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2007-06-28T13:55:45Z

Anthrocoon:

The description of this image makes no sense to me. Scaled down? Looks like a photograph of actual cars to me. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 21:34, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Well, it is, but I had to keep with the idea of being 4 inches tall.
Maybe Lilliput is modern and they have their own tiny Toyotas! :)

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:54:08Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney[http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg], his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a teleportation device.
He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]][http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/rcooney.gif], and [[Coug'r]][http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/Anthrocoon_pumagift.jpg]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocon

2007-04-08T13:52:46Z

Anthrocoon: /* External links */

{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon''' is the world's largest [[furry]] [[convention]], averaging an attendance of over 2000 in recent years. It is usually held each July in [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

== Background ==
Founded in 1997, '''Anthrocon''' itself was an offshoot of the [[Furry]] [[Halloween]] parties held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel, and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends [[Points]], [[Rigel]] and others.

In late 1998-9 the chairmanship of the convention was transferred to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] by Points, and they formally organized the group as Anthrocon Inc. and moved it to the more cosmopolitan Philadelphia area. Its first venue was the Hilton Valley Forge, but due to rapidly increasing membership numbers it was forced to relocate to the larger Adams Mark Hotel in 2001.

Attendance continued to grow: Membership in 2003 was announced as 1,949; by 2004 it was 2,406. Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, due in part to higher parking fees, a different and unfamiliar hotel (the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in downtown Philadelphia), and possibly due to Hurricane Dennis's effect on the southern United States which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance in 2006 was a record-breaking 2,489, making it the world's largest furry convention.

Since 1997, the Anthrocon Charity Auction has raised more than $62,000 for animal-related charities.

Security for the convention has been provided by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] since 2002.

== Current location and timeslot ==

Due to the unforeseen sale and closure of the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in November 2004, Anthrocon chose the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia as the site for its 2005 convention. In 2005, Anthrocon announced that they would be moving to the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 2006 convention. Due to scheduling conflicts, the convention had to temporarily leave its normal July timeslot and was held June 15-18 in 2006. The 2007 convention will be held July 5-8 at the same location.

A 2007 move to Pittsburgh was actually envisioned by Anthrocon's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place, due to Anthrocon's increasing attendance. Anthrocon began [http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October 2004]. At the time, the convention was already too big for any affordable hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel of its size in the city before its demolition. The closing of the Adam's Mark simply moved those plans up a year.

== Current leadership ==

The chairman of the convention, Dr. Samuel Conway (nicknamed "Kagemushi" or "[[Uncle Kage]]" among attendees), oversees the operations of the Anthrocon with the help of staff and a number of volunteers who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist the multitude of small tasks which arise.

The rest of the Board of Directors includes:

* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - [[Programming]]
* [[Rigel|Brian Harris]] - [[Charity Auction]], [[Masquerade]]
* [[Xydexx|Karl "Xydexx" Jorgensen]] - [[Publications]]
* [[PeterCat|PeterCat Kappesser]] - [[furry art|Art Show]]
* [[Wyldekyttin|Phaedra "Wyldekyttin" Meyer]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]]
* [[Giza|Douglas Muth (Giza)]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]], Website, Sysadmin
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|Tigerwolf (George Nemeyer)]] - [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* [[Bennie|Phillip "Bennie" Pollard]] - [[Registration]]
* [[SimbaLion|Steve "SimbaLion" Hopps]] - Audio/Video

==Guests of Honor==

Past [[Guests of Honor]] have included:

* artists [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]] (1997)
* artists [[Jim Groat]] and [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] (1998)
* artists [[Vicky Wyman]] and [[S. Andrew Swann]] (1999)
* artists Sara "[[Caribou]]" Palmer and [[Paul Kidd]] (2000)
* comic-book artist [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of [[Wikipedia:Josie and the Pussycats|Josie and the Pussycats]]) and syndicated cartoonist [[Bill Holbrook]] (2001)
* author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of The [[Sholan]] Series) and artist [[Heather Bruton]] (2002)
* artists [[Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]] (2003)
* artists [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]]) and [[Michel Gagné]] (2004)
* [[Wikipedia:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] and [[Timothy Albee]], ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") (2005)
* Writer/animator/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]]; [[science fiction]] and fantasy author [[Wikipedia:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]]; and [[Wikipedia:Filk music|Filk]] musician [[Wikipedia:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]] (2006)

