“100 for the 100th” - Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council

ANNUAL MEETING INFO & REGISTRATION INSIDE 

The Skyline 

FALL 2012 – WINTER 2013 

GSVSC Centennial Patch Program 

“100 for the 100th” 

Our 100th Anniversary Council-Wide 

Service Project, February–April 2012 

The results are in … drumroll, please — hurry on over to p. 17 now! 

Gold Awards p.2 Troop News p.6 Volunteer Recognitions p.14 Adventurers p.23



What's inside… 

Governance ........................................1 

Gold Awards........................................2 

Silver Awards ......................................4 

Bronze Awards ...................................5 

Troop News .........................................6 

GS Communities Corner ..................10 

Volunteer Recognitions ...................14 

Fund Development ............................17 

Programs .............................................18 

Cookie Sale ..........................................20 

Nut & Candy Sale ...............................21 

Archives ...............................................22 

Skyline Adventurers .........................23 

Skyline Shop .......................................24 

Annual Meeting ..............center insert 

on 

the cover… 

(clockwise, from top right) 

Girl Scouts from Senior Troop 2041, Jefferson Forest SU, 

participate in an Arbor Day tree planting. 

Daisy Troop 1938, Spotswood SU, poses proudly in front of 265 

pairs of jeans they collected. 

Christiansburg Troops 604 and 688 collect donations for a pet 

clinic for “100 in the 100th”. 

Congrats to all 

ofouradultrecognition 

award winners! Especially 

Donna Holden and Patti 

Gardner for attaining the Thanks 

Badge — and Renee Mahon for 

achieving the Honor Pin! 

Check out all of our 

victors on p. 15. 

“When I applied 

to travel to Our Chalet, 

the Girl Scout World Center 

in Switzerland, and Germany and 

France with t he Adventurers this 

summer, I thought it might be fun to 

go somewhere different. I had no idea 

that my expectations would be blown 

away and this trip would far exceed 

my wildest dreams.” 

Kelsey Burchett on p. 24 

More value for 

the way you live. 

governance 

(left to right) 

Board of Directors 

Chair HelenRuth 

Burch and GSVSC 

CEO Jean Ann 

Hughes 

What is governance? 

Governance is the responsibility of the board of directors. 

It is the establishment of policy and the decision on or 

resolution of any major issue affecting the council. The 

board is the only policy-making body in the council and 

cannot delegate its duties to any other group. The day-today 

operations of the council are carried out under the 

direction of the chief executive officer, Jean Ann Hughes, 

who is responsible to the board of directors. Daily operations 

result in the achievement of the yearly operating objectives 

adopted by the board. Board Chair HelenRuth Burch and 

CEO Jean Ann Hughes work in partnership to ensure that 

Virginia Skyline is the best council it can be. 

How do I get involved? 

You have a chance to influence the decisions of the 

board of directors by participating in the Open Council 

Dialogue meetings (see our website for dates under 

Who We Are, Governance). You can talk with and give 

input to the board of directors on issues of importance 

to the entire council. This year, the agenda for the Open 

Council Dialogue meeting includes discussions on the 

changes in our bylaws that impact the way we elect 

delegates and the impact of charging a service fee along 

with the GSUSA membership fee. 

You can also be elected a delegate by your service 

unit/community or at-large group. You become voting 

members of the corporation with the responsibility of 

helping generate the flow of information between the 

board of directors and the membership. This position 

is extremely important and involves a commitment of 

time and study. Delegates must attend at least one Open 

Council Dialogue meeting and be well-informed on issues 

being discussed by those they will be representing at the 

annual council meeting in January. 

Membership Voice Committee 

The Membership Voice Committee is made up of 

volunteers from all parts of the council. It is the 

communication link between volunteers and the board of 

directors. They chair the Open Council Dialogue meetings, 

train delegates and encourage service units/communities 

to participate in the governance. To voice your ideas or 

concerns, contact them at: mvc@gsvsc.org. 

$12 Membership Fee + Council Service Fee? 

We want to hear your opinion about the Council Service Fee 

proposal. At the National Convention in October 2011, the 

National Council approved a proposal that makes it possible 

for councils to add a Council Service Fee to the Annual 

National Membership Dues ($12 per year per member). 

The annual National Membership Dues go directly to Girl 

Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to pay for services provided 

by GSUSA. The Council Service Fee (paid only for girls, not 

adult volunteers) would stay in Virginia Skyline to be used 

for items in the council budget that directly affect girls 

and adults. The Virginia Skyline Council Board of Directors 

determines whether the council will implement the Council 

Service Fee and how much the fee would be. 

The Council Service Fee would help our council have more 

money to provide services to volunteers and girls. Before 

this decision is made, however, we need to look at all the 

implications: Will adding to the National Membership dues 

be a hardship for families? Will having a Council Service Fee 

affect our fundraising efforts? What will the impact be on 

membership retention and recruitment? 

Parents and volunteers can give us input by completing a 

short online survey. To participate in this survey, please go to: 

www.surveymonkey.com/s/CouncilServiceFee. 

Board 

of directors 

members 

attend a 

meeting 

Virginia Skyline 

Council Board 

of Directors 

If you are interested 

in serving on the 

board or know 

someone you 

think would make 

a good board 

member, please 

contact the Board Development Committee at 

boarddevelopment@gsvsc.org. 

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GOLD 

Emily Heymann 

of Roanoke City designed 

and installed interpretive 

signs about geology, stormwater 

runoff, plastics, Totera Town and 

Paleo-Indians along the Roanoke 

River Greenway in Salem — 

thus earning her the 

Gold Award. 

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AWARD 

Gold Awards 

Congratulations to the following 41 girls for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting! These girls completed 

their service projects between March 2011 and March 2012. Way to go for the Gold! 

Hannah Adams 

Culpeper, VA 

Personal Care Pantry 

Andrea Armbrester 

Stuart, VA 

Fine Arts for the Youth 

Jessica Blackshaw 

Elkton, VA 

Elkton Volunteerism 

Jennifer Bolander 

McGaheysville, VA 

Rockingham Springs Arboretum: Restoring an Historic 

Spring and Reintroducing Virginia native species to 

the Triangle Garden 

Alyx Fravel 

Staunton, VA 

Building and Repairing Picnic Tables at Barren Ridge 

Ballfield 

Jessica Wood 

of Goode earned her 

Gold Award by combining her 

love for horses with helping others 

in her community. Wood evaluated 

seven horses for Astride with Pride 

(a therapy riding program) to assess 

their potential for working with 

riders with various physical and 

cognitive disabilities. 

