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All Elves on Alert Status

December 21, 2023/2 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

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!

Tracker Check-in Scheduled

December 18, 2023/4 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

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!

Hackers Target Sector 4

December 18, 2023/1 Comment/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 4, Tracking News/by Elf Tubby Ryder

Greetings from the Regional Tracking Center in Aruba,

It appears today is our turn. After enjoying a quiet weekend our servers here at the Regional Tracking Center are under siege. Fortunately, and thanks to safeguards put in place by North Pole Security, the worse thing that has happened so far is a slight slow down in how our Internet here is working.

We are still receiving reports from trackers and the flow of information and communication from North Pole Flight Command appears uninterrupted.

We are experiencing some issues related to solar activity up in Greenland. That’s more of a localized situation, and the expert tell us it is not related to our hack attempts coming out of China.

At this present time, I do not have any new reporting needs to request of you.

You can anticipate that come late Wednesday of this week the call for more Weather Reports will likely increase.

Please keep your eye on the news. There are rumblings that elf check-in for tracking Santa may be moved up a little this year. We should learn more on our Elf Supervisor call with Flight Command tomorrow.

Thanks!

Santa Gives Last Instructions

December 16, 2023/7 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

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.

Watch for news here on SantaTrackers.net, SantaUpdate.com and NorthPoleFlightCommand.com
Respond to whatever your Elf Supervisor requires
Ask questions via the comments below any news article
Do NOT take tracker business to social media
You can share official North Pole news via links only
Look for as many ways to help others as possible
Be a friendly resource to those who know little about how Santa and the North Pole actually work
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 ðŸŽ„	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 ðŸŽ„	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 ðŸŽ„	i have a question
Elf Crusader	I have a question
Elf Jingle Bells ðŸŽ„	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 ðŸŽ„	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 ðŸŽ„	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 ðŸŽ„	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! Iâ€™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!

Stocking Mail is NOT for Tracking

November 28, 2023/6 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Elf Tips, Santa Tracker Herald Star, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Ed Zachary

At some point in the upcoming weeks there will be a conversation over at SantaUpdate.com about Stocking Mail. It usually generates confusion.

Unfortunately that confusion starts here in the tracker elf community.

So we wanted to put something out about it now so that mistakes can be avoided in the weeks ahead.

The North Pole Post Office is charged with getting Santa his mail, no matter where he is and no matter what date, time or place it may be.

Most of the time that is best handled online. Yes, many still write hand-written letters. But as time and technology has advanced messaging for Santa comes in many forms: texts, emails, messages, faxes, etc.

Several years ago the North Pole Research and Development Department invented a ground-breaking new messaging system we call Stocking Mail. When implemented the system uses a Christmas stocking as kind of a portal. If a note is put in the stocking at the right time when the system is engaged that message gets transmitted to the North Pole Post Office and thus to Santa.

Pretty cool, right?

Well, here’s what you need to understand about it.

It’s not perfect. It can only handle paper. If things are written on plastic or cloth or something else it doesn’t work. Some have tried to send Santa other things via stocking mail, like cookies or food for the reindeer. That stuff doesn’t work either. In fact it all gums up the system.
It only works when the system is turned on. Turning it on is a complex process that requires special facilities, lots of technical equipment and thousands of elves. For the reason, it only gets turned on for a brief period of time each year. Usually, when Elf Hugo contacts Santa to say that time or other resources are running low to keep other messaging options flowing, that is when Stocking Mail is activated. It does not get activated until and unless Santa approves it.
Stocking Mail is NOT for transmitting any kind of information except messages for Santa. It could be a wish list or some sort of note for Santa – but that’s it. It is NOT for sending tracking information for Flight Command. Don’t do it. They will never see it. You must communicate with North Pole Flight Command as directed at SantaTrackers.net.

We want all tracker elves to know and understand the proper use of Stocking Mail. You should be prepared to explain it to “normies” out there when it is activated come December 23^rd and December 24^th.

Of course, the News Department at the North Pole will do their part in trying to communicate how it all works. But you know that people don’t read everything we put out. Sometimes you just have to tell them.

Stocking Mail is most useful for the little ones. They will frequently change their minds about what they want for Christmas. Or, they will remember something at the last minute that they just want Santa to know. This is why Stocking Mail was invented.

