American Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.americanpyro.com |
Julie Heckman, (301) 907-8181
info@americanpyro.com |
| The APA is the premier trade association of the fireworks industry. The APA was founded in 1948 with three principle aims: to encourage safety in the design and use of all types of fireworks; to provide industry information and support to our members; and to promote responsible regulation of the fireworks industry. |
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British Pyrotechnics Society
http://www.ukrocketry.co.uk/pyrotechnics |
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| United Kingdom organization dedicated to the advancement, education, and discussion of pyrotechnic sciences. |
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Bluegrass Pyrotechnics Guild
http://www.bluegrasspyro.org |
Ned Gorski, (513) 947-8332
nedgorski@fuse.net
Brian Lynch, (812) 637-0755 |
| The BPG was founded in the mid-'90s, and we have members from Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and other neighboring states. Our membership includes both professional and amateur pyro enthusiasts who get together 8-10 times a year for meetings/shoots/seminars/safety trainings. We welcome anyone who is interested in the art of fireworks. |
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Connecticut Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.cpapyro.org |
Alfred Rose, (860) 442-1602
arose03@snet.net
Sean Malley, (860) 669-5674
cpapyro@snet.net |
| The CPA was formed in 1986 when several members got together at the PGI Convention. We have owner/operators, operators, hobbyists, and enthusiasts in our organization. Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of each month except July and August when we are doing shows or going to the PGI convention. |
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Crackerjacks Fireworks Club
http://www.crackerjacks.org |
Jimmy Martyniak, (610) 394-6868
pyrojim@uphs.upenn.edu
Larry Maske, (301) 775-8466
mstrpoker@earthlink.net |
| The Crackerjacks was established in 1976 as a fireworks club on the East Coast. Our members consist of both professional and hobbyist enthusiasts. We have 3 major shoots each year. We also get together for seminars, meetings, and parties. New members must be approved by the board, but everyone is welcome to apply. |
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Heartland Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.hpausa.org |
Shawn Ashbaugh
shashbaugh@cs.com |
| Heartland Pyrotechnics Assoc., Inc., (HPA) is a non-profit organization started in 1988 by individuals that love fireworks. HPA encourages the safe use, and legal use of fireworks through the sharing of knowledge. Membership is comprised of many facets - fireworks enthusiasts, professionals, and people that simply just enjoy watching fireworks. HPA operates mainly in Tri-State area of northern IN, but has shoots in southwest MI and the mid-northern IL areas. HPA offers a safe and legal way to display all types of fireworks. |
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Junior Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.juniorpyros.org |
A.J. Divis
aj@juniorpyros.org
Tyler Hedges
tyler@juniorpyros.org |
| The JPA is an international organization that is composed of minors who have their interests in fireworks and cannot be full adult members of the PGI. The JPA is associated with the PGI, and thus holds conventions at the same time and place as the PGI, where we present a fireworks display. |
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MoPyro
Missouri Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.mopyro.us |
Noel Zimmerman, (314) 961-5636
noelz1@aol.com
Kent Zimmerman, (314) 631-2424
kentz1@aol.com |
| MoPyro was founded to give fireworks enthusiasts in Missouri and Illinois a local club. We promote the safe, sane and legal use of fireworks. The club is filled with members from the interested novice all the way to owner operators and past PGI Grand masters. |
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Michigan Pyrotechnics Art Guild
http://www.mpag.org |
Aaron Enzer, (734) 428-0900
aaron@ace-e.com |
| The Michigan Pyrotechnic Arts Guild is a club largely comprised of shell builders and people that love to shoot fireworks. We usually have 5 shoots per year allowing members to bring and shoot fireworks. The club serves the Great Lakes Region. |
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| New Hampshire Pyrotechnics Assoc. |
Dave Pierson, (978) 897-9729
davep@quik.com |
| New England Club dedicated to the safe, artful, and lawful training and use of pyrotechnics. |
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Northwest Pyrotechnic Arts Assoc.
