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

As you read this, we’ll be headed to San Angelo for the GreatPeppers Meeting. We’re busy with final preparations forthis important opportunity to conduct business and shareideas with others we don’t get to see often enough. I hopeto see you there.

Please take a moment to review the proposed rules changesthat have been included in this issue.

Alan REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISEDALABAMA 6 2 43 1,300.00ARKANSAS 12 21 588 31,533.00ARIZONA 12 30 775 40,571.39BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 1 18 1,844.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 16 300.00COLORADO 6 5 89 14,950.00DELAWARE 6 1 16 6,000.00FLORIDA 9 8 167 29,429.00GEORGIA 6 3 49 2,347.00IOWA 9 5 83 9,030.00ILLINOIS 9 16 343 20,652.00INDIANA 6 2 37 15,000.00KANSAS 6 6 172 7,891.83LOUISIANA 6 2 77 3,133.00MARYLAND 12 7 115 8,545.00MISSOURI 6 4 88 12,200.00MISSISSIPPI 6 3 66 2,135.00MEXICO 6 4 284 4,200.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 8 156 11,650.00NEBRASKA 6 1 15 300.00NEW MEXICO 12 8 226 8,780.00NEVADA 6 1 20 700.00NEW YORK 6 1 15 6,000.00OKLAHOMA 12 14 278 97,481.00OREGON 6 1 16 585.00PENNSYLVANIA 6 1 18 300.00TENNESSEE 12 9 191 22,493.00TEXAS 12 299 10,060 440,761.93VIRGINIA 6 7 111 2,337.00VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 1 22 13,000.00WASHINGTON 9 5 89 4,409.06WEST VIRGINIA 6 1 16 1,000.00WYOMING 6 2 68 7,000.00GRAND TOTAL 480 14,327 827,858.21

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS - These areCookoffs held before 07/01/05 thatresults have not been received for!

Jun 4, 2005-007 – Owego NY Kiwanis Great New York State Chili

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

Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

Qualified As OfAugust 15, 2005

COOKS300 Rex W. Jones, Dallas TX301 David McKee, Rockwall TX302 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX303 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK304 H. Ray King, Seguin TX305 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX306 Karl F. Buechler Jr., Kerrville TX307 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX308 Bettie Spears, Shawnee OK309 Don Walker, Wichita Falls TX310 Mark Bass, Skiatook OK311 Bill Lundy, Statesville NC312 Keith Miller, Madison NC313 Sharon Roy, Fredericksburg TX314 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX315 Lisa Rider, Richardson TX316 Ce Ce Mathews, Houston TX317 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX318 Bruce Wilkins, Houston TX319 Boyce Kinnison, Barcelona SP320 Traci Nix, Harper TX321 Tom J. Klug, Gold Canyon AZ322 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX323 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX324 John P. “Jack” Ware, Leesburg VA325 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MO326 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX327 Teena G. Miller, Baytown TX328 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA329 Steven (Steve) Price, Portland OR330 Victor Price, Portland OR331 Larry Mayer, Lakebay WA332 Gordon Forbord, Portland OR333 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX334 Jeff Bovee, Richmond IL335 Jay Olsen, Addison IL336 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Chicago IL337 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX338 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX339 Wayne Thompson, Bullard TX340 Don Woods, Marshall TX341 John Iaquinta, Annapolis MD342 Kim Archer, Pylesville MD343 James Murry, Como MS344 Joel Bowman, Pfafftown NC345 Beth Moon, Hurst TX346 Gene Fortune, Jane MO347 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX348 Rick Hanson, Las Cruces NM349 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX350 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX

SHOW TEAMS132 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Johnson, Scott133 Hot Rodd Chili, Austin TX Rodd, Ken134 Pig Pen Chili Team, Jones OK Bond, Gene135 Bekin’s Best, Amarillo TX Matheson, Pam136 Under Duress, Waxahachie TX Parsons, Gail137 Royal Flush, Weimar TX Barkley, Jean H.138 Kitchen Sink Chili, Odessa TX Fikes, Brenda139 Jamaica Spice, Little Rock AR Blanks, Debbie140 C & R Ranch Show, Canyon Lake TX McKinzie, Cindy141 Miss Texas Chili, San Antonio TX Lee, Jennifer142 Heartburn Chili, Wichita Falls TX Barfield, Don143 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS Murry, Lynne144 Dragon’s Breath Chili, Portland OR Price, Debi145 Stealth Fighter, Batavia IL Gabriel, Larry146 Hard Core Chili, Lake Dallas TX Boyd, Rick147 Alamo Chili Show, Fort Worth TX Roof III, George F.148 Assault With A Deadly Pep Dallas TX Heaser, Steve149 Danger Men Cooking #1, Marshall TX Woods, Don150 USO Chili, Lake Dallas TX Sanders, Earl151 Skunk Creek, Kemp TX Thompson, Jimmy152 Saguaro Cactus Chili, Couch MO Kemp, Elizabeth “Bettye”153 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX Mayorga, Michael154 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Mosel-Talavera, Kelly

Chili ChantsFrom The Tejas Medicineman

Terlingua time is almost upon us once again. But first we have togo through a couple of important milestones before that time. Thefirst is the Great Peppers Meeting, and the second is that last lungebefore the end of September to get that qualifying point. To somethat qualifying point means all to them. If they don’t qualify, they

just give up and will not go. Others will go to the great celebration of Chili each and everyyear, qualified or not. Some, having to take great measures with their jobs and finances tomake the scene. There is a great desire to be part of the yearly celebration. This is muchlike days of old when there was the gathering of the Clans.

A few sad things have begun to interfere with this gathering. Our world is now under strifeof terrorism and our economy has cut into our already decreasing expendable incomes. Theprice of fuel at the pump alone will possibly deter some from attending Terlingua this year.Many of us may have to resort back to an older method of camping out at TICC. Not thisyear maybe, but it will come. We will begin reverting back to tents and more portable shelters.We will not have the resources to use our trailers and huge motorhomes. Anyway, this willbe the theme of an article to come.

On more pressing matters to come. The CASI rule change proposals are being printed inthis issue of the Trails. After thoroughly reading the proposals, it dawned on me that wehave some of the worst word smiths in the history of CASI trying to re write rules. It wasalso noticed that a certain proposal that was written by an official was put in with a dualchange with the hope that you would pass the more obvious necessary change, but ignorethe really harmful coat tail riding second clause. This is one of those old time dirty politicaltricks that should never show up in a GP meeting.

I have wind that there have been at least 3 new books of Roberts Rules of Order purchased.Along with several already in hand that are being read and committed to memory and therewill absolutely be no ram-rodding tactics of questionable issues during the sleepyafternoon after lunch when so many GPs in the past gave up interest to their poundinghangovers. There will be a movement to make sure everyone is primed and fully aware atthis period of time. I might mention that one of the pods making the suggestions had neverreally read the CASI rule book. And their suggestions sound like they were reading out ofthe book of another organization. I might also add that these people, if put in charge of acookoff in certain other areas of the CASI USA, would have their officials yanked that day,and the cookoff would be under protest. Face it people, there are a whole bunch of you outthere that only think you know how to run a cookoff. Most of those wanting to change therules probably have only been in the Chili World less than 2 years, and were taught by peoplewho were only partially trained. We all know refinements still need to be made, but we donot have to re-invent the wheel. And I might add, just because some of you did run severalcookoffs doesn’t mean you did them correctly. We have traveling cooks that have beenacross the country and have reported back countless flagrant violations because the localpods were not properly trained and were interpreting their own version of the rules.

There are a couple of officials that should consider themselves lucky. Feathers you can geton an airplane, but, they won’t let you bring tar because it is flammable. However, molassesmight get by.Pay attention.

Donn Shands


CASI Membership Report Mikie McGarity - Membership Chairperson

Thank you to all of our members who have renewed theirannual dues. If you have a question about yourmembership, please call me (817) 975-2200 or email me([email protected].) It is so encouraging to receive allthe new membership applications – both individuals andcorporate. To see our members renew and reaffirm theirfaith in the CASI organization is very gratifying. If you seeany of these members at cookoffs in your area, I encourageyou to make a new friend and extend a warm CASIwelcome. Thank you.

Donations, Contributions and Memorials

Memorials were given to the CASI Scholarship Fund in memory of Marvin Schulze by the Texas Hill CountryPod, Alice and Carlton Reynolds, and the 4th Ever Estes Flats Cookoff.

A memorial was given to the CASI Scholarship Fund in memory of Beth Pittman by Bill and Pat Lundy.

Some of you have asked why wemail a copy of the Trails to both the husbandand wife. This is a courtesy that we extendyou as a member. If you would prefer to onlyreceive one copy, just let me know.

New CASI Members

Please welcome our newest CASI members.Make it a point to meet them and greet them.

Jackie Barta – Sierra Vista, AZRobert Broncy – San Angelo, TXRob Butler – Quinlan, TXLeanna Cornwell – Gilbert, AZDave Drum – Springfield, ILC. Leigh Farmer – Cypress, TXFt. Gibson Lake Association – Wagoner,OKPilar Gonzales III – El Paso, TXSue Harwell – Seguin, TXLouise Hayhurst – Kingsland, TXLes Ingle – Bakersfield, CADarin Jester – Indianapolis, INDee Jones – Ft. Smith, ARDwayne Kunz – Cypress, TXRichard McPherson – Lexington, OKMichael Mosel – Austin, TXMike Mosel – Schertz, TXDianne E. Otto – Hallettsville, TXTom Prdaen – Waco, TXSean T. Shea – Moberly, MOBrian Sodt – Lakeland, FLThomas Co. Econ Dev. Thomas – Colby, KSTerry Woodbridge – Phoenix, AZ

Renewing Members

CASI would like to welcome back theseannual members and some of our pastmembers who have joined us again.

Kyle Adams – Iowa Park, TXKimberly Archer – Pylesville, MDRon Barnes – Euless, TXTina Barnes – Euless, TXBud Barrick – Organ, NM

Blackhawk Boosters Club – Burlington, IADebbie Bond – Jones, OKGene Bond – Jones, OKDave Boone – Odessa, TXKathy Boone – Odessa, TXNancy Bremer- Upper Marlboro, MDCindy Brown – Memphis, TNDavid Brown – Catoosa, OKMichael Brown – Memphis, TNBill Buschel – Irving, TXLinda Buschel – Irving, TXDebbie Cagle – Bigelow, ARJeanette Cardenas – Austin, TXLaura L. Coad – San Angelo, TXHenry Danysh – Edna, TXJenifer Danysh – Edna, TXAlan Dean – Johnson City, TXSusan Dean – Johnson City, TXDonell Dickerson – Shawnee, OKJerry Dickerson – Shawnee, OKAngie Duke – Valley Mills, TXRandy Duke – Valley Mills, TXMarcia K. Gamino – El Paso, TXCarol Gibbs – Iowa Park, TXTerry Graves – Wichita Falls, TXPhil Greenlees – Houston, TXMike Hallenbeck – Broken Arrow, OKDave Hancock – Trabuco Canyon, CABeverly Hawley – Little Rock, ARJudy Hawthorne, Wichita Falls, TXGary Hicks – Memphis, TNDonna Hill – San Angelo, TXDara Hopson – Ft. Smith, ARDianna Hoy – Cuero, TXDon Hoy – Cuero, TXDennis Huff – Glendale, AZDennis Jackson – Iowa Park, TX

Rex Jones – Dallas, TXJanet Keirsey – Tulsa, OKBoomer Kingston – San Angelo, TXMary Kingston – San Angelo, TXCarrie Kinnison – Marble Falls, TXLarry Kinnison – Marble Falls, TXNancy Klug – Gold Canyon, AZBarbara Large – Odessa, TXKen Large – Odessa, TXJennifer Lee – San Antonio, TXSally Lee – San Antonio, TXC.R. (Bob) Luney – Iowa Park, TXMike Mayenschein – Owasso, OKMikie McGarity – Paradise, TXNick McGarity – Paradise, TXCindy McKinzie – Canyon Lake, TXRalph C. Meyer – San Marcos, TXJames Murry – Como, MSLynne Murry – Como, MSMavis Nelson – Crawford, TXRuthann Newman – Guthrie, OKLinda Nickle – N. Little Rock, ARDee Palmer – Mansfield, TXLylah Raven – Phoenix, AZWillie Raven – Phoenix, AZDale Reinecker – Bedford, TXBrenda Robinson – Jarrettsville, MD

Timothy Robinson – Waco, TXDavid I. Sexton, Sr. – Dallas, TXShirley Sexton – Dallas, TXBettie J. Spears – Shawnee, OKJoe Spears – Shawnee, OKDon Stoppiro – El Paso, TXCarol Straughan – El Paso, TXKay Tarpley – Memphis, TNMike Tarpley – Memphis, TNRheaba Thames – Ft. Smith, ARLarry Velasquez – Mission, KSPeggy Velasquez – Mission, KSBalta Vizcano – El Paso, TDick Wagner – Little Rock, ARLarry J. Wampler – Terrell, TXSue Washburn – San Angelo, TXBill White II – Frisco, TXPatricia White – Cuero, TXClint Wooster – Wichita Falls, TXKevin Wooster – Wichita Falls, TX

Please remember if you’re moving, let usknow. Your Trails will not follow you withoutan address change. You can either call me(817-975-2200) or email me [email protected].


Corporate Membership Mikie McGarity - Membership Chairperson

PLEASE WELCOMEAND THANK THESE

CASI MEMBERS.

They have invested in our Society as Annual CorporateMembers. If you live in their area, PLEASE stop byand thank them personally.

Please Welcome our Newest CorporateMember:

Desert Sports – Terlingua, TX

Please Welcome back:Far Flung Outdoor Center – Terlingua, TXStudy Butte Store – Study Butte, TX

Copporate Membership ListAransas Pass Chamber of Commerce – AransasPass, TXAustin Lone Star RV Resort – Austin, TXBig Bend Motor Inn – Terlingua, TXBlanco’s – Houston, TXThe Boathouse at Terlingua – Terlingua, TXHut Brown, Director Emeritus – El Paso, TXC&C Monogramming – Gonzales, TXCanyon Lake Medical Center – Canyon Lake, TXChi Omega Sorority – Wichita Falls, TXChisos Mining Co. Motel – Terlingua, TXChisos Mountains Lodge - Big Bend, TX

Cin Chili & Co. – Houston, TXCycletek – Terlingua, TXDesert Sports – Terlingua, TXDoug Seelig Land Surveyors, P.C. – Austin, TXFalls Distributing – Wichita Falls, TXFar Flung Outdoor Center – Terlingua, TXGoat Creek Ranch – Lockhart, TX

Hallsville Area Chamber of Commerce –Hallsville, TXHarper Transport, Inc. – Ennis, TXH-E-B #5 – Waco, TXH-E-B #8 – Waco, TXIrving B.P.O. Does No. 201 – Irving, TXIrving Elks Lodge # 2334 – Irving, TXLinda Odom Photography – Manchaca, TXLockhart Motor Company – Lockhart, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXLonghorn Bar & Grill – Caldwell, TXLongview News-Journal – Longview, TXLorina’s Cantina – Del Rio, TXMain Street West Memphis – West Memphis, ARMaskat Provost Guard – Wichita Falls, TXDr. Steve & Ann Meyer – Dallas, TXMike’s Catering – Orange Park, FLMild Bill’s Spices, Etc. – Bulverde, TXMockingbird Hill – Terlingua, TX

Ms. Tracy’s Café – Terlingua, TXPecan Grove R.V. Park – Alpine, TXPoochco (Jim Luhn) – Fort Worth, TXQuicksilver Trading Company – Terlingua, TXQuilts, Etc by Marguerite – Terlingua, TXRancho Fandango – Terlingua, TXRed Lion Spicy Foods Company – Red Lion, PARed River Conference Center – Red River, NMReddick & Associates – Beeville, TXRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXSan Antonio Pod – CASI – San Antonio, TXSan Antonio Police Benefits Assoc. – San Antonio,TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas, Inc. – Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assoc. – Odessa, TXMike Strack – Sierra Vista, AZStudy Butte Store – Study Butte, TXT&K Dairy – Snyder, TXTaylor Construction – Johnson City, TXTen Bits Ranch, LLC – Terlingua, TXTennessee Filly Promotions – Parsons, TNTerlingua Auto Service – Terlingua, TXTerlingua Ghostown – Alpine, TXTexas Assoc. of Campground Owners – Arlington,TXTexas River and Jeep Expeditions – Terlingua, TXThunderbird Machinery Co. – Odessa, TXTraders Village, LTD – Grand Prairie, TXTraders Village – Houston, TXWales Land Co., Inc. – Terlingua, TXWichita Falls R.V. Park – Wichita Falls, TXWish You Were Here – Englewood, FL

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PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGECurrent: 5.02. The number of Directors shall be eleven (11). This number includesthe Executive Director, who will serve as a Director while serving as Executive Director.

(a) The Board of Directors consists of six three-year term Directors, four two-year term Directors, and the Executive Director who serves a two-year term. At the annualmeeting of the Great Peppers, two Directors will be elected to serve three-year terms, andtwo Directors will be elected to serve two-year terms. Terms will be determined by thenumber of votes received by each candidate. The two candidates receiving the greatestnumber of votes will hold three-year terms and the two candidates receiving the nextgreatest number of votes will hold two-year terms. Every other year the ExecutiveDirector will be elected to serve for two years

Proposed change: 5.02. The number of Directors shall be thirteen. This numberincludes the Executive Director, who will serve as a Director while serving as ExecutiveDirector.

(a) The Board of Directors consists of six three-year term Directors, six two-year term Directors, and the Executive Director who serves a two-year term. At the annualmeeting of the Great Peppers, two Directors will be elected to serve three-year terms, andthree Directors will be elected to serve two-year terms. Terms will be determined by thenumber of votes received by each candidate. The two candidates receiving the greatestnumber of votes will hold three-year terms and the three candidates receiving the nextgreatest number of votes will hold two-year terms. Every other year the ExecutiveDirector will be elected to serve for two years.!

(b) Expansion from eleven to thirteen Directors will be implemented by theaddition of one Director in September 2006 and one Director in September 2007.

Alan DeanExecutive Director

Tables for the RanchSeveral years ago when TICC required new tables and chairs, many of you

graciously supported this cause. Due to the need for tables in the Krazy Flatspavilion and also to replace broken tables, CASI will be purchasing 12 tables. Asyou know, each table bears a plaque stating who purchased it.

The plan was for CASI to fund this purchase; however Chuck Taylorattended the Board Meeting in Irving last month and asked if he could purchase onetable as he missed out on the first opportunity. If there are any of you who wishto purchase a table, the cost is $99 for round tables and $70 for long tables. Thepoint of contact for this project is Garnier Albus.

Thanks to each and every one of you for your ongoing support of CASI!

TICC is just around the corner and its time for judges invitations to be mailedout. If you have any friends who have not signed up before, now is the timeto send name and address information to me. This can be done by mail at POBox 564, Terlingua, 79852, phone 432-371-2163 or email me [email protected]. If you are a cook who may not qualify this yearand would like to volunteer to help in the judging area, please contact me.Thank youDiane FitzHenry

ATTENTION: TICC SHOW TEAMS ANDPOTENTIAL SHOW JUDGES

For the last few months, I’ve been discussing with Jimmy Taylor and others waysin which to improve the Showmanship experience at TICC. We are committed to the beliefthat we should maximize the enjoyment of show for both the spectators and the contestants.

Over the last 10 years or so, I’ve been involved with TICC Show from all angles,from competing to judging to being monitor for the judges. This year I’ve been asked tobe Head Show Judge. I don’t know of many things harder to do than participate in show,except maybe judging it. It’s a long two hours on the arena floor, and I believe that it’s myjob to assist the show teams and judges in any way possible.

As such, I’m now soliciting ideas to make showmanship more enjoyable. If you’veparticipated in the past, please send me your thoughts. What do you think about spaceallocation? How do you feel about drawing for the show spots? Were you allowed enoughset-up time? What were your problems and questions?

We’ll be handing out questionnaires to participants this year with these and otherquestions, but it is not too late to make a difference THIS year. Please e-mail me with yourquestions and comments at CRACKEDPOTCHILI@ JUNO.COM.

Also, if you would like to help with show judging this year, let me know. We tryto get judges from around the chili world, but it’s hard when you only see some people onceor twice a year. The GP meeting would be a great time to track me down and volunteer!