Kelsey Brodkin 

Locust Grove, VA 

The Mrs. Dot Project: Bridging the Gap 

Victoria Carr 

Salem, VA 

Butterfly Garden 

Liz Carpenter 

Forest, VA 

Reading Teepee 

Tracy Chapman 

Monterey, VA 

Design and Create Children’s Center at Monterey UMC 

Selena Rose Clark 

Staunton, VA 

Native Plants Educational Garden 

Anna E. Gibson 

Bedford, VA 

The Secret Garden 

Victoria Gum 

Bridgewater, VA 

Books for Briery Branch 

Kirsten Hamann 

Roanoke, VA 

Project Clean-Up 

Lauren Hearne 

Harrisonburg , VA 

Food Pantry 

Emily Heymann 

Roanoke, VA 

Salem Greenway Interpretive Signs 

Emilee Higgins 

Blue Ridge, VA 

A Virtual Tour of the Johnson 

Farm at the Peaks of Otter 

Hillary Holt 

Stuart, VA 

Trees for the Communities 

Helena Hopkins 

McGaheysville, VA 

Combining Cooking and 

Literacy to Improve Children’s 

Future Skills 

Emily Hulse 

Dayton, VA 

Restoration & Beautification 

of Turner Ashby High School 

Lesley Johnson 

Roanoke, VA 

Quilting for the Rescue Mission 

Elly Jones 

Harrisonburg, VA 

Helping the Harrisonburg SPCA: 

Educating Children for Their 

Future with Pets, and Creating 

Useful SPCA Equipment 

Kristen 

Hamann of Roanoke 

County rejoices with cake 

at her Gold Award ceremony. 

She completed a significant 

community service project of 

cleaning up and organizing the 

prop rooms at the Floyd 

Ward School of Dance. 

Emilie King 

Roanoke, VA 

Quilts for the Rescue Mission 

Victoria Knight 

Patrick Springs, VA 

PARC Deserves Gold 

Catherine Logan 

Forest, VA 

Developing the Arboretum at 

Timberlake Christian Church 

Kelly Lorencki 


Sew Much Caring 

Nicole Mantei 

Rocky Mount, VA 

Bettering Our Community One 

Step at a Time 

Phillipa Mararstein 


Sew Much Caring 

Lindsey Martin 

Charlottesville, VA 

Reading for Tomorrow 

Rebecca Miller 


Bringing Native American 

Culture Back to Life: 

Introducing Mentally and 

Physically Challenged Children 

and Adults in My Community 

to Native American Culture 

Halley Mitchell 

Locust Grove, VA 

Kids’ Awareness of Animals 

Alissa Morgan 

Covington, VA 

Camping Across Virginia 

Emili Morgan 

Covington, VA 


Marisa Perez-Reyes 


Reducing ACL Injury in Women 

Leah Pillow 

Covington, VA 


Shannon Raines 

Lynchburg, VA 

Project Temporary Home 

Summer Richardson 

Roanoke, VA 

Quilting for the Rescue Mission 

Rachel Sisk 

Culpeper, VA 

Personal Care Pantry 

Rebecca Vail 

Roanoke, VA 

Be Strong and Be Brave 

Courtney Whitehead 

Covington, VA 


Jessica Wood 

Goode, VA 

Training Horses for Astride 

with Pride (a riding therapy 

program) 

Sadie Yates 


We Can Eat a Rainbow 

Four members 

of Girl Scout Troop 109 

of Harrisonburg celebrate 

earning their Gold Awards. 

Pictured (L to R): Rebecca 

Miller, Elly Jones, Nancy Copley 

(leader), Helena Hopkins, 

and Jennifer Bolander. 

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Lana Kay Caragher 

Troop 473, Jefferson Forest 

Red Cross Blood Donor Drive 

Advisor: Laura Dooley 

Megan Coverstone 

Troop 864, Spotswood SU 

Tutoring Room Makeover 

Advisor: Kathy McKenzie 

Emily Golladay 

Troop 409, Staunton- 

Augusta-Waynesboro 

Me and My Guy Dance 

Advisor: Donna Parsons 

Rachel Harris 

Troop 409, South River SU 

Star Walk Trail 

Advisor: Donna Parsons 

Macy Hooper 

Troop 3030, Culpeper SU 

Troop 3030’s Tutoring Program 

Advisor: Alexa Fritz 

Jacqueline Resau 

Troop 313, Culpeper SU 

Basic Knot Board 

Advisor: Janine Resau 

Hannah Ridings 

Troop 572, Charlottesville- 

Albemarle County 

Games for Education 

& Enjoyment 

Advisor: Kathryn Ridings 

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Rebecca Ann Schmidt 

Troop 801, Rockbridge SU 

Super Silly Science Book Club 

Advisor: Elizabeth Schmidt 

Trescella Shaffer 

Troop 698, Lynchburg SU 

Water Conservation 

Advisor: Ms. Camper 

Hannah Taubenberger 



Pet Toy Drive, Henley Middle Sch. 


Gwendalyn Turner 

Troop 434, Golden Link SU 

Tree Signs at Rutrough Point 

Advisor: Debbie Pitts 

Lindsay Watson 

Troop 924, Danville- 

Pittsylvania County 

Gingerbread House 

Advisor: Leslie Watson 

Victoria Westrup 



Special Treats for the Special 

Animals of the SPCA 


Congrats 

to Hannah, 

Kathleen, Megan, 

Julia and Virginia of 

Rappahannock County 

Troop 628 for earning 

the Silver Award! 

Silver Awards 

Congratulations to the following 45 girls for earning the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve and the second highest 

award in Girl Scouting! These girls completed their awards between March and August of 2012. Way to capture the Silver! 

Congrats 

to Kaylee 

and Alexandria 

of Covington 

Troop756! 

Troop 303, Christiansburg SU 

Preparing for Pet Adoption 

Megan Caudle, Bailey Cox, 

Callie Landreth, Maggie 

McPherson, Hannah Peters 

and Kaylee Peterson 

Advisor: Amy McPherson 

Troop 523, South River SU 

Community Service Project 

Abigale Lee, Danielle McCormick, 

Gabrielle Rothacker, Tabatha 

Steed and Elizabeth Szmurlo 

Advisors: Celia McCormick 

& Barbara Powell 

Troop 548, Trefoil SU 

Project Green — It Starts With You! 

