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.

Girls' Voices Need to be Heard to Help Make Girl Scouts Even Better!

WE NEED TO HEAR FROM ALL GIRLS!  You can participate by taking part in two surveys. Register at www.girlscoutvoices.org. Each survey will be emailed to you. These two surveys will help Girl Scouts measure how girls have achieved the 15 outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience over the course of the Girl Scout year.

New Volunteer Open House

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 Support Team Webinar

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

Assessing Your Volunteer Year
Monday, May 23, 2016
7–8 p.m.
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. Recordings of previous webinars can be found on the Service Unit Resources webpage.

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

GSCCC Singalong Group

Do you like to sing? Do you like to sing Girl Scout songs? Would you like to join the GSCCC Singalong group and travel around the Council to share your passion for singing? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at cherylm@gsccc.org and find out how you can join your singing Girl Scout sisters.

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

Registration is open 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.

Girl Scout Night at the Norfolk Tides

Friday, May 13, 2016
7:15 p.m. - Game (gates open at 6 p.m.- pre-game)
Harbor Park
Norfolk, VA
Game: $12 per person (includes patch, hot dog and soda)
Overnight: $5 per person (register for overnight at ebiz.gsccc.org)
Deadline: May 13, 2016

Join us for a fun night of baseball with the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park. If we sell 1,000 tickets, 600 girls will have the opportunity to sleep under the stars on the field at Harbor Park. 

The game is a family event. The overnight is for girls and the minimum number of adults required to meet ratio only. No drop-off for overnight.

Girl Scout Program Basics - May Classes

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

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 
6:30–9:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Thursday, May 19, 2016
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Crooks United Methodist Church
Yorktown, VA

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

VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Presents Speaker Alex Sheen

Thursday, May 19, 2016
4:30 p.m.  C, S, A, Adults
Sandler Center
201 Market St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Alex Sheen is the Founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity. His work has been featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, the TODAY show, Steve Harvey, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, NPR and many other programs. Alex is a three-time TEDx closing speaker. He has spoken to audiences ranging from middle schools to the world’s largest consulting firm.

Volunteer Kick-Off Input Requested

The 2016 Volunteer Kick-Off is just a few months away, and we need your help in planning the event you want to be part of. Please take a few moments to complete this very short survey to share your ideas.

The Kick Off will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Old Dominion University Webb Center in 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.

Mediterranean Adventure – Greece, Italy and Spain

A GSUSA Destination Trip Sponsored by GSCCC
July 2018
Prices start at $4,465 plus airfare to Boston and a $200 council fee Payment plans are available.

In Athens, Florence and Barcelona, you can trace the cultural and artistic development through the ages. Florence reveals the giant leaps of the Renaissance. And in Barcelona, Gaudí’s surrealist work proves there’s no limit to artistic creativity.

This trip is open to all Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors 14 years and older at the time of travel.

For additional information visit this website or email Eileen Livick at queenleen221@gmail.com.

Germany and Switzerland – Solutions for the Future

A GSUSA Destination Trip Sponsored by GSCCC
July 2017
Prices start at $4495, plus airfare to Boston and a $200 council fee. Payment plans are available.

Introduce your girls to the innovative spirit that kept Germany resilient during tough times and has allowed it to flourish today. Begin in Munich, home to the world’s largest museum of technology and science. Learn about renewable energy and solar power, modern cultivation and ecology in Freiburg. Continue your discoveries in the Lucerne region, where cutting-edge technology finds itself against a backdrop of medieval history.

Explore Costa Rica

June 2017
Prices start at $3175 and increase as the trip gets closer. Payment plans are available.

Enjoy 10 beautiful days in scenic Costa Rica! Beaches, kayaks, zip lines, volcanoes, white water rafting and much more! Your full-time tour director will lead the group on a tour of schools, hot springs, cloud forest and the National Institute of Biodiversity - a once in a lifetime chance to see the world in a different way!

This trip is open to all Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors 12 years and older at the time of travel. Adult spaces are limited.  Only thirteen spaces left!

For additional information visit this website or email Eileen Livick at queenleen221@gmail.com.

Grand Canyon Adventure

June 2018
Prices start at $2,735 for girls and $3135 for adults.
Prices increase as the trip gets closer. Payment plans are available.

It's never too early to start planning your next travel adventure with Girl Scouts! Join GSCCC for a trip to the Grand Canyon in June of 2018. The trip also includes visits to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Colorado River and the Hoover Dam, and a Las Vegas Show. Get more information here.

This trip is open to all Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors 12 years and older at the time of travel. Adult spaces are limited.

For additional information, email Eileen Livick at queenleen221@gmail.com.

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.

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

Registration is open 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.

Volunteer Support Team Webinar Series

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

• 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.

Public Service Survival Kits

Sunday, May 22, 2016
1:30–2:30 p.m. D, B, J
3–4p.m. C, S, A
Chesapeake Central Library
Chesapeake, VA $13 (includes rocker)

During this community service project, Girl Scouts will make kits to honor police and fire public service personnel. Girls and troops will take their kits to hand deliver to police and fire personnel as they make the world a better place. Police and fire personnel will visit to talk about their careers.

This is a girl event. One adult may be asked to stay with troop to meet ratios but does not pay.

For event content questions contact donnaf@gsccc.org.
For registration questions contact support@gsccc.org.
                                   

Be a Star

The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!
Sunday, May 15, 2016
1-2:30 p.m. (workshop)
3-5 p.m. (play) 
C, S, A
$25 - workshops 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!”

STEAM in the Outer Banks

Saturday, May 14, 2016  
9 a.m.-noon C 
1-4:15 p.m. S, A
Coastal Studies Institute
Manteo, NC
$11 (includes event patch)

Girls will dive into coastal science with a day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Girls will learn and interact with local women scientists who are solving global problems facing the world’s coastlines right here in our own backyard.

Girl Scout Night at the Norfolk Tides

Friday, May 13, 2016
7:15 p.m. - Game (gates open at 6 p.m.- pre-game)
Harbor Park
Norfolk, VA
Game: $12 per person (includes patch, hot dog and soda)
Overnight: $5 per person (register for overnight at ebiz.gsccc.org)
Deadline: May 13, 2016

Join us for a fun night of baseball with the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park. If we sell 1,000 tickets, 600 girls will have the opportunity to sleep under the stars on the field at Harbor Park. 

The game is a family event. The overnight is for girls and the minimum number of adults required to meet ratio only. No drop-off for overnight.

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 patch)
Deadline: May 1, 2016

Are you a strong girl? Do you want to learn more about health and the professionals that help us get and stay healthy? Then Strong Girls is for you! 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.

Dove and Daisy Spa

Free Being Me Party 
Every third Saturday
10 a.m.–2 p.m. (1 hour)
Ages 7-10 and 11-14
Up to 8 Girl Scouts
$20 per Girl Scout

Earn hours towards earning your Free Being Me patch*.
Ages 7-10 includes dress-up & karaoke. 
Ages 11-14, includes makeup, nail polish & karaoke. 
*Patches are while supplies last only.  

BFF Birthday Bash
1.5 hours 
Up to 8 Girl Scouts
$28 per Girl Scout

Celebrate friendship and your birthday with us!
Party includes friendship bracelets, nail polish, karaoke, and jar of love.

Book events online at doveanddaisyspa.com or call 757-529-1101.

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.