Bob, Alison, and Boddy Lord

It is with great pleasure that the Bureau of Recreation recognizes Bob, Alison and Bobby Lord for their continued support of the Bureau of Recreation to include our fishing rodeos- held in all kinds of weather, such as the down pour of rain we had this year, and especially of the Santa Calling program, which I am going to talk about tonight.

What is Santa Calling you ask? It’s a magical night where we call about 300 kids, ages 3-8, and they get to talk to big guy in the red suit. Parents complete an application so Santa and his elf know just what to say. We always have a need for Santas and one year we wouldn’t allow Bob to say no. Luckily for us, he now plays Santa every year over the phone, with one of his kids as his elf. The best part of this program is the reaction from the kids, they truly believe they are talking with Santa, and are so excited at the end of the call. It is a great start to the Holiday Season, putting everyone in the Christmas spirit. Thank you Bob, Alison, and Bobby for making Santa calling a special night. And to all of you in the audience, Santas are always needed.