FLORIDA STATE OKLAHOMA MEN'S & WOMEN'S STATE …

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

Non ProfitOrganization

US Postage PaidKerrville, TexasPermit No. 81

If you have a cookoff coming up in the month ofJanuary your cookoff information must be in the handsof the CASI Upcomings Director by November 15thto meet the cookoff advertising requirement.

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November 2011 Volume 24 Issue 11Web Page www.chili.org

OKLAHOMA MEN'S & WOMEN'SSTATE CHAMPIONS

FLORIDA STATECHAMPIONSHIP

HOMOSASSA, FL - October 8, 2011.

The FLORIDA STATE OPEN CHILI

CHAMPIONSHIP was held at Natures

RV Resort on the waterfront. Right,

Barbara Herrin from Paint Rock, TX

walked away with First Place. Pictured

above are the winners of the competition. Standing, from L to R: Brenda McKenzie-1st in Open Division, Ken Rodd-2nd,

Karen Bains-7th, Kitty Dolan-10th & 1st Place Show (Q), Tim Collier-8th, Barbara Herrin-1st, Chuck Spishock-5th &

3rd in Show, and David Richardson-3rd. Kneeling, Candi Knight-Arevalo-9th (Q) and Connie Collier-4th.

TULSA, OK - October 8, 2011. The OKLAHOMA STATE MEN'S

COOKOFF and the OKLAHOMA STATE WOMEN'S COOKOFF were

both held in conjunction with the Tulsa State Fair. Pictured above are

Oklahoma Men's State Champion, Mike Mayenschein, Owasso, OK and

Oklahoma Women's State Champion, Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow, OK

Page 2 Terlingua Trails November 2011

TERLINGUA TRAILS

Editor & Publisher:Dana Plocheck

Contributing Editors:Upcoming Cookoffs - Dorathy Williams

Cookoff Results - Jenny Windsor

Printer:Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

COOKOFF RESULTS

Please send all CCO results for/from TEXASalong with entry sheets and money to:Glenda Vrba – Assistant TallyMaster

PO BOX 450907Garland, TX 75045

Please send all other CCO results along withentry sheets and money to:

Jenny Windsor – TallyMaster210 Kennedy Drive

Severna Park, MD 21146

ED's REFLECTIONS

Information from CASI's Executive Director,Janice Miller

www.edjanice.blogspot.com

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

Corrections and additions should be sent toJanice Miller at [email protected]

CASI INSURANCE

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

Erin N. PinneyCommercial Service RepresentativeConsolidated Insurance Center, Inc.

11403 Cronridge Drive, PO Box 0664Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664

Direct: 443 738 2777Phone: 410-356-9500; Fax: 410-363-3520

Email: [email protected]

From the PresidentWe are heading into a new chili year that includes the 45th Annual Terlingua

International Chili Championship. With our November Trails posting on the Internetbefore TICC, I hope everyone sees this before they leave and is as excited as Iam. If you are reading this after the fact, then hopefully you did not miss any ofthe fun.

In my new role as President of CASI, I am excited to be stepping up, thankfulfor the honor, humbled by your confidence and challenged to be the best that I canbe in leading our Chili Family. Filling the shoes of the many that have served aspresident will be a tall order as they all set the bar so very high. When you see

someone that has served, tell them thanks. My guess is they will be easy to find because most are stillvolunteering.

Overall that’s the great thing about our organization in that it is comprised of doers. Chiliheads as a rulewill jump up and say “Yes, I’ll do it!” My guess is that beyond the 11 current and 3 outgoing directors, wewill have 100, 200, probably more that will volunteer in one capacity or another to make Terlingua the classevent it is. This year, we are going to publish lists of everyone that helped make TICC happen. If youvolunteer, please be sure to get your name on a list. Let us know what you’ve done. It is not an event puton by a few people, but one where many work, so even more can have fun and raise money for many goodcauses. We will publish a list in the December Trails. If you don’t see your name and you volunteered,shoot me an email. We are going to follow up with your name and any others we missed in the JanuaryTrails. It is my opinion that it is far better to thank everyone, even it takes two cracks at it, than to be sowary about missing someone, we thank no one. So, help me out here, let’s all work together and share thecredit.

A big thank you is due to all our sponsors, without whom our event would be far more Spartan and yetfar less beneficial for our charities. The funds you provide are crucial to the year round success of CASIand culminate in Terlingua. We hope all of you can join us. And to our Friends of CASI and Krazy FlatsCharter Members, your participation and funding add the icing to the cake. Thanks! Then we have folks inthe Terlingua area that help us so very much including Kathy Killingsworth and her efforts to secure thewaiver for fires and cooking. Gazpacho chili is just not all it’s cracked up to be. A big thanks to TomWilliams for his work with both securing our beer and wine licenses and our Mass Gathering Permit. Thenas you pass through the gate upon your arrival, thank the Terlingua VFD and EMS for their work both atthe gate and providing medical assistance as needed throughout the week. Many others will be busypreparing the site in advance and helping throughout the week. It truly takes a village to put on our event.

For those that have been chasing points and have secured them, please come to Rancho CASI de losChisos and compete. As always, it should be a great time. Even if you missed getting all your requiredpoints, remember – you are Always Qualified to join us for the fun. For our spectators, you all know abouthaving fun and we thank you for being a part of the event. Your participation as judges in our events ismost appreciated.

With so many activities and so many friends, Terlingua is about the overall experience. It is a time forChiliheads the world over to come for the competition, the excitement and the camaraderie. While only onewill be the new chili champion, opportunities abound throughout the week to win a contest here or theresuch as Sotol Pod,Dominos, BBQ, Wings,Beans and Salsa. Claimsome bragging rights anda few dollars in prizesoffered in many of theseevents.

Bring a friend, a fireextinguisher and even aspace alien, but leaveyour worries behind. It’stime for Chili, Charity andFun.

Ed BlairCASI President

November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 3


Our New Life MembersChristii Watkins – Gaithersburg, MD

Our New Annual CASI MembersMarty Apel – Batavia, ILTom Brown – Willis, TXChuck Campbell – Houston, TXChris Chu – Sunnyside, NYTracy Donovan – Gardner, KSRobert “Bob” Hoffman – Columbia City, INKelli Hubbard – Richland Springs, TXKaren Inmon – Houston, TXLinda Joan Johnson – Casa Grande, AZWilliam Kane – Santa Rosa, CACarl Lawrence – Abilene, TXMatt Lennon – Redwood City, CARobyn Lewis – Boerne, TXPaul McEnrue – Vienna, VAShael Morgan – Lutz, FLJessica Murphy – New Palestine, INEd Parks – Norwich, KSWayne C Starin – Flower Mound, TXMark Stewart – The Woodlands, TXAndrew Sweigart – Indian Land, SCDiana Thornton – Keithville, LASandra Weber – Cedarburg, WIThomas Westall – Chandler, TXLisa J Williams – Amarillo, TXNorma Willson – Exeter, NHMansfield Citizens Academy Alumni –Mansfield, TX

Renewing MembersMichelle Adams – Iowa Park, TXJoey Allette – Allen, TXJennifer Anderson – Spicewood, TXDon Barfield – Wichita Falls, TXJean Barkley – Weimar, TXKeith Barkley – Weimar, TXFrenchie Benoit – Baytown, TXButch Bingham – Amarillo, TXMillie Bingham – Amarillo, TXRon Black – Somerset, TXKathy Boone – Odessa, TXCharles Breeden – Alvarado, TXNancy Bremer – Upper Marlboro, MDLee Brett – Grapevine, TX

CASI MEMBERSHIPREPORT

Please help me welcome all of our new, annual, life, andcorporate members. Your dedication to supporting localcharities shines every month when I am able to list all of themembership renewals, and new members who are joiningCASI with the ambition of helping us achieve our goals of

CHILI, CHARITY, AND FUN. Please help our new members feel like part of our chili family.When you renew your membership, please remember to include your CASI membershipnumber on your renewal form, on your check or PayPal. It just helps me process your duesquicker. And as always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any of your membershipquestions. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 317-856-3231home or 317-319-4961 cell. MEMBERSHIP ADDRESS: CASI, P.O. BOX 421034,INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46242-1034.

Ray Charboneau – Wichita Falls, TXDonna Cobb – Woodstock, GAJulie Darley – Canyon Lake, TXJerri Dowdy – Kansas City, MOSteve Dowdy – Kansas City, MOEve DuMond – El Paso, TXGail Edwards – Sierra Vista, AZHeidi Erwig – St. Thomas, VILee Estabrook – Minden, LARoy Fisher – Sierra Vista, AZShawn Fulton – Telephone, TXDon Gill – Houston, TXCynthia Gillespie – Abilene, TXMichele Goodwin – Waxahachie, TXV. Renee Griffin – Arp, TXAnn Grossman – Corning, NYDavid Grossman – Corning, NYChuck Hawthorne – Wichita Falls, TXJudy Hawthorne – Wichita Falls, TXShaun Himmerick – Chicago, ILDavid Hoagland – Manteca, CAAnne Humann – Marietta, GABilly Hutson – Granbury, TXMarilyn Jester – Indianapolis, INJohn Johnson – Sierra Vista, AZElizabeth (Bettye) Kemp – Couch, MORocky Kimball – Highlands Ranch, COGeorge Kunkle – Couch, MOCynthia (Kay) Lefler – Bardwell, TXColleen Lintner – Shawnee, KSRobert (Bob) Lisherness – San Antonio, TXDebbie Longabaugh – Pilot Point, TXRobert Lowery – Victoria, TXC R (Bob) Luney – Iowa Park, TXStephen Mers – Herber Springs, ARLaurie Midgley – Germantown, MDMel Neff – Irving, TXSharon Neff – Irving, TXEd Nesbitt – Houston, TXGeorge H Odom – Manchaca, TXMike Parker – Fritch, TXRegina Petros – Gainsville, TXMichael Pflieger – Dayton, OHDana Plocheck – Missouri City, TXWillie Raven – Brownwood, TXMaxine Reed – Houston, TXCloise Reese – Schertz, TX

Reflections fromthe ED

The new Chili Year (2011-2012) is well underway.With the New Year, there is a new Rulebook. It isavailable in the Resource Center and can be downloadedand printed. Those Great Peppers and Regional Refereesthat attended TICC and registered as such, each receiveda printed copy of this book.

Please review the new book and make sure that youare familiar with the changes. If this is your first year as

a Great Pepper, a Regional Referee, or an Area Referee, be sure that you have readthe new Rulebook and have it on hand at your chili cookoff. You should have oneavailable to you at every cookoff that you are the responsible referee. It is alwayswise to carry it with you as you attend various cookoffs. As a Regional Referee, itis your responsibility to ensure that all of your Area Referees or anybody that youappoint to cover a cookoff is well versed with the rules and their responsibility.

At each of your Pod meetings, spend some time reviewing areas of theRulebook. This makes sure that your members are familiar with the current rules.Use your Pod meetings as educational meetings as well as your business meetings.If you or your members have a previous edition of this book, please be sure toreplace it.

Do you need a CIS log in? If so, please be sure to send your request to me [email protected]. You CASI membership must be current in order to havea valid log in.

Do you check the CASI blog each weekday? It gives you the latestinformation concerning current CASI information. It is called ED Reflections. Ifyou have information that you want to share with the membership, please send it tome to be posted.

See you in Terlingua!!!

Janice

Peggy Reese – Schertz, TXDale Reinecker – Bedford, TXAlice Reynolds – Yoakum, TXSamuel Roberts – Arlington, TXCharmaine Rogers – San Antonio, TXMary L Rogers – La Luz, NMRichard (Dick) Rogers – La Luz, NMRotary Club of Tyler – Tyler, TXGeorge Ryffel – Germantown, MDAnn Sanford – Ovilla, TXMelinda Sawey – Benbrook, TXCarla Sexton – Woodbridge, CAShirley Sexton – Dallas, TXJennifer Sherfield – Seminole, TXMargie Shoemaker – Seguin, TXSteven E Stewart – Bossier City, LADean Stronach – Edgerton, WIJeanie Struck – Odessa, TXDanny Strunc – Ennis, TXKenneth Thomas – Austin, TXLanny Thomas – Seguin, TXJohnny Thompson – Gainsville, TXMolly Truitt – Friendswood, TXNoal Truitt – Friendswood, TXPeggy Velasquez – Mission, KSDick Wagner – Little Rock, ARDon Walker – Burkburnett, TX

Judy Walker – Burkburnett, TXMack Walker – Marshall, TXStephen J Wasko – Indian Land, SCSandy Watson – Seguin, TXVaughn Williams – Dallas, TXGunter Woodson – Austin, TX

CASI welcomes these new and renewingmembers. It is also always good to see someof our past members return to activeparticipation in our organization.

Remember if you’re moving, please letus know. Your Trails will not follow youwithout an address change. You can contactme by phone at (317-856-3231) or email yourinformation to [email protected]

I urge everyone to take advantage of theCASI Information System (CIS). You cancheck on your personal information andpoints, access the CASI OrganizationGroups, CASI history, and get contactnumbers and addresses for your fellowmembers of the CASI Family.

Darin JesterMembership Director




Qualified As OfOctober 14, 2011

TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFFSTATISTICS

************* CURRENT YEAR************REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEY

STATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISEDALABAMA 6 1 15 0.00ARKANSAS 12 20 388 41,301.00ARIZONA 12 27 594 48,811.00BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 2 48 17,500.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 36 5,000.00COLORADO 6 4 84 28,700.00FLORIDA 6 6 135 74,500.00GEORGIA 9 5 84 7,700.00GUANAJUATO 6 1 28 55,000.00IOWA 6 7 118 6,890.00ILLINOIS 12 15 291 11,797.00INDIANA 9 10 182 71,635.00KANSAS 12 18 414 16,132.50LOUISIANA 6 5 141 7,510.00MARYLAND 6 3 51 6,500.00MISSOURI 9 8 133 17,511.19MISSISSIPPI 6 3 58 2,950.00MEXICO 6 2 30 2,662.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 9 167 66,195.00NEBRASKA 6 2 37 2,595.00NEW MEXICO 12 10 275 9,546.00NEW YORK 6 1 18 1,500.00OKLAHOMA 12 16 518 42,519.00OREGON 6 1 17 445.00SOUTH CAROLINA 6 1 15 4,000.00TENNESSEE 12 6 117 58,977.22TEXAS 12 360 11,236 798,514.47VIRGINIA 6 3 49 925.00VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 3 103 18,162.00WASHINGTON 6 3 54 641.50WISCONSIN 6 2 63 16,600.00WYOMING 6 3 71 8,950.00GRAND TOTAL 558 15,570 1,451,669.88*** No Delinquent Cookoffs ***

COOKS420 Maxine Reed, Houston TX421 Noal Truitt, Friendswood TX422 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX423 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO424 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX425 Raymon “Doodie” Johnson, Irving TX426 Kenneth (Kenny) Jones, Reidsville NC427 William “Bill” Bishop Jr, Franklin WI428 Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI429 Kurt Baumgartner, Stoughton WI430 Kelly Draper, Tahoka TX431 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX432 Kim Draper, Tahoka TX433 Robin Short, Burleson TX434 Jill Goldberg, Madison WI435 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL436 John Montgomery, Golden CO437 Becky Brown, Glen Rose TX438 Barbara C. Taylor, Terlingua TX439 Gene Everett, Odessa TX440 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX441 V. Renee Griffin, Arp TX442 Andrew Sweigart, Indian Land SC443 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC444 Daniel E. “Dan” Bauer, Alexandria VA445 Stephen Wasko, Indian Land SC

446 Boo Baker, Rock Hill SC447 Gail A. Stuart, Wichita KS448 Ethel Hewlett, Haysville KS449 Richard Hewlett, Haysville KS450 Bob McCauley, Pittsburg KS451 Steve Stuart, Wichita KS452 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX453 Vicki Harvey, Houston TX454 Jennifer Cyrus, Cibolo TX455 Ronald Rerich, Weimar TX456 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX457 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX458 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX459 Diane Thornton, Keithville LA460 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX461 Ray Calhoun, Waxahachie TX462 Cindy Stovall, Lee’s Summit MO463 Larry Mayer, Lakebay WA464 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA465 Jen Schoppe, College Station TX466 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX467 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX468 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX469 Alexandrina (Alex) Kay, Columbia MD470 Paul Kay, Columbia MD

SHOW TEAMS165 Dad’s Chili, Stafford TX

Kathryn Cavender166 Chili Challenge, Manchaca TX

Linda Odom167 Betsy’s Train Team, St Thomas VI

Lori Abbotts168 BR Brand, Santa Fe NM

Bryant Roybal169 Mexican Swett, Broken Arrow OK

Lorinda Crawford170 Wild Witch, Shawnee OK

Sonja Starns-Spears171 Peditos De Chili, Anthony NM

Thomas Chaney172 Fairy Dust Chili, Boerne TX

Dianne Lewis173 4th Down and Goal, Golden CO

John Montgomery

174 Fire barn, Goldthwaite TXJ D “Big Jim” McCraw

175 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TXRobin Crain

176 Joker’s Wild, Conway SCChris Joker

177 Many Colors, Wichita KSGail A. Stuart

178 2 the Rescue Chili, Norwich KSEd Parks

179 Butt Good Chili, Garland TXNeta Rohr

180 No Name Yet Chili, Lancaster TXFrank Gadberry

181 Good Times Chili, Gaithersburg MDMichael G. Watkins

182 CSI Death by Chili, Edgerton WIRose Conroy

*********** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***********

Please send all cookoff results for the new chili year (10/1 forward) for cookoffs held inthe state of TEXAS to:

Glenda Vrba – Assistant TallyMasterPO Box 450907

Garland, TX 75045

Please send results for ALL OTHER cookoffs (not in TEXAS) to:Jenny Windsor – TallyMaster

210 Kennedy DriveSeverna Park, MD 21146

Reminder - The showmanship entrants list must be submitted with your cookoff resultsif your cookoff has showmanship winners. All cookoff results received without this formwill be considered incomplete and will not be returned to sender.

