September 2016 Volume 29 Issue 9 Second Alaska … · September 2016 Terlingua Trails Page 3 Friends of CASI Sponsors provide the CASI Awards. They also provide a Friends of CASI

September 2016 Volume 29 Issue 9www.chili.org

Chili Appreciation Society International Inc.608 Acorn StreetPilot Point, TX 76258

Prsrt StdUS Postage PaidKerrville, TexasPermit No. 81

If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of November your cookoff information must be in the hands of the CASI Upcoming Events Coordinator, Dorathy Williams, by September 15th to meet the cookoff advertising requirement.

CASI Hot Line888-CASIHOT

EAGLE RIVER, AK – Six chili cooks travelled thousands of miles to the largest state in the US to compete in the Second Alaska State Chili Cookoff, held August 13 and sponsored by the Eagle River VFW. After a week of driz-zling rain, we were fortunate to have a partly cloudy to sunny day for the cookoff.

The winners of the Second Alaska State Chili Cookoff were: Steve Ashman, AK, 1st; Cathy Edmonson, TX, 2nd; John Perez, TX, 3rd; Katie Fowley, AK, 4th; Ralph Hay, TX, 5th; Dee Hay, TX, 6th; Tracie Ashman, AK, 7th; Mike Park, TX, 8th; Debbie Momblow, AK, 9th; Debbie Ashman, AK, 10th.

Dee Hay and her assistant, Dana Plocheck, TX, (Ant Bed Chili) took 1st in Show. Tracie Ash-man and her show team, TA Moose Nuggets (Blake and Bryce) won

2nd, and Cathy Edmonson was 3rd with Sister’s Sisters Choice.

This cookoff would not have been a success if it were not for the friends who travelled so far to attend – Ralph & Dee Hay, Dana Plocheck, Mike Park, John Perez and Cathy Edmonson. Each of you brought with you the philosophy of Chili, Charity, and Fun to Alaska. You showed us Alaskans what CASI is all about and we were im-pressed! Our thanks to Head Judge Mike Parks and his judging team. We are glad you had the opportuni-ty to also visit some of the beauties of our state: Denali National Park, Whittier and Seward sightseeing trips and the good food Alaska has to offer.

Best Regards, Steve & Debbie Ashman

Second Alaska State CO Blessed by Pretty Weather

ABOVE LEFT, L-R: Debbie Momblow, Katie Fowley, Debbie Ashman, Cathy Ed-monson, Ralph Hay, Steve Ashman, Mike Park, John Perez, Dee Hay, Tracie Ashman. ABOVE CENTER: Members of the "Moose Were Loose" winning showmanship team. ABOVE RIGHT: Steve Ashman, Alaska State Champion.

LEFT: The Texas gang (L-R) -- John Perez, Mike Park, Dee Hay, Ralph Hay, Cathy Edmonson, Dana Plocheck.

RIGHT: The moose were loose and won

the Alaska State Showmanship con-

test. L-R: Dee Hay, Ralph Hay, and Dana

Plocheck.

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TERLINGUA TRAILS

EditorPAM CLARK

[email protected]

Assistant EditorCAROL KNIGHT

Editor EmeritusDANA PLOCHECK

Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

CASI INSURANCETo get a certificate (proof of insurance)

for your cookoff, please contactTed Fichtl

Email: [email protected]

CASI’S BLOGInformation from CASI’s Executive Director,

Ted Fichtlwww.casichili.net/blog

UPCOMING COOKOFFSDorathy Williams

CASI Events Coordinator P O Box 39, Terlingua, TX 79852-0039

[email protected]

Phone 888.CASI.HOT (224.4468)or Fax 214.279.7052

COOKOFF RESULTSPlease send all CCO results along with entry

sheets and money to:Melissa Pate

Assistant Tallymaster1201 S Rainbow Ranch Rd

Wimberley TX [email protected]

Phone 281.795.4075

CHANGE OF ADDRESSSend change of mailing address or

email address to Keith Longabaugh

Membership [email protected] 972.841.1630

©CASI-Chili AppreciationSociety InternationalAll Rights Reserved

Reprint with permission

The last few months of our chili year are within sight and the big 5-0 is now close enough for many to start planning. Their stacks and piles of must-not-forgets might start, their lists may be beginning, and the excitement is building. For those who have not qualified to cook, I encourage you to not give up. Having as many cooks as possible at TICC this year will make for an exciting Saturday for ev-eryone. Just look at our 2015 winner, James Burns, who qualified on the 27th of September last year. For those chasing show points, keep it up. The more shows at TICC this year, the better. It’s like the CASI version of the Olympics. It is so much

more thrilling to have the best of the best participating, so IF your number is called that glorious Saturday in November, it is more satisfying knowing the competition was stiff.

Keeping that in mind, I must also share those wise old words we’ve all heard many times yet some-times forget: “Winning is luck. As long as you make a good pot of chili, the rest lies in the hands of luck.” Look around you at the amazing chili cooks competing. Every single one of us has a chance to have our number called. All of us made it to that day because we made good chili, and the points we earned are the proof. So be happy for those who win – it is THEIR lucky day. Every single one of us has the same chance. Don’t give up and keep hoping luck will run your way.

This year’s TICC WILL be bigger, WILL be grander, WILL have more on the schedule, and WILL need more people to volunteer. A new way for volunteers to sign up will be launched at the Great Pepper Meeting and available for everyone shortly thereafter. It is an online method that is very easy and will even send you reminders for the slots you’ve signed up to fill. But if you don’t use computers and you want to raise your hand to help, all you need to do is contact the person in charge of that job and they can sign you up. We won’t turn down ANY help. A list of the available jobs and the people to contact about them appears on page 29, so you can start planning the jobs you want. All of the directors have been working hard to prepare for TICC. We cannot do this alone and we all need your help. It is fun, it is re-warding, it gives you a chance to talk with people you might not see but once a year, and it is NEEDED.

Some say, “This is my vacation. I’m not coming to work.” If everyone had these thoughts, nothing would get done…EVER. It would be a gathering of people with no order, no music, no bars, no food, no ice, no parades, no extras. Being a part of TICC beyond showing up to cook on Saturday is what gives this week meaning. Your help is how this week can happen. Plus, how can an hour or two volunteering your time to our biggest event of the year do anything but make it even better and give you a sense of fulfillment? Someone who is very, very, VERY smart once told me, “Be a part of the solution, NOT the problem.” Those are wise words for anyone to live by.

The countdown has begun to the biggest, baddest, bestest chili cookoff in the past FIFTY YEARS! Let’s make HISTORY!

Susan

Let's make history together!

ATTENTION2015 Rule Change

for Qualified Cooks at TICC If your CASI membership expires on or before November 5, 2016, and you think you will be attending TICC as a qualified cook, you MUST make sure your dues are paid by SEPTEMBER 30th. If your dues are NOT paid by September 30th you will not be allowed to cook. Don’t put a damper on your trip to TICC because you did not pay your dues in time.

You will not be able to pay your dues at TICC! If you are not sure when your dues expire, log in to www.mychili.org and look up your membership status. Once you have logged in, click on “Display CASI Membership Information.” You can quickly and easily pay your dues by going to www.casichili.net and clicking on “Join.” You may also contact Keith Longabaugh at [email protected] or 972.841.1630 to discuss your membership status.

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Friends of CASI Sponsors provide the CASI Awards. They also provide a Friends of CASI Scholarship.

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CMB America ● Tim & Connie Collier ● Colorado Chili Pod ● Curtis Raymond Builders ● Cycletek, LLC ● DAM Pod ● Donell Dickerson &

Rachel Longabaugh ● Durable U.S.A. Inc. ● Tom & Gail Edwards Richard Erwin ● Ted & Sunny Fichtl ● Roger Foltz ● Golden Triangle Pod ● Goshawk Environmental ● Guitar ReRanch ● Ralph & Dee Hay

High Desert Pod ● High Sierra Bar & Grill ● Hill Country WiFi ● J.E. Bell & Co. ● Clayton & Patti Jones ● Krazy Flats Saloon ● Dave & Liz Livingston ● Keith & Debbie Longabaugh ● David Manske ● Greg Muhlbauer ● Tom Noe & Clint Wooster ● Wendell & Carole Rankin

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Mack & Kelly Walker ● West Pecan Farm ● Y Knot Ranch

David & Mary Ann

Richardson

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Johnny Thompson &

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

STATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISED

Qualified As Of August 15, 2016

TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFFSTATISTICS

Melissa PateAssistant Tallymaster

ALABAMA 6 4 60 5,141.00ARKANSAS 12 13 227 22,180.00ARIZONA 12 14 261 13,445.00BRITISH COLUMBIA 6 2 37 12,780.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 22 4,000.00COLORADO 6 3 53 27,250.00DELAWARE 6 1 15 620.00FLORIDA 6 7 154 49,661.12GEORGIA 6 1 15 85.00IOWA 9 4 74 5,325.00ILLINOIS 9 6 144 5,470.00INDIANA 9 8 143 34,845.00KANSAS 9 10 266 46,787.51LOUISIANA 9 7 224 26,616.00MARYLAND 6 3 51 7,150.00MISSOURI 9 7 108 8,035.00MISSISSIPPI 9 7 113 7,161.00MEXICO 6 3 62 3,235.00NORTH CAROLINA 6 5 102 22,225.00NEBRASKA 6 1 17 2,148.00NEW MEXICO 12 13 282 11,899.50OKLAHOMA 9 10 400 25,675.00PENNSYLVANIA 6 1 29 1,400.00SOUTH DAKOTA 6 2 30 6,200.00TENNESSEE 6 2 75 3,200.00TEXAS 12 271 8,810 679,816.00VIRGINIA 9 7 146 7,365.00WASHINGTON 6 1 18 763.00WYOMING 6 1 23 2,500.00GRAND TOTAL 415 11,961 1,042,978.13

COOKS295 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK296 David Lefler, Bardwell TX297 Robbie Swart, Corsicana TX298 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX299 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX300 Ted Hoover, Dalhart TX301 Ron Baker, Ennis TX302 John Montgomery, Golden CO303 Klare Looney, Denver CO304 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO305 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX306 Dimas Cabello, Tucson AZ307 Jeremiah Klein, Rosholt SD308 Calvin Ceroll, Rosholt SD309 Sara Broz, New Effington SD310 Mary Ann Richardson, Live Oak TX311 Emily Brandel, Cedar Park TX

312 Earl Who Gorhum, Montgomery TX313 Randy Pittman, San Antonio TX314 Annell Causey, Seguin TX315 Christine Knight-Ober, Cibolo TX316 Steve Maricle, Seguin TX317 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL318 Kim Spencer, Champaign IL319 Toni Wilkerson, Sherwood AR320 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX321 Kerry Turner, Garland TX322 Kyle Haberman, Scottsbluff NE323 Tim Gonzales, Scottsbluff NE324 Dave Klinkhammer, Kimball NE325 Dave McKay, North Vancouver BC326 Michele Dallas, Cheyenne WY327 Mary Ann Parish, Cheyenne WY

SHOW TEAMS129 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS Murry, James130 Dream Catcher, Dallas TX Friedel, T. J.131 Chili Lab, Torrington WY Ludwig, Dustin132 Hot Trottin’ Chili, Scottsbluff NE Harris, Scott133 Dr. B, Dallas TX Stewart, Benjamin D.134 Good Times Chili, Gaithersburg MD Watkins, Christii

122 Wild Bill’s Chili, Canadian OKScudder, Bill

123 Chili Monster, Dallas TX Santangelo, Nic124 Wild Turkey, Mabank TX Carnes, Bob125 Cuppachili, Denver CO Looney, Klare126 Peditos De Chili, Anthony NM Chaney, Thomas127 Coyote Cowboy, Batavia IL Pierson, Bill128 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX Spishock, Chuck

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPORTPLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESE CASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our Society

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

9 Fingers Jeep Tours - Odessa, TXAnnmarie Garden & Art Center - Dowell, MDCity of Madison, Georgia - Madison, GAInternational River Runners - Austin, TXLong Draw Pizza - Terlingua, TXPasadena Moose Lodge #1721 - Pasadena, TXPurple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TX

R & R Construction - Monahans, TXRaven Investigations & Investments - Huntsville, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn - Odessa, TXTemptation Sisters - Quitman, TXTerlingua Auto Service - Terlingua, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland - Midland, TX


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MEMBERSHIPREPORT

Please join me in saying a big WELCOME and thank you to all our new annual, life, and corporate members. CHILI, CHARITY and FUN: it’s what it’s all about! And, to all our members who have renewed their membership, thank you for your continued support of CASI and the local charities.

Please note, you can pay your annual dues by PayPal without hav-ing a PayPal account. Just click on the “Join CASI-Online” on our web-site www.casichili.net to join or renew your membership. If you do not remember your login or password, please contact me.

Remember, if you’re moving, please let us know. Your Trails will not follow you without an address change. I urge everyone to take advan-tage of the CASI Information System (CIS). You can check your personal information and points, access the CASI organization groups, CASI history, and get contact numbers and addresses for your fellow members of the CASI family. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me by phone at 972.841.1630, email [email protected], or by mail at 608 Acorn St, Pilot Point, TX 76258.

Keith LongabaughMembership Director

New Life MembersLee Bailey-Maumelle, AR

New Annual MembersMatthew Baird-Dunnellon, FLSara Broz-New Effington, SDDylan Chambers-Henrietta, TXStan Eberhart-Denton, TXElaine Garza-San Antonio, TXAnthony James-Edmonds, WADeborah Kimble-Fort Smith, ARCristal Lane-Corinth, TXDaniel Lawson-Henrietta, TXGreg Lindsey-Houston, TXShelbi Lohbauer-Choctaw, OKAnn Lloyd-Corinth, TXBrandi Mahan-Round Rock, TXBill Montgomery-Plano, TXLeslie Neely-Midland, TXRick Neely-Midland, TXSavanah Neely-Round Rock, TXBecky Reese-Henrietta, TXEddie Ruyle-Irving, TXTamara Scace-Estes Park, COJerry Von Sprecken-Des Moines, IA

Renewing Members Chris Apel-Batavia, ILMarty Apel-Batavia, ILSusan Armand-Houston, TXKen Armand-Houston, TX

Trent Atwood-Shelbyville, INKaren Bailey-Maumelle, ARRon Barnes-Euless, TXDennis Bertling-Cedar Rapids, IAKenneth Blaida-Steamwood, ILLisa Bohanan-Fort Smith, ARCrystal Brock-Wichita Falls, TXJames Burns-Point, TXSherry Burns-Point, TXEddie Byrom-Kerrville, TXTricia Byrom-Kerrville, TXMichael Callahan-Katy, TXBrian Campbell-Wabash, INEli Casey-St Jo, TXGerald Casey-Fort Worth, TXSpencer Casey-Arlington, TXJesse Chou-Leesburg, VAJerry Christensen-Cedar Falls, IASharren Christopherson-New River, AZRuthann Cosgrove-Guthrie, OKSteve Cosgrove-Guthrie, OKLorinda Crawford-Broken Arrow, OKJeff Crowcroft-Houston, TXJohn Daly-Palmyra, VAAnnette Daly-Palmyra, VAAlan Dean-Johnson City, TXSusan Dean-Johnson City, TXMike Debauche-Overland Park, KSPatti DeiTos, Fairfax, VADara Doss-Rudy, ARBob Elliott-El Paso, TX

Donna Foley-Galveston, TXKevin Foley-Galveston, TXGinger Garner-Mountainburg, ARLewis Garrett-Houston, TXTommy Garza-San Antonio, TXCarolann Gibson-Seguin, TXPhil Greenlees-Houston, TXDelora Goin-Valley View, TXKyle Haberman-Scottsbluff, NEDwight Hamilton-Austin, TXBret Harder-High Springs, FLScott Harris-Scottsbluff, NEEthel Hewlett-Wichita, KSGil Hewlett-Tyler, TXRichard Hewlett-Wichita, KSCathy Hill-Fort Smith, ARTimothy Hoffman-Oxford, WISteve Huff-Sierra Vista, AZDarin Jester-Indianapolis-INTonya Jester-Indianapolis, INKrystal Jones-Lubbock, TXMatthew Jones-Lubbock, TXCarrie Kinnison-Marble Falls, TXDoc Kinnison-Marble Falls, TXMichelle Kirk-Ennis, TXCandi Knight Arevalo-Wellington, FLTommy Kriska-Ennis, TXPatricia Kuntsman-Sierra Vista, AZJerry Lee-Wittman, AZSandy Lee-Wittman, AZLynette Land-Sierra Vista, AZRobert Lowery-Victoria, TXBob Luney-Iowa Park, TXMargarett Lopez-Pampa, TXSteven Lopez-Pampa, TXKathryn Martin-Beverly Hills, FLBeverly Maricle-Seguin, TXMike Mayenschein-Owasso, OKLaura McDaniel-San Antonio, TXApril McDonald-Victoria, TXRay Medlin-Wylie, TXBill Merriman-San Antonio, TXVenice Miller-Douglasville, GAMavis Nelson-Crawford, TXEd Nesbitt-Houston, TX