Next month, I plan to go over some of some of the common questions and concernsof TICC Show Teams. It would be really great to hear from EVERY show team that planson participating, even if it’s only to say, “We’ll be there with bells on.”

Let’s have some fun!

Bob Steinle

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Scholarship Recipient UpdateHello chili fans! My name is Jame’ McCraw. I would like to thank CASI for their

scholarship which has greatly helped me further my education. This fall I will enter myjunior year at the University of North Texas.

Going to UNT has been an incredible opportunity for me. I have really enjoyedstudying Sociology, History, and Creative Writing. I have been seriously consideringswitching from Sociology to majoring in Social Work. Completely different fields, Isuppose, but I think Social Work would provide the chance for me to make a realdifference in people’s lives.

I think this semester is going to be the best one yet. I am excited about all ofmy classes. I am taking a few Political Science classes, Creative Writing Fiction, UrbanSociology, and a Diversity course. It’s a shame I had to limit myself to only 5 classes.

After college I want to go into the Peace Corps and document my experiencesfrom wherever I am sent to help out. Eventually I want to commit to a job that allows mea first-hand account of dealing with social issues that affect every day people. From thisI hope to gain a deeper understanding of our culture that I plan to share with others viadocumentary film making or writing.

I have been inspired in this area by some of the required reading assignmentsfrom my History class called “The New South” which were written by journalists. I havealso been influenced by the films we watched in my Women’s Studies class that tackledtough issues like welfare and how it affects inner-city families. Last spring, I went toAustin with a few students and the instructor from my Women’s Studies class. We metwith women of all ages from all over Texas to lobby Congress for women’s health carerights. It was an amazing experience.

Living in Denton has not been “all work, no play”. I am proud to say that I hadthe opportunity to judge the Final Round at the CASI New Year’s Eve Party with myboyfriend, Ryan, and my friend, Matt. We had a blast! Matt kept getting in troublebecause he could not help but make influential “mmmmmm!” sounds after trying a biteof chili. I guess he had never had REAL chili before. I am glad my friends finally got tomeet a lot of the people that I grew up around. We look forward to December 31 this year.


Cook Off WinnersApr 30, 2005-011 - The Colony TX 24th Annual Lions Club Chili CCO, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Fread E. Cielencki Sr. San Antonio TX 2 J D Manning, The Colony TX 3 Robert Sullivan, Denton TX 4 Earl Sanders, Lake Dallas TX 5 Randy Rayburn, Dallas TX 6 Betty Tucich, Little Elm TX 7 Melanie VanWinkle, McKinney TX 8 Robert Yantes, The Colony TX 9 Brenda Stefancik, McKinney TX 10 Bierman Brad, Plano TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 USO Chili, Lake Dallas TX Earl Sanders 2 Texas Iron Horse Chili, Plano TX Alec Carlson 3 None, The Colony TX Ray Reynolds

May 7, 2005-009 - Luray VA The Inaugural Old Town Luray, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 John Iaquinta, Annapolis MD 2 Faith Williams, Winchester VA 3 Michael Williams, Winchester VA 4 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA 5 Daniel E. “Dan” Bauer Alexandria VA 6 Janie Bauer, Alexandria VA 7 Margie Magill, Annapolis MD 8 John P. “Jack” Ware, Leesburg VA 9 Jerry Marcum, Luray VA 10 Allyson Kearny, Culpepper VASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Jack’s All American Chili Leesburg VA John P. “Jack” Ware 2 Chilicago Fyre, Fairfax VA Dick DeiTos 3 Bumble Phrog Chili, Winchester VA Faith Williams

May 7, 2005-012 - Pyote TX Aunt Jackie’s Place 15th Annual, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 2 Delain Washburn, Odessa TX 3 Darrell Hopper, Odessa TX 4 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX 5 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 6 Brenda Fikes, Odessa TX 7 Gary Harbin, Wickett TX 8 Dorathy Williams, Terlingua TX 9 Willie Moore, Seagraves TX 10 Clyde Durham, Wickett TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 3 Ring Crcus, Wickett TX Clyde Durham 2 Kitchen Sink Chili, Odessa TX Brenda Fikes 3 Wild Wickett Chili, Wickett TX Bobby Durham

Jun 25, 2005-004 - Ottumwa IA Pro Balloon Race Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA 2 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 3 Nancy Coultas, Tucson AZ 4 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Chicago IL 5 Myrl Coultas, Tucson AZ 6 Randy Metz, Lombard IL 7 Gerald (Gary) Christensen Cedar Rapids IA 8 Doug McCoy, Cedar Rapids IA 9 Nick Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA 10 Lisa Moore, Hiawatha IASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Rapid Dispatch Chili Cedar Rapids IA Gerald (Gary) Christensen 2 Comeback Chili, Burlington IA Bethann Cain 3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 2, 2005-006 - Statesville NC Brent & Jean’s Backyard No Frills, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bill Lundy, Statesville NC 2 James T. (J.T.) Pittman Douglasville GA 3 Kenneth (Kenny) Jones Reidsville NC 4 Mike Williams, Mocksville NC 5 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC 6 Robert Mitchell, Harmony NC 7 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NC 8 Jean Lundy, Statesville NC 9 John Rhyne, Mooresville NC 10 Keith Miller, Madison NC

Jul 2, 2005-007 - McKinney TX 11th Annual Forever Free Chili CCO, 63 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David E. Baker, Richland Hills TX 2 Doris Coats, Irving TX 3 Robert E. (Bob) Coats, Irving TX 4 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 5 Andy Causey, Wylie TX 6 Gale Thedford, Lewisville TX 7 Lester McElyea, Garland TX 8 David I. Sexton Sr., Dallas TX 9 Mark Sorrentino, Plano TX 10 Jason Martin, Quinlan TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Assault With A Deadly Pepper Dallas TX Steve Heaser 2 Kinky Chili, McKinney TX Tom Williams 3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler

Jul 2, 2005-008 - Tulsa OK 7th Annual All American Chili & BBQ, 18CHILISCHILI WINNERS

1 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 2 Ivan Crossley, Tulsa OK 3 Amanda Bennett, Tulsa OK 4 Bob Alexander, Tulsa OK 5 Chris Fletcher, Tulsa OK 6 Tom (Tucker) Snyder, Tulsa OK 7 Debbie Greenlee, Springdale AR 8 Clay Britton, Afton OK 9 Mark Bass, Skiatook OK 10 Marilyn Crossley, Tulsa OKSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 2 Shots 2 Hot, Afton OK Becky Britton 2 Biker Chili, Tulsa OK Marilyn Crossley 3 Cowboy Cookin’, Pryor OK Donnie Going

Jul 2, 2005-010 - San Angelo TX Chili On The Concho River CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX 2 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 3 Robert Broncy, San Angelo TX 4 Jeanette Sparkman, San Angelo TX 5 Allene Kline, San Angelo TX 6 Sherry J. Maus, San Angelo TX 7 Fred Lazarus, Mertzon TX 8 Sherril Lloyd, San Angelo TX 9 John Leschuk, San Angelo TX 10 Sue Washburn, San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX Sherry J. Maus 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 9, 2005-002 - San Angelo TX Firecracker Blowout Cookoff, 27 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX 2 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 3 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 4 Roxana Patton, Odessa TX 5 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 6 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX 7 Michael Bateman, Odessa TX 8 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 9 Gary Shook, Lamesa TX

10 Pat Holland, San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Granny Frannie, San Angelo TX Fran Miller 2 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates 3 Mike’s Chuck Wagon Chili, Odessa TX Michael Bateman

Jul 9, 2005-004 - Red Oak TX ROACC Chili Cookoff, 29 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX 2 Kelly Garrison, Ennis TX 3 Gail Parsons, Waxahachie TX 4 Dan Grannan, Waxahachie TX 5 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 6 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 7 Bill Lester, Garland TX 8 Linda Buschel, Irving TX 9 Melissa “Missy” Kriska, Ennis TX 10 Tierni Thompson, Seagoville TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Skunk Creek, Kemp TX Jimmy Thompson 2 Hard Core Chili, Lake Dallas TX Rick Boyd 3 Cow Killer Chili Too, Bardwell TX Dave Lefler

Jul 9, 2005-005 - Schertz TX Summer Heat Chili Cookoff, 30 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 H. Ray King, Seguin TX 2 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX 3 John Goforth, Comfort TX 4 Ron W. Black, Somerset TX 5 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX 6 Charlie Harwell, Seguin TX 7 Gayle A. Cook, Marble Falls TX 8 Karl F. Buechler Jr., Kerrville TX 9 Randy Evans, Canyon Lake TX 10 Barry Shaw, Kerrville TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hot Rodd Chili, Austin TX Ken Rodd 2 TX Martini Girls, Cedar Creek TX Debbie Tucker 3 Buzzard Roost, Weesatche TX

Barry Karnei

Page 8 Terlingua Trails September 2005Jul 9, 2005-006 - Midwest City OK Oklahoma State Cookoff, 24 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Tom (Tucker) Snyder, Tulsa OK 2 Bettie Spears, Shawnee OK 3 Don Walker, Wichita Falls TX 4 Mark Bass, Skiatook OK 5 Loida Mayenschein, Owasso OK 6 Deborah (Debbie) Bond, Jones OK 7 Gene Bond, Jones OK 8 Clay Britton, Afton OK 9 Donnie Going, Pryor OK 10 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Pig Pen Chili Team, Jones OK Gene Bond 2 BJ’s Cathouse Chili, Shawnee OK Bettie Spears 3 Joe’s Dog House Chili, Shawnee OK Joe Spears

Jul 9, 2005-009 - Cash TX 7th Annual Greenville Elks Lodge, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bert Paine, Keller TX 2 Rex W. Jones, Dallas TX 3 Morris Moss, Garland TX 4 Pat Langley, Garland TX 5 Frank Gadberry, Lancaster TX 6 David McKee, Rockwall TX 7 Lee Pruiett, Garland TX 8 Robert Crouch, Terrell TX 9 Jean Megason, Hughes Springs TX 10 Jackie Grose, Quinlan TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler 2 Picnic Table, Hughes Springs TX Tom Megason 3 Dallas City Limits, Garland TX Morris Moss

Jul 9, 2005-010 - Crosby TX Bob-n-Jeans Annual CASI Chili CCO, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Pete Drake, Houston TX 2 Ce Ce Mathews, Houston TX 3 Lil Drake, Houston TX 4 Annie K. Murphy, Houston TX 5 Jo Ann Bachmeyer, Houston TX 6 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 7 Michael Mayorga, Seabrook TX 8 Vicki Esford, Riverview FL 9 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 10 Jim Birch, Seabrook TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Renegade Chili Rovers II Riverview FL Vicki Esford 2 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX Larry Hammock 3 Gunslinger, Houston TX David Loscuito

Jul 9, 2005-011 - Amarillo TX Goodwill Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Nita Hoff, Amarillo TX 2 Aegina Smith, Amarillo TX 3 Toby Elliott, Amarillo TX 4 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX 5 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TX 6 Carol Lilly, Amarillo TX

7 Marsha Hughes, Amarillo TX 8 Danny Anderson, Amarillo TX 9 Bill McDonald, Amarillo TX 10 Amanda Matheson, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bekin’s Best, Amarillo TX Pam Matheson 2 10’s Best, Amarillo TX Millie Bingham 3 Hawg Wild, Amarillo TX Rodney Lilly

Jul 10, 2005-001 - Schertz TX Sunday Summer Heat Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 2 Gayle A. Cook, Marble Falls TX 3 Tom Cook, Marble Falls TX 4 Julie Darley, Canyon Lake TX 5 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX 6 Laura McDaniel, San Antonio TX 7 Cindy McKinzie, Canyon Lake TX 8 Cecille Evans, Canyon Lake TX 9 Ken Rodd, Austin TX 10 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 C & R Ranch Show, Canyon Lake TX Cindy McKinzie 2 Special Ranger Randy’s Canyon Lake TX Randy Evans 3 Buzzard Roost, Weesatche TX Barry Karnei

Jul 10, 2005-002 - Cash TX 7th Annual Morning After Greenville, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sue Schools, Royce City TX 2 Morris Moss, Garland TX 3 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 4 Lee Pruiett, Garland TX 5 Frank Gadberry, Lancaster TX 6 David I. Sexton Sr., Dallas TX 7 Jackie Grose, Quinlan TX 8 Tom Megason, Hughes Springs TX 9 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX 10 David McKee, Rockwall TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hard Core Chili, Lake Dallas TX Rick Boyd 2 Dallas City Limits, Garland TX Morris Moss 3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler

Jul 10, 2005-003 - Crosby TX Day After CASI Chili CCO, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 2 Teena G. Miller, Baytown TX 3 Malcolm Williams, Beaumont TX 4 Cindy Reed Wilkins, Houston TX 5 Karin Barnes, Houston TX 6 G. Taylor Miller, Baytown TX 7 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX 8 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 9 Lil Drake, Houston TX 10 Chuck Spishock Clear Lake Shores TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bull Frog Chili, Shoreacres TX Howard Dahl 2 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX

Michael Mayorga 3 NDC Chili, Houston TX Keith Karaff

Jul 16, 2005-001 - New Berlin TX 10th Annual Luensmann Ice & Food, 24 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sharon Roy, Fredericksburg TX 2 Charmaine Rogers, San Antonio TX 3 Mike “BB” Hughes, Lockhart TX 4 Dwight Hamilton, Austin TX 5 Cindy McKinzie, Canyon Lake TX 6 Laura McDaniel, San Antonio TX 7 Wyman Gilliam Jr, Del Valle TX 8 Roger Patteson, Canyon Lake TX 9 Julie Darley, Canyon Lake TX 10 Joe Boyd, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Voo Doo Daddy, Marion TX Roy Rodgers 2 C & R Ranch Show, Canyon Lake TX Cindy McKinzie 3 Flaming-O, San Antonio TX Laura McDaniel

Jul 16, 2005-003 - Golden City MO Missouri State Chili Cookoff, 35 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee Mission KS 2 Rheaba Thames, Fort Smith AR 3 Mark Bass, Skiatook OK 4 Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO 5 Donnie Going, Pryor OK 6 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK 7 Gene Fortune, Jane MO 8 Dara Hopson, Fort Smith AR 9 Joe Giles, Farmington AR 10 Thomas Mike Shea, Moberly MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Saguaro Cactus Chili, Couch MO Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp 2 Toad Chokin’ Chili Shawnee Mission KS Colleen Lintner 3 Duck Blind Chili, Kansas City MO Steve Dowdy

Jul 16, 2005-004 - Bloomfield IA 3rd Annual Bloomfield Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 2 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA 3 Susan (Suzy) Weber, Livingston TX 4 Kathy McClain, Des Moines IA 5 Don Weber, Livingston TX 6 Dennis Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA 7 Mark Zimmerman, Cedar Rapids IA 8 Shari Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA 9 Doug McCoy, Cedar Rapids IA 10 Everett Ward Jr, Floris IASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 LD-50, Livingston TX Don Weber 2 Rapid Dispatch Chili Cedar Rapids IA Gerald (Gary) Christensen 3 Burning Bill’s Chili, Bloomfield IA Bill McClain

Jul 16, 2005-005 - Staples TX 22nd Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO, 27CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX

2 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 3 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX 4 James Bauer, Leander TX 5 Margaret Nadeau, Boerne TX 6 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX 7 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX 8 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX 9 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX 10 Tamara Dees, Bulverde TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Luck Family, The, Bulverde TX Bill Dees 2 Buzzard Roost, Weesatche TX Barry Karnei 3 Royal Flush, Weimar TX Jean H. Barkley

Jul 16, 2005-006 - Garland TX 4th Annual Chili Cookoff, 27 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 2 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 3 Lisa Rider, Richardson TX 4 Morris Moss, Garland TX 5 Dale Bufkin, Garland TX 6 Lynette Roberson, Irving TX 7 Eric Williams, Terrell TX 8 Coby Davis, Garland TX 9 Brenda McElyea, Garland TX 10 Lee Pruiett, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Lurch, Denton TX Robert Sullivan 2 Longhorn Chili, Garland TX Lee Pruiett 3 Longhorn Style, Terrell TX Eric Williams

Jul 16, 2005-007 - Odessa TX Project Freedom Chili Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX 2 Heath Herndon, Odessa TX 3 Michael Bateman, Odessa TX 4 Gregg Wilson, Odessa TX 5 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 6 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 7 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 8 Roger Bains, Rankin TX 9 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 10 Delain Washburn, Odessa TX

Jul 16, 2005-008 - Hallsville TX 1st Annual Hallsville VFD Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Wayne Thompson, Bullard TX 2 Jody Hall, Marshall TX 3 David Willis, Tyler TX 4 Don Woods, Marshall TX 5 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 6 John D. Oswalt, Marshall TX 7 Darrell Willis, Tyler TX 8 Betty Arnold Blakeley, Longview TX 9 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX 10 Brian McFarland, Bullard TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Mad Hatter, The, Tyler TX Gil Hewlett 2 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice 3 Danger Men Cooking #1, Marshall TX Don Woods



September 2005 Terlingua Trails Page 11Jul 16, 2005-009 - North Little Rock AR Rudy’s Oyster Bar Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR 2 Roy Tobey, Beebe AR 3 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 4 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 5 Debbie Fulbright, Little Rock AR 6 Debby Cagle, Cabot AR 7 Beverly Hawley, Little Rock AR 8 Lee Jackson, Little Rock AR 9 Paul A. Rowlan, Bryant AR 10 Donna Jones, Roland ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Tobey Bodacious Chili, Beebe AR Roy Tobey 2 Jamaica Spice, Little Rock AR Debbie Blanks 3 Razorback Chili, Little Rock AR Debbie Fulbright

Jul 16, 2005-010 - Vinton LA Stir Up The Heat Chili Cookoff, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bruce Wilkins, Houston TX 2 Michael Mayorga, Seabrook TX 3 Pat Krenek, Houston TX 4 Annie K. Murphy, Houston TX 5 Stacey Davis, Pasadena TX 6 Anita Bilnoski, Huntsville TX 7 Jo Ann Bachmeyer, Houston TX 8 Marcia Headrick, Huntsville TX 9 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX 10 Roy Davis, Pasadena TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Mayo’s Madness, Houston TX Marolyn “Mayo” Blair 2 G’s Spot Chili, Houston TX Criselda Garcia 3 Coyote Chili Cooker II Huntsville TX Marcia Headrick

Jul 16, 2005-011 - Temple TX VFW Post #1820, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Billy Doss, Georgetown TX 2 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX 3 Gail Parsons, Waxahachie TX 4 Ann Nelson, McGregor TX 5 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX 6 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX 7 Brad Nelson, McGregor TX 8 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke Valley Mills TX 9 Dan Grannan, Waxahachie TX 10 Lucy Nelson, McGregor TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Lilly Chili, Valley Mills TX Debbie Morgan 2 Under Duress, Waxahachie TX Gail Parsons 3 911 Chili Station, Valley Mills TX Randall Lee (Randy) Duke

Jul 17, 2005-001 - Irving TX Morning After Directos Meeting CCO, 40CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jimmy Taylor, Johnson City TX 2 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 3 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX

4 Barbara Taylor, Cedar Park TX 5 Ron Barnes, Euless TX 6 David Manske, Arlington TX 7 Chuck Taylor, Cedar Park TX 8 Renee F. Moore, Gulf Shores AL 9 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 10 Lee Brett, Euless TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Assault With A Deadly Pepper Dallas TX Steve Heaser 2 Hell’s Fury, Dallas TX Shirley Sexton 3 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Scott Johnson

Jul 17, 2005-002 - Staples TX 2nd Day Purgatory Creek Pod CCO, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 2 Mike Benold, Dripping Springs TX 3 Glen Volkmer, Victoria TX 4 Earl W. “Who?” Gorhum Montgomery TX 5 Carol Martin, Gonzales TX 6 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX 7 Robert Lowery, Victoria TX 8 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX 9 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX 10 Henry Danysh, Edna TX

Jul 17, 2005-003 - Garland TX Sunday 4th Annual Chili Cookoff, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lisa Rider, Richardson TX 2 Roy Harper, Garland TX 3 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 4 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 5 Dale Bufkin, Garland TX 6 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX 7 Bill Buschel, Irving TX 8 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 9 Mike Cody, Mabank TX 10 Larry Wampler, Terrell TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Longhorn Chili, Garland TX Lee Pruiett 2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler 3 Dallas City Limits, Garland TX Morris Moss

