Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Competition

Introducing an exciting opportunity for high school students in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. This year will mark the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competition, which was established by Congress in 2013. Similar to the Congressional Art Competition, the STEM competition challenges high school students in each Congressional district, tasking them with a specific project and objective in a related STEM field.


The 2014 competition will be in the field of Computer Science. Participating students will develop an app on a platform of their choice (iPhone, Android, Linux, etc.). All completed applications will be submitted via video presentation, to be reviewed by a panel of judges based on certain criteria.

The competition is open to all students who are at least 13 years of age (as of February 1, 2014) and are eligible to enroll in a high school located in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District. If students attend school outside of their home congressional district, they may compete in either their home district or their school district. Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to 4 students.

Timeline:
February 1st – Contest opens (Students able to submit apps)
April 30th – Contest closes (Deadline for entry submissions)
May 30th – Competition winner(s) selected and notified

Contest Registration and Guidelines
During the Competition Submission Period, participating students must create an account on www.challengepost.com and register for the House Student App Contest. In providing a complete submission, each contestant (or one representative from a team) will be required to provide a link to the Application Demonstration Video, the Developer Video, and an entry form. After the submission period has ended, the submission cannot be modified in any way before the completion of judging. More information pertaining to online requirements and compatibility can be obtained at www.challengepost.com.

To enter, the student must create an account on www.challengepost.com and then register for the House Student App Contest under their participating Member of Congress’ profile, during the Competition Submission Period. All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution.

Register for the House Student App Challenge

For more information or if you have questions, please visit :
 http://forbes.house.gov/pages/stem-competition.htm

New Cookie Rewards! Calling All Troops!!

Who’s Awesome?  You’re Awesome!

We are excited to announce a new Troop Cookie Reward system. 

Details available here: 5 NEW Troop Rewards

Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions.

Alexandria Carruth

Product Sales Manager

757-410-1436
alexandriac@gsccc.org

Teen Advisory Group and Girl Scout Youth Board Member

Teen Advisory Group

The Teen Advisory Group will provide interaction and involvement of Girl Scouts in Council governance working with the CEO and the board of directors by getting involved in conversations that will influence policy decisions and help set the strategic direction of the Council.

Click here to learn more about a T.A.G. member's responsibilities.

To apply, please complete the Teen Advisory Group application and reference forms and return it along with two letters of reference (one from an adult Girl Scout and one from an adult not connected to Girl Scouting) to Sunny Smith or 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 or fax (757) 547-1872.


Girl Scout Youth Board Member

Every year there are openings for Girl Scouts 14 years of age and over to serve, by appointment, on the Board of Directors.

In this position, girls serve one year on the Board of Directors as a non-voting member, by appointment of the Chair and approved by the board.

Click here to learn more about this position.

If you would like to serve, please complete the Girl Scout Board Nomination form and return it along with your resume and one letter of reference to Sunny Smith or 912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 or fax (757) 547-1872 by February 28, 2014.

Add-A-Member deadline Extended!!

Every girl should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of Girl Scouting. You can make this happen! The deadline has been extended to April 11,2014, 4:30 p.m. so that girls may invite their friends to join Girl Scouts and take advantage of our council wide recruitment on April 5,2014, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the following malls:

Pembroke Mall, Virginia Beach; Patrick Henry Mall, Hampton; Southgate Mall, Elizabeth City.

More information can be found at gsccc.org.


Leaders, be a hero to a young girl and “Add-A-Member” to your troop. There are many girls who would like to be Girl Scouts.

Dedicated volunteers like you, play a key role in ensuring our success in offering the opportunity to as many girls as possible to participate in the Girl Scout program. When you add new girls, you extend the opportunity to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The girls currently in your troop also benefit by welcoming a new friend, while a parent or guardian of any new girls may be able to provide you with assistance at troop activities.

Every Girl Scout who invites a new girl to join Girl Scouts is eligible to receive the “Power of One” patch. The new Girl Scout will also receive the patch. Add three or more girls to the troop and all the girls in the troop (including the new girls) will receive the “Power of One” patch.

If you have already submitted an Add-A-Member form for your troop, you may submit another one for new members added between now and April 11,2014.

generationOn - Hasbro Community Action Hero Award

GenerationOn, the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids and teens to make their mark on the world, is now accepting applications for its Hasbro Community Action Hero Awards!


Do you know remarkable youth volunteers (ages 5 - 18) who should be recognized for their service? The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers who show that you are never too young to make a difference in your local or global community. Hasbro Children’s Fund and generationOn will celebrate six young people for their extraordinary community service and volunteer activities at a special recognition event in New York City and present each awardee with a $1,000 educational scholarship. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST.


· Access more information.

 · Download a flyer to share with others.


Contact Elizabeth Kaeser with questions.














 

Cookie Gram

The latest edition of Cookie Gram is available online now. This special newsletter contains important information and updates about the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

If you would like to submit a story or photograph for Cookie Gram, send an email to kaitlins@gsccc.org.

