Loudoun Office: 25055 Riding Plaza Suite 120 South Riding, VA 20152 Phone: 703.777.5644 Fax: 703.327.0315 The Loudoun office serves Associations 70 & 90. Loudoun Office Staff Patricia Spetz Area D Membership Manager 703.840.2074 [email protected]Diana Kane (Assn. 70) Membership Specialist 703.840.2072 [email protected]Kaitlynn Seekins (Assn. 70) Membership Specialist 703.840.2071 [email protected]Janna Starr (Assn. 70) Membership Specialist 703.840.2073 [email protected]Trish Eskilson (Assn. 90) Membership Specialist 703.840.2075 [email protected]Sujan Sedhai (Assn. 90) Membership Specialist 703.840.2076 [email protected]Marla McIntyre Administrative Assistant 703-777-5644 [email protected]In this issue… Teen Outdoor Adventure —pg 2 Retired Badges—pg 2 Brownie Badge Day—pg 3 Annual Meeting—pg 3 Delegate Forum—pg 3 Precious Metals Banquet —pg 3 Sully Plantation Historic Day—pg 4 Volunteer Opportunities—pg 4 Training—pg 4 Brownie & Jr Badge Night—pg 5 Explore New York City—pg 6 Geocache for SHARE—pg 7 Events—pg 7 Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital Goose Creek & Piedmont e-Edition Associations 70 & 90 March 1, 2013 Selling cookies in Warrenton Left: Girl Scouts from SU 70 were proud to present the colors at the opening of the new Gum Spring Library in Aldie. In six hours, more than 6,500 people came to the library! Below: Ribbon Cutting at the opening at the Gum Springs Library February 23. The e-Edition will not be published on Friday, March 8. Send your news, photos, activities, events, and accomplishments for the March 15 issue.
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Loudoun Office: 25055 Riding Plaza Suite 120 South Riding, VA 20152 Phone: 703.777.5644 Fax: 703.327.0315 The Loudoun office serves Associations 70 & 90.
In this issue… Teen Outdoor Adventure —pg 2 Retired Badges—pg 2 Brownie Badge Day—pg 3 Annual Meeting—pg 3 Delegate Forum—pg 3 Precious Metals Banquet —pg 3 Sully Plantation Historic Day—pg 4 Volunteer Opportunities—pg 4 Training—pg 4 Brownie & Jr Badge Night—pg 5 Explore New York City—pg 6 Geocache for SHARE—pg 7 Events—pg 7
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital Goose Creek & Piedmont
e-Edition
Associations 70 & 90 March 1, 2013
Selling cookies in Warrenton
Left: Girl Scouts from SU 70 were proud to present the colors at the opening of the new Gum Spring Library in Aldie. In six hours, more than 6,500 people came to the library!
Below: Ribbon Cutting at the opening at the Gum Springs Library February 23.
The e-Edition will not be published on Friday, March 8. Send your
news, photos, activities, events, and accomplishments for the
March 15 issue.
Mobile Shop Schedule
801 Sycolin Rd.
Leesburg VA 11:00 am—1:00
March 23 (Saturday) April 19 (Friday) May 31 (Friday)
Loudoun e-Edition informs Girl Scouts and their leaders of opportunities that are available in Loudoun, Fauquier, and Northern Prince William counties. Many of these opportunities come from within Associations 70 and 90. However, there may be opportunities available by outside vendors and may require Council approval. GSCNC has not inspected these programs or vendors and there are no GSCNC representatives at these events. Goose Creek and Piedmont programs and GSCNC events that have low enrollment may also be listed.
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Retired Badges GSCNC is retiring a few of its patch programs. The dates listed below are the last days that the following patches will be available for purchase in the GSCNC shops. March 31 100 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Common Threads Increase the Peace April 30 Advocate for Health Election Connection May 31 Bridging the Gap Eco-Box Isadora Inchworm Water Drop Contact Mankaa Ngwa-Suh, Program Department, [email protected]; 202-534-3770. The Patches Web page is www.gscnc.org/patches.html
June 30 Brownie Friendmaker Together We Prepare July 31 Open Houses of Faith Working It Out Zink the Zebra August 31 Book Club Nutcracker Sing America
Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is April 13, 2013 at the National Conference Center in Leesburg VA. There will be vendor tables, staff exhibits, and a Girl Scout Super Shop. Teen troops can display projects, present an exhibit, or have a money-earning project. Training includes Brownie Program Level, Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Roundtable, Gold Award Roundtable, Junior Program Level, Multi-Level Troop Management, and Planning Session. For more information on the Annual Meeting, go to www.gscnc.org/annual_meeting.html.
2013 Delegate Forum The Delegate Forum conference call is Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 pm. Register at http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/OnlineStore/GSProductDetail/tabid/497/ProductId/105888623/Default.aspx?pid=25
Event Guidelines Please submit all event information to Marla, [email protected], by Wednesday to appear in the Friday e-Edition. She will forward flyers for review and approval by your Membership Specialist. Once approved, events will run in two issues.
