Greetings from the sleigh! We’re in flight right now, headed to our new Regional Tracking Center home for Sector 2 this year – Kochi, India!

Kochi is so ideally suited for us in Sector 2. It is fairly central to the middle of our sector, which just happens to be the biggest in the world.

We have access to everything here: great food, high-speed fiber Internet, a local eggnog producer, full reindeer facilities, sleigh repair, and some of the biggest artificial Christmas trees in all the world. Yes, Kochi knows how to celebrate Christmas.

We have all the plans in place and we’ve been charged with getting it all set up by the end of July. But here’s a news flash for you kids: we’re going to get this baby up in under a week.

I have been here so much the past several months that I know everything that needs to get done. I’m guessing we’ll be the first sector with a fully functional Regional Tracking Center set up. That’s how confident that I am.

So hang tight. We’re going to be in business here real fast. And once we get up and running my plan is to put you trackers to work right away.

Elves of Sector 2, North Pole Flight Command has requested an air traffic report for all areas of our sector. Please supply the information requested below if you can:

Per plan and as scheduled, North Pole Flight Command has put all elves in all departments worldwide on alert status.

Alert status means that the next phase of Operation Merry Christmas is in process and that all elves need to be actively coming to North Pole websites with regularity to stay informed and to be ready for direction from their elf supervisors.

While we are still about 24-hours away from checking-in for Tracking Santa for Santa it is hoped that you can visit frequently with your Sector news page in advance of that event.

While major announcements are not expected at this time we want all elves to be eyes up and ready for anything.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to support Santa and Operation Merry Christmas!

Attentional All Tracker Elves in All Sectors,

We are pleased and excited to announce that Tracker Elf check-ins will begin on the following schedule:

(All dates and hours are local time)

Sector 1: December 22nd at 11:00pm Fiji Time
Sector 2: December 22nd at 7:00pm Turkmenistan Time
Sector 3: December 22nd at 8:00pm Iceland Time
Sector 4: December 22nd at 10:00pm Aruba Time
Sector 5: December 22nd at 9:30pm Eastern Time

You need not check-in at these precise times. These are just times we want check-ins to being in each sector. Please do not do so before the times listed above. This is VERY important.

We prefer all elves to check-in within 24 hours of the times listed above.

Check-ins are just the first of many things we anticipate needing from trackers. Launch time weather around the world looks problematic so the first half of Santa’s flight is expected to be very active.

Please keep an eye on your Sector News page. If you don’t know how to find your sector news page, please comment below.

Thanks!

Santa Claus visited Elf Chat with one week to go until launch. He addressed several topics and made an announcement. This post is being made to share the transcript of the chat and to emphasize some things Santa did not have time to discuss.

Here are the highlights:

• Santa talked about website issues and the affects of hackers on North Pole websites.
• Santa discussed why community features will not be fixed until after Christmas.
• Santa talked about the need to focus on the mission with just 7 days to go.
• Santa reported on the good standing of tracker elves and what needs to be done in the next 7 days.

The work of trackers this week moves forward. Specific needs will be posted by the Elf Supervisors. For now, this is what you can be doing.

1.  Watch for news here on SantaTrackers.net, SantaUpdate.com and NorthPoleFlightCommand.com
2.  Respond to whatever your Elf Supervisor requires
3.  Ask questions via the comments below any news article
4.  Do NOT take tracker business to social media
5.  You can share official North Pole news via links only
6.  Look for as many ways to help others as possible
7.  Be a friendly resource to those who know little about how Santa and the North Pole actually work
8.  Check in frequently to see what’s new

In terms of what is expected over the coming days, please be aware that:

• Sunday is typically an off-day. Because December 24th falls on a Sunday for most areas, tomorrow is the last day off for all elves for a while.
• Flight Command is putting assets in place, starting today. The North Pole Navy is repositioning and Operation Airlift sleighs and warehouses are now on the move.
• North Pole Flight Command is operating 24-hours per day. Expect news from them at any time.
• The back-up team of reindeer will be named some time this week. The list of starting reindeer is not expected until December 23rd.
• Tracker Elf check-in process will likely begin on Thursday. Your Elf Supervisor will let you know.
• Last minute tracker reports, especially related to local weather, are expected. Please check in frequently.