Thank you!


Cook Off WinnersAug 6, 2011-011 - Amarillo TXRolling Hills Riding Club CO & BBQ, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX2 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TX3 Nelda Matheson, Amarillo TX4 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX5 Larry Rolen, Amarillo TX6 Lisa J Williams, Amarillo TX7 Matthew Cox, Amarillo TX8 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX9 Danny Campbell, Amarillo TX10 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TX

Aug 20, 2011-001 - Red River NMHot Chili Days...Cool Chili Nights, 55 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX2 Connie Collier, Snyder TX3 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX4 Karen Bains, Rankin TX5 Lisa Brown, Rankin TX6 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX7 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX8 Russell Williams, Amarillo TX9 Maggie Green, Odessa TX10 Alan Dean, Johnson City TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 BR Brand, Santa Fe NM

Bryant Roybal2 God Bless America, Broomfield CO

Karen Hendricks3 Horned Toad Roundup, Odessa TX

Kathy Boone

Aug 21, 2011-001 - St. Thomas VITexas Society of the Virgin Islands, 67 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX2 Don Gill, Houston TX3 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX4 Mack Walker, Marshall TX5 Harvey West, Telephone TX6 Raymon “Doodie” Johnson, Irving TX7 Carol West, Telephone TX8 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX9 David Manske, Arlington TX10 Roger Foltz, Dallas TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Betsy’s Train Team, St Thomas VI

Lori Abbotts2 Saloonatic Chili, St Thomas VI

Cheryl Pogan3 Coast Guard Formal Chili Team, St Thomas VI

Aaron Wade

Aug 27, 2011-005 - Joplin MOBoomtown Days Festival Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO2 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO3 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KS

4 Bob McCauley, Pittsburg KS5 Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa KS6 Randy Haddon, Pawhuska OK7 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS8 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK9 Jarren Tupper, Joplin MO10 Travis McCauley, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Time Bomb, Pawhuska OK

Randy Haddon2 D-Con Carne, Pittsburg KS

Bob McCauley3 Rusty Shovel Chili, Joplin MO

Jon Tupper

Sep 3, 2011-002 - Kemah TXElks Charity Chili Cookoff, 42 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Maxine Reed, Houston TX2 Donna Foley, Galveston TX3 Don Gill, Houston TX4 Susan Spencer, Irving TX5 Deborah Vigare-Benefield, League City TX6 James Benefield, League City TX7 John Billy Murray, Kingwood TX8 Noal Truitt, Friendswood TX9 Susan Armand, Houston TX10 Darrell Hopper, Kemah TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Dad’s Chili, Stafford TX

Kathryn Cavender2 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett3 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX

Larry Hammock

Sep 3, 2011-004 - Pittsburg KSLittle Balkans Chili Cookoff, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO2 Bob McCauley, Pittsburg KS3 Josh Seabolt, Collinsville OK4 Eric Rosenblad, Pittsburg KS5 Catherine Seabolt, Bixby OK6 John Moss, Glenpool OK7 Deborah Sandoval, Independence KS8 Kenny Seabolt, Bixby OK9 Laura Green, Pittsburg KS10 Annie Morris, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Ol’ Mule’y, Pittsburg KS

Eric Rosenblad2 Heat Master, Pittsburg KS

L C (Leslie) Chatman3 Rusty Shovel Chili, Joplin MO

Jon Tupper

Sep 3, 2011-005 - Durant OKOklahoma State Championship, 52 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Crystal Miles, Irving TX2 Clif Dugan, Denison TX

3 Ashley Fulton, Telephone TX4 William E “Bill” Riordan, Wichita Falls TX5 Diane FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX6 Frances Sullivan, Waxahachie TX7 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX8 Shawn Fulton, Telephone TX9 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA10 David Manske, Arlington TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Mexican Swett, Broken Arrow OK

Lorinda Crawford2 Wild Witch, Shawnee OK

Sonja Starns-Spears3 Lone Star Chili, Gordonville TX

Wendell Rich

Sep 3, 2011-007 - Austin TXFaces Of “HEP C”, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Elizabeth Livingston, Austin TX2 Charlene Tiner, Lockhart TX3 Dianne Lewis, Boerne TX4 Dwight Hamilton, Rockne TX5 Kelly Talavera, San Marcos TX6 Ken Rodd, Austin TX7 Kerry Weir, Buda TX8 Debbie Ashman, Bastrop TX9 Elaine Lopez, San Antonio TX10 Robert Talavera, San Marcos TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chili Challenge, Manchaca TX

Linda Odom2 Fairy Dust Chili, Boerne TX

Dianne Lewis3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 3, 2011-009 - Dublin TX3rd Cowboy Capital Chili Pod CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Becky Brown, Glen Rose TX2 Jason Clark, De Leon TX3 Jamie Ballenger, De Leon TX4 Joyce Clark, De Leon TX5 Jason Goains, Meridian TX6 Brad Ballenger, De Leon TX7 J D “Big Jim” McCraw, Goldthwaite TX8 Tim Signer, Abilene TX9 Hollie Hudman, Abilene TX10 Becky Smith, Abilene TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Fire barn, Goldthwaite TX

J D “Big Jim” McCraw2 Bucked Up Chili, De Leon TX

Jamie Ballenger3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 4, 2011-001 - Kemah TXSunday Elks Cookoff, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX2 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX3 Michael A Mayorga, Magnolia TX

4 Troy Wallace, Kemah TX5 Scott Spencer, Irving TX6 John Billy Murray, Kingwood TX7 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX8 Melissa Pate, Houston TX9 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX10 Scott Winter, League City TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Bull Texas Chili, Spring TX

John Thompson2 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 4, 2011-004 - Austin TXGiddy Ups “Shootout” Cookoff, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Ken Rodd, Austin TX2 Steve Ashman, Bastrop TX3 Elizabeth Livingston, Austin TX4 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX5 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX6 Jerry Don “JD” Duggan, Bastrop TX7 Robert Corley, Corsicana TX8 Deba Center, San Antonio TX9 Mark Friar, Dripping Springs TX10 Susan Sisson, Wimberley TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chili Challenge, Manchaca TX

Linda Odom2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 10, 2011-001 - Edgerton WIChilimania Annual Chili Cookoff, 48 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL2 William “Bill” Bishop Jr, Franklin WI3 Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI4 Kurt Baumgartner, Stoughton WI5 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL6 Jim Weller, Rockton IL7 Brenda Bishop, San Augustine TX8 Annette Johnson, Edgerton WI9 Marty Apel, Batavia IL10 Keith Miller, Madison NCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 CSI Death by Chili, Edgerton WI

Rose Conroy2 Artsy Fartsy Chili, Edgerton WI

Jill Brown3 Highwood Beachin’ Chili, Edgerton WI

Annette Johnson

Sep 10, 2011-005 - Lees Summit MOWilliams Chili Showdown, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kurt Wells, Lees Summit MO2 Cindy Stovall, Lee’s Summit MO3 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO4 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO5 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee KS



November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 116 Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City MO7 Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO8 Marla Maynard, Raytown MO9 Steve Dowdy, Kansas City MO10 Spencer McKnight, Lees Summit MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Great Bowls of Fire, Lees Summit MO

Greg Burl2 Duck Blind Chili, Kansas City MO

Steve Dowdy3 Monkey’s Playing w/ Peppers, Kansas City MO

Ryan Reynolds

Sep 17, 2011-001 - El Paso TXFranklin Mountains Annual CCO, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM2 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX3 Thomas Chaney, Anthony NM4 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX5 Michele Ungvarsky, Anthony NM6 Baltazar “Balta” Vizcaino, El Paso TX7 Selina Montoya, El Paso TX8 John C. Johnson, Sierra Vista AZ9 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX10 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Peditos De Chili, Anthony NM

Thomas Chaney2 Asheep At The Wheel, El Paso TX

Carol Straughan3 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX

Don Stoppiro

Sep 17, 2011-002 - Palos Park ILPalos Park Cookoff, 19 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Bret Centers, Lisle IL2 Jill Goldberg, Madison WI3 Marty Apel, Batavia IL4 Jose Torres, Orland Park IL5 John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL6 William C “Bill” Pierson, Batavia IL7 David E. Thordarson, Bloomfield IA8 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL9 Jim Weller, Rockton IL10 Kathy Martin, Huntley ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Cowboy Bill Show Team, Batavia IL

William C “Bill” Pierson2 Spicy Mike’s, Chicago IL

Mike Usiak3 Chef Jalapeno Chili, Orland Park IL

Jose Torres

Sep 17, 2011-003 - Gonzales TX5th Annual First Shot Cookoff, 52 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX2 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX3 Vicki Harvey, Houston TX4 Joe Trigo, Bastrop TX5 Donna Foley, Galveston TX6 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX7 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX8 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX9 Sandy Watson, Seguin TX10 Joe Carrizales, Gonzales TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

1 Bottle Cap Cookers, Bulverde TXHampton Pratka

2 Big Kahuans, Gonzales TXJoe Carrizales

3 Swamp Gas Giggles, Seguin TXMargaret Shoemaker

Sep 17, 2011-004 - Cicero INIndiana State Chili Championship, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Charles “Bill” Thomas, Naperville IL2 Candice Thomas, Naperville IL3 Trent Atwood, Waldron IN4 Jeff Netser, Seymour IN5 Donna Rude, Indianapolis IN6 Julie Netser, Seymour IN7 John Thomas, Indianapolis IN8 Natalie Atwood, Waldron IN9 Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN10 Rachel Thomas, Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Red With Envy, Columbia City IN

Robert “Bob” Hoffman2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 17, 2011-006 - West Tawakoni TXWest Tawakoni 17th Annual, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX2 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX3 Duane Thornton, Keithville LA4 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA5 Mike Rogers, Ennis TX6 Rex W. Jones, Dallas TX7 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX8 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA9 Diane Thornton, Keithville LA10 Tom Dozier, Irving TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Butt Good Chili, Garland TX

Neta Rohr2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler3 No Name Yet Chili, Lancaster TX

Frank Gadberry

Sep 17, 2011-007 - Hondo TXMedina County Fair CO, 28 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 David Richardson, San Antonio TX2 Delfino Flores, San Antonio TX3 Susan (Susie) Morgenroth, San Antonio TX4 Kenneth Morgenroth, San Antonio TX5 Sharon Roy, Johnson City TX6 Cathy Edmonson, Round Rock TX7 Kathie Cielencki, Canyon Lake TX8 Pat Dreibrodt, Comfort TX9 John Goforth, Boerne TX10 Cheryl Smith, Atascosa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Fairy Dust Chili, Boerne TX

Dianne Lewis2 Sweet & Spicy, New Braunfels TX

Frieda VanValkenberg3 Cloverleaf #1, San Antonio TX

Janet Cielencki

Sep 17, 2011-008 - Winterset IA

First Annual Chili Bowl, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA2 Teri Gambrall, Winterset IA3 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA4 Kyle Barton, Clive IA5 Mark Hawkins, Winterset IA6 Nick Gambrall, Winterset IA7 Mark Zimmerman, Cedar Rapids IA8 Jerry Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA9 Jayson McDonald, Winterset IA10 Jeremiah Johnson, Winterset IASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Rapid Flow Chili, Cedar Rapids IA

Jerry Christensen2 Rapid Dispatch Chili, Cedar Rapids IA

Gerald “Gary” Christensen3 Hog Wild, Clive IA

Kyle Barton

Sep 17, 2011-009 - Summerfield NCJohn Stevens Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 John Stevens, Summerfield NC2 Kenneth (Kenny) Jones, Reidsville NC3 Michael Costa, Fort Mill SC4 Paul Ingold, Greensboro NC5 Steve Nelson, Fayetteville NC6 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC7 Paula Joyce, Reidsville NC8 Ronnie Joyce, Reidsville NC9 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NC10 Joel Bowman, Greensboro NC

Sep 17, 2011-010 - Crane TXCrane County Livestock Show, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Barbara C. Taylor, Terlingua TX2 Gregg Wilson, Odessa TX3 Mica Phillips, Crane TX4 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX5 Jamie Tilley, Crane TX6 Joann Scott, Odessa TX7 Pat Timmons, Crane TX8 Robin Crain, Crane TX9 Gene Everett, Odessa TX10 Horace Peek, Crane TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 No Luck Cookers, Crane TX

Pat Timmons2 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TX

Robin Crain3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 17, 2011-011 - Parsons TNHOT Pod Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Lynne Murry, Como MS2 Richard Knight, Lebanon TN3 Kim Sharp, Lakeland TN4 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN5 James Murry, Como MS6 Rick Seadler, Spring Hill TN7 Randall Scott, Parsons TN8 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS9 Rodney A. Jones, Horn Lake MS10 Susie Shaw, Parsons TNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Bottom of the Barrel Gang, Lebanon TN

Carol Knight2 Tennessee Filly Chili, Parsons TN

Susie Shaw3 Fatty Blair’s Chili Emporium, Douglasville GA

Lane Blair

Sep 17, 2011-013 - Farlington KSKansas Men’s State Open, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Richard Hewlett, Haysville KS2 Bob McCauley, Pittsburg KS3 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO4 Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City MO5 Fred Wiedner, Kansas City MO6 Steve Stuart, Wichita KS7 Ed Parks, Norwich KS8 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KS9 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS10 Larry Velasquez, Mission KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 2 the Rescue Chili, Norwich KS

Ed Parks2 Monkey’s Playing w/Peppers, Kansas City MO

Ryan Reynolds3 Chili Puercos, Mission KS

Larry Velasquez

Sep 17, 2011-014 - Farlington KSKansas Women’s State Open, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Julie Wiedner, Kansas City MO2 Gail A. Stuart, Wichita KS3 Ethel Hewlett, Haysville KS4 Cindy Stovall, Lee’s Summit MO5 Peggy Velasquez, Mission KS6 Peggy J Kirk-Velasquez, Kansas City KS7 Laura Green, Pittsburg KS8 Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa KS9 Cecila Rivera, Lenexa KS10 Flora McCauley, Pittsburg KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Many Colors, Wichita KS

