Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # MN North Star Santas Find A Santa ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://northstarsantas.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [MN North Star Santas](https://northstarsantas.com/) - Our Santas Welcome to the North Star Santas! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of dedicated men and women from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa who portray Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Elves. United by a shared passion for spreading cheer, we bring the magic of the Christmas Joy! - [Members Dashboard](https://northstarsantas.com/members) - * Upcoming Events North Star Santas Academy and Blues Banquet Shopping Guide Purchase North Star Santa Merchandise From Hats to Boots – A Santa & Mrs. Claus Shopping Guide MN North Star Santas Organization Board Minutes Nonprofit Information Background and Insurance: FAQ Programs Santa & Mrs. Claus Partner Connections Mentorship Program Past Event Photo Downloads - [Upcoming Events](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/upcoming-events) - If you are not a member and want to attend one of our events, please contact Tracy Hansen. Tracy@northstarsantas.com SEPTEMBER 5th – Training New Santa's– Free – Rob Mathewson & Ken Shank - Location TBD SEPTEMBER 23rd – Picnic for Santa's - Ken Shank - Location (TBD) Dayton, MN OCTOBER 3rd – Santa Season Kickoff – From 10:00 -1:00pm - Location MOA - [MN North Star Last Sleigh Ride](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/mn-north-star-last-sleigh-ride) - LET’S REMEMBER OUR SANTA’S ON THEIR LAST SLEIGH RIDE DEBRA GABRELCIK RANDY GABRELCIK TOM PIERCE The Final Sleigh RideBy Santa Philip D. Gurganus He could not recall a time when the reindeer flew with such strength and speedHe could not remember a moment in which his suit shown so brightHe felt an energy he had - [MN North Star Directors](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/mn-north-star-directors) - OUR MINNESOTA NORTH STAR SANTAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rob MathewsonPresidentrob@northstarsantas.com Kenneth ShankVice President ken@northstarsantas.com Tracy HansenSecretary - Assistant Treasurertracy@northstarsantas.com Meg HeinzTreasurermeg@northstarsantas.com Sid FletcherDirector of Training and Eventssid@northstarsantas.com < OPEN >Director of Membershiprob@northstarsantas.com Tim WeilandDirector of Technologytim@northstarsantas.com Jimmy SmetanasMember at Largejimmy@northstarsantas.com - [Login](https://northstarsantas.com/login) - If you are not a member and want to be one, please contact Rob Mathewson.Rob@northstarsantas.com (or submit the form on How to become a member) - [MN North Star Founding Patriarchs](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/mn-north-star-founding-patriarchs) - THANK YOU TO OUR MINNESOTA NORTH STAR SANTAS FOUNDERS SID FLETCHERCOOL, COOL, COOL TOM PIERCESANTA UP NORTH RANDY GABRELCIKSANTA RANDY DEBRA GABRELCIK“HOTWHEELS” CARL IMMEDIATOSANTA CARLUCCI DAN LUNDEENSANTA DAN JANINE & LES HULKEPAPA SANTA LES & MAMA CLAUS CHUCK CLAUSENSANTA CLAUSEN History behind the group: 1993 Santa Sid was employed by Lifetouch Photography. After the season - [Board minutes](https://northstarsantas.com/members/board-minutes) - Minutes – April 23 2026 Minutes - January 6 2026 Minutes - October 2 2025 Minutes - July 10 2025 Minutes - April 4 2025 Minutes - January 9 2025 Minutes - September 12, 2024 Minutes - July 7-12-2024 Members Dashboard - [Santa Profile](https://northstarsantas.com/members/santa-profile) - Members Dashboard - [Member Event - Stillwater RiverBoat Cruise](https://northstarsantas.com/member-event-stillwater-boat-cruise) - [Business Month (August 1-31)](https://northstarsantas.com/members/business-month-august-1-31) - Please read this entire email before August 1, 2026 for Season Requirements Hello, MN North Star Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves and Helpers. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE CLEARSTAR BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM FOR 2026 – 2027. Everyone on our roster will receive an email with the link to apply on or after August - [Member Business Month](https://northstarsantas.com/member-business-month) - IT IS VERY IMPORTANT/MANDITORY THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED EVERYTHING BY SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS MADE. Please read the following information carefully before beginning your 2026/2027 Background/Liability Insurance applications and Membership Roster Fee. ClearStar Instructions: This is non-negotiable, it is required that you pass a background check to get insurance. Only - [How to become a member](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/membership) - ALREADY A SANTA? LOOKING TO BE A SANTA? If you are a Santa either real-bearded or designer-bearded, or a Mrs. Claus or Elf, or looking to be a Santa. We would love for you to join us! We like getting together a few times a year to eat, meet and greet with each other. You - [Nonprofit Information](https://northstarsantas.com/members/non-profit-information) - Members Dashboard Charter and By Laws of The MN NORTH STAR SANTAS Nonprofit Organization We the MN North Star Santas are Santas and Merry Makers (Mrs. Clauses, Elves, Helpers, and Support Staff) desire to become the best Santa Claus and Merry Makers we possibly can be, established this Charter for our governance. NAME: The name - [Cookie Policy](https://northstarsantas.com/cookie-policy) - This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer - [From Hats To Boots - A Santa & Mrs. Claus Shopping Guide](https://northstarsantas.com/members/from-hats-to-boots-a-santa-mrs-claus-shopping-guide) - Additional site listings may still be pending. If you know of a site that should be included, please contact jon@northstarsantas.com for approval to add it to this page. SANTA MRS CLAUS SUITS We are pleased to share a list of suggested companies for your convenience; however, please note that the MN North Star Santas assumes - [Mentorship Program](https://northstarsantas.com/members/mentorship-program) - Contact Jon Kirk if you would like to volunteer