Larry Netardus-Houston, TXNancy Netardus-Houston-TXJeff Netser-Seymour, INJulie Netser-Seymour, INCindy Noe-Wichita Falls, TXLisa Olson-Angel Fire, NMAllan “Scotty” Parker-Austin, TX Leslie Pate-Houston, TXAnne Perkovich-Stockdale, TXRandy Pittman-San Antonio, TXDana Plocheck-Missouri City, TXAmie Quintero-Wichita Falls, TXRocky Raby-Rockledge, FLBetty Ramirez-Marathon, TXDale Reinecker-Bedford, TXRandy Rigg-Tyler, TXChristy Rodgers-Denton, TXJimmy Rodgers-Denton, TXKit Rudd-Warrenton, VASharon Rudd-Warrenton, VAMark Schneider-Breckenridge, CONorman Schoenradt-New River, AZJennifer Sherfield-Hobbs, NMRussell Sifers-Leawood, KSAnthony Sorrell-Greenville, INBetty Spears-Shawnee, OKChris Spears-Shawnee, OKJoe Spears-Shawnee, OKSonja Spears-Shawnee, OKKen Speegle-Eagle River-AKDorothy Spishock-Dickinson, TXCharles “Chuck” Spishock-Dickinson, TXMike Stevens-Anton Cico, NMGloria Stevens-Anton Chico, NMDonald Stoppiro-El Paso, TXKathy Stoppiro-El Paso, TXBarry Thompson-Wichita Falls, TXMonica Taylor-Wichita Falls, TXDavid Thordarson-Bloomfield, IAGlenda Vrba-Garland, TXKelly Walker-Marshall, TXMack Walker-Marshall, TXGregg Wilson-Odessa, TXDavid Wright-Flagstaff, AZ


Cookoff WinnersJun 25, 2016-005 - Odessa TXHumane Society CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kathi Hudson, Odessa TX2 Joann Scott, Odessa TX3 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX4 Teresa Tracy, Odessa TX5 Donald (Donnie) Warner, Odessa TX6 Michael Nash, Odessa TX7 Mistie Kaiser, Odessa TX8 Shirley A. Bates, Midland TX9 Frank Hartnett, Fort Davis TX10 Wesley Molinar, Ft. Davis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 House Divided Chili, Odessa TX Michael Nash2 Farm Chili, Odessa TX Donald (Donnie) Warner3 Barrel Racin Chili, Odessa TX Kathi Hudson

Jul 9, 2016-003 - Elm Mott TXElm Mott VFD CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Ron Baker, Ennis TX2 Jim Trietsch, Waco TX3 Mick Joplin, Morgan TX4 Brenda K. Johnson, Waco TX5 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX6 David Johnson Sr, Waco TX7 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke, Valley Mills TX8 Mike Wray, Mesquite TX9 Debbie Smith, Hico TX10 Lucarol Edwards, Richland Hills TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Miss Meowders, Morgan TX Madalyn Myrick2 Eagle’s Nest Chili, Mesquite TX Mike Wray3 Horned Heart, Hico TX Debbie Smith Jul 9, 2016-004 - Dimmitt TXHighway To Hell-O Terlingua, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Rodney Lilly, Amarillo TX2 Pam Matheson, Amarillo TX3 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX4 Carol Lilly, Amarillo TX5 Sha Ebeling, Dimmitt TX6 Millie Bingham, Amarillo TX7 Ted Hoover, Dalhart TX

8 Toni Eaton, Hereford TX9 Kenny Ebeling, Dimmitt TX10 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Yellow Armadillo Chili, Amarillo TX Matthew Cox2 Panhandle Spirit, Amarillo TX Millie Bingham3 Hawg Wild, Amarillo TX Rodney Lilly Jul 9, 2016-005 - Gering NENebraska State Championship, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kyle Haberman, Scottsbluff NE2 Mike Dallas, Cheyenne WY3 Tim Gonzales, Scottsbluff NE4 Dave Klinkhammer, Kimball NE5 Pat Moorhead, Loveland CO6 Mark Brooks, Pine Bluffs WY7 Michele Dallas, Cheyenne WY8 Scott Harris, Scottsbluff NE9 Susan Arnold, Scottsbluff NE10 Michael G. (Mike) Horton, Omaha NESHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chili Lab, Torrington WY Dustin Ludwig2 Hot Trottin’ Chili, Scottsbluff NE Scott Harris3 Prairie Fire, Scottsbluff NE Jerry Cutter Arnold Jul 9, 2016-006 - West Tawakoni TX Amvets Mens Charity CO, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Robert Delashaw, Quinlan TX2 Dwaine Williams, Waxahachie TX3 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX4 Kathy Williams, Waxahachie TX5 Bob Carnes, Mabank TX6 Sherry Burns, Point TX7 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX8 Benjamin D. Stewart, Dallas TX9 Nic Santangelo, Dallas TX10 James Burns, Point TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Finish Line, Point TX James Burns2 Wild Turkey, Mabank TX Bob Carnes3 Wild Bill’s Chili, Canadian OK Bill Scudder

Jun 4, 2016-004 - Olympia WAAl Ruskin Memorial CCO, 18 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Dave McKay, North Vancouver BC2 Larry Gholston, Maple Valley WA3 Christene James, Edmonds WA4 Judie Anderson, Tumwater WA5 June Fettback, Langley BC6 Anthony James, Edmonds WA7 Sam Brosh, Maple Valley WA8 Betty Jean “BJ” Mayer, Lakebay WA9 Ross Lunbeck, Lacey WA10 Fred Roycroft, Canada V3B 4R3 BC

Jun 18, 2016-003 - Chugwater WY31st Annual Chugwater CCO, 23 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Bill Pierson, Batavia IL2 Rocky Kimball, Highlands Ranch CO3 Karen Hendricks, Broomfield CO4 James Burns, Point TX5 Robert Delashaw, Quinlan TX6 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL7 Michele Dallas, Cheyenne WY8 Gary Kuka, Parker CO9 Mary Ann Parish, Cheyenne WY10 John Montgomery, Golden COSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chili Lab, Torrington WY Dustin Ludwig2-3 UNCLAIMED

Jun 25, 2016-001 - Grand Lake CO33rd Annual State of Colorado, 20 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 John Montgomery, Golden CO2 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL3 Klare Looney, Denver CO4 Bill Pierson, Batavia IL5 Lyman Wilkinson, Loveland CO6 Mark Brooks, Pine Bluffs WY7 James Burns, Point TX8 Mike Stevens, Anton Chico NM9 Gloria Stevens, Anton Chico NM10 Rocky Kimball, Highlands Ranch COSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Cuppachili, Denver CO Klare Looney2 The Chili Shack, Loveland CO Lyman Wilkinson3 Bronco Country, Broomfield CO Karen Hendricks

Jul 9, 2016-007 - Alba MOMokan Chili Pod CCO, 15 Chilis CHILI WINNERS1 David Ashby, Grandview MO2 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO3 Cindy Ashby, Grandview MO4 Mike Mayenschein, Owasso OK5 Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg KS6 Howard Saunders, OVERLAND PARK KS7 Jon Tupper, Joplin MO8 Jarren Tupper, Joplin MO9 Scot Long, McCune KS10 Jessica Lawyer, Joplin MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Hafta Hunt Chili, Pittsburg KS Steve Shepherd2 Chili Cooking Irishman, Grandview MO David Ashby3 Culver Creek, Joplin MO Jon Tupper

Jul 10, 2016-002 - Elm Mott TXCentral Texas Pod CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 David Lefler, Bardwell TX2 Robbie Swart, Corsicana TX3 Mike Wray, Mesquite TX4 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX5 Debbie Smith, Hico TX6 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke, Valley Mills TX7 Donna Nelson, McGregor TX8 Dianne Stimson, Crawford TX9 Jerry Lambert Jr., Corsicana TX10 Ron Baker, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Miss Meowders, Morgan TX Madalyn Myrick2 Wolf Pack Chili, McGregor TX Donna Nelson3 Horned Heart, Hico TX Debbie Smith

Jul 16, 2016-001 - Rosholt SDSD State Championship, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX2 Kathy L’Huillier, Comfort TX3 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL4 Bill Pierson, Batavia IL5 Albert “Sam” L’Huillier, Comfort TX


Page 10 Terlingua Trails September 2016Jul 17, 2016-003 - Garland TXGarland Elks Lodge #1984 CO, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mike Wray, Mesquite TX2 David McKee, Rockwall TX3 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA4 Ron Baker, Ennis TX5 Nic Santangelo, Dallas TX6 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX7 Bob Carnes, Mabank TX8 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX9 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX10 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chili Monster, Dallas TX Nic Santangelo2 Wild Turkey, Mabank TX Bob Carnes3 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes

Jul 17, 2016-005 - Geronimo TX33rd Purgatory Creek Pod CO, 34 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Annell Causey, Seguin TX3 Christine Knight-Ober, Cibolo TX4 Kay Sandlin, Seguin TX 5 Amanda Stone, Kempner TX 6 Fortino Quintanilla Jr, Karnes City TX 7 Roger “RW” Patteson, Canyon Lake TX8 Sharon Pinnell, Helotes TX9 Steve Maricle, Seguin TX10 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX

Jul 17, 2016-006 - Cloudcroft NMCloudcroft NM, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX2 Brandy Reid, Hobbs NM3 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM4 Jimmy Rather, Hobbs NM5 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX6 Denise Cabello, Tucson AZ7 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM8 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX9 Thomas Chaney, Anthony NM10 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NMSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Peditos De Chili, Anthony NM Thomas Chaney2 Tucson Stan, Tucson AZ Stan Scott3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 23, 2016-002 - Austin TX Cooks Appreciation CCO, 48 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mary Ann Richardson, Live Oak TX2 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX3 Nadine Karnei, Yorktown TX

4 Sherry Burns, Point TX5 T. J. Friedel, Dallas TX6 David Hewlett, Murphy TX7 James Burns, Point TX8 Ron Baker, Ennis TX9 Robert Delashaw, Quinlan TX10 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes2 Chili Monster Cooking Team, Ennis TX, Michelle Kirk3 Dream Catcher, Dallas TX T. J. Friedel

Jul 16, 2016-007 - San Antonio TXHistoric Market Square CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Clair Martin III, Hondo TX2 Samantha Simmons, San Angelo TX3 Jane Martin, Hondo TX4 Matt Simmons, San Angelo TX5 Joyce Jowers, San Antonio TX6 Susan Morgenroth, San Antonio TX7 Happy Hinman Burton, Marion TX8 Melvin Burton, Marion TX9 George K Jowers III, San Antonio TX10 John Goforth, Comfort TX

Jul 16, 2016-008 - Spring TXGinger Caswell Benefit CO, 35 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 John Thompson, Spring TX2 Matthew “Matt” Rumelhart, Katy TX3 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TX4 Tim Duncan, Pearland TX5 Maxine Reed, Houston TX6 Jonathan “Spud” Griffin, Arp TX7 Larry “Doc” Kinnison, Marble Falls TX8 Doris Greenlees, Houston TX9 Karin Barnes, Houston TX10 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Blue Bonnet Special, Houston TX Nancy Netardus2 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX Chuck Spishock3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 16, 2016-009 - Geronimo TXDay Before Purgatory Creek, 19 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX2 Terry Dekle, Luling TX3 Randall Pittman, San Antonio TX4 Richard Knight, Elgin TX5 Bob Troy, Hutto TX6 Christine Knight-Ober, Cibolo TX7 Roger “RW” Patteson, Canyon Lake TX8 John Gray, Harlingen TX

9 Kathie Cielencki, Canyon Lake TX10 Patsy Kimball, Seguin TX

Jul 16, 2016-010 - Cloudcroft NMCloudcroft NM, 34 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX2 Dimas Cabello, Tucson AZ3 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX4 Tim Collier, Snyder TX5 Barbara Schueler, Bertram TX6 Maggie Green, Odessa TX7 James Bauer, Bertram TX8 Connie Collier, Snyder TX9 Brandy Reid, Hobbs NM10 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NMSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Champagne Chili Too, Mesilla NM Stephanie Johnson-Burick2 Larry Pinedo, El Paso TX Larry Pinedo3 Tucson Stan, Tucson AZ Stan Scott

Jul 17, 2016-001 - Rosholt SDRosholt SD Day After CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL2 Tammy Johnson, Mooreton ND3 Albert “Sam” L’Huillier, Comfort TX4 Bill Pierson, Batavia IL5 Don Weber, Livingston TX6 Kathy L’Huillier, Comfort TX7 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL8 Lisa Klein, Rosholt SD9 Susan “Suzy” Weber, Livingston TX10 Amanda Ostby, Clair City SD

Jul 17, 2016-002 - Overland Park KSSho Me Pod Annual CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 John Mitchell, Mission KS2 Kim Mitchell, Mission KS3 David Ashby, Grandview MO4 Cindy Ashby, Grandview MO5 Kevin Stovall, Lees Summit MO6 Brian Hestend, Overland Park KS7 Cecilia Rivera, Lenexa KS8 Katie Hestend, Overland Park KS9 Kyle Barton, West Des Moines IA10 Rudy Lintner, Shawnee KSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Howie Do Chili, Overland Park KS Howard Saunders2 Hog Call Chili, West Des Moines IA Kyle Barton3 Chiliman 27, Overland Park KS Jim Lilleston

6 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX7 Patrick Fritz, Moorhead MN8 Jeremiah Klein, Rosholt SD9 Susan “Suzy” Weber, Livingston TX10 Chris Fritz, Moorhead MNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Coyote Cowboy, Batavia IL Bill Pierson2 Chili Cheeseheads, Comfort TX Albert “Sam” L’Huillier3 Sweat It Out Chili, Comfort TX Kathy L’Huillier

Jul 16, 2016-002 - Ottumwa IAPro Balloon Race CCO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Midlothian IL2 Joann Swanson, Ottumwa IA3 Lenard Deevers, Ottumwa IA4 Howard Saunders, Overland Park KS5 Dennis 'Sunshine' Lane, Cedar Rapids IA6 Gerald 'Gary' Christensen, Clear Lake IA7 Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA8 David E. Thordarson, Bloomfield IA9 Brenda Sanders, Ottumwa IA10 Carl Thordarson, Ottumwa IASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Rapid Dispatch Chili, Clear Lake IA Gerald “Gary” Christensen2 UNCLAIMED3 UNCLAIMED

Jul 16, 2016-003 - Horn Lake MSJellystone CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR2 Henry Stephens, Hernando MS3 Rick Williams, Memphis TN4 James Murry, Como MS5 Lois Matlock, Horn Lake MS6 Lynne Murry, Como MS7 Preston Nickle, North Little Rock AR8 Joanna Sevigney, Horn Lake MS9 Lane Blair, Douglasville GA10 Donna Foshee, Southaven MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Hot Hot Chili, Horn Lake MS Joanna Sevigney2 Chihuahua Chili, Douglasville GA Lynette Blair3 Buffalo Nickle Chili, North Little Rock AR Linda Nickle

Jul 16, 2016-004 - Garland TXKappa Beta Ch Epsilon Sigma, 26 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Suzanne P. Sweet, Dallas TX2 Mike Monte, Waco TX3 Charles Breeden, Alvarado TX


Page 12 Terlingua Trails September 20164 Lisa Stone, Kempner TX5 Greg Lindsey, Houston TX6 Charmaine Rogers, San Antonio TX7 Dianne Lewis, Boerne TX8 Emily Brandel, Cedar Park TX9 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX10 Harvey L. Haynes, Spring Branch TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Road to Terlingua, San Antonio TX Elaine Garza2 Spine Tingling Chili, Marble Falls TX Carrie Kinnison3 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes

Jul 23, 2016-003 - Purcellville VA3rd Adroit Theory CCO, 26 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Christii Watkins, Gaithersburg MD2 Michael G. Watkins, Gaithersburg MD3 Lisa Daugherty, Richmond VA4 James Burns, Point TX5 Kit Rudd, Warrenton VA6 Sherry Burns, Point TX7 Joe Harter, Leesburg VA8 Lee Tilton, Sterling VA9 Annette Daly, Palmyra VA10 Tana Harter, Leesburg VA

Jul 23, 2016-005 - Conway AR Central Arkansas Pod CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Toni Wilkerson, Sherwood AR2 James Murry, Como MS3 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR4 Jason Bagwell, Cobot AR5 Bill Wilkerson, Sherwood AR6 Preston Nickle, North Little Rock AR7 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR8 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR9 Karen Bailey, Maumelle AR10 Glenda Johnston, Little Rock ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS James Murry2 Buffalo Nickle Chili, North Little Rock AR Linda Nickle3 Mardi Gras Chili, Sherwood AR Toni Wilkerson Jul 24, 2016-001 - Austin TXAmerican Legion Post 83, 38 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Lisa Stone, Kempner TX2 Earl Who Gorhum, Montgomery TX3 Mary Ann Richardson, Live Oak TX4 Cathy Edmonson, Round Rock TX5 Brandon Foresman, San Antonio TX6 Terry Foresman, San Antonio TX

7 Amanda Stone, Kempner TX8 Richard Knight, Elgin TX9 Bruce Brandel, Cedar Park TX10 Dianne Stimson, Crawford TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Mamma Mia Chili, San Antonio TX Terry Foresman2 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX Betty Sue Caffey3 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes

Jul 30, 2016-001 - Batavia IL24th Illinois State Open, 28 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Bill Pierson, Batavia IL2 Georgia Weller, Rockton IL3 Kim Spencer, Champaign IL4 Jim Weller, Rockton IL5 Ron Mattson, Orland Park IL6 Timothy Hoffman, Oxford WI7 Chris Apel, Batavia IL8 Kenneth (Ken) Blaida, Streamwood IL9 Cheryl L Pierson, Batavia IL10 John P Gastaldello, Downers Grove ILSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Team Vodka, Streamwood IL Kenneth (Ken) Blaida2 2nd Wind, Owasso OK Mike Mayenschein3 Spicy Mike’s, Chicago IL Mike Usiak

Jul 30, 2016-002 - Durant OK2nd Annual Cookin’ For CASI, 62 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Pedro Chapa, Grand Prairie TX2 Patti Corcoran, Huntsville TX3 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX4 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX5 Candy Ford, Pilot Point TX6 Roy Huston, Wichita Falls TX7 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX8 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX9 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX10 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash 2 Show on the Go, Dallas TX George Bienfang3 Dream Catcher, Dallas TX T. J. Friedel

Jul 30, 2016-003 - Whistler BCCanadian Int’l Championship, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 June Fettback, Langley BC2 Dave McKay, North Vancouver BC3 Debbie Boudreau, White Rock BC

