MONDAY - October 1, 2007

Joe Defrates Memorial Reg.

Springfield, IL.

Sun. Sept. 30

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The Ansar Shrine Patrol and Leo Stork (Chairman) again pulled off another very successful Regional Chilli Cookoff.

This is the 5th year that they have been producing this cookoff and with that, they have sent over $20,000 to the Shriners Children's Hospital as a result of this cookoff.

These folks do an excellent job of working towards their goal of raising dollars for children. They are a great group to work with. All of the chili cooks say that they have not had as much help that these Shriners offer.

Chili cooks from 5 states gathered at the Shrine Temple in Springfield for their last shot at making it to the ICS 2007 World's Championship and walking away with the $1,000 first place chilli. We had a beautiful day and some excellent Salsa and Chilli for the 5th Annual Joe Defrates Memorial.

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SALSA 7 contestants

3rd = Jim Schmedeke 6 pts. (Clinton, IL.)

2nd = Dave Schmitt 11 pts. (Springfield, IL.)

1st = Linda Carroll 15 pts. (Taylorville, IL.)

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CHILLI 23 contestants

4th H.M. = David Mallory & "Bo" Prewitt 9 pts. each (tie)

3rd = Shelby Lynn 11 pts. (Petersburg, IL.)

2nd = Paul Wessing 11 pts. (Farmersville, IL.) won tie break

1st = Tom Calvert 16 pts. (Taylorville, IL.)

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Tom has gotten several 2nd and 3rds all year long and he nailed it on his last try. This also completes Tom's "Hat Trick". How excited do you think he was???

Congratulations to all the contestants......They are all winners!

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Great Lakes Regional Winners

1st Place Red - Wes Carlson from Loves Park IL

2nd Place Red - Jim Stoddard from Coppell TX

3rd. Place Red - Chuck Hoff from Columbus OH

1st Place Green - Jim Weller now from Rockton IL

1st Place Salsa - Gail Kyle from Dearborn MI

We had 66 Cooks in the Red Chili, 19 Verde and 21 Salsa.

Our biggest turnout yet. Estimated attendance was 20,000 with 6000 Motorcycles!

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Annette Horn

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Carol & Vickie

Both Carol and I will be out of the office from Tuesday October 2nd through Tuesday October 9th. If you need to contact us regarding the WCCC please call and leave a message. We'll be checking our messages daily and will reply to those that need immediate attention. All other messages will be handled on our return to the office.

Vickie

International Chili Society

13938 Tiffany Pines Circle N

Jacksonville, FL 32225

phone: 904-379-2558 /949-496-2651 (CA)

fax: 904-374-4704

www.chilicookoff.com

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ICS Golf Tournament

Directions to Iron Horse Golf Course. Go west on I-80 to exit 432. At the top pf the ramp, turn right. Go about 1/4 mile, then turn left on Highway 6. Go 6 miles, the club is on the left. My cell number is 928-853-1161 if you need help. First tee time is at noon. See you there!

Thanks, Paul Whitney

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ALL CHILI COOKS & FRIENDS

3^rd World's in Omaha Chili Cooks Get Together

Thursday, October 4^th, 2007 5:30 PM to 8:30

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Feel free to drop in any time that evening to socialize, enjoy a beverage, share stories, renew friendships, and great pizza

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Johnny Sortino's Pizza

Serving Omaha Families for over 40 Years

Pizza – Pasta - Salads

7880 "L" Street

402- 339-5050

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Pizza & Beverages can be purchased at the counter, please eat there because they are not charging us for the space. Pizza and beer very reasonably priced! Very informal atmosphere.

Space limited to first 150; RSVP with your name and the total number in your party by Sept 21, to:

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snbchili@aol.com

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Tip of the chili pot lid to Greg and Lynn Virant for again making the arrangements for this informal gathering three years in a row!

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The informal cooks' gathering at Sortino's on Thursday night has attracted over 120 chili cooks, assorted judges, chairmen, and friends. There's still room for 20 additional. RSVP to

Cash bar opens at 5:30 PM! Prices and pizza is great.

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SHOW TIME at ICS WORLDS

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Per Bill "Gumby" Donovan

LET'S KICK IT UP AND GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!!

The YMCA dance will again be back at ICS Worlds.

It's time to start your YMCA dance practice,

remember to bring an appropriate costume if you can.

Who will have the best Costume.??

We would like to have OVER 50 dancers this year,

If you need help with the dance,

contact: Bill Donovan at Bdonocode3chili@aol.com

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COLMAN TYPE COOK STOVES

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I would like to remind everybody cooking in the WCCC

that you have to use a Coleman Type Cook Stove that uses propane.

Last year we had some cooks that showed up with stoves that used white gas. This made the events people very nervous as they were afraid the fire marshal would shut them down. I was able to provide those cooks with a propane type stove.

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I well have a few extra stoves with me this year as well for anybody discovering that there stove does not work. They're not the greatest looking in the world, but they will do the job.

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Thanks for your cooperation.
Captain Jim Maehl
ICS Site Coordinator

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