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GREENCASTLE, PA – The Mid Atlantic Chiliheads and Ma-son-Dixon Chili Pods along with twenty-nine CASI cooks joined forces with Mason Dixon BBQ Services and the Greencastle Exchange Club at the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania State Chili Championship on December 5, 2015. Brisk sunny weather greeted the cooks as we set up in a tent city provided by Mason Dixon BBQ Services. Last year’s storm, which dumped five inches of rain and pounded us with winds, was a distant memory as we built our booths and prepared to cook our championship chili.

The unseasonably warm weather brought out chili lovers from all over. The public and chili cooks alike had a great time visiting and sam-pling a variety of goodies available from the chili, to cheeses, to brisket sliders, and to an unexpected treat: smoked cookies! All combined, the generous donations from the People’s Choice Chili Competition helped

2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE: CHILI FOR CHRISTMAS

us raise over $1,400 for the Greencastle Exchange Club, which will use the donations to bring Christmas happiness to many local families in need. Dustin Reed of Hagerstown, MD was crowned the People’s Choice Champion.

Many enthusiastic show teams competed to the amusement and enjoyment of the public crowds. The Smokin’ Gun Chili Show Team cap-tained by Annette Daly of Palmyra, VA took top showmanship honors. Plum Crazy captained by Howard Poole took second, and the Lagniappe Chili Team captained by Lee and Anne Tilton took third.

The top three Pennsylvania residents who are now automatically qualified for the 2016 TICC are: Mike Staub of New Oxford, PA (5th overall), Tim Crider of Shippensburg, PA (12th), and Howard Poole of Warfordsburg, PA (16th).

Patti DeiTos, 2nd Place, and Dick DeiTos,1st Place, both of Fairfax, VA

Mike Staub, New Oxford, PA (center)Top Pennsylvania Resident (Auto-Q) Dustin Reed, Hagerstown, MD (left)

1st Place Peoples' Choice

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Terlingua Trails January 2016

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPORT

PLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESE CASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our Society as Annual Corporate Members. If you live in their area PLEASE stop by and thank them personally.

9 Fingers Jeep Tours – Odessa, TXAmerican Legion Post 490 – Houston, TXAmerican Legion Post 554 – League City, TXAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center – Dowell, MDChisos Mining Company Motel, Inc. – Terlingua, TXCity of Madison, Georgia – Madison, GACottonwood General Store – Terlingua, TXInternational River Runners – Austin, TXIrving Elks Lodge #2334 – Irving, TXLong Draw Pizza – Terlingua, TXMoose Lodge #1721 – Pasadena, TXPurple Haze Jeep Club – Gardendale, TX

R & R Construction – Monahans, TXRaven Investigations & Investments, Inc – Huntsville, TXRenfro Foods, Inc. – Fort Worth, TXSaltwater Cowboy Cantina – Terlingua, TXShield Tactical – Shiner, TXShotgun’s Bar – Odessa, TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas – Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. – Odessa, TXSouthwest Title & Abstract Co. – Rankin, TXTerlingua Auto Service – Terlingua, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland – Midland, TXWally’s Pole & Grill – Crosby, TX

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016 Happy New Year!!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season. May your 2016 be filled with love, laughter, passion and 365 full nights of sleep. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate with your CASI chili family the arrival of 2016. The outlook for 2016 looks bright with CASI kicking off celebrating our 50th Terlingua Championship event. Please be sure to read the Woodbridge article in this edition of the Trails and support CASI and Woodbridge by purchasing a bottle of wine from your local retail store and receiving some great discount offers from our other CASI sponsors and a great chili recipe from the 2014 CASI Champion, Jason Goains.

Your CASI Board has scheduled the Winter Workshop for Saturday, February 20, and the Winter Board meeting for Sunday, February 21 at the Irving Elks Lodge. Also, the 2016 Great Pepper’s Meeting will be returning to Austin at the Holiday Inn-Midtown on September 10. 2016 brings us CASI’s 50th celebration of the CASI Terlingua Championship. CASI is the only or-ganization that has been involved from the beginning and the only organization involved with the other 49 Terlingua championships. The 50th planning committees have already looked at some new, exciting events. More details will follow about the planned TICC Wednesday night-time lighted parade and a ‘50s theme party following the parade to Krazy Flats. Also, more details will follow about a planned TICC Thursday’s Triple Crown Trifecta, consisting of an appetizer cookoff, a backyard steak cookoff, and a des-sert contest, sponsored by Triple Crown Whiskey and Tequila Rose. And there are rumors of a CASI past Champions’ Challenge. The latter part of 2016 will bring a roll-out of the new revised casichili.net website and CASI business system which will include: a CASI members-only section for on-line membership renewal, on-line reset of your password, view your cookoff points, view your competitor’s points, and search for CASI events. Also new members that want to join the CASI fun can join on-line with their credit cards, create their own password and fill in their own profile. The CASI IT committee is hard at work to make these things happen during 2016. The year 2016 looks rewarding for the CASI members, so invite your neighbors and friends to join us in Chili, Charity, and Fun!!!!!

Richard KnightCASI President

TERLINGUA TRAILS

EditorPAM CLARK

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Assistant EditorCAROL KNIGHT

Editor EmeritusDANA PLOCHECK

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UPCOMING COOKOFFSDorathy Williams

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

(432) [email protected]

Upcomings: Phone 1-888-CASI-HOT or Fax 1-214-279-7052

COOKOFF RESULTSPlease send all CCO results along with entry

sheets and money to:Melissa Pate

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Phone 281-795-4075

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*********CURRENT YEAR******** REQ COOKOFFS Chilis MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISED

Qualified As Of December 15, 2015

TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

YEAR-TO-DATE COOKOFFSTATISTICS SHOWTEAMSCOOKS

ALABAMA 6 2 30 2,891.00ARKANSAS 12 3 49 6,250.00ARIZONA 12 2 38 3,099.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 22 4,000.00FLORIDA 9 2 42 10,400.00GEORGIA 6 1 15 85.00IOWA 9 1 21 4,100.00ILLINOIS 9 2 47 2,530.00INDIANA 9 2 30 31,800.00KANSAS 9 1 107 7,889.51LOUISIANA 9 1 15 1,500.00MARYLAND 6 2 36 6,000.00MISSOURI 9 2 32 4,950.00MISSISSIPPI 9 3 45 3,311.00NORTH CAROLINA 6 1 15 225.00NEW MEXICO 12 2 56 2,600.00OKLAHOMA 9 2 33 1,300.00PENNSYLVANIA 6 1 29 1,400.00TEXAS 12 67 2,399 180,414.00VIRGINIA 9 1 22 600.00GRAND TOTAL 99 3,083 275,344.51

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS – Cookoffs held before 11/1/15 for which results have not yet been received. *** No Delinquent Cookoffs ***

27 Nancy Draper, Katy TX28 Gina DArcangelo, Discovery Bay CA29 John Dinigris, Lodi CA30 Thomas Sharp, Oakley CA31 Preston Nickle, North Little Rock AR32 Mike Orkiszewski, Cary NC33 Tom Carey, Birmingham AL34 Michael (Mike) Park, Austin TX35 Lisa Stone, Kempner TX36 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS37 Sandy Thomas, Seguin TX38 Susan Armand, Houston TX39 Henry Danysh, Victoria TX40 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA41 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX42 John Goforth, Comfort TX43 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA44 Mike Staub, New Oxford PA45 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM46 Timothy Crider, Shippensburg PA47 Howard Poole, Warfordsburg PA48 Keith Nash, Shreveport LA

12 Chilli Chili, Johnson City TX Dean, Alan13 Wicked Weasel Chili, Stockton CA Singletary, Joe14 Barely Can Cookers, Huntsville TX Corcoran, Wayne15 Pit Talkers, Seguin TX Maricle, Beverly16 DrDave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX Trice, David (Dave)17 Mad Hatters,Tyler TX Hewlett, Gil18 Hot Hot Hot Chili, Horn Lake MS Sevigney, Joanna19 Smokin’ Gun Chili, Palmyra VA Daly, Annette20 Plum Crazy, Warfordsburg PA Poole, Howard

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From the Editor

Howdy, y’all! This month I have officially taken up the reins of the Terlingua Trails, or at least the training wheels. After working with Dana Plocheck for the last few months, I can tell you that we all owe a great debt of gratitude for her six (SIX!) years in charge of this publication. There is a long list of things that have to be done for each issue, and she makes it all look so easy. It isn't! I’m sure that I will be making mistakes – sometimes that’s the only way you can tell I’m doing anything – but I promise that I will do my best to make sure y’all get all the CASI news and info that will fit into each month’s paper. Please send me pictures and articles from your cookoffs and other chili-related activities as soon as possible after the events, and don’t forget to identify all of the people in your pics. Everyone likes seeing their names and pictures in the paper. Well, I guess when it's something nice. I hope y'all all had a happy, healthy, and safe holiday, and wish you and yours a prosperous 2016!

Pam Clark, EditorTerlingua [email protected]

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016CASI MEMBERSHIP

REPORT Please join me in saying a big WELCOME and thank you to all our new, annual, life, and corporate members. CHILI, CHARITY and FUN: hope to see you all on the chili trail soon! And, to all our members that 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 having a PayPal account. Just click on the “Join CASI-Online” on our website www.casichili.net, or go to www.mychili.org 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 advantage of the CASI Information System (CIS). You can check your personal informa-tion 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 (325) 575-7014, email [email protected], or by mail at PO Box 43, Snyder, TX 79550.

Connie CollierMembership Administrative Coordinator

New Annual MembersChristine Arnold-Galveston, TXRobert Crain-San Antonio, TXKevin Dempsey-Spring, TXBrian Ledgerwood-Manassas, VANancy Love-Goodyear, AZDoug Redding-Sapulpa, OKChris Todd-Catonsville, MDJames Trocki-Phoenix, AZTommy Wright-Ft. Worth, TX

Renewing Members Daniel Arrington-Gainesville, FLTobie Brown-Sierra Vista, AZBeverly Butschek-Houston, TXGilbert Butschek-Houston, TXWayne Corcoran-Huntsville, TXTimothy Crider-Shippensburg, PAJulie Darley-Canyon Lake, TXCraig Doman-Paulden, AZLarry Eastep-Surprise, AZ

Doug Evelyn-Casper WYRoy Fisher-Sierra Vista, AZPat French-Wichita Falls, TXTerry Guerra-Ovilla, TXMike Hagan-Boerne, TXMark Holmes-Dallas, TXKenneth Hurst-Odessa, TXHank Kerr-Normandy Park, WABlu Kriska-Ennis, TXTed Lewis-Las Cruces, NMRon Mattson-Orlando Park, ILRobert Mills-Mission, KSBarry Morton-Upper Marlboro, MDKenneth Reiland-Seguin, TXRalph Rogers-Austin, TXJason Rosberg – El Paso, TXScott Schwartzbauer-Chino Valley, AZRobin Simon-Shreveport, LAAnn Tilton-Sterling, VALee Tilton-Sterling, VAFrancis Wood-San Antonio, TX

Holy Cow, Chiliheads,Cowtown is Moving Again!

The 40th Cowtown Chili Cookoff will feature a new venue and new dates so mark your maps and calendars now. May 13-15, 2016 will find the chili wagons assembled at the Vineyards Camp-grounds & Cabins on Grapevine Lake, at 1501 N. Dooley Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051.

“Last year’s venue was nice but when we learned what they were going to charge us to return, we decided to look elsewhere,” stated David Sexton, Cowtown Great Pepper. “The Vineyards Campgrounds in Grapevine has so much to offer that it was an easy decision to move the cookoff to this location. This campground was the TACO Park of the Year in 2014. And while we were in the moving mode, we decided to move the dates to May 13, 14, and 15 to avoid the spring break crowds.” The charity will again be No Brother Fights Alone.

The area for the CCO is a peninsula on the left side of the campgrounds with a pavilion in the middle. There are RV spots with full hookups, cabins and lots of room for day campers and tailgaters. Opportunities for fishing, boating and water sports are just steps away. There will even be scheduled shuttle buses to take cooks to downtown Grapevine for shopping, dining and wine tast-ing.

All RV spots and cabins are at a 25% discount. For reserva-tions call 817-329-8993 and mention you are with the chili cookoff. Golf carts are welcomed.

Cowtown hopes to make this weekend a double automatic qualifier with over 100 cooks on Saturday the 14th and the official pod cookoff on Sunday the 15th. Thursday night arrivals are wel-comed with CCO activities kicked off Friday night with a beans and salsa contest for cash prizes. Saturday brings the CCO, grind only and CASI rules, branding iron trophies for the top ten chilis and top three shows. Entry fee is $25.00 and turn-in is at 1:00pm, plus goody bags for the first 100 cooks registered. The 10th North Texas Junior Chili Championship (ages 8-17) will also be held with tro-phies for the top ten junior chilis. Entry is $10 and turn is 12 noon, CASI rules as well. Saturday evening features a BBQ dinner and cooks are asked to please bring a side dish to share.

Sunday brings the Cowtown Pod Chili Cookoff with an auto-matic qualifier for TICC. Entry fee is $20, turn-in at noon, grind only, CASI rules.

Send early registration to David Sexton, 5615 Goodwin Ave., Dallas, TX 75206. Make checks payable to Cowtown CASI. Must be received by May 1s, 2016. Get more information on the Cowtown CASI Facebook page or contact David Sexton at [email protected] or 817-793-0656.

