Congratulations to Our 2018 Girl Scout Famous Formers!

Join us as we celebrate our 2018 Girl Scout Famous Formers at Hilton Norfolk The Main on November 29, 2018, for the Famous Former Luncheon Celebration, presented by Newport News Shipbuilding.

2018 Girl Scout Famous Formers
Stephanie Adams, Old Dominion University
Kim Curtis, Tidewater Home Funding
Michelle Ferebee, NASA Langley Research Center
Daun Hester, City of Norfolk
Vickie Kearn, Princeton University Press
Lisa Schultz, U.S. Coast Guard
Charity Volman, SunTrust Bank
Future Famous Former: Sarah Buck, Cox Communications

We are pleased to have Jennifer Boykin from Newport News Shipbuilding as our Keynote Speaker.

Purchase your tickets today!

Would you like to help in celebrating these women leaders of our community? Consider becoming an event sponsor or leaving a message in the program book to these women. Contact Jessica Woodyard at philanthropy@gsccc.org.

Volunteer Support Team Conference

Saturday, August 11, 2018
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free event for service unit volunteer support team members.

Service unit volunteer support team members are invited to attend this conference especially for them. During this conference, you will receive your position training as well as information on media and communications. Find out what's new for the upcoming year and enjoy lunch on us.

Register by August 5.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

GSCCC Canoe Instructor Course

Sunday, August 12, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register by August 7.

Saturday, August 18, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register by August 12.

Attend one of these courses on either date convenient for you to learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on flatwater.

Register here through eBiz.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

2019 Cookie Captain Team - Now Accepting New Members

Are YOU experienced in selling Girl Scout Cookies? Become a Cookie Captain!

Remember how hard it was to ask that first cookie customer? Become a superhero to younger Girl Scouts 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 new troop leaders or troop cookie coordinators.
• Lead activities at a cookie rally.
• Earn the Community Service to Girl Scouting Bar (Senior/Ambassador).
• Attend a team meeting where we'll discuss the program, materials, events and have some fun.

For more information or to sign-up, email Chris Ramos-Smith at chrisr@gsccc.org. Accepting new members through September 15, 2018. Girls must be in high school (grades 9-12).

Calling All Performers!

We are seeking performers for Girl Scout Fun Day on September 15th at Northwest River Park.

If you love to sing, dance or otherwise perform in front of an audience, we want to hear from you! Performers can be individual girls, groups of girls or even whole troops.

Performance slots will be 15 minutes long and will take place on an outdoor stage. If interested, email Volunteer Support Manager Karly Howell at karlyh@gsccc.org.

Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory

All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:

Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018

Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018

Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.

Shop Promotions for the Month of August

August 1-31
Jump Start Back to Troop!
Free starter kit bag with purchase of starter kit.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Flip Flop Wednesdays
Draw a flip flop at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. With a $35 purchase, you will receive a FREE flip flop patch. May not be combined with any other offer.

August 10
S'more Fun Day!
Receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. Stop by the shops to create a s'more SWAP and enjoy a refreshment. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

August 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Last Minute Staycation
All Explore patches will be on sale for $2 each. While supplies last. In-stock patches only.

Updated Volunteer Policies

Volunteer policies are developed, approved and implemented for the protection and support of volunteers. The purpose of these policies is to provide overall guidance and direction regarding volunteers engaged in volunteer involvement and management efforts.

The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast's Volunteer Policies has been revised and adopted by the board of directors on July 17, 2018. These policies will also be updated in the 2018-2019 GSCCC Volunteer Essentials volunteer manual that will be released in September.

Click here to view the updated Volunteer Policies.

Share YOUR Ideas for the Summer Camp Theme Contest!

Want to win a free week of summer camp for 2019? Then enter our Summer Camp Theme Contest!

We've received some great ideas, and we can't wait to hear YOURS!

Girls and/or troops can help create a girl-led summer camp week for 2019 by submitting their ideas. The winner will receive that week of camp for free! Entries will be accepted online or on paper applications available at summer camp or Council offices in Summer 2018.

Contest runs June 1 through September 15, 2018. See flyer for more details and to print a hard copy application. Or, you may choose to enter online.

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) - What's New?

The Volunteer Toolkit is the troop management system that every troop leader needs to use to save her or him time keeping up with the troop roster, emailing parents and caregivers, and reporting financial information. The best resource just received a makeover to include even more program content and new features. All this and so much more is a few clicks away!

What's new in the VTK?

• A brand new Explore tab. You have the option to select View Popular Tracks if you're not sure what you are looking for, or if you know what you are looking, click Start Adding Petals, Badges or Journeys. It's an easier way to fill your year plan. Once you are viewing a track, you can click on the icon to the right of the meeting to read the requirements to earn the badge.
• In the Year Plan tab, you can click on Take a Guided Tour to add a Badge or Journey Meeting or Combine Meetings. With each click, another pop-up instruction tells you exactly what to do.

