Summer Hours for GSCCC Offices and Retail Shops

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

All GSCCC offices will begin summer hours Tuesday, May 31:

• 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 13:

• 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 25-29
• Peninsula shop:
  August 1-5

L.L. Bean Invites Scouts to Celebrate

L.L. Bean Grand Opening Celebration
Lynnhaven Mall,Virginia Beach
June 10-12 - Activities all weekend

Sunday, June 12 is all about the Kids! Come in uniform and enjoy a day of family fun. Complete an L.L.Bean Passport to win a cool patch!

Join the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast and Tidewater Council Boy Scouts for hands-on activities and games.

To learn more, visit llbean.com/lynnhaven.

Volunteer Support Team Webinar Recordings Now Available

Recordings of the recent Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series are available for viewing any time.

• Early Renewal and Opportunity Catalog
• Planning for the Plan of Work and President’s Award
• Building School Relationships
• End of Year Financial Statements
• Assessing Your Volunteer Year

All recordings can be found on the Service Unit Resources page of the website.

For questions contact Christine Duer, Volunteer Services Director, at volunteer@gsccc.org.

How Did Your Volunteer Year Go?

As summer approaches, many troops and volunteer positions begin to wind down until the start of a new school year. Now is a great time to assess how your year went and whether you received the support you needed as a volunteer. Take a few minutes to complete the End of Year Volunteer Self-Assessment to reflect on your accomplishments and to let us know how your year went.

The survey will be available until June 30, 2016.

For questions, contact volunteer@gsccc.org.

Community Awards are Now Available Year-round

Is there an individual or community organization that you would like to recognize with a Community Award certificate? You can now request certificates at any time of the year. Simply fill out this online form, and you will receive a certificate signed by the CEO within four weeks of request.

Access the online Community Award request form here.

For questions, contact volunteer@gsccc.org.

Volunteer Kickoff – Register Now!

Saturday, September 10, 2016
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA

We can’t wait to...kick off another awesome Girl Scout year! Get your Girl Scout year off to a great start at this FREE event for all volunteers!

• Get a sneak peek of the new Volunteer Toolkit
• Hear the latest information about the Customer Engagement Initiative (CEI)
• Visit with community partners
• Choose from dozens of fun, interactive and informative workshops
• Enjoy free refreshments

Schedule

• 8-9 a.m. Check-in and networking
• 9-10 a.m. General Session and Council update
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Workshops
• 1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing

Register here through eBiz.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at cherylm@gsccc.org.

Gear UP for Girls Golf (New Date!)

Saturday, June 4, 2016
Noon-3 p.m.
The First Tee of Hampton Roads
2400 Tournament Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
B, J, C, S, A
$11 (includes patch)

Stop by The First Tee for fun day with Girl Scouts learning golf skills and taking part in challenges during a Girl Scouts only open house! Clubs will be available for your use, and the golf course and driving range will be open for free play. Meet the staff, enjoy refreshments and have a great time with family and friends.  Sign up for The First Tee character educational and life skills classes and/or one-week summer camp sessions during this event and receive a discount!

L.L. Bean Invites Scouts to Celebrate

L.L. Bean Grand Opening Celebration
Lynnhaven Mall,Virginia Beach
June 10-12 - Activities all weekend

Sunday, June 12 is all about the Kids! Come in uniform and enjoy a day of family fun. Complete an L.L.Bean Passport to win a cool patch!

Join the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast and Tidewater Council Boy Scouts for hands-on activities and games.

To learn more, visit llbean.com/lynnhaven.

Shop Promotions for the Month of June

June 8, 15, 22, 29: Fish Bowl Wednesdays
Hook a fish at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

June 21-23: Get Outdoors Month
$0.99 fun patches (Non-GSUSA)
While supplies last.

Activity Fun Patches

• Biking
• Bridging
• Camping
• Canoeing
• End of year party
• Hiking
• Investiture
• Rededication
• Swimming

Camp Items

• GSCCC blanket: $18
• GSCCC bucket hat: $5
• GSCCC camp chairs: $20
• Girl Scout Cascadian 7-piece table set: $25
• Girl Scout flip-flops: $9.99
• Girl Scout tie dye t-shirt: $12.99

Summer Hours for GSCCC Offices and Retail Shops

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

All GSCCC offices will begin summer hours Tuesday, May 31:

• 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 13:

• 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 25-29
• Peninsula shop:
  August 1-5

Buy a Brick Campaign

As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration of A Place for Girls in Chesapeake, we are offering commemorative bricks. The bricks are available in two sizes: 4"x8" for $100 and 8"x8" for $250. Consider dedicating a brick to your troop leader, honor a Girl Scout or remember someone special in your life. Orders will be accepted until June 30, 2016. The order form is available on our website or contact Robin Thomas at robint@gsccc.org.

Amazing Race Alumnae Encampment

Calling all Girl Scout alumnae! Sign up for our Amazing Race Alumnae Encampment at Camp Darden the weekend of July 8-10, 2016. GSCCC promises a fun weekend with canoeing, archery, campfires, and much more. Bring your friends and show your Girl Scout spirit by entering the “Bling Your Base Camp” contest. Air conditioned cabins are available on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, contact Robin Thomas at robint@gsccc.org.

Girl Scout Famous Formers Nominations

Is there an outstanding former Girl Scout in your community who is making the world a better place? If so, consider nominating her for our Girl Scout Famous Former Award. Nominations are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016. The nomination form is available on our website or available through Robin Thomas at robint@gsccc.org.

8th Annual Hampton Roads Conference for Girls and Young Women - at ODU

There is still time to register for Old Dominion University's 8th Annual Hampton Roads Conference for Girls and Young Women "Girls Rule the World," on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the Webb University Center.

The daylong conference provides workshops and presentations that are intended to inform and empower girls and young women to become productive citizens and leaders. Last year's conference was attended by almost 400 girls, young women, parents and other interested adults. It was a rousing success and we expect this year's conference to bring an even larger audience! The conference is free and open to all young women ages 10 - 18 and accompanying adults from the Hampton Roads region and beyond. Learn more and register here.

Rescheduled: Public Service Survival Kits

Public Service Survival Kits
Sunday, November 13, 2016
All ages

Due to low registration for the Public Service Survival Kits on May 22, 2016 this event is rescheduled for November 13, 2016. If you would like to be added to the roster for this new date, email us at support@gsccc.org.