The IBRBS Christmas School Scholarship program ran from 1/1/2022 through 3/31/2022. The 2022 grant awardees were announced at the ISC2022 Atlanta event, during a recognition dinner. Each may receive an up to $250 reimbursement toward the costs of attending their chosen classes. Grants were awarded to: Ben Belhorn, Joseph Eadie, Joey Gossett, Cathy Ann Kage,…
At tonight’s regularly-scheduled IBRBS Board of Directors’ meeting, the Board exercised their collective authority under our Bylaws and elected the following people to serve as Officers for the two-year terms of office: President: Stephen Arnold (re-elected), Membership: Tom Carmody (re-elected), Secretary: Randy Dodds (re-elected), Events: Howard Graham (re-elected), Chief Technology Officer: Fred Lueck (re-elected), Governance:…
Friday night, April 29, 2022, at the ISC2022 Atlanta, we announced that we are bringing the Christmas Community to Memphis, TN. The ISC2024 Committee and its host organization, IBRBS, have selected Memphis as the place to be for the ISC2024. While we are finalizing plans, this event will be held from April 25 to April…
As of 3/16/2022, the ISC2022 workshop sessions have been posted and are ready for attendees to select their choices. Only one workshop is still to confirm, probably a music session on Saturday afternoon. A few general admission tickets are still available, so don’t wait. Go to the ISC2022 website to purchase tickets or view the…
Yes, the ISC2022 Atlanta is only 70 days away and the schedule is coming back together. If you need to purchase a ticket or two, please visit the ISC2022 website soon as tickets will not last long. We are revising the workshop schedule and hope to release it for class selections about Feb 25, 2022.
IBRBS has finished construction on our new home and we’re ready to move. The workmen and the van will take several hours to relocate the contents, so we’ll be down for part of this evening. After that, our new address will be IBRBS.org, but like most who move, we’ve got address forwarding in place, so…
Have you ever thought about how important YOU are? It’s true – IBRBS needs people just like you to pitch in! Annually, IBRBS solicits the brightest and best volunteers to step up and run for the Board of Directors. While these challenging positions are staffed strictly by volunteers, the organization has been fortunate to attract truly qualified…
Your IBRBS membership is about to expire, but renewals are easy and quick. In addition to being a member of the world’s largest organization of Santas, Mrs Clauses, spouses, and associates, renewing now provides you with the opportunity to apply for the best entertainer’s liability insurance and background checks in our Christmas community. Our Canadian…
The Newsletter Team is accepting submissions for your photos, stories, Chapter updates, press and media, and other news to share with your Christmas community. Email Newsletter@IBRBSantas.org Review the Newsletter Submission Guidelines for your stories and photos. We invite you to advertise your products or paid event and reach more than 2,200 subscribers. Let us know…
Article XIII, Section 1 of the IBRBS Bylaws requires approval by two-thirds of the voting members to adopt changes to the Bylaws. With 85% voting Yes, members have overwhelmingly adopted the recommended changes. Effective immediately upon approval, the Bylaws changes are already available on the IBRBS website. The Board of Directors thanks the Bylaws Committee…