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SUMMARY:Board Meeting Test #2 Dan Rapoza Only
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URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/board-meeting-test-2-dan-rapoza-only/
CATEGORIES:Board & Committee Meetings,Calendar of Events,NESS Calendar,Online Sessions
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SUMMARY:President's RoundTable Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, All Welcome to the 2nd installment of the President’s Round Table Discussion. This is where you can ask questions or voice concerns or share ideas. Sometimes we have some preplanned topics and other times it is up to whoever is on the call. We look forward to seeing you there! \nNew England Santa Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: NESS Member Roundtable #3 – Zoom (NESS Members Only)\nTime: Jul 10\, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87025190314 \nMeeting ID: 870 2519 0314 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,87025190314# US\n+13126266799\,\,87025190314# US (Chicago) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 870 2519 0314 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc9Om3Qysy
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/presidents-roundtable-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Events & Programs,NESS Calendar,Online Sessions
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87025190314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Activities Committee Meeting
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URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/activities-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Board & Committee Meetings,Calendar of Events,NESS Calendar,Online Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Board Meeting
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URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/monthly-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board & Committee Meetings,Calendar of Events,Events & Programs,NESS Calendar,Online Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
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SUMMARY:Activities Committee Meeting
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URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/activities-committee-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
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SUMMARY:Finding Off-Season Claus Work - Zoom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Educational Zoom Program\nFinding Off-Season Claus Work\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025 (7:00 – 9:00 pm)\n \nWhile we Christmas performers are certainly busy during the season\, for the other 10 months our work opportunities are few and far between. But they are out there if we learn where and how to seek them out. \nChristmas in July events are not uncommon\, especially at campgrounds\, summer camps\, and sport venues. In recent years\, retail businesses have started using the “holidays” for sales and customer promotions. Our challenge is to make Claus in demand all the other days of the year. \nThis workshop will look at the kinds of appearances that are common for LEON/Christmas in July and other summer gigs. However\, we will be taking a broader look at where we can create other activities and services during the off-season. Hopefully\, folks will go away with a variety of options to offer this summer. \nA panel of NESS members will share their experiences with off-season work. Santa Dan Greenleaf will facilitate the session. \nHow to find\, market\, book\, and manage off-season appearances will be covered. We will also discuss outfits\, event activities\, summer storytelling\, and other skills. Practical advice useful for the regular season on reaching prospects\, marketing\, booking agreements\, negotiating\, getting paid\, and retaining clients will be offered. \nWhile the session has off-season work as its focus\, the information\, strategies\, and resources shared will also be valuable for our regular in-season activities. \nThe Zoom session is open free to all. Please RSVP on the NESS Website to reserve your spot.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/4-3-2025-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Online Sessions
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/meeting/83524901589
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
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SUMMARY:Activities Committee Meeting
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URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/activities-committee-meeting/
