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| Furry Weekend Atlanta | |
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| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | February 13-15, 2004 |
| Organizer(s) | Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. |
| Charity | Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary (2004-2006), Conservator's Center, Inc. (2007-Present) |
| Subject | Furry |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: Furry Weekend Atlanta resources |
Furry Weekend Atlanta, often abbreviated simply as FWA, is a regional furry convention held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Contents
History
Furry Weekend Atlanta was the logical outgrowth of furry gathering held for years in Atlanta at the homes of various furs. Over the years, as more and more furs showed up in the metro Atlanta area, the gatherings became larger and larger. The idea of holding a furry convention was raised by several members of the Atlanta furry family, first in 2001 when nothing became of it, and then again in 2003. As the result of several planning sessions held in August of 2003, a concrete plan emerged to hold a convention in February of 2004. The name chosen echoes that of Anime Weekend Atlanta.
Although the convention originally was held around Valentine's Day, often with a similar theme (represented in the conbook and on the con shirt), the con was rescheduled to a mid-March timeframe in 2009.[1] As of April, 2017, it is the 3rd largest furry convention.
Organization
Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc., in turn, is headed by an Executive Committee and tasked with operating the yearly convention, and promoting the acceptance and appreciation of the anthropomorphic fandom in the Southeast and throughout the country as a whole. As a non-profit corporation, only funds necessary for the continuing operation of the convention are retained; the remaining funds are donated to appropriate charities.
In addition to operating the convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. also maintains Georgia Furs, and works to organize the Georgia furry population for entertainment and service.
Furry Weekend Atlanta became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.[2]
Executive Committee
The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:
- Tiger Paw, Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.
- Tiger Nick, Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.
Staff
At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta showcases its staffing ranks for the next convention season in a meeting held usually following closing ceremonies. Prospective applicants will be able to find out a little about the "behind the scenes" work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.
Charities
From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official charity was the Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary.
The official charity for 2007 through present is Conservator's Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization working to reconnect people with wildlife.
Mascots
FWA's mascots are a fennec fox and a rabbit.[citation needed]
Information by year
| Title | Dates | Theme | Venue | Location | Guests of Honor | Attendance | Charity Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWA 2004 | February 13-15 | — | Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North | Atlanta, GA | Latin Vixen | 270 | ? | |
| FWA 2005 | February 11-13 | — | Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North | Atlanta, GA | Jessie T. Wolf, Fel | 500 | almost $3,000 | |
| FWA 2006 | February 17-19 | — | Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North | Atlanta, GA | Bill Holbrook, Matt Burt | 563 | almost $4,000 | |
| FWA 2007 | February 16-18 | — | Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel | Atlanta, GA | Strider Orion, Daria McGrain | 762 | ? | hotel closed |
| FWA 2008 | February 15-17 | — | Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel | Atlanta, GA | Tilt Longtail, Bonk | 1046 | $5,001 | hotel closed |
| FWA 2009 | March 19-22 | On Safari | Hilton Atlanta Downtown | Atlanta, GA | Matthew Ebel, Lizardbeth | 1371 | $5,054 | |
| FWA 2010 | March 25-28 | Carnaval! | Hilton Atlanta Downtown | Atlanta, GA | Kami Cheetah | 1564 | over $4,600 | |
| FWA 2011 | March 17-21 | Furries in Wonderland | Sheraton Atlanta Hotel | Atlanta, GA | Lacy, CloudPouncer, Zhivago | 1621 | over $8,000 | 5 days long |
| FWA 2012 | March 15-19 | Furries at the Moulin Rouge | Sheraton Atlanta Hotel | Atlanta, GA | Kyell Gold, Rukis | 1902 | over $18,000 | 5 days long |
| FWA 2013 | March 14-17 | Still in Love | Westin Peachtree Plaza | Atlanta, GA | Jimmy Chin, Hibbary | 2396 | over $18,400 | |
| FWA 2014 | March 20-23 | Furry University | Westin Peachtree Plaza | Atlanta, GA | Louvelex | 2488 | $20,000 | |
| FWA 2015 | April 9-12 | Shangri La: The Furgotten Orient | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Princess Rei, Silverfox5213 | 3252 | $28,000 | |
| FWA 2016 | March 31-April 3 | Camp Furry Weekend | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Demicoeur | 3431 | $28,922 | |
| FWA 2017 | April 6-9 | Game On! | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Chibi-Marrow, Syber | 4274 | $35,000 | |
| FWA 2018 | April 5-8 | Galactic Gunslingers | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Strype, Kazul | 5193 | $50,000 | |
| FWA 2019 | May 9-13 | Pirates | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Caraid, Sean Chiplock | 5645 | $50,000 | 5 days long |
| FWA 2020 | May 7-11 | The Enchanted Forest | Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | Marc Knelsen | — | $50,000 |
See also
References
- ↑ Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement by Kiran Lightpaw.
- ↑ Furry Weekend Atlanta - USPTO (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)
External links
- Furry Weekend Atlanta – Official website.
- Furry Weekend Atlanta at Fur Affinity
- Furry Weekend Atlanta Community at LiveJournal, open for general posting.
- Furry Weekend Atlanta at Twitter
- Furry Weekend Atlanta at YouTube
- Photos, videos, reports: Furry Weekend Atlanta resources
