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For Girl Scouts of All Ages, Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
GSCNC's Light Bulb Challenge
January 1 - April 1, 2010
GSCNC is kicking off the new year on a green note with the council-wide Light Bulb Challenge, running from January 1 - April 1, 2010. The challenge encourages Girl Scouts and volunteers to change at least one incandescent bulb to a CFL (compact fluorescent light) or LED (light emitting diode). This change not only saves money, but also reduces carbon footprints. The Light Bulb Challenge is an extension of our Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project. The Association with the most change will be honored at the 2010 Annual Meeting AND Eco-Expo!
For more information on the Light Bulb Challenge, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/lightbulbchallenge.html
The Light Bulb Challenge is generously sponsored by Pepco.
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project
Applications now accepted on a rolling basis!
Interested in making a positive impact by going green, but didn't make the deadline? Not to worry! GSCNC has decided that we will accept applications on a rolling basis, so you still have time to join in on the Forever Green Community Action Project.
For more information on Forever Green, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/communityactionproject.html
Forever Green is generously sponsored by Boeing, Dominion Power and Lockheed Martin.
For Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
Looking for other ways to GO GREEN?
Girl Scouts have been "green" since 1912! Here's your chance to help us go "green" today too!
Sign up to receive your Capitalk digitally!
GSCNC Camp Updates
For Girl Scouts of All Ages, Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
Camp Updates
When looking outside it may seem hard to believe but SUMMER IS COMING!!! Eventually the snow will melt and the temperatures will rise and girls will go to CAMP.
On Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM the Summer Sleep Away Camp registration site opened.
If you have not received a hard copy of the Summer Day and Sleep Away Camp brochure in the mail an electronic copy can be found on line at www.gscnc.org/publications.html.
It is also IMPORTANT to note that parents do NOT have to have a hard copy of the camp brochure to apply for Sleep Away Camp, they can simply go to http://register.gscnc.org/ResidentCamp/ and follow the on-line directors.
Journey Fact of the Week
From Junior Journey "Get Moving"
Did you know that the first plastic grocery bag was invented in 1977? For the last 33 years, people have been using this handy tote then throwing them away. Unfortunately, no one knows how long they take to decompose, but scientists speculate it will be between 500 - 1000 years before they do. Many of these bags do not end up in landfills either, but instead in oceans and streams where they kill wildlife and change the eco-system forever. Many places have stopped using plastic bags, and impose a tax if you don't have a reusable shopping bag. You can even turn old plastic bags into reusable shopping bags - a way of recycling! For patterns and more green crafts, visit: http://www.myrecycledbags.com/. Next time someone asks "paper or plastic?" Say PAPER if you don't have a reusable!
Find out more fun environmental information and follow the adventure of Dez, the fashionista spider, in the second Junior Journey, "Get Moving." Leaders, don't forget to purchase the leader guide, which includes detailed sample sessions to help you lead girls through the Junior Journey. Journeys are a core piece of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and help girls Discover, Connect and Take Action.
For more information, click here: www.gscnc.org/journeys.html.
To purchase Journeys, visit the Girl Scout shop. For shop information, click here: www.gscnc.org/shop.html
Multiple Levels
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Dynamix Bachata Lesson and Salsa Performance - GS Discount!
Friday, January 29 from 7:30 - 10:45 PM
Rendezvous Dance Studio, Bethesda, MD
Come out to Rendezvous for a Bachata lesson and watch a live Salsa performance from World Championship competitors You'll also get an exclusive (group) salsa lesson straight from Ricardo and Tianne Rica who placed 4th in the 2009 World Championship.
Cost at Door: $15 Before 10PM, $10 After 10PM
SPECIAL GIRL SCOUTS GUEST LIST DISCOUNT: $12 Before 10PM, $8 After 10PM
Contact Steve at Steve@dance911.com to be added to the Girl Scouts guest list or for more information.
For Girl Scouts Brownies and Juniors
Peter Pan: Theatre and a Workshop
Saturday, February 5 from 4:00 - 7:15 PM
Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD
Special combo designed with a Girl Scout in mind! Attend a live performance and then participate in a workshop where girls earn badges and/or Try-Its.
For more information, or to register, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=26&Year=2010&Month=2
For Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes
Safe Sitter Basic
Saturday, February 20 from 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM*
Pinecrest School, Annandale, VA
Babysitting is a great way for young girls to earn extra money! Safe Sitter Basic will teach you how to handle emergencies as well as giving you babysitting business strategies. Fee includes a take-home Safe Sitter Kit!
For more information, or to register, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=38&Year=2010&Month=2
*Other dates available, check Program Events Calendar for more!
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Girl Scout Week Contest
Deadline for entries: Saturday, February 20
Show off your inner artist by designing an image for Girl Scout Week 2010 and your artwork could be exhibited near the Juliette Gordon Low portrait at the National Portrait Gallery! Submissions due by February 20.
For Girl Scouts of All Ages, Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
2011 Calendar Photo Search
Deadline for entries: Friday, February 26
We want to see Girl Scouts in action! Submit pictures of Girl Scouts to the 2011 Calendar Photo Search!
For Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
Girl Scout Adventure Day
Saturday, March 6; morning session: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, afternoon session: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Terrapin Adventures, Savage, MD
Looking for a fun way to start spring programming? How about head-first down Terrapin Tower? Come out to Girl Scout Adventure Day at Terrapin Adventures and try all 32 extreme elements at a special Girl Scout price! Forms B220 and B240 must be on file prior to attending this high adventure!
For more information, and to register, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=118&Year=2010&Month=3
For Girl Scouts of All Ages, Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
Get Into the Cookie Jar!
Where in the world is the Girl Scout cookie? Help us find them by submitting photos of Girl Scouts selling cookies! Photos of Girl Scouts with cookies in the most interesting places will show up on our Cookie Jar webpage, in Capitalk, or our 2011 Girl Scout Calendar!
Girl Scout Brownies
For Girl Scout Brownies
Dance! Dance!
Sunday, January 24 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Rendezvous Dance Studio, Bethesda, MD
Girl Scout Brownies will enjoy a day of creating their own dance moves while earning requirements for the Dancercize Try-It! Parents and leaders are invited to join in the fun too!
For more information, or to register, visit: http://register.gscnc.org/Program/EventDateList.asp?cat=6&id=1280
For Girl Scout Brownies
Science Wonders
Monday, January 25 from 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Cub Run RECenter, Chantilly, VA
In a combination of indoor and outdoor activities, Brownies will earn requirements for their Science Wonders Try-It.
For more information, or to register, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=115&Year=2010&Month=1
Girl Scout Juniors
For Girl Scout Juniors
So... You Think YOU Can Dance?
Saturday, January 23 - Sunday, January 24 (overnight)
Rendezvous Dance Studio, Bethesda, MD
Girl Scout Juniors will enjoy a night of dancing, laughter and more during an overnight adventure at Rendezvous. Girls will learn dance moves and participate in their very own SYTYCD-style "competition."
For more information, or to register, visit: http://register.gscnc.org/Program/EventDateList.asp?cat=6&id=1279
For Adults
For Adult Volunteers
Suitland Leaderblitz
Saturday, February 6
Beltway Church of Christ, Suitland, MD (right off the beltway!)
Come enjoy a free day of classes to enrich your Girl Scouting experience! There is something for everyone:
- Learn new crafts, songs, or outdoor skills
- Jump start a New Year's resolution by getting organized or reviewing your fitness plan
- Learn positive ways to deal with anger or how to include girls of all abilities
- and much, much more!
All classes are free and boxed lunches will be available for purchase for $5.
To browse classes and to register, visit: http://register.gscnc.org/training/catalog.asp and click on the Leaderblitz link at the bottom.
If you have questions or need help registering, call Allison Nederveld at 202-534-3771.
For Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
Will our council event still happen if it snows? GSCNC's Snow Policy for Girl Program Events
With winter programming going on during a season that has already seen snow twice, please review council's policy on programs and inclement weather:
For Council Programs (programs run by council staff or REACH member):
GSCNC's program cancellations typically follow the public school closure of the county where the program is located. When possible, for weekend programs, we will make the call by the close of business on Friday as to whether the program will be cancelled. If the program is cancelled, we will send an email to the address listed in the program registration.
You will also be able to call the general program number at 202-274-2170 on Friday for a status update. We will take into consideration the weather forecasts for the entire region as well as the decision of the county to make our decision.
If the program is held as scheduled but you are unable to safely travel to the program because of the weather conditions in your area, please stay home; your safety is our number one priority. While refunds are not offered to those who are no-shows to events, we may be able to make accommodations due to the disparity in local weather conditions throughout our region.
For Program Partner/Vendor Programs (programs run by partners/vendors):
Please contact the Program Partner to inquire about their cancellation policies. Many of them will post information on their website; you can find website, email and telephone contact information on our Program Partner pages online, here: http://www.gscnc.org/program_partners.html.
If the partner program was registered through the council registration site, you should contact the vendor first. Refund policy for council registered programs run by partners/vendors will remain the same as council-run programs. If the event is cancelled, we will refund you. If the event is not cancelled, and you choose not to go, refunds may be accommodated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Program Department at the main office in Washington, DC.
GSCNC Shop Information
Main Shop (DC) Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mobile Shop Information
NEW 2010 schedule will be available in mid-January
at:
http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html
Please call, fax or e-mail orders at least 5 days prior to stop to insure fulfillment.
To place your orders for pick-up on Mobile Shop
Call: 800-523-7898 or 202-237-1670 ext. 249
Fax: 202-274-2161 or E-mail: gsshop@gscnc.org
Mini Shop Information for 2010
Gaithersburg, MD Mini Shop
Reopens February 16th
Centreville, VA Mini Shop
Reopens February 22nd
Martinsburg, WV. Mini Shop
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Complete 2010 schedule for Girl Scout Mini Shops will be available mid-January at:
http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html