FRIDAY - July 10, 2009

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Aug 2nd Studio Diner-Marine Bob Sennett Cookoff

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Greetings Chiliheads & fans the Marine Bob Sennett/Studio Diner Chili Cookoff,

I unfortunately at this time am forced to make the decision to postpone
What would have been our 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff this Aug. 2nd, 2009.

The last 2 Years we were pleased to have plenty of talented Cook's & Judges
From the International Chili Society participate and make our event a big success.

We had also raised north of $15,000.00 for the local Marine Corps League's "Injured Marine Fund".

A truly great non profit started in 2003 that flies Parents & family members to San Diego
From across the country to visit their injured Marine at San Diego's Bob Wilson (Balboa) Naval hospital.

Our event has been the sole single day largest fundraiser for the "Injured Marine Fund".

However events a little beyond our control, like the current state of the economy and a shortage of talented I.C.S. capable Chili Cook's (due to either already qualifying for the "World Championship" in October or other commitments)

Leaves us with the prospect of putting on a less then successful Cookoff at this time.

That is not something I or the Injured Marine Fund wanted to be a part of since we have worked to hard to create a great family event.

Any and all monies we have received from Cooking teams will be returned immediately.

We apologize for this inconvenience and wish we did not have to postpone this event.

We deeply appreciate all the support from the Cook's, the Judge's, the attendee's and everybody Who have supported us for the last 2 years.

We will search the calander and pick an appropriate date in the future to again have a successful event to raise needed funs for the IMF, honor Marine Bob Sennett and allow all our ICS competitors, Judges and attendees enjoy themselves at the best I.C.S. event here in San Diego.

Special Thanks to Claude, Mary Ellen, Pete Caimi, Steve, Ughlee and all the Cook's & Judges who have helped
in the past & were prepared to do so again.

Sincerely,

Jim Phillips
Cookoff Chairman

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Jim Phillips
General Manager, Studio Diner
4701 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Diner Phone: 858-715-6400

http://www.studiodiner.com 
"Eat Clams More Often"

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ICS MESSAGE from Carol Hancock

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ICS PRIOR TO JUNE 2009.  SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY IN PLACE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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WEDNESDAY - July 8, 2009

ICS MESSAGE from Carol Hancock

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ICS PRIOR TO JUNE 2009.  SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY IN PLACE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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High Sierra / Nevada Capital Regionals

For all you old-timers, you know that Bill and Georgie Ruff built the chili cookoffs in Northern California and Northern Nevada and were beloved by everyone in chilidom. It's hard to believe that Bill has been gone 20 years now. Georgie remarried and moved to Bath, New York. Her second husband, "Moose", died recently and with all of the Ruff kids, Scott, Lee, Carol and Chuck still living in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City area, Georgie has decided to return. She has been invited to be our honorary guest of honor at the High Sierra Regional Cookoff, an event started by Bill Ruff 32 years ago. Please come and renew your friendship with Georgie and support Bill Ruff's legacy.

Back to back Regionals--, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19--High Sierra Regional and Nevada Capital Regional, on the grounds (grass and trees) at Glen Eagles Restaurant, Carson City, Nevada. We need cooks and can't lose our regional status after 32 years and 4 World Champions.

With 7 of our usual cooks already qualified, it will be tough to get 20 cooks. But with all of those cooks out of the way, you have even a better chance to win. Please, please, please come and cook.  Bob Grayson, HotAirBob@aol.com, 775-882-6878.

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Old Miners Days Chili Cookoff
Big Bear Lake, CA
July 11, 2009
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This is one of the premier cookoffs of the year again!  It is in beautiful Big Bear Lake, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains.  It is not conflicting with any other cookoffs so I hope to be able to see everyone!   Mark Gaines has been the person we have depended on for the last several years and he does a beautiful job. 

Calcutta Dinner & Chili Auction Friday , 6 pm at B's BBQ .   Proceeds split between 1st place Red Cooker , bidder , and the Old Miner's Association .  That amounted to an extra $900 in prize money last year . Double that if you bid on yourself & win the Cook-off . It's Happened !!!

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We will have Prizes for:

1^st  place Red  $500 , 2nd $300 , 3rd $100  -  $35 entry , 

1^st  place Chili Verde  $150 , 2nd $100 , 3rd $50  -  $20 entry .

1^st place Salsa $50  -  $10.00 entry.

One gallon People's Choice required for Red & Chili Verde, prize $100

Plaques for Whiskerino , 1st time cook , Miss Chili Pepper ,

Mr Hot Stuff , Best Local Cook

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If you are already qualified, please feel free to come and judge! We can use the help!  When I get more info I will pass it on.  If you would like to contact me via computer you can use my e-mail address: valgereghty@hotmail.com or call me at 928-486-4099.