Dale Reinecker


Cook Off WinnersOct 3, 2015-009 - Gainesville TX3rd Ann First Points of the Year, 33 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Tommy Wooten, Valley View TX2 GW Goin, Valley View TX3 Cody Wooten, Valley View TX4 Mike Brooks, Denton TX5 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX6 Wayne Curtis, Wichita Falls TX7 Bill Riordan, Archer City TX8 Patti Meyers-Jones, Athens TX9 Sherree Nichols, Azle TX10 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 The Kraken, Carrollton TX Kristen Knapp-Webb2 Redneck Princess, Pilot Point TX Candy Ford

Oct 10, 2015-003 - Midland TX15th Breast Cancer Awareness, 60 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Keith Patton, Odessa TX2 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM3 Krystal Jones, Lubbock TX4 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX5 Bradley-FOC Bains, Midland TX6 Phyllis Patton, Odessa TX7 Karen Bains, Rankin TX8 Joann Scott, Odessa TX9 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX10 Donnie Warner, Odessa TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Party for a Cure, Midland TX Christy Foster2 JPMW Trucking, Midland TX Trey Woodfin3 Panhead Chili, Midland TX Guy W Bates

Oct 10, 2015-008 - Sanger TXSanger Elks, 21 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Christy Rodgers, Denton TX2 Jack Richardson, Sanger TX3 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX4 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX5 Mike Brooks, Denton TX6 Tommy Wooten, Valley View TX7 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX8 Connie Collier, Snyder TX9 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX10 Jennifer Moore, Irving TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Krooked Horn, Wichita Falls TX Wayne Curtis2 Spit Fire Chili, Pilot Point TX Debbie Longabaugh

3 Chili Diva, Murphy TX Nancy Hewlett

Oct 10, 2015-012 - Marshall TXMarshall Fireant Festival CCO, 26 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mack Walker, Marshall TX2 Keith Nash, Shreveport LA3 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX4 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA5 Janet Nash, Shreveport LA6 Barry Poole, Lafayette LA7 Dorothy Underwood, Conway AR8 Cherry Baker, Shreveport LA9 Bob Carnes, Mabank TX10 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Mad Hatters, Tyler TX Gil Hewlett2 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash3 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice

Oct 11, 2015-004 - Sanger TXGolden Triangle POD, 32 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Christy Rodgers, Denton TX2 Gerald Casey, Arlington TX3 Zach Powell, Denton TX4 Delora Goin, Valley View TX5 Scott Spencer, Irving TX6 Cindy Noe, Wichita Falls TX7 Gerald E. “Eli” Casey, Saint Jo TX8 Lonnie Harris, Arlington TX9 Neva Curtis, Wichita Falls TX10 Wayne Curtis, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Alamo Sunrise, DALLAS TX George Bienfang2 Krooked Horn, Wichita Falls TX Wayne Curtis3 Spit Fire Chili, Pilot Point TX Debbie Longabaugh

Oct 11, 2015-005 - Marshall TXMarshall Fireant Fest 2nd Day, 23 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA2 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA3 Barry Poole, Lafayette LA4 Janet Nash, Shreveport LA5 Janelle Poole, Lafayette LA6 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX7 Dottie Carnes, Mabank TX8 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX9 Renea Oswalt, Waskom TX10 Keith Nash, Shreveport LA

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice2 Mad Hatters, Tyler TX Gil Hewlett3 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash

Oct 17, 2015-009 - Acampo CA13th Annual California State, 22 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX2 Jason Goains, Oglesby TX3 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX4 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA5 Gina D’Arcangelo, Discovery Bay CA6 John Dinigris, Lodi CA7 Thomas Sharp, Oakley CA8 Alex Tanalski, Petaluma CA9 Bob Marshall, Martinez CA10 Aliesa Nunes, Lodi CASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Chilli Chili, Johnson City TX Alan Dean2 Wicked Weasel Chili, Stockton CA Joe Singletary3 Pirates of Woodbridge, Lodi CA Jason Silva

Oct 17, 2015-015 - North Little Rock ARASS CASI Pod Cookoff, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Preston Nickle, North Little Rock AR2 James Murry, Como MS3 Ralph Shields, Horn Lake MS4 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR5 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR6 Karen Bailey, Maumelle AR7 Charleen Shields, Horn Lake MS8 Cheryl Oswalt, Little Rock AR9 Lynne Murry, Como MS10 Toni Wilkerson, Sherwood ARSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Buffalo Nickle Chili, N Little Rock AR Linda Nickle2 Invisible Chili, Maumelle AR Karen Bailey3 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS James Murry

Oct 24, 2015-003 - Flatonia TXCzhilispiel 43 Czhili CO, 109 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Nancy Draper, Katy TX2 Maxine Reed, Houston TX3 Kevin Foley, Galveston TX4 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TX5 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX6 Matt Rumelhart, Katy TX

7 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX8 DJ Sweat, Gonzales TX9 Earl Who? Gorhum, Montgomery TX10 Doris Greenlees, Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Casino Chili, Schulenburg TX Jan Lahodny2 Incredible Knockouts, Flatonia TX Charlie Bartos3 Tennessee Whiskey Makers, Lynchburg TN, Kevin Hart

Oct 24, 2015-007 - Gulf Shores ALWaterway Village Gulf Shores, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Koda King, Gulf Shores AL2 Larry Oliver, Pensacola FL3 Anna Rahkonen, Gulf Shores AL4 Stuart Frye, Pensacola FL5 Brenda Rogers, Pensacola FL6 David Lee, Orange Beach AL7 Cindy King, Gulf Shores AL8 Chuck Stock, Orange Park FL9 Taylor Means, Gulf Shores AL10 Ellen Lee, Orange Beach ALSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 OBA Finest, Orange Beach AL David Lee2 Chuck Wagon, Orange Park FL Chuck Stock3 Schoolhouse Chili, Pensacola FL Stuart Frye

Oct 30, 2015-002 - Crane TX24th Guess Where Caravan, 25 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX2 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX3 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX4 Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX5 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX6 Donald (Donnie) Warner, Odessa TX7 Robin Crain, Crane TX8 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX9 David Lefler, Bardwell TX10 James Timmons, Crane TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone2 Panhead Chili, Midland TX Guy W Bates3 Farm Chili, Odessa TX Donald (Donnie) Warner

Oct 31, 2015-002 - Huntsville ALVeterans United Chili Cookoff, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Pete Combs, Hampton Cove AL2 Tom Carey, Birmingham AL

Terlingua Trails January 2016Nov 14, 2015-002 - Spring TXAntique Gallery of Houston, 22 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Emily Hammond, Houston TX2 John Thompson, Spring TX3 Kent Cavender, Stafford TX4 Earl Who? Gorhum, Montgomery TX5 Patti Corcoran, Huntsville TX6 Brad Wesp, Galveston TX7 Lora Trentham, Houston TX8 Gary Armstrong, Conroe TX9 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX10 Noal Truitt, Friendswood TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Barely Can Cookers, Huntsville TX Wayne Corcoran2 West End Hookers, Galveston TX Christine Arnold

Nov 14, 2015-003 - Horn Lake MSJoe’s Thirsty Lizard CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Cindy Magee, Horn Lake MS2 Rodney Foshee, Southaven MS3 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS4 Laurie Block, Southhaven MS5 Ruby Barger, Horn Lake MS6 Donell Dickerson, Horn Lake MS7 Karen Bonner, Horn Lake MS8 Rodney A. Jones, Horn Lake MS9 Rena Jones, Horn Lake MS10 Steve Anderson, Byhalia MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Hot Hot Hot Chili, Horn Lake MS Joanna Sevigney2 Attitude Chili, Horn Lake MS Rodney A. Jones3 Elliots Nana Chili, Horn Lake MS Tanna M. Jones

Nov 15, 2015-001 - Denton TXDenton Elks ENF, 23 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Christy Rodgers, Denton TX2 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX3 Monica Brooks, Denton TX4 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX5 Zach Powell, Denton TX6 GW Goin, Valley View TX7 Mike Brooks, Denton TX8 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX9 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX10 Patti Meyers-Jones, Athens TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone2 Slo ‘N Ez, Mabank TX Dottie Carnes3 DIVA Frog, Athens TX Patti Meyers-Jones

Nov 15, 2015-002 - El Paso TX2nd Annual Mark’s Cantina CO, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Don Stoppiro, El Paso TX2 Matthew Elliott, El Paso TX3 Kathy Stoppiro, El Paso TX

4 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM5 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX6 Thomas Chaney, Anthony NM7 Stephanie Burick, Mesilla NM8 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX9 Jonathan Elliott, El Paso TX10 Ted Lewis, Las Cruces NMSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Champagne Chili Too, Mesilla NM Stephanie Johnson-Burick2 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Don Stoppiro3 Asheep At The Wheel, El Paso TX Carol Straughan

Nov 21, 2015-001 - Katy TX17th Ann Uncle Ronnie’s CO, 34 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Vern Gilpin, Katy TX2 Reggie Graves, Shreveport LA3 Patti Corcoran, Huntsville TX4 Joyce Keith, Austin TX5 Earl Who? Gorhum, Montgomery TX6 Nigel Delgado, Houston TX7 Wayne Corcoran, Huntsville TX8 Dorothy Spishock, Dickinson TX9 Susan Armand, Houston TX10 Jonathan “Spud” Griffin, Arp TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Barely Can Cookers, Huntsville TX Wayne Corcoran2 Ass Fault, Dickinson TX Chuck Spishock3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX Lewis Garrett

Nov 21, 2015-002 - San Angelo TXToys for Tots, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX2 Jennifer Sherfield, Hobbs NM3 Sherril Lazarus, San Angelo TX4 Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX5 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX6 Clifford (Cliff) Miller, San Angelo TX7 Brandy Reid, Hobbs NM8 Fred Lazarus, San Angelo TX9 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX10 Sherry J. Maus, San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Pepper-up, San Angelo TX Sherry J. Maus2 Columbine & Blue Bonnets, San Angelo TX, Janice Miller3 Chili Ole, Paint Rock TX Barbara Herrin

Nov 21, 2015-003 - Dallas TXDallas Fraternal Order Eagles, 29 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Suzanne P. Sweet, Dallas TX2 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX3 Morris Moss, Garland TX4 Candy Ford, Pilot Point TX5 Dusty Hudspeth, Irving TX6 Laura Cozby, Dallas TX7 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX

8 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TX9 Raymon Johnson, Irving TX10 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 6 Pack to Go, Mesquite TX Mike Wray2 Mrs. Sam Houston, Dallas TX Suzanne P. Sweet3 Newlywed Queen & King, Southlake TX, Karla Cogburn

Nov 21, 2015-004 - McQueeney TXClassic CASI Pod CO, 41 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mike Park, Austin TX2 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX3 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX4 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX5 Terry Deckle, Leander TX6 Steve Maricle, Seguin TX7 Kenneth Morgenroth, San Antonio TX8 Susie Morgenroth, San Antonio TX9 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX10 Harvey L. Haynes, Spring Branch TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Love Bean Chili, McCoy TX Katie Richter2 Cloverleaf #1, San Antonio TX Janet Cielencki3 It’s Green, Go Chili, Stockdale TX Anne Perkovich

Nov 21, 2015-005 - Valley Mills TXValley Mills Cookoff, 19 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Brenda K. Johnson, Waco TX2 Pat Milich, Robinson TX3 Karen Goains, Oglesby TX4 Jana Hamilton, McGregor TX5 Randy Duke, Valley Mills TX6 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX7 David Johnson Sr, Waco TX8 David Lefler, Bardwell TX9 Jim Trietsch, Waco TX10 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Cow Killer Chili Too, Bardwell TX David Lefler2 Hoss Chili, Crawford TX Ryan Bremer3 Me-Ma Chili, Crawford TX Mavis Nelson

Nov 22, 2015-001 - Katy TXDay After Katy Elks CO, 23 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Susan Armand, Houston TX2 Patti Corcoran, Huntsville TX3 Kenneth Armand, Houston TX4 Emily Hammond, Houston TX5 Wayne Corcoran, Huntsville TX6 Donna Foley, Galveston TX7 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX8 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX9 Beverly B. Butschek, Houston TX10 Melissa Draper, Katy TX

3 Rick James, Hampton Cove AL4 Angela Combs, Hampton Cove AL5 David Riggs, Huntsville AL6 Jill Katrina Snider, Huntsville AL7 Bill Heslop, Birmingham AL8 Mike Whitten, Diboll TX9 Jeff Crawford, Huntsville AL10 Aaron Evans, Huntsville AL

Oct 31, 2015-003 - Crane TXOn The Road to Terlingua, 25 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Angie Duke, Valley Mills TX2 Kathi Hudson, Odessa TX3 Karen Bains, Rankin TX4 Morris Moss, Garland TX5 Carolyn Whetstone, Euless TX6 Mike Tracy, Odessa TX7 Randy Duke, Valley Mills TX8 Gregg Wilson, Odessa TX9 Joann Scott, Odessa TX10 Guy W Bates, Midland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Swamp Chili, Crane TX Trisha Barker2 Farm Chili, Odessa TX Donald (Donnie) Warner3 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone

Nov 7, 2015-003 - Eastport MDMRE 2015 Tug of War XVIII, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kenneth Ryers, Rising Sun MD2 Mike Orkiszewski, Cary NC3 Kit Rudd, Warrenton VA4 Dan Hixon, Owings Mills MD5 Sharon Rudd, Warrenton VA6 Christopher Watkins, McLean VA7 Mark McDowell, Accokeek MD8 Paul McEnrue, Reston VA9 Bruce Baker, Falls Church VA10 Brittany Mast, Rockville MD

Nov 14, 2015-001 - Denton TXDenton Elks Sweetheart CO, 36 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 David I Sexton Jr, Dallas TX2 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX3 Zach Powell, Denton TX4 Christy Rodgers, Denton TX5 Jimmy Rodgers, Denton TX6 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX7 Delora Goin, Valley View TX8 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX9 Gerald Casey, Arlington TX10 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Slo ‘N Ez, Mabank TX Dottie Carnes2 DIVA Frog, Athens TX Patti Meyers-Jones3 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Champagne Chili, Pearland TX Stan Johnson2 Barely Can Cookers, Huntsville TX Wayne Corcoran3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX Lewis Garrett

Nov 22, 2015-002 - Dallas TXDay 2 - Dallas FOE 3108 CCO, 16 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TX2 Benjamin D. Stewart, Dallas TX3 George Bienfang, Dallas TX4 Roger Foltz, Dallas TX5 Scott Spencer, Irving TX6 Bob Carnes, Mabank TX7 Doodie Johnson, Irving TX8 Suzanne P. Sweet, Dallas TX9 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX10 Dottie Carnes, Mabank TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Voodoo Chili, Garland TX Kerry Turner2 Mrs. Sam Houston, Dallas TX Suzanne P. Sweet3 Hard Hat Chili, Grand Prairie TX Darrell Baxter

Nov 22, 2015-003 - McQueeney TXClassic CASI Day After CCO, 38 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Charmaine Rogers, San Antonio TX2 Lisa Stone, Kempner TX3 Terry Deckle, Leander TX4 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TX5 Sandy Thomas, Seguin TX6 Anne Perkovich, Stockdale TX7 Mari Capehart, Seguin TX8 Fread E Cielencki Sr, San Antonio TX9 Amanda Stone, Kempner TX10 Elaine Garza, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Love Bean Chili, McCoy TX Katie Richter2 Cloverleaf #1, San Antonio TX Janet Cielencki3 Pit Talkers, Seguin TX Beverly Maricle

Nov 22, 2015-004 - Valley Mills TXValley Mills Next Day CO, 18 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Brenda Johnson, Seminole TX2 Angie Duke, Valley Mills TX3 David Johnson Sr, Waco TX4 Dwaine Williams, Waxahachie TX5 Randy Duke, Valley Mills TX6 David Lefler, Bardwell TX7 Pat Milich, Robinson TX8 Bob Pulliam, Burleson TX9 Kathy Williams, Waxahachie TX10 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Rods & Wheels, Burleson TX Bob Pulliam

