Elmers Restaurant- Tacoma

Meeting started at 8:30 with Ron Kearns, Russell Albright II, Dennis Gorley and Jerry Galland in attendance.

Website
Russell had done a lot of work creating a proposed new website for NORPAC that incorporates all of the existing information and files on the current website. All board members logged onto the…[Read more]

The Brothers Claus
Trever Waltos – santat@comcast.net – 2/8/2020

I heard from Stephen Gillham this week and I am happy to announce that they have met the minimum of 20 registered for Seattle to make the trip. So the workshop is on!! He told me that they have room for 15 more, so there is still time to register if you are…[Read more]

NORPAC Santas met at noon today at Billy McHale’s Restaurant in Federal Way, WA. A total of 60 people attended including many Santas and a number of Mrs. Clauses as well. About an hour was spent enjoying the food and visiting with each other.

Greetings .
Trever Waltos welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at about 1:10 PM. He c…[Read more]

Tailor, Costumer needed for repairs
Mark Davison – Santa@EmeraldCitySanta.com – 2/3/2020

I have a custom-made suit that needs some repairs. Unfortunately, the costumer who made it is no longer available. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great tailor/seamstress/costumer?
Preferably in the Eastside or Seattle area.

Thanks,

Santa…[Read more]

Jim Beidle – jim@revjimbeidleweddings.com – 1/31/2020

Hello, Santas, Mrs. Claus, and Elves,

Most of you know that Aarene spends a lot of her free time riding her Dragon and writing books and articles. The rest of her waking moments, she occupies her hand by crocheting hats and mitts for friends and charity. She gives many hats out at the…[Read more]

Hand puppets
Chuck Parrish – chuckparrish2009@gmail.com – 1/30/2020

This year I would like to experiment with hand puppets as I interact with children. Anyone have an idea of where I might find some high-end products. Most of what I have seen is pretty poor quality.

Good Dry Cleaners
Jim Lunn – santa@nwent.com – 1/6/2020

I am looking for a good dry cleaner for my suits and robe. I really north of Seattle. Someone who does not cause pink fur. Any suggestions?

The NORPAC Board met at noon on Jan. 4, 2020 at the home of Board Chair Trever Waltos. Besides Trever, others present included Randy Cook, Dennis Gorley, Dale Scott, Gene Sanders, and Dennis Simpson. Trever called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM.

Treasurer’s Report .
Treasurer Dennis G. discussed the financial reports that, in preparation f…[Read more]

Sleigh for sale or rent
Tim Lorang – tim@timlorang.com – 12/6/2019

For the past 3 years I have been working a gig in November called Shoptopia at the Tulalip Casino for a woman named Karlie Speirs. It is a craft shopping event with a lot of great handmade gifts.

Karlie is quite a crafts person and this year she made this fantastic sleigh…[Read more]

Beard oils from local vendor – best part is free bottles for Santa
Jerry Galland – santa@santajerry.net – 11/8/2019

Met a couple at a local craft fair from Fox island over the weekend. Kim and Andre Henson own Fox Island Trading Company and offer Spa Grade Organics.

Among his items, he had several beard products.

When he saw ‘Santa’, he…[Read more]

Book Recommendation?
Michael Slavin – be4ucme@comcast.net – 11/8/2019

Dear Santas & Mrs. Clauses,
I am wondering if you have a book that you like to read to children during a visit? “The Night Before Christmas” is a great story, but I feel that some of the words are “over the heads” of the little ones. Curious what you may think? Thank you…[Read more]

Minutes

The following notes are intended not as formal “minutes” but rather as a record of some the highlights of the NORPAC sponsored 10 th Annual Northwest Santa Workshop which took place at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA, on Oct. 4-5, 2019. Total registration was 70 individuals. This included 39 Santas, 21 couples, 1 Grinch, and oth…[Read more]

The August 3rd meeting of NORPAC Santas took place at the home of Ernie and Ginny Walker in Lakewood, WA. Folks began gathering at noon and there followed much visiting, a wonderful potluck meal, and more visiting.Greetings . Trever Waltos called the meeting to order at 1:37 PM. He thanked Ernie and Ginny for once again opening their beautiful…[Read more]

NORPAC’s Exec. Board met at the home of Santa Ernie and Ginny Walker in Lakewood, WA on Aug. 3, 2019. Trever Waltos called the meeting to order at 10:22 AM. Board members present in addition to
Trever included Randy Cook, Jerry Galland, Dennis Gorley, Gene Sanders and Dale Scott. Upcoming NORPAC Conference . NORPAC’s 10th Annual Northwest San…[Read more]

NORPAC Santas met at noon on June 1st at Billy McHale’s Restaurant in Federal Way. There were 29 people in attendance. Following the meal and much visiting, Trever Waltos called the meeting to order at approx. 1:10 PM. Greetings & Introductions. After greeting everyone, Trever asked first time attendees to introduce themselves. There was only o…[Read more]

NORPAC Santas met at noon on Apr. 6 th at Billy McHale’s Restaurant in Federal Way. There were 34 people in attendance. Following the meal and much visiting, Trever Waltos called the meeting to order at
approx. 1:00 PM. Greetings & Introductions. After greeting everyone, Trever asked first time attendees to introduce
themselves. These included S…[Read more]