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Founded in 2003, Santa America is a national volunteer service...
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Introducing Santa America - Fast Facts

Santa Across America

Individual Santa's have been visiting children at local hospitals, hospices and homes for years. Santa America brings these points of light together into a true national effort.

Compassionate Santas

Santa America Santas are compassionate volunteers of great heart representing the highest standards for all Santas, supporting hospices and children’s hospitals across America.

Santa America Standards

Every Santa is subject to the toughest background checks for all Santas across America.  Santa America is a national leader in establishing and implementing vigorous background standards.

A Lifetime Memory

Our Santas are loving, caring volunteers with the appropriate training and situational awareness to deliver a compassionate message of Love, Hope and Joy to be relived throughout a lifetime.

Santa America Sponsors

  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha
  • Webcraft 360
  • Pilot Catastrophe
  • Daphne - The Jubilee City
  • CASA for Children
  • Wells Fargo
  • Jewelers for Children
  • John W. Childs
  • Point Clear Rotary Club

Donations Make our Mission Possible

Keep Santa in His Sleigh
Send Love, Hope & Joy
Every Season, Every Year

Santa America - Front Page News

Santa America News

The Innocence of a Child

Santa, It's a truly wonderful thing you do for the kids and community. I didn't realize just how far-reaching your efforts went so, thank you, thank you, thank you. The

Special Needs Event

Special Fellow

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Special Fellow for Kids with Special Needs Michelle Matthews Writing for AL. Com Sensory Friendly Santa Bends Ear; Spreads Cheer

Joshua Sarnowski, 7 marched right up. He wanted

Did you know Santa can Skype?

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Santa just did his second annual Skype visit from the North Pole to sweet Georgia Calhoun and her little brother, Dawson, in Leesburg, FL. Georgia is autistic and I met

A note of Thanks from Milestone Academy…

Ever so often we need to toot our own horn.  Here's what Milestone Academy had to say about Santa John Scheuch... "We are proud to support this organization. Your Santa

Sensory Santa Event Saturday Dec 19

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Sensory Santa Event December 19 For the second year in a row, Goodwill Easter Seals, Santa America, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha have come together to focus on a special mission:

Serving our Military Families

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Santa Steve stays busy.  In addition to supporting individual families; Santa did a Toy Rucksack Force March with the Soldiers of the 710th and a Photo shoot to Support for the Brothers and

Plenty of Love, Hope and Joy to go around

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Yesterday I (Santa Jack Senterfitt) did a Santa home visit for Baby Blake Jones and his two brothers. Blake was born in July via an emergency C-section, after a placental

The Value of Santa

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Ever wonder about the Value of Santa?  Santa John shares an exchange with a special family about the importance of Santa in one family's life?  All of our Santas have similar

Santa Kringle gives Love, Hope and Joy

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A note from Santa Kringle   Good Morning all, This past weekend, while doing a gig, a Mother approached me and asked if she could talk to me about her

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Santa supports Food Drive

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Santa supports the Gateway Film Center Annual Hoot Food Drive for the Columbus Open Shelter (Columbus, Ohio).   Santa is pictured here with one of the children who helped share in

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All wrapped up with a Hug!

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Santa Ernest shows all children the power of Love, Hope and Joy.  Pictured here is how Santa's love is wrapped in a HUG!

Native Santa Volunteer of the Year!

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by Santa Dave,  aka Native Santa, Tucson AZ   My oh my.. what a thrilling night! Almost couldnt sleep. Mrs. C and I attending a hospice dinner. Great company, such

Santa Scheuch delivering Love, Hope and Joy

Santa Visits Kansas City Hospice House

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Santa John Scheuch came to Kansas City Hospice House for pictures, cookie decorating, and visiting with patients and families.

Making Children Forever Believers!

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Santa Steve Humphries and Dana Belle Claus knew so much about this special child that they received the following response...."My child is a total believer!  Thanks for keeping the magic alive

Santa Australia supports Red Cross

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Santa Ian Loxton supports the Australian Red Cross to help get the needed donations for the Christmas Break.  Thanks Santa Ian!

SUBS for Santa Underway

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Tonight we had SUBs for Santa at 4 Red Robin Restaurants in the Kansas City Area.  Many Thanks to Red Robin for working to provide Socks, Underwear and Belts for

Santa supporting Veterans!

