Get Girls Outside Through New Volunteer Toolkit Features

We're giving you and your girls options ... outside options! We've added outside activities to ten badges in the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK). Research shows nature-based activities challenge girls and support their social development by encouraging them to become more self-aware and to cooperate, communicate, and solve problems more effectively.

New Get Girls Outside! Badge Activity Options:

• Daisy (three petals): Rosie (new), Lupe, Clover
• Brownie (seven badges): Fair Play (new), Letterboxer (new), Painting (new), First Aid, Snacks, Making Games, Senses
• Junior (six badges): Girl Drawing (new), Flowers (new), First Aid, Simple Meals, Staying Fit, Detective

Click on the new Get Girls Outside! banner at the top of the Year Plan and Meeting Plan tabs on the VTK-----both tabs are filled with details on the new Get Girls Outside! features and how to access them.

Outside activities often place girls in new physical, psychological, and social situations that motivate curiosity and foster a sense of discovery, so let's Get Girls Outside!

Altogether Awesome Cookie Kickoff

Altogether Awesome Cookie Kickoff
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Saturday, December 9, 2017
6-9 p.m.
Cost: $12 (includes event patch)
This family friendly event is open to all grades. Tagalongs are welcome. All must pay to attend.

Join your fellow Girl Scouts at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center for an activity-packed party that combines learning and fun to kick off the cookie season the right way. Girls will gather to help build skills, set goals and complete steps toward earning badges and the Girl Scout Cookie Activity pin.

Register by November 15.

Girl Scout Cadette MEdia Day Journey

Girl Scout Cadette MEdia Day Journey
Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church
204 Cook Rd
Yorktown, VA 23690
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $30 per girl (includes lunch, MEdia Journey and MEdia Savvy badges).
This event is for Girl Scout Cadettes only. Registered adults may be asked to stay to meet ratios.

Participants will complete all aspects of the MEdia Journey - Monitor, Influence and Cultivate activities and no book is required! After registering for this event, you will receive a link with instructions for payment, permission forms and required items to bring.

Register here.

For more information or to notify of food allergies, contact julie.verdura@yahoo.com.

Great News - Challenge Course Training

Receive training on the Camp Darden Challenge Course, and you are qualified to instruct girls on the Camp Skimino Challenge Course. Receive training on the Camp Skimino Challenge Course, and you are qualified to instruct girls on the Camp Darden Course.

In order to keep your certification current, you must provide at least eight hours of instruction time during a 12-month period. Options for providing instruction may include service unit encampment, core camps, and Council events. The Challenge Course training will be required if more than 12 months pass without providing the minimum eight hours of low ropes instruction.

Document your time on the course each time you instruct by filling out the Low Ropes/Challenge Course Instructor Record. Submit your completed form annually by June 30 to the Council learning manager at customercare@gsccc.org.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

New Volunteer Open House

New Volunteer Open House
Sunday, November 19, 2017
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Open House: 1:30–3 p.m.
Classes: 3–5 p.m.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to:

• Tour A Place for Girls, the Lodge and the Outback
• Learn about camp, properties, and programs
• Meet staff and network with other volunteers
• Visit the Girl Scout Shop and receive 10 percent off purchases

Choose one of the available classes (advance registration is required):

• Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II: 3–5 p.m.
• Troop Organization Tips: 3–5 p.m.
• Traditions and Songs – Pass It On: 3–5 p.m.

See the event flier for information.

Register on eBiz by November 16.

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 go-getters by nominating them for a GSUSA national award. The deadline for nominations for the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II is Wednesday, November 1, 2017, for volunteer service performed in the 2016-2017 membership year. Awards will be presented before the Annual Council Meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

Find information about the awards and nominations forms on the Council website at gsccc.org.

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 five years) at the Annual Awards event. This event will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35, or more years, let us know by completing the nomination form by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

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.

Nominations are due to Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

What Is Your Vision?

How to Create Your Own Vision Board
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
No cost. Girl Scout adults only.
Registration Deadline: November 12, 2017.

A vision board helps inspire you to image the future. It represents a tangible example, idea or representation of where you are going. It should represent your dreams, goals, and your ideal life. Join Kate Godby, a GSCCC alumna, as she shares her inspirational journey that motivated her to make a vision board. She will share her tips to guide you through creating a vision board as you prepare for the New Year.

