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* The convention's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve] in [[Wikipedia:Columbia, New Jersey|Columbia, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref> The convention raised $1500 for this charity. <!-- again, based on what happened at the closing ceremony --> | * The convention's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve] in [[Wikipedia:Columbia, New Jersey|Columbia, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref> The convention raised $1500 for this charity. <!-- again, based on what happened at the closing ceremony --> | ||
* [[Cake]] holds the title of the first fursuiter to ever attend an FA: United convention. | * [[Cake]] holds the title of the first fursuiter to ever attend an FA: United convention. | ||
| + | * FA: United 2007 was host to a live, completely free indie rock concern that ran near three hours. Bands included [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades the Gay Blades] performing their hit song ''O Shot'' and Sycamore Rooney. The set opened with local indie rock band Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley Mcbeals, headed by FA: United staff member, [[Sox]]. All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 14 August 2007
Fur Affinity: United! (also known as FA: United!, or just United!) is a furry convention, produced by the Northeast Anthropomorphic Association (a Fur Affinity partner). It was held August 10-12, 2007, at the Ramada Newark Airport International in Newark, New Jersey.[1]
"United!" was chosen as the convention's title to reflect Fur Affinity and the Northeast Anthropomorphic Society's goal to help strengthen the Furry community's bond.
Guests of Honor
Blotch and Roxikat were the guests of honor.
Convention details
- FA: United 2007 had 310 attendees, with 25 fursuiters participating in the fursuit parade. The amount of Founding level super sponsors outranked the number of regular sponsors at the con.
- Sponsors at FA: United 2007 received a t-shirt while Founding level super sponsors received both the t-shirt and a unique, limited edition 2GB flash drive.
- The title of the convention's lounge and gathering place has been given the informal title of Stephen Colbert's Home for Wayward Furs. The staff has chosen to name the lounge in honor of Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report, known for his obsession of having things named after him.
- The convention organizers planned to have the role of the convention's mascot, Fender, brought to life by an official convention mascoteer. Due to budget reasons in the first year, this has been delayed until 2008.
- The convention's official charity was the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, New Jersey.[2] The convention raised $1500 for this charity.
- Cake holds the title of the first fursuiter to ever attend an FA: United convention.
- FA: United 2007 was host to a live, completely free indie rock concern that ran near three hours. Bands included the Gay Blades performing their hit song O Shot and Sycamore Rooney. The set opened with local indie rock band Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley Mcbeals, headed by FA: United staff member, Sox. All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house.
References
- ↑ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ, posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum
- ↑ In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News), posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum
External links
- FA: United! official website
- FA: United! official forums
- FA: United! official community on LiveJournal
- Photos, videos, reports: Fur Affinity: United! resources