GSCCC Announces New Hours of Operation

Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast is pleased to announce new hours of operation, effective September 2, 2017. The change, which includes extending the workday by thirty minutes from Monday to Thursday, will help to accommodate our customers’ needs!

Here at GSCCC, it is important to us to provide the best customer service possible to our volunteers and caregivers, and it was with your valuable input that we made these changes to our office hours. We look forward to better serving all of our members as we continue to work together to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place!

The new hours are as follows:

Volunteer Team G.I.R.L. Kick Off

All volunteers are invited!
Saturday, September 23
ODU Webb Center, Norfolk
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost is $5 and includes a box lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottle of water).

Register online via eBiz by Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Fellow go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders are invited to come out, recharge and energize with each other. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff, take classes, attend our mid-morning plenary pep rally session and be inspired by what our council and fellow volunteers are doing.

Shop Promotions for the Month of September

September 1-30: Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Portsmouth: $1.50 each.

September 1-30: Starter Kits
Get started with Starter Kits. Receive a “Free Bag” when you purchase a complete Starter Kit.
(Starter Kit includes: The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Journey Book, Vest or Sash, Flag, Council ID, Troop Numerals, Insignia Tab, World Association Pin and Membership Pin.)

Labor Day Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Great News for Graduating Seniors

Girl Scout Lifetime membership is available to any individual 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or the equivalent.

Lifetime membership dues are $375. A special lifetime membership, at the reduced cost of $195, is offered to girls who are registered Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation.

Download the Lifetime Membership Registration Form (PDF).  Return the completed form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to GSCCC, 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 no later than 4 p.m. on August 31, 2017.

Upcoming Girl Scout Events

Registration is open!  For complete event details and how to register, visit http://www.gsccc.org/en/events/event-list.html.

Science Alive (new activities this year!)
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
B/J/C/S/A
This is a girl and adult event.  Both must pay to attend.  No tagalongs.
September 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (check in 8:30 a.m.)
$16 per girl (includes box lunch and event patch)/$13 for adults (includes box lunch)

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen

Disney On Ice presents Frozen
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
All Ages
November 15-19, 2017
Presale for tickets starts August 15!
View more information.

ROV Volunteer/Coach

Are you the perfect coach to lead the Girl Scout ROV (remote operated vehicle) team to a victory?  We are seeking one or two adults with an engineering background willing to volunteer their time getting the team ready to compete in April of 2018. But planning, building, and testing needs to begin now.  If you are able to dedicate a few hours Saturday or Sunday to helping girls develop exceptional STEM skills while having a little competitive fun, we need you!  For more details, contact Donna Farnham, Council Events Assistant, at donnaf@gsccc.org.

Labor Day Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Great News for Graduating Seniors

Girl Scout Lifetime membership is available to any individual 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or the equivalent.

Lifetime membership dues are $375. A special lifetime membership, at the reduced cost of $195, is offered to girls who are registered Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation.

Download the Lifetime Membership Registration Form (PDF).  Return the completed form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to GSCCC, 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 no later than 4 p.m. on August 31, 2017.

Become a Cookie Captain

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors - are you experienced at selling Girl Scout Cookies?  If you answered yes, become a Cookie Captain!

Remember how hard it was to ask that first cookie customer? Become a superhero to some Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies who are selling cookies for the first time. Share what you know - and earn service leadership hours too!

• Help new cookie sellers develop skills and confidence.
• Show the ropes to troop leaders.
• Lead activities at a cookie rally.
• Receive training that includes lots of fun game and activity ideas.

Volunteer Team G.I.R.L. Kick Off

All volunteers are invited!
Saturday, September 23
ODU Webb Center, Norfolk
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost is $5 and includes a box lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottle of water).

Register online via eBiz by Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Fellow go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders are invited to come out, recharge and energize with each other. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff, take classes, attend our mid-morning plenary pep rally session and be inspired by what our council and fellow volunteers are doing.

Volunteer Opportunities

Dog Days of Summer Event
August 26, 2017
Virginia Beach History Museum
C/S/A
Come set up tents for this event and join in on the FUN!
View event flier for details or contact Kim Schmidtmann at kschmidt@vbgov.com or 757-385-5106 for more information.

Operation Homefront
Multiple dates and locations
All Grades
Operation Homefront is putting the finishing touches on Back to School Brigade to serve military children in our area. They are in need of great volunteers, like Girl Scouts, to help make this event a success.

Great News for Graduating Seniors

Girl Scout Lifetime membership is available to any individual 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or the equivalent.

Lifetime membership dues are $375. A special lifetime membership, at the reduced cost of $195, is offered to girls who are registered Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation.

Download the Lifetime Membership Registration Form (PDF).  Return the completed form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to GSCCC, 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 no later than 4 p.m. on August 31, 2017.

Upcoming Council Events

For complete event details and registration information, visit www.gsccc.org/en/events/event-list.html.

Science Alive (new activities this year!)
September 16, 2017
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (check in 8:30 a.m.)
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
B/J/C/S/A
This is a girl and adult event. Both must pay to attend. No tagalongs.
$16 per girl (includes box lunch and event patch)/$13 for adults (includes box lunch)

Other Program Opportunities

Sign Language Boot Camp (for girls & adults)
Simple Signing, LLC
Come join the fun, learning Sign language!
Classes forming now—group rates available.
All grades

Learn in a fun, non-intimidating, relaxed atmosphere! Simple Signing, LLC offers a four-day express class that consists of alphabets, numbers and simple phrases to assist in light communication with the deaf community. Contact Michelle Jones at 757-589-9323 or email simplesigning2016@gmail.com.

Volunteer Team G.I.R.L. Kick Off

All volunteers are invited!
Saturday, September 23
ODU Webb Center, Norfolk
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost is $5 and includes a box lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottle of water).

Register online via eBiz by Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Fellow go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders are invited to come out, recharge and energize with each other. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff, take classes, attend our mid-morning plenary pep rally session and be inspired by what our council and fellow volunteers are doing.

Great News for Graduating Seniors

Girl Scout Lifetime membership is available to any individual 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or the equivalent.

Lifetime membership dues are $375. A special lifetime membership, at the reduced cost of $195, is offered to girls who are registered Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation.

Download the Lifetime Membership Registration Form (PDF).  Return the completed form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to GSCCC, 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 no later than 4 p.m. on August 31, 2017.

Celebrate National S’mores Day at Green Flash Brewing Co.

We are hosting a fun event at Green Flash Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23454, in celebration of National S’mores Day on August 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. As a special thank you to our volunteers, we are extending an exclusive price of $25 for all registered 2017-2018 adults over 21 for this event.  Your ticket includes a flight of four beers paired with a Girl Scout cookie, a full glass of your favorite beer and a food ticket.  Register online to attend.  For questions, contact Robin Thomas at philanthropy@gsccc.org.  We hope to see you there!