What to bring:
Bring pictures or images that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings and possessions you want to attract in your life. They can be photographs, magazine cutouts or images from the internet. You will also want to include affirmations, inspirational words, quotations and thoughts. Choose things that make you feel good. Be creative!

Register early, space is limited.

New Volunteer Open House

New Volunteer Open House
Sunday, November 19, 2017
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Open House: 1:30–3 p.m.
Classes: 3–5 p.m.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to:

• Tour A Place for Girls, the Lodge and the Outback
• Learn about camp, properties, and programs
• Meet staff and network with other volunteers
• Visit the Girl Scout Shop and receive 10 percent off purchases

Choose one of the available classes (advance registration is required):

• Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II: 3–5 p.m.
• Troop Organization Tips: 3–5 p.m.
• Traditions and Songs – Pass It On: 3–5 p.m.

See the event flier for information.

Register on eBiz by November 16.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org. 

Accessing My GS and Welcoming a New Girl Scout

Leader Tip

You've received an email from the Council office to let you know that a new Girl Scout will be joining your troop. What are your next steps?

Login to My GS to see if the new Girl Scout has a parent that is also registering to volunteer with your troop. To see your troop roster, follow these steps to login to My GS.

1. Go to gsccc.org and click on "My GS". Select "Member Profile" from the drop-down menu.
2. Login to your account. If you do not know your login information, click "Forgot Your Password?" and enter your email address as your username. An email will be sent to you immediately with steps to reset your login information.
3. Click the "Troops" tab to view your troop members.

Email your new Girl Scout and her family. Use this template or create one of your own.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Join the GSCCC GAB Girls

GAB Meeting
Sunday, October 29, 2017
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
2–4 p.m.

Learn what it means to be a member of the GAB team (Girl Advisory Board). As a GAB girl, you have a voice in determining what types of programs we offer. Become part of a team that makes events come to life! Meetings are one Sunday per month. Come meet the team and find out if this is for you!

Getting to Gold

Getting to Gold
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, November 19, 2017
3-5 p.m.
This is a girl and adult activity.

Come out and meet the volunteer Girl Scout Gold Award Committee. Girls - bring your questions and project concepts. Committee members will share tips to help you on your path to earning your Girl Scout Gold Award. There will be a session for parents, caregivers, leaders and advisors to get information. Take this opportunity to ask questions that will help girls as they strive towards earning Girl Scout Gold.

Register on eBiz by November 13.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Be Prepared to Get Your Girls Outside!

Troop or group leaders can appoint another volunteer in the troop to serve as the camp expert, as long as that volunteer completes all appropriate training and accompanies the troop or group on camping trips. Who will you be sending to the outdoor training?

Once you or a volunteer from your troop has her or his training, share what you learned with your girls as they work on earning their Outdoor Journey or Outdoor Badges.

Registration through eBiz.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Climbing Wall
Camp Darden
Saturday, November 11; Sunday, November 12; Saturday, November 18; or Sunday, November 19, 2017
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fall Product Program: 100 Club

The GSCCC fall product program is in full swing, girls are busy managing their online stores, as well as going door-to-door collecting orders. It is not too late for YOU to join in the fun! Girls have the opportunity to earn amazing rewards, as well as earn proceeds for troop activities. An exciting new reward is FREE admission to the Cookie Kickoff at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center; to be eligible, girls must sell any combination of 100 items.

For more information on the GSCCC fall product program, visit gsccc.org.

Cookie Leadership Institute: Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur

Cookie Leadership Institute: Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, December 2, 2017
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.
$8 per girl (includes patch and snack).

Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur helps girls understand how skills learned selling cookies can lead to success in the professional world. As part of this exciting new program, local successful women in business will speak to girls as fellow entrepreneurs, inspiring and encouraging them to reach their dreams. Girls will create their own business plans, engage in fun, hands-on activities and receive mentoring from strong women in business.

Register on eBiz by November 18.

Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

Volunteers do wonderful things and they go above and beyond the expectations of their position. Take time to recognize these go-getters by nominating them for a GSUSA national award. The deadline for nominations for the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II is Wednesday, November 1, 2017, for volunteer service performed in the 2016-2017 membership year. Awards will be presented before the Annual Council Meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

Find information about the awards and nominations forms on the Council website at gsccc.org.

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 five years) at the Annual Awards event. This event will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35, or more years, let us know by completing the nomination form by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

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.