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For those that have not been to Big Bear, you are missing out on a fun day and now it looks like they are going to have another event on Sunday that you can stick around for.  It is the Miss Clementine Contest where the folks dress up in period dress and are judged.  It is a fun event for those who have never seen it.  Mike Austin will be there as our MC again this year, Mark Sweeney will be chief judge and I along with Donnie will be head scorekeepers.  Hope to see you there!
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Cookers & Vendors need to call  Mark Gaines very soon

@ 909 - 363 - 6592   No on-line sign-ups . I will mail your

application immediately , & confirm your booth location .

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Val Gereghty

928-486-4099-cell

928-492-1122-fax

valgereghty@hotmail.com 

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TUESDAY - July 7, 2009

CALIFORNIA'S "BEAT THE HEAT DISTRICT"

SUNDAY JULY 5^TH 2009

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California's "Beat the Heat District", was just what we did.   What a pretty day in the San Bernardino mountains.   The cook off was sponsored by Bob Yeomans and the Back Yard Equestrian Center.   It was held on the ball fields at San Maritz.  This venue is on the shores of Lake Gregory.  The skies were clear and blue, but a little windy  most of the day.   It was probably good we had the breeze, because it would have gotten pretty hot.   We had a large hungry crowd show up, wanting to taste some good chili.  The cooks ran out of people's choice.  Bob Yeomans paid half the monies back to the ICS cooks for the winners of People's Choice, for first, second and third places.   This is a good incentive for the cooks to bring lots of p/c.  We also had 4 Local Cooks show up with their crock pots full of chili.  This really helped to feed the masses.  I think we will get some new ICS cooks out of this group.   They really had fun sharing their chili and hearing the comments from the crowd.

Bob Yeomans and family did a great job with this cook off.  Also all the great volunteers were busy and making it a great event.  It always helps to have plenty of good support.

With the help of Kathy Stewart as our Chief Score Keeper and her husband Mike, the judging area was in good hands. Kathy's sister and friends a lso helped with scoring.  My son Tony was also a lot of help setting the tables up in the AM and taking them down and helping where needed.  We had some great judges show up, just ask Bill Ray.  Thank you all for your support and hopefully this event will grow next year. 

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The P/C winners were: 

Chili Cartel  $250.00,

Just Smitty's Chili $193. and

Uncle Leo's Chili $83.00.

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There were not enough interested cooks to have Verde or Salsa contests.

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The winners of the Traditional Red were:

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3^rd place Russell Barnes " Sancho Blanco"

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2^nd place Leo Nolen "Uncle Leo's Rocky Mountain Chili"

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1^st place Bill Ray   "Mountain Express Chili Gang"

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Congratulations to all of you.

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Bill finally got out of the 2^nd place groove.

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I guess if you had Mountain in your chili team name you had a chance.

 "Sancho Blanco Mountain"?  I don't know.

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Thank You All

Mike "Ughlee" Austin

Chief Judge

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VT State ICS Chili Cookoff 

Dear Chili Cooks,

I spoke with Jamie Paustian,the organizer for the VT State ICS Chili Cookoff and he asked if I would pass this information along to you.

 

Arlington (VT) Fire Company No.1 proudly presents The VT State ICS Chili Cookoff and annual carnival Saturday,July 18,2009. Held on the grounds of Fischer School East Arlington Rd. Arlington,VT.

Please take note of the new schedule (later set up and turn in times):

Cooks setup:11 a.m.

Cooks meeting:12:30 p.m.

Salsa turn in:4 p.m.

Chili Verde turn in: 5 p.m.

Red Chili turn in:6 p.m.

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Chief Judge is Steve Falkowski and Chief Scorekeeper is Audrey Falkowski.

Winners advance to the WCCC in WV.

For more info,please call Jamie @ 802-375-1072 (no email)

To sign up please go to: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2509

Thanks and hope to see you in beautiful Arlington,VT 7.18.09!!

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Michael Freedman
www.chilict.com

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5th Annual Heartland Regional

Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest

Hello!

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I am writing to tell you about the ICS sanctioned Heartland Regional Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest held during the Decatur Celebration on Saturday, August 8^th in downtown Decatur, Illinois.  We'd love to have your help getting the word out to the chili community.

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Our cook-off attracts between 30 and 40 professional cooks from all over the country each year.  We offer cash and prizes totaling $1,925.  There are categories for red chili, chili verde, and salsa and first place winners qualify for the World Championship.

