Sample "Dear Santa" Letters

Here are some sample past Dear:Santa lettters that the UCNH Jaycees intercepted on route to the North Pole. Imagine the excitment and wonder when we show up on Christmas Eve dressed like Santa, right to their doorstep, know their name, and what they requested for Christmas!

Domingo writes: "Dear:Santa, my name is Domingo and I will like some pants for Christmas. My size for my pants is size 7 and I even will like a pair of shoes and my size the shoes is 2 and next Christmas I will like more pants and shirts."

Jizel writes: "Dear Santa, I have a feeling that I was bad, but you believe in children even bad ones. I am eight years old. What I think I got for Christmas last year is a race car and a brat doll. Santa, I'm not sure if I believe in you or not, but thank you for the presents!"

Ricardo writes: "Dear Santa, My name is Ricardo and I have a brother that is ill. He needs a kidney, his name is Eliel. I have been good and my brother too. I want a game and for my brother a ps2 game or some shoes, size 8. Tennis shoes-white please. Thank You Santa."

Each household typically has several siblings that are home and are ecstatic to see Santa at their doorstep. The Jaycees are looking for volunteers, donations, and companies to put a toy bin in so that they can provide toys and cheer to 500 needy kids this year. Call project chairperson Liz Coopersmith at 310-801-3602.

Body Image Gym-Supporting the Jaycees for Op:Santa

Right in the center of the NoHo Arts District, BodyImage's personal training facility has been especially designed for one-on-one training. A full compliment of free weights, machines and cardiovascular equipment ensures that each personal training program can be fully customized to focus on the specific needs of each individual. Combined with friendly staff and professional service, you can truly reach all your health and fitness goals. Owner Pattiy Knox is a UCNH Jaycee member as well as Lifestyle Fitness Coach-Jack Witt, and Front Desk Manager Michelle Duncan; who designs many of the Jaycee ads and flyers for various community outreach projects.

Sky Flowers Joins List of Op:Santa Supporters

Sky Flowers houses the beautiful tradition of floral design with a unique twist around every petal. With a family history of floral design spanning three generations, they have perfected the art of flower making down to every detail.

The store was featured in an episode of the Larry David HBO program, Curb Your Enthusiasm.

And today they join the Op:Santa family and become yet another location you can drop toys off in one of our colorfully decorated bins.

Sky Flowers is located at 4795 Vineland Ave # C, North Hollywood, CA 91602. You can reach them at (818) 769-9494.

Sun Community Newspapers to run Op:Santa Ads

Sun Community Newspapers ,which are three seperate papers consisting of the Studio City Sun, Sherman Oaks Sun, and the Encino Sun have offered to give Operation:Santa a big boost this year by running quarter page ads in all three papers calling out for sponsors and volunteers. Founder Jim Kaplan is a big supporter of our community and the UCNH Jaycees.

Booster Juice Signs Up As Op: Santa Sponsor

2007 brought a number of major, positive changes to the NoHo Arts District section of North Hollywood.

One of them, the opening of NoHo Commons, a brand new upscale shopping center featuring shopping, restaurants (and soon) entertainment.

The latest addition to the Commons is Booster Juice, a fun and refreshing fresh fruit smoothie and beverage store.

New Jaycee Christina Jun is Regional Manager for the chain and has graciously offered to support Operation: Santa by providing space for one of our toy donation bins.

Stop by Booster Juice on the north side of the Commons (on Chandler just a few doors east of Lankershim across from the North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station), have a great smoothie and drop off toys for our kids here in NoHo.

Dear Santa..

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Brief History of Operation Santa

1998 - Proto-Operation Santa: UCNH Jaycees was forming as a new chapter. Two toy drives were held at Sears North Hollywood and Kaybee Toys in Sherman Oaks. The toys were donated to the North Hollywood Police Department's annual toy drive. Some of the UCNH members participated with the police in delivering the toys to children a few days before Christmas.

1999 - First ever Operation Santa: (flyer to the left, click on image for larger view): The Jaycees now an official chapter with nearly 35 members undertakes a complete Operation Santa project on their own, based on the program run by the Pasadena Jaycees. North Pole base of Operation was the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn. Chairperson was William Sparks.

2000 - Lets Do It Again: Jaycees now at 50 members. Base of operation moved to Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

2001 - Op Santa Goes Digital: Database system implemented to streamline toy delivery. Nearly 60 members. UCNH Jaycees chosen as #1 Jaycee Chapter in the State of California.

2002 -The Coming of Jack: Additional innovations added to streamline toy delivery. 2006 UCNH Jaycees Chapter President Jack Witt joins the chapter just prior to the project. Serves as Chairperson. Extra toys donated to LA Homeless Services.

2003 - The Last Op Santa?: Jack Witt chairs once again. Writes Operation Santa song. More families than ever (100) served. Microsoft Streets and Trips replaces use of venerable Thomas Guide for routing deliveries, first time use of custom made delivery maps. Last time Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce serves as North Pole headquarters.

2004 - The Year Without An Op Santa: Chapter decides to experiment and try a holiday party for children instead of Operation Santa. Many children in attendance and Santa can serve them all at once.

2005 - Op Santa Is Back!: After a one year hiatus Operation Santa returns! New partnership forged with Los Angeles Valley College. Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber is on board with amazing support. Classical recital at Valley College featuring Ermin Cruz, III is most successful Op Santa fund raiser ever. Chairperson is Michael Higby.

2006 - The Beat Goes On: Operation Santa in full swing again. Nearly 100 families served. More local businesses sign up to host toy bin donation stations. Classical recital featuring Ermin Cruz, III is held again, this time adding noted soprano Gina Graziadio. Chairperson is Megan Hammit.