Santa Dieter Rides Christmas Sleigh, Deliver Cheers

Posted by Bill Paul

on Dec 18, 2013

(REDONDO BEACH) One night in December, Dieter Thomas filled the role of Santa Claus on the annual Redondo Beach Christmas Police Department sleigh. Santa Dieter greeted children, parents, and the occasional dog, with a hearty "ho ho ho, and Merry Christmas." Club members have volunteered for an evening on the city's sleigh for several years.

Dieter was particularly qualified this year as his beard was real!
He also played the Santa role at this year's Cheer for Children.

"Santa Dieter" greets children
during annual Cheer for Children
Day at Washington Elementary
School. Santa poses with President
(and today) "Elf" Karen (right) as
they collaborate in preparation for
delivering toys and "cheers" to
disabled children.

Rotarians gathered at Washington Elementary to
prepare toys for the annual Cheer for Children drive.