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<p>Atlwolf: Removed convention attendance. It is incorrect and doesn't add to the article. Updated current role at FWA.</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, they can be seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' (stylized as '''ATLWOLF'''), also known as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''' on [[Second Life]], is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[W:Georgia|Georgia]], USA.<br /> <br /> == Fandom involvement ==<br /> <br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]] area. He also served in many roles and on the [[Board of Directors]] for the US [[furry convention]], [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] ('''FWA'''), until retiring to go back and get his [[W:Master of Business Administration|Master of Business Administration]] ('''MBA'''). He currently staffs for FWA, organizing the VRChat meetup and assisting with various VR / IRL interface projects.<br /> <br /> AtlWolf can sometimes be found on Second Life where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout that was popular during Second Life's heyday. He now spends his time on [[VRChat]] where he can be found as '''ATLWOLF''' and runs the BadWolf Group and the FWA group, each with about 600 members.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Fursona ===<br /> <br /> AtlWolf's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[wolf]].<br /> <br /> === Fursuit ===<br /> <br /> AtlWolf's [[fursuit]]s are named '''Emo T. Wolf''' and '''Salsa'''.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> *[https://twitter.com/atlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)<br /> *[https://bsky.app/profile/atlwolf.bsky.social Atlwolf] on [[Bluesky]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2025-05-22T14:34:47Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |othernames = FWA<br /> |logo = [[File:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|250px]]<br /> |subject = [[Furry]]<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[W:Georgia|Georgia]], [[W:USA|USA]]}} <br /> |url = https://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006)&lt;br&gt;<br /> * [https://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-2023)&lt;br&gt;<br /> * https://www.lnfy.org/ Lost-n-Found Youth] (2024-present)&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.furryweekend.com/about/our-charity/ ''Our Charity''] from FWA website. Retrieved April 4, 2024.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''' ('''FWA'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta was the logical outgrowth of [[Furmeet|furry gatherings]] held for years in the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Metro Atlanta area]] at the homes of various [[furries]]. Over the years, as more and more [[fur]]s showed, the gatherings became larger and larger. <br /> <br /> The idea of holding a [[furry convention]] was raised by several members of the Atlanta [[furry community]], first in 2001 when nothing became of it, and then again in 2003. As a result of several planning sessions held in August of 2003, a concrete plan emerged to hold a convention in February 2004. The name chosen echoes that of the American [[Anime|anime convention]], [[W:Anime Weekend Atlanta|Anime Weekend Atlanta]].<br /> <br /> Although the convention originally was held around [[W:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]], often with a similar theme (represented in the [[conbook]] and on the con shirt), the event was rescheduled to a mid-March timeframe in 2009.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html ''Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement''] post by [[Kiran Lightpaw]] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved via the [[W:Wayback Machine|Internet Wayback Machine]] on May 10, 2025..&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> As of May 2025, FWA is [[List of conventions by attendance|the largest furry convention]] in the world.<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> <br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]], a [[W:501(c)(3)|501(c)(3) non-profit corporation]] incorporated in the [[W:Georgia|State of Georgia]]. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc., in turn, is headed by an Executive Committee tasked with operating the yearly convention and promoting the acceptance and appreciation of the [[anthropomorphic fandom]] in the American 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 [[charity|charities]].<br /> <br /> 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 services.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a [[W:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|federally registered trademark]] on December 2, 2008.&lt;ref&gt;[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 ''FURRY WEEKEND ATLANTA''] page on the [[W:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|U.S. Patent and Trademark Office]] (USPTO) website (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798). Retrieved ?.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> FWA's [[mascot]]s are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}<br /> <br /> ==Typical programming==<br /> <br /> * [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]<br /> * [[Dealers' Den]]<br /> * [[Artists' Alley]]<br /> * [[Art Show]]s (General and [[Adult|Mature]])<br /> * [[Charity Auction]] to benefit the year's charity<br /> <br /> == Staff ==<br /> === Board of Directors ===<br /> <br /> The current&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.furryweekend.com/about/fwainc/ ''FURRY WEEKEND ATLANTA, INC.''] page on the ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' website. Retrieved April 4, 2024.&lt;/ref&gt; [[Board of directors|board of directors]] of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. are:<br /> <br /> * [[Ranan Fox]] - [[Chairman]]/[[CEO]]<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]] - (Chair Emeritus)<br /> * [[Odin]] - (???)<br /> * [[Dash]] - Chief Community Officer<br /> * [[Feartree]] - (???)<br /> <br /> === General staff===<br /> <br /> {{main|:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff}}<br /> <br /> At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta showcases its [[staff]]ing 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> == Guests of Honor ==<br /> <br /> * 2004 - [[Furry artist]] [[Latin Vixen]]<br /> * 2005 - Furry artists [[Jessie T. Wolf]] and [[Fel]]<br /> * 2006 - [[Artist]]/[[cartoonist]] [[Bill Holbrook]] and furry artist [[Matt Burt]]<br /> * 2007 - Furry artists [[Strider Orion]] and [[Daria McGrain]]<br /> * 2008 - [[Tit Longtail]] and artist [[Bonk]]<br /> * 2009 - [[Musician]] [[Matthew Ebel]] and furry artist [[Lizardbeth]]<br /> * 2010 - Furry artist [[Kami Cheetah]]<br /> * 2011 - [[Fursuit maker]]s/[[fursuiter]]s [[Lacy]] and [[CloudPouncer]], and furry artist [[Zhivago]]<br /> * 2012 - [[Furry writer]] [[Kyell Gold]] and furry and writer [[Rukis]]<br /> * 2013 - Artist/[[animator]]/fursuiter [[Jimmy Chin]] and furry artist [[Hibbary]]<br /> * 2014 - furry artist and fursuiter [[Louvelex]]<br /> * 2015 - Furry artist [[Princess Rei]] and furry artist/fursuiter [[Silverfox5213]]<br /> * 2016 - Furry artist [[Demicoeur]]<br /> * 2017 - Furry artist/fursuit maker/[[sculptor]] [[Chibi-Marrow]] and furry artist/fursuit maker/fursuiter [[Syber]]<br /> * 2018 - Furry artist [[Strype (person)|Strype]] and [[Kazul]]<br /> * 2019 - Furry artist [[Caraid]] and [[Sean Chiplock]]<br /> * 2020 - [[Marc Knelsen]] and furry artist [[El Ranno]] Cancelled ([[COVID-19 pandemic]])<br /> * 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)<br /> * 2022 - Furry artist El Ranno<br /> * 2023 - [[Jacaro]]<br /> * 2024 - [[Wicked Insigna]]<br /> * 2025 - [[Red Means Recording]], [[painter]] [[Sasha R. Jones]], and [[Jonathan Vair Duncan]]<br /> * 2026 - Furry artist and fursuiter [[Kipper Otter]]<br /> <br /> == Themes ==<br /> <br /> * 2004 - (???)<br /> * 2005 - (???)<br /> * 2006 - (???)<br /> * 2007 - (???)<br /> * 2008 - (???)<br /> * 2009 - '''''On Safari'''''<br /> * 2010 - '''''Carnaval!'''''<br /> * 2011 - '''''Furries at the Moulin Rouge''''' <br /> * 2012 - '''''Furries in Wonderland'''''<br /> * 2013 - '''''Still in Love'''''<br /> * 2014 - '''''Furry University'''''<br /> * 2015 - '''''Camp Furry Weekend'''''<br /> * 2016 - '''''Shangri La: The Furgotten Orient'''''<br /> * 2017 - '''''Game On!'''''<br /> * 2018 - '''''Galactic Gunslingers'''''<br /> * 2019 - '''''Pirates'''''<br /> * 2020 - '''''The Enchanted Forest'''''. Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)<br /> * 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)<br /> * 2022 - '''''The Enchanted Forest'''''<br /> * 2023 - '''''The Lost City'''''<br /> * 2024 - '''''Furry University 2'''''<br /> * 2025 - '''''Futurepunk'''''<br /> * 2026 - '''''Nowhere Inn Between'''''<br /> <br /> == Charities ==<br /> <br /> * 2004 - (???) ($2,000)<br /> * 2005 - '''''[http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary]''''' ($3,000)<br /> * 2006 - ''Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary'' ($4,000)<br /> * 2007 - '''''[http://www.animalparknc.org/ Animal Park at the Conservators Center]''''' ($4,000)<br /> * 2008 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($5,001)<br /> * 2009 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($5,054)<br /> * 2010 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($4,600+)<br /> * 2011 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($18,000+)<br /> * 2012 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($18,400+)<br /> * 2013 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($20,000)<br /> * 2014 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($20,000)<br /> * 2015 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($28,000)<br /> * 2016 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($28,922)<br /> * 2017 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($35,000)<br /> * 2018 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($50,000)<br /> * 2019 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($50,000)<br /> * 2020 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)<br /> * 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)<br /> * 2022 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($50,000)<br /> * 2023 - ''Animal Park at the Conservators Center'' ($100,000. [[Fastest Fur]]s donated an additional $8,369&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/fastestfurs/status/1657607519601152000 ''Fastest Furs #LiveAtFWA has wrapped up with a grand total of $8369 raised for @AnimalParkNC!''] post on [[Fastest Furs]]'s X account. Dated May 13, 2023. Retrieved ?.&lt;/ref&gt; and FWA donated a $10,000 match to the ''[[HRT Access Fund]]'' charity.)<br /> * 2024 - '''''[https://www.lnfy.org/ Lost-n-Found Youth]'''''&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekend/status/1759696013055455558 ''We'd like to share an update with y'all regarding our charity partner.''] post on ''Furry Weekend Atlanta''&lt;nowiki&gt;'&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Twitter|X]] account. Dated February 19, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.&lt;/ref&gt; ($100,000)<br /> * 2025 - ''Lost-n-Found Youth'' ($150,000)<br /> * 2026 - ''Lost-n-Found Youth'' (TBD)<br /> <br /> == Attendance ==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Convention year<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | PreReg<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | % +/-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Attendance<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | % +/-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Artists<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | % +/-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Fursuiters<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | % +/-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Fursuit parade<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | % +/-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; | Notes<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2004<br /> | (???)<br /> | N/A<br /> | 270<br /> | N/A<br /> | (???)<br /> | N/A<br /> | (???)<br /> | N/A<br /> | (???)<br /> | N/A<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2005<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 500<br /> | 85.1%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2006<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 563<br /> | 12.6%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2007<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 762<br /> | 35.3%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | Hotel closed&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/crews-to-demolish-14-story-former-hotel-by-implosion ''Hartsfield-Jackson implodes 14-story former Sheraton hotel tower''] article on [[W:WAGA-TV|WAGA-TV Atlanta]]. Dated September 6, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2025.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2008<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 1,046<br /> | 37.2%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | Hotel closed<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2009<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 1,371<br /> | 31%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2010<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 1,564<br /> | 14%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2011<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 1,621<br /> | 3.6%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 5 days long<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2012<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 1,902<br /> | 17,3%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 5 days long<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2013<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 2,396<br /> | 25.9%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2014<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 2,488<br /> | 3.8%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2015<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 3,252<br /> | 30%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2016<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 3,431<br /> | 5.5%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2017<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 4,274<br /> | 24.5%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2018<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 5,193<br /> | 21.5%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2019<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 5,645<br /> | 8.7%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 5 days long<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2020<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekend/status/1239741984895643649?s=20 ''We have an announcement to share regarding #FurryWeekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Furry Weekend Atlanta's X account. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2021<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | N/A<br /> | Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20210422013526/https://www.furryweekend.com/2021-announcement/ ''2021 Announcement''] post on Furry Weekend Atlanta's website. Retrieved via the Internet Wayback Machine on March 10, 2025.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2022<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 7,212<br /> | 27.7%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2023<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 10,328<br /> | 43.2%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2024<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 15,021<br /> | 45.4%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2025<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | 17,736<br /> | 18.1%<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> | (???)<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: normal; text-align: center;&quot; | 2026<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | TBD<br /> | <br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Infographics (attendance by year) ==<br /> &lt;timeline&gt;<br /> ImageSize =width:auto height:250 barincrement:35<br /> PlotArea =left:50 bottom:20 top:10 right:10<br /> AlignBars =justify<br /> DateFormat=yyyy<br /> Period =from:0 till:18000<br /> TimeAxis =orientation:vertical<br /> ScaleMajor=increment:2000 start:2000<br /> ScaleMinor=increment:400 start:400<br /> PlotData =<br /> color:red width:20<br /> bar:2004 from:start till:270<br /> bar:2005 from:start till:500<br /> bar:2006 from:start till:563<br /> bar:2007 from:start till:762<br /> bar:2008 from:start till:1046<br /> bar:2009 from:start till:1371<br /> bar:2010 from:start till:1564<br /> bar:2011 from:start till:1621<br /> bar:2012 from:start till:1902<br /> bar:2013 from:start till:2396<br /> bar:2014 from:start till:2488<br /> bar:2015 from:start till:3252<br /> bar:2016 from:start till:3431<br /> bar:2017 from:start till:4274<br /> bar:2018 from:start till:5193<br /> bar:2019 from:start till:5645<br /> bar:2020 from:start till:0<br /> bar:2021 from:start till:0<br /> bar:2022 from:start till:7212<br /> bar:2023 from:start till:10328<br /> bar:2024 from:start till:15021<br /> bar:2025 from:start till:17736<br /> bar:2026 from:start till:0<br /> &lt;/timeline&gt;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Twitter|X]]<br /> * [https://bsky.app/profile/furryweekend.com Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[BlueSky]]<br /> * [https://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[LiveJournal]]<br /> * [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@FWA Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Mastodon]]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[YouTube]]<br /> <br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> <br /> {{Conventions North America}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]]<br /> [[Category:Organizations]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]<br /> [[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:VR_Chat_meetup_FWA_2025.jpg 2025-05-22T14:16:23Z