Gail A. Stuart2 Chili Peg, Mission KS

Peggy Velasquez3 Runs with Scissors, Lenexa KS

Cecila Rivera

Sep 17, 2011-015 - MDMaryland State Championship, 20 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jim Parker, Alexandria VA2 Janie Bauer, Alexandria VA3 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA4 Thad Halcli, Oakton VA5 Roger Koltz, Palmyra VA6 Alexandrina (Alex) Kay, Columbia MD7 Jackie Koltz, Palmyra VA8 Paul McEnrue, Vienna VA9 Paul Kay, Columbia MD10 Michael G. Watkins, Gaithersburg MDSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Good Times Chili, Gaithersburg MD

Michael G. Watkins2 Chris & Niki, Sunnyside NY

Chris Chu3 Rage Against the Cuisine, Oakton VA

Thad Halcli

Page 12 Terlingua Trails November 2011Sep 17, 2011-016 - Amarillo TX1st Annual JDRF Chili Cookoff, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Roxzanna “Zanna” Broncy, Edwards AFB CA2 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX3 Kelly Draper, Tahoka TX4 Gerri Noland, Amarillo TX5 Russell Williams, Amarillo TX6 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX7 Danny Campbell, Amarillo TX8 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX9 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX10 Kim Draper, Tahoka TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 No Adult Supervision, Tahoka TX

Kelly Draper2 Armadillo Chili, Amarillo TX

Matthew Cox3 Campbell’s Kids, Amarillo TX

Scott Campbell

Sep 17, 2011-017 - Gering NEPepe’s Pod Chili Cook Off, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Linda Harris, Scottsbluff NE2 Scott Harris, Scottsbluff NE3 Cherie Olsen, Gering NE4 Norm Haberman, Mitchell NE5 John Montgomery, Golden CO6 Kyle Haberman, Scottsbluff NE7 Kevin Strauch, Scottsbluff NE8 Jimmy Rice, Scottsbluff NE9 Makayla Castro, Scottsbluff NE10 Tom Everhart, Scottsbluff NESHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 4th Down and Goal, Golden CO

John Montgomery2 White Knuckle Chili, Scottsbluff NE

Kyle Haberman3 Hot Trottin’ Chili, Scottsbluff NE

Scott Harris

Sep 17, 2011-018 - Greenville TXRally Round Greenville Chili CO, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Robin Short, Burleson TX2 Crystal Miles, Irving TX3 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX4 Kenny Short, Burleson TX5 Larry Preston, Arlington TX6 Donald Ryba, Greenville TX7 Alan Fennell, Irving TX8 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX9 Barry Carter, Garland TX10 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Wonder Woman, Garland TX

Jennifer Devenport2 Texas Chili Chicks, Burleson TX

Robin Short3 Snake Farm Chili, Burleson TX

Kenny Short

Sep 18, 2011-001 - Gonzales TXSunday First Shot Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jennifer Cyrus, Cibolo TX2 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX3 Donna Foley, Galveston TX

4 Ronald Rerich, Weimar TX5 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX6 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX7 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX8 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX9 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX10 Margaret Shoemaker, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Swamp Gas Giggles, Seguin TX

Margaret Shoemaker2 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett3 Crunch’s Bo Hunk, Weimar TX

Ronald Rerich

Sep 18, 2011-002 - West Tawakoni TXSunday Day After Chili By The Lake, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX2 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA3 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA4 Morris Moss, Garland TX5 Larry Wampler, Terrell TX6 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA7 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX8 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX9 Neal White, Greenville TX10 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Native Texas Chili, Kaufman TX

James Gowins2 Wonder Woman, Garland TX

Jennifer Devenport3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX

Larry Wampler

Sep 18, 2011-003 - Farlington KSFriends of Crawford County CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Ethel Hewlett, Haysville KS2 Richard Hewlett, Haysville KS3 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KS4 Richard McGuire, Frontenac KS5 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO6 Steve Stuart, Wichita KS7 Cecila Rivera, Lenexa KS8 Gisela Rivera, Lenexa KS9 Kurt Haase, Carthage MO10 Gail A. Stuart, Wichita KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chipotlehead Chili, Lees Summit MO

Kevin Stovall2 Rough & Ready, Lenexa KS

Lee Kroencke3 Chili Puercos, Mission KS

Larry Velasquez

Sep 18, 2011-004 - Amarillo TXSunday after JDRF, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX2 Kim Draper, Tahoka TX3 Karla Hoover, Dalhart TX4 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX5 Russell Williams, Amarillo TX6 Jennifer Sherfield, Hobbs NM7 Lisa J Williams, Amarillo TX8 Vickie L. Childers, Amarillo TX9 Kelly Draper, Tahoka TX

November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 1310 Roxzanna “Zanna” Broncy, Edwards AFB CA

Sep 24, 2011-002 - Mineral Wells TXSons of the American Legion BBQ, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX2 Shauna Charles, Mineral TX3 Michael Mills, Lubbock TX4 Kim Broom, Willow Park TX5 Glenn Rummel, San Antonio TX6 Misty McKnight, Mineral Wells TX7 Karl Keller, Weatherford TX8 David Broom, Willow Park TX9 Randy Ezell, Millsap TX10 Buddy Daniel, Mineral Wells TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Size Matters, Mineral Wells TX

Burnie Gilstrap2 Flamin’ Chili Peppers, Millsap TX

Randy Ezell3 Ravens BBQ, Weatherford TX

Steven Bryson

Sep 24, 2011-004 - Hobbs NMUnited Way Chili Fest, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Candy Wiley, Hobbs NM2 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig, Fredericksburg TX3 Karen Bains, Rankin TX4 Rick Thomas, Alto NM5 James Timmons, Crane TX6 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX7 Gregg Wilson, Odessa TX8 Pat Timmons, Crane TX9 Karen Sedlak, Paint Rock TX10 Mica Phillips, Crane TX

Sep 24, 2011-005 - Indian Land SCSC State Chili Championship, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Andrew Sweigart, Indian Land SC2 Richard J. Steinert, Greensboro NC3 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC4 Suzanne Steinert, Greensboro NC5 Daniel E. “Dan” Bauer, Alexandria VA6 Stephen Wasko, Indian Land SC7 Greg Kaufman, Raleigh NC8 George Doggett, Shelby NC9 Robert Robinson, Aldie VA10 Boo Baker, Rock Hill SCSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Joker’s Wild, Conway SC

Chris Joker2 Thickety Mountain Chili, Shelby NC

George Doggett3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 24, 2011-006 - Paris TXGeorge Robinson Memorial Cookoff, 15CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX2 Ashley Fulton, Telephone TX3 Bayette Bearden, Seguin TX4 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX5 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR6 Harvey West, Telephone TX7 Alisa Carlson, Garland TX8 Terri Pressley, Paris TX

9 Ginny Williams, Irving TX10 Matt Frierson, Paris TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Bull Rush, Irving TX

Ginny Williams2 First Federal, Paris TX

Josh Duran3 Good Bull Chili, Paris TX

Matt Frierson

Sep 24, 2011-007 - Wichita Falls TX2nd Annual Kelly Crush Benefit CO, 30 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Mel FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX2 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX3 Tim Collier, Snyder TX4 Connie Collier, Snyder TX5 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX6 Janet Reynolds, Wichita Falls TX7 Laura Wooster, Wichita Falls TX8 Jon Reese, Wichita Falls TX9 Tyler Reese, Wichita Falls TX10 Cynethia “Cindy” Noe, Wichita Falls TX

Sep 25, 2011-001 - Dallas TXState Fair of Texas Cookoff, 33 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Kelly Brignon, Ennis TX2 Tom Dozier, Irving TX3 Gary Brignon, Ennis TX4 Ray Calhoun, Waxahachie TX5 Ron Barnes, Euless TX6 Ron Baker, Ennis TX7 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX8 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX9 Morris Moss, Garland TX10 Doris Coats, Irving TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Rebel Yell Chili, Emory TX

Chuck Parrish2 Annette Balderson, Ft Worth TX

Annette Balderson3 Hot Tamales, Dallas TX

Catherine Major

Sep 25, 2011-002 - Olympia WAPuget Pod Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Larry Mayer, Lakebay WA2 Dan Fadich, Everett WA3 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA4 Michael Eckert, Kalama WA5 Pam Friese, Astoria WA6 Michael Peach, Tacoma WA7 Ken Peach, Tacoma WA8 Tom Rowe, Astoria OR9 Nick Fadich, Arlington WA10 Lynne Brokaw, Seattle WA

Sep 25, 2011-003 - Hobbs NMEagle’s Kids Christmas, 16 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig, Fredericksburg TX2 James Timmons, Crane TX3 Karen Bains, Rankin TX4 Rick Thomas, Alto NM5 Pat Timmons, Crane TX6 Mica Phillips, Crane TX7 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX

Page 14 Terlingua Trails November 20118 Larry George, Livingston TX9 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX10 Karen Thomas, Alto NM

Sep 25, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls TXWichita Falls Fire Fighters Assn, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Tyler Reese, Wichita Falls TX2 Cynethia “Cindy” Noe, Wichita Falls TX3 Laura Wooster, Wichita Falls TX4 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TX5 Mel FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX6 Larry Netardus, Houston TX7 Kenneth Hoepfner, Wichita Falls TX8 Weldon Daniels, Wichita Falls TX9 Jon Reese, Wichita Falls TX10 Jon Reese Sr, Wichita Falls TX

Sep 30, 2011-001 - Montgomery TXHouston Area Last Chance Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Jen Schoppe, College Station TX2 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX3 Michael A Mayorga, Magnolia TX4 Keith Karaff, Magnolia TX5 Larry Netardus, Houston TX6 Billy Reiter III, Houston TX7 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX8 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX9 Mark Risha, Willis TX10 David Richardson, San Antonio TX

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Pirate Chili, Houston TX

Lewis Garrett2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Sep 30, 2011-002 - Garland TXGarland Elks 2011 last Chance CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS1 Neta Rohr, Garland TX2 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX3 Brenda McElyea, Wylie TX4 Lee Pruiett, Garland TX5 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX6 T. J. Friedel, Irving TX7 Donald Ryba, Greenville TX8 Lester McElyea, Wylie TX9 Betty Kelley, Dallas TX10 Randy Gipson, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Wonder Woman, Garland TX

Jennifer Devenport2 Dream Catcher, Irving TX

T. J. Friedel3 Butt Good Chili, Garland TX

Neta Rohr

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

Society as Annual Corporate Members. If you live in their area PLEASEstop by and thank them personally.

CORPORATEMEMBERSHIP

REPORT

NEW CORPORATE MEMBERSWally’s Pole & Grill – Hobbs, NM

RENEWING CORPORATE MEMBERSInternational River Runners – Austin, TX

CORPORATE MEMBERS9 Fingers Jeep Tours – Odessa, TXBallenger & Associates, Inc. – DeLeon, TXBig Bend Resort & Adventures – Terlingua, TXCarefree RV Resorts – Scottsdale, AZChisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. – Terlingua, TXCity of Madison, Georgia – Madison, GAComanche Crossing Country Store – Seguin, TXCottonwood General Store – Terlingua, TXCycletek – Terlingua, TXGiddy-Ups – Manchaca, TXHigh Sierra Bar & Grill – Terlingua, TXHooligan’s Bar – Odessa, TXIndian Land Rotary Club – Indian Land, SCInternational River Runners – Austin, TXIrving Elks Lodge #2334 – Irving, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXPassport America – Long Beach, MSPurple Haze Jeep Club – Gardendale, TXR & R Construction, Inc. – Monahans, TXRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXRU2 Systems, Inc. – Mesa, AZSISCORP – Houston, TXSouthwest Abstract & Title Co. – Rankin, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. – Odessa, TXStar Ranch – McDade, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland – Midland, TXThe Texas Trading Post – College Station, TXThunderbird Machinery – Odessa, TXWally’s Pole & Grill – Hobbs, NMWPI Firefighters Fund – Ft. Worth, TX


CASI SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM

Remember Loved OnesContributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or tohonor a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated.Please feel free to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should bemailed to: Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Administrator, 7291 FM380, Paint Rock, TX 76866.

A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $____________.

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

Please send acknowledgement to: _____________________________________ (Name)

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

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

Susie Morgenroth’s dad, W. C. Shields, October 13, 2011, San Antonio, TX

DONATIONS AND MEMORIALSwere made to the CASI Scholarship Fund by:

Nigel Delgado

Melissa Pate

Mark S. Stewart

Jennifer Sherfield - proceeds from videos

Ralph & Dee Hay, Deryle & Rochelle Hay, and Claude & Alvasyne Pace inmemory of their aunt, Birdie Cottrell

Some of you will be at TICC as you receivethis Terlingua Trails. Our scholarship recipientsare attending classes, but it is time to startthinking about the next set of recipients. Theapplication and policy information are located onthe website. Remember that the applications aredue to the Great Peppers or CASIrepresentatives by January 15, 2012.

I am also looking at the ScholarshipCommittee for next year. If you would like to beconsidered for the committee, please send meyour name and I will place it in the committee

pool list. I will be choosing at least one new member for the committee for nextyear.

Barbara HerrinCASI Scholarship Program Administrator


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KENS CORNERwith Ken Large

CASI Membership(With a Little Chili History)

At the Great Peppers Meeting in Kerrville, TX this yearCASI Membership Chair Darin Jester reported that atthis time, CASI membership was down from 2010 byabout 340 members. After the meeting adjourned for

lunch, I heard a lot of discussion among those present, about CASI membership.I then recalled another time when a similar thing happened.

The time was 1993, at the Great Peppers meeting in Tucson, AZ when thenCASI Membership Chair, Mike Strack, reported that membership was downthat year by 321 members from 1992. This bombshell also created muchdiscussion, as this number was a good percentage of then CASI members. TheBOD acted quickly to start a membership drive. They did this by challengingthe Pods as to which Pod could sign up the most new and renewals members byFriday of that week of TICC. Robert Bell, CASI President, offered a prize of acase of Cuervo Gold and 10 lbs of limes to the Pod or person who accomplishedthis. I don’t know if it’s a matter of record, but Top of Texas Pod won thecontest, and their top salesman was Gene Shouse, Irving, TX. (Least we forget,this is the same Gene Shouse who, in 1994, donated, delivered to the site atRancho CASI, and supervised the installation of; the commercial flag pole thatflies our flag by the Stage area). I digress. I cannot remember the exactnumber of members signed up by Pods that year but it was close to 250 and inearly 1994, membership reached 900 for the first time.

Would CASI membership have survived and increased without the drive?Most probably, as Mike reported that by Oct 10th, 1993, 195 members hadjoined or renewed and the Pods had accounted for 60 of those. The thing wasour drive brought attention to the Chili Appreciation Society, International at ourChampionship cook off site. A slew of new members and renewals wereobtained there. Which brings me to this.

Shouldn’t we take advantage of what we learned in ‘93 by opening a ChiliAppreciation Society International membership booth at our cook off site atRancho CASI? After all, interest in CASI is at an all time high for the year as

we compete to crown oneof the best Chili Cooks inthe world. We havealmost a captive audiencewho has an interest in theoutcome. Let us also letthem know that CASIalso has an interest in theaudience by offering themthe opportunity to join usas members. The boothmight also take over thesales of decals andbumper stickers. All itwill take is a booth and afew volunteers. Howabout it?

(A special thanks toBruce Stewart, Hurst, TXfor helping remember thepast.)