If properly used and implemented, Stocking Mail will transmit information to Santa from any stocking anywhere in the world directly to him, even while he is on the sleigh. Frequently, Stocking Mail isn’t even utilized until Santa has taken off from the North Pole.

Have questions? As them here, in the comments below or on the Elf Wall. We want everyone to understand this.

Need More Roof Reports

November 17, 2023/1 Comment/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 4, Tracking News/by Elf Tubby Ryder

Elves of Sector 4 – hola!

In comparing where we are this year to last year, I am happy to report that we have more reporting elves than we did a year ago. However, I also notice that we have fewer roof reports than last year at this time.

We need to fix that.

The roof report is one of the most important that we do for Santa. From your roof reports he learns what he need to know before he gets there.

For those elves in Greenland and South America – please do a roof report soon!

In other news, I’m still looking for a good elf to be our Sector Lead in Sector 4. Please apply!

Gracias!

Claim the City Captain Job

November 16, 2023/1 Comment/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Sandy Claus

Any elf can be City Captain for the city, town or village where they live. You just need to claim the job. You can do this at the City Captain Job page.

A City Captain Elf is responsible for representing the geographical operations of the North Pole in the city in which they live.

As such, they may be contacted by the North Pole to assist in leading Operation Merry Christmas for Santa Claus and the North Pole in the months, weeks and days leading up to Christmas.

The City Captain assumes responsibility for local recruiting efforts of new elves and in communicating, training and executing elf operations locally.

Santa would like as many city captains as possible.

As City Captains claim the jobs I will post announcements about once a week between now and Christmas. We will also work with Elf Max to see that points and badges are set up in your profile.

If you have questions please post in the comments below or on the Elf Wall.

Thanks!

Personal Tracker Reports

November 14, 2023/3 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

Personal Tracker Reports are reports about you. The Elf Supervisors use your submitted information.

As I was in Norway this week dealing a little bit with the situation with Sector 3 Elf Rolf showed me a big wall of pictures of tracker elves. That’s what he does with the Elfie Selfies you send him. He puts it up on his wall and labels each picture with your elf name.

In talking with all the Elf Supervisors this week I learned they all use the information you submit differently. But they all use it.

They also all said we don’t ask often enough to have that information update. So that’s what I’m asking for today.

When you get an opportunity, please send in all three of these reports (they are linked below):

1. Elf Status Report – this tells us your availability. You should update this as your situation changes between now and Christmas.

2. Elfie Selfie – this is a picture of you, hopefully in front of your Christmas tree, your Santa tracking map or at your home tracking center. The Elf Supervisors LOVE these pictures. Make sure your parents/guardians/wife/mother/significant other are okay with this.

3. Home and Family Report – this is a report shared with Santa, out of concern for all you live with.

None of these are **required**. But it sure is nice to have them.

Ask any questions you have in the comments below.

Thanks!

Special Instructions for All Trackers

November 10, 2023/5 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

Hello, Trackers – Crash here.

I wanted to give you an update on some things and to provide some instruction of things we can be doing between now and Thanksgiving.

1. Elf Chat with Santa – the chat with Santa and I will be held Saturday at 11am EST in Elf Chat at SantaTrackers.net. It is important that you remember what this chat is for: it’s for elf business. It’s for tracking Santa for Santa. It’s NOT for asking Santa for things for Christmas or about his favorite cookies or about why you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas. We need to all be ready to talk about our jobs as elves, what Santa needs for his flight and exactly what is most important about Tracking Santa for Santa this year. That being said, I don’t want you to be shy in asking questions. But ask about stuff in your elf life, not your normal life.

2. Roof Reports – We’ve talked about this before but I just wanted to remind you. One of our most basic tracker reports is the roof report. Elf Roger at North Pole Flight Command tells us the time in getting short and we need to get these in as soon as possible. Report on roofs that you can see all around you. Only do it from the ground. Take pictures if you can. Be as thorough as possible. Be prepared if someone from North Pole Flight Command contacts you to ask questions.

