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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Top Cookie Entrepreneurs Honored
There are some serious Girl Scout Stellar Sellers in central Virginia - 63 girls became the top cookie sellers by selling 750+ boxes of cookies!  With guidance from adult volunteers and support from their parents, these Cookie Entrepreneurs ran their own businesses, set goals, made smart decisions, learned to manage money and gained valuable people skills.

We celebrated these girls at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp on Sunday June 12, with a day of fun and a special 1000 Circle Brick ceremony! Congratulations and way to go, girls. 
GSCV joins forces with the USO 
Earlier this month, Girl Scouts showed their respect and appreciation for service men and women either departing to or returning from their missions with 17,100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies! This partnership between Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the USO is an important component of the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program. The USO was GSCV's recipient of the council wide Gift of Caring project called Operation Appreciation.

Operation Appreciation provides girls with opportunities to see how their hard work and dedication to Girl Scouting makes the world a better place, one soldier at a time.

Holiday Hours 
The GSCV Office and Retail Shop will be closed Monday July 4, 2016. Have a Happy Fourth of July! 
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
Girl Scout Day at Kings Dominion Announcement
Due to a power outage at Kings Dominion, all tickets dated June 11, 2016 will be honored any day through July 31, 2016.  In order to receive free admission for another day, ticket holders will need to show their original ticket stub from Girl Scout Day at Kings Dominion.
Are you looking for camp opportunities for your Girl Scout?
Let's introduce more girls to the wonders of the outdoors! There's still time to sign up for one of the weeks below!
Animal Kingdom
July 17 - 22, 2016 
Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp
Come celebrate the wild world of animals! Girl Scouts will learn about species native to Virginia and beyond. Special guests this week include Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries, speakers on careers related to animals, and service animal visits, just to name a few. Learn more about honey bees and butterflies and why they are so important to us, too. Register today! 
Olympics 
July 24-29, 2016 
Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp
This year we celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Spend this week learning more about the history of the Olympics, participating in fun competitions (both physical and mental), and learning more about some of the countries that participate. We will host our own Opening and Closing Ceremonies with plenty of pomp and circumstance, too! Register today!

MEMBERSHIP
Last Chance to Early Bird - Don't be late!
June 30th is just days away.  Your time is almost up to register early for the upcoming 2015-2016 membership year!  Re-register today!  
  • Girls who register by June 30, 2016*, will receive a free patch. 
  • Each parent will receive a 10% GSCV Retail Shop discount.*
  • Each 01 leader will receive a 15% GSCV Retail Shop discount.*

  • Each service unit will receive $1.25 per girl registered by June 30, 2016 to be used for girl programs at the service unit level.

Any questions, contact the Help Desk at [email protected].

*The discount would be available for one time use from the time the Girl Scout member Early Birds for the 2017 membership year until 9/30/1
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ADULT TRAINING & EVENTS
Countdown to Kick Off
We are less than two months away from the 2016-2017 Volunteer Kick Off! This is a great opportunity to connect with your Girl Scout friends, gain ideas and get energized for a great Girl Scout year. We guarantee to inspire, inform and help you make the 2016-2017 troop year, the most exciting ever. Be sure to save the date:
  
Central: August 6, 2016
Hanover High School, Mechanicsville, VA
 
Northern: August 9, 2016
Thornburg Middle School, Fredericksburg, VA

Warsaw: August 11, 2016
NNEC, Warsaw, VA

Victoria: August 14, 2016*
Victoria Christian Church, Victoria, VA
*Based on your feedback, we have changed the date of the Victoria event from Monday to Sunday. 
Treasure Weekend
September 16-18, 2016
Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp
Treasure Weekend is an adventure waiting to begin! Current and past adult volunteers will gather together for fun and fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting. Workshops for many interests, wonderful food and friendships new and old -- all come together to celebrate and treasure volunteers, in appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Stay the day or the entire weekend, the choice is yours! Registration coming soon on COMAR!
GSCV SHOP
Girl Scout Guide Price Increase
Effective July 1, 2016, there will be a price increase for the Girl Scout Guide to Girl Scouting (previously $16.85, new price $19.50). Do your newly bridged troops have the tools you need to lead? Be sure to purchase yours today! 

The shop will take orders at the lower price through June 30th for pick up in July. Please place your order by email to [email protected] or by calling the shop at 804-746-0590.
Inventory Closing Dates
The GSCV Retail Shop will be closed Tuesday, August 23 - Sunday, August 28 to conduct inventory. Make sure you grab your Back to Troop items before or after this timeframe as we are unable to accommodate any purchases during this time. 
Shop Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday 
*The GSCV Office and Retail Shop will be closed July 4, 2016.