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[[Image:FurFrightLogo.jpg|right|300px|FurFright logo]]
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'''FurFright''' is a Halloween-themed [[anthropomorphic]] [[convention]] in Cromwell, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]] that was founded in [[FurFright 2003|2003]].

The con offers a full 3 days of attractions and programming for anthropomorphic/furry fans, and works to benefit animal and environmental charities.

==History==
FurFright was started in [[FurFright 2003|2003]] by [[Belic Bear]] and [[K'gra Leopard]] as a one day mini-convention, which took place at a cabin in [[Wikipedia:Middletown, Connecticut|Middletown]], [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]]. Originally 30-50 attendees were anticipated, but more than 160 people registered, and the event turned into an annual convention. FurFright, now in its 10th year, hosts 1500 attendees from all over the world.

FurFright has been held at the Falcon's Grove at Crystal Lake in Middletown, CT (2003); The Sheraton Bradley Hotel in Windsor Locks, CT (2004-06); The Holiday Inn Waterbury in Waterbury, CT (2007-09); and currently resides at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell in Cromwell, CT (2010-present).

In 2007 FurFright hosted a total of 717 attendees. In 2008 FurFright had 873 attendees, making it the 5th most attended anthropomorphic/furry convention in the world. It retained this position in 2009, with 979 attendees. Due to the constant growth of the convention, and a desire to preserve the intimate, social feel their attendees desire, FurFright instituted a 1500 person attendance cap in 2011.

==Current location and timeslot==

In 2010, FurFright moved to The Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]].

==Typical Events/Attractions==
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Room]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Charity Auction]]
*Movie Morgue
*Torture Chamber Arcade (Video Gaming)
*Game Room Of Death (Table Top Gaming)
*Draw or Die! (Artists' Challenge)
*Fursuit Massacre (Fursuit Games)
*FrankenFursuit Competition
*Trick-or-treating
*Costume Contest
*Dance Competition
*Panels, Classes, and Discussion Groups
*Guest Of Honor
*Attendee GOH
*FrankenSponsor/Dealer Social
*Friday Furpocalypse (physical challenges and gameshows)
*Fursuit/Costume Photo Shoot
*[[Fursuit Parade]] (2)
*[[Fursuit Dance]]
*[[80's Dance]]
*[[Furry Rave]]
*Dead Fur Party

==Guests of Honor==
* 2006 - artists [[Taurin Fox]] and [[Cybercat]]
* 2007 - artist Sara "[[Caribou]]" Palmer
* 2008 - actor/comedian/performer [[Mac Dragon|Beetlejuice]] and artist [[Likeshine]]
* 2009 - [[Tod Wills]] and [[Tilt Longtail]]
* 2010 - [[RedCoatCat]], [[Louve]], and [[Flare Starfire]]
* 2011 - [[JD Puppy]] and [[Keto]]
* 2012 - [[D. Walker]] and [[Skulldog]]

==Charities==
Each year FurFright works to benefit a local and national charity through its [[charity auction]].

Past charities:

*2003: [http://www.theanimalhaven.com/ Animal Haven] and [http://www.vitalground.org/ Vital Ground]
*2004: $500 between [http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CT104.html CATALES] and [http://www.vitalground.org/ Vital Ground] <ref>http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/15348.html</ref>
*2005: $1059 between [http://www.horizonwings.org/ Horizon Wings] and the ASPCA of Louisiana <ref>http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/57757.html</ref>
*2006: $1631.64 between [http://www.bigcatsanctuary.org/ EARS (Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary)] and the [http://www.regapct.com/about.html Retired Greyhounds as Pets of Connecticut, Inc (REGAP)]. <ref>http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/111837.html</ref>
*2007: $3000 [http://www.moonridgezoo.org Moonridge Animal Park]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/178073.html The Con Bear Report] on {{lj comm|furfright}}</ref>
*2008: $4000 [http://www.geocities.com/newleashonlife/ New Leash On Life] & [http://www.paysdelours.com/ Pays De L'ours]. A community effort not sponsored or organized by the convention raised an additional $547.26 for Da-fox whose fursuit head was stolen by a hotel guest during the convention.<ref>[http://bearknight.livejournal.com/122976.html Bear’s FurFright ’08 Con Report]</ref>
*2009: $7770.00 [http://www.uswardogs.org/ United States War Dog Association]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/342207.html Final War Dogs Charity Total] on {{lj-comm|furfright}}</ref>
*2010: $12456.60 [http://www.uswardogs.org/ United States War Dog Association] <ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furfright/405958.html THANK YOU!!!] on {{lj-comm|furfright}}</ref>
*2011: $12850.23 [http://www.uswardogs.org/ United States War Dog Association] <ref>[http://furfright.livejournal.com/449436.html FurFright's 2011 Charity Total] on {{lj-comm|furfright}}</ref>
*2012: $15445.15 [http://www.uswardogs.org/ United States War Dog Association]

