Grafitti House.Make advanced checks payable toCASINOVA POD. Entry fee $22, turn in2:00PM. CASI Rules Apply. Contact DickDeiTos 3230 Atlanta St Fairfax, VA 22030;[email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-018 - Kaufman TX CASI. 13thAnnual American Legion #165 Held at theAmerican Legion Post 165 100 S. ShannonStreet. CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee$18, turn in 3:00PM. Beans entry fee $5, turnin noon. Make checks payable to AmericanLegion Post 165. Contact Wayne R. ThomasPO box 67 Kaufman, TX 75142; 214-669- 4861or 972-932-6083; [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-019 - Pflugerville TX CASI.Pflugerville Pfall ChiliPfest 5th AnnualPflugerville Pfall ChiliPfest. NEW DATE.Located downtown on Main Street. Eventbenefits Pflugerville DowntownDevelopment (PF4). This is a dual (CASI andcommunity) cook-off. No RVs on Main Street.Cooks will need to unload and move allvehicles prior to 10 AM as the street will beclosed to vehicles at that time. Late arrivalswill have to pack in (1/2 block). Bring an extrapot and chili for tasting as we will have acrowd of thousands. Chili tasting will bebetween noon and 3:30 PM. Communitycooks turn-in at noon and CASI turn-in is at2 PM. Entry fee $20.00 Ground meat only.CASI Rules Apply. There will be a musicconcert after trophies. RV parking will be atThe Green Red Barn, 901 Old Austin-HuttoRd., site of the Sunday event. For further infocontact Warren McDonald 512-773- 8684 [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-020 - Kerens TX CASI. CottonHarvest Festival Located at S. Colket AveSouth on I45 from Dallas to SH31 (Corsicana)

East about 20 miles. CASI rules apply. EntryFee $20, turn-in 2:00pm.Benifits friends ofKerens Library. Contact Cindy Scott 903-396-2971 [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-021 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Fraternal Order of Canyon Men CCO Held atRiverside RV Resort, 13190 FM 306, Satler,TX CASI Rules Apply. Bean Entry fee $10turn-in 1PM. CASI Entry fee $20. Turn-in2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checkspayable to F.O.C.M. For more informationcontact Riverside RV Resort or Troy Cates@ [email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-022 - Van Alstyne TX CASI. 1stAnnual Van Alstyne Chili CCO Held inBeautiful Downtown Van Alstyne, TX. CASIEntry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili GrindOnly. Benefits Van Alstyne Chamber ofCommerce. Chili tasting to the public, otherevents include Art Show, Car and TractorShow, Live music throughout the day.Concert that evening. Beans contest also.Contact Ernest Mathews 972-978- 7763;[email protected]

Oct 20, 2012-023 - Van Alstyne TX CASI. Fallder All Festival Chili CookOff Van Alstyne,TX located on Hwy. 75 just 15 minutes northof McKinney in Historic Downtown VanAlstyne. Take exit 51 (Van Alstyne Parkway)go east into downtown. Many events goingon (i.e. Scarecrow Parade, Haunted House,North Texas Blacksmithing Demonstrations,North Texas Miniature Rail Car Display,Vendors, Lots of Children’s Entertainment,Friends of the Library Pancake Breakfast at7:30 a.m., live music all day including freeconcert at night (6:30pm) with the MayleeThomas Band. Lots of advertising of theevent across Texas and Oklahoma. Chilisanctioned CASI rules apply, $20 entry fee,chili grind only. Entry by Cooks and set upmust be before 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October20th. Turn in at 1pm. Prizes. BenefitsInterurban Rail Car Project. Make checkspayable to Van Alstyne Chamber ofCommerce. Fire extinguisher required. Spaceto put up a pop up. Bring enough forsampling. Contact Cheryl Snyder/Chamberof Commerce 903- 482-6066;[email protected]

Oct 21, 2012-001 - Carthage MO CASI. MapleLeaf Chili Fest Held at the Carthage MOMunicipal Park - Youth Fair Grounds. CASIentry fee $25, turn in 1:00PM Chili GrindOnly. Home Style $10, turn in 1:30PM. ContactJon Tupper 3730 Ferguson Rd Joplin, MO64804. 417-439-8605;[email protected]

Oct 21, 2012-002 - Cleburne TX CASI.Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Fall CCO Hwy 67& FM 1434 Cleburne, TX. RV Hook-Ups firstcome first serve. Chili cooks camp free. Noncooks $10.00 per night. Elec. & Water only.Dump Station on site. Cooks party FridayNight. Pot Luck furnished by Cleburne ElksLodge # 811. Free Live band Saturday night.Chili Grind Only. CASI & Elks division. Entry

October 2012 Terlingua Trails fee $18.00 Turn in 1:00PM. Contact Lodge at817-645-9079 or Jerry Brown 817- 645-6117;817-648-2195; [email protected]

Oct 21, 2012-003 - Water Valley TX CASI.Fall Festival, Day 2 Day 2 of Fall FestivalCCO. Benefits Concho Valley Chili PodCharities. Held at the Water Valley Parklocated on South FM 2034 off of US Highway87. Limit number of hook ups $20/night. Chiliturn in is at 12 noon Entry fee is $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho ValleyChili Pod. There will be a Saturday nightPotluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’sinformation. Janice Miller, 3214 OakMountain Trail, San Angelo, TX [email protected]. 325-947-8753