4 Lorna Alsip, Surrey BC5 Jeremy Schroder, Bothell WA6 Leah Moy, Burnaby BC7 Fred Roycroft, Canada V3B 4R3 BC8 John Hainsworth, Delta BC9 Wendy Brogan, Canada V2V7G9 BC10 Steve Burnfield, Vancouver BC

Jul 31, 2016-001 - Durant OKCookin’ with Friends for Friends, 26 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX2 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX3 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX4 David Hewlett, Murphy TX5 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TX6 Neva Curtis, Wichita Falls TX7 Steven A Lopez, Pampa TX8 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX9 Frank Nottingham, Pilot Point TX 10 Roy Huston, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes2 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash3 Slo ‘N Ez, Mabank TX Dottie Carnes

Aug 6, 2016-003 - Everman TXHappy Armadillo CCO, 21 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kevin Casey, Arlington TX2 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX3 T. J. Friedel, Dallas TX4 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX5 Laura Cozby, Dallas TX6 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX7 Kerry Turner, Garland TX8 Morris Moss, Garland TX9 Carolyn Whetstone, Euless TX10 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes2 Dream Catcher, Dallas TX T. J. Friedel3 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone

Aug 7, 2016-002 - Irving TX5th Team Challenge CCO, 25 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX2 Kelly Brignon, Ennis TX3 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX4 Frances Manske, Euless TX

5 Doris Coats, Irving TX6 Mack Walker, Marshall TX7 Jennifer Moore, Irving TX8 David Manske, Euless TX9 Pedro Chapa, Grand Prairie TX10 Gary Brignon, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Dr. B, Dallas TX Benjamin D. Stewart2 Dream Catcher, Dallas TX T. J. Friedel3 Slo ‘N Ez, Mabank TX Dottie Carnes

Aug 7, 2016-003 - Everman TXDay After Happy Armadillo, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kris Hudspeth, Garland TX2 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX3 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX4 Kevin Casey, Arlington TX5 David Lefler, Bardwell TX6 Jennifer Devenport, Garland TX7 Patti Spears, Ft Worth TX8 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke, Valley Mills TX9 Bill Montgomery, Plano TX10 Morris Moss, Garland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Laura’s Lava, Farmers Branch TX Laura Semmes2 Bite Me, Ft Worth TX Patti Spears3 Texas Republic, Fort Worth TX Gary Napier

Aug 13, 2016-002 - Baltimore MDMaryland State Championship, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 James Burns, Point TX2 Kit Rudd, Warrenton VA3 Christopher Watkins, McLean VA4 Sharon Rudd, Warrenton VA5 Adrienne Grant, Bel Air MD6 Lee Tilton, Sterling VA7 Christii Watkins, Gaithersburg MD8 Cheryl Koltz, Palmyra VA9 Brian Ott, Trinity NC10 Camille Harry, Shippensburg PASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Good Times Chili, Gaithersburg MD Christii Watkins2 Blue Devil Chili, Bel Air MD Adrienne Grant3 Cowboy Chili, Palmyra VA Roger Koltz

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CONDOLENCES Please keep these families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Bert PaineKeller, TX

July 16, 2016

Delora GoinValley View, TX

July 23, 2016

Al HopkinsCorsicana, TXAugust 3, 2016

I recently had the opportunity to be in contact with one of our former Scholarship recipients. I asked him to give us a report on what is happen-ing in his life today. His letter is on the next page of this issue of the Trails. Please read his letter. He and countless others are why we do what we do!

We make a difference in their young lives.I can never say thank you enough to the Scholarship committee for

their dedication and hard work. Hope his letter lets you know what it means to them!

Remember we are selling raffle tickets to benefit the Scholarship Fund. We have an HP laptop, a pop-up with the 50th Anniversary logo (donated by Statewide) and a flat screen TV to give away at TICC. Tick-ets are 5 for $20 or $5 each. Contact your Great Pepper, call me (214-802-8194), or see me at the Great Pepper Meeting or TICC.

And if you have not volunteered to be on the committee OR sold raffle tickets, it is not too late!

Nancy HewlettScholarship Program Administrator

SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM

DONATIONS & MEMORIALS To the CASI Scholarship Fund

REMEMBER LOVED ONESContributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or to honor a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated. Please feel free to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should be mailed to: Nancy Hewlett, Scholarship Program Administrator, 802 Horizon Drive, Murphy, TX 75094. A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $______________.

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

Please send acknowledgement to: __________________________________________ (Name)______________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip)

Indicate contribution is from: ______________________________________________ (Name)______________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip)

Bill Lester and Glenda Vrba in memory of Delora Goin

Ann Strack in memory of Mike Strack

Dear Mrs. Hewlett and CASI Scholarship Committee,I am incredibly honored to have been chosen as a CASI Scholarship

recipient. I am grateful that you see the values and integrity in me worthy of this honor. It means so much coming from an organization so close to my heart. I am proud to be a part of something that not only aids those in need, but brings people closer together as well. Not to mention makes a good chili? I sincerely thank all the members of this organization for all the hard work and dedication put forth to make CASI what it is today. I have experienced first-hand, from seeing and helping my dad, all of the work and energy it takes to keep events running smoothly, so I do not doubt you all do much more than you are recognized for. Thank you again, from not only me but the other CASI Scholarship recipients and CASI members as well, for everything you do.

As I set course for the next step in my life, this scholarship will help me tremendously. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity, and I am humbled by your support of my future. I would also like to assure you that I plan to maintain all of the elements for which I received this award including academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, honorable actions, and of course involvement within the CASI family. The uni-versity I will be attending in the fall, Illinois State, is a short two hours from home, meaning I will still be available for some Saturday morn-ing cookoffs. I consider myself privileged for being so warmly accepted within the CASI community and to have been able to build strong bonds from a very young age. I will always cherish the memories I’ve made, remember the wonderful lives of those members who have passed, and embrace the joyful experiences the future will bring. Thank you so much for the award I have received, but mostly for running an organization that has undoubtedly changed and shaped my life for the better. Thank you so much.

Sincerely,Briana K. Gastaldello

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Hello Nancy,First, I would like to thank you for reaching out to me on Facebook, and I

love to keep in contact with all of the people and organizations that have helped me achieve my dreams. I remember as a high school senior at North Garland High School, CASI was the first organization to award me a scholarship. I still have the original letter in a frame in my classroom now.

The scholarship award may not have been a big deal to the members and board of CASI, but for me, a senior student with a deceased mother, an absent father, and a disabled grandmother who had no way of being able to afford col-lege, it was a game changer. The CASI organization gave me the hope that I may be able to accomplish everything I wanted to. After receiving that scholarship, I applied for several more and was able to have my college completely funded through scholarships and government grants.

Now, six years later, I have completed a Bachelors in English and Education from the University of Texas Arlington, and I am currently working on a Master in Education of Clinical Mental Health from Lamar University. I am also going into my second year of teaching full time. I have worked with children since re-ceiving my scholarship from CASI through being the Basketball Director at the Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo.

I can’t express how thankful and appreciative I am to you and CASI for al-lowing me the opportunity to live out my dream, passion, and purpose. There is nothing in this world that I would rather be doing than teaching and helping the young men and women of our country, and without this organization, I would not be able to do that. So again, thank you so much for allowing me, and countless others, the ability to do what we are placed on Earth to do.

Sincerely, Shelmon Smith

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It's been a wild ride!As the 2016 CASI chili year comes to a close,

I’m celebrating with very mixed emotions. Four years ago this month, I rejoined the CASI Board of Directors as Executive Director, returning after a 25+ year span since I left the original CASI board in the mid ’80s. I have “grown up” with this organization, as my history with CASI has

spanned over 80% of the life of our organization and over 60% of my own life.

Looking back on the past four years, so much has changed, but still so much remains the same. It’s been one heck of a roller coaster, that’s for sure. The highs have been spectacular, and the lows have been scary – including dealing with the IRS and making tough decisions to replenish a deficit in the organization’s reserve funds.

It’s been a wild ride, to say the least. Here are the Top Five high-lights from my board experience as Executive Director and President: 1) Rebuilding our reserve and operational funds to their original budgeted amounts; 2) Development of the CASI webstore to brand the CASI logo; 3) Development of the CASI, TICC, and Great Peppers’ Facebook pages and development of a new informational and marketing website, www.casichili.net – hopefully this has improved the communications to the Great Peppers and our CASI members and improved the transparency of our business operations; 4) Planning for the celebration of the 50th – just

Richard KnightRetired (again) CASI Board member

remember that CASI was the only organization that was involved in the first; and 5) Regaining the reason that I started with this organization – Chili, Charity, and Fun. I am proud of our CASI family and the many ways that I have seen our own membership receive the charity and well wishes from within the CASI family.

But probably the greatest highlight was meeting new CASI members throughout this great country and working with some great CASI board members who truly believe in the organization and believe in serving as a volunteer for the betterment of the organization. So after four years, I get to take off my CASI Director’s hat and put back on my CASI cook hat and enjoy the cookoffs with my CASI family. But do not be surprised if I get the urge to serve again and throw my hat into the ring again. I cannot wait to see what the next 50 years looks like for this organization, and I want you all to know how great it feels to have had each of you along for this wild ride.

Page 17Terlingua TrailsSeptember 2016Karaff Announces Candidacy

Greetings, chili peeps!

After many days and evenings speaking with trusted friends and family, I decided to throw my spoon in the pot, as it were, and have sent in my application for CASI Executive Director. This was not a decision made lightly. I believe that the time is right for me to step up and move from the background to the front line. I have a great passion for this “hobby” of ours.

After the benefit cookoff I organized last weekend, I was humbly reminded of why we do this. The entire day was a great show of passion, caring, volunteers and just plain human kind-ness all working towards a common goal – help-ing someone in need. THAT’S THE REASON WE DO THIS. It set my mind to working again and this is the outcome.

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to serving this organization and the membership.

Keith Karaff

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Sun Shines on Pierson at Illinois StateBATAVIA, IL – The 24th Illi-

nois State Open was held July 30 in Batavia’s Riverwalk Park, as usual. It is rather awkward to give an objec-tive report about a cookoff you won, but I’ll try. A couple of our constant issues turned out to be no problem at all. The weather had, during the preceding week, been questionable for that Saturday, but it was dry and at times sunny. The Kane County Health Department had come at us pretty good after last year, but they came and liked what they saw. In fact, the girl who inspected us gave a 100% score. This is a reflection on all of those who cooked.

The IL State has always had great support from out-of-state cooks, and this year was no different. Ten of our 28 cooks were from somewhere else. Zanna Broncy is active military (Air Force) and stopped by on her way home to Virginia. I wish we had had some advance notice she was coming so we could have properly recognized her for cooking with us, but more importantly, for her service to our country. (Maybe this will do it.) Mike Mayenchein is a somewhat regular in Batavia, but it is always great to have him make the trip from Oklahoma. Wisconsin’s Tim Hoffman is becoming one of our regular cooks, and learning the experience is paying

off. Tim was the only non-resident to place. Mike and Gloria Stevens are hardly strangers to us, but they reside in New Mexico now, so it was great to have them come back to cook with us. Then there is Iowa, with a record delegation this year. Virgil Johnson is quite familiar to us all, but we certain-ly appreciate his five-hour drive to be part of the IL State. Virgil once again won the Traditional division, and this year, he tried. The Cedar Rapids Chili Mafia completed the Iowa group with Kim & Paul Kaune and Cher & Kurt Stephenson adding to the excitement.

The awards ceremony produced several special moments, none more special than Chris Apel winning 7th place. As you know, Chris has been quite ill and it was special just to have her and Marty there cooking with us. John Gastaldello and Ron Mattson moved to within a single point of qualifying for TICC this year. It was Ron’s eighth consecutive top ten. Kim Spencer (3rd) and Georgia Weller (2nd) did qualify for TICC. Ken Blaida picked up a valuable chili point and won the first Roylene Johnson Chili Lady Showmanship Award. So, I think it was a very successful day for several cooks.

Bill Pierson

ABOVE: Illinois State winners. Seated: Champion Bill Pierson. Standing, L-R: Bill Murk, Salsa winner; Chef Terry, Peoples Choice winner; Georgia Weller, 3rd; Tim Hoff-man, 6th; Gloria Stevens, 1995 and ’99 champion; Jim Weller, 4th; John Gastaldello, 10th and 2012 champion; Ron Mattson, 5th; Chris Apel, 7th; Kim Spencer, 3rd and 2015 champion; Ken Blaida (behind Kim), 8th, 1st Show and 3rd in Traditional; Mike Usiak, 2nd Show; Lyle Cunningham, 2nd in Traditional.

RIGHT: Bill Pierson, 2016 Illinois State Champion, with Kim Spencer, the 2015 title holder.

ABOVE: Paul Brian (L), 1983 TICC Champion, and Brian Spencer, 2013 TICC Champion, compare notes at the Illinois State Championship in Batavia, IL, on July 31. Both participated in the cookoff, Brian as a cook and table monitor and Paul as a judge at Brian’s table.

Meanwhile, back at the Ranch...Rancho CASI de los Chisos, TX -- In the middle of the July heat, Ranch Manager Don Hoy and cohorts Allan "Scotty" Parker and Old 320 Alcalde Bob Steinle spent several days performing electrical work, including new lighting at the front gate, and general mainte-nance. Below left, Scotty seems to be having a hard time keeping his shirt on. Center, the three amigos. Ole! Right, Don demonstrates his skill with the heavy equipment.


TICC Champ Takes Maryland State TitleBALTIMORE, MD – Chili

sizzled in the soaring heat of a code red day in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor during the Maryland State CASI Championship, held on Sat-urday, August 13 at Christ Luther-an Church. The Mason-Dixon Pod hosted the championship which welcomed 15 cooks from five dif-ferent states, including our reign-ing TICC champion James Burns and his wife Sherry, who made the 20+ hour drive from their home in Point, Texas.

The Texas-like heat did not stop James from cooking a great pot of red which captured the top spot in the CASI Chili competi-tion. The Burnses also took home a well-deserved “Road Runner” award for traveling the greatest distance to cook. This was their second trip to the Mid-Atlantic in the past month, and they cooked in the midst of record heat each time. The Mason-Dixon Pod was proud to host James and Sherry at the Maryland State Championship as part of their country-wide chili tour.

Baltimore’s oppressive 99° heat prompted many to question why the Maryland State CASI Cham-pionship was held in August. “It is hot today! Next time we should have it in October,” CASI Judge Ada Muniz said. Still, the heat and humidity did not deter the 15 cooks and tasting public from tasting some of the finest chili east of Ter-lingua. Marilyn Hage, a member of Christ Lutheran Church and one of the judges on the CASI Chili table, spoke favorably of her peers, in-

cluding those who judged chili for the first time. By choosing Burns as the winner, “This shows that we know what good chili tastes like,” she said.

Adrienne Grant, the cookoff organizer, held a judging seminar the week before after a church service. “This was very helpful in preparing our judges,” she said. “We had plenty of experienced judges for CASI. I am grateful to have so much participation from our church hosts.”

By the end of the day, $1,150 was raised for the Baltimore Out-reach Services. This local charity helps support the church shelter that has 40 beds for women and children.

The Top 10 Winners of the 2016 Maryland State CASI Chili Championship were: James Burns, Point TX, 1st; Kit Rudd, Warren-ton VA, 2nd; Christopher Watkins, McLean VA, 3rd (Q); Sharon Rudd, Warrenton VA, 4th; Adrienne Grant, Bel Air MD, 5th (AQ); Lee Tilton, Sterling VA, 6th; Christii Watkins, Gaithersburg MD, 7th (AQ); Cheryl Koltz, Palmyra VA, 8th; Brian Ott, Trinity NC, 9th; and Camille Harry, Shippensburg PA, 10th. Mike Wat-kins was the 3rd Maryland resident auto qualifier.

The Showmanship winners were: Christii Watkins, 1st; Adri-enne Grant, 2nd; and Roger and Cheryl Koltz, Palmyra VA, 3rd.

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ABOVE: Maryland State Winners' Circle.

LEFT: James Burns, 2015 TICC Champion, and his better half Sherry enjoy the day in Baltimore.

Photos by Bill Kinsey

SOUTH DAKOTA GETS A TASTE OF REDROSHOLT, SD – On July 16, a group of chili cooks gathered in a

small town in northeastern South Dakota pronounced, rôz’sôlt. Anyone who has tried to run a chili cookoff in a land that does not have chili cooks can appreciate how difficult it is. Bill & Cheryl Pierson, Don & Suzy Weber and Wes & Ginny Carlson came to Rosholt to represent the Chillini Pod. We were joined by Texans Louis Gonzales, Barbara Herrin, and Kathy & Sam L’Huillier. We also had a couple of cooks from Minnesota. Louis claimed the victory and joins last year’s win-ner, Cheryl Pierson, in the annals of South Dakota chili lore.

I was truly impressed by how hard the locals worked to put on this event. And it was an event. Besides chili, there was a barbecue competition, bands and other entertainment, a car show, and a cool competition among the firefighters pushing a bucket on a wire above the street back and forth with their fire hoses. They had blow-up bounce houses for the kids. Oh, and we got fed a nice BBQ rib dinner Saturday night. The people new to CASI chili cookoffs really had a good time – good enough to hold the Sunday cookoff also. It was a fun time in Rosholt.

Bill Pierson


OVERLAND PARK, KS - Fun was had by all at the Sho-Me Pod annual cookoff on July 17. Sho Me-Pod’s Regional Referee, Jim Lilleston, hosted the event in his backyard complete with a pool for the cooks to cool down the hot temperatures. We had a great turnout with the addition of two new cooks to make it very successful. Along with CASI chili, other categories included Homestyle chili, Salsa, and Hot Wings. Everyone pitched in with side dishes to go along with BBQ and hot dogs for the Pod party afterwards. John Mitchell took top honors as this year’s Pod Champion. Other winners include Kim Mitchell 2nd, David Ashby 3rd, Cindy Ashby 4th, Kevin Stovall 5th, Brian Hestend 6th, Cecilia Rivera 7th, Katie Hestend 8th, Kyle Barton 9th, and Rudy Lintner 10th (all shown left).

