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April 1, 2009 issue of Santa eNews: Reprise Edition
Celebrate Santa 2009

A whopping success!

There are several national and local news articles featuring content, interviews, and photos from Gatlinburg during the March 15th to 18th Celebrate Santa Convention. Santa Joseph Moore admitted to a few rough edges; however, next year's plans for a reprise are full-speed ahead. The full articles may be found at the following links:Additionallly, many participants took photos and have posted them in various places. Some of those sources are:Celebrate Santa 2010
What a Wonderful World!

There areCelebrate Santa 2010 additional details coming online with the soon-to-be-updated websites associated with Santa Joe and Mary.


http://celebratesanta.com

celebratesanta.blogspot.com

Here are the official plans for 2010 as reported by Santa Joseph Moore.

Saturday, March 13 at 6:00pm    
The Second Annual Holly & Shamrock Parade

Sunday, March 14            
8:30 am Opening Session
                    10:30 Workshop Session I
                    Noon Lunch & Santa Showcase Opens
                    1:30 Workshop Session II
                    3:30 Workshop Session III
                    6:30 Holly & Shamrock Gala

Monday, March 15            
9:00 Santa Showcase Opens
                    10:30 Workshop Session IV
                    Noon Lunch
                    1:30 Workshop Session V
                    3:30 Workshop Session VI
                    Optional Night

Tuesday, March 16            
9:00 Santa Showcase Opens
                    10:30 Closing Session
Noon – 6:00
Open time for shopping, socializing, or early departure if needed.

Feel-Good Feelings
For a year-round Santa Claus, a child’s smile makes it all worthwhile
News & Record article on Monday, March 30
( updated 9:47 am)
GREENSBORO — Jac Grimes  doesn’t just play Santa Claus at Christmas. He plays him all year round. In a way, he has no choice — even when he’s not wearing the red costume, he still looks the part.  [Read the article . . .]

Santa's Society

On-site reporting from Celebrate Santa 2009

At http://santassociety.org, Santa Claus Himself, Paul Raines, reported his impressions and observations over several days of Celebrate Santa. Santa's Society is an eMagazine about the goings and comings of Santa societies around the globe.

Santa's Training Opportunities

Santa Tim Connaghan's International University of Santa Claus has several offerings coming up. Details are availableInternational University of Santa Claus online; however, one noteworthy classroom in May is one that floats: Princess Cruise III to North Pole/Alaska.

In another part of the country: "Why Do I Need This Santa Claus Academy? The Santa Claus Academy was designed with Santa in mind. What Santa are we talking about.  YouSanta Claus Academy, of course! What is the driving force behind this program, You guessed it, you.   Wow you are getting good.  What are you going to get for being the greatest Santa in the world?"  The next 'Roundup' is scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2009 in the Altlanta, GA area.


Santa's Luncheons
National in Scope

One of the largest annual luncheons was the combined FORBS and IOS at Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, Southern California, on January 25, 2009. [See Lesa's Photos and Santa Barry's Album]

The PeachTree Santas met on January 31, 2009. [photos]

The Santas of Northern California met for supper on January 9, 2009.

Another great annual tradition happens regularly in the Atlanta area: The Red Suit Roundtable, February 15, 2009

Additionally, there are dozens of other regional and local groups who have periodic or regular meetings. In a future issue, details from each group is anticipated; please send information to Santa Walter or log onto Santa Business School Community.


Information Missing-in-Action?
Please let Santa Walter know of any errors, partial truths, happenings, as well as quick-tips that have been overlooked in order to make the next issue. One major collaboration needing attention soon is Santa suit sources. Please join up and share at the community (Santa_Business_School) to discuss your solutions and satisfactions.

Note: all logos, photos, and drawings are the respective property of their owners. Displaying them here entices the reader to visit the respective sites, which are always linked.
Santa's Gazette:
Jingle Press Online

Articles on polishing the persona of Santa are available. Cindy Lu'sCindyLu columns on beard and hair care are classic and always worth reviewing. Santa Jac''s thought-provoking article is well-expressed in "The 'Professional' Santa".. Important reminders for us are in "Kris Kringle's Wisdom".

Red Suit Gazette, edited by Bill McKee

"This publication is a seed planted in Santa’s garden. It is an offering, this seed, which contains words from authors familiar ... (who) begin to lay a foundation, ... of this powerful iconic personification of the Spirit of Christmas." The March 2009 issue features extensive coverage of Celebrate Santa. Hi-res and low-res versions are available for download.


Santa Talk Forum

As a long-term forum bulletin board, Santa Talk on Yahoo Groups continues SantaTalk Home Page Sleighto top the charts on activity. While it is now an open board, you must register in order to post, and newbies posts are generally moderated at the start.

Santa Claus Oath by Phillip L. Wenz


One of the hightlights of Celebrate Santa was the simultaneous promises solemnly made by hundreds of Santas.

Santa Business School Community

While still being in its fledgling BETA state, a collaborative community for Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Elves, and Santa's Helpers has formed. Roundtable discussions on polishing the persona of Santa and all of his helpers is underway. The community always knows more than any one single inSanta Business School Communitydividual. Most of us have had a helping hand to get started; here is a chance to give forward. Sign up at http://santabusinessschool.com under the COMMUNITY menu tab.

Alumni Of Real Bearded Santas

Using a NING social networking site, http://aorbsanta.ning.coAlumni of Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santasm, "Santas networking together in peace and harmony." That is the motto of this fellowship. That has been the aim of the moderators of this forum since it's inception. And, that is the one request made of the members here. Our membership, and the use of this forum, are free to use for all who would adhere to this one simple rule. We are focused on the FUTURE of the Santa Community by meeting the PRESENT needs of its members.


International Order of Santas by Tom Hartsfiled

When Santa Tom Hartsfiled formed the IOS, his stated goal is to "welcome all members of the Santa community. This includes 'all' Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Elves and Helpers. The I O S will be divided into two groups. The first is for 'all' Santas. The second will be an Auxiliary made up of Mrs. Clauses, Elves and Helpers." The discussion forum is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IOSForum


Santa's Society: an eMagazine Portal for Santa Connections

Content is edited by Santa Christian Martens with technical editing by Santa Walter Roach. Check out the growing stories told by Santas for Santas, a comprehensive listing of Santa societies, as well as the growing Santa Yellow Pages (SM).


ClausNET® by Michael Rielly


"ClausNET.com is the largest resource and social network for Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Elves for the purposes of sharing stories, advice, news, and information. Most importantly, ClausNET is bringing people together to build friendships that help spread happiness to the true believers of Santa Claus -- the child inside all of us."



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