Keith Karaff is the Executive Director of CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International). Each year CASI sanctions nearly 400 domestic and international chili cook-offs as qualifying events for the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championships, known as TICC. These sanctioned events raise approximately $1,000,000 annually for the local and national charities that work with the cook-off organizers. The ultimate chili championship is held the first Saturday of November annually near Terlingua, Texas. More info about CASI at https://www.casichili.net/