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SUMMARY:NESS Member Roundtable #2 - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:NESS Member Roundtable #2\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025\n6:30 – 9:00 pm\nMeeting starts at 7:00 pm\nOpen to NESS Members Only\nLog in to NESS Website to see Member-Only events and RSVP so you will be emailed the link to the event. \nThis is the second of four “quarterly” Member Roundtables for 2025. President Brian Marvel will provide an update of NESS activities and plans. Various officers and committee chairs will provide reports and be available to answer questions. \nThe floor (screen?) will then be open to members for questions\, suggestions and feedback. Contact Brian in advance if there are certain topics or priorities you would like covered. Feel free to send questions in advance via email to NewEnglandSantaSociety@gmail.com so necessary information can be gathered  prior to the gathering. \nThe meeting will be open at 6:30 pm for those who want to socialize with others. The meeting itself will begin at 7:00 pm. Following that\, time will also be available for those who want to meet privately in breakout rooms or chat among the group. \nAdditional Member Roundtables will be held Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 and Thursday\, October 2\, 2025.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/ness-member-roundtable-2-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Member Meetings,Online Sessions
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LOCATION:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/ness-member-roundtable-2-zoom/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T170000
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SUMMARY:CPW1: Performing Fundamentals with Santa True
DESCRIPTION:Performing Fundamentals\nTaught by Santa True (Robert Seutter)\n \nMarch 1 & 2\, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)\nHyatt House Hartford North/Windsor\, 200 Corporate Drive\, Windsor\, CT 06095\nLimited Enrollment – Registration Deadline\nNew England Santa Society is proud to host Santa True for the CPW Performing Fundamentals two-day workshop. This is CPW’s number one course. If you’ve never had any focused training on performance skills\, this is THE course to attend. But even the most experienced Christmas performers will leave with a wealth of ideas\, techniques\, and practical tools to use. This is a participatory and interactive session: you don’t just listen\, you learn by doing. \nHere are the key topics to be covered: \n\nPerforming Philosophy\nTools of the Performer: Vocals\, Physicality\, and Improv (Plus More)\nTelling a Story Without Saying a Word\nLearning Character Work\nAll the World’s a Stage: Understanding Space (as a Performer)\nRock Solid Santa: The Keys to Marathon Performing\nThe Art of Expressiveness\nDeveloping your Photo Mojo\nSanta Jedi Techniques (Understanding Your Audience)\nTime to Shine: Focus on Mrs. Claus\, Elves\, Managers\, and Handlers\nThe History of Christmas and the Claus Timeline\nBuilding Your Backstory/North Pole\nStory Reading and Story Telling\, and the Difference between Them\nStory Time with Santa True (Teaching Stories and Performing Them)\nRe-Thinking the Santa Community: Santa-Storming and More\nQ&A and the Future of Christmas Performing\n\nNew England Santa Society and Connecticut Society of Santas co-sponsored this same workshop in March of 2019 to rave reviews. See what others have said about this workshop. You may recognize some familiar names. \nThe registration fee of $350 includes attendance both days\, training materials\, workshop certificate\, refreshments\, and lunch both days. For those arriving early\, a bonus session will be offered Friday night at no additional cost. Special $50 discounted tickets are available for NESS members. \n \nSanta True (Robert Seutter) has more than 25 years of professional storytelling experience. And he loves making folks smile with his singing\, storytelling\, and truly interactive style. Santa True is a real-bearded professional Santa with a background check and insurance. He is also a member of several prestigious Santa organizations such as FORBS\, IBRBS\, and others. \nAs an instructor\, Robert Seutter has been coaching performers throughout the Southern California area for more than 20 years. He brings a wealth of skills and experience to his classes and workshops in an engaging and fun experience for all participants. \nIn 2024\, Santa True was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame. \nSPECIAL ROOM RATES AVAILABLE\nHyatt House Hartford North/Windsor\, 200 Corporate Drive\, Windsor\, CT 0609\nRegister using code G-NESS before Friday\, February 21 by calling 1-888-492-8847 or online at Hyatt.com. \nFree breakfast is included daily and served in the lobby area. \nDISCOUNTED GUEST ROOM RATES: \n\nSTUDIO KING Room Single Rate 109.00\nSTUDIO KING Room Double Rate 109.00 Additional charges of $10.00 per person will apply for Triple or Quad Occupancy\nRoom rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes\, which are currently 15%.\n\nRESERVATION METHOD/CUT-OFF DATE: \n\nReservations must be made before Friday\, February 21 for the special rate.\nCall 1-888 HYATT HP (1-888-492-8847) (Hyatt Place) or 1-866 974 9288 (Hyatt House). Use code G-NESS.\nOnline to Hyatt.com and entering reservation using G-NESS as the group/corporate number.\nOr go directly to our group deal at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BDLXW/G-NESS\n\nPerforming Fundamentals Sneak Peek
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/cpw1-performing-fundamentals-with-santa-true/
LOCATION:Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor\, 200 Corporate Dr\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T210000
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SUMMARY:WHAT THE PUCK? Get Ready for Next Season
