Fellow Elves! We will begin the worldwide check-in process for working elves in 24 hours. We start with Sector 1 and move to Sector 5.

Please keep an eye on your Sector’s page. It should also post to the Elf Wall by Sector, just as any Elf Supervisor direction normally does.

Things are starting to pick up. It’s a good idea to be paying attention and checking the Sector page a few times each day, at least.

The check in process is NOT required. It’s just nice to do because it tells Flight Command you are on the job.

We are dealing with massive numbers of new elves. There are some problems because basic instructions are not being followed. Invalid email addresses are being used for tracker registration. Many new elves are not looking at the training material. Some just won’t commit.

We expected this, especially given the numbers we’re dealing with each day.

That is why the check in process is so important. It tells us you’re there, working, paying attention and following direction.

In a sector that has millions – like Sector 5 – only a certain percentage of those elves are going to do things that we need. We know this, we expect it. By checking in, we are better able to trust the information that is being submitted.

We have talked to the Elf Supervisors and North Pole Flight Command to ensure that only the most necessary information is asked for. We don’t want to over burden our hard working tracker elves with too many things to do.

Santa as well has directed that we keep things concise, specific and timely.

We will work to do so.

Have fun this week!