<p>Atlwolf: VRChat meetup at FWA 2025</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> VRChat meetup at FWA 2025<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Cc-by-nc-4.0}}</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2024-11-16T20:40:05Z

<p>Atlwolf: Updated social media links</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]]. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' and '''Salsa'''.<br /> <br /> ==Activities==<br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. He also served in many roles and on the board of [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] until retiring to go back and get his MBA. He currently advises and helps with special projects as a volunteer. <br /> <br /> AtlWolf can sometimes be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout the was popular during Second Life's heyday.<br /> <br /> Lately, he spends his time on [[VRChat]] where he can be found as '''ATLWOLF'''. He currently hosts the [[VRChat]] meetups at FWA.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[https://twitter.com/atlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter]]<br /> *[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> *[https://bsky.app/profile/atlwolf.bsky.social Atlwolf] on [[Bluesky]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2024-11-16T20:24:48Z

<p>Atlwolf: Undo revision 593713 by 185.248.85.9 (talk) Updated information was incorrect. username is AtlWolf. Reversed edit.</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]]. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' and '''Salsa'''.<br /> <br /> ==Activities==<br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. He also served in many roles and on the board of [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] until retiring to go back and get his MBA. He currently advises and helps with special projects as a volunteer. <br /> <br /> AtlWolf can sometimes be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout the was popular during Second Life's heyday.<br /> <br /> Lately, he spends his time on [[VRChat]] where he can be found as '''atlwolf'''. He currently hosts the [[VRChat]] meetups at FWA.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[http://twitter.com/#!/AtlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2023-01-11T23:14:49Z

<p>Atlwolf: General updates</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]]. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' and '''Salsa'''.<br /> <br /> ==Activities==<br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. He also served in many roles and on the board of [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] until retiring to go back and get his MBA. He currently advises and helps with special projects as a volunteer. <br /> <br /> AtlWolf can sometimes be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout the was popular during Second Life's heyday.<br /> <br /> Lately, he spends his time on [[VRChat]] where he can be found as '''atlwolf'''. He currently hosts the [[VRChat]] meetups at FWA.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[http://twitter.com/#!/AtlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2021-10-18T18:16:32Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]]. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' and '''Salsa'''.<br /> <br /> ==Activities==<br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. He also worked as staff for [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]].<br /> <br /> AtlWolf can sometimes be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout the was popular during Second Life's heyday.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[http://twitter.com/#!/AtlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgia_Furs 2020-11-17T16:38:07Z

<p>Atlwolf: Previous telegram links also updated by myself, AtlWolf.</p> <hr /> <div>'''Georgia Furs''' refers to the general [[furry fandom|furry population]] in the U.S. state of [[W:Georgia|Georgia]], and to the number of similarly-named communities which cater to them.<br /> <br /> == Sites ==<br /> === Georgiafurs.com ===<br /> <br /> [[Georgiafurs.com]] is a website founded in 2003 by [[Kiran Lightpaw]], [[Tiger Paw]] and a number of the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]-area [[furs]].<br /> The forums have been disabled and users are redirected to Telegram.<br /> <br /> === Georgia Furs (Telegram) ===<br /> <br /> &quot;Georgia Furs&quot; is a Telegram chat with over 500 members and is the primary method of communication for furs in the state. It also hosts an event announcement channel<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Savannah Furs]]<br /> * [[Middle Georgia Furs]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://georgiafurs.com/ Georgiafurs.com] official website<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafurs2020/ @GeorgiaFurs2020] on Telegram<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafursevents/ @GeorgiaFursEvents] on Telegram<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgia_Furs 2020-10-16T02:42:58Z

<p>Atlwolf: Updated telegram link</p> <hr /> <div>'''Georgia Furs''' refers to the general [[furry fandom|furry population]] in the U.S. state of [[W:Georgia|Georgia]], and to the number of similarly-named communities which cater to them.<br /> <br /> == Sites ==<br /> === Georgiafurs.com ===<br /> <br /> [[Georgiafurs.com]] is a [[forum|furry forum]] founded in October 20, 2003 by [[Kiran Lightpaw]], [[Tiger Paw]] and a number of the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]-area [[furs]].<br /> The forums have been disabled and users are redirected to Telegram.<br /> <br /> === Georgia Furs (Telegram) ===<br /> <br /> &quot;Georgia Furs&quot; is a Telegram chat with over 500 members and is the primary method of communication for furs in the state. It also hosts an event announcement channel<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Savannah Furs]]<br /> * [[Middle Georgia Furs]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://georgiafurs.com/ Georgiafurs.com] official website<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafurs/ @GeorgiaFurs2000] on Telegram<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafursevents/ @GeorgiaFursEvents] on Telegram<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgia_Furs 2018-09-14T05:35:31Z

<p>Atlwolf: Removed outdated Live Journal and Yahoo links. Added Telegram links.</p> <hr /> <div>'''Georgia Furs''' refers to the general [[furry fandom|furry population]] in the U.S. state of [[W:Georgia|Georgia]], and to the number of similarly-named communities which cater to them.<br /> <br /> == Sites ==<br /> === Georgiafurs.com ===<br /> <br /> [[Georgiafurs.com]] is a [[forum|furry forum]] founded in October 20, 2003 by [[Kiran Lightpaw]], [[Tiger Paw]] and a number of the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]-area [[furs]].<br /> The forums have been disabled and users are redirected to Telegram.<br /> <br /> === Georgia Furs (Telegram) ===<br /> <br /> &quot;Georgia Furs&quot; is a Telegram chat with over 500 members and is the primary method of communication for furs in the state. It also hosts an event announcement channel<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Savannah Furs]]<br /> * [[Middle Georgia Furs]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://georgiafurs.com/ Georgiafurs.com] official website<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafurs/ @GeorgiaFurs] on Telegram<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafursevents/ @GeorgiaFursEvents] on Telegram<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgiafurs.com 2018-09-14T05:26:30Z

