Oklacon 2010



Oklacon 2010 was the eighth installment of Oklacon, a furry convention that occurred from October 27 through November 1 at Roman Nose State Park in Watonga, Oklahoma, USA. During a preregistration event in the summer of 2009, the attending group mutually decided on 'The Great Depression' as the theme for 2010, both as a play on the word 'eight' and as a reflection of the tough economic times affecting most attendees at that time. This theme represents a departure from the traditionally horror or Halloween related themes of previous years, but also represents one of the more readily cosplayed and decorated themes.


 * Theme: The Great Depression
 * Guests of Honor: Balto and KnotCast
 * Attendance: 273
 * Amount Raised for Charity: $5365 plus $5 in a Canadian bill

Staff

 * Charity Poker Director: Bucktown Tiger
 * Conbook: Zephyr Panthur
 * Crafts and Concessions: Guardian
 * DJ Coordinator: Heros
 * Fursuiting Events: Oki Doki Coyote
 * Iron Artist & Variety Show: Draconis
 * Kitchen Coordinators: Chubby Husky, Seagull Prophet, and Wolfie Howler
 * Registration: BlueOtter, Cutepuppy, Horses' Ghost, and Pardus
 * Photographer: Seffywuff
 * Security Coordinator: Imperial Lion

Charity Breakdown
Oklacon is a charity-focused convention, and hosted multiple events that raised funds for Safari's Interactive Animal Sanctuary. Events that contributed to the total were:


 * Charity Poker: $930
 * Fursuit Dance: $520
 * Donation Jar: $1326
 * Artist Auction 10% Commission: $160
 * Charity Auction: $1396
 * Miscellaneous donations: $499

Finally, when the figure of $4,831 was announced at Closing Ceremonies, Horses' Ghost took the mic and asked if the convention might be able to raise an even $5,000 for the convention's charity. Over 20 attendees rushed the front of the ceremonies and dropped an additional $534 on it, bringing the total donated for charity to $5,365. A CAN$5 bill was also dropped onto the donation pile, which is not included in the final figures.