PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS WILL BE ALLOWED AT EVENT IN MEETING ROOMS ONLY. SEE WORKSHOP APPLICATION ON MAIN PAGE.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A TABLE PROVIDED FOR BROCHURES AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AY $10 A SPOT VENDORS HOURS UNTIL 10:00 P.M.. VENDORS MAY SETUP AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE. The North East Santa Gathering would like to thank all of our Cape Cod Sponsors for all their generous donations and support! Please click on any logo to go to their web page.
     
Friday May 3rd
3-5 pm - Registration in 2nd Floor Lobby Visit Vendor room. (Hyannisport) Dinner on your own. 5-5:45 pm - Welcoming Ceremony. (BASS RIVER) 6:00 - 7:00- Howard Bristow - Refining Your Santa Business – Basic Bookkeeping, Preparation and Performance (BASS RIVER) 6:00 - 7:00 pm -Eric Dieckman - Spanish for Santa, Basic Spanish words and phrases that can be used for Spanish speakers visiting Santa. Workshop includes notes regarding Latino Holiday culture as well as some learning resources.(CAPE COD) 6-7 pm - Judy Johnson- Introduction to glitter tattoos. A great add on for Mrs. Claus and Elves. Starter sets for purchase. (BARNSTABLE 1) 7:30pm - ?-- Tiffani & Gabby KARAOKE in Dining Area room Join us for some good fun. Come to show off your singing voice or just come to watch and be entertained.(BASS RIVER) 10pm - Vendor Room (HYANNISPORT) Closes. Saturday May 4th, 2024
Santa Natural Beard - North East Santa Gathering Job Category: Character Requisition Number: SANTA017296 Posting Details Posted: April 12, 2024 Full-Time LocationsShowing 1 location Marlton, NJ 08053, USA Job Details Description About Us Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year. As Santa, you’ll create the magic as you pose for photos and interact with children and families throughout the holiday season. If you are ready to share your fabulous smile and that twinkle in your eyes, this is the job for you! Our Santa Character Will Also Engage with guests in positive, energetic, and professional manner Pose for photos with children and families Always remain in character, wearing approved costume, while on location and within public view Drive positive customer experiences Participate as a team member ensuring photo set operations run smoothly, effectively Maintain a safe and clean working environment All other tasks as assigned You’ll be a Sensational Santa with These Items Checked Twice on your List: A well-groomed, natural beard, welcoming smile and bright eyes characterize me Being described as “a jolly old fellow” would be a compliment Good listening and communication skills are my gifts Having my picture taken lights me up and makes my cheeks glow Creating the Santa magic for others would bring me joy Pronouncing a hearty ‘HO HO HO’ is fun Abilities to perform, entertain and sing loudly for all to hear are talents (not required) What We’re Looking For Dependable, enthusiastic, outgoing, and professional attitude Comfortable greeting and working with families and children Available to attend training meetings and complete required courses Maintain a well-groomed beard, naturally white or artificially whitened during season Excellent personal and dental hygiene, with ability to smile frequently Can supply your own company-approved black leather boots and wire-rimmed glasses Knowledge, Experience & Skill At least 18 years of age Email address with ability to correspond and complete paperless onboarding process Must have reliable transportation Ability to stand and walk independently Ability to sit for extended periods and often change positions between sitting/standing Ability to often lift and/or manage holding 10-25 lbs. Ability to read and speak English Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, with specific attention to employee’s responsibility for tracking all hours worked using method provided and following all safety procedures What Else Can You Expect A fun, fast paced, and passionate environment Career advancement opportunities Referral program One free photo package for friends and family per staff member Must be used 2 weeks before the close of each season We Work Together to Win Together Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life. Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion. VENDOR ROOM OPENS AT 10 A.M. TODAY. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO BE IN PHOTO INCLUDING VENDORS!
BRING GENTLY USED OR NEW SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS ITEMS FOR SALE. A TABLE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ITEMS WITH TAGGED PRICES AND CONTACT INFO ON THEM.
PENNY SOCIAL IN THE VENDOR ROOM AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A penny social is a raffle for any number of items. A sheet of 10 tickets plus 1 door prize ticket is bought for $10 and each item has a ticket drop where you put in a ticket for each item you want for the raffle. THIS GIVES YOU 11 CHANCES TO WIN !!!! Winners will be drawn either before or after the Banquet Dinner. Each item is worth more than the sheet of tickets.
