Name	Course Title	Course Description
Anderson, Marlyn	Junior Pyro Chain Fuse Effects	Learn to chain fuse Class “C” effects to create a Mini Show on a Board or and an exciting flight of spinning effects.  This course is designed for Junior Pyros 7 to 10 years of age.
Anderson, Marlyn	Suberry's "C" Shell	Shell building basics made simple by following step by step instructions and using Class "C" items as inserted effects.  Class size is a maximum of 50 participants.  There are two classes, as is tradition, one for the ladies, and one for the gentlemen.  Fee is $15.00.
Biersach, Jim	Mini Girandola Made from Commonly Available Household Items	This is an entry level, fun course. In about an hours time you will make and shoot a "Mini Girandola."  This is limited to new members and junior pyros who have not taken the course.  Please give others a chance to experience the wonders of Mini-Girandola's!  Cost is $10 per person.
Biersach, Jim	Mini Girandola Competition	A simple competition, open to any PGI member. Here is your chance to show off your mini Girandola skills.  Drivers must be commercial Class "C" devices. Fusing can be quick match or any other item.  Entries will be weighed, and must weigh one pound our less.  Remember that these are "Mini Girandolas."  1/4 inch launch sticks will be provided. If you need something special, don't forget to bring it.   Contact Jim Biersach 608-206-0044 or (jimpyro@hobbyhorse.com) with questions.
Biersach, Paul	Paul Biersach's  Dragon's Breath	You have heard about it ! You may have seen it ! Now learn it ! Paul Biersach's "Dragons Breath" !  My formulas and complete instructions on the safe firing of a liquid fuel fireball from a steel mortar tube. This effect has been shown at PGI conventions the last three years. The WPAG Welcome To Wisconsin show in Appleton 2006 and the Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild show in Fargo, ND 2007 and in Gillette. Time permitting I will touch base on other known formulas and ghost mines.
Canny, Tim	Building 3" Italian Style shells for competition with purchased components	Build a pair of 3" Italian style shells with purchased components to enter into level 1 beginner competition.  Note: this workshop is limited to those people that have never built an Italian shells and or any shell entered into competition.  Please save the seats for the newer members to give them a chance to learn.    All shells will be shot in competition.  Here is your chance to win an award!
Creagan, Dan	Making Black Powder	Short seminar on how to make homemade black powder that equals or exceeds commercial quality.
Creagan, Dan	Making Whistle Mix in a Safer Way	This course shows how to make small quantities of whistle mix using the baggie method with wet ingredients. The seminar will also demonstrate how to press a whistle rocket and it will emphasize safety aspects when working with whistle.
Emkovik, Scott	Making Spolettes for Reliability and Accuracy	This presentation will concentrate on methods of making spolettes very accurate and reliable in a variety of fireworks effects.  We will also continue where past articles and presentations have left off.  Great timing is often the difference between good fireworks and amazing fireworks.  Hammer shells, draw-outs, multiple ring shell of shells, chains, and other applications where timing is crucial will be discussed.
Feathers, Roy	Hand Rolled Chocked Rocket Casings and Time Fuse Demonstrations	Before clay and hydraulic presses, rocket casings were rolled wet and chocked to form the nozzle.. Roy shows the correct technique for the process.  The second demonstration is a technique for hand rolling time fuse.  The third demonstration is an original method of making black match.  These are unique demonstrations of processes that were once regularly used in the industry, but now have been supplanted by modern techniques and machines.  Participants will make a hand rolled time fuse and test burn it.  One class member gets to crimp a 4-lb rocket case.  Very Cool!
Freeman, Jim	Making Cut White Strobe Stars	We will make a small batch of white strobe stars by cutting, rather than rolling, and show how to prime them.  Then, using a previously-made set of stars, we will make a small shell which will be displayed later in the week.
Garris, Ray	Creamora Fireballs 101	Attendees’ will learn how to safely make a Creamora fireball.  They will learn the “Do’s and Don’ts”, what materials work best, and a few tricks of the trade.  They will also receive everything they need, a bucket, bowl, launch bag and Creamora to make this special effect.  If the attendees want to shoot their bucket at convention, the presenter will also work with the attendees and supply a e-match and black power at that time.
Gorski, Ned	Binary Mixing of Flash Powder for Report Devices	So, you know you can put a 60 gram report heading on your “Best Large Rocket Motor” competition entry. You don’t want to travel cross-country with assembled flash devices, though. And, you can’t mix open flash, or even possess it, on site at the PGI convention. What’s a person to do? The answer is given in this seminar: Binary Mixing of Flash Powder for Report Devices. You’ll never have to mix Flash Powder in the open again.
Hanson, Garry	Lance Work102	We will be making Lance/Set pieces for the JPA and public display time permitting.
Haralovich, Mary Beth	Cartoons and Shorts, Film and Television - Fireworks!!	A program of cartoons, shorts, and clips that feature fireworks – for kids of all ages!
Hopper, Fred	Display Operators Certification Course	The PGI Display Operators Certification is now accepted by a number of states as part of, or in lieu of their licensing requirements.  This is a MUST DO for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of the current regulations and requirements to put on a commercial fireworks display.