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Santa America Founder Santa Ernest loves supporting our Veterans during the Fairhope, Alabama Veterans Day Parade with members of Marine Corp League and Wolf, Bear and Lion Cubs from the

Santa Richard Sharing Love

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Santa Richard Knapp sharing Love, Hope and Joy to Santa's special children in Columbus, OH.

Santa and KC Royals

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Santa John Scheuch supported an event with the Variety Club. The Kansas City Royals Charities presented a check for $60,000 to build an adaptive playground for children with mobility issues.

Santa Supporting Military Families

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Santa Supporting our Deployed Military Families by Santa Steve Humphries A couple of pictures from the event held Yesterday with the children of the deployed soldiers of 3-10 BCT whose

Santa Frank supporting Special Olympics

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Santa Frank Rouse and Mrs Claus visited the Holiday Bazaar for Special Olympics of Hamilton County Indiana.

Santa Spotlight: Santa Mike Berg

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The November Spotlight is Santa Mike Berg in Pennsylvania.   Q: Tell us why you chose to volunteer with Santa America? I was drawn to find Santa America after a we had

Santa supports our Vets!

Military support of our vets, service members and their families are an important component of Santa America! Santa Ernest helped kick off the 2015 Christmas season at the annual City

Vice President Military Services, Santa America, Inc.

This Time its Santa Steve

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Santa Steve! One of only 11 of the best Santas, and he is A Santa America Santa.. Steve Humphries, 58, Vice President of Santa-America’s Military Support Programs and Chief of

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Time and Time Again

Santa America - National Service Recognized Look who made the Times List of the 11 best Santas! "Elf before self” is the motto of Ernest Berger, 70, the founder of

Love, Hope and Joy

Santa Services

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Santa America Serves: Hospital and Hospice Services, Disaster Services, Military Support Services, and Santa America Santas are trained and prepared for the special circumstances and sensitivity needed to provide services

SUBs for Santa

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SUBs for Santa. You can't find it at a Subway, but you can learn about this program here http://www.santaamerica.org/subs-for-santa/. Get involved... it is so easy to help a child in

Santa America Mission

Our Mission

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The Santa America Mission The “Core Mission” of Santa America continues as our primary service focus.  Santa America brings Love, Hope and Joy wrapped in a warm Santa hug to

About Santa America

About Us

Santa America is a National Service Organization Founded in 2003, Santa America is a national volunteer service organization with over two-hundred Santa's reaching out across America to visit children and

Santa America Hospice and Hospital Services

Hospital and Hospice Services

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Hospital and Hospice Services A Santa America Service Every Santa America volunteer is HIPPA compliant (Healthcare Information Patient Privacy Act), and is fully briefed on the existing medical condition(s) to

Santa America Military Support Program

Military Support Services

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Military Services Program A Santa America Program Santa America stands ready to serve major military bases in the USA and overseas with a committed, trained and uniformed S. Claus! We coordinate

Disaster Relief Services

Disaster Relief Services

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Disaster Relief Services A Santa America Service Santa America brings Love, Hope and Joy wrapped in a warm Santa hug to children and their families in grief and bereavement, children

Santa Dave - Santa America

Autism Support Services

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Autism Services A Santa America Service Program Santa America brings Love, Hope and Joy wrapped in a warm Santa hug to children and their families in grief and bereavement, children with

Santa Spotlight: Santa Bill French

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  Santa America will be highlighting the incredible volunteers who deliver Love, Hope and Joy throughout the year!   Santa Bill French and Christmas Carol Santa

Santa America - Love, Hope & Joy

Have you signed up?

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Are you interested in seeing what Santa America volunteers are doing across the nation?  Use the link below to sign up and receive our quarterly newsletter. Friends of Santa America

Santa America Vounteers

We need your input!

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Your Input is Needed You have probably noticed our revamped website to provide an exciting new tool to communicate our mission and special visits.  We want to hear from you

North Pole is gearing up!

Greetings from the North Pole!  Santa already knows this to be true but the elves have been busy updating lists and confirming addresses for the upcoming season. To our Santas, if

Meet Santa

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The Santa America Santa is a loving, caring, trained and verified volunteer professional bringing love, hope and joy to children and families across America, facing a situational crisis.

