Right, Kevin Stovall and Colleen Lintner at the Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff. Colleen displays her Wendell Rankin 1st Place Stove.

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1 June 2011 Web Page Volume 24 Issue 6 North Carolina State Champion Bill Lundy Kansas State Open Championship 2011Winners Photo courtesy of Lee Kroencke Front Row L-R, Jerri Dowdy, Jim Lilleston, Ryan Reynolds, Heather Reynolds, Laura Green, Larry Velasquez; Standing L-R, Colleen Lintner, Steve Dowdy, Cecilia Rivera, Shelley Kroencke, Rudy Lintner, Peg Kirk- Velasquez, John Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Jeff Gadt, and Peg Velasquez. Photo courtesy of Adrienne Grant GREENSBORO, NC May 7, 2011 was the annual NC State Championship Jim Crawford Memorial Chili Cookoff. With 26 CASI cooks and 12 freestyle/open cooks from four states, NC, GA, FL, and MD, over $37,000 was raised for the Epilepsy Medication Fund. The big winner of the day was CASI veteran, Bill Lundy, Statesville, NC, pictured above with Epilepsy Information Service representative, Gayle Cronin. See more photos on page 18. OVERLAND PARK, KS On May 14, 2011 at the Kansas State Open Championship the CASI winners were: 1st Jeff Gadt, Overland Park, KS; 2nd Kim Mitchell, Mission, KS; 3rd Jim Lilleston, Overland Park, KS; 4th Peggy Velasquez, Mission, KS; 5th Larry Velasquez, Mission, KS; 6th John Mitchell, Mission, KS; 7th Cecilia Rivera, Lenexa, KS; 8th Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City, MO; 9th Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa, KS; and 10th Rudy Lintner, Shawnee, KS. There were 25 chilis judged and all three of the top finalist who qualified for Terlingua have never Continued on page 18 Right, Kevin Stovall and Colleen Lintner at the Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff. Colleen displays her Wendell Rankin 1st Place Stove. Photo courtesy of Lee Kroencke CASI Hot Line 888-CASIHOT If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of August your cookoff information must be in the hands of the CASI Upcomings Director by June 15th to meet the cookoff advertising requirement. Chili Appreciation Society International Inc Caravel Ct Missouri City TX Non Profit Organization US Postage Paid Kerrville, Texas Permit No. 81

2 Page 2 Terlingua Trails June 2011 TERLINGUA TRAILS Editor & Publisher: Dana Plocheck Contributing Editors: Upcoming Cookoffs - Dorathy Williams Cookoff Results - Jenny Windsor Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas CASI INSURANCE To get a certificate (proof of insurance) for your cookoff, please contact Erin N. Pinney Commercial Service Representative Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc Cronridge Drive, PO Box 0664 Owings Mills, MD Direct: Phone: Fax: epinney@cicinc.com ED's REFLECTIONS Information from CASI's Executive Director, Janice Miller CASI members, please check your personal information in the CASI Information System. Corrections and additions should be sent to Janice Miller at garjans@suddenlink.net COOKOFF RESULTS Please send all CCO results along with entry sheets and money to: Jenny Windsor TallyMaster 210 Kennedy Drive Severna Park, MD From the President You can always tell when spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner. The numbers of cook-offs greatly increase, as does the challenge of deciding which cookoff to attend. That s a good thing though. During the past month, I had the opportunity to attend two of the older cookoffs in Texas: Houston Pod and Howdy Roo. Both had well over 100 cooks and once again proved that older sometimes is better. If anyone left either of these cookoffs hungry, it was your own fault. From made-to-order omelets to great BBQ, everything was superb! Thanks to the Pod hosts and congratulations to the cookoff winners Houston Pod: Jessie Waguespack and Howdy Roo: Tim Collier. As you probably know by now, there will be four Board vacancies this year. John Goforth, Dorathy Williams, Jenny Windsor and I have decided to not seek re-election. CASI will be looking for a few good men and women, so please consider assisting the organization by running for the Board. The forms are available from the Executive Director. The summer Board Meeting will be at the Irving Elks Lodge on June 25. If you have items you would like addressed, please let one of the Board members or me know. Better yet, make plans to attend! I hope to see you down the road at a chili cookoff soon. Keep cooking, getting those points, and helping the charities! Renee Reflections from the ED It is already June and our Chili Year is fast coming to a close. With that being said, if you are a Great Pepper, you should already have the information and forms for you to complete for your Annual Report. This must be completed and returned to me no later than August 15, Remember that all of your Officers and Referees must have their dues paid through September 30, 2012 at the time you submit your report. You can either send the dues to Darin Jester, our Membership Chairman, using PayPal on the web page ( or include them with your report if you are mailing the completed report to me. I will also remind you if you are considering running for a position on the CASI Board of Directors, a Candidate Form must be completed and returned by August 15, There are four open positions on the Board. If you are considering running for the Board, it would be a good idea to review the CASI Director Job Description material which is located in on the web page in the Resource Center. Several of the Positions require several hours of work on a regular basis throughout the entire year and all positions require work during TICC. Remember, if there are no Directors, there will not be a TICC. There has been a question asked about CASI Membership and eligibility for cooking at TICC. If you have cooked CASI during this past year and received the number of CASI Chili Points required for the State in which you reside, you will receive the CASI General Information Package that contains your certified certificate that you indeed have the correct number of points and are invited to cook. BUT, if your CASI dues are not paid and are not current, you will not be allowed to compete. We do give you an opportunity to pay your dues at TICC during registration. During the last several weeks, I have received several requests for new cookoffs. This is a really good sign. The problem has been finding a contact person who is willing to assist and guide the promoter through the process required to ensure a successful cookoff. If you are a Great Pepper or a Referee, this is one of your responsibilities. We want to keep CASI growing and expanding. Please consider your responsibilities as you agree to accept a Pod Officer Position or that of a Referee. Is your address up to date in CIS? If it is not, you will not receive your Terlingua Trails. Please send me you corrections and I will post them. If you have your dues current and want a log-on for CIS, you may contact me and I will provide it to you. Send your request to garjans@suddenlink.net. Remember that the CASI Board of Directors will be meeting on June 25 at the Irving Elks Lodge in Irving, TX. You are encouraged and welcomed to attend. If you have an issue that requires Board action, please submit it to me by June 15. I am still looking for points, so I will see you on the Chili Trail! Janice

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5 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 5 CASI MEMBERSHIP REPORT Please help me welcome all of our new, annual, life, and corporate members. Your dedication to supporting local charities shines every month when I am able to list all of the membership renewals, and new members who are joining CASI 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 membership number on your renewal form, on your check or PayPal. It just helps me process your dues quicker. And as always, please don t hesitate to contact me with any of your membership questions. I can be reached by at membership@chili.org or by phone at home or cell. MEMBERSHIP ADDRESS: CASI, P.O. BOX , INDIANAPOLIS, IN New Life Members Michael G. Watkins Gaithersburg, MD New Annual CASI Members Nancy Cox Wichita Falls, TX John Dolan Vienna, VA Devanna Hoffman Corinth, TX Rick Larabee Argyle, TX Mike Metzler Decatur, GA Janet Nash Shreveport, LA Leslie Pate Houston, TX Catherine Schulte Kerrville, TX Ed Slattery Davidson, NC Kevin Strauch Scottsbluff, NE John Thompson Spring, TX Andy Williams Corsicana, TX Renewing Members Eileen Armstrong Seguin, TX Nathan Armstrong Seguin, TX Karin Barnes Houston, TX Phil Barnes Houston, TX Gerald Casey Arlington, TX Terry Kasmiroski Seguin, TX Dianne Lewis Boerne, TX Ray Nations Splendora, TX Lauren CJ Neuffer Spring, TX Sheree Poe Houston, TX Gary Rogers Ennis, TX Eric Rosenblad Pittsburg, KS Glenn Rummel San Antanio, TX Michael Scobee Runaway Bay, TX Audrey Steinkamp Marble Falls, TX Cecelia Stroessner Austin, TX Jose Torres Orland Park, IL Jim Ward Cheyenne, WY Russell Williams Amarillo, TX Allan Wright Comstock, TX CASI welcomes these new and renewing members. It is also always good to see some of our past members return to active participation in our organization. Remember if you re moving, please let us know. Your Trails will not follow you without an address change. You can contact me by phone at ( ) or your information to membership@chili.org I urge everyone to take advantage of the CASI Information System (CIS). You can check on your personal information and points, access the CASI Organization Groups, CASI history, and get contact numbers and addresses for your fellow members of the CASI Family. Darin Jester Membership Director CORPORATE MEMBERS 9 Fingers Jeep Tours Odessa, TX Backyard Concepts LLC Aubrey, TX Ballenger & Associates DeLeon, TX Big Bend Resort & Adventures Terlingua, TX Big Bend River Tours, Inc. Terlingua, TX Carefree RV Resorts Scottsdale, AZ Cherokee Lakes, Inc. Alexander, AR Chisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. Terlingua, TX City of Madison, Georgia Madison, GA Comanche Crossing Country Store Seguin, TX Conference of Olympus, Inc. McDade, TX Cottonwood General Store Terlingua, TX Cycletek Terlingua, TX Desert Sports Terlingua, TX Dr Steve & Ann Meyer Dallas, TX CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPORT PLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESE CASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our Society as Annual Corporate Members. If you live in their area PLEASE stop by and thank them personally. Forever Resorts, Chisos Mountains Lodge Big Bend Natl. Park, TX Giddy-Ups Austin, TX High Sierra Bar & Grill Terlingua, TX Hooligan s Bar Odessa, TX Indian Land Rotary Club Indian Land, SC International River Runners Austin, TX L Z Ranch Organic Beef Monahans, TX Ladybug Connection Marble Falls, TX Long Draw Pizza Terlingua, TX Lorina s Cantina Del Rio, TX Main Street West Memphis, Inc. West Memphis, AR Mitchell Resort & R V Park Perrin, TX Mockingbird Hill Terlingua, TX Papa s Ice House Spring, TX Passport America Long Beach, MS Portland Chamber of Commerce Portland, TX Purple Haze Jeep Club Gardendale, TX Quilts, Etc by Marguerite Terlingua, TX R & R Construction, Inc. Monahans, TX Red River Valley Fair Assn Inc Paris, TX Red River, New Mexico Red River, NM Renfro Foods, Inc. Fort Worth, TX Rio Bravo Security Terlingua, TX Rotary Clubs of Mooresville Mooresville, NC RU2 Systems, Inc. Mesa, AZ Saltwater Cowboy Cantina Terlingua, TX SISCORP Houston, TX Southwest Abstract & Title Co. Rankin, TX Southwest Canopy of Texas, Inc. Houston, TX Southwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. Odessa, TX Star Ranch McDade, TX Study Butte Store Terlingua, TX Tennessee Filly Promotions Parsons, TN Terlingua Auto Service Terlingua, TX Texa-Chem Specialties of Midland Midland, TX The Texas Trading Post College Station, TX Thunderbird Machinery Odessa, TX WPI Firefighters Fund Ft. Worth, TX

6 Page 6 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Cook Off Winners Jan 29, Houston TX Cy-Fair Go-Texas BBQ & Chili CCO, 78 CHILIS 1 Brent Allen, George West TX 2 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 3 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 4 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 5 Carol A. Kitchens, Lubbock TX 6 Matthew Matt Rumelhart, Katy TX 7 Cynthia Redilla, Kingwood TX 8 David Pitts, Katy TX 9 Nancy Draper, Katy TX 10 Becky Allen, George West TX 1 Texas Proud Redneck, Pearland TX Johnny Swope 2 Dos Caballeros, Katy TX Vern Gilpin 3 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX Larry Hammock Mar 19, San Angelo TX St Patty s Day Cookoff, 32 CHILIS 1 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 2 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 3 Robert Walker, San Angelo TX 4 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 5 Fran Miller, San Angelo TX 6 Kelli Scarbrough, San Angelo TX 7 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 8 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 9 Sherril Lazarus, San Angelo TX 10 Clifford (Cliff) Miller, San Angelo TX 1 Miss Kitty s Show, San Angelo TX Sue Yates 2 Chili Chihuahua, Paint Rock TX Karen Sedlak 3 Panhead Chili, Midland TX Guy W Bates Mar 20, San Angelo TX Day 2 St Patty s Day CCO, 15 CHILIS 1 Fran Miller, San Angelo TX 2 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 3 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 4 Jim Miller, San Angelo TX 5 David Red Bean Boone, Odessa TX 6 Robert Walker, San Angelo TX 7 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 8 Tracy Heflin, San Angelo TX 9 Jeanie Struck, Odessa TX 10 Willie Raven, Brownwood TX 1 Chili Chihuahua, Paint Rock TX Karen Sedlak 2 Fire Ant Chili, Hobbs NM Pat Bowman 3 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates Mar 26, Gainesville TX VFW Post 1922 Red River Cookoff, 24 CHILIS 1 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX 2 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 3 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 4 Regina M. Petros, Gainesville TX 5 Rick Larabee, Argyle TX 6 Raymon Doodie Johnson, Irving TX 7 Delora Goin, Valley View TX 8 Susie Sloan, Gainsville TX 9 Gary Dutton, Sherman TX 10 Larry Preston, Arlington TX Mar 27, St Croix VI United Way of St Croix 10th Annual, 16 CHILIS 1 Robin Becker, Christianstead VI 2 Georgeann McNicholas, St. Thomas VI 3 Natalie Hollins, Christianstead VI 4 Thomas James, Christianstead VI 5 Dave Trask, Christianstead VI 6 Richard Belliveau, Christiansted VI 7 Don Pogue, St Croix VI 8 Dorachéri Chéri Bryan,Christiansted VI 9 Ryan Ellison, Christianstead VI 10 Monica Whitten, Christianstead VI 1 Tip Top Chili, Christianstead VI Natalie Hollins 2 Love Me Tender, Christiansted VI Joanne White 3 Dragon s Breath, Christianstead VI Robin Becker Apr 2, Midland TX 2nd Annual Leadership Midland, 24 CHILIS 1 Lisa Brown, Rankin TX 2 David Red Bean Boone, Odessa TX 3 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 4 Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole TX 5 Gene Everett, Odessa TX 6 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 7 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 8 Doretta Dodie Simpson, Odessa TX 9 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 10 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX 1 Bang Howdy Partner, Midland TX Patsy Childress 2 Gills Gone Wild, Greenwood TX Kevin Gills 3 Hissin in the Pit, Midland TX Carroll Nall Apr 2, Canton TX Buffalo Girls Hotel 12th Annual, 43 CHILIS 1 Doris Coats, Irving TX 2 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX 3 Melinda Sawey, Benbrook TX 4 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX 5 Samuel Roberts, Arlington TX 6 Morris Moss, Garland TX 7 Mike McCarter, Corsicana TX 8 Pat Langley, Garland TX 9 Jason Coker, Frost TX 10 Ron Baker, Ennis TX 1 Red River Chili, Combine TX Ed Richer 2 Chuckwagon Chili, Como TX Don Meeks 3 Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX Larry Wampler Apr 9, Crane TX Crane Youth Baseball League, 27 CHILIS 1 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 2 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 3 David Red Bean Boone, Odessa TX 4 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 5 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 6 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX 7 Trisha Barker, Crane TX 8 Michael Barker, Crane TX 9 Doretta Dodie Simpson, Odessa TX 10 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 1 State Line Chili, Seminole TX Jennifer Sherfield 2 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TX Robin Crain 3 Lefty s Chili Team #2, Odessa TX Gregg Wilson Apr 9, Jacksonville TX Livin Large at the Lake Chili CCO, 19 CHILIS 1 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 2 Brooke Longino, Frankston TX 3 Melissa Pate, Houston TX 4 Steve Doss, Shreveport LA 5 Lou Hewlett, Tyler TX 6 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA 7 Roger Evans, Flint TX 8 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA 9 Robin Simon, Shreveport LA 10 Jonathan Spud Griffin, Arp TX 1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash 2 Mad Hatters, The, Tyler TX Gil Hewlett 3 Old Red 76 #2, Arp TX Jonathan Spud Griffin Apr 9, Converse TX 50th Jubilee Cookoff, 30 CHILIS 1 Larry Burruss, San Marcos TX 2 Clyde C Rogers, San Antonio TX 3 Happy Hinman, San Antonio TX 4 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX 5 Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX 6 Janet Cielencki, San Antonio TX 7 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX 8 Tommy Garza, San Antonio TX 9 Steve Edmonson, McDade TX 10 John Goforth, Comfort TX 1 Sweet & Spicy, New Braunfels TX Frieda VanValkenberg 2 Cloverleaf #2, San Antonio TX Fread E Cielencki Sr 3 Flaming-O, San Antonio TX Laura McDaniel Apr 9, Baytown TX Bayshore Fine Rides 2nd Annual, 33 CHILIS 1 Susan Burgess, Baytown TX 2 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX 3 Deborah Vigare-Benefield, League City TX 4 Noal Truitt, Friendswood TX 5 Maxine Reed, Houston TX 6 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 7 Susan Armand, Houston TX 8 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX 9 Kenneth Armand, Houston TX 10 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX 1 Biker Trash Chili, Splendora TX Ray Nations 2 Just for Fun, Baytown TX Helen Conley 3 UNCLAIMED Apr 9, Wichita Falls TX Relay for Life-Team Greg s Plumbing, 32 CHILIS 1 Renee Jackson, Henrietta TX 2 David Manske, Arlington TX 3 Delores Sanders, Arlington TX 4 Judy Walker, Burkburnett TX 5 Harvey West, Telephone TX 6 Jon Reese, Wichita Falls TX 7 Pam Reese, Wichita Falls TX 8 Frances Sullivan, Waxahachie TX 9 Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 10 Barry Thompson, Wichita Falls TX Apr 9, Beaver OK 17th Annual Cowchip Chili Cookoff, 17 CHILIS 1 Sara Cramer, Woodward OK 2 Ted Hoover, Dalhart TX 3 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX

7 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 7 TALLYMASTER'S REPORT Qualified As Of May 15, 2011 YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFF STATISTICS *********** CURRENT YEAR *********** REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEY STATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISED ARKANSAS , ARIZONA , CALIFORNIA , COLORADO , FLORIDA , GEORGIA , GUANAJUATO , IOWA , ILLINOIS , INDIANA , KANSAS , LOUISIANA , MARYLAND , MISSOURI , MISSISSIPPI , MEXICO , NORTH CAROLINA , NEW MEXICO , OKLAHOMA , TENNESSEE , TEXAS , , VIRGINIA VIRGIN ISLANDS , WASHINGTON GRAND TOTAL 305 9, , *** No Delinquent Cookoffs *** COOKS 155 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 156 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 157 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 158 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 159 Carolyn Seelig, Fredericksburg TX 160 Sandy Watson, Seguin TX 161 Lauren CJ Neuffer, Spring TX 162 Leslie Pate, Houston TX 163 Elaine Lopez, San Antonio TX 164 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 165 Gil Hewlett, Tyler TX 166 Ray Charboneau, Wichita Falls TX 167 Cherry Baker, Shreveport LA 168 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 169 Robin Becker, Christianstead VI 170 Georgeann McNicholas, St. Thomas VI 171 Natalie Hollins, Christianstead VI 172 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 173 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX 174 Fran Miller, San Angelo TX 175 Tricia Tenery Byrom, Kerrville TX 176 Julie Wiedner, Windsor MO 177 Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa KS 178 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee KS 179 Amy Beams, Homosassa FL 180 Kitty Dolan, Brooksville FL 181 Charles E (Chuck) Dolan, Brooksville FL 182 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 183 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM SHOW TEAMS 80 Mad Hatters, The, Tyler TX Gil Hewlett 81 K-Jen s Chili, College Station TX Jen Schoppe 82 Lagniappe, Shreveport LA Robin Simon 83 Sweet & Spicy, New Braunfels TX Frieda VanValkenberg 84 Cloverleaf #2, San Antonio TX Fread E Cielencki Sr 85 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash 86 Tip Top Chili, Christianstead VI Natalie Hollins 87 Biker Trash Chili, Splendora TX Ray Nations 88 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS James Murry 89 Schoolhouse Chili, Little Rock AR Stuart Frye 90 Hippy Hollow, Helotes TX Gary Whitford

8 Page 8 Terlingua Trails June Robin Tedder, Beaver OK 5 Charles Clapper, Norman OK 6 Tammie Cline, Beaver OK 7 Bill Greenfield, Beaver OK 8 Tammie Buck, Norman OK 9 Milley Horn, Oklahoma City OK 10 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX 1 The Lovin Spoonfuls, Beaver OK Robin Tedder 2 Jeannie s Chili, Beaver OK Jeannie Greenfield 3 Okie Dokie Chili Crew, Beaver OK Bill Greenfield Apr 10, Wichita Falls TX Outskirts Chili Cookoff, 16 CHILIS 1 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 2 Jon Reese Sr, Wichta Falls TX 3 Ray Charboneau, Wichita Falls TX 4 Pat French, Wichita Falls TX 5 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 6 Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 7 Weldon Daniels, Wichita Falls TX 8 Laura Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 9 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX 10 Roy Huston, Wichita Falls TX 1 Swinging Stars, Wichita Falls TX Ken Jarosz 2 TNT, Wichita Falls TX Monica Taylor 3 UNCLAIMED Apr 16, Mountainburg AR Miss Piggy 2nd Annual Mountain Top, 16 CHILIS 1 Patti Watkins, Fort Smith AR 2 Guy E. Smith, Fort Smith AR 3 John Doss, Ft Smith AR 4 Harper Billingsley, Alma AR 5 Erma W. Smith, Fort Smith AR 6 Ira Earp, Mountainburg AR 7 Jo Earp, Mountainburg AR 8 James Thames, Fort Smith AR 9 Debbie Anderson, Greenwood AR 10 Bill Watkins, Fort Smith AR 1 Road Hog Chili, Mountainburg AR Ira Earp 2 Line Gang Chili, Fort Smith AR Guy E. Smith 3 Sooner Chili, Greenwood AR David Anderson Apr 16, Venice FL Suncoast BBQ Bash & Chili CCO, 15 CHILIS 1 Amy Beams, Homosassa FL 2 Kitty Dolan, Brooksville FL 3 Chuck Stock, Orange Park FL 4 Charles E. (Chuck) Dolan, Brooksville FL 5 Bert Dunn, Homosassa FL 6 Stephen Spicer, Sarasota FL 7 Mryia Martineck, Brandenton FL 8 Candace (Candi) Knight-Arevalo, Wellington FL 9 Todd Ernst, North Port FL 10 Eric Norris, Venice FL 1 Rajun Cajun, Sarasota FL Stephen Spicer 2 Just Rite Chile, Orange Park FL Chuck Stock 3 Mountain Todds, North Port FL Todd Ernst Apr 16, Hamilton TX Fly in Chili, 15 CHILIS 1 Jason Clark, Arlington TX 2 Cynthia Kay Lefler, Bardwell TX 3 Larry Walton, Robinson TX 4 Gerald Casey, Arlington TX 5 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 6 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke, Valley Mills TX 7 Judy Pattillo, Robinson TX 8 Grace Walton, Robinson TX 9 Ramonda Casey, Arlington TX 10 Ted Cathey, Hamilton TX 1 Pink Flamingo, Robinson TX Judy Patillo 2 Acadie Chili, Hamilton TX Ted Cathey 3 Blind Witch Chili, Arlington TX Jason Clark Apr 16, Seguin TX Texas Ladies State Championship, 181 CHILIS 1 Carolyn Seelig, Fredericksburg TX 2 Sandy Watson, Seguin TX 3 Lauren CJ Neuffer, Spring TX 4 Leslie Pate, Houston TX 5 Lisa Stone, Kempner TX 6 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 7 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 8 Elaine Lopez, San Antonio TX 9 Susan (Susie) Morgenroth, San Antonio TX 10 Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX 1 K-Jen s Chili, College Station TX Jen Schoppe 2 Whiskey River Sidesaddles, Bulverde TX Claire McGlothlin 3 Sweet & Spicy, New Braunfels TX Frieda VanValkenberg Apr 16, Gladewater TX East Texas Gusher Days, 29 CHILIS 1 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA 2 Gil Hewlett, Tyler TX 3 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA 4 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 5 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 6 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX 7 Steve Curry, Bullard TX 8 David Lake, Jacksonville TX 9 Steve Doss, Shreveport LA 10 Robin Simon, Shreveport LA 1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash 2 Mad Hatters II, The, Tyler TX Lou Hewlett 3 Dr. Dave s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice Apr 16, Memphis TN POR Pod Cookoff, 15 CHILIS 1 James Murry, Como MS 2 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 3 Lynne Murry, Como MS 4 Janet Gamble, Memphis TN 5 Preston Nickle, North Little Rock AR 6 Stuart Frye, Little Rock AR 7 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS 8 Thomas Murry, Como MS 9 William Buster Gamble Jr, Memphis TN 10 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS 1 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS James Murry 2 Schoolhouse Chili, Little Rock AR Stuart Frye 3 TJ s Slip Trip & Fall Chili, Horn Lake MS Tanna M. Jones Apr 16, Prairie Village KS Old Mission Spring Fling CCO, 15 CHILIS 1 Julie Wiedner, Windsor MO 2 Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa KS 3 Colleen Lintner, Shawnee KS 4 Larry Velasquez, Mission KS 5 Peggy J Kirk-Velasquez, Kansas City KS 6 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO 7 Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City KS 8 Lee Kroencke, Lenexa KS 9 Fred Wiedner, Windsor MO 10 John Mitchell, Mission KS 1 Gma Peg s Hot & Spicy, Kansas City KS Peggy J Kirk-Velasquez 2 Monkey s Playing with Peppers, Kansas City KS Ryan Reynolds 3 Toad Chokin Chili, Shawnee KS Colleen Lintner Apr 16, Henrietta TX Turkey Fest-Turkey Tailgate Cookoff, 33 CHILIS 1 Ray Charboneau, Wichita Falls TX 2 Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 3 Jon Reese Sr, Wichta Falls TX 4 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 5 Monica Taylor, Wichita Falls TX 6 Weldon Daniels, Wichita Falls TX 7 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 8 Tom Noe, Wichita Falls TX 9 Lynn Miller, Wichita Falls TX 10 Nancy Cox, Wichita Falls TX 1 Big Molar Chili, Wichita Falls TX Mel FitzHenry 2 Charmadillo, Keller TX Shannon Gaumont 3 Teacher s Brew, Wichita Falls TX Nancy Cox Apr 16, Amarillo TX Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring, 19 CHILIS 1 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX 2 Kelly Burkham, Amarillo TX 3 Michael Arellans, Amarillo TX 4 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TX 5 Nelda Matheson, Amarillo TX 6 Amanda McDonald, Amarillo TX 7 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 8 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX 9 Danny Campbell, Amarillo TX 10 Mike Parker, Trinidad CO 1 Bekin s Best, Amarillo TX Pam Matheson 2 Burn Ban Chili, Valle De Oro TX Lauren Brazile 3 Campbell s Kids, Amarillo TX Scott Campbell Apr 16, El Paso TX Transmountain Optimist CCO, 15 CHILIS 1 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX 2 Marion Bud Barrick, Organ NM 3 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 4 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 5 Michele Ungvarsky, Anthony NM 6 David Brown, El Paso TX 7 Donna Von Gentz, El Paso TX 8 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 9 Marcia Gamino, El Paso TX 10 Thomas Chaney, Anthony NM 1 Pink Pig Chili, Las Cruces NM Christine Peaches Cleary 2 Maisis Dragon, Chaparral NM Gary Buck 3 Asheep At The Wheel, El Paso TX Carol Straughan Apr 17, Seguin TX Classic CASI Memorial Pod Cook Off, 73 CHILIS 1 James Bauer, Leander TX 2 Molly Truitt, Friendswood TX 3 Kay Sandlin, Seguin TX 4 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 5 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 6 Barbara C. Taylor, Terlingua TX 7 Lisa Zaccaro, Pflugerville TX 8 Karen Sedlak, Paint Rock TX 9 Melissa Pate, Houston TX 10 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX 1 K-Jen s Chili, College Station TX Jen Schoppe 2 Excalibur Chili, Waelder TX Joey Rimkus 3 Doc s Backbone Chili, Marble Falls TX Larry Doc Kinnison Apr 17, Amarillo TX Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring, 15 CHILIS

9 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 9 1 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX 2 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX 3 Sheryl Valentine, Amarillo TX 4 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TX 5 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 6 Vickie L. Childers, Amarillo TX 7 Kathy Jordan, Amarillo TX 8 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TX 9 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX 10 Ted Hoover, Dalhart TX 1 Bekin s Best, Amarillo TX Pam Matheson 2 Burn Ban Chili, Valle De Oro TX Lauren Brazile 3 Campbell s Kids, Amarillo TX Scott Campbell Apr 23, Kerrville TX Heres to the Heroes Easter Festival, 42 CHILIS 1 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 2 Tricia Tenery Byrom, Kerrville TX 3 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 4 Harvey L. Haynes, Spring Branch TX 5 Sharon Roy, Johnson City TX 6 Kyle Bond, Kerrville TX 7 Kathy Moore, Comfort TX 8 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 9 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 10 Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 1 Chili Cheeseheads, Marquette MI Sam L Huillier 2 Chilisaurus, Camp Wood TX Mick Joplin 3 GB Chili, San Antonio TX Mary Ellen Gillen Apr 23, Marshall TX Marshall Elks Lodge Annual CCO, 22 CHILIS 1 Cherry Baker, Shreveport LA 2 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 3 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA 4 Morris Moss, Garland TX 5 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA 6 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX 7 Theresa Peters, Shreveport LA 8 Janet Nash, Shreveport LA 9 Robin Simon, Shreveport LA 10 John D. Oswalt, Marshall TX 1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash 2 Dr. Dave s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice 3 Flamingo Chili, Shreveport LA Sherry Stuckey Apr 30, Houston TX 40th Annual Houston Pod Cookoff, 121 CHILIS 1 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 2 Alan Fennell, Irving TX 3 Earl W. Who? Gorhum, Montgomery TX

