2011 Mini - Girandola Competition Results

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1 website: Issue Number 5 Volume 15 SEPT OFFICERS ~ President ~ Larry Huber S 1555 Highway 42 Sturgeon Bay, WI larry@huber.net ~ Vice-President ~ Al Everson N1872 Julius Dr. Greenville, WI kantever@gmail.com ~ Secretary ~ Jackie Arseneau N2654 Hwy 107 Merrill, WI RockETFireworks2@aol.com ~ Treasurer ~ Dick Horneck W11120 South Shore Dr. Deerbrook, WI cdhorndick@verizon.net ~ Directors ~ Steve Hubing W2255 Hwy 73 Granton, WI steve@hubings.com Eric Hunkins P.O. Box 563 Osceola, WI ehunkins@ bentspoonsystems.com Barb Schneider Club Safety Chairman E 367 County Rd. J Wausau, WI barb6784@aol.com WPAG Annual Picnic Competition Report - Barb Schneider Another great year of contests at the WPAG picnic! We had 42 entries for the stock mini - girandola class and 18 entries for the modified class. Sixteen competitors were under 16 years old! 2011 Mini - Girandola Competition Results Stock Class: First Place - Avery Cox, David DeValle Second place Bill Kohler Third place Kevin Flaherty Modified Class: First place Bill Kohler Second place Chris Szot Third place Sofia Dean Special Categories: Halfway to Merrill Kerry Ireland Closest to Stick Kylie Klesmith Every Which Way but UP Kerry Hanson Where s the Crowd Hope Hanson Spinning Wheel Bill Kohler To the Moon Garret Grabau, Rubber Ball Katelyn Klesmith Lap Landing Sofia Dean New this year is Lap Landing, and Sofia Dean was the lucky winner. Six years old and she took it like a pro!...continued on page 5 Greg Zimmerman N6094 Opperman Way Shawano, WI gazimm@frontiernet.net

2 THUNDERIN OVER WISCONSIN September 17, 2011 WPAG will enjoy a season ending Pyro-Musical fireworks display on September 17 th at the Wildlife Campground. Ron Jansen said the plan is to start setting up equipment, e-matching shells, and labeling them with cue numbers etc. on the Friday September 16th. Ron also asked for help both days. If you would like to get some experience with display setup, come out early and see Ron or Marshall Kealey at the campground. The club s portable magazine will be on site for overnight storage. Lost Your Dishes? Please put you name on your serving trays, bowls, casseroles, platters and utensils that you bring to the pot-lucks and picnics. HELP! Just use a piece of masking tape and a marker. Dale and Mitzi try to track down the owners of the forgotten pieces, why not make it easy with a name? If you think you won t forget, just mark them anyway. You never know! If you are missing something now, have one of us check the picnic storage box in the container. There are some items there. Statement of Non-Liability SEMINARS LINE UP - SEPTEMBER, 2011 The Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild (WPAG) is a non-profit association of industry professionals, apprentices, and enthusiasts. Readers are urged to learn and obey all laws and regulations of the Federal, State, and Local governments, their agencies and representatives. Any information or techniques presented herein are documentary in Charcoal Making nature, and no opinion is given regarding suitability or use. Modifying Class C Cakes The WPAG, its officers, editor, agents, and members assume no liability for the accuracy of any information contained herein, and each of them disclaims any responsibility for any loss or injury occasioned by any use of, or attempt to duplicate, any device, assembly, or formula that Energetic Material Disposal may be described herein. ~ ADVERTISING RATES - Club Members Only ~ Up to 1/4 page - $ /2 page - $15.00 Full page - $25.00 Please send ads to Jackie (RockETfireworks2@aol.com) PLEASE a WORD document or a PDF file MEMBERSHIP INFO Single Membership - $50.00 Includes (1) one vote, 1 Newsletter Family Membership - $75.00 Immediate family only - Includes (1) one vote, 1 Newsletter Corporate Membership - $ Includes (2) two votes, 1 Newsletter ($25 each for up to 2 add l staff or family with no vote) One Week Membership - $10.00 There are restrictions on this, please inquire.

