Elfie Selfie Report Added

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The Elfie Selfie has been added to the Tracker Reports roster. Elf Max has started the revisions planned to the Tracker Reports page by making them all mobile friendly and by starting to add new reports.

The Elfie Selfie report will never be a required report because it’s not critical to Santa’s mission. But we added it for those elves who want to participate in contests and activities where the Elfie Selfie might be a part of it.

Elfie Selfie

The report is part of a new section on the Tracker Reports page called Personal Elf Reports. These are reports will be all new and, as of right now, we have six reports that will eventually populate this menu. Expect more announcements in the day ahead.

We have other new reports coming for the other categories on that page.

Why so many tracker reports?

As you will hear in the months ahead we will be shining a spotlight on tracker elf reports all year long and into the Santa tracking season.

You will want to pay attention to these new reports, become familiar with them and be ready to send them in when your elf supervisor calls for them.

Our mission-centric focus means doing more of these reports. More reports means more and better information for Santa.

More reports also means more points for you.

These reports are why we are here.

Even elves at the North Pole working other departments will receive training in these reports. You see, even me and others doing jobs like I do, become Santa trackers on December 23rd and 24th. We all use these reports.

So pay attention as Max gets these new reports up. It does not make any sense to send in these reports now. But you will want to familiarize yourself with them before the season hits, so you can properly track Santa for Santa.

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Christmas in July Events Added

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Christmas in July events are beginning to populate the Elf Calendar.

Yesterday, North Pole Flight Command announced July 11th the day for the annual Tracker Press Conference. Traditionally this is when the year’s elf recruiting goal is announced.

Also as part of Christmas in July, the first of several promised events is now on the calendar:

Elfie Selfie

Christmas in July is a huge event at the North Pole with more plans soon to be announced both here and at SantaUpdate.com.

~ Events this Week ~

And don’t forget – this weekend in Elf Chat – Elf Max will be discussing a new points system at SantaTrackers.net that will soon be making it’s debut. There are actually TWO times scheduled for this chat. Saturday at 7pm EDT and Sunday at 5pm EDT.

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Ten Possible Locations for Sector 4 Tracking Center

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I have heard back from the Locating Committee at Flight Command on our ten finalist locations for this year’s regional tracking center here in Sector 4. Last year’s location was in Natal, Brazil.

Here are the finalists:

  1. Milagro, Ecuador
  2. Kuummit, Greenland
  3. Somerset Village, Bermuda
  4. Saint Martins, Barbados
  5. Mary, Grenada
  6. Sucre, Bolivia
  7. Los Angeles, Chile
  8. Santa Fe, Argentina
  9. Grytviken, South Sandwich Islands
  10. Punta Arenas, Chile

As other sectors have been told, we might learn the final decision on this year’s location during Christmas in July. Stay tuned.

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Elf PIN Can Now Be Set

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An Elf Personal Identification Number can now be set for every account at SantaTrackers.net.

The Elf PIN is designed as a safety and security feature. Using an Elf PIN will be an added means of us knowing a submission actually comes from you. It will be added to job applications, tracker reports and other submission forms soon.

Fraud in the elf world is rare. But this added feature will ensure the North Pole gets the information that you intend. Going forward, new accounts, both for Freelance Elves and for North Pole Elves, will register with an Elf PIN.

Please set your Elf PIN. You can change your Elf Pin at any time.

For existing accounts, please see this page or fill out the form below.

Thank you and have a nice day.

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Changes in the Elf World

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Changes in the Elf World are afoot due to a report submitted to Santa by Elf Roger Star.

The report showed that very few of the 200 million registered elves the program has gathered in the past five years are actually sending in tracker reports to help track Santa for Santa. The topic has been a big part of the conversation between Santa and Elf Roger and it has already led to many changes. The website changeover is indicative of the changes yet to be announced and rumors in North Pole media have started to make some elves nervous.

In this episode Elf Frank Myrrh grills Elf Crash Murphy about what he knows and what he can say about the changes to come. Elf Crash explains that after 5 years Santa remains committed to the program but that changes are inevitable.

Take a listen to this episode at the all-new podcast page.

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Elf Crusader Joins Senior Elf Staff

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Elf Crusader, North Pole Zoologist, famed podcaster, and all-around good elf has agreed to accept a promotion to Senior Elf. Crusader is a friendly voice and consistent presence in the elf community.

He has accepted the responsibility of joining a select group of elves. He will help moderate the community as well as serve on Santa’s Council to be an influence in the continuing development of the Tracker Elf program.

The Senior Elf position is new and still evolving. We want enough senior elves on staff to providing a guiding presence 24-hours a day. These elves have admin level authority, giving them the means to serve new elves as mentors, existing elves in getting support, and the Executive Team in meeting goals and expectations.

We are working hard to fill the Senior team with enough elves so that the work does not overshadow the greater work of being trackers. The job is intended to be fun but not so absorbing as to dominate the schedule of the elves who serve in this capacity.

Elf Crusader will bring a fun energy to the group. He’s a relentless ambassador of the Christmas spirit and a stalwart believer in Santa.

We remind all elves that we are still accepting applications for this position. For more information, please see this post.

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Come Chat About Changes to Points

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We just added two chat events covering the same topic: Changes to the Points System at SantaTrackers.net.

The first chat even will be held in Elf Chat on Saturday, March 26th at 7pm EDT. That should be morning in Sector 2, as well as a good time for Sectors 4 and 5.

A second chat on the same topic is scheduled in Elf Chat for Sunday, March 27th at 5pm EDT.

Why two chats on the same topic?

