Save the Date - Girls Rule the World ODU

Old Dominion University will host the 8th Annual Hampton Roads Conference for Girls and Young Women "Girls Rule the World," on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in 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 here.

Join Us at Spring 2016 Town Hall Meetings

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 indicate 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.

Shop Promotions for the Month of May

May 1-31: End of Year Gifts
All fleece vests and pullovers: $19.99 each
While supplies last. In-stock items only.

May 31: Memorial Day Sale
Receive a 15 percent discount off entire purchase when you show your active duty or retired military ID card.

“GO!” Activity Fun Patches

• Archery
• Biking
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Caving
• Helping Hands Food Drive
• Hiking
• Rock climbing

Trip Approval at a Glance

Through travel, girls gain enormous benefits. They develop self-confidence and learn leadership skills by planning, earning money, and venturing out.

Thanks to you, girls can experience unforgettable, life-changing adventures.

This chart provides at a glance information for the trip approval process. Detailed information is available in Volunteer Essentials, pages 110-115.

MEETING TIME, DAY, AND SINGLE OVERNIGHT TRIPS WITHIN THE COUNCIL BOUNDARIES with activities that are not high adventure/ high risk.	Approved by the TROOP LEADER.
MEETING TIME, DAY, AND SINGLE OVERNIGHT TRIPS that have activities that are high adventure/high risk*.	Submit the Trip Approval Form to the SERVICE UNIT PROGRAM CONSULTANT or designee at least two weeks prior to the trip.

Be a Star at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center

The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!
Sunday, May 15, 2016
1-2:30 p.m. (workshop)
3 p.m. (play) 
Grades 6-12
$25 - workshop and play (includes event patch)
$15 - play only (includes event patch)

Calling all Ye Girl Scouts! It’s YAAR day at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center! Come and experience “The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!” The New York Times raves that this show is packed with “More laughs than there are bones in Davey Jones Locker!”

Relay for Life

Saturday, May 7, 2016
Any time between 9 a.m–midnight
9 a.m.-noon (set-up)
Noon–midnight (event)
Greenbrier Middle School
1016 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 

Relay for Life (Chesapeake) Activities and Entertainment is looking for assistance. If you or your troop have some time to spare, please consider volunteering. It will be a fun day for a great cause.

For additional information or to RSVP please contact Jenni Wilson at 440-935-7514 or Tonya Hays  at 757-286-9332

You take AWESOME to a whole new level!

Your big bright smile, your fierce dedication, your no-limits kindness—every little bit of it makes such a huge difference to the girls you help shape, inspire, and fill with confidence every day as a Girl Scout volunteer.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! In case you didn’t already know it, you truly take AWESOME to a whole new level, and we’re so grateful for you.

Peninsula Office and Shop Closed – April 19

GSCCC’s Peninsula office and shop will be closed on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Sign Her Up for Another Year of Fun!

It’s time to get ready for another wonderful Girl Scout year with renewal. Help keep the party going for those girls who count on us so much. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. And because we appreciate you, the Council is offering girls, troops and service units some great renewal rewards! All girls receive a free Early Bird Renewal patch when renewed by June 6! Check out this incentive flier for full incentive details. Troops, be sure to take time to complete the Opportunity Catalog when you renew.

Global Youth Volunteer Day

Saturday, May 7, 2016
2:30-5:30 p.m.
Green Run High School
1700 Dahlia Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Ages 12-19
Free

This event encourages middle and high school students to serve their community as a pathway for academic and personal success. The program includes a hands-on service project, discussion groups and a volunteer fair for teens.

Earn 3 hours of community service credit by registering for Global Youth Volunteer Day here!

Car Care Clinic

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
1384 Ingleside Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
$5 (includes pizza, drink, and patch)
Open to registered Girl Scouts ages 15 1/2 to 18

Event features:

• Oil and jump starts
• Tire change, wear and tear, tire pressure and the new car tire inflation device
• Distracted driving simulator and safe driving tips
• Auto insurance and choosing a safe vehicle

RSVP by email to marinemara@yahoo.com with "Car Workshop" in subject line. You will then receive further registration and payment instructions via email.

Color Me Mine Badge Workshops

Color Me Mine in Norfolk and Virginia Beach is offering the following badge workshops for Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors: 

Girl Scout Brownie Painting Badge
Sunday April 24, 2016
6 p.m.
$15 (covers materials and instruction)
Join us as we get inspired to paint a portrait or a still life on canvas. We'll teach you how!

Girl Scout Junior Gardener Badge
Sunday, May 1, 2016
6 p.m.
$12 (covers clay, instruction, glazing and firing of pieces and a bonus kiln room tour).
Girl Scout Juniors will hand build a clay flowerpot and garden marker to get ready for spring!

Community Awards Are Now Available Any Time

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. 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.

New Volunteer Open House – June 26

Sunday, June 26, 2016
Open House: 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.)

Register here through eBiz.

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

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.

Outdoor III: Advanced Camping Skills

This two-part course is designed for adults with camping experience to learn advanced cooking methods, and program and outdoor skills. Emphasis is on advanced lashing, compass skills and nature exploration.

