Reminder: Property Presentation on the Mill House at Camp Burke's Mill Pond

Please join Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for a presentation and discussion on a 2013 property development report on the historical Mill House at Camp Burke's Mill Pond located in Gloucester, Virginia. The Mill House and the property parcel where Camp Burke’s Mill Pond is located were donated to Girl Scouts in 1972. Since that time, many property improvements have been made on the camp, as well as repairs to the Mill House after several severe storms. A recent study on the Mill House has been completed for the Council’s current property development plan and those findings will be shared at this gathering. Learn more.

Our goal is to provide a safe and program directed property that helps us deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to the girls we serve. We invite you to give input into the property development findings. You’ll also enjoy learning about the Camp’s history!

• When: Tuesday, August 6, 2013
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Treakle Cabin
• Questions, comments? John Morgan, johnm@gsccc.org, (757)547-4405 ext. 1228 or Camile Berry, camileb@gsccc.org, (757)547-4405 ext. 1286

Planning to attend?  Please let John or Camile know.  Thank you!

Registration System is Getting an Upgrade!

Everyone is preparing for another exciting year in Girl Scouts! You asked for improvements on the registration site (ebiz.gsccc.org), we advocated for changes and GSUSA listened. GSUSA is introducing a major software upgrade beginning August 12. You will notice the following upgrades:

• One log in per family
• Improved search capability for girl programs and adult training
• Much easier site navigation and usability

ebiz.gsccc.org will be unavailable beginning Friday, August 9 to Monday, August 12 so that the system can be upgraded during that time frame.

Read on to learn more about this exciting upgrade!
As part of the upgrade, and to make way for the long awaited single login functionality, all existing accounts (user names and passwords) will be deactivated.

All adults will be required to create a New Online Account to gain access to the system following the upgrade. You can reuse your old user name and password when creating your new online account if you choose. With your new online account, you will be able to manage yourself, your family and/or troop(s) depending on your current participation status. For example, a troop leader who has a daughter participating in Girl Scouts will be able to manage both her family and troop(s) with a single login. We are excited about these upgrades and improvements that have the potential for time saving and making your registration experience easier. Stay tuned for more information...

Hampton Coliseum - Girl Scout Discounts

Disney On Ice presents Let's Celebrate!

September 25-29, 2013

Visit www.hamptoncoliseum.org for showtimes

Ticket prices: $50, $30, $25, $20

Girl Scout discount is 50% off and is valid on tickets originally priced at $25 and $20

Additional fees may apply.

 

It's one colossal party on ice with all of your favorite Disney friends.

  

 

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam

November 15-16, 2013

Visit www.hamptoncoliseum.org for showtimes

Ticket prices:

• Total Access Pass - $65
• Gold Circle - $30
• Super value - $25 Adults and $5 Kids (ages 2-12)

Girl Scout discount is 20% off and is valid on tickets originally priced at $20 and higher.

Discount is not valid on the Saturday 7:30 p.m. show.

Additional fees may apply.

 

The 2013 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement with the celebration of Max-D's 10th anniversary!

  

Tickets for both events are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets including select Military MWR/ITT offices and independent outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at the Hampton Colisseum Box Office.

  

For group sales information call 757-838-5650 ext. 68943 or e-mail groupsales@hampton.gov.

 

 

Volunteer Support Team Position Training - Saturday, October 26, 2013

Did you miss the 2013 Dare to Lead! VST Conference?  Don't worry, you can receive your support team position training on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at A Place For Girls in Chesapeake.

Did you attend the 2013 Dare to Lead! VST Conference on Saturday, July 27th, but you would like to attend another support team position training?  If so, please join us on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at A Place for Girls in Chesapeake.

VST Orientation         8 - 10 a.m.
Position Classes          10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please click here:
http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/OnlineStore/GSProductDetail/tabid/497/ProductId/140768985/Default.aspx

Heritage Community Event

Heritage Community to Host Showcase of Skills Event

Camp Skimino

Saturday, August 17, 2013

9 a.m.-4 p.m

Cost $5

Deadline to register is August 9, 2013

Calling all volunteers in the Heritage Community serving Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, York County, Williamsburg, Gloucester and Matthews. You are invited to jump start the 2013-2014 Girl Scout year with our Showcase of Skills event.

Want to learn some songs? Unsure of what ceremonies to hold? Looking for something different? Then join us for a day of fellowship and fun!

For more information http://www.heritage1gs.org/event-flier.html

To register http://www.heritage1gs.org/event-registration.html

 

Youth Service America - ABC Summer of Service Award

ABC, in partnership with Youth Service America, is calling on young change-makers( ages 5-18) to apply for an ABC Summer of Service Award. Winners receive a $1,000 award to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

Who are they are looking for? Young people located in and around ABC-affiliate communities who are creating lasting, positive change through volunteer and community service projects. They’re especially interested in ongoing, youth-led projects that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others. If you are a young person already involved in volunteering, they want to hear your story of service!

Deadline: September 1, 2013 by midnight.
Visit www.YSA.org/ABC to apply.

