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March 2006 Volume 19 Issue 3Web Page www.chili.org

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May your cookoff information must be in the handsof the CASI Upcomings Director by March 15th to meet the 30 day cookoff advertisingrequirement.

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Top ten winners of the Horned Toad Cook-off are from left front, James Bauer,Roxanna Patton, Darrell Hopper, standing from left, Dee Hay, Keith Coffman,Joann Scott, Dodie Simpson, Richard Scott, rear, Tim Collier and Jean Barkley

Rankin Horned Toad Cook-offCowtown Pod Celebrates30th Anniversary Cookoff

Article by Dale Reinecker

As part of Cowtown CASIPod’s runup to its 30th anniversarycookoff, I decided to research thehistory of the pod, how and whenwas it formed, who was responsible,what has the pod contributed and

how has it operated over the years. Houston and San Antonio pods were the firstand second pods founded. The following picks up with the history of the third podfounded, Cowtown. The information presented here, obtained thru personalinterviews, research and old newspaper articles is as accurate and factual aspossible.

The Chili Trail Reaches Ft.Worth. Cowtown, The Third Pod.

It was a small blurb in the newspaper that caught his eye, something abouta Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff in Grand Prairie. Sounded interesting, so Jimmy &Beth Moon went to check it out. Some people were setting up, some were cookingvarious things, but overall a pretty tame atmosphere. Before long, the weatherstarted acting up and they decided it was time to go home.

Because it was by now sleeting, they took a short cut through a campsiteand in the process were yelled at by one of the cooks. Turns out, the guy doingthe yelling had recognized Jimmy and was an old friend , and he was just yellingto say “Hi”. The Moons returned the next day to help with the cooking and askedwhere the next cookoff was. It was something called HowdyRoo and was beingheld in Marble Falls, Texas. They decided to go.

And so it was with these early doings and cast of characters that Jimmyand Beth Moon found themselves cooking chili, making new friends and ingeneral, having a great time.

Chili cooking was still in its infancy in the mid 1970s. There were no chilicookoffs in the North Texas area. If you wanted to go to a cookoff, you had togo South; to Houston or San Antonio. It was during one of those trips to the SanAntonio area for a cookoff that Jimmy and Beth Moon had the good fortune tomeet Tom Wayne and Karen Tate.

At the time, Tom was working as a disk jockey in San Antonio, and bothTom and Karen were active in the local chili scene. However, as the Moons were

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soon to learn, Tom was to be transferred to Ft.Worth to become a deejay for stationKXOL. The Moons and Waynes agreed to get together after the Waynes hadgotten moved and settled in Ft.Worth.

They soon became good friends and made numerous trips back to the Southto attend chili cookoffs in Houston or San Antonio. It didn’t take many of these 500-mile round trips for Tom to decide there had to be a better way. Why not start a chilipod in the Ft.Worth area? The pod could have a cookoff of its own, which wouldattract additional interested individuals to chili cooking, and perhaps lead otherinterested groups to organize and promote other local cookoffs.

To get the ball rolling, a “meeting” was soon held in the Moon’s backyard.The Moons were there of course, along with the Waynes. Also attending were Bill

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Terlingua Trails March 2006

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

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Thanks from Sul Ross State University Rodeo Club

On behalf of the community that is Sul Ross State University, I am deeplygrateful for the recent gift of $2,000 to the Sul Ross State University Rodeo Club/Chili Appreciation Society International Scholarship Fund. The donation which youhave provided is of critical importance in encouraging participation in highereducation. Your continued generous support of this fund significantly enhances ourability to offer outstanding educational opportunities for deserving students.

Again, thank you for your investment in student success at Sul Ross. Yourcommitment is greatly appreciated by the entire university community in providingthe needed resources to help students’ dreams become reality. My best wishes toyou.

R. Vic MorganPresident, Sul Ross State University

Let’s get back to our discussion of the CASIrules. This month, I’m pondering an area of the rulesand procedures that prompts too frequent challengesfor the Rules Committee. Let’s begin by posing thisquestion:

You are the referee at a cookoff. Awards areover and the cookoff promoter’s recorder asks you tosign the Results Sheet. They tell you they need tomake copies and cut a check on Monday and will send

the Results to the CASI TallyMaster. How do you respond?Okay, do you have an answer in mind? Here’s what the rules say: “The

designated CASI official must sign the results sheet before it is submitted to CASIfor cookoff sanctioning. The designated CASI official and/or the CASI RegionalReferee will send the Results Sheet to CASI.”

I don’t really know how often referees leave the paperwork with promoters,but I do know that we are forced to deal with too many problem cookoffs as a resultof this action. We have experienced cookoff results that have been many monthsoverdue and others that were just plain old lost by the promoter.

Folks, these are your hard-earned points! We want to protect them. Wewant every cook to receive every point they earn in a timely manner and this hingeson the good efforts of the cookoff referee.

To avoid problems, I believe the CASI referee should contact the promoterahead of time. We understand they have many things on their minds as we prepareto host the cookoff. We need to help them focus on our needs. Let them know howmany copies we need of each form; let them know how many tables and chairs willbe needed; remind them to be prepared to write a check on the day of the event.

When the referee makes copies of the form to send to their RegionalReferee, they can make a copy for the promoter, too. A good referee promotesCASI by helping the promoter have a successful cookoff for the cooks. That’swhat I’ve been pondering. What do you think?

On another note, a major upgrade to the CASI website is underway. Withthe assistance of Jim Stateczny, we have a beautiful new image and streamlinednavigation. Come have a look at chili.org. Improvements are ongoing, so be sureto check back from time to time.

This is the season of big cookoffs. I hope to see y’all and spend some timevisiting.

Alan

ED PonderingsTICC XLThe winter board meeting and workshop are

now recent history. Directors wore plaid shirts andspent 9 hours on Saturday, January 28, analyzing whatmakes CASI tick. In the morning session, specialattention was paid to CASI’s corporate structure,Director responsibilities, and careful scrutiny of thefinancial statements. The afternoon session looked atTICC progress, problems, and solutions. TICCassignments were delegated and discussed.

I believe I can speak for the entire Board instating this was a much needed look at who we are and what we do. We could havespent many more hours in valuable discussion.

Sunday morning brought an efficient and abbreviated Board Meeting withapproval of actions stemming from the workshop. A study of preliminary constructionestimates and site location was ordered. The Minutes will be out soon, and Iencourage all Great Peppers to share them with the members.

I thank the Directors for their conscientious effort to make this term asuccess. There is no doubt that we are all dedicated to making CASI the best thatit can be. Many themes were developed that you will hear throughout the year. Aneducated and informed Board of Directors can better convey its actions to themembership and do the business that is the Chili Appreciation Society.

TICC XL - Build on the heritage, celebrate your friendship, and spread theword on chili. Contact me with any thoughts you may have. I have enjoyed thefeedback I have received from many of you who chose to respond.

Jim EzellPresident

Donations, Contributions and Memorials

Donations were given to the CASI Scholarship Fund in memory of Jackie Brown by:

Dan & Janie Bauer, Linda Harper, Bill & Pat Lundy, Bill & Cheryl Pierson,Chillini Chili Pod, and Concordia Heritage Association.

A donation was made to the CASI Scholarship Fund by Bill & Pat Lundy inmemory of Richard Hinds.

The Illinois State Championship Cookoff contributed proceeds of their cookoff tothe CASI Scholarship Fund.

March 2006 Terlingua Trails TALLYMASTER'S

REPORTYEAR TO DATE COOK0FF-OFF

STATISTICS

Calling All Pods!Thinking About Hosting a Great Peppers’ Meeting?

As you may be aware, no Pod has submitted a proposal to host the2007 Great Peppers’ Meeting to be held September 7-8, 2007. The clock isticking and plans need to be made for this important meeting. Hosting the Great Peppers’ Meeting does not need to be seen as adaunting task. Some pods may worry that they don’t have enough membersor enough funding to organize the meeting. They may be concerned aboutliving up to or exceeding the activities of past meetings. There is nothing to fear. The Great Peppers Meeting is just that – ameeting! Its purpose is for the Great Peppers to come together in workshopsand clinics (on Friday) and the business meeting on Saturday. It does not haveto be a social event costing thousands of dollars to produce. The basicrequirements for the meeting are quite simple and the available CASI fundingis substantial. Time is of the essence for planning to begin on 2007 and subsequentmeetings. We don’t want the Great Peppers to be forced to choose a site for2007 at their meeting in September and leave the host with a very shortcalendar to complete their arrangements. Executive Director Alan Dean has information relative to hosting aGreat Peppers’ Meeting that serves as a template and road map for success. If any Pod or group of Pods is interested in hosting the 2007 event, pleasecontact Alan immediately.

BRING CASI TO YOUR HOMETOWN!

CASI Seeks Funds to Purchase AEDs

In the time it takes you to read this article, sudden cardiac arrest willhave claimed another victim. In the past year, 220,000 Americans died ofsudden cardiac arrest: nearly one death every two minutes. A quarter of thesedeaths could have been prevented if someone had initiated the Cardiac Chainof Survival, and an automated external defibrillator (AED) had beenavailable for immediate use at the time of the emergency.

In an effort to provide additional equipment for use at the Ranch, CASIis seeking funding to purchase two (2) AEDs. This equipment could be usedin the event the paramedics were not on site at the time of need.

AEDs are easy-to-use and portable. They deliver a potentiallylifesaving electric shock to the heart, which can restore a heart’s normal rhythmin the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Audible, and visual instructions clearlyand simply show how to operate the unit. If we are able to purchase these units,training will be provided on-site during TICC to those who wish to learn.

We are currently seeking grant funds for these purchases; however thelikelihood of receiving such is slim. The approximate cost of each unit is$1,300.00. If you or your Pod would be interested in donating to this fund, pleasecontact Renee Moore at [email protected].

FACT: The average survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest is about 5percent. With an AED that can increase to more than 40 percent.

REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISEDARKANSAS 12 7 147 16,050.00ARIZONA 12 7 146 14,366.00COLORADO 6 2 37 2,050.00FLORIDA 9 4 80 30,516.00IOWA 9 1 15 3,800.00ILLINOIS 12 6 134 18,775.00INDIANA 6 1 31 20,500.00KANSAS 6 2 69 4,320.00MARYLAND 9 4 68 4,250.00MISSOURI 6 4 72 18,220.00MEXICO 6 3 170 3,250.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 3 45 2,200.00NEW MEXICO 9 6 145 4,085.00OKLAHOMA 12 3 55 2,400.00SOUTH CAROLINA 6 1 15 12,000.00TENNESSEE 9 3 48 25,300.00TEXAS 12 119 3,636 236,358.48VIRGINIA 9 2 35 350.00GRAND TOTAL 178 4,948 418,790.48

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS - These areCookoffs held before 01/01/06 thatresults have not been received for!

Nov 12, 2005-001 - Odessa TX Annual Veterans Chili & BBQ Cookoff,Dec 10, 2005-001 - Axtell TX Toys For Tots Cookoff,Dec 11, 2005-001 - Axtell TX Sunday After Toys For Tots Cookoff,

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


CASI Membership Report Mikie McGarity - Membership Chairperson

Thank you to all of our members who have renewed their annualdues. If you have a question about your membership, please callme (817) 975-2200 or email me ([email protected].) It is soencouraging to receive all the new membership applications –both individuals and corporate. To see our members renew andreaffirm their faith in the CASI organization is very gratifying. Ifyou see any of these members at cookoffs in your area, Iencourage you to make a new friend and extend a warm CASIwelcome. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: ADDRESS FORMEMBERSHIP--150 CR 3579, Paradise, TX 76073

TallyWhackers

New CASI Members

Ed Bohle – Michigan City, INBobby Ervin – Ennis, TXTroy D. Greenfield – Fredericksburg,TXLynn Howell – Maurice, LAKeith Hudson – Irving, TXEricka Kriska – Killeen, TXJohn Orff – San Antonio, TXRoxzanna Ponce De Leon – SanAngelo, TXRandy Songer – Aransas Pass, TXDanny Strunc – Ennis, TX

Renewing Members

CASI would like to welcome backthese annual members and some ofour past members who have joined usagain.

Don Boone – Belton, MO

Mel Christian – Waxahachie, TXTerry Dekle – Leander, TXDr. George Hampton – Georgetown,TXFred Heise – Marysville, MIChad Jester – Indianapolis, INDarin Jester – Indianapolis, INTommy Kriska – Killeen, TXMel Pfaff – Cottonwood, AZJohn Yancey – Granbury, TX

Please remember if you’removing, let us know. Your Trails willnot follow you without an addresschange. You can either call me (817-975-2200) or email me [email protected]. I encourage you to log into thenew CIS. Update your information.This is a powerful new tool that isavailable to you as a CASI member.Hope you enjoy. CORPORATE MEMBER

SPOTLIGHTBy Ken Rodd

PIONEER RV RESORTS, INC.www.pioneerresorts.com

This month’s corporate sponsor has three RVparks, and a 4th opening later this year, in diverse locations. Spend some time onthe beach at Pioneer RV Resort in Port Aransas, Texas, or at the 17-acre PioneerBay RV Resort, complete with a marina, in Palacios, Texas. You can even spendsome time in the Cowboy Capitol of Texas at Pioneer River Resort in Bandera,Texas; this park is hosting a CASI Chili Cookoff on March 4.

Want to cool off from the hot summer or do some skiing in the winter? ThenPioneer Mountain Resort in Ruidoso, New Mexico, will fill that bill for you whenit opens later this year.

All these parks have full hook-up sites, cable TV, internet available in thepark, and much more. Pioneer Bay Resort and Pioneer River Resort acceptPASSPORT AMERICA 50% OFF discount (Passport America is also a corporatemember). Visit their web site for complete information on all their parks and whenyou visit one of them, tell them you’re a CASI member and you appreciate theirsupport.

The subject of this month’s TallyWhackersis one near and dear to me – paperwork problems. Iam happy to report that we do not have a lot ofproblem paperwork, but when we do, it causes extrawork, and delays processing the cookoff results. Thistranslates into delays crediting the cooks and showteams with the points they have earned.

The problems encountered with paperworkare quite varied. They can range from the severe; no

cookoff identification or referee signature (which will get the forms returned), tothe inconvenience of a missing address or misspelled show team name. During thenext month or two I will be tracking the paperwork problems I receive and reportthem to you.

One thing that is consistent is that problems are more likely to occur whenthe paperwork is left for the cookoff promoter to submit. CASI rules are quite clearthat submitting the cookoff’s results are the responsibility of the cookoff referee.When you leave a cookoff site without the Results Sheet, Entrants List, andsanctioning fees, you have lost control. The cookoff referee is responsible for thepaperwork’s accuracy which is very difficult to do if he doesn’t have it in his or herpossession.

The cookoff Referee has a lot of responsibility and is one of the mostimportant jobs in CASI. The cookoff participants depend on him/her to make surethe cookoff is conducted according to CASI Rules and to get the paperwork to theTallyMaster quickly and accurately.

Many companies have safety campaigns to eliminate lost-time accidents.Let’s practice “perfect paperwork” to eliminate paperwork errors. You can do it.Before putting the forms in the envelope, take a minute and look them over. Makesure all the required information is there. As always if there is a reason somethingmight be missing, please let me know by including a note or an advance call. It cango a long way in derailing potential problems.

Bill Pierson

36th Anniversary Celebration And Championship

Cookoff

Saturday, April 8, 2006

Max Starke Park East

Seguin, Texas

Dana Plocheck

First Place Chili

TEXAS LADIES STATE CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP Cook Name: ______________________________________________________ Chili Name: ______________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip code: _____________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone #: (________) ____________________________________________

Entry Fee: $30.00, Payable to Texas Ladies State Mail To: Texas Ladies State, c/o James Bauer

16429 Red Wagon Lane, Leander, TX 78641

Marcia Hedrick

First Place Show

March 2006 Terlingua Trails

Corporate Membership Mikie McGarity - Membership Chairperson

PLEASE WELCOMEAND THANK THESE

CASI MEMBERS.

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

TICC Merchandise 2005T-Shirts, Sweat Shirts, Caps, Pins, Bandanas,

Koozies, Bumper Stickers and Window Decals. CASI Window Shades,Tote Bags.

2005 Posters and previous years available.For further information or ordering

please contact:Dorathy Williams 1-888-227-4468 or email

[email protected]

Please Welcome Back Corporate Members:

Big Bend Resort – Big Bend National Park, TXTraders Village, Ltd. – Grand Prairie, TX

Corporate Membership List

Austin Lone Star RV Resort – Austin, TXBig Bend Resort – Big Bend National Park, TXBig Bend River Tours – Terlingua, TXHut Brown, Director Emeritus – El Paso, TXCanyon Lake Medical Center – Canyon Lake, TXChisos Mining Co. Motel – Terlingua, TX

Cin Chili & Co. – Houston, TXCycletek – Terlingua, TXDesert Sports – Terlingua, TXDoug Seelig Land Surveyors, P.C. – Austin, TXDumb Blonde Enterprises, Inc. – Kansas City, MOEl Paso Kid – Terlingua, TXFar Flung Outdoor Center – Terlingua, TXFrontier Roadhouse – Terlingua, TXIrving Does #201 – Irving, TXIrving Elks Lodge #2334 – Irving, TXKC’s Quick Mart/RV – Alpine, TXThe Knifeman – Houston, TXLa Posada Milagro Guesthouse – Terlingua, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXLonghorn Bar & Grill – Caldwell, TXLongview News-Journal – Longview, TXLorina’s Cantina – Del Rio, TXMike Strack – Sierra Vista, AZMild Bill’s Spices, Etc. – Bulverde, TX

Mockingbird Hill – Terlingua, TXMs. Tracy’s Café – Terlingua, TXPassport America – Long Beach, MSPecan Grove R.V. Park – Alpine, TXPioneer RV Resorts, Inc. – Palacois, TXQuicksilver Trading Company – Terlingua, TXQuilts, Etc by Marguerite – Terlingua, TXRancho Fandango – Terlingua, TXRed River Conference Center – Red River, NMRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXSan Antonio Pod CASI – San Antonio, TXSouthwest Abstract & Land Co. – Rankin, TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas – Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assoc. – Odessa, TXStudy Butte Store – Study Butte, TXT&K Dairy – Snyder, TXTaylor Construction – Johnson City, TXTen Bit Ranch – Terlingua, TXTerlingua Auto Service – Terlingua, TXTexas Assoc. of Campground Owners – Arlington,TXThunderbird Machinery Co. – Odessa, TXTraders Village, LTD – Grand Prairie, TXWales Land Co., Inc. – Terlingua, TXWichita Falls R.V. Park – Wichita Fa

COOKS

Qualified As OfFebruary 17, 2006

63 Lil Drake, Houston TX 64 Norm Dunn, Sierra Vista AZ 65 Joe Perjak, Fort Wayne IN 66 Kim Tomlin, Sierra Vista AZ 67 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 68 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 69 Stuart Frye, Little Rock AR 70 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 71 Pete Rippetoe, Clarendon TX 72 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 73 Kay Lefler, Bardwell TX 74 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 75 Barbara Fox, Houston TX 76 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 77 Barbara C. Taylor, Johnson City TX 78 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 79 Kelly Killingbeck, Euless TX 80 William E "Bill" Riordan Wichita Falls TX

SHOW TEAMS 34 Jelly Bean #1, Burnet TX Hite, Elmo 35 Cloverleaf #1, San Antonio TX Cielencki, Janet 36 Two Sister Chili Too San Antonio TX Larrison, Dana 37 Pan Head, Midland TX Bates, Guy W 38 T-Anchor Cookers, Amarillo TX Waddle, David 39 Frog Follies, San Marcos TX Higgins, Susie 40 Fillin' Station The, Wichita Falls TX Muhlbauer, Sherry

Attention Old 320 MembersI am helping Ralph Hay, Old 320 Alcalde, build an email list of Old 320

members. If you are an Old 320 member, please email me at [email protected] your preferred address. This list will be used for Old 320 notifications.