Kristina Hale, Destinee 

Hartman, Gillian Horn, Natalie 

Horn, Elizabeth Kingery and 

Emma Pendleton 

Advisor: Sue Horn 

Troop 628, Rappahannock SU 

Girl Scout Safety Fair 

Hannah Bennett, Kathleen 

Forrest, Megan Kelley, Virginia 

Arthur and Julia Wood 

Advisor: Angela Wood 

Troop 737, NNRV SU 

Recycling Raiders 

Irene Azurmendi, Josie Doss 

and Katie Wysocki 

Advisor: Teri Wysocki 

Troop 756, Alleghany/Bath SU 

A Cause 4 Paws 

Kaylee Deaner and 

Alexandria Martin 

Advisor: Susan Givens 

Troop 3134, Salem Skyline SU 

Operation Middle School 

Elizabeth Carr, Stephanie 

Carr, Elizabeth Conner, 

Esmerelda Garzon, Julie 

McKnew and Kayleigh Webb 

Advisor: Susan McKnew 

Troop 3149, Botetourt SU 

Landscaping at the LAP 

Delaney Alls, Savannah Amos, 

Jamie LaPrade, Heather Royal 

and Josie Wiegandt 

Advisor: Beth Wiegandt 

Bronze 

Award 

Bronze Awards 

Congratulations to the following 131 girls for earning the highest 

award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve and the third highest award 

in Girl Scouting! These girls completed their awards between 

March and August of 2012. Bravo on bringing home the Bronze! 

Sydney Lanier 

Troop 971, Spotswood SU 

Inventorying Cave Hill Day Camp Supplies 

Advisor: Beth Raynes 

Bethany Martin 


Cat Toys for the Humane Society 

Advisor: Cindy Watson 

Lilly Summy 

Lynchburg SU 

Serving Animals at the Humane Society 

Advisor: Mae Drinkard 

Emily Wolfe 

Troop 547, Charlottesville-Albemarle 

Senior Living Community 

Advisor: Terri Lynn Petty 

Troop 54, Staunton-Augusta- 

Waynesboro 

Meals on Wheels Adoption 

Ashley Armstrong, Hannah Fiechtl, 

TaShawna Flemming, Imani Hankinson, 

Brittany Jordan, Brooklyn Kier, Madilynn 

Langston, Nikki Pettry, Paige Pettry, Sara 

Robertson, Kitty Tillen and Shakira Walker 

Advisor: Michelle Scarlino 

Troop 61, Two Rivers SU 

Improving Our Meeting Place 

Emily Childress, Abigail Cunningham, 

Taylor Finley, Elizabeth Haynes, Sarah 

Jennings, Allison Koelesch, Madison 

Miller, Sydney Nolley, Hannah Owens, 

Schyler Sitton, Katelyn Thacker and 

Baileigh Youngblood 

Advisor: Sharon Nolley 


Albemarle 

Animal Care & Service 

Caroline Allison, Reagan Burton, Abby 

Cole, Alexandra Dagli, Presleigh Fitzwater, 

Jessica Klees, Davida Kaufman, Anna 

Kreiebaum, Brianne Lefanowicz, Meredith 

Martin, Caroline McGahren, Mary Scott 

and Julianna Scott 

Advisor: Marianne Cole 

Troop 279, Orange SU 

Swaportunity for Service Unit 

Kristin Dotson, Isabel Haakman, Alyson 

Kinkopf, Brittany Russell, Malia Staples 

and Kendall Wynn 

Advisor: Jennifer Kinkopf 

Troop 318, Alleghany/Bath SU 

Kindergarten Summer Fun 

Hope Arthur, Angela Brookman, Faith Daly, 

Jayme Bradshaw, Savannah Gwinn, Ashton 

Hoke, Melissa Howdershelt, Courtney Hubbard, 

Crista Johnson, Madison Noel, Karissa 

Persinger, Emma Reed and Jaelene Reyes 

Advisor: Erika Daly 

Troop 361, Monticello SU 

Bringing Cheer to Seniors in Our Community 

Kyla Jenkins, Camden Luck, Maggie 

Morris and Caitlyn Walker 

Advisor: Carmen Trimble 

Troop 561, NNRV SU 

Helping with Bridge Food Pantry 

Jennifer Arogo, Victoria Dickert, Kaitlyn 

Evans, Meredith Grove, Erika Modlin and 

Bethany Werner 

Advisor: Kat Werner 


Healthy Eating 

Aleaha Goff, Jasmine Shelton, Zhane 

Shelton, Andrea Smith, Celeah Stone, 

Letesha Stone, Kayla Thompson and 

Abigail Wainwright 

Advisor: Marion Stump 

Congrats 

to Gracie, Kacey, 

Alyssa and Josie 

of Botetourt County 

Troop 848 for earning 

their Bronze 

Awards! 

Troop 848, Botetourt SU 

Beautification Project 

Alyssa Dean, Gracie Dooley, Josie 

Tribbett and Kacey Whorley 

Advisor: Lana Obenchain 

Troop 855, Salem Skyline SU 

Ferret Shelter Play Structure 

Jewels Anderson, Lauren Carroll, 

Emma Crowe, Kristen Honaker, Lexi 

Israel, Maddie Legg, Sierra Messinger, 

Natalie Perdue, Rachel Schmitt, 

Kirsten Vest and Cassie Wilder 

Advisor: Jerry Legg 


Albemarle 

Garden Path 

Erin Benedict, Savannah Brown, Cayla 

Craig, Molly Cushing, Desiree Koch, 

Katherine Mata, Isabelle Mildonian, 

Avery Moultrie, Natalie Russell, Rachel 

Schweitzer and Tiffany Smith 

Advisor: Maryann Russell 


Camp Sacajawea Sunspot Badge 

Barn Makeover — Phase 1 

Olivia Austin, Alysaa Carver, Gracyn 

Draney, Cady Jones, Madison Laughin, 

Sarah Light, Lauren Mascera, Allison 

Miller, Shauna Simonton, Jade Sullivan 

and Abby Watson 

Advisor: Cindy Watson 

Troop 2229, Christiansburg SU 

VICCC Partner in Progress 

Hannah Allen, Alex Barrett, Jackie Baines, 

Abby Caudle, Rachel Feggeler, Eden Hill, 

Emily Kamienski, Miranda Lattimer, Lelia 

Smith, Georgia Smith and Abby Yearout 


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NEWS 

1. Brownie Troop 328 of Rivanna 

SU helped local food pantries 

in Fall 2011 by working with 

Charlottesville Gleaning. The girls 

collected 17 bags of apples for a 

total weight of 219 lbs! 