2013-2014 ON TIME Rewards

Kudos for all of the great things you do to bring more girls into the wonderful world of Girl Scouting! The awesome opportunities you and your teams offer to girls have a long lasting positive impact - girls carry these great Girl Scout memories with them for a lifetime. It's not too late to help your troop or service unit. Talk to your Membership Specialist about how you can make it happen. Read more to learn about On Time Rewards for service units and troops. The due date for On Time Membership Registration is September 25, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

Reward for Service Units
1. ALL service units that register 80% of their 2014 girl membership goal before September 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. will receive a 100% discount on their next (Fall 2014 OR Spring 2015) annual service unit encampment on any council owned camp.* The first service unit to reach this goal will receive first choice of available service unit encampment weekends and choice of campsite for their Fall 2014 OR Spring 2015 encampment.

2. Service units that register 70% of their 2014 girl membership goal before September 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. will receive a 75% discount on their next (Fall 2014 OR Spring 2015) annual service unit encampment on any council owned camp.*

3. Service units that register 60% of their 2014 girl membership goal before September 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. will receive a 50% discount on their next (Fall 2014 OR Spring 2015) annual service unit encampment on any council owned camp.*

Reports will be generated by GSCCC to indicate the number/percentage of service units meeting these achievements. Member registrations must be completed online or paper registrations and completed membership registration summaries (with bank deposit slips attached) must be received (not post marked) at the Chesapeake council office by 4:00 p.m. on September 25, 2013. It is not necessary to submit any forms to redeem this incentive.

*Facilities and rented equipment such as canoes are included. Instructors and facilitators set and collect their own cost reimbursements.


Reward for Troops
1. ALL troops registering and meeting the troop criteria of at least 5 girls and 2 adult volunteers before September 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. will receive a one-time discount coupon to receive one Journey Facilitator Book Set (of their choice) at $7.50 (regularly $15.00).

Every girl deserves her own! The girl book from the Journey is just that – for the girls. When redeeming this one-time coupon, receive 10% off the matching Journey books for girls in your troop.
$7.50 discount is restricted to one Journey Facilitator Book Set per troop only. Matching Journey books for girls must be purchased at the same time to qualify for the 10% discount. Discount coupon is for a one-time use and expires December 14, 2013. Books may be on “back order” depending on demand, but will qualify for the discount if ordered AND purchased by December 14, 2013. These discounts cannot be combined with other offers.


Reports will be generated by GSCCC to indicate the troops meeting this achievement. Member registrations must be completed online or paper registrations and completed membership registration summaries (with bank deposit slips or payment attached) must be received (not post marked) at the Chesapeake council office by 4:00 p.m. on September 25, 2013. Coupons will be available mid-October 2013.

Operation Homefront - Freedom Walk

Freedom Walk
Peninsula Town Center, Hampton
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Event Time
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Freedom Walk
Deadline to register: August 12, 2013

On this same day throughout the country, citizens will gather to participate in Freedom Walks. The act of walking together, uniting behind a commitment to never forget the lives we lost in the attacks on our country. The Freedom Walk is a FREE, non-partisan, inclusive event open to the general public. This is not a platform to discuss politics or policies. The purpose of this event is simply to establish tradition and to honor those who protect us always – our police, fire & rescue and all five branches of our Armed Forces.

The Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast are invited to participate in the Freedom Walk on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. The Program/Walk begins at 6 and will take about an hour. We are expecting 800-1000 people this year. We have a band from DC, TRADOC band and Newport News Pipe and Drum - several military orgs will be there as well as groups like Rachels Challenge. This event is free to public and the first 200 advance registrants get a commemorative t-shirt. We will have kids activities, a bounce house and a clown. The deadline for participants is August 12, 2013. Please contact Rob Boeving if your troop is interested in participating. Rob.Boeving@operationhomefront.net  or 757-870-9939.

Scouting Your Future in Community 3

Scouting Your Future

Volunteer Enrichment Event for Community Three

Welcoming Leaders to network, share resources, and have fun!

 

August 10, 2013

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Great Bridge United Methodist Church

201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake

Fee: $5.00/participant (includes beverages and printing )

BYO Brown Bag Lunch!

 

Calling all troop leaders, new and returning, in Community Three.  Community Three includes all Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surry Isle of Wight, Franklin and South Hampton County Service Units! You are invited to kick-off the 2013-2014 Girl Scout year with our first Scouting Your Future Learning Event.

