December 22, 2009

News you Can Use

December 22, 2009

What's Up

Closings - All Council Service Centers, out-based offices, and shops will be closed for the holidays from December 24 - January 3.

Last Minute Shoppers - With 1 Girl Scout shopping day left until Christmas, you might find just what you are looking for in one of the Council Shops. Holiday ornaments, some bags, shirts and other items have been marked down. There are also stocking stuffer items and many other last minute gift ideas available. Hoodies and fleece vests are always a great idea for the upcoming cookie booths. (Items and quantities vary by store.)

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines Wins Philanthropy Journal Photo Contest - The Council is pleased to announce that it has been selected as winner of the Philanthropy Journal Photo Contest: 2009 Year in Review. For the full story click here: http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/media/press/2009_PJ_Photo.aspx

Girl Scout Merchandise Announces Girl Scout Apparel To Be Sold At Old Navy Stores - Girl Scout Merchandise is pleased to announce that Old Navy stores will feature exclusive Girl Scout t-shirt designs for toddlers and girls in its 998 stores in the United States. Product is expected to be in stores in January and be available through March 2010 (or until supplies last). The shirts are produced under official license by our national licensee, Junk Food Clothing. GSM and Old Navy are currently in discussions to finalize additional marketing elements to support the Girl Scouts brand at Old Navy stores. For more information, contact Brian Crawford at bcrawford@girlscouts.org.

Justine Magazine Partnership Continues-Reminder to Spread Word About Real Girl Contest January 17th Deadline - Girl Scouts everywhere are encouraged to tell the world how they are Remarkable, Energetic, Aspirational Leaders by entering the Justine R.E.A.L. Girl contest where the prize is a feature in the national teen/tween lifestyle magazine, Justine. This R.E.A.L. Girl Contest is open only to Girl Scouts between the ages of 13-19, who are working to make the world a better place in their local communities and beyond. The winner will be featured in an article telling all about her activities as the R.E.A.L. Girl, and she will win a trip to the Justine offices in Memphis, Tennessee, for a professional photo shoot, as well as other fun prizes and Justine subscriptions for her troop and her school library. Submissions will be accepted until January 17, 2010 and the finalists and winner will be selected in February. For more information and contest rules, check out justinemagazine.com.

Look Again!

Hispanic Video - Don't forget to check out this new video on the council Web site at http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/espanol.aspx

Product Sales - Reminder
We are pleased to announce that two additional cookie warehouses will be open during the reorder phase of the 2010 Cookie Sale. In addition to cookie cupboards and traveling trucks, troops can pick up cookies at any of the eight cookie warehouses listed below. Addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation for all the warehouses can be found on the council Web site by clicking this link: http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/CookiesProducts/Cookies/Volunteers/Warehouses.aspx or by going to www.nccoastalpines.org and clicking Cookies then Resources and Forms.

Durham - 1900 Northpointe Drive
Fayetteville - 803 Eastern Boulevard
Goldsboro - 1200 South US 117 Bypass (new location)
Greenville - 3400 South Memorial Drive (new location)
Jacksonville - 92 Western Boulevard
Morrisville - 413 Airport Boulevard
Smithfield - 3210 US Highway 70 West Bypass (new location)
Wilmington - 1215 North 23rd Street (new location)

Upcoming Program Opportunities
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Great Girl Scout Destination Opportunities
•   GSUSA Leading the Way- a 2-part inclusive destination opportunity for Girl Scouts of all abilities ages 14-18 and girls with disabilities up to age 21 to explore conservation, culture and digital arts. Girls will participate in a weekend training retreat in Colorado in the spring and a 10-day Field Workshop expedition in the summer. During the retreat portion, girls will gain valuable communication skills through a Digital Arts Workshop provided by the Pearson Foundation, learn about inclusion and outdoor adaptations, and gain leadership skills as they explore beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. During the Field Workshop, girls will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend 10 days exploring the Southwestern United States rafting in the San Juan River in Utah and exploring the majestic and historic Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Through a partnership with the National Parks Service Natural Sounds Program, girls will study and conduct experiments exploring the natural and cultural sounds of the area while learning why these pristine acoustical environments demand restoration and preservation. For a complete description of the event, cost and application procedures, visit: http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/event_details.asp?eventid=521

