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As one of my last acts as Chairman of NORPAC SANTAS, I asked the Executive Board for a Suggested Motion to make a donation to ClausNet from the organization's treasury. The motion was carried by the board by unanimous vote and the donation has been made. I know that ClausNet has been a valuable tool for many of our members in making themselves the best Christmas Performers they can be including myself. Trever Waltos NORPAC SANTAS Chairman

On this day ten years ago (11/6/2010), I had the privilege of gathering with many distinguished Santa Claus portrayers in Santa Claus, IN for the Final Santa Claus Oath Ceremony. The Santa Claus Oath is a set of principles that promote brotherhood and the highest ideals for portraying Santa Claus. The oath is the brainchild of Santa portrayer and Christmas archivist, Phillip L. Wenz. During its signatory period, the oath garnered over 2,500 original signers from around the world. The final oath ceremony marked the end of the signatory period, and the book of signatures was placed in a plastic time capsule. The capsule is on display at Santa's Candy Castle (Santa Claus, IN) where it can be viewed by the public. The oath itself is viewable online at santaclausoath.webs.com. The Santa Claus Oath is held in high esteem by Santa groups everywhere.

Reading some of the "chatter" here on ClausNet recently brought up the Santa Claus Oath which has caused me to reminisce. A lot happened to me, quick and fast, in a very short period of time that lead to me portraying the honorable character of Santa Claus. Along that journey was the opportunity to take the Santa Claus Oath. It was an awe inspiring moment for me. I also signed my name to it. Do you remember how you felt when you took the Santa Claus Oath? Have you ever re-read it since? Do you feel privileged to be in the company of all those that have taken the Santa Claus Oath?