As you may know, at Terlingua 2005 I was “volunteered” to chair acommittee to review the rights and responsibilities of Old 320 members andaddress any other concerns of Old 320 members. If you have issues you wouldlike the Committee to address, please contact Ralph or me (at the aboveaddress). Thank you.

Johnye


NOBODY TOLD MEWho is that guy that used to be on the home

page of the CASI web page? His picture still showsup on the page covering upcoming cookoffs, butnobody told me anything about him.

Well, his name is Tex Schofield and he wasthe first man to act as Master of Ceremonies at theTICC results announcements. That’s when he becameknown, to some at least, as the “Mouth of Chili”; buthe always pronounced it “chil-eye.” His period in the

limelight was in the early 70’s and 80’s. He started most of the traditions of thestage. That’s probably why it is called the “Tex Schofield Stage.”

Like most of us, Tex had friends and enemies, but nobody can deny that hewas a Texas-sized promoter of chili and fun.

Talk to those who remember him, like Dee Hay, and you hear things like“I just liked to hear him talk.” Of course, Tex Schofield was the guy who namedDee’s chili team as “Ant Bed Chili.” Apparently she liked the name, because shestill uses it. I guess one could find some similarities between the fiery bite of a redant and the fiery bite of a good bowl of red chili, but one can find similarities betweenjust about anything if you try hard enough.

Tex had a real sense of humor and a nickname for everyone he ever met.I am told that he had a standard formula for his nicknames. Most, if not all of them,started with some variation of double-something-or-other and ended with somevariation of EYE. Perhaps I would have been known as something like “Double-D-Dowd-Eye”; but then, maybe not.

Tex also had a flair for dressing in the gaudiest clothing to be seen at anycookoff. There is a rumor that he dressed more conservatively while in his non-chili world, but that’s pretty normal.

Tex was a very jolly man. He was very unusual, very hard to describe, sothey simply say that “he liked to have fun.” He almost always wore a smile, evenwhen he didn’t win.

Notwithstanding his devotion to humor, he still found time to help found theHouston Pod. Given his heretofore mentioned penchant for exotic nicknames, it’shard to believe that he was responsible for the name of the Houston Pod.

Rumor has it that he never found time to cook chili, except maybe in theearly days of CASI. Maybe he was simply afraid that he would have to announcehimself as the winner. Had that happened, Tex might have found himselfspeechless and no one ever new that to happen. Tex was never short of words.

He was well known for his story-telling, particularly around the campfireafter a hard day. He played the guitar and sang a few songs. That’s a procedurewidely revered in his native Texas, where it is known as “pickin’ and grinnin’.”

Pickin’ and grinnin’ around the campfire is definitely a lot of fun,particularly after attending one of Tex’s “Tequila Seminars.” Tex had a veryspecial way of drinking tequila, which he was very happy to teach to others. Hewas a strict taskmaster, insisting that everyone follow his directions completely, andkept his students practicing until they got it right, sometimes until the wee hours ofthe morning!

After snooping into the life and times of Tex Schofield, I concluded that hewas a fairly typical chili aficionado. He seemed to always be willing to have fun,always ready to smile, always ready to tell a story. Not a bad life, is it?

Tex Schofield is no longer with us, at least not physically, but he lives on inthe memory of many chiliheads; his legacy will be with us for a long, long time.

Steve Dowdy

Tales from the RanchOrale, CASI. Que pasa,

how’s everybody? Not much going on hereat the Ranch. I’m just sitting here constantlyplumbing the depths of the mysteries of lifeto solve the wonders of what makes thingstick. Yea, buddy.

The Rankin, Texas, Toad Cookoffwas another great success. A lot of thanksgoes to a lot of people; too many to mention.

The main ones were my old trusty compadre and fellow rancher, Dave Boone, andTheadora Bains. These are the folks who invented this event, but we also need torecognize: Black Gold Pod for the fish fry Friday night; the museum ladies whoprovided breakfast for everyone on Saturday morning; the judging team of RalphHay and daughter, Dana, Laura Coad and Darrell Hopper; Boomer Kingston forthe overall coverage of the cookoff; James Bauer for his wonderful homemadebeer batter biscuits and Dutch oven apple pie; Barbara Herrin for the beef stewon Saturday night; Ms. Mary and her husband from United General for theirsponsorship; and most importantly, the 68 out-of-town cooks who drove to Rankin,Texas, to support the cookoff. A good time was had by all.

If I missed you, just show up at Men’s State next month and I’ll treat youto some country home fried fish with all the trimmings; sorry, beer not included.Dave Boone and I just might have a bottle of sotol out behind the barn if you decideon something a little bit remorseful. You might even confess to things you haven’tdone yet.

It appears that everyone is on the road in pursuit of those coveted points.If you go to the right places, I prefer to call it market research. Hey, I wouldn’t bein the chili world today if I hadn’t stopped in Terlingua one day to see what in theworld all those campers were doing parked together. One guy actually admittedthat he was cooking chili! Imagine that.

Remember, folks, we’re all having fun and the charities are making moneyoff of our entertainment. Yo, Rita.

Well, folks, gotta go, as I’m out of Ingles

Words of Widsom

1. Chickens: The only creatures you eat before they are born and after they aredead.2. Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.3. A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel good.

Louis GonzalesMatthiesen RanchPaint Rock, Texas

If you have articles or photos of cookoffs or events in your areayou would like to share with the CASI community, please sendthem to me and I will publish them if space permits.

Editor's Note

Bucky

March 2006 Terlingua Trails UPCOMING COOKOFF EVENTS

Occasionally our organization has problems with Upcomings Listings. Themajority of these problems result from people waiting until the deadline tosubmit their information.Please don’t wait until the 15th of any month to send in your upcoming cookoffevents. Upcoming events can be sent to me months ahead, but send them inearly in the month.. If you wait until the 15th to email your event, and I don’treceive it, it could cause your event to not be advertised at all and thereforenot be sanctioned, or to be put on advertising probation if it doesn’t meet the30 day advertising requirement. Even if you don’t have all of your informationgathered, send in your ad for your event giving me the date, location, and nameof the event, that way you will be protected. It will be considered as advertised.You can send the details, and make changes or additions later.

An incident occurred recently, where someone waited until November 15th tosend in an event for December 31st. I did not receive this email, and the persondidn’t tell me about it until November 23rd. By then it was too late to beadvertised in the December issue of the Trails. There was nothing I could doto help him. This event could not be sanctioned. This is just one example ofwhat could happen if you wait until the 15th to advertise your cookoff.

Another reason for failing to have your event listed is some of you are stillusing my old email address, which changed last May. All emails concerningupcoming events that I receive are acknowledged by a return email to you. Ifyou do not receive a confirmation via email after you have sent in an upcomingevent, please get in touch with me immediately by phone, toll free at 1-888-227-4468. If you wait until the 15th of the month to send me your upcoming cookofflisting, it leaves no time for you to get in touch with me if you don’t receive aconfirmation email in return. Please send in your events early in the month.Some folks out there are still sending their upcoming listing to Myrl Coultas,Johnye Harriman, Bucky Seelig, Jim Stateczny, Alan Dean and Ken Rodd.PLEASE send you listings to my attention at [email protected]. Thissuggestion is for your benefit. I thank you all, and am here to help you.

Sincerely,

Dorathy Williams

North Texas Area Pods Work TogetherTo Benefit Hella Shrine Temple

North Texas….It has been said that it would be a cold day in hell before theNorth Texas Area pods would agree on anything. True enough, to some extent therehas been a bit of friction among a few pods, not unlike too many family members livingin the same house. Couple that with the naturally competitive nature of the chili cooksin the area, and sparks could fly now and then. But the temperature has cooled.

This past fall, several Great Peppers got together to discuss how the area podscould come together in the common purpose of cooking chili for charity, and in sodoing build a closer relationship among the pods and their respective members.

It was suggested that the Hella Shrine Temple would not only be a worthygroup to benefit, but also had a wonderful, scenic site overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard,with plenty of parking and even 20 RV hookups already in place. This sounded goodto the group, but what should the cookoff be called?

“A Cold Day in Hella” seemed to be appropriate while poking a little fun atthe pods themselves. And thus, a new cookoff was established.

The first annual Cold Day in Hella cookoff will be a two-day affair, March18 & 19, benefiting the Hella Shrine Temple. The second day, on Sunday, will havean interesting twist. At registration, cooks will be asked to declare which pod theywish to represent. Then at announcements, the pod with the most cooks in the top 10will have $200 donated to the Hella Shrine Temple in their name. They will also claimcustody of a ‘traveling trophy’ for the next year.

For more information, see the cookoff listings under Upcoming Cookoffs.

Dale Reinecker

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Cook Off WinnersDec 10, 2005-002 - Speegleville TX Speegleville Chili Cookoff, 17 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX 2 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 3 Kay Lefler, Bardwell TX 4 Robert Nelson, Crawford TX 5 Linda Harper, Ennis TX 6 Christi Allison, Waco TX 7 Jim Trietsch, Waco TX 8 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 9 Larry Haskovec, Waxahachie TX 10 Mavis Nelson, Crawford TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Railroad Chili, Waco TX Christi Allison 2 Udderly Good Cow Killer Chili Bardwell TX Kay Lefler 3 Lilly Chili, Valley Mills TX Debbie Morgan

Jan 7, 2006-003 - Goldsmith TX 3rd Annual Buckhorn Cookoff, 36CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Randal Papasan, Midland TX 2 Sally Papasan, Midland TX 3 Darrell Hopper, Odessa TX 4 Roxana Patton, Odessa TX 5 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 6 Don Clevenger, Odessa TX 7 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 8 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 9 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX 10 Richard R. Scott, Odessa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Moon Magick Chili, Monahans TX Kay "Moon" Crews 2 TLC, Odessa TX Joann Scott 3 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates

Jan 13, 2006-001 - Amarillo TX Friday Tall In Texas Pod CCO, 47CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Steven A. Lopez, Amarillo TX 2 Pete Rippetoe, Clarendon TX 3 Bill McDonald, Amarillo TX 4 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 5 Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX

6 Benny Stallings, Amarillo TX 7 Margarett Lopez, Amarillo TX 8 Nita Thompson, Amarillo TX 9 Aegina Smith, Amarillo TX 10 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TX

Jan 14, 2006-001 - Converse TX Halfway Point Chili Cookoff, 41 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX 2 Raymond Pilchiek, Bluffton TX 3 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX 4 Rick Davis, Boerne TX 5 H. Ray King, Seguin TX 6 Chunkie Harwell, Seguin TX 7 Lynn Delgado, Houston TX 8 Fread E. Sr. Cielencki, San Antonio TX 9 Janet Cielencki, San Antonio TX 10 Robert Lisherness, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Cloverleaf #1, San Antonio TX Janet Cielencki 2 Old Doc Black 911, Somerset TX Ron W. Black 3 2005 World Champ, Boerne TX Margaret Nadeau

Jan 14, 2006-003 - Puerto Penasco MX Senora Desert International Open, 85CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Norm Dunn, Sierra Vista AZ 2 Joe Perjak, Fort Wayne IN 3 Kim Tomlin, Sierra Vista AZ 4 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 5 William N.(Bill) Garbutt Sierra Vista AZ 6 Dick Smith, New River AZ 7 Dimas Cabello, Tucson AZ 8 Lyndia Slawson Regeon, PhoenixAZ 9 Tom J. Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 10 Jim Parker, Alexandria VASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Jelly Bean #1, Burnet TX Elmo Hite 2 Penee's George Dubu, Glendale AZ Pennee Nichols 3 Turquoise Filly Chili Sierra Vista AZ Kathy "Kat" Tomlin

Jan 14, 2006-004 - Odessa TX

American Legion Post 430 CCO, 32CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Richard R. Scott, Odessa TX 2 Sally Papasan, Midland TX 3 Doretta "Dodie" Simpson, OdessaTX 4 Sally S "Sissy" Hill, Odessa TX 5 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX 6 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 7 Karen Bains, Rankin TX 8 James Timmons, Crane TX 9 Jim Haas, Odessa TX 10 Lisa Holmes, Odessa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Moon Magick Chili, Monahans TX Kay "Moon" Crews 2 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates 3 Smart Ass Chili, Odessa TX Doretta "Dodie" Simpson

Jan 14, 2006-005 - Amarillo TX Tri-State Open Chili Championship, 107CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 2 Pete Rippetoe, Clarendon TX 3 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 4 Benny Stallings, Amarillo TX 5 Nelda Matheson, Amarillo TX 6 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 7 Garnier Albus, Amarillo TX 8 Ennis Penland, Amarillo TX 9 Kay Lefler, Bardwell TX 10 Scott Campbell, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 T-Anchor Cookers, Amarillo TX David Waddle 2 Homer's Backyard Ball, Amarillo TX Mark Montgomery 3 Fillin' Station The, Wichita Falls TX Sherry Muhlbauer

Jan 14, 2006-006 - Bay City TX 4th Annual Matagorda Co, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX 2 Dana Plocheck, Houston TX 3 Lenora Martignomi, Victoria TX 4 Dee Hay, Pasadena TX 5 Darrell Hopper, Odessa TX 6 Lil Drake, Houston TX

7 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX 8 Karin Barnes, Houston TX 9 Doris Greenlees, Houston TX 10 Monette Birch, Seabrook TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Colet Petting Zoo, Victoria TX Lenora Martignomi 2 Bambi, Pasadena TX Roy Davis 3 UNCLAIMED

Jan 15, 2006-001 - Converse TX Ladies Auxiliary Chili Cookoff, 33CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Joyce Jowers, San Antonio TX 2 James Jr. Gillen, San Antonio TX 3 Barbara C. Taylor, Johnson City TX 4 Mike Benold, Dripping Springs TX 5 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TX 6 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 7 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 8 George K. III Jowers San Antonio TX 9 Herb Ross, Marble Falls TX 10 Fread E. Sr. Cielencki, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Two Sister Chili Too San Antonio TX Dana Larrison 2 Cloverleaf #2, San Antonio TX Fread E. Sr., Cielencki 3 Flaming-O, San Antonio TX Laura McDaniel

Jan 15, 2006-002 - Puerto Penasco MX Rocky Point Day After Cookoff, 50CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Scott Hamilton, Queen Creek AZ 2 Willie Raven, Phoenix AZ 3 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 4 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 5 Genee R. Jolliffe, Tucson AZ 6 Shirley Stateczny, Comfort TX 7 Mick Maurer, San Felipe MX 8 Tom J. Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 9 Karen Thomas, Oro Valley AZ 10 William N.(Bill) Garbutt Sierra Vista AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Rocky Point Chili, Lukeville AZ Brenda Sabo

March 2006 Terlingua Trails 2 Jelly Bean Chili #2, Burnet TX Sally Hite 3 UNCLAIMED

Jan 15, 2006-003 - Bay City TX Camp Saddle Sore Cookoff, 18 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Pete Drake, Houston TX 2 Lil Drake, Houston TX 3 Roy Davis, Pasadena TX 4 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 5 Monette Birch, Seabrook TX 6 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 7 Robert Lowery, Victoria TX 8 Jim Birch, Seabrook TX 9 Darrell Hopper, Odessa TX 10 Henry Danysh, Edna TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Colet Petting Zoo, Victoria TX Lenora Martignomi 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Jan 21, 2006-001 - Tarpon Springs FL 2nd Annual Suncoast Chili Cookoff, 22CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Mary Trotter, Crystal River FL 2 Charles E. (Chuck) Dolan Columbus OH 3 James T. "J.T." Pittman Douglasville GA 4 Doug Roy, Clearwater FL 5 Tom Ince, Lakeland FL 6 Bruce Gaylor, Tampa FL 7 Terry Don Smith, Clearwater FL 8 Boyd Farmer, Seminole FL 9 Candace (Candi) Arevalo Wellington FL 10 Myrna Ince, Lakeland FLSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dead Serious Chili, Tampa FL Bruce Gaylor 2 Tarpon Springs Hot Shots Tarpon Springs FL Chief Steve Moreno 3 Chili Dawgs, Royal Palm Beach FL Melody Tyler

Jan 21, 2006-002 - Little Rock AR Our Place Bar & Grill CCO, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Debbie Fulbright, Little Rock AR 2 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN 3 Justin Smith, Little Rock AR 4 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 5 Debbie Blanks, Little Rock AR 6 Dick Wagner, Little Rock AR 7 Roxann (Ann) Kyzer, Little Rock AR 8 Stuart Frye, Little Rock AR

9 Kristi Tobey, Beebe AR 10 Paul A. Rowlan, Bryant ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Red Hot Chili Peppers, AlexanderAR Ed Holt 2 Wild Oats Chili, Little Rock AR Linda Smith 3 Dilligaf, Little Rock AR Debbie Covey

Jan 21, 2006-003 - Orland Park IL Chilly Willie Chili Challenge, 39 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Eric Shepherd, Montgomery IL 2 Jim Weller, Bloomfield Hills MI 3 Charles "Bill" Thomas Naperville IL 4 Scott Barrett, Willow Springs IL 5 Jim Stoddard, Coppell TX 6 Brad Garland, Westfield IN 7 Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO 8 Mike Stevens, Homer Glen IL 9 Dan Meeks, Frankfort IN 10 Ed Dorfler, Grayslake ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Spicy Mike's, Chicago IL Mike Usiak 2 Dumb & Dumber, Homer Glen IL Mike Stevens 3 Bri Guy's Chili, Chicago IL Monica Boatman

Jan 21, 2006-004 - Wichita Falls TX 13th Annual Wichita East VFD CCO,33 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 2 Jack Shephard, Wichita Falls TX 3 Shirley Smith, Wichita Falls TX 4 William E "Bill" Riordan Wichita Falls TX 5 Roy Huston, Wichita Falls TX 6 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 7 Frances Sullivan, Ennis TX 8 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 9 Mary Lee Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 10 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Fillin' Station The, Wichita Falls TX Sherry Muhlbauer 2 Caliente Chili, Wichita Falls TX Don Walker 3 Cow, Wichita Falls TX Tish King

Jan 21, 2006-005 - El Paso TX Whisky Dick's CCO, 21 CHILISCHILI WINNERS

1 Armando Dominquez, El Paso TX 2 Eve DuMond, El Paso TX 3 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 4 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX 5 Cheryl Campbell, El Paso TX 6 Donna Von Gentz, El Paso TX 7 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 8 Earl Campbell, El Paso TX 9 Ron Perkins, El Paso TX 10 Ginger Smith, El Paso TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Don Stoppiro 2 Black Garter, El Paso TX Eve DuMond 3 Get Eustewit, El Paso TX Carol Straughan

Jan 28, 2006-003 - Las Cruces NM VFW #6917 Annual Indoor CCO, 19CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Rick Hanson, Las Cruces NM 2 Eve DuMond, El Paso TX 3 Patsy Elliott, El Paso TX 4 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 5 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 6 Marion "Bud" Barrick, Organ NM 7 Cheryl Campbell, El Paso TX 8 Donna Von Gentz, El Paso TX 9 Roger Miller, Las Cruces NM 10 Frank Estrada, Albuquerque NMSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Asheep At The Wheel, El Paso TX Carol Straughan

2 Black Garter, El Paso TX Eve DuMond 3 Texas Wrangler Chili, El Paso TX Donna Von Gentz

Jan 28, 2006-004 - Perrin TX 2nd Annual Mitchell RV Park CCO, 44CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 2 Kelly Killingbeck, Euless TX 3 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 4 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 5 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 6 William E "Bill" Riordan Wichita Falls TX 7 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX 8 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX 9 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX 10 Glyn Gaines, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Fillin' Station The, Wichita Falls TX Sherry Muhlbauer 2 Smokin' Postman & Co. Palo Pinto TX Terrell Cook 3 Caliente Chili, Wichita Falls TX Don Walker