2 Wink’s Surprise, Crawford TX Dianne Stimson3 Cow Killer Chili Too, Bardwell TX David Lefler

Nov 27, 2015-001 - Terrell TX3rd Annual Thanksgiving CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TX2 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX3 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX4 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA5 Laura Semmes, Farmers Branch TX6 Mack Walker, Marshall TX7 Dottie Carnes, Mabank TX8 James Burns, Point TX9 George Bienfang, Dallas TX10 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX, Larry Wampler3 DJ’s Original, Marshall TX Mack Walker

Nov 27, 2015-002 - Victoria TX34th Thanksgiving Weekend, 47 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Sandy Thomas, Seguin TX2 Katherine Kemper, Houston TX3 Susan Armand, Houston TX4 John Perez, Austin TX5 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX6 Lewis Garrett, Houston TX7 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX8 Mike Klade, New Braunfels TX9 Sandra Quintanilla, Karnes City TX10 Diana Klade, New Braunfels TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash2 Beer Queen Chili, Austin TX Dani C. Medlin3 Pirate Chili, Houston TX Lewis Garrett

Nov 28, 2015-001 - Terrell TX3rd Thanksgiving CO Day 2, 20 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Mack Walker, Marshall TX2 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA3 Dottie Carnes, Mabank TX4 Nic Santangelo, Dallas TX5 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX6 Beth Baxter, Grand Prairie TX7 Sherry Burns, Point TX8 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX9 James Burns, Point TX10 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew, Terrell TX, Larry Wampler3 True American Hero, Euless TX Carolyn Whetstone

Nov 28, 2015-003 - Victoria TXVASA Pod Cookoff, 51 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Sandy Thomas, Seguin TX2 John Perez, Austin TX3 Melissa Pate, Wimberley TX4 Happy Hinman, San Antonio TX5 Ronald Rerich, Weimar TX6 Susan Armand, Houston TX7 Kate Cavender, Stafford TX8 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX9 Melvin Burton, Marion TX10 Susie Morgenroth, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Beer Queen Chili, Austin TX Dani C. Medlin2 Red Morning Chili, San Antonio TX Susan (Susie) Morgenroth3 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash

Nov 28, 2015-004 - Wichita Falls TXOperation Santa Claus CCO, 17 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Tom Noe, Wichita Falls TX2 Connie Collier, Snyder TX3 Janet Reynolds, Wichita Falls TX4 Diane FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX5 Mel FitzHenry, Wichita Falls TX6 Barry Thompson, Wichita Falls TX7 Jason Quintero, Wichita Falls TX8 David Manske, Euless TX9 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX10 Amie Quintero, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Krooked Horn, Wichita Falls TX Wayne Curtis2 Me, Myself & I, Wichita Falls TX Cynthia “Cindy” Noe3 Smilin’ Jack Chili, Wichita Falls TX Jack Shephard

Nov 29, 2015-001 - Victoria TXThanksgiving Weekend Cookoff, 22 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Kristina (Kristi) Knight, Elgin TX2 Susan Armand, Houston TX3 Henry Danysh, Victoria TX4 Kent Cavender, Stafford TX5 Molly Truitt, Friendswood TX6 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX7 Kenneth Armand, Houston TX8 Marolyn “Mayo” Blair, Houston TX9 Ed Blair, Houston TX10 Nadine Karnei, Yorktown TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Bottom of the Barrel Gang, Elgin TX Carol Knight2 Baby Blue Chili, Victoria TX April McDonald3 Damn Yankee, Yorktown TX Nadine Karnei

Dec 5, 2015-002 - Sarepta LASarepta Christmas Festival CO, 15 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA

2 George French, Minden LA3 David (Dave) Trice, Hallsville TX4 Kelly Walker, Marshall TX5 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA6 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA7 Randal D (Randy) Moore, Bastrop TX8 Renee F Moore, Bastrop TX9 James Burns, Point TX10 Sherry Burns, Point TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash2 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew, Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice3 Country Santa, Marshall TX Mack Walker

Dec 5, 2015-006 - Waring TX23rd Hill Country Pod CO, 40 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 John Goforth, Comfort TX2 Mike Hagan, Boerne TX3 Teri Fass, Kerrville TX4 Bucky Seelig, Fredericksburg TX5 Eddie Byrom, Kerrville TX6 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX7 Susie Morgenroth, San Antonio TX8 Larry “Doc” Kinnison, Marble Falls TX9 Honey K. Jones, Canyon Lake TX10 Susan Dean, Johnson City TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 RV Blues Chili, Pipe Creek TX Tim LaLanne2 Sweat It Out Chili, Comfort TX Kathy L’Huillier3 Redneck Chili, Medina TX Jim McNutt

Dec 5, 2015-007 - Sierra Vista AZHigh Desert Pod CO, 23 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM2 Kim Dunn, Sierra Vista AZ3 John C. Johnson, Sierra Vista AZ4 Mari Celestine, Sierra Vista AZ5 Mary Ann Thames, Sierra Vista AZ6 Carson Smith, Tucson AZ7 Patti Kunstman, Sierra Vista AZ8 Tobie Brown, Sierra Vista AZ9 Lynette Land, Sierra Vista AZ10 Sunny Fichtl, Sierra Vista AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Kokopeli Chili Too, Sierra Vista AZ Sunny Fichtl2 Dumbass Rain Deer, Sierra Vista AZ Lynette Land3 Intimidator Chili, Sierra Vista AZ Patti Kunstman

Dec 5, 2015-008 - Greencastle PAPenns. State Championship, 29 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Dick DeiTos, Fairfax VA2 Patti DeiTos, Fairfax VA3 Sharon Rudd, Warrenton VA4 Annette Daly, Palmyra VA5 Mike Staub, New Oxford PA

Terlingua Trails January 20166 Kenneth Myers, Rising Sun MD7 John Daly, Palmyra VA8 Christii Watkins, Gaithersburg MD9 Jesse Chou, Leesburg VA10 Anne Tilton, Sterling VASHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Smokin’ Gun Chili, Palmyra VA Annette Daly2 Plum Crazy, Warfordsburg PA Howard Poole3 Lagniappe Chili, Sterling VA Lee Tilton

Dec 12, 2015-002 - Irving TX27th Ann Irving Elks PER, 55 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Doodie Johnson, Irving TX2 Dwaine Williams, Waxahachie TX3 GW Goin, Valley View TX4 Keith Nash, Shreveport LA5 Frances Manske, Euless TX6 Rene Cortez, Grand Prairie TX7 Doris Coats, Irving TX8 David Manske, Euless TX9 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX10 Lonnie Harris, Arlington TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash2 Jennifer Hanson, Plano TX

Jennifer Hansen3 Santa K, Rockwall TX James “JK” Kern

Dec 13, 2015-001 - Irving TXSundayAfter Irving Elks PER, 29 ChilisCHILI WINNERS1 Keith Nash, Shreveport LA2 Nic Santangelo, Dallas TX3 Dottie Carnes, Mabank TX4 Morris Moss, Garland TX5 Rachel Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX6 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX7 Mike Moore, Irving TX8 Michelle Kirk, Ennis TX9 Jennifer Moore, Irving TX10 Bob Carnes, Mabank TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS1 Lagniappe 2, Shreveport LA Janet Nash2 Cheesehead Chili, Madison WI Jill Goldberg3 House Divided, Irving TX Jennifer Moore

O the anticipation is killing me!

Le Grande Tour de Poivre

In honor of CASI’s 50th Anniversary, the Le Grande Tour de Poivre is going dark at TICC. That’s right, a NIGHTTIME LIGHT PARADE. The golf cart parade will be held on Wednesday evening following the Tequila Rose and TIT parties. Parade will begin at 9pm. This year’s theme will be 1950s ROSWELL ALIEN INVASION. The parade will once again end at Krazy Flats Saloon and the festivities will continue in the Si Brown Louisiana Hot Sauce Pavilion with a 1950s costume party and dance. I wanted to get this out early so everyone can be preparing for the event. Battery-powered lights should all be on sale right now so STOCK UP! Portable inverters should also be a good buy as well to help you along. Costumes, lights, music and a great party all in celebra-tion of the organization we love. If you have any questions you can contact me at [email protected]. Take care everyone, and see you all soon.

Keith Karaff


SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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)

DONATIONS & MEMORIALSTo the Scholarship Fund

Tim and Connie Collier in memory of Bill Dees, Herb Ross, Roylene Johnson, Shirley and Joel Sexton

Nancy and Dave Hewlett in memory of Shirley and Joel Sexton

Frances and David Manske in memory of Shirley and Joel Sexton

It is the time of year to think about scholarships. If you know a senior please encourage them to get their paperwork in to compete for the scholarships. If they have any questions please direct them to me.

I am also in need of one more volunteer to serve on the Scholarship Committee. It is a three-

year commitment, and you would only read applications during the months of February and March. You would then report back to me your top ten students. It is very rewarding work. Please contact me ASAP.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Nancy HewlettScholarship Program Administrator

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

Shirley SextonNovember 22, 2015

Dallas, TX

Joel SextonDecember 1, 2015

Garland, TX

Patsy ChildressDecember 17, 2015

Midland, TX

Fae PaskeDecember 18, 2015

Kingsland, TX

The Rodeo Club from Sul Ross in Alpine volunteers to run the conces-sion stand on Saturday so that the chili cooks can focus on their chili. In exchange for that CASI makes a donation to the Rodeo Club Scholarship Fund. This letter is from a student who received that scholarship this year.

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for the scholarship I received. It means so much to me that people like yourselves help rodeo kids like me with college tuition. Coming from a church-going back-ground, I give all thanks to God for giving me the opportunity to go to college and meet amazing people like you.

This year rodeoing I have had an awesome time getting to travel to different rodeos and competing as a college rodeo athlete. To me, the best experiences a guy can have are rodeoing and getting to meet people. I can’t thank you enough for helping me out with school so I can get an education at Sul Ross State University and be on the Rodeo Team. The town of Alpine is such a cool place with awesome people like yourselves that are always willing to help one another.

In conclusion your scholarship is a blessing in my life, allowing me to be able to attend the school that I love with a great education and still get to rodeo. I thank you so much. God bless you.

Jeffrey Latham

THANK YOU, CASI!


On the Chili Trail....

The Operation Santa Claus CCO, held November 28th, helped the Wichita Falls Fire Fighters raise funds to purchase bikes for area children just in time for Christmas. Pictured left to right: Cindy Noe 2nd show, Barry Thompson 6th chili, Mel Fitzhenry 5th chili, Diane Fitzhenry 4th chili, Connie Collier 2nd chili, Neva Curtis 1st show, David Manske 8th chili, Jason Quintero 7th chili, Amie Quintero 10th chili and, in the back, Tom Noe 1st chili. Not pictured Janet Reynolds 3rd chili, Clint Wooster 9th chili and Jack Shepard 3rd show.

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Winners from left to right: Sherry Burns – 10th, James Burns – 9th, Renee Moore – 8th, Randy Moore – 7th, Judy Russell – 6th, Larry Russell – 5th, Kelly Walker – 4th, Mack Walker – 3rd Show, David Trice – 3rd Chili & 2nd Show, George French – 2nd, and Jerry Hunt – 1st. Kneeling, Janet Nash – 1st Show.

Sarepta, LA Christmas Festival CCO December 5, 2015

LEFT: Sheila Robertson presents the 1st Place Chili trophy to Jerry Hunt.

RIGHT: Sheila Robertsonpresents the 1st Place Showmanship trophy to David Trice, Dr. Dave's Voodoo Stew.

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016On the Chili Trail... VASA Pod held their 34th annual Thanksgiving weekend CCO at their new venue, the Victoria Coleto Creek KOA RV Park. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the new venue – what’s not to love about full RV hookups?! The Pod joined with the RV Park residents for a delicious Thanksgiving meal for those that came in earlier than Friday. Pod mem-bers fried turkeys, the CASI President carved them and everyone brought their favorite sides. Over 50 people enjoyed delicious food and fellow-ship. It was a full weekend with three days of various competitions, but the star cookoff was the Pod COO on Saturday. Congrats to Sandy Thom-as, our back-to-back winner and auto-qualifier! Our Junior winner was Hailey Cavender. As per Pod tradition, a traveling trophy for the first Pod member qualified the previous year was presented to Becky Allen. Also, the trophy for furthest distance traveled was presented to none other than the Swamp Girl, Janet Nash! A huge thank you to everyone who came this year, and all of you should be sure to put this CCO on your calendar for next year! Becky Allen

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The 2015 Pennsylvania State Chili Champion is none other than the CASINOVA Great Pepper Dick DeiTos (VA)! Congratula-tions to Dick on his qualification for the 2016 TICC. Second place was Patti DeiTos, Dick’s wife and a long time CASI supporter. Patti cooked at the TICC for the first time this year, and she’s off to a good start for returning in 2016! The rest of the Top 10: 3rd Sharon Rudd (VA), 4th Annette Daly (VA), 5th Mike Staub (PA-Auto-Q), 6th Kenneth Myers (MD), 7th John Daly (VA), 8th Christii Watkins (MD), 9th Jesse Chou (VA), and 10th Anne Tilton (VA).

It was a day filled with fun, fellowship, lots of showmanship, and a surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, but in the end, the local families who will receive our support via the Greencastle Exchange Club are the ultimate winners.

A big THANK YOU to the crew from Mason Dixon BBQ Services and the Greencas-tle Exchange Club for your sponsorship, hos-pitality, and for your help in making this year’s PA State the biggest and best ever. Visit the Mason-Dixon Chili Pod on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MDChiliPod for more photos from this tremendous event.

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Pennsylvania State CCO, cont'd

Tim Crider, Shippensburg, PA2nd Place PA Resident (Auto-Q)

Howard Poole, Warfordsburg, PA (far right)3rd Place PA Resident (Auto-Q)

RIGHT: Smokin' Gun Chili, 1st Place Showmanship, Annette Daly, captain

Woodbridge Kicks Off CASI's 50th Celebration

Tracy Frisbie, Constellation Brands Marketing Manager, announced that Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wine is celebrating CASI’s 50th anniversary this winter with a nationwide chili-themed promotion to assist Woodbridge wine drinkers with preparing our favorite cold weather meal. Woodbridge teamed up with other CASI sponsors – Mrs. Renfro’s Salsas, Mexene Chili Powder, Louisiana Hot Sauce, and Casa Fiesta – to offer grocery shoppers savings on these premium items (where legal). Shoppers are encouraged through in-store signage on Woodbridge displays to purchase CASI sponsors’ products and prepare a meal perfect for football game TV watching or tailgating. The 2014 CASI champion, Jason Goain’s recipe is also featured. The recipe and coupons are available on Woodbridge displays. Woodbridge has been a proud sponsor of CASI since 2005. The Woodbridge winery in Lodi, California hosts the annual California CASI cookoff each October. Woodbridge wines are easy to pair with various meals and flavors. The Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wine style is marked by bright fruit flavors and smooth finishes made to complement a wide variety of foods. Robert Mondavi created Woodbridge in 1979 so that every table in America could enjoy a quality glass of wine with dinner. If you prefer your chili with extra hot spice, we recommend pairing your meal with a lighter wine like the sweeter Robert Mondavi Moscato or refreshing and crisp Pinot Grigio. The lighter styles of wine will cool off your palate. If you really like heat, try pairing your extra spicy chili with Robert Mondavi Zinfandel. If you chili flavoring is mild, the Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot will provide a smooth, velvety pairing. The main rule is to drink what you like. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines are fruit-forward and balanced, making them ideal for everyday enjoyment. Look for Woodbridge wine and the CASI sponsors’ consumer savings offers in your local grocery retailer (where legal) this January, and cook up something special for your next football gathering. And please explore our website at http://www.woodbridgewines.com.


