FREE ODU Conference for Girls and Young Women

BFF – BE A FRIEND FIRST - will be a workshop presented by GSCCC at the Conference for Girls at ODU this year. Did you know that nationally, one-third of girls ages 12–18 say that they have been bullied at school? And, according to the National Education Association, more than 160,000 students miss school each day because they are fearful of being targeted by bullies.

BFF is just one of the many great workshops being offered at this free event for girls 10 to 18 years of age. You'll also find great speakers at the conference like U.S. Track & Gold Medalist Francena McCorory!
For more information check out this link: FREE ODU Conference for Girls and Young Women

Communications Update

Thank you, Candice!

A Message of Appreciation from the Communications Department

The Communications department would like to say a big thank you to all of our community relations volunteers— we really couldn't do it without you. From sending us photos to inviting us to events, you help us stay connected to the16,000 girls that our Council serves. We have a couple of kudos to share this month—  a big thank you to Candice George for helping us schedule a radio interview at 88.9 WRVS in Elizabeth City to help us promote the Helping Hands Food Drive and give Girl Scouts the opportunity to speak out  for  themselves. Another big thank you to Mei Stukes for inviting us to the Girls Can Do Anything Career Day in Hampton. We met some great new friends of Girl Scouts and of course took advantage of the wonderful photo  opportunities there. We invite you to connect with us by sending in photographs and letting us know what great things your girls are doing. We are also always on hand to answer any questions that you may have. We don’t say it enough, but thank you, we appreciate all that you do for Girl Scouts.


Kudos to Mei!

- GSCCC Communications department

Marcy Germanotta, Communications Director

Kaitlin Smith, Public Relations Manager

Barb Owens, Graphic Design Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helping Hands Food Drive

Join GSCCC in this Council-wide community service effort. Bring your non-perishable food donations to Walmart collection sites on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m.- noon.

We have marketing collateral available on our website for you to use and share with other volunteers in your service unit. There are door hangers, posters, fliers, a template letter to businesses and more.

You can also find contest details for girls. Gift certificates to the Council shop are up for grabs!

 

Resources for you!

We have designed Facebook ads that we encourage you to use on your troop and service unit Facebook pages. You can share them right from our pagewhere they are already posted. We update our Facebook page with new content daily, and we welcome you to share it on your pages as well. Liking us is easy! You can text “Like Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast” to 32665 like us on Facebook.

Take action! We also want to know where we can find your service units and troops online. If you have a website or social media page, please send us the link. It’s a great way for us to keep up with all of the great things that girls in our Council are doing!

Host a Camp Rally!

Summer camp is right around the corner, and GSCCC has developed a new tool to help spread excitement about summer camp opportunities for Girl Scouts. 

The camp rally kit is filled with activities to introduce girls and their parents to what goes on at Girl Scout camp. It also has ways to get girls excited about returning to camp. From tying knots and singing camp songs to making s’mores and S.W.A.P.S., this kit is filled with tons of things to do. A camp rally is a great way to come together as a service unit, or even as a community, to enjoy the great outdoors with one another.

Share your camp rally dates with us! Send an email to kaitlins@gsccc.org with all of the details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Our Facilities Online!

We are excited to provide your troop or group the opportunity to reserve our facilities online. Camp Skimino, Camp Darden, Camp Burke’s Mill Pond, Camp Apasus, A Place for Girls, and The Lodge are available for a variety of rental uses. We hope that the new online facility rental website enhances your experience in determining camp and facility availability! Click here to go to the online camp and facilities rental website.

The process is quick and simple, requires no sign up and confirms your rental immediately. Full payment is required online. You may still contact the Council directly at (757) 547-4405 or support@gsccc.org if you wish to reserve by deposit. Service Unit Encampments will continue to be processed annually by the Camp and Outdoor Education Manager. All other reservations can be submitted manually, or reserved online. Give it a try, and tell us what you think at support@gsccc.org.

Are you our next employee?

Do you love the outdoors? Do you have basic property maintenance skills? Can you provide excellent customer service? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be our next camp ranger. We are currently recruiting for a full-time camp ranger at Camp Darden. Camp Darden is located a few minutes away from Franklin, Virginia. The city offers great local shopping, as well as major retailers, and a brush up on history. At 83 acres and with a sleeping space for 241, Camp Darden is a great destination for single troops or larger groups.

To learn more about this great employment opportunity and instructions on how to apply TODAY visit http://www.gsccc.org/Employment.aspx or call 757-548-4743 (1-800-77-SCOUT).

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class

Back by popular demand...Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class!

Do you like to work with adults?