for this program. jon@northstarsantas.com All current and future Mentors are required to read, agree to, and sign this document. By signing, you affirm your commitment to uphold the values and guidelines of the program to the best of your ability. Program Overview The MN North Star Santas - [Find-A-Santa](https://northstarsantas.com/find-a-santa) - Welcome to the North Star Santas Are you planning an event and want to hire a talented Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, or an Elf? This site will provide you with links for those of you seeking a professional Christmas Entertainers for your event, you can rest assured that the Jolly Bearded Elves on this site - [Spreading Joy with Toys for Tots](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/spreading-joy-with-toys-for-tots) - Our Chosen Charity: Toys for Tots Toys for Tots is a nationally recognized charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, dedicated to delivering hope and joy to children in need. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them to less fortunate children during the holiday season. By - [Member Downloads](https://northstarsantas.com/members/downloads) - Kick-off Dinner 2025 Right-Click on links below and select "Save-As" to download files Group Photo at Radisson Blu (MOA) Toys for Tots - Marines Photo | Group Photo Right-Click on links below and select "Save-As" to download files Group Photo at Swedish Institute Toys for Tots Group Photo 2024 North Star Santas Slideshow - [HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY PARTNER](https://northstarsantas.com/members/holiday-opportunity-partner) - Looking to bring holiday magic to your event? When you fill out the “Holiday Opportunity Partner” contact form, your request is instantly shared with all active Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elf in the MN North Star Santas membership. This streamlined process ensures your opportunity reaches our entire community at once. If a performer has availability - [Admin Tools](https://northstarsantas.com/admin-tools) - Mailing List Add/Remove email Santa.Members Yes, I want to become a member of the mailing list santa.members@northstarsantas.com. Please remove me from mailing list santa.members@northstarsantas.com. Enter your email address: Please confirm your email address: Our.Santas Yes, I want to become a member of the mailing list our.santas@northstarsantas.com. Please remove me from mailing list our.santas@northstarsantas.com. Enter your - [Member Event - Season Kick-off](https://northstarsantas.com/member-event-season-kick-off) - Help Spread Holiday Cheer, and Support Toys for Tots! We’re proud to support Toys for Tots in their mission to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season. If you’d like to contribute, we’ve made it easy to donate online. Every dollar helps put a smile on a child’s face and a toy - [MN North Star Hall of Fame Santas](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are/mn-north-star-hall-of-fame) - The Minnesota North Star Santa organization is so proud to have two Hall of Fame Santas. We are so grateful for the guidance and direction given by these two wonderful Santas. We can never thank you enough for everything you have done for us and the group that you built, and left us to care - [Purchase North Star Santa Merchandise](https://northstarsantas.com/members/where-to-purchase-items) - Purchase items here for your Santa / Mrs. Claus / Elf The vest must be prepaid. An order must include a minimum of 10 vests, so if you miss this opportunity, you will be placed on the following order. MN North Star Santas patch will be available for purchase: a large for $8.00, a small - [z_OLD_Registration](https://northstarsantas.com/old_registration) - [Our Santas Mailing List](https://northstarsantas.com/members/our-santas-mailing-list) - + Subscribe to Our.Santas Mailing list (or Unsubscribe) Yes, I want to become a member of the mailing list our.santas@northstarsantas.com. Please remove me from mailing list our.santas@northstarsantas.com. Enter your email address: Please confirm your email address: - [Background and Insurance: FAQ](https://northstarsantas.com/members/background-and-insurance-faq) - QUESTION: If I want liability insurance for a Santa, Mrs. Claus, or Elf, do they also need to have a background check? ANSWER: Yes, and there are NO exceptions. WHY you ask: Here is the explanation after talking to our Liability Insurance Carrier. The Liability Insurance Policy we have is under the MN North Star Santas, Nonprofit organization. - [Forgot Password](https://northstarsantas.com/forgot-password) - [User Blogs](https://northstarsantas.com/user-blogs) - [Submit New Blog Post](https://northstarsantas.com/submit-new-blog-post) - [Who We Are](https://northstarsantas.com/who-we-are) - THE MINNESOTA NORTH STAR SANTAS Mission Statement: It is our mission to spread love, hope, and joy wherever Santa and the Merry Makers go. Touching lives, one smile at a time. The Minnesota North Star Santas began as a small group of 25 in 1996. They started an organization of men and women who live in - [Member Event - Blues Banquet](https://northstarsantas.com/member-event-blues-banquet) - IT IS TIME TO MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR THE SANTA BLUES MARCH 8th & 9th of 2025 THE MINNESOTA NORTH STAR SANTAS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THIS YEAR’S TRAINER, SANTA TRUE! Santa True, aka Robert Seutter, has over 30 years of performing experience. At CPW, we specialize in bringing the In-Depth Study of Performance Skills, - [Santa Request Form](https://northstarsantas.com/santa-request-form) - Your information will go to every Santa on Find-A-Santa page all at once. If they have availability on their schedule, they will contact you as soon as they can. - [My Profile](https://northstarsantas.com/my-profile) - [Privacy Policy](https://northstarsantas.com/privacy-policy) - Who we are Our website address is: northstarsantas.com What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from - [Search Users](https://northstarsantas.com/search-users) ## MailPoet Page - [MailPoet Page](https://northstarsantas.com/?mailpoet_page=subscriptions) - [mailpoet_page]