2026 Election Ballots have been sent
Voting for your Board of Directors is one of the most important benefits of IBRBS membership, with your voice shaping this organization. Our Bylaws state the Election Committee is responsible for publishing and distributing Ballots to the membership, and ultimately reporting the results of the vote to the Board of Directors. For 2026, seven candidates…
New IBRBS Mentor Moments for 2026 are Here!
The busiest time of year may be over, but for a professional Christmas Performer, February is officially “Business Season.” While the reindeer are enjoying their well-earned rest, it is the perfect time for us to get back to work, ensuring your 2026 season is your most successful and inclusive one yet. We are thrilled to announce the…Here are your 2026 Candidates for the IBRBS Board of Directors
Voting for your Board of Directors is one of the most important benefits of IBRBS membership, with your voice shaping this organization. Our Bylaws state the Election Committee is responsible for publishing and distributing Ballots to the membership, and ultimately reporting the results of the vote to the Board of Directors and membership. For 2026, seven candidates are running for one of four…
Santa’s Heart, no matter how large or small, record your charitable hours with IBRBS.
As the new year opens and we settle down and reflect on another magical Christmas season, it is time to look back at the incredible impact we have made together. Each year, the members of IBRBS perform a different kind of magic—one that often happens away from the spotlight, in the quiet service of our…
Applications for the IBRBS Board of Directors 2026 Election open September 1 through November 15, 2025.
It’s an exciting time at IBRBS, with new members and new volunteers getting involved and sharing their ideas for a brighter future. If you’ve wanted to be part of shaping the organization, representing members, and sharing your time and talents, then consider running for one of FOUR open seats on the Board of Directors. For…
2025 Insurance and Background Checks Are Available!
Stay connected with the world’s largest community of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Elves, and Christmas professionals. By renewing now, you’ll secure access to two levels of top-notch entertainer’s liability insurance ($2M or $4M coverage), as well as optional riders to cover assistants, other characters, and costumes and props, plus several included coverages. We’re pleased to share no increase in premiums from the 2024-2025…
Mentor Moments: Learn and Grow…Let Knowledge Flow
IBRBS is pleased to meet members’ request for education with a NEW benefit: Mentor Moments – exceptional training exclusively available to IBRBS members. Mentor Moments fosters growth, collaboration, and skill-building through online sessions that are both interactive and enriching. Mentor Moments is a monthly online session (January-October) led by a respected Christmas educator who shares…
Thomas Carmody Christmas School Scholarship Honorees 2025
Congratulations on behalf of the IBRBS Board of Directors, CEO/President, Membership Services, and the Thomas Carmody Christmas School Scholarship Committee. We want to congratulate the honorees and awardees on your success for the years 2024 and 2025. Congratulations to the Thomas Carmody Christmas School Scholarship Recipients:Danny NealAlan “Moose” ButlerDaniel LeopoldKevin JohnsonThomas HighRichard and Lisa WoodJacqueline…