girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, October 31, 2016
We Have a New Website!
We're bringing volunteering here at GSCCC to a whole new level. If you haven't had a chance to check out the new mobile-friendly www.gsccc.org website, we guarantee you'll love it. There are new features to help girls, parents and leaders plan their Girl Scout experience, such as the calendar and event listing. There's also a new way to search forms, and you will find the navigation experience intuitive. Starting in January, expect a few more elements to be added such as access to the awesome Volunteer Toolkit. We're always "here and anxious to hear" from you, so send your comments to customercare@gsccc.org.
Make a Gift in Honor of YOUR Girl Scout Birthday
October is a special month when we celebrate the birthday of our Founder, Juliette Gordon Low. This year, we are inviting all Girl Scouts to make a gift in honor of your Girl Scout birthday. If you joined Girl Scouts in 1990, you would make a gift of $19.90. It is a perfect way to celebrate your Girl Scout birthday during this special month. Make your gift today.
Stand Beside Her
Created by Girl Scouts Heart of the South, the National Stand Beside Her Movement is a call to action initiative to mentor, support and develop women and girls; to end comparison and competition and create more collaboration and support for one another.
The Stand Beside Her Movement culminates each year with National Stand Beside Her Week, October 30 - November 5, 2016, to encourage people to commit to supporting girls and women in their lives, their home, their office and in their community. This week was chosen to commemorate Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday on October 31.
The Stand Beside Her Movement culminates each year with National Stand Beside Her Week, October 30 - November 5, 2016, to encourage people to commit to supporting girls and women in their lives, their home, their office and in their community. This week was chosen to commemorate Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday on October 31.
Have You Been a Girl Scout Volunteer for 20 or More Years?
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast formally recognizes volunteer years of service of 20 or more years (in increments of 5 years) at the Annual Awards Luncheon.
If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35 or more years, let us know.
The Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Hampton Convention Center following the Annual Council Meeting.
Information and nomination form for the Volunteer Years of Service pin can be found here.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35 or more years, let us know.
The Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Hampton Convention Center following the Annual Council Meeting.
Information and nomination form for the Volunteer Years of Service pin can be found here.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Recognize Outstanding Volunteers
Volunteers do wonderful things, and 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, 2016, for volunteer service performed in the 2015-2016 membership year. Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon following the Annual Council Meeting on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Hampton Convention Center.
Information about the awards and nomination forms can be found here.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Information about the awards and nomination forms can be found here.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
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.
This 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.
This 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.
Become an Archery Instructor
This course will teach you the basic steps of shooting, preparing you to instruct archery courses for Girl Scout groups.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Noon – 6 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Register today through eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Noon – 6 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Register today through eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
"Getting to Gold" Workshop - for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Sunday, November 6, 2016
2-4 p.m.
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Free (Registration Required)
Come to the "Getting to Gold" Workshop and meet the volunteer Girl Scout Gold Award committee. Girls - bring your questions and project concepts. Committee members will share tips to help you on your path to earning your Girl Scout Gold Award.
There will be a session for parents, leaders and advisors to get information. Take this opportunity to ask questions that will help girls as they strive towards earning Girl Scout Gold.
Register today through eBiz.
2-4 p.m.
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Free (Registration Required)
Come to the "Getting to Gold" Workshop and meet the volunteer Girl Scout Gold Award committee. Girls - bring your questions and project concepts. Committee members will share tips to help you on your path to earning your Girl Scout Gold Award.
There will be a session for parents, leaders and advisors to get information. Take this opportunity to ask questions that will help girls as they strive towards earning Girl Scout Gold.
Register today through eBiz.
New Volunteer Open House – Sunday, November 6, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Open House: 1-2 p.m.
Classes: 2-4 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Don't miss this great opportunity to:
Choose one of the available classes (advance registration required):
Open House: 1-2 p.m.