<p>Atlwolf: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>{{unreferenced}}<br /> [[File:Georgiafurs.com logo.gif|right|250px]]<br /> '''Georgiafurs.com''' is a [[forum|furry forum]] that caters to the general [[furry fandom|furry population]] in the U.S. state of [[W:Georgia|Georgia]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> Georgiafurs.com was founded in October 20, 2003 by [[Kiran Lightpaw]], [[Tiger Paw]] and and a number of the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]-area [[furs]].<br /> The site is no longer hosts forums and redirects viewers to join the Telegram group. <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Georgia Furs]]<br /> * [[Savannah Furs]]<br /> * [[Middle Georgia Furs]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafurs/ @GeorgiaFurs] on Telegram<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiafurs/ Georgia Furs] on [[Facebook]] <br /> * [https://twitter.com/georgiafurs @georgiafurs] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [irc://irc.anthrochat.net/georgiafurs Georgia Furs] [[IRC]] channel on [[Anthrochat]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:Websites]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]<br /> [[Category:2003 births]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgiafurs.com 2018-09-14T05:25:43Z

<p>Atlwolf: This edit removed history that isn't relevant and adds Telegram information.</p> <hr /> <div>{{unreferenced}}<br /> [[File:Georgiafurs.com logo.gif|right|250px]]<br /> '''Georgiafurs.com''' is a [[forum|furry forum]] that caters to the general [[furry fandom|furry population]] in the U.S. state of [[W:Georgia|Georgia]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> Georgiafurs.com was founded in October 20, 2003 by [[Kiran Lightpaw]], [[Tiger Paw]] and and a number of the [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]-area [[furs]].<br /> The site is no longer hosts forums and redirects viewers to join the Telegram group. <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Georgia Furs]]<br /> * [[Savannah Furs]]<br /> * [[Middle Georgia Furs]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [https://t.me/georgiafurs/ @GeorgiaFurs} on Telegram<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiafurs/ Georgia Furs] on [[Facebook]] <br /> * [https://twitter.com/georgiafurs @georgiafurs] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [irc://irc.anthrochat.net/georgiafurs Georgia Furs] [[IRC]] channel on [[Anthrochat]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:Websites]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]<br /> [[Category:2003 births]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2017-09-21T13:24:32Z

<p>Atlwolf: /* Activities */</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Norcross, Georgia|Norcross]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.A. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' (purchased from [[Badwolf]] in 2010) and '''Salsa''' (purchased in 2012 from [[Wezen]]).<br /> <br /> ==Activities==<br /> AtlWolf organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. He also works as staff for [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] Atl has also worked staff and hosted panels for many years, at [[fandom]] [[convention]]s such as [[Wikipedia:Dragon Con|DragonCon]].<br /> <br /> AtlWolf can be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owned BadWolf, a furry hangout the was popular from 2006 until 2016. (The BadWolf group/hangout should not be confused with the person Badwolf, from whom Atl bought his fursuit.)<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|Atlwolf}}<br /> *[http://twitter.com/#!/AtlWolf AtlWolf] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/atlwolf/ AtlWolf] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> <br /> {{person-stub}}<br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:Atl_wolf 2016-12-23T10:03:01Z

<p>Atlwolf: Created page with 'This is someone pretending to be me, atlwolf.'</p> <hr /> <div>This is someone pretending to be me, atlwolf.</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2016-12-23T10:00:50Z

<p>Atlwolf: Undo revision 474668 by Atl wolf (talk)</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{wikify}}<br /> {{unref}}<br /> {{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} <br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)<br /> <br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; As of April, 2016, it is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary].<br /> <br /> The official charity for 2007 through present is [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.], a nonprofit organization working to reconnect people with wildlife.<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] at [[LiveJournal]], open for general posting.<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Twitter]]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[YouTube]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2016-11-10T01:34:53Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{wikify}}<br /> {{unref}}<br /> {{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} <br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)<br /> <br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; As of April, 2016, it is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary].<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furryweekend/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] at [[LiveJournal]], open for general posting.<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[Twitter]]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/user/furryweekend/videos Furry Weekend Atlanta] at [[YouTube]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta_2016 2016-04-11T06:00:10Z

<p>Atlwolf: Added amount raised for charity</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:FurryWeekendAtlanta2016Logo.jpg|right|300px]]<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta 2016''' was the thirteenth iteration of [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], and was held March 31-April 3, 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;2016website&quot;&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta 2016 website]. Retrieved April 13, 2015.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The [[convention]]'s theme was announced as &quot;Camp Furry Weekend&quot;.&lt;ref name=&quot;2016website&quot;/&gt; The [[guest of honor]] was [[Demicoeur]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2016website&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta 2016 saw 3,431 attendees,&lt;ref name=&quot;2016stats&quot;&gt;[https://twitter.com/ScaniGryph/status/716748047040909314 Tweet] dated April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.&lt;/ref&gt; and raised $28,922 for the convention [[charity]], the Conservators' Center. &lt;ref name=&quot;youtube1&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/OuIaPxRGnY0?t=16m Video of closing ceremonies] on the [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] account on [[Youtube]]. Published on Apr 6, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.furryweekend.com/ FWA website]<br /> <br /> *{{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta|Furry Weekend Atlanta 2016}}<br /> <br /> {{future-con-stub}}<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]<br /> [[Category:2016 events]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta_2017 2016-04-11T05:59:52Z

<p>Atlwolf: Added guest of honor</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:FurryWeekendAtlanta2017Logo.png|right|250px]]<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta 2017''' will be the fourteenth iteration of [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], and is scheduled for April 6-9, 2017.&lt;ref name=&quot;Tweet1&quot;&gt;[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl/status/716740827670708226 Tweet] on the [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] account on [[Twitter]]. Dated April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The [[convention]]'s theme has been announced as &quot;Game On&quot;,&lt;ref name=&quot;Tweet1&quot;/&gt; centering around [[video game]]s. The Guest of Honor will be [[Chibi-Marrow]].&lt;ref name=&quot;youtube1&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/OuIaPxRGnY0?t=9m20s Video of closing ceremonies] on the [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] account on [[Youtube]]. Published on Apr 6, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.furryweekend.com/ FWA website]<br /> *{{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta|Furry Weekend Atlanta 2017}}<br /> <br /> {{future-con-stub}}<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]<br /> [[Category:2017 events]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/2,_The_Ranting_Gryphon 2015-07-16T20:04:27Z