Nominations are due to Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Superpower Your Girl Scout Troop Year with the Volunteer Toolkit

Learn how the fully customizable digital planning Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) can save you time and energy all year long, so that you can focus on unleashing the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) in her, ensuring she has every opportunity she deserves to build a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure.

View this short video and learn how you can save time when using the Volunteer Toolkit!

How can you get started?
Go to the gsccc.org website, and:

1. Click on the yellow "My GS" link located at the top right.
2. Click “Volunteer Toolkit”.
3. Sign in using your member username and password.
4. Click on “Volunteer Toolkit” to get started.

Questions? Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Camp Skimino Amazing Race Core Camp - November 3-5, 2017

Amazing Race Core Camp
Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, 2017
Brownies through Ambassadors
Camp Skimino, Williamsburg, VA

$75 per person

Don't miss your chance to register by October 22, 2017!

Join us for an all-inclusive weekend of camping fun! First time and experienced campers are welcome to attend. Experience camping at its best as your girls participate in outdoor activities such as:

• Canoeing
• Low ropes
• Archery
• S'mores and More!

In the evening, join us at the Camp Skimino All-Camp for a campfire, silly songs and awards. No previous camping experience or training is required. The per-person price includes meals, lodging, outdoor education activities, a patch, and a badge.

For an added bonus, each troop may register two volunteers to each of the following courses: Low ropes training, archery training and Outdoor I and II training. Take your troop on an awesome camping trip and adults come away with training.  What could be better!

Each troop is to assure the girl-to-adult ratio is met (do not count volunteers attending training in the girl-to-adult ratios). Volunteers contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org to register for the training courses.

This is a troop or group event. Both girls and adults pay to attend. No tagalongs. Questions? 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.

Nominations are due to Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

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 five years) at the Annual Awards event. This event will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

If you have served as a volunteer for 20, 25, 30, 35, or more years, let us know by completing the nomination form by Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

Volunteers do wonderful things and they go above and beyond the expectations of their position. Take time to recognize these go-getters by nominating them for a GSUSA national award. The deadline for nominations for the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II is Wednesday, November 1, 2017, for volunteer service performed in the 2016-2017 membership year. Awards will be presented before the Annual Council Meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Chesapeake Convention Center.

Find information about the awards and nominations forms on the Council website at gsccc.org.

Shop Promotions for the Month of November

November 1-30: Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Williamsburg $1.50 each.

November 10-11: Veteran Appreciation Day
Receive a discount of 15 percent off entire purchase when you show your Military ID.

New Items

• GS Activity Uniform - Daisy: $28
• GS Activity Uniform - Brownie: $28
• GS Activity Uniform - Junior: $28
• GS Activity Uniform - Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: $30
• GS Denim Tote Bag: $34
• GS G.I.R.L. Lanyard: $6
• GS G.I.R.L. Token Necklace: $12
• GS G.I.R.L. Tote Bag: $24
• GS Missy Heather Navy Split Neck Tee: $30
• GS Missy Official Navy Shirt: $48
• GS Missy Soft Shell Top: $32
• GS Navy Tote Bag: $34
• GS Pearl Profiles Pendant: $24
• GS Puff Rhinestone Key Ring: $10
• GS Vintage Runners Brooch: $30
• GS Watch: $55

Superpower Your Girl Scout Troop Year with the Volunteer Toolkit

Learn how the fully customizable digital planning Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) can save you time and energy all year long, so that you can focus on unleashing the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) in her, ensuring she has every opportunity she deserves to build a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure.

View this short video and learn how you can save time when using the Volunteer Toolkit!

How can you get started?
Go to the gsccc.org website, and:

1. Click on the yellow "My GS" link located at the top right.
2. Click “Volunteer Toolkit”.
3. Sign in using your member username and password.
4. Click on “Volunteer Toolkit” to get started.

Questions? Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

NASA Langley Open House - October 21, 2017

NASA Langley’s Open House

Saturday, October 21, 2017

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Event is free and open to the public.

You are cordially invited to attend NASA Langley’s Open House. This event features: tours, lectures, and hands-on activities showcasing NASA Langley’s “storied legacy and soaring future”.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Girl Scouts to experience the evolution of space exploration, see a variety of STEM careers, and make authentic workforce connections.

If you are interested in bringing a group by bus, contact Ann Marie Trotta at ann.marie.trotta@nasa.gov for additional details.

For more information, visit the NASA Langley Research Center open house webpage.