==Organization==

'''FurFright, Inc.''' is a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization based in [[Wikipedia:Durham, Connecticut|Durham, Connecticut]]. First filing in 2004,<ref>[http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/201/201155167/201155167_200812_990EZ.pdf FurFright, Inc. - Form 990] (2008)</ref> its directors as of 2009 were [[Belic Bear]], [[K'gra Leopard]], [[Sedge Hare]], [[Zero Fox]], and [[Silverpaw]].

The FurFright "dripping blood" logo became a federally registered trademark on 13 September 2005. However, the trademark was cancelled on 5 October 2012.<ref>[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78398228 ''FurFright'' trademark registration] - [[Wikipedia:United States Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==

* [http://www.furfright.org FurFright] official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurFright FurFright] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/FurFright/396948207011416 FurFright] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://plus.google.com/u/0/115424357827728324123/posts FurFright] on [https://plus.google.com/ Google+]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/furfright FurFright] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/FurFright FurFright] on [[YouTube]]
* {{con resources}} (includes official scrapbooks)

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Lakeside Furs

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[[Image:LakesideFurs.gif|250px|right|Lakeside Furs logo]]
[[Image:Lsf2007group.jpg|thumb|250px|right|LSF 2007 group photo]]
'''Lakeside Furs''' is a [[furry]] summer [[convention]] in [[Wikipedia:Austria|Austria]]. The first cons took place at [[Wikipedia:Grundlsee|Grundlsee]], a mountain lake in [[Wikipedia:Salzkammergut|Salzkammergut]], [[Wikipedia:Upper Styria|Upper Styria]]. The purpose of the convention is to have a relaxing time in a beautiful landscape and come together in a personal atmosphere. As there is no strict separation between organizers and guests, everyone is invited and expected to participate and help.

== Lakeside Furs 2007 ==

Lakeside Furs 2007 was held from 20 to 22 July 2007 at the Grundlsee Youth & Family Guesthouse with 20 participants. Dinner and breakfast were provided by the hotel, a T-shirt was designed by [[Dewo]].

The program included an [[art show]] with art by [[Dranenk]], [[fursuit]] presentations by [[Nubi]], campfires/barbecue, swimming in the lake and hiking to the [[Wikipedia:Lake Toplitz|Toplitzsee]]. Lakeside Furs 2007 was co-organized by [[Dranenk]] (webmaster), [[Meshiska]] (location discoverer and pet coordinator), [[unci]] (registration and hotel contact) and [[Yukon]] (program coordinator).

== Lakeside Furs Underwater 2007 ==

An underwater edition of Lakeside Furs was held from 31 August to 2 September at the same location. Included was a 1-day diving course, with all material provided by the diving school, as well as a campfire, a trip to [[Bad Aussee]], a late night hike and lots of snuggling. Lakeside Furs Underwater 2007 had 10 participants (one of them only for one night).

== Lakeside Furs 2008 ==

The participants of LSF 2007 agreed that it would be desirable to extend the con by one day in the next year. It took place from 24 to 27 July 2008 at the same location with a maximum capacity of 40 furries. The price was 100 € per participant (3 nights with dinner and breakfast, plus one barbecue and drinks), among the events was a fursuit workshop.

== Lakeside Furs 2009 ==

Lakeside Furs 2009 as held from 6th to 9th August 2009 at the [http://jfgh.at/seckau-e.php JUFA Seckau]. [[Lizkay]] and [[Suzi Dragonlady]] were guests of honour (even though they did not have time to stay during the whole con) and held a SIG one afternoon. Other events were barbecues and a hike to the [[wikipedia:de:Wallfahrtskirche_Maria_Schnee_auf_der_Hochalm|Maria Schnee]] pilgrimage church, as well as a fursuit walk at the [[wikipedia:de:Abtei Seckau|Seckau Abbey]] and swimming in a nearby lake.