Split the pot. $10 per ticket. Winner gets 1/2 of whatever is collected. Winner will be drawn during the Traditional Christmas Dinner on Saturday evening.
7:30-9:00am - Breakfast #1 for paid attendees.
A great time to show off your Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf suits!! Bring it! 10:00 A.M. -- Vendor Room (HYANNISPORT) opens 10 am To allow for group photo. 10-11 AM -- Joe Barney - Mrs. Claus improv & storytelling – Starting with a basic prop and blowing into a whole story with a giveaway at the end for children. Part of this zooms in about forgetting to be human and getting overwhelmed by being Mrs. Claus and what Mrs. Claus is supposed to act – so it’s edutainment! Plenty of music, props and innovative ideas. (BASS RIVER) 10-11 am — Ann & David Taylor -ASL for Santa and Family - Overview of different disabilities, strategies for encountering disabled people when portraying Santa & Mrs. Claus and learning some basic and Christmas themed ASL (CAPE COD) 10-11 am - Nancy Hopkins - Create a Centerpiece- Make a decorative centerpiece using a wine glass, LED light and an assortment of greens, bows, ribbons & ornaments. Basic crafting levels (anyone can do it!) All are welcome! $20 material fee - limited to 10 students. (BARNSTABLE 1) 11:15-12:15 Dan Greenleaf — Agents and Gig Booking Sites - This session will explore how to work with booking agents to get jobs. How they operate and whom they hire will be explored. Strategies will be shared on how to give yourself the best chance to get booked. Use of Gig Salad, The Bash and similar booking sites will be covered. (CAPE COD) 11:15-12:15 — Brian Marchetti & Wendy Leonard - Children and Adults delight when visiting with Santa, but often a visit requires more than just a perfect picture, or a child telling Santa what they want for Christmas. Not all of us are balloon makers, puppeteers, or magicians, and this workshop explores games and activities that can be used to create memories from home visits to large corporate events. We will offer some adaptations to classic party games, and maybe some new to you games as well. Come prepared to have fun, and add a few things to your entertainment portfolio. This is an interactive workshop, so participation is encouraged. Children and Adults delight when visiting with Santa, but often a visit requires more than just a perfect picture, or a child telling Santa what they want for Christmas. Not all of us are balloon makers, puppeteers, or magicians, and this workshop explores games and activities that can be used to create memories from home visits to large corporate events. We will offer some adaptations to classic party games, and maybe some new to you games as well. Come prepared to have fun and add a few things to your entertainment portfolio. This is an interactive workshop, so participation is encouraged (BASS RIVER) 12:30-2:30 Hawiian Luau and networking, indoor pool area. (POOL AREA) 2:45-3:45 pm - Ladie's Tea (CAPE COD) 2:45-3:45 pm- Santa Tom Sheerin - Designer/Traditional Beard and Wig Styling Instruction. (BARNSTABLE 1) 4-5 pm - Judy Johnson - Becoming one of Santa's elves, everyone welcome! (CAPE COD) 4-5 pm — Wendy Medina - canvas painting of Christmas Gnome including Step by step instructions to make an adorable gnome painting. Class limited to 10. $10 supply fee. (BARNSTABLE 1) 5:00 - 6:00 - Time to dress in your best casual Santa and Mrs. Claus for Cocktails, Dinner and awards. VENDOR ROOM CLOSES FOR DINNER - SEE GUIDELINES BELOW. 5:30 - 6:00 Cocktails (BASS RIVER) Categories for the Best Casual Dressed Trophy’s, Saturday Dinner Event. We ask that everyone attend in their Christmas UNIQUE or CASUAL best apparel. While not a fashion show, we will have trophys in the categories listed below so show your outfits off and have fun ! 1) Best Casual Dressed Santa 2) Best Casual Dressed Mrs. Claus 3) Best Casual Dressed Elf 4) Best Dressed Casual Claus Couple 5) Most Unique Dressed Santa 6) Most Unique Dressed Mrs. Claus 7) Most Unique Dressed Elf 8) Most Unique Dressed Claus Couple Please note: Past winning outfits are not eligible again in any year. They can still be worn but are not eligible for awards. 6-9 PM Gala Buffet Dinner and Auction. (BASS RIVER) 50/50 Split the pot winner awarded VENDOR ROOM REOPENS FROM 8-10 PM 9:00-? pm -Tiffani & Gabby - KARAOKE in meeting room near Vendor area. Join us for some good fun. Come to show off your singing voice or just come to watch and be entertained.
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