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April 12, 2023 Edition

In this issue
  • GSCV Office & Retail Shop Closings
  • Get Ready for Your Year of Fun!
  • Girl Scout Scholarship
  • Cookie Program
  • Program Events & Activities
  • 2023 Summer Camp
  • Camp Reservations
  • Feature Your Troop on Social Media
  • Voices Count Survey
  • Cheers To Our Volunteers
  • Training Opportunities
  • GSCV Retail Shop
 
The GSCV office and retail shop will be closed:

Tuesday, April 18th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., resuming normal business hours at 12:30 p.m.  

Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th. The staff will be offsite attending a staff retreat. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Saturday, April 22nd, the retail shop will be closed due to the Annual Meeting.
 
Get Ready for Your Year of Fun!
Early Bird is April 10th - May 19th
Early Bird now for MY24
Early Bird is your first opportunity to renew your Girl Scout membership. 
Celebrate the big moments and look ahead to even more extraordinary ones with your troop. Join us for another exciting year at GSCV.  You are going to love the benefits available for renewing your membership during Early Bird!
Amazing incentives are available throughout the Early Bird season from April 10th-May 19th. 
1) Early Bird patch for every Girl Scout who renews.
2) Discounts in the GSCV Retail Shop.
3) Weekly drawings for troops that renew their memberships.
And many more. See them all by clicking on the flyer or Early Bird patch.
Girl Scout Scholarship
GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship
Gold Award Girl Scouts who are graduating high school seniors are invited to apply for a chance to be GSCV’s national scholarship recipient and receive a $10,000 scholarship.

Gold Award Girl Scouts are eligible to apply if they are a high school senior or graduate who earned the Gold Award between 4/1/22-3/31/23 and have their final report on file and approved in GoGold. 

This means: 
  • Gold Award Girl Scouts who are not yet in 12th grade will have the opportunity to apply in their senior year.
  • High school graduates must have earned their Gold Award between 4/1/22-9/30/22. 
  • This year's eligibility starts at 4/1/22 because all Gold Award Girl Scouts (grades 9-12) who earned prior to that date were eligible to apply for the scholarship in prior years. 
  • The deadline to apply is April 17th; there will be no exceptions.

For more information visit Gold Award Scholarship | Girl Scouts
 
Cookie Program
Cookie Rewards: here is what you need to know

Girls who sold 30-400 packages of cookies.
Rewards (including all patches) up to the t-shirt at the 400 level will be delivered to your local Service Unit Product Program Manager (SUPPM). Normally it takes several weeks to deliver, so expect them in mid-to-late May. Once the SUPPMs have the rewards, they will contact troop leaders to arrange a pick-up or delivery time.

Girls who sold 500 or more packages of cookies
Pathway Passes will be mailed to girls’ homes. If you have moved in the last year, please check your account in MyGS to make sure your mailing address is correct. Pathway Passes expire on Friday, September 30, 2023. Passes can be used to renew a girl’s membership, to obtain discounts in the GSCV Retail Shop, or towards events and camp registration fees.

Girls who earned tickets and acorn bucks for the Cookie Boss event (500 packages or more) at the Night at the Diamond in Richmond or Fredericksburg Nationals will receive an electronic invitation with information on how to RSVP. Limited tickets are available for the Fredericksburg option and will be determined in order of the RSVP date. Girls who did not earn the Cookie Boss event can still attend by purchasing tickets through Flying Squirrels or Nat’s websites. The Fredericksburg Nationals game is on Wednesday, May 3rd. The Flying Squirrels game in Richmond is on Friday, June 2nd.

Girls who sold 750 or more packages of cookies
Girls who earned an invitation to the Stellar Seller event (750 Packages) will receive an electronic invitation with information on how to RSVP. This event will be held at Camp Pamunkey Ridge on Sunday, June 4th.
Girls who earned the Mini Instant Printer will receive it at the Stellar Seller Event.
Girls earning the cookie-themed Hoodie will receive it with their patches and other rewards through their local SUPPM.

Girls who sold 1,000 or more packages
Girls who earned a Camp Session (1,000 packages or more) will receive an electronic invitation with instructions on how to register for camp.
Girls who earned the Sports bag and Baseball hat will receive them from their SUPPM.
Girls who earned a Brick on Cookie Lane will be able to view their brick at the Stellar Seller event on June 4th.

Girls who earned rewards at the 1,250 level and above will pick up their rewards at the Stellar Seller event on Sunday, June 4th. They will receive an electronic invitation with instructions on how to RSVP.
Girls who earned the American Girl Doll (1,250 packages) will receive an electronic communication allowing the girl to select one of four doll choices. Girls who do not respond will receive the American Girl Doll of the Year.
Girls who earned the Nike Air Force Ones or Fjallraven Backpack will receive a gift card and instructions on how to purchase. The gift card will be handed out at the Stellar Seller event.
Girls who earned a Kayak or Nintendo Switch Lite will receive their reward at the Stellar Seller event June 4th.
Girls earning the Rafting Adventure will receive electronic communication to assist with arrangements.
Girls who received Great Wolf Lodge overnight will receive a gift card at the Stellar Seller event.

