The Early Bird Gets Another Chance to Win

Our Early Birds are extra special for showing their commitment to another year of Girl Scouts. 

These extra special troops, those that early renew 90 percent of their registered girls and two adults by 4:30 p.m., May 15 will be entered into a drawing to win 2 gift baskets for the leaders of the troop.


Hurry! Renew your troop today!  This offer only lasts until May 15.  The drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 16 and two lucky troop leaders will receive a gift basket.

May 15 is right around the corner - Girls who renew by May 15 will get a FREE Power of G.I.R.L. patch!

Upcoming Girl Programs and Events

Looking for some fun things to do before the end of your troop year?  Check out these great Council programs/events.  There are only a few spots left but act quickly—registrations close soon!

GEICO Car Care Clinic
May 16, 2017, 6–8 p.m. 
Elite Body Shop, Norfolk
Grades: 9–12
$15 per girl (includes event patch). 
Register by May 10 at ebiz.gsccc.org 

Girl Scout Night with the Tides
May 19, 2017, 6:15 p.m.
Harbor Park, Norfolk
Grades: K–12
$12 for the game (includes event patch, hot dog, and soda). 
$5 for the overnight. 
Game tickets can be purchased by emailing hmckeating@norfolktides.com or by calling 757-622-2222 ext. 121 or 106. All must pay to attend.
For the overnight, register by May 15 at ebiz.gsccc.org

Town Hall Meeting in Virginia Beach

Join us at the May 8 Spring Town Hall meeting in Virginia Beach to converse with Council staff, meet other volunteers and share your thoughts and ideas. RSVP in advance to indicate that you will be attending.

RSVP online and provide input for the agenda.

Monday, May 8
6:30–8 p.m.
Kings Grant Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
745 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Animal Care Workshop

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited (no tagalongs) to an event hosted by Girl Scout Junior Troop 310. As part of the Girl Scout Bronze Award project, they will hold an Animal Care workshop on Friday, May 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Greenbrier Middle School on Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake. The cost is a donation of a clean sweat shirt and $7 to help cover the cost of supplies. Girls will make and donate the following items to the Portsmouth Humane Society: dog or cat bed, dog biscuit, dog or cat toys and cat scratch box. Registration deadline is May 12.

Troop checks or cash will be accepted, made payable to Troop 310. Mail to: 813 Windsor Point, Chesapeake, VA 23320. For questions, contact Mara at 757-639-5477. Parents may be asked to attend to meet safety ratios and help if needed.

Resource Guides for Challenging Conversations

Hearing about current events can be unsettling for kids, and navigating friendships and the social landscape at school can also be tough. And because girls often seek support from troop leaders and other Girl Scout volunteers when they’re having a hard time, GSUSA put together a series of timely resource guides to help volunteers lead difficult conversations with confidence. Learn more at the GSUSA website.

Plan for Your New Year Using the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

Early renewal is here!  Have you registered your troop for another great year?  After you have renewed your troop’s membership through “MY GS” on our website, set aside a meeting to start planning the coming year with your girls by signing into the Volunteer Toolkit.  As you plan for the next Girl Scout year, the girls will be excited and anxious to start Girl Scouts again because they helped plan their new year.

How can you get started?
Go to www.gsccc.org, and:
1.    Click on the yellow "My GS" link located at the top right.
2.    Click “Volunteer Toolkit”.
3.    Sign in using your member user name and password.
4.    Click on “Volunteer Toolkit” to get started.

The possibilities are endless! 

Questions?  Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Join Us at Spring 2017 Town Hall Meetings

EVENT UPDATE: The Town Hall meeting scheduled for May 3 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina has been canceled.

Join us at the Spring Town Hall meetings to converse with Council staff, meet other volunteers and share your thoughts and ideas. All volunteers are invited to attend the Town Hall meeting that is convenient for you. RSVP in advance to indicate which meeting you will attend. All meeting times are 6:30–8 p.m.
RSVP online and provide input for the agenda.

Thursday, May 4
A Place For Girls
912 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Monday, May 8
Kings Grant Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
745 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

The Early Bird Gets Another Chance to Win

Our Early Birds are extra special for showing their commitment to another year of Girl Scouts. 

