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Important Dates

2023 PGI CONVENTION
Oshkosh, WI - See Convention Page
August 12-18, 2023

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The May 2023 PGI Bulletin No. 231 has a deadline of APR 15, 2023.

The 2024 PGI Calendar Photos have a due date of Oct 15, 2023.

Submit PGI Bulletin items or PGI Calendar photos to: VPComm@pgi.org

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The 2023 Convention
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Sunnyview Expo Center - Oshkosh, WI

500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901

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Date	Location	Trainers	Size	Cost, Contact & Info
03/25/23 8:00am to 5:00pm	Hale Artificier Inc. 220 Davidson County Landfill Rd Lexington, NC 27292 United States	Bob Wilson	100	Class size is: Unlimited Fee: $95.00 Bring: Pen/pencil, notepad, PPE, your own snacks/drinks - we will provide time for a lunch break Contact: Colin McGuire Hale Artificier, Inc. Lexington, NC 828-506-4385 pyronoid56@gmail.com
04/01/23 8:00am to 5:00pm	Hoosier Firework Guy 102 S. California Street Galveston, IN 46932 United States	John Phillips	30	PGI Display Operator Course Time: 8AM - 5PM with demo at dusk Location: 102 S. California Street, Galveston, IN 46932 Cost: $100 What to Bring: something to write with, safety goggles and safety hat if available, cotton clothes, no open toed shoes For information and questions, please contact Hoosier Firework Guy at hoosierfireworkguy@yahoo.con or by calling 574-398-7676. (Main contact: Serenity Alter) Visit us at http://www.hoosierfireworkguy.com
04/01/23 8:30am to 4:30pm	Whitenight's Fireworks 1964 Sunbury Road Danville, PA 17821 United States	Dean Putt, Kolby Whitenight	30	Cost: $100.00 Includes: PGI DOC book, T-Shirt, Lunch, and the Certificate of Completion
04/22/23 9:00am to 5:00pm	Kellner's Fireworks Venango County Fairgrounds 867 Mercer Road Franklin, PA 16323 United States	Graylin Presbury	50	Contact Info: Registration form is at www.kellfire.com/events Cost: $95.00 Included: Lunch, PGI Text Book, Certificate of Attendance, and souvenir t-shirt Bring: Writing implement - suggest bringing glasses, earplugs, to wear all-cotton clothes, and closed-toe shoes
04/29/23 8:00am to 5:00pm	Elkhart County Fairgrounds - Indiana Elkhart County Fairgrounds Ag Hall 17746-D County Road 34 Goshen, IN 46528 United States	Andy Webb	100	Schedule: Registration - 8:00am to 9am Class - 9am - 5:00pm Demo - at dusk Contact Info: Amanda Anglin info@rkmfireworks.com 269-663-6110 Flyers & Registration Forms: https://www.rkmfireworks.com/2023-shooter-training.html Cost: $99 includes textbook, lunch, and dinner What to Bring: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Dress for weather
04/29/23 10:00am to 7:00pm	American Wholesale Fireworks 7041 Darrow Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 United States	Daniel Suttkus, John Phillips, and any want-to-become trainers	100	Contact Info: Katie (330) 650-1776 or Daniel Suttkus (248) 491-3310 thepyrosanta@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/pyrosanta for updates Attach Flyers & Registration Forms: Link to Registration is on our website - https://americanwholesalefireworks.com/2023-demo/ Cost: $100. Included: Book, t-shirt, lunch, special elite discounts, and demo attendance. MUST be registered by April 15, 2023 What to Bring: Pen, Proper attire for "hands on" portion, PPE (limited PPE is available to borrow) NOTE: Those needing special accommodations such as hearing/vision impaired or physical limitations, please contact Dan or Sabrina in advance.
05/06/23 8:00am to 5:00pm	Hoosier Firework Guy 102 S. California Street Galveston, IN 46932 United States	John Phillips	30	PGI Display Operator Course Time: 8AM - 5PM with demo at dusk Location: 102 S. California Street, Galveston, IN 46932 Cost: $100 What to Bring: something to write with, safety goggles and safety hat if available, cotton clothes, no open toed shoes For information and questions, please contact Hoosier Firework Guy at hoosierfireworkguy@yahoo.con or by calling 574-398-7676. (Main contact: Serenity Alter) Visit us at http://www.hoosierfireworkguy.com
05/19/23 8:00am to 6:00pm	Erdman Sportsman's Association 1138 Erdman Rd. Lykens, PA 17048 United States	Graylin Presbury	20	Registration: https://www.crackerjacks.org/pgi-doc-course-sign-up Cost $80.00 (CJs Member) – $90.00 (Non-CJs Member) Bring pencil for exam, be prepared to take notes, and for field demo bring: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, cotton clothes, and closed-toe shoes. Includes: Lunch and PGI DOC Text Book