NOVEMBERCELEBRATION

By the time most of you receive this, the 45th

Terlingua International Chili Championship will becelebrating in the Chihauhuan Desert. However, forthose of you that get the electronic version, there is stilltime to coax you to participate. You have waited allyear for the trip, so it is time to PARTAKE.

This year will be a record year for sponsor participation in the parties,judging and entertainment venues. We now have five full days of fun andcompetition kicking off Tuesday November 1. Every event is underwritten inone way or another by our great group of sponsors. They not only provide cashincentives and product to sample, but most of them make the trip to spend timewith us. The CASI welcome is warm and friendly. It brings out the love thatchili heads have for this unconventional hobby. Why cook in the kitchen whenyou can drive hundreds of miles to the beginning or end of nowhere to partywith thousands of like minded fanatics? This year and next, we are makingmany additions to our facilities at Rancho CASI de los Chisos to accommodateour growth. Our 50th anniversary is just over the horizon. I promise you it will bevery special.

I hope you will join us. Be safe in your travels. Thank a sponsor. And, if youare competing, the best of luck! If you need anything, I will be the nerdy lookingguy with the radio.

Thank you for your support.

Jim EzellSPONSOR CHAIR


MONTGOMERY, TX - October 1, 2011. Wolfies Lake Conroe hosted the HOUSTONAREA CASI SCHOLARSHIP DAY COOKOFF. Top winners of the day were: front, 1stPlace, Melissa Pate. Middle row, L to R: Noel Truitt-10th, Nigel Delgado-2nd, John BillyMurray-5th, and James Benefield-8th. Standing: Michelle Risha-3rd Beans, Molly Truitt-4th,Kathryn Cavender-6th & 2nd in Show, Bayette Bearden-3rd, Gilbert Butschek-7th, SusanArmand-9th and Lewis Garrett-3rd Show.

Melissa Pate shows a littleexcitement at having won 1stPlace. Melissa has only beencooking since March and thiswas her first 1st!

MONTGOMERY, TX- October 2, 2011.Wolfies Lake Conroe alsohosted the FUN DAYSUNDAY COOKOFF.New cook, Terri Winter,was the big winnermaking this her first 1st.

DALHART, TX - October 1, 2011. The 11TH ANNUALDALHART ROTARY ROADKILL AND ROLAIDS CHILICOOKOFF AND CAR SHOW. Pictured are: Standing from Lto R, Ted Hoover-5th, Karla Hoover-3rd, Sheryl Valentine-2nd,Christy Weatherford-9th (her son accepted for her), NeldaMatheson-6th, Pam Matheson-4th,and Jeremy Duncan-10th.Sitting, Russell Williams-1st Place Winner, Lisa Williams-7th, andMillie Bingham-8th

FORT WAYNE, IN - October 1, 2011.FIRE IN THE FORT COOKOFF held atHeadwaters Park. First Place went toDarin Jester.

AMARILLO, TX - October 8, 2011. ELKSLODGE FALL FUN CHILI AND BBQCOOKOFF. Pictured above is 1st Place WinnerVicki Childers (center) along with Ted Hoover-3rd, and Sheryl Valentine-7th.

It's Hear No Evil, See No Evil andSpeak No Evil (aka, Gil Hewlett,Dave Hewlett and Richard Hewlett)


RUIDOSO, NM - October 1, 2011. The 30TH ANNUAL NMSTATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. 1st Place Show went to WayneTurner, pictured left. Top chili winners pictured above. Back Row: Lto R: Larry George-5th, Bud Barrick-12th (Q). Middle Row: TimCollier-2nd, Janita Hinds-8th, Connie Collier-6th, Mary Rogers-9th(Q), Bobby Elliott-4th. Front Row: Margaret Green-3rd, KathyBoone-1st (Q), Louis Gonzales-10th, Rick Thomas-7th (Q).

RED RIVER, NM - August 20, 1011. HOT CHILIDAYS...COOL CHILI NIGHTS FOUR CORNERSREGIONAL. This year the event was hosted by the NewMexico Chili Society. Standing (L to R) Alan Dean-10th, DannyWilliams-8th, Dave Boone-7th, Margaret Lopez-3rd, Lisa Brown-5th, Margaret Green-9th (Kathy Boone’s Sister), Kathy Boone-6th, and Karen Bains-4th. Kneeling (L to R) Barbara Herrin-1st,Connie Collier-2nd

INDIAN LAND SC- The second annual SOUTH CAROLINA STATECHAMPIONSHIP CCO, held September 24, 2011, in conjunction with the Indian Land FallFestival brought a combination of experienced cooks digging for CASI points to get toTerlingua and some first timers testing their recipes.Overall, the cook off raised over $4000.00 for Rotarycharities including the local schools, scholarships, andliteracy programs.

The CASI winner, Andrew Swiegert of IndianLand SC, first cooked last year in Indian Land andfinished near the bottom. He worked hard on his chilirecipe all year, and came away with the covetedPalmetto-Chili trophy, which he plans to defend inTerlingua. Last year’s CASI winner, Steve Wasko,won the freestyle competition this year and placed inthe showmanship contest. The People’s Choice winnerwas Al Barnard of Charlotte, NC. The showmanshiptrophy went to Chris Joker of Conway, SC.

Indian Land Rotary Club would like to thank thesponsors, the hard working volunteers, cooks andjudges, as well as the public for making the cook off asuccess this year. We’re planning to make next yearbigger and better.

Michael T. Costa

SC State Champion Andrew Swiegert

HELOTES, TX - October 1, 2011.Margaret Nadeau wins the 3RD ANNUALHELOTES COOKOFF held in conjuctionwith Marketplace Days.

Trophies designed by artist, Bob Doster, Lancaster, SC

HOBBS, NM - September 25, 2011.The EAGLE'S KIDS CHRISTMASCOOKOFF. Top winners this yearare: Back Row, L to R, KarenThomas-10th, Lynn Hejtmancik-9th,Mica Phillips-6th, Pat Timmons-5th andLarry George-8th. Front row: JamesTimmons-2nd, Doug "Bucky" Seelig-1st Place and Karen Bains-3rd. Notpictured, Rick Thomas-4th.


WICHITA FALLS, TX -September 24, 201. The2ND ANNUAL KELLYCRUSH BENEFITCOOKOFF. Pictured aboveare the Top Ten Winners andto the right is 1st PlaceWinner Mel FitzHenry withKelly Crush.

CICERO, IN - September 17, 2011.INDIANA STATE CHILICHAMPIONSHIP. Pictured are theTop Ten - L to R, 1st row: RachelThomas, Julie Netser, Marilyn Jester,Natalie Atwood. 2nd row: John Thomas,Bill Thomas, Candi Thomas, Jeff Netser,Donna Rude, and Trent Atwood.Pictured right, 1st Place Winner, BillThomas. Below, Natalie Atwood won1st Place Salsa sponsored by Mrs.Renfro’s Gourmet Foods.

IRVING, TX - October 1, 2011. Winners of the 10TH ANNUALVETERAN'S MEMORIAL CHILI COOKOFF are pictured above. Frontrow: L to R, Shirley Sexton, Dru Stewart, Bruce Stewart, and Melinda SawryMiddle row: 1st Place Winner, Judy Russell and Jenny Williams. Back row:Ray Medlin, David Trice, Doris Coats, Scott Spenser, and Sam Roberts.

PETALUMA, CA - October 1, 2011. This year theANNUAL SPICE UP CALIFORNIA PODCOOKOFF was held at the Petaluma Elks. Thewinners are pictured left, from L to R: Darrell Ragland-9th, Brandon Blunch-7th, Carlos Tovar-10th, JessicaTovar-8th, Bill Kane-1st Place, Larry Lutz-6th, ZannaBroncy-2nd, Michael Schemmel-3rd, Alex Tanalski-5thPlace and Tim Creedon-4th Place.

Right Arlindo Baptista and Carlos Tovar ham it up forthe camera.


If you have a cookoff coming up in the monthof January your cookoff information must be toLee Kroencke by November 15th to meet thecookoff advertising requirement. Please completeand mail the Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheetfound in the back of the Trails to CASIUpcomings, P.O. Box 15239, Lenexa, KS 66285-5239. Lee can be contacted at 913-754-6074 or [email protected].

I will certainly miss hearing from all the greatchili cooks and promoters. It will be difficult togive it up but I would still love to hear from you.

Please show Lee all the courtesies and warm friendship that you have shownme all these years. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Dorathy WilliamsUpcomings Director 2002-2011

Cooking With CASI

Nov 1, 2011-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. SotolPod Cookoff. Held at the CASI Site. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams432-371-2595. Bronze Beer Drinking Goat forfirst place chili. Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire.Cookoff benefits Terlingua School. School ishaving a FISH FRY in the concession areaimmediately after announcements, shouldbe around 5 PM.

Nov 5, 2011-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. 45thAnnual Terlingua International ChiliChampionship. Held at Rancho CASI de losChisos. Must be qualified to cook. Thursdayis the BBQ Championship open to the publicto participate. Friday is National ScholarshipDay competition Beans, Salsa,& WorldChampionship Hot Buffalo Wings open tothe public. Public may dry camp all week for$30 entrance fee per person. Contact JaniceMiller [email protected] 325-947-8753.

Nov 5, 2011-002 - Whitewright TX CASI.Firefighter Chili Cookoff One day event, partof Grand Street Fall Festival so there’s lots todo, national historic sites in the area, RVparks 1 and 9 miles away. Downtown, 201 WGrand Street in bank parking lot across fromgrocery store and restrooms. Turn East ontoGrand St from Hwy 69. Outdoors, 10’x10'space, no electricity, easy vehicle access.Entry fee $20 turn-in 12:30. Benefits VFD N T.Make checks payable to WWA-COC ChiliCookoff. Contact Ella Fitzbag 205 WhitworthRoad, Whitewright TX 75491. 903-818- [email protected]. Prize for first 15entrants. Please register by November 4th.

Nov 5, 2011-003 - Eastport MD CASI. 2011Tug of War XIV. Held on 2nd Street betweenSevern Ave & Spa Creek. Lat=38 degrees 58'23.574 Long= -.76 degrees 28' 51.024. Benefitsthe SPCA of Anne Arundel County, EastportElementary, Reading is Fundamental CivilAir Patrol, Eastport Girls Club, Save theCoconuts. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Makecheck payable to Mason Dixon Pod. Letshelp Eastport remain the victor of the annualTug of War with Annapolis. We will servethe participants of the Maritime Republic ofEastport our wonderful chili for donations totheir local charities. Set up will be 7 - 9 AM.Cooks meeting 9:30 AM. Public arrives at thecrack of noon and will eventually leave.Awards around 4 PM. Great time to get pointsfor TICC 2011. Contact Rick Sievering 301-938-4969 [email protected].

Nov 12, 2011-001 - Spring TX CASI. AntiqueGallery Chili Cookoff. Held in the AntiqueGallery Parking Lot, 1127 Spring Town Drive.CASI chili grind only, entry fee $20. Beansentry fee $10. Benefits The Cancer ResearchInstitute. Contact Susan Golden 281-350-4557 [email protected], or SherrieDavis 713-725- 5001.

Nov 12, 2011-002 - Henderson TX CASI.Heritage Syrup Festival/CERT CO. Held atRusk County Courthouse 115 N Main St.Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Make check payable: Rusk CountyCERT(Community Emergency ResponseTeam). Beans $5. Beans 50/50 and People’sChoice. Limited RV sites, no hookups. ContactSherry Lynn Adams 700 Zeid Blvd,Henderson TX 75652 903-655-6256, 903-987-

1964 [email protected] [email protected]. 903-655-6262.

Nov 12, 2011-003 - Whitney TX CASI. LadiesAuxiliary VFW CCO. Nov 12 & 13 at HarborMaster Marina on beautiful Lake Whitney,273 Lofers Bend Park, Whitney, TX 76692,254-694-3033. Chili $ 20 entry, beans, $5 entryand Bloody Mary $5. Chili turn in 2 on Sat,Noon on Sun. Chili Grind only. The marinahas campsites and hook ups and a store withbeer, Ice, bait, gas dock and necessities.Alcohol consumption is allowed on thepremises. It will be hosted by The LadiesAuxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars,Post # 8571 of Whitney. All proceeds will goto Veterans and family support, andscholarship programs. Raffles will be held.This date was chosen because Veteran’sDay is Nov 11. We hope that all will put a littlepatriotism in their shows. Contact Judy Taylor254-479-0361 Mike Taylor 254-479-0655 [email protected]. Pleasebring extra chili for People’s Choice.

Nov 12, 2011-004 - Pflugerville TX CASI. 4thAnnual Pflugerville Pfall Chili Pfest. Eventwill be on Main St. Benefits PflugervilleDowntown Improvements. Chili GRIND Only.Street will be closed at NOON to all vehicles.No RVs downtown. Off-site RV parking withno hook-ups. This is a dual event with openchili competition also. Expect a large crowd(3-5k) so bring extra chili. People’s Choiceand CASI Show competition 12:30 - 3:30 PM.Trophies at 5:30 PM. Saturday night streetdance with live entertainment by “Two Tonsof Steel”. Sunday event also at RV parkingsite. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. ContactWarren [email protected]. 512-773-8684.

Nov 12, 2011-005 - Euless TX CASI. 1stAnnual OC Burgers CCO. Held at OC Burgers& Bar Grill, 1201 Airport Freeway. Entry fee$20, turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Details tofollow. Ron Barnes.

Nov 13, 2011-001 - Whitney TX CASI.Sunday Ladies Auxiliary VFW CO. Nov 12 &13 at Harbor Master Marina on beautiful LakeWhitney, 273 Lofers Bend Park, Whitney,TX 76692, 254-694-3033. Chili $20 turn-inNoon. Contact Judy Taylor 254-479-0361,Mike Taylor 254-479- 0655,[email protected] CHILIGRIND ONLY.

Nov 13, 2011-002 - Pflugerville TX CASI. 4thAnnual Green Red Barn CCO Location 901Old Hutto Road. Chili GRIND only. BenefitsPflugerville Parks. RV parking, no hook-ups.Turn-in 1:00 PM. Saturday event also. Entryfee $20 Contact Warren McDonald 512-773-8684, [email protected]

Nov 13, 2011-003 - Amarillo TX CASI.Bushland High School Cheer Booster ClubChili Cookoff, held at Elks Lodge, 932 ClydeStreet. Chili turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $25 ContactGayle 806-517-5533 or Pam Matheson 806-674-8423.

Nov 19, 2011-001 - Cedar Hill TX CASI. GailMills Memorial. Good Shepherd Church at915 Old Straus Road, Cedar Hill, TX 75140 atFM1382. If you have throw down chili pleasebring it. We are inviting all of Cedar Hill toattend. Thank You. See You There. Entry fee$18 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable toGood Shepherd Episcopal Church. ContactDarrell Baxter [email protected].

Nov 19, 2011-002 - Rowlett TX CASI.Fifteenth Annual Texas Holiday Chili-brationCookoff. Benefits Amateur CommunityTheatre of Rowlett. Held on the 3800 block ofMain St. Downtown Rowlett. Entry fee $20.00CASI and Local Chili turn in 1:00 PM. JackpotBeans Noon turn in, entry fee $10.00.Christmas Parade begins at 11:00 AM. Pleasebe on site by 9:00 AM. The City of RowlettPolice Department closes Main Street totraffic at 9:15 AM. Make checks payable toACTOR and mail to Tom Fulton, 3809 MainST., Rowlett, TX 75088, 972-475- 4330

Nov 19, 2011-003 - Phoenix AZ CASI. 10thAnnual Viet Nam Vets Cookoff. Sponsoredby Pat Tillman Foundation. New Location,held in American Legion Post 107, 20001 NCave Creek. Entry fee $15, turn- in 2 PM.Showmanship. Please bring plenty ofPeople’s Choice chili. Benefits Pat TillmanRiders Contact Dennis Huff 623-388-0825

Nov 19, 2011-004 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Pod Fall Festival at Lake Mc QueeneyLions Club Hwy 78 at Lake Mc Queeney.Entry fee $ 20 or $38 both days. Charity -Christian Free Clinic - Cooks Party Fridaynight featuring German Food, Games onSaturday - Pot Luck Saturday night, Pod willserve Sunday Brunch. Chili Grind only. TurnIn - 2:00 PM Make checks payable to: ClassicCASI Pod - 214 Signal Hill, Seguin, TX 78155.Contact for information: Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz 830-379-6918.