•   The Future is Green - this opportunity for Girl Scouts ages 13-18 (entering at least 9th grade at time of event) allows them to explore how green technology in astronomy, environment or robotics can help save the Earth. Astronomy participants will learn about the night sky, technology that is used to explore the universe, and how astronomers have become instrumental in research regarding global climate change and space debris. Robotics participants will explore the importance of robots in exploration, health care, and helping to make the world "green." They will then design, build, and program their own robot to meet certain challenges. Environment participants will explore the eco-challenges and successes of the San Francisco Bay. For a complete description of the event, cost and application procedures, visit http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/event_details.asp?eventid=523

Group Camp at Camp Graham- Registration for Group Camp at Camp Graham begins on January 12. This is a great way for your troop or area group to attend summer camp. Check out our website at
http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/camps/groupcamp.aspx to find out more about this great opportunity. Questions?!? Email kdiewald@nccoastalpines.org or call 919-600-6345 or 800-284-4475 ext. 3345

Council Events -
Looking for fun and exciting program opportunities for your Girl Scouts? We have lots of great upcoming events.

- It2 Team- Inspire Today, Inspire Tomorrow Teen Team - to apply to be on the Team, contact Keli Diewald at kdiewald@nccoastlapines.org for more info.
- L.I.T. Training- January 16, 2010- Wake County
- PA Specialty Training- January 16, 2010- Wake County
- Spa 101: Let's Relax- January 31, 2010- Pinehurst Resort, Moore County
- Green Teen: Environmental Ambassador- February 5-6, 2010- Camp Hardee
- Girl Scout Designers Engineer It!- February 6,2010- Wake County
- From Fitness to Fashion- February 7, 2010- Pinehurst Resort, Moore County
- Princess Dance Party- February 7, 2010- Camp Pretty Pond
- Balancing Brains and Brawn- February 9, 2010- Raleigh Service Center
- Daisy Body Talk- February 20, 2010- Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, Wake County
- Midnight Movers- February 20, 2010- Museum of Life and Science, Durham County
- Green Teen: Environmental Ambassador- March 26-27, 2010- Camp Hardee
- Camping Quest- April 23-25,2010- Camp Graham
- Footprints in the Clouds - A Step Up! - Meeting March 27, 2010 - Trip June 19-26, 2010

Follow the links below to learn more about our council-sponsored events.

Follow the links below to learn more about our council-sponsored events.

Program Opportunities for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors        http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/JustForGirls/DaisyBrownieJun/ProgramOpp.aspx

Program Opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
http://www.nccoastalpines.org/home/JustForGirls/Teens/ProgramOpp.aspx

Volunteer Services - Reminders
Spotlight a Volunteer - Is there someone in your area who has done something great? Let us know so we can highlight their accomplishments in the weekly email. Send entries with a brief description of what makes this volunteer great to Betsy Wharton at bwharton@nccoastalpines.org.
January Adult Learning Opportunities
Leadership Essentials
1-9-10 - Columbus Co.
1-9-10 - Craven Co.
1-10-10 - Orange Co.
1-16-10 - Johnston Co.
1-19-10 - Cumberland Co.
1-21-10 - Moore Co.
1-28-10 - New Hanover Co.
1-31-10 - Onslow Co.

First Aid/CPR
1-14-10 - Wake Co. - online opportunities
1-15-10 - Brunswick Co. - CPR challenge
1-16-10 - Brunswick Co. - CPR review - must be current in CPR within 30 days of expiration date 1-23-10 - Cumberland Co. -

Outdoor Skills
1-16-10 - Cumberland Co. - Outdoor Skills recert - must have completed Outdoor training 5 yrs or more ago

Volunteer Spotlight - Diane Marks
Diane does a great job as Vance County's Service Unit Manager. Her attention to detail certainly helps to make everyone's job easier! She also has been the leader of a troop for 11 years and has retained some of the original girls from that troop. She has the ability to think "outside the box" to find ways to keep the interest of her teen girls and motivate them to strive for excellence. Many of her girls have earned their Girl Scout Silver Award and are working toward their Gold. Additionally, Diane is an Event Director, Delegate, Volunteer Essentials Facilitator, as well as the county's Fall Product Sale Manager. She commits many hours to our organization, and she is a wonderful role model for girls and adults!

Thank you for all you do! We appreciate your dedication to the girls in our communities. If you have any questions or comments, contact Betsy Wharton at bwharton@nccoastalpines.org

Sincerely,

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines
P. O. Box 91649
Raleigh, NC 27675
919/782-3021
800/284-4475
919/782-2083 - fax

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