Do you want to share your knowledge of the Girl Scouts with other adults?

Do you like to have fun?

If the answer to any of the above questions is YES, then you should become an Adult Learning Facilitator.  Join us at the upcoming training.

When:  Saturday, June 22, 2013
Where:  A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
Time:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Don't hesitate to join the awesome team of facilitators, register for the training today thru eBiz:   http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/681/Default.aspx?pid=5&ProductCode=ALFACDV

Please contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at (757)410-0595 or cherylm@gsccc.org, with any questions.

Girl Scout PALOOZOO! Don't miss out on the FUN! Deadline is May 2.

Jamboree at Virginia Zoo in Norfolk

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Noon-5 p.m.

 

$10 includes:

• Zoo admission
• Wristband for Girl Scout exclusive activities
• Event patch

 

Space is limited to the first 2000 participants, don't miss out... register soon!

Enjoy all the zoo has to offer along with special Girl Scout only activities provided by volunteers and our wonderful community partners. You may also choose to complete requirements for the Explore Virginia Zoo Patch program (explore patch is available in the council shop). Requirements available on the GSCCC website.

 

Visit hands on exhibits from:

• Ballyshannon Equestrian Center
• Bush Gardens 
• Color Me Mine 
• Childrens' Museum of Virginia 
• Chrysler Museum of Art 
• City of Norfolk Public Works 
• d'ART Center 
• Great Wolf Lodge 
• The Hermitage Museum 
• Mad Science 
• Mariners Museum 
• Nauticus 
• Navy Fleet Services 
• NOAA 
• Norfolk Botanical Gardens 
• Oceanbreeze Waterpark 
• Roanoke Island Festival Park 
• Sweet Treat Spas 
• Virginia Air and Space Center 
• Virginia Aquarium 
• Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 
• Watermen's Museum

 

Visit www.virginiazoo.org for directions, exhibits, and food options. Wristbands will be mailed or available for pick up beginning May 20, 2013.

This is a troop/family event. All must pay to attend. Zoo membership will not allow you to participate in the Girl Scout exclusive activities, a writband must be purchased for $10. 

Questions? Event content: Theresa Perry

Registration questions: support@gsccc.org

 

Thank You!

To our tireless volunteers, thank you for being part of our council's network of over 6,000 volunteers committed to helping girls make the world a better place. 

There is greatness in every girl, and we deeply appreciate your dedication to helping her find it.

You Rock!

Swing for the Fences - Coin Design Challenge

Swing for the Fences
“Enter a baseball coin design contest, and you could be a hit!”
Girls who are learning about financial literacy can get creative and design a coin! The Kids’ Baseball Coin Design Challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Mint, asks kids ages 13 and under to create a coin design that captures the theme “What’s Great About Baseball” and submit an entry online <http://www.usmint.gov/kids/kidsbatterup> . The challenge is open now and runs through May 23. There are three age categories (5 and younger; 6 to 10 years old; 11 to 13 years old). One grand-prize winner in each age group will receive a National Baseball Hall of Fame $1 Silver Commemorative Coin.

For additional information visit:
http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/swing-for-the-fences/

Community Girl Awards Committee Member and Council Girl Scout Gold Award Committee Member Positions and Training are available

 

Do you love working with girls as they pursue Girl Scouts highest awards? 
Girl Awards Committees might just be the perfect volunteer fit for you.

The Community Girl Awards committees will support girls and their adult volunteers as they pursue Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.  Adult volunteers serving on these committees will become our experts in the field on each of Girl Scouts highest awards.  

The Community Girl Awards Committee will:

• Mentor leaders as they support their girls as they earn their Girl Scout Bronze Awards
• Mentor groups and individual girls as they pursue their Girl Scout Silver Awards
• Review/ approve Girl Scout Silver Awards
• Mentor girls in preparation for their application and interview for the Girl Scout Gold Award (Girl Scout Gold Awards will still be approved by the Council Gold Award Committee)

The Council Gold Award Committee will:

• Review Girl Scout Gold Award Applications
• Interview Girl Scout Gold Award Applicants
• Evaluate Final Girl Scout Gold Award Project Applications

 
Adult learning opportunites for these positions will be held:

Sunday, April 28, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, Virginia

Saturday, July 27, 2013
Dare to Lead Conference
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Chesapeake, VA

For additional information and training requirements, please contact Robyn Singleton at robyns@gsccc.org

Introducing Girl Scout Program Basics and Service Unit Orientation

Effective May 1, 2013, the learning path for new troop volunteers will be changing.  Girl Scout Program Basics will be replacing the Getting Started for New Troop Leaders and Introduction to Journeys and Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting classes for troop volunteers.  In addition, Quick Start has been revised and will now be called Service Unit Orientation.