Santa America Services

Santa Trust

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All Santa America Santas are all highly trained, qualified and undergo rigorous background validation.  From across America we come together to focus on providing an unhurried from a loving, committed,

Santa America Mission

Programs

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Santa America Santa's have been visiting children for years. We bring these services and programs together as points of light creating a true national effort.

Santa America Service Programs

Compassion

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Our Santa's are compassionate volunteers of great heart representing the highest standards, serving and supporting the Santa America Mission across America.

Santa America Hospice and Hospital Services

Our Standards

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Every Santa is subject to the toughest of background checks.  Santa America is diligent in background check validation for all Santa America Santas.

Caring Santas

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Our Santas are loving, caring volunteers with appropriate training for special situations and circumstances, all while delivering Love, Hope and Joy.

Santa America

Love, Hope & Joy

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Santa America is a national organization with the heart and soul to bring shining points of light to children and families in distress across America.

Disaster Relief Services

Privacy

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Santa America Santas are trained, certified and are prepared for the unique circumstances of each visit, and to each individual and family situation.  Our Santas respect the privacy of individuals

Love, Hope and Joy

Making Children's Dreams Come True All Year Long

Santa America Gets Social on Facebook

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SAVE THE DATE
Santa America Santa Symposium – Special Children
September 19-21, 2019
Overland Park, KS
Santa America is presenting a symposium on how Santa can support children in special circumstances. The presenters will be experts in their field. There also be will families that have had Santa experiences to share how that visit helped lift them up. This will be a training symposium focused on how to create the best possible visit for children in very difficult circumstances.
The symposium will be at the Johnson County, KS Heritage Museum, 8788 Metcalf - Overland Park, KS 66212. This is a suburb of Kansas City. Details on area hotels will be forthcoming.
COST: Fee for this event will be $200. This fee includes dinner on Thursday, lunch and dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. We will be opening registration January 1 (space will be limited to 100 attendees). If you would like to be on our pre-enrollment list, please send an email to santajohn@santaamerica.org. We will be requiring up-front payment but if you are a completely compliant Santa America volunteer (current application, photo, background check, hospice trained) this fee will be waived. Check with Administrative Elf Helen at elfhelen@santaamerica.org for verification of compliance.
Speakers include:
Opening Keynote
Paul Long – Mr. Fundamism. Paul is a motivational speaker and consultant. He has provided memorable experiences at workshops, trade shows, and keynotes. As the Kansas City Royals 2016 Fan of the Year, his shenanigans have been featured in media outlets like ESPN, the Washington Post, and even the Wall Street Journal.
Hospice and Bereavement
Jack LoCicero, Ph.D. – Jack LoCicero was a presenter at Branson 2006. He is the Director of Counseling Services of Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. He currently teaches undergraduate classes at Salem College and online graduate courses for Wake Forest University and Madonna University.
Autism
Brenda Smith Myles Ph. D. – Brenda was a presenter in Gatlinburg in 2009. She is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas where she co-directs a graduate program in Asperger Syndrome and autism. She has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism.
Post-Traumatic Stress
Still working on speakers, but we will have speaker to discuss childhood trauma AND someone discussing military and soldier PTSD.

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Santa America Completes Office Move

During the last week of July, Santa-America completed the move of the operating office from Daphne, AL to Prairie Village, KS. The last remaining assets in Daphne were the Santa America motorcycle and sidecar with trailer. The motorcycle is being refurbished as of this writing. The motorcycle will be used in parades and other events to promote Santa America. It will also be used for special needs children that would like to ride a motorcycle but cannot handle riding on the back.
Pictured are Santa Ernest (founder of Santa America), Elf Helen, and Santa John (President) preparing the motorcycle for the trek to Prairie Village.
While in Daphne, we had an opportunity to meet with some of the Board of Directors and others. Front Row: Elf Helen Scheuch, David Cameron (BOD). Back Row: Santa Walt Howard, Santa John Scheuch (BOD), Izzy Pike (BOD), Ernest Berger (BOD).

We also met Craig Nelson (BOD).

Here is motorcycle delivered in Prairie Village with BOD member Terry Nygaard.

We also had the opportunity to speak to the Point Clear Rotary Club to thank them for their past support of Santa-America and encourage their future support. Even if the office has moved, the heart of Santa-America is still in Daphne, AL.