http://www.nwpaa.com |
Scott Willis
twill@blarg.net
Ric Wunn, (360) 624-1684
ricard.wunn@nwpaa.com |
| The NWPAA is a local club located in the Northwestern United States that is oriented toward fireworks safety, education, and display. The organization’s mission is to provide its members and northwest communities with opportunities to experience firsthand, the thrill and beauty of fireworks. |
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Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild
http://www.opag.org |
Doug Blue, (740) 253-1759
dablue@roadrunner.com
Doris Rapp, (740) 947-2810
ricard.wunn@nwpaa.com |
| The Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild (OPAG) began in 1997
when a group of interested PGI members met to discuss the possibility of
forming a club in Ohio. We're a small group, with members mainly from
Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. New members are welcome! |
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Oregon Fireworks Assoc.
http://www.oregonpyro.com |
Daniel Tanner, (541) 744-1406
daniel@tannerite.com |
| Focusing on the legal aspects of pyrotechnics in Oregon |
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Pennsylvania Pyrotechnic Artists
http://pa-pyroartist.org/ |
Howard W. Fry, (814) 659-7201
howardfry@adelphia.net
Greg Huntzinger, (717) 697-3486
ghuntz@yahoo.com |
| The Pyro Artists is a non-profit organization that provides its members a means to use and enjoy fireworks legally and safely, to share their experience and further their pyrotechnic knowledge. We are a small, personable group, with most of our members living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. We welcome anyone who is interested in promoting and practicing the responsible use and enjoyment of the various forms of the pyrotechnic arts. |
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Prairie Thunder Pyro
http://www.prairiethunderpyro.org |
Hans J. Miller
mia@702com.net
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| This is an emerging fireworks club in North Dakota. |
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Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas
Texas Fire Ants
http://www.fireants.org |
Ken Barton
fireant01@verizon.net |
| PAT was formed in 1997 as an IRS certified Not-for Profit Texas Membership Corporation. We presently offer training and state approved signoff programs in the use of 1.3G fireworks as well as family involvement with 1.4G material. We hope to soon have a Texas manufacturer's license to be able to build within our club. We currently meet 3 times a year Near Houston, Dallas-Ft Worth, and Temple, TX. |
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Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild
http://www.rmpg.org |
Steve & Micki McDanal
stev_mic@ecentral.com |
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Stumptown Shooters
http://www.stumptownshooters.org |
Gene Zdrazil, (319) 629-5162
gzdrazil@msn.com
Mark Woodburn
mwoodburn@w-se.com |
| A group of smoke-smellers from Iowa that will go just about anywhere to shoot fireworks. |
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Western New York Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.wnypa.com |
Bob Leo, (585) 826-4921
skyartist@wnypa.com
Jeff Staskiewicz, (585) 343-9118
stick@iinc.com |
| WNYPA was formed in 1992 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1995. The organization is composed of shooters from various companies, distributors, manufacturers, importers, display company owners, and people who "just love fireworks"! Our main objectives are to teach, to learn and to have fun, safely. Our meetings are held the second Thursday of the Month, usually in Orchard Park, NY. We strive to have 3-4 family style fireworks picnics each year. For more information, feel free to contact us! |
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Western Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.westernpyro.org |
Russ Laurie, (661) 297-0259
russ@westernpyro.org
Tom Calderwood
tom@westernpyro.org |
| The Western Pyrotechnic Assoc. or WPA is a non-profit group of fireworks professionals and hobbyists. We are banded together to promote the enjoyment of fireworks of all types and encourage their safe and legal use. We have two gatherings per year, the Western WinterBlast in Lake Havasu City, AZ over President's Day Weekend and Do-It by the River in Jean, Nevada in October. |
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Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild
http://www.wpag.us |
Steve Hubing, (715) 238-7712
shubing@tznet.com
Doug Henderson, (715) 345-1290
fireworks@charter.net |
| The WPAG holds at least four meetings or shoots a year. All or our meetings and shoots are held at a permanent shoot location in central Wisconsin about 20 miles east of Wausau. Format is generally a business meeting in the afternoon, followed by hands-on seminars in the early evening and concluding with several hours of open 1.4G and 1.3G shooting after dark. The WPAG also offers shooter training using the PGI's Display Fireworks Shooter Certification course. |