Jan 28, 2006-005 - New River AZ 9th Annual Roadrunner & State, 26CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David J."MadJack" Garner, MesaAZ

Terlingua Trails March 2006 2 Dick Smith, New River AZ 3 Dave Stewart, Queen Creek AZ 4 Willie Raven, Phoenix AZ 5 Roland Regeon, Phoenix AZ 6 John Banas, Queen Creek AZ 7 Scott Hamilton, Queen Creek AZ 8 Karen Banas, Queen Creek AZ 9 Norman Schoenradt, New River AZ 10 Charlie Elliott, Queen Creek AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Mr. Mamogram, Phoenix AZ Roland Regeon 2 Dragon Breath Chili, Phoenix AZ Jon Utley 3 Rat Stuff Chili, Mesa AZ David J."MadJack" Garner

Jan 29, 2006-001 - Canyon Lake TX Friends of Texas Ladies State CCO, 43CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Don Causey, Seguin TX 2 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX 3 Linda Otto, Canyon Lake TX 4 Maxine Reed, Schertz TX 5 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX 6 Billy Bob Weatherly, Canyon LakeTX 7 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 8 Cindy McKinzie, Canyon Lake TX 9 Jim McKee, Canyon Lake TX 10 Connie Collier, Snyder TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

1 Chiliphoto.com, Boerne TX Steve Nadeau 2 Blues City Chili, Canyon Lake TX Mary Stephens 3 Line Shack II, Canyon Lake TX Reva Weatherly

Feb 4, 2006-001 - Rankin TX 6th Annual Horn Toad Round-up, 68CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Roxana Patton, Odessa TX 2 James Bauer, Leander TX 3 Richard R. Scott, Odessa TX 4 Doretta "Dodie" Simpson, OdessaTX 5 Darrell Hopper, Odessa TX 6 Keith Coffman, Odessa TX 7 Joann Scott, Odessa TX 8 Jean H. Barkley, Weimar TX 9 Dee Hay, Pasadena TX 10 Tim Collier, Snyder TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Smart Ass Chili, Odessa TX Doretta "Dodie" Simpson 2 Jake The Show Dog, Pasadena TX Dee Hay 3 Royal Flush, Weimar TX Jean H. Barkley

Feb 4, 2006-002 - Bergheim TX Pleasant Valley Cook-off, 33 CHILIS

CHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara C. Taylor, Johnson City TX 2 Annell Causey, Seguin TX 3 John Goforth, Comfort TX 4 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX 5 James Jr. Gillen, San Antonio TX 6 Mary Ellen Gillen, San Antonio TX 7 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 8 Raymond Pilchiek, Bluffton TX 9 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 10 Steve Ashman, Austin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Blues City Chili, Canyon Lake TX Mary Stephens 2 Money Girls, The, San Antonio TX Mary Ellen Gillen 3 Brave Heart Chili, San Antonio TX Robert MacNaughton

Feb 4, 2006-005 - Piedras Negras MX 21st Annual Mexico International, 35CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 2 Barbara Fox, Houston TX 3 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 4 Larry Burruss, San Marcos TX 5 Susie Higgins, San Marcos TX 6 Tom Cook, Marble Falls TX 7 Patricia K. King, Seguin TX 8 Milton "Butch" Keith, Taylor TX 9 Bert "Bubba" Reinke, Martindale TX

10 Frank Fox, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Frog Follies, San Marcos TX Susie Higgins 2 Murphy's Magic, Houston TX Annie K. Murphy 3 Pretty In Pink, Austin TX Chad Lawson

Feb 11, 2006-006 - Grayslake IL Grayslake Chili Cookoff, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Bert Centers, Lisle IL 2 Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL 3 Bret Centers, Lisle IL 4 Cheryl L. Pierson, Batavia IL 5 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Chicago IL 6 Kathy Martin, Huntley IL 7 Jennifer Pierson Shepherd Montgomery IL 8 Ed Dorfler, Grayslake IL 9 William C "Bill" Pierson Batavia IL 10 Eric Shepherd, Montgomery ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Chili Dogs, The, Lake Villa IL Scott Kac 2 Samurai Chili, Grayslake IL Shawn McBride 3 Cookin' With Kai, McHenry IL Kai Reinhard

Cook, Jim Luhn and the Motleys. It was during this gathering and aftermuch discussion and many beers, that a new pod was born, the third pod in CASI.The year was 1976.

Tom was chosen to become the Supreme Great Pepper and Jimmy was tobecome the original Pepper Popper. But this new pod needed a name. Since the podwould be serving the North Texas area with an emphasis on Ft.Worth, Cowtownwas a natural, and so it was named. It was also determined that a logo of some sortwas needed to reflect the identity of this new group of chiliheads and the pod’sgeographic origins. By this time the hour was growing late and many more libationshad been consumed, allowing the creativity of the group to flow. Lacking paper,Tom and Jimmy grabbed a marker and started sketching right on the top of Jimmy’stable. When finished, the ‘horned chili pepper’ still used today had been designedto the group’s satisfaction.

Soon after the ‘birth’ of the pod, an inauguration party was held. TheDecember 1976 issue of the Goat Gap Gazette reported, “Cowtown CASI,headquartered in Ft.Worth, got underway November 20 with installation of officersat “Tag” Taggart’s giant and modern flea market in Grand Prairie. Officersinstalled at a really great party were Tom Wayne, Great Pepper, Jimmy Moon,Pepper Popper, Karen Wayne, treasurer and Beth Moon secretary. Beth is thisyear’s Texas State Ladies Chili Champion.”

In attendance were many of the ‘chilibrities’ at the time from the Houstonand San Antonio areas, including Jack Lierbo (GP, Houston) and Yellow DogMarsh (GP, San Antonio). Tex Schofield was emcee. Chiligula, God of Chili, was

represented by Hal John Wimberly. It was fitting that mounted sets of steer hornswere awarded by the new pod to several dignitaries. The new officers of Cowtownwere sworn in with much fanfare, the sprinkling of chili powder and swearingalliegance to chili, and of course, cold beverages. The pod was off and running.

“A very large number of the out-of-town participants in the inauguralceremonies stayed overnight with the Wayne family at their palatial residence justwest of Ft.Worth. A body count at 6 a.m., Sunday, November 21, showed 24 on thefloor and two in bed. Children were not counted. Nor were dogs,” reported thearticle in the GGG.

From these early beginnings, the Cowtown Pod experienced growth inmembership and prominence within the chili world. Meetings were held at variousplaces including Trader’s Village, Ben E. Keith’s offices in downtown Fort Worth,Fuddruckers at Irving Mall, Top of Texas Restaurant in Irving, BJ Keefer’s in FortWorth, Logan’s Roadhouse off 820, even a Sports Bar on 157 in Euless before beingmoved to the Arlington Elk’s Lodge in 1998, where the pod continues to meet.

Several early Cowtown Pod members were active not only in promotingCowtown, but developing CASI also. Richard Knight, Cowtown Great Pepper in1979, was heavily involved, along with Ray King and Vann York, in turning CASIinto an organization that made Terlingua a qualifying event. They developed thebasic set of rules that still influence CASI today.

It was during one of these early ‘organizational’ meetings that Knightdesigned the CASI logo (world map inside the pepper) on a napkin in Paul Smith’skitchen during a discussion with Ray King and Frank Tolbert on how to take CASIfrom a Texas organization to an international organization. Talk about forwardthinking!

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COWTOWN

March 2006 Terlingua Trails Submitted by: Brenda D. Sabo Photos courtesy of: Brenda Sabo & Myrl Coultas

CASI Chili Pod Being Formed in Puerto Peñasco

A CASI Chili Pod is being formed in Puerto Pensaco, Mexico, withapproximately 35 members enrolled to date. Membership is $5.00 annually and allare welcome and encouraged to join. Contact David Garner at:[email protected].

Puerto Pensaco is the site of two cookoffs and great cooks’ parties everyyear in January, the weekend prior to Martin Luther King Day. On Saturday, thereis a CASI NO BEANS Chili Cookoff on Manny’s Beach and Sunday’s cookoff,held at the Baja Hotel & Cantina, is the NO BEANS CHILI GRIND Contest.

The events usually begin on Thursday with a Cooks Fish Fry on thebeach in front of Playa Miramar R.V. Park. Friday is registration (usually held inthe Playa Miramar R.V. Park Recreation Room) and Friday night is a Chili CooksMexican Buffet at Manny’s Beach Club.

Saturday set ups on the beach begins somewhere around 8:30 a.m. with acooks’ meeting at approximately 8:45 a.m. Cooking begins at 9:00 a.m. with turnin at 1:00 p.m. This is when the sampling for the public along with the judging starts.

Sunday’s Baja Hotel & Cantina Cookoff usually starts about 9 a.m. withturn in at noon, which is also when the judging and sampling for the public begins.Volunteers to judge are requested at both events.

Both events also have showmanship which can be anything from astationary show, which is a cook’s display area, to a full out show where the entrants

perform around the cookoff areas; they may include games, costumes and treatsbeing distributed.

There is plenty of FUN, SUN and PARTYING for all who attend. Alcoholis usually in abundant supply and demand. T-shirts commemorating the cookoffsare sold at each event.

Cooks are encouraged to make plenty of chili, or add beans JUST PRIORto the public sampling to make certain everyone whom comes to enjoy the activitieshave plenty of chili to sample.

REMEMBER: All proceeds from these annual events are donated to thePuerto Pensaco community.

If you wish to see more information about the Puerto Pensaco events, seethe CASI Official website: www.chili.org.

Manny’s Beach Club - January 14, 2006

85 Chilis Judged - $1,500 donated to the Puerto Peñasco Elementary SchoolBaja Hotel & Cantina - January 15, 2006

50 Chilis Judged - $1,000 donated to the Puerto Peñasco Childrens Christmas Fund

Jim and Brenda Sabo--1st Place Show Baja Hotel Myrl Coultas Shirley Stateczny 6th Place Chili at Baja Hotel

The Branding Iron TrophyIn the early years, the Cowtown cookoff trophy was pretty much at the

whim of the pod. At some point it was determined that a trophy reflecting the historyand heritage of ‘Cowtown’ would be more appropriate and thus the ‘branding iron’trophy concept was born, sometime around 1985-86, but not without its labor pains.

Originally, it was simply the branding iron mounted on a piece of board, theassembly of which had been held at Jim Hudgins’ home. During one of thesemanufacturing sessions, Budda thought it might be a great idea to actually heat thebranding iron and imprint the ‘brand’ on the board. In order to demonstrate this, heheated up a branding iron and proceeded to ‘brand’ a step on Jim’s back porch,which was constructed of wood. Jim’s wife, Melinda, came out of the house andwas not real pleased! But the ‘branding’ idea caught on, and in fact, the ‘stackeddouble C’ with the current year’s number inside the C, was for years registered withthe Texas Cattlemen’s Association as the official, state recognized brand ofCowtown CASI.

It was also determined that a simple board would not do justice to thebranding iron and something more suitable should be found. Around this time, somede-construction was taking place in the stockyards with many of the old, originallivestock pens being torn down. Several Cowtown members inquired as to whatwas to be done with the scrap lumber. They were informed that they could helpthemselves to the wood that had been pushed aside into a large pile. Which they did.But they also determined that this would not be nearly enough to last for years tocome.

Being the ‘free’ thinkers they were, and also having a perfectly good chainsaw with them, they went over to an area of still standing pens and proceeded tocut down entire sections of standing fence, which were promptly loaded on theirtrailer and hauled back to Manske’s warehouse for storage. Those involved in the‘Great Wood Heist’ were Budda Manske, Bruce Stewart, Dean Reynolds, KenRobbins and Dog Luhn. Over the years, the branding iron/original stockyard penlumber trophy has become one of the most unique, symbolic and highly desiredtrophies in the chili world. Continued Next Month

Cowtown


Rose City Chili PodTyler, Texas25th Annual

Tyler Market Center3.5 Miles South of I-20 on HWY 69

March 25-26 2006

2 BIG DAYS!!

Chili EntrySat. $20

Turn-in 2 PM

Chili EntrySun. $15

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For More Information, Please ContactBlu Monday at 903-597-8484 or [email protected]

• Plenty of RV Space... $10 per day (Thurs. Arrivals OK)• Electric & Water at Every Cook Site• Elvis Tribute Artist Friday Night• Goody Bags For The First 25 Entries

CASI • PEOPLE’S CHOICE • SHOWMANSHIP

Cooking With CASIMar 4, 2006-001 - Caballo NM CASI.Del Valle Eagles CCO. Held at CaballoEagles Aerie. Benefits Eagles charities.Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to NMCS. Contact BudBarrick 505-382-5107 [email protected].

Mar 4, 2006-002 - Irving TX CASI.Irving ELKs Annual Cookoff. Held atIrving Elks Lodge 2334, 2015 N BritianRd. Proud sponsors of TICC. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2PM. Benefits Elks charities. Makechecks payable to Irving Elks. Also jack-pot beans, entry $5, turn-in Noon. Elkschili division. Friday night dinner forcooks. Saturday morning breakfast. RVhookups. Contact Horace Jones 972-579-0005 or Jenny Williams 972-790-2088. Head Judge: Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678. Regional Referee Bill Cook:972-226-4009. Tallymaster: DarrellBaxter 972-262-4701.

Mar 4, 2006-003 - Austin TX CASI.Austin Lion's Sightfest 24th Annual CCO.Held at Travis County sheriff's PosseArea, South of Austin, Hwy 183 nearFM 1812. You may arrive Friday morn-ing. Dry camping. Benefits Austin LionsSight Conservation, please bring eye-glasses. Make checks payable to ALSCC.Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5,turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Silent auction. Cooks party Friday night.Breakfast Saturday morning. Pot luckSaturday night. Indoor judging and bath-rooms. See cookoff on Sunday. ContactSue or John Caffey 2256 CR 434 Loop,Rockdale TX 76567-5431 phone 512-446-2364 512-760-8989. [email protected].

Mar 4, 2006-004 - Little Rock AR CASI.VFW Post 9095 Chili Cookoff Held atVFW Post 9095, 1121 Gamble Rd. Entryfee $20, turn- in 1 PM. Benefits Veter-ans Home. Ground or chili grind only. Nooutside alcohol, beverages available toVFW bar. Bloody Marys and biscuitsand sausage for a complimentary break-fast. Contact Linda Secrest 501-225-

9849 at VFW or Bruce Smith 501-312-8715.

Mar 4, 2006-005 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. F.O.E. #3580 Eagles 16th An-nual Chili Cookoff, at 1625 Archer CityHwy, Professional Drive at Archer CityHwy. 940-767-5331. Benefits EaglesState Project "Camp Sweeny" for dia-betic children. Entry fee $20, makechecks to Eagles #3580. Turn-in 2 PM.Lodge will open 6 PM Friday. Cooksparty 6:30 PM. Lodge opens 8 AMSaturday. Jackpot beans $5, turn-in 1PM. Show 12 to 12:30. Contact LindaKent P.O. Box 4681 Wichita Falls TX76308-0681. 940-761-9759

Mar 4, 2006-006 - Tyler TX CASI. TylerElks Charity Benefit CCO. Held at 3815Hwy 64 W. Loop 323 to Hwy 64 W,second drive to right directly across fromthe Super Walmart. Benefits veterans,scholarships, special needs children.Entry fee $20, $2 public. Make checkspayable to Tyler Elks #215. Turn-in 2PM, Beans Noon. Contact Jimmy Vance171 Eisenhower Tyler TX 75704. 903-595-0477, 903-595-2575. CHILI GRINDONLY. [email protected]. Regis-ter by Feb.24th.

Mar 4, 2006-007 - Bandera TX CASI.Pioneer River RV Resort Cookoff Pio-neer River RV Resort Chili Cookoff.Held at 1203 Maple St., 1/2 block southof junction of Hwy 16 and Hwy 173,Bandera, TX. Benefits Medina Children'sHome. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2:00 PM.Hamburger cookout Friday evening, ven-dors on site Saturday, discounts on RVsites for cooks. Reservations 830-796-3751 and mention cookoff. Contact FayEiff 210-844-8494, P.O. Box 1687,Bandera, TX 78003, [email protected]. Make checkspayable to Pioneer River RV Resort.

Mar 4, 2006-008 - Casa Grande AZCASI. Arizona State Open Cookoff.Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held atEd Hooper Park, Pinal Ave/ Hwy 389,Rodeo Drive. Entry $25 Turn-in 2 PM.

Chairty TBD. Peoples choice start at 11AM. Arts & Crafts, Classic Car Show.Make checks payable to CHOA. Con-tact Carson Smith 520-792-0005.

Mar 4, 2006-009 - Odessa TX CASI.American Legion Post Aux. Unit 430 AtE 8th and Pueblo. Limited elec hookups.Bad weather in-door cooking. BenefitsGirls State. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Beans $5 turn-in 1 PM. Gin tournament.Make chekcs payable to American Le-gion Aux. Contact Phyllis Patton 432-553-1403. [email protected] GRIND ONLY. Junior Chili en-try $5.

Mar 4, 2006-010 - Fayetteville TN CASI.Fire Up For Literacy Day CCO. Held atLincoln County Fair Grounds. Chili, Salsa& Wing Cookoff. Entry fee $25, turn-in5 PM. Benefits Literacy Council. TeresaSmith 931-438- 0555.

[email protected].

Mar 5, 2006-001 - Austin TX CASI.Austin Lion's No Frillsfest. Held at TravisCounty Sheriff's Posse Area, SouthAustin, Hwy 183 near FM 1812. Canarrive Friday Morning. Dry camping.Benefits Local Lions charities. Makecheck payable to ALSCC. Please bringeyeglasses. Entry fee $18, turn in Noon.Breakfast 9 AM Sunday - Biscuits andGravy by John Caffey. See Cookoff onSaturday, breakfast both days. Indoorjudging and bathrooms. CHILI GRINDONLY BOTH DAYS. Contact Sue orJohn Caffey. [email protected].

Mar 5, 2006-002 - Tulsa OK CASI. Endof Winter Chili Challenge. Held at Ameri-can Legion Post 1, 1120 E. 8th St. Turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $20. This is an indoorcookoff, with tables and chairs available.


Pod on the PedernalesDay after Men’s State Chili Championship CCO

March 26, 2006Blanco County Fairgrounds

Johnson City, Texaslocated on Hwy 281 just south of the Pedernales River bridge

Trophies are by Famous Hill Country Jewelry Artist,Jeep Collins, including beautiful Silver necklaces for

First Place Chili & Show

Friday Night Cooks Party, Saturday Night Pot Luck

Plenty of RV Parking and Shade Limited Hook-ups

Music Nightly by Nigel Delgado

Entry $18, Chili Grind Only, Turn-In 12:00 Noon

Benefit is POD Cook-Off & the CASI Scholarship Fund. Make checkspayable to Pod on the Pedernales & become a Member.

Contact: Barbara C. Taylor (830) 868-2223, cell (512) 577-5527 or(512) 577-5528-- 493 Stonegate Drive Johnson City, Texas [email protected]

Contact Tom Snyder 918-838-0798.

Mar 11, 2006-001 - Memphis TN CASI.Elvis Presley VFW Cookoff. Held at1942 Lynn Brook. Chili $20 entry fee,turn-in 1 PM. Hot Wings $10, turn-inNoon. Entry fee for chili and hot wings is$25. Lynne Murry phone 662-526- 5722or [email protected].