Jan 1, 2016-001 - Meridian TX CASI. Cross Roads Bar & Grill CO End The Old & Start off the New at Cross Roads Bar & Grill with a Pea Off on Dec 31. Entry fee $10 Turn-in 6pm. Payout to Top 3 Winners. New Year’s Eve Party following Announcements $20/person $30/couple admission includes Enter-tainment, Party Favors, Breakfast & Black Eyed Peas. Held at Cross Roads Bar & Grill located on Hwy 6 & 22. Jan 1 Chili Entry Fee $20, Turn-in 2pm. Chili Grind Only. If the weather is bad you can cook inside. Plenty of room. American Inn & RV Park with full Hook UPs next door. Room reservations & RV spots call Cheryl at 254/435-2922 after 2pm, all on first-come first-serve basis. Any questions please email me and so sorry promoter made changes. Make plans now to be there. For more information please call Donna @ 254-855-4733 or Dianne @ 254-855-2767.

Jan 1, 2016-002 - Kingsland TX CASI. CAST OFF CCO Cancelled. Date changed to January 2, 2016.

Jan 1, 2016-003 - Kingsland TX CASI. Kingsland American Legion Post 437 Held at American Legion Post 437, 118 Legion Loop. The

limited for show. Carry-in beverage of choice permitted. Special room rates: standard room $79; king studio $89; exec suite $99. Contact hotel at 317-821-1100 to make your reserva-tion. If you plan to party, please be safe and responsible. Make checks payable to Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Jeff Netser, [email protected] or Darin Jester, [email protected] Plan to come on Thursday for the Hoosier GP’s New Year’s Eve CCO.

Jan 1, 2016-007 - Marshall TX CASI. 2nd Day Rocking Into The New Year Held at 361 Hatley Road. Take loop 390 to 1997 North 1.8 Miles CR 4001 Hatley Road. Ben-efits Friends of Caddo Lake Wildlife Refuge. Chili Grind Only. Turn in at 2PM. Plenty of RV spaces but NO HOOKUPS. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Mack Walker 817-658-2202. [email protected]

Jan 1, 2016-008 - Hobbs NM CASI. SENMCS New Year’s Cookoff Day 1 of 3 day cookoff Hobbs Moose Lodge 2084 2920 W Marland Blvd. CASI Rules Apply! Bring in the New Year with SENMCS! Entry Fee $20.00 Turn in 7pm Mountain Time. Chili grind only. Benefiting Women of The Moose. Friday night we will have dollar hot/chili dogs. If it is cold we can cook inside. Dry camping only! Lots of hotels near-by also. If you need help locating a hotel contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Brandy Reid 575-390-4835

Jan 2, 2016-001 - Meridian TX CASI. Cross Roads Bar & Grill Jan. 2nd. CASI Chili Cook Off. Entry Fee $20.00, chili grind only. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Entertainment Sat. Night. See Previous Days for more information or call Donna 254-855-

Highland Lakes Pod invites you to join the Chili-Charity-Fun in The Beautiful Texas Hill Country for New Years. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing area with smooth level pavement for day cookers and RV parking. (NO HOOKUPS) RV’s can start parking on Wednesday, December 30th. Come celebrate with your chili family, play golf, do some sight-seeing, R&R, visit some wineries and cook chili for 3 days. BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES....NO PUBLIC BAR. Large indoor facility to use 24/7 and to cook if inclement weather should occur. Thursday-New Years Eve-cooks party at 7PM meal furnished by the pod.....chips, dips, snacks and desserts are welcome. Followed by karaoke, games and fel-lowship. FRIDAY-registration 8:30 AM-Community Breakfast 9 AM prepared by Chef Schlicke, please contact Carrie on items needed for breakfast. 3 PM Turn in for Jackpot Black eye pea $5 entry 100% pay-back. CHILI ENTRY $20 EACH DAY OR 3/$50. Turn-in 4 PM. Chili grind only. After announcements ...hot dogs/chili, contact Carrie Kin-nison 281-615-2408 for items needed for potluck followed by more games and fellowship. See following days CCO. CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 1, 2016-004 - San Antonio TX CASI. Elks Lodge 216 End of Year CO For registration, payments, schedule of events and details go to www.SanAntonioElks.com. Held at the San Antonio Elks Lodge #216, 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256. Near La Cantera Shopping Center, I-10 and Loop 1604 CHILI GRIND ONLY turn in 2PM, entry fee $20. CASI Rules apply. Soup-off at 6:30PM Charity: Veterans and children. Pay online or Make checks payable to: SA Elks Lodge #216 Con-tact Sharon Pinnell 210-240-5483, [email protected]

Jan 1, 2016-005 - Lake Monticello VA CASI. Capitol Pod Cookoff 12th Annual Bearly Chili Cookoff. This is THE annual official Capital Pod Chili Cookoff and will be a TICC qualifier for first place chili. Entry fee $20, includes annual membership in the Capital Pod (checks payable to Roger Koltz), Benefits Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue Squad. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in at 2 P.M. Contact Roger Koltz, 53 Ponderosa Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963, Home: 434-589-5387; Cell: 434-960-5387. Contact Roger at email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 1, 2016-006 - Indianapolis IN CASI. Hoosier Hangover CCO 2 Cookoffs, 2 days, All Indoor! Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317-821-1100, located at I-465 South, Exit #8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver’s. CASI chili & show only - $20. First 25 registered are guaranteed indoor cooking space. Turn-in Noon. Not open for public attendance. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. Bloody Mary competition, $2 entry. Tables and chairs provided. Note, space is very

If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of March your cookoff information must be to me by Janu-ary 15th to meet the cookoff advertising requirement. 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, P.O. Box 39, Terlingua, Texas 79852-0039. If you have any questions I can be contacted at 432-371-2595 or 888-227-4468.

Dorathy WilliamsUpcoming Events Coordinator

Cooking With CASI

Terlingua Trails January 20162767 or Dianne 855-2767. Mark your calendar now to be there. CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 2, 2016-002 - Kingsland TX CASI. Just Because CCO Cancelled. Date changed to January 3rd, 2016.

Jan 2, 2016-003 - Kingsland TX CASI. Cast Off CO Held at American Legion Post 437, 118 Legion Loop. Registration 8:30 AM----9 AM. Com-munity Breakfast prepared by Chef Schlicke, please contact Carrie on items needed for breakfast. Noon turn in for jackpot beans Entry $5/100% payback CHILI ENTRY: $20 or 3/$50. Chili grind only. Turn-in 2 PM. Silent Auction/Help Yourself to Cast-Off Treasures. Potluck 1 hour after announcements followed by games and fellowship. Benefits American Legion. Make checks pay-able to HLP. For more information see previous day CCO same location. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Carrie Kinnison 281-615-2408, [email protected]

Jan 2, 2016-004 - San Antonio TX CASI. Elks Lodge 216 End of Year CO For registration, payments, schedule of events and details go to www.SanAntonioElks.com Held at the San Antonio Elks Lodge #216, 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256. Near La Cantera Shopping Center, I-10 and Loop 1604 CHILI GRIND ONLY turn in 2PM, entry fee $20. CASI Rules apply. Chocolate off $5 turn in at 11AM; Pinto Bean-Off $10 turn-in at 12N (100% pay back). Chicken Fried Steak Dinner. Charity: Veterans and children. Pay online or Make checks payable to: SA Elks Lodge #216 Contact Sharon Pinnell 210-240-5483 or [email protected]

Jan 2, 2016-005 - Hobbs NM CASI. New Year’s Day 2 Day 2 of 3 day cookoff. Held At the Hobbs Moose Lodge 2084 2920 W Marland Blvd. Chili grind only Entry Fee $25.00 Turn In 2pm Mountain Time. CASI Rules Apply. Benefiting Hobbs High Choir to go to Florida for per-formance! WOTM will be serving breakfast burritos for $5.00 each. Sat-

urday Night the Lodge will serve steak dinner for $12.00! if it is cold we can cook inside! Dry camping only. Hotels near-by also. If you need help locating a Hotel, contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Brandy Reid 575-390-4835

Jan 3, 2016-001 - King-sland TX CASI. Just Because CCO Held at American Legion Post 437, 118 Legion Loop. Registration 8:30 AM. 9 AM Community Break-fast prepared by Chef Schlicke, please contact Carrie for items needed for breakfast. For more information see previous day CCO listing same location. Entry fee $20

or 3/$50. Turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. Benefits Cooking For CASI. Make checks payable to HLP. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Carrie Kinni-son 281-615-2408 [email protected]

Jan 3, 2016-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. Elks Lodge 216 End of Year CO For registration, payments, schedule of events and details go to www.SanAntonioElks.com. Held at the San Antonio Elks Lodge #216, 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256. Near La Cantera Shop-ping Center, I-10 and Loop 1604 CHILI GRIND ONLY turn in 1PM, entry fee $20. CASI Rules apply. Charity: Veterans and children. Pay online or Make checks payable to: SA Elks Lodge #216 Contact Sharon Pinnell 210-240-5483 or [email protected]

Jan 3, 2016-003 - Hobbs NM CASI. New Year’s Day 3 Day 3 of 3 Day Cookoff. Held at the Hobbs Moose lodge 2084 2920 W Marland Blvd. CASI Rules Apply, Chili grind only, Entry Fee $20.00 Turn In 12pm Mountain time. Benefiting multiple charitys. WOTM will serve breakfast Burritos for $5.00 Each. If it is cold we can cook inside. Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 Brandy Reid 575-390-4835

Jan 8, 2016-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tall in Texas Pod Cookoff Held in the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds. This IS an automatic qualifier for first place chili. You do become a member of the pod. Entry fee $20.00 Turn in 7:30 p.m. Ground Meat only. Benefits Pod Charities. Contact Vickie Childers (806) 355-7387 or [email protected] Mail entries to Tall in Texas Pod PO Box 50932, Amarillo, TX 79159-9159. CASI rules apply.

Jan 9, 2016-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. SOT Pod’s 36th Annual 2-Day CCO Automatic Qualifier for TICC 2016. Being held in conjunction with the

River Runners. Located at the Ameri-can Legion #533, 3003 Loop 150 East, Bastrop TX. Come out and join the fun. We’ll feed you breakfast both days. Crystal and team will feed you dinner Saturday evening. CASI Rules Apply, 2:00pm turn in, $22 Chili entry fee. Jackpot Bean’s, 11:00am turn in, $10 entry fee. Cake Walk, Cadillac Auction, Raffle, Silent Auction, Texas Hold’em Tournament. If needed, we can cook inside hall. Contact Crystal 512-844-6668 or Jeannette 512-699-6687. RV parking, no hookups. Indoor judging, and restrooms. Plenty of room for day trippers.

Jan 9, 2016-002 - Amarillo TX CASI. Tri State Open Chili Champi-onship Held in the Rex Baxter Build-ing on the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Benefiting Make A Wish of North Texas. Entry Fee $30.00 Turn In 1:00 p.m. Top 3 Chili’s and 1st place show qualify for TICC. Cooks Party Friday night from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Ground Meat Only Drawing For Free Rooms with early Registration Deadline December 22, 2015. The host hotel is Amarillo Inn and Suites $59.00 with Complimentary Hot Breakfast for each room. 1911 E I-40 (806) 372-8741 Ask for the Tri-State Chili Championship. Make Entry Fee Payable to Tri-State Open Chili Championship, Mail to: Tall in Texas Pod PO Box 50932, Amarillo, TX 79159-9159. Contact Vickie Childers (806) 355-7387 or [email protected] for more information. CASI rules apply.

Jan 9, 2016-003 - Arlington TX CASI. Never on New Years Eve CCO Cook off will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2625 S. Cooper St. Come join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Arlington for our annual cook off. CASI chili entry fee $20. turn in is at 1:00PM. Chili grind only. Bean turn in is at Noon. We will have a 50/50 Raffle. Plenty of room for RV’s limited hook ups for $25 per night. Plenty of room to cook inside if there is rain or snow. Stick

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016adjacent to the park, convenient to all the activities throughout weekend. Playa de Oro, [email protected]/reservationsindex.html Hotel Mirador - Phone# 1-888-834-5850. Cook-off t-shirts for all cooks when you register. The cook-off is an automatic qualifier for top three chilies and top show. CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $25. Make checks payable to HDP. Benefits Esquela de la Montana. Contact Ted Fichtl [email protected] 520-459-2081.

Jan 16, 2016-002 - Estes Park CO CASI. 6th Annual Winter Fes-tival CCO The Sixth Annual Estes Park Winter Festival, Jan. 16-17, 2016, continues to grow, drawing festivarians from Colorado and sur-rounding states. This winter it will be held indoors at the Estes Park Event Center Pavilion, an astonish-ing 45,000 square foot indoor event space. On Saturday enjoy the CASI chili cook-off, beer and wine tasting and live music. Outside, there is the Candyland Ice Village, pony rides, a petting zoo, ice bowling, amazing sculptures and winter activities, all in the midst of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain backdrop. Entry fee is $15 for CASI Red or Green Chili. Set up at 8:00 am Cooks Meeting at 10:00 am. Turn-in at 1:00 pm. Awards at 3:30 pm. Mail entry form and fee to Colorado Chili Pod c/o John Mont-gomery, 1801 California Street Suite 2200, Denver, CO 80202. Contact Lyman Wilkinson 970-669-1573 [email protected] Benefits Estes Park Charities. CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 16, 2016-003 - Converse TX CASI. American Legion Post 593 Held at American Legion Post 593 325 W Legion Drive. RV Parking no hookups. Pavilion for day trip-pers to cook under. Music Saturday night. Cooks party Friday night. Chili entry fee $20.00 2PM turn in. Beans entry fee $5.00 noon turn in. Bloody Mary’s & Margaritas also. Contact Charmaine Rogers 210-215-2009. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Legion

around for the cook off on Sunday. Contact Todd Boyles [email protected] phone 817-789-5063. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Knights of Columbus.