2. Brownie Troop 432 of 

Botetourt SU visited Layman 

Family Farms on October 

2, 2011. The girls found their 

way through the corn maze, 

visited the pumpkin patch and 

participated in all of the onsite 

activities such as the cow 

train, the pumpkin and corn 

blasters, underground slide, 

horse swings, plus much more. 

Everyone had an amazing 

time that day! Pictured L to R: 

Sarah, Ema, Emma, Taylor, Dani, 

Bridgette, Cadence and Myla. 

3. Daisy Troop 233 celebrated 

Juliette Low’s birthday by 

making cupcakes and singing 

Happy Birthday. Pictured L to R: 

Olivia, Halianne, Simone, Jena, 

Kaylee, Evan, Autumn, Nancy, 

Morgan, Kayla, Anika and Baylee. 

4. Brownie Troop 958 participated 

in the 2011 Buchanan Christmas 

Parade. Pictured on back row: 

Co-leader Melanie Shanks and 

Leader Liz Newell; on front row: 

Reagan, Skylar, Madelyn, Haley 

and Hannah. 

5. Brownie Troop 1317 of Staunton 

went on a Fall 2011 birdwatching 

excursion down 

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Bell’s Lane with members of 

the Augusta Bird Club, Penny 

Warren and Darryll Schwalm. 

6. As a part of their Silver Award 

service project in 2011-12, 

Cadette Troop 610 of 

Massanutten SU collected 

thousands of plastic grocery bags 

to recycle into a park bench. Did 

you know that approximately 380 

billion plastic bags are used each 

year in the United States and it 

takes 12 million barrels of oil to 

make those bags? If each person 

would reuse fabric bags, that 

would save an estimated 22,176 

bags from ending up in landfills, 

polluting the ocean or even killing 

animals. Pictured clockwise from 

top: Rachael, Leah, Chelsey, 

Abbie and Hannah. 

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7. Daisy Troop 262 of Waynesboro 

created Christmas cards to send 

to soldiers in 2011. 

8. Daisy-Brownie-Junior Troop 

387 of Ridgeway (Fairystone SU) 

attended the 2011 Girl Scout Day 

at Natural Bridge. The girls were 

in awe over the Natural Bridge. 

Pictured L to R: Anna, Rachael, 

Kaitlyn, Sarah (back turned), 

Lyndsey and Ayden. 

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9. Daisy Troop 1862 & Brownie- 

Junior Troop 862 of Grayson 

County went on an outing to 

Marion, VA, in Fall 2011. They took 

a tour of FM94, Today’s Best & 

Most Country radio station. The 

girls truly enjoyed their tour guide, 

Henry Thomas. Some girls even 

got the chance to speak on the air 

briefly — that was a big hit! 

10.Junior Troop 2229 marched as 

the Polar Express in the 2011 

Christiansburg Christmas Parade. 

11. Daisy Troop 658 of Botetourt 

County enjoyed a day at the 

Lenfest Center for the Arts in 

Lexington in February 2012. The 

girls participated in a variety of 

workshops and had a chance 

to see the Rockbridge Ballet 

perform Snow White. Pictured 

with dancers are (bottom row): 

Isabella, Hannah and Emily; (top 

row): Austyn, Natalie, Leeanne, 

Jadin and Skyler. 

12. Junior Troop 848 of Montvale 

visited Build-A-Bear Workshop 

and completed the Girl Scout 

100th Anniversary Bear. Pictured 

(back row): Brianna, Makenna, 

Lauren, Arianna, Cortney, Josie 

and Alyssa; (front row): Keeley, 

Gabrielle, Gracie, Kacey and Hailey. 

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13.Cadette Troop 834 of Verona 

posed on the bridge at the 

James Madison University 

Arboretum. The girls spent the 

day identifying trees, watching 

birds and hiking trails. The troop 

also surveyed the open area as a 

future bluebird habitat. 

14.Cadette Troop 414 of Timberville 

represented Egypt and won first 

place for best booth during the 

2012 Girl Scout International 

Fair at the Rockingham County 

Fairgrounds. A huge thanks goes 

out to Kevin Inglett and Michael 

Jenkins for all their help. Pictured 

(back row): Troop Leader 

Amanda Jenkins, Kevin Inglett 

and Co-Leader Kelly Inglett; 

(middle row): Ashley, Cassie, 

Autum, Rena and Rylea; (front 

row): Michaela and Caitlyn. 

15.Brownie Troop 264 hosted Girl 

Scout Sunday on March 11, 2012, 

at Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. 

A special highlight was their 100 

Girl Scout Alumnae Signature 

quest and an extra special cake 

decorated by lifetime Girl Scout 

Patsy Weeks! Pictured (top row): 

Leader Karen White, Aubrey, 

Elly, Madelyn, Kristal, Lindsey 

and Co-leader Sonya Jennings; 

(bottom row): Lucy, Alize, 

Abigail, Madison, Hailey, Kerrigan 

and Hannah. 

16.Junior Troop 1243 of Charlotte 

County enjoyed selling cookies 

at this year’s booth sale. 

17. Daisy Troop 371 of Franklin 

County celebrated the 100th 

birthday of Girl Scouts by 

supplying over 100 craft items 

for the story-hour program held 

at the Franklin County Public 

Library. Money from their cookie 

sales was used to purchase glue, 

cotton balls, construction paper, 

stickers, goggly eyes, paper bags 

and more. Pictured (first row): 

Judy, Zoe and Elaina; (second 

row): Jamie, Destinee, Savannah, 

Mallory, Gracie and Gracie. 

18.Brownie Troops 848 & 3340 

visited the Montvale Rescue 

Squad. Squad members 

prepared breakfast for the 

girls, and assisted with earning 

their First Aid badges. Pictured: 

Sharron, Madison, Jaycee, Kayla, 

Hailey, Keely, Hailey, Alexis, 

Leader Crystal and Michelle. 

19.Cadette Troop 3122 of 

Blacksburg spent a weekend 

in May 2012 at the US National 

Whitewater Center in Charlotte, 

NC. The girls challenged 

themselves through a variety 

of high-adventure activities 

including zip-lining, high ropes, 

kayaking, paddle boarding and 

whitewater rafting. The rafting 

trips were particularly exciting as 

the girls bounced and splashed 

down Class III and IV rapids on 

the world’s largest man-made 

recirculating river. This troop 

of 7th graders loves a good 

adventure and also enjoyed 

several outdoor trips closer to 

home this past year, including 

biking on the Virginia Creeper 

Trail, caving in Giles County, and 

canoeing on the New River. 