You can register now for the Girl Scout Program Basics class thru eBiz.  http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/681/Default.aspx?pid=5&ProductCode=ALLEADR

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at 757-410-0595, or cherylm@gsccc.org.

GSCCC Helping Hands Food Drive

May 4, 2013
9 a.m. - noon
Local Area Walmart Stores


Help Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast support our local food banks by participating in the Helping Hands Food Drive, sponsored by TowneBank. Girls will collect non-perishable foods and deliver them to food bank trucks stationed at each Walmart in our Council. Get ready to use your imagination and resources to collect food to contribute to the food banks. There will be contests for most creative promotion, most creative collection and highest per girl average. To participate in the most creative promotion and most creative collection, e-mail your photos to kaitlins@gsccc.org. Awards will be given for the highest girl and highest troop/group contribution. Totals will be reported on your honor through an online report.

While you are coming up with amazing, creative ways to collect food, complete the Helping Hands Patch Program. The requirements are on our website, www.gsccc.org. The 2013 Food Drive patches will be available for purchase in the council shops after May 1, 2013.

There are several ways that either troops or individual girls may participate:

Adult Opportunities:
• Site coordinators - One needed at each Walmart
• Day of event volunteers are needed to collect food at the Walmart collection trucks

Girl Opportunities:
• Collecting non-perishable food items
• Volunteering at the Walmart collection trucks alongside the food bank volunteers

Questions? Theresa Perry - theresap@gsccc.org

The eXcel Program with Lead Hampton Roads

LEADERS OF TODAY TRAINING
LEADERS OF TOMORROW
 

hr eXcel is a program of LEAD Hampton Roads, the region's oldest and largest business leadership organization. Modeled after our award-winning leadership program for established regional leaders, eXcel brings similar experiences and training to our region's rising high school juniors and seniors, helping them prepare for "the real world."   Schedule: July 17 - 19, 2013, 9am-5pm.     Location: Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce & sites across Hampton Roads.   Tuition: $200 includes all materials; bus travel; lunch & snacks. (Scholarships/payment plans available.)    Application: click here    Questions: Contact Cherrelle Artis / 757.664.2516 Corporate sponsorships available.

LEAD Hampton Roads is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.

Take Action and Enter GSCCC Food Drive Contests

Use your imagination and ingenuity to have a successful food drive collection. Girls in troops or in other membership pathways may participate and enter to win gift certificates to the Council shop.

All entries must be submitted to GSCCC Public Relations Manager Kaitlin Smith - kaitlins@gsccc.org – by May 15, 2013. You may email or send by mail (GSCCC, 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322).
 

Promotion Contest

($25 Gift Certificate Awarded)

Design a flier (8 ½ x11”) or a poster (11 x17”) that you will distribute or place in your school or community. The flier or poster should be one-sided, full color and include a promotion slogan. Send the flier or poster, along with a description of how it was used, and include your name, age, troop number (if applicable) and contact information to kaitlins@gsccc.org.  
 

Photo Contest

($25 Gift Certificate Awarded)

Take a photo of a collection promotion such as: a decorated collection box, a neighborhood walkabout or a collection drive at a school, place of worship or recreation center. Submit photographs in JPEG format with a description of the photograph, full names of everyone in the photo, troop number (if applicable) and contact information to kaitlins@gsccc.org. All girls in photos must have a signed photo permission form on file. 
 

Pounds by Pounds

Complete this online report once you have collected food items.

Prizes will be awarded in two categories:

• The Girl Scout registered individually who collects the most pounds of food wins a $25 gift certificate to spend at the Council retail shop.
• The troop that collects the most pounds of food per girl wins a $50 gift certificate to spend at the Council retail shop.

 

 

 

Helping Hands Food Drive Resources

The GSCCC Communications department has new promotional items available for you to use to help spread the word about your collection efforts for the Helping Hands Food Drive. Consider these options available to you on the Helping Hands Food Drive webpage: door hangers, fliers, posters and business letter samples.

The doorhangers are a great option if you are looking to do a door-to-door collection of food items in your local neighborhood. Door hangers are customizable for volunteers to fill in the details of how and when they will collect items from neighbors.

We have also included a link to a downloadable flier and poster that you can use to advertise your collection drive. Business letter samples are also available to send to local businesses that may be interested in hosting a collection drive.

We wish you the best of luck with your collection drives in preparation for this year’s Helping Hands Food Drive!