DESCRIPTION:New England Santa Society February Event\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\nWorcester\, Massachusetts\n\n1st Period\nWHAT THE PUCK? \nGet Ready for Next Season\nSeminar 12:00 – 4:00 pm\nHilton Garden Inn\, 35 Major Taylor Blvd\, Worcester\, MA  01608\nThe season just ended. What do you do now? Evaluate last year and start planning for the next. Find out what others do to keep building on their Claus successes. The session is being led by NESS members. \nAmong the topics to be covered: \n\nAnalyse and evaluate last season.\nWhat went well? What needs improvement?\nWhere were the holes in your calendar?\nFine tune your long-term goals and short-term objectives.\nCraft a strategic plan to focus on the most valuable targets.\nMonthly goal setting and planning.\nThings to build on\, learn\, or develop to enhance your skills\, visits and appearances.\nMaking sure your schedule is as full as you want it be.\nLearn different ways to improve client relations.\nBuilding your visibility and response rates.\nKeeping your rebooking percentage high.\nFocusing efforts on the most valuable activities.\nCreating alliances to build on your success.\n\nThe training session will be from 12: 00 to 4:00 pm. There will be time between events to grab food\, socialize and relax. \n2nd Period\nWorcester Railers Hockey Game\nPINK IN THE RINK\n4:40 – 9:00? pm\nDCU Arena\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\n \nIn observance of 2025: The Year of Mrs. Claus\, New England Santa Society will be celebrating “Pink in the Rink” to honor Breast Cancer awareness. For this special night the ice on the rink will be pink. Don’t hesitate to don your light red (pink) outfits and accessories too. \nWe we will be partnering with the Worcester Railers Booster Club. As plans stand now we will be handing out pink candy canes and posing for pictures as we mingle with the attendees. Later we will receive special recognition for our attendance with a video of us on the big screen. A group photo will be taken on the Ice after the game! Other surprises to come. \nPuck drops at 6:05pm. Arrival time to the Arena is 4:40pm for our private entrance through security.  \nAttend either or both events. Guests are welcome but only NESS Members may be able to participate in some activities. NESS Members may buy tickets for family and friends at the member rate. \nSPECIAL COMBO PRICING FOR BOTH ACTIVITIES\n$50/person for NESS members/guests; $60/person for non-members\nSeminar Only: $30 for NESS members/guests; $35/person for non-members \nHockey Game Only: $30 for NESS members/guests; $35/person for non-members \n3rd Period
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/what-the-puck-get-ready-for-next-season/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn 35 Major Taylor Blvd Worcester\, MA  01608\, 35 Major Taylor Blvd\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
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SUMMARY:NESS Reunion & Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New England Santa Society Reunion & Annual Meeting\nJanuary 25 & 26\, 2025\nSturbridge\, MA\nPublick House Historic Inn\, 277 Main Street \nSaturday\, January 25 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) \nAnnual Meeting & Banquet \nNESS Tag Sale \nMeet Our Members \n2024 Year in Review \nNESS Awards Presentations \nComing up in 2025 \nGroup Photograph – Fancy or Casual – Your Choice \nChristmas 3-Course Dinner \nNESS Annual Meeting \nFeatured Speaker – Pam McColl  \nThe Enduring Magic of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” \nAuthor & researcher Pam McColl will share her vast knowledge of the history of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” including the publications of thousands of editions of the 200-year history of the iconic poem as discussed in her book “Twas The Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem.” She may also share the international firestorm that took place when a publisher edited (not censored) the pipe out of this famous poem.  \nHoliday Inn Express\, 21 New Boston Road \nSaturday\, January 25 (6:00 – 10 pm) \nNESS Tag Sale Reassembles \nFireside Chat – Social time to share experiences & meet other members. \nPizza Party \nBYOB & Snacks to Share \nSunday\, January 26 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) \nMeet the 2025 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs \n2025 NESS Theme & Activities Schedule \nOpen Membership Forum – Ask questions and offer ideas. Reports & Plans \nCommittee Reports & Plans \nLunch with Committee Roundtables \nNESS Updated Website Reveal & Tutorial \nClosing (3:00 pm) \nNote the change of schedule from previous years. Due to a scheduling conflict\, the banquet and annual meeting will be held on Saturday (9 am – 4:00 pm). Saturday evening fireside chat and Sunday membership meeting and workshop will be at Holiday Inn Express. \nThere are separate tickets for each day. \nFee for Saturday Banquet & Meeting – $85 per person \nFee for Sunday Lunch & Meeting – $25 per person \nMORE DETAILS TO COME \nHOUSING OPTIONS\nPublick House Historic Inn\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, MA 01566 (508-347-3313) \nSpecial group rate is $139 per night. \nCall directly or visit website publickhouse.com for availability and pricing. \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites\, 21 New Boston Road\, Sturbridge\, MA 01566 (508-347-8000)\nComplimentary Buffet Breakfast: 6:00 am – 10:00 am \nCheck- in: 3:00 pm. Check- out: 11:00 am. \nFor Special Rate Use Block Code: NES \nNote rates do not include taxes or fees. \nFriday\, Jan 24 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night \nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night \n\nSaturday\, Jan 25 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  4 \nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $129.