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<div>{{Infobox convention<br />
| name = Fur Affinity: United<br>(FA: United)<br />
| logo = [[Image:FAUnitedlogo.png|200px]]<br />
| subject = Furry<br />
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}<br />
| url = http://www.faunited.org<br />
| status = Ongoing<br />
| first = August 10-12th, 2007<br />
| final = <br />
| organizers = [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]<br />
| resources = {{con resources|Fur Affinity: United!}}<br />
}}<br />
{{FAUnited}}<br />
'''Fur Affinity: United''' (also known as '''FA: United''' or '''FA:U''' and briefly known as '''Unleashed!''') is a [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:New Jersey|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.<br />
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The convention focuses on live music and entertainment, hosting rock bands such as the [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades Gay Blades] during the convention.<br />
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==History==<br />
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===FA: United===<br />
[[Image:Faushirt.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender on the back of the FA: United 2007 shirt, drawn by Sapphire. The front design was created by Thazumi.]]<br />
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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.<br />
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The convention was held August 10-12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International (now Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport) in [[Wikipedia:Newark, New Jersey|Newark, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/home/hotel/ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ], posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum</ref>.<br />
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* Attendance: 310<br />
* Fursuit parade count: 25<br />
* Guests of Honor: [[Blotch]] and [[Roxikat]]<br />
* [[Charity]]: $1,600<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/10782.html Thanks For an Awesome Time!], posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal</ref> to the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve]<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref><br />
* Featured bands: [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades The Gay Blades], [http://www.sikamorrooney.com/ Sikamor Rooney], Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley McBeals (led by staff member [[Sox Pup]])<br />
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Notes:<br />
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* More "founding member" sponsorships were purchased than regular sponsorships. "Founding Members" received a free, limited-edition "Fur Affinity" USB flash drive.<br />
* [[Cake]] was the first active fursuit at FA: United.<br />
* 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.<br />
* All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. {{fact}}<br />
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===FA: United 2 (2008)===<br />
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FA: United 2, "The Power of Rock", (dubbed FA:U2 as a play on the band name) took place August 1-3rd, at the [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/ Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott].<br />
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* Attendance: 381 (14 international)<br />
* Fursuit parade count: 26<br />
* Guests of Honor: [[Fluke]] and [[SolidASP]]<br />
* Charity: $1,820 to the [http://www.njspca.org/ New Jersey SPCA]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/22045.html You Guys Rock!], posted on 04 Aug 2008 on the FA: United Livejournal</ref><br />
* Featured bands: [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades Gay Blades] (at [[Opening Ceremonies]]), [http://www.myspace.com/thepress The Press], Shitty Grape Lollipops<ref>[http://forums.furaffinity.net/showthread.php?p=490366 Introducing the Bands], posted July 11, 2008 on FA: United! forum</ref><br />
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===(2009)===<br />
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Due to financial issues, partly because of the ongoing [[Wikipedia:Financial crisis of 2007–2010|economic recession]], a standard size convention would not be feasible. This was to be compromised, however, with a "weekend party/cook out with music, booze and more" [[furmeet]] (which was considerably cheaper), to be held at the Pine Creek Miniature Golf course in [[Wikipedia:Ringoes, New Jersey|Ringoes, NJ]]. This was given the codename "FA: United 2.5" to bridge the gap between FAU2 and 3. But thanks to unfavorable weather conditions, scheduling problems, and disagreements FA: United 2.5 ultimately did not get off the ground, and thus 2009 was left without any organized activity for FA:U.<br />
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== Organization ==<br />
In recent years the convention has shifted from being operated by FA United LLC (A [[Wikipedia:Limited liability company|limited liability company]] in the state of New Jersey (filing no. 0600336301)) to being operated by [[Fur Affinity|Ferrox Art LLC]], who owns and hosts Fur Affinity. This change has been reflected on the convention's website<ref>http://www.faunited.org/about.html</ref> and legal forms<ref>http://www.faunited.org/consent_form.pdf</ref>.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[:Category:FA: United guests of honor]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.faunited.org/ Official Website]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/faunited FA: United! official Twitter page]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/ FA: United! official community] on [[LiveJournal]]<br />
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/faunited FA: United] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br />
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[[it:FA: United]]</div>184.46.169.115//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Connection_North_2013Furry Connection North 20132014-02-03T04:30:04Z<p>184.46.169.115: Added extra info pertaining to the discontinuation of the convention to the wikifur page of the final installment of the event.</p>
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{{Furry Connection North}}<br />
'''Furry Connection North 2013''' was a [[convention]] that took place over April 12-14, 2013, at the [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2019 Sheraton Detroit Novi] in [[Wikipedia:Novi, Michigan|Novi]], [[Wikipedia:Michigan|Michigan]], U.S.A. <br />
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The convention theme was "Mad Science", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Jill0r]], [[Lizardbeth]], and [[Big Blue Fox]]. Total attendance was 1,259, there were 272 participants in the [[fursuit parade]], and a total of $21,049.67 was raised for convention charity Country Cat & City Kitty Cat/Kitten Rescue.<br />
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The 2013 installment was the final installment of the convention as the staff has decided to discontinue and dissolve the event.<br />
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