Oct 21, 2012-004 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Canyon Men Day After Cookoff Held atRiverside Resort - 13190 FM 306 - CanyonLake, TX 830-964- 3629. Camping sites andRV Spots available.www.hillcountryriversideresort.com Entryfee $18 for CASI chili, turn-in time to bedetermined. CHILI GRIND ONLY!! Forinformation contact Troy Cates [email protected] -or- Sue Ann Brooks 210-639-1524 [email protected]

Oct 21, 2012-005 - Jal NM CASI. Jal 2nd day.Held at Jal Lake, Whitworth Drive off Hwy128 south of town. Limited hook ups. Entryfee $18 turn-in 12:00PM MCDT. Chili grindonly. CASI Rules Apply. Contact GaryEssman 575- 441-5952;[email protected] or Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184

Oct 21, 2012-006 - Pflugerville TX CASI. 5thAnnual Green Red Barn CCO Held at 901 OldAustin-Hutto Rd., Pflugerville, TX. Groundmeat only. Event benefits Pflugerville Parks.Cook at RV sites or in the barn. CASI entryfee $20, turn-in 1 PM. CASI Rules Apply. SeeSaturday event also. For further info contactWarren McDonald 512- 773-8684 [email protected]

Oct 21, 2012-007 - Dennison TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Texoma Red Cross Held at LooseWheels 534 Pool Rd. Dennison, TX. Rv’swelcome, no hook ups. Gate opens at 7am.CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry fee $20, turnin 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits RedCross. Make checks payable to TexomaChapter American Red Cross. Motorcyclerun starts at 9am. Breakfast tacos served 9-11am or all gone. Door prizes, silent auction,live music by Gypsy Blue. Benefits TexomaChapter Red Cross. Separate peoples choicecookoff entry $20.00 turn in noon. minimumof 2 lbs of chili (separate entry)

Oct 25, 2012-001 - Del Rio TX CASI. 6thAnnual Lorina’s Cantina Located at 9087West Hwy 90, Del Rio, TX approx. 5 mileswest of the “Y”Located at Goody Bags to thefirst 20 registered cooks. Cook’s partyfurnished. Beautiful Lake view. Come earlyas Wednesday nite is steak nite: 12oz ribeyewith all the trimmings for $15.00. Stay over

for 20th annual cco at the Holiday Trav-L-Park next day. This is a good one, don’t missit, special fun, friends, food and lots more.Contact Lorina Harris 830 703-6315.

Oct 26, 2012-001 - Crane TX CASI. 21stAnnual Guess Where Caravan LocatedCrane City Park, West Hwy 329 behind theswimming pool. Benefitting the CASIMemorial Board Fund. CASI RULES APPLY.Turn in is at 6pm. Entry Fee $18. Chili GrindOnly. Few Hook Ups. Contact DodieSimpson 432 559 3537 or Pat Timmons 432631 5806.

Oct 26, 2012-002 - Del Rio TX CASI. Bonnie& Cliff Everett Memorial Start your party inDel Rio. This is the 20th year in this location.Join the celebration on the road to Terlinguait’s lots of fun with good friends. CASI entryfee $18, turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only.CASI Rules Apply.Benefits Del Rio Girls &Boys Club. Make checks payable to HolidayTrav-L- Park. Cook’s party is providing lunch12-1 “make your own deli sandwiches” YUM.See previous day event at Lorina’s Cantina.Contact Jimmy McIntyre 800-545- 2364;holidaytrav.l.park.com

Oct 27, 2012-001 - Crane TX CASI. On TheRoad to TERLINGUA Held at 6th StreetCounty Park behind the swimming pool offHWY 329. Benefits Crane Chamber. CASIRules Apply. Make advance checks payableto Crane Chamber of Commerce. CASI entryfee $20, turn in Noon. Chili Grind Only.Contact Pat Timmons 401 Dorothea Crane,TX 79731. 432.631.5806

Oct 27, 2012-002 - Russellville AR CASI.Downtown Fall Festival & Chili CCO Held atthe Corner of N. Commerce and W.C. Streetnear the Russellville Depot. CASI RulesApply. Entry fee $25, turn in Noon. BenefitsMain Street Russellville. Contact NicoleFinkenbinder 819 S. Arkansas Ave.Russellville, AR 72801; 479-453- 0690; 479-967-1437; [email protected]

Oct 27, 2012-003 - Flatonia TX CASI. FlatoniaCzhilispiel Czhili Cookoff Held at Main St.Flatonia TX, between Haugton & SanAntonio off of I-10. CASI Rules Apply.Entry fee $20 if registered before October 13,2012, $25 after, turn in 2:00PM. BenefitsFlatonia Fire Dept, Food Bank and FlatoniaEMS. Make advanced checks payable toCzhilispiel Czhili Cook off. BBQ & Ritacontest, Robert Earl Keen, Bellamy Bros.Orginal Velvets, Pale Horses Parade,Carnival, Arts & Crafts - Family Fun. ContactFlatonia Chamber of Commerce PO Box 610Flatonia, TX 78941; 316-865-3920; 316-865-2451 [email protected]

Oct 28, 2012-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. LastStop on the Road to Terlingua. Held at theCommunity Center. Entry fee $20 turn-inNoon. Contact Dorathy Williams 371-2595.Benefits Terlingua Fire & EMS.

Terlingua Trails October 2012Oct 30, 2012-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. SotolPod Cookoff. Roadrunner Chili Cookoff.Held at the CASI site. Entry fee $20 turn- in2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 371-2595.Benefits the Terlingua School, in Memory ofCarolyn Hejtmancik.