== Lakeside Furs 2010 ==

LSF 4 was held in a self-catering house "Pension Stoffenhof" from 31st July to 7th August and extended to a whole week. The location is in a former inn near Zell am See, Salzburg state, Austria. This time, various outdoor events were held, such as a visit to the ice caves of Werfen and a steam train ride on the Pinzgau narrow gauge railway. The con fee for 7 nights including food (but without optional excursions) was 160 €.

== Lakeside Furs 2011 ==
LSF 5 was held in the same location as 2010, and ran for a week, from July 30 to August 6. The con fee of 140 € included meals. We did a fursuit walk at the shore of the Zeller See, a hike around the Weißsee and visited the Lamprechtshöhle.

== Lakeside Furs 2012 ==
LSF 6 was in the Stoffenhof again, August 11 - 18. Con fee remained the same at 140 €. We visited the Schmittenhöhe and the Vorderkaserklamm, some went hiking to the Hundstein or drove to the Großglockner. The theme was "The furries of Düsterwald". For the first time our house was booked out at 44 participants.

== Lakeside Furs 2013 ==
Lakeside Furs 7 will be from 20 to 27 July 2013 in the same location as the years before. The con fee is 140 € (plus 10 € for heating if necessary due to cold weather). As usual the con lasts a week, but shorter visits are also possible. Registration will open in January 2013. The theme will be "Space Furs / Furries im Weltall".

== External links ==

* [http://www.lakesidefurs.at/index_en.html Lakeside Furs website]
* [http://forum.lakesidefurs.at/] Lakeside Furs forum
* [http://media.furcon.de/Lakesidefurs/tn Lakeside Furs photos (furcon.de)]
* {{con resources}}
* [http://www.stoffenhof.at/ Stoffenhof] - boarding house website

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Eurofurence

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Eurofurence
| logo = [[Image:Eurofurence_logo_crop.gif|Eurofurence e.V.|150px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = [[wikipedia:Germany|Germany]] and other [[wikipedia:European Union|European Union]] countries
| url = http://www.eurofurence.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = 1995-06-30 to 1995-07-03
| final =
| organizer = [[Eurofurence e.V.]]
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources|Eurofurence}}
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{{Eurofurence}}
'''Eurofurence''' (commonly also '''EF''') is the biggest [[furry convention]] outside the United States and the longest-running furry convention in the world. It was founded in 1995, and Eurofurence 17 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany had 1066 attendees.{{fact}}

It is typically held in summer and located in various places of Germany, but it has seen other countries as well, notably Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Eurofurence 12 was held at the same venue as the Eurofurence 11, and Eurofurence 15 marked a return to the [[Ringberg Hotel]] in Suhl, Thuringia for the third and final year in succession. Since Eurofurence 16 in 2010, the convention has been held at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Eurofurence and the [[Mephit Mini Con]] share some lighting equipment and art panels for the sake of economy, but are not officially related.

== Programming ==
Since Eurofurence 12, Eurofurence has run five days from Wednesday to Sunday. Early arrival and late departure options are offered for those who want to stay another night or two. There are several main events that are held every year, often on the same day and time each year.

The convention traditionally begins with a '''barbecue''' held outside on the convention premises. During this barbecue the convention is then officially opened in an '''opening ceremony''' hosted by Cheetah, where the attendees are introduced to the staff. In the opening ceremony, the main events of the convention are announced, along with other important points such as rules of conduct and other safety notices.

On one evening, [[Uncle Kage]] and [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]] get together to present '''Uncle Kage vs. 2'''. It is a combination of [[Uncle Kage's Story Hour]] and a comedy performance by 2, either performed in sequence or with each taking turns. At Eurofurence 17, 2 could not attend, so the event was changed to only a story hour for that year. Kage "compensated" for that by doing impressions of 2 on stage.

