WEDNESDAY - Nov. 11, 2009

NRF Rodeo Regional

December 5^th Monte Carlo

Las Vegas Nevada

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A lot of people have had trouble making reservations. I just checked online and that's working… however, the Hotel Operators are giving out all sorts of answers. If possible, book online at www.montecarlo.com. Promotion Code is NFRCHILI. The rates are: Thurs 12/3 $49 – Fri 12/4 $109 – Sat 12/5 $139 – Sun 12/6 $49

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We will be available for early registration Friday afternoon (3-ish) in the Judging Tent. The lights are supposed to be up in the tent at 2pm, so we're giving them a little leeway. Once we close up registration for a little wineing and dining with our friends we will reopen between 7:30 & 8am Saturday morning for those of you who want to register before the cooks meeting at 9am. Here's the basic skinny:

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Red Chili – Entry Fee $35.00 – Cook 12N-3P

1^st Place - $1000 Cash, 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at Brand Steakhouse & Plaque

2^nd Place - $500 Cash, 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at The Pub

3^rd Place - $250 Cash, 2 nites, 2 show tickets, 2 Buffets

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Chili Verde – Entry Fee $35.00 – Cook 10A-1P

1^st Place - $500 Cash, 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at Brand Steakhouse & Plaque

2^nd Place - 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at The Pub

3^rd Place - 2 nites, 2 show tickets, 2 Buffets

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Salsa – Entry Fee $15.00 ICS – Turn in 11:30A

1^st Place - 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at Brand Steakhouse & Plaque

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People's Choice – Entry Fee 2 Gallons (Non-ICS add $50.00) – Serve 11:30-3:30

1^st Place - $500 Cash, 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at Brand Steakhouse & Plaque

2^nd Place - 2 nites, 2 show tickets, Dinner for 2 at The Pub

3^rd Place - 2 nites, 2 show tickets, 2 Buffets

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We will be in the parking lot in front of the Monte Carlo (Monte Carlo Blvd, turn West off the Strip and you can't miss it on your right). Fred, Jim and I will be meeting with them soon to view the site and find out if they are going to fence the area. There will be "roving security 24/7" but fencing may help you determine when you want to set up. Stage & vendors will be between us and the hotel/casino.

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Any questions, please contact:

Fred Wieland cj1ics@cmaaccess.com ,

Jim Maehl chiliheadjim@aol.com , or

Donnie Gordon chilidoni@aol.com .

Please let us know if you're planning on cooking, judging, just general help out or spend time with your friends before Christmas. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Journey to the Bowels of Texas;

Tolbert International Chili Cookoff, the video…

http://www.motionbox.com/videos/4c96d1be121fe9cdc3

From your star reporter on the scene, Jim Stoddard…

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