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​​CASI's Forty-Second
​Great Pepper's Meeting
​Gonzales, Texas
​09/10-11/2021


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Information about the 42nd CASI
​Great Pepper's Meeting (GPM)
Friday-Saturday, September 10-11, 2021

The CASI Board of Directors are excited to announce the location and date of the
​2021 Great Pepper's Meeting.  This location allows the opportunity for social distancing and a safer environment.   Please practice Covid-19 guidelines for safety.
Bring your own home (RV) or stay in local hotels.  



​Location:   J.B. Wells Park
                        
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. 
** Reservations and rates to be determined at later date              

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ALL CASI Members invited to meeting:
  • $35 Registration Fee - See Ancillary Payment 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. 

Great Peppers / Regional Referees / CASI Guests:
  • Everyone is responsible for their own hotel reservations
  • Must register for the GP meeting, even if no fees due
  • ​Pay Registration Fees (If applicable)
GPM Registration Form
PayPal Ancillary Payment
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HOST HOTEL:  To be announced in June

General Information:
  • Friday Registration 
    • 8:30am - 11:30am
    • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Friday Meetings
    • Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
    • Others to be determined
    • 4:30 Round Tables
  • Saturday GPM will start at 9:00am
Things to Do -Gonzales
Dining - Gonzales
History of Gonzales
Golf

Pod Annual 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 for Pod report is August 15, 2021.  
2021 Pod Report

Board of Directors Candidate Application

A person desiring to be a candidate for the CASI Board of Director or a candidate for the position of CASI Executive Director must complete an application and submit the application to the Keith Karaff by July 1, 2021. 
​Deadline for Candidate's Bio to Trails by July 15, 2021. 
Director's Application
Executive Director's Application

2021 Rule Change Year
Every 3 years the Great Pepper's submit, discuss, and vote on CASI rule changes. 
​Please contact your Pod's Great Pepper with any suggestions for rule changes. 
​Deadline for rule change suggestions, to be received by Executive Director, is May 31. 
Sample-Rule Change Form
Blank-Rule Change Form

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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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  • ABOUT CASI
  • COOKOFFS
    • FIND A CASI COOKOFF >
      • EVENT LIST -Next 90 Days
      • CALENDAR SEARCH - Events
      • FIND A CASI REFEREE
      • CASI POD SEARCH
      • NEW EVENT REGISTRATION
    • GUIDE-1st TIME COOK
    • COOKOFF RESOURCES >
      • Why A CASI Cookoff?
      • CASI Cookoff Info & Forms
      • CASI Insurance
      • CASI Organizational Resources & Forms
  • JOIN CASI / RENEW
  • CHARITY
    • FUNDRAISING for CASI
    • CASI SCHOLARSHIPS >
      • Donate in Memory of a Loved One
      • Scholarship Application
    • KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS
    • CASI CHARITY VISION
    • AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM
    • CASI IN ACTION
    • H&R BLOCK - CASI PARTNER
  • HISTORY / FUN
    • BLOG
    • HISTORY
    • RECIPES
    • FUN LINKS
  • MEMBERS ONLY
  • GPM
  • HELP DESK
    • CONTACT US
    • RECOVER PASSWORD
    • IT NEWS-COMMUNICATIONS
    • SITE MAP
  • Licensing
    • CASI BRANDING
  • SPONSORSHIP
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • MEET OUR TICC SPONSORS
    • FRIENDS OF CASI PROGRAM
  • KRAZY FLATS
  • TERLINGUA 2021
    • HOME PAGE 2021
    • 2021 JUDGES NEEDED
    • 2021 VENDOR APPLICATION
    • TERLINGUA -2019 RESULTS
  • CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
    • CASI ED announces postponement of TICC
    • May 31 - Facebook Broadcast
    • Kris Hudspeth - 05-17-2020
    • Cookoff Procedures-Eff 06-01-2020
    • Covid Info Sheets-Judges&Cooks
    • April 19th Announcements
    • Board Update - March 22
    • Board Statement - March 16
    • Charitable Giving Incentive
    • General Safety Links-Guidelines for the Coronavirus
    • Just so we never forget