Events Closing Soon! Register Today.

Visit the GSCCC Event Page for event details and registration.

Don’t miss the boat!

Nautical Adventure
This is a girl and adult event.

Spirit of Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Set Sail: October 28, 2017
Check in: 11:15 a.m.
Depart: 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $32 (includes all-you-can-eat buffet and event patch)
New Registration Deadline: October 20.

Financial Cents

D/B/J
A Place for Girls

Chesapeake, VA
November 4, 2017

10 a.m.-1 p.m. (each age group in 1.5 hour session)
$12 (includes Financial Literacy badge)
Registration Deadline: October 18.

Camp Darden Climbing Wall Training

Learn how to work with girls on the Camp Darden Climbing Wall.

Attend one of the upcoming Climbing Wall training courses. Visit eBiz for details and registration.

Training Dates:
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Time: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Camp Darden, Courtland, VA

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Fire Safety Education Patch Program

Girl Scouts of Connecticut and BIC have partnered to develop and offer the Play Safe! Be Safe! Fire Safety Education Patch Program. What a great way for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies to learn about fire safety and then earn a free Fire Safety Education Patch!

The program includes four lessons:

• My Friend the Firefighter
• Stop! Drop! and Roll!
• Get Low and Go
• Safe for Play! Keep Away!

To earn the free patch, girls complete 6 out of 11 interactive activities relating to the lessons, which includes a visit to a local fire station, completing a mock fire drill, and writing a skit or story about the importance of fire safety.

For more information and to see a complete program Leader Guide, visit: www.playsafebesafe.com/girlscouts

Troop Openings Opportunity Catalog

Volunteers can now view the Troop Openings Opportunity Catalog online to find troop openings for girls and adults without using the Join button on the GSCCC website.

To view troop openings for girls, visit: https://girlscouts.secure.force.com/girl/GirlCatalog_TroopGroupRoleSearch.

To view volunteer opportunities for adults, visit: https://girlscouts.secure.force.com/VolunteerCatalog_TroopOrGroupRoleSearch.

For additional information, contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Highest Awards

We are changing the way we refer to girls who earn our highest awards. Effective immediately, we will use “Gold Award Girl Scouts”, "Silver Award Girl Scouts” and “Bronze Award Girl Scouts”. This language has the potential to strengthen engagement with our brand. We are excited for our movement because it allows us to effectively incorporate our highest awards and, more importantly, the girls who work so hard to earn them, into the larger Girl Scout story.

What Is Your Vision?

How to Create Your Own Vision Board
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
No cost. Girl Scout adults only.
Registration Deadline: November 12, 2017.

A vision board helps inspire you to image the future. It represents a tangible example, idea or representation of where you are going. It should represent your dreams, goals, and your ideal life. Join Kate Godby, a GSCCC alumna, as she shares her inspirational journey that motivated her to make a vision board. She will share her tips to guide you through creating a vision board as you prepare for the New Year.

What to bring:
Bring pictures or images that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings and possessions you want to attract in your life. They can be photographs, magazine cutouts or images from the internet. You will also want to include affirmations, inspirational words, quotations and thoughts. Choose things that make you feel good. Be creative!

Register early, space is limited.

Do You Want to be a Parliamentarian?

Parliamentary Procedure Course
Saturday, October 28, 2017

The Chesapeake Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians is offering eight students the opportunity to participate in a parliamentary procedure course on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

The course and materials (RONR-in-brief) are free, however, students are required to apply for membership in the national ($75) and state organizations ($15). The total membership fees of $90 will cover the testing process and membership for the remainder of 2017 and all of 2018. The local Chesapeake Unit has a membership fee of $25, invited, but not required. The cost for full-time students and active duty military is half for national and local fees.

Visit the National Association of Parliamentarians website to apply by October 21. If you are interested in applying, email Martha Rollins at mgrnap@aol.com.

Volunteer Opportunity at NASA Langley Research Center

Senior high school students and leaders are invited to volunteer at the NASA Langley Research Center Open House on October 21, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers will work a 4-hour shift either 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m. A certificate of participation for hours of support will be emailed after the event.