Shop Promotions for the Month of August

August 1-31
Jump Start Back to Troop
Free starter kit bag with purchase of starter kit.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Flip Flop Wednesdays
Draw a flip flop at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. With a $35 purchase, you will receive a FREE flip flop patch. May not be combined with any other offer.

Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory

All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:

Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018

Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018

Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.

Summer Camp Theme Contest - We Want to Hear YOUR Ideas!

Want to win a free week of summer camp for 2019? Then enter our Summer Camp Theme Contest!

We've received some great ideas, and we can't wait to hear YOURS!

Girls and/or troops can help create a girl-led summer camp week for 2019 by submitting their ideas. The winner will receive that week of camp for free! Entries will be accepted online or on paper applications available at summer camp or Council offices in Summer 2018.

Contest runs June 1 through September 15, 2018. See flyer for more details.

Membership Renewal

Her Girl Scout adventure has only just begun. There is so much more to discover and do (indoors and out!), and so much more she's capable of. Now, with new badges and Journeys in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); the outdoors; life skills; and beyond, there are even more opportunities to prepare her for the lifetime of leadership, success and adventure she deserves-all in a safe, no-limits place designed by and for every girl. There's even a new badge to help older Girl Scouts get ready for the future!

Renew today!

Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory

All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:

Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018

Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018

Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.

Girl Scout Fun Day - Extended Registration

There's still time to register for Girl Scout Fun Day!

Girl Scout Fun Day is coming this September - registration is open to any girl and/or adult who has registered for the 2019 membership year. Cost to attend is $10 per person and must be paid at the time of registration to guarantee a spot. This event promises to be super-duper fun, but capacity is limited, so register soon!

Event registration closes on August 15th, or sooner, if event capacity is reached.

Haven't renewed your membership for 2019 yet? Renew your membership today and then you'll be eligible to register for Girl Scout Fun Day as well.

See you there!

Attention: Volunteer Support Team Members

The new Girl Scout badges and Journeys are here! That means volunteers you support will be turning to you with questions. Make sure you have all the latest answers!

Join us for a special webcast hosted by GSUSA’s Volunteer & Girl Experience teams especially for Council service teams and Council trainers.

You’ll hear updated information on our new badges and Journeys, learn how your volunteers can get started, and discover how to effectively use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) when implementing this new content rollout. Of course, you’ll have the opportunity to get answers to your questions.

Upcoming Adult Learning Opportunities

GSCCC Canoe Instructor Course
Saturday, July 21, 2018, OR Saturday, August 18, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Attend one of these courses to learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on flatwater.

Register by July 15.

Challenge Course Instructor Training
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Attend this upcoming training, and you will be able to instruct girls on the Camp Skimino and the Camp Darden Courses.

Register by July 31.

Girl Scout Program Basics Part II

Saturday, August 4, 2018
First United Methodist Church Fox Hill
Hampton, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Free event.

Attend the upcoming Girl Scout Program Basics Part II class where you will learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.

Register by July 30.

Questions? Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Volunteer Support Team Conference

Saturday, August 11, 2018
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
This free event is open to all service unit volunteer support team members.

Service unit volunteer support team members are invited to attend this conference especially for them. During this conference, you will receive your position training as well as information on media and communications. Find out what’s new for the upcoming year and enjoy lunch on us.

Register by August 5.

Questions? Contact CustomerCare@gsccc.org.

Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory

All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:

Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018

Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018

Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.

Offices and Shops Closed July 4

All Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast offices and retail shops will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Jump Start Your Student's Success with the 2018 eXcel Leadership Academy

LEAD Hampton Roads is proud to announce the 2018 eXcel Leadership Academy, a summer youth leadership program designed to develop critical career and life skills while building an appreciation of our region and its many opportunities. The experience provides training and connections that assist students in accelerating their high school success and in building strong resumes and college applications.

For the Class of 2018, we are seeking rising juniors and seniors from high schools across Hampton Roads who are passionate about preparing for their future and providing service to their community.

For more information about the curriculum and mission of our programs, click here.

 

Jump start your student's future today!
For more information and assistance with enrollment, email aepps@hrchamber.com or visit LeadHamptonRoads.net.

Coming Up! Fall Product Program

It's time to start thinking about your troop's fall product strategy! Girl Scouts registered for the 2019 membership year may participate in the Fall Product Program and get a head start on earning troop funds, while earning fun prizes. Each Girl Scout who participates will learn five valuable life skills along the way!

2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program Reward Vote

Would you like to help select the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program rewards? Click here to cast your vote TODAY for your favorites.

Voting ends midnight on July 15, 2018.

Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory

All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:

Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018

Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018

Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.