Mar 11, 2006-002 - Columbus NM CASI.Camp Furlong Day CCO. Held in PanchoVilla State Park. This is going to be ourGrand Opening of the new Museum onFriday, and our 3rd Annual Camp Fur-long Day celebration on Saturday, in-cludes musical entertainment, culturaldancers, a small rodeo along the Mexi-can riders that will be riding from Mexico,and a sky diving exhibition. BenefitsYouth Club of Columbus. Entry fee $15,turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable toNMCS. Contact Bud Barrick 505- 382-5107, [email protected] [email protected] contact BrianHoultin.

Mar 11, 2006-003 - Point TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Thousand Trails TawakoniCookoff. Held at Thousand Trails Parkoff Raines City Rd. Benefits Christmasfor Kids. $5 beans turn in 11 AM. $20chili turn-in 1 PM. Thousand Trails mem-bers only cookoff $5 with turn- in 1 PM,we will need CASI cooks for judging.The Family Motor Coach Assn. hasrequested to be our judges this year.Free hookups water and elec for sure.Rentals also available $49.50 per night.Pod will supply supper Friday night 7 PMand Bag Omelets Saturday morn. Therewill be a pot luck supper Saturday nite.Rsvns call Linda 972-986-6211. ContactLinda Buschel 2620 Quail Valley, IrvingTX 75060. See cookoff next day samelocation. Free hookups-Rental UnitsAvail.

Mar 11, 2006-004 - Pasadena TX CASI.28th Annual Pasadena Pod CCO. Heldat Texas Saloon, 7337 Spencer Hwy.Benefits Laura Recovery Center. Entryfee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans$10, turn-in Noon. Details to follow.Dorothy Spichock 281-334-6718, StaceyDavis 281-487-8768, or Teena Miller832-414-9699.

Mar 11, 2006-005 - Sweetwater TXCASI. Sweetwater Jaycees World's

Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Cookoff.Held at Newman Park, Elm Street. En-try fee $25, turn- in Noon. CHILI GRINDONLY. Flea Market, Gun & Coin Show,Carnival. Benefits Sweetwater Jaycees.Contact Cesar Ortiz 325-338-2146.

Mar 11, 2006-006 - Comfort TX CASI.Hermann Sons Retirement Home 17thAnnual Hermann Sons Retirement HomeChili Cookoff and 12th Annual BeanCookoff. Held at Hermann Sons Retire-ment Home, 220 Altenheim Rd. Entry$20, checks payable to Hermann SonsRetirement Home. Benefits HermannSons Scholarship Fund. Turn-in 2:00 PM.Contact Edward Albrecht 830-995-2724.Bean entry $10, turn-in 12:00. Amateurchili $15, turn-in 1:00 PM. Friday eveningparty for cooks and visitors. RVs wel-come, no hookups. Info Edward Albrecht830-995-2724.

Mar 11, 2006-007 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. 4th Annual Ladies Auxiliary Post8878 at 4005 Seymour Hwy. BenefitsLadies Auxiliary charities. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $5, turn-inNoon. Showmanship. Limited RV park-ing; plenty of indoor space to cook incase of bad weather. Chicken fajitascooks dinner Friday night at 6:30 PM.More info, Scott at the post 940-696-6989 or Annie Nickerson 940-691-7138.

Mar 12, 2006-001 - Point TX CASI.Thousand Trails Day After Cookoff.Held at Thousand Trails Park off RainesCity Rd. 47. Benefits Thousand TrailsTawakoni Chili Pod Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. No Beans. Contact LindaBuschel at 972-986-6211 after 6 PM.Benefits TTT Pod Fund.

Mar 18, 2006-001 - Garland TX CASI.1st Annual Cold Day in Hella CCO. AtHella Shrine Temple on Rowlett Rd.Beautiful site overlooking Lake RayHubbard. Plenty of RV parking but only20 hookups, first come basis. Cook cut orgrind. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans$5, 100% payback, turn in 1 PM. Fridaynight hamburgers, Saturday night potluck dinner. Live entertainment bothnights. Day after cookoff, March 19.Contact Linda Buschel 972-986- 6211,Dale Reinecker 817-283-1460.

Mar 18, 2006-002 - Tyler TX CASI.Tyler Rotary Club 4th Annual CCO.

Held at 1620 South Broadway in theUnited Heritage Credit Union parkinglot, across from Bergfeld Park. Fridaynight Cook-Off Kick- Off party for cooksand Rotary members with fun, food andfellow- ship. Registration 8 AM Satur-day. Bring throw down chili for crowd.Entry fee only $15, turn-in 1 PM. Neatawards and prizes for chili and show-manship. Goody bags. Live band. Tents,table and chairs for public. Must useoutdoor cooking Coleman stove or grill.Must have fire extinguisher. Limited RVparking. No hookups. Enjoy Tyler Aza-lea Trails. Benefits local, district stateand international projects. Contact FranHall [email protected]. See webwww.tylerrotary.org.

Mar 18, 2006-003 - San Angelo TXCASI. 1st Day After St Patrick DayCookoff, Water Valley Park. Entry fee$18, benefits Meals for the Elderly, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jack-pot Pinto Beans $5, turn-in 1 PM. ChickenFried Steak with Gravy Cookoff $5,turn- in Noon. Contact Laura Coad 325-

944-7715.

Mar 18, 2006-004 - Crawford TX CASI.St.Paul Memorial Park Annual CCO.Held at Tonkawa Park. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Beans $10, turn-in Noon. RV parking$15 per night. Pot luck supper, meat willbe provided. Silent Auction and Raffle.Contact Mavis NelsonRDNMRN@HOT1>NET 254-486-2487. See cookoff next day.

Mar 18, 2006-005 - San Antonio TXCASI. SAP CASI Pod Chili & BBQCookoff. Friday night cooks party andMargarita-Off, 9 PM.. Held at VFW7108, 8759 N FM 1560. Go west onCuelbra FM 471 approx 2 miles to FM1560, turn right and go approx 2 miles, itwill be on the left side. Saturday IrishCoffee 9 AM. Bloody Marys 10 AM.BBQ will be run by Lone Star BBQ.Bean turn- in 11 AM entry fee $10 with60/40 payback. BBQ entry fee $50 forall categories. Chicken turn-in Noon,Pork Spare Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM.Chili turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $20 or $35


Desert Eagle andBudweiser

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for both days. $50 entry fee across theboard for BBQ. Contact Kim Hiley phone210-286-4275. Bob Steinle 210-912-6146.

Mar 18, 2006-006 - Batesville AR CASI.Second Annual Hillbillie CCO. Held at1007 Heber Springs Rd., HWY 25 Northat Speedway RV Park. Benefits DeshaVolunteer Fire Dept Make checks pay-able to Speedway RV Park. Entry fee$20 turn-in 1 PM. Chicken wings turn-in3 PM. RV full hookups available. Music,entertainment, fun and games. ContactShawn Gabbard or Larry Altom 1007Heber Springs Rd. Batesville AR 72501.870-251-0150 870-307-1638,speedwayRVPark@ yahoo.com.

Mar 18, 2006-007 - Memphis TN CASI.6th Annual Bartlett Animal Shelter ChiliCCO. Held at 7266 Third Rd, Bartlett,TN at Singlenton Community Center.Benefits Bartlett Animal Shelter. Entryfee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to the shelter. Contact Joe orWanda Cassini, 673 Silverman,Collierville TN 38017 901-853-8811.

Mar 18, 2006-008 - Phoenix AZ CASI.Phoenix Police & Fire Dept 1st AnnualChili Cookoff. CASA Pod event. Held atBuddy Stubbs Harley-Davison, 13850North Cavecreek Rd. Entry fee $15 $10w/peoples choice. Turn-in 1 PM. Cooksmeeting 9 AM. Also Porkloin BBQcookoff. $50 for BBQ total pay out top 3places, 15# min. limit. Turn-in 2 PM.Nice Trophies. Call Roland Regeon 602-277-7306 HM 602-695-0696 Mobile.Show TBA.

Mar 18, 2006-009 - Nicksville AZ CASI.19th Annual Nick's Place St. Pats ChiliCookoff. Held at S Hwy 92, 8 milessouth of Sierra Vista. Cook's dinnernight before, dry camping fine. Entry fee$15, turn-in 2 PM. Make check payableto High Desert Pod. Info Ben Berry 520-378-3692. Benefits Special Olympics ofArizona.

Mar 18, 2006-010 - Saint Charles ILCASI. VFW Post 5036 Chili CookoffHeld at St. Charles VFW Post 5036, 119N. Third St. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM.Benefits VFW. Make checks payable toChillini Pod. Contact Bill Pierson 411Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510- 1843.630-879-7934

Mar 18, 2006-011 - Tacoma WA CASI.St Patrick's Red & Green CCO. At25th and D St., Freighthouse Square.Benefits Merchants Assn. Entry fee$17 for one, $22 for both. Turn-in Redchili 2 PM. Green at chili 1 PM. Makechecks payable to Ken Peach 3125148th St. E., Tacoma WA 98446. Con-tact 253-537-4591, [email protected] register by March 4th.

Mar 18, 2006-012 - Amarillo TX CASI.Southwest Optimist Chili CCO. Held atTri State Fair Grounds, 10th and GrandSts, Southwest Optimist Club. Entryfee $20 turn-in 5 PM. Benefits South-west Optimist Club Charities, makepayable to Club. Contact Garnier Albus4416 S. Fannin St. Amarillo TX 79110,806-353-0500 806-679- 1952,[email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Mar 18, 2006-013 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Elk National Foundation CCO.Hedl at 4505 Seymour Hwy Lodge1105. Benefits 1st Stop for Domestic& Violent Sexual Assault Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Beans $5 turn-in Noon Cooksparty Friday night. Charity breakfastSaturday morning. Sat night pot lucksupper. See cookoff next day samelocation. Contact Kevin Wooster 1906Grant St. Wichita Falls TX 76309. 940-766-0794.

Mar 18, 2006-014 - Goliad TX CASI.Goliad County Fair & Rodeo CCO.Held on Hwy 183 South, Goliad FairGrounds. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM.Contact Nadine Karnei 361-564-3148.

Mar 18, 2006-015 - Claremore OKCASI. 2nd Annual Claremore ElksCCO. Held at 1820 Summit Drive, 1/2mile North of Will Rogers Memorial onHwy 88. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM.Benefits Elks Charities. Bloody MaryContest turn-in Noon (No veggies orfruit) Contact Daren Posey 918-630-5640 918-513-6881daren.posey@williams .Com CHILIGRIND ONLY.

Mar 18, 2006-016 - Southaven MSCASI. Prince of Peace LutheranChurch CCO located 8089 Hwy 51 N.Entry fee $15, chili. Turn-in 3 PM.

Other adult categories include ribs, friedcatfish, boston butts. For children, chili,hamburgers and/or pork chops. For moreinfo Doug McGee 662-393-3432. No Al-cohol. On advertising probation per CASIRule V.A.2.

Mar 19, 2006-001 - Garland TX CASI.Sunday 1st Annual Cold Day in HellaSame location as March 18 cookoff. Cookschoice of meat, cut or grind. Entry fee $18,turn-in 1 PM. This is a Pod ChallengeCCO. At registration, cooks will be askedto declare which pod they represent. Podwith the most cooks in the top 10 will have$200 donated to Hella Shrine in theirname. Pod will also receive a TravelingTrophy to keep for one year. ContactLinda Buschel 972-986-6211 or DaleReinecker 817-283-1460.

Mar 19, 2006-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.2nd Day After St Patrick Day Cookoff,Water Valley Park. Entry fee $18, ben-efits ICD Family Shelter, turn-in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact LauraCoad 325-944-7715.

Mar 19, 2006-003 - Crawford TX CASI.CTC Pod Cookoff. Held at TonkawaPark. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. See cookoff previousday same location. Mavis [email protected] 254-486-2487or Randy Duke 254-932-6787.

Mar 19, 2006-004 - San Antonio TXCASI. Day After SAP CASI PodCookoff. Held at VFW on FM 1560. HotWings turn-in Noon, $10 entry fee, bringyour own wings. Chili turn- in 1 PM entryfee $20. Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or BobSteinle 210- 912-6146. Same location asSaturday cookoff.

Mar 19, 2006-005 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Sunday Elk National FoundationCCO. Held at 4505 Seymour Hwy Lodge1105. Benefits Whisper of Hope. Entryfee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Sunday Bruch,Saturday night pot luck. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-766-0794. See cookoff previous day.

Mar 25, 2006-001 - Englewood FL CASI.Florida State Open Championship BurrSmidt Memorial Cookoff. Held inChadwick Park. Turn at McDonald's offHwy 776, on to Beach Road, go over twobridges to Manasota Key, turn left at "Y"on Gulf Blvd, then left again into park.No glass bottles, no pets. Covered cooksarea with picnic tables. This is Auto-matic Qualifier for TICC. Entry fee $20,turn-in Noon. For info and directions callDenise Saunders 941-587-1608 or ScottJohnson 941-266-3799. Stay over forPod Cookoff next day same location

Mar 25, 2006-002 - Poulan GA CASI.Georgia State Chili Championship Held


CLASSIC CASI PODTWENTY SEVENTHANNUAL POD CHILI

COOKOFF!!Dedicated to the memory of Pete Armstrong,

Carol Roy & Pop Roth

APRIL 9, 2006

STARCKE PARK EAST - IN SEGUIN, TEXASTurn In: 1PM

Chili Grind OnlyGoody Bags to first 100 cooks.

Cooks Party Saturday NightCharity: CHRISTIAN FREE CLINIC

at Possum Poke, US Hwy 82, 14 milesfrom I 75 at exit 62, 2 miles East ofSylvester GA. Benefits Chamber ofCommerce. Entry fee $35 turn in 12:30PM. Open chili 1:30 PM. Brunswickstew 2:30 PM. Ribs 3:30 PM. Cooksmeeting 9 AM Sat. Cooks party Friday 7PM. Can setup Friday. Shade trees, RVparking no hookups. Contact Vann JonesP.O. Box 28 Poulan GA 31781. 229-776-0065, 229-272-0060. Make checkspayable to Possum Poke.

Mar 25, 2006-003 - Tyler TX CASI.Rose City Silver Anniversary ChiliCookoff.Cooks party Friday night. Entryfee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Held at TylerMarket Center on Hwy 69 North, 3 milesSouth of I-20, 3 miles North of Loop 323.Live entertainment Friday night. 12X20'sites, plenty of them for $10 per night,elec & water. Silver activities includeCASI and local division chili, BloodyMary, Poker Run, People's Choice.Please bring throwdown for public tast-ing. Arts and Craft vendors. Contact BluMonday 903-597-8484. [email protected]. See cookoffnext day same location. $32 entry forboth days. Benefits Smith County Vol-unteer Fire Depts. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Mar 25, 2006-004 - Garland TX CASI.Lost Patrol Chili Cookoff. Held at Gar-land Elks Lodge. Take 635 (LBJ) northor south to Centerville Rd exit north/eastto Duck Creek, turn right go 200 feet tothe Elks Lodge. Some RV hookups,overnight OK. Make checks payable toVVA Chapter #137. Benefits VietnamVeterans of America #137, for directassistance to Vets and their families.Donations helped feed Thanksgiving din-ner to 250 plus homeless vets at DallasVA hospital. VSR office assisted over400 veterans with benefit assist. Entryfee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $5,turn-in Noon.Thank you for caringenough to make a difference. ContactDean Reynolds 972-262-0610 or 214-857-1291. P.O. Box 224746, Dallas TX75222. Saturday raffle, goody bags tofirst 50 registered cooks.

Mar 25, 2006-005 - Johnson City TXCASI. TX Men's State Chili Champion-ship Held at County Fairgrounds, westside of Hwy 281, just south of bridgecrossing the Pedernales River. Entry fee$35, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payableto TX Mens State Chili Championship.Benefits N. Blanco County EMS. Cooksparty Friday night, catfish dinner cookedby Black Gold Pod, music and dancing.Special RV parking for cooks, limited

hook-ups. Cook where you camp.Park opens Thursday at 8 AM.Potluck dinner Sat. night & enter-tainment. First place bronze long-horn trophy. Send entry to: TexasMen's State Chili, 493 StonegateDrive, Johnson City, TX 78636.Also, the first annual TX Men'sState BBQ Championship handledby LSBA, with 50 cooks this will bean automatic qualifier. Entry fee$30 per category or $75 for allthree. Turn-in is 12 noon for chicken,1:00 for pork sparerib 3:30 for bris-ket. 50/50 payback. Original bronzetrophy for Grand Champion. Sendentry to: Texas Men's State BBQ,493 Stonegate Drive, Johnson City,TX 78636. Contact Jimmy Taylorat (830)868-2223 [email protected]. Please regis-ter by Feb 15th for a Goody Bag.

Mar 25, 2006-006 - Fort Worth TXCASI. District 21 Chili CookoffFor CANCELLED Date changedto April 1st. Dian Hardin

Mar 25, 2006-007 - San Angelo TXCASI. Saddle Bronc Chili Cookoff.Held at 204 E. Ave L. Entry fee

$20. Pinto beans $10, Open $10, no dessertsin this category. Dessert Open $10. BenefitsGregg Curtis Medical Fund. Gregg was in-jured in tragic accident and family has noinsurance. Contact Saddle Bronc 325-655-9527 or Sammie 325-656-8258.

Mar 25, 2006-008 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.American Legion Post 169 Annual Cookoff,4605 Lakeshore Dr. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Benefits variousLegion charities. Friday nights cooks partyand eats. RV parking no hookups, cook insideif bad weather. CHILI GRIND ONLY. InfoDonald R. Barfield 15643 W FM 171 WichitaFalls 76305-2217 phone 940-322-5057,[email protected]. Make checks payableto American Legion Post 169.

Mar 25, 2006-009 - Nesbit MS CASI. Ameri-can Legion Cookoff. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Benefits American Legion charitiesContact Lynn Murry 662-526-5722.

Mar 26, 2006-001 - Englewood FL CASI.Sunday Englewood Beach Cookoff. FloridaSunshine Pod Cookoff. Held at ChadwickPark. Turn at McDonald's off Hwy 776, on toBeach Road, go over two bridges to ManasotaKey, turn left at "Y" on Gulf Blvd, then leftagain into park. No glass bottles, no pets.

Terlingua Trails March 2006Women 6 -Men 0 at the Rankin Horned Toad Cook-off

They started showing up on Thursday evening for the Sixth Annual Horned Toad Cook-off held in Rankin Texas. By Friday most of the participants were there and ready to compete.That evening, Dave Boone and Company prepared a wonderful catfish dinner for all. Afterall were fed, the men broke off into various areas to polish up on their game of 42 for thedomino tournament that would be held Saturday after the cook-off. As most probably know,the women have won this cook-off for the past five years. Most men, not paying muchattention to the women, didn’t make much of the women gathering in one end of the coveredpavilion. The women though were going through a ritual that perhaps was a takeoff fromthe Terlingua International Chili Championship cook-off, which coinincidently was won byMargaret Nadeau. Here they started to toast one another with Tequila Rose, the dreadeddrink that would cast a hex on the men folk. As the evening progressed, some of the womeneven got on a table and started to chant to the demons that once again they would prevailover the men. Unfortunately, the men didn’t give much thought to these weird happenings,chuckled at the foolish females, and continued to play 42.

Past Winner's of the Horned Toad Cookoff, seated and latest winner, RoxannaPatton, standing from left, Debbie Turner, Jean Barkley, Carolyn Seelig and NormaHomesley. Missing is Carol Kitchens.

Saturday morning started with a brisk temperature of 28 degrees. Once the sun came up, thetemperature did too, with the makings for a great day of competition. Women from the RankinMuseum were on hand to prepare breakfast for everyone. Looking back, I noticed that therewere only a token of three or four women at breakfast. And yes, breakfast had a funny twangto it. Could this have been an omen or a conspiracy? All present ate and then went abouttheir business.