Jan 10, 2016-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. SOT POD’s 2nd Day CCO SOT POD’s 2nd Day CCO located at American Legion #533 3003 Loop 150 East Bastrop TX. RV Parking, no hookups. Plenty of room for Day Trippers. CASI Rules Apply. 1:00pm turn in, $22 entry fee. We’ll feed you breakfast and we may cook inside the hall if needed. Contact Crystal 512-844-6668 or Jeannette 512-699-6687 for questions.

Jan 10, 2016-002 - Arlington TX CASI. Day After Never on New Years Eve Cook off will be held at the Knight s of Columbus Hall 2625 S. Cooper St. Come join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Arling-ton for our annual cook off. CASI chili entry fee $20. turn in is at 1:00P.M Chili grind only. See Saturday cook off for more details. Contact Todd Boyles [email protected] 817-789-5063 CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 15, 2016-001 - Puerto Penasco MX CASI. CHOPPS Pod Cookoff Held at the same location as the An-nual South of the Border International Cookoff, Playa De Oro RV Park. Auto Qualifier for 1st place chili. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $20.00 Turn-in 1:00. El Mirador Hotel Next to RV Park phone 1-888-834-5850. Benefits Rocky Point Christmas Club. Info David Garner 480-648-7689, Email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 16, 2016-001 - Puerto Penasco MX CASI. 24th Annual South of the Border Fun in the Sun International CO. Held at Playa de Oro RV Park. A wonderful RV park with full hook-ups, 50 amps, looking at the ocean. Cook on the beach at the RV Park. Either park your RV at the park or stay at the Hotel Mirador which is

charities. See cookoff next day.

Jan 16, 2016-004 - West TX CASI. 6th Annual Tokio Store CO Located at Tokio Store 343 Tokio Loope in West, Texas. Entry Fee $20. Turn in time 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY! OPEN BEANS! Entry Fee $10. Turn in time NOON! 100% payback to top 3 ONLY! Plenty of room for RV parking, no hook ups! For more information contact Donna Conrad at [email protected] or 254-855-4733 or Dianne Stimson at [email protected] or 254-855-2767. CASI Rules Apply. See next day Cook off! Benefits Fuzzy Friends No Kill Shelter.

Jan 16, 2016-005 - Lee’s Summit MO CASI. District CO Held at VFW Post 5789, 329 Douglas St. Come warm up your winter blues by cook-ing indoors, scoring those points, and making money for the VFW charities. Tables and chairs provided. CASI $20 1pm, Chili Grind Only, Homestyle

$20 1:30pm, Salsa $5 2pm, Desert $10 2:30pm. Contact Kevin Stovall [email protected] 816-213-4506. CASI Rules Apply. Make checks payable to VFW Post 5789. Benefits VFW Military families.

Jan 16, 2016-006 - Shreveport LA CASI. Taste Of Blanchard CASI Chili Cook-off. Held at Donnie Bickham Middle School, 7240 Old Mooringsport Rd. CASI rules ap-ply. $25 entry fee, turn in 1:00 p.m. Beans, $5 entry fee, turn in 12 noon. Local Chili, turn in 12:30 p.m. Friday night-1-15-16 Sanctioned (SCA) Steak cook-off- Entry fee $75 - 2-16 oz Ribeye steaks will be provided - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places -Total $800 payout- winner invited to National Steak Championship. Saturday -Sanctioned Jack Daniels Bar-B-Que cook-off - $100 entry fee - pork spare ribs, chicken, brisket. $3000 plus payout- Grand champion invited to Jack Daniels Championship Contact Shannon Wall for information on

Terlingua Trails January 2016steak and/or Bar-B-Que cook-offs - [email protected] or cell 318-464-3359. Chili contact Janet Nash - [email protected] or cell 318-218-8357. Chili cooks please bring tasting chili - tasting cups will be sold - lots of public attend this event. Arts and Craft Vendors will be on site. If interested in a vendor booth contact Kathryn Young -318-218-7712. Lots of RV parking - No Hook ups. No school Friday so you can come set up anytime. Cooks din-ner Friday night.

Jan 16, 2016-007 - Odessa TX CASI. American Legion Post #430 Held at American Legion Post 430, 2701 E 8th. Benefits Boys State. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. CASI rules apply. Make checks pay-able to American Legion Post 430. Contact Tony Rodriguez 432-634-1017, 432-534-1015. Cook Inside.

Jan 16, 2016-008 - Montgomery TX CASI. Wolfie’s Annual Winter Cookoff Located at Wolfie’s Restau-rant and Sports Bar on Lake Conroe State Highway 105 and Lake Conroe. Jackpot Beans $10 turn in at 1:00 PM. CASI Chili $23 turn in at 2:00PM. Showmanship at 12:30 to 1:30PM. Benefits Bridgewood Farms for Intel-lectually disabled Adults Contact Earl Who? Gorhum Cell 713-724-5736 Home 936-447-1060. Also Sunday cook off. CASI Rules Apply

Jan 17, 2016-001 - Converse TX CASI. American Legion Ladies Aux-iliary Held at American Legion Post 593 325 W Legion Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Scrambled egg con-test also. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Charmaine Rogers 210-215-2009.

Jan 17, 2016-002 - West TX CASI. 6th Annual Tokio Store CO Day Two Will be held at 343 Tokio Loope in West, Texas on SUNDAY. Entry Fee $20. Turn in time 1PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY! Plenty of room for RV Parking no hook ups! For more information contact Donna Conrad

at [email protected] or 254-855-4733 or Dianne Stimson at [email protected] or 254-855-2767. See previous day cook off. CASI Rules Apply.

Jan 17, 2016-003 - Montgomery TX CASI. Wolfie’s Day After Cookoff At Wolfie’s Restaurant and Sports bar on Lake Conroe State Highway 105 and Lake Conroe. CASI Chili $23 Turn in at 1:00 PM. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Bridgewood Farms For Intellectually Disabled Adults Contact Earl Who? Gorhum Cell 713-724-5736 Home 936-447-1060

Jan 18, 2016-001 - Overland Park KS CASI. 6th Annual Overland Park Elks Cancelled, date changed to January 24th.

Jan 23, 2016-001 - College Station TX CASI. Iron Horses Chili Coo-koff Held at Independence Harley Davidson, 4101 State Hwy 6 S. Exit Barron Rd on Texas Hwy 6, IH-D is on the northbound feeder. Benefits True Blue Animal Rescue. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Peoples Choice is free to enter; $500 in cash prizes to top 3 places. H-D Challenge is $10 to enter, prizes for the top 3 places. 50/50 Bean Chal-lenge is $10 to enter. Contact Heather Beran 979-690-1669 or email [email protected] or Earl Who Gorhum 936-447-1060 or email [email protected] Make checks payable to True Blue Animal Rescue.

Jan 23, 2016-002 - Irving TX CASI. Annual Knights of Columbus CCO Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 2906 Rock Island Road. Directions From 183 (Airport Freeway), follow Beltline Road South to Rock Island Road, go left(West) on Rock Island. The KC Hall will be on the right about 1/4 mile past Briery. Beans $5 Turn- in noon, pay top 3. Chili entry $20 turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind only. CASI Rules Apply. Trophies for top 3 and 1st show. Certificates for chili 4th thru 10th Place and Show 2-3 places.

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016Benefits Knights of Columbus State Charities (Including Special Olym-pics and Deaf Ministries).In case of bad weather cooks can cook inside. Contact Rene Rodriguez 469-835-0782 or 972-313-9227. Email [email protected] RV parking is available, but no water or electric hookups. Inverters are allowed and water is available from the KC Hall. Large concrete parking area.

Jan 24, 2016-001 - Overland Park KS CASI. 6th Annual Overland Park Elks Lodge #2395 Chili Cook-off. From I-35, head east on 87th St. to Switzer then north to 85th St. East on 85th to address 10210. CASI turn-in (chili grind only) at 1pm with a $20.00 entry fee. First place female will be awarded the 3rd Annual Chili Peg Memorial Trophy. Pie contest turn-in at 11:00 (entry fee $5.00) Homestyle chili ($10.00) and Salsa ($5.00) turn-in at 1:45. Benefits the local Elks charities. CASI rules ap-ply. For further information contact Larry Velasquez @ 913-708-2118 or at [email protected]

Jan 29, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Day Before National CCO “Start CASI’s 50 year celebration by coming home to cook!” This is CASI US NATIONAL OPEN weekend to be held at the Birthplace of Chili Cookoffs - Terlingua, TX. 50 years of CASI cooking!! This weekend will be held at the High Sierra Bar and Grill located at 100 Ghostown Road Highway 170. This is a 3 day

cookoff. See 1-30 and 31-2016. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $18.00 and the turn is at 5:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits BBCA/Ghostown. There will be a Cook’ s Party to fol-low the completion of judging. Dry camping available. New RV park will be ready for use. For Eldorado Hotel or High Sierra RV reservations, Contact Deana or Judy at 432-371-2111. Many other motel rooms or RV parking is available in the area. For additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Jan 30, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. CASI US NATIONAL OPEN Automatic Qualifier for TICC 2016.To be held at the “BIRTHPLACE OF CHILI COOKOFFS” - Terlingua, TX. 50 years of CASI cooking!! This weekend will be held at High Sierra Bar and Grill located at 100 Ghostown Road Hwy 170. Terlingua, TX. Benefits BBCA/Ghostown. This is a 3 day cookoff. See 1-29-2016, or 1-31-2016 advertisement; CASI rules apply. Entry fee $30, turn in 12:00 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 1st place prize a “Collie Ryan (local artist) custom made Mandala” trophy. Dry camping available. New RV park will be ready for use. For Eldorado Hotel or High Sierra RV reservations, Contact Deana or Judy at 432-371-2111. Many other motel rooms or RV parking is available in the area. For

additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Jan 30, 2016-002 - Orland Park IL CASI. Chilly Willies Chili Challenge XVI Held at Village of Orland Park William R Vogel Memorial Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL. Benefits the Orland Park Theater Troupe. CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $25. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Village of Orland Park, mail to Chilly Willie Chili Challenge, Orland Park Recreation Dept, 14600 S Ravinia Ave 60462. For information, contact Ray Piattoni 708-403-6283, or email [email protected]

Jan 30, 2016-003 - Garland TX CASI. Dallas Harley-Davidson Owner’s CO The Dallas Harley-Davidson Owner’s Group (DHOG)

Chapter and Dallas Harley-Davidson present The DHOG Winter Shootout. Cook off to be held at Dallas Harley-Davidson, 1344 W. Centerville Rd. Garland, TX 75041. What could be better than being surrounded with Harley’s and Chili Cooks. Beans is $5 and will pay 50/30/20 turn in noon. CASI chili, Chili grind only. $20.00 fee. Turn in at 1:00 pm. Dallas HOG chili Cook off (hogs Only) fee $5 turn in 12:30 PM to be held at the same time. Peoples choice will be held and the winner will receive a $50 gift card. Times announced at the cooks meeting. Please bring lots of peoples choice chili as they sold 80 cups last year. There will be a 50/50 raffle. RV parking available, no hookups. Char-ity: Motor Cops for Kid’s-Shriner’s Burn Hospital. Make checks payable to Motor Cops for Kid’s. Contact: Kerry Turner, 329 Crooked Creek, Garland, TX 75043....469-487-6092. [email protected] CASI rules apply....Come cook with us!

Terlingua Trails January 2016Jan 30, 2016-004 - Purcellville VA CASI. Midwinter Chili Classic Cooks and chili lovers come on out and join us for the 2nd Annual Adroit Theory Brewing Company Midwinter Chili Classic benefitting the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. Held at 404 Browning Ct Unit C Purcellville VA (703) 722-3144. New for 2016: our hosts will be providing tents so no need to bring canopies. We will be cooking OUTDOORS, however, so DRESS WARMLY! If you’re a chili lover, we will be looking for judges too! Cooks set up begins at 9:00 am. Cooks meeting at 11:30 am. The brewery will open to the public at 12:00 pm and people’s choice chili tasting will begin at that time. Cooks please plan to bring a separate batch of throw-down/PC chili (can be made ahead at home) for this. 2:00 pm CASI turn-in, meat is cooks choice, $25 entry fee - all CASI Rules Apply. People’s Choice tasting will wrap up at 3:30 and the event will conclude at 4:00

pm with awards. Everyone is invited to stay post-awards and enjoy a post cook off brew. Questions contact Kit Rudd via email [email protected] or phone (571) 228 3783. For more info on CASI’s NEWEST POD and the goings in our growing chili com-munity check us out on Facebook at Mid Atlantic Chiliheads (Chili MAC) and ask to join our page!

Jan 30, 2016-005 - Schulenburg TX CASI. Fayette County Texas Exes CO Held at St Mary’s Church in High Hill, just north of Schulenburg. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. CASI rules apply. Jackpot beans $10 entry 50/50, turn-in Noon. Benefits Uni-versity of Texas Scholarship Fund. No RV parking available. Contact Don Jones P.O. Box C, LaGrange TX 78945. Email [email protected] or 713-962-8549.Make checks payable to Fayette County Texas Exes.

Jan 31, 2016-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. National Open Weekend Day

3 This is CASI US NATIONAL OPEN weekend Day 3 to be held at the Birthplace of Chili Cookoffs - Terlingua, TX. “Continue CASI’s 50 year celebration by coming home to cook!” Held at the High Sierra Bar and Grill located at 100 Ghostown Road, Highway 170, Terlingua, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $18, turn in 12:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits BBCA/Ghostown Charities. This is a three day event. See 1-30-2016, or 1-31-2016 Cookoff. Dry camping available. New RV park will be ready for use. For Eldorado Hotel or High Sierra RV reservations, Contact Deana or Judy at 432-371-2111. Many other motel rooms or RV parking is available in the area. For additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Feb 6, 2016-001 - Orlando FL CASI.

South East Regional Championship Northwestern Mutual Orlando CO. Held at Festival Park 2911 E Robin-son St. This is an Automatic Qualifier for TICC 2016. Entry fee $15-$35. Turn-in Noon. Chili Grind Only. Drive on for setup/breakdown only. Live music. Electric for fee available water available no charge. Contact Zack Rowe 407-777-8309, 321-501-7299 mobile preferred. Email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand and Camaraderie Foundation. World Chili Eating Challenge returns to see if Joey Chestnut can break another world record.