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $129.00 per  night \n\nSunday\, Jan 26 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night\nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night \n Two Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night 
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/ness-reunion-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main St\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chip Adams":MAILTO:adamschip@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20241228T005457Z
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SUMMARY:Coping with the End of the Christmas Season - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:For the last two months\, it’s been go-go-go; Ho Ho Ho. We’ve been the center of attention. The subject of adoring eyes. The source of good cheer\, moving memories\, unbounded wonder\, and unquestioning belief. Santa & Mrs. Claus bask in the love\, excitement\, joy\, and pleasure that comes with the job. Then Christmas comes and all that abruptly ends. \nThe end of the Christmas season can bring on many emotions: relief\, joy\, satisfaction\, exhaustion\, sadness\, anxiety\, illness\, and even depression. Learning how to deal with them make the abrupt end a softer landing. \nMarriage & Family Counselor Dave Wayman will lead a discussion on the impact of the season’s end and how to recognize and cope with various tiggers\, emotions and situations that can occur. Strategies for reducing the negative emotions and reactions will be discussed. \nThere will be an open discussion on how you respond to the end of the season and actions that help you get through. \nMr. Wyman\, with a private practice in Salem\, NH\, has many years experience doing what he loves: helping folks. \nThe presentation will begin at 7:00 pm although the Zoom will be open at 6:30 pm for those who just want to socialize before the presentation. \nThe event is open free to all holiday performers but registration is required here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvIAfdcnTbudH90SLCUZOw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/coping-with-the-end-of-the-christmas-season-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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LOCATION:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/coping-with-the-end-of-the-christmas-season-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Autism for the Claus Community - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Project of Johnston\, RI\, has offered to provide training for our group on Autism. The program will explain autism and neurodiversity. In addition\, it will focus on how we\, as Santa\, Mrs. Claus and elves\, can interact with those with autism to provide a comfortable and enjoyable visit for all. \nThis training will provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism\, as well as for those with decades of experience. Topics are broken down into the following categories: diagnostic criteria\, coexisting medical conditions\, social communication\, sensory processing\, and cognition. Participants will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of the unique influence of neurodevelopment on each autistic individual. This training celebrates autistic people while discussing the unique characteristics that require a supportive and empathetic environment. \nThe Zoom training will be held Thursday\, November 14. The presentation runs from 7:00 – 8:30 pm with time for question until 9:00 pm. \nThe event is only open to Santa\, Mrs. Claus and other Christmas performers. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The meeting link will be provided in the confirmation email as well. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84038277607 \nMeeting ID: 840 3827 7607 \nThe presentation will be recorded and available to NESS members. \nFrom its website: The Autism Project is a unique collaboration of parents\, professionals and community members that has existed since 1997. We provide quality support\, training\, and programming that is accessible to all for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, their families\, and those who work with them. \nWe work to support individuals with ASD\, other developmental disabilities\, and communication\, social-emotional\, and regulation challenges – in our home state of Rhode Island and beyond.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/understanding-autism-for-the-claus-community-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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LOCATION:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/understanding-autism-for-the-claus-community-zoom/
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