The cook-off began and the men still had no clue. Give credit to the men though. Trying tofigure out what was going on, they sent two of their own (Keith Barkley and Wayne Turner)disguised as women into the crowd, to try to figure out what the women were doing thatthe men weren’t. Unbeknownst to the men, the women also had a counter spy (DebbieTurner, a previous winner) infiltrate the crowd and spread false cooking tips to the men.

After all the chilis were turned in, the judging began, with all local residents, recruited bynon other than Karen Bains, a local chili cook, to judge all of the entrants. The conspiracycontinues. The judging progressed though three rounds, since there were 68 chilies turnedin this day. The Talley team, comprised of Doc Kinnison, Keith Barkley, James Bauer, BuckySeelig and others, worked hard to make sure that everything was on the up and up. Afterall was said and done, the final results showed that there was a two way tie for first place.Barbara Herrin, head judge, and Connie Collier, referee, questioned if there should beanother round of judging to break the tie. The Talley team recommended that we should usethe Jim Statezcny Talley program tie breaker, since this was the way it was normally done.James Bauer stated that if he were tied with women, he would graciously give her first placesince Valentine’s Day was just around the corner.

At announcements, there were four men in the top ten, with first and second place tiedbetween Roxanna Patton and James Bauer. The Statezcny program broke the tie and onceagain gave it to Roxanna, leaving James sucking hind tit. There was much hissing and booingamongst the men, knowing that they had once again been had. Some woman commented,at least we let them smell it. Tim Collier shouted, we know what it smells like, let us win it.Later on, after all was said and done, Bucky and Tim were observed sitting in their whineychair, crying in their beer, and still declaring that they had good chili, but there were sorryjudges. (If you don’ know about the winey chair, ask Carolyn or Connie). After dinner thatevening, even George Jowers, in disgust with the happenings, decided to leave and go backto San Antonio that evening. Yes, reluctantly, he took Joyce with him. Other men weresaying things like, “Next year, there will only be 30 or so cooks, we men are boycotting thisone”.So this ends again with the women winning. Yes, Women 6, Men 0. Wait until nextyear. We shall overcome.

Article by a roving male reporter giving an unbiased opinion of the events that occurredthat weekend.

BRONZE TROHIES FOR FIRST PLACE WINNER'S AT TEXASMEN'S STATE CHILI AND BAR-B-QUE CHAMPIONSHIP

HELD AT THE BLANCO COUNTY FAIRGOUNDS INJOHNSON CITY, TEXAS, ON MARCH 24, 2006


NEW nine hole par three course. One of our campers (lucky for us andthe golfers) was Ben Hogans former secretary and now works for theBen Hogan/Callaway Golf Tour Company. Her name is Sharon Rae.They were MOST generous with awards and therefore all of the entryfunds ($420) went to the VFD. Friday night we were treated to aspaghetti feed and followed to entertainment by ELVIS. He has beenhiding in South Dallas for many years. He is a real crowd pleaser and allthe CASI Chili Heads had a great time. Saturday morning began with afree sausage/pancake breakfast for the cooks. After the start time of9:00am we were entertained by a large community of OLD restoredtractors. The two oldest being both 1937 John Deere with a Model A anda Model B. After close to 20 arrived - they lined them up behind a firetruck and did a grand parade thru the park for all to enjoy. Events laterin the day following the chili judging was raffle drawing and auctions. Thecreator of the “One Armed Dove Hunt” (Jack Northrup of Olney) helpedraise a total of $4746.50. Of this figure the CASI contribution was$792.00 . YEHAA! THe VFD had spend $350 for the spaghetti dinnerso their net profit was $4396.50. A very appreciative VFD gladlyaccepted the money. I am sorry that I do not know exactly how manycooks their were that were CASI and how many were other visitors andcampers in the park. We love the CASI cooks. Some came from the Fort

Worth Pod also. We like to give them the keys to one of our park buildings so theycan “Rock On” Friday and Saturday nights when the rest of us are sleeping. Weare looking forward to next years (Third Annual CASI Chili Cook-Off to again beheld the LAST weekend in January 2007) Doris and Kevin at Mitchell RV Park andResort (940)798-4615 www.mitchellrvpark.com

Our goal is always to have fun with the CASI cooks, hope some non-CASI folkswill join in the fun with their own magic potion and just plan make some money forthe VFD’s in our community. This year was the Adell-Whitt VFD (Mitchell Parkand Resort’s neighbor to the south). Of course, they all have been running alldirections helping a very large rural community in the past many months. We startedour weekend fun on Jan. 27th with a two man scramble golf tournament on our

Mitchell RV Park & Golf Resort's 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off

Margaret gets a chili reception fromThe SCOOTER Store

The SCOOTER Store has a reputation for doing everything big, and the companydidn’t live that down when it came to celebrating Margaret Nadeau, a MobilityConsultant who was named the 39th Terlingua International Chili Champion byCASI in early November.

In honor of Margaret’s chili heroics, The SCOOTER Store held its own chili cook-off in mid-December titled, “Heating Up The Holidays.” The SCOOTER Storeconverted a good part of its parking lot into a chili extravaganza, setting up about40 booths for contestants, and bringing in tons of cornbread and beverages for1,000. Employee-owners from every department vied for prizes that topped at$250. Every employee-owner in New Braunfels was released from work a fewhours early to sample the various chili recipes and celebrate Margaret’s heroics.

Before kicking off the competition, Margaret shared what an honor it was to benamed the 39th International Chili Champion.

“It was a truly amazing experience that I wish everyone could experience in theirlifetime,” says Margaret, a seasoned cook-off veteran of five years. “To competewith the best and win is just completely unexpected.”

Margaret, company founder and CEO Doug Harrison and President Mike Pfisterthen helped judge about 40 chili entries. After awarding first, second and thirdprizes, the judges decided to award special prizes for the most spirited entries andalso awarded every contestant with a $25 gift card for participating.

Margaret Nadeau, employee of The SCOOTER Store, receives a crown, chiliribbon and scepter (large ladle) for winning TICC from Mike Pfister, President(left) and Doug Harrison, CEO and company founder of The SCOOTER Store


Covered cooking area with picnic tables.Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Park open 8 AM to 5PM. Contact Denise Saunders or ScottJohnson 941-587-1608, 941-266-3799.Florida State Open Championship.Cookoff on previous day same location.

Mar 26, 2006-002 - Tyler TX CASI.Sunday Rose City Twice Is Nice ChiliCookoff. See cookoff previous day. Entryfee $15 turn- in 1 PM. $32 for both days.Benefits Great Pepper's Meeting Fund.Contact Blu [email protected]. Phone 903-597-8484. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 26, 2006-003 - Johnson City TXCASI. Day After Men's State CCOHeld at Blanco County Fairgrounds, westside of Hwy 281, just south of the bridgecrossing the Perdenales River. Entry fee$18, turn-in Noon. Benefits POP/CASIScholarship Fund Make checks payableto Pod on the Pedernales. CHILI GRINDONLY. Friday night cooks' party.Satuday night pot luck. Music and danc-ing. RV parking with shade, limited hook-ups. Wonderful Jeep Collins jewelry tro-phies. For more information, contactBarbara Taylor at (830) 868-2223 [email protected].

Mar 26, 2006-004 - San Angelo TXCASI. Day After Saddle Bronc Cookoff.Held at 204 E. Ave L. Entry fee $20turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Meals for theelderly. Sammie Plant 325-656-8258 orKim 325-277-3116. See cookoff previ-ous day.

Mar 31, 2006-001 - Gulf Shores ALCASI. State of Alabama Pod CookoffHeld at Adult Activity Center, 260 Club-house Drive. Make checks payable toState of Alabama Pod. Entry fee $18turn-in 8 PM. Info Renee Moore 251-968-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 1, 2006-001 - Odessa TX CASI.Special Olympics Chili CCO. Held atOdessa Chuck Wagon Gang Barn atEctor County Colisuem, 42nd andAndrews Hwy. Benefits Odessa Spe-cial Olympics. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makechecks payable to Odessa Special Olym-pics. Contact Dennis Hill 2310 StevenRd. Odessa TX 79764. 432-550-4473.432-924-0485.

Apr 1, 2006-002 - Millington TN CASI.2nd Annual AIA Chili Cookoff. Can-celled.

Apr 1, 2006-003 - Gulf Shores AL CASI.Alabama State Chili Cookoff Held atGulf Shores Sportsplex on County Road6 West. Make checks payable to Stateof Alabama Pod. Entry fee $20 turn- in1 PM. Info Renee Moore Box 5834 GulfShores AL 36547. [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY.251-968-1125 Automatic qualifier forTICC.

Apr 1, 2006-004 - Fort Worth TX CASI.District 21 Chili Cookoff For Cancer Aid& Research, 4937 Mansfield Hwy. En-try fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to District 21 Cancer Aid andResearch. Contact Dian Hardin 208Quail Crest Dr. Arlington, TX 76014.817-467-0052. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Jackpot beans $5, turn-in Noon. Plentyof RV parking no hookups. Cooks partyFriday night at VFW Post 8911 in FortWorth, 7 to 9 PM. Kareoke in canteenarea. Everyone welcome.

Apr 1, 2006-005 - Comfort TX CASI.Horseshoe Pub & Pizza 8th AnnualHorseshoe Pub & Pizza 8th AnnualCookoff, 429 Front Street. Entry fee$20, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payableto Horseshoe Pub & Pizza. ContactMickey or Dennis 830-995-5150. Beancookoff turn-in Noon. Friday night cooksparty. Benefits Comfort Youth Baseballand Comfort Senior Center.

Apr 1, 2006-006 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. 10th Annual Cookin For Hospiceof San Angelo Cookoff. Entry fee $20.BBQ sanctioned by Lone Star BBQAssn. Entry fee $20, or $65 for all meats.Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, 1/2 Chicken,Pork Shoulder/Butt. 80% payback withadded money. Pinto beans $10. Go South67 out of San Angelo to FM 2335, turnleft go 5 miles, signs on the left. BenefitsHospice of San Angelo. Contact SammiePlant 325-656-8258 or 325-655-2147.Kim Conner 325-277- 3116, RubenRodriguez 325-450-7599

Apr 1, 2006-007 - Weesatche TX CASI.6th Annual VFD Cookoff. Held on Hwy884, 1 block east of Hwy 119, WeesatcheCommunity Center. Entry fee $20 turn-

in 2 PM. Benefits W.V.F.D. Jackpotbeans $10, turn-in Noon. BBQ Porkspare ribs $15, turn-in 1 PM. ContactHealani Bethke 361-645- 2993.

Apr 1, 2006-008 - Canton TX CASI. 7thAnnual Buffalo Girls Hotel CCO. Heldat Buffalo Girls Hotel @ Old Mill Mar-ketplace during the World Famous 1stMonday Trade Days. Live music, auc-tion, raffle and Shop til ya drop on TheMountain. seewww.buffalogirlshotel.com. Entry fee$25, turn-in 1 PM. RV and lodging spaceon site. Benefits CLAW. Sampling chilirequired. Registration 7-9 PM. ContactSusan Matassa [email protected].

Apr 1, 2006-009 - Tucson, AZ TX CASI.Walmart CCO. Benefits Children'sMiracle Network. 1650 Valencia Rd.One mile west of I-10. Entry $15, 1pmturn-in. RV parking. Contact DeniseCabello 520-624-2238 [email protected] Makechecks payable to CHOA.

Apr 1, 2006-010 - Elgin TX CASI. Ameri-can Legion Post 295 Cookoff held at theVFW 118 Old Sayers Rd. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Info Kurt Nilsson, 210 W.11th St. Elgin TX 78621. 512-285-2585or cell 512-294-8304. Trophies for 1stthru 10th chili, 1 thru 5th beans, show-manship 1 thru 3rd. RV parking no hook-ups.

Apr 1, 2006-011 - Greenvine TX CASI.3rd Annual Green Door Chili CCO.Beneits Greenvine Supporters. Held at505 FM 2502, 4 miles south of 290 justpast Burton, in scenic Greenvine. CHILIGRIND ONLY. $20 entry fee, turn-in 2PM. Cooks supper and dance after wardsthat evening. Lots of RV parking, nohookups. Info Pete Little 832-722-3788,or email [email protected].

Apr 2, 2006-001 - Comfort TX CASI.Day After Horseshoe II Held at Horse-shoe Pub & Pizza,429 Front St. Entryfee $16.00 turn- in 1:00 PM. Makechecks payable to Texas Hill CountryPod. For 2006 Great Peppers Meeting.Cut or chili grind your choice. Cookoffsame location previous day. Info Jamesor Mary Ellen Gillen, 7262 Pine Branch,San Antonio, TX 78250. 210-520-7636.

Apr 2, 2006-002 - St. Croix VI CASI. 5thAnnual United Way of St.Croix ChiliCookoff. Held at Divi Carina Bay Re-sort #25, Estate Turner Hole. BenefitsUnited Way of St. Croix. Entry fee $25,turn-in Noon. Make checks paid to UnitedWay of St. Croix. Ana L. "Anita" Davila,P.O. Box 223010 Christiansted, St. Croix00822. 340-773-0582 Fax 340-773-1780.

Apr 7, 2006-001 - Muskogee OK CASI.Azalea Festival Chili Friday NightCookoff. Held at Phoenix Plaza ParkingLot 2nd & Court. Turn-in 7 PM. Entryfee $20, if you cook both days (7th & 8th)the price is $30 total. Benefits MuskogeeCounty Council of Youth Services. Setup Friday will open at noon. Preregistra-tion required by Friday April 7th. Mail toMuskogee Exchange Club Attn: JohnRich, P.O. Box 2488 Muskogee OK74402. Contact info Darrin Smith 918-681-0479 John Rich 918-683-4542Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421. Seecookoff next day.

Apr 8, 2006-001 - Seguin TX CASI. 36thAnniversary Celebration and LADIESSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Held inMax Starke Park East. Entry fee $30payable to Texas Ladies State, c/o JamesBauer 16429 Red Wagon Lane, LeanderTX 78614. Details to follow.

Apr 8, 2006-002 - Odessa TX CASI.American Legion Post 430 Cookoff.CANCELLED - DATE CHANGEDTO MARCH 4TH.

Apr 8, 2006-003 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. 10th Annual Cook For Hospice.Date changed to April 1st.

Apr 8, 2006-004 - Phoenix AZ CASI.2nd Annual Pioneer Village Chili andBBQ Cookoff. Held at Pioneer VillageExt. on North l-17 3/4 miles past the 101freeway. CASA Pod event. Entry fee$15/$10 with peoples choice. Turn-in 1PM. $50 BBQ entry jackpot total pay-out. Pork Ribs any style min. three racks.You bring them Cooking starts 6 AM to2 PM. Top three places. Call RolandRegeon 602-277-7306 602-920-7254mobile. Cooks meeting 9 AM. ShowTBA. Event includes the Arizona StateHot Wing & Arizona State JuniorCookoff.

Apr 8, 2006-005 - Commerce TX CASI.


Mild Bill’s Spices, etcProudly providing spices to the 2005

TICC Champ, Margaret Nadeau,and six of the other top 10 winners.

www.mildbills.com830-980-4124

email: [email protected]

Proud to be aCASI Sponsor

Famous for ourquick and

personal service!

3rd Annual Cowhill Chili Fest & BBQCookoff. Held in downtown Commerce.Call or email for directions Approxi-mately 100 miles East of Dallas. Ben-efits local charities. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to City ofCommerce. Contact Jeanie Putman 1119Alamo St. Commerce TX 75428. [email protected]. 903-886- 1126.Friday night kickoff party 8-midnight.Live entertainment.

Apr 8, 2006-006 - Beaver OK CASI. 12Annual Cowchip Chili Cookoff. Held atthe Beaver County Fairgrounds. Entryfee $20 CASI, $25 for Open, or $40 forboth competitions. Turn-in Noon. Ben-efits local EMS. Contact Bill Greenfield520-625-4499 email [email protected] choice award, Firehouse Chiliaward and best decorated booth. Makechecks payable to O.E.M.T.A. BillGreen- field P.O. Box 954 Beaver OK73932-0954.

Apr 8, 2006-007 - Muskogee OK CASI.Saturday Azalea Festival & BBQ CCOheld at Phoenix Plaza Parking Lot 2nd &Court. Turn-in 11:30 AM. Entry fee $20,if you cook both days, 7 & 8, the price is$30 total. Charity -Kids Space, CASA,Salvation Army, DHS, Boy Scouts ofAmerica. BBQ turn-in Open 12:45, Ribs1:15 PM, Brisket 1:45 PM. Entry fee $20per each category. Pregistration requiredby April 7th. Send to John Rich, P.O.Box 2488, Muskogee OK 74402. Con-tact Darrin Smith 918-681-0479 JohnRich 918-683-4542 Lorinda Crawford918-271-2421.

Apr 8, 2006-008 - Gallatin TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Gallatin Gopherfest. Held on FM768. Gallatin Community Center. Entryfee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to City of Gallatin. ContactDeborah Chandler 1318 CR 1503, RuckTX 75785. 903-683-4642 903-683-2504.CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 9, 2006-001 - Seguin TX CASI.Classic CASI Pod Memorial CCO. Heldin Starke Park East Seguin. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Benefits Christian Free Clinic.Make checks payable to Classic CASIPod, P.O. Box 351 Seguin TX 78156-0351. Contact for info Annell Causey830-379- 6565 or Pat King 830-303-1755.

Apr 15, 2006-001 - Kerrville TX CASI.Kerrville Chili & BBQ Classic &Easterfest. Held at Flatrock Rock CountyPark, 2940 Riverside Dr. Plenty of RVparking no hook ups. Benefits KerrvilleElks Lodge. Entry fee $18. Local chili$10. IBCA BBQ $25 each or $65 for all(60/40 payback). Venison entry fee $25,60/40 payback. Chicken turn-in Noon,Ribs 1:30 PM, Jackpot Beans Noon,Chili 2 PM. Peoples choice competition.Friday night party Live music, vendorsand games for kids..Big and Little. Eas-ter Egg Hunt 1:15 PM. Contact BarryShaw for chili 830-377-2322. Bret Kai-ser BBQ 830-257-7833, Mattie Barneyfor Easter egg hunt and vendors at 830-896-9555.

Apr 15, 2006-002 - Little Rock ARCASI. 30th Annual Arkansas State OpenChili Championship. Held with the 5thAnnual Earth Day at the Zoo. Located at#1 Jonesboro Dr. I-630 and Fairpark.Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsL.R. Zoo. Make checks payable to LittleRock Zoo. Arrive for setup before zooopens at 9 AM. Limited RV parking withno hookups. Late arrivals will be ferriedwith zoo golf carts to cooking area. Forsafety to the animals, no straws or plasticlids allowed in zoo. CHILI GRIND ORGROUND MEAT ONLY. No alcoholallowed. Contact Bruce smith 501- 517-1175, Richard Jones 501-868- 8206 orZetta Friday at the L.R. Zoo 501-666-2406 for further info.

Apr 15, 2006-003 - Eola TX CASI. EolaOle School House CCO. Entry fee $20.1/2 Jointed chicken,Country Style Ribs,Brisket, Beans $10 each. There will be aNational Registry of Historical PlacesDedication and Launching of the Brew-ery Pub. Washers, Horseshoes, and allthe fun games we use to do at cookoffs.Bring the kids for an exciting Easter EggHunt. Info Mark 325-469-3314 orSammie 325- 656-8258.

Apr 15, 2006-004 - Devol OK CASI.Commanche Red River Casino CCO.Exit 1 or Exit 5 off I-44 N, just north ofWichita Falls in scenic southcentral Okla-homa. Details to follow. Don Walker940-692- 1165.