10 Page 10 Terlingua Trails June Nancy Netardus, Houston TX 5 Joe Trigo, Bastrop TX 6 Lynn Delgado, Houston TX 7 David Richardson, San Antonio TX 8 Nigel Delgado, Houston TX 9 Kevin Foley, Galveston TX 10 Dana Plocheck, Missouri City TX 1 Terlingua Museum of Chili, Katy TX Charlie Throop 2 Bull Rush, Irving TX Ginny Williams 3 King Chili, Houston TX Julie Cooper Apr 30, San Angelo TX Suez Spring Roundup, 15 CHILIS 1 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX 2 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 3 Karen Sedlak, Paint Rock TX 4 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 5 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 6 Jim Miller, San Angelo TX 7 Fran Miller, San Angelo TX 8 Sue Washburn, San Angelo TX 9 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 10 Tracy Heflin, San Angelo TX 1 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Mulkey 2 Chili Ole, Paint Rock TX Barbara Herrin 3 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX Janice Miller Apr 30, Midland TX Permian Basin Cookoff, 19 CHILIS 1 David Red Bean Boone, Odessa TX 2 Gene Everett, Odessa TX 3 Lisa Clevenger, Odessa TX 4 Freddy King, Odessa TX 5 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX 6 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 7 Gregg Wilson, Odessa TX 8 Kent Crabtree, Odessa TX 9 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 10 Charlie Graves, Midkiff TX 1 Lefty s Chili Team #2, Odessa TX Gregg Wilson 2 Panhead Chili, Midland TX Guy W Bates 3 Hotter n Hell Chili, Midland TX Ken Large May 1, Houston TX Day After Houston Pod Cookoff, 41 CHILIS 1 Matthew Matt Rumelhart, Katy TX 2 Renee F Moore, Bastrop TX 3 Karin Barnes, Houston TX 4 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX 5 Nancy Netardus, Houston TX 6 Vicki Harvey, Houston TX 7 Kathryn Cavender, Stafford TX 8 Howard Dahl, Shoreacres TX 9 Roger Schoppe, College Station TX 10 Noal Truitt, Friendswood TX 1 Biker Trash Chili, Splendora TX Ray Nations 2 Cowgirl Up 2, Houston TX Kim Farrar 3 Cowgirl Up, Houston TX Shelia Williams May 7, Marble Falls TX 40th Annual Howdy-Roo Regional, 163 CHILIS 1 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 2 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 3 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 4 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 5 Deborah Vigare-Benefield, League City TX 6 James Benefield, League City TX 7 Marolyn Mayo Blair, Houston TX 8 Doretta Dodie Simpson, Odessa TX 9 Mary Ann Richardson, San Antonio TX 10 Billy Doss, Georgetown TX 1 Swamp Gas Giggles, Seguin TX Margaret Shoemaker 2 Hippy Hollow, Helotes TX Gary Whitford 3 Fall Down Chili, Hye TX Kim Hiley May 8, Marble Falls TX Highland Lakes Pod CCO, 58 CHILIS 1 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 2 Steve Nadeau, Boerne TX 3 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 4 Carolyn Seelig, Fredericksburg TX 5 Randall (Randy) Pittman, San Antonio TX 6 James Bauer, Leander TX 7 Helen Conley, Baytown TX 8 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX 9 Tommy Kriska, Killeen TX 10 Cindy Nohavitza, Spring TX 1 Runs with Turtles, Kingsland TX John Moroney 2 Spine Tingling Chili, Marble Falls TX Carrie Kinnison 3 UNCLAIMED Famous for our fresh spices and personal service! "Proud spice provider to all of the top 10 winners at TICC 2010!" Mild Bill s Spices, etc Congratulations to customer Tom Dozier, the 2010 CASI Chili Champion. We are proud of you! mildbills@satx.rr.com The only thing mild about us is our name. Chili, Charity & Fun!

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13 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 13 CASI Scholarship Program SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT REMINDER It is now June and your Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters are complete. Please remember that you will need to send me a copy of your grades for those two semesters so that I can ascertain whether or not you are eligible to receive funds for the Fall 2011 semester. Please get those grades to me by June 15th. We plan to mail the fall checks by August 15th if possible, but that will not happen if I do not have your grades. Also, CASI would like to have some sort of correspondence from you as to how your year has gone. We would like to print that correspondence in the Terlingua Trails. I would also like to commend those scholarship recipients who graduated this year for a job well done. Remember Loved Ones Contributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or to honor a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated. Please feel free to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should be mailed to: Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Administrator, 7291 FM 380, Paint Rock, TX 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) Barbara Herrin CASI Scholarship Program Administrator CONDOLENCES Please keep these families and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Carl Lee Grose, May 5, 2011, Greenville, TX DONATIONS AND MEMORIALS Memorial donations were made to the CASI Scholarship Fund by: Jim and MaryAnn Ezell in memory of Lupe Aragon Dave and Bert Hall in memory of Lupe Aragon Ralph and Dee Hay in memory of Lupe Aragon Lone Star RV Resort in memory of Lupe Aragon Cliff and Janice Miller in memory of Lupe Aragon and Tony Olivera Wendell and Carole Rankin in memory of Lupe Aragon David and MaryAnn Richardson in memory of Lupe Aragon George Rockwell in memory of Lupe Aragon Jim and Shirley Stateczny in memory of Ben Berry State of Texas Pod in memory of Lupe Aragon

14 Page 14 Terlingua Trails June 2011 May 1, 2011 World-class winner IN THE NEWS First place in Terlingua and Corsicana By Janet Jacobs Corsicana Daily Sun Corsicana, TX Tom Dozier, who won first place at the world chili cook-off in Terlingua in 2010, won first place at the Derrick Days chili cookoff Saturday, also. Dozier, who hails from Irving, said he came to support organizer Ron Baker, whom he met at another CASI-sanctioned cook-off. Derrick Days is a great cook-off, he said. I didn t realize it was this big, it s huge, Dozier said of the Derrick Days event. There were 76 chili entries this year, the largest in years, according to Baker. This was also a Chili Appreciation Society International event, which is another change. Having it promoted through the CASI newsletter probably boosted participation by another 20 teams, Baker said. What was particularly nice was the atmosphere, Dozier said. I didn t realize the whole community turned out. I like the people coming by, he said. Results of the cook-offs were as follows: Chili: First, Tom Dozier; second, Mary McCarter; third, Ramonda Casey; fourth, Mike Rogers; fifth, Gerald Casey; sixth, Lisa Yates; seventh, Charles Breeden; eighth, Blu Kriska; ninth, Jamie Johnston; tenth, Brian Self and Lori McGowan. The team winning Best in Show was Gold Brand Chili. Beans: First, Charles Breeden; second and third, Mike McCarter; fourth, Tom Dozier; fifth, Jamie Johnston; sixth, Rebecca Hanna; seventh, James Grigger; eighth, Kathy Kelly; ninth, Dawn Wiggins; tenth, Teresa Knott. Brisket: First, Clyde Nabors; second, Terry Farmer; third, Ricky Owen; fourth, Rebecca Hanna; fifth, Jason Davis; sixth, Ryan McDonald; seventh, Mike Rasco; eighth, Matt Beamon; ninth, Chris Brooks; tenth, Terry Bowling. Right, Charles Breeden of Alvarado won first place in the bean competition Below, winners of the barbecue brisket cook-off Saturday at Derrick Days pose with their trophies. Left to right are Clyde Nabors, first place; Ricky Owen, third; and Terry Farmer, second. Left, Tom Dozier of Irving, winner of the 2010 World Chili Cook-off, won the Derrick Days chili cook-off Saturday in Corsicana. All photos courtesy of Daily Sun photo/janet Jacobs

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16 Page 16 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Goforth and Windsor Will Not Be Seeking Re-Election CASI Members, I will not be seeking re-election to the CASI Board of Directors this September. It has been a great privilege to have had the opportunity to serve on the board for two terms but I feel it is time to step aside and let others lead the way. I have enjoyed being able to interact with our membership in various capacities enforcing the ideal that we are a truly strong and vibrant collection of individuals dedicated to our motto, CHILI, CHARITY, AND FUN. My support for CASI will remain, but will be in a reduced role. Thank you for giving me the chance to work for you. John Goforth After much thought and consideration, I have decided that I will not seek re-election to the CASI Board of Directors in September. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as TallyMaster and as a CASI Director. It has been a real treat to see all the cookoffs that CASI sanctions each year and the efforts that everyone puts forth in order to get their paperwork submitted and in on time. I have enjoyed working with my fellow Directors on various projects and especially TICC, one of the greatest events that I have had the privilege of being a part of, in an area of the country that is a real treasure. That doesn t change the fact that due to a very demanding work schedule I simply do not have the extra time that is required to perform this job and serve on the various committees to the best of my ability and in a manner that the membership deserves. Thank you for your support and understanding. Jenny Windsor Poster Contest Guidelines When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise. The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece. Artwork must incorporate the following elements: Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship Annual Designation: 45 th Annual Date of Event: November 5, 2011 Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year s winners. Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors. Actual size of the finished poster must be 18" X 24" and artwork must be camera ready. If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork. If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request. Photo courtesy of Blu Daniels TYLER, TX - Rose City Chili Pod Great Pepper John Daniels, (far right), presents a check to The Spirit of St. Louis Therapeutic Riding Center Executive Director Rebecca Mercer, (center) along with (from left) Pod member Gil Hewlett, Spirit Board Member Julie Dowell, Pod Secretary Blu Monday-Daniels, Spirit Board Member Linda Pace and Spirit of St. Louis Board President/RCCP member Donna Freeman Ingle. A total of $ was raised at the Rose City Chili Pod s 30th Ever Chili Cookoff held at Gander Mountain on March 5, Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than June 1, Her contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX The is garjans@suddenlink.net

17 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 17 ALCALDE REPORT Hello to all my Old 320 Members. I hope you are having a great year cooking for charity. Dee and I have been dividing our time between cookoffs and baseball games. Our Grandson Dylan was in the State playoffs for First Baptist Christian Academy and we made a trip to Amarillo to play San Jacinto Christian. We lost our game but, we had a wonderful visit with our chili friends that live in Amarillo. Vickie Childers; Leesa and Ennis Penland; and Margarett and Steve Lopez all came out to visit and watch the game. They were nice enough to sit on our side and cheer for our team. That s what chili friends do for each other. Well, it is time to start making plans and preparations for another great cook off at the Ranch. I am reminding everyone that we are still taking orders for the WALL PLAQUE ROCKS. Most of you that already had your Pod Plaques put in place last year can attest to how good they looked after they were placed on the wall. You are responsible for finding your own rock for your plaque to be attached to. Rocks were of various shapes and sizes. To the right is an Order Form for the Wall Plaque. I think it has all the information that you will need such as price, cost, wording, etc. Should you have any additional questions, please call or me. Take care and keep on cooking chili. I don t have a choice, I m still chasing points need 3 more. Ralph Hay, Alcalde rhay16@comcast.net

18 Page 18 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Kansas State continued from page 1 been to TICC before! They are headed there this year. There was tremendous competition along with relaxing fun at this two-day chili weekend in Kansas City. Jeff Gadt loves his Wendell Rankin Stove! Then on Sunday, May 15, the Gladiator Pod Cookoff results were: 1st Colleen Lintner, Shawnee, KS; 2nd Kevin Stovall, Lee s Summit, MO; 3rd Peggy Kirk Velasquesz, Kansas City, KS; 4th Larry Velasquez, Mission, KS; 5th Cecilia Rivera, Lenexa, KS; 6th Peg Velasquez, Mission, KS; 7th Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City, MO; 8th Julie Wiedner, Windsor, MO; 9th Steve Stewart, Wichita, KS; and 10th Cindy Stovall, Lee s Summit, MO. Only 14 points separated 17 chilis judged in this fierce battle for Gladiator supremacy, and Collen Lintner, who had limped in with 11th place Kiss Your Sister on Saturday walked away this time with the second Wendell Rankin Stove of the weekend. Outstanding! Special thanks to everyone who contributed time, energy, food, and supplies for the potluck dinner, and to all the VFW Post #846 members for the excellent breakfast and being such wonderful hosts. Congratulations Jeff Gadt, 2011 Kansas State Open Champion, and Colleen Lintner, 2011 Gladiator Chili Pod Champion! Lee Kroencke 1 1 GREENSBORO, NC May 7, 2011, was the NC STATE CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP. 1) Dan and BJ Barefoot, Toe Jam Chili, and their winning show booth! 2) Young spectator enjoyed the face painting done by one of the show teams. 3) Janelle Hare and her crew raised over $700 in donations at the cookoff and won the John Hare Generosity Award named after their dad. 3 2 Photos courtesy of Adrienne Grant HOUSTON, TX - The 40TH ANNUAL HOUSTON POD CHILI COOKOFF held April 30, 2011 was a huge success with 121 chilis turned in. 1) JessieWaguespack was the big winner of the day. 2) Nine juniors competed in the 8th Annual Ron Charlton 3 Junior Championship. 3) Michael Mayorga enjoying the day. Photos courtesy of Ginger Caswell 2 The Houston Pod Great Peppers Challenge was full of fun as 14 past Great Peppers got together and shared old stories, great memories and lots of laughs while competing. Sitting, from left, Dee Hay, 1st Place; Karen Inman, 9th; Karin Barnes, 7th; Marolyn Blair, 14th; Pat Kreneck, 12th; Standing, from left, Ralph Hay, 10th; Keith Karaff, 5th; Cindy Reed, 3rd; Beverly Caldwell, 8th; Vicki Hebert, 6th; Frank Fox, 11th; Jo Quist, 4th; Jo Braden; and Sy Liebergot, 13th. Not pictured, Lil Drake, 2nd.

19 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 19 1 EL PASO, TX - April 2, 2011, Pod of the Past members came out and cooked at the PIO- NEERS FOR CHRIST CHILI COOKOFF helping raise money for the boys' and young men's group from Bethel Church of Christ. 1) From left, Fred Madrid, Donna Von Gentz, Carlos Miranda, Tom Cavazos and POP Great Pepper, Carol Straughan. 2) Young volunteers showing their support. 3) Taking home 1st Place was Suzy Weber shown here with her husband, Don. 4) Carl Horkowitz serving chili to the spectators. 5) Bobby Elliott proudly watching his pot of chili. 5 Photos courtesy of Bethel Church of Christ MARBLE FALLS, TX - May 7, 2011 marked the 40TH ANNUAL HOWDY-ROO REGIONAL COOKOFF. 1) Melissa Pate holds on tight to her new Wendell Rankin stove she won in the raffle. 2) "And the Winner is Tim Collier!" announces Boomer Kingston. 3) Tim proudly displays the traveling trophy presented to him by last year's Champion, Paul Mulkey. 4) Larry "Doc" Kinnison and Ruby Ross take a break from all the hard work just long enough for a quick photo. 5) Todd Bauer, James Bauer and Kyle Bond were given, err won, the bird, Bogey. 5 Photos courtesy of Jennifer Sherfield Photo courtesy of Jim Ezell

