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.
girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, March 28, 2016
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.
Volunteer Kick-Off – Register Now!
Saturday, September 10, 2016
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
You’ll have the opportunity to visit our community partners and find out what new and exciting programs they can offer your girls, pop in a workshop session where you will take home some nice-to-know information, or chat with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Come for the entire time or come for a few hours…you can decide your schedule.
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
You’ll have the opportunity to visit our community partners and find out what new and exciting programs they can offer your girls, pop in a workshop session where you will take home some nice-to-know information, or chat with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Come for the entire time or come for a few hours…you can decide your schedule.
Service Academy Day 2016
High school and middle school students, parents and educators are invited to join the Peninsula Congressional Delegation for Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for registration.
Shop Promotions for the Month of April
April 1-30: April Showers Bring May Flowers
During the month of April, purchase a Girl Scout rain jacket for $39.95 and receive a pair of Girl Scout flip flops free! ($9.95 value)
April 12, 13, 14: Volunteer Appreciation Week Pre-Bridging Sale!
Receive a 15 percent discount off entire purchase including bridging supplies. While supplies last.
April 22: Leader Appreciation Day - Thank You, Leaders!
Receive a 10 percent discount off entire purchase and one free gift per transaction. While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.
During the month of April, purchase a Girl Scout rain jacket for $39.95 and receive a pair of Girl Scout flip flops free! ($9.95 value)
April 12, 13, 14: Volunteer Appreciation Week Pre-Bridging Sale!
Receive a 15 percent discount off entire purchase including bridging supplies. While supplies last.
April 22: Leader Appreciation Day - Thank You, Leaders!
Receive a 10 percent discount off entire purchase and one free gift per transaction. While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.
Take Action – Invite the House and Senate to the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scouts’ bipartisan Troop Capitol Hill, an honorary troop made up of all of the female members of the United States Congress, formally introduced a resolution calling on the House and Senate to join Girl Scouts in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Take action and send a message to your senators and representative, asking them to sign on to this resolution.
Need to find out who represents you? Go here to learn about U.S. Virginia Senators and Representatives.
Need to find out who represents you? Go here to learn about U.S. Virginia Senators and Representatives.
New Volunteer Open House
Sunday, June 26, 2016
1 –3 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Don't miss this great opportunity to:
After the Open House, the following classes will be offered:
1 –3 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 where you will receive a 10 percent discount.
After the Open House, the following classes will be offered:
- Girl Scout Program Basics (3–6 p.m.)
- PB&J (Proficiency Badges & Journeys) (3–6 p.m.)
- Nature Crafts (3–4:30 p.m.)
- Girl Scout Singalong (4:30–6 p.m.)
Community Girl Awards Committee Members Needed
Girl Awards Committees in each community meet once a month to mentor girls going for their Girl Scout Silver Award and Gold Awards. The committees are looking for additional members to help mentor girls and teach the Go for Gold face to face class. The ideal candidates are either adult Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award recipients or adult volunteers who have mentored girls in the pursuit of higher awards.
To join your Community Girl Awards Committee, contact Jacqueline Brooks at jacquelineb@gsccc.org.
To join your Community Girl Awards Committee, contact Jacqueline Brooks at jacquelineb@gsccc.org.
Cookies on Ice
5:30–6:30 p.m. - Cookie donation to Soldiers’ Angels on the plaza
7:15 p.m. - Game plus National Anthem, Color Guard and Ceremonial Puck Drop
Scope Arena
201 E. Brambleton Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
$15 (includes event patch)
Show your Girl Scout pride by wearing your Girl Scout uniform or shirt to the Admirals hockey game! If you wish to have your troop seated together, list your troop number when placing your order. This is a girl and adult event. Tagalongs welcome. All must pay to attend.
Order tickets online here. Use promo code GS16.
For content questions email jacquelineb@gsccc.org.
Food Drive
The 2016 Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Helping Hands Food Drive will be held as a month-long community service project in April, a time when local food banks have the biggest need. Girl Scouts can collect food in many ways.
Consider a food drive competition in your neighborhood, at your school, meeting place or local business. Bring the food you’ve collected to the food bank location nearest you. Enter the Pounds and Pounds contest! The troop who has the most pounds per girl collected will win a movie night basket for the entire troop to enjoy. Best of luck, have fun with it and remember you are part of a tradition of Girl Scouts giving back to their community.
Consider a food drive competition in your neighborhood, at your school, meeting place or local business. Bring the food you’ve collected to the food bank location nearest you. Enter the Pounds and Pounds contest! The troop who has the most pounds per girl collected will win a movie night basket for the entire troop to enjoy. Best of luck, have fun with it and remember you are part of a tradition of Girl Scouts giving back to their community.
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. Girls will tour the facility and learn what it takes to attend medical school.
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. Girls will tour the facility and learn what it takes to attend medical school.
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.
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.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Marvel Launches Program for Girl Scientists
Marvel is partnering with the National Academy of Sciences’ Science & Entertainment Exchange for a program in which girls ages 15-18 and in grades 10-12 can submit projects they believe can change the world. Participants will create a short video that demonstrates their idea and explains its far-reaching potential.
Five finalists will travel to California to present their projects to a panel of experts and be invited to hit the red carpet at the Civil War world premiere at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 12, 2016. They'll also tour Walt Disney Studios and receive a $500 saving account from Synchrony Bank.
Five finalists will travel to California to present their projects to a panel of experts and be invited to hit the red carpet at the Civil War world premiere at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 12, 2016. They'll also tour Walt Disney Studios and receive a $500 saving account from Synchrony Bank.
Pinwheel Palooza
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Virginia Beach Municipal Center Courthouse
Free Admission
Virginia Beach CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host "Pinwheel Palooza” as a part of the 3rd annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention month. Pinwheel Palooza will kick off with a special welcome and ceremonial planting of pinwheels.
Kids of all ages will enjoy activities and crafts, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, character appearances, pinwheel planting, performances by local youth groups, entertainers and more!
10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Virginia Beach Municipal Center Courthouse
Free Admission
Virginia Beach CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host "Pinwheel Palooza” as a part of the 3rd annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention month. Pinwheel Palooza will kick off with a special welcome and ceremonial planting of pinwheels.
Kids of all ages will enjoy activities and crafts, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, character appearances, pinwheel planting, performances by local youth groups, entertainers and more!
Make Your Mark on Hunger this Spring!
April is the GSCCC Helping Hands Food Drive month. Visit hunger.generationOn.org for great activities to get your group started. You can fight hunger through volunteer service.
- Go to hunger.generationOn.org to equip yourself with resources like project guides, lesson plans and reflection materials.
- Do a project to help end hunger! Whether its gardening, holding a rally or buying a meal for someone in need, you can be part of the solution.
- Share what you've done to end hunger and be entered to win a $250 grant to continue your service. Runners-up will win one of our awesome swag bags!
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