Calling all Girl Scouts!
Step up and volunteer at this year’s 2017 GSCCC Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon! There’s plenty of ways adults and girls may be involved. The event has a party spirit as we celebrate our girls and volunteers AND who we are as Girl Scouts! Take a look at the opportunities and decide how you can participate. You may want to volunteer only for Annual Council Meeting or the Awards Luncheon – or both! Select an opportunity and email customercare@gsccc.org, and we’ll get back to you with full details. Deadline to respond is Monday, December 19, 2016.
girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, November 28, 2016
Girl Recognition - Buck Harris Award Nomination
The Buck Harris 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.
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 they 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 Scout Program Basics, Part II Class Just Added
Do you still need to take the face-to-face Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II class? Join us on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Kings Grant Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach from 9-11 a.m.
Register through eBiz before January 9, 2017.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Register through eBiz before January 9, 2017.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Cookie Baking Community Service Project
The Girl Advisory Board (GAB) girls want your help in treating others to some homemade cookies for the holidays. Stratford University in Newport News has offered the use of their culinary kitchen and Now UR Cooking chefs have offered their expertise for the service project.
Three sessions will be offered on December 10, 2016. Sign up here on eBiz for a session convenient to you, and get ready to make some cookies!
Session 1: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Session 2: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Session 3: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Minimum 10 girls per time frame.
Maximum 30 girls per time frame.
$5 fee per girl (includes community service project rocker)
Three sessions will be offered on December 10, 2016. Sign up here on eBiz for a session convenient to you, and get ready to make some cookies!
Session 1: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Session 2: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Session 3: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Minimum 10 girls per time frame.
Maximum 30 girls per time frame.
$5 fee per girl (includes community service project rocker)
Monday, November 21, 2016
Holiday Closings
All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 23-26 and will resume regular hours on Monday, November 28.
Girl Scout Night Special for the Nutcracker at Chrysler Hall
Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia, is bringing the Nutcracker to Chrysler Hall from December 2-4 with a Girl Scout Night special for the evening performance on Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m. Girl Scout troops can purchase tickets at a reduced cost and get a chance to participate in a meet and greet with the dancers after the show! Use the discount code SCOUT and receive 15 percent off. The discount does not apply to $20 tickets or previously purchased tickets and is ONLY available for the December 3 performance. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster either by phone (800-982-2787) or online at Ticketmaster.com. For group sales, call 757-664-6249.
Volunteer Opportunities at 2017 GSCCC Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon!
Calling all Girl Scouts!
Step up and volunteer at this year’s 2017 GSCCC Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon! There’s plenty of ways adults and girls may be involved. The event has a party spirit as we celebrate our girls and volunteers AND who we are as Girl Scouts! Take a look at the opportunities and decide how you can participate. You may want to volunteer only for Annual Council Meeting or the Awards Luncheon – or both! Select an opportunity and email customercare@gsccc.org, and we’ll get back to you with full details. Deadline to respond is Monday, December 19, 2016.
Step up and volunteer at this year’s 2017 GSCCC Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon! There’s plenty of ways adults and girls may be involved. The event has a party spirit as we celebrate our girls and volunteers AND who we are as Girl Scouts! Take a look at the opportunities and decide how you can participate. You may want to volunteer only for Annual Council Meeting or the Awards Luncheon – or both! Select an opportunity and email customercare@gsccc.org, and we’ll get back to you with full details. Deadline to respond is Monday, December 19, 2016.
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.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Delegate/Alternate Delegate Training
Delegate Training is required for all service unit Delegate Chairs and
Delegates/Alternate Delegates to prepare for their role as voting members of
GSCCC. The training will include an explanation of the delegate chair job
description, information on topics that will be voted on at Annual Council
Meeting, an overview of Robert's Rules of Order, and a State of the Council
report.
Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
Peninsula Service Center
Newport News, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Webinar
Register today through eBiz.
Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
Peninsula Service Center
Newport News, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Webinar
Register today through eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
What Our Country Needs Right Now Is You
As we move forward together as a country during this post-election period, it is more important than ever that we continue to observe and model Girl Scout values like respect for others, inclusiveness, and civic participation. During this time, parents and volunteers need to be aware that some girls might be experiencing feelings of anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty.
For volunteers and parents who may need support in how to talk with girls, here are some resources starting with the article “What Our Country Needs Right Now Is You." Girl Scouts’ developmental psychologist, Andrea Bastiani Archibald, gives advice.
For volunteers and parents who may need support in how to talk with girls, here are some resources starting with the article “What Our Country Needs Right Now Is You." Girl Scouts’ developmental psychologist, Andrea Bastiani Archibald, gives advice.