The '''[[DoPE|pawpet show]]''' is usually the closing event of Eurofurence, in the absence of a real closing ceremony. It is a furry handpuppet performance, written, produced and performed by a mixed crew of Eurofurence staff and attendees. It is written as a feature-length stage show, mixing comedy and drama, with music, added sound effects, spcial effects and more recently also prerecorded video footage inserted between the scenes. The '''Big Blue Dance''' follows the pawpet show and is the last event of the convention. It is a dance event held in the main dance hall by [[BigBlueFox]] and other DJs, and often continues throughout the night. Light effects, live mixed background animations and other atmospheric effects are also present.

On the final (departure) day of the convention, a '''[[Dead Dog Party]]''' is held for those who want to relax and wind down while preventing [[post-con depression]]. In earlier years, a '''group photo''' of all those attending the convention was taken on Sunday morning. However, it was moved to Saturday morning as many congoers were not able to get out of bed so early after the Big Blue Dance the previous night. It also posed problems for people wanting to depart early in the morning, who had to miss the photo.

=== Art and merchandise ===

For the duration of the con, the '''dealer's den''' is available for attendees to sell merchandise of varying sorts. Since Eurofurence 17, two dealer's dens have been available, as the single one could no longer handle the demand.

There is also an '''art show''', where attendees can look around for art and perhaps make bids for pieces they would like. About half-way through the convention, the art show is closed and the '''art auction''' is held to sell the pieces to the highest bidders. The auction is conducted by [[Uncle Kage]].

=== Fursuiting ===

There are several events and other facilities for [[fursuiter]]s. There is always a '''headless lounge''' available, which is an area that only fursuiters can enter where they can freely un-suit and relax. The lounge is normally full of fans and other cooling equipment to help the fursuiters cool off. During most of the convention there is also a '''fursuit photoshoot''', where fursuiters can have pictures of their fursuits taken by a professional photographer.

On the main stage, the '''fursuit gameshow''' is held, in which teams in fursuits compete in several challenges. The challenges are often made with the difficulties of wearing a fursuit in mind, but sometimes they take advantage of this to provide a challenge unique to fursuiters, such as balancing objects on one's muzzle.

Finally, a '''fursuit group photo''' is traditionally taken on Saturday, followed by the '''fursuit parade''' which fursuiters and non-fursuiters alike are invited to participate in. Since fursuit attendance has been steadily rising over the years (reaching 400 in 2011), the parade is now held entirely outside, and in Eurofurence 17 the parade took place in the city streets of Magdeburg.

=== EF Prime ===
[[Image:Efprimelogo2008.jpg|right|250px|thumb|EF Prime Logo, 2008]]
'''EF Prime''' is a tv channel which broadcasts an information and entertainment during Eurofurence on the internal hotel TV system. It launched in 2007 during EF 13, and airs information about EF-related events and hotel facilities. In between, it shows furry and furry-related shorts, clips and shows as well as clips that aren't furry related, yet popular among the fandom.

At EF 17, EF Prime got its own mascot, a computer generated wolf named [[Spikey Wolf]]. He was introduced in a video parody of Eminem's "My name is"[http://vimeo.com/27369671] and is voiced by [[Shay]]. Spikey highlighted the days timetable on EF prime on daily base and also provided in numerous quotes during live events.

Responsible for EF Prime are:
* [[BigBlueFox]] (program schedule, content management, on-air design)
* [[Kralle]] (IT-planning, hardware, software)

=== Daily Eurofurence ===
The '''[[Daily Eurofurence]]''' is a newspaper published during Eurofurence, reporting all kinds of events on the prior day. The 'newspaper' consists of various articles, some cartoons, an occasional cross-word puzzle and the updated time-table for the convention.

== History ==
The Eurofurence has been held in the following places over the years:

{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Date !! Attn. !! Location
|-
| [[Eurofurence 1|1 (1995)]]
| 30 Jun-3 Jul
| 19
| Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 2|2 (1996)]]
| 18-22 Jul
| 35
| Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden
|-
| [[Eurofurence 3|3 (1997)]]
| 21-24 Aug
| 59
| Boostedt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 4|4 (1998)]]
| 1-5 Aug
| 80
| Heeze, Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands
|-
| [[Eurofurence 5|5 (1999)]]
| 22-25 Jul
| 117
| Berlin, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 6|6 (2000)]]
| 10-13 Aug
| 149
| Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 7|7 (2001)]]
| 22-25 Jul
| 230
| Kirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 8|8 (2002)]]
| 15-18 Aug
| 260
| Oberbernhards, Hessen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 9|9 (2003)]]
| 21-24 Aug
| 165
| Samopše, Středočeský kraj, Czech Republic
|-
| [[Eurofurence 10|X (2004)]]
| 26-29 Aug
| 295
| Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 11|11 (2005)]]
| 21-24 Jul
| 380
| Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 12|12 (2006)]]
| 23-27 Aug
| 405
| Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 13|13 (2007)]]
| 5-9 Sep
| 585
| Suhl, Thüringen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 14|14 (2008)]]
| 27-31 Aug
| 777
| Suhl, Thüringen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 15|15 (2009)]]
| 26-30 Aug
| 911
| Suhl, Thüringen, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 16|16 (2010)]]
| 1-5 Sep
| 973
| Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 17|17 (2011)]]
| 17-21 Aug
| 1066
| Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
|-
| [[Eurofurence 18|18 (2012)]]
| 28 Aug-2 Sep
| 1232
| Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
|}

=== Themes ===

Eurofurence 8 was the first Eurofurence convention to have a specific theme. The theme is represented in the art and signs displayed in public and in some events such as the pawpet show. There are also often events specific to the theme, such as at Eurofurence 17 which had a Tai Chi panel and a martial arts performance to go with its Chinese theme.

* 8 (2002): "[[F.I.A.|Furry Intelligence Agency]]"
* 9 (2003): "Cunning Little Vixens"
* X (2004): "EFX: The Movie" - at the movies
* 11 (2005): "Songs of the Old Ages" - the middle ages
* 12 (2006): "The Hounds of Blackwhite Castle" - detective stories
* 13 (2007): "The Unlucky Thirteen" - casino
* 14 (2008): "Horrorfurence: From Dusk till Dawn" - horror stories
* 15 (2009): "1001 Arabian Nights" - the Middle East
* 16 (2010): "Serengeti" - Africa
* 17 (2011): "Kung Fur Hustle" - China
* 18 (2012): "Animalia Romana" - the Roman Empire

=== Guests of Honour ===

Eurofurence has had a guest of honour almost every year since Eurofurence 5 in 1999 (except for Eurofurence 6 and 9). The following list provides an overview of guests so far:

* 5 (1999): [[Lisanne Norman]], author of the ''[[Sholan Alliance]]'' series of books
* 7 (2001): Lisanne Norman; [[Chairo|Lee "Chairo" Strom]], fursuiter, puppeteer, and member of the [[Further Confusion]] organising team since 1998; [[Mark Merlino]], co-founder of [[ConFurence]], the original furry convention
* 8 (2002): [[Uncle Kage|Dr. Samuel "Uncle Kage" Conway]], Chairman of [[Anthrocon]], the world’s largest furry convention
* X (2004): [[Timothy Albee]], Creator of ''[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]''
* 11 (2005): [[Heather Alexander]], Celtic Folk/World Rock Musician
* 12 (2006): [[Dark Natasha]], furry artist
* 13 (2007): [[Lance Ikegawa]], costume designer; Steve Gallacci was scheduled to appear, but a last minute emergency forced him to cancel.
* 14 (2008): [[Watts Martin]], science fiction writer in the early days of the furry fandom, and [[Steve Gallacci]], creator and publisher of ''Albedo Anthropomorphics''
* 15 (2009): [[Jimmy Chin]], furry artist and fursuiter
* 16 (2010): [[Stan Sakai]], comic author, creator of ''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]''
* 17 (2011): [[Jim Martin]], puppeteer for Sesame Street
* 18 (2012): [[wikipedia:Peter S. Beagle|Peter S. Beagle]], fantasy author

=== Charity ===

Since a few years, Eurofurence has had a dedicated charity for each convention, often animal sanctuaries or other animal welfare organisations. Donations are collected during the convention, and there are often one or more paid events, of which the profits go to the charity.