3. Account Activity – Elf Moe and team are doing a great job making sure only North Pole Elves are on SantaTrackers.net community features such as the Elf Wall. They’ve got a mandate from Santa. If you’re new, get your profile and Elf name in line. There are lots of elves around to help you. Inactive accounts are getting deleted all the time. By this point in the year you should be logging in at least once a week, if not more. If you don’t your account could be deleted.

4. City Captains – I am pleased to announce a new process for those wanting to be a City Captain. To be a City Captain all you will need to do going forward is to claim it for the city or town you live in. Elf Sandy will soon be posting a new form that will allow you to do it. Elf Resources will check to make sure nobody else has already claimed it, but this move should more or less clear up the log jam for this elf job.

5. Other Elf Jobs – we want to fill the Country and State/Province Representative positions right away. Please apply if interested.

Between now and Thanksgiving there may not be a lot of instruction coming from me or the Supes. That’s by design. After Thanksgiving is a different story.

Please check in often, elves.

Thank you.

Alert for All Elves in All Sectors

October 29, 2023/3 Comments/in Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Crash Murphy

Attention all Trackers: In a conversation this morning with Elf Roger Star, Director of North Pole Flight Command, he referenced this posted news at North Pole Flight Command.

Flight Command is working to meet Santa’s requests for changes to the sleigh. It will require some assistance from us over the next couple of days. If you can report from your local area to meet this need it would be very helpful.

The sleigh will be made lighter, which will require re-testing it in certain weather conditions. While it is anticipated that the changes Santa wants will not result in performance problems with the sleigh Elf Roger wants to erase any doubts by putting the sleigh through some rigorous testing in adverse weather conditions. To do that, they need to know where severe weather may be in the forecast over the next few weeks.

They are asking all trackers to research weather forecasts for any severe weather events – it can be rain, snow, wind, hail, tornados, blizzards – anything extreme.

Their plan is to put the modified sleighs – some loaded, some not – directly in the path of as much severe weather as they can find.

I have already alerted the Elf Supervisors to this request. They may be posting specifics to their sector over the next 10-days or so. The goal is to get enough flights tests done in these areas over the next three weeks to discover performance issues and make adjustments.

You can help by:

1. Checking your local weather DAILY.

2. IF there is any sign of extreme weather forecast for your area, copy and paste a weather link in the weather report form and send it in.

All staff at the Regional Tracking Centers are working on this too and will be looking for your reports.

Getting Your Elf Profile Right

October 19, 2023/4 Comments/in Elf Tips, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Site Support, Tracking News/by Elf Moe

Fellow Elves in the Service of Santa,

We’re getting busier. With new elves comes a bit of chaos. There are questions and concerns. I appreciate the help of elves who have been here in years past to help bring the new elves up to speed.

As we work with new elves I’m asking ALL elves to please do the following:

1. Update your profile. To do that, go to “Elf Profile” under the login button at the top.

2. On the submenu bar click on the down arrow on the right and select “Profile Settings”:

3. On that page select the green icon for “Profile Avatar”. This is the little picture that represents YOU. Every elf needs an avatar. If you can’t find one or don’t have one, please let me or Max or really anyone know, we’ll help you get one.

4. Once that is set up go to the pink icon on the Profile Settings page. This is the “cover” for your profile – the long horizontal picture that serves as the background on your profile header. That image needs to be larger than 1350 px wide and at least 350 px tall. Again, if you don’t have one, let me know and we’ll help you get one.

5. Then go into the Elf Info area and add the word “Elf” in front of your name. For example, my name is Moe so my elf info says “Elf Moe” in the name field. Every elf MUST have the word “Elf” in front of their name.

If your profile is not updated to these specs before Sunday October 22nd your account will default to “retired”, which limits your site access. You don’t want that if you want to be active tracking Santa for Santa in the months ahead.

Retired accounts CAN be restored within 90 days. But to restore it you need to be prepared to get your elf profile in line with the above.

Retired accounts are deleted after 90 days.

This is just elf business. It’s nothing personal. Santa likes a tidy house and this just helps keep things in order.

If you have any questions, please ask. We’re here to help.