Here is the transcript of Santa’s chat today:

Elf Crash Murphy	Let me remind you that this chat is for tracker elves only. And it’s for discussing the business at hand in tracking Santa
Elf Crash Murphy	That means we are not here to ask Santa about your Christmas wish list, your personal situation or stuff related to him coming to your house.
Elf Crusader	Understood
Elf Snow ball	ok
Elf Crash Murphy	I will have a question or two for Santa, and I think he may want to say a few things before we open up for your questions.
Elf Lil Cream	Got it Crash!
Elf Crash Murphy	If you want a turn asking Santa a question, please let me know and I’ll let you know when to ask it.
Elf Crusader	Yes sir!
Elf Crash Murphy	We want everyone to get a shot at it, so please help us keep things in order
Elf Snow ball	how do we let you know?
Elf weather tracker	Hi Crash
Elf Crash Murphy	As a reminder, we only have Santa for about 30 minutes or so. He’s kinda busy these days. He’s giving us 30 minutes or about half of his lunch break to be here today.
Elf Crash Murphy	Hi Elf Weather Tracker
Elf Crash Murphy	Sant should be here in a minute
Elf Ulan	Okay, Elf Crash!
Elf Snow ball	how do we let you know if we have question?
Elf weather tracker	I do have a question for Santa Crash
Elf Crash Murphy	Just say, “I’d like to ask a question”, then I’ll call on you when it is your turn.
Elfcandycane	Hi
Elf Snow ball	‘@Elf Crash Murphy: how do we tell you if we have a question?
Elf Crash Murphy	Ok, Santa is here with us now. Thank you Santa for taking a break from the children to meet with us today
Elf Crusader	What if i just say I have a question
Santa	Thanks, Crash! Hi everyone!
Elf Snow ball	Hello santa!
Elf Ulan	Hello, Santa!!!
Santa	Before we get started Crash, I just wanted to say something.
Elf weather tracker	Hi Santa
Elf Lil Cream	Hello!
Santa	A big thanks to Elf Max for giving a place for us to chat today. Poor Max didn’t get a minute of sleep last night. He’s a real hero
Elf Snow ball	thankyou elf maxaaa
Santa	I know what’s going on with the website could not be worse timing for us. But we’ll get through it. I want us all to stay focused on our mission.
Elf Ulan	Yes, Thank you so much, Elf Max!
Santa	Elf Crash made the right call in not letting Max get the community back up. It’s inconvenient, but we can do the job without it this week.
Elf Snow ball	‘@Santa: how are you?
Elf Crash Murphy	Thanks, Santa. And yes, THANK YOU Elf Max
Elfcandycane	Thank you so much elf max
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	hi everybody!
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa, I know there’s a lot of people here and they have questions. But I want to ask you a few things first.
Santa	Ok, Crash. Yes, I worry about how many are here. We’ll try to get to everyone.
Elf Crash Murphy	Since yesterday I’ve been hit with a lot of questions about the hackers and how this COULD affect Operation Merry Christmas. What’s your take on all this?
Santa	First of all, we are in extraordinary times. The North Pole is certainly not the only people dealing with server attacks, Crash. We have faced this in previous years, so it is not new
Elf Snow ball	i have question
Santa	We are, like most, more dependent upon the Internet for a lot of things.
Santa	But I want eveyrone to remember something. We operated for hundreds of years without it. I’ve got reindeer, who are not tied to anything computer or cyber, and we’re on the job.
Santa	Things are going to be just fine.
Elf Snow ball	that is inspireing
Santa	That being said, there isn’t a single North Pole website or network or computer that has not been affected. It’s everywhere and we have worse problems than SantaTrackers.net
Elf Snow ball	sorry, i know i mis spelled that
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	hi, i was wondering, what does it take to be on the radio news? that’s my goal, is to be on there at some point.