Nov 3, 2012-001 - Whitewright TX CASI.Grand Street Fall Festival Firefighters ChiliCook off. Located Downtown WhitewrightGrand Street Fall Festival. Benefits VolunteerFire Departments of North Texas. Entry fee$20, turn in 12:30PM. Pre- register byNovember 2nd, 2012. Make checks payableto WWA-COC for Firefighters cook off.Contact Ella Fitzbag 113 West Grand Street,Whitewright, TX [email protected] 903-818-9023; 903-364-2000.

Nov 3, 2012-002 - Terlingua TX CASI. 46thAnnual TICC 46th Annual TerlinguaInternational Chili Championship. Held atRancho CASI de los Chisos. Must havequalified during the 2012-2012 Chili year tobe invited to cook in this chili competition.This year we celebrate the 10th Anniversaryof the Krazy Flats Saloon. Wednesday BBQregistration begins at the Krazy Flats Saloon.Thursday is the BBQ Championship andparticipation for cooking and judging isopen to all who wish to participate. Friday isNational Scholarship Day and thiscompetition of Beans, Salsa, and WorldChampionship Hot Buffalo Wings is alsoopen to anyone wishing to participate.Registration begins on Wednesday for thesecompetition. Saturday is the TerlinguaInternational Chili Championship Cookoff.The public is invited to attend and participatein the judging and celebration. Public maydry camp all week for $30 entrance fee perperson. Contact Janice [email protected] 325-947- 8753.

Nov 10, 2012-001 - Mabank TX CASI.Autumn Fun Fair & CASI Chili CCONovember 10, 2012 - Mabank, TX. AutumnFun Fair & CASI Chili Cookoff. Location:The Pavilion, Hwy. 175 east from Dallas toMabank Business 175, go approx. one mileand turn right just before the Rodeo grounds.RV’s are welcome but there are no hook ups.You can back your vehicle up to the coveredPavilion where you will be cooking. Therewill be Jackpot Beans with a turn-in at 12noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Top 3 willsplit the proceeds by 50-30-20. Chili turn- inis at 1 PM. The entry fee is $20.00. Chili grindonly. First 20 to pre-register will receivegoodie bags. Make checks payable to Friendsof the Tri-County Library. Proceeds will bedonated to The Tri-County Library. This isday 1 of a 2 day event. See Sundayinformation. Contact Madelyn Healey 903-880- 3699 to recieve a registration form oremail at [email protected]

Nov 10, 2012-002 - Henderson TX CASI.Heritage Syrup Festival Rusk Co Cert CCOheld at 115 North Main, Henderson, TX75652 Benefits Rusk County CommunityEmergency Response Team. CASI entry fee

$20, turn in 1:00PM, Ground Meat Only.Beans $5. Additional prizes for Furthestaway and people’s choice. Discount offeredat Best Western, Henderson. Contact SherryAdams, 903.655.6256;[email protected]

Nov 10, 2012-003 - Byhalia MS CASI. ByhaliaMS Chili Cook Off Held at Dacosa Speedway885 Wingo, Byhalia, Ms. Turn in 1:00 Entryfee $20.00. Please Bring throw down Chili Formore information Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 or e-mail [email protected]

Nov 10, 2012-004 – Spring, TX CASI.Antique Gallery of Houston CCO. Location:1127 Spring Town Drive, Spring Texas 77388.CASI Chili - chili grind only. $20.00 entry fee,turn-in 2:00 pm. Jackpot beans, $10.00 entryfee, turn in 12:00 pm. Benefiting WoundedWarriors Project. For further informationcontact Earl Gorhum - 936-447-1060,[email protected]; Sherrie Davis713-725-5001, [email protected];or Susan Golden at [email protected]. Thiscookoff is on Advertising Probation.

Nov 11, 2012-001 - Mabank TX CASI. Day 2Autumn Fun Fair & CCO November 11, 2012- Mabank, TX. Day 2 Autumn Fun Fest &CASI Chili Cookoff. Location: The Pavilion,Hwy. 175 east from Dallas to MabankBusiness 175, go approx. one mile and turnright just before the Rodeo grounds. RV’sare welcome but there are no hook ups. Youcan back your vehicle up to the coveredPavilion where you will be cooking. Chiliturn in is at Noon. The entry fee is $20.00.Chili grind only. Make checks payable toFriends of the Tri- County Library. This isday 2 of a 2 day event. Go to the Tri- CountyLibrary website: www.tricountylibrary.orgfor more information about the Chili Cookoff.Contact Madelyn Healey at 903-880-3699 toreceive a registration form or email [email protected].

Nov 17, 2012-001 - Odessa TX CASI. 1stAnnual CASI CCO & Lonestar BBQ TheAmerican Legion Post 430 on east 8th St. nOdessa will host the 1st Annual Casi Chiliand Lonestar Bar B Que Cancer Cook- Off forthe Odessa Gifts of Hope to provide help forcancer patients. There will be a silent auction,and a 50/50 drawing. Chili entry fee is $ 25.00(chili grind only). Turn in at 2:00PM. Bar BQue entries are $ 25.00 each. Chicken turn inat 12:00 noon, Ribs turn in at 1:00PM, andBrisket turn in at 3:00PM. Payback on BBQ50% and $100.00 to grand champion. Roomfor RVs and Pits. Dry camping.Cooks partyFriday. For more information call ConnieMelton at 432-208-7329 or Phyllis Patton432-553-1403.

