Sign Her Up for Another Year of Fun!

It’s time to get ready for another awesome Girl Scout year with renewal. Help keep the party going for those girls who count on us so much. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. And because we appreciate you, the Council is offering girls, troops and service units some awesome renewal rewards! All girls receive a free Early Bird Renewal patch when renewed by June 6! Check out this incentive flier for full incentive details. Troops, be sure to take time to complete the Opportunity Catalog when you renew.

The National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

The National Constitution Center is an essential historic Philadelphia destination where visitors of all ages and backgrounds can explore the history and relevance of the Constitution, celebrate their freedoms, and embrace their role in the story of "We the People."

The National Constitution Center serves as a hands-on multimedia museum, national town hall and a civic education headquarters.

Coastal STEAM

Saturday, May 14, 2016
9 a.m.-noon: C, D
1-4:15 p.m. S, A
Coastal Studies Institute
University of North Carolina
Wanchese, NC
$11 (includes event patch)
Deadline:  May 5, 2016

Girls will dive in to coastal science with a day of STEAM activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. They will learn and interact with local women scientists who are solving global problems facing the world’s coastlines right here in our own backyard.

Strong Girls

Saturday, May 7, 2016
10 a.m.-noon D, B, J
9 a.m.-1 p.m. C, S, A
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
$13 (includes event patch)
Deadline: May 1, 2016

Do you want to learn more about health and the professionals that help us get and stay healthy? Join us for this hands-on learning event at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Girls will tour the facility and learn what it takes to attend medical school.

Join Us at Spring 2016 Town Hall Meetings

Join us at the spring Town Hall meetings for your chance to share ideas among volunteer and staff teams. All volunteers are invited to attend the Town Hall meeting that is the most convenient. RSVP here at least 24 hours in advance to the meeting you plan to attend. We value your input to help create the agenda.

Go to this survey to RSVP and to provide input for the agenda. The survey will remain open until Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Program Basics Classes Coming in April

Do you need to take a Girl Scout Program Basics class? Register here through eBiz for one of the upcoming classes.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
6:30–9:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at cherylm@gsccc.org.

Build a Memory, Buy a Brick!

Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast invites you to purchase a commemorative brick to recognize someone special in your life or in memory of a loved one. It is a memory that will last forever and will literally be “etched in stone.” The bricks will be placed around the Girl Scout stone trefoil located at the ceremonial flag pole at A Place for Girls in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the building. For more information, visit http://www.gsccc.org/media/124278/flyer_buy-brick_events.pdf.

33rd Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade

Saturday, May 28, 2016
8:30am (time is subject to change)
Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Theme: TBA

Join us for the 33rd Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade. GSCCC will have a group walking in the parade, so plan to join us and then visit the festival for some yummy Strawberry Festival fun after the parade!  Contact your Service Unit Parade Chair or Event Coordinator with your troop's RSVP (number of girls and adults) no later than May 1, 2016.

Powder Puff Derby

Saturday, April 23, 2016
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hickory Ruritan Club
Chesapeake, VA
$7 per Girl Scout and includes car kit, certificate and patch
OR $4 for certificate and patch if you already have a car kit

Join us for a day of race fun! Girls will race by age group divisions: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. There will also be two open classes: one for Girl Scouts and one for anyone else (moms, dads, siblings, etc). Trophies will be awarded in each class for first, second and third place and for best design.

Contact Laurie Surface at sunfirefish@gmail.com to register.

Coastal STEAM in the Outer Banks

Saturday, May 14, 2016 
9 a.m.-noon: Girl Scout Cadettes
1-4:15 p.m. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Coastal Studies Institute
University of North Carolina
Wanchese, NC
$11 (includes event patch)

Girls will dive in to coastal science with a day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. They will learn and interact with local women scientists who are solving global problems facing the world’s coastlines right here in our own backyard.

Earth Day Needs Volunteers

Saturday, April 23, 2016
11 a.m.–4 .pm.  (1-2 hour shifts)
Mount Trashmore
Virginia Beach

Consider volunteering at Earth Day and choose the time frame that works for you - one hour, two hours or more - and then enjoy the rest of the Earth Day festivities.  Girl Scouts will be doing earth friendly crafts and we need you to help instruct others.  Contact jennifer.espinosa269@gmail.com to volunteer.

Sign Her Up for Another Year of Fun!

It’s time to get ready for another awesome Girl Scout year with renewal. Help keep the party going for those girls who count on us so much. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. And because we appreciate you, the Council is offering girls, troops and service units some awesome renewal rewards! All girls receive a free Early Bird Renewal patch when renewed by June 6! Check out this incentive flier for full incentive details. Troops, be sure to take time to complete the Opportunity Catalog when you renew.

Girl Scout Famous Formers

Each year, GSCCC recognizes Girl Scout alumnae who are making a difference in their communities in a big way. An awards luncheon is held to honor these women in October. Do you know a deserving Girl Scout alumna? Nominations are now being accepted. You can find the nomination form and more details on our website.

Join Us at Spring 2016 Town Hall Meetings

Join us at the spring Town Hall meetings for your chance to share ideas among volunteer and staff teams. All volunteers are invited to attend the Town Hall meeting that is the most convenient. RSVP here at least 24 hours in advance to the meeting you plan to attend. We value your input to help create the agenda.

Go to this survey to RSVP and to provide input for the agenda. The survey will remain open until Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18, 2016 – Aldersgate United Methodist Church – Room 14
6:30-8 p.m.
4320 Bruce Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church
6:30-8 p.m.
4212 S Virginia Dare Trl
Nags Head, NC 27959

Thursday, April 28, 2016 - Bayside Presbyterian Church 
6:30-8 p.m.
1400 Ewell Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – Camden United Methodist Church
6:30-8 p.m.
197 N Carolina Hwy 343 S
Camden, NC 27921

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - First Christian Church
6:30-8 p.m.
1458 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666

Questions? Contact Millicent Luu, Administrative Assistant, Operations, at millicentl@gsccc.org.

Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series

Calling all volunteer support team members! Join us for the Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series beginning Monday, March 28, 2016.

• Monday, March 28, 7–8 p.m. – Early Renewal and Opportunity Catalog – for all support team volunteers, especially membership coordinators.
• Monday, April 11, 7–8 p.m. – Planning for the Plan of Work – for all support team volunteers, especially service unit coordinators.
• Monday, April 25, 7–8 p.m. – Building School Relationships – for all support team volunteers, especially school representatives.