Apr 22, 2006-001 - Memphis TN CASI.3rd Annual St. Jude Chili Cookoff. Held

at Misty Hollow Farms, 6315 Walsh Rd.Millington, TN 38053 901-876-6315.Benefits St. Jude Children's Hospital.Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Hot Wings$10 turn-in Noon. Or $25 for both. Jr.Chili $10. Make check paid payable toSt. Jude Children's Hospital. ContactMike Tarpley 5375 Cornstalk Cove.Memphis, TN 38127. 901-358-5710.

Apr 22, 2006-002 - Stokesdale NC CASI.Camp Care Free Chili Cookoff. Held at381 Carefree Lane between Greens-boro and Madison 1/2 mile North of Hwy220 and 68 intersection. Benefits CampCare Free for ill and disabled children.Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Makechecks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod.Contact Kenny Jones 491 New Leba-non Church Rd. Reidsville NC 72320336-951-2705. [email protected].

Apr 22, 2006-003 - Sierra Vista AZCASI. VFW 9972 Cookoff. Held at 500block of W. Fry Blvd near main gate ofFt. Huachuca. Benefits VFW Post Re-lief Fund. Make checks payable to HighDesert Pod. Entry fee $15 turn- in 2 PM.Come help us celebrate the 50th Anni-versary of the City of Sierra Vista. Lots

of activities planned by the city and themerchants. Goody bags for the first 40cooks to sign up. Details to follow. Con-tact Guy Tennison 4612 Camino SegundoSierra Vista AZ 85650. Phone 520-378-3604, 520-559-0700 [email protected].

Apr 22, 2006-004 - Cave Creek AZCASI. 1st Annual Creekers TerritorialCookoff & BBQ. Held at 37645 N.


Please join the good citizens of scenic

Downtown Greenvine Texas as they proudly

host the 3nd Annual Green Door Chili

Cookoff. They have added on-sight Motor-

home parking and a Dance Saturday Night.

Our Hosts Bernice and Jerry will graciously

host a big feed and dance after the cookoff.

3rd Annual

Green Door

Chili Cookoff

In conjunction with

Space City Pod

Chili Appreciation

Society International

Unique Locally Handmade Trophies Donated by Coors

Turn-in Times Local Chili 1pm CASI Chili 2pm

Chili Grind Only

The Green Door

979-836-8247

5005 FM 2502 and Greenvine Rd

4 miles south of Hwy 290

2 miles west of Burton,Tx

Info Pete :713-864-3788 [email protected]

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 20SATURDAY APRIL 1, 20SATURDAY APRIL 1, 20SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2006 06 06 06

( NO FOOLING)

Proceeds To Benefit Greenvine Supporters

Cave Creek Rd. 1 mile North of Care-free Hwy on the right, look for sign.Benefits Make a Wish. Entry fee $20 or$15 for peoples choice. Turn-in 2 PM.AZ State Bean contest, BBQ Tri Tipcontest. BBQ entry $20. Show Prizes 1-10 chili, 1-3 PC, 1-3 Show. BBQ 100%pay back pot.Contact Dick Smith 1452E. Cavalry, New River AZ 85087. 623-465-9353, [email protected]. Make checks pay-able to C.A.S.A.

Apr 22, 2006-005 - Clovis NM CASI.Clovis Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair Heldat Curry County Fairgrounds BenefitsMake a Wish Foundation. Entry fee $15turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5 (50% payback)turn-in Noon. Contact Cliff Blakeleycblakeley@ yucca.net or Mindy Liles,[email protected]. 505-796-1996. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makechecks payable to CASI.

Apr 22, 2006-006 - Jasper GA CASI.2nd Annual Habitat Hullabaloo Chili andIBCA BBQ Cookoff. Entry fee chili$25, turn-in Noon. Held at Lee NewtonPark, camping and RV hookups avail-able Friday-Sunday. BBQ Brisket, porkspare ribs and chicken, call for details.

Entry fee $75. Grand champion, cashprizes and unique marble awards. Ben-efits Habitat for Humanity- PickensCounty. Contact Harford "The Sheriff"Field, 770-335-3553 [email protected].

Apr 22, 2006-007 - Gladewater TX CASI.Annual East Texas Gusher Day CCO,Held in downtown Gladewater, Hwy271. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Jack-pot beans 1-3rd, People's Choice 1-3rd,Showmanship 1-3rd. Great Goody bagsfor all entries Prizes and Awards for 1st-10th place winners. Friday night streetdance and cooks dinner. Contact GlendaGrubbs 903-725-6921 903-790-2077, 903-843-2513 for more info. Benefits AreaScholar- ships and Memorial Park.

Apr 22, 2006-008 - Berryville VA CASI.Berryville Cookoff. Held at beautifulVeramar Vineyard on Quarry Rd., sevenmiles east of Berryville. Directions canbe had at www.veramar.com. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks pay ableto Capital Pod. Janie Bauer 703-360-9296, casa.chaos@verizon .net.

Apr 28, 2006-001 - Corsicana TX CASI.St. Jude's Christmas in Corsicana St.Jude's Children's Research Hospital,

Christmas in Corsicana CCO. Entry fee$15, turn-in 7 PM. Make checks payableto St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Help onechild on our earth today to enjoy themoments of life that they deserve tohave as a child. St. Jude's is our children'shope for today, tomorrow and beyond!Your cookoff fee is a 100% donation toSt.Jude's Children's Research Hospital,I will pay the CASI CCO fee myself;these children need our help to enjoy life,the life they have been given and the onethat we can share with them, to learnfrom them. These are great kids thatneed a break, just for awhile, to enjoy lifewith their parents, siblings and the rest ofus that care about them. We can andmust help! For more info please look atthe SJCRH web-site. Contact KennethSwart 903-874-3757 Ext [email protected] web sitewww.stjude.org Trophies for the top tenchili's and the top three show teams, plusCASI points to qualify for the 40Th yearof TICC. We have room for 15- 20 RV'swith plenty of parking in the facility andall the 20 AMP power connections thatare needed, we have water and a dumpstation to leave your past behind beforeyou leave town. Come have some funand help a child

Apr 29, 2006-001 - Cheyenne WY CASI.Chili At The Ranch Cookoff. Held atTerry Bison Ranch, 51 I- 25 Service Rd.Benefits Cheyenne Noon Lions. $20 perdivision, $25 for entry of 2 or more.Make checks payable to Cheyenne Li-ons Club. Contact Diane Martin or WandaDenton P.O. Box 1584, Cheyenne WY82003. 307-637-4757. Early registration4/10/06.

Apr 29, 2006-002 - Houston TX CASI.35th Annual Hal John & Judy WimberlyMemorial Cookoff, held in Trader's Vil-lage. Details to follow. Keith Karaff281-850-6387 [email protected].

Apr 29, 2006-003 - Stephenville TXCASI. Larry Joe Taylor's 18th AnnualTexas Music Fest & Chili Cookoff atMelody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Mor-gan Mill Fire Dept. Primitive camping$12 per night. Entry fee included withfestival pass: Advance TX per person$69-5 day pass(Tues-Sat); $59-4 daypass (Wed-Sat); $34-3 day pass (Thur-Sat); $26-2 day pass(Fri-Sat). Creditcards accepted for advance tickets only.

Advance ticket and credit card requestsmust be received by April 15, payable toLarry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423,Stephenville TX 76401. Phone 254-968-8505, order online atwww.larryjoetaylor.com or [email protected]. Gate prices slightlyhigher.

Apr 29, 2006-004 - Terrell TX CASI.E.T.'s 3rd Annual Cookoff and party atPEEWEEs 8975 CR 344. For AblesSprings VFD. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2PM. Bens $5 turn-in Noon. Pot luckdinner Saturday night with Potato Barfollowed by Live DJ and Peewee's PartyBlowout We have 30 RV hookups withrsvns. For information and directions callEric or Tammy Williams 972- [email protected] Make checkspayable to ASVFD. Raffle items. Seecookoff next day same location.

Apr 29, 2006-005 - Grand Falls TXCASI. 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff andFlea Market. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Held atFrand Falls County Park. Contact MandyBrandenburg 432-547-2360.

Apr 29, 2006-006 - Midland TX CASI.Permian Basin Cookoff. Date changedfrom May 20th. Held at the Hog Pit.Benefits Mission Messiah & Hunt of aLifetime. Entry fee $25 or $100 for all.Turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable toPermian Basin Cookoff, Inc. ContactPeggy Cain 432-683-7946 or 432-638-4798.

Apr 29, 2006-007 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. Chi Omega Hot To Trot CCO.Held at #4 Eurika Cr. Benefits Make-A-Wish & Chi Omega charity Entry fee$18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Make checks payable to Chi Omega.Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Cooks partyFriday night. Kevin Wooster 1906 GrantSt. Wichita FAlls TX 76309. 940- 766-0794

Apr 29, 2006-008 - Sierra Vista AZCASI. 6th Annual Paul's Pub CCO.Details to follow.

Apr 30, 2006-001 - Houston TX CASI.Houston Pod Annual Day After CCO.Held at Trader's Village. Details to fol-low. Info Keith Karaff [email protected].


Apr 30, 2006-002 - Terrell TX CASI.TTT Pod Fund Cookoff. Held atPeewee's 8975 CR 344. For TTT PodFund. Entry fee $15 turn- in Noon. Seecookoff previous day same location.Contact Tammy or Eric Williams 972-551-7016 [email protected].

May 6, 2006-001 - Marble Falls,TX TXCASI. 35th Annual Howdy-Roo CCOHeld in Johnson Park. Also have Back-bone Creek CCO Sunday. For the ben-efits of Marble Falls EMS/OARS (olderadults rural services). 9th Annual High-land Lakes Business CCO turn-in 2 PM.12th Annual BBQ 60/40 payback.Lonestar BBQ Assn. Chicken $20 turn-in 1 PM. Ribs $20 turn-in 2:30 PM.Brisket $20 turn-in 3 PM. Enter all 3categories $50. Bean cookoff $5 turn-inNoon. Chili entry $20 turn-in 2 PM.Register Friday 3-6 PM and Saturday8:30-10AM. Cooks party Friday nightand Potluck dinner Saturday night. En-tertainment Nigel on Friday night andkaraoke with Dawn on Saturday. Golftournament Friday 1 PM. Sign up by 11AM Friday. $35 fee includes cart, greenfees and practice balls. Contact Carrieor Larry Kinnison phone 830-693-5502,830- 695-5428. [email protected]. Makechecks payable to Highland Lakes Pod.Raffles vendors and much more.

May 6, 2006-002 - Boyd TX CASI.Boyd Chili Cookoff. Held 2 miles Westof Boyd on Hwy 114. Cooks party Fri-day night, live music and dance. Auction,Arts & Crafts, Raffles, Games, Children'sActivities. Camping available. Entry fee$20, turn- in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $2050% payback. Benefits Boyd City ParkContact Jeannette Harmon phone 940-433-5177, P.O. Box 216 Boyd TX 76023.

May 6, 2006-003 - Dubuque IA CASI.Three I Open Cookoff. Held at NationalMississippi River Museum Aquarium inparking lot north of 3rd St. overpass.

Benefits Mathias Ham House and CampAlbrechi Acres. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1PM. Traditional chili $5 turn-in 1:30 PM.Salsa $5, turn-in Noon. Make checkspayable to Dubuque Community Events.Contact Jan Feltes, 36 E. 8th St. DubuqueIA 52001. 563-587-3320. GaryChristensen 1222 10th St. Nw CedarRapids IA 52405. 319-365-2944 [email protected]. Stay theweekend for the Iowa Chili Pod Cookoffon Sunday.

May 6, 2006-004 - Ashdown AR CASI.Whistlestop Festival/Taste of AshdownChili Cookoff. Held at 100 block of EastCommerce St. Commerce St. crossesUS 71 in Downtown. Benefits AAMAprojects Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM.Make checks payable to Ashdown An-tique & Merchants Assn. Contact FondaHawthorne P.O. Box 160, AshdownAR. 71822 870-898-2758. [email protected].

May 6, 2006-005 - Spencer NC CASI.Rail Days Chili Cookoff. Held at 411South Salisbury Ave. Entry fee $20,make checks paid to Piedmont PepperPod. Turn-in Noon. Contact Brent Lundy704- 876-2681. [email protected] seewww.ncchili.com. www.nctrans.orgVicky Peacock 704-636-2889. BenefitsNC Transportation Museum.

May 6, 2006-006 - Ketchum OK CASI.Cinco De Mayo CCO. By the SouthGrand Lake Chamber of Commerce atPelican Landing, 5 miles east ofKetchum. Entry fee $25, turn-in 11 AM.Make checks payable to the chamber.Info Marilyn Monical 918-782-1982,Bonnie Carpenter [email protected].

May 6, 2006-007 - Denton TX CASI.Denton Elks Cookoff. Held at 228 E.Oak. Benefits Elk charities. Entry fee$20, turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Info Robert Bell 940-382-5360(D) or 940-365-2504 (W). Make checkspaid to Denton Elks Lodge.

May 6, 2006-008 - Bastrop TX CASI.1st Annual Bastrop County First Re-sponders BBQ and Chili Cookoff. Heldon Hwy 21 at the American Legion.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. BBQ $60for all three categories. Contact Lori

Coody 512-809-0352. [email protected]

May 7, 2006-001 - Marble Falls TXCASI. Backbone Creek CCO Held inJohnson Park. Entry fee $18 turn-inNoon. Contact Carrie or Larry Kinnisonphone 830-693-5502. [email protected] GRIND ONLY. Benefits SetonCare-A-Van. Make checks payable toHighland Lakes Pod. See Howdy- RooCCO previous day same location

May 7, 2006-002 - Dubuque IA CASI.Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff. Details to fol-low. Contact Gary Christensen 319-365-2944. See cookoff previous day.

May 12, 2006-001 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. Knickerbocker Chili & BBQCCO. For SACA Pod charities. Entryfee chili $10, turn-in 9 PM. For info Kim325-277-3117 or Sammie 325-656-8258.

May 13, 2006-001 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. Great Peppers Away Chili &BBQ Cookoff. Entry fee $20. Opendessert $10, Brisket $10. Pork SpareRibs $10, Chicken $10, Jackpot Beans$5. Washers, Raffles, Auction. InfoSammie 325-656-8258 or Kim 325- 277-3116.

May 13, 2006-002 - Port Aransas TXCASI. Lovett's First Annual CCO Heldat 315 S. Alister. Benefits VFW Post8967. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to Lovett's Bar. ContactSally Lee 1731 Bluecrest, San Antonio78232 210-490-4436. CHILI GRINDONLY. Parking lot cookoff. No RV's.Unload and park across street at IGAGrocery Store. RV parks located nearby.

May 13, 2006-003 - Cleburne TX CASI.Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO. Held atHwy 67 West. Make checks payable toCleburne Elks Lodge. Entry fee $18turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Cooks party Friday night. Free RV hook-ups, first come first served. ContactJerry Brown 817-645-6117.

May 13, 2006-004 - Greensboro NCCASI. Jim Crawford Memorial NorthCarolina State Chili Championship. Au-tomatic Qualifier for TICC. Held atPiedmont Triad Farmers Market, SandyRidge Road off I-40. Benefits EpilipsyFoundation of NC Entry fee $20, turn-inNoon. Make checks payable to Pied-

mont Pepper Pod. Contact Brent Lundyphone 704-876-2681, 453 Jane SowersRd Statesville NC 28677. Visit us on theweb www.ncchili.com. [email protected].

May 13, 2006-005 - Dallas TX CASI. 1stAmerican Legion Post 453 CCO. Heldat 2755 Bachman Dr., Dallas. 214-358-2934. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM.Contact Doris Coats evening 972-254-5920. Make checks payable to Ameri-can Legion Post 453, and mail to ALCCO,1645 Priscilla Ln, Irving TX 75061-2022

May 13, 2006-006 - Bailey CO CASI.3rd Annual American Legion POW/MIA Chili Cookoff. Held at the NationalFarmers Union Lower Picnic Area onthe Platte River, 618 Park County Road68 near Bailey. From C-470 and Hwy285, go West on Hwy 285 28.4 miles, goleft at bottom of hill onto County Rd 68,follow signs to site. Red (cut or grind)and/or Green Chili, plus wings. Entry fee$15 for red, green or wings; $20 for twodivisions and $25 for all three. Checkspayable to Colorado Chili Pod, c/o JohnMontgomery, 1670 Broadway, Suite1670, Denver, CO 80202. $12 campingfee at site. Turn-in noon for Red, 12:30for Green and 1 PM for Wings. Benefitsthe local American Legion MemorialPost 2527's local programs. This is abeautiful setting in the Rocky Mountainsnext to an award- winning trout streamonly 30 miles from Denver. ContactRocky Kimball, 3535 W. Bucknell Circle,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-1700. 303-884-3396.

May 20, 2006-001 - Midland TX CASI.Permian Basin Cookoff. Cancelled. Datechanged to April 29th.

May 20, 2006-002 - Organ NM CASI.NMCS 2nd Annual Backyard CCO.Cancelled. Date changed to June 3,2006.Bud Barrick.

May 20, 2006-003 - Snyder TX CASI.Black Gold Pod CCO. Held at Tim &Connie's, 1528 CR 132, Snyder TX79549. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Seecookoff next day same location. ContactConnie Collier 325-575-7014, 325-575-8282. Fish Fry Friday night. Saturdaymorn- ing cooks breakfast. Saturdaynight pot luck supper, meat is furnishedby Pod. Plenty of dry camping.


FRIENDS OF TEXAS MENS STATE CHILI AND BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

The following 13 individuals/businesses joined together to support First Place Chili and First Place Barbecue awards. When you see them or stop by their placeof business, thank them for their support of this event and charities that will benefit from it.

GOLD SPONSORSJohn & Sue Caffey, Rockdale, TX. – 2005 CASI “CHILIHEADS OF THE YEAR”, Past Great Peppers of State of Texas POD, Hall of Flame members, andnumerous other POD offices. Always ready to help at cookoffs and at TICC. They welcome and assist new cooks at every opportunity to do so.

Jeannette Cardenas & Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX – Jeannette is the Great Pepper of State of Texas POD and Jessie is the Pepper Popper. Jessie lovesto cook chili while Jeannette loves to help around the cookoff. Come join them for SOT PODS 26th Annual CCO on June 10th & 11th in Jonestown, TX on beautifulLake Travis.

RONNIE’S BBQ, Johnson City, TX. Located at 211 Hwy 281, opens at 6:00am serving breakfast tacos along with other breakfast sandwiches. Then startingat lunch take your choice from a great menu selection of brisket, pork ribs, sausage, chicken, turkey, and pork loin or pork steak with all the trimmings. Makethis a place to eat while you’re at TEXAS MENS STATE or anytime you’re in Johnson City.

CIN CHILI & CO, Houston, TX – A family owned business started by Cindy Reed Wilkins, two time winner of the Terlingua International Chili Championship.This packaged chili mix was perfected over several years to achieve the perfect bowl of chili to have at home. Visit their web site at www.cinchili.com or call 832-372-7049 for more information on the newest award winning chili to hit the market.

GIDDY UPS SALOON, Manchaca, TX (South Austin). Stop by and have a cold beer and play some pool or shuffleboard in this “CASI” friendly Saloon. Theywill be hosting their 7th annual “Friends of Texas Ladies State” Chili Cookoff in May. Visit their web site at: www.giddyups.com for all the upcoming events

Line Shack Stitchery, Canyon Lake, TX – Billie Bob and Reva started competition BBQ in 2000. In 2005 Bob won the Bronze Clay Henry Award in Terlinguaand in 2004 won 1st Place Brisket in Terlingua. In 2002 they started competing in CHILI also. Reva does embroidery work on Jackets and Shirts. Call her at830-899-7150 for your next embroidery job you want done.