==Typical programming==

[[Image:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|right|thumb|230px|The [[fursuit parade]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]]]]
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers Room]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and Mature)
* Art Show Auctions
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* Stand-up Comedy
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Charity Auction]]
* [[Internet Room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]"
[[Image:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the [[fursuit dance]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
* [[Supersponsor]] Lounge
* [[Supersponsor Luncheon]]
* [[Fursuit Dance]]
* [[80's Dance]]
* [[Furry Rave]]
* [[DJ Rigel's Dance]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]]
* Role-playing Games
* [[Dance Dance Revolution]] Tournament
* Special-interest Groups
* [[UKSH|"Story Hour"]]
* Art Demonstration
* Puppetry Instruction

==Themes==
* 2007: Looking To The Future
* 2006: Making History
* 2005: Heroes
* 2004: Summer Games
* 2003: Creatures of the Night
* 2002: Inventions
* 2001: Furries in Flight
* 2000: Furries of Myth and Legend
* 1999: Join the Furry Revolution
* 1998: Here There Be Dragons
* 1997: An East Coast Furry Convention

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon chooses a local charity that is animal related to be the beneficiary of its [[charity auction]].

Past charities, and amounts raised:

* 2006: [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2006 $8407]
* 2005: [http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2005 $6470]
* 2004: Forgotten Felines & Fidos - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2004 $7200]
* 2003: Support Our Shelters - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2003 $8348]
* 2002: Canine Partners for Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2002 $13,280]
* 2001: Reins of Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2001 $7273]
* 2000: National Greyhound Adoption Program - $6500
* 1999: Great Valley Nature Center - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1999 $3600]
* 1998: Whiskers - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1998 $3092]
* 1997: Therapy Dogs - $2200

== Trademarks ==

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif|'Anthrocon paw']] as US [[Wikipedia:trademark|trademarks]] were filed on [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.2 18 September] and [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.1 12 November 2006], respectively. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on 1 February 1997, while the paw logo was used from 30 June 1998.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] at Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon guests of honor|Anthrocon guests of honor]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon staff|Anthrocon staff]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.anthrocon.org Anthrocon website]
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/newsletter Anthrocon Email Newsletter] - Updates are sent out periodically
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Anthrocon discussion boards] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/community Official Anthrocon Community] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/ (Unofficial) Anthrocon community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://kdka.com/local/local_story_167193226.html Furries Descend on Pittsburgh]KDKA-TV article and video about Anthrocon 2006

{{wikipedia|Anthrocon}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:1997 births]]
{{Featured article}}

Anthrocon

2007-04-08T13:52:00Z

Anthrocoon: /* External links */

{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon''' is the world's largest [[furry]] [[convention]], averaging an attendance of over 2000 in recent years. It is usually held each July in [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

== Background ==
Founded in 1997, '''Anthrocon''' itself was an offshoot of the [[Furry]] [[Halloween]] parties held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel, and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends [[Points]], [[Rigel]] and others.

In late 1998-9 the chairmanship of the convention was transferred to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] by Points, and they formally organized the group as Anthrocon Inc. and moved it to the more cosmopolitan Philadelphia area. Its first venue was the Hilton Valley Forge, but due to rapidly increasing membership numbers it was forced to relocate to the larger Adams Mark Hotel in 2001.

Attendance continued to grow: Membership in 2003 was announced as 1,949; by 2004 it was 2,406. Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, due in part to higher parking fees, a different and unfamiliar hotel (the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in downtown Philadelphia), and possibly due to Hurricane Dennis's effect on the southern United States which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance in 2006 was a record-breaking 2,489, making it the world's largest furry convention.

Since 1997, the Anthrocon Charity Auction has raised more than $62,000 for animal-related charities.

Security for the convention has been provided by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] since 2002.