20. Junior Troop 1111 of Bridgewater 

went camping one weekend in 

Spring 2012 at Icimani Adventure 

Center. This was their first time 

camping in platform tents, and 1111 

was the first troop to stay at the 

new Dark Hollow Unit! They enjoyed 

outdoor cooking, hiking, playing 

field games, painting birdhouses to 

hang around the unit, and earning 

their Camp Bear Patch by weeding 

and planting flower beds at camp. 

A great time was had by all and they 

can’t wait to go back again! 

21. Ambassador Troop 365 of 

Staunton traveled this summer 

2012 to a base camp at Costa Rica 

Outward Bound in San Ramon 

de Tres Rios. They went to Playa 

Avellanas, where the girls received 

surfing instruction, removed 

invasive species and trash from 

critical sea turtle nesting areas as 

service projects, and (some girls 

but not all) saw baby sea turtles 

making their way to the ocean 

immediately after hatching very 

late one night. At the base camp, 

they went on a zip-line tour of the 

rainforest, had lunch at a local 

restaurant, and went shopping at 

a local artisans’ market. Girls on 

the trip were Paige Bellamy, Kylie 

Nabers, Karri Greenlee, Breanna 

Riley, Ellen McNamara, and Nicole 

Fauver; leaders were Vicki Bellamy 

and Crystal Nabers. 

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The Lynchburg Service Unit held its 2nd Annual 

Daisy Day at Camp Sacajawea on April 21. The 

theme was “Girl Scout Ways.” The 40 girls 

participated in games, hiked, learned about 

campfire safety/skills, toured Camp Sacajawea and 

fixed the classic Girl Scout camping treat: s’mores! 

Each Daisy received a handmade water bottle 

holder and sleeping bag sack. Thanks to Rebecca 

Duncan, Julie Palmer, Nancy Thompson, Cindy 

Watson and Junior Troops 261 & 1138 for making the 

event a success! 

Green Angels 

Our condolences to those incredible Girl Scouts who 

have passed on to greener Girl Scout pastures. 

Cadette Troop 414 hosted 

a “Harvest Hoedown” in 

November at the Plains 

Community Center in 

Timberville for their 

Northern Rockingham 

Service Unit. The troop served a nice Thanksgiving meal of 

turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, 

applesauce and rolls. After dinner, girls did a little bootscootin’ 

line dancing, enjoyed story-telling, sang and made a 

commemorative necklace to take home with them. 

Cadette Troop 12 organized 

and hosted a Girl Scout 

Camporee for the Madison 

Service Unit as a part of their 

Bronze Award service project. 

Four troops participated in 

campfire songs, skits, s’mores (of course), crafts, carnival 

games, field games, hiking and a picnic dinner together as 

a unit. A fun time was had by all. Congrats to Troop 12 on 

earning their Bronze Awards: Kayla Cunningham, Morgan 

McClelland, Kaley Metz, Sydney Minger, Morgan Paramore, 

Taylor Rider and Anna Smith! 

Kat Werner 

Co-Leader, Junior-Cadette Troop 561 • Blacksburg, VA • Northern NRV SU 

“If something needed done — whether fixing the kitchen sink or purchasing a 

box of Girl Scout cookies or getting grant funding to a breast cancer researcher 

— Kathleen ‘Kat’ Werner was the person to see.” — The Roanoke Times 

(pictured: Kat Werner and her daughters, Bethany and Elise (left), at Relay For LIfe at Virginia Tech) 

Linda Benishek 

Co-Leader, Junior-Cadette Troop 317 • Broadway, VA • Northern Rockingham SU 

“She was a friend, a mother, grandmother, leader, an inspiration, a sister, and so much more.… 

Linda gave us everything. She made Girl Scouts possible. She lived it in her life and strived for 

every girl to do the same.” — Jo Fulk, Troop 317 Co-Leader 

Troops from all over the northwest region of 

the council gathered in October to celebrate 

our 100th birthday with the 100th Anniversary 

Camporee held at Camp May Flather in Mt. 

Solon, VA. Junior Troop 1111 of Massanutten 

SU attended and reported: “We braved the 

cold windy temps to give back to some local 

community organizations. We made tray favors 

for Generations Crossings, re-bagged dog and cat 

food for the Spay and Neuter Clinic, made scarves 

for The Salvation Army, and created birthday 

cards for the West Rockingham Food Pantry for 

its “birthday-in-a-bag” program. We were able 

to see a demonstration by Ronnie and Sable 

with Blue & Gray Rescue. The girls really enjoyed 

seeing the rescue dog in action. We also learned 

about Service Dogs of VA with a demonstration 

by Gonzo, a puppy in training! We opted to eat the 

spaghetti dinner that was offered at camp, and 

it was delicious! After dinner, we enjoyed singing 

songs with Jill Siegel and Donna Holden, and after 

singing Girl Scout songs, we sang Happy Birthday 

to Juliette and had cake! It was a fun-filled day, and 

a wonderful way to give back! Thanks to all those 

who coordinated the event! You did a great job!” 

A proud 

sponsor of 

Girl Scouts’ 

100 Year 

Anniversary! 

Brownie Troop 432 participated in the 

Botetourt Service Unit 100th Anniversary 

Celebration held in March. The girls chose 

to represent the 10-year span of the 1980s. 

They dressed up as the female rockers of 

the decade and modeled uniforms of the 

time. They exchanged SWAPS of friendship 

and shared a snack of Reece’s Pieces. All 100 

years of Girl Scouting were represented. 

Representing the Galax-Grayson Service Unit, 

Girl Scouts of all age-levels performed the 

opening ceremony for convocation in August 

at Grayson County High School. The troops 

said the Pledge of Allegiance, and along with 

the local Boy Scouts, each said their Promise. 

Troops from the Staunton Service Unit came 

together in January to fold flags for the Pocket 

Flag Project and create Blankets of Hope. 

Through the Pocket Flag Project, men and 

women serving overseas will receive a pocket 

flag (which just happens to fit perfectly in the 

front pocket of their uniform). A little note 

enclosed lets them know that they have the 

support and gratitude of friends and family 

back home. 

Girl Scouts from Craig Service Unit 

joined with girls from Botetourt 

Service Unit to participate in the St. 

Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown 

Roanoke this past March. They 

created a 100th anniversary float 

in honor of Girl Scouts and marched wearing uniforms from 

throughout the past. 

In honor of Girl Scouts’ birthday, 

Rebekah and Charlotte Anderson 

presented a basket of goodies to the 

first baby girl born on March 12th at 

Martha Jefferson Hospital in 

Charlottesville. The following troops 

from Rivanna Service Unit contributed 

to the basket: Brownie Troops 269, 328 and 427; Junior Troops 254 

and 1279; Cadette Troops 146 and 412; and Senior Troop 32. Mom 

and baby were both very excited and appreciative! 

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Skyline Council and the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts! 

“The work of to-day is the history of to-morrow and we are its makers.” -from 1st Girl Scout Handbook 

2013 ANNUAL 

MEETING 

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Our Girl Scout Council 

WHEN: 

Friday, January 25 and 

Saturday, January 26, 2013 

(Alternate date: Friday, February 1 

and Saturday, February 2, 2013) 

WHERE: 

Friday, Jan. 25 at Icimani Adventure Center 

5488 Yellow Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014 

Saturday, Jan. 26 at Vinton War Memorial 

814 Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179 

WHO: 

Members, 14 years of age and older 

WHAT: 

Friday, Jan. 25: Activities that evening at 

Icimani Adventure Center 

Saturday, Jan. 26: Council business 

meeting and keynote speaker, lunch and 

birthday celebration at the Vinton War 

Memorial 

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5488 Yellow Mountain Road 

Roanoke, VA 24014 

$5/person/night 

Check-in time: 6–10 PM 

Bring your own bedding and toiletries. 

Mattresses provided in heated gym; hot 

showers and flush toilets available in 

locker rooms. 

Girls in grade 6 and above are welcome 

but must be accompanied by an adult 

and must register on the 2013 Annual 

Meeting Registration form. 

Best Western Plus Inn 

at Valley View Mall 

5050 Valley View Boulevard NW 


1-800-362-2410 

$54.99/room/night (not incl. taxes; 

max. 4 people per double room) 

A block of rooms has been reserved 

for GSVSC. To reserve a room at this 

special rate, call and identify yourself as 

a member of the Girl Scouts of Virginia 

Skyline group. There is an additional 

cost for roll away beds. Rooms must be 

booked by December 25, 2012, to get 

this special room rate. 

Features: Indoor heated saltwater 

pool, free WiFi, complementary hot 

continental breakfast, complementary 

newspaper, microwave and fridge in 

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Friday, January 25 at Camp Icimani 

Golden Get-Together 

Events are designed for participants to go from 

one to the other on their own schedule within the 

time frame of the evening. Light snacks will be 

available while you enjoy the following: 

7–9 PM: Reception 

Meet and share Virginia Skyline memories with Kate 

Genaitis, Virginia Skyline CEO 1980–1996, and our 

keynote speaker for the Annual Meeting. 

7–9 PM: Training 

Round table discussion for working with your troop 

at any age-level on any of the Journey Programs. 

7–9 PM: Craft (SWAPS) 

Nancy Miller, Troop Leader and SWAP Expert 

Join us for a fun workshop learning to make special 

SWAPS that you and your troop can use and swap. You all 

are also invited to bring your own SWAP ideas to share. 

8–9:15 PM: “Make New Friends But Keep The Old” 

Song Workshop 

Donna Holden, Troop Leader and Expert Song Leader 

Girl Scouts have been singing together for 100 

years now and we want to keep on singing into the 

next century. In this song workshop, you’ll revisit 

the golden oldies of Girl Scout songs as well as be 

introduced to the new favorites of today. Includes: 

rounds, graces, ceremonial and camping. 

Supplies to bring: paper and pencil or camera to 

copy words, recording device to remember tunes, 

water bottle/cup to keep hydrated. 

ALTERNATE DATE 

February 1 and 2, 2013 

To find out if the alternate date will be used, call 

the council office (540-777-5100 or 1-800-542- 

5905) in Roanoke after 12 PM on Friday, 

January 25, and listen to the message. 

Announcements will also be made on the 

council’s Facebook page and website, 

as well as local TV stations (channels 

WDBJ7, WSLS10 and WSET13). If in 

doubt about the weather, call before 

you leave home! 

Please be aware of the GSVSC cancellation policy: 

1.) Refunds will not be given for programs, 

events, camps, or trainings under $5. 

2.) Refunds for cancellations will be 

processed as follows: 

- Five or fewer business days before the event – 0% 

- Six to 10 business days before the event – 50% 

- 11 to 15 business days before the event – 75% 

- 16 business days or more before the event – 100% 

If the Annual Meeting is postponed to the alternate 

date, and you cannot attend but signed up for the 

luncheon, you may transfer your lunch to another 

attendee or request a refund. 

Saturday, January 26 at Vinton War Memorial 

8–8:45 AM: Registration 

9 AM–12:30 PM: Council Business Meeting 

Council business, including election of Board of 

DirectorsmembersandBoardDevelopmentCommittee 

members and approval of council bylaws revisions. 

Keynote Speaker: 

Kate Genaitis, Virginia 

Skyline Council Executive 

Director 1980 -1996 

Kate Genaitis has 

more than 40 years of 

experience in the nonprofit 

sector and, since 

her retirement from Girl 

Scouts of the USA, lends 

her expertise to a variety of 

organizations. Kate began 

her professional career 

with the Sackerah Path Girl Scout Council (now Girl 

Scouts Heart of the Hudson). She was assistant 

executive director of the White Plains Child Day Care 

Association from 1974-1976, then returned to Girl 

Scouting as executive director of the Southwestern 

Connecticut Girl Scout Council (now Girl Scouts of 

Connecticut), and served in the same capacity for 

the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council for 16 years. 

Roundtable Discussion 

Roundtable discussion with GSVSC Board 

Members and the Service Fee Task Group on 

the impact of adding a council service fee to the 

annual Girl Scout membership dues. 

12:30–1:45 PM: 50th Anniversary Luncheon 

Cost is $15 per person (pre-payment required by 

January 10). Menu: Salad bar (lettuce served with 

grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red 

onions, red peppers, avocado, mushrooms, banana 

peppers, shredded carrots, corn, egg, blue cheese, 

feta cheese, cheddar cheese, croutons and assorted 

dressings); house-made chicken noodle soup with 

oyster crackers; vegetarian minestrone soup; rolls 

with butter, sweet and unsweetened tea, ice water. 