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Farewell and thank you, Jimmy MaturoJimmy Lewis Maturo took his final flight on May 24, leaving behind

his wife of 59 years, Greta. We were fortunate to have known Mr. Jim (as we called him) for 15 years, having met at a cookoff in Florida.

When Mr. Jim’s pastor, Jim Sharpe, asked him what he would like said about himself, he said there were three things: being an Eagle Scout, serving in the Air Force, and marrying Greta.

As a young man, Mr. Jim was interested in joining the Boy Scouts. He sent a letter to the national organization inquiring as to the Troop closet to his home. Upon being advised there were none, he sent another letter asking how to form a Troop – and he did, becoming one of the youngest Boy Scout Troop Leaders ever. Mr. Jim was an Eagle Scout and earned 28 Palms after achieving this rank. He was also awarded three of Scouting’s highest honors at the age of 21 – Eagle Scout with Silver Palm, Scoutmaster’s Key and the Scouters Award.

Mr. Jim graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. While there, he was Cadet Wing Commander of the Air Force ROTC unit and commissioned into the Air Force in 1956. He received his Master’s in Business Administration from George Washington University.

While in the Air Force, he was Operations Officer of the 776th Tacti-cal Airlift Squadron based in the Philippines, Commander of the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing at Clark Air Force Base, Commander of the 834th Airlift Division at Hickman Field in Hawaii, and responsible for all tacti-cal airlift resources in the Pacific. He was assigned to the Pentagon where he served as Chief, Airlift and Tactical Forces Development Branch, Directorate of Plans Division, and was in charge of all responsibilities for Air Force 1. He later became Assistant Chief of the Airlift Forces Divi-sion. Mr. Jim was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1975.

Mr. Jim flew 293 combat missions in Viet Nam in every type of air-craft assigned to the theater of operations, amassing more than 500 hours in combat. The list of medals and awards he received is too long to list. He was one of the founders of the Airlift Tankers Association.

He loved cooking and travelling, with chili cookoffs becoming his fa-vorite hobby. He always looked forward to the next cookoff and “experi-menting” with recipes. You would not believe the equipment he would bring to a cookoff. On our first trip to Terlingua with him, we had to take everything with us to transfer to our rented trailer. Mr. Jim brought so much stuff that we had to rent a U-Haul just to get to Texas. Over the years, he did learn to cut back on his provisions – somewhat.

Mr. Jim loved CASI and always shared his ideas for making the organization better. He contributed in so many ways to the organization as a whole, and to individual Pods, always willing to step up when asked. When in Terlingua, he attended as many of the activities as he could and cooked in every competition that occurred.

While we’ll miss Mr. Jim, we know he’s in a better place. Miz Greta recently told me that she knew every time we cooked chili, Mr. Jim was dancing in Heaven. We are better for having known him.

Renee & Randy Moore


This is the history of the Ter-lingua Trails as I think it h a p p e n e d . It is close to accurate but there may be some names

and dates I have missed.The Terlingua Trails was initially

started as a newsletter by director Bob-bie Aldridge of Shreveport, Louisiana. Prior to this all CASI upcomings and info were printed in the Goat Gap Gazette. I think the first issue was in 1989. This was a single issue and was dated April '89. There was some information about the '89 TICC held at Villa de la Mina and pictures of the champion, Barb Britton. It also announced that CASI had bought 360 acres for a permanent site, to be called Rancho CASI de los Chisos, and the establishment of the Old 320. It was printed as a newslet-ter on 8x10” pages and edited by Jim

Ewoldson, an employee of the printer. There were no upcomings or results but it had a great recipe for Gail’s Southern Baked Possum.

In the following issues, more news and features began to appear in the Trails, such as the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rancho in February 1990 and lists of TICC qualifiers and Life Members in September ’91. The October ’91 issue included eight upcomings and the fax form for submitting cookoff information.

Ken Large became editor in De-cember ’92 and began to expand the newsletter. Reports from the ED, Presi-dent, Membership, and the Tallymaster were soon keeping CASI members more “in the know” about how their organiza-tion functioned.

I assumed responsibility for the Terlingua Trails shortly after getting elected to the Board. My first issue was in October '94. The process was simple – I bought a fax machine. The upcom-ings, articles and pictures were either mailed or faxed to me and then I faxed everything to the printer in Shreveport.

Mr. Ewoldson then manually copied everything into the newsletter and mailed it out. This was before the internet and all communications were via fax, mail, or telephone. I started communicating with the printer via modem.

As the Trails continued expanding, we outgrew the newsletter format. With the Board’s permission, I borrowed a newspaper publishing program from a friend and started producing the paper we have now. This caused me additional work, as I now had to type everything into the program. The Shreveport printer couldn’t accommodate the new format, so I moved it to a newspaper in Tucson. I obtained a non-profit mailing permit and the CASI 800 number. The Terlin-gua Trails editor was also responsible for entering the upcomings and mailing the cookoff packages. Many trips to the post office for stamps and mailings and getting copies of the sanctioning forms.

The first newspaper format Terlin-gua Tails was published in April ‘97. The banner on this issue was only the name. I wrote Wendell Rankin and asked him to design a banner, and he sent me six to consider; I chose the one that we’re still using.

Over the next few years, we slowly expanded, even trying color for a few issues. Sometime in 1988 Jim Statec-zny came to Tucson and we worked on

automating the process. After complet-ing the programming, I could enter a cookoff and it would be pasted into the Trails, and with my new laser printer (supplied by CASI – I had used my own equipment before) I could print out the packets automatically for each cookoff. By this time some people were using the internet and email, and during an untimely business trip I even published one issue from Innsbruck Austria.

In 2002 I was voted off the board and Jim Stateczny took over. When I turned the whole process over to Jim Stateczny we were mailing out 1600 is-sues per month. Jim switched to a printer in Kerrville, Texas, several months later.

Editorship of the Trails changed hands several times in '02, until Bucky Seelig took the helm in October of that year; he was Editor through October '09, when he passed it to Dana Plocheck. Dana had responsibility until December ’15, when she handed the reins to Pam Clark.

Myrl Coultas

Editor’s Note: Dana Plocheck is still involved in producing the newspaper, giving me invaluable advice, formatting assistance, and an eagle eye for errors. Thanks, Dana!

Former Editor Coultas Remembers Early Days of the Trails


Sep 3, 2016-001 - Pittsburg KS. Little Balkans CCO Held downtown Kansas at Broadway in conjunction with Little Bal-kans Festival. Checks payable to Habitat for Humanity. $25 entry turn-in noon. $10 entry other events. CASI Rules Apply. Event features State of Kansas Hot Wing Championship, Salsa, Homestyle. Jr Chili is free. 150 taster kits sold last year, make large throwdown batch for our charity. Con-tact Eric Rosenblad [email protected] 620-232-1330, 620-404-8844.

Sep 3, 2016-002 - Columbus NM. Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO. Benefits Friends of Poncho Villa Park. Held in SW area of park. CASI rules apply. Entry $20, turn-in 2pm. Checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Full hookups $14/night. 5 rooms at Los Milagros Motel, 575-531-2467 (Phillip) or Hacienda de Villa, 7 rooms, 575-531-2467 (Martha). Early reservations are encouraged. Steak dinner for cooks Friday evening, please bring sides. For info contact Bud Barrick 575-382-5107; [email protected] or Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419; [email protected]

Sep 3, 2016-003 - Durant OK. Oklahoma State CO AQ. Held at Choctaw Casino RV Park 4216 S. Hwy 69/75 Durant Ok. Benefits KOA Care Camps. Turn in 2pm. Entry $25. For info contact Joe Spears [email protected] 405-650-3354. Hookups $25/night. Other lodging options: Choctaw Lodge (our sponsor) $99/single $109/double $119/mini-suite; Holiday Inn $99; Hampton Inn $99; Quality Inn $69. Promo code chili 16. CASI rules apply.

Sep 3, 2016-004 - Manchaca TX. Shootout CO Day 1 Held at Giddy Ups Corral, Man-chaca Rd. It has been a dead heat since it started. Let’s break the heat this year! Bean

available. Info for RV spaces or rooms call Mayor Mae 915-964-2508 or Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419 or [email protected] CASI rules apply.

Sep 17, 2016-003 - McGregor TX CASI. McGregor’s Founders Day BBQ & CASI CCO. CASI chili entry $20, turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Contact 254-855-4733. Beans will be IBCA (Inter-national Barbeque Cookers Association) Sanctioned. This is a Dry Pinto Bean and must be cooked on site. Entry $10, Turn in 11am. Other categories include Chicken, Turn in Noon; Pork Spare Ribs, 1pm; Beef Brisket, 3pm. BBQ entry $125 for one or all three meats. BBQ payout 80% to Top 5. Other happenings, entertainment, washer tournament, food vendors, arts & crafts, 50/50 pot, and much more. Plenty of room for everyone. No hookups. Info: Donna Conrad 254-855-4733.

Sep 17, 2016-004 - Gonzales TX CASI. 10th Annual First Shot CO Held at JB Wells Park off US Hwy 183, 2301 CR 197. Entry $25, turn-in 3pm. Chili grind only. Benefits Lions Club Splash Pad-Gonzales Elks Lodge 2413. Checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. IBCA BBQ Cookoff, Tractor Pull. RV sites available from City for $30. Contact City 830-263-2256. Contact Sissy Mills email [email protected] or 830-857-6247, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Friday the 16th Gumbo competition $20 Jackpot, turn-in 7pm. See CO next day.

Sep 17, 2016-005 - Little Rock AR CASI. 5th Annual Debbie Cagle Memorial CCO, hosted by VFW 9095 Ladies Auxiliary. Corner of Kanis & Gamble. Breakfast & Bloody Marys for cooks. Benefits VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Entry $25, turn in 1pm Chili Grind only. Contact Lee Bailey @ 501-831-5113. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-006 - San Angelo TX CASI. Almost Last Chance Held at Saddle Bronc Bar, 204 E Avenue L. 2 Day CCO; see Sunday for more info. Dry Camping only. Jackpot Beans, turn in noon, entry $5. Chili turn in 2pm, entry $18. Chili grind only. CASI rules apply. Also 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Potluck supper Sat Night. For info contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; 325-947-8753; or 325-650-1854, [email protected]

entry $5, turn in noon. Bloody Mary entry $5 turn in 11am. Chili entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. Contact Ken Rodd 210-887-8827. Plenty of room for RVs. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 4, 2016-001 - Raton NM. Red or Green? 2016 Chili Challenge Cancelled.

Sep 4, 2016-002 - Durant OK. Hooch Pod CO AQ 1st place. Held at Choctaw Casino RV Park, 4216 S. HWY 69/75 Durant Ok. Turn in 1 pm, entry $25. Special prize for first place chili must be present to win. Contact Joe Spears [email protected] 405-650-3354. Hookups $25/night. Other lodging options: Choctaw Lodge (our sponsor) $99/single $109/double $119/mini-suite; Holiday Inn $99; Hampton Inn $99; Quality Inn $69. Promo code chili 16.

Sep 4, 2016-003 - Manchaca TX. Shoot-out Day 2 Held at Giddy Ups, Manchaca Rd. After years of being a draw, will there be a winner this year? Entry $15, turn-in noon. Chili grind only. Contact Ken Rod 210-887-8827, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 10, 2016-001 - Edgerton WI CASI. Chilimania WI State Championship AQ. Held downtown Henry & Canal Sts, one block off intersection of Hwys 59 & 51. Entry $30 turn-in 1:30 pm. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Checks to Chilimania, Inc. Contact Bridget Vetter 608-239-5316 or email [email protected] Benefits Scholarship Fund.

Sep 10, 2016-002 - Saint Jo TX CASI. 5th Annual Head of Elm CCO Held at the Saint Jo riding club arena. Bean turn in noon, $5 entry, top 3 announced, 100% payback to

first place. Local & VFD chili turn in at 1pm. CASI chili turn in at 2pm.Chili grind only. There will be raffles, silent auctions and other activities. Come join us for the fun. If you are chasing points this is the place to be! Contact Eli Casey 940-366-1913 or [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Saint Jo Riding Club Scholarships.

Sep 11, 2016-001 - Saint Jo TX CASI. Day 2 Head of Elm See Saturday for info. CASI chili noon turn in. Entry $20, chili grind only. If you are chasing points this is the place to be. Come join us. Benefits Saint Jo VFD. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Eli Casey [email protected]

Sep 11, 2016-002 - Austin TX CASI. Direc-tors Challenge Cookin’ for CASI. Held at American Legion Post 83, 4401 E St Elmo Rd. Day after Great Peppers Meeting. All CASI Directors will compete and everyone is encouraged to cook. Bid on the Director you think will place the highest and receive 50% of the total amount bid. Also there is a special prize for the chili cook (non-director type) who beats the most Directors! Cookin’ for CASI event. Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. There will be a taco truck on site in the morning this year. Contact Ken Rodd 210-887-8827. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 16, 2016-001 - McGregor TX CASI. McGregor Founders Day BBQ & CASI CCO will be held in the downtown area of McGregor, TX, next to Niemeier Feed & Grain, 103 S Main St. Friday night CASI Chili Turn in time 8pm, entry $20. Chili Grind Only. Contact Donna Conrad 254-855-4733, CASI Rules Apply. This is a 3-day event. Cooks can set up on Friday. Plenty of room for everyone. No hookups. Hope to see y’all there.

Sep 17, 2016-001 - Crane TX CASI. Crane Jr Livestock Show CO Held behind the swimming pool in 6th St Park. Entry $18 turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. Benefits Crane Jr Livestock Show. Make checks payable to CJLS. Kids cookoff $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Trisha Barker [email protected] 432-202-4259. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-002 - Cornudas TX CASI. Cornudas 12th Annual CCO held in Cor-nudas RV Park, Hwy 62, Carlsbad Hwy, 69 miles east of El Paso. Turn in 2pm, entry $20. Some full hookups available, some rooms for rent, lots of dry camping area

If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of November, your cookoff information must be to me by September 15th to meet the cookoff advertising require-ment. You may enter your information at www.mychili.org or you can complete the Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet found in the back of the Trails and send it by email to [email protected], by Fax to 214.279.7052, or mail it to CASI Upcomings, PO Box 39, Terlingua, TX 79852-0039. If you have any questions you can reach me at 432.371.2595 or 888.227.4468.

Dorathy WilliamsUpcoming Events Coordinator

Cooking With CASI

Page 24 Terlingua Trails September 2016Foundation Contact Tobi Sharon 736 78th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266. Email [email protected] 515-208-4000. September 16th-Friday night set up and cooks party starts at 5pm, BYOB, live music by Storm Warning. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-012 - Gering NE CASI. Pepe’s Pod CO AQ 1st place. Held at Gardner Park. Turn in 1pm. Benefits Skipper cupboard. Checks payable to Pepe’s Pod. Entry $15/CASI, $10/green & open. All cooks must have meat thermometer; meat must be from USDA supplier. Contact Linda Harris PO Box 1853 Scottsbluff NE 69361 [email protected] 308-641-2528. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-013 - Overland Park KS CASI. Annual Gladiator Pod CO. AQ for 50th. Held at Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 370, 7500 W 75th Street Over-land Park, KS 66204. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Turn in Noon. Entry $20. Contact Shelley Kroencke 913-754-6162 or Mike DeBauche 913-432-4012.

Sep 17, 2016-014 - Grandview MO CASI. Gail’s Harley Davidson CO Get your ride on at Gail’s Harley Davidson’s, 5900 E 150 Highway, Kansas City’s premiere Harley Dealership, for those last points of the year. Goodie bags, plaques in all categories, 50/50,

cooks pot, live music, great raffle items, and much more. Salsa 11am $5, CASI Noon $25, Homestyle 12:30pm $20, Wings 1pm $5. CASI & Homestyle $40. Chili grind only, CASI rule apply. Bikers for Babies is a great cause so come out and show your support!

Sep 17, 2016-015 - New River AZ CASI. CASA Pod Last Chance CO. AQ 1st place. Entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Checks payable to CASA Pod. CASI Rules Apply. Grade A meat required. Contact Sharren Christo-pherson 602-819-3264, 623-742-6476 or [email protected] Held at 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy, 20 minutes N of I-101 on I-17. Take New River exit, turn E 1/4 mile to Frontage Rd. Proceed on the Frontage Rd 1/4 mile. In memory of June Roberts.

Sep 17, 2016-016 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Official Belch Pod CO. AQ 1st place. Held at Combs Cabins - historical log cabins built in 1800’s & restored - 800 Torrington Way, Off Hwy. 271 South. Benefits Belch Pod. CASI rules apply. Entry $25, turn- in 1pm. Ground meat only. Pond for catch & release fishing, kids and families welcome! Checks payable to Belch Chili Pod. For info contact Cathy Hill 479-561-4552 or email [email protected].

Sep 17, 2016-017 - Edgewater CO CASI. Be on the Edge Chili Regional Cancelled,

Sep 17, 2016-007 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. 22nd Annual West Tawakoni Chili by the Lake CO. Held in AMVETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits AMVETS Scholarship Fund. Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon. Info Edith Archer 903-634-3352. CASI rules apply.