20 Page 20 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Cooking With CASI Jun 4, Crane TX CASI. Raiders Youth Football CCO Held at the Crane County Park on Sixth Street behind the swimming pool. Limited hookups. Kids cookoff entry $5 with noon turn-in. Adult entry $18 with 2 PM turn-in Contact Robin Crain OR Jim Crain CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jun 4, Corsicana TX CASI. Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right at Corsicana Crossings Blvd. This is a 2-day cookoff this year with plenty of paved parking for day-cooks and RVs (no hookups). Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; Junior division, ages 8-17 entry fee $10.00 turn-in 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Agility and trick demonstrations during the day. Great raffle items. Benefits the Humane Society of Navarro County - Spay/Neuter Program. See cookoff next day. For more information contact Kay Lefler ; or klefler@gaf.com or dlkl9046@gmail.com Jun 4, Forest Hill TX CASI. 1st Annual TTRC CO and Barrel Race Held at 5139 Glenn Ct. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans entry $5, turn-in 12 PM paying top 3 places. TTRC chili entry fee $15 with turn-in at 1 PM. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 pot. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Plenty of parking space, RV space available but with no hookups. Contact Bobby or by at bonk142001@yahoo.com Jun 4, Stafford TX CASI. 31st Annual Space City Pod CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 151, W Airport. Benefits Laura Recovery and Elks. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. $10 Jackpot Beans turn-in Noon. $5 Wienie-off turn-in 10 AM to 11 AM, with public judging. Chili grind only. RV parking If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of June your cookoff information must be to me by April 15th to meet the cookoff advertising requirement. Please complete and mail the Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet found in the back of the Trails to CASI Upcomings, P.O. Box 39, Terlingua, Texas I can also be contacted at or Fax Dorathy Williams Upcomings Director with limited hookups. Steak night at Elk s Lodge is Friday so come and enjoy some steak and mingle with fellow chili cooks. Music by Nigel all day Saturday and into the night. Swimming pool will be available for the weekend. Elk s Lodge has dominoes, shuffleboard and pool; if interested in organizing a tournament of 42, shuffleboard or pool contact Susan Armand. Beans on Saturday. Wienie-Off Information: Bring your own wienies and decorations, boxes will be given to participants for display. Prizes for Funniest, Sexiest, Cutest and Scariest wienies. For a complete list of rules contact Susan Armand. Auction on Saturday. Contact Information: Susan Armand, susanandken@prodigy.net, 3103 Freshmeadows Drive, Houston, TX Jun 4, Blackwell TX CASI. Blue Agave Chili Cookoff. Held at 302 College St. at the Blackwell Roping Arena. Benefits the Blackwell Riding Club. Entry fee Chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee Pinto Beans $5, Jalapeno Popper $5, Bloody Mary Pour-off $5, Margarita Pour-off $5, Brisket $20. Turnin TBD. Contact Tommy White , jlem@camalott.com. Live band that night featuring The Duquaines from Austin. Jun 4, Floris IA CASI. Floris Chili Cookoff. Floris Flag Day and parade event Held on Main Street. Entry fee $ Turnin 1:00 P.M. Contact Virgil Johnson. Phone Cell Roylene1@gmail.com. Benefits Floris Fire Department Jun 4, Denton TX CASI. Industrial Bash Cookoff. 5 K Run and Music Festival. Held at 113 Industrial. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Our Daily Bread, food bank. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Alan Pierce alan@roosters_roadhouse.com Make checks payable to Our Daily Bread. Jun 4, Cornville AZ CASI. YCS Pod in the Park CCO Windmill Park in Cornville, AZ People s Choice chili at 11:00, Entry fee $12 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to YCS. Contact Jerry D Lee alchemistchili@gmail.com. Jun 4, Midland TX CASI. 24th Annual Mex-Tex Family Fiesta Scharbaur Sports Complex 5514 Champions Drive. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits MHCC Education Fund. Make checks paid to Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Contact Annabell Ramirez Jun 5, Corsicana TX CASI. Day After Dawg Daze CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right at Corsicana Crossings Blvd. This is a 2-day cookoff this year with plenty of paved parking for day-cooks and RVs (no hookups). Entry fee $18.00 turn-in 1 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Corsicana Animal Shelter Building Fund. See cookoff previous day. For more information contact Kay Lefler ; or klefler@gaf.com or dlkl9046@gmail.com Jun 5, Stafford TX CASI. Day 2 of Space City Pod CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 151, W Airport. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Chili grind only. Omelet-off turn-in 9 AM. Omelet-Off Info Any type of omelet you want to make. If you want to judge omelets there is a $10 fee per judge. 1st Class treatment for omelet judges includes champagne, favors and delicious omelets. Contact Info: Susan Armand, susanandken@prodigy.net, 3103 Freshmeadows Drive, Houston, TX Jun 5, Denton TX CASI. Denton Elks ENF Mini Foxy Lady Denton Elks Lodge 228 E Oak St, Denton, TX Breakfast served for donations. RV parking across the street, no hookups. Cookoff on Industrial St. Denton prior day. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Denton Elks. Contact Delora Goin clapshack@gmail.com Jun 10, Amarillo TX CASI. There s No Excuse For Child Abuse Cookoff Friday night at Western Cowpunchers. Chili turn in at 8:30 pm, Entry Fee $ BBQ cook-off Saturday, I.B.C.A. Sanctioned, $2000. Prize money. Benefits Evyn Vaughn Foundation. Helping to raise awareness and victims of child abuse in the Texas Panhandle Area. 3 Live Bands-Saturday, Good Food, games for the kids, door prizes, raffle items, good clean family fun. For information Contact: Carmen Nichols, Event Coordinator at , cln2007fund@yahoo.com Jun 10, Santa Rosa CA CASI. 7th Annual Spice Up California Pod Located at A Place To Play Youth Park. Entry Fee is $20.00 and CASI Chili turn in time is 6:00 p.m. Spice Up California Pod is just one part of a 4 day weekend, The 9th Annual Peggy Sue s All- American Cruise will show 800 classic, custom and modified cars, Thursday, June 9th is our cruise-in, Friday June 10th is the Poker Run, ending at the Chili and Past Cook-off & BBQ with Beer and Wine tasting. This year s entertainment is J.D.Bauman and the Boot Band playing from 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday June 11 & 12 is the Peggy Sue Car Show with live entertainment all weekend long. Featuring Nigel and Clive British Invasion, Ed Hunter as ELVIS and Country Justise playing Doo Wop. Charity Safe School Ambassador. Contact Person is Peggy Williams 1935 Amy Ave. Santa Rosa, Ca Jun 11, Cheyenne WY CASI. Peppers On The Plaza CCO. Held a Cheyenne Depot Museum 121 West 15th St. Benefits Cheyenne Depot Museum. Entry fee for one category $20, 2 categories $30, 3 categories $40. Salsa turn-in 11:30 AM, Green Chili 1 PM, Red Chili 2:30 PM. Contact James Bowers phone , , james@cheyennedepotmuseum.org. Address P.O. Box 2160, Cheyenne WY Jun 11, Ft McKavett TX CASI. Ft McKavett VFD Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. For the Ft McKavett VFD. Sammie Plant aaaneloplant1@msn.com More on this cookoff later. Jun 11, Jonestown TX CASI. SOT Pod CCO Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy Friday nights cooks party, Saturday Pod breakfast. Entry fee $20, turnin 2 PM. Junior chili $5, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Salsa - entry $5, turn- in Noon. Jackpot Beans - $5, turn-in Noon. Jackpot Bloody Mary s

21 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 21 10:00 am. Silent auction, raffle & more. RV parking no hookups, available after noon on Friday. Lake access and boat ramp. Potluck dinner Saturday night. Breakfast each day. Benefits local charities. Cut or grind. For info Steve Ashman , See cook off next day. Jun 11, Joplin MO CASI. Boomtown Days Chili Challenge Boomtown Days Festival located in Landrith Park within the City of Joplin. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Community Support Services. Contact Jon Tupper , contact@culvercreek.com. Jun 11, Gardner KS CASI. Festival on the Trails CCO Located at 218 E Shawnee St (go west on Hwy 56 to downtown Gardner then north on N. Sycamore then left on E. Shawnee St. CASI $20.00, turn in noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Home style chili $15.00, turn $30.00 for both events. Benefits the Festival on the Trails. Checks payable to same. See web site festivalonthetrails.com/index.php CASI RULES APPLY. Contact: Shirley Bruce VanArsdale at or Larry Velasquez at or at larry.velasquez@forbo.com Jun 11, Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. Battleground Chili Cookoff CANCELLED. Jun 11, Show Low AZ CASI. 4th Annual Summit Healthcare Volunteers Cookoff. Held at Summit Healthcare Regional Hospital, 2200 Show Low Lake Road. Proceeds support various hospital projects. CASI entry, $15.00, turn-in 1:00 pm. People s Choice Chili and Salsa. Camping and motels nearby. Contact: Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, or , seealpine@yahoo.com Jun 11, El Paso TX CASI. El Paso Flag Day CCO The cookoff is held at the Flag Memorial Park located at the corner of Gateway North and Diana very near Cohen Stadium. Look for the flag and flag pole. Entry fee = $ Turn-in time = 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Benefits the El Paso Chapter National Flag. Contact Carol Straughan at or caroleptx@aol.com Jun 11, Schertz TX CASI. Cajun Fest Gumbo and Chili Cookoff Main Pavilion, Schertz City Park on FM Food and drink, live music, raffles, door prizes, auction. Info Carol Cornelison ccornelison53@hotmail.com Make checks payable to American Legion Post 592. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jun 11, West Tawakoni TX CASI. VFW Post 2559 Cookoff. At Hwy 276 across from Dollar General Store, 8 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5 turn-in Noon, 50/50 Jackpot. Contact Jackie Gross , There will be breakfast for the cooks. Jun 11, Spencer NC CASI. Raildays Chili Cookoff Held at the North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 South Salisbury Ave. See and ride on trains, and taste some of the award winning chili. Always a good time, kids, young and old will enjoy the trains. More information at Entry fee $20.00, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Bob Johnston bob@ncchili.com ( )or Jean@ncchili.com Jun 11, Brownfield TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Council th Annual Great American Cook- Off. Held in Terry County/Coleman Park. Chili entry fee Chili Turn-in time 2:00 pm CST Charity to be determined. Other activities Brisket, Chicken, Rib and Pinto Bean Cook-Off. Contact Jesse Alejandro or Jimmy Garza CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jun 11, Everett WA CASI. Silver Firs Safeway CCO. Held at th Pl SE. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits prostate cancer. Contact Nick Fadich nfadich@comcast.net, Jun 11, Hector NY CASI. Empire State Pod Finger Lakes Chili Championship at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414. Located just 20 minutes north of Watkins Glen NY on the stunningly beautiful Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. For complete directions see Make checks payable to Empire State Pod, 914 Cheryl Drive, Endicott NY Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. USDA Beef, please bring receipt for health department. Contact Bob Griffin Robert.griffin1@gmail.com Jun 12, Cheyenne WY CASI. Peppers On The Plaza CCO. Held a Cheyenne Depot Museum 121 West 15th St. Benefits Cheyenne Lyons Club. Entry fee for one category $20, 2 categories $30, 3 categories $40. Salsa turn-in 11:30 AM, Green Chili 1 PM, Red Chili 2:30 PM. Contact James Bowers phone , james@cheyennedepotmuseum.org. P.O. Box 2160, Cheyenne WY

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23 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 23 Jun 12, Jonestown TX CASI. Day After SOT Pod CCO Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits local charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact Steve Ashman, , spashman@hotmail.com. Jun 17, Fort Smith AR CASI. Miss Laura Friday Night Social Belch Pod Cookoff, at Columbus Acres, Columbus Acres Road (Hwy 71 So. & Brooken Hill). Benefitting Belch Pod. Entry fee $20, Turn-in 7 pm. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot Bean Cookoff same day, turn-in 6 pm entry fee $5. Limited RV parking, no hook-up. Contact Dara Doss, or ddoss@tecjobs.com Jun 18, Conroe TX CASI. Seven Coves Marina Chili Cookoff. CANCELLED. Jun 18, Bastrop TX CASI. 10th Annual Fred Mertink Memorial River Runner Cookoff. Located 2003 Loop 150, across from Golf Course. GRIND only. Turn in 2:00. Plenty of room for Day Trippers to cook on outside patio. Indoor bathrooms. River Runners feed you breakfast both Sat and Sunday. Cooks feed Saturday night. Great Dessert Wheel, Silent Auction. Sunday Cook off, see next day. Contact Crystal Dear C Come spend weekend, eat, play, and cook with us. GRIND ONLY BOTH DAYS. Jun 18, Canton GA CASI. Annual Goin to the Dogs Cookoff. Brown Park - Elizabeth Street in Historic Downtown Canton, Georgia Benefits Green Pets America. Car Showoff ; Corvettes, Classics, Rods. Entertainment. Farmers Market. Mister & Mrs. Chill Pooper canine costume contest. Entry fee $10. CCO Entry fee $20. One price cooks both CASI and open. CASI turn in 12:00; CHILI GRIND ONLY. Open turn in at 1:00. Judges are all Canton elected Officials so you know it will be honest and fair!! Please see our web site for all details, directions and lodging. Please register and indicate if you will be attending the Burgers on the Deck Friday night cook s dinner. Otherwise you may go hungry! All proceeds to benefit the Cherokee County Humane Society. See you there. Steve Nelson cantoncco@gmail.com Jun 18, El Paso TX CASI. Annual Pod of the Pass Cookoff. 894 South Horizon Blvd. Livery Stable Saloon and Roping Arena CASI Sanctioned. Benefiting Pod of the Pass Charities. Cook s meeting 10:00 a.m. Turn-in 2:00 p.m. Entry fee $20.00 payable to Pod of the Pass. Dry camping available on site. Contact info: Carol Straughan caroleptx@aol.com Jun 18, Lone Oak TX CASI. Bull Creek Cookoff Held in the Town Square. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Jack Pot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Benefits Community Seeds. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dorothy Miller , or Dave Hewlett at davehewlett@msn.com Jun 18, Alsip IL CASI. Alsip Fun Fest Chili Cookoff. CASI Chili, Salsa and Show. Held in conjunction with the park district s Fun Fest at the Alsip Aquatic Park at S Kostner, Alsip IL Benefits American Cancer Society. Entry fee $18. Salsa turn-in at 1PM, CASI chili turn-in at 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to Alsip Park District. Contact Leslie Guerrera, Lesliefit@alsipparks.org, ext 215. Jun 18, Fort Smith AR CASI. 28th Annual Judge Isaac C Parkers Memorial Chili Cookoff/ Mid-South Regional Cookoff, & Arkansas State Open Barbecue Championship held at Columbus Acres, Columbus Acres Road (hwy 71 so. & Brooken Hill) Fort Smith. Benefitting Boy s Shelter of Fort Smith. Entry fee $20, Turn-in 12 noon. Regional qualifiers. AR State Open BBQ cookoff same day. Entry fee $20 each category. Turn-in every 30 minutes starting at 12:30 pm in following order - Open, Ribs, Pork, Beef. 2nd Annual Open Wings cookoff turn-in at 2:30pm, entry fee $20. Make checks payable to Boy s Shelter. Limited RV parking. No hookup. Info: Dara Doss or ddoss@tecjobs.net. Jun 18, Durham NC CASI. Bull City Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. at Foster and Hunt Street. Proceeds benefit the Durham Central Park. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn-in at noon. We re expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw- down! Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. Cook s party on Friday Adrienne s house for anyone who is in town ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e- mail for more information and to let us know you re coming: adrienneg@gmail.com, call or web at Jun 18, Winchester IN CASI. COURTHOUSE CHILI CHALLENGE Come and be Judged. Held on the Winchester, Indiana Courthouse Square and benefiting AngelWorx. Registration and set-up begins at 8:00am. Mandatory Cooks Meeting at 9:00am. Entry Fee $20, CASI Chili Turn-in at 12:00 Noon. Festival begins at 10:00AM and Public tasting begins at 12:00 Noon. Other categories include Home-style chili, Jr s chili and Ribs. Various activities throughout the day include live entertainment on the Bandstand on the Square, Classic Car Show, Rebels with a Cause Motorcycle Fun Run and Bike Show, Arts on the Square, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting, Kidz Zone, Food Vendors and Beverage Pavilion. Please make extra throw-down as large public attendance is expected. RV parking available (no hook-ups). Make Checks Payable to and mail to: East Central Indiana June Festival, P.O. Box 244, Winchester, IN For more information contact Jill Keener at courthousechilichallenge@comcast.net or Darin Jester , flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net. Registration accepted on-site day of event. Jun 18, Ft Worth TX CASI. 35th Cowtown Cookoff. Benefits WPIFF (Williams-Pyro Firefighter s Fund Ft. Worth TX). At Cabela s, Exit 65 on I- 35W north of NE loop 820 and south of Texas Motor Speedway. Cabela s will again have Father s Day/Kids Day games, activities, displays, discount coupons and lots more to do and see this year. Cowtown will have raffles for lots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RV parking NO HOOK UPS. Friday Night Beans and Salsa Contest, CASH Prizes! Sat. CASI rules grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfare/hotel to cook at the St. Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. 5th Annual North Texas Junior Chili Championship. 1st place juniors Prize to ne announced 2nd through 10 other great prizes. Adult entry $20, turn in 1 pm, juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn in 12 noon. CASI RULES as well. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooks registered. Early registration to David Sexton, 5615 Goodwin Ave Dallas TX Must be received by May 31st. More info Contact David at cowtowngp@tx.rr.com See June 19th for day after cook off. Jun 18, Chugwater WY CASI. 26th Annual Chugwater Chili Wyoming State Championship. Held in downtown Chugwater Town Park, corner of 2nd & Bowie. For the Chugwater Fire & Ambulance, Chugwater Historical Group, Community Center, Chugwater Economic Development. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. All day live entertainment, art show, games, fun for the whole family. Contact , townofchugwater@yahoo.com. This is an automatic qualifier for TICC. Jun 18, Seguin TX CASI. Alamo Area Pod Cookoff. To be held at Comanche Crossing Country Store 2080 FM 477 at the corner of FM 477 and FM 466. Chili Grind only. Turn in 2pm $20 entry fee. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Charity CASI Scholarship Fund. Contact Connie Schrade Jun 18, Odessa TX CASI. Tumbleweeds #2 Cookoff. Held at 1007 N Adams, Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Harmony House. Contact Weezie or Chuck , Jun 18, Brownwood TX CASI. Friends of Thunderbird Bay Chili & Barbeque Cookoff. Held at Riverside Park in Brownwood, Texas Chili Entry fee is $ Turn in at 2 pm. Beans are $10.00 & Barbeque for $50.00 per category. For more details, contact Linda at or to ftbneighbors@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to Friends of Thunderbird Bay. Jun 18, Trenton MO CASI. Five Points Cookoff. Held in downtown area close to Elks Lodge, 1012 Tinsman. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. Benefits Children s Advocacy Center and Trenton Downtown Improvement Assn Contact Debbie Carman 713 Main St. Trenton MO 64683, tdia@trentonmo.com. Friday night meet the cooks event at the Elks Lodge. The $25 entry fee will cover the cost of the dinner for cooks on Friday night. Guests and spectators will be charged approximately $5. Dinner to be served at 6 PM. A dance will be held at 8 PM, cooks entry fee covers this cost. Jun 19, Bastrop TX CASI. 10th River Runner Sunday Cook Off Loop 150, Across from Golf Course. American Legion Hall. Grind Only. Turn-in 1:00. $ River Runners will feed you breakfast. Plenty of room for cooking outside patio. Indoor bathrooms, indoor judging. Make checks payable to ALA 533. Come spend weekend with us. Cooks party Sat. night, karaoke Saturday, raffle drawing Sat. night. Contact Crystal Dear Jun 19, Trenton MO CASI. Five Points Cookoff. Date changed to June 18th. Jun 19, Ft Worth TX CASI. Day After Cowtown Cookoff at Cabela s. CASI rules. Grind only. Entry fee $20, turn in 12 noon. No Beans. Benefits Cowtown charities. Info contact David Sexton at cowtowngp@tx.rr.com Jun 25, Grand Lake CO CASI. 28th Annual State of Colorado Chili Championship. Cook at 9,000 feet in a beautiful grass park surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains in scenic Grand Lake, Colorado. $25 for either CASI red or the State of Colorado green... cooking both red and green is $40, which is $25 for either red or green and $15 for the