           

MAKERS: Women Who Make America, a New Documentary Featuring Anna Maria Chávez

Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, is featured in an e-documentary for the PBS documentary series MAKERS: Women Who Make America! MAKERS: Women Who Make America tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity and personal autonomy.

Anna is in great company with other esteemed women who are being profiled (Oprah, Condoleezza Rice, and Gloria Steinem, just to name a few). The segment focuses on Anna as a trailblazer for girls as the CEO of Girl Scouts, and beautifully hones in on the message of ToGetHerThere.

Earth Day - Mount Trashmore Park

Saturday, April 20, 2013

11a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach

Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays, and activiites that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle.

GSCCC is sponsoring the children's activities.

FREE Admission and Parking

For additional information visit VBGOV.COM/EARTHDAY

Icelandic Exploration with Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina

Are you a girl who is interested in Icelandic History? Geology?Learning About Different Cultures? Travel? Taking the Trip of a Lifetime?

If you answered yes to any of the above then you may be interested in joining girls from across the nation for Iceland Exploration.

Iceland is an island of contrasts a land of glaciers, erupting volcanoes, and the midnight sun. If you are interested in geology this is the country for you!Imagine yourself exploring with the Vikings as you discover their history. Learn about the interesting Icelandic sagas and geothermal energy. You and 13 Girl Scouts will experience whale watching, waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, volcanoes and hot springs. You will spend a day with a local Scouting group. The trip will visit Reykjavik, Arbaer Outdoor Museum, Saga Museum, Videy Island, Hvalfjordur Bay, Glymur Waterfal, local farms, Borgarfjordur and Saga Valley, Reykholt, Stykkisholmur, Breidafjordur Bay, the “Golden Circle” (Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir Hot Spring), Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant, and the
Blue Lagoon.

This trip is chaperoned by one council staff member of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina and one adult volunteer chaperone who are trained to work with high school girls. The trip is outfitted and organized by Holbrook Travel. A local tour guide will be with the group 24 hours a day once in Iceland.

Who: Girls who will be between the ages of 15-18 during the trip

When: July 25-August 2, 2013

Cost: $3,925 (cost is all inclusive from New York City, with mandatory travel/trip cancellation insurance)

How: This trip is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.  If you are interested in applying please contact Jennifer Lepore at 843-552-9910 ext. 240 or jenniferlepore@girlscoutsesc.org

More information about the trip can be found at: http://www.girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations/event_details.asp?eventid=534

Grand Canyon and Beyond with Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors & Campus Girl Scouts

Date: July 29 – August 2, 2013

Place: Grand Canyon & surrounding area

Fee: $1,500 (estimated; includes all meals, airfare, lodging, transportation during trip and activities); A deposit of $600 is due by the registration deadline of May 30, 2013. No refunds will be issued after May 30, as airline tickets will be purchased and participants advised of final balance due by July 1, 2013.

Min./Max: 8girls/11 girls; 2-4 adult spot available (limited availability for Campus Girl Scouts; if max. girls reached, only 2 adult spots available) 

Transportation: Parents are responsible for transport and pick-up at airport.Airport location will be either Roanoke;Charlottesville; Greensboro or Charlotte,NC; or Dulles (DC) depending on best possibe pricing on flights

Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2013
Note: Participants are responsible for snacks and beverages outside of meals.Fee is based on quad occupancy andmay result in sharing rooms.

Our adventure begins with an early morning flight to the southwestern US. That evening, we will travel to the Red Rock Canyon for a sunset horseback ride and authentic western BBQ under the stars and make s’mores over a campfire. The next day, we will explore Lake Mead and hand feed popcorn to carp, take an educational tour of Hoover Dam and later tour the International Marshmallow Factory and Ethel’s Chocolate Factory & Botanical Cactus Garden. That evening, we will view an educational program on dolphins and view the pirate ship fight at Treasure Island. The final two days will be filled with more adventure! We will be transported to the Grand Canyon and taken aboard large all-terrain jeeps for a personal tour from a representative of the Hualapai Indian Tribe to learn about the Grand Canyon and visit some of the most spectacular views of the Grand Canyon, including Eagle Point! The final excursion will be an all-day kayaking trip down the Colorado River where we launch from Hoover Dam, explore caves and discover the history of Black Canyon.

To Register:
Register online at gsvsc.org/ebiz or contact:

Debra Giles, GSVSC
800-542-5905 or 540-777-5100
dgiles@gsvsc.org

Questions:Jessie Dawson, 540-525-9695 or jdawson@gsvsc.org or Sierra Richardson, 540-798-6761or srichardson@gsvsc.org
 

 

 

Girls on Fire Weekend

Venture to the Capitol to prepare for the most challenging "Hunger Game" you've ever encountered. Girls will earn the Odds Are patch from GSCNC.

