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70th Annual Meeting & Convention • October 1-5, 2018APA ROCKS CLEVELAND

APA Rocks Cleveland!You and your team won’t want to miss all the special programming and events to mark the APA’s 70th Anniversary – including fireworks displays by four longtime Ohio members.

Throughout the week, we’ll explore a wide range of legislative, regulatory & other current issues. Agency personnel & noted experts will be on hand to provide the latest updates and share valuable information.

Welcome to Cleveland! Plan to attend a Welcome to Cleveland reception hosted by Britton Gallagher at their offices just across the street from the Westin. All proceeds from tickets purchased for this event will go to benefit the APA’s Safety & Education Foundation.

We thank our local sponsors, Phantom Fireworks and Britton Gallagher, as well as all the generous sponsors who will make this 70th Anniversary memorable.

Monday, October 18 am – 4 pm AFSL Board Meeting9 am – 3 pm Enforcement Officials Training*3 pm – 5 pm Display Committee4 pm – 5 pm Membership Committee

Tuesday, October 27 am – 3 pm Golf Outing at Boulder Creek Club* 10 am – Noon Transportation Committee 1 pm – 3 pm Proximate Pyrotechnics Committee1 pm – 5 pm Resource/Networking Area Set-Up3:30 pm – 5 pm NGAP Committee3:30 pm – 5 pm Environmental Committee6:30pm – 8 pm Welcome to Cleveland Reception* Wednesday, October 38 am – 4 pm Resource/Networking Area Open8:30 am – 10 am Welcome Breakfast*10 am – Noon APA General Membership Meeting11 am – 2 pm Trolley Tour of Cleveland*Noon – 1:30 pm Foundation Board Meeting2 pm – 4 pm General Session4 pm – 5 pm Spark Your Interest!4 pm – 5 pm Code CommitteeEvening Dinner on your own9:30 pm – Midnight Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Dessert &

Fireworks*

Thursday, October 48:30 am – 4 pm Resource/Networking Area Open8:30 am – 10 am Continental Breakfast 10 am – Noon General Session Noon – 2 pm Round Table RoundupNoon – 2 pm Manufacturing Committee2 pm – 4 pm AFSL General Membership Meeting2 pm – 4 pm Display Industry Forum4 pm – 5 pm Spark Your Interest!6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Casual Eats & Networking at Punch

Bowl Social* orEvening Dinner on your own Friday, October 58 am – Noon Resource/Networking Area Open8:30 am – 10 am Salute to Pyro in Sports Breakfast* 10 am – Noon General SessionNoon – 5 pm APA Board of Directors Meeting2 pm – 4 pm Workshop 4 pm – 5 pm Spark Your Interest!6:30 pm – 10 pm 70th Anniversary Dinner & Fireworks*

Saturday, October 610 am – 4 pm Visit the Football Hall of Fame*

(Canton, OH)

* Requires purchase of an event ticket.

Schedule

Westin Downtown Cleveland Style and sophistication await you at the Westin located in the heart of downtown within walking distance to most of the week’s events, as well as to the city’s major attractions and scores of acclaimed restaurants.

Reserve on-line at the link provided on the APA website www.americanpyro.com or call directly at (216) 771-7700. The group rate is $189 per night, plus tax.

APA at Work APA meetings are designed to help attendees get answers and solutions to issues facing their companies. You’ll be briefed on the important work conducted year-round by association staff and committees and will be able to participate in roundtables, workshops & general sessions and hear speakers who will share emerging trends and the latest legislative and regulatory activities.

Resource & NetworkingAPA member company representatives will be exhibiting in our Resource Area and this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn about their products and services.

Getting Social with the APAThis evening event was created especially for those newer to the association but open to all who want to spend a casual evening of food, fun & games at Punch Bowl Social in the popular Flats area of Cleveland.

Rock On!Cleveland’s iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be the site of a memorable, after hours event during which members will have exclusive access to exhibits, enjoy dessert & drinks, and view a brilliant fireworks display!

Golf TournamentBoulder Creek Golf Club sits on 200 acres of spectacular land and its100 feet in elevation changes and unique contours make it one of the most beautiful courses in Ohio. Transport, green fees & box lunch is included.

Cleveland City TourYou and your APA friends will experience a fully narrated tour of Cleveland ending in the University Circle area where you can tour the renowned Cleveland Art Museum. Participants will have the option to return to the hotel or stay on to have lunch, tour the Botanical Gardens or visit nearby landmarks.

70th Anniversary Dinner & Fireworks! Seven decades of excellence will be toasted during our closing dinner at FirstEnergy Stadium. There will be some surprises during our evening at this contemporary space that opens to an outdoor patio where we’ll view a signature fireworks display.

Pro Football Hall of FameDon’t miss this opportunity to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio where we’ll learn about the legends of the game & experience interactive exhibits. This add-on excursion will include a guided tour.

Registration InformationAmerican Pyrotechnics Association 70th Annual Convention

October 1-5, 2018, Cleveland, OH

First Name: ______________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________

Company:________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State/Province: ______________ Zip Code: ________________

E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________

I am a new APA Member This is my first APA Meeting

Full name of non-industry attending Guest/Spouse*: ___________________________________________________ (*For an individual accompanying a registered attendee to social events only and does not include committee meetings, general sessions or workshops)

Enforcement Officials Training (Monday, Oct. 1) $75 $______________Those attending only this course need not register for the entire Convention.

MEMBER REGISTRATION FEES (check one): $350 US (payment received on or before August 15) $ ____________ $400 US (payment received after August 15 and Before September 15) $ ____________ $100 US Guest/Spouse Fee (payment received on or before August 15, 2018) $ ____________ $150 US Guest/Spouse Fee (payment received after Aug. 15 and Before Sept. 15) $ ____________ Please plan early: Those registering after Sept. 15 will automatically have an additional $50 added to their registration fee.

OPTIONAL EVENTS (check those you wish to attend): Participant Guest/Spouse Yes No Yes No Golf Outing at Boulder Creek (Tuesday, Oct. 2) $100

Welcome to Cleveland Reception* (Tuesday, Oct. 2) $30 (*All proceeds from this off-site reception will benefit the APA’s Foundation)

70th Anniversary Welcome Breakfast (Wednesday, Oct. 3) $40

Trolley City Tour and Lunch in Little Italy (Wednesday, Oct. 3) $40

RockHall Dessert & Fireworks (Wednesday, Oct. 3) $45

Casual Eats & Networking at Punch Bowl (Thursday, Oct. 4) $40

Salute to Pyro in Sports Breakfast (Friday, Oct. 5) $40 Check here for a complimentary Sustaining Member Ticket

70th Anniversary Dinner & Fireworks (Friday, Oct. 5) $85

Trip to Pro Football Hall of Fame (Saturday, Oct. 6) $100 (On-site tickets sales will be limited, subject to availability and cost $10 more) Total Due $ ____________

Complete and return this form to Agillespie@americanpyro.com or (301) 907-9148

Payment Method Enclosed is a check for $ ____________ payable to APA Charge $ _________ to: MasterCard Visa AmExCard#: ________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________ Security Code: _______ Registrations may be cancelled for a refund (less $50 processing fee) if APA is notified in writing by September 15. After that date, refunds will be made at the discretion of the APA.