online edition - wpagwpag.us/fusee/2013-07 fusee.pdf · class c fireworks sales - jerry & tony...
TRANSCRIPT
OFFICERS
~ President ~ Larry Huber
S 1555 Highway 42 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-495-0158 [email protected]
~ Vice-President ~
Mark Merten 4761 Hwy 144,
Slinger WI 53086 262-644-0568
~ Secretary ~ Chris Szot
110 W Norrie street Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-6044 [email protected]
~ Treasurer ~ Dick Horneck
W11120 South Shore Dr. Deerbrook, WI 54424
715-275-4359 [email protected]
~ Directors ~ Steve Hubing
W2255 Hwy 73
Granton, WI 54486
715-897-7024 [email protected]
Eric Hunkins P.O. Box 563
Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-1503
ehunkins@ bentspoonsystems.com
Barb Schneider Club Safety Chairman
E 367 County Rd. J Wausau, WI 54403
715-845-6784 [email protected]
Greg Zimmerman N6094 Opperman Way
Shawano, WI 54166 715-524-3312
website: www.wpag.us Issue Number 4 Volume 17 July 2013
2013 Mini Girandola Contest Results Barb Schneider
The mini – girandole contest lives on! We only had 23 entries this year, but the en-tertainment value certainly wasn’t down at all. In the stock class we had a husband and wife team take the two first places, and in the modified division the second place entry received a score of 10, only to be topped by a 10+ score by the winning entry. It was an exciting night of competition! Stock Division Results: Modified Division Results: First Place Larry Vohs First Place Jerry Kobierecki Second Place Sheila Vohs Second Place John Jagerson Third Place Holden Flaig Third Place Jerry Kobierecki The special category results are: Where’s the Crowd John Valovic Halfway to Merrill David Holcomb Every Which Way But Up Deb Grajciek To the Moon Larry Vohs Rubber Ball Cadence Miller
Our newest contest this year was spawned from Chris Szots mini - rocket seminar. These are little whistle rockets pressed into medical oral syringes. They really packed a lot of snort! Fourteen people entered one or two rockets each. The results are: First Place Beth Glinski Second Place Holden Flaig, also the “Straight Up” award Third Place Peggy Long, also the “Sidewinder” award Fourth Place Dean Valovic, also the “Shortest Flight” award Thanks to all the people that helped make the contests possible, Jim Biersach and
Chris Szot, Judges Jeanne and Steve Hubing and Jim Freeman, and shooting line help
Paul Biersach and John Jagerson.
Online Edition
Statement of Non-Liability The Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild (WPAG) is a
non-profit association of industry professionals, ap-
prentices, and enthusiasts. Readers are urged to
learn and obey all laws and regulations of the
Federal, State, and Local governments, their agen-
cies and representatives. Any information or tech-
niques presented herein are documentary in nature,
and no opinion is given regarding suitability
or use.
The WPAG, its officers, editor, agents, and mem-
bers assume no liability for the accuracy of any in-
formation contained herein, and each of them dis-
claims any responsibility for any loss or injury oc-
casioned by any use of, or attempt to duplicate,
any device, assembly, or formula that may be de-
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 - $100.00 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
~ ADVERTISING RATES - Club Members Only ~ Up to 1/4 page - $10.00 • 1/2 page - $15.00
Full page - $25.00 Please send ads to Chris ([email protected])
One fuse competitions will be held at the August meeting
WPAG Class C Competition Rules for August One Fuse Competition Rules
Class C Competition
The purpose of the Class C Display competitions is not to demonstrate the depth of the competitor’s bank account, nor to show how tightly they can pack material into a given area or how far they can
stretch what should fit into the definition of “Class C”. Instead, these competitions are intended to allow
the competitor to demonstrate creativity and artistry in crafting a well thought out display from materi-als legally available through consumer fireworks distributors.
Definition
Consumer Fireworks (historically known as Class C Common Fireworks) or devices (like cremora Fireball
pots) that are built by club members with the approval of Safety.
Equipment Specifications 1. Any commercial Consumer Fireworks device or combinations of devices meeting the definition above
may be used in this level. Modifications of permitted devices may be made by the competitor as long as
the device continues to meet the Consumer Fireworks definition above. 2. In any competition, reloading of any type of mortar is prohibited.