Santa	But, North Pole Security is on the job, as well as guys like Elf Max, and we’re ok. I launch in a week and we remain on track
Santa	I would like to announce something, however,
Elf weather tracker	I have a few questions
Santa	Based on the outcome of the test flights, as well as issues related to all this, I have ordered an end to the test flights for now and they are coming home immediately
Elf Snow ball	aw
Santa	Elf Roger will post an announcement with more details on NorthPoleFlightCommand.com later today or tonight
Elf Crash Murphy	Wow, that’s early. Will there still be a final test flight in the hours before you launch?
Santa	Yes, Crash. And I expect you to be on that flight.
Elf Crash Murphy	Yes sir.
Santa	Ok, Crash. Let’s start with the questions.
Elf Crash Murphy	Ok, Elf Weather Tracker, you’re up first. What is your question for Santa?
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	i have a question
Elf Crusader	I have a question
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	sorry
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Jingle Bells, I’ll let you know
Elf weather tracker	I was wondering how your Walkabout went?
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Crusader, I’ll let you know
Elf Ulan	I’d like to ask a question too
Elf Crusader	Understood
Santa	Walkabout was wonderful. It always is. I learned a great deal and I’m glad I went. I think the world is a bit rougher of a place this year and I don’t think I would have learned that if I didn’t go on Walkabout
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Jingle Bells, please ask your question
Elf Ashanti	hi santa
Elf Westover	MADE IT
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	sorry, what does it take to be on the news radio?
Elf Westover	My Gosh
Elf Crash Murphy	Hello, please wait to ask your question of Santa
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	its one of my goals for being an elf
Elf Westover	Hi Santa Its Been Awhile Since We’ve Talked
Santa	North Pole News? That’s a question for Elf Frank Myrrh. I think they are always looking for new talent, Elf Jingle Bells. Elf Ed Zachary is another elf you could ask.
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Crusader, ask your question please
Elf Westover	Thats True
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Ulan, get ready, it’s your turn after Elf Crusader
Elf Westover	I’ll Ask My Questions Soon
Elf Ashanti	santa i will be at my cousin house this year her name is jaiya the one i was asking you about her letter
Elf Snow ball	i have a question
Elf Jingle Bells 🎄	thank you santa.
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Westover, please hold your comments
Elf Crusader	Santa, what are you doing for people who are struggling this year?
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Ashanti, not appropriate question for this chat
Santa	Elf Crusader, thank you for that important question.
Elf Westover	Will Do Crash
Elf Ashanti	i am sorry elf crash
Elf Crusader	Of course sir
Santa	We are doing as much as we can. That’s part of what I was doing on Walkabout, to help organize those efforts. We have had food drives, coat collections and fund raisers going in many places.
Elf weather tracker	I have another question
Elf Sugar Cookie	I have to leave early but appreciate all of you very much for doing this. I hope to be present for Elf Crash’s chat next week.
Santa	I don’t know if we can meet all the needs. Frankly, it’s been many years we have seen it like this.
Elf Westover	Wonderful Santa! I Hope It Turns Out Perfectly!
Santa	We are working with a lot of churches, school groups, even some military units. The hard part is reaching people we don’t know about.
Elf Crusader	Thank you for answering Santa
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Ulan, your turn, what’s your question for Santa?
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Snowball, your question will be after Elf Ulan