<p>Atlwolf: Removed current staff reference for FWA and RCFM</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox person<br /> |name = 2, the Ranting Gryphon<br /> |image = [[Image:2 and Uncle Kage at FWA 2007.jpg|275px]]<br /> |caption = 2 the Ranting Gryphon (left) and [[Uncle Kage]] at [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] 2007<br /> |realname = Matthew Wayne Harris<br /> |born = August 11, 1972<br /> |species = gryphon<br /> |profession = Comedian, musician, DJ, fandom organizer<br /> |url = http://www.ranting-gryphon.com<br /> }}<br /> '''Matthew Wayne Davis''', also known as '''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' and '''2 Gryphon''', is a amateur comedian who performs mainly at [[science fiction|sci-fi]] and [[furry fandom|furry]] [[conventions]].<br /> <br /> 2 also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an Internet radio show called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a video broadcast, a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.<br /> <br /> Born in August 11, 1972, 2 has been a performer for most of his life. He began as a [[Wikipedia:Rock and roll|rock]] guitarist in the [[Wikipedia:1980s|1980's]]. He then ventured into the sci-fi and [[fantasy]] fields, doing comedy events at conventions during the [[Wikipedia:1990s|1990's]].<br /> <br /> A member of the furry fandom, he has a [[gryphon]] [[fursona]]. His name allegedly came to him in a dream about the creature. He regularly attends [[furry conventions]] and often performs [[Wikipedia:Stand-up comedy|stand up]] there. He has been the [[guest of honor]] at [[Califur 0]], [[Oklacon]] 2004, [[Rocket City FurMeet]] 2005, [[Feral!]] 2006, [[RBW 2007]], and [[MiDFur]] X (2008).<br /> <br /> 2 was a guest of honor at [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2013]].&lt;ref name=&quot;about&quot;&gt;http://www.rockymountainfurcon.org/about-us.html Retrieved August 4, 2013.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> He is also a founding member of [[Furry Connection North]].<br /> <br /> 2 formerly resided in [[Wikipedia:Arkansas|Arkansas]], [[Wikipedia:United States|USA]], in a social collective of fellow furry fans/artists (&quot;furs&quot;), known as the [[NARFA|North Arkansas Regional Furry Association]] (NARFA), and also formerly lived in [[Wikipedia:Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, Michigan]]. He now resides in [[Wikipedia:Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs, Colorado]], U.S.A.<br /> <br /> 2 Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor Uncle Kage, and MiDFur Chairman CynWolfe.<br /> <br /> == The rants and music ==<br /> [[Image:2-the-ranting-gryphon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|2's [[fursona]], as drawn by [[Jessie T. Wolf]]]]<br /> 2 ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3-6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[Wikipedia:religion|religions]] (rants about [[Wikipedia:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[Wikipedia:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[furry artist|fur artists]] and &quot;Muck Talk&quot;.<br /> <br /> The rants were originally scripted and were released on average once every two months. Their main purpose was for 2 to spread his opinions.<br /> His latest rants have dealt with [[Wikipedia:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[Wikipedia:news media|news media]] and [[wikipedia:Justice|justice]]. He has also released his second outtake reel, and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to YouTube in March 2007.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.&lt;/ref&gt; There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.<br /> <br /> Before the rants however, 2 created a lot of music. Some of the more popular songs include &quot;Salvation&quot; and &quot;Jaunt&quot;. In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspires to make music professionally.<br /> <br /> 2's rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by Nick C, a member of [[Portal of Evil]].<br /> <br /> In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''Süddeutsche Zeitung'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[Wikipedia:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[Wikipedia:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> 2 also appeared in a parody of the Beastie Boys video Sabotage. The video was shot at [[Anthrocon]] 2004.<br /> <br /> * ''[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1138904607579338145 Sabotage Tribute]'' (video)<br /> <br /> ==LSD files==<br /> 2 has been making poetic audio files known as the Lucid Sonic Delusions. At present he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.<br /> <br /> It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are in fact named Lucid Sonic Delusions; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.<br /> <br /> The two LSD files released so far are:<br /> * [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/Audio/LSD-Thehole.mp3 The Hole]<br /> * [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/Audio/LSD-Thebox.mp3 The Box]<br /> <br /> ==Dear 2==<br /> 2 Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show) approximately 10 minutes long in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense with the exception of there being no co-host. This show has no actual release date and is released based on the amount of mail received and time restraints on 2 himself. Dear 2 is expected to end when 2 Sense 2.0 starts.<br /> <br /> ==DVDs==<br /> [[Image:TT-largeRantingGryphonDVD.gif|right|thumb|DVD Cover for the second DVD &quot;The Truth&quot;]]<br /> 2 the Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.<br /> <br /> The first DVD, &quot;Rolling A One&quot;, is a one hour long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.<br /> <br /> The second DVD, &quot;The Truth&quot;, is a one hour long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2003. It includes commentary from 2 and Lord Skandranon on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, [[Lord Skandranon]], [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]]. The DVD also includes the infamous &quot;chocolate bunny death&quot; video.<br /> <br /> The third DVD, &quot;The Gods Hate Me&quot;, is a one hour long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2004. Among the DVD's special features are a full length MST3K style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the &quot;beer shot&quot; joke.<br /> <br /> Plans for a fourth DVD, &quot;Place Gryphon Here&quot;, were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]]. Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both. It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.<br /> <br /> A fourth DVD was eventually released, called &quot;Live In Germany&quot;. This DVD is a one hour long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.<br /> <br /> Two other DVDs have also been released, &quot;Yiff in Hell&quot; in 2008 and &quot;Apocalypse of Cute&quot; in 2009.<br /> <br /> == In comics ==<br /> <br /> 2 is referred to in a [[Jack]] [http://www.pholph.com/strip.php?id=5&amp;sid=1312 comic short], in which a &quot;ranting talent agent&quot; whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.<br /> 2 is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]&lt;ref&gt;http://bukucomics.com/loserz/go/265<br /> http://bukucomics.com/loserz/go/296&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/ Official Site]<br /> *[http://2-gryphon.livejournal.com/ 2's Journal] on [[LiveJournal]]<br /> *[http://www.youtube.com/user/2gryphon 2] on [[YouTube]]<br /> *[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/2gryphon 2] on [[Fur Affinity]]<br /> <br /> *See [[2 Sense]] for 2 Sense external links<br /> {{2 Sense}}<br /> {{Furry Hall of Fame}}<br /> {{Wikipedia deleted|2 the Ranting Gryphon}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Musicians]]<br /> [[Category:DJs]]<br /> [[Category:Gryphon characters]]<br /> [[Category:Califur guests of honor]]<br /> [[Category:Feral! guests of honour]]<br /> [[Category:Rocket City FurMeet guests of honor]]<br /> [[Category:RBW guests of honour]]<br /> [[Category:Oklacon guests of honor]]<br /> [[Category:MiDFur guests of honour]]<br /> [[Category:Rocky Mountain Fur Con guests of honor]]<br /> [[Category:Rocket City FurMeet staff]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Michigan]]<br /> [[Category:1972 births]]<br /> {{featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[cs:2Gryphon]]<br /> [[de:2, The Ranting Gryphon]]<br /> [[es:2, The Ranting Gryphon]]<br /> [[it:2, The Ranting Gryphon‏‎]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/AtlWolf 2015-02-23T21:31:17Z

<p>Atlwolf: Created page with 'Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others '''AtlWolf''' is a furry and...'</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg|thumb|right|Salsa and Emo T Wolf, AtlWolf's fursuits. Often, as in this case, seen being worn by others]]<br /> '''AtlWolf''' is a [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]] in [[Wikipedia:Norcross, Georgia|Norcross]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.A. He organizes [[furmeet]]s in and around the Atlanta area. His fursuits are '''Emo. T. Wolf''' (Purchased from Badwolf in 2010) and '''Salsa''' (purchased in 2012 from Wezen).<br /> <br /> AtlWolf works as staff for [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] and has served as the GeorgiaFurs coordinator for several years preceding his direct work with the con. Atl has also worked staff and hosted panels for many years at fandom conventions such as [[Wikipedia:Dragon Con|DragonCon]].<br /> <br /> &lt;!--[[File:Badwolf.png|left|frame|Badwolf's avatar]]--&gt;<br /> AtlWolf can be found on [[SecondLife]] as '''AtlWolf Blabbermouth''', where he owns BadWolf - a furry hangout in the Husky Isle [[island (Second Life)|SIM]]. BadWolf is a group and a hangout in Secondlife and should not be confused with the person '''Badwolf''' whom he bought his fursuit from. [[Wikipedia:Story_arcs_in_Doctor_Who#Bad_Wolf|Badwolf]] is a [[Wikipedia:Doctor_Who|Doctor Who]] story arc.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Contributor|AtlWolf}}<br /> *[http://twitter.com/#!/AtlWolf AtlWolf] on Twitter<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]<br /> [[Category:Fursuiters]]<br /> [[Category:Wolf characters]]<br /> [[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> [[Category:Second Life characters]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:Fursuits_owned_by_atlwolf.jpg 2015-02-23T21:14:26Z

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Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2015-02-23T20:38:17Z

<p>Atlwolf: Undo revision 445272 by Atlwolf (talk)</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{wikify}}<br /> {{unref}}<br /> {{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} - [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]<br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)<br /> <br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; It is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2004]]====<br /> About 270 people attended the first Furry Weekend Atlanta at the [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atlap Holiday Inn Airport North] from February 13 to 15 in 2004. The guest of honor was [[LatinVixen]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005]]====<br /> Around 500 people from 32 states and three foreign countries attended the convention from February 11 to 13 in 2005. The guests of honor included [[Jessie T. Wolf]] and [[Fel]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2006]]====<br /> 557 people from 36 states and four foreign countries attended the convention from February 17 to 19 in 2006. The guests of honor included [[Bill Holbrook]] and [[Matt Burt]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007]]====<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007 selected the [http://www.sheratonatlantaairport.com/ Sheraton Gateway Hotel] as its new venue. The Holiday Inn Airport North had become too small for the size of the convention, and the new facility offered roughly double the space available to the rapidly growing convention. However, the Sheraton itself was sold out before the 2007 convention.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/node/61 ''SHERATON SOLD OUT!''] by Kiran Lightpaw.&lt;/ref&gt; The final attendance count was 762, a 37% increase over the previous year. The guests of honor included [[Strider Orion]] and [[Daria McGrain]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]]====<br /> FWA returned to the [http://www.sheratonatlantaairport.com/ Sheraton Gateway Hotel] on February 15-17, 2008, with [[Bonk]] and [[Tilt Longtail]] as the Guests of Honor, and 1,046 furs attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009]]====<br /> FWA 2009 brought two big changes to the convention: a move in location to the [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLAHHH-Hilton-Atlanta-Georgia/index.do Hilton Atlanta Hotel] and a change in dates from mid-February to March 19-22. Guests of honor were [[Lizardbeth]] and [[Matthew Ebel]]. 1,371 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2010]]====<br /> FWA 2010 returned to the Atlanta Hilton on March 25th to 28th, 2010. The theme was &quot;Carnaval&quot;, with [[Kamicheetah]] as the Guest of Honor, and 1,564 guests attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2011]]====<br /> FWA 2011 took place on March 17-21, 2011, at the [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]. The theme was &quot;Furries in Wonderland&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Lacy]] and [[CloudPouncer]] of [http://lacy.timduru.org/ fursuiting.com], and [[furry artist]] [[Zhivago]]. 1,621 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2012]]====<br /> FWA 2012 took place over March 15-18, 2012, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The theme was &quot;Furries at the Moulin Rouge&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Kyell Gold]] and [[Rukis]]. 1902 Guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2013]]====<br /> FWA 2013 took place over March 14-17, 2013, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Still in Love&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Jimmy Chin]] and [[Hibbary]]. 2396 guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2014]]====<br /> FWA 2014 took place over March 20-23, 2014, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Furry University&quot;, and the Guests of Honor was<br /> [[Louvelex]]. 2,488 guests attended, &quot;7,000+&quot; people watched the Fursuit Dance competition online, and over $20,000 dollars was raised for charity. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2015]]====<br /> FWA 2015 is scheduled to take place April 9-12, 2015, at the The Mariott Marquis Atlanta. The theme has been announced as &quot;Shangri-La – The Furgotten Orient&quot;. The guests of honor have been announced as Princess Rei and Silverfox &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation organized pursuant to the Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code. 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.<br /> * [[Kiran Lightpaw]], a businessman and software engineer from Huntsville.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta opens its 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary], located a short distance from Atlanta in Ellijay, Georgia. The sanctuary is a state and federally licensed facility operated by Craig and Debbie Cylke, both of whom are certified in wildlife rehabilitation. To date, the sanctuary’s dedicated staff has educated over 100,000 children and adults through on-site course offerings, summer camps, and mobile education programs. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated almost $4,000 to the Sanctuary in 2006, and almost $3,000 the year before.<br /> <br /> The official charity for 2007 through 2014 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.<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/messageboard/ Furry Weekend Atlanta Message Board] &amp;ndash; FWA's Message Board.<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] &amp;ndash; FWA's LiveJournal Community, open for general posting.<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2015-02-23T20:34:17Z