Attendance at the pre-course planning session on May 5, 2016, is required. This planning session will cover what items to bring, menu, and other details pertaining to the overnight portion of the course.

Pre-Course Information
Thursday, May 5, 2016
6–8:30 p.m.
Camp Apasus, Norfolk, VA

Overnight Information
May 21-22, 2016
Camp Apasus, Norfolk, VA

Register through eBiz.

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

Girl Scout Program Basics Class – April 23

Do you need to take a Girl Scout Program Basics class? Register through eBiz for the upcoming class!

Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

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

Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series

Calling all volunteer support team members! Join us for the Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series!

• Monday, April 25, 7–8 p.m. – Building School Relationships – for all support team volunteers, especially school representatives.

• Monday, May 9, 7–8 p.m. – End-of-Year Financial Statements – for all support team volunteers, especially finance coordinators.

• Monday, May 23, 7–8 p.m. – Assessing Your Volunteer Year – for all support team volunteers.

Register here through eBiz. Once you have registered through eBiz, you will receive a link to register for the webinar.

Join Us at Spring 2016 Town Hall Meetings

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.

Sign Her Up for Another Year of Fun!

It’s time to get ready for another awesome Girl Scout year with renewal. Help keep the party going for those girls who count on us so much. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. And because we appreciate you, the Council is offering girls, troops and service units some awesome renewal rewards! All girls receive a free Early Bird Renewal patch when renewed by June 6! Check out this incentive flier for full incentive details. Troops, be sure to take time to complete the Opportunity Catalog when you renew.

The National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

The National Constitution Center is an essential historic Philadelphia destination where visitors of all ages and backgrounds can explore the history and relevance of the Constitution, celebrate their freedoms, and embrace their role in the story of "We the People."

The National Constitution Center serves as a hands-on multimedia museum, national town hall and a civic education headquarters.

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.

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 (EVMS). Girls will tour the facility and learn what it takes to attend medical school.

Join Us at Spring 2016 Town Hall Meetings

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.

Girl Scout Program Basics Classes Coming in April

Do you need to take a Girl Scout Program Basics class? Register here through eBiz for one of the upcoming classes.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
6:30–9:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

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

Build a Memory, Buy a Brick!

Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast invites you to purchase a commemorative brick to recognize someone special in your life or in memory of a loved one. It is a memory that will last forever and will literally be “etched in stone.” The bricks will be placed around the Girl Scout stone trefoil located at the ceremonial flag pole at A Place for Girls in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the building. For more information, visit http://www.gsccc.org/media/124278/flyer_buy-brick_events.pdf.

33rd Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade

Saturday, May 28, 2016
8:30am (time is subject to change)
Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Theme: TBA

Join us for the 33rd Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade. GSCCC will have a group walking in the parade, so plan to join us and then visit the festival for some yummy Strawberry Festival fun after the parade!  Contact your Service Unit Parade Chair or Event Coordinator with your troop's RSVP (number of girls and adults) no later than May 1, 2016.

Powder Puff Derby

Saturday, April 23, 2016
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hickory Ruritan Club
Chesapeake, VA
$7 per Girl Scout and includes car kit, certificate and patch
OR $4 for certificate and patch if you already have a car kit

Join us for a day of race fun! Girls will race by age group divisions: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. There will also be two open classes: one for Girl Scouts and one for anyone else (moms, dads, siblings, etc). Trophies will be awarded in each class for first, second and third place and for best design.

Contact Laurie Surface at sunfirefish@gmail.com to register.

Coastal STEAM in the Outer Banks

Saturday, May 14, 2016 
9 a.m.-noon: Girl Scout Cadettes
1-4:15 p.m. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Coastal Studies Institute
University of North Carolina
Wanchese, NC
$11 (includes event patch)

Girls will dive in to coastal science with a day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) 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.

Earth Day Needs Volunteers

Saturday, April 23, 2016
11 a.m.–4 .pm.  (1-2 hour shifts)
Mount Trashmore
Virginia Beach

Consider volunteering at Earth Day and choose the time frame that works for you - one hour, two hours or more - and then enjoy the rest of the Earth Day festivities.  Girl Scouts will be doing earth friendly crafts and we need you to help instruct others.  Contact jennifer.espinosa269@gmail.com to volunteer.

Sign Her Up for Another Year of Fun!

It’s time to get ready for another awesome Girl Scout year with renewal. Help keep the party going for those girls who count on us so much. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. And because we appreciate you, the Council is offering girls, troops and service units some awesome renewal rewards! All girls receive a free Early Bird Renewal patch when renewed by June 6! Check out this incentive flier for full incentive details. Troops, be sure to take time to complete the Opportunity Catalog when you renew.

Girl Scout Famous Formers

Each year, GSCCC recognizes Girl Scout alumnae who are making a difference in their communities in a big way. An awards luncheon is held to honor these women in October. Do you know a deserving Girl Scout alumna? Nominations are now being accepted. You can find the nomination form and more details on our website.