The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. presents "BOOM & a Blast" the PGI's 2013 Convention. This years Convention will run from Saturday, August 10th through Friday, August 16th, 2013 and will be held at Cooper's Lake Campground which is located in Slippery Rock, Butler County, PA.
Only PGI Members, who pay the Convention Fee, are eligible to attend Convention events such as seminars, manufacturing, trade-show, supply sales and Class C vending. Members of the general public may purchase tickets for the public displays that will be held during the Convention.
The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc., founded in 1969, is an independent worldwide nonprofit organization of amateur and professional fireworks enthusiasts. Its educational and scientific purposes are to:
1. Promote the safe and responsible display and use of pyrotechnics and fireworks.
2. Encourage the display of public and private fireworks in conjunction with local and national holidays as well as patriotic and other events.
3. Promote the production and sale of high quality fireworks.
4. Channel the creative energies of talented people into the design, production and display of high quality fireworks by example of the membership and through the sharing of knowledge.
The PGI realizes its purpose through the following four venues:
The PGI Annual Convention: a week-long event held in early August, in a variety of locations.
The PGI Bulletin: a quality periodical published five times per year.
The PGI Website: providing access and information both to members and the general public.
The PGI Display Operator Certification: offering comprehensive classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and written testing for potential display operators. Although Membership in the PGI is not required to be a PGI Certified Display Operator, we encourage all fireworks enthusiasts to become PGI Members
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