Sep 17, 2016-008 - Eatonton GA CASI. 2016 Lake Oconee CCO Held at Suntrust,170 Scott Road. Located in Lake Oconee Area, N of Hwy 44/Harmony Rd. junction. Suntrust is at Hwy 44/Scott Rd junction, midway be-tween Eatonton and Greensboro GA. Entry $50, turn-in 1pm. USDA meat only – ground, shredded or pulled only, no chunk, cubed or stew cuts. Entry fee covers up to 2 CASI and 2 open entries for that cookoff space; add’l entries for CASI & Open are $20 each if cooking in same space as original entry. Spaces are 12x12ft. Contact Steve Petrie 706-923-2970 [email protected] 1131 Wrayswood Circle, Greensboro GA 30642. Benefits Elks Aidmore Children’s Center, Elks Lodge 2849 Emergency Can-teen. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-009 - Palos Park IL CASI. Autumn in the Park Held at 8901 W 123rd St, on the tennis courts of Village Green behind Recreation Center. Benefits Com-munity Special Events Fund. Checks payable

to Village of Palos Park. Mail to Palos Park Recreation Dept, 8901 W 123rd St, Palos Park IL 60464. CASI rules apply. Entry $25, $20 if paid in advance. Turn-in 1pm. This year the People’s Choice Award is back, and worth it! Contact Jo Anne Schultz 708-671-3760, [email protected]

Sep 17, 2016-010 - Chilliwack BC CASI. Chilliwack Garlic Festival CCO Held at Fantasy Farms, Inc, 9423 Gibson Rd, Chilli-wack BC, Canada. Entry $15, turn-in 2pm. Registration is payable day of event, but you must register prior to September 1st via email so we can have your passes printed. Email to register [email protected] Cubed meat or chili grind allowed. Contact Gary Moran Fantasy Farms, Inc., 9423 Gibson Rd Chilliwack BC, Canada V2P-6H4. 604-792-3407, 604-997-6200 cell. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Chilliwack Community sharing/A Christmas to Remember. Checks payable to Fantasy Farms, Inc.

Sep 17, 2016-011 - West Des Moines IA CASI. 2nd Annual Jordan Creek Chili Challenge. Held at Valley View Aquatic Center 255 S 81st St West Des Moines, IA 50266 Entry fees & turn in times: CASI chili-$20, noon; Homestyle chili-1pm, $20; Salsa-11am, $10; Hot wings-2pm, $10; Kids Kornbread-11am, free. All 4 categories-$30. Benefits JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research

35th Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, October 1, 2016 CASI Rules Apply

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Auto-Qualifier for the top 3 New Mexico Residents

Benefiting the Lions Club

Open to the Public

$5 Tasting Cups Available

No Rules

Beans & Salsa Competition

$5 each entry fee

Cooks Party Friday Night. Potluck with BBQ pulled pork provided. FMI Contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or

Brandy Reid 575-390-4835 or [email protected]

SENMCS POD Chili Cook-Off Sunday, October 2, 2016

Auto-Qualifier for 1st Place

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OUR SUNFLOWER FRIENDS OF ELLIS COUNTY

2ND ANNUAL FAMILY FESTIVAL SATURDAY OCT. 1ST 2016 ELLIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER

CASI CHILI & RED BEAN, BRISKET COOKOFF

Registration Form online at www.oursunflowerfriends.org Contact Vicki Grady 469-226-3080 Registration 10:00 a.m. for Chili & Red Beans Mailman 469-682-7000 Brisket participants must be signed in by 8:00 p.m. Friday Night Cost: $20.00 for 1 item, $40.00 for 2 or $50.00 for all 3 Awards announced @ 5 P.M.

Self Contained Camping available for all participants - Grounds open at 12:00 NOON Friday, Sept. 30th

Jason Herrin Band to perform at 7:30 p.m.

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Sep 17, 2016-018 - Hickory NC CASI. Western North Carolina CO Held at LP Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW. Benefits Hickory Gymnastics Boosters Club. CASI Chili entry $30. Chili Grind Only. Open entry $15. Turn in time Noon. People’s choice award - bring extra chili for large crowd. All-day event with vendors, entertainment, carnival atmosphere. Info: Nick Nolan 336-749-9088 or Andrea Beatty 828-238-1020. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 17, 2016-019 - Archer City TX CASI. American Legion Post 198 CO, 232 E. Main St. Benefits the Post. CASI rules ap-ply. Chili grind only. CASI entry $20, turn in 1pm. Open chili entry $20, turn in 1pm. Jackpot beans $5 entry, noon turn in. Serv-ing hamburgers and fixins on Friday night, 6:30pm. Plenty of parking and cooking anywhere in the parking lot. Limited RV parking, no hookups. Contact Bill Riordon 940-636-0350 or Cindy Noe 940-733-6086, [email protected]

Sep 17, 2016-020 - Bushland TX CASI. Come join us for 4th annual Jimmy & Danny Campbell Memorial CCO. Held at 301 N Lantana Rd. Entry $25. Turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. Silent auction, door prizes. Benefits the families of Sergio McDonald

and Art Crespin. Info: Rodney or Carol Lilly 806-373-9774 or 806-674-5254. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 18, 2016-001 - Cornudas TX CASI. Cornudas Next day CCO Held in Cornudas RV Park behind the Cornudas Cafe on Hwy 62, Carlsbad Hwy. Entry $20, Turn noon. Location 59 miles east of El Paso, TX. RV spaces, dry camping, some rooms for rent. Info for RV spots or room call Mayor Mae 915-964-2508 or Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419, [email protected] CASI rules apply.

Sep 18, 2016-002 - McGregor TX CASI. McGregor’s Founders Day BBQ & CCO. Sunday turn in 1pm. Entry $20. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Donna Conrad 254- 486-9206. See day before for all information.

Sep 18, 2016-003 - Gonzales TX CASI. First Shot CO Day 2 Held at JB Wells Park off US Hwy 183, 2301 CR 197. Entry $25, turn-in noon. Chili grind only. Benefits Lions Club Splash Pad-Gonzales Elks Lodge 2413. Checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. RV sites available from City for $30. Contact City 830-263- 2256. Contact Sissy Mills [email protected] or 830-857-6247, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

2016 Cookin' for CASI Calendar3/19 Sierra Vista, AZ High Desert POD6/4 Homosassa, FL Sunshine State POD6/12 Hobbs, NM SENMCS POD7/30 Durant, OK Golden Triangle POD8/20 Wichita Falls, TX NOB POD8/27 Terlingua, TX SOTOL POD9/11 Austin, TX Directors Challenge11/1 Terlingua, TX Gulf Coast Area PODs

Sep 18, 2016-004 - San Angelo TX CASI. Almost Last Chance Day 2. Held at Saddle Bronc Bar, 204 E Avenue L. CASI rules ap-ply. Chili turn in noon, entry $18. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. See Saturday’s info. Chili grind only. 50/50 pot. Pot luck on Saturday night. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; 325-947-8753; 325-650-1854, [email protected]

Sep 18, 2016-005 - Overland Park KS CASI. Sunflower Pod annual Cao. AQ 1st place for 50th. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Held at Dwight Cowles American Le-gion Post 370, 7500 W 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204. Turn in Noon. Entry $20. Contact Ethel Hewlett [email protected] or 316-213-9761

Sep 23, 2016-001 - Stafford TX CASI. September Birthday Bash Held at Houston Elks Lodge 151, 10150 W Airport Blvd. Benefits Elks Charities. Entry $15/day or 3 days $30. Turn-in 8 pm. CASI Rules Ap-ply. Checks payable to Space City Pod. RV hookups, swimming pool, full bar. Cannot bring outside liquor inside the fence or lodge. Contact Michael Callahan 281-705-3974 [email protected] Day 1 of 3-day event. See cookoffs Saturday and Sunday.

Sep 24, 2016-001 - Waco TX CASI. Last Chance CASI CCO Held at Backyard Bar & Grill, 511 S 8th St. Entry $20. Turn in 2pm. Chili grind only. Plenty of shade, room for EZups, parking. RV spots limited, no hookups. Good Food & Cold Beverages. For info: Donna 254-855-4733. Charity TBA. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 24, 2016-002 - Lubbock TX CASI. Holly’s Hope No More Fears/No More Tears CO. Held at Buffalo Springs Lake. Benefits Domestic Violence. Entry $20, turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Chip or Alice Combs 3749 Killdee Rd, Ropesville TX 79358. [email protected] 806-773-4603, 806-549-7083.

Sep 24, 2016-003 - Fort Wayne IN CASI. Doggone Best Chili Challenge Held at Lucky Harley Davidson, 6315 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN. I-69 Exit 305. Get out your secret ingredients, your lucky cookware, your wacky costumes, and get your chili on ‘cause this is going to be the best doggone chili cookoff of the year! We promise you a day of good family fun and helping the homeless animals of the community at the same time! Entry $20 (for one category or all). CASI turn in Noon. Categories: CASI, Biker/Homestyle, Vegetarian, Restaurant/Commercial, People’s Choice. Registration 7:30am, cooks meeting 8:45am. Checks

Page 26 Terlingua Trails September 2016payable to Allen County SPCA and mail to Doggone Best Chili Challenge, c/o Bob Hoffman, 8120 South Westfield Trail, Columbia City IN 46725. For info: Bob Hoffman, [email protected] 260-396-2682. CASI Rules Apply. www.doggonebestchili.org

Sep 24, 2016-004 - Horn Lake MS CASI. Tyler Densford Benefit CO Held at Joe’s Thirsty Lizard Hwy 51. CASI entry $25 turn-in 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Open divi-sion entry $10, turn in 1:30pm. Enter both for $30. Checks payable to POR Pod. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Tyler Densford. Con-tact Rodney Jones 901-268-7593 or Rodney Foshee 901-489-5640. Open division may be cooked off site. Silent auction and raffle.

Sep 24, 2016-005 - Carl Junction MO CASI. Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival. The largest, longest running Bluegrass Festival in the region, held at Carl Junction Center Creek Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a full day of family fun, music and chili. Food vendors, craft vendors, car show and some of the greatest bluegrass music you can hear! Entry $20/category or $35/both. Turn-in times: CASI, noon; Homestyle 1pm. $3 tasting kits will be offered to the large crowd. Benefits CJ Helping Hands Food Pantry. This is truly an all-day family event! CASI Rules Apply. Contact Jon Tupper 417-439-8605 [email protected] .

Sep 24, 2016-006 - Olympia WA CASI. Puget Pod CO. AQ 1sr place. Held at 10841 Kennedy Creek Rd SW. Checks payable to Puget Pod. Entry $20 turn-in Noon. Home-style division. Contact Christene James, [email protected] 206-612-1506. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 24, 2016-007 - Benson AZ CASI. Mescal Bar & Grill First Ever Last Chance CCO. Held at 70 N. Cherokee Trail. Ben-efits Rocky Point Animal Rescue. Turn-in 1pm, entry $15. Contact Denise Cabello at 520-275-1067, [email protected] Checks payable to CHOA, Chiliheads of Arizona. Plenty of RV dry camping on prop-erty, friendly owners and staff, great food, smoking patio, come down and let’s cook some chili for last chance! CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 24, 2016-008 - Edgewater CO CASI. Be on the Edge Regional Four Corners Regional. Edgewater, Colorado, 25th Avenue. CASI Rules Apply. Charity TBD. Turn-in noon. Entry: $15. Checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Info: John Montgomery 1801 California, Suite 2200, Denver, CO 80202. 303-831-5061

Sep 24, 2016-009 - Farlington KS CASI. Friends of Crawford State Park Held in

the Park. For Christmas decorations and flag maintenance. Entry $20 turn-in 4pm. Chili grind only. Contact Kevin Smith 620-362-3237, 620-238-1825 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Checks payable to Friends of Crawford State Park.

Sep 24, 2016-010 - Woodstock VA CASI. Shenandoah County Fairground CCO Come on out to the “other Woodstock” for this inaugural cookoff and your last chance for points in the 2016 chili year. Individual spots with dedicated parking directly behind for easy setup and teardown. Host-provided wash stations and complimentary, no-hassle health department pre-approval. Cooks can set up 9am. Cooks meeting 10:30am. noon. 2pm CASI turn in. Meat is cook’s choice. CASI rules apply. People’s Choice from noon to 3:30pm; meat provided by Shenandoah County Fair Association. $25 entry payable to the Lustgarten Foundation. Come to cook chili and stay for the beer festival featuring fine ales from Virginia’s best breweries. Info: Kit Rudd at [email protected] or (571)228-3783.

Sep 24, 2016-011 - Ft Worth TX CASI. 1st Annual Labre Society CO Held at Poag Mahone’s Irish Pub, 700 Carroll St, Ft Worth 76107. Plenty of parking. CASI Rules. Chili grind only, Entry $20. Turn in 1pm. Celebrity chefs, Rahr Brewery & Red Bull on site. Please bring your best for people’s choice. For info: Delinda Driver at [email protected] or 817-980-8703.

Sep 24, 2016-012 - Hobbs NM CASI. United Way of Lea County CASI CO Held at Lea County Event Center, south side of parking lot. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 1pm. Entry $25. Games & food, several other events will be taking place as well! Hookups first come first served. Reservations 575-391-2900. Friday night cooks party. hamburgers & chips. For info contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184.

Sep 24, 2016-013 - Stafford TX CASI. Houston Elks Lodge 151, 10150 W Air-port Blvd. Benefits Elks charities. Checks payable to Space City Pod. Entry $15/day or 3 days/$30. Turn-in 1pm. CASI Rules Apply. RV hookups available, swimming pool, full bar. No outside liquor inside the fence or lodge. Contact Michael Callahan [email protected] 281-705-3974.

Sep 25, 2016-001 - Waco TX CASI. Day After Last Chance Held at Backyard Bar & Grill, 511 S 8th St. Entry $20. Turn in time 1pm. Chili grind only. Plenty of room for EZups. Lots of shade. Good Food and Cold Beverages. Limited RV spots, no hookups. Info: 254-855-4733. Charity TBA. CASI Rules Apply.

Sep 25, 2016-002 - Dallas TX CASI. State Fair of Texas CCO Held at Fair Park, Grand at Robert B. Cullum Blvd. Enter Gate 5. Fire extinguisher required. Propane stove now allowed. Chili Grind Only. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. CASI rules apply. CASI entry $15, turn-in 1pm. Benefits The Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to Creative Arts Dept. Contact Creative Arts Dept. 214-421-8744. Kathy Bennett [email protected]. Open chili (no rules), for those who want to cook their own version, entry $15, turn in 1:30. CASI cooks may enter both divisions from the same pot. BBQ pork ribs (7), entry $15 turn in 1:30. BBQ chicken (1/2) entry $15, turn in noon. Go to www.bigtex.com for entry form. No public chili tasting allowed. This is a pre-Fair event; all cooks will receive a one-day State Fair of Texas pass with parking good any day of the Fair except Saturday, October 8. Gates open 6am. No overnight parking on grounds. We also have some great prizes, same as last year.

Sep 25, 2016-003 - Hobbs NM CASI. Last Chance CO Held at Lea County Event Center 5101 N Lovington Hwy. CASI rules apply. Chili grind only. Entry $20. Turn in at 12pm. Hookups call 575-391-2900. See Saturday for more information. Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184Sep 25, 2016-004 - Stafford TX CASI. Almost Last Chance Held at Houston Elks

Lodge 151, 10150 W Airport Blvd. Benefits Elks charities. Entry $15/day or 3 days/$30. Turn-in 1pm. CASI Rules Apply. RV hook-ups if available, swimming pool, full bar. No outside liquor inside fence or lodge. Contact Michael Callahan 281-705-3974 [email protected]

Sep 30, 2016-001 - Montgomery TX CASI. Absolute Last Chance CO at Wolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar on Lake Conroe State Highway 105 at Lake Conroe. CASI $18.00 turn in at 8pm. Contact Earl Who? Gorhum 936-447-1060 or 713-724-5736. Charity TBD. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 1, 2016-001 - Waxahachie TX CASI. Our Sunflower Friends Festival 2nd An-nual CO. Held at Ellis County Expo Bldg 2300 W Hwy 287 Bypass. CASI entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Open entry $20, turn-in 1pm. Brisket entry $25, turn-in 2pm. Red Beans $20 turn-in noon. $50 for all 3 categories. Make checks payable to Our Sunflower Friends, a Fundraiser Against Cancer. CASI Rules Apply. Overnight camping available for Chili and Brisket cookoff participants, no hookups, self-contained RVs only. Can enter after 2pm Friday. Live band Friday Night, Jack Herron Band performing Texas Red Dirt and his own originals. Saturday includes 10K walk/run, car and bike show, vendors, children’s activities, live and silent


2016 TICC Wine Orders MUST Be Submitted No Later Than September 15

Greetings from your 2016 TICC Wine Fairy. We are excited to offer Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines at a great price to our members and chili supporters. Again with the sponsorship and our discounted volume buy we are able to offer 11 varieties in 750 ml cases (12 bottles) and 2 varieties that are only in the 1.5 Liter cases (6 bottles) at very good prices. We will be featuring all the wines produced by Woodbridge and a few sparkling op-tions by Cooks that is owned by Woodbridge. And to celebrate the 50th An-niversary of TICC we will offer 3 varieties of Robert Mondovi wines that will be only available by full case pre-order and must be confirmed that they will be picked up during the event, the Cabernet is wonderful. Please see the list below for prices. Take advantage of this great opportunity to stock before prices increase next year. This price cannot be beaten so please contact me if you are inter-ested before I place the CASI order. We usually sell out of the popular items, so if you wait to buy at TICC we may not have your favorite availa-ble. Pick up times will be posted on the schedule of events for TICC. EMAIL YOUR CASE ORDERS ASAP TO [email protected] by September 15, 2016. Support our sponsors and take advantage of these great savings. Let me know if I can count you in. Patti Meyers-Jones

Price Per Wine Size Bottle CASE Cabernet 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Chardonnay 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Light Oak Chard 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Malbec 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Merlot 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Moscato 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Pinot Grigio 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Pinot Noir 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Riesling 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Sauv Blanc 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 White Zin 750M $6.00 $65.00/12 Larger Bottles – Not available in 750 ml Cab/Merlot 1.5LTR $11.00 $65.00/6 Zinfandel 1.5LTR $11.00 $65.00/6 Sparkling Options by Cook’s Moscato 750M $7.00 $80.00/12 Sweet Rose 750M $7.00 $80.00/12 Grand Reserve 750M $7.00 $80.00/12 Private Selection Wine – Pre-order only Full Case RM Bourbon Aged Cabernet 750 ml $130.00/12 RM Riesling Private Label 750 ml $100.00/12 RM Napa Moscato D Oro 375 ml $150.00/12

CASI Members: Case lots only please! There is no limit if you preorder. You can mix and match when you get to the site if you want smaller quantities. This is a tremendous price from our Sponsor. PRICE INCLUDES SALES TAX!

auctions. Closing band Saturday night, the one and only Saints Eleven. 1st thru 10th place awards. Contact Vicki Grady 469-226-3080 [email protected] Set up and check in 10am. Awards at 4pm.