Virginia Muscial Theatre Presents Children of Eden

Special discounted tickets are available for Girl Scouts for the Virginia Musical Theatre’s performance of Children of Eden on February 28 at 8 p.m., March 1 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach. This family-friendly musical is based on stories from the Old Testament and is about children, parents and the age-old conflict between generations. It is inspirational, heartfelt and often humorous. Tickets are $12 each for Girl Scouts and their siblings (regularly $18). Girl Scout groups will receive one complimentary ticket for the leader. Additional adult tickets are $38 (regularly $58). To reserve seats, call 757-340-5446.

The Girl Scout Gold Award App is available on our website!

What is the Gold Award App ?

Who can use it?
What happens after I submit my proposal?



Below are the answers to some of your questions you may have regarding this new resource! 

 

What is the Girl Scout Gold Award App?

The Girl Scout Gold App is a online application that eliminates the use of paper. This app will allow the user to keep track of their progress as well as receive advice and tips with each step in your project.  

 
Who may use this App?

The Girl Scout Gold Award App is open to girls beginning their process at the proposal stage. Girls who have been approved to start their projects and must still submit their finals cannot use the app. 

 
What happens after I submit my proposal using the app?

Once you complete your proposal using the app, the app notifies the Girl Scout Leadership (GSLE) Consultant. The GSLE Consultant will then contact you directly. 

  *This app does not replace the requirements set by Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast. Go for Gold training is still required prior to submitting your proposal.


Please do not start your project until your receive approval from our Girl Scout Gold Committee.

For more information, please contact the GSLE Consultant at silverandgold@gsccc.org.

To start your proposal online click here: http://www.gsccc.org/gold-award.aspx

The Impact of Media Violence on Children

Join Bon Secours Family Focus, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for The Impact of Media Violence on Children workshop. This workshop will address the impact that exposure to media violence has on the development of young children and what families can do to reduce their child’s exposure to media violence. Parents and professionals working with children will learn:

• Ways that children are exposed to media violence.
• Strategies to reduce the impact of media violence in young lives.
• Facts related to media violence.
• What families should teach young children about media.

This free event will take place on Tuesday, February 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Public Schools Parent Resource Center, located at 369 Battlefield Blvd., South.

To register or to get additional information, please call 757-482-5923.

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Twitter Party

Girl Scouts of the USA and Mom It Forward will be hosting a Twitter Party on February 5 at 9 p.m. to help kick off the celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Join the conversation about all things cookies and discuss the five skills girls acquire while participating in the largest girl-led business. Join the fun by using #gno and #cookieboss.

Register ahead of time to win a basket full of Girl Scout merchandise. One person will also win a year's supply of Girl Scout Cookies.

Webinar Sing Along with Melinda Caroll

Just in time for World Friendship Day, all Girl Scouts, Girl Guides volunteers, staff, members, girls, and friends are invited to link with us around the World for this FREE LIVE "Harnessing the Power of Song Webinar Sing-Along" with Melinda Caroll and Friends on February 12th 2:00 EST.

Music, songs, stories, and inspiration will make this a true global event that every Girl Scout and Girl Guide will not want to miss! Please join us and share widely! 

This event is sponsored by Girl Scouts Overseas. To register for this event click here.

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program

NOMINATE A YOUNG

FOR UP TO $10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS

Nominate a young volunteer aged 6 to 18 who has made a difference in your community. Nominations must be submitted online by 11:59 pm CT on March 14, 2014.

How to Nominate:

Step 1
Review these Documents:
Official Rules
Frequently Asked Questions


Step 2
Register as a Nominator

You will be asked to create a User ID and password in order to complete the registration process. We suggest you use your email address as your user ID. Passwords are case sensitive.

Information provided for the registration should be for the nominator, not the student. Register Now.


Step 3
Complete the Nomination

You will be able to return to the nomination to update and edit as frequently as desired. After you have submitted the nomination or after the deadline, the nomination will no longer be available.  Nomination


For more information on Kohl's Community giving, visit kohls.com/cares.

Harlem Globetrotters 2014

March 1, 2014
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Ted Constant Center
Old Dominion University
Group tickets start at $18.
Use code: SGSCOUT.  The discount code is valid at the box office or at ynotix.com.

For more information  or to be a part of the show, contact:
Group Sales Manager, Scott Montgomery at jmontgom@odu.edu or 757-683-5000.

Permanent Price Reduction on Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting & Adult Journey Book Sets!

We feel strongly that all girls should experience the full Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Ideally, every girl should have her own Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting and adult volunteers helping girls with Journey activities should have their own Adult Journey Book Set. To support this, we've made our current price reduction on these books permanent! Come into your local council store to get the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting at $16.85 (save $5.65) and Adult Journey Book Sets at $11.25 (save $3.75).