Girl Scouts Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors! Our local Loudoun County teen Girl Scout group, LoCAS is in the process of planning its Annual Precious Metals Awards Banquet for Sunday, May 19. The Banquet is for girls who have earned their Silver, Silver Trefoil, or Gold Award, or are Graduating Seniors this Girl Scout year. To help us identify how many girls we need to plan for, please complete the Loudoun County Precious Metals Banquet Interest Survey byMarch 15, 2013. Access the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJCKFV3
Keys to Leadership is March 9 The Keys to Leadership Adult training is March 9, 2013 at American University from 1:00—4:00 pm. The program cost is $10. For more information or to register online, please visit http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/710/Default.aspx?pid=25#top. Girl Registration is closed, but adults may still register.
The afternoon will be spent exploring best practices for engaging girls with disabilities in Girl Scouts, including accommodating girls with behavioral disabilities in a troop setting, disability etiquette and terminology, and encouraging your troop to be accepting of all girls. Filmmaker Dan Habib, creator of Including Samuel and I am Norm will be present as we view and discuss his latest film “Who Cares About Kelsey?” which examines methods for engaging children with behavioral/emotional disabilities.
Money Earning Event for Troop #3496Silver Award Project
Association 90
Upcoming Training All Courses are full on Saturday, April 6, 8:00 am, Leesburg Courses on Saturday, April 13 during the Annual Meeting include: Adult/Pediatric CPR & Standard First Aid Level 1 Brownie Program Level Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Roundtable Gold Award Roundtable Junior Program Level Multi-Level Troop Management (C, S, A) Multi-Level Troop Management (D, B, J) Cookout & Campout Overnight Sunday, April 21, noon, Leesburg
Register at www.gscnc.org
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Volunteer Opportunities Help Plan Teen Events
LoCAS needs teen Girl Scouts or registered adult volunteers who are interested in assisting with 2013 LoCAS events. Events include: • Precious Metals Banquet • Day trip to New York City • High adventure outings • And Much More! Contact Amy Coppa, [email protected]; 703.771.9067. Camp Franklin Park in Purcellville needs adult (age 18 and over) volunteers for the week of June 24 to 28, 2013. to help run stations or lead a unit. Discounts are available for the daughters of volunteers. Boys and children under 5 who are children of staff may attend free! Please contact Erin Bucci, Director, Camp Franklin Park at [email protected].
Summer Camps for Non-Girl Scouts needs Adult Volunteers and teen helpers. Adult volunteers may bring their daughters. Teen helpers earn Council hours.
June 24-28, Camp Sunny Days (Assn 90)—Contact Trish Eskilson, 703-840-2074; [email protected] June 24-28, Camp Amistad (Assn 70)—Contact Kaitlynn Seekins, 703-840-2071; [email protected] or Janna Starr, 703-840-2073 July 8-12, Camp Friendship (Assn 70)—contact Diana Kane, 703-840-2072;[email protected]
Have fun making pottery and jewelry while earning your badges! Yummy snacks provided too!
Fri, March 15, 2013, 6:30 to 8:30pm Emerick Elementary School Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, VA Cost is $10 per girl
All requirements for the “PPOOTTTTEERR” AND “JEWELER” BADGES will be covered by Senior Troop 509/199. All materials will be furnished and badges provided, as well as a snack. Individual girls are welcome to attend; it is not necessary to come with your troop!
Please mail one check/registration form per troop or girl to Erin Bucci, 140 S. Orchard Drive, Purcellville, VA 20132. Registration is first come, first served--deadline March 14. Please contact Erin Bucci, [email protected] or 703-407-1605 with any questions. Please make checks payable to GSCNC Troop 199. No refunds can be given after the deadline. *Permission slips will be emailed to participants and health history forms are needed to attend.* ____________________________________________________________________ Troop #: ________ Level: Phone #: __________________ Troop Leader(s): _______________ E-mail address(es): ___________________ # of participants _______ X $10.00 per girl = Amount enclosed $ _________ Funds earned during this event will be used by Troop 509/199 for troop activities and a future trip.
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Explore New York City
Girl Scouts receive a special NY patch!
$95.00 per person * Saturday, April 20
Trip is open to the public! Girl Scouts will receive a New York City fun patch. Price includes round-
trip transportation, self-guided Audio Tour at Grand Central Train Station (celebrating its 100th Year!), a visit to the world famous Times Square, and dinner at the American Girl Place Cafe.
(Greater New York Council Patch available for Girl Scouts - please indicate how many patches will be needed in the notes section on the reservation page).
You may bring a bag lunch and snacks to eat on the bus.
Hurry! Seats are limited for this exciting trip! Please note that all sales are final. Please contact Shannon at [email protected] or 703.478.0500 x506 with any ques-tions! Itinerary: Depart: 7:00 AM, Vienna Metro Station, North Side - Virginia Center Blvd @ Nutley St (Kiss & Ride bus stop) Stop: Delaware House rest area Arrive: 12:00 PM, Grand Central Train Station Walk to: 2:00 PM, Times Square Walk to: 4:00 PM, American Girl Place Dinner: 5:30 PM, American Girl Place Cafe Depart: 6:30 PM, American Girl Place Stop: Delaware House Return: 11:00 PM, Vienna Metro Register at: http://restonlimo.com/imscart/index.php?page=shop/browse_tours&product_id=542&category_id=19b03e676a5471993330da85398a3416&book_year=2013&book_month=04&book_day=20&year=2013&month=04&day=20&fromsrchtour=1