<p>Atlwolf: /* Charities */</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{wikify}}<br /> {{unref}}<br /> {{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} - [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]<br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = [[Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)<br /> <br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[W:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; It is the [[List of conventions by attendance|5th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2004]]====<br /> About 270 people attended the first Furry Weekend Atlanta at the [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atlap Holiday Inn Airport North] from February 13 to 15 in 2004. The guest of honor was [[LatinVixen]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005]]====<br /> Around 500 people from 32 states and three foreign countries attended the convention from February 11 to 13 in 2005. The guests of honor included [[Jessie T. Wolf]] and [[Fel]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2006]]====<br /> 557 people from 36 states and four foreign countries attended the convention from February 17 to 19 in 2006. The guests of honor included [[Bill Holbrook]] and [[Matt Burt]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007]]====<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007 selected the [http://www.sheratonatlantaairport.com/ Sheraton Gateway Hotel] as its new venue. The Holiday Inn Airport North had become too small for the size of the convention, and the new facility offered roughly double the space available to the rapidly growing convention. However, the Sheraton itself was sold out before the 2007 convention.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/node/61 ''SHERATON SOLD OUT!''] by Kiran Lightpaw.&lt;/ref&gt; The final attendance count was 762, a 37% increase over the previous year. The guests of honor included [[Strider Orion]] and [[Daria McGrain]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]]====<br /> FWA returned to the [http://www.sheratonatlantaairport.com/ Sheraton Gateway Hotel] on February 15-17, 2008, with [[Bonk]] and [[Tilt Longtail]] as the Guests of Honor, and 1,046 furs attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009]]====<br /> FWA 2009 brought two big changes to the convention: a move in location to the [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLAHHH-Hilton-Atlanta-Georgia/index.do Hilton Atlanta Hotel] and a change in dates from mid-February to March 19-22. Guests of honor were [[Lizardbeth]] and [[Matthew Ebel]]. 1,371 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2010]]====<br /> FWA 2010 returned to the Atlanta Hilton on March 25th to 28th, 2010. The theme was &quot;Carnaval&quot;, with [[Kamicheetah]] as the Guest of Honor, and 1,564 guests attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2011]]====<br /> FWA 2011 took place on March 17-21, 2011, at the [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]. The theme was &quot;Furries in Wonderland&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Lacy]] and [[CloudPouncer]] of [http://lacy.timduru.org/ fursuiting.com], and [[furry artist]] [[Zhivago]]. 1,621 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2012]]====<br /> FWA 2012 took place over March 15-18, 2012, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The theme was &quot;Furries at the Moulin Rouge&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Kyell Gold]] and [[Rukis]]. 1902 Guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2013]]====<br /> FWA 2013 took place over March 14-17, 2013, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Still in Love&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Jimmy Chin]] and [[Hibbary]]. 2396 guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2014]]====<br /> FWA 2014 took place over March 20-23, 2014, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Furry University&quot;, and the Guests of Honor was<br /> [[Louvelex]]. 2,488 guests attended, &quot;7,000+&quot; people watched the Fursuit Dance competition online, and over $20,000 dollars was raised for charity. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2015]]====<br /> FWA 2015 is scheduled to take place April 9-12, 2015, at the The Mariott Marquis Atlanta. The theme has been announced as &quot;Shangri-La – The Furgotten Orient&quot;. The guests of honor have been announced as Princess Rei and Silverfox &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation organized pursuant to the Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code. 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.<br /> * [[Kiran Lightpaw]], a businessman and software engineer from Huntsville.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta opens its 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary], located a short distance from Atlanta in Ellijay, Georgia. The sanctuary is a state and federally licensed facility operated by Craig and Debbie Cylke, both of whom are certified in wildlife rehabilitation. To date, the sanctuary’s dedicated staff has educated over 100,000 children and adults through on-site course offerings, summer camps, and mobile education programs. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated almost $4,000 to the Sanctuary in 2006, and almost $3,000 the year before.<br /> <br /> The official charity for 2007 through 2015 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. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated over $20,000 to Conservators Center in 2014.<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]].{{cn}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/messageboard/ Furry Weekend Atlanta Message Board] &amp;ndash; FWA's Message Board.<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] &amp;ndash; FWA's LiveJournal Community, open for general posting.<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2014-03-26T18:21:50Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]}}<br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.]<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-Present)<br /> <br /> |resources = {{con resources|Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]]. FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]]. The convention started in 2004, and most recently occurred on the weekend of March 15-18 in 2012. 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; It is the [[List of conventions by attendance|4th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2004]]====<br /> About 270 people attended the first Furry Weekend Atlanta at the [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atlap Holiday Inn Airport North] from February 13 to 15 in 2004. The guest of honor was [[LatinVixen]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005]]====<br /> Around 500 people from 32 states and three foreign countries attended the convention from February 11 to 13 in 2005. The guests of honor included [[Jessie T. Wolf]] and [[Fel]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2006]]====<br /> 557 people from 36 states and four foreign countries attended the convention from February 17 to 19 in 2006. The guests of honor included [[Bill Holbrook]] and [[Matt Burt]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007]]====<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007 selected the [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=48 Sheraton Gateway Hotel] as its new venue. The Holiday Inn Airport North had become too small for the size of the convention, and the new facility offered roughly double the space available to the rapidly growing convention. However, the Sheraton itself was sold out before the 2007 convention.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/node/61 ''SHERATON SOLD OUT!''] by Kiran Lightpaw.&lt;/ref&gt; The final attendance count was 762, a 37% increase over the previous year. The guests of honor included [[Strider Orion]] and [[Daria McGrain]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]]====<br /> FWA returned to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel on February 15-17, 2008, with [[Bonk]] and [[Tilt Longtail]] as the Guests of Honor, and 1,046 furs attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009]]====<br /> FWA 2009 brought two big changes to the convention: a move in location to the [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLAHHH-Hilton-Atlanta-Georgia/index.do Hilton Atlanta Hotel] and a change in dates from mid-February to March 19-22. Guests of honor were [[Lizardbeth]] and [[Matthew Ebel]]. 1,371 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2010]]====<br /> FWA 2010 returned to the Atlanta Hilton on March 25th to 28th, 2010. The theme was &quot;Carnaval&quot;, with [[Kamicheetah]] as the Guest of Honor, and 1,564 guests attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2011]]====<br /> FWA 2011 took place on March 17-21, 2011, at the [http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel]. The theme was &quot;Furries in Wonderland&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Lacy]] and [[CloudPouncer]] of [http://lacy.timduru.org/ fursuiting.com], and [[furry artist]] [[Zhivago]]. 1,621 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2012]]====<br /> FWA 2012 took place over March 15-18, 2012, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The theme was &quot;Furries at the Moulin Rouge&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Kyell Gold]] and [[Rukis]]. 1902 Guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2013]]====<br /> FWA 2013 took place over March 14-17, 2013, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Still in Love&quot;, and the Guests of Honor were [[Jimmy Chin]] and [[Hibbary]]. 2396 guests attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2014]]====<br /> FWA 2014 took place over March 20-23, 2014, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. The theme was &quot;Furry University&quot;, and the Guests of Honor was<br /> [[Louvelex]]. 2,488 guests attended, over 7,000 people watched the Fursuit Dance competition online and over $20,000 dollars was raised for charity. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2015]]====<br /> FWA 2015 is scheduled to take place April 9-12, 2015, at the The Mariott Marquis Atlanta. The theme has been announced as &quot;Shangri-La – The Furgotten Orient&quot;. The guests of honor have been announced as Princess Rei and Silverfox &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/2014/03/thank-you/ Website] Website&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation organized pursuant to the Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code. 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], Co Chair/COO - a AV Tech, and full time Dad from Michigan.<br /> * [[Kiran Lightpaw]], a businessman and software engineer from Huntsville.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta opens its 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.thewildlifesanctuary.com/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary], located a short distance from Atlanta in Ellijay, Georgia. The sanctuary is a state and federally licensed facility operated by Craig and Debbie Cylke, both of whom are certified in wildlife rehabilitation. To date, the sanctuary’s dedicated staff has educated over 100,000 children and adults through on-site course offerings, summer camps, and mobile education programs. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated almost $4,000 to the Sanctuary in 2006, and almost $3,000 the year before.<br /> <br /> The official charity for 2007 through 2014 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.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/messageboard/ Furry Weekend Atlanta Message Board] &amp;ndash; FWA's Message Board.<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] &amp;ndash; FWA's LiveJournal Community, open for general posting.<br /> * [https://twitter.com/FurryWeekendAtl Furry Weekend Atlanta] on [[Twitter]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgia_Furs 2013-11-09T00:32:41Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> '''Georgia Furs''' refers to a number of similarly-named communities which cater to the general furry population in the U.S. state of Georgia:<br /> <br /> * '''Addresses'''<br /> ** '''Forum''': http://GeorgiaFurs.com/<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': 2003-present<br /> ** '''FaceBook''': https://www.FaceBook.com/groups/GeorgiaFurs/<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': 2013-present<br /> ** '''LiveJournal community''': {{Lj-comm|georgiafurs}} (founded by [[Thalyn Chatnoir]]; headed by [[Joecifur]])<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': July 28, 2004-2011 (no longer active)<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The GeorgiaFurs.com forum was stared in 2003 by Kiran Lightpaw with assistance from [[Tiger Paw]] and a number of the Atlanta-area furs. After an attack caused by a flaw in the message board software, the site was down from late 2005 until 2008. In June of 2008, the site underwent a relaunch of the forums using different software. <br /> ==Current status==<br /> The site is now run by Furry Weekend Atlanta staff. GeorgiaFurs.com has become much more active after filters were put in place to prevent spam messages. The forum now requires all new users be manually added in order to keep automated spam off the board. With the popularity of Facebook, an active community has popped up at https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiafurs/ This group is run by GeorgiaFurs.com and serves as a means to reach new users for the site.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Georgia_Furs 2013-11-09T00:03:12Z