24 Page 24 Terlingua Trails June 2011 second chili category. NEW this year - State of Colorado Salsa Championship. Red chili turn-in time is 2 PM. Benefits various Grand Lake Fire Dept. charities. All cooks who register and pay by June 3, 2011 will receive a special chili cookoff memento. Checks payable to the Colorado Chili Pod and can be sent to 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado For information, please contact John Montgomery at Jun 25, Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks Lodge #1984 Garland Elks lodge #1984 CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in at Noon. Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in. Payback 1st place beans. CASI Chili entry $20 with 1 PM turn in. Stoves for chili place 1,2,3. Lots of Motor home trailer parking with hook ups (water & electric) 1st come 1st served. $10 fee for campers. Silent Auction and Raffles. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984, for their charities. Contact Betty Kelly, or blkelley_tx@yahoo.com Benefits Garland Elks many charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Stoves for chili 1,2,3 place. Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com Jun 25, Carthage MO CASI. Blind, Blues & BBQ. Cook off will be located in the City of Carthage Municipal Park at the County Fair Ground Area. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Joplin Association for the Blind. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jon Tupper Jun 25, Tulsa OK CASI. Saturday Chili Cookoff at American Legion Post #1 8th and Peoria. More information to follow. Contact Information Mike Deutser Jun 25, Ottumwa IA CASI. Ottumwa Pro Balloon Chili Cookoff. Held in Ottumwa Park by the shelter house. Entry fee $20.00 Turn-in 12:00 noon. Contact Virgil Johnson. Phone Cell Roylene1@gmail.com. Benefits Hospice. Iowa Pod Meeting and Cooks Party to follow cookoff. Jun 25, Waco TX CASI. Triple Crown Chili Cook Off will be the Hog Creek Ice House Located off Hwys 185 & 6. Entry Fee $18.00 Trun in time 2pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY!! There will also be a BBQ Cook off going on as well. Entry Fee $75.00 for one or all meats 1/2 Chicken Pork Spare Ribs Brisk 80% payback plus added money. Beans Entry Fee $10 80% payback DRY PINTO BEANS Lone Star BBQ Rules. Wing Cook Off Friday night Entry Fee $ % payback wings are provided. For more information on the BBQ cook off contact Donna Dangergail@aol.com or (254) For more information on the CASI chili Cook Off contact Dianne Stimson Winksintexas@aol.com or Live entertainment. The Icehouse has GREAT FOOD!!!! And other events going on! PLENTY OF RV PARKING SORRY NO HOOKS UPS! So Come on out for a lot of fun! Jun 25, Pelham AL CASI. State of Alabama POD Cookoff. Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr. Plenty of room for cooking, picnicking and fun at Lakeside Pavilion at beautiful Oak Mountain State Park. Park entrance is 15 miles South of Downtown Birmingham at exit 246 off I-65. Park has 85 RV improved sites available; call ALA- PARK for information and reservations. Entry fee, $20. Turn in time, 2 p.m. Charity, SOAP Charities. Additional details to follow, for more information contact Bill Heslop, bill.heslop@protective.com Jun 25, Shreveport LA CASI. LA CASI Louisanne Pod Cookoff. Held at American Legion Club Post 14, 5315 S Lakeshore Dr. For the Great Peppers Meeting. Contact Jerry Hunt Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. See cookoff next day. Jun 25, Topeka KS CASI. American Legion Post #400 CCO American Legion Post #400 Chili Cook-Off. Located at 3029 NW Highway 24. Benefits Saving Death Row Dogs. Entry $20. Turn in 1:00 pm for CASI. Chili grind only. Homestyle entry $10 with Turn in 1:30 pm. CASI rules apply. Beans entry $5. Turn in 2:00 pm. Salsa entry $5. Turn in 12 noon. Info Lee Kroencke, gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez, larry.velasquez@forbo.com Jun 25, Hornell NY CASI. Alumni Weekend Chili Cookoff. Held at Shawmut Park. Take I-86 to Exit 34S; South on Rte 36; Travel 3 miles; Turn Right onto Adsit St; Turn 1st Right onto Hornell St; Travel 1 Block into Shawmut Park Parking Lot. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Jennifer Monoson AlumniWkndChili@gmail.com Make checks payable to St Ann School. Send to 27 Erie Ave, Hornell NY Jun 25, Wichita Falls TX CASI. Eagle Rider Cookoff Held at 5396 Seymour Hwy. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night. Jackpot Beans Noon, $5 entry, 100% payback. Contact Monica Taylor Monica.craig@yahoo.com Jun 26, Garland TX CASI. DAM POD CCO. Cook under the patio or down under the trees. See cook off on the day

25 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 25 before - then come and stay for both. Noon turn in! CHILI GRIND ONLY. Come on Sat for the Elks CCO and stay and support the DAM POD. Come and see us and get those points. Entry fee $20. Held at Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive davehewlett@msn.com. Cross street Centerville rd and duck creek. Make checks payable to the DAM POD. Jun 26, Waco TX CASI. HOT Kart Club Help Erase Autism This is a rescheduled Cook off. The HOT Kart Club Help Erase Autism Chili Cook Off was to have been held in November but had to be postponed it is now being held June 26 the Hog Creek Icehouse located off of HWYs 185 & 6 in Waco, TX. Entry Fee $ Turn in time 1:00p. CHILI GRIND ONLY!!!!! PLENTY OF RV PARKING SORRY NO HOOK UPS!!!! See previous day cook off. For more information contact Dianne Winksintexas@aol.com or Jun 26, Shreveport LA CASI. American Legion Post 14 Cookoff. Held at 5315 S Lakeshore Drive. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. For American Legion charities. Contact Jerry Hunt Jul 2, Telephone TX CASI. Annual Red River Valley Pod Cookoff at West Pecan Farm on the banks of the Red River north of Bonham TX. Four Wheeling, Fishing, Tubing. Fireworks on the Beach, additional fireworks welcomed. Lots of camping and RV sites with Limited RV electrical hookups. Cooks party Friday night and Saturday night, breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning. Polo Shirts for first 50 registered. Cookoff next day Also. Follow Signs. Contact Harvey West Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jul 2, Sierra Blanca TX CASI. Annual Sierra Blanca CCO The CCO is held at the Sierra Blanca Community Park. Friday night is Movie on the Wall night, open to everyone, free of charge. Saturday night there is usually a Community Dance in the park. Beans, Salsa, and Guacamole competition $5 for each category. RV dry camping is available free at the park. RV parks located in central Sierra Blanca. CASI entry fee $ Turn-in 4:00 p.m. Make checks payable to The Pod of the Pass. Contact Carol Straughan Jul 2, Georgetown TX CASI. 5th Annual H-E-B Cookoff. Located off of S-IH 35 & West University Avenue in Georgetown, Texas on the right VERY EASY to find! Entry Fee $ Turn in time 2pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY! THIS H-E-B ALONE HAS DONE A LOT FOR CASI SO LET S GIVE THEM A LITTLE BACK AND HAVE A GREAT TURN OUT!!! This is a one day only cook off SORRY NO RV PARKING! Plenty of room for EZ-Up s! And PLEASE NO OPEN CONTAINERS DUE TO THE TABC LAW! More information please contact Donna Dangergail@aol.com or Jul 2, Denton TX CASI. Help Mike Cookoff. Location N. Carroll Blvd. Charity-Mike is 57 yrs. old, been diagnosed with lung cancer, stage 4, with no insurance and cannot work again, is currently taking Chemo and this cook off will go to an account to help pay medical bills. Entry Fee $ Chili turn in- 1:00 pm. Contact Vicki Vicki at cowgirlattitudechili@hotmail.com Delora Goin deloragoin@hotmail.com. Chili Grind Only. Jul 2, Kingsland TX CASI. Aquaboom 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at 3451 Rose Hill Dr. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Burnet Chamber of Commerce. Info Ron Woodson , Jul 2, Statesville NC CASI. No Frills Back Yard Cookoff held at the home of Piedmont Pepper Pod s Great Pepper, Jean Lundy, 453 Jane Sowers Road, Statesville, NC. This is a no frills back yard chili cookoff, CASI only. $20. entry fee, turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. More info contact Brent or Jean Lundy at jean@ncchili.com, or bob@ncchili.com, Jul 3, Telephone TX CASI. Day After Red River Valley Pod Cookoff at West Pecan Farm on the banks of the Red River north of Bonham TX. Four Wheeling, Fishing, Tubing. Fireworks on the Beach, additional fireworks welcomed. Lots of camping and RV sites with Limited RV electrical hookups. See 7/2 for details. No cookoff on the 4th but welcome to stay and play. Entry fee $20 turnin Noon. Harvey West harvey@westplumbing.net. Jul 3, Payson AZ CASI. Chili Cookoff Payson Rodeo Committee. Payson Rodeo Grounds, mile marker 251, Hwy 87. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Contact Travis Tonzi or cell , tatonzi@cox.net. For the Payson Pro Rodeo Scholarship. Jul 4, Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 21st Welcome Home Desert Storm Chili Cookoff. Held on Veterans Memorial Park on Fry Blvd. $15 entry fee turn-in 12:30 PM. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Benefits San Pedro Kiwanis Club. Dry camping, cook where

26 Page 26 Terlingua Trails June 2011 you park. Cooks dinner Friday evening meat provided. Contact Sunny Fichtl Jul 4, Vienna VA CASI. VA State Championship Cookoff. Held at Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry St. SE. Benefits the Viennna Volunteer Fire Department Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dick DeiTos dick.deitos@mwaa.com. Automatic Qualifier for TICC Jul 4, Stonewall TX CASI. All American Cookoff Celebrate Independence Day in the beautiful Hill Country at Becker Vineyards, three miles west of Stonewall. Huge public and festive atmosphere make this a fun day for all and a great place to perform showmanship. Cooks party with gourmet food and complimentary wine tasting from Texas best winery. Special Hill Country Wine Getaway prize for People s Choice. Bring extra chili for our hungry crowd. Special gift for all cooks. No RV parking on site but RV parks and motels are handy to this location. For more information, contact Alan Dean, or pepperdean7@verizon.net Entry fee $20 turnin 2 PM. Make checks payable to Pod on the Pedernales Benefits Habitat For Humanity. Jul 9, Batavia IL CASI. Batavia Viking Lodge Chili Cookoff Held at the Batavia Viking Lodge at 104 Van Nortwick Ave (NE corner of Van Nortwick and Houston St) in Batavia. Cookoff will benefit the Independent Order of Vikings Burn Camp and the Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Turn-in time is 2:00 pm, entry fee $20.00, Make check payable to Batavia Vikings, mail to Ralph Beck, PO Box 205, Batavia IL Information, Bill Pierson at or chillinipod@comcast.net. Take a liking to a Viking. Jul 9, Burleson TX CASI. 2nd Annual Cooter Brown s CCO Held at 473 East Renfro, Burleson, TX Take 35 W south from Ft Worth, exit Renfro (exit # 36) turn left on Renfro, go back under I 35. Go east on Renfro apx mile and you will see Cooter Browns on left. On site RV parking (No Hookups). Benefits Puppy Mill Rescue. Free painted Coleman Stove to first place Chili winner. $18.00 entry fee, $5.00 beans. Turn in times: beans 12 noon, chili 2PM. Ground meat only. DJ and Karaoke music Fri nite and all day Sat. Drink specials to all cooks and their support team. Contact Rodney , r_worley@att.net, Cooter Browns Jul 9, Schertz TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at VFW Post 8315, 1000 FM Rd 78. Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.