3. Commercially manufactured match, fuse and any timing fuses are allowed in all competitions. 4. There is no limit to the number of devices fired; however, you can only use one fuse to start your
board or boards. 5. Descriptions of effects are not required.
Class C One Fuse Competitions Level 1
The competitor’s Class C items must be mounted on 1 board 4’ X 2’ – or 8 square feet or less. You may use as many Class C items that will fit on the board and not hang over the edge and lit with one fuse.
Level 2 The competitor’s Class C items must be mounted on 2 boards 4’ X 2’ – or 16 square feet or less. You
may use as many Class C items that will fit on the boards and not hang over the edge and lit with one fuse. An Item may hang over the board if you are angling, but only less than 1/3 of the devices foot
print. In this class you may have 1 rack of mortars or 1 large Class C cake or 1 pyrotechnic device that
is not mounted to the boards.
President’s Column - July 2013
By: Larry Huber
At the June meeting, Chris Szot conducted a class on making bottle rocket sized whis-tle rockets. Quite a few members made a pair of rockets that were launched later in the day with surprising results. The speed and distance travelled stirred many requests for information about the fuel used. Chris has agreed to conduct a seminar to demon-strate making the fuel used in these very small high performance wonders. Also there was a lot of activity as family members assembled the mighty twirling crowd seeks for the afternoon contest entertainment. You should find another article else-where in this issue describing the contest. The weather really played with our club picnic/shoot this year. The picnic chicken was the “Best Ever” but we were unable to get any locally grown sweet corn due to our earlier that usual schedule year. The sky decided to turn viscous as evening ap-proached causing John Valovec’s 40 shot 3” Finale and Mark Mertens cracker wheel to be shot before the wind and rain arrived. The shoot lines were closed down just as the rain arrived and many folks gave up and left before the rain abruptly stopped. Those who remained at the campground were treated to some interesting shells. Some were wonderful others were in need of more lift. The evening was capped off with an enjoy-able campfire time. To help members to communicate we have established some new email accounts. The most important is for submission of newsletter articles which can now be sent to [email protected] this address can also be used to submit advertising copy.
If you have an item that should be addressed by the Board of Directors, you can send an email message to [email protected] the mail will be forwarded to all current board members. If there are safety issues that a member would like to have addressed, please send your concerns to [email protected]
Once again Dale and Mitzi Stoltzman will be providing the main dish for our potluck meal at the July meeting. As usual everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to pass. Strawberries will be running late this year Roger, there should be a good supply for pie making☺! So bring your along your appetite and, something to share, at the July meet-ing/shoot.
Continued on page 4
President’s Column Continued- July 2013
The Safety Team’s change to the rules for the “B” line now require everyone to have a fuse at the end of the shell leader that will provide at least a 5 second delay from the time the fuse is lit to the time the shells fires. The type of fuse used for the delay must be approved by safety personal, as long as the fuse reliably provides the re-quired delay time. The length of the quick match attached to the shell must be suffi-cient for the shell to rest in the bottom of the mortar before lighting the shell. Shells constructed or brought to the firing line must adhere to these requirements or they will not be allowed. A few volunteers are needed for announcing on the Family Service Radio channel 7-11 when items are being shot on both the B and C lines. Please let Barb Schneider, our Safety Director, know if you want to help out with announcing. 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. At our meetings we have been having excellent participation and volunteer teamwork while setting up and tearing down of our tents and equipment. The continued volun-teer effort during our monthly meetings makes for a more enjoyable time for every-one. Thanks, and Stay Green! Larry
Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild 2013 Calendar of Events
July 12, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground July 13, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground 1:00 p.m. – Seminar to be announced 4:00 p.m. – Club Meeting Dusk – Open Shooting August 23, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground August 24, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground 4:00 p.m. – Club Meeting Dusk – One Fuse contests and then Open Shooting September 13, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground September 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing Open – Wildlife Campground 4:00 p.m. – Club Meeting Dusk – Open Shooting
** Note -- Fridays are for club member manufacturing only. There will be no shooting on Fridays, with the excep-
tion of product demonstrations authorized in advance. Saturday will follow the usual format with open manufacturing, meeting, pot luck, and shooting.
July 2013
Big Thunder Fireworks Class C Sales, Display Operator
Michael Berlin, Sr. & Michael Berlin, Jr.
