Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II

Attend one of the FREE 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.

A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Tuesday, November 19, 2019
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Register by November 14th.

OR

Sunday, December 1, 2019
2-4 p.m.
Register by November 26th.

Register on eBiz. 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.

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.

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

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.

Become an Adult Learning Facilitator

Sunday, October 22, 2017
1 – 6 p.m.
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA

Do you enjoy conversing with adult volunteers? Do you enjoy speaking in front of a group? Are you ready to take the next step to become an adult learning facilitator? Consider registering for the upcoming Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning class.

Register on eBiz.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Outdoor I and II Combined Course

With the addition of the Outdoor Camping badges, you will want to make sure you have a volunteer in your troop who can accompany the troop camping this year. After taking this combined course, troops will be able to sleep in platform tents, cook using charcoal and propane, and have a ceremonial campfire.

Weekend:

Saturday, October 21 - Sunday, October 22, 2017

Location:

Camp Skimino in Williamsburg, VA

Pre-Course (choose one):

Thursday, October 5, 2017 - A Place for Girls, Chesapeake

Monday, October 9, 2017 - Camp Apasus, Norfolk

Thursday, October 12, 2017 - Crooks United Methodist Church, Yorktown

Register on eBiz. Deadline to register is October 2, 2017.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II

Thursday, September 28
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Have you already taken the online Girl Scout Program Basics, Part I and are now ready to take Part II? If so, register for the upcoming class on eBiz.

Deadline to register is September 24.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

UPDATE: GSCCC is Moving to a New Membership System AND Going Live with Volunteer Toolkit Sooner than Anticipated!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW SYSTEM

• Parents and Volunteers, keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive an initial email from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) this Friday, December 16, 2016, notifying you that a separate login information email will be coming to you. Then you will receive your login information from GSUSA on Monday, December 19, 2016, which will connect you to the new enhanced membership registration experience. Also, note that events and activities will continue to be purchased in eBiz and will be available the same time.
• Volunteers, please note that access to the toolkit will be available after you login using the information GSUSA will email next week.

Send any questions you have to customercare@gsccc.org. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

GSCCC is Moving to a New Membership System AND Going Live with Volunteer Toolkit!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW SYSTEM

• Parents and Volunteers, keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive a login and password from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, which will connect you to the new enhanced membership registration experience. Also, note that events and activities will continue to be purchased in eBiz and will be available later this month. There will be a brief break in this service.
• Volunteers, please note that access to the toolkit will be available after you login using the information GSUSA will email at the end of this month. The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is the ultimate resource for a troop leader and one parents will benefit from as well. It will help leaders plan meetings, communicate with parents and check out great badge opportunities for your girls.

Send any questions you have to customercare@gsccc.org. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Parades for Girl Scouts

Girl Scout participation in large area parades are now organized through the Council. Registration and fees for the Council to participate in large area parades will be paid by the Council. Troops and individual girls can register to participate in theses large area parades through the Council. A committee will be formed to plan and organize each parade. Participating service units will have their own banners to carry, which will be provided by the Council.

Mark your calendars now for these parades, and check back later for more details:

Be Prepared for the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program

As we near the beginning of the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program we are sending an appeal to parents/guardians and leaders to take some time to review the following key fields needed to sell nuts/candy and cookies online.  Please login to eBiz and make sure these fields are populated with the up to date information for your family and/or troop:

• Girl name
• Girl date of birth
• Girl grade (for this coming school year)
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Parent/Guardian Email

Please note that a valid email address is required for a girl to participate in the online program called Digital Cookie.

Become an Archery Instructor

This course will teach you the basic steps of shooting to prepare you to instruct archery courses for Girl Scout groups.

Sunday, November 8, 2015
Noon – 6 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

Register today through eBiz.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

Volunteer Learning Event – More Than S'mores – Helping Volunteers Remain Relevant in This Ever-Changing World

Saturday, October 10, 2015
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church
105 Goosley Road
Yorktown, VA 23690

Everyone is invited to attend the adult learning event in Yorktown. Attend new leader classes or attend one of the enrichment classes free of charge. You’ll have the opportunity to browse displays during lunch and explore materials that can help you and the girls you mentor.

See the flier on our website for more information and register today.

For questions, please contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

Become an Archery Instructor

This course will teach you the basic steps of shooting to prepare you to instruct archery courses for Girl Scout groups.

Sunday, November 8, 2015
Noon – 6 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

Register today through eBiz.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

Volunteer Learning Event - More Than S'mores - Helping Volunteers Remain Relevant in This Ever-Changing World

Saturday, October 10, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church
105 Goosley Road
Yorktown, VA 23690

Everyone is invited to attend the adult learning event in Yorktown. Attend new leader classes or attend one of the enrichment classes free of charge. You’ll have the opportunity to browse displays during lunch and explore materials that can help you and the girls you mentor.

See the flier on our website for more information and register today.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595

Become an Archery Instructor

This course will teach you the basic steps of shooting to prepare you to instruct archery courses for Girl Scout groups.

Sunday, November 8, 2015
Noon–6 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

Register today through eBiz.

For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

Product Sales News!

As we near the beginning of the Fall Product Program we are sending a plea to parents/guardians and leaders to take some time to review the following key fields needed to sell nuts/candy and cookies online. Login to your online account in eBiz and make sure these fields are populated with the up to date information for your family and/or troop:

• Girl name
• Girl date of birth
• Girl grade (for this coming school year)
• Parent/Guardian name
• Parent/Guardian email

Thank you for taking the time to help ensure the success of our Council sponsored product programs.

For help accessing and updating eBiz please email support@gscccc.org.

Join Us for the Third Annual Leader Launch

Saturday, September 19, 2015
9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Church of the Holy Family
1279 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Calling all volunteers! You are invited to attend the third annual Leader Launch, presented by the Coastal Connection Community.

Join us as you browse displays, learn about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and explore materials that can help you and the girls you mentor. New volunteer classes as well as enrichment classes will be offered free at this event.

See this flier for more information and register today.

For questions, please contact Cheryl McGrenra at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.

2015-2016 Service Unit On-Time Membership Rewards

Help your service unit earn big rewards for on-time membership renewal.

At Girl Scouts, it’s not just that you get to go – it’s that you get to go together. All of your troop’s adventures are even more special because all of the girls will have their friends right by their sides!

Make sure your troop renews their 2016 membership by Friday, September 25, 2015, at 4 p.m., and your service unit can earn a free or discounted encampment or a cookie costume. Learn more here.