Nov 17, 2012-002 - Rowlett TX CASI.Sixteenth Annual Texas Holiday Chili-bration Cookoff. Benefits AmateurCommunity Theatre of Rowlett. Held on the3800 block of Main St. Downtown Rowlett.Entry fee $20.00 CASI and Local Chili turn in1:00 PM. Jackpot Beans Noon turn in, entry

fee $5.00. Christmas Parade begins at 11:00AM. Please be on site by 9:00 AM. The Cityof Rowlett Police Department closes MainStreet to traffic at 9:15 AM. Make checkspayable to ACTOR and mail to Tom Fulton,3809 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088, 972-475-4330

Nov 17, 2012-003 - Denton TX CASI. FoxyLady’s annual ENF Cookoff Denton ElksLodge 228 E. Oak St Denton, Tx 76201 940-387-8124. RV parking is available across thestreet, no hookups. CASI turn in 1 pm, $20entry fee.Chili grind only. contact Delra Goin940-230-3238 [email protected]

Nov 17, 2012-004 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Pod Fall Festival Classic CASI Pod FallFestival at Lake McQueeney Lions ClubHWY 78 at Lake McQueeney. Entry fee $20,turn in 2:00PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASIRules Apply. $38 for both days. CharityChristian Free Clinic. Cooks Party Fridaynight, Games on Saturday. Pot Luck Saturdaynight. Pod will serve brunch on Sunday.Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod214 Signal Hill, Seguin, TX 78155. ContactAnnell Causey 830-379- 6565 or Sabrina Klietz830-379- 6918; [email protected]

Nov 17, 2012-005 - Katy TX CASI. Katy Elks14th Annual Uncle Ronnie’s MemorialCookoff and Lodge Turkey Shoot. 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX. Benefits ElksCharities. Jackpot (50/50) Beans, Jackpot(50/50) Salsa, CASI Chili. Chili Grind Only.CASI Rules Apply. Entry Fees: Beans $10,Salsa $10, Chili $20. Turn In Times: BeansNoon, Salsa 1PM, Chili 2PM. Plenty of RVParking, limited hookups. Informationcontact Nancy Draper 281 395-2388 or 713562-2798. Lodge Telephone 281 391-2763.See Cookoff Next Day.

Nov 17, 2012-006 - Valley Mills TX CASI.Valley Mills CCO Held at FM 56 1/2 mile northof hwy. 6 from downtown Valley Mills TX.76689. Benefits the (CTC) Pod Charities.CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $18, turn in2:00PM. 50/50 Beans Turn-in 12 Noon. EntryFee $10. There will be a bake sale and a silentauction. Contact Angie Duke at 254-405-4334 or [email protected]

Nov 18, 2012-001 - Denton TX CASI. DentonElks Day After Denton Elks Lodge 228 E. OakSt. Denton, Tx 76201 940-387-8124 see ad forprevious day. 1 pm turn in $18 entry fee.

Nov 18, 2012-002 - Katy TX CASI. Katy ElksDay After Cook Off Held at 1050 Katy-FortBend Rd., Katy, TX. Benefits Elks Charities.Chili Grind Only. Entry Fee $18. Turn in 1PM.Information contact Nancy Draper 281 395-2388 or 713 562-2798. Lodge Telephone 281391-2763.

Nov 18, 2012-003 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Day After Pod CCO Classic CASI Dayafter Chili Cook Off at Lake McQueeneyLions Club HWY 78 at Lake McQueeney.Entry fee $20 or $38 for both days. CASIRules Apply. Benefits Pod Charities. Pod

will serve brunch on Sunday. CHILI GRINDONLY. Turn in 1:00 PM Make checks payableto Classic CASI Pod 214 Signal Hill, Seguin,TX 78155. Contact Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz 830-379-6918

Nov 23, 2012-001 - Victoria TX CASI. DayAfter Thanksgiving Chili CCO Held at 3023Camp Colet Road, Colet Inn Bar & Grill. CASIentry fee $18, turn in 4PM. Benefits VASAMemorial Scholarship Fund. Contact DiannaHoy 361.648.6990; [email protected] orLinda McDonald 361.578.2575. For additionaldirections go to www.coletinn.com ;361.578.1360

Nov 24, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. Waco#5 & Mexia Cookoffs. The Waco #5 & MexiaH-E-B’s have decided to combine their ChiliCookoffs into a two-day event instead ofhaving two smaller cookoffs. They will bothbe held at the Tonkawa Falls Park off Hwys185 & 317 in Crawford, TX 76638. There areFULL HOOK UP’S for $15.00 a night. Plentyof RV PARKING, shade trees, and room forday-trippers. Waco #5 will be onSATURDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2012. EntryFee $18.00 Turn in time 2PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. CASI Rules Apply. We will also bedoing beans. Entry Fee $10.00; turn in time12 NOON. Top 3 Payback. 50/50 raffle.Potluck Saturday Night. So come on out andplan on having a GREAT TIME and stayingfor the next day. For more information contactDonna Conrad at [email protected] or254-855-4733

Nov 24, 2012-002 - Victoria TX CASI. 31stAnnual VASA Pod Chili Cook-Off Held at3023 Camp Colet Road, Colet Inn Bar & Grill.CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2PM. CASI RulesApply. Jackpot Beans (Open) Entry fee $10,turn in 11AM. Jackpot Chef’s Choice, Entryfee $10, turn in 12 noon. Juniors Chili, entryfee $10,turn in 1:00PM. Jackpot MargaritaOff, entry fee $10, turn in 4PM. BenefitsPinkie and Joann Marks Medical Fund. SilentAuction Saturday ending at 3:00PM. IceChest and 50/50 raffles each day. ContactDianna Hoy 361.648.6990;[email protected] or Linda McDonald361.578.2575. For additional directions go towww.coletinn.com ; 361.578.1360

