What does FORBS stand for? 

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The Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS) is a professional 501(c)(7) fraternity for American men who perform as Santa Claus. Members must grow and maintain their own facial hair for that purpose, and agree to promote a positive image of Santa. The organization is a non-profit, mutual benefit, voting member corporation based in Orange County, California. It has members in nearly every state, with local and regional chapters meeting monthly to socialize, provide peer support and training. Membership dues are $25 per year. FORBS provides a comprehensive professional benefits package for the Christmas community—including in-depth background checks provided by the same company which serves the U.S. departments of State and Defense, as well as the entertainment industry's first liability insurance policy to also defend performers against false allegations of abuse or molestation; protection ranges from two to four million dollars per member.

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