Friday, August 21, 2015
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Troop 536 Goes White Water Rafting in WV
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 536 from Spotsylvania/ Fredericksburg decided to go outdoors for their end of the year trip. They went white water rafting, zip lining and high ropes course in West Virginia. Fun times in the outdoors!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date for Amazing Raise
PRODUCT SALES PROGRAM
A BIG (Believe in Girls) Event Announcement
The Fall Product Program is around the corner, and we hope you are excited to start this Girl Scout year off with a successful Fall Product Program focused on building a lifetime of skills and confidence for girls!

Based on volunteer feedback, we wanted to make the BIG (Believe in Girls) Event bigger and bolder than ever before. To do so, we would like to gain girl and volunteer input into the planning process. We are rescheduling this year's BIG Event in order to provide you with an event that is meaningful and inspirational for girls.

We are asking for the assistance of girls and volunteers who are interested in being on a planning committee for the 2016 BIG (Believe in Girls) Event. If you are interested in assisting staff with next year's event, please email [email protected].

Also, due to moving the BIG (Believe in Girls) Event until next fall, we are reopening SU/troop camping for October 16-18, 2015! Register on COMAR today!
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
New on COMAR
Several program opportunities with the Children's Museum of Richmond and The Valentine Museum are now available for registration on COMAR!
New Virginia Holocaust Museum Patch Program
GSCV Girl Scout Cadette Abby Reasor researched and implemented the first Holocaust Education Patch Program in Virginia and only the second patch developed in the nation. She spent many hours volunteering at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Her patch program is now available for other Girl Scouts to complete! Take a look at the requirements here. Patches are available for purchase at the GSCV Shop or online!
Juliette Gordon Low Campfire
Songs, s'mores, SWAPS, and smoldering embers will fill the night as you gather 'round the campfire with your family and friends to celebrate Girl Scouts of the USA founder, Juliette Gordon Low's birthday!

Join us at the Fire Circles at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp Friday, November 6th from 6:30-9:00pm for this free family friendly event. We'll have s'mores, family games, and an opportunity for Girl Scouts to earn a fun patch. We will close the night with a friendship circle on the field. Register now on COMAR.
Summer Camp Survey
Do you send your child to camp in the summer? This is for all families that send their children to any summer camp - not just our Girl Scout camps. We want to gather specific data about how parents and families shop for and purchase camp products/options for their children. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey about summer camp. It should take less than 10 minutes and your assistance is much appreciated. Summer Camp Programming Survey
ADULT TRAINING & EVENTS
Treasure Weekend
September 11-13, 2015
Treasure Weekend 2015Experience fun and unique training activities at Treasure Weekend, an adults only weekend. This awesome murder mystery themed retreat showcases our beautiful property, Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp. Come for the weekend or just for the day to see why Pamunkey is a great place to be! Participants will have the opportunity to join in sessions ranging from an introduction to archery, an archery tournament, canoeing, jewelry making, to new leader training and journey workshops.
Kick-Off Thanks
Thank you to more than 500 volunteers and girls who made this year's Volunteer Kick-Off a success! Our community partners were out in full force and were excited to have so much interest from each of our leaders about bringing their programming to our girls. We look forward to reading your evaluations to see how we can improve upon the event even further for next year! For those who did not attend, we will be sending out information about the announcements made at Kick-Off in the coming weeks. 
GSCV SHOP

BIG NEWS!

GSCV's council labeled merchandise is now available for purchase online! We are live on the GSUSA website! Order GSCV products from the comfort of your own home! Visit our page here: http://www.girlscoutshop.com/COUNCIL-OWN-MERCHANDISE/COMMONWEALTH-OF-VIRGINIA-PRODUCT-LIST.  
Inventory Next Week 
The shop will be closed for inventory Wednesday, August 26 - Saturday, August 29. We will be unable to assist you during this time to ensure a correct inventory is captured. We will reopen Monday, August 31. 
Savings!

Did you Early Bird? Do you have a Customer Appreciation Card that is full? Don't forget to shop and use your discounts! They expire September 30th.

 

Shop Hours 

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday
If the shop hours do not meet your needs, please call 804-746-0590 x343 to make arrangements.