Girl Scouts News

2010-08-26 11:46

GSVSC Furlough Statement

To offset budget shortfalls for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council has instituted a mandatory work furlough for all paid staff. All council offices and properties will be closed for one full week, from Monday, August 30 through Sunday, September 5, 2010. GSVSC will resume operations after the Labor Day holiday, on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

A statement from Jean Ann Hughes, CEO follows.

GSVSC Furlough Statement

2010-08-19 15:35

Pictures from Crazy for Horses Weekend!

Crazy for Horses Weekend Camp was held August 13-15. These pictures were taken at Stars & Stripes Farm in Fincastle. We'll post more pictures as we receive them!

Pictures from Crazy for Horses Weekend!

2010-08-13 09:35

Girl Scout Troop 513 was DC-Bound in June

Provided by Cindy Robertson
The first week of June, Girl Scout Troop 513 toured our nation’s capital. The trip started off at four in the morning when the girls met in Narrows to drive to Lynchburg. In Lynchburg, we caught the Amtrak Crescent and spent three hours viewing the countryside while being able to relax and enjoy the companionship of those traveling with us.

Girl Scout Troop 513 was DC-Bound in June

2010-08-13 09:06

Following in Their Footsteps

by Girl Scout Senior Bryanna Frazier
The 10 girls and six leaders of Girl Scout Troop 513 left Narrows at 4 a.m. on Monday, June 7, to spend the week in our nation’s capitol: Washington, DC. While in DC, the girls learned of our nation’s history and the many hardships and fights it took to get to where we are today.

Following in Their Footsteps

2010-08-12 16:32

Tales from Rainbow's End Weekend Camp

provided by Cindy Robertson
More than 40 girls and leaders converged behind the visitor’s bleachers at Ragsdale Field to host a two-night Girl Scout Campout. The theme of the camp was "Science … Mystery or Magic?"
Campers began arriving at 5 p.m.

Tales from Rainbow's End Weekend Camp

2010-08-12 15:44

Troops 129 and 456 Take Pilgrimage to Savannah

provided by Tracy Carmichael
Troops 129 and 456 from Western Albemarle spent a week in July along with many other girls worldwide in a pilgrimage to Savannah. In addition to touring the home of Juliette Gordon Lowe, founder of Girl Scouting, the group of 25 girls and moms took in a historic carriage ride, a magical dolphin discovery boat tour, some marine science and maritime history on Tybee Island, and days of endless Southern cooking. The adventure began and ended on the Amtrak train from Richmond, where a treasure chest of memories was made and shared.

Troops 129 and 456 Take Pilgrimage to Savannah

2010-08-04 14:11

Girl Scouts has a New Look!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/31/us/31girlscouts.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=girl%20scouts&st=cse

Girl Scouts has a new look, and according to plan, GSUSA launched the campaign with a story in the New York Times (see the link above). We are now following up with the media in the 36 counties that make up Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council.

First, we have a new logo ... including a new, improved version of our familiar trefoil.

Girl Scouts has a New Look!

2010-08-03 13:29

Hogwarts: the Summer Session!

Enjoy some pictures from Hogwarts camp at Icimani.

Hogwarts: the Summer Session!

2010-08-02 10:17

Pony Tales Camp!!

Here are some shots from GSVSC's very first Pony Tales Camp, which was held on June 19 at Icimani Adventure Center in Roanoke.

three of the horses

Three of the horses at Pony Tales Camp.

Marianne Jolley talks about horses

Marianne Jolley talks about horses.

Pony Tales Camp!!

2010-08-02 09:38

Troop 2206 Earns Girl Scout Bronze Award

troop 2206 at English Meadows

Most of Troop 2206 with some of the items they collected. Missing from the picture: Alyssa Dickerson, Renata Yassa, Tamsin Morgan-Johnson and Abby Boyd.

Troop 2206 Earns Girl Scout Bronze Award

2010-07-29 13:52

Top Girl Scout Cookie Sellers Live in Waynesboro

Little known fact: Five of the top-selling businesswomen in Virginia live in Augusta County.

They also happen to be Girl Scouts.

Top Girl Scout Cookie Sellers Live in Waynesboro

2010-07-29 13:51

Greater Lynchburg Community Trust Provides Grant for Girl Scout Community Outreach

The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust has awarded $4,650 to Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline to provide four- to six-week programs to at-risk girls in Lynchburg, Amherst, Altavista and Campbell County.

Greater Lynchburg Community Trust Provides Grant for Girl Scout Community Outreach

2010-07-29 13:12

2010 Gold Award Reception and Bridging Ceremony

On June 27 in Lexington, GSVSC honored its Gold Awardees and bridged the Ambassadors to Adult Scouts. Here are some photos from the event.

Adrianne Watts

Gold Awardee Adrianne Watts with her Daisy escort, Rheanna.

Savannah Montgomery

2010 Gold Award Reception and Bridging Ceremony

2010-07-29 12:35

Lots Going On with Botetourt Service Unit

Girl Scout Troop 432 held its final cookie booth (for this year) on Sunday March 21, 2010 at the Kroger in Daleville. Once again, the girls collected donations for cookies to send to Army and Marine troops overseas. The troop collected close to 100 boxes for the troops!

Lots Going On with Botetourt Service Unit

2010-07-29 12:12

Troop 335 Heads to Washington, DC, and Williamsburg

provided by Holly Houck

Troop 335 Heads to Washington, DC, and Williamsburg

2010-07-29 12:02

Troop 133 Bridges Five Ambassadors to Adults

Four of the five Ambassadors in Troop 133

These Ambassadors with Troop 133 bridged to Adults on June 5. Pictured are Rachel Sisk, Hannah Johnston, Hillary Carter and Kori Price; not pictured is Hannah Furnival. Hannah, Hillary and Kori Price received their Gold Awards the same day.

Troop 133 Bridges Five Ambassadors to Adults

2010-07-29 11:47

Troop 903 Has Been Busy These Days!

Troop 903 at the Dogwood Parade

Troop 903 participated in Charlottesville's Dogwood parade in April.

At Staunton Lanes

In May, they had a bowling party.

At Montpelier Day

Troop 903 Has Been Busy These Days!

2010-07-29 11:39

Erin Gallagher Lives a Chocoholic’s Dream: A Year’s Supply of Thin Mints!

It just doesn’t get any better than this.
Erin Gallagher of Louisa is the proud possessor of 52 … count ‘em: 52 … boxes of Girl Scout Thin Mints.
Here’s how it happened: The 2010 cookie sale throughout Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council (GSVSC) ran from January 1-April 11. This year, there was a special incentive: buy five boxes, and your name will be entered into a drawing for a year’s supply of Girl Scout cookies (one box per week). The winner could choose from any one of the eight delicious flavors, or mix and match.
The entries filled one larg