Oct 1, 2016-002 - Lee’s Summit MO CASI. Christmas in October Cancelled. Date changed to November 12th, see Christmas in November.

Oct 1, 2016-003 - Robinson TX CASI. Robinson Music & Chili Festival Held at City of Robinson City Park, 201 Peplow, next to Brookshire’s at Hwy 77. Five bands will play all day, food and craft vendors. CASI rules. Chili turn in 1pm, Grind only, $20 entry. Beans $10 turn in 11am pays 1st-2nd-3rd. Sorry no RV parking but plenty of spots for EZups. Charity is Robinson Education Foundation. Info: Larry Walton 254- 214-4829 or Donna Conrad 254-855- 4733 Proud of Texas POD. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 1, 2016-004 - San Antonio TX CASI. Elks Lodge #216 CCO Held at the Lodge, 15650 Market Hill. Get your first chili points with us for the new chili year! CASI rules, chili grind only, $20 entry, turn in 2pm. 550/50 beans $10 12N turn-in. Plenty of RV parking $15 (electric/water/dump) for 3 nights or FREE for dry camping. Friday night cooks party. Checks payable to San Antonio Elks #216 Benefits Elks Charities. Stay over for 5th Annual Day After CCO on Sunday 10/2 and get your 2nd points. Come for a great weekend and getting the new chili year started! Thursday arrivals welcome. Sharon Pinnell 210-240-5483 [email protected]

Oct 1, 2016-005 - Dubuque IA CASI. Tri-States Largest CCO Held at 4th & Bluff Dubuque, IA 52001. Benefits local charities. Fees: CASI chili $25, Open chili $20, Busi-ness chili $20, Junior Chili $10, Salsa $5. Turn in times: CASI chili 12:30, Open chili 1pm, Business chili 1pm, Junior chili 1pm, Salsa Noon. Contact: Gary Christensen 108 S 8th Clear Lake, IA 50428 [email protected] 319-721-1580 CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 1, 2016-006 - Montgomery TX CASI. Wolfie’s Annual Fall Fest CCO Held at Wolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Lake Conroe, Highway 105 Montgomery Texas. CASI rules apply. Sponsored by Upper Texas Gulf Coast Pods. Benefits CASI Scholarship Program. Salsa $10 turn in 11:30am. Jackpot beans $10 turn in12:30pm. CASI chili $23 turn in 2pm. Show 2:30-3:30pm. Contact Earl Who? Gorhum 936-447-1060 or 713-724-5736. Cookoff Sunday also.

Oct 1, 2016-007 - Hallsville TX CASI. 19th Annual Western Days CO Held at 295 Cal

Young Rd. From I-20 take 450 North, go 1 mile north of Hwy 80, left on Cal Young Rd. Follow signs. Open Meat Turn in 1pm entry $25. Beans $5 turn in noon. Cooks supper Friday and Saturday. Please bring tasting chili for charity. Goody bags first 50. Benefits East Texas Angel Network. RV parking, no hookups. Contact David Trice 903-720-4138 or Pnut Trice 902-720-7317 [email protected] CASI rules ap-ply. See cookoff next day

Oct 1, 2016-008 - Gainesville TX CASI. 4th Annual First Points of the Year Held at Lavender Ridge Farms, 2931 CR 178. East of Gainesville, South of Hwy 82. Nestled in the rolling hills of North Texas, a beautiful place to come out and get your first points of the year. Chili grind only, $25 entry, turn in 1pm. Great trophies for 1st-10th chili and 1st-3rd show. Held in conjunction with 3 day Fall Fest full of vendors and many things to see and do so bring some extra chili for the public to taste and see what Texas Red is all about. Benefits the Callisburg Fire Department. This is a great place to get new cooks and to introduce CASI to the public. Info: Keith Longabaugh 972-841-1630 or [email protected] for any questions. CASI rules apply.

Oct 1, 2016-009 - Plainview TX CASI. United Way of Plainview CCO Come out to join us for this first-time CCO, benefits Plainview Area United Way. Held at Hale County Courthouse, 500 Broadway. Turn-in 1pm. Entry $25. Corporate division $190/team; each team must have at least one CASI entrant. Chili Grind only. Please bring throwdown for the public. Info: Leigh Ann Bradley 806-293-7072 or Matthew Cox 806-570- 0023. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 1, 2016-010 - Ruidoso Downs NM CASI. 35th New Mexico State Open. AQ 2017 top 3 New Mexicans and 1st if out of state! $25 entry turn in at 1pm. CASI rules apply. USDA grade meat only. Will have to show receipt. Held at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino, parking lot at the Jockey Club. It is beautiful weather this time of year! What a way to start out a brand new chili year! In the cool mountains of Ruidoso! A first this year: Beans turn in 11am, salsa 11:30am, $5 each. Lions will sell $5 tasting cups, Open to the public so bring throwdown! Friday night cooks party Potluck. BBQ pulled pork will be provided. Info: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184. [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Lions Club. Checks payable to SENMCS

Oct 1, 2016-011 - Odessa TX CASI. Ameri-can Legion Post 430 CO Held at the Post, 2701 E 8th St. SAL Charities. Entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. CASI Rules

Page 28 Terlingua Trails September 2016Intellectually Disabled Adults. CASI Chili $23 entry, turn- in 1pm. Contact Earl Who? Gorhum 936-447-1060 or 713-724-5736

Oct 2, 2016-003 - Hallsville TX CASI. 14th Annual East Texas Pod CO. AQ 1st place. Held at 295 Cal Young Rd. See previous day for directions. Open meat $25 entry turn in noon. Contact David Trice 903-720-4138, Pnut Trice 903-720-7317 [email protected] CASI rules apply.

Oct 2, 2016-004 - Ruidoso Downs NM CASI. SENMCS Pod CO AQ for 1st place. Held at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Ca-sino. Entry $20. Turn in noon. Chili Grind only. CASI Rules Apply. See Saturday Oct 1st for more info! This is 2 days of Auto Qualifiers! In the nice cool mountains! Info: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184. [email protected]

Oct 2, 2016-005 - Austin TX CASI. 2nd Points for Sight Held at Giddy Ups Bar South of Slaughter Lane off Manchaca Rd. CASI Rules Apply. Entry $20 Turn-in 1pm, Chili Grind Only. Benefits Austin Lions. Info: Sue Caffey 512-429-8206, or 412-446-2364. John Caffey 512-429-8204. Biskits and Gravy Sunday.

Oct 8, 2016-001 - North Stratford NH CASI. New Hampshire State Championship CCO & Art Fest in beautiful North Strat-ford. 77 Main Street. AQ 2017. The very first CASI event ever held in the area. We expect local artists, crafters, musicians and great competition. Come participate among the beautiful fall foliage of this quaint New England village. Benefits North Stratford Community Bldg. CASI Rules Apply. Con-tact Susan Scott [email protected] 877-621-6908. Entry $25 Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or a reduced of $35 if you cook both days. Turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. We are applying for State Championship status for this CO so please sign up ASAP.

Oct 8, 2016-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Dead Cow CO Held at Maskat Shrine Arena, corner of Hatton & McKinney Rd. Entry CASI chili $20, turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Lone Star Barbeque Society CO the same day. LSBS Rules Apply. Jackpot Beans, $20 entry pays first place. Bloody Mary contest, cash payout. Salsa contest, cash payout. 50/50 drawing. Live music Friday and Saturday evening, local bands. Limited RV hookups (20+) available first come first serve. 50 & 30 amp. Large space for any size group/RV/tent camping. Water on site. Large outdoor stage to feature entertainment. Portable

Apply. Contact Ken Dorsett 432-664-2361, Dodie Simpson 432-559-3537.

Oct 1, 2016-012 - Austin TX CASI. 1st Points for Sight at Giddy Ups Bar, South of Slaughter Lane, off Manchaca Rd. CASI Rules Apply. Beans $10 turn in 1pm, Chili $20 turn in 2pm. Chili grind only. Cooks’ Party Friday Night. Chili only on Sunday. Contact Sue Caffey 512-429-8206, or 412-446-2364. John Caffey 512-429-8204. Benefits Austin Lions Sight Conservation. Checks payable to Austin Lions Sight or ALSCC.

Oct 1, 2016-013 - Fort Wayne IN CASI. Chilifest Fire in the Fort Held at Headwaters Park, West Pavilion, 321 S Clinton St. Entry $25 (one or all). CASI, Red, White, Green, Salsa, Junior, Restaurant & Alumni. Turn-in noon. Public tasting noon to 4pm. Registra-tion 7:30am, cooking starts 9am. Checks payable to Adams Radio Group. Contact Marybeth Bollinger, 2000 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46819. 260-222-9328 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 1, 2016-014 - Dowell MD CASI. Chili in the Garden Hosted by Mason-Dixon Pod at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen-ter, 13480 Dowell Rd. Setup starts at 7am; open to public at 9am; People’s Choice chili

tasting & voting 10:30am-1:30pm. People’s Choice must be cooked onsite from scratch due to Health Dept. regulations. $30 entry includes 2# tube meat for People’s Choice. Competition meat is cooks choice. CASI rules apply. CASI turn-in: 1pm. Awards: 2:30pm. One-of-a-kind trophies made by local artists. Benefits Ann’s Circle, a 501(c)3 org dedicated to supporting art & dance classes, workshops, & programs for children & public. Interested cooks should RSVP ASAP for cooking, Health Dept & logistics. Info: [email protected] or Mike Watkins 240-328-4020. HD paperwork submission due no later than 9/8/16, as it must go to HD as a single package from the Pod.

Oct 2, 2016-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. Day After Elks CO Held at the San Antonio Elks Lodge #216 15650 Market Hill. Get your first or second points with us for the new chili year. CASI chili rules, chili grind only, $20 entry, turn in 1pm. Enjoy the afternoon watching football in our lounge. Contact: Sharon Pinnell 210-240-5483 [email protected]

Oct 2, 2016-002 - Montgomery TX CASI. Wolfie’s Funday Sunday CCO at Wolfie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Lake Conroe, Highway 105, Montgomery Texas. CASI rules apply. Benefits Bridgewood Farms for

Page 29Terlingua TrailsSeptember 2016bathrooms, trash disposal on site. BYOB. Info: Scott McNeely [email protected] or 940-704-7183.

Oct 8, 2016-003 - Batavia IL CASI. Batavia Vikings CCO Held at the Batavia Viking Lodge, 104 Van Nortwick Ave (NE corner of Van Nortwick and Houston St). Benefits Batavia United Way, Illinois Fire Alliance Burn Camp. Turn-in time 1pm, entry $20, CASI rules apply. Check payable to Batavia Vikings, mail to Ralph Beck, PO Box 205, Batavia IL 60510. Info: Bill Pierson at 630-879-7934 or [email protected] “Take a liking to a Viking.”

Oct 8, 2016-004 - St Hedwig TX CASI. SAP-CASI Fall CO Held at American Le-gion Post 539, 14290 FM 1346 in beautiful downtown St. Hedwig. Entry fees: Chili $20/$35 both days, $10 jackpot beans, $10 hot wings, $5 salsa. Turn ins: salsa 10am, hot wings 11am, beans noon, chili 2pm (chili grind only). Cooks party 7pm Friday night, pot luck Saturday night. Also see Sunday cookoff. Checks payable to SAP-CASI. Contact Sue Ann Brooks, [email protected] 210-639-1524.

Oct 8, 2016-005 - Tulsa OK CASI. Tulsa State Fair CO Held at Tulsa State Fair-grounds River Spirit Event Center, 4145 E 21st. Enter building through front East side door. Must arrive prior to 10am for entry! CASI entry $25 turnin 1. Ground meat only. Great Prizes. Free entry into Fair for cooks, free parking. Early registration to Lorinda Crawford 23400 E. 111 St. S, Broken Ar-row, Ok 74014. Checks payable to United Way. Info: Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421 or [email protected] http://www.tulsastatefair.com/chili CASI Rules Apply

Oct 8, 2016-006 - Midland TX CASI. 17th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili & BBQ CO. Held at American Legion Woods Lynch Post 19, 501 Veterans Airpark Rd. Chili entry $25, turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. Trophies 1st-10th, 1st-3rd Show. CASI Rules Apply. BBQ State Championship IBCA sanctioned. 1/2 jointed chicken, turn in Noon. Pork spareribs turn-in 1pm. Beef brisket turn-in 3pm. $25 each entry. 50% payback + $1,000, 1st-5th. Trophies 1st-10th, Grand Champion. For BBQ info contact Bob Lanham 432-557-0044. All cooks are requested to have fire extinguisher and ash container on hand. BBQ Calcutta (ends 10am), 50/50 drawing, raffle, specialty raffle, silent auction. Look-Good, Feel-Good shop; sponsor a wig, cap or scarf. Plenty of room for motor homes, trailers and pits, no hookups. Generators okay. Thank-you meal 6:30-7:30 Friday. Benefits Gifts of Hope, Hope House and Look-Feel good shop. Room rate at Plaza Inn 4108 Big Spring St,

432-686-8733. $104/nite. Chili Bob Lanham 432-557-0044. [email protected] Website www.patsyscookoff.com

Oct 8, 2016-007 - Homosassa FL CASI. Florida State Championship AQ 2017. Held at Natures RV Resort on the waterfront http://www.naturesresortfla.com RV sites and cabins 800-301-7880. Friday and Satur-day night cooks party at the marina lounge (on site) Registration on the main deck by pool 9-10am. Open/Jr/Salsa Turn in Noon. CASI turn in 2pm Entry $20. Please make throwdown chili for public. The charity will be selling tasting kits. Info: Candi Knight-Arevalo 561-379-8995 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 8, 2016-008 - Tomball TX CASI. 16th Annual Piney Woods Pod CO. AQ 1st place 2017. Held at Caliber Collision, 28310 SH 249, Tomball, TX 77375. Downtown Tomball across from Whataburger. Chili Grind. CASI chili $23, turn in 2pm. Jackpot beans $10 1pm. Jackpot salsa $10, Noon. All cooks: Saturday & Sunday breakfast, Saturday night spaghetti dinner. Benefits Dennis Sehorn Foundation, ALS, Circle of Friends. Info: Nancy Netardus, 713-466-4941 or 281-389- 0441, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Two-day cook off, Sunday also - see Day After.

Oct 8, 2016-009 - Whitney TX CASI. 32nd Annual Thousand Trails CO Held at Thousand Trails RV Resort five miles north of Whitney on FM933, in D Loop (first camping area on the left after the gate). 2-day CO. Potluck dinner Friday and Saturday nights 6pm. CASI Rules Apply. CASI entry $20, turn in 1pm. Chili Grind only. Free RV hookups. Cabins available but no rental trailers. 30 amp electrical & water, dump station available. Call 254-694-2583 to let them know you are attending. Go to Google Maps and search 417 Thousand Trails Drive, Whitney, TX 76692. Contact Darrell Baxter 972-523-3354; [email protected] Benefits Christmas is for Children.

Oct 8, 2016-010 - Southhaven MS CASI. Sportsman’s Warehouse CO Held at 130 Marathon Way. Entry $25 turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness.