Gates will open to the public for tours, interactive experiences and kid's activities. The Office of Education is seeking volunteers to work in the Kid Zone. There are ten activity options to select from; a recommended age range has been included:

• Rover Races - all age groups
• Parachuting Onto Mars - ages 8 and up
• Paper Airplanes - ages 6 and up
• UV Beads - ages 4 and up
• Engineer a Satellite - ages 8 and up
• Pocket Solar System - ages 8 and up
• Saturn Models - ages 2-6
• Community Mural - ages 4 and up
• Coding w/Lego WeDo Mars Rover - ages 6 and up
• Playdough Models - ages 3 and up

Register by noon on Friday, October 13, 2017. Once registered, volunteers will receive an email with session details and training material attachments. Informal training sessions will take place the second and third weeks in October.

Questions? Email gina.r.blystone@nasa.gov 

Spots Still Available at Council Events

Register today on eBiz.

Nautical Adventure
Spirit of Norfolk Cruise Ship
Saturday, October 28, 2017
11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Check-in 11:15 a.m.
Departure 11:45 a.m.
$32 (includes all-you-can-eat buffet and event patch)
All grades. No tagalongs.
Registration closes October 11, 2017.

Learn what it takes to run a tight ship as we cruise aboard the newly renovated Spirit of Norfolk. Experience a unique excursion along the Elizabeth River and enjoy the spectacular views of the Norfolk and Portsmouth skyline as well as the Navy's Atlantic Fleet. Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday in a costume representing a career of your choice and enter the contest to win! This is a girl and adult event. Both must pay to attend. No tagalongs.

Participate in our centerpiece contest - email donnaf@gsccc.org for contest rules. Only 20 spaces available for centerpiece contest.

Destination Trips Sponsored by GSCCC

GSCCC is hosting two Girl Scout Destinations. Start planning now for the adventure of a lifetime!

Mediterranean Adventure: Greece, Italy and Spain
July 17-31, 2018
In Athens, Florence and Barcelona, you can trace the cultural and artistic development through the ages. The Parthenon in Athens displays ancient understanding of engineering and an appreciation for the aesthetics of architecture. Florence, Italy reveals the giant leaps of the Renaissance. And, in Barcelona, Gaudi’s Surrealist work proves that there is no limit to artistic creativity. Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of these three cities on your 10-day Mediterranean adventure!

Celtic Adventure: Scotland and Ireland
July 23-August 3, 2019
These lands were once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes. Step into the Middle Ages on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and under the towering spire of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. In Belfast, see how old conflicts have given way to an influx of restored 19th century architecture and a thriving arts scene.

Girls must be 13-18 years old at the time of travel. Questions? Contact Eileen at queenleen221@gmail.com.

2017 Fall Product Program

The Fall Product program is a simple and fun program that combines educational activities with money-earning opportunities for girls. Last year, our Girl Scouts earned $98,000 in troop proceeds to support activities, service projects and trips.

Busy volunteers and families can choose to participate online only, and never have to deliver product or collect payment, and it only takes a few steps to get started! Register, setup your store, then send emails, texts or post to social media asking friends and family to support your Girl Scout. Click here to get started; use Council code: 2690139.

Prefer the traditional door-to-door sale? Please reach out to your troop leader or customercare@gsccc.org for more information. Visit us online for more details on the Fall Product Program.

GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through November 12, 2017.

Volunteers Needed for Girls STEAM Ahead Event

Girls STEAM Ahead
Nauticus, Norfolk, VA
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Volunteers needed from 4-10 p.m.

STEAM Volunteer Description- Volunteers will serve in assisting Nauticus educators in leading hands-on, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities that will be fun and exciting for our participants.

Essential Skills- Interested volunteers are at least age 14, have an interest in STEAM and education, experience working with children in a formal and/or informal setting, and be creative, energetic, and flexible. Effective communication and the ability to interact positively with children and other crew members a must!

Volunteer Schedule
4-5 p.m. Training & Expectations
5-5:30 p.m. Dinner Break (Bring Your Own)
5:30-6 p.m. Assist with Greeting/Check-In of Attendees
6-9 p.m. Assist with Leading Event Activities
9-10 p.m. Clean Up

If interested, contact Susie Hill, Nauticus Education Specialist/Special Programs Manager, at 757-664-1041 or rebecca.hill@norfolk.gov.

Events Closing Soon! Register Today.

The following events are closing soon! Register today on eBiz.