Nov 25, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. Waco#5 & Mexia Cookoffs. Mexia H-E-B will behaving their Chili Cookoff same locationFULL RV HOOK UPS for $15.00 a night.Plenty of RV PARKING, trees, and room forday-trippers. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time1PM CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI RulesApply. So Come on and have a fun weekend.For more information Contact Donna Conradat [email protected] or 254-855-4733

Nov 25, 2012-002 - Victoria TX CASI.Morning After Chili Cook-Off Held at 3023Camp Colet Road, Colet Inn Bar & Grill. CASIentry fee $15 turn in 1PM. CASI Rules Apply.Benefits VASA Pod Charities. Ice Chest and50/50 raffles each day. Contact Dianna Hoy361.648.6990; [email protected] or Linda

Terlingua Trails October 2012McDonald 361.578.2575. For additionaldirections go to www.coletinn.com ;361.578.1360

Nov 25, 2012-003 - Joplin MO CASI. JoplinElks Lodge KC Chief CCO Held at Joplin ElksLodge #501 1802 West 26th Street Joplin,Missouri 64804 This will be a tailgate partyoutside cooking at our new lodge. There willbe a CASI Division, a Home style Divisionand an Elk Member Only Division. We inviteall area Elk Members to compete in our ElksChallenge. We will also have a Wing Contestand a Salsa Contest. First entry fee is $20with a $5 entry fee for each additional contestentered. Salsa turn is at 11:00, Wings turn inat 11:30, CASI turn in at High Noon. CASIRules Apply. Home style will turn in at 12:30.Stay after the tailgate chili cook off and enjoythe game in our new lodge as the Chiefs takeon the Denver Broncos. There will be aspecial award for the team that best supportsthe Chiefs! Contact Jon Tupper 417.439.8605Email: [email protected]

Dec 1, 2012-001 - North Little Rock AR CASI.Rudy’s Cafe CCO Held at 2695 Pike Ave.Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. ASS CASI Pod Chili Cookoff. ContactPreston Nickle 501-791- 2191.

Dec 1, 2012-002 - Pasadena TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Moose Toys for Tots CCO Entry feeis bring a new toy valued over $10) plus $5or $25 without a toy. Turn in time is 2:00 p.m.Benefits Toys for Tots. Held at the PasadenaMoose 1721, 3919 Pansy, Pasadena, TX.Also any bean but pinto jackpot cookoff -entry fee $10 and turn in at 12:00. Show themeChristmas. Plenty of space for RV parking.For more information contact DorothySpishock @ 713-724-4059.

Dec 1, 2012-003 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. MikeStrack Memorial Christmas CCO Held at2100 East Fry Blvd K-Mart parking lot, cornerof Fry Blvd and Coronado. RV, dry campingavailable. Cook where you park or put uppop-ups. Entry fee $20, turn in 2PM. CASIRules Apply. Make checks payble to HighDesert Pod. 31st Annual Christmas Paradebegins at 5:00PM. Contact Greg Monger520-417-9948; [email protected] or SunnyFichtl 520-459-2081; [email protected]

Dec 1, 2012-004 - Sarepta LA CASI. SareptaChristmas Festival CCO Located atComuunity Building off Highway 2 inSarepta,LA. Entry Fee $20, Turn-in time, andfurther details TDB. Benefits ARC of NorthWebster. Contact Seila [email protected] 318 4654580

Dec 1, 2012-005 - Irving TX CASI. 4th AnnualPolice and Fire Blue 4th Annual Irving Policeand Fire Blue Christmas Chili Cook Off. 214S. Main St. at Heritage Park. Cooks may parkat site. If there are more cooks than parkingspots, there is overflow parking one blockaway after dropping your cooking equipment.Event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM . Chili ENTRY$20, turn in at 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Bean

ENTRY $5, turn in at 12 PM. Throw cups willbe sold! First 50 Cooks receive a Goodie Bag.Stained Glass Trophies 1st, 2nd and 3rd forCASI and Novice. CASI 4th thru 10th receivecertificate and small Stain Glass Chili Pepper.Best of Show will also receive trophy. Cookingwill be outside. Bounce house, Pictures withSanta, Cake Walk, Music by DJ, Games forthe kids, Vendors selling their wares. Silentauction and chance drawings. A paradestarts at 4 PM. The event benefits IrvingPolice and Fire Blue Christmas to getChristmas to the families needing help duringthe holidays. Contact Becky Fann at 214-762-2352 [email protected]

Dec 1, 2012-006 - Kerrville TX CASI. 20thAnnual Texas Hill Country POD Held atGuadalupe River RV Resort, 2605 HWY 27,Kerrville, TX. Full RV hookups, plenty ofroom for day cook at no charge. Friday nightcooks party. Chili Grind Only, CASI rulesapply. Chili $18.00, turn in 2:00PM, Greenchili $7.00, turn in 1:00PM, Beans $10.00 turnin 12:00PM, and the famous Saturday nightSoup-off and Christmas decorating contest.Contact: Traci Bond [email protected]