Elf Ulan	Elf Crash, can I have a chance to ask a question to Santa?
Elf Snow ball	‘@Elf Crash Murphy:    i have a question
Elf Ulan	Oh, thank you, Elf Crash!
Elf Crash Murphy	Thank you, Elf Sugar Cookie
Elf Lil Cream	I also have a question when there is time. Thanks!
Elf Crash Murphy	Go ahead, Elf Ulan
Elf Westover	‘@Elf Crash Murphy: can I Have The Next Question?
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Ulan, your question please
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Snowball, please ask your question
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Lil Cream, please post your question for Santa
Elf Snow ball	when will the cummunity featurs be put back up?
Elf Lil Cream	With the technology being targeted from the North Pole, is that going to affect the reports sent in? And is there anything we can do to ensure we are helping as much as possible during the next few days?
Elf Lil Cream	With the technology being targeted from the North Pole, is that going to affect the reports sent in? And is there anything we can do to ensure we are helping as much as possible during the next few days?
Elf Ashanti	how much time is left in the chat
Elf Ulan	Santa, thank you always for everything.  Do you have a theme for this Christmas Eve? And How’s Vixen?
Elf Westover	10 Minutes
Elf Ashanti	thank you elf westover
Santa	Elf Snowball, the community features will likely NOT be put back up til after Christmas. I’ve ask Elf Crash to keep you focused on tracking and reporting to North Pole Flight Command. I know Elf Max has worked hard and will continue to work hard, but that stuff isn’t important right now
Elf Snow ball	ok, thankyou
Elf Westover	Amazing!
Elf Westover	Santa May I Say Something?
Santa	Elf Lil Cream, no, reporting has not been affected. And those reports have not slowed down. What I worry about is getting communication from the Elf Supervisors out to the Trackers. They will just have to post more news, which they have all said they will do.
Santa	Your job as trackers is to stay active on the site, absorbing the news as much as you can. Your Elf Supervisors will tell you what is needed.
Elf Westover	Will Do Santa
Elf Lil Cream	Thank you Santa, I’ll keep an eye out for news
Santa	Elf Ulan – a theme? The theme is Merry Christmas! And Vixen….I will get to see her for a brief time tomorrow. I don’t like making her fly on a day off, and tomorrow is a day off, but I need to see her. I am hopeful she can make it this year.
Elf Crash Murphy	Go ahead and ask your question Elf Westover
Elf Westover	We All Have Hope For Vixen
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Weather Tracker, we can take your next question too
Elf Westover	Santa Do You remember The Three Years Ago When We First Chatted?
Elf weather tracker	When will I hear from Elf Seymour snow?
Elf Westover	“Damon Westover
Santa	If I recall, Elf Westover, that was a chat that you and your brother were on, right? Golly, has it been 3 years??
Elf Westover	yes And Now I Get To Chat With You!\
Santa	Elf Weather Tracker, I didn’t know you were supposed to hear from Elf Seymour. I’ll have him reach out to you.
Elf weather tracker	Thank you Santa
Elf Ulan	Thank you, Santa! I wanted to have the same mind with you during your flight. And I hope Vixen will get well and fly with you [link src=”too.XD”]
Elf Westover	4 More Minutes Now
Santa	I know, Elf Westover. I wish I had more time to chat with everyone. There are just so many people and only one of me!
Santa	Elf Ulan, you and I are always of the same mind!
Elf Westover	Maybe Sometime This Year You Can Write Mye And Us a letter We Would Love That
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa do you know the weather forecast yet for Christmas Eve?
Elf Westover	If Possible
Elf Lil Cream	No worries Santa! Thank you for making time to chat today
Elf Westover	I Think I Do
Elf Ashanti	thank you for being able to chat with us santa