PO Box 142 - Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 292-4094
Blu Fireworks Affordable Fireworks for the Family. Class C Sales. Brent & LuAnn Moore 218 Main Street - Barney ND 58008 (701)-439-0154 [email protected] www.blufireworks.net
Bradach Co. LLC Robert Bradach 2250 Aspen Lane,Plover WI 54467 (715)-340-1931
Decker's Uncle Sam Fireworks Class C Retail Sales - Chuck & Deb Decker 1690 East Deerfield Ave. - Green Bay WI 54313 (920) 434-2111 [email protected] www.UncleSamFireworks.com
Dominator Fireworks Fireworks Manufacturer/Exporter- Matt Palaszynski
Liuyang Hunan China [email protected]
Fireworks Country Class C fireworks sales - Jerry & Tony Bamke W18862 St. Hwy. 29 - Wittenberg WI 54499 (715) 253-2719 [email protected]
Fireworks Forever Importer - Wholesaler - Retailer 1.4G Fireworks Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 (715)-483-1322 www.fireworksforever.com
Granite Falls Arts Inc. Supplier of pyrotechnic tools - Rich & Claudia Wolter W1895 Fawn Ct. - Montello WI 53949 (608) 297-9402 [email protected]
Hobby Horse NE Paper Rocket, Tubes, Radio controlled models, Model Rockets, Curling Supplies - Jim & Paul Biersach 1769 Thierer Road - Madison WI 53704
(608)-837-9118 [email protected] www.hobbyhorse.com
Kastner Pyrotechnics Fireworks Wholesale & Imports LLC Class B and C Wholesale Jessica Kastner & Bart Hake
8262 Starr Grass Dr. Madison, WI 53719
(608)-553-3377
[email protected] www.kastnerfireworks.com
Krueger Pyrotechnics & Firework Displays Class B, C Wholesale and Display Operators
Jim & Tara Krueger
2323 Clay Hollow Road - Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 732-4545
[email protected] www.kfireworks.com
PnJ Resources, LLC Supplier of pyrotechnic tools - Paul & Jodi Sorrentino 1124 Liberty Ave - Beloit WI 53511 (608) 365-2925 [email protected] www.pnjresources.com
Promen's Fireworks Unlimited Supplier of Class C Fireworks - Dan Promen & Marie Hodge N4577 Lost Arrow Court - Fond du Lac WI 54937 (920) 923-4766
[email protected] www.promenfireworks.com
Rolling Star Fireworks Supplier of common fireworks chemicals and supplies Steve Hubing W2255 Hwy 73 - Granton WI 54436 (715) 897-7024 [email protected]
Rothenberger Fireworks Class C Sales and Display Shows - Mike Rothenberger (715) 574-1956 [email protected]
Sky Painter Fireworks, LLC Display operator - Tom Spranger 1030 Hearthstone Pl - Plover, WI 54467 (715)-340-8723 [email protected]
Spider Fireworks Spider Draves & Tim Lema
P.O.Box 195, Mishawaka IN 46546
(574)-257-1511
WPAG Member Business Directory
REMINDER TO CORPORATE
MEMBERS:
One of the ADDED benefits of corporate member-
ship is that you have the right to have a link to
your Website on the Club WebPages. To see the
existing links, go to : <http://wpag.us/links.htm>.
Who is Fireworks Forever?
So you want to know a little about Fireworks Forever? Well, how about - great fire-works, great prices, great people! We handpick our inventory down to the last ground bloom flower and carry only the best of what our factories offer. Our current product lines include: Dominator Pro and Consumer, our newest addition - Pyro Planet, and Cannon. We also have items from Winda, Brothers, Black Cat and more. Some of our staff has been in the fireworks industry their entire lives – pretty sure Jason could at-tend PGI Old Snorts meetings at age 15. Our large flagship location, Fireworks For-ever - St. Croix Falls, is open year-round for retail and wholesale customers and also houses our main office and warehouse. Feel free to contact us anytime! The whole-sale guys are Jason Wachter, [email protected] or Marc Berger [email protected]. Give them a call at 715.483.1322 or take a look at the wholesale portion of our website www.fireworksforever.com/wholesale. Hope every-one has a safe and successful pyro season!
June 2013
June 2013