== Current location and timeslot ==

Due to the unforeseen sale and closure of the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in November 2004, Anthrocon chose the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia as the site for its 2005 convention. In 2005, Anthrocon announced that they would be moving to the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 2006 convention. Due to scheduling conflicts, the convention had to temporarily leave its normal July timeslot and was held June 15-18 in 2006. The 2007 convention will be held July 5-8 at the same location.

A 2007 move to Pittsburgh was actually envisioned by Anthrocon's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place, due to Anthrocon's increasing attendance. Anthrocon began [http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October 2004]. At the time, the convention was already too big for any affordable hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel of its size in the city before its demolition. The closing of the Adam's Mark simply moved those plans up a year.

== Current leadership ==

The chairman of the convention, Dr. Samuel Conway (nicknamed "Kagemushi" or "[[Uncle Kage]]" among attendees), oversees the operations of the Anthrocon with the help of staff and a number of volunteers who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist the multitude of small tasks which arise.

The rest of the Board of Directors includes:

* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - [[Programming]]
* [[Rigel|Brian Harris]] - [[Charity Auction]], [[Masquerade]]
* [[Xydexx|Karl "Xydexx" Jorgensen]] - [[Publications]]
* [[PeterCat|PeterCat Kappesser]] - [[furry art|Art Show]]
* [[Wyldekyttin|Phaedra "Wyldekyttin" Meyer]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]]
* [[Giza|Douglas Muth (Giza)]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]], Website, Sysadmin
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|Tigerwolf (George Nemeyer)]] - [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* [[Bennie|Phillip "Bennie" Pollard]] - [[Registration]]
* [[SimbaLion|Steve "SimbaLion" Hopps]] - Audio/Video

==Guests of Honor==

Past [[Guests of Honor]] have included:

* artists [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]] (1997)
* artists [[Jim Groat]] and [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] (1998)
* artists [[Vicky Wyman]] and [[S. Andrew Swann]] (1999)
* artists Sara "[[Caribou]]" Palmer and [[Paul Kidd]] (2000)
* comic-book artist [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of [[Wikipedia:Josie and the Pussycats|Josie and the Pussycats]]) and syndicated cartoonist [[Bill Holbrook]] (2001)
* author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of The [[Sholan]] Series) and artist [[Heather Bruton]] (2002)
* artists [[Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]] (2003)
* artists [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]]) and [[Michel Gagné]] (2004)
* [[Wikipedia:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] and [[Timothy Albee]], ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") (2005)
* Writer/animator/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]]; [[science fiction]] and fantasy author [[Wikipedia:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]]; and [[Wikipedia:Filk music|Filk]] musician [[Wikipedia:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]] (2006)

==Typical programming==

[[Image:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|right|thumb|230px|The [[fursuit parade]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]]]]
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers Room]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and Mature)
* Art Show Auctions
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* Stand-up Comedy
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Charity Auction]]
* [[Internet Room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]"
[[Image:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the [[fursuit dance]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
* [[Supersponsor]] Lounge
* [[Supersponsor Luncheon]]
* [[Fursuit Dance]]
* [[80's Dance]]
* [[Furry Rave]]
* [[DJ Rigel's Dance]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]]
* Role-playing Games
* [[Dance Dance Revolution]] Tournament
* Special-interest Groups
* [[UKSH|"Story Hour"]]
* Art Demonstration
* Puppetry Instruction

==Themes==
* 2007: Looking To The Future
* 2006: Making History
* 2005: Heroes
* 2004: Summer Games
* 2003: Creatures of the Night
* 2002: Inventions
* 2001: Furries in Flight
* 2000: Furries of Myth and Legend
* 1999: Join the Furry Revolution
* 1998: Here There Be Dragons
* 1997: An East Coast Furry Convention

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon chooses a local charity that is animal related to be the beneficiary of its [[charity auction]].