Feb 6, 2016-002 - West TX CASI. Outwest Bar & Grill It’s that time of the year again for the Outwest Bar & Grill Cook Off at 301 S Main St. Entry fee $20.00. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. OPEN BEANS, Entry Fee $10.00, Turn in time 12: NOON. Plenty of parking and room for EZ UP’s. NOTE: Before

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016parking an RV, please get with Mike or Wanda owners of Outwest Bar & Grill, they will access you. For more information please contact Dianne Stimson at 254-855-2767. Hope to see ya’ll there. Benefits Ross VFD. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 6, 2016-003 - Minden LA CASI. Louisiana State Championship & 25th Annual St. Jude Chili Cookoff at Minden Civic Center, 520 Broadway St. downtown Minden. Automatic qualifier for TICC. TURN IN TIME - 1:00 P.M. Entry fee $25.00 payable to St. Jude Chili Cookoff. Cooks’ Fajita Supper Friday nite! Breakfast Saturday! Band Saturday! Great Goody bags - 1st 60 cooks! Specially monogrammed chairs for CASI win-ners! Last year: 83 cooks participated. People’s Choice. Almost 600 “tast-ers”! Please everyone----bring extra chili! Seriously! Town turns out to taste! Sorry, Limited RV parking after 3 PM Friday. Reservations only! Please call Jerry Hunt ahead of time to reserve a spot. Fabulous opportunity to participate in St. Jude Auction Friday/Saturday (last year $1,319,630 raised - cars, appliances, tv’s, trailers - never a dull moment!). Checks payable to St. Jude Chili Cookoff. INFO: George E. French III 318-371-5601 (days) or 318-377-8369 (evenings) c/o Minden Medical Center, #1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055. Email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 6, 2016-004 - DAL/FTW Air-port TX CASI. 3rd Annual Statewide Remodeling CO Benefits Lone Star Chapter- Paralyzed Veterans of America. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. There will be prizes for the top 3 winners in chili and 1st place in Show. Door prizes will be given through the day. CASI Rules Apply. Contact Dusty Hudspeth [email protected] 972-345-2309. Using Google Maps, enter 2450 Esters Blvd Grapevine, TX. We are located on the north side of the airport between 114 and 635.

Feb 6, 2016-005 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Annual Belch Amateur Chili Cook Off Annual Belch Amateur Chili Cook Off. Held at Fort Smith Elks Lodge, 5504 Massard Road. Benefitting Hamilton House. CASI rules apply. Enter fee $20. Turn-in 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Indoor or patio cooking available. Contact Cathy Hill [email protected] 479-561-4552. Make checks payable to Hamilton House.

Feb 7, 2016-001 - West TX CASI. Outwest Bar & Grill Next day Out-west Bar & Grill Chili cook off at 301 S. Main St. Entry fee $20.00. Turn in time 1:00 PM. Chili Grind Only. For more information please contact Dianne Stimson at 254-855-2767. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Ross VFD.

Feb 13, 2016-001 - Trinidad TX CASI. 3rd Annual Sweetheart Chili Cookoff Held at 305 Hwy 31 E. Trini-dad, TX. Come out and support this great local VFW. Lots of RV parking but no hook-ups. Will have Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Ladies will have baked goodies for sale with live auction. Plenty of room outside to cook but if weather is too cold they have over 3000 sq. ft. inside, no outside alcohol please. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in at Noon 12:00 for Beans. Chili entry fee $25, turn in at 1:00 pm, grind only. CASI rules apply. Contact Patti Meyers-Jones 479-462-3013; [email protected]

Feb 13, 2016-002 - Water Valley TX CASI. Valentine Day CCO Day 1 This is a 2 Day CCO. See also Sunday 2-14-2016. Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, held at Water Val-ley, Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87, Water Valley, TX. Limited RV Hook Ups. $20/night. Jackpot Beans turn in 12:00 Noon, entry Fee $5. Chili turn in 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. There will be a 50/50

Terlingua Trails January 2016pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. For additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Feb 13, 2016-003 - Weimar TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Council #2153 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at City Park, 100 Block W Mar-ket St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Make checks payable to Weimar KC Council #2153. Contact Ken German 402 N Mechanic, Weimar TX 78962, 281-615-0785.

Feb 13, 2016-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion 120 Chili Cookoff Will be held at 4601 Lake Shore, Wichita Falls, TX to benefit the American Legion 120 Building Fund. Beans entry of $5.00, noon turn in. Chili entry fee $20.00, turn in at 1:00 pm. Grind only. CASI rules apply. Can cook inside. RV parking is available, no hookups. Contact Jenny Burns 940-631-9592 or Cindy Noe 940-733-6086 or [email protected]

Feb 13, 2016-005 - Buda TX CASI. Chilympiad South Central TX Regional Chili Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Cabelas, 15570 IH 35. Turn-in 1 PM. Entry fee $35. Paid entry must be post marked by January 30th, to receive cooks goody bag. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Combat Marines Outdoors. Make checks payable to Chilympiad. Contact Larry Burruss, 1003 Crepe Myrtle, San Marcos TX 78666. 512-353-8895, leave mes-sage. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 13, 2016-006 - Hernando MS CASI. Mississippi State Champion-ship Held at the Hernando Country Club, 1000 Bradly Drive, Hernando, Mississippi. CASI rules apply. TICC Auto Qualifier for top three MS resi-

dents chili and 1st place MS resident showmanship. Entry fee $25.00, turn in 1:00PM. Chili grind only. For more information contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 Cell 901-351-1593; or email [email protected]

Feb 13, 2016-007 - Pittsburg KS CASI. 4th Annual Polar Plunge Located at the First Church of the Nazarene 816 East Quincy Street Pittsburg, KS. Held in conjunction with the Special Olympics-Kansas Polar Plunge and 5K Strut. CASI Cooks will be asked to serve as mentors to Special Olympic Cooks so please pre-register! Special Olym-pic Cooks will complete for Special Honors and also be entered in the CASI division. Entry fee $20, turn-in 12:30, ground meat only. We have a great crowd of tasters and supporters, so please plan to cook an extra large batch for public sampling. Tasting kits will be $3. This is a great cook off and one that is directly involved with the charity and its clients, you can make a difference and have an experience you won’t soon forget! Come join the fun and support Spe-cial Olympics-Kansas. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics-Kansas. Contact Eric Rosenblad, 620-232-2360; [email protected]

Feb 13, 2016-008 - Tombstone AZ CASI. CHOA Pod Vigilante Days CCO First Place Chili Automatically Qualifies for TICC 2016. Held on Fremont and Allen St. Street blocked off for chili cooks to set up and park! Turn in 1:00pm. CHOA Pod party. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 520-275-1067. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 14, 2016-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Valentine’s Day 2 CCO This 2 day CCO held at Water Valley Sey-mour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87, Water Valley, TX. Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod Limited number of hook ups. $20/night. Chili turn in at 12 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Pot-luck. See Saturday’s information. For additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Feb 14, 2016-002 - Weimar TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Council #2153 Sunday Chili Cookoff. Held at City Park, 100 Block W Market St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 12 PM. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Make checks payable to Weimar KC Council #2153. Contact Ken German 402 N Mechanic, Weimar TX 78962, 281-615-0785.

Feb 14, 2016-003 - Buda TX CASI. PCP Valentine Day Special Held at Cabela’s, 15570 IH 35. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM Chili grind only. Make check payable to PCP charities. Con-tact Larry Burruss 512-353-8895, leave message. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 19, 2016-001 - Waxahachie TX CASI. NOW Pod No Frills CCO First place chili automatic qualifier for TICC 2016. NOW Pod No Frills Friday Night CCO held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center, Hwy 287 N. (exit #403 I-35E) in Waxahachie, TX. This is a 3-day event of Chili, Charity and Fun! Gates open at 9 am for you early birds! Plenty of RV parking, no hook ups. Turn in 8pm, CHILI GRIND ONLY, CASI rules apply; entry fee $18. Indoor cooking is available. Join us for the Cooks dinner provided by the NOW Pod! Entertainment throughout the weekend - fun for the whole family. See Trails for cookoff info on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Mark Sanders 972-825-3788 [email protected]

Feb 20, 2016-001 - Palos Park IL CASI. It’s Chilly in the Park Held at Palos Park Recreation Center (inside), 8901 W 123rd St. Benefits Palos Park Pedalers (Advocates for

safe biking passage). Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn-in1:00 PM. Peoples Choice voting for a monetary award. Live Band, Coffee & bagels for Cooks. Contact Jo Anne 708-671-3760 [email protected] or Theresa Tevsh 708-671-3762, email [email protected] Website - www.palospark.org

Feb 20, 2016-002 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Shrines Chili Cook Off Two Day cook off, hell day cook off, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. CASI Rules Apply. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3. Benefits Texas Garland Hella Shrine. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside down below or outside under the cover. Make checks payable to Garland Hella Shrine Directors Staff. Contact George Hall, 972-743-0884 [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5. Burgers/fries for sale at lunch.

Feb 20, 2016-003 - Comstock TX CASI. 11th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial Scholarship CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 for reserva-tions. Comstock Motel phone num-ber 432-292-4484. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 pm. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for 1st place chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDEN Richard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auc-tion 1:00 pm Sat afternoon. Cook’s supper furnished Friday nite. Hinds Well Service furnishes pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. 42 Tournament Sat nite. Commemorative Dominoes furnished to winning team furnished by Thunderbird Machinery. All pro-ceeds Benefits Comstock School

Terlingua Trails January 2016Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830-703-0096. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 20, 2016-004 - Waxahachie TX CASI. Gingerbread House 15th An-nual CCO Held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center, Hwy 287 N. (exit #403 I-35E) in Waxahachie, TX. Come cook and help us raise money for the Ellis Co. Children’s Advocacy Center. Turn in 1 pm FOR ALL CATEGORIES. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. Entry fee for CASI Chili $20; Entry fee for 50/50 Beans $10; Entry fee for Local Chili $16; and Entry fee for Junior Chili (ages 8-17) $10. Indoor cooking is available so don’t worry about the weather. There will be entertainment for the entire family. Chili cooks receive free admission to the Benefit Barn Dance Saturday night. See Trails for cookoff info on Friday and Sunday. Live auction Sat-urday night as well as a silent auction on Saturday. Contact Mark Sanders 972-825-3788 [email protected]

Feb 20, 2016-005 - Caldwell TX CASI. 6th Annual Bernard Rychlik Memorial Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 State Hwy 36 South. Entry fee $20 turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Raffle and Silent Auction Saturday. Post will have food available on Saturday. Bean cook-off on Saturday. Turn in 12:00 noon. Make checks payable to VFW Post 4458, benefits Caldwell Schools. CASI Rules Ap-ply. Parking for RV no electricity. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148. Email [email protected]

Feb 20, 2016-006 - Silverton TX CASI. Briscoe County Chili Cook Off Held at Briscoe County Show Barn located on 10th St. just west of Grady St. Benefits multiple local organiza-tions. Turn in at 1:00PM. Entry fee $20, Chili Grind Only. Hand out chili required for the public (Sample Cups will be sold to the public.) Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places. Breakfast

Burritos will be on sale the morning of the Cook Off. CASI rules apply. Contact Wylie [email protected] 806-777-1664.

Feb 20, 2016-007 - Gainesville VA CASI. Mid-Atlantic Chiliheads POD CCO Join us for the Mid Atlantic Chiliheads (Chili MAC) POD CCO benefitting Bull Run Warrior Retreat. Held at Tin Cannon Brewing Com-pany 7679 Limestone Drive Unit 130 Gainesville VA 20155 571-248-0489. This will be an outdoor cook so DRESS WARMLY! If you’re a chili lover, we will be looking for judges too! Cooks set up begins at 9:00 am. Cooks meeting at 11:30 am. The brewery will open to the public at 1:00 pm and people’s choice chili tasting will begin at that time. Cooks please plan to bring a separate batch of throwdown/PC chili (can be made ahead at home) for this. 2:00 pm CASI turn-in, meat is cooks choice, $25 entry fee - all CASI Rules Apply. People’s Choice tasting will wrap up at 3:30 or when chili runs out and the event will conclude at 4:00 pm with awards. Questions contact Kit Rudd via email [email protected] or phone 571-228-3783. Find more info on Bull Run Warrior Retreat http://www.willingwarriors.org/about-bullrunwarriorretreat and CASI’s NEWEST POD on Facebook at Mid Atlantic Chiliheads (Chili MAC) and ask to join our page!

Feb 20, 2016-008 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Habitat for Humanity Chili Cookoff The Habitat for Hu-manity Chili Cookoff will be hosted by the Eagles 4128 at 5396 Seymour Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX. Chili grind only. CASI rules apply. Entry fee of $20.00, turn in 1:00 PM. Jackpot beans entry fee $5.00, turn in 12:00, pays 1st place. Plenty of RV park-ing, limited hookups. Contact Dale Gorman 940-632-7322 or Cindy Noe 940-733-6086, [email protected]


Feb 21, 2016-001 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Hella Temple CCO Day 2 Garland Hella Temple CCO Day 2. Held at Garland Hella Shrine 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in noon. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Garland Hella Shrine. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside down below or outside under the cover. Make checks payable to Garland Hella Shrine Directors Staff. Con-tact George Hall, 972-743-0884 [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5. Burgers/fries for sale at lunch.

Feb 21, 2016-002 - Comstock TX CASI. 11th Annual Comstock School Library CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Call 830 317-4336/432 292-4451 for reservations. Comstock Motel phone number 432-292-4484. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks

to Black Gold Chili Pod. Chili and Show Trophies. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 21, 2016-003 - Waxahachie TX CASI. 15th Annual Cotton Patch CCO CCO benefitting The Ginger-bread House. Held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center, Hwy 287 N. (exit #403 I-35E) in Waxahachie, TX. This is the last day of a 3-day event - see Trails for Friday and Saturday cookoff info. Turn in at Noon, entry fee $18. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. Contact Mark Sanders 972-825-3788 [email protected]

Feb 21, 2016-004 - Caldwell TX CASI. 2nd Day of Caldwell Cook Off Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 State Hwy 36 South. See previous day event. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Chili grind only. Benefits Caldwell Fire Department. Contact Vince Slo-minski 979-255-5148, vv1ranch@

gmail.com CASI rules apply. RV parking available no hookups.

Feb 27, 2016-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. Texas Open Chili Cham-pionship Will be held at Trader`s Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX. 78242. Benefits the “Wounded War-riors Family Support Center”. CASI rules apply. Entry $35.00, (checks payable to Texas Open SA) meat open, turn-in 1:00pm., Automatic Qualifier. JR cook off, entry $10.00, turn-in 12:00 noon. JR cooks must be age 7 to 17. Two age groups for JR cooks, 7 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years. No outside help may be given to JR cooks once they have started their chili. R/V parking no hook ups. All cooks that cook under the 50,000 sq ft pavilion will be eligible for the drawing of a $50. gift card. Entries received by Feb.1st 2016 eligible for the drawing of a $50. gift card. Registration forms on the ED’s blog. R/V`s, may arrive Thursday at noon. Cooks dinner Friday nite. Hotel info, Holiday Inn Express & Suites (210) 337-3723. Ask for Chili Cook-Off rates. New hotel and address is not in GPS system. The address is 8222 City-Base Lndg. Use 3302 Goliad Rd. 78233 to find location. This address is a Lowes store across the street. The hotel`s address will not come up with a site. No pets, if bringing a pet call Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855. Sat nite pot luck, sausage supplied. Contact Happy Hinman [email protected]

Feb 27, 2016-002 - Plano TX CASI. American Legion Riders Post 321 Held at American Legion Riders Post 321, 1236 Ave J. The Post is located East of US 75 on Ave J, just past the Dart Tracks. Make checks payable to ALR 321. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Dave Sweeney 3305 Grenada Dr, Plano TX 75074. 214-850-7463 or [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.

