Some of the comments on loss for the 1st year running are missing point of any business start up.. Losses do occur and were expected.. Allot of that amount listed was one time costs like equipment purchases (radios, printers, etc), mascot costumes, banners, etc. Thousands were spent and in turn will be saved for future events as these are now property of the con. Also talking with some of the furs like Telephone for example paid their own way actually.. She was so impressed with the dream of AnthroNW that she footed her entire bill so no out of con pocket money was spent to get her their. Allot shared this dream. Also comments that 25% of attendees got free passes is false as well.. Their were something like 80 volunteers total and not all of those got free registration so actually less than 10% attendees which is normal for any convention, allot of the panelists were volunteers so did double duty lol. Also allot of the costs go to the hotel for bookings for 2018 year as a large amount has to be deposited for holding room blocks, which is recoverable funds. I cant comment on Flare operations but from feeds I heard at the con, things went smoothly and no issues as stated happened. This is the first I heard of any heavy handed control from Flare staff, I cant say it didn't happen but I never heard of any issues at the con from them or those attending or on the chat or feeds. Drama is always present in our group so unless its first hand experiences I wouldn't hold much to the stories. You shouldn't worry about the con as its booked next year and already planning 2019 and beyond. We are getting more space (another whole floor) in the hotel for panels and operations so should address allot of the crowded comments. First year cons always have glitches and feedback from all of you is how we learn and improve things. ANW will be around for a long time, and will continue to grow. So enjoy the beauty of it all..
Some of the comments on loss for the 1st year running are missing point of any business start up.. Losses do occur and were expected.. Allot of that amount listed was one time costs like equipment purchases (radios, printers, etc), mascot costumes, banners, etc. Thousands were spent and in turn will be saved for future events as these are now property of the con. Also talking with some of the furs like Telephone for example paid their own way actually.. She was so impressed with the dream of AnthroNW that she footed her entire bill so no out of con pocket money was spent to get her their. Allot shared this dream. Also comments that 25% of attendees got free passes is false as well.. Their were something like 80 volunteers total and not all of those got free registration so actually less than 10% attendees which is normal for any convention, allot of the panelists were volunteers so did double duty lol. Also allot of the costs go to the hotel for bookings for 2018 year as a large amount has to be deposited for holding room blocks, which is recoverable funds. I cant comment on Flare operations but from feeds I heard at the con, things went smoothly and no issues as stated happened. This is the first I heard of any heavy handed control from Flare staff, I cant say it didn't happen but I never heard of any issues at the con from them or those attending or on the chat or feeds. Drama is always present in our group so unless its first hand experiences I wouldn't hold much to the stories. You shouldn't worry about the con as its booked next year and already planning 2019 and beyond. We are getting more space (another whole floor) in the hotel for panels and operations so should address allot of the crowded comments. First year cons always have glitches and feedback from all of you is how we learn and improve things. ANW will be around for a long time, and will continue to grow. So enjoy the beauty of it all..