<p>Atlwolf: Undo revision 418008 by Spirou (talk)There is only one group that identifies as GeorgiaFurs. ARFlist and FLORA are defunct and should start their own page if they become active again.</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> '''Georgia Furs''' refers to a number of similarly-named communities which cater to the general furry population in the U.S. state of Georgia:<br /> <br /> * '''Addresses'''<br /> ** '''Forum''': http://GeorgiaFurs.com/<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': 2003-present<br /> ** '''FaceBook''': https://www.FaceBook.com/groups/GeorgiaFurs/<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': 2013-present<br /> ** '''LiveJournal community''': {{Lj-comm|georgiafurs}} (founded by [[Thalyn Chatnoir]]; headed by [[Joecifur]])<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': July 28, 2004-present<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The GeorgiaFurs.com forum was stared in 2003 by Kiran Lightpaw with assistance from [[Tiger Paw]] and a number of the Atlanta-area furs. After an attack caused by a flaw in the message board software, the site was down from late 2005 until 2008. In June of 2008, the site underwent a relaunch of the forums using different software. <br /> ==Current status==<br /> The site is now run by Furry Weekend Atlanta staff. GeorgiaFurs.com has become much more active after filters were put in place to prevent spam messages. The forum now requires all new users be manually added in order to keep automated spam off the board. With the popularity of Facebook, an active community has popped up at https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiafurs/ This group is run by GeorgiaFurs.com and serves as a means to reach new users for the site.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Feral! 2013-08-17T17:36:33Z

