Shop Closures

The Chesapeake retail shop will be closed for inventory July 24–28.

The Newport News retail shop will be closed for inventory July 31–August 4.

Shop Promotions for the Month of August

August 1-31: Explore Patch of the Month

• Explore Norfolk: $1.50 each.

August 1-31: Jump Start Back to Troop

• Free starter kit bag with purchase of starter kit.

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Fish Bowl Wednesdays

• Hook a fish at checkout and receive a 5 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. 
• May not be combined with any other offer.

August 10: S’more Fun Day

• Receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. 
• Stop by the shops to create a S’more Swap and enjoy a refreshment. 
• Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Upcoming Girl Scout Events

Registration is open!  For complete event details registration information, visit www.gsccc.org/en/events/event-list.html.


Science Alive (new activities this year!)
September 16, 2017
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (check in 8:30 a.m.)
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
B/J/C/S/A
This is a girl and adult event.  Both must pay to attend.  No tagalongs.
$16 per girl (includes box lunch and event patch)/$13 for adults (includes box lunch)

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) Maintenance

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) will be down for maintenance beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 and will be available again on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Reminders:

• All 2016-2017 Year Plans are now archived under “See Past Years” at the top of the Year Plan Tab. Any plans that were created prior to July 3 for 2017-2018 year will also be found in “See Past Years”.
• Brand new troop leaders registered for the 2017-2018 membership year and who are listed as the troop leader for an active troop will have access to the VTK now.

Upcoming Shop Closures

The Chesapeake retail shop will be closed for inventory July 24–28.

The Newport News retail shop will be closed for inventory July 31–August 4.

Vote for the 2019 Cookie Mascot

2019 Cookie Program mascot choices

Little Brownie Bakers would like your help in choosing the mascot for the 2019 Cookie Program. The options are adorable, I know it will be hard to choose, but take a couple of minutes to cast your vote! Little Brownie Bakers’ mascot helps inspire girls for cookie season.

The survey will remain open until July 31, 2017. Girls, caregivers, volunteers and Council staff are welcome to take the survey. 

Place your vote!

Newport News Rotary Club & Coastal Conservation Association’s 22nd Annual Children’s Fishing Clinic

July 22, 2017
8 a.m.–noon
James River Fishing Pier
Newport News, VA
Ages 8-12 only
View event flier.
 
Advanced registration is required by July 10.
Download registration form.

Every child will receive fishing instructions, equipment, and a free t-shirt, hat and lunch. One adult chaperone must stay with groups of five or more participants. Download chaperone form.


To complete your registration or for questions, contact Kristen Hamill at 757-926-1400.

Recruitment and Placement Volunteer Support Team Position Training

Register for one of the upcoming service unit recruitment champion, school liaison or placement coordinator trainings on eBiz. Registration closes July 31, 2017.

Saturday, August 5, 2017
10 a.m. – noon
Enmeier Center, Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

OR

Sunday, August 6, 2017
2 – 4 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Questions?  Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Volunteer Opportunity

Operation Homefront Back to School Brigade™ 2017 has the following volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads for July & August 2017.

If you can volunteer for this event or have questions, contact Shannon Stinson, Program Coordinator, by phone at 757-407-6616 or email Shannon.Stinson@OperationHomefront.org.

Norfolk Volunteer Events
Willoughby Bay Housing Community Center, Norfolk

• Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-noon
• Tuesday, July 18, 4-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 25, 4-7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-noon
• Tuesday, August 1, 4-7 p.m.
• Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Holiday Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Volunteer Kickoff

There is Power in Every G.I.R.L.—Unleash it at Girl Scouts. Learn how to inspire your G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to make this the best Girl Scout year yet!

Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the Old Dominion University Webb Center in Norfolk, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants of this event will have the opportunity to register for two different workshops, visit community partners and the GSCCC traveling shop, and enjoy a box lunch while networking with other volunteers.

See event flier for more information.
Register online via eBiz.

Questions?  Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

New Events - Registration Now Open!

Science Alive
Saturday, September 16, 2017
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (check in 8:30 a.m.)
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
B/J/C/S/A
Girl-$16 (includes event patch and box lunch)
Adult-$13 (includes box lunch and adult session)

Join us for our 8th annual Science Alive at NSU—with NEW ACTIVITIES! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities for Brownies and Juniors such as Chemistry Made Fun, Beauty of Science and Snap Circuits. Seniors and Ambassadors will practice game simulation and a 3D printing workshop led by NSU faculty and students. Spend time on a college campus and meet sorority sisters.

Volunteer Opportunity

Beacon Shores Nursing
340 Lynn Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
All grades

The Beacon Shores Nursing Facility is looking for volunteers and visitors to spend time with residents. This volunteer opportunity applies towards the Girl Scout Community Service Bar. Both girls and adults are encouraged to volunteer.

To learn more or to coordinate visits, call Kimberly Groves at 757-340-6611 Ext. 229.

Correction: Girl Scout Gold Award Proposal Deadlines and Interview Dates

Approval of the Girl Scout Gold Award proposal is by the Council Gold Award Committee. Once a girl submits her proposal, attends a Gold Award interview, and receives approval for her project, she is ready to start her project.

Important dates to remember:

Gold Award Proposal Submission Deadline	Interview Date	Interview Location
July 15, 2017	August 5, 2017  9 a.m.–noon	Wycliffe Presbyterian Church  1445 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA
August 17, 2017	September 7, 2017  6–7:30 p.m.	A Place for Girls  912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA

For questions, contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Correction: Go Gold Workshops

Before girls can set-up their Girl Scout Gold Award interview, they need to view the online Go for Gold training and then attend a Go Gold Workshop.

Date	Location	Time
Sunday, July 9, 2017	Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Building 1  2837 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA	1–3 p.m.
Saturday, August 12, 2017	A Place for Girls  912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA	1–3 p.m.

Register online via eBiz .

For questions, contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.