Oct 8, 2016-011 - Rockport TX CASI. Rockport-Fulton Seafair CCO The Seafair is a 4-day festival held at Rockport Harbor. Continuous live entertainment, more than 100 arts, crafts and market vendors, more. Entry $20, chili grind only, turn-in 3pm. Contact Bill Ross [email protected] 361-463-3931 Checks payable to Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Noon begin

2016 TICC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Main Pavilion Pre-TICC Cleaning – Starting Monday, 10/31 Contact David Manske at [email protected] Harvey West at [email protected]

Ice Delivery – Starting Monday, 10/31 through Friday, 11/04 Contact Tim Collier at [email protected]

Main Concession Bar – Starting Tuesday, 11/01 through Saturday, 11/05Contact Keith Longabaugh at [email protected] ORKris Hudspeth at [email protected]

Front Gate – Starting Wednesday, 11/02 through Saturday, 11/05 Contact David Manske at [email protected]

Old 320 – Starting Wednesday, 11/02 Contact Bob Steinle at [email protected]

Beans, Wings & Salsa Registrations – Starting Wednesday, 11/02 through Friday, 11/04 Contact Cindy Noe at [email protected] OR Nancy Hewlett at [email protected] OR Dianne Lewis at [email protected] OR Alan Dean at [email protected]

Concession Store – Starting Wednesday, 11/02 through Saturday 11/05Contact Susan Armand at [email protected]

Veggie Cutting – Starting Thursday, 11/03Contact Cindy Noe at [email protected]

Wings Runners – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Dianne Lewis at [email protected] ORCindy Noe at [email protected]

Wings Monitors – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Alan Dean at [email protected] OR Cindy Noe at [email protected]

Beans Runners – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Nancy Hewlett at [email protected]

Beans Monitors – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Nancy Hewlett at [email protected]

Salsa Runners – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Dianne Lewis at [email protected] ORCindy Noe at [email protected]

Salsa Monitors – Starting Friday 11/04Contact Dianne Lewis at [email protected] ORCindy Noe at [email protected]

Post-TICC Clean-Up – Starting Sunday, 11/06Contact David Manske at [email protected] orHarvey West at [email protected]

Page 30 Terlingua Trails September 2016cooking under provided tent. Load in items prior to 9:30 by car. After than event staff will help you load in with a golf cart. Make prior arrangements with event chairman Bill Ross [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 8, 2016-012 - Sherwood AR CASI. Moose Lodge 942 CCO Held at the Lodge, 4000 East Kiehl Ave. Classic Car Show ben-efits Moose Charities. Limited RV parking, no hookups. Info: Bo Prewitt 501-607-2347. Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 8, 2016-013 - Mineral Wells TX CASI. TAFG#19 CO Held at Hog Mountain Retreat, 1550 Milsap Hwy. www.hogmoun-tainretreat.net in conjunction with Tommy Alverson Family Gathering #19, an annual music festival. Lots of fun, music. Entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. Stay tuned for Prizes! CASI Rules Apply. Participating cooks may purchase a Saturday-only gate entry pass for $10. Bloody Mary contest $10 entry, turn in Noon. Prizes for 1st-3rd 50% 30% 20% cash payback. Info: Ed Richer

[email protected] or 214-686-7330. Oct 8, 2016-014 - El Paso TX CASI. Skyline Optimist 5th Annual CO Held at Skyline Optimist Park and Recreation Center, 5050 Yvette. RV dry camping available. Benefits Skyline Optimist Youth League. CASI rules apply. Cook on grass and in the shade. Turn-in 2pm. Entry $20. Checks payable to the Pod of the Pass. Info: Bobby Elliott at 915-755-4419 or [email protected]

Oct 8, 2016-015 - Marshall TX CASI. Marshall Fireant Festival CCO Held in the lot behind the downtown restrooms, at the corner of Austin & N Wellington Sts. Join us for 2 days of chili and fun at this annual CCO in historic downtown Marshall. Live music, car show, vendors and lots of fam-ily activities going on this weekend. 50/50 beans noon turn in $5 entry. Chili turn in 1pm. Entry $25. See next day listing. RVs, campers welcome, limited hookups. Info contact John Oswalt 903-407-2586 or Mack Walker 817-658-2202. Please bring tasting chili for the public. We will be doing tast-ing cups and need your help! Benefits Elks

Charities. Checks payable to Marshall Elks. CASI Rules Apply.Oct 8, 2016-016 - Love Valley NC CASI. 21st Annual Mule Assn CCO Held at Jolly Field. Directions in next issue. Yard sale, bake sale, karaoke, mule bingo, and cookoff! Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Checks payable to Mule Association Love Valley or MALV. Contact Donna Ladd [email protected] 336-250-0465. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 8, 2016-017 - Lee’s Summit MO CASI. 14th Annual Chilifest Held on Green Street in front of City Hall. Come out and get those first points of the year! We have bands, beer gardens & fun for the whole family. CASI noon $20 Chili Grind Only. Homestyle 12:30 $20. Salsa 1pm $10. Wings $10 1:30. CASI rules apply. Contact Kevin Stovall [email protected] 816- 213-4506. Benefits LS Rotary charities. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 8, 2016-018 - Madison GA CASI. Georgia State Championship AQ 2017. Held at 218 W Jefferson, center of town adjacent

to Madison Town Park, beautiful southern small town setting. Benefits Madison VFD. Live music, handmade market, lots of kids’ activities. Open $35 turn-in 12:30p for cash prizes & trophies; CASI $18 turn-in 11:30a for points & trophies. Goodie bags to early entries. Must adhere to local food safety inspections, so be sure you have protections. Info: Colleen Hall, 706-342-1251 x 208 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 9, 2016-001 - North Stratford NH CASI. Fall Foliage New England 2nd day CCO & Art Fest, held at 77 Main St, 9a-3p. Day 2 of first CASI event ever held in this area. We are applying for State Champion-ship status for the Saturday CO so sign up for 10/8 as well. We expect local artists, crafters & musicians and great competition. Come participate among the beautiful fall foliage of this quaint New England village. Benefits North Stratford Bldg Fund. Entry $15 turn-in 1 pm. Chili grind only. Contact Susan Scott [email protected] 877-621-6908, 928-925-4354.

Oct 9, 2016-002 - St Hedwig TX CASI.

Page 31Terlingua TrailsSeptember 2016SAP-CASI Fall Day After CCO Held at American Legion Post 539, 14290 FM 1346 in beautiful downtown St. Hedwig. Entry $20 turn in 1pm. Chili grind only. Cooks party 7pm Friday night, pot luck Saturday night. See Saturday 10/8 cookoff. Make checks payable to SAP-CASI. Contact Sue Ann Brooks [email protected] 210-639-1524.

Oct 9, 2016-003 - Homosassa FL CASI. Sunshine State Pod CO Held at 10359 W Halls River Road. Day after Florida State CCO. CASI division only. Cooks party Friday and Saturday night at marina. AQ 1st place 2017. Registration at main deck by pool 9-10am. Entry $20 Turn in 1pm. Info: Candi Knight- Arevalo [email protected] or 561-379-8995. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 9, 2016-004 - Tomball TX CASI. Day After Annual Piney Woods Pod CO, held at Caliber Collision, 28310 SH 269, downtown Tomball across from Whataburger. Chili Grind - entry $23, turn in 1pm. Sunday morning breakfast for all cooks. Benefits Dennis Sehorn Foundation, ALS, Circle of Friends. Info: Nancy Netardus, 713-466-4941, 281-389-0441, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 9, 2016-005 - Whitney TX CASI. Whitney Thousand Trails Pod CO AQ 1st place 2017. Held 5 miles north of Whitney on FM933, at Thousand Trails RV Resort, in D Loop (first camping area on the left after the front gate). 2-day CO. CASI rules apply. Entry $20, turn in noon. Chili grind only. See Saturday CO for lodging details. Info: Darrell Baxter 972-523-3354 or [email protected]

Oct 9, 2016-006 - Marshall TX CASI. 2nd day Fireant Festival CCO for Marshall Elks Lodge and Fireant Festival. Turn in 12:30. Entry $25. Come out and support the great charities of the Elks. See previous day listing for more details. Info: John Oswalt 903-407-2586 or Mack Walker 817-658-2202. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 15, 2016-001 - Kerens TX CASI. Kerens 12th Annual Cotton Harvest Festival Held in downtown Kerens 200 S Colket. Fun for the whole family. 50/50 Beans $10 turn in Noon. Chili $25 turn in 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Kerens Library. Info: Kath-erine Combs 903-396-2971, 903-396-2974, [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 15, 2016-002 - New Braunfels TX CASI. FOCM’s 21st Annual Chili & Bean CO Held at Mountain Breeze Campground 9250 River Rd. Entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Local chili $15, Local beans $15, both $25. For camping reservations 830-964-2484. Checks

payable to Fraternal Order of Canyon Men. Contact Jay McClaugherty FOCM, PO Box 1646, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 [email protected] 281-435-2399. CASI Rules Apply. See cookoff next day.

Oct 15, 2016-003 - Acampo CA CASI. California State Championship CO Held at the Woodbridge Winery near Lodi, CA. Proceeds will benefit Lodi Public Library Foundation. CASI rules apply. Top 3 Califor-nia residents in CASI auto qualify for TICC 2017. Five categories: CASI- sanctioned chili, People’s Choice chili, salsa, guacamole and CASI showmanship. Chili entry $25, turn in 2pm. 3 gallons of chili for public tasting is required. Salsa entry $10. Guaca-mole entry $10. Showmanship competition free but must be entered in chili. Checks payable to Woodbridge Winery and mail to Attn: Chili Cook-off 5950 E. Woodbridge Rd. Acampo, CA 95220. The Hampton Inn & Suites in Lodi is offering a rate of $109 exclusively for our chili cooks. The rate also includes complimentary breakfast. Please call directly 209-369-2700 and ask for the Woodbridge chili cook rate. Our mission is to promote Chili, Charity, and Fun for all. We’ll be raising friends for chili and funds for the Lodi Public Library Foundation. For additional chili info, Alan Dean at 512-567-2835; [email protected] Event info contact Larry Pilmaier 209-365-8081; [email protected]

Oct 15, 2016-004 - El Paso TX CASI. Mr. C’s Annual Chili CO Held at Smokey’s Pit Stop II, 9100 Viscount, El Paso TX. 79925 Come and enjoy Chili, Charity & Fun at Mr. C’s Cookoff, benefitting the El Paso Children’s Hospital at UMC. CASI Rules Apply. Turn in 3pm. Entry $20. No rules Salsa Competition entry $5. Entertainment and Contests all day. Checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Info: Carol Straughan 915-491-2766 [email protected]

Oct 15, 2016-005 - Magnolia TX CASI. 2nd Annual Flip or Flop CCO Held at Texas Tavern & Grill, 37125 FM. 1744. Beans (No Rules), $10 w/chili entry, $25 w/o chili entry) Turn-in 1pm Trophy - 1st place. Salsa (No Rules), $10 w/chili entry, $25 w/o chili entry) Turn-in 1:30pm Trophy - 1st place. CASI Chili, $25 entry Turn-in 2pm Chili grind only. Trophy - 1st thru 3rd, Awards 4th - 10th. Home-style Chili, $25 entry Turn-in 3pm Trophy - 1st thru 3rd. People’s Choice for Public (tickets) Turn-in 3:30pm. Trophy - 1st place. Silent Auction, 50/50, Music provided Friday and Saturday evenings, 8:00 - 12 midnight. Charity: Magnolia Magic Booster Club - Benefits families, individuals & special need children Olympics. Hosted by: Piney Woods Pod. RV parking available on Friday after 4p, (no hookups) Saturday:

sign in 8:30am., Cook’s Meeting 10:30am. Enjoy a fun cooks night at the tavern, drink special for cooks, please purchase your alcohol drinks at the tavern. Info: Kim W. Mince, 936-328-6866, [email protected] Earl Gorhum 936-447-1060 or 713-724-5736. See cookoff next day.

Oct 15, 2016-006 - Boerne TX CASI. 4th Annual Peppers for Paws CCO 4th Annual Peppers for Paws Chili Cook-Off and Adop-tion Event to benefit Hill Country Animal League SPCA, 924 N Main St, Boerne, TX. CASI chili entry is $30, turn in time 2pm. Chili grind only, CASI rules apply. Belt Buckle for 1st Place Chili. There will also be an award for People’s Choice, so bring extra chili. This is an all-day event with vendors, entertainment and pet adoptions! No onsite overnight parking. Info: Lorrie Hockey at [email protected] or 830-249-2456.

Oct 15, 2016-007 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 9th Annual Elks Chili Cookoff Held behind Elks Lodge on gravel parking lot. 5504 Massard Road. Benefits Elk’s Charities. Ground meat only. CASI chili $25; ELKS chili $10; both division $30. Turn in 1pm. Checks payable to Elks Lodge #341. Limited RV parking, no hook ups. Info: Guy Smith 479- 646-9444 or 479-650-9444 or [email protected] CASI rule apply.

Oct 15, 2016-008 - Maple Park IL CASI. Cooking Up Comfort Kuipers Family Farm CCO to benefit Conley Outreach Grief Programs. Held at 1N318 Watson Road just north of Kesslinger Rd, Maple Park IL. Fun for the whole family and chili too at Kuipers Family Farm. Entry $20, turn-in 2pm. CASI Rules apply. Checks payable to Conley Outreach Community Services. Info: Cheryl Hackbarth, 815-827-5200 X103, [email protected] For information about Conley Outreach Grief Care Programs, contact Carol Alfrey, 630-365-2880.

Oct 15, 2016-009 - Horn Lake MS CASI. Ladies Auxiliary Post 134 Held at Hugh Dancy American Legion Post 134, 2520 Goodman Rd W. CASI Rules Apply. Entry $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Ladies Auxiliary. Checks payable to American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Info: Tanna Jones 901-831-9478. Raffle, food and fun.

Oct 15, 2016-010 - Denton TX CASI. Den-ton Elks Lodge #2446 CO Held at Denton Elks Lodge #2446, 228 E. Oak St. Break-fast Buffet. No hookups, parking lot across the street is available for RV’s. Entry $25. Turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. Benefits the Denton Elks Lodge #2446 Charities. Checks payable to Denton Elks #2446. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Jimmy Rodgers 940-594-7301 [email protected]

Oct 15, 2016-011 - Wabash IN CASI. Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity CCO 14th Annual Come out and participate in the largest cookoff east of the Mississippi! Held at Paradise Spring Historical Park, 351 E Market St. Entry $25. Turn-in Noon. Checks payable to Chili for Charity. Benefits 10 local charities. Info: Nancy Bowman 260-563-1559 or Marc Shelley 260-563-3185. www.chiliforcharity.com CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 15, 2016-012 - Farmers Branch TX CASI. Bloomin Bluegrass Festival and CCO at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, (map) De-scription: Pre-registration available. Onsite registration will start at 9:30am. Cooks entry at 8:30am. Entry into park by cooks must be before 10am. Chili Grind only. Beans $5 pay out 50/30/20, turn in 1pm. Lots of music and large crowds. Chili $20, turn in 2pm. Announcements around 3:30pm. Fire Extinguisher required. Farmers Branch is a no smoking/drinking in city park. No RV parking. Plenty of cooking area. People’s choice is free if cooking CASI chili other-wise it is $20. People’s Choice Awards for 1-3 $250/$200/$150 Gift Card. New this year - bring 200 samples for People’s Choice (space will be limited to 200 tasters). Awards: Show 1-3 is $100/$75/$50 Gift card. Chili is 1-3 $100/$75/$50 Gift Card, 4-10 is $25 Gift Card. www.bloominbluegrass.com Info: Kristen Reynolds, 972-919-2622, [email protected] Directions for cooks: From I35 take the Valley View exit and go east. Turn south on Denton Drive and turn east on Farmers Branch Lane. Enter Park just after the train tracks. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 15, 2016-013 - Cornville AZ CASI. 9th YCS Pod in the Park CCO AQ for 2017 TICC for 1st place chili. This CASI sanctioned YCS Pod cook off will be held at Windmill Park (9950 E. Cornville Rd) and benefits the Cornville Community Association. People’s choice chili to be served at 11am. Compe-tition Red Chili turn in at 1pm. Entry for competition red chili is $15. Checks payable to YCS. No entry for people’s choice chili. Info: Jerry Lee [email protected] or 623-388-9748. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 16, 2016-001 - New Braunfels TX CASI. FOCM’s 21st Annual CO Held at Mountain Breeze Campground 9250 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX. Entry $20 turn-in Noon. Sunday is CASI only. Info: Jay Mc-Claugherty 281-435-2399 or [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Checks payable to Fraternal Order of Canyon Men. See cookoff previous day.

Oct 16, 2016-002 - Magnolia TX CASI. Flip or Flop, 2nd Annual Day After CO. Held at Texas Tavern & Grill, 37125 FM. 1744. CASI Chili, $25 entry Turn-in 1pm. Chili

Page 32 Terlingua Trails September 2016grind only. Trophy: 1st - 3rd, awards 4th - 10th. Charity: Magnolia Magic Booster Club - Benefits families, individuals & special need children Olympics. Hosted by: Piney Woods Pod. RV parking available on Friday after 4pm, no hookups. Enjoy a fun cooks night at the tavern, drink special for cooks, please purchase your alcohol drinks at the tavern. Info: Kim W. Mince, 936-328-6866, [email protected] Earl Gorhum 936- 447-1060 or 713-724-5736. Checks payable to: Magnolia Magic Booster Club, 36526 FM 1774, Magnolia, TX 77355. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 16, 2016-003 - Culpeper VA CASI. CASINOVA Pod CO Held at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corkys Lane. Please come join us for the 15th Annual Old House Chili Cook- Off. This is an AQ for the 2017 TICC. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of chili, music and fun at the winery. Special 15th Anniversary shirts for first 20 cooks registered. Entry $25 turn-in 2pm. CASI Rules Apply. Checks payable to the CASINOVA Pod. Info: Dick DeiTos 703-273-5075 [email protected]

Oct 16, 2016-004 - Denton TX CASI. Golden Triangle Pod AQ for 1st Place Chili for 2017 TICC. Held at Denton Elks Lodge #2446, 228 E. Oak St. Breakfast Buffet. No hookups, parking lot across the street is avail-able for RV’s. Entry $25. Turn-in at 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Golden Triangle Pod. Checks payable to Golden Triangle Pod. Spices Boxes for trophies again this year. CASI Rules Apply. Info: Jimmy Rodgers 940-594-7301 [email protected]

Oct 22, 2016-001 - Lenexa KS CASI. 30th Lenexa Chili Challenge CANCELLED.

Oct 22, 2016-002 - Water Valley TX CASI. Fall Festival. Held at Water Valley Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is day 1 of a 2 Day CCO. See Sunday for more information. Limited RV Hook Ups. $20/night. Jackpot Beans turn in Noon, entry $5. Chili turn in 2pm. Entry $18. Chili Grind Only. There will be a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. Info: Janice Miller at 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325-947-8753. [email protected]

Oct 22, 2016-003 - El Paso TX CASI. Skyline Optimist 5th annual CCO Cancelled. Date changed to October 8th.

Oct 22, 2016-004 - North Little Rock AR CASI. ASS CASI Pod CO 1st Place Chili is AQ for 2017 TICC. Held at Camping World 9801 Diamond Dr., North Little Rock, AR.

CASI rules apply. Entry $25, turn in 1pm. Ground Meat Only. Contact Preston Nickle 617 West M Street North Little Rock, AR. 72116; 501-791-2191

Oct 22, 2016-005 - Lindale TX CASI. Love & War in Texas Grand opening of the Love and War in Texas new Lindale, Texas location at Pickers Pavilion, 114 E. North St. Join friends in christening this new loca-tion for L & W. Tune up for Terlingua in a couple of weeks. CASI rules. Turn in 1pm. Entry $20. Chili Grind. Plenty of parking, no hook ups. Contact Roger Foltz [email protected] 214-914-3733. Benefits Breast Cancer.