Other lunch options: Food CANNOT be brought 

into the Vinton War Memorial. If you choose to 

eat lunch at a nearby restaurant, you may do so 

and return to the Vinton War Memorial in time for 

afternoon activities. 

1:45–3:30 PM: Afternoon Programs 

50th Anniversary Celebration — All are welcome 

to sing “Happy Birthday”, decorate and enjoy 

special birthday cupcakes. 

Live and Silent Purse Auction to raise money for 

the council scholarship fund. 

Council Recognitions 

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council 

2013 ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION FORM 

To attend, you must be 14 years of age or older. Registration due by Thursday, January 10, 2013. Luncheon reservations and 

payment are due no later than January 10, 2013. You must register for anything you plan to attend. One person per form, please. 

Name: Service unit/GS community: 

Mailing address: 

City: State: Zip code: 

Day phone #: Evening phone #: 

E‐mail: 

ATTENDANCE INFO 

I will be attending the meeting as (check all that apply): 

Adult Member Board Development Committee Member 

Girl Member Delegate 

Guest Substitute Delegate 

Nominee Staff Member 

Board Member National Council Delegate 

Past Board Member 

I require special assistance (please explain needs): ______ 

_______________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________ 

PARTICIPATION INFO 

Check all that you plan to attend: 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 at Icimani Adventure Center 

Staying overnight at Icimani Adventure Center 

($5 per person/night) 

NOT staying overnight, but will participate in Golden Get‐Together 

Crafts (swaps): 7‐9 PM 

Training: 7‐9 PM 

Singing: 8‐ 9:15 PM 

Reception to greet Kate Genaitis: 7‐9 PM 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 at the Vinton War Memorial 

Annual meeting registration: 8‐8:45 AM 

Business meeting: 9 AM‐12:30 PM 

(council business, keynote speaker) 

Luncheon — $15 (please list food restrictions under activity fees) 

Afternoon Program: 1:45‐3:30 PM 

(please check all programs you plan to attend) 

50th Birthday Celebration with cupcakes 

Live and Silent Purse Auction 

Recognitions 

ALTERNATIVE DATE — FEBRUARY 1 & 2 

I will attend the Annual Meeting if the alternate date is used. 

I will NOT attend the Annual Meeting if the alternate date is used. 

PLEASE RETURN NO LATER THAN JANUARY 10 TO 

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Attn: AM Registration 

3663 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke VA 24019 

540‐777‐5100 | 800‐542‐5905 | fax: 540‐777‐1151 

For more info, check the website’s front page “gsvsc news” section: gsvsc.org 

Seating will be at tables, so space is limited. 

ACTIVITY FEES 

Check the activities you will attend: 

$15 for Luncheon on Saturday 

(payment due no later than Jan. 10, 2013) 

Food restrictions: 

$5 for Friday night overnight at Icimani Adventure Center 

$5 for Saturday night overnight at Icimani Adventure Center 

$ Total Due 

PAYMENT METHOD 

Check payable to GSVSC 

Credit card 

Visa MasterCard 

Discover American Express 

Acct. #: Expiration date: 

Security (CVV/CVC) code: Charge amount: $ 

Cardholder’s name: 

Cardholder’s billing address: 

City: State: Zip: 

Cardholder’s signature: 

ADULT MEMBERSHIP & YEARS OF SERVICE PINS 

Number of years as a Girl Scout (girl plus adult years): 

Last numeral guard pin received: 

Number of years as a GS Adult Volunteer: 

Last years of service pin received: 

YES, I was a member of VA Skyline in 1963: Adult Girl 

(20 years and up will be presented during the Annual Meeting. 

5 to 15 years can be picked up at the registration tables.) 

DISPLAY SPACE RESERVATIONS 

There is limited space. If your troop/group would like display space, 

please contact Ioana Balint at ibalint@gsvsc.orgor 540‐777‐5104. 

GSVSC CANCELLATION POLICY 

1. Refunds will not be given for programs, events, camps, or trainings under $5. 

2. Refunds for cancellations will be processed as follows: 

Five or fewer business days before the event – 0% 

Six to 10 business days before the event – 50% 

11 to 15 business days before the event – 75% 

16 business days or more before the event – 100%

Thank You 

to our wonderful anniversary sponsors: 

3663 Peters Creek Rd. NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 • 540-777-5100 • www.gsvsc.org • www.facebook.com/GSVSC 

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recognitions 

Annual Meeting 2012 Recognitions 

The following recipients were recognized this year for their service to Girl Scouts of Virginia 

Skyline Council. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! 

Membership Numeral Guard 

Recognizes the total number of girl 

and adult registration years in Girl 

Scouting. 

20-Year Pin: Grace Cochran, 

Bonnie Dickerson, Verenta Martin, 

Susan Peyton, Pam Wolford 

25-Year Pin: Julie Montgomery, 

Deborah Overfelt 

30-Year Pin: Mae Drinkard, 

Jean Ann Hughes, Margo Vitello 

35-Year Pin: Judy Friant, Ann Miller 

40-Year Pin: Joann Black 

45-Year Pin: Rennie Bruno, 

Donna Holden 

50-Year Pin: Karen Ford 

55-Year Pin: Barbara Duerk 

Years of Adult Service Pin 

Recognizes the total number of years 

of service as an active, registered 

adult volunteer in Girl Scouting. 

20-Year Pin: Deborah Overfelt 

25-Year Pin: Martha Johnson, 

Nancy Miller, Juanita May 

30-Year Pin: Mae Drinkard, 

Judy Friant 

35-Year Pin: Joann Black, Elaine Roy 

45-Year Pin: Barbara Duerk, 

Ethel Kidd 

55-Year Pin: Janice Shober 

Skyline Star Troop Award 

Recognizes a troop for wellrounded 

program. 

Troop 83 — Botetourt 

Troop 47 — Salem 

Troop 387 — Fairystone 

Troop 967 — Spotswood 

Troop 414 — Northern Rockingham 

Troop 443 — Northern Rockingham 

Troop 54 — Staunton 

Troop 1317 — Staunton 

Troop 371 — Franklin 



Skyline Star Leader Award 

Recognizes a troop leader for 

completion of requirements for 

membership and leadership. 

Troop 43 — Salem 




Leadership Development 

Pins & Leaves 

Recognizes troop leaders who have 

completed their basic training and 

encourages them to participate in 

additional courses to enhance skills. 