3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE By: Larry Huber It is hard to believe, but the final WPAG meeting/shoot of the year is fast approaching on September 17 th. This has been quite a summer starting with the big pyro auction in May. We had formal mentoring sessions for a group of new builders almost every month. In addition a wide variety of seminars were enjoyed where members shared the secrets of making falling leaves, black powder, pulverone, canister shell construction, along with tips and techniques for using consumer fireworks to improve a small backyard display. In September we will conclude the learning with a demonstration of traditional charcoal making, changing the timing of class C cakes, and finally a demonstration of energetic materials disposal. To quote Larry Karlmann Making charcoal is like watching paint dry... I plan on cooking a thirty pound drum, talk about different wood, grind some charcoal up. Question and answer. Not much else to making charcoal. The demonstration should take less than an hour. Once Larry gets the charcoal fire going, about 1:00 pm, Brian will demonstrate modifications to class C cakes. Brian s presentation will take 1-2 hours depending on how many show up and participate. After Brian is finished, people can go back to Larry s cooking area to see the finished charcoal. Eric s demonstration of energetic material disposal will most likely be done in daylight just prior to the evening show and activities. Eric s plan is to demonstrate what can go wrong when working with large quantities of energetic materials. In the middle of all the club activities this summer, WPAG members were able to make a wide range of devices that they entered into competition at the PGI convention in Fargo, ND. The result was not only being awarded the club trophy for the ninth year in a row, but having Jim Biersach named Grand Master for the second year in a row. WOW! As you read this newsletter, the NFA Expo will just have ended at Stevens Point, WI. Many club members are involved in making the NFA Expo a success. Many club members also volunteer to help with the nightly product demos and shows. WPAG is active, and the membership can be proud of all we have accomplished this past year. As we look forward to 2012, there will be new opportunities for us to lead the way in the fireworks community. The Board of Directors will be introducing strategies related to developing skills for new builders with the goal that they gain a basic understanding of the methods and techniques that will allow them to excel in this exciting hobby. We will take a more active role in becoming a voice of authority within the state as it relates to fireworks issues. We also plan to continue making refinements to our Safety Guidelines. (Continued on next page)

4 Some discussion has begun about the possibility of presenting a display at LaPort, IN that will build on the successful First Strike display we did in conjunction with the Northern Lighters at PGI in Many positive comments were made about the show presented at the Fox Cities PGI convention. Do we want to make another attempt at producing a show next year? While the 2010 show was so well received it also takes a lot of planning and work. We ll discuss the possibility at the September meeting. Our September potluck meal will feature chili, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Jim and Margie Biersach. Actually Margie volunteered Jim to make the chili. Remember everyone is invited to join in the pot luck meal. The only thing needed is for you to bring your appetite and a little something to share. For those of you who camp overnight at the Wildlife Campground, the WPAG special rate is $15 a night for use of electricity; or $10 a night for a basic campsite without the use of electricity. We will be collecting the camping fee and make payment to the campground. Stay Green! Larry Board of Directors Summary September 2011 Since moving meetings of the Board of Directors to an online form and using the GoToMeeting Internet facility, the following is a synopsis of issues discussed during WPAG Board meetings during the past month. A review of PGI Trade Table sales resulted in development of an order for City Tags to be sold at LaPorte, IN during the 2012 PGI convention. A review of Rocket line safety practices was discussed and resulted in a decision to reconvene another series of online Safety Team meeting to further refine our Rocket Line Safety Guidelines. A 2012 proposed schedule of activities and events was developed and will be discussed at the September club meeting. Deb Decker was appointed as Election Chairperson for the 2012 elections. A review of our annual membership and renewal process resulted in a proposed pro-rated membership fee schedule that would be offered only to new members who join WPAG during the summer months. The proposed pro-rating would only apply to a person who has not been a member for a minimum of 1 year. A decision will be made at the September meeting.

5 Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild Proposed 2012 Calendar of Events March 10, 2012 Sixth Annual Eskimo Dinner/Shoot (Lakeside Bar & Ballroom at Pike Lake) April 28, 2012 PGI Shooter s Certification Class May 12, 2012 Meeting/Shoot & Elections (Manufacturing Day May 11 th ) June 9, 2012 Meeting/Shoot (Manufacturing Day June 8 th ) July 14, 2012 Meeting/Shoot (Manufacturing Day July 13 th ) August 12-17, 2012 PGI Convention LaPorte, IN August 25, 2012 Annual Picnic Meeting/Shoot Manufacturing Day August 24 th ) September 22, 2012 Meeting/Shoot From the Secretary: Another great fireworks season is coming to a close! Thanks again for a wonderful year. Don't forget, while fireworks are on your mind to plan ahead and renew your membership early for the 2012 season at the September meeting and shoot. Hope to see everyone for "Thunderin Over Wisconsin" show this September. Regards, Jackie Arseneau, WPAG Secretary Annual One - Fuse Competition The Small class only had one entry this year. What an entry it was! Whoever thought that a fireworks display constructed of Doritos, potato chips, red licorice, and a smattering of class C would be a trophy winner? I hope the Chinese manufacturers take note of this new invention! The One Fuse contest only had 2 entries in the Large class this year. Both were great displays, Thanks for the great shows guys! 2011 One - Fuse Competition Results 2x4 Class First Place - C. F. Inc. Good work Chuck and Dan 4x4 Class First Place - John Petrash Second Place - Byron Wirth Thank you to all involved in making the contests a huge success again. Our Judges, Jim Freeman, and Steve and Jeannie Hubing; announcer, Jim Biersach; scoring, Eric Hunkins; and field helpers on the shooting line, Paul Biersach and John Jagerson.

