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​​​CASI's 46th ​
​Great Pepper's Meeting

​Gonzales, Texas  ​09/05-06/2025
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Information about the 46th CASI
​Great Pepper's Meeting (GPM)
Friday-Saturday,
​September 05-06, 2025


The CASI Board of Directors invite all of CASI's members to join
the Board and Great Peppers for the annual Great Pepper's Meeting.  
​Bring your own home (RV) or stay in local hotels.  
              GPM ​Location:  ​
             J.B. Wells Park - RV Host
             2301 County Road 197 
             Gonzales, Texas 78629
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. B. Wells Park is a 169-acre park with a convention/meeting center, covered outdoor pavilion and over 400 RV hook-ups.  You may bring your RV or stay in local hotels. Gonzales is less than 65 miles from the Austin, TX International airport. 
 
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ALL CASI Members invited to meeting:
  • $35 Registration Fee - See Ancillary Payment and Registration Below
  • Includes Saturday lunch and entry to hospitality lounge
  • Great Peppers, Regional Referees, Directors, Pod Delegates and Off-Board support are exempt from Registration Fee, but still must register for meeting.
  • Registration cutoff :   08/30/2025
Great Peppers / Regional Referees / CASI Members / CASI Guests: 
Everyone is responsible for their own hotel reservations
  • Evryone must register for the GP meeting, even if no fees due
  • ​Pay Registration Fees (If applicable)
​GPM Registration Form and PayPal link  
Registration Form
PayPal Link

Host Hotel :  ​
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Special Rates:  TBD
​126 Middle Buster Rd  Gonzales, TX 78629
Reservations:  830-672-2777
Mention:  CASI Great Peppers' Meeting
​Booking deadline:  August 31, 2025​

RV Reservations 
​NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL:
August 15, 2025
For RV reservations call: 
830-672-6558

Mention: CASI Great Pepper's Meeting
Rate: $35 a night for full hook ups
          Golf Carts Allowed. 
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​              General Information
  • Friday Registration 
    • 8:30am - 11:30am
    • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Friday Events (subject to change)
    • 8:30 - Board Meeting
    • 10:00 - Open Chat w/ED
    • 1:00 - Membership Drive - All Pods
    • 4:30 - Candidate Forum
    • 6:00 -  Hospitality Open
  • Saturday GPM will start at 9:00am​ ​
Things to Do/Dining
​ -Gonzales
History of Gonzales

2025 Annual Credentials Pod Report  - Due by Aug 10th

Every CASI Pod is required to submit a Pod Report.  Click on the link below to submit your Pod's Annual Report.  ​The form will be emailed immediately to the CASI Executive Director.   Deadline August 10.​
Download Annual Pod Report

Board of Directors Candidate Application - Due July 1 

BOD Application
Executive Director Candidate Application

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Convention Hall
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Convention Hall Entrance
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RV Park Surrounding Convention Hall

Distances to some local Gonzales' businesses:
LaQuinta - 2.9 miles
Holiday Inn - 3.4 miles
Days Inn - 3.4 miles
Microtel Inn - 3.4 miles
Sleep Inn & Suites - 3.4 miles
Westwood Inn - 3.6 miles
H-E-B - 3.8 miles
​D&D Liquor - 2.5 miles
CASI is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization  of the Internal Revenue Code-EIN-74-2330479  Contributions are deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code. We receive tax-deductible bequests,  transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106,or 2522. 
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  • HOME
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  • SCHOLARSHIP / CHARITY
  • HISTORY & FUN
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  • GPM-2025
  • TERLINGUA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • 2024 TICC Winners
    • Become A 2025 Sponsor
    • 2025 Judges Needed
    • 2025 Vendor Application
    • 2024 TICC Poster
  • SPONSORSHIP
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • MEET OUR TICC SPONSORS
    • FRIENDS OF CASI PROGRAM
  • KRAZY FLATS
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    • CASI Brand Licensing
  • HELP DESK
    • CONTACT US
    • RECOVER PASSWORD