GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club Plans Champions For Children Chili Cook-Off

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of NC (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) will host “Champions For Children Chili Cook-Off” on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Historic Clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue in Statesville. Rain or shine. The fundraiser will benefit the Children’s Homes of Iredell County (CHIC) and the SWC Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign.

CHIC serves children and young adults in residential settings, transitional living programs and aftercare initiatives. The SWC supports CHIC’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe, nurturing environment and essential support needed for these young individuals to thrive.

The SWC Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign is a multi-year campaign to raise money for critical clubhouse repairs such as a new roof, new HVAC system and plumbing updates. The original Historic Clubhouse was built in 1927; the present one was rebuilt in 1928 after a fire and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club is a 501(c)3 organization.

To compete in the Chili Cook-Off, the cost is $20.00 per entry and $5.00 per extra category. Trophies will be awarded to top three “All-Around” Chilis. There will also be Specialty Awards for People’s Choice, Showmanship, Spicy Woman (Ladies Only) and First Responders. The entry cut-off date is Saturday, October 26, 2024. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Also, limited vendor spaces are available for $75.00 each; the vendor entry cut-off date is Saturday, October 26, 2024. Registration forms can be found on the club website www.statesvillewomansclub.org.

Event guests will be able to purchase a $5.00 Basic Chili Kit (five sampling cups and drink); $5.00 Just Chili Kit (seven sampling cups); or $10.00 “Everything” Chili Kit (five tasting sampling cups, cornbread, dessert and drink). A $5.00 Kids Kit will be available (mac & cheese, chicken nuggets and juice box). Extra drinks (soda/water), desserts and cornbread will also be available. Red Buffalo Brewing Co. will be on-site with their fire engine selling adult beverages (to patrons 21 and older).

We ask that attendees park in the adjacent lot at Mitchell Community College on West End Avenue. Guests can pay with either cash or card (processing fee applies). Lawn chairs will be allowed. No coolers or pets will be allowed (service animals, however, are welcome to attend). Guest emcee will be Billy Buck from WAME 92.9 FM and 550 AM. Rounding out the day will be special entertainment, exhibitors, Classic Cars (in Mitchell Community College adjacent parking lot) and an “Envelope Challenge” Fundraiser Raffle.

Raffle contributors include ... The Waxpert Girl, Drum Landscape Supply, Carolina Mountain Sports; New & Not, Treasures; and Fresh Chef. Additional raffle contributors and prizes include … HunkaJunk Hauling company; Weekend Golf for two and dinner at The 500 Club; Housekeeping services Charmed Cleaning Company; New Client Dental Packet from Calm Waters Dentistry; Date Night (an hour flight) over Lake Norman by Race City Flight School and gift certificate to Table 31; A Stop Along the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky a two night stay at the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel, two leisure cruise tickets for tour on Belle of Louisville, one bottle of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, one bottle of award-winning Kentucky Bourbon (1792), Bourbon tasting for two at Barrels & Billets, Maker’s Mark Bourbon Chocolates, Maker’s Mark Bourbon Truffles, Men’s Pre de Provence No. 63 Body Lotion, Four Roses key chain shot glass, Jim Beam Honey BBQ Sauce, Woodford Reserves Bourbon Cherries, The Original Henry Bain’s Famous Sauce, Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Extract, Bourbon Press Foods: Bourbon Aged and Smoked Bloody Mary mix, Bourbon Spice Set, three hand-painted Kentucky card prints, miscellaneous Bourbon items and Bourbon smoking and grilling chunks from Four Roses.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors. Silver Sponsors: Carolina Rehab; Frank and Linda Johnson; Lake Norman Realty Company; Mitchell Community College; and Republic Services. Bronze Sponsors: Fisher, Green, Walker, and Hill Insurance; Alarm South; Blue Harbor Bank; Calm Waters Dentistry; Doosan Bobcat; Duke-Energy; Home Instead; The Law Offices of Alan G. Carpenter PA; Merrill Lynch; Piedmont HealthCare Systems; Sherwin Williams; and Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel. Patron Sponsors: Charmed Cleaning Company; Accurate Staffing Consultants, Inc.; Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home; Capital Management of the Carolinas; Iredell Health System; and Statesville Brick Company.

For information about renting the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, email the club at Statesvillewomansclub@gmail.com or call 704-761-8208. The club website is www.statesvillewomansclub.org. Also be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For details on joining the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Team member Joanna Gaither at 704-873-2684.