Troops will be provided with all meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch, archery lesson, a
t-shirt and the Odds Are patch from GSCNC.

For more information and to register visit girlsonfire.weebly.com

Cadette - Ambassador
Location: Newport News Park Campground
April 26-28
6 p.m.-3 p.m.
$55 per Girl
$40 per Adult

Looking for World War II Girl Scouts

Two Virginia Beach Girl Scout Cadettes are working on earning their Girl Scout Silver Award.  Their project is about the Girl Scouts of World War II and they would like to interview women who were Girl Scouts during that time.  If you know of anyone who can help them with their research, please contact alexgarlow@gmail.com.

Outdoor III: Advanced Camping Skills Pre-Course and Outdoor III: Advanced Camping Course Date Changes

Outdoor III:  Advanced Camping Skills Pre-Course class has been changed to Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Burke's Mill Pond.

Outdoor III:  Advanced Camping Skills Course weekend has been changed to Saturday, June 29, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Burke's Mill Pond. 

You can register for this class on eBiz. 
http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/681/Default.aspx?pid=5&ProductCode=ALOUTDR

New Archery Instructor Courses Added

New Archery Instructor Courses Added

Do you want to be able to teach girls the basic steps of shooting using a bow and arrow?  If so, sign up for one of our newly added Archery Instructor courses.

Thursday, June 13th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at A Place for Girls
Sunday, June 30th - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Camp Apasus

Please register for these classes thru eBiz. 
http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/681/Default.aspx?pid=5&ProductCode=ENR

Volunteer Speed Matching

On Thursday, April 11, GSCCC will be hosting a Volunteer Speed Matching event at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 1024 Harpersville Road in Newport News. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the speed matching sessions begin at 6 p.m.

Over 30 representatives from GSCCC and the Newport News YMCA will share information about individual volunteer opportunities with their organization.

Structured like a speed dating event, interested volunteers get three minutes with each organization representative, and they will hear about volunteer opportunities, receive information and have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a chance to learn about how these organizations serve the community and how the volunteers can benefit by dedicating their time and talents to make a difference.

Space is limited for each speed matching session, so pre-registration is recommended. For more information or to register, contact Briddie Abreu at (757) 410-0837 or briddiea@gsccc.org.

Windows 7-8 and Ebiz Compatibility Update

Do you use Windows 7 or 8?  Recently, Microsoft made Internet Explorer 10 available for Windows 7.  It comes already installed on new computers with Windows 8. 

Currently, eBiz is not compatible with Internet Explorer 10, but don't despair, there is a workaround! If you use ‘compatibility mode’ on the browser, eBiz will show properly.  How do you do this you ask?  Simply select the "view in compatibility mode" icon on your browsers toolbar.  Alternatively, you may use Mozilla’s Firefox or Google’s Chrome browsers. 

We expect an update on this in the future from GSUSA and will keep you posted.  

Thank You.

Community Conversations-Save the Date

This spring, there will be 5 Community Conversations.  Come out and join with your community colleagues and council staff to hear the latest and the greatest.  Keep an eye out for updates!

 
This will be a great opportunity to discuss what's "risin' on the horizon" as well as continuing conversations started in 2012. Come hear Service Delivery Team and Community Team updates and successes.

1. Community 3 (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin, Surry/Isle of Wight): Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m., APFG
2. Community 1 (Peninsula): Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church, 11053 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA.  23690
3. Community 4 (North Carolina): Thursday, May 2, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Manteo Field Center
4. Community 4 (North Carolina): Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Elizabeth City Field Center
5. Community 2 (Virginia Beach):Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thalia United Methodist Church

So save the date…this is definitely the place to be!

Thank You to All Our Volunteers

Dear Girl Scout Volunteer, 

April is volunteer appreciation month, and April 21-27 is volunteer appreciation week, but, we want you to know that we recognize your great work and we appreciate you all year long!

We want to use this opportunity to give you a great BIG thank you and recognize you for all your hard work in support of Girl Scouts.

We, the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast, want to express our sincere gratitude for the time, talent, and treasure that you give to our organization. We realize all the demands placed on volunteers and know the sacrifice that you make to ensure that we are building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Without your incredible efforts we would not be able to do all the magnificent work we do for the girls in our council.

We cannot thank you enough for all that you do for our council and the girls we serve.

As said best  by our founder Juliette Gordon Low, “My purpose... to go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my energies to Girl Scouts, and heart and hand with them, we will make our lives and the lives of the future girls happy, healthy and holy.”