girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, August 27, 2018
Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Register by September 6.
OR
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
6-8 p.m.
Register by September 12.
Attend one of the upcoming Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II classes where you will learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Register by September 6.
OR
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
6-8 p.m.
Register by September 12.
Attend one of the upcoming Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II classes where you will learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Go Gold Workshop for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Saturday, September 8, 2018
First Christian Church
Hampton, VA
1-3 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors.
Attend this training and learn how to successfully plan and carry out a Gold Award project.
Register by September 2.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
First Christian Church
Hampton, VA
1-3 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors.
Attend this training and learn how to successfully plan and carry out a Gold Award project.
Register by September 2.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Does your troop have a first-aider? Has your first-aider's certification expired? Need to attend an upcoming class? If so, register for a classroom First-Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website at www.HRGSTRAINING.com.
Just Added! GSCCC Canoe Instructor Course
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Camp Darden
Courtland, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Attend this course to learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on flatwater.
Register by September 5.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Camp Darden
Courtland, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Attend this course to learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on flatwater.
Register by September 5.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Volunteer Kick Off: Speak Up and Lead the Way
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Open to all volunteers.
Cost: $5
Volunteers are invited to attend this year's Volunteer Kick Off. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff, attend THREE workshops of your choice, find out what's new, network with other volunteers, and get energized for a new Girl Scout year. During the closing, you will have the opportunity to go home with one of our six 12-inch cast iron Dutch ovens that we have for door prizes! Don't delay, register today!
Register by September 24.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Open to all volunteers.
Cost: $5
Volunteers are invited to attend this year's Volunteer Kick Off. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff, attend THREE workshops of your choice, find out what's new, network with other volunteers, and get energized for a new Girl Scout year. During the closing, you will have the opportunity to go home with one of our six 12-inch cast iron Dutch ovens that we have for door prizes! Don't delay, register today!
Register by September 24.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Saturday Hours at Chesapeake Retail Shop
As a reminder, starting September 1, the Chesapeake retail shop will be open every Saturday until November 10.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Girl Scouts Travel the Globe!
Join us in-person on September 10, 2018, at A Place for Girls from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more about how GSCCC and EF Tours for Girl Scouts work together to support leaders and troops that want to travel abroad.
At this information session, you will have the chance to meet EF relationship manager Kayden Manning, as well as our local travel volunteer Eileen Livick. Together, they will discuss travel opportunities, ways to get your troop started, payments and money-earning, as well as hold an open question and answer period.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register if you plan to attend.
Questions? Contact gscccdestinations@gmail.com.
Saturday Hours at Chesapeake Retail Shop
As a reminder, starting September 1, the Chesapeake retail shop will be open every Saturday until November 10.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Community Play-in & Sing-along
Sunday, August 26, 2018
4:30 p.m.
Scope Arena
Norfolk, VA
Join the VSO in a celebration of brotherhood, unity and peace in remembrance of 9-11. Created in 2017 in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, this annual event embraces our community's cultural richness and diversity, uniting people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through participation in music, dance and spoken word. Music will be available for any instrument at any level, so come play and sing with us! See the flyer for details.
Girl Scout volunteers needed for ushering. Must wear uniform. For more information, contact Donna Farnham at donnaf@gsccc.org.
Presented by the City of Norfolk and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Register at virginiasymphony.org/play-with-us
4:30 p.m.
Scope Arena
Norfolk, VA
Join the VSO in a celebration of brotherhood, unity and peace in remembrance of 9-11. Created in 2017 in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, this annual event embraces our community's cultural richness and diversity, uniting people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through participation in music, dance and spoken word. Music will be available for any instrument at any level, so come play and sing with us! See the flyer for details.
Girl Scout volunteers needed for ushering. Must wear uniform. For more information, contact Donna Farnham at donnaf@gsccc.org.
Presented by the City of Norfolk and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Register at virginiasymphony.org/play-with-us
Are you ready to Catch the King?
Fall is the season of king tides, and one of the highest of the year is forecast for the morning of Saturday, October 27, 2018. Hampton Roads is a part of the global effort of coastal communities to measure the impact of king tides as a way of preparing for sea level rise. Every bit of data counts, and it's citizens like you who are gathering it. Ready to get involved?
Sign up at http://kingtide.whro.org/
Questions? Contact Barbara Bonheur at bonheurs@aol.com.
Sign up at http://kingtide.whro.org/
Questions? Contact Barbara Bonheur at bonheurs@aol.com.
2018 Western Tidewater Walk to End Alzheimer
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Constant's Wharf
Suffolk, VA
Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas including set-up, advocacy, walk route volunteers, tear-down, etc. Volunteers should plan to arrive by 7 a.m. You will receive your volunteer assignment the day of the walk.
To sign up to volunteer or for more information, contact Elizabeth Howell, Western Tidewater Chapter, at 757-478-4746.
Constant's Wharf
Suffolk, VA
Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas including set-up, advocacy, walk route volunteers, tear-down, etc. Volunteers should plan to arrive by 7 a.m. You will receive your volunteer assignment the day of the walk.
To sign up to volunteer or for more information, contact Elizabeth Howell, Western Tidewater Chapter, at 757-478-4746.
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).
Saturday Hours at Chesapeake Retail Shop
As a reminder, starting September 1, the Chesapeake retail shop will be
open every Saturday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) until November 10.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Saturday Hours at Chesapeake Retail Shop
As a reminder, starting September 1, the Chesapeake retail shop will be open every Saturday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) until November 10.
Peninsula Shop Closed for Inventory
The Peninsula retail shop will be closed for inventory August 6 - 10, 2018.
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
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