Crackerjacks - Membership

The Crackerjacks is a social club. It primarily exists to allow people that like fireworks to share ideas and experiences. Club members vary from professional fireworks manufacturers and shooters; to serious hobbyists who study every facets of pyrotechnics; to more "ordinary" people such as doctors, plumbers, factory workers, etc. who enjoy shooting fireworks in a safe and legal manner. If you are under 18 years old or someone looking to make "M-80s" or any other illegal fireworks, you are definitely in the wrong place.

As a social club, every member is expected to act responsible and be considerate of other members. Your membership does not buy you any rights and you should expect nothing more than being part of a friendly and honest group.

The CrackerJacks is a volunteer organization. As a member, you will be expected take on some of the workload that makes the organization grow and events happen. At the very least, you will need to spend an hour volunteering at every shoot that you attend. There are a variety of tasks that need to be done and you are welcome to choose how you spend this time. In addition, you will be expected to perform clean-up duty on the day after shoots at least once per year.

Most of our members and club activities are located in the Mid-Atlantic area which covers Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. Club shoots are normally held in northern Virginia.

Membership privileges:

3 member shoots per year with onsite vending, class B & C fireworks open shooting, and professional displays 1-3 additional meetings a year with swaps, general get-togethers, and great food

Club newsletter covering fireworks manufacture and shooting, product reviews, and club activities which is published every two months.

Seminars on fireworks manufacture and shooting, workshops, demonstrations, club outings, safety training, and Class B certification.

Access to the CML, our electronic mailing list.

Discounted fireworks from vendors

Participation in group purchases

Chance to meet and share fireworks activities with other fireworks enthusiasts

To be eligible to join, you must be 18 years of age and be interviewed by two members of the Crackerjack's membership committee.

Your membership includes you and your family. Which is you, your spouse or significant other and your children under the age of 21.

To join, you will have to pay the initiation fee and your first year's dues. The initiation fee is $100.00. The annual dues are $150.00.

Starting in 2010, payment of the annual dues includes attendance to the clubs 3 shoots and other events. This includes insurance (for accidents to non-members only), afterglow (the evening meal served around 11PM, and the clean-up fee).

Members are permitted to bring guests. You will be responsible for their behavior while attending the event. The guest fee is $50.00 per person (in advance) or $60.00 per person at the door.

Guests MUST be brought by a member. Guests may attend shoots in any one calendar year before they must become a member. Un-solicited guests are not allowed on the property during Club Shoots.

New Member and Membership Renewal

Join now or use the form below.

New Member / Membership Renewal Form (PDF)

Disclaimer & Release (PDF)

Guest Form (PDF)

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After we have received your membership application, check, a photocopy of your driver's license and your Disclaimer and Release, two members of our membership committee will interview you via phone. The President of the club will then inform you of your acceptance.