27 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 27 Make checks payable to VFW Ladies Auxiliary #8315. Info C W or Peggy Reese Jul 9, McDade TX CASI. 10th Annual Star Ranch Chili CO. Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles East of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18.00 Turn in 3:00 PM. Charity TBA. Cooks meal Friday night at 7:30. Come out and support this CASI Corporate Sponsor. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball and petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub and rec room. Parade in McDade same day. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). Day Pass Ground Fees are waived for Cooks. For RV hookups and reservations call Star Ranch office toll free or info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke Jul 9, Fort Smith AR CASI. Bustin Butt for Chester Cook Off Held in the Elks parking lot, 5504 Massard Road, Fort Smith, Ar. Benefitting Chester Johnson cancer treatment fund. CASI chili $20; Home Style Chili $10. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Turn in 1PM. Info: Debbie Anderson, , David021964@yahoo.com. only, adult supervision required) $7.50 for dry beans, $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks supper / party 6:30 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe s Pod c/o Kyle Haberman th Ave Scottsbluff NE Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home: Cell: , e- mail; khab@charter.net, Bill Schaepfer ill@gvpman.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Jul 16, Fredericksburg TX CASI. Texas Fest Cookoff. Held at the Gillespie Co Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 S. In conjunction with the Reunion Weekend. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $25 and will include admission to the horse races and dance on Saturday night. No glass bottles allowed on premises. More details to follow. Information contact Kim Hiley or kdhiley@yahoo.com Jul 16, Pinetop AZ CASI. Chili Cookoff of the Pines Regional Open Championship. This is an Automatic Qualifier for TICC Held at Charlie Clark s Steakhouse 1701 E White Mt. Blvd, Pinetop, AZ Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Benefits The Love Kitchen. Contact Travis Tonzi E Emerald Dr, Fountain Hills AZ cell , tatonzi@cox.net. See Chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com for preregistration. Jul 10, Schertz TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at VFW Post 8315, 1000 FM Rd 78. Benefits Youth Activities Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Ladies Auxiliary #8315. Info C W or Peggy Reese Jul 15, Jasper GA CASI. Peachtree State CASI Pod Cookoff. Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive off Church Street (Business SR-53) and Mary Street and one mile east from SR-515/I-575 Intersection. Entry fee $18 Open Chili, 8 PM turn-in. Contact Harford Field Jul 16, Jasper GA CASI. Georgia State CASI Championship Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive off of Church Street/ Business SR- 53, one mile east of SR-515/I Entry fee $23 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to the Brooks promotions. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Harford Trey Field Benefits Habitat for Humanity- Pickens Co. Jul 16, Gering NE CASI. 25th Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee s - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, CASI red rules, grind Jul 16, West Tawakoni TX CASI. Amvets Men s Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose , Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets. There will be breakfast for the cooks. Jul 16, Geronimo TX CASI. Purgatory Creek Pod 28th Annual Cookoff held at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6806 N State Hwy 123, 5 mi North of Seguin... site location change. Charity TBA. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make check payable to PCP. Contact Larry Burruss See cookoff next day. Jul 16, Wichita Falls TX CASI. Annual American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Cookoff. American Legion Post 169, 4605 Lakeshore Dr. Charity - College Scholarship Fund. Entry fee chili $20 chili ground only, turn in 2:00 pm. Entry fee jackpot beans, $5 turn in 12 noon. RV parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact person - Don Barfield, W. FM171, Wichita Falls, TX , saybarley@aol.com

28 Page 28 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Jul 16, Odessa TX CASI. SAL Cookoff. Held at American Legion, 2701 E 8th St. Benefits Sons of American Legion. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Amy Patton , amy_patton@yahoo.com Jul 16, Lamar MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held in Moore Pavilion 103 East 10th. Charity, St Mary s Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in time PM, High noon. Entry Fee CASI-$ Checks payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Address, Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar, Mo Contact Phone Number jrj8@sbcglobal.net Meat chili grind. Canopy required by health department. Location being city owned all alcohol must be out of sight. Breakfast will be available on sight. Large local farmers market during morning. Jul 16, Fritch TX CASI. Fritch Cookoff. Held at 209 Tumbleweed, Mike Parker s house. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Charity TBD. Info Mike See cookoff Sunday. Jul 17, St Helens OR CASI. Oregon s Best State Championship CCO Automatic qualifier for TICC, held at Columbia County Fairgrounds, Saulser Rd. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of people s choice chili. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Steven Price sgprice1@qmail.com. Make checks to Columbus County Fair & Rodeo. Jul 17, Fredericksburg TX CASI. Sunday Fredericksburg Cookoff. Gillespie Co Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 S. Chili Grind only. Entry fee $20 and will include admission to the horse races. No glass bottles allowed on premises. More details to follow. Information contact Kim Hiley or kdhiley@yahoo.com. Jul 17, Geronimo TX CASI. PCP Next Day Cookoff. Held at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N State Hwy 123, 4 miles North of Seguin...site location change. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity TBA Contact Larry Burruss Jul 17, Lamar MO CASI. MO-KAN Pod Cookoff. Held at 6th & Truman Old Phillips 66 Station. Charity Mo-Kan Pod Turnin time PM High Noon. Entry Fee CASI, $ Checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave. Lamar, Mo Contact Phone Number jrj8@sbcglobal.net. Meat chili grind. Jul 17, Fritch TX CASI. Sunday Fritch Cookoff. Held at Mike Parker s house 209 Tumbleweed. Charity TBD. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Mike Parker Jul 23, Austin TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend. Limited to 75 cooks. Held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort, 7009 S IH-35, Entry fee $93, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Lone Star Weekend. Contact Yolie Rodd casihotrodd@aol.com. Jul 23, Cloudcroft NM CASI. Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend Jul 23, Wauwatosa WI CASI. Chilin On The Avenue Closed off street with designated CASI parking. Entry fee $20 prior to July 15, $25 after July 15. Turn-in 2:00 PM. Traditional Chili and Salsa also. Enter two categories for $30 and three for $45, add $5 after July 15. Make checks payable to NANA. Send to 2557 N 71st Street, Wauwatosa WI Benefits North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance. Info Karri Tait easttosachili@gmail.com Jul 23, Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 SAL CCO. Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jack pot beans turn-in Noon. Contact Peggy Gahagan , peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov Jul 23, Indianapolis IN CASI. Country Inn & Suites CCO Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221, , Located at I465S, Exit #8 Kentucky Ave. behind Culver s. Proceeds benefit Damar Services, Inc. ( Categories/Entry fees are CASI $20, Jr s $5, Ribs $18, Homestyle $10 (or $5 w/casi or Rib entry). CASI Rules Apply. Registration 8am, Cook s meeting 9am. Turn-in times are CASI 12noon, Anything Goes/Jr s 1pm, Ribs 2pm. Gates open to public at 12noon. Checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net, or Muhammad Aslam at maslam@kinseth.com. Be sure to stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO on Sunday July 24th at the same location. Special room rate of $79 available. Call the hotel direct at , mention chili. Limited RV space available (no hookups). Jul 24, Cloudcroft NM CASI. The Day After, Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney Jul 24, Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 CCO. Building Fund. Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Turnin 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 120. Contact Peggy Gahagan , peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov Jul 24, Indianapolis IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod CCO Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr Indianapolis, IN 46221, , Located at I465S, Exit #8 Kentucky Ave. behind Culver s. Proceeds benefit Pod charities. CASI Rules Apply. Categories/Entry fees are CASI $20, Jr s $5. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Registration 8am, cook s meeting 9am. CASI Turn-in 12noon, Jr s 12:30pm. Checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Tonya Jester at crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net, or Darin Jester at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net, Be sure to see Country Inn CCO on Saturday July 23rd at same location. 2 Cookoffs, 1 Weekend!! Jul 30, Batavia IL CASI. The Nineteenth Illinois State Open Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI Chili $25. Site opens 7:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, chili turnin 1:00 PM. Green Chili $10, turn- in 2:00 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL Phone , WCCCO@comcast.net Automatic qualifier for TICC top three cooks and first place show. Jul 30, Weatherford TX CASI. 2nd Annual Parker County 4H CCO Held at the Parker County 4-H Youth Center at 2752 Tin Top Road About 1 mile south of I-20 at exit 408 in Weatherford. CASI chili $20 turn-in 1:00 p.m., CHILI GRIND or GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in at noon Juniors $5 turn-in at 1:00 p.m. Plenty of RV parking - no hook-ups. Taster s cups will be sold please bring throw-down for sampling. Youth activities raffle and vendors scheduled. Benefits the Parker County 4-H Youth Center and 4-H Scholarship Fund. For more details contact Tina Stevens at tinarn1@aledobb.com Jul 30, Tahoka TX CASI. 7th No Adult Supervision BBQ/Chili LSBS sanctioned BBQ cookoff. $75 one or all meats - Chicken, Ribs, & Brisket. Pinto Beans - $10 entry. Chili entry $20. Live music Fri & Sat nites. Limited full RV Hookups $30 for Fri/Sat nite. Reservation will be required. Addtl nites $15 each. Contact Mike Braddock at Limited water & electricity avail for $15 Fri/Sat nite. Stay for Sunday Chili as well. Go to for more information and entry forms. Benefits Lynn County 4H. Held at End of the Trails RV Park. Jul 30, Garland TX CASI. 4th annual Epsilon Sigma Alpha CCO. Kappa Beta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their 4th chili cook off to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr, Garland TX. Please contact Cathy Roberts Home Work , perki123@yahoo.com. Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans turn in will be at 12 p.m., entry is $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta. There will be camping for RV/s with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come, first serve. Jul 30, Sattler TX CASI. 8th Annual Chili & Bar-Be-Que CCO. Held at Dam Red Barn Canyon Lake. Contact Canyon Land Company for reservations-full hookups $20 per night based on two night stay specify you are a cook. Benefits CASI Scholarship, Comal County Jr Livestock Assn ALS. Bar-B-quote is LSBS sanction ed. Make checks payable to CL Cookoff Reva Weatherly. Chili entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. Register and p/u trays Friday 29th 5:30 to 6:30. Live Calcutta 8 PM. Cooks meeting 9 AM mandatory. Entry fee $30 per category or $75 for all. Jackpot LSBS beans $10, turn-in 11 AM. Chicken turn in Noon, Pork Spare Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM plus one donated brisket. $1500 payback, trophies $250 1st, $150 2nd, $100 3rd plus calcutta. BBQ sandwich available for purchase Saturday. Contact chili Roger or Cindy Patteson , BBQ Billy Boy or Reva Weatherly Randy or Darlene Evans Showmanship 1 PM.

29 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 29 Jul 30, Moulton TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Location Moulton City Park 500 S. Lancaster. Turn in time is 12 noon. Entry fee is $20, and $25 after July 23rd. Contact Moulton Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 482, Moulton TX Jul 30, Overland Park KS CASI. Outlaw Cigar Chili Cook-Off Held at Metcalf, Overland Park KS. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Home Style chili $15.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. Cook both competitions for $ CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Outlaw Cigars Charities. Outlaw Cigar is sponsoring a party with food, drinks and cigar specials. Lee Kroencke gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com. Make checks payable to Gladiator Chili Pod. Jul 31, Batavia IL CASI. 20th Windmill City Chili Cookoff Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $20, Site opens 8:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, Chili turn-in 1:00 pm. Information Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL WCCCO@comcast.net. Jul 31, Tahoka TX CASI. Day After 7th NAS Chili Cookoff Day After Chili Cookoff. Entry is $20. Turn in time will be 12:30. Please see previous day or for more information. Benefits Tahoka 3-D Band Boosters. Held at the End of the Trails RV Park. kelly@noadultsupervision.com Jul 31, Sattler TX CASI. Sunday Dam Red Barn Cookoff. Held at Red Dam Barn, Dam Rd. Canyon Lake. Local charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Showmanship 11 AM. Contact Roger or Cindy Patteston Chili grind only. See cookoff previous day. Aug 6, Zuehl TX CASI. Aces Pod 12th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at Bexar Hall. Bean Cookoff $10 entry fee 12 pm turn in. Jalapeno Cookoff Open rules $5 entry fee 1 pm turn in. Local Chili Cookoff grind only $15 entry fee 2 pm turn in. CASI Chili grind only $20 entry fee 2 pm turn in. Showmanship for Chili begins at 11 am. Big Raffle, drawing after announcements Saturday night Pot Luck, Pod will furnish the meat. Benefits St Hedwig VFD. Contact Happy Hinman See Cookoff next day. Chili entry for both days if paid at registration Saturday is $35. Aug 6, Cheney KS CASI. Sunflower Pod Annual Cookoff. Cheney State Park. Details to follow. Info Ethel Hewlett. Aug 6, Hillsboro WI CASI. Have a Heart Chili Cookoff. Held in Firemans Park located on Rte 33 just west of town. Off the interstate use Mauston exit, follow signs for Rte 82 west. Rte 82 will join Rte 33 and bring you right into Hillsboro. Benefits H.E.R.O. to purchase defibrillator for city police car. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Showmanship awards 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Flea market, craft show, petting zoo and more for everyone to enjoy Cookoff being held by the Hillsboro Economic Revitalization Organization, a nonprofit organization whose objective is to help promote and develop industry, tourism, agriculture and an excellent standard of living. Contact Sharon McKelvey P.O. Box 252, Hillsboro WI Please register by July 25th. See for registration form. wrongway@mwt.net Aug 6, Everman TX CASI. 4th Annual Happy Armadillo CCO. Held at Happy Armadillo Bar 1701 Everman Parkway. From Ft. Worth take I35 south past I-20 to Everman parkway go East 3.1 mi. Bar is on your left. Look for Armadillo Sign. Turn in at 2 PM $20.00 Entry fee. CASI rules, Grind Only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, and top 3 show. Throw cups will be sold. Please bring throwdown for sampling. 50/50 drawing. Jack pot Beans Turn in at Noon $5 entry fee 100% back to winners. Goody bags to first 60 cooks registered. And a Raffle. Benefits North Texas Charities. Cooking will be outside. NOTE: kids are welcome till 5 pm. BUT remember this is a bar! Contact Gary Napier Gary@thehappyarmadillo.com Aug 7, Zuehl TX CASI. Sunday Aces Pod Cookoff. Held at Bexar Hall. Entry fee $20. If paid at registration on Saturday fee will be $35 for both days. Turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. Benefits Bexar Bowling and Social Hall Building Fund. Info Happy Hinman Aug 7, Everman TX CASI. 4th Annual Day After Happy Armadillo Chili Cook-off. Turn in at 1PM $20.00 Entry fee. CASI rules, grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, and top 3 show. Throw-down cups will be sold. Please bring throw-down for sampling. 50/50 drawing and a Raffle. Benefits North Texas Charities. Cooking will be outside NOTE: kids are welcome till 5 pm. BUT remember this is a bar! Info Gary Napier gary@thehappyarmadillo.com. From Ft. Worth take I35 south past I-20 to Everman parkway go East 3.1 mi. Bar is on your left. Look for Armadillo Sign. Aug 13, San Angelo TX CASI. Albertson on the Strip Details to follow. Sammie Plant. Aug 13, Buda TX CASI. 2nd Annual US National Open Chili Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at IH 35, at Cabela s Charity TBA. Entry fee $35 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Goody bag if post marked by August 1st. Contact Larry Burruss 1003 Crepe Myrtle, San Marcos TX Make check payable to US National Chili Cookoff. Aug 13, McGregor TX CASI. McGregor VFD 1st Annual Chili Cook-off held at fire dept. Chili $18.00 turn in 2 pm, chili grind only. Beans $ /00 turn in noon. Lots of RV parking no hook-up, silent auctionraffle lot of other stuff. Hwy 317 there will be signs to show where to turn come on out and help these boys out there are good about coming to other cook-off and judge and help out where they can. Contact Mavis Nelson Aug 14, Buda TX CASI. Next Day Cookoff at Cabela s. Held at Cabela s, IH 35. Charity TBA. Entry fee $18 turn in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Larry Burruss See US National Open Championship on previous day. Aug 14, McGregor TX CASI. McGregor VFD CCO. McGregor VFD. Chili $18.00 turn in 1 pm. Chili grind only. Lots of RV parking no hook-ups, day after the 13th cook-off so come and be there on sat where there is lots of things going on. Info Mavis Nelson Aug 20, Red River NM CASI. Hot Chili Days... Cool Chili Nights Four Corners Regional CASI Chili Cook off. This year s event is being hosted by the New Mexico Chili Society. This 3-day music, BBQ and Chili event will once again be held in Brandenburg Park (adjacent to the Red River Conference Center) in quaint downtown Red River. The weekend is comprised of the Larry Joe Taylor music festival, the Lone Star BBQ competition, the 4- Corners Regional CASI Red Chili cook off, the State of New Mexico Green Chili Championship, the Open Salsa competition and the Open Chili competition. The fees are as follows: $20 for the first chili or salsa category and $10 for every additional chili/salsa category. All cooks that sign-up and pay by August 5, 2011 will receive a $5 discount on their first chili/salsa category meaning the first category fee is $15 for those that sign-up early. Benefits various organizations including the Red River Charter School. Make checks payable to the New Mexico Chili Society at PO Box 502, Anthony, New Mexico