In addition, Elf Helen and Santa John are operating the distribution of HUGs, “Angel in the Sky” books, and Santa Sleigh Kits for compliant Santas, Mrs. Santas and Elves.
With the move to Prairie Village and changes to our website, Elf Helen is reviewing all Santa files for completeness. Santa Kevin Boydston is assisting. She will be contacting you for updated information. We are trying to get all files complete by November 1.

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Santa America Completes Office Move During the last week of July, Santa-America completed the move of the operating office from Daphne, AL to Prairie Village, KS. The last remaining assets in Daphne were the Santa America motorcycle and sidecar with trailer. The motorcycle is being refurbished as of this writing. The motorcycle will be used in parades and other events to promote Santa America. It will also be used for special needs children that would like to ride a motorcycle but cannot handle riding on the back. Pictured are Santa Ernest (founder of Santa America), Elf Helen, and Santa John (President) preparing the motorcycle for the trek to Prairie Village. While in Daphne, we had an opportunity to meet with some of the Board of Directors and others. Front Row: Elf Helen Scheuch, David Cameron (BOD). Back Row: Santa Walt Howard, Santa John Scheuch (BOD), Izzy Pike (BOD), Ernest Berger (BOD). We also met Craig Nelson (BOD). Here is motorcycle delivered in Prairie Village with BOD member Terry Nygaard. We also had the opportunity to speak to the Point Clear Rotary Club to thank them for their past support of Santa-America and encourage their future support. Even if the office has moved, the heart of Santa-America is still in Daphne, AL. In addition, Elf Helen and Santa John are operating the distribution of HUGs, “Angel in the Sky” books, and Santa Sleigh Kits for compliant Santas, Mrs. Santas and Elves. With the move to Prairie Village and changes to our website, Elf Helen is reviewing all Santa files for completeness. Santa Kevin Boydston is assisting. She will be contacting you for updated information. We are trying to get all files complete by November 1. Please keep an eye out for a big announcement by end of September!

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Had the opportunity to visit the home of a three year old who has a major heart surgery coming up before Christmas. He was happy to see Mrs Claus and me. They already had their tree up and he got a fuzzy Teddy Bear from Santa. Mrs Claus
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To day Mrs Claus and I had our first Santa America visit. The child is three years old and is headed for heart surgery . They are having a church rummage sale for the travel expense. Santa and Mrs Claus arrived at the home and they two children received Teddy Bears and HUGS ... See MoreSee Less

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Using the past few months to do a Major Tune up on my body, mind and spirit.
Example....Elizabeth and I have been 90% Vegan since January when we were in in Morocco. No meet or dairy products...none!
Working out at Daphne's Senior Rec Center three days a week....."chair yoga" every Tuesday!! Meditation daily to focus my mind and live in the present.
Weight is down, lipids coming in smack into line. Cardio clearly improving.
You may recall, I had open heart surgery for a life long congenital issue...had my aortic valve replaced last August..moooo!!
I am on no meds! Nothing but diet, meditation and exercise. Ten more pounds and I am as good as 74 gets!
Why all this! As Santa America, I am a "Santa Super Hero" example to every family I visit. Most are terminal or faced with severe physical/emotional challenges. I am personally committed to bring Love, Hope and Joy to our children in the best way I can!
Use these grand summer months to strengthen your body, mind and spirit.....you are way too special to lose to an extra helping of "mac en cheese!!"
L-H-J!!!!
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For any Santa-America Santas attending the Santa Family Reunion in Gatlinburg, Please let me know if you need HUGs. If so, I will bring a package to you. This will save us postage. Please send an e-mail to elfhelen@santa-america.org so we can package them up.

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Papaw’s free eBook published online thoughts4Christmas.com . . . Take a devotional break from the Holiday activities to seek His presence in your thoughts . . . ... See MoreSee Less

Papaw’s free eBook published online thoughts4Christmas.com . . . Take a devotional break from the Holiday activities to seek His presence in your thoughts . . .
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Last night we had a collection event for SUBs for Santa at Red Robin. This is a collection opportunity that any Santa can do locally. All collected in your area stays in your area. Just need to inventory it. Contact us for our to make it happen where you are. ... See MoreSee Less

Last night we had a collection event for SUBs for Santa at Red Robin. This is a collection opportunity that any Santa can do locally. All collected in your area stays in your area. Just need to inventory it. Contact us for our to make it happen where you are.
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Santa needed!!!