Elf Westover	For My Place
Santa	Crash, yes, we expect white out conditions at the North Pole. Won’t affect us though
Santa	Elf Westover, we’ll have to see about that. Maybe after Christmas
Elf Ulan	Aww, Santa! Thank you so much! I’m so touched to hear that from you!XD
Santa	Elf Ashanti – thanks for being here. And yes, I got your letter, just so you know.
Elf Crash Murphy	How does Santa spend his last week before Christmas Eve?
Elf Westover	It Will Have Sunny Day With 40 Degrees Farinheight In Salt Lake Santa
Elf Westover	Getting Ready For Christmas
Santa	I am trying to meet face to face with as many children as possible, Crash. The lines are quite long no matter where I go.
Elf Ashanti	i know this is not a important question but where you able to get jaiya letter santa
Elf Snow ball	that’s great
Elf Westover	I Havent Seen You In Utah Quite Yet Sir
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Westover, you may get snow in Salt Lake on Christmas. I haven’t had an update, but I have a feeling
Santa	I’m hearing the same, Crash
Elf Westover	Yeah We’ve Had That Before But Just So You Know Crash
Elf weather tracker	I have to go, bye Santa
Santa	It is important, and yes, I got Jaiya’s many letters. Did you know about them all Ashanti?
Elf Westover	But I Am So Excited I’ve Believed In You For My Whole Life!
Santa	Thank you, Damon
Elf Ashanti	no sir she did not tell me about her letters
Elf Crash Murphy	Any other last questions for Santa?
Elf Westover	I’m a True Believer. I Have Been Told By My Family
Santa	Trust me, Elf Ashanti – okay?
Elf Snow ball	i have a question
Elf Ashanti	of course santa
Elf Crash Murphy	Thank you all for being here with us today. Santa, last words of instructions for us. You launch in just a week!
Elf Westover	See You Next Year Santa
Elf Westover	I Do
Santa	Yes, this week ahead of us could get a little crazy.
Elf Snow ball	wait i have a question
Santa	I need my elves to keep their heads. Be calm. Be positive with others.
Elf Ashanti	have a wonderful day santa and merry Christmas
Elf Crash Murphy	Go ahead Elf Snowball
Elf Lil Cream	Thank you Santa for all you do, and checking in with us. Safe travels and Merry Christmas!
Elf Westover	Santa Did You HAve red Hair When You Were Younger?
Elf Snow ball	what do you do if everyone in your friend group says santa isn’t real but you believe in santa
Elf Ulan	Thank you so much, Santa! I’m always so delighted to work for you. Happy birthday month and I’ll prepare Wagyu for you this year too! XD
Santa	This is a different Christmas. We are working to make it merry for people in any way that we can. So stay focused, and be prepared to help others as much as possible
Elf Westover	Will Do Santa
Santa	Yes, I had red hair. Doesn’t everyone when they are young?
Elf Snow ball	what do you do if everyone in your friend group says santa isn’t real but you believe in santa
Santa	Elf Snowball, you let them believe whatever they want. Don’t let others spoil what you know to be true. Thank you for believing in me.
Elf Westover	I Really Wish Someday I can Work Their And Track Santa!
Santa	Wagyu!!! YUMMMMM!!!
Elf Snow ball	‘@Santa:  thankyou. i will do
Elf Westover	Santa I’m Also Making The Feast This Year!
Santa	Thank you, elves. And Merry Christmas!
Elf Ashanti	the cookies and milk will be on the table santa
Elf Crash Murphy	Thanks, Santa.
Elf Snow ball	and of cource i believe in you.
Elf Westover	Merry Christmas!
Elf Ulan	Yes! Did you eat it last year I gave you?
Santa	I’ll look for them Elf Ashanti
Elf Westover	Travel Safe Santa
Elfcandycane	Thanks Santa and merry Christmas
Santa	Bye everyone!
Elf Snow ball	thank you santa,  MERRY CHRISTMAS
Elf Lil Cream	Merry Christmas Santa!
Elf Snow ball	bye!
Santa	Crash, next week’s chat will be really important. I’ll message you.
Elf Westover	I Got Santa Something Last Year To! Lots Of Chocolate For You And Mrs. Claus
Elf Crash Murphy	Yes, sir. I’ll be on it.
Santa	BYe all!