Huber, Larry	Legal Manufacture of Fireworks as a Hobby	This seminar will provide an explanation of the legal requirements, and web-based resources, to assist members of the pyro community in becoming legal. A step-by-step licensing checklist will be provided.
Johannessen, Steve	Seminar Presenters Meeting	A brief meeting to look at seminars for the week.  Contacts, setup, live material handling, and other factors that will help make the week go smoothly.  It is suggested that all presenters be present, but it is not required.  Find him in Seminar Registration.
Johnson, Kurt	Gold Flitter Niagara Falls	Making of a classic falls effect using an ammonium perchlorate steel comp to produce smokeless gold glitter rain.
LaCous, Mira	Seminar Presenters Meeting	A brief meeting to look at seminars for the week.  Contacts, setup, live material handling, and other factors that will help make the week go smoothly.  It is suggested that all presenters be present, but it is not required.  Check in with Mira LaCous at your earliest opportunity.  Find her in Seminar Registration, at her Trade Show booth, or on the PGI radios.
Lillich, Gary	Vender FFFF Hospitality	The class C vendors sponsor a July 4th type party at convention.  Every 4th of July party should have Fireworks, Food, Fun, Friends, and Fellowship.  All members can enjoy a sky full of quality fireworks, and savor some food and soft drinks on open shooting nights (Saturday and Thursday). Also, they want to pay tribute to the many volunteers who make PGI work, especially Officers & Staff, Safety, Registration,  Security, Fire & Medical..   Weather permitting; the Hospitality tent will be set up near the class C shooting area.  Snacks and soft drinks may be available earlier, but the food line should open around 8 PM.  Volunteers and sponsors may go through earlier, and an express line will be set up to allow the volunteers and sponsors to get through the line quickly during Hospitality (Wear your volunteer T-Shirt and show your volunteer badge for quick recognition.  Entrees usually available for vegetarians – ask if you do not see any.,  Line will be open until midnight, or until the food runs out.  Volunteers are welcome.  See Gary Lillich if you want to help in Hospitality.   Additional sponsors are always welcome. Vendor FFFF Hospitality is the new and improved Afterglow for Saturday and Thursday nights.   Browse the wares in the vendor sales booths, take some merchandise to try out, shoot it, get some food in Hospitality, sit down, relax and eat while watching other fireworks in the sky during open shooting.
Lillich, Gary	Saturday Night Stragglers	Do you usually stay an extra night after PGI convention?  Plane not leave until Sunday or Monday?  Part of the cleanup crew, staying over Saturday night?  Want more time to reminisce with fellow pyros? Started in 2006 from an idea germinated in '05 by Old Snorts Rob Berk and Gary Lillich, this will be the third annual Stragglers get-together.  We will gather at 7 PM in a private room at a local restaurant for an evening of food, fellowship, and reminiscing.  We will welcome sponsors to help cover part of the cost.  Your only cost will be your food and drink.  Let us know if you would be interested in attending; all PGI members are welcome. Email Andy Webb andy@captainboom.com, or Gary Lillich flashfw@yahoo.com.  At convention, you may sign up for the Stragglers gathering in the seminars registration area.
Madziarczyk, Joe	Pyrotechnics from the Ground Up	This class is designed to give the beginner a solid foundation on fireworks terminology, the different devices, the various effects, components, construction and usage of fireworks.  Techniques for building single break Oriental and single break Italian shells will be demonstrated.  Every beginner needs to start somewhere.  This is the place to get your questions answered and get some direction.  Stop on by and learn how to paint color in the sky!
Medlin, Kurt	Tourbillion's	Tourbillions (also known as “geysers,” whirlwinds," “revolving rockets,” “table rockets,” and “Artichokes”), are a very old type of spinning aerial firework that have been used in public displays at least as far back as the 1700s. Launched from a flat surface, they briefly spin on the ground before quickly rising into the air with a large canopy of sparks.  In this seminar, participants will learn how to make a traditional 4-hole tourbillion and have the opportunity to make one in the 1-pound size (3/4 inch bore) that they can fire that evening.
Majdali, Steve	BP rockets for beginners	Learn the basics of black powder rockets.  The course will cover the principles, the tools, their use, and the fun of making a rocket to test fire on the Open Rocket Line.   Fee is $3 for materials payable at the time of the workshop.  No preregistration required.
Medlin, Kurt	BP rockets for beginners	Learn the basics of black powder rockets.  The course will cover the principles, the tools, their use, and the fun of making a rocket to test fire on the Open Rocket Line.   Fee is $3 for materials payable at the time of the workshop.  No preregistration required.
Steinberg,  John	BP rockets for beginners	Learn the basics of black powder rockets.  The course will cover the principles, the tools, their use, and the fun of making a rocket to test fire on the Open Rocket Line.   Fee is $3 for materials payable at the time of the workshop.  No preregistration required.
McDanal, Micki	Junior Pyro Chain Fuse Effects	Learn to chain fuse Class “C” effects to create a Mini Show on a Board or and an exciting flight of spinning effects.  This course is designed for Junior Pyros 7 to 10 years of age.