30 Page 30 Terlingua Trails June Please contact Tom Chaney / NMCS at or Red River Conference Center / Rebecca Aug 20, Waco TX CASI. Make a Muscle, Make a Difference CO held at Cameron Park East Located off of Martin Luther King Blvd. Is also on the Brazo s river. They are planning entertainment (TBA). Cooks are welcome to come in on Friday night Plenty of RV PARKING & RV HOOK UP S (more information to follow at a later date.) Entry Fee $18.00, Turn in time 2pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY!! For more information contact either Cherise Hawkins with the Muscular Dystrophy (254) or Dianne (254) or Winksintexas@aol.com Looking forward to seeing everyone there and to having a great turn out let s get those points for Terlingua! Aug 20, Alpine AZ CASI. 16th Annual Alpine Chili POD CCO. Alpine Rodeo Grounds, dry camping. Cooks potluck Friday, around 5:00, meat provided. Charity: Alpine School and Alpine Volunteer Fire Dept. People s Choice, BBQ, Spam, Jackpot Beans. CASI entry - $18.00, Turn-in 1:00 p.m. Contact: Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, or , seealpine@yahoo.com. Aug 20, Cedar Rapids IA CASI. 28th Annual Iowa State Championship Chili Cook Off. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at: Chrome Horse Slophouse and Saloon rd St SE. Benefits: Tanager Place. Turn In Times: CASI Chili 2:00 JR Chili: 2:30. Salsa: 1:00. Entry fee CASI Chili $25, JR Chili $5, Salsa $5 Make checks payable to: Tanager Place. Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA Cell Notice!! Junior Chili is chili grind only! Salsa should be homemade, canned or fresh Mail Judging packet to: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA Aug 20, Indianapolis IN CASI. Chad Jester Memorial CCO Held at Bel-Aire Park, 2915 South Tibbs Ave. Indianapolis I- 465 to Kentucky Ave, on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Go North on Kentucky Ave, turn right on Tibbs. Registration 9:00 AM, Cooks meeting at 10:00 AM. CASI turn-in 1:00 PM. Entry fee $ Other categories include: Home-style Chili $15 ($10 w/casi entry), Jr s Chili $5. Make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Music Fest and Classic Car Show on site during the cook-off. For more information contact Tonya or Darin Jester at or crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net. Proceeds from this event to benefit Maywood Manor Park Association. Aug 20, Lebanon TN CASI Tennessee State Chili Championship held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee. Automatic qualifier for top three, Camp on site, Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Brooks House Homeless Shelter for women and children. Make checks payable to HOT POD and mail to 2003 Dorchester Dr. Lebanon, TN Contact Carol Knight, CHILI MEAT OPEN. Aug 26, Stafford TX CASI. Elks Lodge 151 Sweetheart Cookoff. Held at W Airport. Charity Handicap Children. Turnin 8:00 PM. Entry Fee $20. Information Contact: Bert Hall 4210 Beran Dr., Houston, TX Contact Phone No.: or Lodge Phone No: Chili Grind Only. See Cookoff next day. Aug 27, Stafford TX CASI. 20th Annual Auxiliary 151 Cookoff. Held at W Airport. Charity Auxiliary Charities. Turn In Times, Beans 12:30 PM, Chili 2:00 PM. Entry Fee 50/50 Beans $10.00 Chili $ Contact Bert Hall 4210 Beran Dr, Houston TX Contact Phone No or Lodge Phone: Chili Grind Only Sep 3, San Angelo TX CASI. Fall Festival At Albertson s More Details To Follow. Sammie Plant. Sep 3, Kemah TX CASI. Elks Charity Chili Cookoff Held at Elks Lodge 2322, 623 Hanson Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Elks Charity. Contact Al or Sherry Austin CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans and Salsa also. Sep 3, San Angelo TX CASI. Shrine Fall Festival Suez Shrine Fall Festival CCO. Day 1 of a 3 day CCO. It benefits Suez Shrine Charities. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take the College Hills Exit on Loop 306. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 pm. Entry fee $ Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday s and Monday s information. There will be a 50/50 Raffle. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. Limited Hookups. For more Information contact Sherry Maus at or Boomer Kingston at It wil1 be CHILI GRIND ONLY Sep 4, Kemah TX CASI. Sunday Elks Cookoff. Held at Elks Lodge 2322, 623 Hanson Road. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Benefits PMI CLG. Contact Al or Sherry Austin See cookoff previous day

31 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 31 Sep 4, San Angelo TX CASI. Jerry s Kids MDA Day 2 of a 3 day CCO. It benefits Jerry s Kids MDA. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take the College Hills Exit on Loop 306. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 pm. Entry fee $ Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday s and Monday s information. There will be a Cake Auction. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. There are limited hookups. More information available at a later date. Contact Sherry Maus at or Boomer Kingston at It wil1 be CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sep 5, San Angelo TX CASI. Shrine Hospital CCO Shrine Hospital CCO. Day 3 of a 3 day CCO. It benefits the Shrine Hospital. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take the College Hills Exit on Loop 306. Chili turn in will be at 12:00 pm. Entry fee $ Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday s and Sunday s information. There will be a 50/50 Raffle. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. There are limited hookups. Plenty of Parking available. More information will be available at a later date. Contact Sherry Maus at or Boomer Kingston at It wil1 be CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sep 10, Edgerton WI CASI. Chilimania Annual Chili Cookoff and Music Festival. Held at the intersection of Henry and Canal Streets, one block off the intersection of Hwys 59 and 51 in downtown Edgerton. Benefits scholarships, various community improvement projects. Entry fee $20. Turn-in time 1:30 p.m. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Chilimania Inc. Contact Vicki Brown vicki.s.brown@gmail.com Sep 10, Sweetwater TX CASI. 6th Annual Ranch Rodeo Cookoff. Held at Newman Park. Lonestar BBQ Society and CASI sanctioned. Entry fee chili $15. 1/2 Chicken no sauce, Pork Spare Ribs no sauce. Brisket no sauce. All meats $65 or $25 each. Electric hookups $10 a day. Cooks meeting 9 AM. Meat inspection. For more info contact Robert Fortin Sep 17, El Paso TX CASI. Franklin Mountains Annual CCO This CCO will be held at the RV parking area located within the park. Held at Tom May s Unit of Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, check the signs. Turn-in 1 p.m. Entry fee $ Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Bud Barrick teamorgan@q.com. Sep 17, Palos Park IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd St, on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:15 PM. Contact Nichole Marxman , nmarxman@palospark.org Sep 17, Gonzales TX CASI. 5th Annual First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 87, south of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. IBCA Cookoff Brisket, Chicken Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Tractor Pull Showmanship Hookups available from city. See cookoff following day. Contact Sissy Mills, , sissym@jdcoins.com or Shirley Breitschopf CHILI GRIND ONLY. Friday night Jackpot Salsa and Margarita off. Sep 17, Cicero IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Cicero Friends of the Park. CASI entry fee $25 Turn-in Noon. Other categories include: Jr s, Homestyle and Salsa. Auto qualifier for TICC. CASI Rules Apply. Make checks payable to and mail to: Cicero Friends of the Park, PO Box 754, Cicero, IN For information contact Debi Bice dbice@hrblock.com, Christy Wilson cicerofotp@yahoo.com or Darin Jester flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net. Sep 17, Tulsa OK CASI. Boobapalooza Cookoff East Marshall Street, Tulsa, OK Entry Fees: $20.00 CASI Chili division, $5.00 Pinto Bean division, First time CASI cooks only pay $10.00! Turn In Times: 12:30 PM Beans, 2:00PM CASI Chili. Ground Meat Only. Benefits: Wipeout Cancer Foundation. For more info contact Joshua Seabolt, , or chiliforcancer@yahoo.com. Come out and help us raise money for breast cancer research. There will be a raffle as well as food sales. Just like all the other cook-offs put on by Chili For Cancer there will be various fun awards handed out. This is going to be one fun cookoff you won t want to miss. We hope that many of you can come out and help us SAVE THE BOOBIES! Sep 18, Gonzales TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Contact Sissy Mills sissm@jdcoins.com or Shirley Breitschopf CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sep 24, San Angelo TX CASI. Last Chance CCO Details on this later. Sammie Plant. Sep 24, Mineral Wells TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ and Chili Cookoff. American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion DR, Mineral Wells, TX From the intersection of Hwy 180 (Hubbard ST.) and Hwy 281 (Oak Ave.) travel west on 180 to the west city park turn right on American Legion DR. Charities of the Sons of the American Legion Entry Fee $ Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Other Categories include Jackpot Pinto Beans $ % pay back, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, Jointed Chicken $75.00 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Other turn in times include Jackpot beans 11:00 AM, Chicken 12:00 PM, Ribs 1:00 PM, and All Chili and Brisket at 2:00 PM. Contact: Roger Hensley 616 NW 19th St., Mineral Wells, TX Leave message. rogo616@gmail.com Sep 24, Clemmons NC CASI. North Carolina Chili Championship. Held at Tanglewood Park, 20 minutes West of Winston Salem NC. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to March of Dimes. Contact Judy Roderick jroderick@marchofdimes.com Sep 25, Dallas TX CASI. State Fair of Texas Cookoff. Held at Fair Park. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Avenue to cooks area, by livestock pavilion. Fire Extinguisher required. Pump-up style stove, no propane. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. Entry fee $15, turn- in 1 PM. For the Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to State Fair of Texas. Contact Creative Arts Dept, BBQ Pork Ribs (7) and 1/2 Chicken entry fee $15 each. Chicken turn-in Noon, Rib turn-in 1:30 PM. for entry form. No public tasting of chili allowed. Sep 30, Montgomery TX CASI. Houston Area Last Chance Cookoff. Held at Wolfies Lake Conroe Hwy 105W. Entry fee $15 plus five non-perishable food items. Turn in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Montgomery County Food Bank. More details to follow. Contact Teena Miller and/or Sherrie Davis, laskac@aol.com, sdavistexaspoi65@juno.com, , See the cookoffs next two days. Oct 1, South Austin TX CASI. lst Points for Sight Austin Lions and Sot Pod presents lst Points for Sight This is the lst cook off of the chili season, so come on out and get your chili points. Held at Giddy Ups Bar, South of Slaughter Lane off Manchaca Road. Grind only, turn in 2:00, $ Beans, turn in 1:00, $5.00. Silent Auction. Cooks

