STEM Incentive Winners

The news that you have all been waiting for… the winners of our STEM Incentives are (drum roll please…)

Virginia Aquarium Overnight
Troop 361
Troop 916

Zoo Snooze at Virginia Zoological Park
Troop 396
Troop 4159

Coasters 101 at Busch Gardens
Troop 126
Troop 656

Each of the winning troops will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem their prize. 
If you haven’t already renewed your troop, there is still time! There are more incentives being released soon. Don’t forget that Early Renewal runs through June 15th. All girls who renew by that date will receive the GSCCC Early Bird patch in addition to helping their troop qualify for incentives.

RENEW TODAY!

Summer STEAM Academy

Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25, 2019
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Rising 7th - 9th grade girls are invited to apply to participate in NSU's free 9th annual Summer STEAM Academy. See flyer for more information.

Apply by June 9. Questions? Contact j17johnso@odu.edu.

STEM Girls Day Out

Friday, July 26, 2019
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rising 7th - 9th grade girls are invited to apply to participate in NSU's free STEM day of fun for girls! See flyer for more information.

Apply by June 9. Questions? Contact ssclantgdo@gmail.com.

FREE GenCyber Summer Camps at ODU

Old Dominion University's GenCyber summer camps will recruit 80 middle and high school students entering grades 8 through 12 to learn cybersecurity, develop the interest in cybersecurity and acquire cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on skills. See flyer for more information.

Register by June 7. Questions? Contact gencyber@odu.edu.

Share Your Girl Scout Input on Sea Level Rise in Virginia Beach!

The City of Virginia Beach with the help of ODU wants your input on their plan to address flooding and future flood risk. Share your opinion in-person and have a chance to win an Amazon gift card. Can't attend in-person? Participate online at http://bit.ly/vbasert2019. See flyer for more information.

Questions? Contact slr-comment@vbgov.com.

Shop Promotions for the Month of June

June 1-30
Fun in the Sun Explore Patch of the Month!
Explore Virginia Beach: $1.50 each.
While supplies last.

June 5, 12, 19, 26
Celebrate "The Great Outdoors" Wednesdays
Draw a tent at checkout and receive a 10, 15 or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase.
May not be combined with any other offer.

June 10-14
Time to Have Some Outdoor Fun!
Make a $35 purchase and receive a FREE Great Outdoors fun patch.
$0.99 Outdoor fun patches (non-GSUSA) while supplies last.
May not be combined with any other offer.

Volunteer of Excellence Award Nominations

The deadline is approaching to nominate an awesome volunteer for the Volunteer of Excellence Award. The deadline is just a few days away - Friday, May 31, 2019!

Nominate an exceptional volunteer by completing the nomination form and submit it along with at least two Letters of Endorsement (max of five) to customercare@gsccc.org no later than Friday, May 31, 2019.

Volunteer of Excellence Award Nominations

Volunteers do amazing things, and they go beyond the expectations of their position. The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while collaborating directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by using the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the Council's mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Take a few minutes and nominate an awesome volunteer for the Volunteer of Excellence Award. Examples of a deserving volunteer are as follows:

Portsmouth Community Parade

Monday, May 27, 2019
Parade lineup location to be announced.
7:30 a.m. Assemble
10 a.m. March
Open to all Girl Scouts. Required attire: Girl scout sash or vest.

Communities often celebrate what makes them special. Celebrate our community together and honor our Fallen.

To participate in the parade, contact Michael at michael-cwi@hotmail.com or text 757-217-6480.

Girl Scout Ranger Program

The National Park Service has a Girl Scout Ranger Program! Click here for more information if your troop is interested in earning the patch at the national park sites in the Outer Banks (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Monument and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site).

Questions? Contact Nicole Loiseau, Volunteer and Youth Program Manager, at 252-475-9042.

Dames at Sea

The Battleship Wisconsin overnight program is proud to invite Girl Scouts to a special "girls only" evening aboard the battleship with overnight and "Dames at Sea" show included! Tickets for the show will be included at a 50 percent discount from regular price, one night only, only Saturday, July 20, 2019! The price per camper is $80, which includes the show, private guided tour of the ship and a full breakfast in the morning. We must have a minimum of 40 participants for the event to run.

Click here for more information or here for the overnight FAQ. Questions? Contact Tammie Drew Weitzman at tammie.weitzman@norfolk.gov or 757-664-1057.

Memorial Day Closure

All GSCCC offices and shops will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Regular office and shop hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Chesapeake shop:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Chesapeake shop location will resume Saturday hours until the second Saturday in June, on June 8, 2019.

Peninsula shop:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
(Closed daily 1-2 p.m.)
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Host Families Needed for French Student Exchange

The Toulon, France Sister City Committee is looking for host families for this summer's inbound exchange. If you have a daughter studying French between the ages of 15-18 and would like to be a host family, please review the Student Host Family Profile Form and Application, and the Toulon Youth Exchange Fact Sheet. This is a great experience and your child will be given priority for next summer's outbound exchange.

Questions? Contact Joyce Pierce at jepierce.va@gmail.com or 757-761-0888.

Volunteer of Excellence Award Nominations

Volunteers do amazing things, and they go beyond the expectations of their position. The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while collaborating directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by using the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the Council's mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Take a few minutes and nominate an awesome volunteer for the Volunteer of Excellence Award. Examples of a deserving volunteer are as follows:

Community Award

Now is a great time to recognize an organization (the school or church where your troop met, a venue for an event, or a cookie booth location) or an individual in the community who has supported Girl Scouting over the past year. Nominators will receive a Community Award certificate signed by the CEO that they can present to the organization or individual. Complete the Community Award survey to request a signed certificate be mailed to you. Please allow up to four weeks from the request date to receive the certificate.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.