November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 23Nov 19, 2011-005 - Katy TX CASI. 13thAnnual Katy Elks Lodge Turkey Shoot andUncle Ronnie Memorial Cookoff, 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Rd. Benefits Elks Charities. Jackpot(50/50) Beans, Jackpot (50/50) Salsa, CASIChili. Chili Grind Only. Entry Fees: Beans $10,Salsa $10, Chili $20. Turn In Times: BeansNoon, Salsa 1 pm, Chili 2 pm. Plenty of RVParking, limited hookups. Information contactKevin Draper 281 395-2388 or 713 562-2798.Lodge Telephone 281 391-2763. See CookoffNext Day.

Nov 19, 2011-006 - Marble Falls TX CASI. 5thAnnual Lake Country Lanes CCO Get thosechili pots, bowling balls and shoes, poolsticks, and LET’S HAVE SOME CHILI HOTFUN! Plenty of entertainment available: Bar-Bowling-Billiards- washer pitching. Largecovered beer garden pavilion for everyone tocook. Special rates for the bar, bowling etc(cooks only). Entry Fee $20 ($36 Sat & Sun).CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV parking(NO HOOKUPS). Cooks party Friday evening@ 7 PM. Held at Lake Country Lanes - 3 milesN of Marble Falls Wal-Mart, 112 N Ridge Rd.Contact Larry Kinnison [email protected], 830-613-8666. Benefits Lake Country LanesScholarship Fund.

Nov 19, 2011-007 - Hereford TX CASI. DeafSmith County Crisis Center CO. Directions toDeaf Smith County Bull Barn, from East, takeUS 60 to Hereford, turn left from US 60 toDairy Road and follow road to the left, buildingwill be on the right. From West, take US 60 toHereford, turn right from US 60 on the DairyRoad and follow road to the left, building willbe on the right. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Matthew [email protected] 806-570-0023, JodyBranum email [email protected]. 806-264-4920 Make checks payable to Deaf SmithCounty Crisis Center. Please bring extra chilifor hand out.

Nov 19, 2011-008 - Denton TX CASI. DentonElks Hoop Shoot 228 E Oak St. 940-387-8124.RV’s welcome no hookups. Cookoff nextday. Dinner and music Sat night. Entry fee$18 turn-in 2 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makechecks payable to Denton Elks. Contact DeloraGoin [email protected] 940-230-3238.

Nov 19, 2011-009 - Valley Mills TX CASI.Annual Valley Mills Pod Cookoff. Held at theold Boy Scout Camp on FM 56 approx. 1/2mile North of Hwy 6. 50/50 Beans. Entry Fee$10. Turn in Time 12 noon. CASI Chili EntryFee $18. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. GRIND ONLY.Benefits CTC Pod Charities. Pot Luck SupperSaturday Night. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers.Please bring some trimmings. Goody Bagsfor the first 15 cookers to sign up. Makechecks payable to CTC Pod.Contact RandyDuke at [email protected] Or Angie Duke254-405-4334 [email protected] Seecookoff next day.

Nov 19, 2011-010 - Amado AZ CASI. AmadoChili Cookoff. This chili event put on by theChiliHeads of Arizona will have horse rides,children’s area, beer garden, hot air balloonrides, arts & crafts and food vendors. Wehave great sponsors and community supportso this should be a great time! Plenty of RVparking - cook out of your RV. Hotels nearby.Held at the Amado Territory Ranch 3001 E.Frontage Road. CASI chili (only $5 entry!)and People’s Choice (no entry fee and greatprizes!) . Turn-in CASI chili 1 pm. Start servingpeople’s choice 11 am. Cook’s party Fridaynight at 6 pm. Charity is the Elephant HeadVolunteer Fire Department and Amado YouthGroups. More information at amadoaz.comor contact Carson Smith at 520-204- 3471 [email protected].

Nov 20, 2011-001 - Chattanooga TN CASI.Chattanooga Chili CO. Taking place duringthe Chattanooga Market at the First TNPavilion, 1826 Carter St. Entry fee $25 turn-in1:30 PM. Benefits Chattanooga Public Market.Contact Steve Brehm 423-648-2496, 423-504-8188 [email protected] out Our Website atchattanoogachilicookoff.com and [email protected]

Nov 20, 2011-002 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Day After Chili CO. at Lake McQueeneyLions Club - Hwy 78 at Lake McQueeney.Entry fee $20 or $38 both days. Charity - PodCharities. Chili Grind Only. Sunday Brunch -Turn In - 1:00 PM. Make checks payable to:Classic CASI Pod, 214 Signal Hill - Seguin,TX 78155. Contact for information: AnnellCausey 830-379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz 830-379-6918

Nov 20, 2011-003 - Katy TX CASI. Elks LodgeCookoff. 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Rd. BenefitsElks Charities. Chili Grind Only. Entry Fee$18. Turn in 1 pm. Information contact KevinDraper 281 395-2388 or 713 562- 2798. LodgeTelephone 281 391- 2763.

Nov 20, 2011-004 - Marble Falls TX CASI.CAST-OFF CCO See CCO previousday..Entry $18 ($36 Sat & Sun) turn-in 1 PM.Cast-off trophies & Goodies. FELLOWSHIP,FUN AND CHARITIES GUARANTEED!Benefits Marble Falls VFD. Chili grind only.Held at Lake Country Lanes,3 miles N ofMarble Falls Wal-Mart, 112 N Ridge Rd.Contact Larry Kinnison 830-613-8666 [email protected].

Nov 20, 2011-005 - Denton TX CASI. NextDay Elks Cookoff. 228 E Oak St. 940-387-8124.Breakfast and Bloody Marys at 9 am. RV’swelcome no hookups. See cookoff on the19th. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Delora Goin 940- [email protected].

Nov 20, 2011-006 - Valley Mills TX CASI. DayAfter Chili Cookoff. Benefits CTC Pod CCO.Entry Fee $18. GRIND ONLY. Chili Turn In

1PM. Contact Randy Duke at 254- [email protected] Or Angie Duke254-405-4334. Email [email protected].

Nov 25, 2011-001 - Victoria TX CASI. DayAfter Thanksgiving Chili CO. Held at ColetInn 3023 Camp Colet Rd, Colet Bar & Grill.Benefits VASA Pod Memorial ScholarshipFund. CASI Chili $18,turn-in 4PM. JackpotBeans (open) $10. turn-in 2PM. Jackpot Dip$10,turn-in 1PM. Green Chili entry fee $15turn-in 3 PM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575, Dianna Hoy 361-648- 6990,[email protected]. Colet Inn 361-578-1360.Check payable to VASA Pod. Plenty of RVparking limited hookups.

Nov 26, 2011-001 - Waco TX CASI. H-E-B #56th Annual Chili Cook Off H-E-B #5 is havingtheir 6th Annual Chili Cook Off. This is a Oneday only cook off with plenty of room for EZ-ups & Tailgaters. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn intime 2pm CHILI GRIND ONLY!! So put it onyour calendar and plan to be there ! Pleasenote that due to TABC LAW we cannot haveopen Alcohol containers on the premiseswhere alcohol is sold! Thank you forunderstanding. For more information contactDonna Conrad @ [email protected] or @(254)855-4733 @ H-E-B Waco #5 9100Woodway Drive (254) 751- 0239. See next dayMexia H-E-B Cook Off.

Nov 26, 2011-002 - Victoria TX CASI. 30thAnnual VASA Pod Chili CO. Held at ColetInn Bar & Grill 3023 Colet Rd.www.coletinn.com. Checks payable to VASAPod, for local charities. CASI Chili $20, turnin 2PM. Jackpot Beans (open) $10,turn in 12Noon. Junior Chili $10, turn-in 1 PM, JackpotChicken Fajitas $15, turn-in 3 PM JackpotBeef Fajitas $15. turn-in 4 PM. JackpotMargarita Off entry fee $10, turn-in 5 PM.Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575,Dianna Hoy 361-648-6990. [email protected]. Colet Inn 361-578-1360.Plenty of RV parking limited hook-ups.

Nov 26, 2011-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Operation Santa Clause. Held at Elks Lodge,4505 Seymour Hwy. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Cooks party Fri nite. Saturday nite PrimeRib Dinner with trimmings, and dance if youcook. This is a fundraiser for Wichita Falls FDto buy bikes and toys for kids. Contact JonReece 940- 631-0499. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Nov 27, 2011-001 - Mexia TX CASI. H-E-BMexia Chili Cook Off H-E-B Mexia is located@ 701 North Milam in Mexia,TX. THE SAMETABC LAWS ARE IN EFFECT HERE AS INWACO FOR OPEN CONTAINERS!THANKYOU AGAIN FOR UNDERSTANDING! Thisis a ONE day Cook Off the day after H-E-B #5in Waco. Entry Fee is $18.00.Turn in time1pm, CHILI GRIND ONLY!! For those whowant to make both store’s you can bring yourRV’s. NO HOOK UPS!! Plenty of Parking atboth stores. For more info Contact Donna

Conrad @ [email protected] or (254) 855-4733.

Nov 27, 2011-002 - Victoria TX CASI. MorningAfter Chili Cookoff. Held at Colet Inn 3023Camp Colet Rd. Make checks payable toVASA Pod. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM.Contact Dianna Hoy [email protected], Linda McDonald 361-578-2575, Colet Inn 361-578- 1360. Benefitslocal charities.

Dec 3, 2011-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.Last Chance CCO CANCELLED.

Dec 3, 2011-002 - North Little Rock AR CASI.Rudy’s Cafe CCO. Held at 2695 Pike. Entry fee$20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. ASSCASI Pod Chili Cookoff. Contact PrestonNickle 501-791- 2191.

Dec 3, 2011-003 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 31stAnnual Christmas Parade Chili Cookoff. Heldin K-Mart parking lot, 2011 East Fry Blvd.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Cut or grind.Benefits High Desert Pod. Bring Kids. Paradestarts at 5:30 PM. Contact Roy [email protected], 520-417-9224, 520-266-1442.

Dec 3, 2011-004 - Pasadena TX CASI.Pasadena Moose Toys For Tots CO. andHouston Area Quad Pod Christmas Party atPasadena Moose Lodge 3919 Pansy. Entryfee is new toy, minimum of $10, plus $5.00 or$25.00 without a toy. Turn in at 2:00. Anybean but pinto jackpot cookoff, entry fee $10and turn in at 12:00. Show theme Christmas.Christmas party following with a Spaghettidinner and music. Plenty of space for RVparking. Contact Teena [email protected], 832- 414-9699.ALSO, Pasadena Pod’s Friday nite pizzaparty spaghetti Sauce cookoff. Free entrywith turn in at 8:00 p.m. Make plenty to sharefor Saturday’s spaghetti dinner. Christmaslight contest, come light up the night withyour festive decorations.

Dec 3, 2011-005 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.Christmas For Kids Cookoff. Held at AMVets parking lot, Hwy 276 next to TawakoniCity Park, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee$18 turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 jackpot. Contact Jackie Gross 903-883-4916, cell 903-456-9498.

Dec 3, 2011-006 - Irving TX CASI. IrvingPolice & Fire Blue Christmas Chili Cook Off.Held in Heritage Park, 215 Main St. Entry fee$20 Turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5 turn-in Noon.Please bring throw down chili for selling tothe public. Benefits Irving Police and FireBlue Christmas. Games for kids, face painting,refreshments, vendors, Live Auction andchance drawing with lots of great gifts. Paradeat 4 PM that runs along park entrance. ContactBecky Fann, [email protected] T JFridel [email protected] 214-244-2497.

Page 24 Terlingua Trails November 2011Dec 3, 2011-007 - Waring TX CASI. THCP’s“It’s Chili in December” CO. Benefits WaringVol Fire Dept. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. InfoDebbie LaLanne 210-364-9439, 830- 510-4956,[email protected].

Dec 3, 2011-008 - West Monroe LA CASI.Christmas on the River Chili CO. Held at thecorner of Wood and Trenton Streets inAntique Alley Chili entry fee $25, Chili turn-in time 1 pm. Benefits Jake Owen RabornFoundation. Saturday December 3 is themain day of the Christmas on the River Festival- includes pet parade, Christmas parade,fireworks, live music, Scrooge Bah Humbug5K road race and dancing lights in AntiqueAlley after dark. Contact Scott Bruscato - POBox 1436, West Monroe, LA 71294-1436. wknumber 800-843-1872 or cell 318-680- 0904,[email protected]

Dec 3, 2011-009 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. ElksLodge Cookoff. Held at 4505 Seymour Hwy.Benefit Elks Charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Elks charitybreakfast Sat $7. Friday night cooks party.Sunday breakfast. Cookoff next day samelocation. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Dec 4, 2011-001 - Wickenburg AZ CASI.Rancher Bar Chili Cookoff. Held at 910 WWickenburg Way, west of town. BenefitsCops Who Care. Entry fee TBD. Turn-in red2 PM. Salsa turn-in 11 AM, Hot wings turn-in Noon. Cooks meeting 10 AM People’sChoice. Make checks paid to CASA. UseGrade A meat. Info Norman Schoenradt 623-742-6476, Stub Hill 928-684-5957. [email protected] or [email protected]. 602-908-2144.

Dec 4, 2011-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. ElksLodge 1105 CCO. Held at 4505 Seymour Hwy.Benefit Sweetheart Fund. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Saturday nite party Sunday breakfast.Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221. Chiligrind only.

Dec 9, 2011-001 - Waco TX CASI. Toy’s ForTots Friday Night CCO Held at the Hog CreekIcehouse off off Hwys 185 & 6 in WacoTexas. Entry Fee $18.00. Turn in time 9:00 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY Plenty of RV ParkingNO HOOK UPS! Also Please bring a NEWUNWRAPPED TOY! The Hog CreekIcehouse has great food & Entertainment &lots of fun!! So come on out for the 3 dayevent!!!!! For information contact DianneStimson Email @ [email protected] or254- 855-2767 Come let’s party and havesome fun and a GREAT TURN OUT!!!!!!

Dec 10, 2011-001 - Waco TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Darren Williams Memorial Chili CookOff will be held at The Hog Creek Icehouselocated off of HWYS 185& 6 in Waco,TX.Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 2PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY!!! Can cook inside if badweather! Plenty of RV Parking! SORRY NO

HOOK UPS! The Icehouse has Great food &entertainment. They always go out of theirway to make us feel welcome. And this is fora special memorial Donna Conrad’s nephewso come on let’s make this a huge turnoutplus Tyson’s Favorite Charity is the Next dayand they do ALOT for CASI so let’s givethem A LOT BACK!. For more informationcontact Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or 254-855-2767

Dec 10, 2011-002 - Wills Point TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Wills Point Cookoff. Hwy 47Downtown Wills Point. Corner of W Highstreet and N 5th. From HWY 47 north on N 5th2 blocks. Plenty of room for RV’s. NoHookups. Beans $5 turn in at noon. Winnertakes all. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Chiligrind only. Contact Julie Addison 972- 345-0345 Gary Risinger 903-520- 5812. [email protected] Sponsored by Brookshireand Budweiser beer. 11 AM Fairy TaleChristmas Parade. Christmas on the BricksBazaar 9 AM to 4 PM. Kids entertainment.Prize for best show. There is a lot of shoppingon the town square and many vendors. Lastyear was a great turn out and thanks to TheParade organizers for allowing us to haveThe CCO on the same day.