Girls STEAM Ahead
Join us for a fun-filled night at our 3rd Annual Nauticus STEAM Night for Girl Scouts! Touch a shark, build and test underwater robotic ROVs and enjoy hands-on activities in our science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) themed stations. Meet local professionals in these fields and learn how to make STEAM your career! This is a girl and adult event. Both must pay to attend. No tagalongs.
Cost: $15 (includes event patch)
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2017

Engineering Women
Led by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (HR-SWE), join us for exciting activities that explore the areas of robotics, electro-magnetism, chemistry, hydrodynamics and structural engineering. All-new activities will focus on critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. These women engineers are excited to ignite the enthusiasm of tomorrow's engineers, innovators and scientists with a day of fun! Note: Bring a bag lunch.
This is a girl only event. No tagalongs. One Girl Scout registered adult may be asked to stay to meet ratios but does not pay.
Cost: $9 (includes event patch)
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2017

Nautical Adventure
Learn what it takes to run a tight ship as we cruise aboard the newly renovated Spirit of Norfolk. Experience a unique excursion along the Elizabeth River and enjoy the spectacular views of the Norfolk and Portsmouth skyline as well as the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday in a costume representing a career of your choice - will you win the contest? Participate in our centerpiece contest; email donnaf@gsccc.org for contest rules. Only 20 spaces available for centerpiece contest.
This is a girl and adult event. Both must pay to attend. No tagalongs. Tickets are limited. For large reservations, purchase tickets early to guarantee group seating.
Cost: $32 (includes all-you-can-eat buffet and event patch)
Registration Deadline: October 11, 2017

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

Have you signed on to the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)? Have you started to build your troop's year plan? Have you looked at the resources available to you...right at your fingertips?

Sign on and discover the new STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and Outdoor Journeys for Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior and multi-level troops.

• Think Like an Engineer Journey
• Think Like a Programmer Journey
• Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey
• Outdoors Journey for all levels and multi-level

How can you get started?

Visit www.gsccc.org and:

1. Click on the yellow "My GS" link located on the upper right corner.

2. Click "Volunteer Toolkit".

3. Sign-in using your member username and password.

4. Click on "Volunteer Toolkit".

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Adult Learning Classes

First-Aid/CPR/AED Training
Does your troop have a first-aider? Has your first-aider's certification expired and now needs to attend an upcoming class? If so, register for a classroom First-Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website.

GSCCC Canoeing Course
October 7, 2017
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Camp Darden
Cost: $20
Prerequisite: You must be able to swim and tread water for 10 minutes.
Visit eBiz for complete details and to register by October 1.

Wilderness First Aid
October 14-15, 2017
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Cost: $85
Register at the EMTA Enterprises website.

Backpacking Course for Adults
Pre-Course Class (attendance required)
October, 15, 2017
3-6 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Cost: $20
Backpacking Weekend
Meet at A Place for Girls and travel to Stonewall, VA
Begins Friday, November 3, 2017, 4:30 p.m.
Ends Sunday, November 5, 2017, 4:30 p.m.
Visit eBiz for complete details and to register by October 10.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Updated: Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints

Volunteer Essentials
Volunteer Essentials is your guide to volunteering with Girl Scouts. This handbook will guide you through everything you need to know as a Girl Scout volunteer. From taking trips and staying safe, to managing finances and program materials, Volunteer Essentials is your Girl Scout encyclopedia that's there when you need it.

Volunteer Essentials has been updated for October 2017. Review the Summary of Changes to see the latest updates.

Safety Activity Checkpoints 
While the basic guidelines for working with girls can be found in Volunteer Essentials, the Safety Activity Checkpoints contains guidelines for specific activities- including archery, hiking and selling Girl Scout Cookies.

Safety Activity Checkpoints has been updated for October 2017. Review the Summary of Changes to see the latest updates.

What Is Your Vision?

How to Create Your Own Vision Board
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
No cost. Girl Scout adults only.
Registration Deadline: November 12, 2017.

A vision board helps inspire you to image the future. It represents a tangible example, idea or representation of where you are going. It should represent your dreams, goals, and your ideal life. Join Kate Godby, a GSCCC alumna, as she shares her inspirational journey that motivated her to make a vision board. She will share her tips to guide you through creating a vision board as you prepare for the New Year.

What to bring:
Bring pictures or images that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings and possessions you want to attract in your life. They can be photographs, magazine cutouts or images from the internet. You will also want to include affirmations, inspirational words, quotations and thoughts. Choose things that make you feel good. Be creative!

Register early, space is limited.