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Welcome to The Alumni Site!

The Alumni Of Real Bearded Santas, "Santas Networking Together In Peace And Harmony," was created in February of 2009 by Santa Allen Keeney with permission of Santa Tom Hartsfield and is maintained by former members of the association once known as "The Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas" or "AORBS" (1994 - 2007).

Originally intended for former members of AORBS, the "Alumni Site" has grown to include all men and women who have an interest in performing as Santa or Mrs. Claus. We are now sponsored by the Gang of 31, Santas Dedicated to Excellence.

People interested in the history AORBS, or any former AORBS members interested in discussing the history of AORBS with other past members and officers, can visit the Yahoo! Group SantaTalkATT. (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SantaTalkATT) The moderators and members there can help answer any questions you may have on the subject.

On behalf of all the Moderators who work behind the scenes keeping this site fresh, updated, dynamic, fun and interesting we would like to say "Thank You!"

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  • Santa Rob Figley
  • Santa Ron Breach
  • santa Jeff .F GT
  • Santa Bob Elkin
  • Santa Dana
  • paul robinson
  • The Atlanta Santa
  • Bob Peck
  • Santa Barry Walzberg
  • Santa Kevin Scott
  • Linder
  • Santa Vern
  • Santa Raymond F. Moniz
  • Santa Bill Young
  • Dave Allen
  • Santa Gordon #19
  • Larry Beenblossom
  • Phillip L. Wenz
  • Santa Ron

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The 2011 Santa Reunion

San Diego, Here We Come!

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Santa Ron Breach commented on Santa Kevin Scott's group 'FORBS'
Liz and I had a blast at the FORBS Santa Reunion VXIII in San Diego The Santa Flash Mob was great
yesterday
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Dave Allen commented on Santa Gordon #19's video
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TIME AS I'M SURE IT WAS.........  I'M JUST TO FAR AWAY TO BE THEIR..........
yesterday
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Santa Gordon #19 replied to Bill Perillo's discussion 'MATTED FUR'
Specifically request the "Card" your fur after the clean your suit. That is telling the cleaner you want them to brush out your fur and make it fluffy again. Other wise you use a "Dog Grooming" brush to brush out your fur. I keep…
yesterday
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2012 FORBS Luncheon Review

Well folks, if you have never gone to a large gathering of Santas, writing about it just does not begin to cover all that happens. It was sort of like "Animal House goes to the North Pole" with all the different personalities coming into play and the different agendas that needed to be addressed. I will try to mention some of the highlights. Vendors: There were all kinds of vendors with belt buckles and leather goods next to jewelry for Mrs. Claus and Bling for Santa, across from Suit…See More
Blog post by Santa Gordon #19 yesterday
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Larry Beenblossom and Santa Bear are now friends Monday
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Dick Conkling replied to Bill Perillo's discussion 'MATTED FUR'
I use a steel bristled dog grooming brush along with spray "static guard". Has worked  well over the years. A specialty dry cleaner here in Kansas City suggested to me that most fur on these Santa Suits is polyester and should be…
Sunday
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just read on line to use a hair conditioner an oily type for leave in use blow dry with cool air as you brush it out . I'll let you know
Status posted by Bill Perillo Saturday
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thanks Jim I guees i have some work to do.
Status posted by Bill Perillo Saturday
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Jim Lewis replied to Bill Perillo's discussion 'MATTED FUR'
Did happen to me, but on back up suit.  My wife used her round tipped bristle hair brush to comb it out.  Took a while and the fur did not go back to its original fluffines.  But I have used the suit on several occassions,…
Saturday
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MATTED FUR

 My suit came back from the cleaners with all my fluffy white fur all matted. Does anyone have a remedy ?See More
Discussion posted by Bill Perillo Saturday
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You might be able to access 2011 Christmas photo's by going to Facebook and either searching for me under Santeklaas or Robert kobs.
Status posted by Robert Kobs Saturday
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January 2012 - Peachtree Santa Meeting at Pacific Sushi Buffet & Grill Restaurant

January 28, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Sorry for the late posting, I've been in Cedartown taking care of my father recovering from open heart surgery & haven't had cell service or internet access (back in the dark ages).This is the 1st meeting for 2012.  Please feel free to bring anyone that has the heart of Christmas.See More
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Santa Ed Largin commented on Stephen J Bailey (aka/Santa Steve of Georgia)'s event 'January 2012 - Peachtree Santa Meeting'
Sorry will not be their after all. I wanted to come but something came up.  Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hope all goes well.
Friday
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Santa Bruce commented on Stephen J Bailey (aka/Santa Steve of Georgia)'s event 'January 2012 - Peachtree Santa Meeting'
Wish I could be there but I will be out of town. Santa Bruce
Friday
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January 2012 - Peachtree Santa Meeting at Pacific Sushi Buffet & Grill Restaurant

January 28, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Sorry for the late posting, I've been in Cedartown taking care of my father recovering from open heart surgery & haven't had cell service or internet access (back in the dark ages).This is the 1st meeting for 2012.  Please feel free to bring anyone that has the heart of Christmas.See More
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Photo posted by Glenn Rowe Jan 25
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Karrie L. Whitman commented on Santa Rob Figley's group 'Pacific Northwest Santas'
Happy 2012 to everyone,   It is time for our next meeting. It is at a new location this time. It will be held on Feb 12,2012 at 2pm at Famous Dave's BBQ  9911 NE Cascades Parkway near PDX in Cascade Station. See everyone there. …
Jan 24
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Bill Perillo

MATTED FUR 4 Replies

 My suit came back from the cleaners with all my fluffy white fur all matted. Does anyone have a remedy ?Continue

Started by Bill Perillo in Wardrobe. Last reply by Santa Kevin Scott yesterday.