 

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. Classes offered include:

 

• Girl Scout Program Basics (3 hrs.) 
• Parents as Partners 
• Leading by Letting Others Lead 
• Troop Management 
• Ceremonies & Traditions 
• Ready, Set, Go Camping!! 
• Food/Nutrition 
• Techbridge (2 hrs.) 
• Family Partnership

Schedule:

8:00 - 8:30 Check-in

8:35 - 8:50 Welcome, Keynote

9:00 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions

• 9:00 - 12:00 GS Program Basics (open to all GS adults)
• 9:00 - 9:50 Session Rotation 1
• 10:00 - 10:50 Session Rotation 2
• 11:00 - 11:50 Session Rotation 3

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break (lunch on your own)

1:00 - 4:00 Concurrent Sessions

• 1:00 - 1:50 Session Rotation 4
• 2:00 - 2:50 Session Rotation 5
• 3:00 - 3:50 Session Rotation 6

4:05 - 4:30 Closing

For questions regarding this event, or to register, please contact Synnove Hoover at
757-489-8246 or ladysynnove@yahoo.com

Science Alive September 28, 2013

Science Alive scheduled for September 28, 2013 on the campus of Norfolk State University, is filling fast.  Please see page 11 in the Spring/Summer issue of GO for more details.

Girl Scout Brownies FULL with a waiting list
Girl Scout Juniors FULL with a waiting list
Girl Scout Cadettes about 1/2 full
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors not yet 1/4 full

To register visit, www.ebiz.gsccc.org.
For registration questions, contact support@gsccc.org.

Core Camp Military Boot Camp

Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adults are needed to assist with planning, organizing, and implementing core camp October 12th and 13th. Core Camp is a time where girls can go camping and the troop adults do not have to be outdoor certified.  This year we have a military theme and activities will be designed around the councils' own military awards. If you are available and interested in this short term committment, please contact Donna at donnaf@gsccc.org or 410-1406. 

Outdoor I and II Combination Weekend

Would you like the opportunity to complete Outdoor I and II training in just one weekend? 

Pre-course:  August 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Kill Devil Hills Library, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Outdoor I and II weekend:  September 7-8, 2013, Camp Emmanuel, Kill Devil Hills, NC

You will need to attend both the pre-course and the weekend to receive successful completion of the class.

Register here:

http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/OnlineStore/GSProductDetail/tabid/497/ProductId/128058616/Default.aspx

Join our Girl Voices Panel...and get the chance to win a Kindle Fire!

Let YOUR VOICE Be Heard…and get the chance to win a Kindle Fire!

 

Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast Council is inviting Girl Scout members to use our on-line survey system to tell us about their Girl Scout experiences. Feedback will help us understand better how Girl Scouting is benefiting girls and how we can make their experiences even better! 

 

There are two easy steps to participate: 

 

1. Step 1: Complete the Registration Survey to join the Girl Scout Voices survey community at www.girlscoutvoices.org (Girls under the age of 13 will need parental/guardian permission which is included as part of the registration.) 

 

2. Step 2: Complete the Girl Voices survey in September (A separate survey invitation will be sent at that time to those members who have registered.) A second Girl Voices Survey will be sent in June, 2014. These two surveys will help us to measure how girls have achieved the 15 outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

 

 

Adults, we need your help to encourage girls to register – and specifically to help girls under the age of 13 complete the registration survey!!

 

• To show our appreciation, ALL girls who complete Step 1 by September 15, 2013 will be entered to win a Kindle Fire! The winner of the kindle Fire will be announced September 30, 2013.
•    In addition, all girls who also complete Step 2 by November 1, 2013 will be entered to win one of four $25 Amazon.com gift cards. Winners of the gift cards will be announced November 15, 2013.

Please note, for all research surveys from Girl Scouts USA and Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast Council, you can be assured of the following:

 

• Responses will remain completely confidential. Member names will not appear on the surveys.
• Council staff, troop leaders, and certainly other girls – will not know how members responded.
• All survey data will be processed and stored in a secure environment.
• These surveys are solely for research purposes related to Girl Scouts of the USA. Girls will not be marketed to, solicited or exposed to any form of advertisement as a result of participating in the series of surveys.  

We sincerely hope you will be a part of this effort. Thank you in advance for supporting this work! Again, please encourage your girls to register by clicking on this link: www.girlscoutvoices.org

 

 

2013 Dare to Lead! Volunteer Support Team (VST) Conference

Saturday, July 27, 2013
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
472 N Battlefield Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA

All service unit level and community level volunteers will be required to take orientation for their position in addition to their actual position training. Join us at the July 27th VST conference so you can receive your orientation training as well as your position training. (Keep in mind that all volunteer support team members must have completed their position training in order to qualify for the President's Award.)

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

For information about this event, please click here.
To register for this event, please click here. (Registration deadline is Friday, July 19, 2013.)

Not sure which class you should register for? Please contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at (757)410-0595 or cherylm@gsccc.org.

(Due to unforeseen circumstances, the shop will not be open during this event.)

Barnes and Noble Lego Architecture Event

Barnes & Noble Booksellers~ Peninsula Town Center
5100 Kilgore Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666

July 27
11a.m.
This free event is open to the public and registration is required.

Join us for an exclusive Lego Architecture Event! Learn from local architects about building and get a feel for their love of architecture. Then build your own creation during our event. Afterwards we will talk about your inspiration for your building and the architectural theories behind it. Legos, architecture, and a raffle prize drawing! We’ll see you there!

Questions can be directed to Crystal Hunter, Community Relations Manager, at 757-827-1162 or crm2309@bn.com

Space is limited. .  Please call to register today. 757-827-1118.