RainFurrest 2008



RainFurrest 2008, the second RainFurrest, was on September 26-28, 2008 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. The theme was "Flight". The artist guest of honor was Werepuppy.

The final count said at the closing ceremonies was 599, with 89 in the fursuit parade. "More than $1000" was donated to the Ferret Rescue Society.

Events
Events included Fursuit Masquerade, Pet Auction, Plushie Costume contest, Ice Cream Social, and Gaming.

Dances
The dances were from 9PM to 2AM Friday and Saturday.
 * Friday: Digi-fox and Jango (fursuit friendly from 9-11)
 * Saturday: EarVelvet and Angel (fursuit friendly from 10-11)

Timeline

 * November 22, 2007 - Registration opens
 * December 15, 2007 - Room block opens
 * February 24, 2008 - Fursuit floor opens
 * April 26, 2008 - RainFurrest BBQ
 * June 30, 2008 - Deadline for conbook submissions
 * July 18, 2008 - RainFurrest newsletter published
 * September 13, 2008 - Preregistration ends

There are monthly staff meetings until the month of the convention, when they increase in frequency.

2008 staff
Leads are listed first, non-lead staff are listed in italics

Executive Staff

 * Chair - Trapa
 * Co-Chair - North
 * Secretary - (open)
 * Accounting - James

Operations

 * Hotel Lead - AlohaWolf
 * Hotel Second -
 * Hotel Staff - Jerry
 * Hotel Advisor - Gene
 * Conops Lead - Kay
 * Conops Second - Verdauga
 * Conops Staff - Trapa, RainRat, Darkenwolf, and AlohaWolf.
 * Security Lead - Ravenwood
 * Security Staff - Dave and Koru
 * Reg Lead - Aphinity
 * Reg Second - Whitepaws
 * Reg Staff - Justin
 * Reg Staff - Loial
 * IT/Engineering - Loial & Kay
 * Theatrical - Rex

Programming

 * Programming Lead - Gene
 * Fursuit Track Lead - Xodiac
 * Art Track Lead - Setti
 * Writing Track Lead - ?
 * Masquerade - Fractal
 * Masquerade Stage Manager - ?
 * Pet Auction - Kae Cyphet
 * Dances - Rex
 * Art Jam - ?
 * Gaming - Sharako
 * Console Gaming - Cerberus
 * DDR Tournament - Cerberus
 * Guitar Hero Tournament - Koru
 * Tabletop RPG Gaming - ?
 * TCG/Board Gaming Sharako
 * PC Gaming Erik Tategami / Cerberus
 * Video Room Lead - Kae
 * Hospitality Lead / Denmother - ?
 * Hospitality Staff - Rocky
 * Dealers Den Lead - Marra
 * Dealers Den - Mike
 * Con Store Lead - Dwolf
 * Art Show Lead - ?
 * Art Show - Mike
 * Charity Lead - Rocky
 * GOH liaison -

=Publishing=
 * Publications Lead - AlohaWolf
 * Photography - Slash
 * Con Book - Rhari
 * Con Book Content - Setti
 * Pocket Program - Electric Keet
 * Pre-Con Newsletter - AlohaWolf
 * Fliers - Rhari
 * Advertising - AlohaWolf
 * Website
 * Website Content - AlohaWolf
 * Website Design - (formerly) K'sharra
 * Website Programming - Trapa
 * Website Hosting - Whitepaws
 * Wiki Administration - Kay
 * Forum Administration - Rex
 * Sign Shop - Loial