Dec 10, 2011-003 - Fort Smith AR CASI.2nd Annual Birthday Bash Chili CO.CANCELLED.

Dec 10, 2011-004 - Irving TX CASI. IrvingElks TOT & Cowtown Pod 23rd AnnualCookoff & Christmas Party. Held at 2015Britian Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Elksdivision $15, free if also participating in CASIdivision. Entry fee Beans $5 turn-in Noon,100% payback. Benefits Past Exalted RulersCharities. Sponsored by Irving Elks Lodge972-579-0005. Corporate sponsor for CASI.Friday night live band. Friday night cooksparty. Lodge furnishes turkey/dressing.Please bring covered dish. Santa and hishelpers will try to make a visit Friday orSaturday. Plenty of parking, limited RVhookups, first come first served. Silentauction, baked goods, plenty of judges.Contact Horace Jones 972-986-5609 Makechecks payable to Irving Elk Lodge,[email protected]. See cookoff nextday.

Dec 10, 2011-005 - Augusta GA CASI. CMFAChilly Chili Cook-Off Multiple cook-off event.Enter one or all! ICS / CASI / Kitchen Sink(OPEN) each $25. Any two for $50. All threefor $75. Big Daddy Grand Championship!(title is name-only) for top 3 cooks in OPENand ICS categories. Hand out chili is 2 gallonstotal, max. Prizes for Big Daddy! are $1,0001st, $500 2nd and $300 3rd. Cash and/or prizesand trophy for top three OPEN and ICS ($3001st / $150 2nd / trophy 3rd). Trophies for top10 CASI cooks. Turn-in times: CASI 12 noon,ICS 3 PM, OPEN 4:00 PM. Live music onstage, food and merchandise vendors in theheart of historic downtown Augusta. 836

November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 25Reynolds Street. Event is outdoors. Eachcook will be stationed with easy access toelectrical outlets and indoor restrooms. Aparking lot will be reserved for cooks rightbeside the venue but space is limited so earlyregistration is encouraged. Entries willwelcome all the way up to day of event, butat least one day notice is appreciated.Volunteers will be available to help withsetup and take down, at each cook’sdiscretion. Visit www.chillychili. us to registeronline. Email [email protected] call 706.364.2422 for more information.Champions Made From Adversity P.O. Box980, Evans GA 30809.

Dec 10, 2011-006 - Magnolia TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Magnolia Chili Cookoff Once againthe Magnolia Historic Society and MagnoliaArea Chamber of Commerce will be hostingthe Magnolia Hometown Christmas and ChiliCookoff downtown on Melton St near BuddyRiley Blvd. The chili cookoff has been sucha popular event for the city of Magnolia! Wereally appreciate all of the support from theCASI cooks! The Chamber will be servingchili to the public and once again there will bea People’s Choice award so please bring extrachili for the public to taste if you would liketo participate. There will also be a best ofshow award to really get in the Christmasspirit!! If you have any questions contactGari Lynn Hessong [email protected]. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM.

Dec 10, 2011-007 - Sarepta LA CASI. SareptaChristmas Fest. Held at 210 Vines St. Entryfee $25 turn-in 1 PM. RV spaces no hookups.Contact Cheryle Robertson,[email protected] 318-847-4333. Makechecks payable to Town of Sarepta ChristmasFestival.

Dec 10, 2011-008 - Overland Park KS CASI.VFW Post #846 Chili Cook Off. Held at 8804Grant. Go east on 87th Street off of I-35 for 1mile then south on Grant for approximately600 ft. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply. Pieturn in 10 am $5. beans 11:00am $5., CASI12:00 pm $20. and home-style chili 12:30 pm$10. 50% off entry fees for all categories forVFW members. Tent and RV parking available,limited hook-ups. Benefits VFW Post 846local charities. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 [email protected] or LarryVelasquez 913- [email protected] CHILI GRINDONLY.

Dec 10, 2011-009 - San Angelo TX CASI.Toys for Tots Cookoff. Held at the Party Barnon the Old Christoval Hwy.(more directionsto follow) Entry fee will be a new toy plus$3.00 or $18.00 per person. Turn in will be at2:00 p.m. Contact Laura Coad at 325- 944-7715for more details. Make checks payable toConcho Valley Pod.

Dec 11, 2011-001 - Waco TX CASI. Tyson’sFavorite Charity Cook Off to be held at TheHog Creek Ice house Located @ Hwys 185 &6 in Waco.TX. Entry Fee $ 18.00 Turn in time1PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY!!! CAN COOKINSIDE IF WEATHER IS BAD!! Plenty of RVParking ! SORRY NO HOOK UPS! TheIcehouse goes out of their way to make usfeel welcome and they have GREAT FOOD!Now TYSON is a BIG SPONSOR of TICCALONG with A LOT of other COOK OFFSthey support CASI IN MANY MANY WAYSSO LET’S SUPPORT THEM BACK BYHAVING A GREAT TURN OUT FOR THEIRCHARITY! REMEMEMBER WITHOUTSPONSORS......THERE COULD’NT BECOOK OFF’S!!! For more information contactDianne Stimson [email protected] or254-855-.2767

Dec 11, 2011-002 - Irving TX CASI. SecondChance Sunday After CO. Held at Irving ElksLodge 2015 N Britian Rd. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Benefits various Elks charities.Contact Horace Jones 972-986-5609. Lodgephone 972-579- 0005. See cookoff previousday. Bloody Mary’s and hamburgers will beavailable.

Dec 11, 2011-003 - Overland Park KS CASI.VFW Post #846 2nd Chance Cook Off Held at8804 Grant. Go east on 87th Street off of I-35for 1 mile then south on Grant for approximately600 ft. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply.CASI 12:00 pm $20. and home-style chili 12:30pm $10. Take $5 off any entry fee with petfood donation. 50% off entry fees for allcategories for VFW members. Tent and RVparking available, limited hook-ups. Fridaynight cooks party. Benefits VFW Post 846local charities. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 email [email protected] orLarry Velasquez 913-708-2118 [email protected] CHILI GRINDONLY.

Dec 17, 2011-001 - Belton TX CASI. H-E-BBelton Chili Cook Off Due to the Store Directorat the H-E-B Temple # 2 Store leaving andgoing over to the New H-E-B Belton Store, weare going to have the Belton Store Cook Offon Saturday Dec.17th & the Temple # 1 Storeon Sunday Dec. 18th. This year the cook offswill be held at the LaQuinta Inns & Suites at229 West Loop 121 Belton, TX. This is rightoff I- 35 EXT. 292 next to the Bell County ExpoCenter in Belton. Plenty of RV Parking NOHOOK UP’s, or you can call and makereservation at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites @254-939-2772. We have an $89.00 room rate.Make sure you tell the front desk your callingfor the CASI Chili cook off to get the roomrate. Reservations have to be made NOLATER THEN DEC. 1 st. to get the $89.00room rate. Turn in time for Sat. is 2:00 PM /Entry Fee $18.00 Chili Grind Only. There willbe a cooks party Saturday Night in the HotelMeeting room @ 7:00 PM. Food & drinks willbe provided. For more information please callDonna Conrad @ 254- 855-4733 or Dianne



Jim Ezell and Roger Foltz helped bottle whiskey at Garrison Brothers Distilleryin Hye, TX. Each hand-numbered and signed bottle is sealed with a cork,wrapped in deerskin lace, and then dipped in hot wax. Pictured with Jim andRoger is Dan Garrison holding a bottle of their Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskeypersonally signed for the 2011 TICC winner.

Garrison Brothers Distillery

Photo courtesy of Roger Foltz

Stimson @ 254- 855-2767. Hope to seeeveryone there.

Dec 17, 2011-002 - Houston TX CASI.Houston Pod Annual Christmas CO atBlanco’s Bar & Grill, 3406 W. Alabama. GRINDONLY. Entry Fee - $20. Turn-in at 1 p.m. SilentAuction. RV parking - no hook ups. Come forGary P. Nunn on Friday night, $12 covercharge. Private party booked for Saturdayevening but cooks are welcome to party inthe back, paved parking lot. Benefits LauraRecovery Center. Contact Joe Braden,[email protected] or 713-582- 2278.

Dec 18, 2011-001 - Belton TX CASI. H-E-BTemple #1 Due to the Store Director at the H-E-B Temple # 2 Store leaving and going overto the New H-E-B Belton Store, we are goingto have the Belton Store Cook Off on SaturdayDec.17th & the Temple # 1 Store on SundayDec. 18th. This year the cook offs will be heldat the LaQuinta Inns & Suites at 229 WestLoop 121 Belton, TX. This is right off I- 35EXT. 292 next to the Bell County Expo Centerin Belton. Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOKUP’s, or you can call and make reservation atthe LaQuinta Inn & Suites @ 254-939-2772.We have an $89.00 room rate. Make sure youtell the front desk your calling for the CASIChili cook off to get the room rate.Reservations have to be made NO LATERTHEN DEC. 1 st. to get the $89.00 room rate.Turn In time Sunday is 1:00 PM / Entry Fee$18.00 Chili Grind Only. There will be a cooksparty Saturday Night in the Hotel Meetingroom @ 7:00 PM. Food & drinks will beprovided. For more information please callDonna Conrad @ 254- 855-4733 or DianneStimson @ 254- 855-2767. Hope to seeeveryone there.

Dec 30, 2011-001 - Kingsland TX CASI. JustBecause CCO American Legion Post 437, 118Legion Loop, Kingsland, TX. Entry fee $18.Chili grind only, turn-in 8 PM. Benefits HLPcharities. Come join The Highland Lakes Podand friends celebrate and bring in “The NewYear” Thursday December 29th-SundayJanuary 1st. Plenty of RV parking (NOHOOKUPS), lots of room for day cooks andan abundance of CHILI-CHARITY-FUN.Come early and stay late to sight see, shop,play golf or just to relax and share “TEXASHOSPITALITY & FELLOWSHIP.” Eveningmenu chili dogs with trimmings. ContactLarry Kinnison [email protected] 830-613-8666.

Dec 31, 2011-001 - Indianapolis IN CASI.Hoosier GP’s New Year’s Eve CCO 2Cookoffs, 1 Weekend, All indoor! Held atCountry Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr,Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317.821.1100, locatedat I465S, Exit #8/Kentucky Ave. behindCulver’s. CASI chili & show only - $40. Notopen for public attendance. CHILI GRINDONLY. CASI rules apply. Room opens at 6pm. Turn-in at 10pm. Includes dinner, partyfavors & adult midnight toasting beverage.Tables and chairs provided. Note, space is

very limited for show. Carry-in beverage ofchoice permitted. Please bring wrapped‘acceptable’ item for the gift exchange. Specialroom rate of $79 available for overnight stay.Contact hotel at 317-821- 1100 & be sure tomention “chili” when you make yourreservation. If you plan to party, please besafe & responsible. REGISTRATIONDEADLINE 12/1/11. Make checks payable toIndiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester317-319- 4961, [email protected],Tonya Jester 317-319-4962,[email protected]. Plan to stayover for the Hoosier Hangover Cookoff onSunday, January 1st!

Dec 31, 2011-002 - Kingsland TX CASI.Rusty’s CCO American Legion Post 437, 118Legion Loop, Kingsland, TX. Entry fee $18.Turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. BenefitsAmerican Legion Post 437. Black eyed peas$5/100% payback turn in time noon.Community breakfast 9 AM. Pot Luck 6:30PM. Ham furnished. (Check with Carrie formenu list). Let’s bring in “The New Year”with ore “TEXAS HOSPITALITY &FELLOWSHIP” games and social time..getcomfortable, wear your favorite PJ’s andbring your quarters. Contact Larry [email protected], 830-613- 8666.

Dec 31, 2011-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. B& B 4th Annual New Years Eve CO. Held atAmerican Legion 120, 4601 Lake Shore Dr.Entry fee $20 turn in 7 PM. Black-eyed peacookoff turn-in 8 PM. Entry fee $10 100%payback plus $50 added money. Chili grindonly. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-7221.Benefits NOB Pod.

Dec 31, 2011-004 - Amarillo TX CASI. AnnualTall in Texas Pod Cookoff and New Years Eveparty. To be held at Campbell’s shop, 517West 47th. Chili grind only. Turn in at 8 pm.Benefits fill the backpack fund. Entry fee is$5, and one jar of peanut butter. ContactScott Campbell, 806-236- 2368. Bring a snackto share.

Jan 1, 2012-001 - Indianapolis IN CASI.Hoosier Hangover CCO 2 Cookoffs, 1Weekend, All Indoor! Held at Country Inn &Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis,IN 46221, 317.821.1100, located at I465S, Exit#8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver’s. CASIchili & show only - $20. Turn-in Noon. Notopen for public attendance. CHILI GRINDONLY.CASI rules apply. Bloody Marycompetition, $2 entry. Tables and chairsprovided. Note, space is very limited forshow. Carry-in beverage of choice permitted.Special room rate of $79 available for overnightstay. Contact hotel at 317-821-1100 & be sureto mention “chili” when you make yourreservation. If you plan to party, please besafe and responsible. REGISTRATIONDEADLINE 12/1/11. Make checks payable toIndiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester317-319- 4961 [email protected] Jester at 317-319- 4962,

[email protected]. Plan to comeon Saturday for the Hoosier GP’s New Year’sEve CCO!

Jan 1, 2012-002 - Kingsland TX CASI. NewYears CCO. American Legion Post 437, 118Legion Loop, Kingsland, TX. Entry fee $18.Chili grind only, turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsAmerican Legion Post 437. Communitybreakfast 9 AM. Contact Larry [email protected], 830-613- 8666.

Jan 1, 2012-003 - Lake Monticello VA CASI.8th Annual Bearly Chili Cookoff. This is theofficial Capital Pod Chili Cookoff. Entry fee$20, includes annual membership in the CapitalPod, checks payable to Roger Koltz. BenefitsLake Monticello Fire & Rescue Squad. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Turn-in at 2 P.M. ContactRoger or Jackie Koltz, 53 Ponderosa Lane,Palmyra VA 22963, 434-589-5387. Email [email protected].

Jan 7, 2012-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop 150East. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits GirlState/Scholarship. Make check payable toALA 533. Contact Crystal Dear 512-844-6668.CHILI GRIND ONLY. See Cookoff next day.

Jan 8, 2012-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux 533 Sunday CO. Held at 3003Loop 150 East. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity TBA. ContactCrystal Dear 512-844-6668. Make checkpayable to ALA 533.

Jan 13, 2012-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tall inTexas Pod Cookoff. Held in the Rex BaxterBuilding on the Tri-State Fair Grounds. Entryfee $20.00 Ground Meat Only Turn in 8:00PM. Make checks payable to Tall in Texas

Pod. Contact Vickie Childers 806-355- 7387nights or 806-433-1793 days. See Tri-StateOpen next day.

Jan 13, 2012-002 - Puerto Penasco MX CASI.Chopps Pod-Pod Cookoff. Held at Playa DeOro RV Park. Same location as the South ofthe Border International CCO. Day before-set up and leave for next day. Entry fee $10turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable toChopps Pod. Contact Myrl Coultas 520-278-6838 [email protected]. Benefits Rocky PointChristmas Club. Chili Grind Only.

Jan 14, 2012-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tri-State Open Chili Championship. Held in RexBaxter Building on the Tri-State Fair Grounds.Benefits the Make-A-Wish of the TexasPlains. Entry fee $25.00 and turn in 1 PM.Ground Meat Only. Make checks payable toTri- State Open Chili Championship. Top 3chili’s and 1st place show automaticallyqualify for TICC. Cooks party Friday nightwith a meal. Drawing for free rooms with earlyregistration post marked by December 27,2011. Mail to Vickie Childers 4300 OlsenAmarillo, TX 79106. For more information callVickie @ 806-355-7387 nights or 806-433-1793 days or e-mail [email protected],Pod cookoff Friday night Jan 14, 2012.