Dec 7, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. 9thAnnual Toys for Tots Located at theTonkawa Falls Park in Crawford, TX locatedoff Hwy’s 185 & 317. This is the 9th AnnualToys for Tots and the start of a 3 day event.Turn in time 8pm, entry fee $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. PLEASE bring a NEWUNWRAPPED TOY. Plenty of RV parking,HOOK UPS $15.00 a night. This is going tobe an awesome event. The MARINES will bethere. Saturday-Silent auction from 10:00AMto 4:00PM and 50/50 Raffle. Plenty of roomto play games so come on out and let’s havea GREAT TIME. Please join us for the nexttwo special day cookoffs to follow. Andremember TYSON is a BIG Sponsor of CASIso let’s give them BIG support of their charity.For more information contact DianneStimson @ [email protected] or 254-855-2767

Dec 8, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. 4thAnnual Darren Williams Memorial Locatedat the Tonkawa Falls Park off of Hwys 317 &185. This is the 4th Annual Darren WilliamsMemorial Cookoff, in memory of DonnaConrads nephew. Saturday Dec.8, 2012. Turnin time is 2pm. Entry Fee $18.00 CHILI GRINDONLY. Plenty of RV parking HOOK UPSavailable for $15 a night for the event daysonly. 50/50 raffle. Come on out, enjoy somefun, cook the night before and stay for thenext day TYSON’S Cook off. Tyson is a BIGSponsor of CASI so let’s give them BIGsupport of their charity. For more informationcontact Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or 254-855- 2767

Dec 8, 2012-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.KC’s Great Toy Drive Chili Cookoff Locatedat 8804 Grant Street, Overland Park. KS.

66212, VFW Post 846. Casi entry fee $25 or$10 with a toy donation. Turn in 1:00pm. Chiligrind only. Homestlye $20, turn-in 1:30 pm.Beans $5, turn in 1:30 pm. Benefits VFW localcharities. Camping available with limitedhookups. For information contact Shelley [email protected]

Dec 8, 2012-003 - Cedar Hill TX CASI. GayleMills Memorial The Church of the GoodShepherd would once again like to inviteyou to the 6th Gayle Mills Memorial ChiliCook-Off. 915 Old Straus Road, Cedar Hill,TX 75104. Off FM 1382 at Straus Rd. Turn-in will be 1:00 PM with an entry fee of $18.00.Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Makeadvanced checks payable to The GoodShepherd Church. Contact Darrell Baxter972.523.3354; [email protected]

Dec 8, 2012-004 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.Christmas for Kids Held at AM Vets parkinglot, Hwy 276 next to Tawakoni City Park, 9miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18 turn-in1 PM. Beans $5 turn in Noon. Contact JackieGross 903-883-4916, cell 903-456-9498.

Dec 8, 2012-005 - Santa Theresa NM CASI.War Eagles Air Museum CCO The chilicookoff will take place at the Santa TheresaAirport on the tarmac. Santa Teresa, NM isa few miles west of El Paso, Texas. Exit I-10at Artcraft Road. Follow Artcraft Road,traveling West. Look for the Museum signs.The Air Eagle Museum is located at the deadend of Artcraft Road. Entry Fee $20.00. Turn-in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to the Podof the Pass. Benefits War Eagles Air MuseumRestoration Fund. Contact Bobby Elliott,915-755-4419 or [email protected].

Dec 9, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. Tyson’sCharity Cook Off Tysons Charity Cook Offheld Sunday Dec.9,2012 at the TonkawaFalls Park off Hwy’s 317 & 185. Turn in time1p. Entry Fee $18.00 CHILI GRIND ONLY.Plenty of RV parking HOOK UPS $15 a nightfor days of the event only. TYSON is thePROUD SPONSOR OF THE WINGS FORTICC. Plus they have done SO MUCH MOREfor CASI over the past 9 years it’s time thatwe SHOW THEM how much weAPPRECIATE what they do and make thiscook off a huge success with a great TURNOUT. Plus you NEVER know when aSPONSOR will be there. Last year Jim Shillingwas gracious enough to come out, for theentire weekend! So COME ON let’s finishthis 3 day event right with a true blow out.For more information contact DianneStimson @ [email protected] or 254-855-2767

Dec 9, 2012-002 - Overland Park KS CASI.Gladiator Chili Cookoff & Food Dr Locatedat 8804 Grant Street, Overland Park. KS.66212.VFW Post 846. Casi entry fee $25 or$10 with a non perishable food donation.Turn in 1:00pm. Chili grind only. Homestlye$20, turn- in 1:30 pm. Beans $5, turn in 1:30pm. Benefits VFW local charities. Campingavailable with limited hookups. For

information contact Shelley [email protected]

Dec 15, 2012-001 - Belton TX CASI. H-E-BBelton 2nd Annual This is the 2nd AnnualH-E-B Belton Chili Cook Off located at theNEW Belton store parking lot this year.Located @ 2508 West Main Street in Belton,Texas. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in 2pm CHILIGRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV PARKING NOHOOK UPS. Stay over and come to the nextday Cook off at Temple H-E-B #1. Plenty ofroom for day trippers too! (See Next DayCook Off) As ALWAYS NO OPENCONTAINERS IT’S A TABC LAW THANKYOU FOR UNDERSTANDING. H-E-B (thisstore did A LOT for CASI many times so let’shelp them out and have a GREAT TURNOUT. PLUS you can do your last minuteCHRISTMAS SHOPPING. For informationcontact Donna Conrad @[email protected] or 254-855- 4733Looking forward to an awesome turn out toboth days. SEE NEXT DAY COOK OFF.

Dec 15, 2012-002 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.Dec 15 Jingle Bell Run Located at 236 WestHwy 276, West Tawakoni, TX 75474 just 7miles east of Quinlan, TX. CASI Rules Apply.CASI Entry fee $20. Chili Grind only. Turn in1:00pm. 50/50 raffle drawing. Dry campimngbehind American Legion Post #517. This isa two day cookoff. Benefits Jingle Bell Run.Contact Ray Medlin 214-434-3832 or LarryWampler 214-450-5541.