Jul 17, 2005-005 - Temple TX Day After VFW Post #1820, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 2 John Caffey, Rockdale TX 3 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX 4 Lucy Nelson, McGregor TX 5 Debbie Morgan, Valley Mills TX 6 Billy Doss, Georgetown TX 7 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX 8 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TX 9 Johnye Harriman, Belton TX 10 Brad Nelson, McGregor TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Wraith, Belton TX Johnye Harriman 2 Lilly Chili, Valley Mills TX Debbie Morgan 3 Under Duress, Waxahachie TX Gail Parsons

Jul 23, 2005-001 - Wichita Falls TX American Legion Auxiliary Unit 120, 30 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Michelle Adams, Iowa Park TX 2 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 3 David Manske, Arlington TX 4 Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 5 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX 6 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 7 Dan French, Wichita Falls TX 8 Lisa R Duggan, Many LA 9 Terry Graves, Wichita Falls TX 10 Michelle Graves, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Love Bugs, Burkburnett TX Bubba Cowardin 2 Rockin’ Robin, Hickory Creek TX Robin Gievre 3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 23, 2005-002 - Castle Rock WA Mountain Mania Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Ken Peach, Tacoma WA 2 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA 3 Judie Anderson, Olympia WA 4 Angela Babbitt, Lynnwood WA 5 Ruth H. Peach, Tacoma WA 6 Gordon Forbord, Portland OR 7 Steven (Steve) Price, Portland OR 8 LaRaine Baker, Spanaway WA 9 Larry Mayer, Lakebay WA 10 Dennis Bloomfield, Issaquah WA

Jul 23, 2005-003 - Conway AR CAP-CASI Pod Cookoff and Elections, 26 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR 2 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 3 Matt Zimmerman, Oppelo AR 4 Dick Wagner, Little Rock AR 5 David J.”MadJack” Garner, Mesa AZ 6 Debbie Greenlee, Springdale AR 7 Lee Jackson, Little Rock AR 8 Carol Zimmerman, Oppelo AR 9 John Fulbright, Little Rock AR

10 Preston Nickle North Little Rock ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Wild Oats, Little Rock AR Linda Smith 2 Jamaica Spice, Little Rock AR Debbie Blanks 3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 23, 2005-004 - Austin TX 4th Annual Lone Star Weekend CCO, 63 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Boyce Kinnison, Barcelona SP 2 Billy Doss, Georgetown TX 3 Karen Reinke, Martindale TX 4 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX 5 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX 6 Margaret Nadeau, Boerne TX 7 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX 8 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 9 Keith Barkley, Weimar TX 10 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Silly Chili Golf, Georgetown TX George I Hampton III 2 Hell-If-I-Know, Martindale TX Bert “Bubba” Reinke 3 Spine Tingling Chili Marble Falls TX Carrie Kinnison

Jul 23, 2005-005 - Rio Medina TX 2nd Annual Texas Spirits Saloon CCO, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Traci Nix, Harper TX 2 Cindy McKinzie, Canyon Lake TX 3 Julie Darley, Canyon Lake TX 4 Stan Davis, San Antonio TX 5 Cheryl Smith, Atascosa TX

Page 12 Terlingua Trails September 2005 6 John Goforth, Comfort TX 7 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX 8 Jennifer Lee, San Antonio TX 9 Kristy Sumner, Canyon Lake TX 10 Rick Davis, Boerne TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 C & R Ranch Show, Canyon Lake TX Cindy McKinzie 2 Athletic Supporter, Boerne TX Rick Davis 3 Miss Texas Chili, San Antonio TX Jennifer Lee

Jul 23, 2005-006 - Overgaard AZ 7th Annual Cookoff in the Pines, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bert Corwell, Queen Creek AZ 2 Bob Bell, Chandler AZ 3 Michael Davis, Queen Creek AZ 4 Nancy Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 5 Karen Banas, Queen Creek AZ 6 Charlie Elliott, Queen Creek AZ 7 John Banas, Queen Creek AZ 8 Tom J. Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 9 Scott Hamilton, Queen Creek AZ 10 Dimas Cabello, Tucson AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Red Hot Chili Chicks #1 Queen Creek AZ Vicky Elliott 2 Bald Heads of Queen Creek Queen Creek AZ Scott Hamilton 3 Rev-Rind Will-I Chil-I, Phoenix AZ Willie Raven

Jul 23, 2005-007 - San Angelo TX Guns-N-Hoses & Thoses Chili & BBQ, 17CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX 2 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX 3 Pat Holland, San Angelo TX 4 Ruben Rodriguez, Knickerbocker TX 5 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 6 Cliff Miller, San Angelo TX 7 Robert Broncy, San Angelo TX 8 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX 9 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 10 John Leschuk, San Angelo TX

Jul 23, 2005-008 - Cloudcroft NM Cloudcroft Annual Cookoff, 38 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 2 Laura Smith, Ballinger TX 3 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 4 Sesario S. Ramos, Clovis NM 5 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 6 Jim McNutt, Benton LA 7 Rick Hanson, Las Cruces NM 8 Roxana Patton, Odessa TX 9 Jim McKee, Canyon Lake TX 10 Roger Bains, Rankin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Desperado Chili, Canyon Lake TX Jim McKee 2 Catch You Later, High Rolls NM Ed Thomas 3 Texas Wrangler Chili, El Paso TX Donna Von Gentz

Jul 23, 2005-009 - Decatur TX Game Hunters Expo Hunting, 16 CHILIS

CHILI WINNERS 1 David E. Baker, Richland Hills TX 2 Mike Cody, Mabank TX 3 Morris Moss, Garland TX 4 Diana Baker, Richland Hills TX 5 Bill Swaigant, Hurst TX 6 Tierni Thompson, Seagoville TX 7 Jeff Hull, McKinney TX 8 Dee Thompson, Seagoville TX 9 Sharon Lindsey, Murchison TX 10 Jimmy Thompson, Kemp TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Skunk Creek, Kemp TX Jimmy Thompson 2 Mad Cow, Mabank TX Mike Cody 3 Redneck BBQ, Bowie TX Kevin Scrogum

Jul 23, 2005-010 - Memphis TN VFW Chili Cookoff, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MO 2 Karen Bonner, Horn Lake MS 3 Rodney A. Jones, Walls MS 4 Michael (Mike) Brown, Memphis TN 5 Tanna M. Jones, Walls MS 6 James Murry, Como MS 7 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 8 Chris Bonner, Horn Lake MS 9 Sandy Mashburn, Memphis TN 10 Richard (Rick) Williams, Memphis TNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Thunderbird Chili, Memphis TN Mike Tarpley 2 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS Lynne Murry 3 Finger Food Chili, Parsons TN Preston Shaw

Jul 24, 2005-001 - Wichita Falls TX American Legion Auxiliary Unit 169, 23 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 2 Rebecca Daniel, Denton TX 3 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 4 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 5 Michelle Adams, Iowa Park TX 6 Dan French, Wichita Falls TX 7 Judy Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 8 Lisa R Duggan, Many LA 9 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 10 Don Barfield, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Heartburn Chili, Wichita Falls TX Don Barfield 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 24, 2005-002 - St. Helen’s OR Oregon’s Best Cookoff State, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Steven (Steve) Price, Portland OR 2 Victor Price, Portland OR 3 Larry Mayer, Lakebay WA 4 Keith Tubbs, Snoqualmie WA 5 Ruth H. Peach, Tacoma WA 6 Blaise Gowans, Vancouver BC 7 Ken Peach, Tacoma WA 8 Gordon Forbord, Portland OR 9 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA 10 Debi Price, Portland ORSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dragon’s Breath Chili, Portland OR

Debi Price 2 Outhouse Chili Company, Portland OR Gordon Forbord 3 Uncle John’s Chili, Portland OR John Billups

Jul 30, 2005-001 - Batavia IL Thirteenth Illinois State Champion, 43 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jeff Bovee, Richmond IL 2 Gloria Stevens, Homer Glen IL 3 Jay Olsen, Addison IL 4 John Gastaldello, Woodridge IL 5 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Chicago IL 6 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA 7 Charles “Bill” Thomas Naperville IL 8 Russ Reaves, Bensenville IL 9 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 10 Jeremy Britt, Sheridan ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Stealth Fighter, Batavia IL Larry Gabriel 2 Gut Buster’s Chili, Westfield IN Brad Garland 3 Black Bear Chili, Huntley IL Kathy Martin

Jul 30, 2005-002 - Waco TX 1st Annual Music Fest & Chili, 31 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Donna Conrad, Crawford TX 2 Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 3 Mari Capehart, Seguin TX 4 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 5 Robbie Swart, Corsicana TX 6 Brad Nelson, McGregor TX 7 Mark Hall, Waco TX 8 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX 9 Dianne Stimson, Crawford TX 10 Ernie Nelson, McGregor TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Trash can Chili, McGregor TX Ernie Nelson 2 Aunt Donna’s Double “D” Crawford TX Donna Conrad 3 TX Star Last Place Chili, West TX David M Campbell

Jul 30, 2005-003 - Pylesville MD Mason Dixon Pod Backyard Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 John Iaquinta, Annapolis MD 2 Kim Archer, Pylesville MD 3 Bradley “Lew” Wheeling, Reading PA 4 Jenny Lawler, Baltimore MD 5 Margie Magill, Annapolis MD 6 Chris Sills, Pylesville MD 7 David J.”MadJack” Garner, Mesa AZ 8 Jack Windsor, Baltimore MD 9 Brenda Robinson, Jarrettsville MD 10 Chip Welsh, Red Lion PA

Jul 30, 2005-005 - Fort Worth TX Silver Creek Ranch Chili Cookoff, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David McKee, Rockwall TX 2 Rick Boyd, Lake Dallas TX 3 Morris Moss, Garland TX 4 Tina Barnes, Euless TX 5 Roger Foltz, Mesquite TX 6 Sally Moore, Lake Dallas TX 7 Dale Reinecker, Bedford TX

8 George F. Roof III, Fort Worth TX 9 David Manske, Arlington TX 10 Beth Moon, Hurst TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hard Core Chili, Lake Dallas TX Rick Boyd 2 Alamo Chili Show, Fort Worth TX George F. Roof III 3 12th Man Chili, Rockwall TX David McKee

Jul 30, 2005-007 - Moulton TX Moulton Town & Country Jamboree, 67CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 George Thompson, Houston TX 2 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX 3 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 4 Lianna Cerda, Katy TX 5 John Koch, Moulton TX 6 Ronnie Technik, Moulton TX 7 Vikki Evans, Katy TX 8 Mike Kanapaux, Houston TX 9 Pam Carpenter, La Grange TX 10 Don Seifert, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 R & B Rocking Ranch, Moulton TX Robert Shockley 2 Chili On The Run, Gonzales TX Carol Martin 3 Beer Hunters, Moulton TX Dawn Haikenwaelder

Jul 30, 2005-008 - Odessa TX American Legion Post #430 SALS, 26 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 2 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 3 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX 4 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 5 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX 6 Joann Scott, Odessa TX 7 Trisha Barker, Crane TX 8 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX 9 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 10 Debbie Taylor, Crane TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bubba’s, Odessa TX Larry Gist 2 Cow Patty Chili, Odessa TX Amy Patton 3 Lefty’s Chili Team #2, Odessa TX Gregg Wilson

Jul 31, 2005-001 - Batavia IL Windmill City Chili Cookoff, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA 2 Eric Shepherd, Montgomery IL 3 Pam Ward, St. Charles IL 4 Cheryl L. Pierson, Batavia IL 5 Charles “Bill” Thomas Naperville IL 6 John Gastaldello, Woodridge IL 7 Mike Stevens, Homer Glen IL 8 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 9 Kathy Martin, Huntley IL 10 Jennifer Pierson Shepherd Montgomery ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Black Bear Chili, Huntley IL Kathy Martin 2 Jerk, The, Homer Glen IL Mike Stevens

September 2005 Terlingua Trails Page 13 3 Chili Lady Chili, Ottumwa IA Roylene Johnson

Jul 31, 2005-002 - Waco TX Day After Annual Music Fest CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX 2 Ernie Nelson, McGregor TX 3 Donna Conrad, Crawford TX 4 Brandy Nelson, McGregor TX 5 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 6 Mike Cody, Mabank TX 7 Tim Ingram, Waco TX 8 Dianne Stimson, Crawford TX 9 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 10 Brad Nelson, McGregor TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Aunt Donna’s Double “D” Crawford TX Donna Conrad 2 Frogman Chili, Clifton TX Bob Psencik 3 Trash can Chili, McGregor TX Ernie Nelson

Aug 6, 2005-001 - Bastrop TX Homecoming Chili Cookoff, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 2 Mike “BB” Hughes, Lockhart TX 3 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX 4 Billy Doss, Georgetown TX 5 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 6 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX 7 Barbara Taylor, Cedar Park TX 8 Wyman Gilliam Jr, Del Valle TX 9 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 10 Jason Kee, Austin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX Michael Mayorga 2 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX Sue Caffey 3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 6, 2005-002 - Schulenburg TX Schulenburg Festival Assn. Cookoff, 35 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lanna Cantwell, Weimar TX 2 Ronald Rerich, Weimar TX 3 Pam Carpenter, La Grange TX 4 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 5 Dana Plocheck, Houston TX 6 Samantha Sprang, Caldwell TX 7 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX 8 Pat Krenek, Houston TX 9 Carol Martin, Gonzales TX 10 Doris Greenlees, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Summer Splash, Schulenberg TX James Baumgarten II 2 Texas Grill Sergeant, Houston TX Shalena Wendel 3 Getter Done Cookers, El Campo TX Chad Henzley

Aug 6, 2005-003 - Durham NC Bull City Chili Challenge., 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Joel Bowman, Pfafftown NC 2 Brent Lundy, Statesville NC 3 John Rhyne, Mooresville NC 4 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NC 5 Sharon Haynes, Charlotte NC

6 Victor Werany, Charlotte NC 7 George Doggett, Shelby NC 8 Mark Anderson, Martinsville VA 9 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC 10 Jean Lundy, Statesville NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Freak Show Chili, Charlotte NC Victor Werany 2 Bubba’s Chili, Mocksville NC Mike Williams 3 Hot To Trot II, Charlotte NC Sharon Haynes

Aug 6, 2005-004 - Zuehl TX Aces Pod 6th Annual Chili Cookoff, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kim Hiley, Jourdanton TX 2 Charmaine Rogers, San Antonio TX 3 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX 4 Bob Steinle, San Antonio TX 5 Kelly Mosel-Talavera, Kyle TX 6 James Gillen Jr., San Antonio TX 7 Rick Davis, Boerne TX 8 Sherron Reininger, New Braunfels TX 9 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 10 Eldon Hiley, Jourdanton TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Kelly Mosel-Talavera 2 Sparky Rat Chili, St. Hedwig TX John Silver 3 Hot Rod Chili, Marion TX Todd Strzelczyk

Aug 6, 2005-005 - Richardson TX 2nd Annual Plano Richardson Elks, 23 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 2 Linda Buschel, Irving TX 3 Coby Davis, Garland TX 4 Scott Buschel, Irving TX 5 Ray Medlin, Rowlett TX 6 Dan Grannan, Waxahachie TX 7 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX 8 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 9 David McKee, Rockwall TX 10 Bill Buschel, Irving TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Skunk Creek, Kemp TX Jimmy Thompson 2 Mad Cow, Mabank TX Mike Cody 3 12th Man Chili, Rockwall TX David McKee

Aug 6, 2005-006 - Memphis TN Al Chymia Shrine 3rd Annual Chili, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Michael (Mike) Brown, Memphis TN 2 Clifton Nickle, Philadelphia MS 3 Wanda Cassini, Collierville TN 4 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 5 Richard (Rick) Williams, Memphis TN 6 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 7 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN 8 James Murry, Como MS 9 Richard Knight, Lebanon TN 10 Bill Stegbauer, Memphis TNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Thunderbird Chili, Memphis TN Mike Tarpley 2 Love Me Tender, Collierville TN Joe R. Cassini

3 Tennessee Goosedowners, Memphis TN Norman L. Smith

Aug 6, 2005-007 - Floresville TX 1st Annual Floresville Police, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Connie Sue Schrade, San Antonio TX 2 Sharon Roy, Fredericksburg TX 3 John Goforth, Comfort TX 4 Pat Dreibrodt, Comfort TX 5 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX 6 Nina Bennett, San Antonio TX 7 Ruben San Miguel, Floresville TX 8 Tommy Bennett, San Antonio TX 9 Joel Gamez, Live Oak TX 10 Lindsay Kiser, Floresville TX

Aug 6, 2005-010 - Amarillo TX Meals On Wheels Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Don Walker, Wichita Falls TX 2 Aegina Smith, Amarillo TX 3 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX 4 Nelda Matheson, Amarillo TX 5 Nancy Criswell, Fritch TX 6 Judy Walker, Wichita Falls TX 7 Carol Lilly, Amarillo TX 8 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX 9 Brian Criswell, Fritch TX 10 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bekin’s Best, Amarillo TX Pam Matheson 2 Outfitters, Fritch TX Blackie Barnes 3 Campbell’s Kids, Amarillo TX Scott Campbell

Aug 7, 2005-001 - Bastrop TX

Sunday Homecoming Chili Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Chuck Taylor, Cedar Park TX 2 John Caffey, Rockdale TX 3 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 4 Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 5 Jason Kee, Austin TX 6 Herb Ross, Marble Falls TX 7 Barbara Taylor, Cedar Park TX 8 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX 9 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 10 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 TX Martini Girls, Cedar Creek TX Debbie Tucker 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Aug 7, 2005-002 - Zuehl TX Aces Pod 6th Annual Day After Chili, 19CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Clyde Rogers, San Antonio TX 2 Cindy McKinzie, Canyon Lake TX 3 Sherron Reininger, New Braunfels TX 4 Cheryl Smith, Atascosa TX 5 Roger Patteson, Canyon Lake TX 6 Laura McDaniel, San Antonio TX 7 James Gillen Jr., San Antonio TX 8 Mary Ellen Gillen, San Antonio TX 9 Fread E. Cielencki Sr. San Antonio TX 10 Carol Martin, Gonzales TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Kelly Mosel-Talavera 2 Flaming-O, San Antonio TX Laura McDaniel 3 UNCLAIMED


Cooking With CASISep 3, 2005-001 - El Paso TX CASI. Fiesta De LaFlores Chili Cookoff. Held at El Paso Coliseum,4100 E. Paisano. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM.Show time 10:30 AM. Benefits Muscular Dys-trophy. Entertainment throughout the day: BigBand Concert, Senior Citizen Dance, Live Music,and many Hispanic culture competitive games.Contact Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419,[email protected] or Javier Beltran 915-433-1136.

Sep 3, 2005-002 - Chino Valley AZ CASI. ChinoValley Territorial Days Cookoff. Held in MemoryPark. Benefits Chino Valley Food Bank Entry fee$12, turn in 1 PM. Peoples choice turn-in 11 AM.Make checks payable to YCS. Cook where youpark, West side of park, dry camping no hookups.Contact Jerry Lee [email protected].

Sep 3, 2005-003 - Columbus TX CASI. ColoradoRiver Chili Cookoff. Held at Thousand TrailsCampground on FM 1890. Entry fee $18, turn- in2 PM. Bloody Mary Off $5 entry-50% payback.Cooks pool party Saturday night. RV hookups,elec & water available $12 per day, come early orstay later at same rate. Info RV reservations callMelissa Green 979-732-2051,coloradoriver_Rec@ mail.EV1.net. Cookoff nextday same location.

Sep 3, 2005-004 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Canyon Lake BBQ & Chili Cookoff. Heldat Dam Red Barn. Entry fee Chili $18 turn-in 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks pay-able to Billy Bob Weatherly 1912 Patty Drive,Canyon Lake TX 78133, or Canyon Lake BBQCookoff. BBQ entry $25 each category, or $65 forall. Jackpot LSBS Beans $10. Limited hookupscontact Canyon Land Co. 830-964- 3393, $15 pernight. Pot luck Friday night 7:30 PM. Cooksbreakfast Saturday 8 to 9 AM. Cooks meeting 9AM. BBQ plates available for purchase on Satur-day. One donated brisket to benefit VFW Post8800 60/40 payback, trophies, ribbons. Dance inBarn. Karaoke. Contact Reva or Billy BobWeatherly 830- 899-7150 or Randy or DarleneEvans 830-899-7773.