Transcript of the Elf Supervisor Chat

September 17, 2023/3 Comments/in Chat Recap, Christmas Newswire, Sector 1, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 4, Sector 5, Tracking News/by Elf Max

Elf Crash Murphy and several of the Elf Supervisors met in Elf Chat to answer questions of the elf community. This is a transcript of their conversation:

Elf Max	Trying to get the supes in here now….they don’t know what to do!!!
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	yes
Elf Pinky	Hey!!!
Elf Ulan	Yeah, Elf Max
Elf Ulan	Hello, Elf Pincky!
Elf Ulan	Elf Pinky!
Elf Max	Ok, from what I can see….we have Elf Randi from Sector 1 here…
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	hi pinky
Elf Max	Elf Rolf from Sector 3
Elf Max	Elf Pinky from Sector 5
Elf Max	Crash is here….
Elf Ulan	Hello, Elf Randi!
Elf Max	We’re missing Elf Tubby from Sector 4, who has internet issues
Elf Max	And Elf Clif, who can’t make it.
Elf Ulan	Hello, Elf Rolf!
Elf Max	Crash, did I miss anyone?
Elf Ulan	Hi, Elf Crash! XD
Elf Rolf Janssen	Hello everyone
Elf Crash Murphy	I think we are good to go
Elf Randi Hume	Hi everyone!
Elf Max	Ok, everyone…lots of people here, I’ll do the best I can to keep order
Elf Max	We want this to be a very open chat
Elf Max	We’ll try to take it one at a time, but we want you guys to ask your questions. The supervisors as I understand it do NOT have an agenda. This is all about your questions.
Elf Max	So…that being said….who has a question?
Elf Crusader	I do.
Elf Max	Ok, fire away
elfbubbletea	hey guys!
Elf Crusader	Elf Pinky, if an elf moves, do they have to reapply for a city captain position
Elf Max	Go ahead, Crusader
Elf Crusader	Or any position
Elf Pinky	Good question, Crusader. We should talk about it, yes. We don’t want to kick someone out. I heard you were moving
Elf Crusader	Is my question not showing?
Elf Crash Murphy	City Captain is very location specific. So move to a city where there is no City Captain, Crusader
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, how are my reports so far? I want to know what weather report you need, wind, temperature, etc.
Elf Crusader	I am ma’am. To Iowa
Elf Randi Hume	Elf Ulan. Your reports are excellent. The biggest help in reporting the weather right now is the forecast for the next couple of days. With the sleigh in our sector right now, it helps
Elf Max	Great questions!
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	elf pinky what is your favorite thing about Christmas time?
Elf Pinky	I heard all the elves in Sector 3 are shorter than 5’2″. Is that true?
Elf Crusader	Crash, what do you expect of us this year?
Elf Pinky	I love tracking Santa. It’s my life, Elf CS
Elf Rolf Janssen	No, that’s not true, Pinky. I hear all the elves in Sector 5 wear pink.
Elf Crash Murphy	I’ll hold off on answering that for now, Crusader. I think Elf Pinky should answer that
Elf Pinky	I hope they do, Rolf!!!
Elf Crash Murphy	You two….
Elf Crusader	Pinky, what do you expect of sector 5 this year
Elf Pinky	Expectations? I would expect our elves to be present and paying attention. Ready for anything
Elf Pinky	For the record, we’re in good shape right now. Right on target
Elf Ulan	Thank you, Elf Randi. So I can keep my style. Do you need to send the report tomorrow or Tuesday this time?
Elf Pinky	October is going to be a busy time for us
Elf Crusader	Do we know when Santa will be home?
Elf Randi Hume	Elf Ulan, I prefer the weekly reports any time on Tuesday
Elf Crash Murphy	No clue about Santa, Crusader. People are starting to talk.
Elf Max	Pinky, when is the best time to send in chimney inspections?
Elf Pinky	That’s an October thing, Max. Early enough to still have good weather but late enough for the information to be current for Santa
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, thank you! I’ll send it on the regular day. How about the local Christmas reports I send?
Elf Max	Is Sector 5 still the biggest one in terms of numbers of elves?
Elf Pinky	Yes, by far.
Elf notJack	I have a question for Elf Pinky
Elf Pinky	Go ahead, Jill
Elf Pinky	Sorry, Elf NotJack
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	wow that’s alot of elves here in sector 5
Elf notJack	Uhh
Elf notJack	Okay so, I’m not quite sure what I’m supposed to be doing right now in terms of reports could you explain your expectations?