The Volunteer Apron for the troops that earned them (PGA of 200+) will be distributed with the other rewards through local Service Unit Product Program Manager.

The Fall Product/Cookie Crossover patch earned by girls who sent 15 emails during the Fall Product Program and sold at least 275 packages of cookies will be mailed directly to the girls’ homes. You should expect this patch in June.
Program Events and Activities
The weather is warming up and May is just around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to attend our ultra fun events. Be sure to sign up soon!
Click on the image above to purchase your tickets.
Girl Scout Program Age levels welcome to register for each program activity featured are indicated by a letter for the level.

D - Girl Scout Daisy (K-1)
B - Girl Scout Brownie (2-3)
J - Girl Scout Junior (4-5)
C - Girl Scout Cadette (6-8)
S - Girl Scout Senior (9-10)
A - Girl Scout Ambassador (11-12)
 
2023 Summer Camp
 

Have you registered for Summer Camp yet?
Summer Camp registration is open!
2023 is here and you know what that means – camp season is fast approaching! We are excited to share with you the 2023 Camp Book, filled with exciting new offerings and classic camp fun. As you plan your summer break this year, consider giving the gift of summer camp! Each session is a chance for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and gain self-confidence all while having boatloads of unplugged fun in the great outdoors.
Camp Reservations
Thank you for your interest in camping at Pamunkey Ridge. We are currently revamping our camp reservation process. Pamunkey Ridge has maximized availability for the spring 2023 camping season and the available dates for the fall 2023 camping season will be released as soon as the new reservation process is complete.
Feature Your Troop on Social Media
Want to see your Girl Scout Troop featured on our social media? Share your photos with us!  We know Girl Scouts in our Council are making MAJOR waves in their community, and we’re excited to show the world just what a girl can do. Send in your photos with a short description, and we’ll spread the love on our Facebook & Instagram.
 
Submit all photos to Janna Joyner, our new Director of Marketing & Communications, at jjoyner@comgirlscouts.org
 
See you over on the ‘gram!
Girl Scout Voices Count survey is here!
You spoke. We listened.
Last year, nearly 100,000 members completed our annual Girl Scout Voices Count survey to tell us about their experiences in Girl Scouts. Your feedback is used to make national programs more engaging, inclusive, and hands-on, and to create new resources to support troop leaders.
Your voice matters and makes Girl Scouts better for everyone—so we want to hear from you!

In April, we’ll be conducting our Girl Scout Voices Count national survey of Girl Scouts, parents/caregivers, and troop leaders (service unit volunteers will be surveyed in May). The feedback you provide is so important as it helps us improve Girl Scouts programs and services.

The surveys have been sent to your email. Be sure to check your email for an invitation to participate. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions, please email GSVoicesCount@girlscouts.org
Cheers To Our Volunteers
We are excited to host events at two locations for our volunteers to drop in, enjoy a beverage with friends and staff. Please attend the location and date that will work best for you. Kindly RSVP to this adult only function by filling out the form linked here by Friday, April 28, 2023.
Training Opportunities
April 29, 2023
Pamunkey Ridge
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
** Hurry! Two days left. **
Paddlesports training (canoe only)
Registration closes Friday, April 14th.
May 6, 2023
Pamunkey Ridge
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Beginning Camping Training
Registration closes Monday, April 24th. h.
Archery Level I - one day course
Archery Level 2 - two day course
Dates for these courses are coming soon! Watch S'more News right here in the training opportunities column for course details and registration.
Open 24/7
on-demand
Paddlesports training (canoe only)
April 29, 2023, at Pamunkey Ridge
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

By taking the Canoe Certification, you will become certified to bring this experience to girls in your troop, service unit, and special events! Certified adult instructors are required for Girl Scout canoeing activities.
Space is limited, so be sure to register right away! You will receive an email from the trainer with details regarding what you will need to bring the day of the training. Register today! 
Registration closes Friday, April 14th.
Beginning Camping Training
Pamunkey Ridge
Let's get your troop outside!
The Beginning Camping course is designed for leaders and troops who have little camping experience and want to take their troop camping. Upon completion of this course, you will be certified to take your Girl Scout Troop on a camping trip in the backyard, in a permanent structure such as a cabin at a state park, or Girl Scout Camp.

The course follows progression in the outdoors and is specifically designed for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leaders.

We can't wait to see you at training! This course takes place in a single day with a required prep video to watch prior to training. You will be sent the video after registration is completed and processed.

Beginning Camping Training:
May 6th | 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Registration closes Monday, April 24th.

 
GSCV Retail Shop
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