Sep 3, 2005-005 - Rockport TX CASI. AnnualLabor Day Chili Cookoff. Held at Palm HarborRV Park, 170 Port Ave. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. For local charity. Seecookoff next day same location. Bird watching,fishing AC rec. room, marina next door to RV park.Port Ave is location on TX 35, 3.7 miles South ofFM 1069 and Bus. 35 in Rockport, or 1 mile Northof FM & TX 35, almost midway between Rockportand Aransas Pass. For RV hookup rsvns call PalmHrbor 361-729- 0113, be sure to tell them you area chili cook. For cookoff info contact BubbaReinke 512-357- 6227.

Sep 3, 2005-006 - Paris TX CASI. Red RiverValley Pod George Robinson Memorial ChiliCookoff. Held at the Lamar County Fairgrounds.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Fair Chari-

ties. Make checks payable to the Red River ValleyFair Assoc. Fairground and Center. Paris TX75460. Info Rick Poston 903-785-0929rposton@cox-internet .com.

Sep 3, 2005-007 - Lewisville TX CASI. LewisvilleWestern Days Cookoff. Held in downtownLewisville in conjunction with Western Dayscelebration, at City Hall, Mill and Church Streets.Benefits Christian Community Action Center.Parade, Carnival, Gun Fight, food and other ven-dors. Limited space cookoff, limited to first 50cooks. Great goody bags. Pre-registration is rec-ommended. Remote parking for vehicles, no onsiteparking. Shuttle service available. Setup Fridayafter 6:30 PM, start 7 AM Saturday. Security onsite Friday night. Registration begins 8 AM.Mondatory City Rule, All Chili Must Be CookedUnder Cover. Tents available to rent at reasonablefee. Fire extinguisher recommended. Entry fee$25, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Beth Ramsey 214-288-6601, email [email protected] registeronline www.oldtownba.org, 2710 Stevens PointLane Dallas TX 75287, George Ralston GoldenTriangle Pod, 817-368-0416, [email protected].

Sep 3, 2005-008 - Pittsburg KS CASI. KansasState Chili Cookoff- Little Balkans Days. Held at813 N. Broadway. Make checks payable to ThetaEpsilon Society. For the Theta Epsilon Philan-thropic Sorority & MoKan Pod. Entry fee $20,Salsa $5. Contact Amy McDonald 410 W. WilsonGirard KS 66743. 620-724-7110

Sep 4, 2005-001 - Bisbee AZ CASI. AnnualBrewry Gulch Daze. Held at Brewry Gulch, oldBisbee. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee.Entry fee $10, Turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to HDP. Contact Ben Berry 520-378-3692.

Sep 4, 2005-002 - Arlington TX CASI. 28thAnnual Arlingua Cookoff. Held at Arlington ElksLodge 2114, 601 W Pioneer Pkwy. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Elks division turn in 2 PM. Jackpotbeans $5, turn- in Noon. Contact Ron Barnes 817-685-0160.

Sep 4, 2005-003 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. 4thAnnual Day Before Labor Day Cookoff held atAdult Activity Center 260 Clubhouse Drive.Charity TBD. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beancookoff and Open Chili Cookoff also. CASI chili$20; Open Chili $5; Beans $5. Cook all categoriesfor $25. Make checks payable to State of AlabamaPod. This is an indoor cookoff with tables andchairs provided. Contact Renee [email protected]. phone 251-968-1125.

Sep 4, 2005-004 - Columbus TX CASI. On TheRiver Chili Cookoff at Thousand Trails Camp-ground on FM 1890. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM.Contact Melissa [email protected]. 979-732-2051.Cookoff previous day same location.

Sep 4, 2005-005 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. Sun-day Canyon Lake Cookoff Held at Dam Red Barn.Entry fee $16, turn-in Noon. See cookoff previousday. Contact Darlene Evans 830-899-7773. CHILIGRIND ONLY.

Sep 4, 2005-006 - Rockport TX CASI. AnnualDay After Labor Day CCO. Held at Palm HarborRV Park, 170 Port Ave. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. See directions forlocation previous day cookoff. RV hookups rsvnscall Palm Harbor 361-729-0113, be sure to tellthem you are a chili cook. Cookoff Info BubbaReinke 512-357-6227.

Sep 4, 2005-007 - Hanover PA CASI. Pennsylva-nia State CCO Held in ball field behind Kclinger'sPoplar St. Hanover. Preregistration strongly en-couraged. RV's will not be allowed on the ball fieldafter 10 AM. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to Hanover Chili Cookoff. Ben-efits Hart Center, Hanover Library. Contact ChipWelsh 420 W. Broadway, Red Lion PA 17356710-309-8303. [email protected].

Sep 5, 2005-001 - Clifton VA CASI. Virginia StateChili Championship. Sponsored by the ODPOD,Clifton Betterment Assn and the WednesdayNight Crew. Held in conjunction on Monday withthe Labor day car and motorcycle show. Locationis at the Clifton Barn on Main St. near the railroadtracks. Cooks meeting 9:30 AM. Entry fee $20 forchili, turn-in 1:30 PM. Make checks payable toODPOD. Benefits INOVA Hospital Children'sFund. There will be Terlingua expense money forthe top placing VA cook. Chili contact BeverlyKing 703- 492-6194, [email protected] & car contact, Richard King 703-631-9198.

Sep 5, 2005-002 - Arlington TX CASI. MorningAfter Arlingua Cookoff. Benefits Cowtown CASI.Held at Arlington Elks Lodge 2114, 601 W.Pioneer Pkwy. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon.Contact Bruce Stewart 817-282-6678. CHILIGRIND ONLY.

Sep 10, 2005-001 - Edgerton WI CASI. WisconsinState Championship Chilimania Cookoff. Held inDowntown Edgerton. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1:30PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits ChilimaniaInc. a non-profit community organization thatsponsors high school scholarships, park improve-ments, community improvement projects. Con-tact Vicki Brown, 614 Hemphill Ave. Edgerton,WI 53534. Phone 608- 884-4307.

Sep 10, 2005-002 - Childress TX CASI. Red RiverChili Cookoff. Held at Fair Park, located on AveIN.W. and Commerce. From Hwy 287 turn northon Commerce St. go three blocks. Entrance to thepark is at Ave I N.W. Benefits Childress CountyVeterans Memorial. Make checks payable toChildress Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee $18,

turn in 2 PM. Contact Dona Ferguson P.O.Box35, 237 Commerce St. Childress TX 79201. 940-937-2567 [email protected].

Sep 10, 2005-003 - Sugarland TX CASI. Badgesof Courage Chili Cookoff. Held at First ColonyMall, Hwy 59 & Hwy 6. Cookoff area in parkinglot between Mall & AMC Theatre. Entry feesponsored. Turn-in 1 PM. Interested partici-pants should contact Kiowan Gardner to find asponsor for the fee. Benefits Houston ExchangeClub. Kiowan Gardner 319 Shadow Creek El LagoTX 77586, 713-899-4269 C 281-532-1236,[email protected]. Please register by August31st.

Sep 10, 2005-004 - Del Rio TX CASI. DaveSitchler Memorial Cookoff. Held at the Elk'sLodge #837, Hwy 90 East. Benefits Elk's ChildrensFund. Entry fee $17 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to Del Rio International Pod. CHILIGRIND ONLY. RV parking available. ContactJerry Harris phone 830-775-8017.

Sep 10, 2005-005 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.11th Annual Chili By The Lake Cookoff. Held atTawakoni City Park, 9 miles east of Quinlan onHwy 276. Benefits Tawakoni Park Board for parkimprovements. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM.Jackpot Beans entry $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 1stplace only. Cooks party Friday night 7 to 9.Limited paid electric hookups, first come firstserve. Info Carl & Jackie Grose 5460 Hwy 34South, Quinlan TX 754-3328, or 903-883-4916.See cookoff next day same location.

Sep 10, 2005-006 - Aspen CO CASI. AspenSaturday Market Chili Cookoff Held at ConnerPark, next to city hall. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1:30PM. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation. Contact Maggie Dorrough 970-544-0155, [email protected].

Sep 10, 2005-007 - West Memphis AR CASI.Sonny Sayre Memorial Fund Chili Cookoff. Heldat 150 Ligion Rd, next to Riverside Speedway.Make checks payable to Sonny Sayre MemorialFund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM, Hot Wingsturn-in 1 PM, BBQ 3 PM. Plenty of motorhomeparking no hookups. Contact Harold Carpenter870-732-3277, [email protected].

Sep 10, 2005-008 - Port Coquitlam BC CASI.Pacific Pod Cookoff. Held at 3422 Lancaster St.Entry fee $25 CDN or $18 US. Turn-in 2 PM.Benefits Heart and Stroke Foundation. ContactFred Roycroft [email protected].

Sep 10, 2005-009 - Ardmore OK CASI. CarterCounty Fair Chili CCO. Held at 600 South LakeMurray Drive. I-35 take exit 32, east to lakeMurray Dr. Turn North about 3 miles watch forHardy Murphy Coliseum signs. Benefits CarterCounty Free Fair, make checks payable to them.


The H.E.B. #8 in Waco, Texas is donating a BBQ pit valued at $1,999.99,that is mounted on a trailer you can pull behind a pickup, to the CASIScholarship Fund. The pit will be given away at the International Chili

Cookoff on November 4 of 2005 in Terlingua, Texas, which is CASI Scholarship Day. Thetickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00, and all proceeds go solely to the CASI ScholarshipFund! Also, when you send in the money make sure you include the ticket stubs. If you have

any questions you can contact John andSue Caffey 512-446-2364 [email protected], mailing address2256 CR 434 Loop, Rockdale, Texas 76567.Photos of the BBQ can been seen atwww.chiliphoto.com.

Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Car, truck, tractor &motorcycle show. Battle of the Bands, Karaokecontest, horse show, arm wrestling competition,carnival. Contact Angie Green 79 Blackjack Rd.Lone Grove OK 73443 580-465- 0901 or 405-275-6827. CHILI GRIND [email protected].

Sep 10, 2005-010 - Rodanthe NC CASI.Chicamacomico Outer Banks Fire and RescueCookoff. Held at Cape Hatteras KOA, Route 12.Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks toChicamacomico Fire and Rescue. Contact TrishaBobb P.O. Box 324 Rodanthe NC 27968 252-305-6110.

Sep 11, 2005-001 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.Sunday 11th Annual Chili By The Lake ChiliCookoff. Benefits Merchants Assn For Mer-chants and local charities. Entry fee $15 Turn-inNoon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Checks payable toCity of West Tawakoni. No bean cookoff today.Info Carl & Jackie Grose, 5460 Highway 34South, Quinlan TX 75474. 903-883-4916. Satur-day cookoff same location.

Sep 17, 2005-001 - Bel Air MD CASI. Last Blastof Summer Cookoff. Bel Air Equestrian CenterParty. 2 PM to 9 PM, DJ, Crab Fest, Pig Roast.Door prizes throughout the party. Entry fee $22,turn-in 3 PM. Info Brian Smith 410-836- [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-002 - Lake Zurich IL CASI. 7thAnnual Barn Burnin' Chili CCO. Held in PaulusPark, 200 S. Rand Rd. Benefits Support Lake

Zurich Programs. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to Village of Lake Zurich.Contact Karen Meyers, Lake Zurich Park andRecreation Dept. 200 S. Rand Rd. Lake Zurich, IL60047, 847-438-5146Ext 10. [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-003 - Columbus NM CASI. PanchoVilla's Last Chance CCO. Held at Pancho VillaState Park. Benefits Friends of Pancho Villa Parkand NMCS. Entry fee $15, turn in 2 PM, makechecks payable to NMCS. Contact Bud Barrick505-382-5107, P.O. Box 268 Organ NM 88052-0268 [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-004 - Longmont CO CASI. 2ndAnnual Mountain States CCO. Held at MountainStates Children's Home, 14780 N. 107th, 2.5miles North of Longmont on US Hwy 287.Benefits Mountain States Childrens Home. Entryfee $15, Green Chili & Wing Entry $15 or $5 ifcooking Red Turn-in Red, Green & Wings 11:30AM Juniors and Corporate 1 PM, Awards CASI1st thru 10th. Showmanship 1st thru 3rd, GreenChili & Wings 1st thru 3rd, Junior & CorporateDivision cookoff's also planned. This event willfeature food, beverage and great Bargain Auctionwith thousands of items at great prices. ContactSteve Lee, [email protected]. phone 303-684-9316. Entry fee payable to

Sep 17, 2005-005 - Sarasota FL CASI. Sun-FunRV Resort Chili Cookoff and Craft Show. Held atSun-Fun RV Resort, 1 mile East of I-75 onFruitville Rd. Entry fee $20 for CASI and Opencategory. Turn-in 1 PM. Contact John Holback800- 843-2421, 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota Fl,

34240. Park cabin rentals available. RV sites $25per night. Benefits the March Of Dimes. Seecookoff next day same location.

Sep 17, 2005-006 - Clemmons NC CASI. NCChili Championship & Rubber Duck Regatta.Held in Tanglewood Park, 10miles West of Win-ston- Salem, exit 182. Benefits the March ofDimes. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to March of Dimes. We will have aRubber Duck Regatta, Cake Bake Contest, SilentAuction, Kids Korral, Arts & Crafts area and liveentertainment by nationally known artist. Con-tact Nell Jo Hall [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-007 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. PuebloDel Sol Charity Cookoff. Held at 3400 Resort Dr,on Hwy 92 South, turn left at 1st red light pastBuffalo Soldier Tk. Benefits Mentor Connection.Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Full hookups at aspecial rate (weekend) for cooks-reservationsrequired-520- 378-0213. Friday eve cooks party,dinner and dance at the club house. Golf available.Cook where you set up in parking lot adjacent toclub house, no hookups there. Contact Larry Rau520-378-7247, [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-008 - Midland TX CASI. 2ndAnnual West Texas Cowboy Rodeo Chili Cookoff.2450 E Hwy 80 at Midland County Exhibit Bldg.Benefits West Texas Cowboy Rodeo. Entry fee$20, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable toWTCR. Info Deanda Bollinger, P.O. Box 51226Midland TX 79710. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 17, 2005-009 - Kerrville TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Chili & BBQ & Golf Tournament. Heldat new Hidden Springs Golf Course at Double BRanch and Golf Resort between Kerrville andHarper at 729 Living Water Road. BetweenKerrville and Harper take Road 783 to FiedlerRoad, follow road to resort. RV parking, withhookups. CASI chili and Lone Star BBQ Society.BBQ $25 per category or $65 for all, 1/2 chicken,ribs, brisket. BBQ 65/35 payback. Jackpot beans$10, 100% payback. Chili entry $20 CHILIGRIND ONLY. Turn-in times Beans 11 AM,Chicken Noon, Ribs 1 PM, Chili 2 PM, Brisket3 PM. Cooks party Friday night with band. Golftournament Friday at 9 AM, Modified PeoriaScramble. Chose your own four member team orbe placed by blind draw. In addition to winningteam prize, awards will be given for LongestDrive, Longest Putt and Closest to the Hole. Costis $20 per player. Any player that would like toplay prior to Friday, contact the course directly,Jack 830-990-4122 at Pro Shop. Contact BarryShaw about Golf, 830-377- 2322, Karl Buechlerabout cookoff 830-792-4270, Billy Bob Weatherlyabout BBQ at 830-899-7150. All proceeds willbenefit Harper area charities.

Sep 17, 2005-010 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI.5th Annual Bruceville-Eddy VFD Chili Cookoff.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Chili entry $18, turn-in 2PM. Beans $10, turn-in Noon, 50/50 split. Cooksparty Saturday night pot luck. Meat will befurnished. Silent auction and raffle. RV parkingelec and water for $8 a night. Benefits Bruceville-Eddy EMS. Info Mavis Nelson rdnmrn@ hot1.net.See cookoff next day same location


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I.G (& III.B.5): PYROTECHNICS No chili contestant maydischarge firearms or use any pyrotechnics or explosives at achili cookoff. Contestants discharging firearms and/or usingexplosives or other pyrotechnics will be disqualified from thechili cookoff.

II.B. CHILI JUDGES Judging will be done using preliminaryand final judges, and, when applicable, intermediate leveljudges. (Five or six judges per table are suggested for all levelsbelow final. The final table must have ten or more judges.)Judges must be adults (18 years or older).

II.C. LEVELS OF JUDGING At each level of judging priorto the final table, judging cups must be divided equally amongthe tables. At least 50% (one half) of the chilis in each level ofjudging must pass to the next level of judging. A number largerthan 50% may be used, but never less than 50%.

1. PRELIMINARY After judging, a minimum of 50% (onehalf) of the chilis must progress from each preliminary tableto the next level of judging. At cookoffs with fifteen (15) totwenty (20) cooks, preliminary judging may be omitted and allchilis may proceed to final judging.

II.D. JUDGING CRITERIA AND SCORING A single scoretakes into consideration the five criteria for scoring chili:

Aroma Consistency Red Color Taste Aftertaste

III.E.1 1. JUDGING SHEETS The CASI official JudgingSheet included in the official CASI packet must be used forjudging. (Ample copies of Judging Sheets for preliminary,intermediate levels, if needed, and final judging, as well astallying, must be available.)

II.E.5. NUMBER THE CUPS After the number of chilisper judging table has been determined, an official will mark ajudging designation (letter and number) on the side of eachjudging cup. This process will continue until all cups turnedin are properly marked and taken to the appropriate judgingtables.

II.F.1. TABULATE IN OBSERVABLE AREA - Tabulationmust be done in an area designated for tabulating that providesaccessibility to observers and protection for judging sheetsand computer equipment (if used). The head judge and/orCASI cookoff Referee will observe tabulation, which must be

Proposed Change

I.G (& III.B.5): No chili/showmanship contestant maydischarge firearms or use any pyrotechnics* or explosivesat a chili cookoff. Contestants discharging firearms and/or using explosives or other pyrotechnics* will bedisqualified from the chili cookoff.* A firework or anyof various similar devices (as for igniting a rocket orproducing an explosion), a combustible substanceused in a firework. – Webster’s New CollegiateDictionary-Tenth Edition.

II.B. CHILI JUDGES Judging will be done usingpreliminary and final judges, and, when applicable,intermediate level judges. (Five or six judges per table aresuggested for all levels below final. The final table shouldhave ten or more judges, but must have a minimum offive; the number should be at the discretion of thehead judge.) Judges must be adults (18 years or older).

II.C. & II.C.1 LEVELS OF CHILI JUDGING – At eachlevel of judging prior to the final table, judging cups mustbe divided equally among the tables. At least 51+% plusties of the chilis in each level of judging must pass to thenext level of judging. A number larger than 51+% plusties may be used at the discretion of the head judge, butnever less than 51+% plus ties.1. PRELIMINARY –After judging, a minimum of 51+% plus ties of the chilismust progress from each preliminary table to the nextlevel of judging. At cookoffs with fifteen (15) toapproximately twenty (20) cooks, preliminary judgingmay be omitted and all chilis may proceed to final judging,at the discretion of the head judge.

II.D JUDGING CRITERIA AND SCORING & ChiliJudging Sheet – A single score takes into considerationthe five criteria for scoring chili:

Aroma Consistency Color Taste Aftertaste

III.E.1. The CASI official Judging Sheets included inthe official CASI packet must be used for judging. Atthe option of the Chief Judge either the sheet thatallows for comments or the sheet that does nothave space for comments may be used.

II.E.5. NUMBER THE CUPS After the number ofchilis per judging table has been determined and takento the appropriate judging tables, a table monitorwill mark a judging designation (letter and number) onthe side of each judging cup. This process will continueuntil all cups turned in are properly marked.

II.F.1. TABULATE IN OBSERVABLE AREA -Tabulation must be done in an area designated fortabulating that provides accessibility to observers andprotection for judging sheets and computer equipment

Rationale

There is constant controversy regarding what is apyrotechnic. It has been interpreted inconsistently andarbitrarily at cookoffs, including at TICC – fire is nota pyrotechnic (2001 TICC), fire is a pyrotechnic (2004TICC), etc. This needs to be defined for guidance toarea and regional referees.

