Want to be a Cookie Cupboard?

The Product Program team is currently looking for volunteers in the following areas to be a 2020 Cookie Cupboard:

• Great Neck - Northern Virginia Beach
• Little Creek Square - Roosevelt Garden, Norfolk
• Northampton - Bethel College - Riverdale, Hampton

Applicants must:

• Be a registered Girl Scout adult with a current background check.
• Be in good financial standing with the Council.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Own a personal device with Internet access.
• Enter cupboard orders as received or at a minimum of once a day.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Ability to store 350 cases or more in a garage or similar size storage space.
• Available during weekends and most evenings from mid-February through the end of March for troop pickups.
• Available during the day for deliveries from the delivery agent.
• Accessible by phone and email to answer troop questions and respond within 24 hours during the Cookie Program period.
• Conduct a weekly physical inventory and eBudde reconciliation.
• Ability to lift 30lbs.
• Opt-in to receive electronic communications.

2020 Summer Camp Theme Contest

Want to win a free week of summer camp for 2020? Enter our 2nd annual Summer Camp Theme Contest!

We received some great ideas last year and we can't wait to hear YOURS!

Girls and/or troops can help create a girl-led summer camp week for 2020 by submitting their ideas. The winner will receive that week of camp for FREE. Entries will be accepted online or on paper applications available in Council offices. Click here to view more details.

Click here to enter. The contest ends September 15, 2019, and the winner will be announced November 1st. We can't wait to hear your ideas!

New Badges, New Journeys, New Discoveries

Girls are a force to be reckoned with, and Girl Scouts can help her unleash more of that unstoppable potential—in a place that's all about championing girls' success!

What path will you choose next year? With new programs in outdoor adventure and STEM and dozens of new skills to learn and awards to earn, at Girl Scouts, the trail is yours to blaze!

Renew today!

Shred Day & Drug Take Back Sponsored by The Albemarle Area United Way

The Albemarle Area United Way is sponsoring a Shred Day & Drug Take Back on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon at Southgate Park in front of Belk. Anyone may bring a limit of 5 bags or boxes of old documents that will be shredded as they watch. A representative from the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Department will be there to collect and safely dispose of any unwanted and/or expired medicines. The Albemarle Area United Way is also sponsoring a Shred Day on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon in the TowneBank Mortgage parking lot in Kitty Hawk.

Labor Day Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, September 2, 2019, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Visit the website for regular hours.

Renew Your Girl Scout Membership Today!

Back to school is a busy time. Mark one more thing off of your to-do list by renewing your Girl Scout membership today. Renew now and you'll still have time to participate in our Summer Bucket List Challenge and earn a free patch!

Geico Car Care Badge - Register by Sept 7th & Receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card (J/C only) or a Car Care Kit (S/A only)

Saturday, September 21, 2019
Motor World
Virginia Beach, VA
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. This is a family-friendly event. All must pay to attend. This is not a drop-off event.
Cost: $15 for Techbridge activities and patch or Car Care Clinic activities and patch.
Cost: $30 for all Girl Scout activities and wristband to ride all Go Karts.

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes: Join us for Techbridge activities. The first 75 Juniors and Cadettes to register by September 7th will receive a $15 Amazon gift card.

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors: Join us for Car Care Badge Day. The first 75 Seniors and Ambassadors to register by September 7th will receive a Car Care Kit.

Be one of the first 75 to register by September 7th or no later than September 14th.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

CommUNITY Day with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, September 8, 2019
Scope Arena
Norfolk, VA
4:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.

Girl Scout Cadettes through Ambassadors and adults are invited to volunteer at the VSO in a celebration of brotherhood, unity and peace in remembrance of 9-11. Created in 2017 in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, this annual event embraces our community's cultural richness and diversity, uniting people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through participation in music, dance and spoken word. Music will be available for any instrument at any level, so come play and sing with us!

Visit virginiasymphony.org/community for more information.

Register here to volunteer as an usher and watch the show.

Questions? Call 757-892-6366.

Healthy Habits Family Day - Register by Sept 7th to be entered in a drawing for one of five door prizes!

Girl Scouts Community Partners
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Oscar F. Smith High School - Athletic Fields
Chesapeake, VA
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies (Juniors through Ambassadors may join after morning workshops). This is not a drop-off event.
Cost: $12 per girl.

Join us for this super Saturday of fun! Attend this back to troop event and earn five patches in one day. Practice a new sport, paint your arts desire, learn about the science of happiness, and get ready to race in a live action Mario Kart challenge with prizes!

Door prizes include:

Healthy Habits = Healthy Communities - Register by Sept 7th to be entered into a drawing for a surprize door prize!

SUPAC - Substance Abuse Prevention Awareness Coalition
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and adults. This is a girl and adult event (only girls pay to attend).
Cost: $5 per girl.

Healthy habits for a healthy community begins with you. Become aware of how your healthy choices affect your lifestyle, relationships and community. This fun and healthy awareness day in partnership with the City of Chesapeake Police Department will be a day you do not want to miss!

Register by September 7th to be entered in a drawing for a surprise door prize! Last day to register is September 19th.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Shop Promotions for the Month of September

September 1-30
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Portsmouth: $2.50 each.

September 1-30
My Girl Scout Kit
Get started with a Girl Scout Kit (includes: Girl's Guide, Journey book, vest or sash, flag, Council ID, troop numerals, insignia tab, World Association Pin and Membership Pin). Receive a FREE bag when you purchase a complete My Girl Scout Kit.

September 1-23
Back to Troop
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction through September 23 and receive a $10 coupon to spend on a purchase of $25 or more from October 14-31. One $10 coupon will be issued per qualifying order. Orders over $75 will generate one $10 coupon regardless of merchandise total. Each coupon is redeemable separately on an ordering totaling $25 or more on qualifying merchandise. Only one coupon code can be redeemed per transaction and must meet the $25 minimum order threshold. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Cookie Classic Run - Registration Now Open!

Saturday, January 18, 2020
The Great Dismal Swamp
Chesapeake, VA

Since 2015, the Cookie Classic Run has been an annual event supporting the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC). With time 1 mile, 5K and 10K races, runners of all abilities can join us in supporting GSCCC while preparing for the 2020 race season. If that isn't sweet enough, the Cookie Classic is the only race in Hampton Roads where you get Girl Scout cookies while you race!

Race offerings:

• 1 mile Samoa Stroll (timed)
• 5K Trefoil Trek with Cookie Crawl (timed)
• 10K Tagalong (timed)

Alum & Friends Glassblowing Class

Saturday, October 26, 2019
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Norfolk, VA
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $48

Join us for a GSCCC Alum & friends glassblowing class at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. Spend the evening with your Girl Scout Alum sisters and friends as we learn about the art of glassblowing at this private event. With the help of Chrysler's talented staff, every attendee will make their very own glass pumpkin in the colors of their choosing as a keepsake. As you inflate the glass bubble with your breath, their team will form it into your personalized piece you can cherish for years.

Register by October 18th. Questions? Contact philanthropy@gsccc.org.

Labor Day Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, September 2, 2019, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Visit the website for regular hours.

Healthy Habits = Healthy Communities

SUPAC - Substance Abuse Prevention Awareness Coalition
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and adults. This is a girl and adult event (only girls pay to attend).
Cost: $5 per girl.

Healthy habits for a healthy community begins with you. Become aware of how your healthy choices affect your lifestyle, relationships and community. This fun and healthy awareness day in partnership with the City of Chesapeake Police Department will be a day you do not want to miss!

Register by September 19th. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.