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ADULT TRAINING & EVENTS
Countdown to Kick Off
We are just one week away from the first 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. Registration is now available on COMAR. Check out the agenda and session descriptions here! This year we are collecting personal items and paper product donations at each of the Volunteer Kick Off events to benefit non-profit organizations serving children and families throughout our council. Below you will find the date of each Kick Off and the charity chosen for that area. 
  
Central: August 6, 2016
Atlee High School,** Mechanicsville, VA
Item donations benefiting: SafeHarbor

**Please note, this is a change in location. 
 
Northern: August 9, 2016
Thornburg Middle School, Fredericksburg, VA
Item donations benefiting: Empowerhouse

Warsaw: August 11, 2016
NNEC, Warsaw, VA
Item donations benefiting: The Haven 

Victoria: August 14, 2016
Victoria Christian Church, Victoria, VA
Item donations benefiting: Madeline's House

Items Needed at Central Kick Off Only:
  • Art Supplies for children such as construction paper, crayons, washable paints, washable markers, glue, glitter, etc.
  • Women's deodorant 
  • Decorative journals for shelter residents to capture thoughts and feelings
Items Needed at All Kick Off Locations: 
  • Women's sanitary products
  • Cleaning products
  • Paper products like paper towels or toilet paper
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 is available on COMAR. Search keyword 'treasure'. 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GSCV Flaming Arrows
Congratulations to the GSCV Flaming Arrows Archery Team for participating in the Commonwealth Games held at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. While all of the girls were winners, three received medals. In the High School Division, Megan B. won gold and Abby E. won silver.  In the Middle School Division, Katie B. won gold.  We are so very proud of all our competitors! Way to go, girls!
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
Girl Scout Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge
August 26-28, 2016
Williamsburg, VA 
Great news! Our contact at Great Wolf Lodge has been able to add more rooms on both Friday and Saturday nights to the Girl Scout Weekend on August 26-28.  Anyone who wants to participate should either call or go online and use the Group Code 0816GIRL. For more information and how to make your reservations, click here. The dates for the next Girl Scout weekend will be announced at the 2016-2017 Volunteer Kick Off events!
PRODUCT PROGRAM
Fall Product Program Dates
The Fall Product Program is a key part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Through this program activity, girls develop five business building skills they will be able to use throughout their lives: goal setting, decision making, money
management, people skills, and business ethics.
 
GSCV SHOP
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 time frame as we are unable to accommodate any purchases during this time.

Please plan to visit the shop either before or after the inventory period for your Back to Troop items. If you wish to place a phone order for pick up during that week, please do so by 5:00 pm on August 19. All orders placed by August 19 will be held in the GSCV Office (2nd Floor) for pick up.
Back to Troop Promotion
This year's Back to Troop promotion begins at the first Volunteer Kick Off on Saturday, August 6! If you spend $75 in-store or online from August 6 through October 15, you will receive a $10 coupon valid November 1-18, 2016! So what are you waiting for? Get ready to shop! This promotion is valid for pre-orders being picked up at Kick Off. See details below.  
Kick Off Shop Orders
If you would like to pre-order any retail items to be picked up at any of the four regional Kick Off events, please place orders by Wednesday, August 3 to ensure proper delivery at your local Kick Off event.
Shop Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday