8th Annual SW Michigan Chili Cook Off Event Cache

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LEEocache: Oops! This one has been lingering on the map for a little too long (like a bad case of heartburn), so time to close this one down.

Thanks to all who entered a chili in the contest this year, without you there is no "Cook Off"...just "Off". Hope to see you again next year.

Thanks to everyone who attended this event to make it worth putting on once again. Looking at the numbers we had 94 "geocaching teams" sign in for a total of 155 attendees.

Once again, I want to list this year's winners:
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Zeeland5 for winning the BEST OVERALL chili this year

ClimbGuy for winning the BEST PRESENTATION this year.

VJ24 for winning the HOTTEST chili this year.
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Additionally, congratulations to the following cachers on celebrating a geocaching "milestone" today.

** vj24 with 6000 finds
** nannycan with 6500 finds
** redhedmary with 4700 finds
** gvsu4msu with 6200 finds
** bluesrunner for his perfect attendance (all 8 years)
** SunshineGang for their perfect attendance (all 8 years)

Look for the NINTH Annual SW Michigan Chili Cook Off coming in March 2014!

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[b][red]For those interested in seeing the videos from the presentations this year, [/red][/b]

Here is the "Manitou Islands" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sotkjoOtRA - Look for the next event in Summer 2013

Here is the "Geocacher Enough Road Rally"video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_19UMcwQvI - visit the Event page here: http://coord.info/GC431CB - June 22nd-23rd, 2013 !

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Based on the successful passing of the "Chili Pepper" in 2012, your new hosts are continuing the proud Chili Cook Off tradition established by Gramza Gang, Soggy Boots Clan & Sunshine Gang

Once again gvsu4msu, Team Peterson, Ourfamluvscaching and Keenan Crew, and First Evangelical Covenant Church bring you the

8th Annual SW Michigan
Chili Cook Off



*** WE NEED CHILI COOKS ***

The only way this event will be successful is if all of you take a chance and make a pot of chili for everyone else to judge. We all have had the great privilege to try some very delicious and unique chili's and I'm sure this year will be no different.
The FIRST 10  to say they are bringing a chili will be entered into the competition.

If you don't want to make chili but still want to bring something, extra things to eat and drink are always welcome.

The event page will be updated with a list of who’s bringing what. All preparation will need to be done before hand and brought to the event in crock pots to keep it warm.


If your not into making chili, we would welcome other food items or some 2 liters of Non-alcoholic beverages for everyone to enjoy.

 

When making your pot of chili, PLEASE make a pot large enough to serve approx. 175-200 people***.


Serving size approx. 1/4 cup

***doing the math that is about 3 gallons (12 quarts)

Each year several people have run out early, so be sure to come prepared for a BIG crowd.



 What You Really Want To Know

Location:

First Evangelical Covenant Church
1933 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids 49504

Click Here for Map

When:

Saturday, March 16, 2013 (See below for time details)

Cost:

FREE (Donations gladly accepted to help offset the cost of supplies)
What's Provided:

We will be providing spoons and taste testing bowls. Also on hand will be a large cooler of lemon aide and a large cooler of ice water, oh yea,we'll have cups too.

Detailed Schedule

10:00 am Doors Open
10:00-12:00
 Socialize, cache or just hang out.

Sometime during this time each chef should be sure their chili is at the event and warming up.

There will be a "What Kind of Pepper Are You?" Bingo card provided at sign-in to complete for prizes at the end of the Chili Cook Off. (must be present to win)
12:00
 Introduction of chefs and their chili.
Explanation of taste testing and voting will be at this time too.
12:15
 Grab your Tums, the taste testing begins!

1:30		 P@THT@G BINGO!

- bring your p@tht@gs to play for a chance to win prizes!
2:00
 VOTING ENDS - all ballots must be submitted.

All "Pepper Bingo" cards must be turned in by this time.
2:00 - 2:15
 Presentation #1- Survivor: Manitou Islands
2:15 - 2:30 Presentation #2- Are You Geocacher Enough?
2:00 Counting of the ballots! 
2:30ish
 Announcement of winners and presentation of awards for

** Best Overall **

** Hottest **

** Best Presentation **

Door Prize Raffle (must be present to win)

P@tht@g Raffle - drop in your personal p@tht@gs for a chance to win them all (must be present to win)
3:00
 Clean up time.

(be sure to watch this listing for changes/updates to the schedule)
Who's Bringing What

CHILI COOKS

Name
 Chili Type/ Name
1
 2a24
 2a24's Grizzly Chilli
2
 TEAM EGGEMAN
 Tortilla Flats Killer Chili
3
 nelomo
 "Shredding It!" Chili
4
 wantmy442
 Cutlass Cyclone Chili
5
 ClimbGuy
 CGCCC
6
 Zeeland5
 It's NOT About the Numbers Chili
7
 Chane Gang
 Working on the Chane Gang Chili
8
 vj24
 vj24's Hot Italian Chili
9
 redhedmary
 Short & Sweet Cincinnati Chili
10
 SunshineGang
 Sunshine Fiesta Chili

Additional Food

Name
 What you are bringing
1
 TEAM EGGEMAN
 Fiery Vegetable Dip tray
2
 Keenan Crew
 Peanut Butter and Jellys
3
 MI Barrel Makers
 Fresh Fruit
4
 The Macho Homemaker
 gluten-free, sugar-free desert
5
 MonkeyMan & Lulu
 Mac & Cheese
6
 JVSquared
 cornbread biscuits
7

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10

11

12

13

14

 

IMPORTANT: EACH COOK SHOULD BRING A SERVING SPOON FOR THEIR CHILI.
WE WILL PROVIDE THE SPOONS AND BOWLS FOR EATING

Additionally, each cook should bring an extension cord
(so that you chili can stay hot during the event!)



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This year we have created a Commemorative P@tht@g for sale to help offset the costs of the event.

These will be available at the event while supplies last

Costs: 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00

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