Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events is a non-profit corporation organized pursuant to Chapter 82 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Our mission is to support and promote the community of enthusiasts of art and other media, especially such art revolving around anthropomorphic animals, in Southern Nevada by organizing events where such enthusiasts can learn, create, interact, and showcase their work with others in this community, and to educate both members of the community and of the general public about this artform. We raise funds for both the organization and for local charities.
(SNV Anthro Events Bylaws § 2.02)
We were founded on June 25, 2022 by a group of local furries. Our primary mission is to help grow the furry community in Southern Nevada by creating a furry convention in the Las Vegas Valley run for and by locals, and to be as open and democratic as possible while doing so.
Organizational Structure
Our organization is made up of three groups: the General Membership, the Board of Directors, and the Standing Committees. Through a system of elections and appointments, each of the three groups has ability to direct the other two.
General Membership
The members of the organization consist of individuals who have proven themselves by putting in the time to help SNV Anthro Events accomplish its mission.
The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization and acts on behalf of the General Membership. Elected by the members of the organization, the Board of Directors meets at least once a quarter to approve resolutions detailing what actions the organization should take. The Board also has final approval over the annual budget.
Committees
LVFC Committee
The Las Vegas Fur Con Committee is the committee tasked with organizing Las Vegas Fur Con (LVFC), the flagship event of Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events.
To assist in this task, the committee has the power to hire staff and coordinate recruits for the convention.
Members
- Tani Xōcoyōtl, Chair
- Kai Ekewaka, Co-chair
- Sadie, Co-chair
Community Engagement Committee
The Community Engagement Committee is tasked with organizing and administering any smaller events other than LVFC supported by fundraising or budget allocations.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee’s job is to accept proposals for membership, report the list of eligible applicants at regular meetings, and periodically review the roster for accuracy. At the end of the year, it shall remove from the roster members who have not met the requirements for continued membership.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is composed of the Treasurer and two other members. It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare a budget for the fiscal year beginning the first day of July, and to submit it to the Board at its regular meeting in April.
Auditing Committee
The Auditing Committee’s role is to audit the Treasurer’s accounts at the close of the fiscal year and to report at the annual meeting.
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee is tasked to oversee the purchase and sale of investments in the Organization’s Endowment, defined as “the money set aside by the organization with the intent to not budget it for functions or hold in liquid and semi-liquid reserves, but to invest it to maximize growth and return.”
Members
- Amber Grayson, Chair
- Tani Xōcoyōtl
- Gila