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Troop 3222 Learns Screenwriting
Emmy Award Winner for Screenwriting, Lia Tremblay came to visit Colonial Heights Troop 3222 to help the Cadettes earn their Screenwriter Badge. She gave them writing prompts, information and discussed translating books into movies.
The girls loved having her and she is looking forward to coming back to listen to their completed stories. Everyone had a great time and they each got to hold the Emmy.
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Highest Awards
 The Girl Scout Gold Award
is the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. A high school girl who has earned the Gold Award has become a community leader. Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.
Congratulations to the 2015 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients:
Amy Adelstein, Emily Bartholomew, Sydney Berman,
Dru Blakeney, Brittany Bolick, Unity Bowling, Courtney Cauthorn, Jordan Chapman, Kimber Cheek, Izabela Clarke, Chaelin Corrigan-Magruder, Kirsten Cullinan, Makenzi Davis, Lake Deane, Jessica Densley, Kaela Fain, Mackenzie Irene Flemmons, Shelby Goode
, Cassandra Grebas, Gabrielle Gresham, Cailey Gribben, Samantha Hall, Kathryn Hardin, Ann Warren Harless, Rebecka Hicks, Megan Hughes, Corinne Jacobsen, Amanda Jones, Rachel Kaplan, Jessica Kelley, Katherine Keyser, Paige Lambert, Tess Lynch, Kelsey Mack, Gretchen Macilwaine, Morgan McFadden, Megan Mepham, Miranda Mullen, Sarah Neal , Kayla Oakley, Amanda Pelletier, Jeannette Randall,Casey Richardson, Katlyn Richardson, Mary Rockwell, Hollyn Schoeffler, Jennifer Schumacher, Sierra Semel, Clare Shupack,Claire Simons, Caroline Sisson, Millicent Slate, Morgan Taylor, Brooke Taylor and Maggie Zhang.
Girl Scout Medal of Honor
 Congratulations to Madeline Foreman for her heroic actions and award of the Girl Scouts Medal of Honor. The Girl Scouts Medal of Honor, is a national Lifesaving Award, and was presented to Madeline Foreman (pictured right), from Troop 3290, for her heroic actions. Lifesaving Awards are a form of recognition given to a registered Girl Scout who has saved or attempted to save a human life under circumstances that indicate heroism or risk of her own life.
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Early Bird 2016 STARTS TODAY!
 May 1 - June 15
This is the perfect time of year for girls and troop volunteers to renew their membership for next year!
Early Bird registration allows current members to re-register for the 2015-2016 Girl Scout year now, as rather than waiting until Sept. 30, 2015, when the membership year ends. Early Bird registration helps girls, their families, and volunteers easily stay connected to Girl Scouts over the summer and during the busy back-to-school season.
Parents - Your troop leader will have all the details to renew your girl's membership to keep her growing with Girl Scouts and give her another year of wonderful program opportunities, outdoor fun, and much more.
Leaders - more information will be coming to you from your Membership Consultant so watch your inbox!
- Each girl who renews her membership between May 1 and June 15 will receive an Early Bird patch (and yes, it glows!)
- Girl Scout membership dues are $18 per girl and $15 per adult for the Girl Scout year.
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Happening On COMAR
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON
Pajama Patch Party for Daisies CMOR-Fredericksburg - closes May 2
Textile Artist at The Valentine - closes May 2
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2015 Cookie Program Success! 
The 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Program has officially come to an end. You may have noticed changes this year to the program.
In spite of many significant changes, we are proud to report that we had a very successful GSCV Cookie Sale this year. We couldn't have done it without you and your dedication to Girl Scouting!
Did you know?
- Roughly 8,400 girls participated in the sale, learning as they earned 16,400 individual rewards.
- Our initial order was up 15.1%. The initial order pickup at the Diamond and Dunmar moved nearly 1 million boxes of cookies in two days.
- USO donations are up 1.3%.
- The total cookies sold was 1.25 million boxes.
- This year's (Per Girl Average) PGA was 151 as compared to last year's 138.
- The groundbreaking Digital Cookie program sold 11,426 packages.
- Strategic placement of cupboard locations ensured inventory was available for members and helped the council manage expenses.
As always, we value your feedback and will follow-up in the coming weeks with a cookie sale experience survey. We ask in advance for your participation in this survey as we try to ensure your voice is being heard. The Product Sales department has identified many opportunities for change that ultimately benefit the cookie sale experience for both our volunteers and girls while allowing each of us to meet our goals. Together we can continue to be successful. Thank you again for your efforts, dedication to Girl Scouting and for the success of this year's Girl Scout Cookie Sale.
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Outstanding Volunteer Stories
- Abigail Spanberger (Troop 5086) for the Courage you displayed this year with your brand new troop!
- Debbie Bretches (Troop 3421) for being a leader who had the Confidence to live out loud what it means to be a Girl Scout!
- Laura Rollins (Troop 5378) for instilling the true value of Character in her troop this year!
Volunteer Appreciation Gift Bag Winner
Juanita Pitchford of Troop 3164 in Fredericksburg is the winner of the drawing for the Volunteer Appreciation gift bag containing various Girl Scout items and a $25 gift card to Short Pump Town Center.
Upcoming Trainings
- Train the Trainer Retreat - registration closes May 9, 2015
- Leader's Guide Series: Girl Scout Brownie Journey - registration closes May 13, 2015
- Treasure Weekend: Sept. 11-13 at Camp Pamunkey Ridge. Registration coming soon.
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Level II Archery Instructor Certification
 Thanks to Rockwood Park in Chesterfield County for allowing GSCV to invite qualified volunteers to become level II Archery Instructors! On May 22 and May 29, this two day course will certify you to become a certified archery instructor for level I participants. This is a 3 year certification and GSCV will cover the cost of your training! This is a $150 value. Anyone interested in becoming a GSCV council instructor, please contact Kelsi Ramdeo at [email protected] as soon as possible to be considered.
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Babysitting (BLAST) Course
Babysitting (BLAST) Course - June 7th 1-5pm Girls age 12 and up are invited. $50 to attend. Location TBD, registration opens next week.
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2015 Annual Volunteer Kick Off
August 8 - Hanover High School
August 10 - Victoria
August 12 - Warsaw
August 13 - Fredericksburg
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Council Shop Early Bird Discount
May 1 - June 15, 2015
- Spend $50, receive $5 off
- Spend $100, receive $10 off
- Spend $150, receive $15 off
- Spend $200, receive $20 off
All 01 Troop Leaders will receive a discount valid on any single shop purchase between May 1st and July 31st, 2015.
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Remembering the Holocaust Patch
Remembering the Holocaust Patches will be in the shop by May 15th. Please place your patch orders through this online form.
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Peanut Butter Drive Patch
 The
Peanut Butter Drive is coming up! If you are planning to participate, please place your patch order by May 8, 2015 through this
online form.
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Shop Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Shop Closings
Friday, May 22 9:00 am 12:00 pm
Closed Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25 for Memorial Holiday
Monday, September 7 Closed for Labor Day
Summer Hours
Summer Hours will begin Monday, June 15th through September 5th
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday
*If you need to arrange a pick up for a paid order and our shop hours do not meet your needs, please contact the shop to make other arrangements at [email protected] or 804-746-0590 x343.
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