What is the Friends of CASI program?
The Friends of CASI (FOC) is a support group for the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship (TICC). The support of this group assist to underwrite the cost of the TICC participant awards; which includes, but not limited to, the cast metal TICC Pepper trophies, the TICC winner's jackets, and the TICC winner chairs. These awards are embroidered or engraved and help to promote CASI and TICC to all who see them throughout the following year at the many local charity events sanctioned by CASI.
In addition proceeds received over the cost of the TICC awards will be used towards the Friends of CASI Scholarship award for the CASI Scholarship Program. Any remaining funds may be applied to cover other CASI expenses.
Cost to Join the FOC program?
The cost to join this honored group is not prohibitive and you can see your donation dollars at work. You can join as a business, an individual, or a group. There are two different levels of donations to be recognized as a Friend of CASI; a minimum donation of $500 to $999 or a generous donation of $1000 to $2499.
Benefits of being a Friend of CASI supporter?
Benefits of joining the Friends of CASI program at the annual minimum donation of $500:
Additional Benefits of joining the Friends of CASI program at the $1000 annual minimum donation level:
How do I join the Friends of CASI program?
The Friends of CASI (FOC) is a support group for the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship (TICC). The support of this group assist to underwrite the cost of the TICC participant awards; which includes, but not limited to, the cast metal TICC Pepper trophies, the TICC winner's jackets, and the TICC winner chairs. These awards are embroidered or engraved and help to promote CASI and TICC to all who see them throughout the following year at the many local charity events sanctioned by CASI.
In addition proceeds received over the cost of the TICC awards will be used towards the Friends of CASI Scholarship award for the CASI Scholarship Program. Any remaining funds may be applied to cover other CASI expenses.
Cost to Join the FOC program?
The cost to join this honored group is not prohibitive and you can see your donation dollars at work. You can join as a business, an individual, or a group. There are two different levels of donations to be recognized as a Friend of CASI; a minimum donation of $500 to $999 or a generous donation of $1000 to $2499.
Benefits of being a Friend of CASI supporter?
Benefits of joining the Friends of CASI program at the annual minimum donation of $500:
- A polo shirt with the FOC logo (if requested)
- A FOC recognition plaque (if requested)
- A FOC recognition dated sticker
- Recognition by name on the FOC page in the monthly CASI publication of the Terlingua Trails
- Invitation to any FOC receptions at TICC
- Recognition at Great Pepper's meeting
- Complimentary concessions at TICC
- Recognition by name on the TICC commemorative event poster
- Admission to the TICC event
Additional Benefits of joining the Friends of CASI program at the $1000 annual minimum donation level:
- Company or Individual Logo on the FOC page in the monthly CASI publication of the Terlingua Trails
- Company or Individual Logo on the TICC commemorative event poster
- Additional admission to the TICC event
- Additional polo shirt with the FOC logo
- Opportunity to present an award on the TICC stage
- Photo opportunity with the TICC Champion and/or TICC Pepper trophy
How do I join the Friends of CASI program?
- Contact any CASI Director for details
- Click on the button below. Then complete the form and follow the directions to send donation to the CASI treasurer.