Dec 15, 2012-003 - Houston TX CASI.Houston Pod’s Christmas CCO Located atBlanco’s Bar & Grill, 3406 W. AlabamaHouston, TX 77027. Benefits Laura RecoveryCenter. GRIND ONLY. CASI Rules Apply.Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Silent Auction- please bring Christmas or other items.Plenty of RV parking on paved lot. No Hook-ups. Blanco’s will be closed Saturday nightfor a private function but that shouldn’tkeep Chili Cooks from celebrating theChristmas Spirit by partying in the parkinglot. Friday night - Live Music for your dancingpleasure - Cover at door. Contact Vern Gilpin;[email protected] 713-598-1142

Dec 16, 2012-001 - Temple TX CASI. H-E-BTemple #1 5 Annual Cookoff This is Temple#1 H-E-B’s 5th Annual Chili Cook Off. It is aONE DAY ONLY COOK OFF. Held in theirparking lot once again and they are veryexcited about having us back. So let’s notdisappoint them and have a BIG TURN OUTPLUS you can always get that last minuteCHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE THATYOU FORGOT AT BELTON. There isPLENTY of room for RV PARKING SORRYNO HOOK UPS. Plenty of room for daytrippers. Entry Fee $18.00. Turn in time 1pm.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Come on over from theBelton H-E-B Cook Off (see previous day)ONCE AGAIN DUE TO TABC LAW NOOPEN CONTAINERS. THANK YOU FORUNDERSTANDING. For more informationcontact Donna Conrad @

October 2012 Terlingua Trails Page [email protected] or 254-855- 4733. Socome on let’s have a GREAT TURN OUT.And give a little back to H-E-B since theygive SO MUCH TO CASI.

Dec 16, 2012-002 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.East of Dallas Chili Pod Fund Located at 236West Hwy 276, West Tawakoni, TX 75474just 7 miles east of Quinlan, TX. CASI RulesApply. CASI Entry fee $20. Chili Grind only.Turn in 1:00pm. 50/50 raffle drawing. Drycampimng behind American Legion Post#517. This is a two day cookoff. BenefitsEast of Dallas Chili Pod Fund. Contact RayMedlin 214-434- 3832 or Larry Wampler 214-450- 5541.

Dec 29, 2012-001 - Kingsland TX CASI.CAST-OFF Held at the American LegionPost 437-118 Legion Loop-Kingsland, TXCHILI GRIND ONLY. MORE DETAILEDINFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Contact:Doc Kinnison @ 830-631- 8666/[email protected] or Carrie Kinnison @ 281-615-2408/[email protected]

Dec 30, 2012-001 - Kingsland TX CASI. JustBecause CCO Held at the American LegionPost 437-118 Legion Loop Kingsland, TX

Chili Grind Only. MORE DETAILEDINFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Contact:Doc Kinnison @ 830-613- 8666/[email protected] or Carrie Kinnison @ 281-615-2408/[email protected]

Dec 31, 2012-001 - Overland Park KS CASI.Ring in the New Year w Chili Located at 8804Grant Street, Overland Park. KS. 66212, VFWPost 846. Casi entry fee $30. Turn in 10:00pm.Chili grind only. Homestlye $20, turn- in10:30 pm. Benefits VFW local charities.Outragious evening attire encouraged. Sleepover indoors at the VFW or camp in the lotwith limited hookups. CASI rules apply.Setup at your leisure after 4:00pm. Table andchairs provided - limited room forshowmanship. Includes dinner, party favors& adult midnight toasting beverage.EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION is $25 if paid by 12/15/11. Make checks payable to GladiatorChili Pod. For information contact Shelley [email protected] Plan to sleep overfor the VFW Post 846 Hangover Cookoff onSunday, January 1, 2013.

Dec 31, 2012-002 - Indianapolis IN CASI.Hoosier GPs New Year’s Eve CCO 2 Cookoffs,1 Weekend, All indoor! Held at Country Inn

& Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis,IN 46221, 317.821.1100, located at I465S, Exit#8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver’s. CASIchili & show only - $40. Not open for publicattendance. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rulesapply. Room opens at 6pm. Turn-in at 10pm.Includes dinner, party favors & adultmidnight toasting beverage. Tables andchairs provided. Note, space is very limitedfor show. Carry-in beverage of choicepermitted. Please bring wrapped ‘acceptable’item for the gift exchange. Special room rateavailable for overnight stay. Contact hotel at317-821-1100 & be sure to mention “chili”when you make your reservation. If you planto party, please be safe & responsible.REGISTRATION DEADLINE 12/1/12. Makechecks payable to Indiana Pepper Pod.Contact Darin Jester 317-319- 4961,[email protected] Tonya Jester317-319-4962, [email protected] to stay over for the Hoosier HangoverCookoff on Tuesday, January 1st!