The Original Pearl Cookers BBQ Team, Mayo & Ed Blair, Houston, TX – They started this team 11 years ago. This team won 2nd place for “most colorful”booth 6 times at the Houston Stock Show & Rodeo. Mayo operates a Travel Agency. For your next trip - call her at 713-443-6040 or email:[email protected].

Badeco, Inc - San Antonio, TX, A contracting company for underground utilities owned by Sonny Bade. Sonny started Cactus Flat BBQ Cookers 5 years ago.In the past 2 out of 3 years, his team won “Peoples Choice” BBQ at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Roger Foltz , Mesquite, TX - 2004 CASI Terlingua International Chili Champion and won 1st Place Large Show in 2001 at the Terlingua International ChiliChampionship

RW Patteson General Contractor, Canyon Lake, TX. Roger has been cooking chili & BBQ for over 20 years. For custom home building or remodeling. Lightoffice finish out call 830-899-7308 or email him at: [email protected]

Creative Construction, Randy & Jim Evans, Canyon Lake, TX – They have been cooking barbecue as Special Ranger Randy BBQ Cookers for 5 years nowand had a big win with their Ribs in Sonora. This company builds custom homes as well as remodels. Contact them at 830-899-7773 or email: [email protected]

Texas Association of Campground Owners – Austin, TX. Campground/RV park owners of Texas promoting standards and lobbying for campground ownersand recreational vehicle rights. Visit their web site at: www.campingfriend.com/taco

BRONZEONION CREEK LIQUORS – 10730 S IH-35, Austin, TX. Roy and Dana Otto have a well stocked store with great gift and novelty items. They are locatedon the south service road just south of Slaughter Lane. They are also sponsors of Austin Lone Star Weekend CCO, SOT Pod CCO & Giddy-Ups CCO so thenext time you cooking there, stop in and stock up.


May 20, 2006-004 - McDade TX CASI.Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at StarRanch 166 Eely Road. McDade is 35miles east of Austin on Hwy. 290. Turnoff 290 beside the white church on toWaco St. Go across railroad tracks andturn left on to Brown Road. Go approx.2 miles, turn left of Eely Road. Followsigns to Star Ranch. Entry fee $19, turnin 2 PM. Charity TBA. Cooks PartyFriday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Cookoff next day same location. RVhookups and rental cabins available.Nature trails, tennis & volleyball courts,swimming pool, Petanque courts, andrec. room. (no open fires - charcoalgrilling in designated area only.) StarRanch is a naturist club, (clothing op-tional for chili cooks). For RV hookups& reservations call Star Ranch toll free866/705-5978 or [email protected]. For Cookoffinfo contact Bubba Reinke at 512/357-6227.

May 20, 2006-005 - Spring TX CASI.6th Annual Piney Woods Pod CCO Heldat Preservation Park - Spring SchoolHouse Rd & Preston Street, Old TownSpring TX. RV parking no hookups.

Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to Piney Woods Pod. BenefitsOld Town Spring Assn. Contact AvaHoran 14242 Turnervine Dr. TomballTX 77375-4049. Phone [email protected] CHILI GRINDONLY.

May 20, 2006-006 - Seguin TX CASI.Classic CASI Pod Burgers, Bowling. &Beer Chili Cookoff. Held at LakeMcQueeney Lions Community Center.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. BenefitsChristian Free Clinic. Cooks party Fri-day night and Sunday Brunch. Bowlingfor chili cooks Saturday night. Makechecks payable to Classic CASI Pod214 Signal Hill, Seguin TX 78155 Con-tacts for information Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Pat King 830-303-1755.

May 20, 2006-007 - Manchaca TX CASI.7th Annual Giddy-Ups CCO held atGiddy-Ups on Manchaca Rd. Manchacais South Austin. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2PM. Music Saturday evening by Tim"Mule Train" Perry. RV parking no hook-ups. Cookoff next day same location.Contact Ken [email protected] 210-887-8827.

May 20, 2006-008 - Irving TX CASI.TOT 27th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held atIrving Elks Lodge, 2015 N Britain Rd.Juniors $5.00 Turn-in Noon. Beans $5.00Turn-in Noon, CASI $20.00 Turn-in 2PM.Hook Ups available $10.00 per nightpayable to the Elks. When parking seeJimmy Moon. Cooks party Friday night.Goodie bags for first 100 registered cooks.As always a good time in Irving. Pot lucksupper Saturday night. This is a two dayevent, see cookoff next day. BenefitsElks various charities. Make checkspayable to Top of Texas. Linda Buschel2620 Quail Valley, Irving TX 75060 c972-672-3285. [email protected]

May 21, 2006-001 - Snyder TX CASI.Day After Black Gold Pod CCO. Heldat Tim & Connie Colliers 1528 CR 123,Snyder TX 79549. Benefits Snyder Vol-unteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiallary.Entry fee $18, turn-in 12:30 PM. ContactTim Collier 325-575-8282 cell, 325-573-7014 home. See cookoff previous [email protected].

May 21, 2006-002 - McDade TX CASI.Next Day Star Ranch Held at Star Ranch,166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of

Austin on Hwy. 290. For cookoff direc-tions see cookoff previous day samelocation. Entry fee $19, turn in 12 Noon.Charity TBA. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Cookoff previous day, same location.RV hookups and rental cabins available.Nature trails, tennis courts, volleyballcourts, petanque courts, rec. room andswimming pool. (no fires, charcoal grill-ing in designated area only.) Star Ranchis a naturist club (clothing optional forchili cooks). For reservations and hook-ups contact Star Ranch toll free 866/705-5978 or [email protected] cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke512/357-6227.

May 21, 2006-003 - Spring TX CASI.OTS Preservation Society CCO Held atPreservation Park - Spring School HouseRd & Preston Street, Old Town Spring.RV parking No hookups. Make checkspayable to Piney Woods Pod. Entry fee$18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Old TownSpring Preservation Society. ContactAva Horan 281-357-0175. [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY. See cookoff previous day, samelocation.


Miller Brewing andPermian DistributingProud Sponsors of the2005 CASI Terlingua

International ChiliChampionship

May 21, 2006-004 - Seguin TX CASI.Classic CASI Day After BBQ CCO. atLake McQueeney Lions CommunityCenter. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. For Pod chari-ties. Sunday brunch. Make checks pay-able to Classis CASI Pod 214 Signal Hill,Seguin TX 78155. Contacts for informa-tion Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or PatKing 830-303-1755.

May 21, 2006-005 - Manchaca, TX TXCASI. Friends of Ladies State. Held atGiddy-Ups Saloon. Manchaca Rd., southAustin. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. ForTexas Ladies State. See cookoff previ-ous day. Ken Rodd 210-887 [email protected].

May 21, 2006-006 - Irving TX CASI. TotDay After Cookoff. Held at Irving ElksLodge, 2015 Britain Rd. Still need points?Even if you don't, come and join us forthe Day After Cookoff. Entry fee $18.00,with a 12 Noon Turn-in. CHILI GRINDONLY. Thank you in advance for sup-porting our cookoffs. Linda Buschelphone 972- 986-6211 after 6 PM. Emailblbuschel@aol@com.

May 27, 2006-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Summer Heat Chili Cookoff. Heldin Water Valley Park. Entry fee $18,benefits DESK Program. turn-in 2 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. BBQ Cookoff,Tom Green County BBQ Brisket, PorkSpare Ribs,chicken, 80% payback, $15each. Contact Laura Coad 325-944-7715.

May 27, 2006-002 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. 11th Annual Southwest OpenChili Championship. Automatic qualifierfor TICC. Held at Shrineland, 2395Hatton Rd. From 287 take WindthorstRd exit, go South 1.2 miles then left onHatton Rd 4/10 mile. From 281 takeHatton Rd exit go East 1.4 miles toShrineland gate. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2PM. Make checks payable to SouthwestOpen. Friday night cooks party fish fryBreakfast feed Saturday morning. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster1906 Grant St. Wichita Falls TX 76309.940-766-0794. Carol Gibbs 12342 McFallRd. Iowa Park TX 76367. 940-438-0449. [email protected]. BenefitsProvost Guard.

May 27, 2006-003 - Broken Arrow OKCASI. GCC Cookoff at The Crawfords.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Info Everettor Lorinda Crawford phone 918-455-8655, 918-271-2421, 918- 810-3274.Details later. See cook off previous day.

May 27, 2006-004 - Marble Falls TXCASI. Cast-Off Chili & Bean Cookoff.Held at Marble FAlls VFW Post 10376on Hwy 1431 West, past HEB. Benefitslocal charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2PM. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Makechecks payable to Highland Lakes ChiliPod (HLCP) Cooks Party and KaraokeFriday night. VFW auxiliary will sellbreakfast Saturday and Sunday. Plentyof RV parking, no hookups. CelebrateMemorial weekend with us in MarbleFalls. Lots of fun and stay over forSunday Coookoff. Pot Luck Saturdaynight. CHILI GRIND ONLY. ContactCarrie Kinnison P.O. Box 878 MarbleFalls TX 78654. Email [email protected] or 830-693-5428.

May 27, 2006-005 - Victoria TX CASI.Colet Inn Chili Cookoff. Held at 3023Camp Colet Rd. Visit

www.coletinn.com. Benefits Don Hoymedical expenses. Entry fee $20, turn-in2 PM. Make checks payable to theVASA Pod. Jackpot beans $10, turn-inNoon. Junior chili (6-17) $10, turn-in 1PM. Jackpot Pork Spare Ribs $20, turn-in 3 PM. Jackpot Chicken (1/2 fullyjointed) $20, turn-in 4 PM. Info LindaMcDonald 361-578-2575, Dianna Hoy361-277-8687, Jenifer Danysh 361-782-0129, Colet Inn 361-578-1360.

May 28, 2006-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Chili Legends Memorial DayCookoff. Water Valley Park. Entry fee$18, benefits Concho Valley RegionalFood Bank, turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Jackpot Pinto Beans $5, turn-in1 PM. Laura Coad 325-944-7715.

May 28, 2006-002 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. North of Brazos Cookoff. Held atShrineland 2395 Hatton Rd. From 287take Windthorst Rd exit, go South 1.2miles then left on Hatton 4/10 miles togate. From 281 take Hatton Rd exit goEast 1.4 miles to Shrineland gate. Entryfee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Make checks payable to NOB


Pod. Saturday night cooks party. Sundaybreakfast. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-766-0794 or Carol Gibbs [email protected]. BenefitsShriners Transportation Fund.

May 28, 2006-003 - Broken Arrow OKCASI. Sunday Cookoff at TheCrawfords Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM.Details to follow. Info Everett or LorindaCrawford 918-455-8655, 918-271-2421,918-810-3274.

May 28, 2006-004 - Tombstone AZCASI. 4 Corners Regional Open CCO.Held on Allen Street in front of the OKCorral in Tombstone. For TombstoneLions Club. Make check payable to HighDesert Pod. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM.Contact Greg Monger, 4930 MarconiDr. Sierra Vista AZ 85635 520-417-9948. [email protected] T-shirts to first50 pre-regist ered cooks. Designed byGail Fisher.

May 28, 2006-005 - Marble Falls TXCASI. Laid Back Chili Cookoff. Held atMarble Falls VFW Post 10376 on Hwy1431 West, past HEB Entry fee $18turn-in Noon. See cookoff previous Day,same site. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Car-rie Kinnison 830-693-5502-830-693-5428email [email protected].

May 28, 2006-006 - Victoria TX CASI.Memorial Day Blast-Off CCO. Held at3023 Camp Colet Rd. Seewww.coletinn.com for directions. Ben-efits Great Pepper Meeting expense.Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Makecheck payable to VASA Pod. Otherevents, Jackpot Omelet-Off entry fee$10, turn-in 9 AM. Salsa $10, turn-in 11AM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575, Dianna Hoy 361-782-0129, JeniferDanysh 361-782-0129 Colet Inn 361-578-1360. See cookoff previous day.

May 29, 2006-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Great Peppers Meeting ChiliCookoff. Water Valley Park. Entry fee$18, turn-in Noon. Info CHILI GRINDONLY. Laura Coad 325- 944-7715.

Jun 3, 2006-001 - Houston TX CASI.Space City Pod's 26th Annual ChiliCookoff. Held at Blanco's 3405 W. Ala-bama. Details to follow. RV parking, nohookups. See cookoff next day, samelocation. Contact Chuck Spishock

[email protected]. 281-334-6718

Jun 3, 2006-002 - Garland TX CASI.Garland Elks Lodge 5th Annual CCOHeld at Garland Elks Lodge #1984 3825Duck Creek Rd. 972-278-5300 Comeenjoy chili, fellowship and Elks hospital-ity all weekend (see cook off on Sun-day)! Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM. First25 entries receiving goody bags! 1st,2nd, & 3rd place receive painted stovesas trophies! Jackpot beans @ $5.00 withturn- in @ 12 noon pays 3 places. NEWthis year is Junior Chili for $5.00 entryand a painted stove for 1st place! Thereare 25 RV spots w/full hook ups for $10a night prepaid w/chili & first come firstserve. We'll have a Friday night cooksparty with entertainment & the lodgekitchen will be open & the first Friday issteak night! Omelets in a bag breakfast(for donations) on Saturday morning.The Beer barn will be open through outthe day and there will be a silent auctionand raffles. If you want something else,ask and we'll see if we can accomodateyou! Come see us! For info. call or e-mail [email protected] / 214-727- 7445 or Mossman @ 972-571-7870. Benefits BPOE Charities. Makechecks payable to Garland Elks Lodge.

Jun 3, 2006-003 - Organ NM CASI.NMCS 2nd Annual Backyard CCO.Held at 15770 Furnace St. Goody bagsfor first 12 cooks to arrive Limited drycamping (four or five rigs) on first come,first served basis. Benefits NMCS. En-try fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Contact BudBarrick 505-382-5107. [email protected]

Jun 3, 2006-004 - Whitehaven MS CASI.On The Road to Parkers CrossroadCookoff. Held at the Whitehaven VFW.For funds to the Great Pepper Meeting.Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. ContactLynne Murry 662-526 5277 [email protected].

Jun 4, 2006-001 - Houston TX CASI.2nd Day Space City Pod's 26th AnnualChili Cookoff. Held at Blanco's, 3405 W.Alabama. Details to follow. See cookoffprevious day, same location. ContactChuck Spishock 281-334- [email protected].

Jun 4, 2006-002 - Garland TX CASI.Garland Elks Lodge Day After Cookoff.Held at Garland Elks Lodge #1984, 3825Duck Creek Dr. (see cook off on Sat.)OPEN meat. Cook what you want (sub-ject to CASI rules) and turn it in @NOON. Entry fee $25. There will bepainted stoves for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placeon Sunday also! Make checks payable toBPOE Contact Coby Davis 214-727-7445. [email protected].

Jun 9, 2006-001 - Parkers CrossroadsTN CASI. Cannons and Cookpots CCO.Held at Parkers Crossroads City Park.I-40 at Exit 108N. Benefit Parkers Cross-roads VFD. Entry fee $20, turn-in 7 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact PrestonShaw P.O. Box 176, Parsons TN 38363.731-847-7208. This is a three day event.Make checks payable to HOT pod.

Jun 10, 2006-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.Water Valley Vol. Fire Dept. SACAChili Blast/Cookoff. Chili $20, BBQ $30for one or all meat categories. Brisket, 1/2 jointed chicken, Country style ribs.Benefits Water Valley Volunteer FireDept. Auction, washer pitching tourna-ment. Live entertainment. Info KortneyBailey 325-944-3620 Sammie 325- 656-8258. Held at Water Valley park inWater Valley TX.

Jun 10, 2006-002 - Jonestown TX CASI.Annual SOT Pod Cookoff. Held at JonesBrothers Park off Hwy 1431. Fridaynight Cook's party. Saturday Pod Break-fast. CASI entry $18 turn-in 2 PM.Local chili entry $10 turn-in 1 PM. Juniorchili $5 turn in 1 PM. Salsa 50/50 entry $5turn-in Noon. Beans 50/50 $5 entry turnin Noon. Silent auction Raffle and more.RV parking no hookups, available any-time after Noon on Friday. Lake accessand boat ramp. Potluck dinner Saturdaynight. Benefits local charities. Cookschoice, cut or grind. Info Jessie "6 Pack"Waguespack 512- 339-6687 512-297-6687 [email protected]

Jun 10, 2006-003 - Parkers CrossroadsTN CASI. Mid-South Regional OpenBattleground Cookoff. Automatic quali-fier for TICC. Held at Parker Cross-roads City Park. I-40 at exit 108 N.Benefits Parkers Crossroads BattlefieldAssoc. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon.Make checks payable to HOT Pod.Contact Preston Shaw P.O. Box 176Parsons TN 38363. 731-847-7208.

Jun 10, 2006-004 - Irving TX CASI. 1stAnnual Irving Heritage CCO. Held atIrving Heritage Park at Second & MainSt. Entry fee $22 turn-in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to Irving Heritage Festi-val, for Irving Heritage charities. Con-

Terlingua Trails March 2006tact Ms T.J. Friedel 3713 William Dehaes#2104, Irving TX 75038. 214-244-2497.CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 10, 2006-005 - Ft. McKavitt TXCASI. Ft. McKavitt Chili & BBQ CCO.Lone Star BBQ Assn in BBQ. Detailslater. Sammie Plant 325-656-8258 or Ed325-396-2237.

Jun 11, 2006-001 - Jonestown TX CASI.Day After SOT POD Cookoff DayAfter SOT POD Cookoff. Held at JonesBrothers Park off Hwy 1431. Entry fee$18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits 2006 GreatPeppers Meeting. Contact Jessie "6Pack" [email protected], 512-339-6687,512-297-6687. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 11, 2006-002 - Parkers CrossroadsTN CASI. HOT Pod Cookoff. Held atParkers Crossroads City Park. I-40 atexit 108 N. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon.Make your checks payable to HOT Pod.Contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208.CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 16, 2006-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI.Mrs. Parkers Friday Night Social Moredetails later. Contact Guy Smith [email protected], 479-646- 9444or 479-650-9444. Belch Pod, P.O. Box5211, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Jun 17, 2006-001 - Fort Worth TX CASI.30th Annual Cowtown CASI Pod CCO.Benefits the Presbyterian Night Shelterof Fort Worth. Held at Caleba's on I-35north of NE Loop 820 in Fort Worth nearAlliance Airport. If you have never beento a Cabela's it will blow you away. It'snot just a store, it's a destination. Plentyof RV parking, no hookups. If you planon bringing an RV please let us know sowe can coordinate parking. We will tryto park show teams together to providea central location for show. Also, we willhave a great 30th Anniversary com-memorative goodie bag for the first 100registered cooks. Cooks party Fridaynight, live entertainment and celebrityjudges scheduled for the final table onSaturday. CASI chili is $20 turn-in 2 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Junior chili isfree with a 1 PM turn-in (17 years of ageor under). Jackpot beans $5 turn- in 11AM (100% payback). Show will be heldfrom 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Corporate divisionfor sponsors to cook. Preregister by

sending check, name, address, phonenumber and if you have an RV to: BethMoon, 780 Tredwell Dr., Hurst TX 76053.More info Dale Reinecker [email protected] or 3013 Magno-lia Lane, Medford TX 76021. See nextday cookoff same location.

