Who Are The Austin Browncoats
Austin Browncoats is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization located in Austin, Texas. We started out as a Firefly and Serenity fandom, and would meet every First Sunday of the month to watch an episode of Firefly. We've held on to that tradition, but have expanded upon our activities. Since our incorporation in July 2007, we've raised money for local and global charities, as well as hosted a number of fundraisers, including Geekstravaganza 2007 and Blazer Tag: Battle of Serenity Valley 2007. We have the honor of being the 2008 Host City for the Browncoat Ball. We host raffles of donated Browncoat goodies at Sci-Fi and Anime Conventions with proceeds going to charity; we sell t-shirts, posters and a number of other Browncoat Must-Haves. Some of our supported charities include: Equality Now, SafePlace and Kids Need To Read. Here you will find information on how you can volunteer and get involved in our charitable events, donate to and support of championed charities, as well as get to know more about Firefly and Serenity.
Ni Hao and Welcome
I’m Elizabeth Nelson, the Chairman of the Austin Browncoats. I want to take this time to thank you for visiting our website. I hope that you’ll stay for a while and perhaps get involved in some of the charity work we are doing. We have a number of amazing projects planned for the rest of 2008 and 2009 – and we are always looking for more committee and volunteer help. We strive to make all of our charity drives a fun-filled gathering with entertainment and great company. For me, the best thing about being an Austin Browncoat – the diversity. We have people from all walks of life that have been brought together by their love of the television show Firefly, as well as their love for trying to do something to better the world. And we plan on bettering the world – one shindig at a time. Yes, we aim to misbehave, but that’s meant with the best intentions. We aim to shake things up, think outside the box and work to end violence and discrimination in all sectors of humanity; a hefty task, but the Austin Browncoats are up to the challenge. Are you? Well, you should join us! Want to volunteer? Have a suggestion for our next charity shindig? Email me: beth@austinbrowncoats.com
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for keeping Austin shiny!
Upcoming Events
Austin Browncoats will be hosting three booths at FedConUSA in Dallas on June 13-15th, 2008. Our charity raffle will support Kids Need To Read, with a special item donated by Kids Need To Read: A Terrifying Space Monkey signed by Morena Baccarin! We are excited to support such a noble cause, and hope to see lots of Browncoats!
We are hosting a Pancake Fundraiser at Applebee's on June 21st to support Can't Stop The Serenity and Equality Now. Go here to purchase your ticket. Space is limited, but the pancakes are not!
Can't Stop The Serenity is right around the corner! We are excited about our new venue for 2008, Lakecreek Alamo Drafthouse. Celebrate Joss Whedon's Birthday with the Austin Browncoats on July 13th, while watching Serenity on the big screening and listening to music from Cedric of the Bedlam Bards. Get the chance to participate in a Costume Contest, as well as win awesome raffle prizes and door prize - all while making money for Equality Now. Don't forget to purchase your CSTS goodies here, because once they're gone - they're gone for good!
Want To Make a Donation?
If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our Charity page to find out how to send us your donations. If you'd like your contribution to support a specific cause or event, please specify that at the time of your donation. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
