Girl Scout High Adventures: Cracks, Crevices and Crawlways

This event is open to all registered Girl Scouts. Adults are welcome to sign up & participate! All activities are indoors. Girls will be participating in caving type activities that will require crawling, climbing and scooting on the floor. Participants must wear long pants and tennis shoes.

Date/Time:
Saturday, January 28 OR Sunday, January 29
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (2nd Grade – 12th Grade girls)

Location:
Camp Skimino
Enmeier Center
Williamsburg, VA

Cost:
$8 per girl with patch / $6 per girl without patch

Registration:
For more information and to register, visit www.ccgscavers.org.
Deadline to register is January 14, 2017

Shop Promotions for the Month of January

January 4, 11, 18, 25: Fun Patch Wednesdays
(Non-GSUSA fun patches only)

• Only 99 cents each!
• While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

January 10, 11, 12: New Year, New You

• Receive a discount of 15 percent off all apparel!
• While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

January 21-28: Cookie Classic

• Show your medal and receive a 10 percent discount off entire purchase!
• Cannot be combined with any other offers.
  

Girl Scout ROV Team is Looking for New Members

2016 Girl Scout ROV Team
and "Gerard," their ROV

We are looking for SIX very dedicated, very interested Girl Scout Seniors and/or Ambassadors to form a remote operated vehicle (ROV) team. The Girl Scout ROV team that competed last year in the Mid-Atlantic Regional ROV Competition hosted by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center and Nauticus is moving up to the next level of competition.

Holiday Closings

All GSCCC Offices and Shops will be closed through January 2, 2017 and will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Refer to our website for regular office and shop hours.

UPDATE: GSCCC is on the New Membership System AND Live with Volunteer Toolkit!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW SYSTEM
Parents and Volunteers, you should have received an email from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Monday, December 19 with information on logging in to your Member Profile. If you did not receive your registration email, check your junk, spam or promotional folders. This login information will connect you to the new enhanced membership registration experience. Events and activities will continue to be purchased in eBiz, which is available now.

Volunteers, note that access to the toolkit is also available after you login using the information GSUSA provided.

Send any questions you have to customercare@gsccc.org. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Volunteer Invite-a-Friend Program Extended Until January 31!

The Girl Scouts Invite-A-Friend program has been extended until January 31, 2017! Now you have more time to talk to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers about becoming a new troop co-leader for the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. If you recruit someone to start a new Daisy, Brownie or Junior troop, you’ll earn $50 to Badge & Sash online store and the new co-leader will receive a Volunteer Resource Pack (a $50 value). Once your friend joins as a Girl Scout leader and starts a new troop, you're ready to redeem your reward.
Let us know so you can collect your prize.

Volunteer Toolkit is HERE!

The Volunteer Toolkit is now available 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 can communicate a Girl Scout's progress to parents.

Don't Forget to Register for the 2017 Annual Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon

See community partner exhibits, Gold Awardee exhibits, learn about Girl Scout travel and more!

Registration, Silent Auction and Networking from 9 to 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)

Saturday, February 4, 2017
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

Register today via eBiz.

For questions about registration, contact customercare@gsccc.org.

A Junior Journey Jam: Get Moving!

February 4, 2017
1-5 p.m.
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
$25 (includes Journey patch and a light snack) 

Let's Get Moving! Girl Scout Juniors will learn about various forms of energy and find out what it means to be energy efficient. Fun crafts, energy discussions and an energizing snack are part of the Journey.

Register via Eventbrite
Contact Shannen at lalareb3@gmail.com for additional information.
This event is a fund-raising activity for Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 292.

Volunteer Enrichment Classes

Attend one or both of the upcoming enrichment classes coming Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Girl Scout Singalong! - Sing! Sing! Sing! 
Learn some new Girl Scout songs that you can teach the girls in your troop.

Ceremonies and Traditions
Investitures, rededications, and other ceremonies - they are easier than you think! Learn the history behind these traditional ceremonies and ways to help make them special.

Contact customercare@gsccc.org for questions.

Self-Protection and Self-Empowerment Workshops for Girls

Lisa Van Ahn, athlete with the US National Kickboxing Team and founder of the I AM INITIATIVE will be in Hampton Roads during the week following Christmas to lead self-love and self-protection workshops with Girl Scout troops, young ladies and women.

The I AM INITIATIVE builds personal safety by empowering girls to love and honor their talents and skills, never be a victim of circumstance, and be responsible in their lives. By attending the workshops, girls will become powerfully aware of the words ‘I am’ and how to use them wisely and positively.

Monster Jam at Hampton Coliseum

Monster Jam
Friday, January 20, 2017
7 p.m.
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, VA
Group discount starting at $16

Purchase tickets at www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events.
Minimum group order is 15 tickets.
Deadline for group orders is January 13, 2017.

For more information contact groupsales@hampton.gov or call 757-838-5650 Ext. 68943

Girl Scout Alumnae Social at Passion

Girl Scout alumnae are invited to gather at the Passion restaurant on Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the new year and share ways we can continue to engage alumnae in fun and meaningful ways.  Take time to network with your sister Girl Scouts and give us YOUR input to help plan some amazing events for 2017.  Appetizers will be provided. Passion is located at The Shoppes at Greenbrier, 1036 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA  23320.  RSVP by January 19, 2017. Questions? Contact Robin Thomas at philanthropy@gsccc.org.