<p>Atlwolf: Updated dates, added basic info on transportation</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox convention<br /> | name = Feral!&lt;br&gt;(Camp Feral!)<br /> | logo = [[Image:Feral.png|200px]]<br /> | caption = <br /> | subject = [[Furry camping|Outdoor Furry]]<br /> | location = {{flagdiv|can|[[Wikipedia:Algonquin Provincial Park|Algonquin Provincial Park]], [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]] }}<br /> | url = http://www.campferal.org<br /> | status = Ongoing<br /> | first = August 21 to 23, 1998<br /> | final = <br /> | organizer = Camp Feral committee<br /> | charity = <br /> | resources = {{con resources}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Feral}}<br /> '''Camp Feral!''' is a [[furry]] [[convention]] held every year in the wilderness of [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]. It is the first outdoor furry convention, and currently the third oldest furry convention in the world (behind [[Eurofurence]] and [[Anthrocon]]). Traditionally, it is an intimate gathering that gathers anywhere from 50 to 100 participants, with the exception in 2006 with 132 registered campers. ''Camp Feral!'' has been running since 1998, and is often referred to as being the &quot;uncon&quot; due to its vast differences from hotel-oriented furry events.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> The concept for Feral! was first drawn up during the summer of 1997 over the span of several meetings. Several furs had shown great interest in hosting a furry conference in the Toronto area after having attended the successful [[Albany AnthroCon 1997]] in July. [[P.Pardus]] is credited for being the driving force behind starting Feral!, combining two suggestions from locals [[Terry Wessner]] and [[Silfur]] of a workshop-oriented university and a summer camp respectively.&lt;ref name=History&gt;Feral 2006 FAQ, http://www.campferal.org/faq.php&lt;/ref&gt; A committee was soon brought together, including [[P.Pardus]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Silfur]], [[Benjamin]], and [[Wilykat]].<br /> <br /> In a retrospective on Feral! published in Feral! 2007's conbook, Wessner credited the origins of the Feral! name to [[MelSkunk]], stating they were looking for a name that was &quot;evocative without being too open to ridicule&quot;. MelSkunk suggested the name, which was immediately adopted by the convention's staff.<br /> <br /> While initially a three-day event in its first year, the camp's duration was increased to five days in subsequent years to permit for additional workshops and camp-related activities.<br /> <br /> == Guests of Honour ==<br /> <br /> * 2001*: [[Uncle Kage]], chairman of [[Anthrocon]]<br /> * 2002: [[Jessica Willard]], furry artist and creator of [[Falstaff]]<br /> * 2003: [[Krahnos]] and [[Roxicat]], furry artists<br /> * 2004: [[Iyu]] and [[Aethan]], creators of ''[[Circles]]''<br /> * 2005: [[Anklebones (Canada)|Anklebones]] and [[The Wormwood]], furry artists, [[Sean Rabbitt|Sean]] and [[Andrew Rabbitt]], owners of [[Rabbit Valley Comics]], [[BanWynn Oakshadow]], furry writer<br /> * 2006: Uncle Kage and [[2 the Ranting Gryphon]], comedian<br /> * 2007: [[Ferris]], [[Gideon Hoss]], and [[Max Blackrabbit]], furry artists<br /> * 2008: Two Ontario artists, [[Ferris]] and [[Patches]] were showcased<br /> * 2009: [[Flain Falcon]], podcaster and [[Kyell Gold]], furry author<br /> * 2010: [[Colson Grainger]], musician and [[Ivybeth]], artist<br /> * 2011: [[Black Teagan]] of [[Blotch]], furry artist, and writer [[Rikoshi]]<br /> * 2012: [[Grimal]], cartoonist and illustrator and [[Arius]], artist and graphic designer.<br /> * 2013: [[Anyare]], [[Gishkishenh]] and [[Patto]], three Canadian artists<br /> <br /> ''Prior to 2001, workshop instructors tended to serve as guests of honour and weren't specifically publicized as such.''<br /> <br /> == Programming ==<br /> <br /> Though Feral!'s events have not always been the exact same from year to year, some of the more well-established ones have become tradition:<br /> <br /> * '''Predator &amp; Prey''': Sometimes better known as ''The Survival Game'' or ''The Food Chain Game'', participants are split into three groups based on the roles in an ecosystem - carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores, which can eat any animal below them in the chain. The objective of all participants is to consume as many creatures as possible by tagging them while stopping at food and water stations. &quot;Special&quot; roles in the ecosystem (such as disease, fire, etc.) are often performed by Guests of Honour, with amusing results.<br /> * '''Capture the Flag''': Teams compete against each other in an all-out fight to get the other team's flag and bring it back to their own goal. The game is played with [[W:LARP|LARP]] (live-action roleplay) rules, meaning the foam swords tend to fly.<br /> * '''Cabin Skits''': On the penultimate day of the camp, cabins come together to perform skits for the remaining campers. First introduced in 1999, it tends to be one of the more nervewracking events for campers, intimidated by the prospects of getting up and acting in front of their peers - but several memorable skits have come out of this event.<br /> * '''Musicians Circle''': An opportunity for furry musicians to perform for an audience of peers and admirers, covers and original pieces are sung on stage. Normally they are solo-performances but occasionally duos and groups form during the camp.<br /> * '''Poetry Corner''': A tradition since 2003, furry poets bring their poetry, or perform the poetry they wrote during workshops at camp, for an audience. Sometimes accompanied by coffee or wine, and applause is replaced by finger snaps.<br /> * '''Dances''': Camp Feral's dances have always been unique. At Camp Kinark they took place in the woods and featured DJs spinning vinyl with laser and light shows shimmering off the trees and leaves. At Camp Arowhon, they take place in a newly built (2012), very large multi-purpose performance hall. There is a stage for DJ's and a backstage dressing room used as a headless lounge.<br /> <br /> == Mascots ==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Farley-br-icon.jpg|right|frame|[[Farley]], Feral!'s original mascot as first rendered by [[Benjamin]]]]<br /> Feral!'s first mascot was [[Farley]], a distinctly Canadian-looking lynx character created by [[Benjamin]] prior to the first edition of the event in 1998. Farley appeared in the first Feral! con book, later entitled the ''Feral! Survival Guide''.<br /> <br /> Mascots tended to consist of contributions from artist Guests of Honour to the Survival Guide for the next several years. In 2006, to coincide with the 'Clan Challenge' activities four different mascots were introduced. Completed by artist team [[The Wormwood]] and [[Anklebones (Canada)|Anklebones]], each mascot represented one of the four clans at Feral! - Geist for Earth, Misha for Fire, Aelos for Wind, and Kabalo for Water. In 2006 a series of four t-shirts were made with the mascots, making Feral! the first furry convention to offer such a large variety of art shirts for sale in a single year. Unfortunately, the four mascots parted ways with Camp Feral! immediately after 2006.<br /> <br /> In 2007, furry artists [[Ferris]] and [[Patchouli]] collaborated to create a new mascot, Pawnee (sometimes written as Pawnie), which now appears full-time on Feral!'s website. [[Patchouli]] also designed a female porcupine named Weeko. Ruger, a character who hails from rural Ontario and was created by [[Gideon]], acts as a third mascot. These three mascots have been present on the cover of the conbook from 2007 to 2009, as well as the 2008 and 2009 art t-shirts.<br /> <br /> == Sites ==<br /> ==== Camp Arowhon ====<br /> Camp Arowhon is a campground nestled deep in [[Wikipedia:Algonquin Park|Algonquin Provincial Park]] in Ontario, Canada. GPS co-ordinates to Camp Arowhon are: 45.595783,-78.730946. With its own lake, its facilities are well-suited to the convention due to the fact that it hosts several summer camps for children during a two-month period throughout the summer (its main log cabin hall for campers, built in 1928, can host almost 350 people). The facility provides lifeguards, all equipment and scheduled times for kayaking, canoeing, sailboarding, and swimming. Recent events have been hosted at the conclusion of the camping season, prior to the site undergoing maintenance.<br /> <br /> Arowhon hosted the first Feral! in [[Feral! 1998|1998]] and again in [[Feral! 2004|2004]] through [[Feral! 2012|2012]]. The event will return to the venue in [[Feral! 2013|2013]].<br /> <br /> * [http://www.camparowhon.com/ Camp Arowhon website]<br /> <br /> ==== Kinark Outdoor Centre ====<br /> The Kinark Outdoor Centre served as the venue for Feral! from [[Feral! 1999|1999]] to [[Feral! 2003|2003]]. It was first used when Camp Arowhon had no time slot available for [[Feral! 1999]]. It is located in the Haliburton Heights region of southeastern Ontario, Canada, very near to a small town named Minden. This venue bears a hilly terrain with its own lake, which quickly earned the nick name of &quot;Lake Nestea&quot; due to the particles of leaves from the nearby trees (tannin) that gave the water a deep golden hue. Where Arowhon excelled in rustic charm, Kinark had the advantage of being a more modern facility which had a few class room spaces with good resources available for workshops.<br /> <br /> * [http://www.koc.on.ca/ Kinark Outdoor Centre website]<br /> <br /> == Transportation ==<br /> Camp Arowhon is about a 3 hour drive from Toronto. Attendees can either drive themselves, carpool or take the Feral Bus for a nominal fee ($45 roundtrip as of 2013). The bus departs either from Yorkdale Mall or the nearby &quot;Roo Den&quot;, both of which are accessible via public transportation. Toronto has a subway system, but it does not go to the Airport. There are straightforward bus routes to the Camp Feral bus departure point, but Toronto's large transportation system may overwhelm new visitors. Fly-in should research busss and pay close attention to the instructions on the Camp Feral website regarding arrival and departure guidelines, to make sure they don't miss the bus.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.campferal.org/ Camp Feral! website]<br /> * [http://www.twitter.com/CampFeral Camp Feral! Twitter]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/CampFeral Camp Feral! YouTube Channel]<br /> * [http://community.livejournal.com/feral_campers/ Feral Campers] [[LiveJournal]] community<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2261351645 I Love Camp Feral!] group on [[Facebook]]<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[Category:Conventions]]<br /> [[Category:Ontario]]<br /> [[Category:1998 births]]<br /> [[Category:Camps]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Feral!]]<br /> [[es:Feral!]]<br /> [[it:Feral!]]<br /> [[fr:Camp Feral]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Post-con_depression 2010-03-30T17:59:41Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{unreferenced}}'''Post-con depression''', also known as '''PCD''' or '''Post-con syndrome''', is a temporary mental condition that may occur in individuals near the end of or shortly after a [[furry convention]] or [[furmeet]]. <br /> <br /> The most common symptoms are typically [[Wikipedia:Psychosomatic|psychosomatic]] and include [[Wikipedia:depression|depression]], loss of [[Wikipedia:appetite|appetite]], [[Wikipedia:insomnia|insomnia]], and in rare cases, [[Wikipedia:headache|headaches]].<br /> <br /> == Causes ==<br /> There are many reasons for PCD, caused either by the special demands brought on by conventions, or the immediate events after a convention. <br /> <br /> There is a biological theory of why this may happen. If a person has so much fun at a con that they use up all their happy hormone ([[Wikipedia:serotonin|serotonin]]) they may feel depressed until their body has time to make more.<br /> <br /> ==== Physical ====<br /> <br /> Despite being a mental state, the physical status of a person can often point to many causes for their behavior as well, all of which can be traced back to the convention itself. Many of these causes only arise after the convention, since any given problem may only appear once the fur has calmed back down and attempted to settle back into their normal daily demands.<br /> <br /> * '''Physical exhaustion''' - The stress of walking around with items for several hours on end may be physically exhausting; even if this stress is not acknowledged during the convention, it can catch up with an individual eventually. <br /> * '''Poor Convention diet''' - Being away from home (thus hindering the preparation of homemade meals) and trying to save money for other resources like merchandise, [[commission]]s, and lodging, some people may try to cut back on how much they spend on food. <br /> *:As cheap food usually isn't the most healthy, this poor diet and the malnutrition that goes with it often contributes to a bad mood. In addition to poor diet, the party atmosphere may encourage people to drink or use other drugs they wouldn't normally consume, contributing to hangovers and other undesirable side effects.<br /> * '''Lack of sleep''' - A desire to experience as much of the convention as possible can cause people to reject their normal sleep patterns, staying up late for dances or mature-themed [[panel]]s. This disruption can reduce the amount of energy people have, making them more irritable. In addition, there is some evidence to suggest disrupting sleep can induce depression. &lt;ref&gt;http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-06/uorm-imp062105.php&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * '''Exposure to foreign illness''' - All sorts of people come from several parts of the world to attend conventions, and many of them may carry some form of illness (recovering, current, or only recently infected). As a result, conventions are a major infection vector. This is also a primary source of [[Con Crud]].<br /> * '''Alcohol Consuption''' - Alcohol is classified as a Central Nervious System depressant. Binge drinking specifically, can contribute to feelings of unhappiness.&lt;ref&gt;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/60184.php&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Mental ====<br /> <br /> Unlike the transition from a fur's normal life to a convention, the adjustment back may be difficult for several reasons. <br /> <br /> * '''Unhappiness with real life''' - Conventions are seen as stressful yet fun, while normal life may merely be stressful. As a result, there is less enjoyment to be found in normal tasks, and this re-adjustment to normal behavior can cause problems.<br /> * '''Separation from friends and family''' - Furs may be more social at conventions than they are in real life, and this separation merely reminds them that the time spent at convention is only temporary and fleeting.<br /> * '''Adjustment of social status''' - Individuals that are popular at conventions may not be so in the 'real world' and so the check to their ego may cause old issues in real life to flare up. <br /> * '''News events''' - The world does not stop for a convention, and so shocking news of events that people missed while away may jar them, especially if the event is a serious one like the death of a family member. <br /> * '''Money shock''' - If someone has overspent at a convention, they may become highly sensitive to future spending efforts, at least for a little while, to compensate for the added costs.<br /> * '''Over Stimulation''' - It has been speculated that increased social stimulation may use up available serotonin in the pre-frontal cortex. In addition norepinephrine and doplamine systems may also be involved and contribute to a &quot;con hangover&quot; &lt;ref&gt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18096212&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Treatment ==<br /> Post-Con Depression, like most holiday-related stress, typically goes away on its own after a few days as the individual settles back into their daily lifestyle. In spite of this, the intensity of the depression <br /> may be difficult, so there are a few things that can be done to mitigate this stress. <br /> <br /> * '''Take care of your body''' - Healthy behaviors will usually be enough to counteract most physical stressors. Showering, sleeping a full night's rest, and eating properly will help your body to cleanse itself. If you believe you are becoming ill as well, take vitamins and whatever other medicines are needed. <br /> * '''Analyze your convention experience''' - Posting to an online journal or on a forum about the great time you had at the convention will help encourage others to do the same and to talk with you about it, providing social support and allowing you to see that many others are having the same issues with returning to normal life. Also, reliving the good parts of the convention may help you feel better. <br /> *:If you work at conventions and/or this convention didn't go as well as you hoped it would, this is also a good time to consider how you can improve on things for next time to make your next convention a better one.<br /> * '''Look forward to other conventions''' - There's always next year, or the next con as the case may be, and that means you have plenty of time to prepare for it now! Take advantage of this and get ready! <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> *[[Con Crud]]<br /> *[[Con Funk]]<br /> [[Category:Convention terms]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Post-Con Depression]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Post-con_depression 2010-03-30T17:47:14Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{unreferenced}}'''Post-con depression''', also known as '''PCD''' or '''Post-con syndrome''', is a temporary mental condition that may occur in individuals near the end of or shortly after a [[furry convention]] or [[furmeet]]. <br /> <br /> The most common symptoms are typically [[Wikipedia:Psychosomatic|psychosomatic]] and include [[Wikipedia:depression|depression]], loss of [[Wikipedia:appetite|appetite]], [[Wikipedia:insomnia|insomnia]], and in rare cases, [[Wikipedia:headache|headaches]].<br /> <br /> == Causes ==<br /> There are many reasons for PCD, caused either by the special demands brought on by conventions, or the immediate events after a convention. <br /> <br /> There is a biological theory of why this may happen. If a person has so much fun at a con that they use up all their happy hormone ([[Wikipedia:serotonin|serotonin]]) they may feel depressed until their body has time to make more.<br /> <br /> ==== Physical ====<br /> <br /> Despite being a mental state, the physical status of a person can often point to many causes for their behavior as well, all of which can be traced back to the convention itself. Many of these causes only arise after the convention, since any given problem may only appear once the fur has calmed back down and attempted to settle back into their normal daily demands.<br /> <br /> * '''Physical exhaustion''' - The stress of walking around with items for several hours on end may be physically exhausting; even if this stress is not acknowledged during the convention, it can catch up with an individual eventually. <br /> * '''Poor Convention diet''' - Being away from home (thus hindering the preparation of homemade meals) and trying to save money for other resources like merchandise, [[commission]]s, and lodging, some people may try to cut back on how much they spend on food. <br /> *:As cheap food usually isn't the most healthy, this poor diet and the malnutrition that goes with it often contributes to a bad mood. In addition to poor diet, the party atmosphere may encourage people to drink or use other drugs they wouldn't normally consume, contributing to hangovers and other undesirable side effects.<br /> * '''Lack of sleep''' - A desire to experience as much of the convention as possible can cause people to reject their normal sleep patterns, staying up late for dances or mature-themed [[panel]]s. This disruption can reduce the amount of energy people have, making them more irritable.<br /> * '''Exposure to foreign illness''' - All sorts of people come from several parts of the world to attend conventions, and many of them may carry some form of illness (recovering, current, or only recently infected). As a result, conventions are a major infection vector. This is also a primary source of [[Con Crud]].<br /> <br /> ==== Mental ====<br /> <br /> Unlike the transition from a fur's normal life to a convention, the adjustment back may be difficult for several reasons. <br /> <br /> * '''Unhappiness with real life''' - Conventions are seen as stressful yet fun, while normal life may merely be stressful. As a result, there is less enjoyment to be found in normal tasks, and this re-adjustment to normal behavior can cause problems.<br /> * '''Separation from friends and family''' - Furs may be more social at conventions than they are in real life, and this separation merely reminds them that the time spent at convention is only temporary and fleeting.<br /> * '''Adjustment of social status''' - Individuals that are popular at conventions may not be so in the 'real world' and so the check to their ego may cause old issues in real life to flare up. <br /> * '''News events''' - The world does not stop for a convention, and so shocking news of events that people missed while away may jar them, especially if the event is a serious one like the death of a family member. <br /> * '''Money shock''' - If someone has overspent at a convention, they may become highly sensitive to future spending efforts, at least for a little while, to compensate for the added costs.<br /> * '''Over Stimulation''' - It has been speculated that increased social stimulation may use up available serotonin in the pre-frontal cortex. In addition norepinephrine and doplamine systems may also be involved and contribute to a &quot;con hangover&quot; &lt;ref&gt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18096212&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Treatment ==<br /> Post-Con Depression, like most holiday-related stress, typically goes away on its own after a few days as the individual settles back into their daily lifestyle. In spite of this, the intensity of the depression <br /> may be difficult, so there are a few things that can be done to mitigate this stress. <br /> <br /> * '''Take care of your body''' - Healthy behaviors will usually be enough to counteract most physical stressors. Showering, sleeping a full night's rest, and eating properly will help your body to cleanse itself. If you believe you are becoming ill as well, take vitamins and whatever other medicines are needed. <br /> * '''Analyze your convention experience''' - Posting to an online journal or on a forum about the great time you had at the convention will help encourage others to do the same and to talk with you about it, providing social support and allowing you to see that many others are having the same issues with returning to normal life. Also, reliving the good parts of the convention may help you feel better. <br /> *:If you work at conventions and/or this convention didn't go as well as you hoped it would, this is also a good time to consider how you can improve on things for next time to make your next convention a better one.<br /> * '''Look forward to other conventions''' - There's always next year, or the next con as the case may be, and that means you have plenty of time to prepare for it now! Take advantage of this and get ready! <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> *[[Con Crud]]<br /> *[[Con Funk]]<br /> [[Category:Convention terms]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Post-Con Depression]]</div>

Atlwolf //en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furry_Weekend_Atlanta 2010-03-30T16:59:33Z

<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox convention<br /> |name = Furry Weekend Atlanta<br /> |logo = [[Image:Furry_Weekend_Atlanta.png|150px]]<br /> |subject = Furry<br /> |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Wikipedia:Georgia|Georgia]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLAHHH-Hilton-Atlanta-Georgia/index.do Hilton Atlanta Hotel]}}<br /> |url = http://furryweekend.com<br /> |status = Ongoing<br /> |first = February 13-15, 2004<br /> |final = <br /> |organizer = Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.<br /> |charity = [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary] (2004-2006),&lt;br&gt;<br /> [http://www.conservatorscenter.org/ Conservator's Center, Inc.] (2007-2008)<br /> }}<br /> {{Furry Weekend Atlanta}}<br /> '''Furry Weekend Atlanta''', often abbreviated simply as '''FWA''', is a regional [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, Georgia]]. FWA's mascots are a [[fennec fox]] and a [[rabbit]]. The convention started in 2004, and most recently occurred on the weekend of March 19 to 22 in 2009. 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.&lt;ref&gt;[http://community.livejournal.com/furryweekend/195282.html Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009: The Official Announcement] by [[Kiran Lightpaw]].&lt;/ref&gt; It is the [[List of conventions by attendance|4th largest furry convention]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2004]]====<br /> About 270 people attended the first Furry Weekend Atlanta at the [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atlap Holiday Inn Airport North] from February 13 to 15 in 2004. The guest of honor was [[LatinVixen]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005]]====<br /> Around 500 people from 32 states and three foreign countries attended the convention from February 11 to 13 in 2005. The guests of honor included [[Jessie T. Wolf]] and [[Fel]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2006]]====<br /> 557 people from 36 states and four foreign countries attended the convention from February 17 to 19 in 2006. The guests of honor included [[Bill Holbrook]] and [[Matt Burt]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007]]====<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta 2007 selected the [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=48 Sheraton Gateway Hotel] as its new venue. The Holiday Inn Airport North had become too small for the size of the convention, and the new facility offered roughly double the space available to the rapidly growing convention. However, the Sheraton itself was sold out before the 2007 convention.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.furryweekend.com/node/61 ''SHERATON SOLD OUT!''] by Kiran Lightpaw.&lt;/ref&gt; The final attendance count was 762, a 37% increase over the previous year. The guests of honor included [[Strider Orion]] and [[Daria McGrain]].<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]]====<br /> FWA returned to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel on February 15-17, 2008, with [[Bonk]] and [[Tilt Longtail]] as the Guests of Honor, and 1,046 furs attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009]]====<br /> FWA 2009 brought two big changes to the convention: a move in location to the [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLAHHH-Hilton-Atlanta-Georgia/index.do Hilton Atlanta Hotel] and a change in dates from mid-February to March 19-22. Guests of honor were [[Lizardbeth]] and [[Matthew Ebel]]. 1,371 attended.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2010]]====<br /> FWA 2010 returned to the Atlanta HIlton on March 25th to 28th, 2010. The theme was &quot;Carnaval&quot;, with [[Kamicheetah]] as the [[Guest of Honor]], and 1,564 guests attending.<br /> <br /> ====[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2011]]====<br /> FWA 2011 is tentatively scheduled for March 2011 with location TBA. The theme will be &quot;Furries in Wonderland&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Organization==<br /> Furry Weekend Atlanta is produced by '''Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.''', a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(4)]] non-profit corporation organized pursuant to the Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code. 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.<br /> <br /> In addition to operating the convention, [[Tiger Paw]] also moderates [[GeorgiaFurs]], and works to organize the Georgia furry population for entertainment and service.<br /> <br /> ''Furry Weekend Atlanta'' became a federally registered trademark on 2 December 2008.&lt;ref&gt;''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=77413227 Furry Weekend Atlanta]'' - [[Wikipedia:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] (sn: 77413227, rn: 3539798)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Executive Committee===<br /> The current Executive Committee of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. consists of:<br /> * [[Tiger Paw]], Chairman/CEO, a businessman from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Kiran Lightpaw]], Director of Operations, a businessman and software engineer from Huntsville, Alabama.<br /> * [[Ulf Formynder]], Set/Strike Coordinator, a broadcasting student from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Tiger Nick]], a Graphic Designer, and full time Dad from Atlanta.<br /> * [[Hux]], Director of Programming, a businessman and software engineer from Atlanta.<br /> <br /> ===Staff===<br /> At the end of every convention, Furry Weekend Atlanta opens its 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 &quot;behind the scenes&quot; work of the convention, and will be informed how to fill out the application online.<br /> <br /> ==Charities==<br /> From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta's official [[charity]] was the [http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/ Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary], located a short distance from Atlanta in Ellijay, Georgia. The sanctuary is a state and federally licensed facility operated by Craig and Debbie Cylke, both of whom are certified in wildlife rehabilitation. To date, the sanctuary’s dedicated staff has educated over 100,000 children and adults through on-site course offerings, summer camps, and mobile education programs. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated almost $4,000 to the Sanctuary in 2006, and almost $3,000 the year before.<br /> <br /> The official charity for 2007 through 2010 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.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta staff]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;small&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/ Furry Weekend Atlanta] &amp;ndash; Official website.<br /> * [http://www.furryweekend.com/messageboard/ Furry Weekend Atlanta Message Board] &amp;ndash; FWA's Message Board.<br /> * [http://www.livejournal.com/community/furryweekend Furry Weekend Atlanta Community] &amp;ndash; FWA's LiveJournal Community, open for general posting.<br /> * {{con resources}}<br /> {{Conventions}}<br /> [[category:Conventions]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Georgia]][[Category:2004 births]]<br /> {{Featured article}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[es:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]<br /> [[fr:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]</div>

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<p>Atlwolf: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> '''Georgia Furs''' refers to a number of similarly-named communities which cater to the general furry population in the U.S. state of Georgia:<br /> <br /> * '''Addresses'''<br /> ** '''Forum''': http://georgiafurs.com/forum/ (founded by [[Kiran Lightpaw]]; headed by [[Durango Dingo]])<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': October 20, 2003-December 2004; 2008-present<br /> ** '''LiveJournal community''': {{Lj-comm|georgiafurs}} (founded by [[Thalyn Chatnoir]]; headed by [[Joecifur]])<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': July 28, 2004-present<br /> ** '''Mailing list''': http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GeorgiaFurs/ (founded by Thalyn Chatnoir) Appears to be inactive. Only spam messages.<br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': Aug 21, 2004-present (defunct)<br /> ** '''Mailing list''': http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ARFlist/ (founded by AtlWolf) <br /> *** '''Ran from/to''': Oct 10, 2007-present<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The georgiafurs.com forum was stared in 2003 by Kiran Lightpaw, but the site was down for maintenance until 2005, after which it was restored to public access for a few months by Durango Dingo. The domain became defunct by the end of 2005, and the forum was resurrected by Durango in early 2008, with a cleanup of spam accounts and threads in the summer of that year.<br /> <br /> ===FLORA as de-facto mailing list===<br /> In the meantime, the intermittent downtime of the forum forced otherwise active members in other parts of Georgia and nearby locales in surrounding states (Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina) to use the [[FLORA]] mailing list, which is primarily focused around the furry population of the Atlanta metropolitan area (site of the [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] convention). As a result, the present incarnation of the GeorgiaFurs.com has not yet gained back its original membership, but is rapidly growing again in popularity as an alternative to the unmoderated FLORA list. <br /> <br /> With many member applying to FLORA and never being able to be added, some locals started another Yahoo group called the Atlanta Regional Furry List.<br /> <br /> Another ''active'' in-state regional group is the [[Savannah Furs]], while neither a mailing list nor a LiveJournal community for [[Middle Georgia Furs]] have yielded noticeable discussion or membership.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[FLORA]] - a more active mailing list for Georgia furs, although it is Atlanta-focused<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regional groups]]<br /> [[Category:LiveJournal communities]]<br /> [[Category:Forums]]<br /> [[Category:Mailing lists]]<br /> [[Category:Georgia]]</div>

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