Fox Valley IoPP


UPCOMING EVENTS

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2nd Annual Chili Cook-off Winter Social Event
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 5:30PM

Location:

Route 15 Sports Bar
W6278 Greenville Drive
Greenville, WI 54942

$10 per person, Children 12 and under FREE.

Enter the chili cook-off competition (see rules below), or simply come to feast, network, and submit your People's Choice vote! Contestants who bring their chili will be eligible for prizes. Family and friends are invited to attend this event. Appetizers will be available, and beverages can be purchased at the venue.

Competition Rules

1. Chili must be cooked in advance and brought ready to serve.
2. We do not specify or restrict ingredients for this event. Chili may consist of any kind of meat, beans, vegetables, or combinations thereof, cooked with peppers, spices, and other ingredients. All meats must be cooked thoroughly.
3. Commercial chili powder is permissible, but complete commercial chili mixes are not permitted.
4. A complete listing of ingredients must be displayed. Quantities do not need to be included.
5. Contestants must give their chili a name.
6. Chili should be brought in a crock pot, or other heating device, provided by the contestant.
7. Contestants should bring a minimun of 1 gallon of chili.
8. Contestants must be willing to eat their own chili.
9. Judging will be based on the following categories: color, consistency, aroma, taste, and aftertaste (the burn!).
10. Serving cups, spoons, and napkins will be provided by the organizers.

**Registration information: email Brenda Halama.

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Panel Discussion at University of Wisconsin - Stout (Menomonie, WI)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 between 3:30PM - 5:30PM

More information coming soon.

Contact Brenda Halama if interested in attending.

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PAST EVENTS

2011

September - ORBIS Corporation Tour

July - Family Social Event: Timber Rattlers Game

June - Oshkosh Corporation, Defense Tour, Supper at Becket's Restaurant

June - Golf Outing at Mid Vallee Golf Course

May - New Methods of Marketing Presentation by Bradley Gauthier, Styrene Products, Inc. Tour

April - Chapter Meeting, Supper at O'Charley's

March - Central Waters Brewery Tour, Supper at Ambrosia Pub & Grill

January - Chili Cook Off Social at Titletown Brewery

2010

October - Green Bay Packaging Paper Mill, Supper at Titletown Brewery

August - Birds Eye Foods Presentation, Supper at Curly's Pub

July - Board Meeting at George's Steak House

June - Golf Outing at Fox Hills Resort

April - Chapter Meeting at The Wishing Well Bar & Grill

March - Discussion Panel Presentation at Fox Valley Technical College

February - Presentation by Diane Roundy ("Effectively Working a Room: Turning Introductions into Leads") at Laminations Div GNC, Supper at Mark's East Side

January - Board Meeting at Kodiak Jack

2009

December - Trout Springs Winery Tour & Wine tasting

November - Chapter Meeting at Beefeaters British Grille & Ale House

October - UW-Stout Packaging lab & facilities Tour; Student discussion and panel discussion, Supper at Stout Ale House

September - Paper Discovery Center Tour, Supper at HuHot Mongolian Grill

August - Outagamie County Solid Waste/Recycling Center, Supper at 5th Quarter

June - Golf Outing at Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links

May - Chapter Meeting at Curly's Pub

April - Chapter Meeting at Good Company

February - Presentation by Mark Moorhead, Director of Marketing for WS Packaging Group ("Branding") at Fox Valley Technical College

2008

December - Green Bay Packaging: Folding Carton Division Tour, Supper at Prime Quarter

October - Chapter Meeting at Fox Valley Technical College

August - New Page Specialty Papers & Point Brewery Tour, Lunch at Water City Grill

July - Board Meeting at O'Charley's

June - Golf Outing at Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links

April - Presentation by Robert Meisner, Interim Program Director of Packaging at UW-Stout ("Packaging Program update at UW-Stout") at Fox Valley Technical College

February - Chapter Meeting at TGI Friday's

2007

November - Event 1 - Board Meeting at Chili's

November - Event 2 - OEC Graphics Tour, Supper at Friar Tucks

October - PackFest at Fox Valley Technical College

September - Norka, Inc. Tour; Supper at Charcoal Grill

August - Chapter Meeting at TGI Friday's

July - Presentation by Walt Ellis; PackStaff LLC, on "Recruiting" at Fox Valley Technical College

June - Golf Outing at Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links

May - Presentation by Suzanne Fisher, CPP; Herman Miller on "Sustainability" at Fox Valley Techincal College, Supper at Emiliano's

April - WS Packaging Tour, Supper at Gulliver's

February - Chapter Meeting at El Azteca

2006

December - Green Bay Packaging Paper Mill Tour; Supper at Curly's Pub

November - Chapter Meeting at El Azteca

October - PackFest at Fox Valley Technical College

September - Valley Packaging Tour