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| Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 | 4:29 pm
[skippyfox]
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FAU Charity Auction results
This year FA United hosted its first official Charity Auction to support the NJSPCA. The event was a massive success! We were expecting around 20 donations and ended up with nearly 50. We raised exactly $2,500 from the auction alone (including the Pop Cap game set at closing ceremonies). Altogether the convention pulled in $3,544 for our charity - more than the combined total raised between FAU 1 and 2. Huge props to KuddlePup and Matt Ebel for auctioneering. They did a really fantastic job and the event would have been boring and disastrous if it weren’t for their entertaining prowess. Our volunteers Pichu, Goatsucker and Jaga were also a phenomenal help. Finally, I can’t begin to describe how much gratitude I have for Kitt3ns’ help organizing and running the auction. I’d have been a complete wreck if it weren't for you and your magical ability to be everywhere at once. Thanks again man! Finally, thank you to everyone who bid at the auction and generously contributed to support the NJSPCA! ( Here are the auction results )A lot of items were donated at FAU 3 and held onto for this year because we did not have a raffle or auction last year. I do admit that the event had some problems and logistical issues and I promise we're doing everything we can to make things go far smoother next year. Now that we've got one year of auction experience under our belts we can iron all the wrinkles out. Nonetheless if anybody has any feedback they can offer on how the event was run, I am all ears. What went right or wrong? Would you suggest anything to help us improve the charity auction, or auction preview, for next year? Thanks again everybody, and I'm looking forward to seeing you all again at the Hotel ML for FAU 5 on May 4-6, 2012. :) | | Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 | 1:22 am
[tigerman]
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In Just 4 Days!
It's almost time.
Are you ready for the Apocalypse?
Well, if you come to the Titanium Tea at FAU, we'll show you how to eat & drink to get through it.
( Titanium Tea Eighteen! ) | | Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 | 10:19 am
[skippyfox]
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| | Monday, May 16th, 2011 | 5:51 pm
[skippyfox]
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Reminder - Please bring charity auction items to the con!
The apocalypse is nearly upon us! Can you believe FAU4 is just a few days away? This is just a friendly reminder that we're looking for gifts from our attendees that we can auction off to benefit our charity. 100% of the money raised at the auction goes to the NJSPCA. Drinks will be available during the auction preview in the ballroom Saturday evening at 7, and followed by the auction itself at 8, hosted by Matthew Ebel. For information please visit http://faunited.org/auction.htmlThank you, and see you all this weekend! | | Sunday, May 8th, 2011 | 5:17 pm
[tigerman]
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| | Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 | 1:26 pm
[kitt3ns]
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Fur Affinity United Volunteers!
Howdy guys! Fur Affinity United 4, the regions local furry convention, is coming up very quickly! We have about 15 days until the event! I'm helping out with what I can at the event and I've recently been approached to ask if I can help the volunteering section out! Every convention needs volunteers, they help watch over headless lounges, check badges, and are all around helpful folks! FAU is no different and with it coming up so fast we want to make sure we have enough help to make the convention a success! Of course there are perks to advertising other than that warm fuzzy feeling! You can get a t-shirt for 4 hours. You can get a free registration for FAU:5 after dedicating 8 hours! And you get a free super sponsorship for FAU:5 if you dedicate a whopping 12 hours, and you still get the shirt! All that for helping us make a great con for the regional furs! It's a win/win! If you want to lend a paw and get a free shirt in the process please send an e-mail to volunteers@faunited.org. This will get directly to the folks that can help put you in the fast lane to helping out the con! Looking forward to seeing you there guys and hope you can help us out! For more info check out the official con website here: http://www.faunited.org/volunteer_information.html | | Saturday, April 30th, 2011 | 5:29 pm
[tigerman]
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In Less Than 3 Short Weeks!
Hey, why you haven't pre-regged for FA:United 4? What are you waiting for?!
If you were thinking about whether to come to FA:United 4 or not, here's one of many awesome events happening at FA:United 4!
Pre-reg ends May 1st!
( Titanium Tea Eighteen! ) | | Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | 9:30 am
[ishaway]
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FA:U Badge pre orders! OPEN
I am officially open for FA:U Badge commissions, badges specifically. I do not have a table in the dealer's room there, but I can do badges, and maybe sketches, to be delivered at the con. If you are interested please comment to claim a slot. :3 Be aware I am still very in school thus turn around might be kinda slow, but the semester is almost over, and badges are highly portable! Sketches also will be easy to complete before the con! I am going to offer three kinds for pre-order. Once I am done with those, given time I may open up for more. Please comment to claim a slot! Tiny Portrait $7 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/49512781. 2. 3. 4. 5. Standard Bust Badge $20 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4894976/1. 2. 3. Bust Badge on Toned paper $25 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/48949961. 2. 3. These badges come laminated and with clip! The tiny portrait badges are about 2x2 while the others are standard 4x3/4x5. Sketches are done on 9x12 Bristol board with graphite and are $15! Payment can be made via Paypal. Again please comment to claim! Or if you have any questions~! | | Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 | 7:44 pm
[skippyfox]
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| | Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 | 9:16 pm
[lunar_epitaph]
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Pics of my suits!