Because the changes in the points system is going to affect every single tracker elf and those changes will be many.

Both chats will be archived. If another chat needs to be scheduled to address questions that come up it will be scheduled.

These changes are a giant leap forward for how the Elf Community works. We hope you can come.

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Top Elves Now Featured

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As part of our ongoing site upgrades we are pleased to announce a new addition we are calling Top Elves.

In the left hand column this page shows an expanded leaderboard for elves in the community – a top 100 in points.

The middle column has great information, too – it gives a comprehensive listing of top elves by rank.

The page also features some customization too. In the right hand column you can see your current elf rank, the badges you have acquired and the total number of points you have gained so far for the year. We felt this was necessary so you could gauge the level of your activity since last Christmas.

This new page also gives a listing of the staff here at SantaTrackers.net, which includes our growing group of Senior Elves.

With the implementation of this page we have eliminated the leaderboard on the Elf Wall. Further changes to the sidebar of the Elf Wall page are ongoing.

Please feel free to ask any questions you might have or suggestions for improvement to this new page in the comments below.

 

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Introducing Elf Community Standards

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After review from Santa’s Council we announce new Elf Community Standards. This effort is a result of difficult activity experienced over the past year as more new elves have joined. We hope all elves will review these.

Community Standards are rules and policies related to how the Elf Community here on SantaTrackers.net is managed. They are designed to guide elf behavior and aid in keeping SantaTrackers.net a safe place.

While these policies and rules are now clearly stated you should not expect to see a big change in how the site is operated. We have always operated by the standards. We issue them now to be clear about how we work and what expectations are of you.

We also want to be certain to communicate that this list can and likely will change over time. We welcome your feedback and suggestions as we further work to maintain the community.

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Four New Senior Elves Named

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We are pleased to announce four new Senior Elves have been named and will join Santa’s Council. They are Elf Nic, Elf Kringle, Elf Lil Cream and Elf Radar.

This is a very diverse addition to our Senior Elf staff. Elf Nic hails from Sector 3, our 2nd Senior Elf from that part of the world. Elf Nic has a load of technical experience and brings a strong voice from the UK to the table.

Elf Kringle is our youngest senior elf but one of the longest serving elves on SantaTrackers.net. She will represent a lot of minor-aged elves who frequent the site and are growing in numbers. Elf Kringle has proven herself to be reliable, faithful and consistent. We are so happy to have her as a part of this group.

Elf Lil Cream likewise represents this younger group, although her visibility and talents with public relations has served SantaTrackers well these past few years with her podcast and efforts on social media. Lil has great ideas, isn’t shy, and always looks to build the community.

Elf Radar is actually representative of a family of elves, a great group who has been consistently engaged in the elf efforts here for quite a while. We look forward to the many great perspectives they will bring to the table.

Please note that not ALL of the Senior Elf positions are yet filled and that I continue to hold conversations with several candidates. We expect more announcements of additions to this group in the weeks ahead.

Santa’s Council is a group comprised not only of the new Senior Elf team here on SantaTrackers.net but also members of the Executive team and the Operations team from the North Pole. The council is headed by Santa himself. They worked together to address difficult issues that come up in the Elf Community and to decide policy as it relates to Tracker Elves.

The Senior Elves at SantaTrackers.net are a vital addition to Santa’s Council and they are making history with their inclusion in that group. They are the “voice of the Tracker Elf”.

We appreciate all those who are willing to serve in these capacities. As SantaTrackers.net continues to evolve we feel confident in adding these valuable elf resources to aid us in helping Santa with his mission.

 

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Solving Login Issues

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We have been receiving word that some elves are having issues logging in to SantaTrackers.net.

We are investigating why this might be the case. We suspect it may have something to do with some temporary changes we have recently made to registration settings. Early this week, the site fell under attack from hackers in Russia, which caused us to lock down registrations. This may have changed “cookie” settings for site users.

“Cookies” are small files placed on your computer that help SantaTrackers.net remember you. If those files become corrupt, logging in could suddenly become a problem. The way around it is to clear your cookies. If you do not know how to do this, we have set up this page that explains what is happening and how to resolve it. It includes a link to resources that will help you with any particular kind of browser or device.

If this continues to be an issue, please contact me via the site support link in the footer of every page.

 

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Changes to Elf Groups

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Changes to Elf Groups have been happening since the first of the New Year.

It is likely you have seen some groups disappear while others have been consolidated or changed.

The decision to do this by Santa’s Council is based on the mandate given by Santa to focus the features of the elf community to be more mission centric.

Eliminated groups were those that lacked activity or support of their managers.

Modified groups are groups that were active but fell under various management entities or were designated as “private” or “hidden”. All groups, except for Santa’s Council, will be public going forward.

All groups now have centralized administrative control. Elf Max, under the direction of Santa’s Council, will administer the groups for uniformity and compliance.

Much discussion has been had over what constitutes “mission centric” topics of each group.

It was decided that elf discussion on things such as Christmas Baking is healthy for the community and should continue, even though not specifically relatable to Santa tracking.

Thus, if new groups are wanted for other Christmas topics – decorating, Christmas movies, Christmas music, etc – it will be possible to form them. Interested parties in forming new groups should contact Elf Max.

Going forward all groups will be monitored by Santa’s Council who will occasionally review group activity, relevancy and contribution to the Elf Community.

We expect the elf community to continue to grow. This change to elf groups is just one of many adjustments being made this year. Further detail of the formation, administration and future of Elf Groups will be included in a new feature called Elf University, to be released soon.

Feel free to add questions, comments or suggestions below.

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