These extra special troops, those that early renew 90 percent of their registered girls and two adults by 4:30 p.m., May 15 will be entered into a drawing to win 2 gift baskets for the leaders of the troop.


Hurry! Renew your troop today!  This offer only lasts until May 15.  The drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 16 and two lucky troop leaders will receive a gift basket.

May 15 is right around the corner - Girls who renew by May 15 will get a FREE Power of G.I.R.L. patch!

Memorial Day Holiday and Summer Hours

Memorial Day Closure
All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

All GSCCC offices will begin summer hours Tuesday, May 30:

• Chesapeake office:
  Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Peninsula office:
  Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

All GSCCC shops will begin summer hours Monday, June 12:

• Chesapeake shop:
  Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  (no Saturday hours)
• Peninsula shop:
  Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The shops will be closed for inventory on the following dates:

• Chesapeake shop: July 24-28
• Peninsula shop: July 31-August 4

G.I. Juniors at Fort Monroe

May 13, 2017
1-4 p.m.
Fort Monroe Community Center
100 Stillwell Road
Fort Monroe, VA
For girls and boys grades K-12
Free

Activities will include:

• Pinewood derby race
• Stomp rockets
• SWAPS
• Climbing wall

Learn about:

• Summer camp
• Day camp
• Events

Plus, sign up for Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts on site!  View event flier for more information.

Contact Mei Stukes at mstukes@cox.net for information about Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture Crew, Sea Scouts and Explorers.

Contact Kim Lincoln at kiml@gsccc.org for information about Girl Scouts.

Bridging Kits Now Available

Bridging kits are a great way for leaders to begin preparing for upcoming ceremonies. Each kit has the basic essentials inside a 9x12 inch white envelope. Visit the shops for complete details and get your kits today.

Girl Scout Weekend at Ocean Breeze

Want a great way to start off your summer? Bring your troop or group to Ocean Breeze for Girl Scout Weekend on June 10 and 11 at a discounted price of $15.99 per person! That's $19 off the regular price.

Get details and register at the Ocean Breeze website. For questions, call 757-422-4444 ext. 229 or email groupsales@oceanbreezewaterpark.com.

Upcoming Girl Programs and Events

Looking for some fun things to do before the end of your troop year?  Check out these great Council programs/events.  There are only a few spots left but act quickly—registrations close soon!

STEM Fun Day-Ocean Experiences
May 20, 2017, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Jennette’s Pier, Nag’s Head, North Carolina
Grades: 2–8
$13 per girl (includes event patch). 
Register by May 1 at ebiz.gsccc.org

GEICO Car Care Clinic
May 16, 2017, 6–8 p.m. 
Elite Body Shop, Norfolk
Grades: 9–12
$15 per girl (includes event patch). 
Register by May 10 at ebiz.gsccc.org 

A Chance to Win a Great Early Bird Prize

Only a Few Days Left!  A New Chance for Troops to Win at Early Bird!

Troops that renew 90 percent of their current registered girls and two adults by 4:30 p.m. on April 27 for the 2018 membership year will be entered to win one of two $200 gift cards:  Build-A-Bear OR Dave & Buster's. Two troops will win.    

 
Hurry!  Renew today!  Only troops that meet the above criteria by 4:30 p.m. on April 27 are eligible. The drawing will be held on Friday, April 28, and two lucky troops will be on their way to an awesome end-of-the-year party! 

Girls who renew now get a FREE Power of G.I.R.L. patch!

Upcoming Girl Programs and Events

Looking for some fun things to do before the end of your troop year?  Check out these great Council programs/events.  There are only a few spots left. Act quickly—registrations close soon!

STEM Fun Day-Ocean Experiences
May 20, 2017, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Jennette’s Pier, Nag’s Head, North Carolina
Grades: 2–8
$13 per girl (includes event patch). 
Register by May 1 at ebiz.gsccc.org

GEICO Car Care Clinic
May 16, 2017, 6–8 p.m. 
Elite Body Shop, Norfolk
Grades: 9–12
$15 per girl (includes event patch). 
Register by May 10 at ebiz.gsccc.org