Past charities, and amounts raised:

* 2006: [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2006 $8407]
* 2005: [http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2005 $6470]
* 2004: Forgotten Felines & Fidos - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2004 $7200]
* 2003: Support Our Shelters - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2003 $8348]
* 2002: Canine Partners for Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2002 $13,280]
* 2001: Reins of Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2001 $7273]
* 2000: National Greyhound Adoption Program - $6500
* 1999: Great Valley Nature Center - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1999 $3600]
* 1998: Whiskers - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1998 $3092]
* 1997: Therapy Dogs - $2200

== Trademarks ==

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif|'Anthrocon paw']] as US [[Wikipedia:trademark|trademarks]] were filed on [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.2 18 September] and [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.1 12 November 2006], respectively. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on 1 February 1997, while the paw logo was used from 30 June 1998.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] at Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon guests of honor|Anthrocon guests of honor]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon staff|Anthrocon staff]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.anthrocon.org Anthrocon website]
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/newsletter Anthrocon Email Newsletter] - Updates are sent out periodically
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Anthrocon discussion boards] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/community Official Anthrocon Community] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/ (Unofficial) Anthrocon community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://kdka.com/local/local_story_167193226.html Furries Descend on Pittsburgh]
KDKA-TV article and video about Anthrocon 2006

{{wikipedia|Anthrocon}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:1997 births]]
{{Featured article}}

Anthrocon

2007-04-08T13:51:13Z

Anthrocoon: /* External links */

{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon''' is the world's largest [[furry]] [[convention]], averaging an attendance of over 2000 in recent years. It is usually held each July in [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

== Background ==
Founded in 1997, '''Anthrocon''' itself was an offshoot of the [[Furry]] [[Halloween]] parties held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel, and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends [[Points]], [[Rigel]] and others.

In late 1998-9 the chairmanship of the convention was transferred to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] by Points, and they formally organized the group as Anthrocon Inc. and moved it to the more cosmopolitan Philadelphia area. Its first venue was the Hilton Valley Forge, but due to rapidly increasing membership numbers it was forced to relocate to the larger Adams Mark Hotel in 2001.

Attendance continued to grow: Membership in 2003 was announced as 1,949; by 2004 it was 2,406. Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, due in part to higher parking fees, a different and unfamiliar hotel (the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in downtown Philadelphia), and possibly due to Hurricane Dennis's effect on the southern United States which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance in 2006 was a record-breaking 2,489, making it the world's largest furry convention.

Since 1997, the Anthrocon Charity Auction has raised more than $62,000 for animal-related charities.

Security for the convention has been provided by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] since 2002.

== Current location and timeslot ==

Due to the unforeseen sale and closure of the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in November 2004, Anthrocon chose the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia as the site for its 2005 convention. In 2005, Anthrocon announced that they would be moving to the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 2006 convention. Due to scheduling conflicts, the convention had to temporarily leave its normal July timeslot and was held June 15-18 in 2006. The 2007 convention will be held July 5-8 at the same location.

A 2007 move to Pittsburgh was actually envisioned by Anthrocon's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place, due to Anthrocon's increasing attendance. Anthrocon began [http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October 2004]. At the time, the convention was already too big for any affordable hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel of its size in the city before its demolition. The closing of the Adam's Mark simply moved those plans up a year.

== Current leadership ==

The chairman of the convention, Dr. Samuel Conway (nicknamed "Kagemushi" or "[[Uncle Kage]]" among attendees), oversees the operations of the Anthrocon with the help of staff and a number of volunteers who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist the multitude of small tasks which arise.

The rest of the Board of Directors includes:

* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - [[Programming]]
* [[Rigel|Brian Harris]] - [[Charity Auction]], [[Masquerade]]
* [[Xydexx|Karl "Xydexx" Jorgensen]] - [[Publications]]
* [[PeterCat|PeterCat Kappesser]] - [[furry art|Art Show]]
* [[Wyldekyttin|Phaedra "Wyldekyttin" Meyer]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]]
* [[Giza|Douglas Muth (Giza)]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]], Website, Sysadmin
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|Tigerwolf (George Nemeyer)]] - [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* [[Bennie|Phillip "Bennie" Pollard]] - [[Registration]]
* [[SimbaLion|Steve "SimbaLion" Hopps]] - Audio/Video

==Guests of Honor==

Past [[Guests of Honor]] have included:

* artists [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]] (1997)
* artists [[Jim Groat]] and [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] (1998)
* artists [[Vicky Wyman]] and [[S. Andrew Swann]] (1999)
* artists Sara "[[Caribou]]" Palmer and [[Paul Kidd]] (2000)
* comic-book artist [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of [[Wikipedia:Josie and the Pussycats|Josie and the Pussycats]]) and syndicated cartoonist [[Bill Holbrook]] (2001)
* author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of The [[Sholan]] Series) and artist [[Heather Bruton]] (2002)
* artists [[Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]] (2003)
* artists [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]]) and [[Michel Gagné]] (2004)
* [[Wikipedia:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] and [[Timothy Albee]], ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") (2005)
* Writer/animator/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]]; [[science fiction]] and fantasy author [[Wikipedia:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]]; and [[Wikipedia:Filk music|Filk]] musician [[Wikipedia:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]] (2006)

==Typical programming==

[[Image:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|right|thumb|230px|The [[fursuit parade]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]]]]
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers Room]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and Mature)
* Art Show Auctions
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* Stand-up Comedy
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Charity Auction]]
* [[Internet Room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]"
[[Image:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the [[fursuit dance]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
* [[Supersponsor]] Lounge
* [[Supersponsor Luncheon]]
* [[Fursuit Dance]]
* [[80's Dance]]
* [[Furry Rave]]
* [[DJ Rigel's Dance]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]]
* Role-playing Games
* [[Dance Dance Revolution]] Tournament
* Special-interest Groups
* [[UKSH|"Story Hour"]]
* Art Demonstration
* Puppetry Instruction

==Themes==
* 2007: Looking To The Future
* 2006: Making History
* 2005: Heroes
* 2004: Summer Games
* 2003: Creatures of the Night
* 2002: Inventions
* 2001: Furries in Flight
* 2000: Furries of Myth and Legend
* 1999: Join the Furry Revolution
* 1998: Here There Be Dragons
* 1997: An East Coast Furry Convention

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon chooses a local charity that is animal related to be the beneficiary of its [[charity auction]].

Past charities, and amounts raised:

* 2006: [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2006 $8407]
* 2005: [http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue] - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2005 $6470]
* 2004: Forgotten Felines & Fidos - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2004 $7200]
* 2003: Support Our Shelters - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2003 $8348]
* 2002: Canine Partners for Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2002 $13,280]
* 2001: Reins of Life - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-2001 $7273]
* 2000: National Greyhound Adoption Program - $6500
* 1999: Great Valley Nature Center - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1999 $3600]
* 1998: Whiskers - [http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1998 $3092]
* 1997: Therapy Dogs - $2200

== Trademarks ==

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif|'Anthrocon paw']] as US [[Wikipedia:trademark|trademarks]] were filed on [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.2 18 September] and [http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=2rn0ps.2.1 12 November 2006], respectively. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on 1 February 1997, while the paw logo was used from 30 June 1998.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] at Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon guests of honor|Anthrocon guests of honor]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon staff|Anthrocon staff]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.anthrocon.org Anthrocon website]
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/newsletter Anthrocon Email Newsletter] - Updates are sent out periodically
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Anthrocon discussion boards] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://www.anthrocon.org/community Official Anthrocon Community] - monitored by convention staff
* [http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/ (Unofficial) Anthrocon community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://kdka.com/local/local_story_167193226.html Furries Descend on Pittsburgh]
KDKA-TV article and video about Anthrocon 2006

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:1997 births]]
{{Featured article}}

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:44:17Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:MikeRoweFox.jpg|right|thumb|170px|Mike Rowe Fox by his creator Bob Nelson]]Mike Rowe Fox is a four inch tall anthro fox created by [[Bob Nelson]]. He was a resident of Lilliput who later wound up in the "normal sized" world when developers turned
Lilliput into a resort for average-sized furs; he fled the island.

