FA: United
Fur Affinity: United! (also known as FA: United!) is a furry convention held in Northern New Jersey, USA. "United" was chosen as the convention's title to reflect Fur Affinity and the Northeast Anthropomorphic Association's goal to help strengthen the Furry community's bond.
The convention focuses on live music and entertainment, hosting rock bands such as the Gay Blades during the convention.
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History
FA: United
Headed by Shy Matsi, the Northeast Anthropomorphic Association (a non-profit 501(c)7 based in New Jersey) partnered with Fur Affinity began planning for a new convention in the New Jersey region in 2005 following Anthrocon's announced move from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh.
The convention was held August 10-12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International (now Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport) in Newark, New Jersey.[1].
- Attendance: 310
- Fursuit parade count: 25
- Guests of Honor: Blotch and Roxikat
- Charity: $1,600[2] to the Lakota Wolf Preserve[3]
- Featured bands: The Gay Blades, Sikamor Rooney, Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley McBeals (led by staff member Sox Pup)
Notes:
- More "founding member" sponsorships were purchased than regular sponsorships. "Founding Members" received a free, limited-edition "Fur Affinity" USB flash drive.
- Cake was the first active fursuit at FA: United.
- The con bag handed out at registration contained "FA Bucks," gift certificates which could be redeemed in the Dealer's Room or convention store for cash.
- All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. [citation needed]
FA: United 2 (2008)
FA: United 2, "The Power of Rock", (dubbed FA:U2 as a play on the band name) took place August 1-3rd, at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott.
- Attendance: 381 (14 international)
- Fursuit parade count: 26
- Guests of Honor: Fluke and SolidASP
- Charity: $1,820 to the New Jersey SPCA[4]
- Featured bands: Gay Blades (at Opening Ceremonies), The Press, Shitty Grape Lollipops[5]
A mini-weekend outing (FA: United 2.5) was planned as a follow-up post FAU2 to bridge the gap between FAU2 and 3, but due to weather conditions and scheduling problems at the event location (Pine Creek Miniature Golf) the event fell through.
FA: United 3 (2010)
FA: United 3, "Gamers United" [6], was announced by Dragoneer to be scheduled for May 28-30th 2010, and was held at the Marriott on Rt 73 in Mt Laurel, NJ.
- Attendance: 510[7]
- Fursuit parade count: 76
- Guests of Honor: Spunky and Nek0gami
- Charity: $2458.24 to NJSPCA
- Featured musical guests/artists: Matthew Ebel, Genki, the Tricky Shoes (formerly the "Shitty Grape Lollipops"), A.I. and 2 The Ranting Gryphon
FA: United 4 (2011)
FA: United 4, "Dawn of the Apocalypse", was announced on June 3rd, 2010, will take place May 20-22nd, 2011 at the Mt. Laurel Marriott on Rt 73 in Mt Laurel, NJ. The event carries a post-apocalyptic theme that will pit "Survivors" and "Mutants" against each other over the weekend through games, events and more.
Organization
FA United L.L.C. is a limited liability company in the state of New Jersey (filing no. 0600336301).
References
- ↑ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ, posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum
- ↑ Thanks For an Awesome Time!, posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal
- ↑ In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News), posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum
- ↑ You Guys Rock!, posted on 04 Aug 2008 on the FA: United Livejournal
- ↑ Introducing the Bands, posted July 11, 2008 on FA: United! forum
- ↑ FAU3 Announcement (note that this shows the old dates)
- ↑ FAU3 - Great Success! on faunited
External links
- FA: United! official Twitter page
- FA: United! official website
- FA: United! official community on LiveJournal
- FA: United on Fur Affinity
- Photos, videos, reports: Fur Affinity: United! resources
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