Jan 14, 2012-002 - Dubuque IA CASI. IcefestChili Cookoff. At the National MississippiRiver Museum and Aquarium. Benefits:Dubuque County Historical Society Turn-intime: 2:00 Fees: $18 for CASI, $15 for Businesschili, and $15 for Open chili, or $25 for 2divisions. Extra meat given to any one cooking2 chili divisions (to help feed large crowd).Make checks payable to: Dubuque CountyHistorical Society Contact: Jan Feltes 350 E3rd St. Dubuque, IA 52001.

Page 28 Terlingua Trails November 2011www.rivermuseum.com 563-557-9545 ext 207.Cook off is held on an enclosed porch, withsome heaters. Dress accordingly. Be prepared.

Jan 14, 2012-003 - Puerto Penasco MX CASI.14th Annual South of the Border Fun in theSun International Open Championship. Heldat Playa De Oro RV Park, Rocky Point Mexico.Benefit La Montana Special Needs School inRocky Point. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM.Automatic Qualifier for TICC, top 3 Chili and1st place Show. Fish fry cooks dinner, Happyhour at Playa De Oro. Cook on the beach.Make checks payable to HDP, Box 584, SierraVista AZ 85636. Contact Ted Fichtl 520-459-5477, 520-249- 3147. [email protected].

Jan 14, 2012-004 - Plano TX CASI. AmericanLegion Riders Annual CO. Held at 1236Avenue J, downtown Plano off 14th St. Entryfee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Wendy [email protected]. 972-496- 1362, 214673-6861. Make checks payable to ALR 321.Benefits ALR Veterans Program.

Jan 14, 2012-005 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.16th Annual Wichita East VFD CO. Held at2070 Hwy 79 North. For Wichita East VFD.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Brisket $15, $5 Local “backyard” chili.Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Friday night cooksfeed at station Contact Hayden Hansen 940-781-3990

Jan 14, 2012-006 – Montgomery, TX CASI.2nd Annual Wolfies Cookoff. Held at 14954Hwy 105 W. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Beans $10 50/50 Jackpot, turn-in 1 PM. ForMontgomery County Food Bank. Will collectnon-perishable foods for food bank. Makechecks payable to Piney Woods Pod. ContactEarl 936-447-1060, 713-724-5736, email [email protected] Dana Blake atWolfies [email protected].

Jan 15, 2012-001 - Estes Park CO CASI. EstesPark Winter Festival 2012 Chili Cookoff withWine and Beer Tasting, Live Music andCrafts Fair. This year’s cookoff will be heldindoors at the fairgrounds so weather will notbe a problem. Cooks setup at 8:00 am, cooksmeeting at 9:00 am and turn in at noon. Entryfee $15. For those cooks willing to make andserve 5 gallons of chili for public tasting theyare offering a free nights stay in Estes Parkthe weekend of the cookoff either Friday orSaturday. Ground/Chili grind meat only.Contact Candice Mohr at 970-586-2099 forinfo. Benefits Estes Park Kiwanis Club.

Jan 21, 2012-001 - College Station TX CASI.Iron Horses Chili Cookoff. Held at 4101 StateHwy 6 South, Exit Barron Rd. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. BenefitsTrue Blue Animal Rescue. Make checkspayable to Independence Harley-Davidson.50/50 Bean turn-in 1, entry $10. Contact

Heather Beran 979-690- 1669,[email protected]

Jan 21, 2012-002 - Watkinsville GA CASI.OCMS Chili Cookoff Details to follow. Entryfee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Makechecks payable to OCMS Relay for Life Team.Contact Cindy [email protected] 706-769-3575.

Jan 21, 2012-003 - Orland Park IL CASI. ChillyWillie Chili Challenge XII Held at Orland ParkCivic Center, William R Vogel Memorial, 14750S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL. Benefits OpenLands of Orland Pk. Entry fee $25. Turn-in2:30 pm. Make checks payable to Village ofOrland Park, mail to Chilly Willie ChiliChallenge, Orland Park Recreation & ParksDept, 14650 S Ravinia Ave 60462. Forinformation, contact Patty Vlazny, 708-403-6145, or email [email protected].

Jan 21, 2012-004 - Converse TX CASI. 18thHalf Way Point Chili Cookoff. 325 WestLegion Drive. RV parking no hookups, cooksparty Friday evening. Entertainment Saturdaynight. Cookoff next day same location. Entryfee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Ken Rodd 210-887- 8827, [email protected]. For Legioncharities.

Jan 22, 2012-001 - Converse TX CASI. GeorgiaHorner Memorial CCO. 325 West LegionDrive. RV parking no hookups. See Chili

cookoff previous day same location. Entryfee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Auxiliarycharities. Contact Ken [email protected], 210-887- 8827.

Jan 28, 2012-001 - West TX CASI. 2nd AnnualTokio Store Chili Cook 343 Tokio LoopeWest, Tx. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 2pmCHILI GRIND ONLY !!! Plenty of RV ParkingSORRY NO HOOK UPS!!!! This Store is 145years old and is truly a unique little place!!!They have a Grill and from what I am told oneGREAT Cheeseburger !!! They even have alittle gift shop so bring a little extra spendingmoney! They truly went out of their way towelcome us last year and are looking forwardto us coming back this year so let’s showthem what CASI cooks can do and have aGREAT turn out!! Contact Dianne Stimson@ [email protected] or (254)855-2767.See next day cookoff.

Jan 28, 2012-002 - High Hill TX CASI. TexasExes Chili Cookoff Join us for the 2nd AnnualTexas Exes Chili Cookoff held at St MarysChurch Pavillion. Chili and Live Music at aHistoric Fayette County Painted Church.Presented by the Fayette County Texas Exeswith proceeds benefiting our ScholarshipFund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. ContactScott Hughey P.O. Box 707 Schulenburg TX78956.

Jan 28, 2012-003 - San Miguel De Allend MXCASI. CASI Guanajuato International Chili



November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 31and Charros Cookoff. Automatic Qualifierfor TICC. Held at Hotel Real de Minas in SanMiguel de Allende. Benefits San MiguelCommunity Foundation. Entry fee $35includes all categories. Air Transportationvia Leon, Guanajuato on American orContinental/United out of Houston or Dallas.Turn-in time for chili 12:30 PM. Entry feeincludes 10 lbs or complimentary grind onlymeat. Categories are CASI chili, People’sChoice chili, Charro Beans and Margaritas.Info Cynthia Gill 4510 Honeywood Court,Houston TX 77059 832-287- 1912.

Jan 28, 2012-004 - Concan TX CASI. Chili Rioon the Frio. Held at 2 N River Road (CountyRoad 348). Details to follow. Contact AnnabellMcNew 210-863- 2355, 830-232.6625. See website www.housepasture.com

Jan 28, 2012-005 - Blowing Rock NC CASI.Blowing Rock Winterfest Cookoff to benefitthe Blowing Rock Historical Society. Held atBlowing Rock Elementary School, 165 MorrisStreet. Indoor event, no need for tents bringtables if you can, use small gas cans. Openand CASI chili will be judged. Turn-in foropen is 11:00 am, CASI turn in is 1:00. Pre-registration deadline is January 1, 2011. Entryfee is $15 open/ $20 CASI before January 1,$25 open/$20 CASI after January 1. Meat iscook’s choice. Open chili may be made athome, cash prizes awarded for open chili.This event draws a HUGE crowd, so pleasemake lots of extra chili for the public. Makechecks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod, andsend them to Adrienne Grant, 4105 CasaStreet, Durham, NC 27704 by January 1. Checkwww.ncchili.com for more information/entryform as it comes available, or contact AdrienneGrant, 919-604-5262 [email protected]. Hope to see youthere!

Jan 28, 2012-006 - Terlingua TX CASI. 1stAnnual High Sierra Bar & Grill Chili Cookoff.Held at El Dorado Hotel, 100 Ghostown Road.Benefit Ghostown Charities. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to HighSierra Bar & Grill. Cooks party Friday night.Orginal hand painted trophies. Covered/indoor area for cooking in inclement weather.Special hotel rates for cooks, judges andgroupies. Info Deanna Castillo, HC 70 Box204, c/o El Dorado Hotel, Terlingua TX [email protected] Hotel 432-371-2111, cell 830-469- 2201. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Jan 29, 2012-001 - West TX CASI. Tokio StoreNext Day Cook Off 343 Tokoi Loope WestTexas. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 1P.CHILI GRIND ONLY!!!!!! Plenty of RVParking SORRY NO HOOK UPS!!!! This Storeis 145 years old! And is truly a cool little placeand has a grill from what I am told it serves upa mean cheeseburger at a GREAT price!!They even have a little gift shop! They wentout of their way to make the cooks feelwelcome last year so come on lets show them

what true CASI cooks can do and let’s havea GREAT TURN OUT this year!!!!! For moreinormation contact Dianne [email protected] or (254) 855-2767.See previous day cook off.

Feb 4, 2012-001 - Memphis TN CASI. PolarBear Plunge Chili Cook-Off Mud Island RiverPark 125 North Front Street. Chili team check-in is from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. ALL teamsmust have on hand a minimum 2A/10BCportable fire extinguisher Entry fee $35, turn-in 1:30 PM. Benefits Special Olympics. InfoLisa Taylor 901-683-1271. [email protected]. Address 1355Lynnfield Road Suite 273 Memphis TX 38119.Please register by January 27th.

Feb 4, 2012-002 - Rankin TX CASI. HornedToad Regional Chili Cookoff. Held in TommyWorkman Park. 1st place - Bronze Horn Toad.This is an automatic qualifier for top 3 chiliwinners and first place showmanship. Fridaynight fish fry; Tequila Rose Party; Saturdaymorning breakfast; stew and pot luck; 42tournament. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to Rankin Museum.Contact Karen Bains 432-559-2419, 432-693-2242, [email protected], Dave Boone432-631-0365.

Feb 4, 2012-003 - Fort Smith AR CASI.Arkansas State Men’s Championship &Annual Belch Amateur Cookoff. Held at ElksLodge, 5504 Massard Road. Entry fee $20;Turn-in 1pm. Amateur cookoff same day.Silent Auction. Benefitting Children’s ServiceLeague. State Women’s Cookoff same day,see ad. Info: Cathy Hill, 479-561- 4552;[email protected] or Dara Doss, 479-651-7128; email [email protected] Qualifier for TICC.

Feb 4, 2012-004 - Fort Smith AR CASI.Arkansas State Women’s Championship andBelch Amateur Cookoff held at Elks Lodge,5504 Massard Road. Entry Fee $20; turn-in 1pm. Amateur cookoff same day. SilentAuction. Benefitting Children ServiceLeague. State Men’s cookoff same day seead. Info Cathy Hill 479-561-4552, [email protected] or Dara Doss 479-5651-7128, [email protected] qualifier for TICC.

Feb 11, 2012-001 - West TX CASI. Out WestBar & Grill 5th Annual Chili Cook Off held @301 South Main Street in West, TX. EXIT 353off of I-35. Entry Fee $18.00. Turn in time2:00pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY!!!!! IFWEATHER IS BAD CAN COOK INSIDE!!!!!Plenty of RV Parking SORRY NO HOOKUPS! Live Entertainment Friday & SaturdayNight. 50/50 Drawing. They have GREATfood and will go out of their way to make youfeel welcome, so for a GREAT time and tohave some fun come on out and spend theweekend! Contact either Mike & WandaHutyra 254-826-5509 or Dianne [email protected] or 254-855-2767.

Feb 11, 2012-002 - Hernando MS CASI.Mississippi State Cookoff. Hernando HillsCountry Club 1000 Bradley Drive. Entry fee$20 turn- in 1 PM. Automatic Qualifier forTICC. For additional information contactLynne Murry [email protected].

Feb 11, 2012-003 - Water Valley TX CASI. StValentine’s Day Massacre CO. Day 1 of StValentine’s Day Massacre CCO, ConchoValley Chili Pod CCO, CASI, Location: WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. There is a limited number ofhook ups. $20/night. There will be JackpotBeans with a turn in at 12 noon and the entryfee is $5.00. Chili turn in is at 2 PM. The entryfee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There willbe a cake auction and a 50/50 raffle. Makechecks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.There will be a Saturday night Potluck Supper.This is day 1 of a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’sinformation. Contact Sherry Maus 325-658-1364, Janice Miller [email protected] 1854.

Feb 12, 2012-001 - West TX CASI. Out WestBar & Grill Next Day Chili Cook Off held at 301South Main Street West TX EXIT 353 off ofI-35 Entry Fee $18.00. Turn in time 1PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY !!! CAN COOK INSIDEIF WEATHER IS BAD!! Plenty of RV parkingSORRY NO HOOK UPS!!! They have GREATfood & will treat us wonderfully! So come onout for a fun time and weekend. For moreinformation contact either Mike & WandaHutyra 254-826-5509 or Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or 254-855-2767. Seeprevious Day cookoff.

Feb 12, 2012-002 - Water Valley TX CASI.Day 2 St Valentine’s Day Massacre. Day 2 ofSt Valentine’s Day Massacre CCO, CharityTBA CASI, Location: Water Valley Parklocated on South FM 2034 off of US Highway87. There is a limited number of hook ups.Hooks up will cost $20/night. Chili turn in isat 12 Noon. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILIGRIND ONLY. There will be 50/50 raffle.Make checks payable to Concho Valley ChiliPod. This is day 2 of a 2 day CCO. SeeSaturday information Contact Sherry Mausat 325-658- 1364 or Janice Miller [email protected]

Feb 17, 2012-001 - Waxahachie TX CASI.NOW Pod No Frills CCO Held at the Ellis Co.Expo Center in Waxahachie off of Hwy 287.Details to follow. Entry fee $18 turn-in 8 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payableto NOW Pod. Kelly Brignon 469-628-8840.

Feb 18, 2012-001 - Waxahachie TX CASI.11th Annual Gingerbread House CCO Heldat the Ellis Co. Expo Center in Waxahachie offof HWY 287. Details to follow. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makechecks payable to NOW Pod. Kelly Brignon469-628-8840. For the Gingerbread House.

Feb 18, 2012-002 - Caldwell TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Bernard Rychlik CO. Held at VFWPost 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Makechecks payable to VFW Post 4458. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Beansentry fee $10 turn-in Noon. RV parking, noelectricity See cookoff next day. ContactVince Slominski 979-255-5148,

Feb 18, 2012-003 - Comstock TX CASI. 7thAnnual Richard Hinds Memorial ScholarshipCCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W.Comstock, TX. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 for reservations. Ask Comstock Motelfor chili cook-off prices at 432-292-4484. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00 pm. $18.00 fee.Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. LloydGoldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for1stplace chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDENRichard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophyby Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili.Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show.Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Satafternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with specialtrophies from Thunderbird Machinery forwinning team. Cook’s supper furnished Fridaynite. Hinds Well Service Southern Style PulledPork Supper Sat nite. Benefits ComstockSchool Scholarships. Sunday CCO samelocation. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830703-0096.

Feb 18, 2012-004 - Orlando FL CASI. 3rdAnnual Orlando Chili Cookoff. Details tofollow. Information Linda Christensen 407-777-8309.

Feb 19, 2012-001 - Waxahachie TX CASI.11th Annual Cotton Patch CCO Held at theEllis Co. Expo Center in Waxahachie off ofHWY 287. Details to follow. Entry fee $18turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makechecks payable to NOW Pod. Benefits EllisCo Childrens Advocacy. Kelly Brignon 469-628- 8840.

Feb 19, 2012-002 - Caldwell TX CASI. Day 2Annual Bernard Rychlik CO. Held at VFWPost 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. VariousVFW Charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM.RV parking no electricity. Chili Grind Only.Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148.

Feb 19, 2012-003 - Comstock TX CASI. 7thAnnual Comstock School Library CCO.Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Comstock,TX. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 forreservations. Ask Comstock Motel for chilicook-off prices at 432-292-4484. CHILI GRINDONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Makechecks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Sundaymorning breakfast by Lorina’s Cantina.Saturday CCO at same location. Call JanitaHinds for more info at 830 703-0096.