At smaller cookoffs, due to reasons beyond control, itis sometimes not possible to recruit ten of more finaljudges that meet the qualifications of final judge. TheHead Judge should be allowed the latitude and discretionto ensure the integrity of the final judging process, butnot put the cookoff at risk of sanctioning

It has been seen at some cookoffs that exactly 50% ofthe chilis were advanced when the numbers dictatedthat more should move to the next level. The head judgeshould be allowed the discretion of advancing thenumber deemed appropriate – this would present afairer system to the cooks, and reduce the ‘numbers’syndrome. The number of cooks reference is to reflectthe terminology in II.C.3 FINALS.

The use of the term Red Color is instructing andprejudicing the judges that only chilis that are Red areacceptable – chili is also presented in varying shadesranging from brown to bright red. This terminology hasbeen used by Table Monitors during table instructionsto stress that anything that is not Red should be scoredlow. Granting that this is a training concern, and wasso voiced at the GP Meeting in Little Rock, the situationstill continues. Removing the terminology eliminatesthe problem.

In some areas outside Texas (and maybe in parts ofTexas) cooks want to see comments on the judgingsheets. This is especially important to new cookswho want feedback about their chili.

Since it is the table monitor’s duty as described inXI.B.3.a. – it should be done the same at all cookoffsfor the sake of conformity, and unify the duties fortable monitors at all cookoffs.

Will correspond to XI.B.3.a. At random, remove acup from the cooler and, using a permanent marker,mark a large letter (your table designation) and number(cup designation) on the side of each cup.Will allow each chili to be inspected prior to the cupbeing numbered.

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done by two (2) or more persons. The chilireceiving the highest score will be the winner,placing in reverse order to tenth place for CASIpoints.

II.G. ANNOUNCING WINNERS The top ten(10) or more chili winners and the top three (3) ormore showmanship winners must be announced inreverse order of finish (e.g., 10th, 9th, 8th, ..., 3rd, 2nd,1st). It is preferred that winners be announced within30 minutes of the completion of final judging.

1. METHOD OF ANNOUNCING Winningchili numbers will not be revealed until announcementof winners. At that time, the secret number that isaffixed to the outside of each cup will be removed andpassed to the announcer. (Persons announcing,monitoring judging, or refereeing may cook if theyso choose; however, if cooking that day, they mustappoint persons who did not cook to fulfill theirduties during the announcement of the winners.)

2.CLAIMING AWARDS Upon the announcementof the winning numbers, cooks must present thesigned, matching numbers to claim awards andpoints as sanctioned by CASI.

3. ANNOUNCE FINALISTS The numbers of allchilis reaching the finals (and intermediate level(s))may be announced and/or posted upon thecompletion of the announcement of all winners.

III.A.1. SHOW TEAMS ALSO MUST ENTERCHILI – Showmanship teams must have aminimum of one cook entered in the chilicompetition in order to qualify for showmanshippoints.

III.A.2. ONE NAME PER SHOW TEAM –Showmanship teams must enter all cookoffs in achili year under one name and with one mailingaddress in order to avoid confusion in the recordingof showmanship points. Teams names may changeat the beginning of the chili year.

IV.C.1. DURATION - For cookoffs with twelve(12) or fewer showmanship entries in any individualcategory, this two-hour period will be continuous.For cookoffs that have more than twelve (12)showmanship entries, this two-hour period may bebroken into two (2) one-hour periods and separatedby a rest period of not more than forty-five (45)minutes with proper notification to all contestantsby either written cookoff announcements or by ashowmanship contestants’ meeting held prior tocompetition. This provides time to have preliminaryshow judging during the first hour, tallying and

(if used). The head judge and/or CASI cookoff Refereewill observe tabulation, which must be done by four (4)or more persons. The chili receiving the highest score willbe the winner, placing in reverse order to tenth place forCASI points.

II.G. ANNOUNCING WINNERS The top ten (10) ormore chili winners and the top three (3) or more showmanshipwinners must be announced in reverse order of finish (e.g.,10th, 9th, 8th, ..., 3rd, 2nd, 1st). It is preferred that winners beannounced within 30 minutes of the completion of finaljudging.

1. METHOD OF ANNOUNCING Winning chilinumbers will not be revealed until announcement of winners.At that time, the secret number that is affixed to the outsideof each cup will be removed and passed to the announcer.(Persons announcing, monitoring judging, or refereeing maycook if they so choose; however, if cooking that day, theymust appoint persons who did not cook to fulfill their dutiesduring the announcement of the winners.)

2.CLAIMING AWARDS Upon the announcement of thewinning numbers, cooks must present the signed, matchingnumbers to claim awards and points as sanctioned by CASI.

3. ANNOUNCE FINALISTS The numbers of all chilisreaching the finals (and intermediate level(s)) may beannounced and/or posted upon the completion of theannouncement of all winners.

4. After the announcement of winners, the regionalreferee and chief judge will make available all chilijudging cups judged. In addition, the Chief Judgewill also make available the judging sheets and thetally sheet for inspection by the cooks. Cooks mayeither take their judging cups or leave them on thetable to be disposed of.

II.A.1. SHOW TEAMS ALSO MUST ENTER CHILI– Showmanship teams must have a minimum of one cookentered in the chili competition in order to qualify forshowmanship points. The show team captain must bepresent at all cookoffs in which the team is entered.

III.A.2. ONE NAME PER SHOW TEAM –Showmanship teams must enter all cookoffs in a chili yearunder one name and with the same team captain inorder to avoid confusion in the recording of showmanshippoints. Teams may change their name or team captainat the beginning of the chili year.

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normally do it the same way for manual tabulation. Onecalls, one verifies and two people with calculators thatmust come up with the same total. I have seen peopleoutside of South Texas where only two people weredoing the calling and entering. The referee or head judgewas in the area but not verifying any thing. When I askedabout how they were doing it I was told they were incompliance with the rule book. We catch many mistakesthe way we do it and correct them. I cannot believe thatwith just two people that they don’t make mistakes.The head judge and the referee both can be very busygetting ready for the next round or pulling cups from thecurrent round to ensure the tallying was done correctly.

In some areas of the country it appears that the chili thatdoes not advance is disposed of and judging sheets andtally sheets are not available for inspection by cooks.This gives the appearance of impropriety on the partof the Chief Judge and table monitors and could easilylead new cooks to conclude that the judging process isnot fair.

The Chief Judge should not dispose of any chili untilafter cooks have the opportunity to examine the judgingsheets and either take their chili or leave it behind.

We require the cooks to be present to cook their chili.It’s only reasonable to expect the same of show teams.Without this rule, it would be possible for someone toregister and perform show at TICC for a qualified showthat was not present.

I believe that this was the intent all along, but as writtenwould prevent the team captain from moving.

Why is there a differentiation because of the number ofshow teams – leave a rest period to the discretion of thehead Showmanship Judge – it seems that a ‘rest period’would be more appropriate due to weather concerns ratherthan number of teams, and that is already covered in afollowing rule.

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selection of show finalists during the rest period, and finaljudging during the last hour.

V.A.4 Have a CASI Referee on Site – All Cookoffsseeking CASI sanctioning must have on site a CASIRegional Referee, CASI Area Referee, CASI GreatPepper, CASI official, or an authorized CASIrepresentative of one of the above. It is the responsibilityof the cookoff chairman to contact the CASI RegionalReferee responsible for the location in which the cookoffis held or to contact the CASI Executive Director whocan appoint a CASI representative for the cookoff.



V.A.5. HAVE REQUIRED NUMBER OF ELIGIBLECOOKS PRESENT AND COOKING - The numberof cooks required to sanction a cookoff is fifteen (15)regardless of the number of state cookoffs in any givenchili year. At ……

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST, ANDFEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS - The CASI officialfor the cookoff must forward an entry list, complete withnames and addresses, official CASI Results Sheet, as wellas three dollars ($3.00) for each cook entered in eachcookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooks entered, send CASI$114.00 along with the Results Sheet and entry list), plustwenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the cookoff registrationfee.

V.B.3. MULTIPLE COOKOFFS ON ONE SITE – Onlyone cookoff will be held at any site on any one day.(Exception: Men’s and Women’s State Championshipsmay be held on the same day at one site.) When Men’s andWomen’s State Championship cookoffs are scheduled atone site on the same day or when cookoffs at the same siteare scheduled on consecutive days, each cookoff mustbenefit a different charity. (For example, two cookoffsscheduled on a consecutive Saturday and Sunday mustbenefit two different charities; three cookoffs scheduledover a three-day weekend must benefit three differentcharities. Men’s and Women’s State Championship

V. A.4 Have a CASI Referee on Site – All Cookoffsseeking CASI sanctioning must have on site a CASIRegional Referee, CASI Area Referee, CASI GreatPepper, CASI official, or an authorized CASIrepresentative of one of the above. It is the responsibilityof the cookoff chairman to contact the CASI RegionalReferee responsible for the location in which the cookoffis held or to contact the CASI Executive Director whocan appoint a CASI representative for the cookoff. Itis the responsibility of the Regional Referee toreview the Trails and contact the cookoff promoter.

V.A.4 Have a CASI Referee on Site – All Cookoffsseeking CASI sanctioning must have on site a CASIRegional Referee, CASI Area Referee, CASI GreatPepper, CASI official, or an authorized CASIrepresentative of one of the above. It is the responsibilityof the cookoff chairman or promoter to contact theCASI Regional Referee responsible for the location inwhich the cookoff is held. If attempts to make contactwith the Regional Referee for that area fail, thencontact the CASI Executive Director who will appointa CASI representative for the cookoff.

V.A.4. All cookoffs seeking CASI sanctioning musthave on site a CASI Regional referee, CASI GreatPepper, CASI official or an authorized CASI official ofone of the above. It is the responsibility of the cookoffchairman to contact the CASI Regional Refereeresponsible for the location in which the cookoff is heldor to contact the CASI Executive Director if no CASIofficials will be in attendance at the event so thatan official can be designated.

V.A.5. HAVE REQUIRED NUMBER OF ELIGIBLECOOKS PRESENT AND COOKING - The number ofcooks required to sanction a cookoff is twenty (20),regardless of the number of state cookoffs in any givenchili year. At ............................

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST, ANDFEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS - The CASI officialfor the cookoff must forward an entry list, complete withnames and addresses, official CASI Results Sheet, as wellas three dollars ($3.00) for each cook entered in eachcookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooks entered, send CASI$114.00 along with the Results Sheet and entry list), plusten dollars ($10.00) for the cookoff registration fee.

V.B.3. MULTIPLE COOKOFFS ON ONE SITE – Onlyone cookoff will be held at any site on any one day.(Exception: Men’s and Women’s State Championshipsmay be held on the same day at one site.)

This will eliminate many recurring problems andwill aid the timely assignment of cookoff referees.

Will help to assure that the cookoff promoter hasattempted to contact the Regional Referee for thatcookoff area prior to calling the CASI ExecutiveDirector for an appointment of a CASI Referee.

Will help to secure and maintain a workingrelationship between the cookoff promoter and theRegional Referee for that area. It will help eliminatetwo referees being assigned to the same cookoff.

1. To make promoters to work at and put moreeffort into promoting a chili cookoff. they aredepending on drawing on the same pool of cooksover and over. We are not and will not gain any newcooks at this minimal level.2. This minimal requirement has been in the rulesfor years and we have deluded our product. Someareas have three or four cookoffs on the sameweekend and each one hopes they get can get fifteenof the regular cooks in the area. Most do not wantto spend the effort to attract new cooks. Withfifteen cooks no one makes any money for their podor charity. Some don’t even cover the costs.

The funds derived from the cookoff Packet/Registration Fees at the current rate are no longernecessary. A reduced packet/registration fee of$10.00 is thought to be sufficient to provide sufficient“wiggle room” for the general fund and completeremaining technological enhancements.

The reasoning behind this rule is, if even known, notsupported by the real world situation. I know of onecharity that has filed a DBA linked back to the originalcharity just to get around this rule. In this day and age,the majority of the cookoffs in the US are usually small,around 25-50 cooks, with very little publicparticipation. It would be a better public relationsimage for CASI to allow multiple day cookoffs tobenefit the same charity.

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cookoffs held at the same site on the same day mustbenefit two different charities.)

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST,AND FEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS - The CASIofficial for the cookoff must forward an entry list,complete with names and addresses, official CASIResults Sheet, as well as three dollars ($3.00) for eachcook entered in each cookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooksentered, send CASI $114.00 along with the ResultsSheet and entry list), plus twenty-five dollars ($25.00)for the cookoff registration fee.

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST,AND FEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS - The CASIofficial for the cookoff must forward an entry list,complete with names and addresses, official CASIResults Sheet, as well as three dollars ($3.00) for eachcook entered in each cookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooksentered, send CASI $114.00 along with the ResultsSheet and entry list), plus twenty-five dollars ($25.00)for the cookoff registration fee.

V.A.6.a.3 3) A check or money order made payable toCASI for three dollars ($3.00) per cook, plus five dollars($25.00) for cookoff registration.

VI.B. ESTABLISHING OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPSNew CASI Open Championships must be approved byCASI. Approval must be prior to any advertisingimplying a CASI affiliated Open Cookoff.

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST,AND FEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS - The CASIofficial for the cookoff must forward an entry list,complete with names and addresses, official CASIResults Sheet, as well as two dollars ($2.00) for eachcook entered in each cookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooksentered, send CASI $76.00 along with the Results Sheetand entry list), plus ten dollars ($10.00) for the cookoffregistration fee.

V.A.6. SEND RESULTS SHEET, ENTRY LIST,AND FEES TO CASI WITHIN 30 DAYS – The CASIofficial for the cookoff must forward an entry list,complete with names and addresses, official CASIResults Sheet, as well as three dollars ($3.00) for eachcook entered in each cookoff to CASI (e.g., 38 cooksentered, send CASI $114.00 along with the ResultsSheet and entry list), plus twenty five ($25.00) for thecookoff registration fee. Subsequent cookoffs (i.e.Cookoffs at the same location by the same group)will be assessed a cookoff registration fee of fivedollars ($5.00).

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VI. B. A State holding a State Championship forthe first time must request approval to sponsorthe event from the CASI Board and by vote of theGreat Peppers. Such approval is only requiredfor the first year of the event.

In subsequent years CASI approval from theExecutive Director or PODS in the State is notrequired for the event or when a change insponsorship occurs.

Regular State Cookoffs may be sponsored by aCASI POD, any charitable organization in theState, a business or a group of individuals whoare interested in promoting chili within theState.In cases where 2 or more organization arein competition to hold the same event priorityshall be given to:

1. Organizations who have previously sponsoredthe State cookoff

2. Organizations or individuals who have firstcontacted CASI and placed an ad in the TerlinguaTrails.

It currently costs $3.75 to Priority Mail a cookoff packetcontaining all the requested forms and tickets. Distributionof the Trails costs $5.71 to mail first class a box of 25Terlingua Trails, which are used for CASI publicity/advertising – a cost of doing business, and should not be costincluded with the expense of the Judging Packet. Over 50%of the cookoffs listed in the Terlingua Trails Results in thepast year have had 25 or fewer cooks. This is an unsupportedand unjustified tax on the cookoff promoter (usually a cookor Pod), and negatively affects CASI’s image with thecharity, and in some cases has resulted in the cookoffcanceling their association with CASI. The dollar amountreflects the original fee increase requested (and withdrawn)by the CASI Board of Directors at the Tempe, AZ GreatPeppers Meeting.

The original breakdown of the per cook fee was to cover a)the cost of the Tallymaster’s administrative costs; b) $1.00to fund the Great Peppers Meeting; and c) to cover the costof CASI event insurance. The Tallymaster no longer mailsout the Judging Packets – that is handled/funded by thepacket fee, and CASI’s portion of the Great Pepper’sMeeting is capped. It is impossible to justify the approximate$28,000 annually raised through the cook tax of $2.00 percook.

Subsequent cookoffs share an economy – the packets for allcookoffs are sent in the same envelope, require one set ofrules, etc. The economy should be passed down the line. Onecould argue that this would create a administrative nightmarefor the Tallymaster to track, however, it could beaccomplished by simply adding an alpha designator to theprimary cookoff registration number, i.e.: 005, 005A, 005B,etc.

See above proposals – following rule through rule book toensure consistency.

This section of the rules needs to address what groups andorganizations can sponsor a regular State cookoff andwhat criteria the Board will use to determine who will bethe sponsor when 2 or more groups are in competition forthe State Championship.

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VI.C. RECOGNITION OF OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPWINNERS In all State, Regional, and InternationalOpen Championships, the top three (3) chili winnersand top showmanship team will be recognized as theState, Regional, or International Open Champions. Thechili champion and two runners up and the showmanshipchampion will be entitled to the privileges of these titles.(See Pages 12 and 13, Sections VII.E1c and E2 below.)

VI.C. RECOGNITION OF OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPWINNERS In all State, Regional, and InternationalOpen Championships, the top three (3) chili winnersand top showmanship team will be recognized as theState, Regional, or International Open Champions. Thechili champion and two runners up and the showmanshipchampion will be entitled to the privileges of these titles.(See Pages 12 and 13, Sections VII.E1c and E2 below.)

VII.D.1.a. RESIDENTS In State Open, Men’s Openand Women’s Open Championships, first (1st) throughthird (3rd) place finishers residing in that state automaticallyqualify to cook at the CASI TICC.

VII.D.1.b. NONRESIDENTS Any cook at a State OpenChampionship finishing in the top three (3) places, butresiding outside that state, will receive points only towardthe CASI TICC.

VII.E.1.d. CURRENT STATE, REGIONAL ORINTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH OVER300 ENTRIES - A current Men’s State, Women’s State,State Open, Regional or International Championship thatmaintained at least 300 entries for three consecutive yearswill additionally qualify a third and fourth runner-up. Inthe event a qualified cookoff falls below 300 entries in anyyear, the cookoff will qualify only the champion and firstand second runners-up the following year, andrequalification will be required; or

VII.E.2. QUALIFIED SHOWMANSHIP TEAMSQualifying to compete in showmanship at the CASITICC requires the same number of points as qualifyingin chili. All chili cookoffs, including Open, State, Regional,and International Championships, will award points onthis basis. Current champions (first place only) ofrecognized CASI State, Regional, and International OpenChampionships automatically qualify in showmanshipat the CASI TICC. Residency requirements for the statechampion are the same as for chili.

XI.B.3. STARTING THE JUDGING (some cookoffswill do Step a. separately)

:a. At random, remove a cup from the cooler and, usinga permanent marker, mark a large letter (your tabledesignation) and number (cup designation) on the side ofeach cup.

b.Inspect each cup for marks, floating objects, etc.NOTE: Any questions regarding the disqualification ofany chili will be referred to the head chili judge.

VI.C. Recognition of Open Championship Winners – In allState, Regional, and International Open Championships,the first through third place winners will automaticallyqualify to cook at the CASI TICC, regardless of stateresidency.

VI.C. RECOGNITION OF OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPWINNERS In all State, Regional, and International OpenChampionships, the top three (3) chili winners and topshowmanship team will be recognized as the State, Regional,or International Open Champions. The chili champion andsecond and third place chili winners and the showmanshipchampion will be entitled to the privileges of these titles. (SeePages 12 and 13, Sections VII.E1c VII.E.1.d and VII.E.2below.)

VII.D.!.a. RESIDENTS In State Open, Men’s Open andWomen’s Open Championships, automatic qualificationfor resident cooks will be earned on the following basis:if there are five - nine resident cooks, the first placefinisher in that state will automatically qualify; if thereare ten – 14 resident cooks, the first and second placefinishers in that state will automatically qualify; if thereare fifteen or more resident cooks,

VII.D.!.b. NONRESIDENTS Any cook at a State OpenChampionship finishing first will automatically qualify tocook at TICC. Cooks placing second or third, but residingoutside that state, will receive points only toward the CASITICC.