Feb 27, 2016-003 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Elks #215 Chili Cookoff Held at 13618 State Highway 31W. Ap-proximately 3 miles West of Loop 323, across from the Scott’s Miracle Grow Plant. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply. Beans $5 entry fee turn in Noon. 50/50 payout first place. Goodie bags for first 20 entered cooks. Please bring tasting chili, tasting cups sold. Trophies for top 5 and 1st place Show. Tickets will be sold on raffle items. Contact Roy Scott [email protected] or 903-316-9665.

Feb 27, 2016-004 - Statesville NC CASI. Elks Chili Cookoff Held at Elks Lodge, 1251 Radio Rd. This is an indoor cookoff featuring some of the elite cooks in the Mid Atlantic Re-gion. 1lb gas only. Beans and freestyle will be judged as well. $25 each CASI entry. Chili Grind only. Freestyle and beans are $10 additional. Turn in is a noon. Tables provided. Two cooks per table. Benefits Elks Lodge. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Nick Nolan [email protected] 336-749-9088. CASI Rules Apply.

Feb 28, 2016-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. Day After Texas Open CO Will be held at Trader`s Village 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Turn-in time is 1:00pm CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20.00 (checks payable to Texas Open SA). CASI Rules Apply. Come out cook chili and enjoy the events trader`s Village has to offer as well as the hundreds of venders to shop from. Contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855 [email protected] or Happy Hinman at 210-364-8577 [email protected]

Mar 5, 2016-001 - Sutherland Springs TX CASI. 8th Annual Sutherland Springs CO CAN-CELLED, date changed to March 19, 2016.

Terlingua Trails January 2016Mar 5, 2016-002 - Tyler TX CASI. Rose City Pod 35th Ever Chili CO Automatic Qualifier for First Place Chili. Due to security reasons, Rose City Pod 35th Ever cookoff will be back at our regular location of Gander Mountain on Hwy 69 South at Toll 49. Special Anniversary 35th Ever Rose City Chili Cookoff. Beans 50/50, entry $10, turn in at 12 noon. Junior Chili Division, entry $5, turn-in at 1:00, CASI rules, must have adult su-pervision. Showmanship starts at 12 noon. Chili Entry fee $20 for CASI or People’s Choice, turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind only. Spectacular goody bags with event t-shirt, bottle of propane, Tyler Rose bush and much more for first 50 cooks registered, which will begin Friday evening at 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Open registration begins at 9:00 Saturday morning. Cooks dinner pro-vided Friday night at 6:00, Fajita din-ner provided Saturday night approx. 1 hour after announcements. Make checks payable to Rose City POD. Charity is Ragan’s Hope, a Founda-tion that helps parents with special needs foster children. Friday arrivals OK, no hook-ups, all motorhomes park on south side of store. Contact John Daniels 903-530-4497. CASI Rules Apply. See cookoff next day.

Mar 5, 2016-003 - Austin TX CASI. 34th Annual Sightfest 2016 Held at Giddy Ups Bar south of Slaughter Lane, off Manchaca Road. CASI Rules Apply. Chili grind only. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans $10, turn-in 1 PM. Cooks party Friday night. Pot Luck Saturday night. Chili only on Sunday. Can come in Thursday. Benefits Austin Lions Sight. Make checks payable to ALSCC or Austin Lions Sight. Contact Sue or John Caffey 512-446-2364 or Sue cell 512-429-8206.

Mar 5, 2016-004 - Navasota TX CASI. Texas Birthday Bash Chili Bowl Come to a Birthday Party for the Lone Star State here in the cradle of Texas Democracy, Navasota, Texas. To celebrate CASI-style, the Navaso-

ta Kiwanis is holding its Annual Texas Birthday Bash Chili Bowl. Proceeds benefit the Navasota Kiwanis. Held downtown on Railroad Avenue. Stay to enjoy free live music until late-thirty that night. There’ll also be free live music on Friday night. Limited RV parking, but we’ll get `er done. No hookups. CASI Cookoff: Entry Fee $20.00, Turn In Noon, ground meat only. Trophies for 1st-2nd-3rd and “Kiss Your Sister” (11th Place) CASI Rules Apply. There will be a “No Holds Barred” People’s Choice Chili Cookoff: No Entry Fee, Specta-tors will vote early and often - pay-ing 5 dollars for 5 tickets votes, No rules - pleasing the crowd is the only goal. 1st Place - 30% of the People’s Choice funds collected, 2nd Place - 20%, 3rd Place - A hearty handshake from the Mayor of Navasota. Other competitions this year include Pie turn in 9:00 am, Salsa 10:00 am and Beans 11:00 am. Entry Fee for other competitions is $5.00, with 50% to the winner. Last year’s event was voted the Best Event in Grimes County, so be there and don’t run out of chili. Contact Marvin Longabaugh @ 936-825-9000, [email protected]

Mar 6, 2016-001 - Sutherland Springs TX CASI. Day After Coo-koff CANCELLED, date changed to March 20, 2016

Mar 6, 2016-002 - Austin TX CASI. Lions No Frillsfest Held at Giddy Ups Bar, South of Manchaca Rd. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. Make checks payable to ALSCC. Biskits and gravy Sunday morning. Contact Sue or John Caffey 512-446-2364 or 512-429-8206. CASI Rules Apply. Thank you Chili Cooks for buying eyeglasses for Austin Children.

Mar 6, 2016-003 - Tyler TX CASI. Twice Is Nice Cookoff Sunday coo-koff, no frills, points only, entry $20, turn in at 12 noon. Held at Gander Mountain Hwy 69 and Toll 49. Con-tact John Daniels 903-530-4497. Chili Grind Only. CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 12, 2016-001 - Water Val-ley TX CASI. St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Day 1 CCO. Held at Water Valley Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87 Water Valley, TX. Benefits ESA Chapter, St Jude’s Hospital. This is a 2 Day CCO. See Sunday for more information. Lim-ited RV Hook Ups. $20/night. There will be Jackpot Beans, turn in 12:00 noon. The Bean entry fee is $5. Chili turn in is at 2:00 PM. Entry fee for the chili is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. For additional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Mar 12, 2016-002 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. VFW post #2559 CCO

VFW lodge #2559 Post CCO, held at 100 State Hwy 276, across from Dollar General Store,8 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Free breakfast for the cooks. Contact Pat Anderton [email protected] 214-532-2814. CASI rules apply. Benefits VFW. Make checks payable to VFW Post #2559.

Mar 12, 2016-003 - Edmond OK CASI. David Curtis Memorial Chili Cookoff Held at Edmond Elk Lodge, I-35 and Waterloo Rd go east 3/4 to Elks Lodge. Turn in time 1:00 pm chili grind only. Benefits Elks general fund. Entry fee $25. Elks fee $10. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Contact Joe Spears 405-650-3354 [email protected] 128 Amber Ridge, Shawnee OK 74801. CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 12, 2016-004 - Baton Rouge LA CASI. Lady of The Lake Children’s

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016Hospital Chili Cook Off. Held on LSU Campus at The John Parker Coliseum. Located at the Corner of South Parker Blvd and South Stadium Drive. This is an open meat cook off, cut or grind. $20.00 entry fee and turn in at 2:55PM. CASI rules apply. RV Parking avail-able. For more information please contact Jerry Hunt 318-797-0719 or Larry Walton 254-214-4829. See Cook off next day. Make checks payable to Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.

Mar 13, 2016-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Day 2 of this 2 day CCO will be held at Water Valley, TX, Seymour Cross-ing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO CASI. Limited number of hook ups. $20/night. Chili turn in at 12 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’s information. For ad-ditional information about CASI CCOs contact Janice Miller 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Mar 13, 2016-002 - Baton Rouge LA CASI. Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Chili Cook Off. Held on the LSU Campus at the John Parker Coli-seum. Located at the corner of South Parker Blvd and South Stadium Drive. This is an open meat cook off, cut or grind. $20.00 entry fee and turn at 2:55PM. CASI rules apply. RV parking available. For more information please contact Jerry Hunt 318-797-0719 or Larry Walton 254-214-4829.

Mar 19, 2016-001 - Sutherland Springs TX CASI. 8th Annual Sutherland Springs CO Day 1 of a 2-day event. Plenty of RV parking. Located at Sutherland Springs Com-munity Building - 4th & 14th Streets, Sutherland Springs, TX, one block off US 87 and TX 539. CASI rules. Chili grind only. Entry Fee $20, turn-in 2:00

p.m. Show: 1:00 - 1:30. Plenty of clean-up facilities. Benefits SSCA scholarship program. Entertainment all day. Cooks’ party Saturday night; breakfast Sunday. Beans entry $10, turn in at 1:00 p.m. Beautiful shaded areas, some electric. Contact Donna King 830-446-1292; email [email protected]

Mar 19, 2016-002 - Jacksonville FL CASI. American Pride Chili Cookoff Held at Fleet Reserve Assn (FRA) Branch 91, 5391 Collins Rd. I-295 exit 12 to Blanding Blvd (SR 21) North .5 to Collins Rd, right to FRA. GPS N30 11.956/W80 43.135. CASI turn-in High Noon. Chili grind only. Open/Youth/Salsa turn-in 1 PM. Early registration by March 1st CASI $20, Open $15, both for $30, Youth $10, Salsa $10 each category. After March 1st add $10 to each category. Peoples choice voting from Noon to 3 PM. Tasting kits sold to raise $$ to benefit FRA defending active, retired and vet-erans, also Military oriented youth groups, Atlantic Young Marines and JROTC. Bring 5 gal of Peoples Choice chili to support this effort. CASI & Open allows competition for showmanship, judging Noon to 1 PM. Great event, celebrity judg-ing, entertainment, food/beverages. FRA breakfast from 6 AM to 8 AM Sat. Cooks party, full bar, Steak nite Friday at FRA Club 5 to 8 PM. $10 Steak, baked potato Open salad bar. Limited RV spaces on site. Contact Chuck Stock 904-465-2803, or email [email protected] on line registration & payment at www.americanpri-dechilicookoff.com CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 19, 2016-003 - Richardson TX CASI. Second VFW Post 8627 CCO Come join us for the Second VFW Post 8627 CCO. Located at 1040 Hampshire Ln. CASI chili will be chili grind and the fee will be $20 with a turn in at 1PM. Beans will be on the agenda also with a fee of $5

and will pay the top 3 at a 50/30/20 breakout, with turn in at noon. There is plenty of parking around the Old Whataburger building. Some room for RV’s but no hookup. There will be a 50/50 and a raffle event. This is their first CCO event so come and help us welcome the new chili spon-sor. Contact Jud Good [email protected] phone number 214-205-7175 or Dave Hewlett at [email protected] 214-695-3806. Benefits: The VFW Post 8627 charities. Make checks payable VFW Post 8627. The Post has real nice bar and restaurant. Note TABC rules apply. From Hwy 75 west on Arapaho about 3 blocks then Left (south) on Hampshire Ln, It is in an old Whataburger building. CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 19, 2016-004 - Youngsville LA CASI. La Casi Cajun Chili Fest Join us for our Annual La Casi Cajun Chili Fest held at Youngsville Sports Complex, 801 Savoy Rd. Cooks Din-ner held at 6pm Friday night. Ditty Bags for first 50 registered. Entry fee $25. Benefiting Family Promise of Acadiana. Turn in at 1pm. Chili grind only. Plenty of RV parking on asphalt, no hookups available. Please bring plenty of throw down chili for public tasting. Contact Barry Poole@ 337-359-7081, email, [email protected] or Lynn Howell @ 337-288-51256, email [email protected] 2 day Cookoff, see Sun-day 3/20/16 for details. CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 19, 2016-005 - El Paso TX CASI. 7 annual Am. Legion Post 36 CCO Location: Fence enclosed area, behind American Legion building at 3730 Shell St. Entry fee $20.00, turn at 2:00 pm. Dry camping in parking lot next to building. Informa-tion: Bobby Elliott (915)755-4419 [email protected] or R. Carrasco @ 915-592-9374

Mar 19, 2016-006 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. Cooking For CASI Held at Paul’s Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis.

Hwy 90 off I-10 to Snyder, turn left. 1st right is Paseo San Luis. The coo-koff will take place in the parking lot behind Paul’s Pub where there is plen-ty of dry camping space for RV’s, and Pop Ups. Cook where you park or just come and find someone to cook with. Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. CASI Rules Apply. Friday evening Happy Hour pot luck at 5:30. Registration begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday with complementary Mimosas to start the day. Cook’s meeting at 8:45. People’s Choice serving will begin at 11:30. Another activity during the day will be a RIBS competition, either bring with you or cook on site your favorite rib recipe. $5.00 entry fee for Ribs with turn in at 12:00. Contact Sunny Fichtl 520-459-2081. [email protected] Make checks payable to High Desert Pod.