* 13 (2007): [http://www.waldzoo-offenbach.de/ Waldzoo Offenbach], raised €1814
* 14 (2008): [http://www.nfws.org.uk/ National Fox Welfare Society], raised €3509.69
* 15 (2009): [http://tierpark-suhl.eu/ Tierpark Suhl], raised €2938.53
* 16 (2010): [http://gnadenhof-emmrich.de/ Gnadenhof Emmrich], raised €5771.15
* 17 (2011): [http://www.raubkatzenasyl.de/ Raubkatzenasyl], raised €8720.55
* 18 (2012): [http://www.zona-de-galgos.de/ Far from Fear e.V.]<ref>[http://www.eurofurence.org/EF18/charity.html EF18 charity page]</ref>, raised €13,253

==Organization==
[[Image:Eurofurence_logo_crop.gif|left|Eurofurence e.V.|40px]]

[[Eurofurence 1]] was first organized in 1995 by [[Tes-Tui-H'ar]] and [[unci]], neither of whom are now involved with running the convention. In 1997, [[Cheetah (musician)|Sven "Cheetah" Tegethoff]], took over as [[convention chairman]] of [[Eurofurence 3]] and has chaired nearly every Eurofurence since then. [[Eurofurence 4]] was organized and financed by [[Samarindus]], who found a location for the 1998 convention in the [[wikipedia:Netherlands|Netherlands]] with the help of [[Naros]].

Later in 1998, [[Eurofurence e.V.]] was registered as a social organization in [[wikipedia:Germany|Germany]] to operate the convention annually from [[Eurofurence 5]] in 1999 to the present day. However, it is not limited to any specific location, and has many international members among its staff and members. Since 2009, Eurofurence e.V. has their own flags, banners and posters with the logo.

=== Current staff ===

For Eurofurence 13 (2007), the core members of convention staff, and their areas of responsibility, were as follows:<ref>Eurofurence 13 Convention Book, 2007</ref>

* [[Cheetah_(musician)|Cheetah]] — Chairman, Programming Director
* [[Richard_Nightfox|Nightfox]] — Vice Chairman, Consite Relations
* [[Loewi]] — Chief Financial Officer
* [[BigBlueFox]] — Web Design, Director Video and Hotel TV
* [[AkiRaccoon]] — Lead Gopher
* [[Cairyn]] — Director Art Show, Con Book Editor
* [[Gyroplast]] — Director Dealers' Den
* [[EosFoxx]] — Guest of Honour Relations
* [[Jaryic]] — Lead Stage Crew
* [[Jumpy]] — Lead Registration Team
* [[Mystifur]] — Lead [[Fursuit]] Support
* [[o'wolf]] — Media Relations
* [[Riffuchs]] — Lead Onsite Logistics
* [[Gyroplast]] — Director Security
* [[Tigerseye]] — Vice Lead Fursuit Support

Whilst these are the "key" members of staff, there are many more volunteers helping to make the convention a success by doing such tasks as leading events, setting up the stage and art show, teardown and pretty much anything else that needs doing.

== Quotes and trivia ==

* "Anthrocon may be the biggest fur convention in the world, but Eurofurence is the best." — [[Uncle Kage]], EFX (2004)

* "EF kicks ass! In Fact there is not enough ass in the entire US for this con to kick!" — [[Uncle Kage]], EF 12 (2006)

* "I am chairman of the largest furry convention in the world, but I personally believe that the best furry convention is right here." — [[Uncle Kage]], EF 13 (2007)

* "I command three of the largest hotels, in one of the largest cities in the USA. I would trade all of them away for one Ringberg." (a.k.a. "Goodbye, Ringberg Hotel") — [[Uncle Kage]], EF 15 (2009)

* "This is our second year in the Maritim hotel. And with 1066 registration we are officially booked out." — [[Nightfox]], EF 17 (2011)

* "...additional notice. We would like to ask you: to NOT fursuit in the pool. The filters clogged up with fur and water overflowed in to other areas. And although the hotel manager though it was very cool. We still have to ask you to not do this." — [[Nightfox]], EF 17 (2011)

* "The past week has been a wild ride for the reg team - during first 6 days, we have received nothing short of 1150 registration requests - which once again marks a new record in EF history." — [[Cheetah]], pre-EF18 (2012)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.eurofurence.org Main Eurofurence Site]
* [http://forum.eurofurence.org Official Eurofurence Forum]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/eurofurence/ Eurofurence community] at [[LiveJournal]] (unofficial)
* {{con resources}}

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