If anyone has any pics of Cody (aussie/collie dog) or Diego (african wild dog), please send them to me at lunarepitaph@gmail.com I love to see them in action! We had an awesome time at FAU3!  | 8:47 pm
[craydrygu]
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FAU3 - Great Success!
I'd like to extend a huge "thank you" to everyone who attended, staffed, or otherwise helped FAU3 be as excellent as it was. Even with all the running around I did as chairman this year, I had an excellent time, and it's due entirely to all of you! One of my favorite parts of the convention is honestly our charity. I was proud to be able to announce nearly $2,500 in donations to the New Jersey SPCA - that's over $600 more than last time! These men and women bravely risk their lives to defend those who cannot, and they deserve all the help we can give them. Special thanks to our representatives from the SPCA "Big Al" and "Leagle (Legal Eagle)" for joining us again this year. Our bands this year were true champs as always! Calamity Menagerie played some excellent music with some unusual instruments, and Tricky Shoes did some awesome covers as well as truly excellent original songs. On Saturday, Matthew Ebel drew one of the largest ballroom crowds we've had at FA United, second only to 2 the Ranting Gryphon who had the crowd rolling. Thanks also to DJ Recca for closing out Friday night, and to DJ Genki and his band A.I. for closing out the ballroom on Saturday. And of course, FAU3 wouldn't have been what it was without the help of Stephanie Corro and the rest of the staff of the Mt. Laurel Marriott. If there is one favor you can do for these guys, please write a letter to Bill Marriott praising Stephanie and the whole crew. His mailing address is: Bill Marriott, c/o Marriott International Inc, 10400 Fernwood Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20058. A few numbers again this year: 2458: Dollars raised for the NJSPCA 510: Total attendance 500: Slices of bacon served at registration 76: Fursuiters counted in the parade 64: Age of our oldest attendee 11: Age of our youngest attendee 1: MTV employees removed from the property FAU3 may be over, but we're always looking ahead - planning for FAU4 is already under way! If you have any comments, questions, or suggestion for improvement, please share them with us here, or on the Fur Affinity Forums, or by email to feedback2010[at]faunited.org. We can't promise we'll personally respond to everyone, but we will read all of your comments. Thank you, and see you again in 2011! | 2:51 pm
[baccala_30]
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Fursuit Pics
Does anybody have pics of my two fursuits Gibbs and Anthony, either Gibbs(L) in his luchador outfit or regular and any kind if pics of Anthony(R)?   You can link them to me here or e-mail me at baccala30@live.comLooking foward to seeing some. Thanks. :) Current Mood:  hopeful | | Monday, May 31st, 2010 | 1:55 pm
[skyfirefox]
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| | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | 8:47 pm
[sorethumb]
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Noon Friday: Japanese "Kemono" Cross-Culture Session
Do you know what the anthro art of the Japanese looks like? Believe it or not, 'KEMONO' culture is growing in Japan. This subculture of fans is expanding on the internet. Japanese artists who love animals made anthro (versus humans made anthro) are finding more and more people like them. They're even gaining a presence on Japanese art sites such as PIXIV.NET. My friend Imuhata is having a presentation on this topic tomorrow. Have you've ever wanted to hear about the Japanese KEMONO art scene from someone who participates? Do you want insight to how many approach the KEMONO subculture? Do you want to see KEMO-art that highlights style differences from the more global Furry movement? Or maybe you've heard nothing, and want to learn how KEMONO is growing ground in some Japanese media? You should go-- there may be something that interests you. 12:00, Noon, Friday the 28th. Terrace 2. Japanese 'KEMONO' Cross-Culture Session! Terrace 2 is on the 4th floor of the hotel. You walk from the elevator to the rooms above the main lobby, and terrace 2 is second on your left.Thanks for reading and considering. I look forward to hearing what he has to say, so maybe you will too. Current Mood: excited | | Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 | 4:09 pm
[skippyfox]
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| | Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 | 7:28 pm
[tigerman]
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| | Monday, May 10th, 2010 | 10:54 am
[scarscryblood_]
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Now taking pre-orders for pickup!