VII.E.1.d. CURRENT STATE, REGIONAL ORINTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH OVER 200ENTRIES - A current Men’s State, Women’s State, StateOpen, Regional or International Championship that maintainedat least 200 entries for three consecutive years will additionallyqualify a fourth and fifth place chili winners. In the eventa qualified cookoff falls below 200 entries in any year, thecookoff will qualify only the champion and second and thirdplace chili winners the following year, and re-qualificationwill be required; or

VII.E.2. QUALIFIED SHOWMANSHIP TEAMSQualifying to compete in showmanship at the CASI TICCrequires the same number of points as qualifying in chili. Allchili cookoffs, including Open, State, Regional, and InternationalChampionships, will award points on this basis. Currentchampions (first place only) of recognized CASI State,Regional, and International Open Championshipsautomatically qualify in showmanship at the CASI TICC. Acurrent Men’s State, Women’s State, State Open,Regional or International Championship that maintainedat least 200 entries for three consecutive years willadditionally qualify second and third place showmanshipwinners. In the event a qualified cookoff falls below 200entries in any year, the cookoff will qualify only thechampion the following year, and re-qualification will berequired. Residency requirements for the state champion arethe same as for chili.

3. STARTING THE JUDGING - At random, remove eachcup from the cooler and inspect that cup for marks, floatingobjects, etc. NOTE: Any questions regarding the disqualificationof any chili will be referred to the head chili judge. Using apermanent marker, mark a letter (your table designation) andnumber (cup designation) on the side of each cup until all havebeen inspected and numbered.

Maintain a consistency in terminology and to correctrule book references.

This change will create incentive for local organizersto promote the largest possible participation of stateresident cooks and will reward their success.

This change will reward the winner of such a prestigiouscookoff and will encourage cooks to travel across statelines to championship events.

This change is to provide additional incentive forcooks to attend large cookoffs. Recognition must begive to 1) the current economic conditions that causecook attendance to be down due to economic realitiesof attending; and 2) the aging cook population.

The public wants to be entertained. To do so requiresshow teams participating in cookoffs. It wouldprovide both incentive and respect for the hard workthat showmanship requires. It is embarrassing toCASI to have to consider for showmanship awards atState and Open cookoffs, showmanship entrants thatare based only on booth set-up.

This will allow each chili to be inspected by the tablemonitor prior to the cup being numbered. This willalso help eliminate confusion with the judges inneeding to skip a number on their judging sheet.

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Sep 17, 2005-011 - San Angelo TX CASI. TheBeer Garden Day 1 Chili Cookoff, 4742 N.Chadbourne. Benefits Concho Valley Home forGirls. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Pinto Beans$5, 50% payback, turn-in 1 PM. Call 325-658-5337 or Pat Holland 325-655-7463. See cookoffnext day same loaction.

Sep 17, 2005-012 - Geronimo TX CASI. GeronimoVFW First Annual Chili Cookoff, 6808 Hwy 123.Benefits Cancer Research. Turn in 2 PM. Entryfee $15. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8456.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Bill Owen 2215FM 1339, Kingsbury, TX 78638 820-303-9903.

Sep 17, 2005-013 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 3rdAnnual Fort Smith Elk's Chili Cookoff. Held at5504 Massard Rd. Turn-in 12:30PM. GROUNDMEAT ONLY. Bloody Mary's and Mimosas 8AM to 10 AM - $2. CASI entry $20, ARK Elks$10, CASI & Elks $20, Junior $5, Salsa $5 jackpot.Karaoke & party after the cookoff. Info RheabaThames 479-484-7718. Dara Hopson 479-782-3552. [email protected]@tecjobs.net.

Sep 17, 2005-014 - North Little Rock AR CASI.15th Annual AOOB Bash & Chili Held at ElksPark on Hillard Rd. Benefits Make-A-Wish & ARChildren's Hospital. Entry fee $20, make checkpayable to AOOB. Turn-in 2 PM. Overnightcamping no hookups, $5 per night, public restroomavailable. Entry fee includes one ticket to BASHBBQ & Feed at 6 PM & live entertainment 7-11PM. Take exit 148, follow Crystal Hill Road to

dead end, turn right, go to Hillard Rd, 1st road onright, turn right and you will see the entrance to thepark on the left side of road. Contact ButchHammack 501-753-8547 or 501-425-3668 orNelson Davis at 501-225-6429.

Sep 17, 2005-015 - Clarkdale AZ CASI. AlmostCookoff by Verde Valley Moose Lodge 1449.Cook where you camp, RV parking no hookups.Entry fee $12, turn-in 1 PM. First time cooks free.Cooks meeting 9 AM. Contact Jerry [email protected]. 623-388-9748. Ben-efits Moose Lodge charities.

Sep 17, 2005-016 - Buda TX CASI. Fire Fest &Chili Cookoff. Cookoff at Buda City 204 SanAntonio St. IH-35 exit 221, west on Loop 4 toBuda City Park, Loop 4 is also Main St. BenefitsBuda Fire Dept. make checks payable to them.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. WWW.FireFest.com,each team receives complementary firefest packetworth $50. Firefest will host a Preparty at 8 PMFriday night. Contact Angie Roberts 512-295-6795 P.O. Box 1159 Buda TX 78610. Registerbefore Sept 9 $20, after Sept. 9 will be $35. [email protected].

Sep 17, 2005-017 - Ponca City OK CASI. 19thAnnual Strip Bar-B-Que and Chili Cookoff. Heldat Lake Ponca Pageant Area. Benefits Hospice ofNorth Central OK. CASH prizes for Profes-sional, Backyard Open Division, children's BBQ.Beans or Sauce entrant, winners received 1/2 thepot, entry $15 each. CASI chili entry $30, children'sdivision $15. For information Contact BeckyTurner-Donovan 580-762-6225 or Debbie

Wideman 580-716-0804. [email protected] with contact for info on BBQ, chili orprofessional rules and entry fees. ProfessionalsToday, 522 N. 14th #101, Ponca City OK 74601.

Sep 18, 2005-001 - Sarasota FL CASI. SundaySun-N-Fun RV Resort Chili Cookoff and CraftShow. Held at Sun-N-Fun RV Resort, 1 mile Eastof I-75 on Fruitville Rd, exit 210. Entry fee $20,turn-in Noon. CASI and Open chili, CHILI GRINDONLY. Benefits local charities. Contact JohnHolback 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34240800-843-2421, see cookoff previous day samelocation.

Sep 18, 2005-002 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI.5th Annual Bruceville-Eddy Chili Cookoff. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18, benefits Bruceville-Eddy VFD. Turn-in 1 PM. See cookoff previousday same location. Contact Mavis [email protected].

Sep 18, 2005-003 - San Angelo TX CASI. TheBeer Garden Day 2 Chili Cookoff, 4742 N.Chadbourne. Benefits Meals for the Elderly.Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Call 325-658-5337or Pat Holland 325-655-7463.

Sep 24, 2005-001 - Columbus NM CASI. PanchoVilla's Last Chance CCO Canceled. Date changedto 9/17/05.

Sep 24, 2005-002 - Reidsville NC CASI. Chili I DoCookoff. Held at 491 Lebanon Church Road.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefit PiedmontPepper Pod charities. Make checks payable to

Piedmont Pepper Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705. John [email protected] WWW.ncchili.com.

Sep 24, 2005-003 - Elephant Butte NM CASI.American Legion Post #44 Cookoff. Held at 1005Hwy 95. Benefits the American Legion charities.Make checks payable to NMCS. Entry fee $15,turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bud [email protected].

Sep 24, 2005-004 - Brinkley AR CASI. LickSkillet Festival Chili Cookoff and Backyard BBQ.Held at the Brinkley Convention Center behindWal Mart in conjunction with the annual LickSkillet Festival. Benefits the Chamber of Com-merce. Entry fee $30, turn-in 1 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Entry fee BBQ $25, turn-in 2PM. Contact Arriea Brasseur 217 West Cypress,Brinkley, AR 72021 [email protected],phone 870-734-4602, 870-589-1170 or SandraKemmer at the Chamber of Commerce 870-734-2262.

Sep 24, 2005-005 - Poulan GA CASI. SoutheastChili & Rib Championship Held at Possum PokeUS Hwt 82, 2 miles E of Sylvester, 14miles W ofTifton exit 62 on I-75. Entry fee $35 turn-in 1 PM.Open chili 2 PM. Ribs 3 PM. Cooks meeting 9AM. Cooks party 7 PM Friday Saturday Arts &crafts, food vendors, kid activities, live entertain-ment. Contact Vann Jones 229-776-0065, 229-0060 cell. [email protected].

Sep 24, 2005-006 - Skull Valley AZ CASI. SkullValley Doug Days Chili CCO.. Held at Spike's


Ranch located 2 miles North of Kirkland and abunch of miles South of Prescott. Red chili turn inat 2 Pm, Peoples Choice 11 AM. Kids fishingderby, RV camping no hookups, benefits localcharities. Contact Mary Smith 623-435-0291.

Sep 24, 2005-007 - Irving TX CASI. VeteransMemorial Chili Cookoff. Held at Irving VFW Post#2494, 3375 N. Belt Line, behind the Skateland onBelt Line, 2 1/2 miles north of I-30 or 1 block southof Shady Grive. This is on the border of the twocities. Entry Fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Make ad-vanced checks payable to VFW 2494. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Campers welcome, no hookups.Friday dinner 6 - 8 PM, Head cooks eat free, chargefor all others usually $6-$8. 7:30 PM ElectronicDart Tournament - entry $3. Cooks meeting 9AM, Show 11 AM to Noon. Raffles, concessionsavailable. Saturday night live music & dance. InfoMargaret Hobbs 3375 N. Belt Line Grand Prairie,TX 75053. Email [email protected]. Phone972-513-0593 cell 972-740-2224.

Sep 24, 2005-008 - Burlington IA CASI.Blackhawk Chili Cookoff. 22nd Annual Cookoffheld on the waterfront at Port of Burlington 400

front St. Entry fee $22, turn-in Noon. ContactVickie Malcom [email protected]. 319-394-3121. Send entry to SCC Booster Club, P.O.Box 272 Burlington IA 52601. Live band, clowns& more.

Sep 24, 2005-009 - Odessa TX CASI. 4th AnnualAngel House Cookoff. Held at Moose Lodge,2711 N. Dixie. Benefits Crisis Center. Entry fee$20, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Laura Myers 432-337-1761 or 432-352-8322. 3111 Windsor, OdessaTX 79762 CHILI GRIND [email protected]

Sep 24, 2005-010 - Westfield IN CASI. IndianaState Chili Cookoff. Held in Westfield Town Hall,130 Penn St. Benefits Open Doors of Westfield.Entry fee $20, turn- in 1 PM. Contact BradGarland 157 E. Columbine Lane Westfield IN46074. 317-715-5976 home, 317- 407-2670 cell.Make checks payable to Open Doors. Salsa entry$5, turn-in Noon. Please make at least 2 gallons ofchili for the public. Peoples choice chili (withbeans) free to all cooks. [email protected]

Sep 25, 2005-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Blaine's

Last Chance Sunday Cookoff. Held at Blaine'sPub on East Harris. Chili $18, CHILI GRINDONLY. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Pinto Beans $5,turn-in 3 PM. Chicken $15, turn-in 1 PM. Ribs$15, turn-in 2:30 PM. 50% payback on BBQ.Contact Laura Coad 325- 944-7715. Blaine 325-653-7074. Charity West Texas Boys Ranch SchoolSupplies.

Sep 25, 2005-002 - Oklahoma City OK CASI.Oklahoma Men's State CCO. Take 1-40 to N.May exit north to gate 26 of State Fairgrounds.Benefits C.A.R.E. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jerry Dickerson,131 Amber Ridge Dr. Shawnee OK 74801-3984.405-214-9395.

Sep 25, 2005-003 - Oklahoma City OK CASI.Oklahoma State Women's CCO. Take I-40 to N.May exit north to gate 26 of State Fairgrounds.Benefits City Rescue Mission. Entry fee $25,turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. ContactJerry Dickerson 131 Amber Ridge Dr. ShawneeOK 74801-3984. 405-214- 9395.

Sep 25, 2005-004 - Odessa TX CASI. 3rd AnnualMooseheart Cookoff Held at Moose Lodge, 2711N. Dixie. Benefits Mooseheart. Entry fee $20turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. LauraMyers 3111 Windsor, Odessa TX 79762 432-337-7161 or 432-352-8322. See cookoff previousday. [email protected].

Sep 30, 2005-001 - New Waverly TX CASI. Last-Last Chance Cookoff. Held at Citizen Bank, Hwy75 South. Benefits The Raven School. Entry fee$20 turn-in 8:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Make checks payable to GCTC. Info MarciaHeadrick 8191A SH 75S Huntsville TX 77340.(H)936-291-1928, (w)936-344-7825, (c)936-581-3886.

Sep 30, 2005-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Friday Falls Fest Chili Cookoff. Held in LucyPark off Seymour Hwy. Benefits the JuniorLeague, Parks & Recreation, Streams & Valleys,other organizations. CASI entry $18, turn-in 8PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV park-ing, no hookups. Bring family and join in the fun!Park will open Friday evening with food, games,fireworks display and a concert bu Cross Cana-dian Ragweed. Cooks entry fee pays admission tothe park. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-766- 0794or Tammie Wooster 940-691- 5323, for info seeFallsFest.org on web, still in progress. LASTCHANCE FOR POINTS, don't miss it.

Sep 30, 2005-003 - Garland TX CASI. No FrillsLast Chance CCO. If you still need points cometo the Garland Elks Lodge and cook on the patio.CHILI GRIND ONLY, last shot at chili points forTerlingua. No goody bags or major trophies, justfun and cooking with the Fabulous Garland Elksfor those last points. Elks located at 3825 DuckCreek Drive. 972-278-5300. Turn-in 9 PM.www.garlandelks.com. Contact Coby Davis 214-727-7445. Email [email protected].

Oct 1, 2005-001 - Blytheville AR CASI. 26thAnnual Chickasaw Cookoff. Held on Main Streetin downtown Blytheville. Make checks payableto charity, Mainstreet Blytheville. Entry fee $30,turn- in Noon. Info Bret Sparks 210 W. Main St.Blytheville, AR 72315, 870-763-2525

Oct 1, 2005-002 - Zuehl TX CASI. First ChanceChili Cookoff. Held at Germania Hall 1826 ZuehlRd. I-10 E from San Antonio, right on Trainer HaleRd, two miles take left on Bexar Bowling, crosscreek left on Zuehl Rd. Charity TBA. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. See cookoff next day samelocation. Cook both days for $35. Contact ClydeRogers 210-347- 9052, 2531 Old Trail San Anto-nio TX 78247. [email protected]. LarryHodon 210-333-8133.

Oct 1, 2005-003 - Chillicothe IL CASI. 11thAnnual River City Rib Classic & CASI ChiliCookoff. Held at Foot of Walnut St., CutrightPark. Benefits local ambulance service. Entry fee$18, turn-in 2 PM. Info Jeff Anderson, P.O. Box555 Chillicothe IL 61523, 309-274-2713

Oct 1, 2005-004 - New Waverly TX CASI. 7thAnnual Gulf Coast Trades Center Chili & Back-yard B-Bar-Que, the Original First ChanceCookoff. Held at Citizen Bank, Hwy 75 South.Benefits GCTC Youth Leadership. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bean turn-in Noon. Bar-B-Que to be scheduled. Info MarciaHeadrick 8191A SH 75S Huntsville, TX 77340.936-291-1928 (W)936-344- 7825 (C)936-581-3886. Make checks payable to GCTC.

Oct 1, 2005-005 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Satur-day Falls Fest Chili CCO. Held in Lucy Park offSeymour Hwy. Benefits the Junior League, Parks& Recreation, Streams and Valleys and manyother organizations. CASI entry $20 turn-in 2PM. Junior entry $10, turn-in 1 PM. JackpotBeans (100% payback) entry $5, turn-in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV parking, nohookups. Bring the family join in the fun! Park willbe open Friday with food, games, fireworksdisplay, poker run and concert Cross CanadianRagweed, and Saturday night by Lou Gramm, leadsinger for Foreigner! Cooks entry fee includesadmission to the park. Contact Kevin Wooster940-766- 0794 or Tammie Wooster 940-691-5323, also see website at FallsFest.org still inprogress. First chance for 2006 points...what aplace to get them.

Oct 1, 2005-006 - Pryor OK CASI. Great MidAmerica Chili Cookoff. Held 4 miles South ofPryor on US Hwy 69 at the Mid America Airportgrounds. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Registra-tion starts at 8 AM Benefits National MS, Mul-tiple Sclerosis, Society of Oklahoma. ContactLorinda Crawford to preregister, 23400 E. 111St., Broken Arrow OK 74014 phone 918-455-8655. See event web site www.maip.com/expo.htm for event information.

Oct 1, 2005-007 - Port Aransas TX CASI. SouthTexas Music Fest & Chili Cookoff. Held atSharkey's Beach Club, 2600 Hwy 361. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $10, turn-in12:30 PM. Make advanced checks payable toSouth Texas Music Fest & Chili Cookoff. InfoVickie Hart 361-749-4254. Contact Charles Cole,Sharkey's Beach Club P.O. Box 196 Port AransasTX 78373 210-826-4983. Register from 6 to 10PM Friday or morning of event.

Oct 1, 2005-008 - Ruidoso NM CASI. NewMexico State Open Chili Cookoff Held at Rain-bow Lake Cabin and RV Resort 806 Carrizo


PROCEEDS FROM THEWILLIAMS CHILI CHALLENGE BENEFIT

WANT MORE INFO CONTACT:Contest OrganizerJim Finlen (913) [email protected] or MO-KAN POD RepresentativeSam & Bob Essner (816) 763-6883 orhttp://www.ci.lenexa.ks.us/parks/chilichallenge.html


Canyon Rd. Benefits local charities. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Contact Scott Muhn 505-336-7766, P.O. Box 152 Ruidoso NM 88355. Prereg-ister RV space by 9/15/ Make checks paid toRuidoso Chili Society.

Oct 1, 2005-009 - Madison NJ CASI. Bottle HillChili Cookoff. Held in downtown Madison, Cen-tral Ave. Benefits Cure Autism Nowcureautismnow.org, Every Child Countseverychildcountsabaco.org. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Bottle Hill Day is a downtown festivalof food, sidewalk sales, and entertainment, livemusic, etc. Activities include an antique car show,trolley rides and craft booths. Contact ToddShipman 9 Barnsdale Rd. Madison NJ 07940.973-765-579. [email protected]

Oct 1, 2005-010 - Austin TX CASI. 1st Points forSight Cookoff. Held at Travis County Sheriff'sPosse Rodeo Area, just south of 812-183intersectiion. Benefits Austin Lions Sight Con-servation Committee. Make checks payable toALSCC. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM, CHILIGRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night. Break-fast Sat. AM. Silent auction, donations gladlyaccepted. Pot luck Saturday night. RV parking nohookups. Beans 100% payback $5. Turn-in 1PM. Please bring old eye glasses. Contact Sue orJohn Caffey [email protected] 512-446- 2364.Cookoff next day same location.

Oct 1, 2005-011 - Dubuque IA CASI. Cable CarSquare CCO. Held at Cable Car Square, corner ofBluff St. & 4th. Benefits Cable Car Square Assn.

CASI entry Fee $15, Open $10, both for $20.CASI turn-in 1 PM, Open 1:30 PM, Salsa $5,turn-in 1:30 PM. Lots of entertainmentthroughtout the day. Contact Teri Connely 63Carter Ct E. Dubuque IA 610-025, 815-747-2504.

Oct 1, 2005-012 - Santa Rosa CA CASI. Spirit ofSpice Up The Night California State Champion-ship. Held at Sonoma County Estate, RohnertPark, overlooking the wine country, 1200 OakSprings Lane. More like a CASI party. There willbe no headliners, chili wrestling, or thousands oftasters to prepare huge pots of throw down chilifor, but, "The Spirit of Spice" lives on. Entry fee$25, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits The Education Foun-dation of Cotati-Rohnert Park. For informationand directions contact Bonnie Black, 707-584-5452, visit web site spiceupthenight.org Pleaseregister by Sept. 24th.

Oct 1, 2005-013 - Hallsville TX CASI. 9th AnnualHallsville Western Days Held in City Park down-town. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $20. Payable toEast Texas Chili Pod. Local division turn-in Noonentry fee $10, junior division turn-in Noon entryfee $10. Prizes to top 25 cooks. 50/50 beans entryfee $5, turn-in 11 AM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Please bring extra throwdown chili for crowd.Benefits East Texas Angel Network. Live band.Cooks party Friday and Saturday night. Goodybags to first 50 cooks registered. Contact DavidTrice, 1891 Willow Rd. Hallsville TX 75650. 903-668-3974. See Pod cookoff next day same loca-tion.

