Region served National Official language English Website forbssantas.com Type of business CA non-profit entity | Membership 850 Director and President Emeritus Bob Callahan Headquarters Garden Grove | |
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Fraternal order of real bearded santas reunion luncheon 2017
The Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS) is an American organization for men who look like Santa Claus and make a vow to promote a positive image of Santa. All members, as the name states, must have real beards. The organization meets monthly and hosts seminars as well as classes. It has approximately 850 members in 16 chapters. Membership dues are $25 per year.
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- Fraternal order of real bearded santas reunion luncheon 2017
- Mel magazine fraternal order of real bearded santas cruise day one
- History
- Documentary film
- References
Mel magazine fraternal order of real bearded santas cruise day one
History
The Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas was formed as a splinter group of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas after a disagreement over leadership and membership qualifications. The Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas was founded in 1994 by ten Santas hired for a TV commercial in Los Angeles.
By 2007, the Order had around 700 paying members. As the organization grew, infighting and charges of bylaw violations and profiteering among the leadership led to the departure of several board members and the creation of splinter groups, including FORBS.
Documentary film
The organization and its members are a main theme of the 2014 documentary film I Am Santa Claus featuring Mick Foley.