Robert Kobs

Beard whitening 6 Replies

Most generally those of us who possess a naturally white beard, find the area around our mouths to be the most dissatisfying.  Some of us sometimes look like those dogs with grundgy hair around their…Continue

Started by Robert Kobs in Hair & Beard Care. Last reply by Glenn Rowe Jan 19.

Linder

When should you bleach your hair and beard ?

I have never bleached my hair or beard before and dont know the procedure or how long it takes ,I would hate to try it right before the season and it not do right but I also do not know if onece you…Continue

Started by Linder in Hair & Beard Care Jan 10.

TaMara

A List of Good Suit Vendors 7 Replies

Yes, we all have heard of Adele's. But what other suit vendors are out there? Can we start a list of them?

Tags: bells, gloves, glasses, fur, hats

Started by TaMara in Wardrobe. Last reply by Linder Jan 8.

Lee F Strong

Full-time Santa (in my dreams) 10 Replies

Have any of you been able to make the leap to full-time Santa? If so, how? What can one expect?I still have a decade to go before I can officilaly retire, but I'd love to go full tilt as Santa before…Continue

Started by Lee F Strong in General. Last reply by Santa Gordon #19 Jan 7.

Lee F Strong

A Mall Santa's Prayer

Here's a poem I wrote a few years at the start of a mall season:A Mall Santa's PrayerAs I hold each precious childlet me treat each onewith the love and care I'd showYou…Continue

Started by Lee F Strong in General Jan 7.

Linder

BEST PLACE TO BUY A SUIT. 4 Replies

I've checked a lot of Santa suit sites and have read up on some things to look for in a suit such as the pluses of having a lined suit,a coat that zips,pocketts in the pants and ect.. but since I'm…Continue

Started by Linder in Wardrobe. Last reply by Linder Dec 29, 2011.

Glenn Rowe

Beard and Hair Whitening

I have heard that there are beauticians in Georgia that are experienced in making a grey beard such as mine white.  I would appreciate any links to them. Thank you.Continue

Started by Glenn Rowe in Hair & Beard Care Dec 23, 2011.

Santa Rick Davis

Santa Suit Cleaning

Can someone suggest a cleaner in the Duluth Area that cleans Santa Suits.I have a suit made by Robbie Hite.THANKS Santa RickContinue

Started by Santa Rick Davis in Wardrobe Dec 4, 2011.

Santa Chuck

Santa Needed Huntersville, NC 1 Reply

I looking for a relief Santa in the Huntersville, NC area.  Dates needed are:  12p to 6p 12-13,14,15, and 11am to 7pm 12-16.  Any or all of the dates are available with more possible.  Call Santa…Continue

Started by Santa Chuck in Job Availability & Openings. Last reply by Santa Gordon #19 Nov 30, 2011.

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    About the "The Gang of 31"

    The Gang of 31 (or Go31 in shorthand) is a group of Santa and Mrs. Claus who are dedicated to excellence, professionalism, integrity and honesty. But Go31 members also remember that being Santa is supposed to be fun!

    The term "Gang of 31" was coined in June of 2008 by Santa Rob Figley. AT THE TIME, It refered to a list of 31 Santas and Mrs. Claus who were at various times persecuted for their continued loyal support of the original AORBS association (1994-2007) and its administration.

    Today, the Go31 is a group of Santas and Mrs. Claus who are dedicated to the art and craft of Christmas Performing. Members can be found in Santa-related leadership positions both locally and at the national level.

    Blog Posts

    Santa Gordon #19

    2012 FORBS Luncheon Review





    Well folks, if you have never gone to a large gathering of Santas, writing about

    it just does not begin to cover all that happens. It was sort of like "Animal

    House goes to the North Pole" with all the different personalities coming into

    play and the different agendas that needed to be addressed. I will try to

    mention some of the highlights.



    Vendors:



    There were all kinds of vendors with belt buckles and leather goods next to

    jewelry…

    Continue

    Posted by Santa Gordon #19 on January 30, 2012 at 9:24am

    Dick Conkling

    Santa Reunion

    Hello out there fellow Santa's. Well we've finally and totally made up our minds about coming to the Santa Reunion in San Diego. The last reunion I attended was in 1997 with the original AORBS group. The hard decision part of making this reunion was whether or not to bring the CyberSleigh. It's a long drive from Kansas City to San Diego pulling a 30 foot trailer loaded to the gills. But I think I have one more major road trip left in me and my good friend Timothy has elected to travel with…

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    Posted by Dick Conkling on January 20, 2012 at 8:29am — 1 Comment

    Santa Gordon #19

    Ancient History and Recent events....

    Hello, recently there was another spat of unpleasantness that has folks saying they will leave if this "bickering and fighting" does not end and the very Un-Santa like behavior ends. You find it beneath your view of what Santa should be concerned with.



    Just as there are different levels of involvement in any type of endeavor, so true with being Santa. At the bottom level, that which is the common denominator of being Santa for the children, Your point of view is very valid and…

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    Posted by Santa Gordon #19 on January 8, 2012 at 10:01am

    Santa C.

    Hair Products

    What products do you use for white hair.

    Posted by Santa C. on September 18, 2011 at 5:37pm — 2 Comments

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