Girl Recognition - Buck Harris Award Nomination

This award was established upon the retirement of Buck Harris, a former executive director of the Virginia Tidewater Girl Scout Council. Buck dedicated her life to providing the finest in camping and outdoor education programs.

The award is presented at the Annual Council Meeting each year and consists of a framed certificate and a certificate towards attending a GSCCC sponsored summer camp. To qualify for the award, a girl must be nominated by the girls in her troop, group or service unit or by an adult who is aware of her qualifications. As girls decide on their nominee, help them understand this is more than a popularity contest.

Made With Code

Girl Scouts who code can literally change the world! That's why Girl Scouts is thrilled to be a part of Google's new initiative, Made with Code.

Made with Code was designed to:

• Inspire millions of girls to experience the power of coding
• Demonstrate how coding can help girls pursue and reach their dreams
• Create a coding culture for girls based on creativity and making 
• Encourage girls to write their own future and show them that coding can take them anywhere

Made with Code offers your Girl Scouts fun and creative games, moving videos, and profiles of girls and women who are using code to achieve their dreams.

Delegate Chair Training

Delegate Chair Training is required for Service Unit Delegate Chairs to help prepare for their governance role.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls, Chesapeake

Register today through eBiz.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

All volunteers do wonderful things, and many go above and beyond the expectations of their position. Take time to recognize these outstanding individuals by nominating them for a GSUSA national award.

The deadline for nominations for the Thanks Badge (I and II), Honor Pin and Appreciation Pin is December 1, 2015 for volunteer service in the 2014-2015 membership year. These awards will be presented at the Annual Award Luncheon following the Annual Council Meeting on Saturday, February 6 at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

Information about the awards and nomination forms can be found here.

For questions, contact the Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@gsccc.org.

Journey Quest

Join the Kappa Delta sorority of Old Dominion University on a Journey Quest and be an Agent of Change by participating in Journey Badge activities.  Girls may complete their Take Action Project with their troop or on their own.

November 15, 2015
ODU Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
Check In: 12:30 p.m.
Workshops 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. (includes snack time)
Closing: 4:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Have You Been a Girl Scout Volunteer for 20 or More Years?

Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast formally recognizes volunteer years of service of 20 or more years of service (in increments of 5 years) at the Annual Award Luncheon. If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35 or more years, let us know!

The Award Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2016, at the Chesapeake Convention Center following the Annual Council Meeting.

Information and nomination form for the Volunteer Years of Service pin can be found here.

Contact the Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@gsccc.org for more information.

Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training

Delegate Training is required for all Delegates and Alternate Delegates to prepare for their role as voting members of the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast. The training will include an explanation of the delegate job description, information on topics that will be voted on at Annual Council Meeting, an overview of Robert's Rules of Order, and a State of the Council report.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls, Chesapeake

OR

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Peninsula Service Center, Newport News

OR

Thursday, December 10, 2015
7 – 8 p.m.
Webinar

The Gala of the Royal Horses

November 1, 2015
4 p.m.
Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

Discounted Girl Scout admission: $15
(Tickets to Girl Scout Clinic included.)

Girl Scout Clinic will be held 30 minutes before the show doors open.
Girl Scouts will be able to meet the riders, horses and more.
Deadline for Girl Scout orders is October 28. Additional fees may apply.

Tickets available at  www.ticketmaster.com.
Charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Coliseum Box Office.

Box Office Hours:
Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday unless an event day

Girl Scout Famous Formers Luncheon

Thursday, October 29, 2015
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
7001 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23505

Time is running out! Get your tickets now for the Girl Scout Famous Formers Luncheon on Thursday, October 29 at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Adult tickets are available for $40 and girl tickets are $25. Visit gsccc.org for details and purchase your ticket today.

For questions, contact Robin Thomas at 757-548-3809 or robint@gsccc.org.

Girl Scout Destinations - Round 1 Deadline is November 1, 2015

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older. With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

2016 trips are here! If you have your heart set on a particular trip, apply during Round 1.

Girl Scouts and Family Only Ice Skating Days

Hampton Roads Iceplex
401 Village Ave.
Yorktown, VA 23693
Saturdays in November
9 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
(doors open at 8:30 a.m.)

Cost
Admission: $4 per Girl Scout
($7 for children and $8 for teens and adults who are not Girl Scouts)
Skate Rental: $3
Reservations are required for all small or large groups.

Free Lessons
Must call to reserve lessons. Lessons are for total beginners only.
Free refreshments will be served.

For questions and to make reservations contact Tommy at (757) 877-7539 or iceplexgroupsales@gmail.com.

Journey Quest

Join the Kappa Delta sorority of Old Dominion University on a Journey Quest and be an Agent of Change by participating in Journey Badge activities.  Girls may complete their Take Action Project with their troop or on their own.

November 15, 2015
ODU Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
Check In: 12:30 p.m.
Workshops 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. (includes snack time)
Closing: 4:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.

New Volunteer Open House - Sunday, November 15, 2015

Sunday, November 15, 2015
Open House: 1–3 p.m.
Classes: 3–6 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Don't miss this great opportunity to:

• Tour A Place for Girls, The Lodge and The Outback
• Learn about camp and Council programs
• Make S.W.A.P.S. (Something Wonderfully Affectionate Pinned Somewhere)
• Meet staff, network with other volunteers and visit the Girl Scout Shop

The Richmond Ballet Invites Girl Scouts and Their Families to Attend The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 5, 2015
7 p.m.
Chrysler Hall
215 St. Paul's Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23510

Discount tickets and the opportunity for a Meet and Greet with the cast are available.

Deadline: November 21, 2015

Purchase tickets by calling 804-344-0906, ext. 285.
For event questions, email pwisecrawley@richmondballet.com.

Virginia Opera’s Student Night at the Opera

Girl Scout Troops enjoy a special subscription offer of $20 for three operas!

• La Bohème (November 4, 2015 - 7 p.m.) 

• Romeo & Juliet (February 3, 2016 - 7 p.m.) 

• The Flying Dutchman (April 6, 2016 - 7 p.m.)

Single tickets are also available. For more information contact Robert Cinnante, Statewide Director of Education & Outreach, at robert.cinnante@vaopera.org or visit vaopera.org.