32 Page 32 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Party Friday night, Continental Breakfast Saturday morning, Pot Luck Saturday night. Breakfast on Sunday and Chili Cook Off only on Sunday. Can come in Thursday afternoon. We will welcome you at any time. Sue Caffey cells / , landline Make checks payable to ALSCC. Oct 1, San Angelo TX CASI. 1st Chance For Points More details later. Sammie Plant. Oct 1, Broken Arrow OK CASI. Elks Chili Cookoff. Held at S 241 St E Ave. CASI entry fee $25. Elks Division $10. Turn-in time for both 1 PM. Trophies for CASI 1st thru 10th and 1st thru 3rd Elks. Horse shoe competition and other activities. Dry camping available Charity Elks National Foundation benefiting Scholarships for Elks families. Contact Bobby Walker Everett Crawford Oct 1, Hico TX CASI. Billy the Kid Cookoff. To be held in downtown Hico. Benefits the Billy The Kid Museum.50/50 Beans. Entry Fee $10 Turn-In Noon. Entry Fee Chili $18. Turn-In 2 PM. GRIND ONLY. RV spaces available. NO HOOK-UP S Interested venders contact Sue Land at billythekidmuseum@gmail..com or Also Randy Duke at or Angie Duke at Or randu2@windstream.net Or angdu2@yahoo.net Oct 1, Ruidoso NM CASI. 30th Annual NM State Open Championship. Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. This Cook Off is an automatic qualifier for the 1st Place over all winner and top three NM Cooks and Automatic Qualifier for first place show. Cooks pot luck party Friday evening. The meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish. Cook s breakfast Saturday morning. On site dry camping is available. Local lodging nearby the cook site. USDA approved meat must be used, your purchase receipt will be required by inspectors as proof. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Rick Thomas (H) or (C) Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. There will be Peoples choice division, no rules competition, cash prize will be awarded. Oct 1, Ponder TX CASI. Riding Unlimited Race For the Reason Chili Cookoff. Held at 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd. I-35W esit FM 2449 (west). Flashing light Hwy 156-turn right (north)first road on right past red caboose real estate office, turn right first place on left. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY Peoples choice division. Make check payable - Riding Unlimited Benefits therapeutic riding and carriage driving center. Entry fee $15 before September 1st. Contact Mary Gwinner 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd, Ponder TX ridingunlimited@aol.com Oct 1, Montgomery TX CASI. Houston Area CASI Scholarship Day. Held at Wolfies Lake Conroe Hwy 105W. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. More details to follow. Jackpot beans pay 1st-2nd-3rd, $10 entry turn-in Noon. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund. Contact Teena Miller and/or Sherrie Davis , , laskadc@aol.com, See cookoffs previous day and day after. Oct 2, South Austin TX CASI. 2nd Points for Sight Austin Lions Sight and Sot Pod presents Sunday 3nd Points for Sight at Giddy Ups. Chili only. Grind Only. Turn in l:00. See Saturday details on weekend. Hope you can come and spend the weekend with us and get your first points. Sue/Joh Caffey cell / , caffeycasa@msn.com. Make checks payable to ALSCC. Oct 2, Hico TX CASI. Day After Billy the Kid Cookoff. Same location. Benefit TBD. Entry Fee Chili $ 18. Turn-In 1 PM GRIND ONLY. Contact Randy Duke at or Angie Duke at , randu2@windstream.net or angdu2@yahoo.net. Oct 2, Ruidoso Downs NM CASI. Ruidoso Chili Society Pod CCO This is a pod cookoff. Dry camping is available. Local lodging is available near the cook site. Only USDA approved meat can be used so bring your purchase receipt to show inspectors as proof. Cookoff held at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West. Entry fee $20. Turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. Contact Rick Thomas (H) or (C) CHILI GRIND ONLY. Oct 2, Garland TX CASI. Second, First Chance CCO ELKS 2011 Garland Elks Lodge #1984, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Come to our first, second chance 2011 CCO on Sunday. Beans $5 turn in noon, Chili grind only $20 turn in at 1PM. Plenty of RV camping with a small fee for hookups. Cast irons enameled pots for chili th thru 10th place chili gets choice of recycled trophy s. $4 dollar burgers and fries. Benefits the Friends of CASI for the Garland Elks. Contact Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com. Make checks payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. Oct 2, Montgomery TX CASI. Wolfies Funday Sunday Held at Wolfies Lake Conroe Hwy 105W. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. More details to follow. Benefits Bridgewood Farms Center for Intellectually Disabled. Contact Teena Miller and/or Sherrie Davis laskadc@aol.com, See cookoffs previous two days. Oct 8, Geronimo TX CASI. Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N. Hwy 123. Entry fee $10 Turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to VFW post Contact Williams L Owen billo1tx@airmail.net. Benefits Veteran Assistance Programs. Oct 8, Homosassa FL CASI. Florida State Open Chili Championship. Held at Natures RV Resort on the waterfront, W Halls River Road. See web site Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Charity: American Cancer Society. Top three winners automatically qualify for the International Championship You do not have to be a CASI member to compete. RV sites and Cabins available at special rates for Chili Cooks, call Frieda at for reservation at the chili rate. Friday night cooks party at the marina lounge. POD cookoff next day, same location. Great places to eat on the water front such as The Margarita Bar & Grill, home of the 64 Oz margarita. See cook off next day same location. Contact Candi Knight-Arevalo candikisseschili@gmail.com Oct 8, Cedar Hill TX CASI. Country Day on the Hill Cookoff In the Historic Downtown area of Cedar Hill, highest point in 100 miles! $20.00 entry fee payable to Friends of Country Day. 2:00 PM turn in. Benefits the Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation, Inc. Held in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill behind Phillips Lumber Company. Directions: Beltline Road West from Hwy 67S into downtown Cedar Hill. Just past RR tracks take a left on Roberts and left on Cedar to cook-off site. Starting at 9 AM until 6 PM, the Annual Country Day on the Hill Fair begins with a Parade and includes Music, Food, Arts & Crafts, Games, Entertainment on 3 stages and fun for all ages in the most beautiful little town in North Texas. Tasting cups will be sold so please bring extra chili! Contact: Teril or dicksuptown@att.net Oct 8, Tomball TX CASI. 12th Annual Piney Woods Pod CCO. VFW Post 2427, Alice Rd. Details to follow. Oct 9, Jal NM CASI. Jalarama Held at Jal Lake, Whitworth Drive off Hwy 128 south of town. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Two free T- shirts if registered before Sept 15th. Contact Gary Essman P.O. Box 487, Jal NM garyessman@aol.com. JoAnn Houston Meat, 5 lb minimum required. Chili must be cooked on site, no fillers start at 8 AM. Oct 9, Geronimo TX CASI. Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Hwy 123. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Homeless Veterans Program. Make checks payable to Geronimo VFW Post Contact William L Owen billo1tx@airmail.net. Oct 9, Homosassa FL CASI. Sunshine State Pod Cookoff. Held at Natures RV Campground & Resort, W Halls River Road. Entry fee $15, turn-in noon. Contact Candi Knight-Arevalo candikisseschili@gmail.com Oct 9, Tomball TX CASI. Piney Woods Pod Day After CCO. VFW Post 2427, Alice Rd. Details to follow. Oct 15, Cleburne TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO Hwy 67 & FM Lodge phone Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM, CASI and Elks Division. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Elks charities. Jackpot Beans $5 turn- in Noon. RV hookups $10 per night first come first served, electric and water only, dump station on site. Live band Saturday night. Pot luck Friday night furnished by Lodge members. Contact Jerry Brown , cell bamry@sbcglobal.net. Oct 15, Kerens TX CASI. Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival Held S on 45 from Dallas to State Highway 31 (Corsicana) East about 20 miles. Entry fee TBD. turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Kerens Friends of Karens Library. Contact Cindy Carnegie cpcarnegie@airmail.net. Oct 15, Mansfield TX CASI. The Heat is On Chili Cookoff held in conjunction with Historic Mansfield Music Festival, located 100 West Oak St, between Smith & Oak St, exit Broad St off 287 South, about 6 miles south of I-H 20. Entry fee $25 if registered by Sep 10th $40 later. Benefits Mansfield Citizens Fire Academy National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Manfield VFD. Turnin 2 PM. Two music stages for entertainment, featuring Jimmie Vaughan, Mansfield Fire fighter, Pipes & Drums to perform. Set up early Friday, music starts that night. Showmanship 10 AM to /50 50/50 Raffle & Reverse Raffle. RV camping, no hookups, but are available at Loyd Park in Grand Prairie. Local hotels will offer discounts to chili cooks. Classic car show. Contact Mike Frazier P.O.

33 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page 33 Box 226 Mansfield TX 76063, , or Make advance checks payable to MCFAAA. Oct 15, Midland TX CASI. 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Bar-B-Que Cookoff. American Legion Woods Lynch Post 19, 501 Veterans Airpark Road. Chili sanctioned by CASI, BBQ sanctioned by Lone Star BAR-B-Que Association. Chili entry fee $25, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bar-B-Que entries $25 per category. Turn-in time Chicken Noon, Pork Spareribs 1 PM, Chili 2 PM, Beef Brisket 3 PM. Payback on BBQ 50% payback plue $ Plenty of room for Motor Homes trailers and pits. Setup Friday the 14th. Special raffle, silent auction, raffle items and Make checks payable to Gifts of Hope. Gifts of Hope provides help to cancer patients in need for every day expenses. Fish fry Friday October 14th for cooks, sponsors and helpers. For information contact Patsy Childress , or patsy@t3wireless.com Oct 15, Fort Smith AR CASI. 4th Annual Elks Chili Cook Off Held at Elks Lodge parking lot at 5504 Massard Road, Fort Smith, Ar. Benefitting Elks ENF. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Fee $20, Turn-in 1pm. Elks Division $10. Jackpot bean cookoff, turn-in noon (12pm). Limited RV parking, no hook ups. More info: Guy Smith or or argsmith@prodigy.net. Oct 16, Cleburne TX CASI. Sunday Cleburne Elks Lodge CO. Hwy 67 & FM Lodge phone Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CASI and Elks Division. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Elks charities. RV hookups $10 per night first come first served, electric and water only, dump station on site. Live band Saturday night. Pot luck Friday night furnished by Lodge members. Contact Jerry Brown , bamry@sbcglobal.net. Oct 22, Fort Smith AR CASI. RocktoberFeast Harry E. Kelley Park on the Arkansas River just off Garrison Ave bridge.more info to follow. Also may contact Mike Kirby at MKirby2@baldor.com. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Be the Match. Oct 29, Santa Teresa NM CASI. War Eagles Air Museum CCO The chili cookoff will take place at the Santa Theresa Airport on the tarmac. Santa Teresa, NM is a few miles west of El Paso, Texas. Exit I-10 at Artcraft Road. Follow Artcraft Road, traveling West. Look for the Museum signs. The Air Eagle Museum is located at the dead end of Artcraft Road. Entry Fee $ Turn-in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Benefits War Eagles Air Museum Restoration Fund. Contact Tom

34 Page 34 Terlingua Trails June 2011 Chaney, or Oct 29, Crane TX CASI. On The Road to Terlingua. Held in 6th Street Park. Entry fee $18 plus $2 cooks pot. Turn in Noon. Benefits Chamber of Commerce. Pat Timmons Oct 30, Terlingua TX CASI. Last Stop on the Road to Terlingua Held at the Community Center behind the Post Office. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Contact Dorathy Williams Nov 1, Terlingua TX CASI. Sotol Pod Cookoff. Held at the CASI Site. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams Nov 5, Terlingua TX CASI. 45th Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship. Held at Rancho CASI de los Chisos. Must be qualified to cook. Thursday is the BBQ Championship open to the public to participate. Friday is National Scholarship Day competition Beans, Salsa,& World Championship Hot Buffalo Wings open to the public. Public may dry camp all week for $30 entrance fee per person. Contact Janice Miller garjans@suddenlink.net Nov 19, Cedar Hill TX CASI. Gail Mills Memorial. Good Shepherd Church at 915 Old Straus Road, Cedar Hill, TX at FM1382. If you have throw down chili please bring it. We are inviting all of Cedar Hill to attend. Thank You. See You There. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Contact Darrell Baxter ddbaxter1@ hotmail.com. Nov 19, Rowlett TX CASI. Fifteenth Annual Texas Holiday Chili-bration Cookoff. Benefits Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett. Held on the 3800 block of Main St. Downtown Rowlett. Entry fee $20.00 CASI and Local Chili turn in 1:00 PM. Jackpot Beans Noon turn in, entry fee $ Christmas Parade begins at 11:00 AM. Please be on site by 9:00 AM. The City of Rowlett Police Department closes Main Street to traffic at 9:15 AM. Make checks payable to ACTOR and mail to Tom Fulton, 3809 Main ST., Rowlett, TX 75088, Nov 26, Waco TX CASI. H-E-B #5 6th Annual Chili Cook Off H-E-B #5 is having their 6th Annual Chili Cook Off. This is a One day only cook off with plenty of room for EZups & Tailgaters. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 2pm CHILI GRIND ONLY!! So put it on your calander and plan to be there! Please note that due to TABC LAW we can not have open Alcohol containers on the premises where alcohol is sold! Thank you for understanding. For more information contact Donna Dangergail@aol.com H-E-B Waco # Woodway Drive (254) See next day Mexia H-E-B Cook Off. Nov 27, Mexia TX CASI. H-E-B Mexia Chili Cook Off H-E-B Mexia is 701 North Milam in Mexia,TX. THE SAME TABC LAWS ARE IN EFFECT HERE AS IN WACO FOR OPEN CONTAINERS!THANK YOU AGAIN FOR UNDERSTANDING! This is a ONE day Cook Off the day after H-E-B #5 in Waco.Entry Fee is $18.00.Turn in time 1pm, CHILI GRIND ONLY!! For those who want to make both store s you can bring your RV s. NO HOOK UPS!! Plenty of Parking at both stores. For more info Contact Donna Dangergail@aol.com or (254) Dec 3, San Angelo TX CASI. Last Chance CCO More details on this later. Sammie Plant. Dec 9, Waco TX CASI. Toy s For Tots Friday Night CCO Held at teh Hog Creek Icehouse off off Hwys 185 & 6 in Waco Texas. Entry Fee $ Turn in time 9:00 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOK UPS! Also Please bring a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY! The Hog Creek Icehouse has great food & Entertainment & lots of fun!! So come on out for the 3 day event!!!!! For information contact Dianne Stimson Winksintexas@aol.com or Come let s party and have some fun and a GREAT TURN OUT!!!!!! Dec 10, Waco TX CASI. 3rd Annual Darren Williams Memorial Chili Cook Off will be held at The Hog Creek Icehouse located off of HWYS 185& 6 in Waco,TX. Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY!!! Can cook inside if bad weather!plenty of RV Parking! SORRY NO HOOK UPS! The Icehouse has Great food & entertainment. They always go out of their way to make us feel wlecome. And this is for a special memorial Donna Conrad s nephew so come on let s make this a huge turn out plus Tyson s Favorite Charity is the Next day and they do ALOT for CASI so let s give them A LOT BACK!. For more information contact Dianne Winksintexas@aol.com or For more Upcoming Cook-offs, visit Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003 Full Page 10" X 11" - $ /2 Page 5" X 11" - $ /2 page 10" X 5 1/2" - $ /4 Page 5" X 5 1/2" - $ /8 Page 5" X 3" - $60.00 Bottom 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 month 6 to 11 month running ad, 20% discount per month 12 months or more, 25% discount per month Send ads to Dana Plocheck danap903@comcast.net Fax Free Quarter Page Ad to CASI Pods, State, Regional and International Opens As 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 in the Terlingua Trails, each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month before your cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an ad larger than a quarter page we will simply bill you for the difference in price. This ad should not be confused with the article advertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASI Calendar" section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soon as you request your cookoff packet and will run until your cookoff occurs. Send ads to: Dana Plocheck danap903@comcast.net Fax Jim Ezell - Sponsorship Chairman 3987 Hwy 79 South Wichita Falls, TX Cell: (214) JEzell8642@aol.com Non Board Contributing Members Barbara Herrin CASI Scholarship Program Administrator 7291 FM 380 Paint Rock, TX Home: (325) herrinbarbara@aol.com Ralph Hay - Old 320 Alcalde 2505 Easy Street Pasadena, Texas Home: (713) rhay16@comcast.net Jim Stateczney - Computer Services 4 Green Cedar Road Boerne, Texas Work: (830) Jim@hillcountrysoftware.com

35 June 2011 Terlingua Trails Page /2011 CASI Board of Directors Renee Moore - President 214 El Camino River Road Bastrop TX Cell: (251) rmoore2142@att.net Ed Blair - Vice President P O Box 307 Bellaire TX Home: (713) Cell: (832) Ol_Jock_Chili@swbell.net Roger Foltz - Secretary 5024 Milam Dallas TX Cell: (214) rbfoltz@aol.com David Sexton - Treasurer P O Box Dallas TX Cell: (817) sextond@tx.rr.com Janice Miller - Executive Director 3014 Oak Mountain Trail San Angelo TX Home: (325) Cell: (325) garjans@suddenlink.net John Goforth - Ranch Manager Rancho CASI de los Chisos P O Box 841 Comfort TX Cell: (830) j-goforth@hotmail.com Darin Jester - Membership P O Box Indianapolis IN Home: (317) Cell: (317) membership@chili.org Dana Plocheck - Terlingua Trails Editor 4110 Caravel Ct Missouri City TX Home: (281) Work: (281) Cell: (713) danap903@comcast.net Robert Schrade - Krazy Flats Manager 2231 Silver Mt. San Antonio TX Cell: (210) casiwappo@aol.com Dorathy Williams - Upcomings P O Box 39 Terlingua TX Upcomings: Phone or Fax CASI-HOT Home: (432) dorathy@hughes.net Jenny Windsor - Tally Master 210 Kennedy Drive Severna Park MD Cell: (443) Fax: (410) jennwindsor@gmail.com 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 , Indianapolis IN Individual 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 $ (Not available to our International Members) Annual Corporate Memberships are $ Please Print Clearly Name: Your CASI No. (For Corporate Memberships - Owner Name) (Renewals Only) Corporate/Business Name: (Corporate Membership Only - List as you wish on your Plaque) Chili Team Name: Occupation: Street Address or PO Box: City, State, Zip+4: Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings - PO Box 39 - Terlingua, Texas Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in the Terlingua Trails. Phone or Fax Date and City: Cookoff Name: Street Address/Location: CASI Sanctioned: Turn-in Time: Charity: Entry Fee: Checks Payable to: Information Contact: Contact Address: Contact Phone Number: Preregistration Deadline (If Applicable): Telephone No:)( ) Special Meat: Mail Judging Packet to: Need Rule Book: (Yes) or (No) Chili Grind Only: (Yes) or (No) Send Boxes of Terlingua Trails - Each box contains 25 copies of the Terlingua Trails Send me CASI Judging Cup Tickets (no charge): Yes No, approximate number of tickets:

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