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No Membership Fees until 2022
The Society of Santa Board of Directors has decided that, due to difficulties caused by the Corona Virus Pandemic, there will be no membership fees in 2021.
Hopefully we will all be able to renew our memberships in 2022 and pay the 2022 membership fees in early 2022.
So, for now, please ignore any wording below that asks for a membership fee payment.
How to Renew Your Membership
Welcome to All Santas, Mrs. Claus and Other Christmas Performers
From our By–Laws:
Section 3 MEMBERSHIP
3.1 Membership shall be open to all people of good will who embrace the ideals of Santa Claus and his service to children.
3.2 All applications for membership must be approved by a simple majority of members present.
3.3 All members are expected to participate together in harmony for the good of the entire organization.
Application
- All new members and renewing members need to complete the application process every year. This includes Santas, Mrs. Claus, Elves, Photographers and all other Christmas performers. For 2019 the membership application fee is $50.00. We have no annual or monthly dues.
- Those people who do NOT perform as a Christmas character and do NOT actively assist a member at an event may join as a Non-Performing Member for 50% ($25.00) of the regular application fee.
- Spouses of members are also invited to join. While not required, all members are encouraged to have the additional protection of general liability insurance.
- Spouses who DO perform as a Christmas character or DO actively assist a member at an event may join as a regular member at the full price with a background check.
- Memberships run from February 1st, or from whenever they join, through January 31st of the following year.
- For special services to the Society, a member's membership may be paid by SOS for one year. However, the member providing special services to the Society still needs to submit a new application, including a new background check for that year.
- Youths under the age of 18 must have written parental permission to join and must have the background check as explained below.
- All new applications applying for the first time will be submitted to the membership for approval at the next regularly scheduled general meeting.
- Rejected applications will include a full refund of your membership application fee.
Annual Background Check Required
All membership applications must include a background check not more than 60 days old. This can come from several sources such as your state Bureau of Investigation, FBI or a similar service, including those accepted by other Santa organizations.
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation:
https://www.cbirecordscheck.com/Individual_New.aspx
The two groups below require a membership in their organization in order to receive a background check.
- International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) https://www.ibrbsantas.org/bgc_clearstar.html
- Nationwide Santas https://hirenationwidesantas.com/contact/
Liability Insurance Strongly Recommended
While SOS no longer requires proof of Performance Liability Insurance, it is still highly recommended.
Any insurance agent or company should be able to provide the coverage you need. However, we generally see a substantial savings by joining and buying your insurance through another Santa organization. Here are two of them...
- International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas
https://www.ibrbsantas.org/bgc_clearstar.html - Nationwide Santas
https://hirenationwidesantas.com/contact/
By submitting this application to renew my membership in the Society of Santa, I agree that:
- I have never been convicted of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct of any kind or of any lesser crime resulting from a charge thereof. I have not been convicted of a felony in the last ten years; and all information provided is true and complete;
- I have viewed and will abide by the SOS By–Laws, Mission, Oath and Code of Ethics and I will support the purposes of Society of Santa;
- I am sending the required background investigation report, with all but the last 4 digits of my Social Security number deleted;
- I will participate together in harmony with all members for the good of the entire organization with no thought of personal profit or advantage from my position or membership;
- I authorize the SOS membership committee to verify my character and the information I have provided by such public or private records and/or direct contacts as it deems necessary;
- I agree to have my name, my spouse’s or partner’s name, my telephone numbers and my e-mail & web addresses made available to all SOS members; and,
Form B — For Renewal Applications for SOS
This form is for RENEWAL applications only.
For questions about SOS, please use the CONTACT SOS page
under "MORE" in the top menu.
- Complete the form below, and then attach your Background Check file BEFORE clicking on "Send Your Application."
- Use one of the PayPal buttons below to safely pay with a debit or credit card or mail your check to SOS Treasurer, 90 N 4th Ave, PO Box 957, Brighton, CO 80601.
- Use the print function of your computer (<Ctrl> P for Windows) then fill out the form in ink and bring it along with your background check and membership fee payment to an SOS in-person meeting.
Thank you for renewing your membership in the Society of Santa. Your renewal form has been sent. Except for applications in November and December, you should receive confirmation with 5 days to 2 weeks.
606 Pratt Street, Apt 202
SOS Regular Membership Renewal Fee
$50.00
You may pay with a debit or credit card using the PayPal button above.
SOS Non–Performing Spouse Membership Renewal Fee
$25.00
You may pay with a debit or credit card using the PayPal button above or mail your check to Steve Patterson, Membership Chair (address above).
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