Food
There will be a Hog Roast and Hot Dogs. Drinks will be available.
Everyone please bring a side dish. (Last year this did not happen very well, and I would like to emphasize it)
RSVP
Please RSVP.
Donations
Food, Drinks and Fireworks are not free. Please help out with the cost of for fireworks, supplies, and help our local firefighters. All money made, above our costs, will be donated to the Madison Township Fire Department.
Our gathering and cost keep growing every year. Last year we had about 125 people, this year we are expecting close to 200. So your contributions are what will make the gathering. Our goal this year is $3000. This will provide, at the very least, a $500 donation to the Madison Township Fire Department. Of course anything over our goal will only increase our donation.
The break down of contributions is as follows...
Platinum member - $250 +
Gold member - $100 to $249.99
Silver member - $50 to $99.99
Bronze member - $20 to $49.99
Smaller contributions will always be accepted.
Membership as always gets you nothing but the respect (however short lived) of the other contributors/spectators. Platinum and Gold members get mentioned on our website. Last years Gold members were: Eric Wichman, Chris Wachs, Tony Hriczo, Bryan Szajko, Eric Szajko, Ryan Morgan, Trudy Kramer, Nate Stutsman, Matt Wichman, Steve Wachs, and Mark Getz. The show and the fun would not have been possible without the help from these people. Thank you all very much!!!!
This year I would like to give a special thanks to Jerry Zahner. He will be letting us use his fields to setup our launch site. This allows a safer distance for the spectators as well as giving us the ability to have a bigger show.
Please give all donations to either Steve Wachs or Bryan Szajko. If it makes it easier we have a donation button that lets you donate through PayPal over on the right.
Disclaimer
Fireworks when misused can be dangerous. The launch areas are separated from the general gathering area, but even with this precaution people still may light something too close to other people. Everyone needs to be paying attention to what's going on around him or her. We have fireworks for kids of varying age, what we don't have is guaranteed adult supervision. Your children are YOUR responsibility. Kids get crazy when it comes to fireworks, watch yours and make sure they have a "happy and safe" experience.
All launch areas are at the recommend safety distances based on the type of firework, and are behind caution tape. There is no reason to cross the safety line, unless you are one of the shooters of the show. We will have a separate area for people to shoot bottle rockets and other items, that is a safe distance from everything else. Safety is top priority.
Spread the Word
Share this site with others that you know, who would enjoy the festivities.
Let me know who is coming. The sooner I have a head count and money count, the better the gathering will be...