Mar 19, 2016-007 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Kelly Crush Memorial Scholarship The Kelly Crush Memo-rial Scholarship Chili Cookoff will be held at P2, 1409 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Benefits the Kelly Crush Memorial Scholarship Fund which helps to provide scholarships for children of the Wichita Falls Fire Fighters. Jackpot beans entry fee of $5.00, turn in noon. Traditional (red) Salsa entry fee of $5.00, turn in 1:00 PM. Chili entry fee of $20.00, turn in 2:00 PM. Chili grind only, CASI rules apply. This cookoff is held at a local drive in bar and grill. Outside cooking with limited RV parking, no hookups. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Cindy Noe 940-733-6086, [email protected]

Mar 20, 2016-001 - Sutherland Springs TX CASI. Day After Coo-koff Plenty of RV parking. Located at Sutherland Springs Community Building, 4th & 14th Streets, Suther-land Springs, TX, one block off US 87 and TX 539. CASI rules. Chili grind only. Entry Fee $20, turn-in 1:00 p.m. Show 12:00 - 12:30. Plenty of clean-up facilities. Benefits SSCA scholar-ship program. Cook’s party Saturday

Terlingua Trails January 2016night; breakfast Sunday. Beans entry $10, turn-in at noon. Beautiful shaded areas, some electric. Contact Donna King [email protected], 830-446-1292

Mar 20, 2016-002 - Richardson TX CASI. DAM Pod Annual CCO Held at Richardson VFW Post 8267, 1040 Hampshire Ln at an OLD Whataburger. West on Arapaho from Hwy 75 to Hampshire Ln then left or south to Richardson VFW Lodge. Since this is a POD CCO the 1st place winner is automatically qualified for TICC Chili. CASI Rules Rules Ap-ply. $20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in 12 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity will be the DAM POD. Make checks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact: Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 [email protected]

Mar 20, 2016-003 - Youngsville LA CASI. La CASI Cajun Chili Pod Cookoff This will be an Automatic Qualifier for 2016 (50th) TICC, 1st place chili. Held at Youngsville Sports Complex, 801 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, La 70592. Turn in will be at 12noon. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $25. For information call Barry Poole, 337-359-7081, [email protected] or Lynn Howell 337-288-5156, email [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Mar 26, 2016-001 - Kerrville TX CASI. Kerrville Easter Fest & CCO HERE’S TO THE HEROES Easter Festival and Cook-Off. Saturday, March 26, 2016. Held at Flat Rock Lake Park at 3840 Riverside Drive, Kerrville, TX. Live music, Easter Egg Hunt, Washer Pitching, Vendors etc. Plenty of RV parking available starting at Noon on Friday through Sunday. No hook-ups. CASI Chili $20 Chili Grind Only, Amateur Chili $20. Beans $15, Salsa $15. Lone Star BBQ Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, and Brisket - $100 for one or all. Turn In Times: Salsa - 11am, Chicken and Beans - 12pm, Ribs - 1:30pm, Chili - 2pm, Brisket - 3pm. For cook off information contact Tricia Byrom

830-267-1668 or email [email protected] For vendor information, contact Angela Mayer at 830-896-1155. CASI Rules Apply. Benefits Kerr County leadership. Make checks payable to KACC.

Mar 26, 2016-002 - Marydel DE CASI. Delaware State Championship Come join us for the INAUGURAL Delaware First State Championship Cookoff. Automatic Qualifier for TICC 2016 for 1st place and top 3 Delaware resident cooks. Cook set up begins at 9:00 AM. CASI Rules Apply. Meat is cook’s choice. 2:00 PM turn in. Entry fee $25. Held at Harvest Ridge Winery, 447 Westville Rd. Benefits the Lustgarten Founda-tion for pancreatic cancer research. Contact Kit Rudd 3698 Dockside Drive, Warrenton VA 20187. 571-228-3783 [email protected]

Apr 2, 2016-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Suez Shrine Spring Festival Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. Benefits Suez Shrine Greeters. Held at the Suez Shrine Parking lot located at 2915 W State Highway Loop 306, San Angelo, TX. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday’s information. There will be a cake auc-tion, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. For more informa-tion contact Janice Miller at 325-947-8753 or Cell phone 325-650-1854. For more information on the CASI Cookoff, contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Apr 2, 2016-002 - Odessa TX CASI. Shrine Club Jack O Lopes Weekend Held at Ector County Coliseum 42nd and Andrews Hwy. Benefits Shrine Transportation. Chili Grind Only.

Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Rick Coe 432-413-9304 or Mike Tracy 432-556-4858. Make check payable to Odessa Shrine Club. CASI Rules Apply.

Apr 2, 2016-003 - Canton TX CASI. Buffalo Girls 17th Annual CO Held at Buffalo Girls Hotel Old Mill Market Place, 542 East Dallas Street, Can-ton, TX 75103. CASI Rules Apply. Ground Meat Only. Entry fee $25.00, turn in 1:00 PM. Family Fun Event during Canton’s 1st Monday Trade Days at The Buffalo Girls Hotel in Canton. Live and Silent Auctions Raffles, featuring tickets to the Em-mys and Nascar. Entertainment. Table Top Set-up only. Set up starts 7am to 9am. Cook’s meeting at 10:00 AM. Trophies and winners announced im-mediately after judging around 3:00 PM. Overnight lodging available & some RV Hookups on site. Shop-ping till 10PM on The Mountain. Contact Susan Matassa 903-567-7829, or Neta Rohr 214-704-6287. 1st 15 entries receive Goody Bags. Money goes to CLAW, (Rescued Pet Adoptions) Entry Form @ www.buffalogirlshotel.com Make checks out to C.L.A.W. PRINT AND MAIL ENTRY TO: Susan Matassa/Chili Cookoff 354 VZCR 4108 Canton, Texas 75103

Apr 3, 2016-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Suez Shrine Spring Festival Day 2 of a 2 day CCO. Benefits the Shrine Charities. Held at the Suez Shrine located at 2915 W State Highway Loop 306, San Angelo, TX. CASI rules apply. Chili turn in 12:00PM, entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’s informa-tion. It will be CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a 50/50 pot. There will be a pot luck on Saturday Night. For more information on the CASI Cookoff, contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Apr 9, 2016-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Melt Down for Autism Held at Water Valley Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Benefits Con-cho Valley Autism Program. Limited number of hook ups, $20/night. Chili turn in at 2:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry Fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. Contact Laura Coad 325-374-8800; or Email [email protected] or Jan-ice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854 [email protected]

Apr 9, 2016-002 - Overland Park KS CASI. Kansas Men’s State Cham-pionship Kansas Men’s State Cham-pionship held at the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 370 Overland Park KS. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Cook indoors or out. Auto qualifier for TICC. More details to follow. Contact Shelley Kroencke at 913-754-6162 or [email protected]

Apr 9, 2016-003 - Overland Park KS CASI. Kansas Women’s State Championship Kansas Women’s State Championship held at the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 370 Overland Park KS. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Cook indoors or out. Auto qualifier for TICC. More details to follow. Contact Shelley Kroencke at 913-754-6162 or [email protected]

Apr 9, 2016-004 - Irving TX CASI. Knights of Columbus CCO Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 2906 Rock Island Road. Directions From 183 (Airport Freeway), follow Beltline Road South to Rock Island Road, go left (West) on Rock Island. The KC Hall will be on the right about 1/4 mile past Briery. Beans $5 Turn- in noon, pay top 3. Chili entry $20 turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind only. CASI Rules Apply. Trophies for top 3 and 1st show. Certificates for chili 4th thru 10th Place and Show 2-3 places.

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016Benefits Knights of Columbus State Charities (Including Special Olym-pics and Deaf Ministries). In case of bad weather cooks can cook inside. Contact Rene Rodriguez 469-835-0782 or 972-313-9227. Email [email protected] RV parking is available, but no water or electric hookups. Inverters are allowed and water is available from the KC Hall. Large concrete parking area.

Apr 10, 2016-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Cooking for Alzheimer’s Day 2 of a 2 day CCO will be held at Wa-ter Valley Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87, Water Valley, TX. Benefits Concho Valley Alzheimers. Limited number of hook ups. $20/night. Chili turn in at 12 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY Entry fee is $18.00

(CASI Rules Apply). Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday’s information For more information on the CASI Cookoff, contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; Home Phone 325-947-8753; Cell Phone: 325-650-1854, E-Mail [email protected]

Apr 16, 2016-001 - Gladewater TX CASI. East Texas Gusher Days CO Will be held in downtown Gladewa-ter. “Antique Capital of East Texas.” Entry fee is $20 with turn-in at 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot Beans entry fee is $5 with turn-in at Noon. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for 1st Place Chili, 1st Place Bean, and Peoples’ Choice Award. Door prizes galore! Everyone leaves a winner! Come in early and join us for the Cooks BBQ and libation on Friday

night. RVs are welcome, sorry, no hookups. Designated parking area. East Texas Gusher Days includes a parade, antique car and motorcycle show, karaoke on the main stage, food vendors of all types, arts & crafts, live entertainment, street dance, carnival amusement rides and games and much more. Contact Jim Bardwell 903-845-2235. [email protected] or Gladewater Chamber of Commerce 903-845-5501. CASI Rules Apply.

Apr 16, 2016-002 - Mountainburg AR CASI. Miss Piggy’s Annual Mountain Top Chili Cookoff, held at 11939 Canova Trail (held at Earp’s home on top of Cartwright Mountain, located North of Mountainburg, off Hwy 71) Benefiting Elk’s Piggy Bank. GROUND MEAT ONLY.

CASI chili fee $25, turn-in 1pm. Elks Chili Fee $10, turn-in 1pm (entry to CASI & Elks $30) Make checks payable to Fort Smith Elks Lodge #341. Dry Camping. Contact Jo Earp 479-739-6568 or e-mail [email protected] CASI Rules apply.

Apr 16, 2016-003 - Seguin TX CASI. 46th Texas Ladies State Chili Cham-pionship will be on Saturday, April 16th at Max Starke Park East 1400 S Guadalupe St. in Seguin. Automatic Qualifier for TICC 2016. There’s a cook’s party & meal on Friday night, Little Miss Junior Ladies State Chili Cookoff on Saturday morning, raffles, big silent auction and much more. Get more information at Texas Ladies State.com! Entry fee $35. Chili Grind Only. Turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Seguin Charities. Make checks payable to


2015/2016 Non Board Support

Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

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

Send ads to:Pam Clark

[email protected]

Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 months or more, 25% discount per monthSend ads to:Pam Clark

[email protected]

For more Upcoming Cookoffs, visit

www.casichili.net

Connie CollierMembership Administrative CoordinatorP O Box 43Snyder, TX 79550(325) [email protected] Nancy HewlettCASI Scholarship Administrator802 Horizon DriveMurphy, TX 75094(972) [email protected]

Bill PiersonCASI Senior Referee411 Illinois AvenueBatavia, IL [email protected]

Pam ClarkEditor, Terlingua Trails1025 W Francis St #17Ontario, CA 91762(903) [email protected]

Bob SteinleOld 320 Alcalde16380 FM 1957 San Antonio, TX 78253(830) [email protected]

Dorathy Williams CASI Events CoordinatorP O Box 39Terlingua, TX 79852-0039Events Phone: (888) CASI-HOT Events Fax: (214) [email protected]

Texas Ladies State. Contact Tom Garza c/o Texas Ladies State, 6518 Seneca Dr. San Antonio TX 78238. Boomer Kingston [email protected] 325-234-2051.

Apr 23, 2016-001 - Stephenville TX CASI. Larry Joe Taylor’s 28th Annual Texas Music Festival & Chili CO. Held at 1290 PR 707. Online direction melodymountainranch.com Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Entry fee is Festival Ticket. Turn-in 2 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at larryjoetaylor.com or at gate. Contact Sherry Taylor 254-968-8505 [email protected] CASI Rules Apply. Make checks payable to Larry Joe Taylor.

Apr 23, 2016-002 - Springdale AR CASI. Hard Core Chili Cookoff Held at Core Brewing & Distilling Co., 2470 Lowell Road, Springdale, AR. Benefitting Jacquie Core Foundation (a foundation whose mission is to find a cure for cancer) Fee $25, Turn-in 1pm. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Will be held in parking lot of Core Brewery no RV parking on site. Info Guy Smith, 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444 or [email protected] CASI Rules Apply.

Apr 23, 2016-003 - Fort Davis TX CASI. 2nd Mile High Chili CCO The cook off will be held on Saturday, April 23, in Fort Davis TX at Davis Mountains State Park. Live music and other festivities are planned. CASI rules apply. Entry fee is $20.00. Turn-in time is 1:00 p.m. There will be a “no rules” bean, salsa and people’s choice contest. Entry fee is $5.00 for each category. All proceeds benefit Davis Mountains State Park via the Tierra Grande Master National-ists (Official Friends Group of the Park). Full RV hook-up spaces are available and you can cook where you park. Motel lodging is available nearby at the historic Indian Lodge. Participants are asked to inform the Davis Mountains Park Staff of their intent to participate by April 1, 2016

to receive a 20% discount on RV spaces and hotel accommodations at the Indian Lodge. To make RV reservations contact Jacob Barton at 432-249-9866 or email him at [email protected] For reservations at the Indian Lodge contact at 512-389-8982. For infor-mation on other local hotels go to, www.fortdavis.com/hotels For info contact Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419 or [email protected]

Apr 23, 2016-004 - Houston TX CASI. Hal & Judy Wimberly Memo-rial CO Held at Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77041. SAVE THE DATE - more information on events and charity to follow: CASI’s oldest pod - Houston Pod - will be celebrating our 45th Annual event this weekend with a 2-day cookoff. Plenty of room for free RV camping - No hook-ups. For RV hook-up reservations, contact Traders Village at 281-890-5500. Contact Kevin Foley at 713-397-1295 [email protected] Stay for Sunday’s events. CASI Rules Apply.

Apr 24, 2016-001 - Fort Davis TX CASI. Day After the Mile High Chili CCO The cook off will be held on Sunday, April 24, at Davis Mountains State Park. CASI rules apply. Entry fee is $20.00. Turn-in time is 12:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Tierra Grande Master Nationalists (Official Friends Group of the Park). To make RV reservations contact Jacob Barton at 432-249-9866 or email at [email protected] For reserva-tions at the Indian Lodge contact the Reservation Center at 512-389-8982. For information on other local hotels see www.fortdavis.com/hotels.html There will be a Sunday CCO as well. For more information you may con-tact Bobby Elliott at 915-755-4419 or [email protected]

Terlingua TrailsJanuary 2016CASI - Chili Appreciation Society International - Membership Application

(New Member) - (Renewal Member) - (Corporate Member) - Circle OneMail form and membership fee to CASI - P O Box 43, Snyder, TX 79550

Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $25.00 (US, US Protectorates, Canada and Mexico), International Annual Dues are $25.00 and receive e-copy of Terlingua Trails.

Lifetime Dues are $450.00 (Not available to our International Members)Annual Corporate Memberships are $125.00

Please Print Clearly

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

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

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: _____________________

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

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

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 1-214-279-7052; 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 (214) [email protected]

Harvey West – 2nd VP / Tally2653 County Road 2135Telephone, TX 75488(972) [email protected]

Mary Ellen Gillen – Treasurer2 Green Cedar RoadBoerne, TX 78006(210) [email protected]

Cindy Noe – Secretary146 Running Bear TrailWichita Falls, TX 76310 (940) 733-6086 [email protected]

Susan Armand – Director / Merchandising / Trails 3103 Freshmeadows Drive Houston, TX 77063 (713) 248-0681 [email protected]

Tim Collier – Director / Membership P O Box 43Snyder, TX 79550(325) [email protected]

Don Hoy – Director / Ranch Manager / Krazy Flats3680 FM 3157Cuero, TX 77954(361) [email protected]

Keith Longabaugh – Director / Cooking for CASI608 Acorn StreetPilot Point, TX 76258(972)[email protected]

David “Budda” Manske – Director / Upcomings3137 S MainFt Worth, TX 76110(817) 922-9992 [email protected]

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