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7 WPAG Member Business Directory Bartolotta Fireworks Display Operator - Bruce Kellerman 2117 Mayme Ct. - Green Bay WI (920) bkellerman@new.rr.com Bent Spoon Systems Pyrotechnic materials research - Eric Hunkins P. O. Box Osceola WI ehunkins@bentspoonsystems.com Big Thunder Fireworks Class C Sales, Display Operator Michael Berlin, Sr. & Michael Berlin, Jr. POB Ashland,WI (715) mberlin@centurytel.net Big Top Fireworks Class C Sales - Tim and Kay Hoff PO Box Cummings, ND (800) timhoff@rrv.net Blu Fireworks Affordable Fireworks for the Family. Class C Sales. Brent & LuAnn Moore 217 Main Street - Barney ND info@blufireworks.net Cornellier Firework Co. LTD Class C sales - Larry Cornellier, Sr. 105 Dearborn - Beloit WI BradLawver@yahoo.com Decker's Uncle Sam Fireworks Class C Retail Sales - Chuck & Deb Decker 1690 East Deerfield Ave. - Green Bay WI (920) Chuck@UncleSamFireworks.com Fireworks Country Class C fireworks sales - Jerry & Tony Bamke W18862 St. Hwy Wittenberg WI (715) jbamke@wittenbergnet.net Granite Falls Arts Inc. Supplier of pyrotechnic tools - Rich & Claudia Wolter W1895 Fawn Ct. - Montello WI (608) wolter@frontier.com Hobby Horse NE Paper Rocket, Tubes, Radio controlled models, Model Rockets, Curling Supplies - Jim & Paul Biersach 1769 Thierer Road - Madison WI jimpyro@hobbyhorse.com Joker Fireworks, LLC Class C sales Craig Rost 2745 Summercrest Circle Suamico, WI RostLLC@yahoo.com Krueger Pyrotechnics & Firework Displays Class B, C Wholesale and Display Operators - Jim & Tara Krueger 2323 Clay Hollow Road - Cuba City, WI (608) fireworks@lagrant.net Old Glory Fireworks Class C Sales - Lyle & Gloria Jaegler N110 Brandenburg Ave - Merrill WI (715) oldgloryfire@gmail.com PnJ Resources, LLC Supplier of pyrotechnic tools - Paul & Jodi Sorrentino 1124 Liberty Ave - Beloit WI (608) paul@pnjresources.com Promen's Fireworks Unlimited Supplier of Class C Fireworks - Dan Promen & Marie Hodge N4577 Lost Arrow Court - Fond du Lac WI (920) sales@promenfireworks.com R&T Pyrotechnic Supplies Mortar Guns and Racks - Rick and Teri Wasicki 112 Davis Court - Bolingbrook IL displaypyro@yahoo.com Rock-ET Fireworks Class C Retail Sales Mark & Jackie Arseneau, Owners N2654 Hwy Merrill WI RockETFireworks2@aol.com Rolling Star Fireworks Supplier of common fireworks chemicals and supplies Steve Hubing W2255 Hwy 73 - Granton WI (715) steve@hubings.com Specialty Fireworks Display operator - John & Diane Petrash W1292 Dudley Rd. - Gleason WI (715) Mdbmbr050@aol.com Spielbauer Fireworks Co., Inc Display Operator - Cory & Patrick Spielbauer 220 Roselawn Blvd. - Green Bay WI sales@sfireworks.com REMINDER TO CORPORATE MEMBERS: One of the ADDED benefits of corporate membership is that you have the right to have a link to your Website on the Club WebPages. To see the existing links, go to : <

8 Kimberly Hunkins P.O. Box 563 Osceola, WI PGI 2011