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Furry Weekend Atlanta

2016-12-08T22:08:33Z

Atl wolf: /* Executive Committee */

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Furry Weekend Atlanta
|logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://furryweekend.com
|status = Ongoing
|first = February 13-15, 2004
|final =
|organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]
|charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006), 
[http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)

|resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
}}
{{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
'''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].

==History==

Furry Weekend Atlanta was the logical outgrowth of furry gathering held for years in Atlanta at the homes of various furs. Over the years, as more and more furs showed up in the metro Atlanta area, the gatherings became larger and larger. The idea of holding a furry convention was raised by several members of the Atlanta furry family, first in 2001 when nothing became of it, and then again in 2003. As the result of several planning sessions held in August of 2003, a concrete plan emerged to hold a convention in February of 2004. The name chosen echoes that of [[Wikipedia:Anime Weekend Atlanta|Anime Weekend Atlanta]].

Although the convention originally was held around [[Wikipedia:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]], often with a similar theme (represented in the conbook and on the con shirt), the con was rescheduled to a mid-March timeframe in 2009.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].</ref> As of April, 2016, it is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].

==Organization==
Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc., in turn, is headed by an Executive Committee and tasked with operating the yearly convention, and promoting the acceptance and appreciation of the anthropomorphic fandom in the Southeast and throughout the country as a whole. As a non-profit corporation, only funds necessary for the continuing operation of the convention are retained; the remaining funds are donated to appropriate charities.

In addition to operating the convention, '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''' also maintains [[Georgia Furs]], and works to organize the Georgia furry population for entertainment and service.

''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.<ref>''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)</ref>

===Executive Committee===
The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:
* [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.
* [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.
* [[Roketsune]], Director of Cybersecurity

===Staff===
At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta showcases it;'s staffing ranks for the next convention season in a meeting held usually following closing ceremonies. Prospective applicants will be able to find out a little about the "behind the scenes" work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.

==Charities==
From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary].

The official charity for 2007 through present is [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.], a nonprofit organization working for the preservation of target threatened species through scientifically responsible captive breeding, organizing and participating in a coalition of organizations to manage and mediate animal emergency and crisis resolution situations nationally while serving as a resource for the educational and scientific communities.

== Mascots ==

FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}

== See also ==
* [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] – Official website.
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] at [[LiveJournal]], open for general posting.
* [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[YouTube]]
* {{con resources}}
{{Conventions}}
[[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]
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Furry Weekend Atlanta

2016-12-08T21:04:37Z

Atl wolf: /* Staff */

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Furry Weekend Atlanta
|logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://furryweekend.com
|status = Ongoing
|first = February 13-15, 2004
|final =
|organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]
|charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006), 
[http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)

|resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
}}
{{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
'''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].

==History==

Furry Weekend Atlanta was the logical outgrowth of furry gathering held for years in Atlanta at the homes of various furs. Over the years, as more and more furs showed up in the metro Atlanta area, the gatherings became larger and larger. The idea of holding a furry convention was raised by several members of the Atlanta furry family, first in 2001 when nothing became of it, and then again in 2003. As the result of several planning sessions held in August of 2003, a concrete plan emerged to hold a convention in February of 2004. The name chosen echoes that of [[Wikipedia:Anime Weekend Atlanta|Anime Weekend Atlanta]].

Although the convention originally was held around [[Wikipedia:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]], often with a similar theme (represented in the conbook and on the con shirt), the con was rescheduled to a mid-March timeframe in 2009.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].</ref> As of April, 2016, it is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].

==Organization==
Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc., in turn, is headed by an Executive Committee and tasked with operating the yearly convention, and promoting the acceptance and appreciation of the anthropomorphic fandom in the Southeast and throughout the country as a whole. As a non-profit corporation, only funds necessary for the continuing operation of the convention are retained; the remaining funds are donated to appropriate charities. It is known to be run by ultra narcissists that use the convention to project their own perceived self-worth on the entire fandom.