Oct 1, 2005-014 - DeSoto KS CASI. DeSoto

Rotary Chili Cookoff. Held at 9210 Kill CreekRd,Kill Creek Farm - NW corner Kill Creek Rd &K-10 Hwy. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. ContactDarrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terr, DeSotoKS 66018. CHILI GRIND ONLY Make checkspayable to DeSoto Rotary.

Oct 2, 2005-001 - Zuehl TX CASI. Day AfterFirst Chance Chili CCO. Held at Germania Hall1826 Zuehl Rd. I-10 E from San Antonio, right onTrainer Hale Rd, two miles take left on BexarBowling, cross creek left on Zuehl Rd. Entry fee$18 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Clyde Rogers 2531Old Trail San Antonio TX 78247 [email protected]. Larry Hodon 210-333-8133. Benefits 2006 Great Peppers Meeting.

Oct 2, 2005-002 - Tulsa OK CASI. Tulsa StateFair Sunday Chili CCO. Benefits the Rodeo ArtsScholarship Fund. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2:30PM, preregister by August 20, entry after thatdate is $30. Entry fee includes admission to thefair. Contact Penny Chronister, P.O. Box 4735,Tulsa OK, 74159-0735 phone 918- 744-1113,ext. 2099. Email [email protected].

Oct 2, 2005-003 - New Waverly TX CASI. 2ndDay of First Chance Cookoff. Held at CitizenBank, Hwy 75 South. Benefits GCTC Endow-ment Fund. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Makecheck payable to GCTC. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Info Marcia Headrick 8191A SH 75S HuntsvilleTX 77340. 936-291- 1928, (W)936-344-7825,(C)936-581- 3886.

Oct 2, 2005-004 - Ruidoso NM CASI. RuidosoChili Society Cookoff held at Rainbow Lake

Cabin & RV Resort. Entry fee $10 turn-in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable toRuidoso Chili Society. Contact Scott Muhn 505-336-7766. See New Mexico State Open ChiliCookoff previous day same location. Register RVby 9/15.

Oct 2, 2005-005 - Dallas TX CASI. 20th AnnualState Fair of Texas Chili Cookoff and Rib Roundup.Cooking area on parking lot by the livestock barn.Enter Lagow gate from Fitzhugh Ave. No overnight camping, limited space available. Free fairentry to contestants. Entry fee $15 each, turn inchili 1 PM. Chicken 11 AM, Ribs Noon. Makechecks payable to State Fair of Texas. ContactCreative Arts Dept. 214- 421-8744. Must havecoleman-type pump-up stoves, must have fireextinguisher.

Oct 2, 2005-006 - Austin TX CASI. 2nd Pointsfor Sight Cookoff. Held at Travis County Sheriff'sPosse Rodeo Area, just south of 812-183 intersec-tion. Benefits local Lion's charities. Make checkspayable to ALSCC. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon.Biscuits and gravy breakfast by Lions. Pot luckSaturday night. Indoor bathrooms and judging.RV parking no hookups. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact John/Sue Caffey [email protected]. See cookoff previous daysame location.

Oct 2, 2005-007 - Memphis TN CASI. TennesseeState Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Mid-South Fair in Mid-South Coliseum Parking Lot.Starting 8 AM, awards presented at 5:30 PM. Formore info contact Claire Kermick,[email protected] 901-322-1458.


Oct 2, 2005-008 - Lemont IL CASI. Best of theMidwest Chili CCO. Held at 16028 127 ST.Centennial Park. Benefits Special Play groundequipment. Entry Fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to Lemont Park District. ContactFred Stephani 630-257-6787. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Mike [email protected].

Oct 2, 2005-009 - Hallsville TX CASI. 3rd AnnualEast Texas Pod CCO. Held in City Park down-town. Turn- in 1 PM. Entry fee $20, CHILIGRIND ONLY. See cookoff previous day samelocation. Contact David Trice 903-668-3974.Make checks payable to East Texas Chili Pod.

Oct 2, 2005-010 - Hydes MD CASI. 1st AnnualBoordy Vineyards CCO. Held at BoordyVinyards, 12820 Long Green Pike.www.boordy.com. Entry fee $22, turn-in 3 PM.Benefits John Hopkins Breast Cancer Research.Come enjoy the fall at our first CCO at Marylandoldest family operated winery. Boordy's host awonderful celebration of 2005 Vintage during it'sOctober Sunday afternoons featuring; live music(Ross Nickerson & The Fast Brothers-Blue-grass), Winetasting, Vineyard Wagon Rides, Al-pacas, Gourmet Foods, Winery Tours, Crafters,Dancing, Local Cheeses, and Organic Breads?Gates open to the public 1 - 5 PM. Generaladmission for the public is $10 for adults, $5 forchildren 2-12 and kids under 2 are free. ContactKimberly Archer or Brian Smith [email protected] 410-836-1825.

Oct 8, 2005-001 - Homosassa FL CASI. 6th

Annual Southeast Chili Cookoff. Held at NaturesRV Resort on West Halls River Rd. Entry fee $20,turn-in 2 PM. Full hookup RV sites and cabinrentals at reduced rates.Cooks social Friday nightat Marina Lounge. RV/site rsvns 352-887-9042ask for chili rates. Info Ken Rodd [email protected]. See cookoff next day samelocation.

Oct 8, 2005-002 - Cedar Hill TX CASI. CountryDay on the Hill 14th Annual Chili Cookoff. Heldin Historic Downtown Cedar Hill. Entry fee $20,turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Cedar Hill Food Pantry.Make checks to Friends of Country Day. ContactChristie Williams 421 Hastings Dr. Cedar Hill TX75104

Oct 8, 2005-003 - Love Valley NC CASI. LoveValley Chili Cookoff. Held in Love Valley Arena.Benefits Love Valley Horseman's Assn. Entry feePiedmont Pepper Pod members $20, non-mem-bers $25. Turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable toPiedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Brent Lundy, 453Jane Sowers Rd, Statesville NC 28625. 704-876-2681, Linda Jolly 704-876- 1508,[email protected], visit Love Valleywww.lovevalley.com.

Oct 8, 2005-004 - Whitney TX CASI. 17thAnnual Thousand Trails Chili Cookoff. BenefitsChristmas For Kids, held at Thousand TrailsPreserve, on FM 933 about 5 miles north ofWhitney. RV hookups, rental trailers available.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn in 2PM. Jackpot beans entry $5 turn-in Noon, 100%payback 1st thru 3rd places. Pot Luck Friday

night. Contact Darrell Baxter 972-262-4701, 817-980-0913 mobil or email [email protected] Sunday cookoff.

Oct 8, 2005-005 - Hilton Head Island SC CASI.21st Annual Kiwanis Chili Cookoff Held at HoneyHorn Plantation Drive & William Hilton ParkwayHistoric Honey Horn. Entry fee $30 turn-in 2PM. Contact Bill Leptich 843-363-5761. [email protected]. RV parking available at loca-tion. No hookups RV park near site. Discountedhotel rooms and golf. Cooks party Friday 6 PM,free. Request cooks each provide 30 pounds ofchili for public. For map of sitewww.coastaldiscover. org/pages/chili_cookoff.htm

Oct 8, 2005-006 - Big Lake TX CASI. 7th AnnualRed Neck Chili Cookoff. Held at Reagan CountyPark, Corner of 12th and Plaza Sts. On North sideof Big Lake near High School. Benefits Voice ofDemocracy Scholarship. Chili $18, turn-in 2 PM.Beans $10 turn-in Noon. Contact SandyArmstrong 325-884-2982 or Evelyn Ammons325-884-2511. Make checks payable to VFWL.A.

Oct 8, 2005-007 - Daingerfield TX CASI. 17thAnnual Daingerfield Days Chili Cookoff, atDaingerfield City Park, 400 Webb. BenefitsDaingerfield Chamber of Commerce Entry fee$30, turn-in Noon. Info Contact Nancy Stirl, 709Grapevine Rd. Daingerfield TX 75638. Work903-639-7538 Ext 5, Home 903-645-2715, 903-639-2208 fax, [email protected].

Oct 8, 2005-008 - Wagoner OK CASI. Chili-Wagoner Style. Held at Ft. Gibson Lake Assn. 300S. Dewey, jct of hwys 51/69. Entry fee $20.Benefits Ft. Gibson Lake Assn. Contact PaulaTempleton 918-485-4010. This is the Mayor'sFall Festival. No alcohol will be sold at this event

Oct 8, 2005-009 - Marion TX CASI. TheMatesville Challenge Chili CCO. Held at theMatesville Bar, I-10 E Santa Clara Rd. Benefitsthe Salvation Army. Entry fee $10, turn-in 3 PM.Contact Keith Van Dine 830-914-2308, or Mel-issa Gerth 210-275-7209.

Oct 8, 2005-010 - Lee's Summit MO CASI. KickIt Up! Chilifest. Held downtown at 3rd and SWMain. CASI chili, vegetarian, or homestyle. Entryfee $20, or $30 for more than two categories. $255for Corporate entry. CASI turn-in 1 PM, others2 PM. Benefits Open Arms Foundation. Tasting,Jazz-Rock-Folk-Fusion, washers, food, drinks,kid stuff. Contact A. Scott DeVouton 816-347-9800, call for details and rules. Make checkspayable to DAC. Web sitewww.kickitupchilifest.com.

Oct 8, 2005-011 - New River AZ CASI. GrandpaHorney Fart Blossom Held at Gavlin Peak Bar &Grill. Red entry chili $15. Charity TBA. Turn-in2 PM. Also the Arizona State Green Chili Cham-pionship, cooked on site, turn-in 1 PM. Peopleschoice entry $5, free with Red or Green entry.Contact Norman Schoenradt 623-742-6476 orDick Smith 623- 465-9353. CASA Sponsored.Show time TBA.

Oct 8, 2005-012 - San Antonio TX CASI. 4thAnnual VFW 7108 CCO. 9759 N. FM 1560.

Benefits VFW charities. From Loop 1604 takeCulebra Rd (FM 471) W approx. 2 miles to 3rdlight. Right on FM 1560, go N 1.5 miles to VFW.Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Info Bob Steinle 830-931-2125 email [email protected] next day same location. Friday nightcooks party.

Oct 8, 2005-013 - St. Charles IL CASI. GreatPepper's Chili Cookoff St. Charles VFW Post5036, 119 N Third Street (SW Corner of Third &State Streets). Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. AlsoJackpot Beans, entry fee $5 with turn-in at 2:00PM. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. Con-tact Bill Pierson, 411 Illinois Avenue Batavia IL60510-1843. Phone 630-879-7934,chillinipod@comcast .net. Benefits Chillini PodCharities.

Oct 8, 2005-014 - Odessa TX CASI. Kaspar StatePark Cookoff. Held at Becky Sam's Tropical Bar& Grill, 2458 FM 1936. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2PM. Becky Sam 432- 381-9966, 432-599-8906.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Kareoke, raffles.

Oct 8, 2005-015 - Cuero TX CASI. CueroTurkeyfest. Held at Hwy 87 at the Cuero ParkLake. Entry fee $25 plus two cases of beer and 1case of soda at Turkeyfest cost. Turn-in 2 PM.Benefits Cuero Turkeyfest. BBQ brisket, beans,and turkey fixed any way. For more info visitwebsite at partnerspbg.com and turkeyfest.org.Partners Pontiac Buick GMC, Julia Olguin 1506N Esplanade, Cuero TX [email protected].

Oct 9, 2005-001 - Homosassa FL CASI. Water-front Chili Cookoff. at Natures RV Resort onWest Halls River Rd. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM.Info Ken Rodd [email protected]. See cookoff previous daysame location.

Oct 9, 2005-002 - Whitney TX CASI. 4th AnnualThousand Trails POD Chili Cookoff. Held atThousand Trails Preserve on FM 933 about 5miles north of Whitney. Benefits Great PeppersMeeting expenses. RV hookups, rental trailersavailable. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20,turn-in Noon. Pot Luck Saturday night. ContactDarrell Baxter 972-262-4701, 817-980-0913Mobil email [email protected]. See Satur-day cookoff.

Oct 9, 2005-003 - San Antonio TX CASI. DayAfter VFW 7108 CCO. 9759 FM 1560, seecookoff previous day for directions. Benefits BoyScout Troop 310. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM.Info Bob Steinle [email protected].

Oct 9, 2005-004 - Havre De Grace MD CASI.Swanfest Chili Cookoff. Held at Swan HarborFarm, 401 Oakington Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in2 PM. Also an award for Best Booth. BenefitsJohns Hopkins Breast Cancer Research. Pleasebring plenty of throwdown as there is always alarge crowd. This is a great event for the wholefamily. After you cook your pot of chili tour thegrounds that will be covered with the sights andsounds of autumn and host a bevy of activities forthe young and young at heart. Crafters, artists,hayrides, children's activities, mansion tours, food,live entertainment and more on an old-fashioned

September 2005 Terlingua Trails Page 27day on the farm. Contact Brian [email protected] or phone 410-836-1825.

Oct 15, 2005-001 - Midland TX CASI. 5thAnnual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili & BBQCookoff. Benefits Gift of Hope-Allison CancerCenter. Entry fee $25 per entry, turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to Black Gold Pod. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Trophies 1st thru 10th chili, 1stthru 3rd Showmanship. IBCA BBQ $25 percategory. 1/2 Jointed Chicken turn-in Noon, PorkSpare Ribs turn-in 1 PM, Brisket turn- in 3 PM.50% Payback + $300.00 1st place thru 3rd place.Trophies 1st thru 4th, Grand Champion. 50-50Drawing, Raffle items, Specialty Raffle. Plenty ofroom for RVs, trailers, and pits. Set up FridayOctober 14th. Special room rates at Travelodge2500 Commerce Dr. 1-432-694-1300,

Oct 15, 2005-002 - Kerens TX CASI. CottonHarvesting Festival Chili Cookoff. Held on MainSt. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Cooks will beassigned spots. Street will be closed off fromFriday 5 PM til Sunday at Noon. Arts, crafts,antique auto and tractor show. Quilting contest.Live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, with astreet dance at 8 PM. Benefits The Friends ofKerens Library Bldg Fund. Contact Derek Kamp903-396-7678, 612 Carroll, Kerens TX [email protected].

Oct 15, 2005-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Hospice Benefit Cookoff. Held at American Le-gion Post 169 4605 Lakeshore Dr. Benefits Hos-pice of Wichita Falls. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM,make checks payable to Legion. Pinto beans $5turn-in Noon. RV parking no hookups. Fri nightpizza party. If bad weather can cook inside.Contact Donald R Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171,Wichita Falls TX 76305- 2217, [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY

Oct 15, 2005-004 - San Antonio TX CASI. SAP-CASI Fall Cookoff. Held at Brauing Lake RVResort, 13550 Donop Rd. (Elmendorf TX) SanAntonio TX 78112. RV rates are $21.71 a nightfor pull thru payable to Brauing Lake RV Resortupon arrival. Park is offering a steak dinner for $10on Friday night which can also be paid with RVregistration. Please call ahead for rsvns and tellthem you are part of the Chili cookoff for thespecial rate and RV sites reserved close to theCreekside Center. Hotel rooms at Comfort Inn &Suites located next to RV park with 20% discount.Hotel offers deluxe breakfast for $3.50. Cooksparty Saturday night with Hobo Stew beingserved. Entry fee $20 for Saturday and $18 forSunday or $35 for both days, turn-in 2 PMSaturday. Various charities TBD. CharmaineRogers 210-494- 2666, 210-215-2009 [email protected].

Oct 15, 2005-005 - Eden NC CASI. Chili ChowDown Cookoff. Held in conjunction with theEden Apple Festival, 201 East Meadow Rd.Charity Hostpice of Rockinghom County. Entryfee Piedmont Pepper Pod Members $20, non-members $25. Turn-in 1 PM. Meat cooks choiceor open.. Contact Tim or Judy McCrickard, 684Boyd Rd, Reidsville NC 27320. 336-951-0141.Mike "Bubba" Williams [email protected]. ww.ncchili.com.

Oct 15, 2005-006 - Wabash IN CASI. WabashCannonball Chili Cookoff. Held in Paradise Spring.Details to follow. See www.chiliforcharity.comor [email protected]. MarcShelly 260-563-7130. [email protected].

Oct 15, 2005-007 - Log Cabin TX CASI. FrontierFestival Chili Cookoff. Held at Log Cabin Park13620 Alamo Rd. Come to Log Cabin on Hwy3054. Take Alamo or Wyatt Earp. They will take

you to the park. Follow signs. Benefits Servicesin Log Cabin. Make checks payable to City of LogCabin. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. 50/50 Beans,turn-in Noon. Hospitality room in Red Barn.Limited RV hookups at $10. Tent spaces are $5.Plenty of parking, play ground and picnic area.Info Judy Bearden 903-489-2195, or 903-489-2530. [email protected]

Oct 15, 2005-008 - Grapevine TX CASI. Stop,Drop & Roll Chili Cookoff and Festival. Held atBass Pro Shops/Outdoor World, 2501 Bass ProDrive. Benefits WPI 501 (c)3 Firefighters Fund.Chili entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Band, firefighters competitions, clowns, beverages and otherconcessions, children's activities. Contact RobinWilliams 817-229-9750. We need throw downchili for the public tasting. Bass Pro Shop will behelping with the cook's bags, should be good stuffin them.

Oct 15, 2005-009 - Murchison TX CASI. MVFDBlue Collar Cookoff. Benefits Murchison VFD.3.5 miles east of town on Hwy 31 at Staway RVPark. Murchison is located 8 miles east of Athens.Full hookups, $10 per night. Registration 6 to 8PM Friday 8 to 10 AM Saturday. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Poker Run1 to 2 PM. Please bring extra throwdown chili forPeoples choice voting. Goody bags to first 15registered. Cooks party Friday with spaghettisupper & Kareoke entertainment. Stay for liveauction and Saturday night party with band.Make checks payable to Murchison VFD. Con-tact Lisa Huffman phone 903-852-2270 fax 903-852-2280 cell 903-574-5522. Or Robin Mosler903-469-3423.Email [email protected]. Come get an early start onyour points and enjoy some catfish fishing. StawayRV Park is on north side of Hwy 31 east.

Oct 15, 2005-010 - Victoria TX CASI. Texas

Kicking Bullriding Cookoff. Held at Colet Inngrounds, 3203 Camp Colet Rd. Benefits TKBKickin Our Way To Florida Fund. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. Jr. Chili $10 turn-in 1 PM, Jr.Chicken $10 turn-in 12:30 PM, Chicken $20 turn-in 1:30 PM, Salsa $10 turn-in 11 AM, Pork SpareRibs $20 turn-in 2:30 PM, Brisket $20 turn-in3:30 PM. Cook all three meat categories for $50.Make check payable to MHS Dance and DrillTeam. Contact Linda McDonald 619 Springwood,Victoria TX 77905. 361-578-2575.

Oct 15, 2005-011 - Cleburne TX CASI. CleburneElk's Lodge Chili Cooks Reunion, Hwy 67 & FMRd 1434. Benefits Elks charities. Cooks partyFriday night, live band, free RV hookups (firstcome first serve). CHILI GRIND ONLY. Artsand crafts. Entry fee $18, Elks Division, Jack-potbeans. Turn- in 2 PM. Contact Jerry Brown 871-645-6117, 1944 FM Rd 2135 Cleburne TX 76031.Make checks payable to Elks B.P.O.E #811.

Oct 15, 2005-012 - Fort Collins CO CASI. 15thAnnual Sundance CCO Held at Fort CollinsSenior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive in Ft. Collins.Cooking competitions include CASI Red, Greenand Hot Wings. Benefits Ft. Collins Senior Cen-ter. Turn in 1:30 PM. Entry fee $15. Make checkspaid to Colorado Chili Pod. Contact LymanWilkinson 970-669-1573.

Oct 15, 2005-013 - DeLand FL CASI. 4th AnnualGreat Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff. Held down-town on Indiana Avenue. Entry fee $25 thru Oct11, then it will be $35. Turn-in 2 PM. Please bringextra throw down chili for large public turnout(2,000 last year). Cooks party Friday night nextto the cookoff location. Set up for cooks can beginat 6 AM Oct. 15. RV parks and motels close by.Info Stan Roper 386-848-6325. [email protected]. Box 3564 Deland FL 32721.