Holiday Closings
All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 23-26 and will resume regular hours on Monday, November 28.
Girl Scouts and their Take Action Projects to be Featured on Disney Channel
As part of the Girl Scouts/Disney Channel collaboration to promote girls' leadership, Disney Channel and Disney Junior are featuring Girl Scouts and their Take Action projects. Each of the two 90-second spots showcases the girls' experiences as true go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders (G.I.R.L.s!) in their communities—and how they lead the Girl Scout way as well as how they “lead like Elena,” with compassion, critical thinking, collaboration, and courage. You can view a special behind-the-scenes look as information on a Disney Channel and Disney Junior contest on the Girl Scouts of the USA blog.
Color Me Mine Ornament Painting Party
Girl Scouts and leaders are invited to join us for an ornament painting party at our Ghent or Hilltop locations. Each participant will paint two trefoil ornaments, one to keep and one to swap! Call to reserve your seat.
Date/Time:
December 18, 2016, 4–5 p.m. or 5–6 p.m.
Cost:
$10 per child
Locations:
Color Me Mine Norfolk
1300 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
757-625-1666
www.norfolk.colormemine.com
Color Me Mine Virginia Beach
737 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-2166
www.vb.colormemine.com
See the event flyer for additional details.
Date/Time:
December 18, 2016, 4–5 p.m. or 5–6 p.m.
Cost:
$10 per child
Locations:
Color Me Mine Norfolk
1300 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
757-625-1666
www.norfolk.colormemine.com
Color Me Mine Virginia Beach
737 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-2166
www.vb.colormemine.com
See the event flyer for additional details.
Volunteer Opportunity - Chick-fil-A Christmas Parade
Volunteers are invited to attend a volunteer dinner on December 1, 2016 and a volunteer breakfast on December 3, 2016 at the Chick-fil-A location at Chesapeake Square Mall. Volunteers will be presented with a volunteer letter documenting their hours of service.
For details and to sign up, visit the event website or contact Cfaparadevolunteer@gmail.com.
Register Today for the 2017 Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon
2017 Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
Registration, Silent Auction and Networking: 9-9:45 a.m.
Annual Council Meeting: 10 a.m.-noon (Free to attend)
Awards Luncheon: 12:30-2:30 p.m. ($18 to attend)
Register here.
For questions about registration, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
Registration, Silent Auction and Networking: 9-9:45 a.m.
Annual Council Meeting: 10 a.m.-noon (Free to attend)
Awards Luncheon: 12:30-2:30 p.m. ($18 to attend)
Register here.
For questions about registration, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Girl Recognition - Buck Harris Award Nomination
The Buck Harris 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.
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 they 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.
Volunteer Toolkit is Coming!
The Volunteer Toolkit will be available soon for use by troop leaders, key volunteers, parents and caregivers. This digital resource can be accessed through your smartphone, tablet or computer, making it easy to use at any time.
Troop leaders and key volunteers will be able to streamline on-boarding and simplify troop management, meeting planning and program experiences, reducing their investment of time by half! Plus, they’ll be able to connect with other volunteers and communicate a Girl Scout's progress to parents. Parents can use the parent portal that will make it easier to communicate with their Girl Scout’s troop leader, manage their daughter’s schedule, and stay involved in her Girl Scout experience.
What can you do now? Take a few minutes and view these five videos and find out how user-friendly the Volunteer Toolkit is.
Watch your mailboxes. Login information will be sent out to all troop leaders, key volunteers, parents and caregivers in mid-December.
Troop leaders and key volunteers will be able to streamline on-boarding and simplify troop management, meeting planning and program experiences, reducing their investment of time by half! Plus, they’ll be able to connect with other volunteers and communicate a Girl Scout's progress to parents. Parents can use the parent portal that will make it easier to communicate with their Girl Scout’s troop leader, manage their daughter’s schedule, and stay involved in her Girl Scout experience.
What can you do now? Take a few minutes and view these five videos and find out how user-friendly the Volunteer Toolkit is.
Watch your mailboxes. Login information will be sent out to all troop leaders, key volunteers, parents and caregivers in mid-December.
Outdoor I and II Combined Course Just Added
Spring is only a few months away! Get ready for upcoming service unit encampments and camping trips by attending the Outdoor I and II Combined Camp Course in January.