Elf Crash Murphy	If you wanna get under Pinky’s skin, just call her Red
Elf Rolf Janssen	Hey Red!
Elf Crusader	How am I personally doing so far pinky?
Elf Pinky	Report expectations are pretty light. I’d like to see a weather report once a week right now, just to help with test flights
Elf Pinky	We want as well to be sending in reports that notes BIG changes locally since last Christmas
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	I have a question for pinky
Elf notJack	Okay thank you!
Elf Pinky	Also, any upcoming road construction would be great to note as well
Elf Pinky	But I’m not asking for a ton of specifics right now, that changes after Oct 1 or if I get something new from North Pole Flight Command
Elf Crash Murphy	Guys, as me that question at the end of the chat….
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, please tell me about the Local Christmas reports. My area is still very quiet, and my reports are okay or not
Elf Crusader	Am I still sector lead?
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	where i live don’t have an chimney and the area of where i live doesn’t’ have chimneys either what do i do if you call a chimney report?
Elf Randi Hume	It is quiet in many areas, Elf Ulan. But things are changing quickly. I’m noticing in my travels a lot more Christmas out there. Online and offline, people are talking a lot more about Christmas
Elf Pinky	GREAT questions Elf CS. If you have no chimneys just don’t send in a report. No need to confuse things by reporting on something that isn’t there. This is a common thing.
Elf Crusader	What if there’s no test flight in your area?
Elf Max	Will we have the same Sector Lead in Sector 5 as we did last year? (Sorry, Crusader)
Elf Pinky	Yes, Crusader is our Lead
Elf Crusader	No problem max
Elf Rolf Janssen	The test flights are more in your areas than you know. There are 12 sleighs flying out there. They aren’t always together
Elf Randi Hume	We sure have a lot of flights in Sector 1 right now
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, thank you, I’m looking forward to changing the time, we will see when it happens!
Elf Max	How much do the test flights matter, Pinky?
Elf Pinky	They are great for training. It feels kind of low key because those flights are going so well. They don’t need or ask much from us. At least for now.
Elf Crash Murphy	That could change though.
Elf Max	What do you mean, Crash?
Elf Crash Murphy	What I hear is that that test flights are doing so well, they are pushing the agenda forward. Not even sure if it will be flown come December, They are moving fast. So keep track of them
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, yes, they came to my area too! XD
Elf Pinky	What could they ask of us, Crash?
Elf Crusader	Pinky, is there anything that I should be doing as sector lead right now?
Elf Crash Murphy	Weather mostly. But I hear rumors they may engage our trackers in some….special assignments.
Elf Crusader	Special assignments?
Elf Pinky	Crusader, you’re doing it. When new elves come on board, become their friend. This goes for all of you. We can all do a better job of sharing information and skills
Elf Ulan	Elf Crash, do you know Santa’s sleigh is with the test flights now?
Elf Crusader	Happy to do so , pinky!
Elf Crash Murphy	Can’t say anything more than that, Crusader. But what would you think if they sent a test flight right over your house and told you it was coming. Would you watch?
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	elf crash how heavy is the sleigh?
Elf Crash Murphy	Elf Ulan, I have no idea about that. Santa’s got a different agenda. I don’t think he is with the test flights, no.
Elf Crusader	I would crash
Elf Crash Murphy	Chocolate Snowflakes, I have no real idea. At least 15 pounds.
Elf Pinky	I have a feeling that Santa is back in Sector 5. Just a feeling.
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	cool
Elf Pinky	Ok, Crash – I’ll ask it. What are your expectations of us?
Elf Randi Hume	I think it’s a little heavier than 15 pounds, Crash
Elf Crash Murphy	My expectations. Ok, listen up.
Elf Crusader	From what I hear, Santa has a friend who lives in Minnesota who he’s been visiting
Elf Ulan	Elf Crash, thank you, okay, he got a different agenda. Do you know what it is?
Elf Crash Murphy	Right and for the next month ONLY, I’d like the Elf Supervisors to focus a little bit on Elf recruiting