Page 28 Terlingua Trails September 2005Oct 15, 2005-014 - Lenexa KS CASI. MidwestRegional Open Championship Williams ChiliChallenge. Held at Sante Fe Trail Drive andPflumm Road. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Foun-dation. Entry fee $25 for CASI, and $25 forHomestyle. Turn-in Noon. No charge for buffalowings or salsa. Make checks payable to WilliamsChili Challenge. Contact Jim Finlen 13420 Oak St.Lenexa KS 66215. [email protected]. Pre- register for boothassignments by September 30th. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Oct 15, 2005-015 - Boerne TX CASI. 4th AnnualKendall County Fair Association Pre HolidayChili Cookoff and Arts/Craft Show. Hwy 46 E.Cooks party Friday Evening. This year will beback to back cookoffs Saturday and Sunday.Entry fee $18. Turn-in 2 PM. Plenty of shaded RVparking. Limited hookups $10 per day. Largepavilion to cook under. Benefits Queens Scholar-ship Fund. Arts and Craft Show, visit Boerneshopping, dining etc. CASI and local competi-tions. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks pay-able to Kendall County Fair Assn. K.C.F.A.Contact Lyndon Moore 352 Bentwood BoerneTX 78006 830-249-7885.

Oct 15, 2005-016 - San Pueblo NM CASI. NMMen's Open Chili Championship. Held at OHKAYCasino and Resort, Hwy 95, north of Santa FeNM. Benefits San Pueblo Boy's & Girl's Club.Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payableto NMCS. Full service RV park and motel onCasino grounds. All day entertainment staringC&W Music's John Anderson. Green chili, bris-ket, salsa, margarita and posole competitions.Contact Bud Barrick [email protected] 505-382-5107, Mitchell Estrada [email protected]

Oct 15, 2005-017 - San Pueblo NM CASI. NMWomen's Open Chili Championship Held atOHKAY Casino and Resort, Hwy 95, nor ofSanta Fe, NM. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Charity TBD. Make checks payable to NMCS.Full service RV park and motel on casino grounds.All day entertainment staring C&W Music's JohnAnderson. Green chili, brisket, salsa, margaritaand posole competitions. Contact Bud Barrick505-382-5107 email [email protected],Mitchell Estrada [email protected] 505-987-9634.

Oct 15, 2005-018 - Caruthersville MO CASI. 8thAnnual Caruthersville Chamber of CommerceChili Cookoff. Held in Downtown on Ward Ave.Entry fee $20, turn-in CASI 1 PM, local chili12:45 PM. Make checks payable to CaruthersvilleChamber of Commerce. Christina Weber, P.O.Box 806 Caruthersville Mo 63830. 573-333-1222, fax 573-333- 4586.

Oct 15, 2005-019 - Columbia TN CASI. 21stMaury County Annual Men's State Champion-ship. Held at Elm Springs Plantation. Please callfor details. Michelle-Dubois- Dickens 931-381-6937 or Erin Jaggers 931-379-0199.

Oct 15, 2005-020 - Columbia TN CASI. 21stAnnual Maury County Women's State Champi-onship. Held at Elm Springs Plantation. Please callfor details. Michelle-Dubois- Dickens 931-381-6937 or Erin Jaggers 931-379-0199.

Oct 16, 2005-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. SAP-CASI Day After Cookoff. Held at Brauing LakeRV Resort, 13550 Donop Rd. (Elmendorf, TX)San Antonio TX 78112. RV Rates are $2171 anight for pull thru payable to Brauing Lake RVResort upon arrival. Please call ahead for Rsvnsand tell them you are a part of the Chili cookofffor the special rate and RV sites reserved close tothe Creekside Center. Hotel rooms available at theComfort Inn & Suites located next to RV park with20% discount. Hotel offers a deluxe breakfast for$3.50. Cooks party will be Saturday night withHobo Stew being served. Entry fee $20 on Satur-day and $18 for Sunday or $35 for both days, turn-in Sunday is Noon. Contact Charmaine Rogers210-494-2666, 210-215-2009 [email protected].

Oct 16, 2005-002 - Victoria TX CASI. TexasKicking Bullriding- Spirit Fund Cookoff. Held atColet Inn grounds 3203 Camp Colet Rd. Entry fee$18 turn-in Noon. Benefits MHS Dance & DrillTeam. Contact Linda McDonald 619 Springwood,Victoria TX 77905 361- 578-2575

Oct 16, 2005-003 - Boerne TX CASI. SundayKendall County Fair CCO. Held at Hwy 46 E.Cooks party Friday night. Entry fee $18. Turn-in Noon. Plenty of shaded RV parking limitedhookups, $10 per day. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Benefits Youth Agriculture Fund. See cookoffprevious day same location. Contact LyndonMoore 830-249-7885. Email [email protected].

Oct 22, 2005-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. FallFestival Cookoff. Held at Water Valley Park.Entry fee $18, CHILI GRIND ONLY JackpotPinto Dry Beans $5. BBQ NO SANCTIONBrisket, Chicken, Ribs $15 each. Contact DonnaHill 325- 657-2979. For Concho Valley PodChristmas Charity. Details to follow. See cookoffnext day same location.

Oct 22, 2005-002 - North Little Rock AR CASI.Elk's Park Turkey Shoot & Chili Cookoff. Call fordirections. Benefits the Elks charities. Entry fee$20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Elk's1004. Contact Preston Nickle 617 W M St. NorthLittle Rock AR 72116, 501- 791-2191.

Oct 22, 2005-003 - Waco TX CASI. H-E-B # 82nd Annual CASI Scholarship Cookoff. One dayonly Saturday, held at 1301 Wooded Acres inparking lot in front of store. No RV's, EZ Upswelcome. Entry fee $18, turn in 2 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Charity is CASI ScholarshipFund. Contact Donna Conrad [email protected].

Oct 22, 2005-004 - Tucson AZ CASI. WalmartPlaza at Midvale CCO. Cancelled. To be resched-uled.

Oct 22, 2005-005 - Blue Ridge TX CASI. BlueRidge Community Center Annual Chili Cookoff.Held in Blue Ridge square downtown at Bus. 78and FM 545. Entry fee $20 turn-in 4 PM. Prereg-ister fee $18 or $20 day of event. Make checkspayable to Blue Ridge Community Center. Jack-pot Beans $5. Check in and cooks meeting at 10AM, raffle 4x2 Gator and additional $2500 itemsto be drawn for. Music. Contact Robert Todd9329 CR 628, Blue Ridge TX 75424.

[email protected]. 972-752-5798 Robert,972-752-5200 Cathy McGill. Register by 10/15for $18. $100 gift certificate for 1st place, $50 forsecond place. First 20 registered cooks receive$10 gift certificate. We ask that you bring 1 gal ofthrow down chili for public chili supper.

Oct 22, 2005-006 - Dallas TX CASI. Terlingua inExile Regatta and and Chili Cookoff. In conjunc-tion with the Corinthian Cup J/24 Texas CircuitRegatta and Al Schlitz Regatta, at the DallasCorinthian Yacht Club. Benefits the DallasCorinthian Education Foundation. Entry fee $20,turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to DCYC.Friday night party with the racers. Saturday nightdinner and dance. Al Schlitz Regatta, beer can boatrace, in the pool. See rules at DCYC web site.Sunday racing and award ceremony. Camping onsite, no hookups. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Con-tact Beth Moon 817-268-5590.

Oct 22, 2005-007 - Culpeper VA CASI. 4thAnnual Old House Vineyards Cookoff. Held at18351 Corkys Lane. Benefits Museum ofCulpeper History. Entry fee $22, turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to Casinova Pod. ContactDick DeiTos 3230 Atlanta St. Fairfax VA [email protected]. Come and enjoy thebeauty of the Virginia Wine Country and partici-pate in the 4th Annual Old House Chili Cookoff.The colors of fall are spectacular and the winestasty. Shirt and logo wine glass for the first 20participants.

Oct 22, 2005-008 - Canyon Lake TX CASI.Canyon Lake Mens Club Held at WhitewaterSports on River Road. Entry fee $18, turn- in 2PM. Benefits Men's Club charities. RV hookupsavailable $18. Cooks party. Info Bill Cox 830-964-2202, [email protected].

Oct 22, 2005-009 - Shelby NC CASI. ChiliChomp Down CCO. Held at Shelby Court Square.Benefits Cleveland County Arts. Make checkspayable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Entry fee $20,CASI, freestyle. Showmanship. Turn-in 1 PM.Contact George Doggett 515 Washburn SwitchRd. Shelby NC 28150. 740-482-9995. Or phoneMike "Bubba" Williams [email protected] or visit www.ncchili.com.

Oct 22, 2005-010 - Cassville MO CASI. CassvilleFall Festival Chili/Salsa Cookoff. Held on CassvilleSquare. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Make checkspayable to Cassville Chamber of Commerce.Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman, Lamar MO.64759. 417-682-5432.

Oct 22, 2005-011 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler ElksCharity Benefit. Held at 3815 Hwy 64 W. Loop323 to Hwy 64 W, second drive to right, directlyacross from the Super Walmart. Benefits Veter-ans, scholarships, special needs children. Entryfee $20, public $2. Turn-in 2 PM. 12 PM forBeans. Make checks payable to Tyler Elks #215.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jimmy Vance,171 Eisenhower Tyler TX 75704. Phone 903-595-0477 903-595-2575 [email protected]. Please register by Oct.15th.

Oct 22, 2005-012 - Natchitoches LA CASI.Louisiana Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $50, turn-in 4PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits St. Judes.

Info Dick Howell 213 Renee St. Natchitoches LA71457. 318-354-4000 cell 318-332-8891, [email protected] Please register by Oct. 15.

Oct 22, 2005-013 - Odessa TX CASI. JimHutchison Fall Fest Cookoff. Held at Becky Sam'sTropical Bar & Grill, 2458 FM 1936. Entry fee$18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Openbeans $10, Open meat $10. Raffle, Karaoke.Contact Shelly Edwards 432-337-0496.

Oct 23, 2005-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. ConchoValley Pod Christmas Chili Cookoff. Held inWater Valley Park Entry fee $18, chili grind only.Turn-in Noon. Contact Laura Coad 325-944-7715. Benefits Concho Valley Charities. Detailsto follow.

Oct 23, 2005-002 - Littleton CO CASI. Friends ofColumbine Chili Cookoff Held at ColumbineLounge 7660 South Pierce St. Littleton CO. 80128.303-933-7474. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM.Benefits Friends of Columbine. Make check pay-able to Colorado Chili Pod. Join us at the Colum-bine Lounge for a day of chili cooking. The day willfeature a CASI competition and an open "barcookoff". This event will be held during the Broncogame so bring your radios, your TVs, and yourspirit. A special prize will be given to the chili teamwith the most "Bronco spirit"! Contact JohnMontgomery 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Den-ver CO. 80202. 303-831-5000. [email protected].

Oct 28, 2005-001 - Del Rio TX CASI. FridayNight in Del Rio Held at Holiday Trav-L ParkHwy 90 West, approximately 8 miles West of the"Y". Benefits the Texas Men's Cookoff Pavilion.Entry fee $18 turn-in 7 PM. Make checks payableto Pod on the Pedernales. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Cooks party stew. Come help us raise funds forTexas Men's Covered Pavilion. Jimmy or BarbaraTaylor [email protected], 830-868-2223 Jimmyor Denise McIntire Holiday Trav-L Park 800-545-2364 [email protected].

Oct 28, 2005-002 - Odessa TX CASI. 14th AnnualCaravan To Terlingua Cookoff. Held at BeckySam's Tropical Bar & Grill, 2458 FM 1936.Benefits Terlingua Memorial Board Fund. Entryfee $18, turn-in 4 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact Dodie Simpson 432- 550-5760, BruceStewart 817-282- 6678 or Kevin Wooster 940-766- 0794.

Oct 29, 2005-001 - Kerrville TX CASI. KerrCounty Fair Cookoff. Held at Hill Country YouthExhibit Center Hwy 27. Benefit Kerr County FairScholarship Fund. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2:30 PM.Make checks payable to Kerr County Fair Assn.Chili Cookoff. Contact Chad Parker P.O.Box290842, Kerrville, TX 78029 CHILI GRINDONLY.

Oct 29, 2005-002 - McCamey TX CASI. 19thAnnual McCamey Chamber of Commerce ChiliCookoff, held at 100-200 block of East 5th St.Benefits Scholarship for graduating senior. Entryfee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Make checks payable to McCamey Chamber ofCommerce. Contact Dollie Lynch P.O. Box 906McCamey TX 79752. Friday night cooks supper.

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Everett Memorial CCO. Held at Holiday Trav-LPark, Hwy 290 West. Benefits Pod on thePedernales charities. Entry fee $18 turn in 11 AM.Make checks paid to Pod of the Pedernales. Comecook for Bonnie before you leave for Terlingua.Contact Jimmy or Barbara Taylor 830-868- 2223or Jimmy or Denise McIntire 800-545-2364,[email protected]. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 29, 2005-004 - Russellville AR CASI. Arkan-sas Women's State Championship DowntownFall Festival on city streets. Entry fee $25, turnin Noon. Make checks payable to MainstreetRussellville. Contact Betsy McGuire P.O. Box694 Russellville, AR 72811. [email protected]. Phone 479-967-1437.

Oct 29, 2005-005 - Russellville AR CASI. Arkan-sas Men's State Championship Fowntown FallFestival on city streets. Entry fee $25, turn-inNoon. Make checks payable to MainstreetRussellville. Contact Betsy McGuire P.O. Box694 Russellville AR 72811. [email protected]. Phone 479-967-1437

Oct 29, 2005-006 - Lombard IL CASI. TexanBBQ Chili Cookoff. Held at 105 W. St. Charles.Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks pay-able to Wes Carlson. Contact Wes Carlson 6613Buckhorn Loves Park IL 61111. [email protected]. Tent provided.

Oct 29, 2005-007 - Eastport MD CASI. 2ndAnnual Heat by the Harbor Chili Cookoff. Eventheld in conjuction with Annapolis/ Eastport Tugof War in the harbor city of Eastport. There will

be competition in the following: CASI red chili,Freestyle (restaurant), People's choice, and Bestof Show. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM for Red, 3PM for Freestyle. Contact John Iaquinta,[email protected]

Oct 29, 2005-008 - Flatonia TX CASI. FlatoniaCzhilispiel 33 Cookoff. Entry fee $20 til Oct. 15,after Oct. 15 is $25. Turn-in 2 PM. Showmanshipjudged from Noon to 2 PM. Czhilispiel startsFriday, Oct 28, Sat. Oct 29, and Sun Oct 30.Features Czhili Cookoff, BBQ cookoff, live mu-sic all weekend with the Bellamy Bros on Sat.night, food drinks and carnival. Czhilispiel hashelped the community thru donations to the FireDept, Food Pantry, Youth of Flatonia and manymore. Website www.flatoniachamber.com. Phone361-865-3920. Mail applications to FlatoniaCzhilispiel, P.O. Box 610 Flatonia TX 78941.

Oct 29, 2005-009 - Santa Theresa NM CASI. WarEagles Air Museum Cookoff. Held at dead end ofArtcraft Rd. Benefits War Eagles RestorationFund. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to NMCS Contact Bud Barrick 505-382-5107 [email protected].

Oct 29, 2005-010 - Somerset TX CASI. SomersetHomecoming Chili & BBQ Cookoff, SomersetCity Park 7350 E. 6th St. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2PM. Beans $10, turn-in 1 PM. Arts, crafts, foodbooths, carnival, entertainment all weekend. DanceFri & Sat nights. Charity TBD. Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or [email protected]. Cookoff nextday same location.

Oct 29, 2005-011 - Kaufman TX CASI. 14thAnnual American Legion Post 165 Chili Cookoff.

100 S. Shannon St. Entry fee $15 for chili and $5for beans. Turn-in beans at Noon. Turn-in chili at2 PM. Showmanship at 1 PM. Vendors welcome.Contact Wayne Thomas 972-932-6083,[email protected]. Benefits Veteransprojects.

Oct 29, 2005-012 - TFEC Chili/SalsaCookoff.Tulsa OK Held at Tulsa County Fair-grounds Trade Center. Enter gate 12 on 21st St./Yale. Benefits Tulsa Firefighter EducationalClowns. Entry fee $20. Turn-in Noon.Salsa turn-in 2 PM. Contact Cindy [email protected], 918-693-3376.

Oct 30, 2005-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Last Stopon The Road to Terlingua. Held at AmericanLegion Post 653, 60 miles South of Alpine onHwy 180Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. InfoDorathy Williams 432-371- [email protected]. Benefits Legion Build-ing Fund. Make checks payable to SOTOL Pod.

Oct 30, 2005-002 - Somerset TX CASI. DayAfter Somerset Homecoming Chili Cookoff, 7350E. 6th St. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM. Sunday willhost a Car Show on grounds of City Park. CharityTBD. Info Kim Hiley [email protected]. See cookoff previous daysame location.

Nov 1, 2005-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Sotol PodCookoff. Held at Rancho CASI de Los Chisos.Turn in 2 PM. Entry fee $18. Make check payableto Sotol Pod. Dorathy Williams 432- 371- [email protected]/

Nov 5, 2005-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. 39thANNUAL TERLINGUA INTERNATIONALCHILI CHAMPIONSHIP. Must qualify to earninvitation to cook. Friday is National ScholarshipDay, with Hot Wings, Beans & Salsa open com-petition. Saturday chili turn in NOON. Seewww.chili.org for more details and schedule ofevents. Phone for info 1-888-227-4468 [email protected],Alan Dean 830-868-4313, [email protected]

Nov 12, 2005-001 - Odessa TX CASI. AnnualVeterans Chili & BBQ Cookoff held at BeckySams Tropical Bar & Grill. Entry fee chili $18,turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $10,50% payback, turn-in 1:30 PM. Chicken $20,50% payback, turn-in Noon. Ribs $20, 50%payback, turn in 1 PM. Brisket $20, 50% paybackturn-in 3 PM. Open meat $20, 50% payback,turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to ODSSA.For Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Assn.Contact Vic Silvester P.O. Box 1712Odessa TX79760. 432-368-4667 [email protected] party Friday night. Auctions, Raffles,food and beverage sales.

Nov 12, 2005-002 - Edna TX CASI. Texana ChiliSpill Chili Cookoff held at 891 BrackenridgeParkway, at the Brackenridge Park & Camp-ground. Edna Txas 77957. Entry fee $18, turn-in3 PM. Contact Karen Gregory 361-782-5229


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

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

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

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CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

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

Mail Judging Packet to: _________________________________________________________

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

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

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

Mail form and membership fee to CASI - PO Box 92906 - Southlake, Texas 76092Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00

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

Corporate Annual Dues are $100.00 US.Please Print Clearly

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

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

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

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

2004/2005 CASI Board of DirectorsMel FitzHenry - PresidentBox 564Terlingua, TX 79852-0564Home: (432)371-2163 Cell: (940)704-0923E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Ezell - Vice President / Sponsorship3987 Hwy 79 SouthWichita Falls, Texas 76310Home (940) 692-5974Cell (214)392-3499E-mail: [email protected]

Jimmy Taylor2nd VP Rancho CASI de los Chisos Chairperson493 Stonegate DriveJohnson City, Texas 78636-4470Home: (830)868-2223FAX: (830)868-2352E-mail: [email protected]

Renee Moore - Secretary / Articles EditorPO Box 5834Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547-5834Home: (251)949-7000Work: (251)968-1125Fax: (251)968-1470E-mail: [email protected]

Alan Dean - Executive Director112 Leaning Oak CircleJohnson City, Texas 78636Home: (830)868-4313E-mail: [email protected]

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

Mikie McGarity - Membership150 CR 3579Paradise, TX 76073Home: (817)975-2200E-mail [email protected]

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

Ken Rodd - Chilicity/Public Relations7009 S IH-35Austin, TX 78744-4813Cell: (210)887-8827E-mail: [email protected]

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

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CASI Hot Line 888-CASIHOT · Trails. It currently costs $3.75 to Priority Mail a cookoff packet containing all the requested forms and tickets. Distribution of the Trails costs $5.71