Feb 25, 2012-001 - Garland TX CASI. 9thAnnual Colder Than Hell Two day cookoff,held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple 2121Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM.Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3.

Page 32 Terlingua Trails November 2011Benefits Texas Masonic Lodge Retirementfund. Full RV hookups (12) are first come firstserve at $15 per day. Depending on weather,you can cook inside or outside. Make checkspayable to Directors Staff. DirectionsLocation: Garland Hella Temple Hella Temple2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 ContactMike Hall @ [email protected] is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY.50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 ticketsfor $5. Cooks dinner on Friday at 5:30PM costis $8. Bingo follows the dinner. Come early.

Feb 26, 2012-001 - Garland TX CASI. GarlandHella Shrine CCO day 2 Day 2 Garland HellaShrine CCO cookoff, held at Garland HellaShrine Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee$20, turn-in noon. Benefits Garland HellaShrine Temple. Full RV hookups (12) are firstcome first serve at $15 per day. Depending onweather, you can cook inside or outside.Make checks payable to Directors Staff.Directions Location: Garland Hella TempleHella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas75043 Contact Mike Hall @[email protected] phone is 972-743-0884 or Dave Hewlett [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY.50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 ticketsfor $5.

Mar 3, 2012-001 - Hoover AL CASI. AlabamaState Open Chili Championship. AutomaticQualifier for TICC. Held at 3530 Lorna Rd.Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to Aldridge Botanical Gardens. Forinformation contact Bill Heslop 1244Greystone Parc Drive, Birmingham AL 35242,or email [email protected], 972-743-3426 205-268-5557.

Mar 3, 2012-002 - Odessa TX CASI. AmericanLegion Aux Girls State. Held at AmericanLegion Post 430, East 8th St and Pueblo.Benefits ALA Girls State. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Contact PhyllisPatton 432-362- 3585, 432-553-1403. Indooror outdoor cooking.

Mar 10, 2012-001 - Jacksonville FL CASI. 1stAnnual USO Help on the Home Front ChiliCookoff. Held at the Fleet ReserveAssociation, 5391 Collins Road, JacksonvilleFlorida. Limited RV parking. Cooks rate atBest Western and LaQuinta motels. CHILIGRIND ONLY. CASI turn in High Noon,Open 1:00 pm. Entry fee $20 CASI, $15 Open,$30 both. Early registration by Jan. 1st, $25for both. We anticipate a large crowd and willbe selling People’s Choice tasting kits toraise money to send care packages to thetroops. Please bring plenty of throw downchili to support this effort. This will be a greatevent with entertainment, food/beverageconcession, and celebrity judging. Forinformation and entry form contact ChuckStock 904-272-0505,[email protected]

Mar 10, 2012-002 - Paris TX CASI. Paris BluesSociety’s 2nd Annual Buffalo Joe’s Pub,3338 NE Loop 286. Benefits the Paris BluesSociety’s scholarship program. Held atBuffalo Joe’s Pub at 3338 NE Loop 286 inParis. $20.00 entry, 2:00 pm turn in. Trophiesfor 1st - 3rd chili, 1st show. Goodie bags forthe first 15 cooks to register. Please bringthrow down for the crowd. There will be a live& silent auction. Make checks payable to theParis Blues Society. Info Karen Boaz ,[email protected] 903- 905-9283.

Mar 17, 2012-001 - Crawford TX CASI. St.Paul Lutheran Memorial CCO. Held @Tonkawa Fals Park off Hwy 185 & 317. Turnin time 2 pm. Entry Fee $18.00 CHILI GRINDONLY. There are hook ups first come firstserve $15.00 a night. Plenty of shade trees!Junior Cook off turn in time 1pm Entry fee$10.00 ages 8-17. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Therewill also be a BBQ again this year LSBS rulesapply $65.00 for one or all meats 1/2chicken,pork spare ribs, & brisket. 80% Payback totop 5 winners & trophies. DRY PINTO beansEntry Fee $5.00 payback & trophies 1st-3rd.There will also be a silent auction, bake saleand other events TBA.This is the only fundraiser the Church does all year and they reallylook forward to and enjoy the chili cook offand now BBQ so come on out and lets reallysupport them. They have been able to makesome wonderful improvements because ofour support. For info on the chili cook offcontact Dianne Stimson @[email protected] or (254)486- 9206 or(254)855-2767. For more information on theBBQ contact Donna Conrad @[email protected] or (254) 486-9206 or(254) 855- 4733

Mar 17, 2012-002 - Fort Worth TX CASI. 36thAnnual Cowtown CASI CCO New Date!Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Cabela’s at the36th Annual Cowtown CASI CCO! Come joinus at Cabela’s, Exit 65 on I-35W north of NEloop 820 and south of Texas Motor Speedway.Cowtown will have raffles for lots of greatitems. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RVparking NO HOOK UPS. Friday Night Beansand Salsa Contest , CASH Prizes! Sat. CASIrules grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis,top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASIchili wins airfare/hotel to cook at the St.Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. 6thAnnual North Texas Junior ChiliChampionship. 1st place juniors prize to beannounced...2nd through 10th other greatprizes. Adult entry $20, turn in 1 pm, juniorsentry (ages 8-17) $8, turn in 12 noon. CASIRULES as well. Goody bags to first 100 adultcooks registered. Stay after the cookoff for aSaturday night seafood boil dinner (burgersand dogs for the non-seafood eaters). Earlyregistration to Tina Barnes, 110 Arnett Dr.,Euless, TX 76040. Must be received by Feb29th. More info contact Bobby Kirby [email protected] or 682-438- 7917.See March 18th for day after cook off.

November 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 33Mar 17, 2012-003 - Memphis TN CASI. PORPod Cookoff. Held at Steamatic, 3684 CherryRoad. $20 entry fee, turn-in 1 PM Bringsomething for raffle. This is the Cookoff thatwill send our Great Pepper to the Great PeppersMeeting. Bring a friend to judge. ContactLynne Murry [email protected].

Mar 17, 2012-004 - Water Valley TX CASI. St.Patrick’s Day CCO Day 1 of St Patrick’s DayCCO, Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, CASI,Benefits St Jude’s Hospital Location: WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. There is a limited number ofhook ups. The hook ups are $20/night. Therewill be Jackpot Beans with a turn in at 12 noonand the entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn in is at 2PM. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRINDONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 raffle. Make checks payable to ConchoValley Chili Pod. There will be a Saturdaynight Potluck. This is day 1 of a 2 day CO. Seenext day information Contact Sherry Maus at325-658 1364 or Janice Miller [email protected], 325-650 1854.

Mar 18, 2012-001 - Fort Worth TX CASI. DayAfter Cowtown CASI CCO Day AfterCowtown CCO. Cabela’s, Exit 65 on I-35Wnorth of NE loop 820 and south of TexasMotor Speedway. Turn-in CASI chili at noon;entry $18; grind or ground meat only. Formore info contact Bobby [email protected] See cookoffprevious day.

Mar 18, 2012-002 - Water Valley TX CASI. St.Patrick’s Day CCO. Day 2 of St Patrick’s DayCCO, Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, CASI,Benefits Concho Valley Chili Cookoff.Location: Water Valley Park located on SouthFM 2034 off of US Highway 87. There is alimited number of hook ups. The cost forhook ups is $20/night. Chili turn in is at 12noon. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRINDONLY. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Makechecks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.This is day 2 of a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’sinformation. Contact Sherry Maus at 325 6581364 or Janice Miller at [email protected]; 325-650 1854.

Mar 24, 2012-001 - Tyler TX CASI. TylerRotary Club 10th Annual CCO. Held at 4202South Broadway, across from TylerBroadway Square Mall, rain or shine.Registration begins Saturday 8 AM. Chiliturn- in 1 PM. Bring throw down chili for thecrowd. Entry fee is only $20. Choice of grind.Really neat prizes, plus a mystery prize, willbe given for chili and showmanship. Tents,tables and chairs for public. RV parking, butno hookups. Stay and enjoy Tyler AzaleaTrails. Proceeds benefit local and districtclub projects. Contact Fran Hall 903- 561-8056 [email protected] or Webwww.tylerrotary.org.

Mar 24, 2012-002 - Garland TX CASI. GarlandElks Annual St Pats CCO Garland Elks Lodge,3825 Duck Creek Dr. Cross street is Centervilleand Duck Creek for St. Pats Day. Stoves forchili 1,2,3. Cook on the patio, in park orparking lot. $20.00 entry fee for chili. $5 forbeans with 1st place winner take all. Beanturn- in at Noon. Chili turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsElks National Foundation Make checkspayable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984.Contact: Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806.

[email protected]. Chili Grind onlymeat. Camper hookups available for electricon limited basis. Small fee charged.

Mar 25, 2012-001 - Garland TX CASI. DAMPOD Annual CCO. St. Pats Day 2 DAM PODAnnual CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive.Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek.Cook in the park or on the patio. $20.00 entryfee for chili. Chili turn-in Noon. Charity will bethe DAM POD. Make checks payable toCASI DAM POD Contact: Dave Hewlett 972-578- 9232 [email protected] CHILIGRIND ONLY.

Mar 31, 2012-001 - High Springs FL CASI.O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cookoff. Held at O’LenoState Park, 410 SE O’Leno Park Rd. Entry fee$20 turn-in 1 PM. Open category turn in 1:30PM. Benefits Friends of O’Leno Inc. ContactHarriet Walsh c/o Friends of O’Leno Inc, P.O.Box 2879 High Springs FL 32655 or 7730 NE40 St High Springs FL 32643. 386-454-4806,3 8 6 - 4 5 4 - 1 8 5 [email protected].


Non BoardContributing Members

Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

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

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

Send ads to: Dana [email protected] 281-531-2888

John Goforth131 Whisper WayBoerne, TX 78006Cell: (830) 832-5070E-mail: [email protected]

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

Barbara HerrinCASI Scholarship Program Administrator7291 FM 380Paint Rock, TX 76866Home: (325) 732-4292E-mail: [email protected]

Renee Moore214 El Camino River RoadBastrop, TX 78602Cell: (251) 228-0807E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 months or more, 25% discount per month

Send ads toDana Plocheck

[email protected] 281-531-2888

For more Upcoming Cook-offs,visit www.chili.org

Apr 14, 2012-001 - Crane TX CASI. CraneYouth Baseball. Crane city park at 6th streetbehind swimming pool. Limited hook ups.First come first served. Entry fee $20 turn-in2 PM. Chili grind only. We will also have akids cook-off entry $5 and turn in at 12 Noon.Breakfast will be served on the morning ofApril 14,2012. For information contact JimCrain at 432-558-3170 or 432-664-0848, RobinCrain at 432-664-7459, or John Cavazos at432-940-4369. [email protected] BenefitsCrane Youth Baseball.

Apr 14, 2012-002 - Pelham AL CASI. State ofAlabama POD Cookoff. Held at LakesidePavilion, Oak Mountain State Park. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits First Light Shelter.Make checks payable to State of AlabamaPod. Contact Bill [email protected], 205-268-5557,972-743-3426.

May 26, 2012-001 - Water Valley TX CASI.Memorial Day Celebration Day 1 of theMemorial CCO, Concho Valley Chili PodCCO, CASI, Benefits DESK; Location: WaterValley Park located on South FM 2034 off ofUS Highway 87. There is a limited number ofhook ups. The charge for the hook ups is $20/night. There will be Jackpot Beans with a turnin at 12 noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Chiliturn in is at 2 PM. The entry fee is $18.00.CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cakeauction and a 50/50 raffle. Make checkspayable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Therewill be a Saturday night Potluck. This is day1 of a 2 day CCO. See Sunday information.Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658 1364 orJanice Miller email [email protected]; 325- 650-1854.

May 27, 2012-001 - Water Valley TX CASI.Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff Day 2Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. CASI,Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod. Location:Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034off of US Highway 87. There is a limitednumber of hook ups. The cost for hook upsis $20/night. Chili turn in is at 2 PM. The entryfee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There willbe a cake auction and a 50/50 raffle. Makechecks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod.Sunday Night Pot Luck and a Memorial DayCelebration. See Saturday’s information.Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 orJanice Miller 325-650-1854, [email protected].

Jun 9, 2012-001 - Cheyenne WY CASI.Peppers On The Plaza CCO. Held at 121 W15th St. Benefits Cheyenne Depot MuseumFoundation, Lions Club. Entry fee for oneentry $20, $30 for 2, $40 for 3. Turn-in Salsa11:30 AM, Green Chili 1 PM, Red 2:30 PM.Make check payable to Cheyenne DepotMuseum. Contact James [email protected]. 307-632-3905. Please register by June 1st.

Jun 9, 2012-002 - Trenton MO CASI. FivePoints City Chili Cookoff. Held downtownnear the Elks Lodge and SesquicentennialParks. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. ContactRichard Jacobsen 660-339-7606. BenefitsTDIA.

Jun 23, 2012-001 - Grand Lake CO CASI. 29thAnnual State of Colorado State Chili andSalsa Championships. Cook at 9,000 feet in abeautiful grass. Park surrounded by themajestic Rocky Mountains in scenic GrandLake, Colorado. $25 to cook in either the Stateof Colorado CASI Red, the State of ColoradoGreen or the State of Colorado Salsa division.Cook two divisions for $40 or all threeDivisions for $50. CASI red turn- in is 1PM.CASI sanctioned. Benefits various GrandLake Fire Department Charities. All cookswho register and pay by June 2, 2012 willreceive a special chili cookoff memento.Checks payable to the Colorado Chili Podand can be sent to 1670 Broadway, Suite3000, Denver, Colorado 80202. Forinformation, please contact JohnMontgomery at 303-831-5061.

Jun 23, 2012-002 - Garland TX CASI. GarlandElks lodge #1984 CCO. Held at 3825 DuckCreek Drive. Cross street is Centerville andDuck Creek. 972-278-5300. Jr. Division Chili$5 with turn-in at Noon. Pinto BeansCompetition $5, Noon turn-in. Payback 1stplace beans. CASI Chili entry $20 with 1 PMturn in. Lots of Motor home trailer parkingwith hook ups (water & electric) 1st come 1stserved. $10 fee for campers. Silent Auctionand Raffles. Make check payable to GarlandElks Lodge #1984, for their charities. ContactDave Hewlett [email protected]. Benefits GarlandElks lodge #1984 EFN. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 24, 2012-001 - Garland TX CASI. DAMPOD Friends Of CASI CO. Held at 3825 DuckCreek Drive. Cross street is Centerville andDuck Creek. Cook in the park or on the patio.$20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in Noon.Charity will be the DAM POD FOC. Makechecks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact:Dave Hewlett [email protected] CHILI GRINDONLY.

Jul 20, 2012-001 - Jasper GA CASI. PeachtreeState Pod CCO As part of doubleheader withGeorgia State Championship Saturday, July21. Held at Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drivelocated one mile east of SR-5/515 on BusinessSR-53 (West Church Street) and across fromJasper Middle School. Open Chili,$18 8PMturn in. Contact Harford “Trey” Field, 770-335-3553 or email [email protected].


Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

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

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

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

Mail Judging Packet to: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

Mail form and membership fee to CASI - P O Box 421034, Indianapolis IN 46242Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00 (US, US Protectorates, Canada and

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

Annual Corporate Memberships are $100.00Please Print Clearly

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

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

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________

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

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

2011/2012 CASI Board of Directors

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

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

Dana Plocheck - Vice President / Terlingua Trails Editor4110 Caravel CtMissouri City, TX 77459Home: (281) 208-1926Work: (281) 848-4222Cell: (713) 444-5066E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jenny Windsor - TallyMaster210 Kennedy DriveSeverna Park, MD 21146Cell: (443) 878-7999Fax: (410) 544-2094E-mail: [email protected]

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