I am now taking pre-orders available for pickup at FA:U3!! I will NOT be having a dealer's table there, but I will be there at con staying in the hotel all weekend, so yea! Feel free to comment, note, email, whatever! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3811855/Price edit!! Con special!! Badges: $10 Chibi badges: $6 All badges are laminated and come with a badge clip! Ears: $15 (unless especially complicated or large, quote will be given in those special cases) Tails: Custom discounted quotes available now! My email: rynnie331@gmail.com http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rynnie/ Current Mood:  bouncy | | Saturday, May 8th, 2010 | 6:46 pm
[likeshine]
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it's a sales post bay-bee!
HAY FA:United! sup. you've been rather quiet, so I decided to make some noise. my name is LS, and I will be venturing back to your neck of the woods for my second FA:Uited. you may remember me as half of the duo that had a four tire blowout on the New Jersey Turnpike last time. yes, that really happened. really really. and you all were amazing enough to take care of us after it happened, so i know ya'll are a wonderful group <3 we will never forget your kindness, of that i am certain! anyway, i'll be in the Dealer's Room peddling my wares. Are you pondering a pre order from me, perhaps? It guarantees you get your artwork on the first day of the convention. It also guarantees that I will be doing the work in the quiet of my own studio, rather than the convention where there are a lot of distractions. Pricing and Samples are below! mini badges $10 preordered, $15 at con2.5 by 3.5 inches (ATC sized)complete with holder and clip, horizontal or verticalnot super super detailed (ie, no room for props or elaborate BGs)http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3497812/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3497930/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2890451/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3497828/i can also do couples style badges with these, and have two of them flow together http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3418784/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3418767/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3497874/ headshot badge (digital),$20 3 by 5 inches or die-cut, 300 dpi laminated and clippedhttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/3580397/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3580340/ (top two only) http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3827015/standard badges, $303 by 5 incheslaminated and clippedhorizontal or verticalhttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/3277409/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3498000/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3016047/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3011681/ (these are 2 standard sized badges together) http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2294657/ (note: these badges are no longer on plain white BGs) http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2160623/small cut out badge, $35head and shoulders badge of your character holding their name die cut (white space cut away) laminated and clipped this style can be ordered at the con, but must be completed at home afterward due to size http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3227229/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3398911/http://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001s0edehttp://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001s1phblarge cut out badge, Between $50 and $65 (Depends on size, and complexity)this style can be ordered at the con, but must be completed at home afterwards due to size A considerably larger version of a small cut out badge, usually a shot from the waist up, and possibly full body(extra charge for full body) laminated and clipped http://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001rxkzzhttp://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001rwehhhttp://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001ry2hthttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/3003465/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3227197/http://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001rzgahhttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/3227246/http://pics.livejournal.com/likeshine/pic/001eq8y6http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2088723/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3003474/I use 5 mil laminate for my badges, which is fairly sturdy, unless you start wrestling gorillas while wearing your badge, in which case a bend is possible. so, do not wrestle gorillas while wearing your art :p All badges are done on smooth bristol, colored with copic and prisma markers, and glitterfied with sakura sparkly gel pens. Your pre ordered badge will be available Friday when the Dealer's Den opens for business. I also have openings for pencil sketches and inked drawings. check the slot page on my website for more information :) and if you would like to order something, hit up this form here: http://www.likeshine.com/?linkid=commreqand i can get right back to ya's. paypal only for the preorders, please. If you've any questions, my email address is likeshineart AT gmail DOT com. see you soon! Current Mood: bouncy | | Friday, April 9th, 2010 | 10:16 pm
[signal08]
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Room Share post!
Hi! This is Signal (:- http://www.furaffinity.net/user/signalfi re/ I have room slots open for FAU 2010 this year! I have the room from Friday until Sunday.Looking for polite, cleanly, and non-partying people! (meaning, no room parties in our room, please). Room already occupies one person, so I am looking for 2-3 more.
Let me know if your interested! Comment or, better yet, email me at (please title email something along the lines of "FAU roomshare" wakingmemories@hotmail.com Thank you! Signal | | Friday, April 24th, 2009 | 7:45 pm
[craydrygu]
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FA United 3: Join us in Mt Laurel NJ, May 28-30, 2010
(Reposted from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/714928/) And now, for the long-awaited announcement: FAU3 will take place at the Mariott on Rt 73 in Mt Laurel, NJ on May 28-30, 2010. This hotel is in a much nicer location than Newark (you can even see some trees!), with easier access to local food and attractions. Oh, and there's even a water park! And yes, that's right -- 2010. We pushed FAU3 back to 2010 due to the economy. We saw where it was going, and felt a small con in 2009 would be a high risk. By the way -- folks following @faunited on Twitter heard it first! :) We're still thinking of doing something small in 2009 (the much-rumored FAU2.5), but it's still in the planning stages. In the meantime, we're still transitioning our website and email to a new host. So if you have any questions, leave a comment here, or send us a message on Twitter! |
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