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The unique aspect of our cook-off is that it is held within a massive street festival.  Decatur Celebration, Illinois' largest free family street festival, hosts more than 300,000 people each year. The event takes place within a 22 city block area of downtown Decatur, Illinois, featuring national entertainment, specialty attractions, 69 one-of-a-kind food vendors, roving characters, exhibits, and hundreds of events. In 1991, the festival was selected as one of the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association.  A few of the entertainers performing FREE are: pop rock with The Romantics; Grammy winner, Richard Marx; The Miracles; ABBA Gold; R&B group, The Spinners; country star, Joe Diffe; Christian pop with Natalie Grant; Kavan the World's # 1 Rock N Roll Elvis and many more stage & street attractions, all FREE!

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Here's a link to our website with more information - http://www.decaturcelebration.com/

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You can also check out our chili cook-off registration brochure here - http://www.decaturcelebration.com/pdf/Chili_Cook-Off_Ap plication.pdf

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Thanks in advance for any mention you can give us in your blog.

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Best regards,

Lori Sturgill

Events & Media Relations Manager

 

(217) 423-4222  Phone

(217) 423-4271  Fax

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Decatur Celebration

160 E Main Street # 200

< st1:place w:st="on">Decatur, IL 62523

www.decaturcelebration.com

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SUNDAY - July 5, 2009

Midnight Sun Alaska Regional

 July 4,2009     
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Another Chili and Salsa Extravaganza Production by Wayne Ronsman.
Huge parade, pageant queens, antique auto show, military field trials, live singers, arts, crafts and 21 excellent chili and salsa competitors.
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Weather: Perfect
Results:   

Peoples Choice:  Markie Bloomer -  AK
Booth and Show:  Mary Helm - AK
Salsa:

3rd - John Burke - AK
2nd - Vicki Wolfe - AK
1st -  Joe Barrett - ID
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Red Chili:

3rd - Rex Burgett - AK
2nd - Joe Barrett - ID
1st - Vicki Wolfe - AK  $700
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       I have been told the Alaska State will be held next month at the State Fair and it is Open to all cooks.
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Submitted from Anchorage by Doug Wilkey - Chief Judge
                                            Bruce Eliasen CPA - Chief Scorekeeper

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Canada's Capital Chili Cookoff 

There is a new ICS regional cookoff, hosted by SuperEX and sponsored by Food Mode Magazine to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank.

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Venue will be in Sports and Recreation Pavilion, an indoor location located at Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa Ontario during SuperEX 2009.  Contestants must use a naphtha fuelled cook stove - propane will not be allowed in the building.  You will be given an 8' table and 2 chairs for your 10' space and decorating and having fun is highly encouraged!

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Due to City of Ottawa Health Regulations all contestants must read the document titled (for a copy: chilidog@windsor.igs.net) "Special Events Pamphlet" and fill out the "Notification - Special Events" form and email it back to foodhandlercertifica@ottawa.ca. 

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Please also note that City Health regulations require that salsa be prepared on site.  Herb and Spice Shop will be providing a variety of produce and the contest will be "Iron Chef" style. The local TV station will tape the contestants pulling the produce they need. As we get closer, we'll post which produce will be available. Be sure to bring your special secret ingredients!

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Take advantage of The Stay & Play Package.  From August 20 to 30, 2009 come to Canada's Capital Chili Cookoff, enjoy SuperEX and accommodations provided by the Cartier Place Suite Hotel.  There's an attractive kid's deal too!  For $99 ( about $85 US) per person per night (based on double occupancy), you get:

• One night's accommodation
• Admission to SuperEX
• 2 Ride All Day wristbands
• Complimentary hotel parking
• Complimentary hotel breakfast

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Kids under 16 STAY FREE and receive reduced ride all day wrist bands and admission passes can be purchased for them for only $27.95 - a savings of $18.

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The Cartier Place Suite Hotel is ideally situated for your SuperEX visit and for your excursions through the many sites the Nation's Capital has to offer. The hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood between the beautiful Rideau Canal and the trendy boutique and restaurant area of Elgin Street. The hotel is also just a short seven-minute drive to SuperEx or an inexpensive cab ride or a scenic walk beside the beautiful Rideau Canal. Call 1-800-236-8399 to reserve your room. 

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Ottawa is a beautiful city to visit. You might want to make an extra long weekend of it. The SuperEx is like your state agricultural fairs, lots to see & do.

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Wendy and I will be making the 8 hour drive to be chief judge and scorekeeper. We even have a couple of our regular Windsor regular judges making the trip.

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Very important...check the US Customs website to see what's acceptable for you to re-enter the US. Of course, passports are best.

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Check this out. It's a very enthusiastic group that's trying to put this on.

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The SuperEx contact is Tamara Fulmes: tamaraf@ottawasuperex.com or

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e-mail me, Richard Chauvin:                   chilidog@windsor.igs.net

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