Jun 17, 2006-002 - Fort Smith AR CASI.24th Annual Judge Issac C. ParkerMemorial Chili Cookoff & ArkansasState Open BBQ Championship. NorthAmerican Open. More details later.Contact Guy [email protected], 479-646- 9444or 479-650-9444. Belch Pod, P.O. Box5211, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Jun 17, 2006-003 - Chugwater WY CASI.21st Annual Chugwater CCO. Wyo-ming State Championship. First thru thirdplace Wyoming resident chili cook and1st place Showmanship winner will au-tomatically qualify for TICC. Also anynon-resident cook placing first place inchili will automatically qualify for TICC.Held in Chugwater Town, Staats Park.Benefits Chugwater Ambulance, FireDept, Community Center, EnconomicDevelopment, and Chugwater Histori-cal Society. Make checks payable toChugwater Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $20prior to June 1st, $25 after June 1st.Turn-in 1 PM. Check for new site info.Keeps getting bigger and better. ContactDan Rogers 307-241-0479 or WinstonSlider 307-422-3427, P.O. Box 243Chugwater WY 82210. [email protected]. Possiblenew site information, to be determined.

Jun 17, 2006-004 - Caldwell TX CASI.Crunch & Vinces Hotter Than Hell 3rdAnnual Cookoff. Held at 109 West-Longhorn Bar. RV parking behind bar,no hookups. Benefit Habitat For Hu-manity. Make checks payable toBurleson Co. Habitat For Humanity.Entry fee $20 turn- in 3 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. $200 for gas/dieseldrawing for CASI cooks, complementsof Longhorn Bar. Contact VinceSlominski 979-255-5748, 979-255-5148.

Jun 17, 2006-005 - Alsip IL CASI. ChilinOut at Fun Fest CCO. Held at Alsip ParkDistrict Aquatic Park, 11930 S. Kostner.Cooks meeting 11 AM. Entry fee $18,turn-in 3 PM. Make checks payable toAlsip Park District. Benefits American

Cancer Society Join us for a day of fun,with free swimming, children's games,DJ fun, bands, SK races, rib cookoff, ahuge fireworks display and other activi-ties. Peoples choice award. Tasting cupsto public $2 per cup, taste as many as youlike. Salsa entry $5. Contact MeghanFenlon, 12521 S. Kostner, Alsip IL 60803.Phone 708-389-1003-ext312. Emailmeghan- [email protected].

Jun 18, 2006-001 - Fort Worth TX CASI.Morning After Cowtown 30th AnnualPod Cookoff. Held at Cabela's in northFort Worth on I-35. Turn-in 1:00 p.m.GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18.00. Moredetails in 6-17-05 Cowtown Pod cook-off ad. Benefits Cowtown charities. InfoDale Reincecker [email protected]

Jun 18, 2006-002 - Alsip IL CASI. ChilinOut at Fun Fest CCO. Cancelled. Datechanged to June 17th.

Jun 24, 2006-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.River Runners 5th Annual CCO. Held atAmerican Legion Post 533, Loop 150East, across from State Park. CharityTBD. Entry fee $18 Payable to A.L.A.Unit 533. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Crystal Dear P.O.Box717 Bastrop TX 78602 512-253-6335512-844-6668. See cookoff next daysame location.

Jun 24, 2006-002 - Grand Lake COCASI. 23rd Annual Colorado CASI CCOHeld in Town Park off Main Street indowntown Grand Lake. Cook at 9,000feet in scenic Grand Lake. Chili compe-titions include CASI Red and Green. Allcooks who sign up and pay by June 3,2006 will receive a special momento.Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsGrand Lake Fire Dept Charities. Makechecks paid to Colorado Chili Pod. Con-tact John Montgomery 1670 Broadway,Suite 3000, Denver CO [email protected]. Phone 303-831-5000.

Jun 25, 2006-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.Sunday River Runners Chili Cookoff.Held at American Legion Post 533, Loop150 East, across from Stte Park. CharityTBD. Entry fee $12 turn-in 1 PM. Con-tact Crystal Dear 512-253-6335, 512-844-6668. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 1, 2006-001 - Englewood FL CASI.

Florida State Open Championship Datechanged to March 25, 2006.

Jul 1, 2006-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.2nd Annual Cookin at the Paseo Cookoff.Held at East Pavilion at the Paseo onOakes St. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.Sammie Plant.

Jul 1, 2006-003 - Statesville NC CASI.Piedmont Pepper Pod 4th of July ChiliCCO, held at 453 Jane Sowers Rd. Jeanand Brent's back yard. Benefits Pied-mont Pepper Pod charities. Entry fee$20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payableto Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact GPBrent Lundy 453 Jane Sowers RdStatesville NC 28677, 704-876-2681

Jul 1, 2006-004 - Marathon TX CASI.2nd Annual Cowboy Chili Cookoff. En-try fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Charity TBD. Judging indoorsin the Richey Bro's Bldg. Plenty ofparking in front of Richey Bro's Bldgsouth of railroad tracks in downtownMarathon. May set up of Friday after-noon/evening on vacant area in front ofthe Richey Bro's Bldg No hookups. Lotsof space. Also RV parks in town andMarathon Motel & Gage Hotel are ex-cellent places to stay. Number of Bed &Breakfasts also available. Public danceheld at the Post in Marathon on Saturdaynight. Info about available services andamenities in Marathon check the web atwww.marathontexas.net. ContactNorma Homesley cell 512- 517-4709 orhome 512-282-1199. See cookoff nextday same location.

Jul 2, 2006-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.SACA POD Chili Cookoff. More infolater.

Jul 2, 2006-002 - Marathon TX CASI.Sunday 2nd Annual Cowboy Chili CCO.Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Charity TBD. Judgingindoors in the Richey Bro's Bldg. Plentyof parking in front of Richey Bro's Bldgsouth of railroad tracks in downtownMarathon. You may set up on Fridayafternoon or Saturday afternoon on thevacant area in front of the Richey Bro'sBldg. Lots of space, but no hookups.Also RV parks in town and MarathonMotel and Gage Hotel are excellentplaces to stay. Number of Bed & Break-fasts also available. Public dance will be


held at the Post in Marathon on Saturdaynight. For information about availableservices and amenities in Marathoncheck the web atwww.marathontexas.net. ContactNorma Homesley cell phone 512-517-4709 or home 512-282-1199. See cookoffprevious day same location.

Jul 8, 2006-001 - Schertz TX CASI.Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000FM Tf 78. Benefits Voice of Democ-racy Scholarships. Entry fee $20 turn-in2 PM. Make checks payable to VFWPost 8315. Contact C.W. Reese 533Maple Dr. Schertz TX 78154. 210-658-6765.

Jul 9, 2006-001 - Schertz TX CASI.Sunday Summer Heat CCO. Held at1000 FM 8315. Benefits CommunityYouth Activities. Entry fee $15, turn-inNoon. Make checks payable to VFWPost 8315. Contact CW Reese, 533Maple Rd Schertz TX 78154. 210-658-6765.

Jul 15, 2006-001 - Staples TX CASI.23rd Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCOHeld on FM 1977 off Hwy 80 at San

Marcos River. Due to location and liabil-ity concerns, this is an adult only event.Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Makechecks payable to Purgatory Creek Pod.Charity TBA. Contact Karen Reinke8852 FM 621, Martindale TX 78655.512-357-6227, or [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Jul 15, 2006-002 - Olive Branch MSCASI. Olive Branch Shriner Cookoff.Held on Goodman Rd. Entry fee $20,turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Olive BranchShriners. Contact Mike Tarpley 901-358-5710.

Jul 16, 2006-001 - Staples TX CASI. 2ndDay Purgatory Creek Pod CCO Held onFM 1977 off Hwy 80 at San MarcosRiver. Due to location and liability con-cerns, this is an adult only event. Entryfee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Make checkspayable to Purpatory Creek Pod. Char-ity TBA. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Con-tact Karen Reinke 512-357-6227 or [email protected]. See cookoff pre-vious day, same location.

Jul 22, 2006-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI.

16th Annual Cloudcroft Cookoff. Heldat Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot justnorth of the town of Cloudcroft. Entryfee $20, turn-in 2 P.M. Make checkspayable to NMCS. This year we willattempt, funds allowing, to install thecommemorative "Black Gold Pod,Unisex, Porta-Potty" to honor membersof the Black Gold Pod who have consis-tently supported this annual event. InfoBud Barrick 505-382-5107 [email protected].

Jul 22, 2006-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.Mid Nite Madness Events and turn-intimes later.

Jul 22, 2006-003 - Olive Branch MSCASI. Olive Branch Shriner Cookoff.Cancelled. Date changed to July 15th.

Jul 22, 2006-004 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. American Legion Auxiliary Unit120 Held at Post 120, 4601 LakeshoreDr on Lake Wichita. Cooks party Frinight, breakfast available Sat morning.Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. $5 beansturn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY.See cookoff on next door on Sun. Con-tact Yvonne Jones 940-692-0939.

Jul 23, 2006-001 - Wichita Falls TXCASI. American Legion Auxiliary Unit169 Held at Post 169 4605 Lakeshore Dron Lake Wichita. Cooks party Sat night,breakfast available Sun morning. Entryfee $20 turn- in 1 PM. $5 beans turn-inNoon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Seecookoff on Sat next door. ContactYvonne Jones 940-692-0939.

Jul 29, 2006-001 - Odessa TX CASI.American Legion Hall at 8th and PuebloSts. Turn-in 2 PM. Beans 1 PM. ShuffleBoard tournament at 3 PM, blind drawfor partners. Four hookups, but plenty ofparking for RVs. Live band Friday andSaturday nights. Keith Coffman 432-367-9093. [email protected].

Aug 12, 2006-001 - Conroe TX CASI.Texas Open Chili Championship. Markyour calendars and plan to attend. Heldat Montgomery County Fair grounds,9055 Airport Rd. (FM 1484). Benefitsthe Montgomery County Food Bank andGulf Coast Trade Center. TICC Auto-matic qualifying for top 3 chili and topshow team. Junior Cookoff-Kids Cook-ing for Kids. Music Fest. Cook where

Terlingua Trails March 2006you camp, plenty of RV parking, nohookups, lots of shade trees for daytrippers. Vendors welcome. Hosted bythe Gulf Coast Area Chili Cooks. Con-tact Ralph Hay 713-475-1660. Details tofollow.

Aug 19, 2006-001 - Las Cruces NMCASI. Hanger Lake Backflip Cookoff.Held at 6395 Sexton Lane, located in theHanger Lake residential area on thenorth east mesa. Take Hwy 70 east fromLas Cruces and exit at the Weisner Rdexit. Drive north on Weisner and turn left(west) on Lisa Lane. Travel about 1.5 or2 miles and turn right on Sexton Lane.Road dead ends at cookoff site. Limiteddry camping. Entry fee $15 turn- in 2PM. Make checks payable to NMCS.Contact Bud Barrick 505- 382-5107,teamorgan@zianet or Ann Hanson 505-382-7326 mrsbeejuic@ hotmail.com.

Aug 19, 2006-002 - Terlingua TX CASI.Bronze Clay Henry CCO & BBQ. Heldat the Community Center. Entry fee $18turn-in 2 PM. BBQ $20 per category,Chicken ribs and brisket. ContactDorathy Williams 432-371-2595 [email protected].

Aug 19, 2006-003 - Alpine AZ CASI.11th Annual Alpine CCO. Held at Al-pine Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $15,

turn-in 1 PM. Benefits the Alpine VFD.

Make checks payable to Alpine ChiliSociety. Contact Dick [email protected]. Phone 928-339-1840.

Aug 26, 2006-001 - Goldsmith TX CASI.Goldsmith Chili & WTBA Champion-ship Cookoff. Entry fee chili $20, turn-in2 PM. Held in Goldsmith Park. Entry feefor BBQ is $75. Contact Sally [email protected] forBBQ details.

Sep 16, 2006-001 - Poolville TX CASI.First Ever Armadillo Nudist Resort CCO.Located aproximately 25 miles NNW ofWeatherford. Clothing optional. Detailsto follow. Ron Barnes 817-685-0160.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits thePoolville VFD. [email protected].

Sep 16, 2006-002 - San Angelo TXCASI. Lonesome Dove Cookoff Held at3300 N. Chadbourne. Entry fee $20.Pork Country Style Ribs $10, 1/2 JointedChicken $10. Pinto Beans $10. BenefitsMeals For The Elderly. Plenty of campspace. Sammie Plant 325-486-1315 325-656-8258.

Sep 16, 2006-003 - Crane TX CASI.Crane Chili Cookoff. Held at 6th StreetPark. RV park hookups first come firstserve basis. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM

CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50-50 Raffle.Prizes though 10th place. Benefits YouthLivestock projects in Crane County. Con-tact Trish Barker 432-208-0420 or JamesTimmons at 432-631-2626, Crane Countyextension office at 432-558-3522.

Sep 17, 2006-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.Morning After Lonesome Dove CCO.Held at 3300 Chadbourne. Entry fee $10.Benefits SACA Pod charities. Turn-in 1PM. Sammie 325-656-8258 or Kim 325-277-3116.

Sep 30, 2006-001 - Columbus NM CASI.Pancho Villa's Last Chance CCO. Held atPancho Villa State Park. Benefits Friendsof the Pancho Villa Park. Entry fee $15,turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable toNMCS. Contact Bud Barrick, 505-382-5107 [email protected]@state.nm.us, Brian Houltin.

Sep 30, 2006-002 - San Angelo TX CASI.Blaine's Last Chance Cookoff. Held atBlaine's Pub, 10 West Harris. Entry fee$18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Jackpot Pinto Beans $5, turn-in 1 PM.Contact Laura Coad 325-944-7715 Blaine'sPub 325-653-7074.

Oct 1, 2006-001 - San Angelo TX CASI.Blaine's First Chance Cookoff. Held atBlaine's Pub, 10 West Harris. Entry fee

$18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Laura Coad 325-944-7715 or325-653-7074.

Oct 7, 2006-001 - Blytheville ARCASI. 27th Annual Chickasaw CCO.Held on Main Street. BenefitsMainstreet Blytheville. Entry fee $30,turn-in Noon. Make checks payable toMainstreet Blytheville. Contact EllenMoody 210 W. Main St., BlythevilleAR 72315. Phone 870-763-2525.

Oct 14, 2006-001 - Knickerbocker TXCASI. Scholarship Day at The Flats.More Later.

Oct 14, 2006-002 - Midland TX CASI.6th Annual Breast Cancer Aware-ness Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held atthe Party Station, 6009 Empressa.Benefits Gifts of Hope. Entry fee $25,turnin 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact Patsy Childress 1400McDonald, Midland TX [email protected]. 432-520-4433cell 432-425-4473. Fish Fry for Cooks,Helpers and Sponsors Friday night at6:30 PM. Raffle items, 50/50 Pot andsilent auction.

Oct 21, 2006-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Fall Festival Cookoff. WaterVally Park. Entry fee $18, benefits


Hill Country Software & Support4 Green Cedar Road - Boerne, Texas 78006-7929 - 800-422-1982

Jim, Shirley, Elisabeth & Will Stateczny

Computer Software for County, City & Tribal Government

Proud Sponsor of CASIAnd the CASI Scholarship Program

POD Christmas Charities, turn-in 2 PM.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot PintoBeans $5, turn-in 1 PM. Laura Coad325-944-7715.

Oct 22, 2006-001 - San Angelo TXCASI. Autumn Winds Cookoff. WaterValley Park. Entry fee $18, benefitsKLST Friendship Tree turn-in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact LauraCoad 325-944-7715.

Dec 16, 2006-001 - Crawford TX CASI.4th Annual Toys for Tot's Cook off Heldat the Tonkawa Falls RV Park Bring anew unwrapped new toy! CHILI GRINDONLY! Entry fee $18.00 Turn in time2pm. Cooks party Friday Night. PotluckSat. Full hook ups $15.00 a night. 50/50Beans entry fee $5.00 turn in time 1pm.Checks payable to Toys for Tots..nextday cook off same location. ContactDiane Stimson 330 South Avenue BCrawford TX 76638, [email protected].

Dec 17, 2006-001 - Crawford TX CASI.Toys Next Day Cookoff Held atTonkawa Falls RV Park. Entry fee$15.00. Turn in time 1pm Full hook ups$15.00 a night. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Contact Diane Stimson phone 254-486-9206. [email protected]. See cookoffprevious day same location.

Dec 30, 2006-001 - Denton TX CASI.DAM Pod Day Before CCO NorthTexas State Fair Grounds at 2217 NorthCarroll. 1st Ever DAM POD DayBefore NYE Chili Cook off. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. RV's welcome. Electric hookups for small fee. Cook inside or out.Salsa competition turn in at noon. Potluck dinner and cooks party at 7:00pm.Stay for NYE cook off and party onSunday, same location. Contact DaniMedlin 3313 Bermuda Ave. RowlettTX 75088. 214-668- [email protected]. Make checkspayable to DAM Pod. Benefits NTSFScholarship Fund.

Dec 31, 2006-001 - Denton TX CASI.18th Annual DAM POD CCO. BlackEye Pea Off and NYE Cowboys andIndians party. Held at North TexasState Fairgounds. Get out your best C& I attire and join the Pow-Wow! Chiliturn-in 9 PM entry fee $20. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Jackpot Black Eye

Pea turn-in 8 PM, 100% payback. PODfurnished main dish for dinner, sideswelcome. Cook inside or out. Electrichookups for small fee. Unique trophies,silent auction, raffle items, music danc-ing, best costume prizes and lots of fun.Contact Dani Medlin for info 214- 668-3997, [email protected]. Decem-ber 30th cookoff at same location.

Jan 6, 2007-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit533, 3003 Loop 150 East. Benefit Ameri-can Legion Auxiliary Entry fee $20,turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable toALA. Contact Crystal Dear P.O. Box717 Bastrop TX 78602. 512-844-6668512-253-6335. CHILI GRIND ONLY.See cookoff next day.

Jan 7, 2007-001 - Bastrop TX CASI.Sunday American Legion Unit 533 CCOat 3003 Loop 150 East. Benefits GirlsState. Entry fee $20, turn- in Noon.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checkspayable to ALA. Contact Crystal Dear512-844-6668 or 512-253-6335. Seecookoff previous day.

Jan 20, 2007-001 - Austin, TX TX CASI.Austin Elks Chili Cookoff Held at Aus-

tin Elks Lodge, Dawson Street, off BartonSprings Rd. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM.Beans: entry fee $5.00,turn in at 1:00pm.There will be a seperate chili catagory -The Texas State Elks Chili Championship,entry fee $15.00, turn in at 3:00pm. Win-ning cook takes a traveling trophy fordisplay at their home lodge plus a donationto that Lodges charity. No overnight camp-ing - call for local motel information. Makechecks payable to Austin Elks Lodge.Contact Randy Garst 512-894-0482. Ben-efit Elks charities.


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

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

Jim Stateczny - Web Editor/CIS Coordinator4 Green Cedar RoadBoerne, Texas 78006-7929Work: (830)537-4381E-mail: [email protected]

Non BoardContributing Members

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

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

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

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

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

12 months or more, 25% discount per month

Send ads and payment toDoug "Bucky" Seelig3802 Manchaca Road

Austin, TX [email protected]

Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

International OpensAs a CASI Pod you are required to put on a pod cookoff

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

Send ads to Doug "Bucky" Seelig 3802 Manchaca Road Austin, TX 78704 [email protected]


Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

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

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

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

Mail Judging Packet to: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

Mail form and membership fee to CASI - 150 CR 3579 - Paradise, Texas 76073Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00

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

Corporate Annual Dues are $100.00 US.Please Print Clearly

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

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

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________

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

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

2004/2005 CASI Board of Directors

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

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

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

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

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

Chuck Taylor-Secretary1402 Cedar Crest Dr.Cedar Park, TX 78613Cell: (512) 809-1226E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Doug (Bucky) Seelig-Terlingua Trails3802 Manchaca RoadAustin, Texas 78704Home/Work: (512)440-0222FAX: (512)440-0224E-mail: [email protected]

Proud Sponsor of CASI

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