FA: United

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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.

A unique tradition of the convention^{[citation needed]} is to host live, professional rock bands during the convention such as the Gay Blades.

[edit] History

[edit] FA: United 2007

Fender on the back of the FA: United 2007 shirt, drawn by Sapphire. The front design was created by Thazumi.

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 10th to 12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International 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]}

[edit] FA: United 2008

The convention's second year took place August 1st to 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]

[edit] FA: United 2009

Although no official announcements have been made regarding the next convention, Dragoneer and Cray indicated in September 2008 that the next convention is in its planning stage.^[6] No date, location or details have been officially released as of yet.

[edit] References

1. ↑ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ, posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum
2. ↑ Thanks For an Awesome Time!, posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal
3. ↑ In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News), posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum
4. ↑ You Guys Rock!, posted on 04 Aug 2008 on the FA: United Livejournal
5. ↑ Introducing the Bands, posted July 11, 2008 on FA: United! forum
6. ↑ Re: Any news regarding FA:U 2009?, posted on September 7, 2008 at the Fur Affinity Forums

[edit] External links

• FA: United! official website
• FA: United! official forums
• FA: United! official community on LiveJournal
• Photos, videos, reports: Fur Affinity: United! resources