It was a pleasure to speak with you a moment ago about possibly finding a Santa for our little ones. We are hoping to find someone to bring Santa to our Healthy Families program’s play group. For a little background, our Healthy Families program provides free services in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William counties to promote healthy child development and prevent child abuse and neglect. This program works with families with children pre-birth to age 3 or 4, and is affiliated with Healthy Families America, an initiative of Prevent Child Abuse America.

I have included the details below. Please let me know if I need to provide any additional information.

Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Time: The party is from 3pm-6pm but we only need Santa from 4-5 (or 6 if he can stay)
Duration: 1-2 hours
Location: Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Santa Activities: Santa would bring a bag with toys (that we are providing) and take some photos with the children
Other activities: We will also be doing face-painting and some small games/activities with the kiddos

Thanks,

Jamie Johnson
Community and Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Northern Virginia Family Service
10455 White Granite Drive | Suite 100 | Oakton, VA 22124
571.748.2500 main | 571.748.2621 direct | 703.385.5176 fax

www.nvfs.org | facebook | twitter | LinkedIn

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Just a question to clarify things. Why is this page called Santa America INC when the cards read Santa America.ORG. are they the same thing? I just want to make sure. no criticism is intended. Just an old man who needs clarification. Hohoho 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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Love, Hope and Joy 365 days a year!
Santa Fred added a new photo to Santa America, Inc.'s timeline — at Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Today I received a package from Santa America with my Santa Hugs and The timing was perfect .I had just received a last minute call for a visit with an autistic child about to undergo a serious surgery . The family and friends gathered to celebrate Christmas in July since the young man's chances were not good. Love Joy and laughter filled the room. ... See MoreSee Less

Today I received a package from Santa America with my Santa Hugs and The timing was perfect .I had just received a last minute call for a visit with an autistic child about to undergo a serious surgery . The family and friends gathered to celebrate Christmas in July since the young mans chances were not good. Love Joy and laughter filled the room.
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WOW!!! I am overwhelmed by all that happened at Discover Santa 2016 in Branson. First, huge thank you to Santa Tim Connaghan and his staff for a most excellent reunion. They all did a magnificent job, Second, a huge thank you to all that attended our workshop on children in special circumstances. Third, thanks to all that stopped by our table and filled out information sheets. I hope you enjoy the book. Fourth, thank you to Phllip L. Wenz and the Santa Claus Oath Foundation for the Medal of Honor award. And, last but CERTAINLY not least a HUGE thank you to Kevin Boydston and Tresa Boydston for backing up Elf Helen and I at the Santa-America table and loading in and loading out. You guys are the best. ... See MoreSee Less

WOW!!! I am overwhelmed by all that happened at Discover Santa 2016 in Branson. First, huge thank you to Santa Tim Connaghan and his staff for a most excellent reunion. They all did a magnificent job, Second, a huge thank you to all that attended our workshop on children in special circumstances. Third, thanks to all that stopped by our table and filled out information sheets. I hope you enjoy the book. Fourth, thank you to Phllip L. Wenz and the Santa Claus Oath Foundation for the Medal of Honor award. And, last but CERTAINLY not least a HUGE thank you to Kevin Boydston and Tresa Boydston for backing up Elf Helen and I at the Santa-America table and loading in and loading out. You guys are the best.
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ANNOUNCEMENT!! GREAT NEWS!! Santa America has been notified that one of our donor organizations has increased their contribution to our work by 40%. This is great news and will allow us to do more training of our volunteer Santas. Jewelers for Children (JFC) has supported Santa America since 2007. Elf Helen and Santa John had the opportunity to attend the JFC Board meeting and the Facets of Hope Banquet on June 5.
Thank you Jewelers for Children!
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While going through the storage locker yesterday, discovered 17 of these dolls. They are to be used with preschool age children with deployed family member. Please let me know if you (as a Santa America member) are visiting deployed families? If you are, could you use these? ... See MoreSee Less

While going through the storage locker yesterday, discovered 17 of these dolls. They are to be used with preschool age children with deployed family member. Please let me know if you (as a Santa America member) are visiting deployed families? If you are, could you use these?
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