Jan 1, 2013-001 - Overland Park KS CASI.VFW Post 846 Hangover Chili This is thesecond day of a two day event - with safetysleepover ~ drink responsibly. Located at8804 Grant Street, Overland Park. KS. 66212,

VFW Post 846. Casi entry fee $15. Turn in12:00pm. Chili grind only. Homestlye $15,turn-in 12:30 pm. Blackeyed Pea contest ~ $5Turn in 12:30pm. Cornbread contest ~ $5turn in at 12:30 pm. Benefits VFW localcharities. Camping available with limitedhookups. For information contact Shelley [email protected]

Jan 1, 2013-002 - Indianapolis IN CASI.Hoosier Hangover CCO 2 Cookoffs, 1Weekend, All Indoor! Held at Country Inn &Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis,IN 46221, 317.821.1100, located at I465S, Exit#8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver’s. CASIchili & show only - $20. Turn-in Noon. Notopen for public attendance. CHILI GRINDONLY. CASI rules apply. Bloody Marycompetition, $2 entry. Tables and chairsprovided. Note, space is very limited forshow. Carry-in beverage of choice permitted.Special room rate available for overnightstay. Contact hotel at 317-821-1100 & besure to mention “chili” when you make yourreservation. If you plan to party, please besafe and responsible. REGISTRATIONDEADLINE 12/1/12. Make checks payableto Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester317-319-4961 [email protected]


Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

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

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

Send ads to: Dana Plocheck - [email protected]

Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 months or more, 25% discount per month

Send ads toDana Plocheck - [email protected]

Non BoardContributing Members

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

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

Nancy HewlettCASI Scholarship Program Administrator802 Horizon Dr.Murphy, TX 75094Home: (972) 578-9232E-mail: [email protected]

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

Dana Plocheck - Terlingua Trails Editor4110 Caravel CtMissouri City, TX 77459Home: (281) 208-1926Cell: (713) 444-5066E-mail: [email protected]

Janice Miller - Executive Director3014 Oak Mountain TrailSan Angelo, TX 76904Home: (325) 947-8753Cell: (325) 650-1854E-mail: [email protected]

Tonya Jester at 317-319-4962,[email protected] Plan to comeon Monday for the Hoosier GP’s New Year’sEve CCO!

Jan 5, 2013-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux 533 CCO Chili Cook Off atAmerican Legion Hall located at 3003 Loop150 East, Bastrop, Texas, across from theGolf Course. Chili Grind Only. IndoorBathrooms, indoor judging, Cooks feedSaturday night. Turn in 2:00PM. Entry fee$20. Make checks payable to ALA 533. Plentyof room for day trippers to cook on outsidepavilion. Dry camping. Great Silent Auctionand Dessert wheel. Kaoroke on Saturdaynight. Promise you a good time and a goodcook off on Sunday. See details for Sunday.Questions call Crystal Dear 512-844-6668cell and 512-253-6835.

Jan 6, 2013-001 - Bastop TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux 533 CCO Held at 3003 Loop 150East. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1pm. CHILI GRINDONLY. Benefits Local charities. Make checkspayable to ALA 533 Contact Crystal Dear512-844-6668.

Jan 11, 2013-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tall inTexas POD CCO To be held in Rex BaxterBuilding on the Tri-State Fairgrounds. ChiliGrind Only. CASI rules apply. Chili $20.00entry fee, turn in 8:00PM, More informationto follow. Contact: Vickie Childers806.355.7387. [email protected]

Jan 12, 2013-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tri-State Open Chili Championship To be heldin Rex Baxter Buliding on the Tri-StateFairgrounds. Benefits Make-A-Wish ofNorth Texas, Texas Plains Region. Chili entry$25.00 turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only.CASI rules apply. Top 3 chili’s and 1st placeshow automatically qualify for TICC. Cooksparty Friday night with a meal. Drawing forfree rooms with early registration post markedby December 22, 2012. Contact: VickieChilders [email protected]

Jan 19, 2013-001 - Orland Park IL CASI. ChillyWillie Chili Challenge XIII Held at OrlandPark Civic Center, William R Vogel Memorial,14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL. BenefitsOpen Lands of Orland Pk. CASI Rules Apply.Entry fee $25. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checkspayable to Village of Orland Park, mail toChilly Willie Chili Challenge, Orland ParkRecreation & Parks Dept, 14650 S RaviniaAve 60462. For information, contact PattyVlazny, 708-403-6145, or [email protected]

Jan 19, 2013-002 - College Statiion TX CASI.Iron Horses Chili Cookoff To be held atIndependence Harley- Davidson, 4101 StateHwy 6, College Station, TX 77845. Exit BarronRoad on Texas Hwy 6, Independence Harley-Davidson is on the feeder road. Chili GrindOnly. CASI rules apply. Chili entry $20.00turn in 2:00PM. People’s Choice entry will beto raise money for charity by selling bowls.Contact: Heather Beran, [email protected]

Jan 20, 2013-001 - Overland Park KS CASI.Overland Park Elks Chili Cookoff Located inOverland Park, KS. Details to follow. ContactShelley at [email protected]

Jan 25, 2013-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. 2ndAnnual High Sierra Bar & Grill Held at ElDorado Hotel, 100 Ghostown Rd, Terlingua,TX. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply.Chili $20.00, turn in 5:00PM. Contact: DeannaCastillo [email protected]

For more Upcoming Cookoffsvisit www.chili.org

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

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

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

Annual Corporate Memberships are $100.00Please Print Clearly

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

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

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________

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

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

2012/2013 CASI Board of Directors

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

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

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

Roger Foltz - Secretary5024 MilamDallas, TX 75206Cell: (214) 914-3733E-mail: [email protected]

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

Richard Knight - Executive Director2003 Dorchester DrLebanon, TNHome: (615) 449-6676Cell: (615) 480-4024E-mail: [email protected]

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

Lee Kroencke - UpcomingsP O Box 15239Lenexa, KS 66285-5239Cell: 913-754-6074E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

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

Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

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

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

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

Mail Judging Packet to: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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