In addition to operating the convention, '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''' also maintains [[Georgia Furs]], and works to organize the Georgia furry population for entertainment and service.

''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.<ref>''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)</ref>

===Executive Committee===
The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:
* [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.
* [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.

===Staff===
At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta showcases it;'s staffing ranks for the next convention season in a meeting held usually following closing ceremonies. Prospective applicants will be able to find out a little about the "behind the scenes" work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online. Staff is segregated into different departments, many which have formed their own clique. If you are not friends with members of these cliques than your chances of being on staff are greatly reduced. Also normal staff rarely have interactions with anyone outside their departments. Leaders of these departments, or coordinators, are the only ones allowed to attend every meeting and be privilege to the full operational status of the con. There is a tier above the coordinators, the directors, which then have secret meetings of their own.

==Charities==
From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary].

The official charity for 2007 through present is [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.], a nonprofit organization working for the preservation of target threatened species through scientifically responsible captive breeding, organizing and participating in a coalition of organizations to manage and mediate animal emergency and crisis resolution situations nationally while serving as a resource for the educational and scientific communities.

== Mascots ==

FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}

== See also ==
* [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] – Official website.
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] at [[LiveJournal]], open for general posting.
* [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[YouTube]]
* {{con resources}}
{{Conventions}}
[[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]
{{Featured article}}

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Furry Weekend Atlanta

2016-12-08T20:57:54Z

Atl wolf: /* Organization */

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{{wikify}}
{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Furry Weekend Atlanta
|logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://furryweekend.com
|status = Ongoing
|first = February 13-15, 2004
|final =
|organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]
|charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006), 
[http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)

|resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
}}
{{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}
'''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].

==History==

Furry Weekend Atlanta was the logical outgrowth of furry gathering held for years in Atlanta at the homes of various furs. Over the years, as more and more furs showed up in the metro Atlanta area, the gatherings became larger and larger. The idea of holding a furry convention was raised by several members of the Atlanta furry family, first in 2001 when nothing became of it, and then again in 2003. As the result of several planning sessions held in August of 2003, a concrete plan emerged to hold a convention in February of 2004. The name chosen echoes that of [[Wikipedia:Anime Weekend Atlanta|Anime Weekend Atlanta]].

Although the convention originally was held around [[Wikipedia:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]], often with a similar theme (represented in the conbook and on the con shirt), the con was rescheduled to a mid-March timeframe in 2009.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].</ref> As of April, 2016, it is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].

==Organization==
Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc., in turn, is headed by an Executive Committee and tasked with operating the yearly convention, and promoting the acceptance and appreciation of the anthropomorphic fandom in the Southeast and throughout the country as a whole. As a non-profit corporation, only funds necessary for the continuing operation of the convention are retained; the remaining funds are donated to appropriate charities. It is known to be run by ultra narcissists that use the convention to project their own perceived self-worth on the entire fandom.

In addition to operating the convention, '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''' also maintains [[Georgia Furs]], and works to organize the Georgia furry population for entertainment and service.

''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.<ref>''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)</ref>

===Executive Committee===
The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:
* [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.
* [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.

===Staff===
At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta showcases it;'s staffing ranks for the next convention season in a meeting held usually following closing ceremonies. Prospective applicants will be able to find out a little about the "behind the scenes" work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.

==Charities==
From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary].

The official charity for 2007 through present is [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.], a nonprofit organization working for the preservation of target threatened species through scientifically responsible captive breeding, organizing and participating in a coalition of organizations to manage and mediate animal emergency and crisis resolution situations nationally while serving as a resource for the educational and scientific communities.

== Mascots ==

FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}

== See also ==
* [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] – Official website.
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] at [[LiveJournal]], open for general posting.
* [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[YouTube]]
* {{con resources}}
{{Conventions}}
[[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]
{{Featured article}}

[[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]
[[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]
[[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]