UPDATE: GSCCC is Moving to a New Membership System AND Going Live with Volunteer Toolkit Sooner than Anticipated!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW SYSTEM

• Parents and Volunteers, keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive an initial email from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) this Friday, December 16, 2016, notifying you that a separate login information email will be coming to you. Then you will receive your login information from GSUSA on Monday, December 19, 2016, which will connect you to the new enhanced membership registration experience. Also, note that events and activities will continue to be purchased in eBiz and will be available the same time.
• Volunteers, please note that access to the toolkit will be available after you login using the information GSUSA will email next week.

Send any questions you have to customercare@gsccc.org. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Upcoming Holiday Closings

All GSCCC Offices and Shops will be closed December 24, 2016 through January 2, 2017 and will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Refer to our website for regular office and shop hours.

Delegate Chair and Delegate and Alternate Delegate Training Webinar

Delegate Training is required for all service unit Delegate Chairs and Delegates/Alternate Delegates to prepare for their role as voting members of the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast. The training will include an explanation of the delegate 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 Webinar
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:30–7:30 p.m.

Register here to attend the webinar.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Community Service Opportunity in Norfolk

Community service has been a cornerstone of Girl Scouting for more than 100 years. If your troop is looking for community service opportunities in Norfolk, this is it. The Lydia Roper Home Assisted Living Facility is looking for Girl Scouts to come and spread some cheer!

Volunteer opportunities consist of:

• Singing songs
• Playing an instrument (facility has a keyboard)
• Doing craft activities
• Making seasonal cards
• Completing art projects
• Playing games and mingling with the 23 ladies who love children and especially music

Date/Time:
To make arrangements for your troop's visit, contact Christine Hoppe, Activities Coordinator, via email at CHoppe@VUMH.org. Volunteer or visit on weekdays or Saturday at 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

ACE Adventure Resort Special Discount for Girl Scouts

ACE Adventure Resort is the East Coast’s largest 1,500-acre mountain hideaway with more guided adventures, outdoor activities, whitewater rafting, lodging and amenities than any other Adventure Vacation Outfitter! ACE will maximize your mountain privacy and surround you with the great outdoors.

Book a group trip before March 31, 2017 using promo code GIVINGTUES16 to receive a 20 percent discount off of your adventure. Visit online or call 800-787-3982 to begin planning your trip.

ACE Adventure Resort
1 Concho Road
Oak Hill, WV 25879

2017 Cookie Classic!

Calling all Girl Scouts and Friends! Put your running shoes on and get ready to race – or walk – in the 2017 Cookie Classic. Now in its third year, the Cookie Classic organized by GSCCC community volunteers, will take place on Saturday, January 21, with plans to be better than ever. This year’s event takes place on the trails of the Chesapeake’s Great Dismal Swamp Park. Find details on the website at cookieclassicrun.wordpress.com to get information and register.

Everyone gets a T-shirt and there are awards – medals and patches – depending on the race you select at registration.

GSCCC is Moving to a New Membership System AND Going Live with Volunteer Toolkit!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW SYSTEM

• Parents and Volunteers, keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive a login and password from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, which will connect you to the new enhanced membership registration experience. Also, note that events and activities will continue to be purchased in eBiz and will be available later this month. There will be a brief break in this service.
• Volunteers, please note that access to the toolkit will be available after you login using the information GSUSA will email at the end of this month. The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is the ultimate resource for a troop leader and one parents will benefit from as well. It will help leaders plan meetings, communicate with parents and check out great badge opportunities for your girls.

Send any questions you have to customercare@gsccc.org. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Upcoming Closings

The Newport News office and shop will be closed all day Friday, December 9. The Chesapeake office and shop will close at noon Friday, December 9. The Chesapeake shop will be open normal business hours of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10.

Shop Promotions for the Month of December

December 1, 2, 3: Holiday Open House

• Receive a discount of 10 percent off your total purchase!
• Receive a discount of 50 percent off clearance items!
• Snacks, giveaways, and free grab bags!
• While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

Activity Fun Patches

• Caroling
• Christmas Parade
• Hiking
• Lock-in
• Wreath Laying

New Items

• Bubble umbrella: $15
• Chevron drawstring bag: $20
• GSCCC fleece zip-up: $35 (all sizes)
• Lead Like A Girl Scout adult tee: $30
• Pullover heather hooded tee: $44
• S’mores best friends pouch: $15
• Two-tone cuffed beanie: $18
• Two-tone fleece jacket: $29.95
• Two-tone gloves: $13

Calling all Volunteers!!

Start talking to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers about becoming a new troop co-leader for the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. If you recruit someone to start a new Daisy, Brownie or Junior troop, you’ll earn $50 to Badge & Sash online store and the new co-leader will receive a Volunteer Resource Pack (a $50 value). Once your friend joins as a Girl Scout leader and starts a new troop, you're ready to redeem your reward. Let us know so you can collect your prize. The Girl Scouts Invite-A-Friend program ends on December 15.

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.

New Silver Award Processing at GSCCC

Based on Girl Scout best practices nationally, GSCCC has made a change in the way Girl Scout Silver Awards will be processed effective immediately. Starting now, Girl Scout Silver Award projects will be approved by the troop leader or, if a girl is not a troop member, by the assigned adult volunteer within her service unit. Guidelines and help to approve and assist girls can be found on the GSUSA’s website.

The Opportunity Catalog is Coming!

Have you heard? Our new Opportunity Catalog is going live near the end of December 2016.  This will bring more opportunities for girls, troops and volunteers at Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast than ever before! This means instant access to add troop openings, volunteer opportunities and updating troop information at the click of a button. This amazing new tool lets parents find and join a troop instantly during the online registration process.

We know you are excited so here’s a quick overview:
The new troop catalog can be utilized by troop leaders to:

• Add new troop openings
• Change meeting dates/locations
• Find new troop volunteers