Oct 22, 2016-006 - Webb City MO CASI. Christmas in October Cook off will be held at the WC Elks Lodge 1010 N Madison, surrounded by 9 beautiful acres with lots of fun activities for a full day of family fun. A new chili cookoff to help the Webb City Elks raise money to fund their Christmas Basket program to make the holiday special for local kids! Two chili divisions; CASI and Home Style only. Entry is $20 for one and $35 for both. Open Meat. Turn in for CASI will be at Noon and Home Style will be at 1pm. Tasting kits will be $3 each. There will be food & drink vending on the grounds. Many activities including horseshoes and corn hole tournaments, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, music and cooks pot! This will be an outdoor event for the whole family! Bring your chairs, blankets and canopies and plan to stay for the day! All money raised will be used to provide Christmas for those in need! Elks Care-Elks Share! CASI Rules Apply. Info: Jon Tupper 417-439-8605, [email protected]

Oct 22, 2016-007 - Amarillo TX CASI. Annual Elks Fall Chili & BBQ Come join us for the Annual Elks Fall Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, benefiting various Elks Chari-ties. Elks Lodge #923 located at 932 Clyde in Amarillo, TX. Chili Turn- In will be at 2pm. Chili Grind Only. Entry $20. CASI Rules Apply. A limited number of RV sites with hook-ups are available. Info: Pam Matheson 806-674-8423. Checks payable to Elks Lodge #923.

Oct 22, 2016-008 - Edmond OK CASI. Early Bird CO Held at Elks Lodge, take I-35 to Waterloo Rd 3/4 mile east to lodge. Benefits Elks General Fund. Turn in 1pm. Entry $25. Chili grind only. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Info: Joe Spears 405-650-3354 or Sonja Spears 405-695-3233. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 23, 2016-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Fall Festival Day 2 of Fall Festival CCO. Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod Chari-ties. Held at the Water Valley Park located

7th Annual Chili Cookoff

December 3rd, 9 to 4 Heritage Park, 207 S. Main Street, Irving, Texas

Page 33Terlingua TrailsSeptember 2016on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups $20/night. Chili turn in is at Noon. Entry is $18. Chili Grind Only. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’s information. Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 [email protected] 325-947-8753

Oct 23, 2016-002 - El Paso TX CASI. Mark’s Cantina 3rd annual CCO Location 3233 N. Mesa. Large roped off parking lot next to Marks Cantina. Turn in 2pm. Entry $20. CASI rules. RVs parking available. Charity: El Paso Food Bank. Info: Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419 [email protected] or Mark Boykin 915-539-6200.

Oct 27, 2016-001 - Del Rio TX CASI. On the way to TICC Lorina’s Cantina, the best pub overlooking the lake in Del Rio. RV parking available with no hookups. RV parking with full hookups at Holiday RV Park. Ask for the great chili cook discount. Great Steak Night on Wednesday night and if you go, call in advance to reserve your steaks. Phone number is 830-775- 8058. Turn-in 7pm, entry $21. Open meat. CASI Rules Apply. Info: Ken Rodd [email protected] 210-887-8827.

Oct 28, 2016-001 - Crane TX CASI. 25th Guess Where Caravan to Terlingua. Held at Crane City Park. West Hwy 329 behind the swimming pool. Benefiting the CASI Memorial Board Fund. CASI rules apply. Turn in 6pm, entry $20. Chili Grind Only. Few hookups. Info: Dodie Simpson, 432-559-3537.

Oct 29, 2016-001 - Crane TX CASI. On the Road to Terlingua Held behind the swim-ming pool in 6th St. Park. Entry $18 turn-in Noon. Chili grind only. Benefits Veterans Memorial Flag Fund. Info: Pat Timmons [email protected] or 432-558-7319. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 29, 2016-002 - Flatonia TX CASI. Czhilispiel Cookoff Held at 100 E. N. Main St, downtown Flatonia on Hwy 90. Exit 661 off of I10. Entry $25, $30 after October 21st. Turn-in 2pm. Checks payable to Czhilispiel. Info: Beverly Ponder, Executive Director, Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 610, Flatonia, TX 78941. [email protected] 361-865-3920 or 979-224-6197. CASI Rules Apply.

Oct 30, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Sotol Pod Cookoff Held behind the Post Office. This is an AQ for TICC 2017 for 1st place chili. Entry $20 turn-in Noon. Benefits the Terlingua EMS and the Terlingua School. Info: Dorathy Williams dowilliams@

hughes.net 432-371-2595 Checks payable to Sotol Pod. CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 1, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Cookin’ for CASI CO It’s a special year. The 2018 Great Peppers Meeting Pods are hosting the Cookin’ for CASI Chili cook-off on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Rancho CASI de los Chisos. Turn in time is 1pm. Entry is $25. Registration will open at 9am with breakfast being served by the host Pods. Meat is Open. The Pods hosting this year are Classic CASI, Houston Pod, Pasadena Pod, Piney Woods Pod, Space City Pod and VASA Pod. Remember also that with 100+ entries, 1st place will automatically qualify for 2017. The Pods will also be hosting a membership drive that morning so renew-ing your dues will be a lot easier. Each Pod also has a special giveaway drawing for new and renewing members. Info: Keith Karaff at [email protected] Look forward to seeing everyone at the 50th Anniversary. CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 4, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Friday is National Scholarship Day at Rancho CASI de los Chisos with World Class Competitions in Beans, Traditional Salsa, Non-Traditional Salsa, and the World Championship Hot Buffalo Wings. Friday competitions are open to anyone wishing to compete. Proceeds from these competitions will benefit the CASI National Scholarship Fund. The general public is invited to attend and participate in the judging for these Friday competitions. Public may dry camp all week for $40 entrance per person or join the fun on a daily basis for only $20 per day. Come join CASI in Chili, Charity & Fun! Visit our website http://www.casichili.net/terlingua.html or Facebook page https://www.face-book.com/CASI-Terlingua-International-Chili-Championship-332208410320304/ for additional information on competition rules and times of judging. Contact Susan Armand 713-248-0681 [email protected]

Nov 5, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. 50th CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship. Come celebrate the 50th with CASI at the Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua, Texas. This is an invitational only championship event for those that have qualified during the 2016 chili year to cook or compete in showmanship in the largest chili competition in the WORLD. Judg-ing begins at HIGH NOON. The public is invited to attend, camp, and participate in the judging, tasting, and showmanship. An event $40 entrance for public, includes dry camping, three nights of great bands, and some great parties. Fun on a daily basis for only $20 per day. Come join CASI in Chili, Charity, and Fun! Visit our website http://www.casichili.net/terlingua.html or

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CASI-Terlingua-International-Chili- Cham-pionship-332208410320304/ for additional information. Contact Susan Armand 713-248-0681, email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 12, 2016-001 - Lee’s Summit MO CASI. Christmas in November Held at Lee’s Summit VFW Post 5789, 329 Douglas St. Benefits Military Families. This is an indoor CCO with plenty of room, tables and chairs provided. Cooks Pot and 50/50. CASI turn in Noon, $20. Homestyle turn in 12:30, $20. Salsa turn in 1pm, $5. Dessert turn in 1:30, $10. CASI rules apply. Contact Kevin Stovall 816-213-4506 [email protected] Chili Grind Only.

Nov 12, 2016-002 - Denton TX CASI. Denton Annual Sweetheart Cook-Off. Held at Denton Elks Lodge #2446, 228 E Oak St. Breakfast Buffet. No hookups, parking lot across the street is available for RV’s. Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. Benefits the Sweetheart Fund. Checks payable to Denton Elks #2446. Info: Jimmy Rodgers 940-594-7301 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 12, 2016-003 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Elks #215 CCO Held at Tyler Elks #215, 13618 State Highway 31 W. Approximately 3 miles West from Loop 323, across from Scotts Miracle Grow Plant. Entry $20 turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. Checks payable Tyler Elks #215. 50/50 Beans $5 entry turn-in Noon. Goodie bags for first 20 registered cooks. Tickets will be available for raffle items. Trophy for 1st place showmanship. Chili cooks please bring tasting chili, tasting cups will be sold. Info: Roy or Debbie Scott [email protected] 903-316-9665, 903-316-9664. CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 12, 2016-004 - Pryor OK CASI. Pryor Chili Christmas Festival Held at 200 block E Graham Ave. One block east of Hwy 69 on Hwy 20, which is our main street. Entry $20, turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. CASI Rules Apply. Car and Bike Show, Santa and Santa Village, Human Snow Globe, Craft Vendors, live music entertainment. Contact B J Cummings, Pryor Main Street Inc. 8 S Vann, P.O. Box 216, Pryor OK 74362. [email protected] 918-825-1095, 918-261-3929. Checks payable to Pryor Main Street Inc.

Nov 13, 2016-001 - Denton TX CASI. ENF Fundraiser 2 Day Cookoff. Held at Denton Elks Lodge #2446, 228 E Oak St. RV space available across the street. Entry $20 turn 1pm. Chili grind only. Breakfast buffet both days. Checks payable to Denton Elks #2446. Benefits ENF Fund. CASI Rules Apply. Info:

Jimmy Rodgers 940-594-7301. [email protected]

Nov 19, 2016-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Toys for Tots This CCO will be held at the Icehouse Beer & Spirits located at 2805 N. Chadbourne. Dry Camping available. Ample room. Jackpot Beans turn in Noon, entry $5. Chili turn in 2pm. Entry $18. Chili grind only. CASI rules apply. There will be a 50/50 pot. Checks Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Cooks are encouraged to bring a toy. Cooks Supper Friday Night at 6:30. Info: Janice Miller at 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; 325-947 8753; 325-650-1854, [email protected]

Nov 19, 2016-002 - Katy TX CASI. 18th An-nual Uncle Ronnie’s Chili CO Held at Katy Elks, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd. Benefits Elks Charities. Entry $20 turn-in 2pm. Chili grind only. Jackpot 50/50 Beans $10 entry, turn-in Noon. Jackpot 50/50 Salsa, $10 entry, turn-in 1pm. Contact Nancy Draper 713-562-2798, 281-391-2763. [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. See cookoff next day.

Nov 19, 2016-003 - Dallas TX CASI. Fraternal Order of Eagles 3108 CO Held at 8500 Arturo Dr. Dallas, TX. Benefits Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Bring your kids, grandkids and or neighbors kids to cook in the Junior’s (Age 7-17) CCO. CASI Rules Apply. Chili Grind only. $25 entry for CASI chili. $10 entry for Junior (7-17) Chili. $5 entry for beans, pays top 3 winners. Bean turn-in at Noon. Junior Chili turn-in at noon. CASI Chili turn-in at 2pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle and the grill will be open for lunch. RV parking available, no hook-ups. If it’s been rainy the week before, our grounds can get quite muddy and limit RV parking. For info call FOE 3108 at 214-327-9563 or Ben Stewart at 214-674-0582. Pool will be open for those who dare. Checks payable FOE 3108. [email protected]

Nov 20, 2016-001 - Katy TX CASI. Day After Katy Elks Cookoff Held at Katy Elks, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd. Benefits Katy Elks Charities. Entry $20, turn-in 1pm. Chili grind only. Contact Nancy Draper 713-562-2798, 281-391- 2763 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 20, 2016-002 - Dallas TX CASI. Day 2 Fraternal Order of Eagles Held at 8500 Arturo Dr, Dallas, TX 75228. Benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. CASI Rules Apply. Chili Grind only. $25 entry for chili. Chili turn-in at noon. RV parking available, no hook-ups. If it’s been rainy the week before, our grounds can get quite muddy and limit RV parking. For info call FOE 3108 at 214-327-9563 or Ben Stewart at 214-674-0582. Pool will be open for those


2015/2016 Off-Board Support

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As a CASI Pod you are required to put on a pod cookoff once a year. To help you advertise your pod cookoff we allow each pod to place one quarter-page ad in the Terlingua Trails each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month before your cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an ad larger than a quarter-page, we will simply bill you for the difference in price. This ad should not be confused with the article advertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASI" section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soon as you request your cookoff packet and will run until your cookoff occurs.

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Welcome to the newest way to ask questions about anything CASI. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always truthful.

* * * * * * * * *O Mighty Chiligula –

I don’t understand why my chili isn’t doing any better than my friends. They taste almost the same, and my friends’ numbers are called but mine is hardly ever called. What can I do? Frustrated in FriscoDear Frustrated –

On a mere whim, the mighty Chiligula stoops to answer your question. From his perch on Mount Capsaicin, the most volatile volcano in the world, Chiligula instructs you to consider that all chili cooks follow similar recipes, which produce similar tastes. The major differences are the individual preference of each chili judge and the place-ment of your chili cup on the table. Every judge knows what he or she likes, and if your chili does not meet those highly personal and subjective standards, it will not advance to the next table.

The mighty Chiligula’s advice to you is, “Never give up, never surrender!” Keep trying, because someday the tides of fate will turn and you will find yourself on a win-ning streak, while your friends will be left in the proverbial dust.

Don’t give up. Enjoy the day with your friends and wait for your turn.I don’t usually sign my letters, but only for you…

MC* * * * * * * * *

Dear Chiligula – I want to look up my points but don’t remember my password for the CASI site.

What do I do? Lost, but not Forgotten

Dear Lost – You need to make sure your membership is active, so if you have not renewed or

joined you will not have access to this part of the system. If your membership is current and you have just forgotten your password, contact the Membership Director, Keith Longabaugh, and he can help you with the password. MCPS – In the future, remember to be more respectful. The proper term of address is ‘O Mighty Chiligula.’ In a more casual forum, ‘OMC’ is acceptable.

* * * * * * * * *If you have any questions about CASI, chili, pods, directors, referees, or any other aspect of CASI, send your question to [email protected]. Be sure to put ‘Chiligula’ or ‘OMC’ in the subject line. Sign your question the way you wish it to appear; we retain editorial license.

who dare. Make checks payable FOE 3108. [email protected]

Nov 25, 2016-001 - Victoria TX CASI. Day After Thanksgiving Cookoff Three day coo-koff. Held at KOA RV Park, Victoria/Coleto Lake, 500 Coleto Park Rd. More information to follow. Contact April McDonald [email protected] 361-572-8929.

Nov 26, 2016-001 - Waco TX CASI. HEB Waco #5 is having their 13th Annual CASI Chili Cook Off at 9100 Woodway Dr. Waco, TX. 76712. Entry $20. Turn in time is 2pm. Chili Grind Only. Plenty of room for EZups. Cooks can set up on the right hand side in front of the store. Please remember it’s a State Law NO open containers where alcohol is sold. Charity is for JDRF. Info: Dianne Stimson @ 254-855-2767. Make plans to be there. CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 26, 2016-002 - Victoria TX CASI. 35th Annual VASA Pod Cookoff AQ 1st place 2017. Held at KOA RV Park, Victoria/Coleto

Lake, 500 Coleto Park Rd. More information to follow. Contact April McDonald [email protected] 361-572-8929.

Nov 27, 2016-001 - Waco TX CASI. HEB Waco # 4 welcomes you to their 2nd Annual CASI CCO held in the grass field of the left hand of the store. Plenty of room for EZups and RV’s No hook ups. Entry $20. Turn in time 1pm, Chili Grind Only. Charity TBA. Info: Dianne Stimson at 254-855-2767 Hope to see y’all there. CASI Rules Apply.

Nov 27, 2016-002 - Victoria TX CASI. Day After Pod Cookoff Held at KOA RV Park, Victoria Coleto Lake, 500 Coleto Park Rd. More info to follow. Contact April McDonald 361-572-8929 or [email protected]

MoreUpcoming Cookoffs at

www.CasiChili.net

Page 35Terlingua TrailsSeptember 2016CASI - Chili Appreciation Society International - Membership Application

(New Member) - (Renewal Member) - (Corporate Member) - Circle OneMail form and membership fee to CASI - 608 Acorn Street, Pilot Point, TX 76258

Membership Dues:North America (US, US Protectorates, Canada, Mexico) $25 annually

North America Lifetime $425International $25 annually (Lifetime Membership not available)

Corporations $125 annually

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)

Street Address or PO Box: __________________________ Telephone _______________________

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

Upcoming Cookoff Information SheetFILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings, PO Box 39, Terlingua, TX 79852-0039.Phone 1.888.CASI.HOT (227.4468); Fax 214.279.7052; Email [email protected]; or register thru mychili.org. Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in the Terlingua Trails.

Date and City: ____________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location: ____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: __________________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee: _______________________________________

Checks Payable to: _________________________________________________________________

Information Contact: _______________________________________________________________

Contact Address: __________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________

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

Mail Judging Packet to: ____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Need Rule Book: (Yes) or (No) Chili Grind Only: (Yes) or (No)

_______ Send Copies of Terlingua Trails

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

2015/2016 CASI Board of DirectorsRichard Knight - President216 Ashwood DriveElgin, TX 78621 615.480.4024 [email protected]

Ted Fichtl – Executive Director2017 Chantilly Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 520.249.3147 [email protected]

Kris Hudspeth – 1st VP, Public Relations2230 Sussex Drive Garland, TX 75041 [email protected]

Harvey West – 2nd VP, Tally2653 County Road 2135Telephone, TX [email protected]

Mary Ellen Gillen – Treasurer2 Green Cedar RoadBoerne, TX [email protected]

Cindy Noe – Secretary146 Running Bear TrailWichita Falls, TX 76310940.733.6086 [email protected]

Susan Armand – Director, Merchandising/Trails 3103 Freshmeadows Drive Houston, TX 77063 713.248.0681 [email protected]

Tim Collier – Director, Membership PO Box 43Snyder, TX [email protected]

Don Hoy – Director, Ranch Manager/Krazy Flats3680 FM 3157Cuero, TX [email protected]

Keith Longabaugh – Director, Cookin' for CASI, Membership608 Acorn StreetPilot Point, TX [email protected]

David “Budda” Manske – Director, Upcomings3137 S MainFort Worth, TX 76110817.922.9992 [email protected]

Documents

September 2016 Volume 29 Issue 9 Second Alaska … · September 2016 Terlingua Trails Page 3 Friends of CASI Sponsors provide the CASI Awards. They also provide a Friends of CASI