Elf Crash Murphy	We don’t need a lot of new elves.
Elf Crash Murphy	But I think making a small effort to have fresh eyes and new elves with us is a good idea
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa does not want MILLIONS of new elves like we did in past years….just a few
Elf Crash Murphy	So be selective
Elf Rolf Janssen	Ok
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa doesn’t sound to me like he’s coming back to the North Pole soon
Elf Crash Murphy	I’m guessing…Thanksgiving, maybe? I just don’t know
Elf Crash Murphy	BUT, when he gets back he’s going to have instruction for us
Elf Crusader	When do things start kicking into high gear for us?
Elf Crash Murphy	My experience with him going on walkabout is that he always comes back with very specific information in certain areas
Elf Crash Murphy	High gear? Really high gear comes November
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	when is a good time to send our christmas list?
Elf Ulan	Elf Crash, maybe Santa will not visit Canada this year with Mrs. Claus?
Elf Crash Murphy	And I think Santa may have some special stuff for us. I just want us to be ready for it. It could be different because it is a walkabout year
Elf Max	Elf Chocolate Snowflakes, I think Elf Hugo talked about wish lists in this morning’s North Pole Chat
Elf Crusader	How does mrs. C feel about Santa be gone for so long?
Elf Crash Murphy	Yes, it sounds like Santa’s not doing Thanksgiving in Canada. Which is WEIRD
Elf Crash Murphy	Mrs. Claus is a very strong lady. She’s the best. I don’t know how she feels about Santa being gone but I can tell you that Santa is a lot more active right now and talking to all of us by phone a great deal. I talked to him on Thursday
Elf Crusader	Is he watching this chat?
Elf Max	Did Santa give you any special instructions FOR US?
Elf Ulan	Elf Crash, thank you for telling it!
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa will read this transcript but I have no reason to believe he is online right now.
Elf Crash Murphy	Santa did not give any special instructions. I actually asked him that and he told me to just listen to my boss, Elf Roger Star of North Pole Flight Command
Elf Ulan	I hope Santa would be here!
Elf Crusader	Cool
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	cool
Elf Crash Murphy	I know Santa was here last weekend…or at least a few weeks ago. He seemed pretty happy with his visit
Elf Crash Murphy	I would not be surprised if he hopped back on SantaTrackers.net every now and then going forward. We’re in the season now. Santa is engaged.
Elf Crusader	That’s good to hear
Elf Max	Ok, we’re over time – any last questions for Crash or the Elf Supervisors?
Elf Max	Supes, any last words?
Elf Crusader	Would any of you like to be on one of my podcasts
Elf Pinky	From what I can see every elf here is very experienced. You know what to do. I’ll do better to let you know what we need.
Elf Randi Hume	I will focus on some new elf blood going forward, Crash. I’m proud of my team!
Elf Ulan	Thank you, Elf Crash, and supervisors! I’m so delighted to see you today! I hope we will see you again soon! XD
Elf Rolf Janssen	I think it still may be possible to get Santa here for a tracker-elf only chat. He and I talked about that a long time ago. I know our elves want that very much
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	bye
Elf Max	That would be very cool. Crash, is that possible?
Elf Crash Murphy	Yes sir. I talked about it with him too. Looks like December though
Elf Pinky	I’ll be here for that!
Elf Max	Ok, that’s a good note to end it on. Thank you everyone for being here!
Elf Pinky	Thanks everyone!
Elf Randi Hume	Good job everyone!
Elf Rolf Janssen	Semper Fi!
Elf Ulan	Elf Randi, Thank you so much!
Elf Crusader	Later everyone
Elf notJack	Than you supervisors!
Elf Chocolate Snowflakes	you’re welcome bye.
Elf Crash Murphy	Thanks, Max. Nice work.

All Elves on Alert Status

Tracker Check-in Scheduled

Hackers Target Sector 4

Santa Gives Last Instructions

Stocking Mail is NOT for Tracking

Need More Roof Reports

Claim the City Captain Job

Personal Tracker Reports

Special Instructions for All Trackers

Alert for All Elves in All Sectors

Getting Your Elf Profile Right

Transcript of the Elf Supervisor Chat

Official North Pole Websites

About Santa Trackers