Friends

Santas need to be connected; there are links below in several categories.

Debbie LaFranchi, Costume Designer – She designed and custom made Santa Walter’s and Santa Charles’ uniforms.

Santa Organizations Supported by Santa Walter & Santa For Events

• Santas of Northern California – Santas NorCal – President, Founding & Charter Member of the Santas (and Companions) of Northern California. Every member has a vote at our periodic meetings, not just Santas. We are also a local chapter of FORBSantas and of IOSantas.
• Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas – Members In Good Standing, $25 annual dues are current for all Santas in Santa For Events, with $1,000,000 Liability Insurance, security clearance.
• International Order of Santas(IOS) – “ is an internet support group for professional Santas– both Real & Designer Beards! Free membership is also extended to Mrs. Clauses and Elves.”
• The Brotherhood of the Direct Descendants of Santa Claus – “…The qualifications for membership would simply be a profound love for children and a deep commitment to helping keep the traditions of Christmas alive throughout the world.”

Reliable Santas around the world

• Santa JG (Jonathan Meath) — Boston and beyond [Santa JG was recently featured on the Boston Magazine and interviewed on NPR radio].
• Santa Hollywood (Santa Tim Connaghan) — Southern California and the world.
• Santa Ric “Singing Santa” singing “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” posted on Youtube.
• Santa Rob (Rob Figley) — Vancouver, Washington & Portland, Oregon.

Santa White Papers [Sharing to assist other Santas]

• Marketing Plan – Sharing insights into being an Event Santa successfully.
• Santa Bench – Plans and information about building a Santa Bench and other props.