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Morphicon

Morphicon is a furry convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Morphicon began in February of 2003, during a trip to have dinner and see The Lion King. By the end of the evening, it had been resolved that there needed to be a local convention.

The yearly websites include links to con photographs and con reports.

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[edit] History

[edit] Morphicon Zero: "The Zeroth Iteration"

June 21, 2003

Guests of Honor: none

This was a furry all-day picnic held in Sharon Woods Park on the north side of Columbus, OH. Attendance was approximately 40.

[edit] Morphicon 2004: "In the Beginning"

June 25-27, 2004

Guests of Honor: Mark Merlino and Eric W. Schwartz

The convention was held at the Clarion Hotel in Columbus, OH. Attendance was 108.

[edit] Morphicon 2005: "Growing Pains"

May 6-8, 2005

Guests of Honor: Mike & Carole Curtis, Richard Thatcher and NeoGeen

The convention was held at the Radisson Hotel in Columbus, OH. Attendance was 158.

[edit] Morphicon 2006: "The Food Chain"

Morphicon 2006

May 5-7, 2006

Guests of Honor: Bill Holbrook, Trixi and Tet

The convention was held at the Radisson Hotel in Columbus, OH. Attendance was 187.

[edit] Morphicon 2007: "Technofurs"

Morphicon 2007

May 18-20, 2007

Guests of Honor: Steve Plunkett, Kitt Foxx, and Summer Jackel

The convention was held at the Radisson Hotel (now the Columbus Holiday Inn) in Columbus, OH. On the final day of the con, a giant Nerf battle erupted in the hotel's main conference room. Attendance was 245.

[edit] Morphicon 2008: "Hooray for Furrywood!"

Morphicon 2008

May 16-18, 2008

Guests of Honor: D.C. Simpson, Max Black Rabbit

Set to host the 2007 Ursa Major Awards. The 2008 convention was held at the Columbus-Worthington Holiday Inn. Morphicon had 275 registered attendees and raised $2,000 ($500 from table jar donations) for their guest charity, Ferrets Unlimited.[1] 26 participated in the fursuit parade, although more fursuiters were present.

[edit] Morphicon 2009: "Inner City Critters"

Morphicon 2009

May 15-17, 2009

Guests of Honor: Joey-Poey, Bucktown Tiger

Morphicon had 307 registered attendees. $1400 was raised for Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services.[2]

[edit] Morphicon 2010: "Furry State Fair"

Morphicon 2010

May 13-16, 2010. Guests of Honor: World Tree creators Victoria Borah Bloom and Bard Bloom

Morphicon had 275 registered attendees. $1050 was raised for Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services, $666 from charity events at the convention and $400 or so from the FURS's table sales.[3]

[edit] Morphicon 2011: "Furries in Wonderland"

Morphicon 2011

May 12-15, 2011. Guests of Honor: Roxikat and Flinters.

Morphicon had 307 registered attendees, and 48 fursuiters in the parade. $1400 was raised for Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services,

[edit] Morphicon 2012: "Fables and Furry-tails"

Morphicon 2012

May 3-6, 2012. Guests of Honor: Sigil and Heavy Horse.

Morphicon had 302 registered attendees, and 41 fursuiters in the parade. $1800 was raised for Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services,

[edit] Morphicon 2013: "Furries Around The World"

Morphicon 2013

May 2-5, 2013. Guests of Honor: P.Moss and Shawntae Howard.

[edit] Morphicon Corporation

Morphicon is run by Morphicon Corporation, a non-profit organization founded 12 February 2004 by A. Wolf (Trickster), E. Dyer (Pelzig), and M. Pinnegar (Jewel). M. Woods (Ostrich) was also a founder of the initial corporation, though he does not appear on the original signing document.[4] A. Wolf resigned from the Board in January 2008 due to personal time commitments. C. Smith (Max Goof) formally resigned from the board, and as convention chair, in 2008.

The Morphicon Board of Directors currently includes the three remaining founders, plus one member added in 2005: G. Angel (WhiteShepherd).

Morphicon has planned since inception to apply for federal 501(c)(3) charity status, but has not yet submitted.

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Great Con, Everyone! - Max Goof, Morphicon group
  2. ↑ Morphicon - Charity
  3. ↑ Morphicon - Charity
  4. ↑ Morphicon Corporation - Initial Articles of Incorporation (12 February 2004)

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