Classes: 2-4 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
- Have the opportunity to try out the Volunteer Toolkit
Choose one of the available classes (advance registration required):
- Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II* (*prerequisite is Girl Scout Program Basics, Part I)
- Parents as Partners
Monday, October 24, 2016
The Governor's Land 5k, Williamsburg, VA, October 29.
Join the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for the 15th Annual Governor's Land 5K Ghoulish Run for the Girl Scouts. This 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run will benefit the Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast Annual Giving Campaign.
Details:
Saturday, October 29, 2015, registration and packet pick up begins at 7:30 a.m.
Park East, The Governor's Land at Two Rivers Route 5, Williamsburg, VA
The course is a fast, scenic, certified (Va-07030-RT)5K course through the Governor's Land residential community. Out-and-back on Two Rivers Road, with horseshoe loops of Horne's Lake and Whittaker Island neighborhoods on return trip. All paved roads.
Go here for more information and to sign up.
Details:
Saturday, October 29, 2015, registration and packet pick up begins at 7:30 a.m.
Park East, The Governor's Land at Two Rivers Route 5, Williamsburg, VA
The course is a fast, scenic, certified (Va-07030-RT)5K course through the Governor's Land residential community. Out-and-back on Two Rivers Road, with horseshoe loops of Horne's Lake and Whittaker Island neighborhoods on return trip. All paved roads.
Go here for more information and to sign up.
Boost Your Fall Product Sales with this Bookmark Giveaway
Fall is a great time of year, full of traditional and fun events and festivals celebrating the harvest season. Some of those events include giving out treats. Consider using our fall Girl Scout bookmark as a giveaway. Help connect more girls to the fun and adventure of Girl Scouting!
This giveaway helps troops, too. It carries a special message about how the purchase of a Girl Scout fall product – nuts or candies – supports troop activities. Download for printing here.
This giveaway helps troops, too. It carries a special message about how the purchase of a Girl Scout fall product – nuts or candies – supports troop activities. Download for printing here.
First-Aid/CPR/AED Training
Did you ever wonder if First-Aid/CPR/AED training that is offered completely online meets Girl Scouts’ requirements? Per Volunteer Essentials 2016-2017 page 78, “First-Aid/CPR training that is available entirely online does not satisfy Girl Scouts’ requirements. Such courses do not offer enough opportunities to practice and receive feedback on your technique.”
Register for a classroom First-Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website or Hampton Roads CPR and Safety website.
Remember to ask the facilitator to sign your training card and remember to keep your certification card for your records.
Register for a classroom First-Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website or Hampton Roads CPR and Safety website.
Remember to ask the facilitator to sign your training card and remember to keep your certification card for your records.
Shop Promotions for the Month of November
November 9-11: Patriotic Appreciation
Receive a discount of 15 percent off entire purchase, when you show your “I Voted” sticker or Military ID. If you are unable to make it to the shops, feel free to call in your order, pay, and pick up at your convenience.
Activity Fun Patches:
Receive a discount of 15 percent off entire purchase, when you show your “I Voted” sticker or Military ID. If you are unable to make it to the shops, feel free to call in your order, pay, and pick up at your convenience.
Activity Fun Patches:
- Camping
- Cooking
- Helping Hands
- Hiking
- Thanksgiving
Safety First!
Keeping girls and adults safe are our top priority! You can do your part by viewing the online Risk Management learning module. Troop leaders as well as volunteer support team members are required to view this online learning module annually. See the Volunteer Learning Progression on page 21 of Volunteer Essentials 2016-2017 for requirements. You will learn something new each year!
Register on eBiz for the Risk Management online training before the next activity with your girls.
Register on eBiz for the Risk Management online training before the next activity with your girls.
Take Me Back Fashion Show Update
Thank you to all the Girl Scouts who are planning to attend the Take Me Back Fashion Show. It is just about sold out. Because of the overwhelming response, we will open the Chesapeake retail shop on Sunday, October 30 from 3-6 p.m. Additionally, you will receive a 15 percent discount off your entire purchase during this special savings event. It is an awesome sale that you will not want to miss - start writing your shopping list now!
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