Weekend:
Saturday, January 21, 2017 – Sunday, January 22, 2017
Location:
Camp Darden
Courtland, VA
Pre-Course:
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
A Place For Girls
Chesapeake, VA
- OR -
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Camp Apasus
Norfolk, VA
Register on eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Weekend:
Saturday, January 21, 2017 – Sunday, January 22, 2017
Location:
Camp Darden
Courtland, VA
Pre-Course:
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
A Place For Girls
Chesapeake, VA
- OR -
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Camp Apasus
Norfolk, VA
Register on eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Make a Gift in Honor of Your Girl Scout Birthday
As we continue to celebrate the birthday of our Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, 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 time of the year. Make your gift today.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Girls Grades 5-12, Apply by November 8
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. There are awards on the local, state and national level. Ten National Honorees will receive $5,000 awards and a trip to Washington D.C. to attend a recognition event! Find out more here.
Email questions and applications to customercare@gsccc.org.
Email questions and applications to customercare@gsccc.org.
Service Unit Delegate and Alternate Delegate Elections
As part of our policy-influencing process, members 14 years and older may serve as Service Unit Delegates and participate in the Council democratic process. Service Unit Delegates are elected by the members of the service unit and are the communication link between Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast girls, volunteers, community networks and Board of Directors. Delegates are entitled to elect representatives on the Council's Board of Directors and National Council Delegates at the Annual Council Meeting.
The 2017 Annual Council Meeting will occur on February 4, 2017 at the Hampton Convention Center.
Elections for Service Unit Delegates and Alternate Delegates are held at a service unit meeting in September, October or November of each year.
- Registered Girl Scout members of the ages 14+ can serve as Service Unit Delegates or Alternate Delegates.
- The Election Meeting is presided over by the Service Unit Delegate Chair, and following that service unit meeting, the Service Unit Delegate Chair is to complete this online service unit delegate election form here.
- The number of Delegates each service unit is allotted can be found here.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Delegate Chair and Delegate/Alternate Delegate Training
Delegate Training is required for all service unit Delegate Chairs and
Delegates/Alternate Delegates to prepare for their role as voting members of
GSCCC. The training will include an explanation of the delegate chair job
description, information on topics that will be voted on at Annual Council
Meeting, an overview of Robert's Rules of Order, and a State of the Council
report.
Delegate Chair Training
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
Peninsula Service Center
Newport News, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Webinar
Register today through eBiz.
Delegate Chair Training
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
Peninsula Service Center
Newport News, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
6:30–8 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Webinar
Register today through eBiz.
For questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Holiday Closings
All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 23-26 and will resume regular hours on Monday, November 28.
Upcoming Program Events
NASA Langley Centennial Art Contest
As a part of the Centennial celebration, NASA Langley Research Center is hosting a Nationwide Art Contest for students in grades K-12. Using the theme “A Storied Legacy, A Soaring Future,” students are encouraged to let their imaginations fly while creating an original piece of art for the contest.
Artwork will be accepted starting November 1, 2016, and must be submitted by December 31, 2016. You will be able to view all of the artwork on the NASA Langley Flickr page and the 1st place art from each grade will be displayed at the Virginia Air and Space Center.
Earth! NASA will accept artwork from all 50 states as we encourage kids to use their imaginations and share the NASA Langley story!
As a part of the Centennial celebration, NASA Langley Research Center is hosting a Nationwide Art Contest for students in grades K-12. Using the theme “A Storied Legacy, A Soaring Future,” students are encouraged to let their imaginations fly while creating an original piece of art for the contest.
Artwork will be accepted starting November 1, 2016, and must be submitted by December 31, 2016. You will be able to view all of the artwork on the NASA Langley Flickr page and the 1st place art from each grade will be displayed at the Virginia Air and Space Center.
Earth! NASA will accept artwork from all 50 states as we encourage kids to use their imaginations and share the NASA Langley story!
Product Sales News
2016 Fall Product Program
Did you know you can participate in the Fall Product Program traditionally, online or both? GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through December 4, 2016. Online participants do not have to deliver product or collect payment, and it only takes a few steps to get started! Register, setup your store, then send emails to friends and family. Get started here; use Council code: 2690139.
Prefer the traditional sale? Please reach out to your troop leader or customercare@gsccc.org for more information. For more information on the Fall Product Program visit us online.
Did you know you can participate in the Fall Product Program traditionally, online or both? GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through December 4, 2016. Online participants do not have to deliver product or collect payment, and it only takes a few steps to get started! Register, setup your store, then send emails to friends and family. Get started here; use Council code: 2690139.
Prefer the traditional sale? Please reach out to your troop leader or customercare@gsccc.org for more information. For more information on the Fall Product Program visit us online.
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