McDanal, Micki	Suberry's "C" Shell	Shell building basics made simple by following step by step instructions and using Class "C" items as inserted effects.  Class size is a maximum of 50 participants.  There are two classes, as is tradition, one for the ladies, and one for the gentlemen.  Fee is $15.00.
McDanal, Micki	Proximate Pyrotechnics in a Performance Venue	This course focuses on safety practices required while using proximate pyrotechnics to enhance performance arts.  Types of proximate effects, their specific safety issues, site requirements, codes and regulations will be covered.
Muzzy, Norman	Building a Type 4 Magazine for the Hobbyist Pyro	We will look at the requirements for a Type 4 magazine and identify suitable components.  A Job Box, hasps, and padlocks will be available for hands-on examination. Plans are to actually do the required modifications to the container during the seminar.
Nicholls, Andrew	Cryogenics & Breakaways	This seminar will discuss the safe use of liquid nitrogen, CO2 and water fog to create steam and fog blasts for entertainment purposes.  We will discuss breakaways and their use in film and television.  Safety and specialized equipment will also be covered.  Emphasis and demos will consist of CO2 and breaking a piece of glass.
Nicholls, Andrew	Automation and Electronic Controllers	This seminar has been designed for the novice who has minimal or no experience with automation.  The basics will be presented as simply as possible so that everyone can understand.  Any questions you have will be answered.  Topics will include how to trigger or fire electric circuits to manipulate valves, pumps, motors, lighting and audio.  The information in this seminar can be applied to a volcano eruption with fire, steam, geysers, fog, audio and lighting.  It can be used for simple tricks or gags for haunted and themed attractions.  And - It's fun!
Palaszynski, Matt	Buying From China, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly	All you ever wanted to know about buying fireworks from China.   After many years of calm, importing from China has changed dramatically each year for the last 5 years.  Find out what are the latest changes, issues, and maybe even some good news for the 2010 buying season.
Sklebar, Tom	Youth opportunities in PGI	Youth are our future adult members of PGI.  I am inviting course instructors, safety team members, adults, youth and the Junior Pyros to a moderated discussion and brain storming session about the possibilities and limitations of youth participation in seminars and workshops, as well as developing guidelines for expansion of youth programs.  Past PGI instructors have indicated that they would be interested and willing to develop workshops for youth members.  All groups; safety, instructors, parents and youth need to have input to develop a dynamic and interesting program and this seminar will be the chance to do it.
Smith, Ben	16" shell construction	Watch as a 16” multi-petal ball shell is constructed.  The class will be an informal observation of the building of a large caliber shell.  The shell will be shot later in the week.  Watch, learn, ask questions.  See the building of one of the largest shells done right in front of you!
Smith, Paul	Pyrotechnic Chemistry - Sensitiveness of Pyrotechnic Compositions	This seminar will focus on various sensitivities of a variety of pyrotechnic compositions.  We will discuss water reactivity and auto-ignition temperatures. Friction and impact sensitiveness of different compounds will be presented and demonstrated.  This 2 hours session will conclude with  demonstrations of various formulary and a summary of sensitiveness indicators
Smith, Wes	Fireworks, The Cruise Ship Lecture	Originally presented at sea as an enrichment lecture on Princess Cruise Lines, this is an introduction to fireworks for the general public.  Learn about oxidizers and fuels, shells and rockets, chrysanthemums and peonies.  See, on video, a superbly choreographed aerial display.  And, as a Mason City bonus, experience several live demos that would never be allowed on a cruise ship.
Steinberg, John  Dr	Pyrotechnic Chemistry - Sensitiveness of Pyrotechnic Compositions	This seminar will focus on various sensitivities of a variety of pyrotechnic compositions.  We will discuss water reactivity and auto-ignition temperatures. Friction and impact sensitiveness of different compounds will be presented and demonstrated.  This 2 hours session will conclude with  demonstrations of various formulary and a summary of sensitiveness indicators
Stoddard, Dave	Getting Legal : How to Obtain Your ATF Explosives License	This course will cover everything you need to know in order to apply for and obtain an ATF explosives permit.  Topics include license requirements, license types, record keeping, storage requirements, transportation laws, the impact of state and local laws, overcoming objections, and other related information.  A handout will be provided with information on what to do to start the process.  We will also discuss storage alternatives, including inexpensive magazine alternatives.  The presentation will use PowerPoint slides to lead the discussion.
Tilford, Dr. Arthur R.	Learning to be a real Pyrotechnic Judge and Analyst	You don’t have to sit in the grand stand and just look at the fireworks. You can learn how to be a Real Pro Pyro Judge and analyst of what you see and hear. You will be able to know which is best and what is wrong with the rest. You will learn what makes a great shell and what might as well be a dud. You will use the NEW PYRO JUDGING SPECTRUM as well as other tools to help you be able to be a real PRO at ANY fireworks show. It is easy and really a lot of fun. You will put to the test what you have learned right here during the competitions every night! It is really a lot of fun being in the know about Pyro!
Towne, Tami	Insurance Solutions for the Pyrotechnic Industry	Insurance topics to be discussed will include property, auto, liability, club liability and workers compensation