[[Category:Fox characters]]

* [[http://www.microfurry.com Microfurry.com]] Mike's home page

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:40:46Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney[http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg], his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]][http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/rcooney.gif], and [[Coug'r]][http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/Anthrocoon_pumagift.jpg]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:39:54Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney[http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg], his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]][http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/rcooney.gif], and [[Coug'r]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:38:57Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney[http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg], his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Coug'r]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:37:58Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney[http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg], his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:37:27Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as [http://microfurry.freehostia.com/MicrofurryS/OtherArt/racmstk.jpg]Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:35:44Z

Anthrocoon:

[[Image:Coonnite2.JPG|right|thumb|170px|Anthrocoon by Bob Nelson]]

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:31:52Z

Anthrocoon:

Mike Rowe Fox[http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Image:MikeRoweFox.jpg] is a four inch tall anthro fox created by [[Bob Nelson]]. He was a resident of Lilliput who later wound up in the "normal sized" world when developers turned
Lilliput into a resort for average-sized furs; he fled the island.

[[Category:Fox characters]]

* [[http://www.microfurry.com Microfurry.com]] Mike's home page

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:31:10Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon[http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Coonnite2.JPG] is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by [[Bob Nelson]], a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Bob Nelson

2007-04-08T13:30:37Z

Anthrocoon:

Bob Nelson is a furry Massachusetts native who created the characters [[Anthrocoon]]
and [[Mike Rowe Fox]] as well as the websites [http://www.shrinkingman.com shrinkingman.com], [http://www.microfurry.com microfurry.com] and [http://www.shrinking.net shrinking.net]
He is a fan of [[macrofurry]] and microfurry

Bob Nelson

2007-04-08T13:29:58Z

Anthrocoon:

Bob Nelson

2007-04-08T13:29:32Z

Anthrocoon: New page: Bob Nelson is a furry Massachusetts native who created the characters Anthrocoon and Mike Rowe Fox as well as the websites [http://www.shrinkingman.com shrinkingman.com], [http://w...

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:27:06Z

Anthrocoon:

Mike Rowe Fox[http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Image:MikeRoweFox.jpg] is a four inch tall anthro fox created by Bob Nelson. He was a resident of Lilliput who later wound up in the "normal sized" world when developers turned
Lilliput into a resort for average-sized furs; he fled the island.

[[Category:Fox characters]]

* [[http://www.microfurry.com Microfurry.com]] Mike's home page

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:25:27Z

Anthrocoon:

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:22:18Z

Anthrocoon:

Mike Rowe Fox is a four inch tall anthro fox created by Bob Nelson. He was a resident of Lilliput who later wound up in the "normal sized" world when developers turned
Lilliput into a resort for average-sized furs; he fled the island.

[[Category:Fox characters]]

Mike Rowe Fox

2007-04-08T13:21:55Z

Anthrocoon: New page: Mike Rowe Fox is a four inch tall anthro fox created by Bob Nelson. He was a resident of Lilliput who later wound up in the "normal sized" world when developers turned Lilliput into a reso...

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:17:47Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon[http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Coonnite2.JPG] is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by Bob Nelson, a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Category:Raccoon characters]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:15:05Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:14:32Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro [[raccoon]] created by Bob Nelson, a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

[[Image:http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Coonnite2.JPG]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:13:58Z

Anthrocoon:

File:Coonnite2.JPG

2007-04-08T13:13:19Z

Anthrocoon: Anthrocoon as drawn by his player Bob Nelson

Anthrocoon as drawn by his player Bob Nelson

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:11:43Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:09:19Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:07:27Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro raccoon created by Bob Nelson, a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], and [[Ken "Coug'r" Sample]]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:06:54Z

Anthrocoon:

Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro raccoon created by Bob Nelson, a furry who is
also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early
sites devoted to "clean" macrophilia and microphilia. Originally known back in the
mid 1990s as Rac Cooney, his new name is a pun based on the furry convention AnthroCon,
which Bob has attended every year.

Anthrocoon comes from a planet where furries rule and are all roughly that size. He came to Earth in a space warp while trying to develop a device that would transport
him to distant places. He is a kind sort who usually dresses in a red T-shirt and
shorts. In addition to being drawn by Nelson, Anthrocoon has been portrayed by
artists such as [Thomas K. Dye], [Joe Ekaitis], and [Ken "Coug'r" Sample]

Anthrocoon

2007-04-08T13:05:40Z

Anthrocoon: New page: Anthrocoon is a 100 foot tall anthro raccoon created by Bob Nelson, a furry who is also a fan of macrophilia. Bob created Shrinkingman.com and Shrinking.net, two early sites devoted to "cl...