THURSDAY - Apr 16, 2009

ICS MESSAGE

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COOKOFF CHAIRMAN – PLEASE READ!

I'm finding that more and more paperwork is being sent in that is NOT complete. Please be sure to fill in the sanctioning application with as much information as you can. The back side of the application is the Terms and Conditions page and that needs to be signed and dated before returning it as this serves as a contract between you and the ICS. If you find you need an updated .application please contact the ICS office.

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The Questionnaire is another form that has important information missing when returning it after your cookoff. I need to have the crowd size and the amount you donated to your charity - % donated will not work for us - a dollar amount is needed. We understand that it's not always possible to have that figure right after your event but PLEASE get it to us as soon as you can, I don't want to have to chase you down for it. My desk fills up quickly with unfiled paperwork due to all the omissions so please be sure to get things back to me filled in completely - my desk would be cleaner!

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Thanks for your attention,

VICKIE

ICS Administrator

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WHITTIER CA REGIONAL

April 18, 2009

Whittier Historic Depot

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WE

NEED

COOKS

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And JUDGES

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Contact: Rosalie Dannenbaum

562-698-1718

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Or

Chief Judge:

Don Hammes

714-839-8314

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If you are planning on entering SALSA, Call Don Hammes and let him know

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River City Regional Chili Cookoff

The Old Town Elk Grove Foundation presents

River City Regional Chili Cookoff Saturday, June 6, 2009

Old Town Elk Grove, CA ~ David Hipskind - Chairman

The Old Town Elk Grove River City Regional Chili Cookoff is slated for Saturday, June 6, 2009. If you have not already sent in your application, to cook or RSVP to judge, please do so as soon as possible. We expect over 50 cooks, 10,000 - 15,000 public attendees. Old Town closes Main Street for over 4 blocks, a main stage for LIVE entertainment, secondary stages with Karaoke, Teen Idols, Jazz and Children's music. Our main stage will be surrounded by the Food Court and Beer Garden. There will be a huge kid's area with petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses and plenty of kid's games.

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We need to know if you are planning to cook at the River City Regional Cookoff. Please, check your calendars and come on back to the Old West and cook your best pot of Chili. It would be a great help if you would sign up on-line at www.chilicookoff .com. It will let me know you are coming and what categories you are competing in. Plus, I will print them and bring to the cookoff; you will NOT have to complete another application. This will speed up the check in process.

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Extended Stay Hotel - Official River City Regional Hotel – Make sure to mention Old Town Elk Grove Chili Cookoff ICS – River City Regional when making your reservations. (Call the local number to get the discount – NOT their 800#), 2201 Longport Ct, Elk Grove, CA 95758

916-683-3753. Contact: Robert Gonzales. They located at I-5 Laguna exit, Apprx 8 miles from the cookoff site. Reg. $84.99 - $89.99 Discount Rate $75.00. (please use our Official Hotel. These rooms are blocked out until May 23rd, 2009. After the 23rd they return to Reg Price)

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SCHEDULE

Set up begins at 7:00am. Cars need to be off the street by 9:00am. There is designated Contestant parking. Cars will not be allowed on the street until after 5:00pm

7:00 Cook's Set-Up

9:00 Cook's Meeting

9:30 Start Prep for Chili Verde

10:00 Stoves on for Chili Verde

11:00 Prep for ICS Red

11:00 Turn in Salsa for Judging

12:00 PC Chili Ready

12:00 Stoves on for ICS Red Chili

1:00 Turn in Chili Verde for Judging

3:00 Turn in ICS Red Chili for Judging

4:30-5:00 (approximate) Award Ceremony

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CATEGORY ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1^st – 2^nd – 3rd

ICS Red Chili $35.00 $500 $250 $100

Chili Verde $25.00 $300 $200 $100

Salsa $20.00 $150 $75 $50

Best Booth All Teams Eligible $150

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You will need to bring all of your own equipment, including tables, chairs, canopies, stoves, utensils, and a fire extinguisher. If you are flying in, please let me know ASAP and I can arrange for a table and chairs. The fire department may come by looking to inspect your fire extinguisher. If you have an extra, please bring them. If you think you may have a problem, please let me know and we'll do everything we can to help.

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Call me at:

916-714-0619 daytime

916-743-2350 cell

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Dave Hipskind

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