Stephanie Cheatwood — Jefferson Forest 

Amanda Jenkins — Northern Rockingham 

Freda Kennedy — Culpeper 

Robin Maley — Culpeper 

Barbara McGrath — Salem 

Gala Price — SNRV 

Charity Revutin — Culpeper 

Girl Scout Volunteer 

Achievement Award 

(Progressive Award Stage 1) 

Recognizes a volunteer for the 

successful completion of initial service 

on a committee, task force, or in 

troop/group leadership. 

Shirley Bushong, Broadway, Northern 

Rockingham SU 

Outstanding Leader Award 

Recognizes outstanding troop 

leadership qualities in delivery of 

Girl Scout program to girls. 

Lynn Banks, Culpeper, Culpeper SU 

Cynthia Becchi, Harrisonburg, 

Spotswood SU 

Elizabeth O’Reilly, Reva, Culpeper SU 

Outstanding Volunteer Award 

Recognizes outstanding service 

beyond the expectations of a position 

that benefits the service unit. 

Lynn Meadows, Narrows, NNRV SU 

Terri McBride, Amissville, Culpeper SU 

Council Plaque Award 

Recognizes 10 or more years of outstanding 

service to Girl Scouts. 

Franklin County Public Library, Rocky Mount, 

Franklin SU 

Franklin News Post, Rocky Mount, Franklin SU 

Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 

Rocky Mount, Franklin SU 

Redwood United Methodist Church, 


Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 


Honor Pin 

Recognizes outstanding service above and 

beyond the expectations of the position that 

has had an impact on two or more service 

units and may be given to a registered adult 

member of Girl Scouts (volunteer or staff). 

Renee Ellen Mahon, Harrisonburg, 

Harrisonburg SU 

“Renee Mahon was awarded the Honor Pin 

by CEO Jean Ann Hughes and GSVSC Board 

President Carolyn Rainey.” 

Thanks Badge 

Recognizes outstanding service that 

benefits the total council or the entire 

Girl Scout organization and is the most 

prestigious award presented in Girl 

Scouting. It is reserved for recognition of 

truly outstanding service significantly above 

and beyond the call of duty such that no 

other award would be appropriate. It may be 

given to a registered adult member of Girl 

Scouts (volunteer or staff). 

Patti Hahn Gardner, Blacksburg, 

Northern New River Valley SU 

Donna Wooldridge Holden, Harrisonburg, 

Harrisonburg SU 

(above, left) “Accepting on behalf of their 

mother, Patti Gardner, Holli Gardner Drewry 

and Kerri Smith received the Thanks Badge.” 

(above, right) “Donna Holden was presented 

the Thanks Badge along with her daughter, 

Megan, GSVSC Board President Carolyn 

Rainey and CEO Jean Ann Hughes.” 

A Note from the Recognitions Committee 

In 2013, Virginia Skyline will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. What a great time to 

recognize those folks who have “gone above and beyond” to help us achieve this 

milestone. There are a variety of awards available. The Adult & Girl Recognitions Summary 

(Form #4053) has details. While not all awards have a deadline for nomination submission, 

some do (November 15). So think about someone you know who deserves a special thank-you 

and get those nominations in. We look forward to receiving them! 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

GIRL SCOUTS 

ON 100 

YEARS 

The Challenge: 

The challenge was to give 

100 hours of service or 100 

items to “help where needed” 

in their local community. 

Well, troops did that and 

much more! Over 500 Girl 

Scouts throughout Virginia 

Skyline Council accepted 

the challenge to celebrate 

the 100th Anniversary of Girl 

Scouting with one or more 

projects for their communities. 

Some troops worked together 

to achieve their goals, and 

others partnered with local 

businesses and organizations. 

The results were amazing — 

see for yourself! 

100th 

Anniversary 

Girl Scout Galas — Celebrating 100 Years 

of Girl Scouting with Parties! 

Thank you to everyone who attended one of our three Girl 

Scout anniversary celebrations! All funds raised during these 

events go directly to fund scholarships for girls in need. 

100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts 

March 12, Charlottesville 

Centennial Gala 

June 30, Roanoke 

Honored: Nancy Howell Agee, 

Barbara Norris Duerk & Ashley 

Nicole Reynolds 

(left to 

right) Board 

Chair HelenRuth 

Burch, honorees 

Sharon Eimer Nolley, 

Rosel H. Schewel and 

Marion C. Stump 

with CEO Jean 

Ann Hughes in 

Lynchburg 

Lynchburg Legacies – Stepping Out & Stepping Up for Girl Scouts 

September 15, Lynchburg 

Honored: Sharon Eimer Nolley, Rosel Schewel 

& Marion Stump 

The Results: 

572 Girl Scouts from 45 troops 2,000+ hours of service given 100+ decorations created 

3,000+ food items donated 900+ pet foods, treats & toys provided 100+ trees handed out 

900+ books donated 700+ get-well cards given 100 flower-seed packets dispersed 

650+ clothing items donated 450 pairs of jeans gathered 100 flowers gifted 

200 recycling booklets distributed 200 vegetables planted & harvested 100 goodie bags given 

122 teddy bears donated 100+ craft supplies offered 

100 GS alumnae signatures collected 100 rolls of toilet paper donated 

The Troops: 

Daisy- 

Brownie Troop 

397, Northern 

New River Valley 

SU, hosts a 

food drive. 

Honoree 

Ashley Nicole 

Reynolds at 

the June 30th 

Centennial Gala 

in Roanoke 

Troop 23, Juliette Low SU Troop 262, South River SU Troop 553, South River SU Troop 777, Louisa County Troop 1019, NNRV SU 

Troop 24, Harrisonburg SU Troop 264, SNRV SU Troop 590, Rappahannock SU Troop 812, Juliette Low SU Troop 1059, Rappahannock SU 

Troop 46, Juliette Low SU Troop 371, Franklin SU Troop 628, Rappahannock SU Troop 834, North Augusta Troop 1069, Amherst County 

Troop 47, Golden Link SU Troop 397, NNRV SU Troop 644, Christiansburg SU Troop 864, Spotswood SU Troop 1171, Harrisonburg SU 

Troop 68, Rivannna SU Troop 434, Golden Link SU Troop 654, Rappahannock SU Troop 883, Fluvanna County Troop 1938, Spotswood SU 

Troop 117, Harrisonburg SU Troop 467, Trefoil SU Troop 679, Harrisonburg SU Troop 890, Rappahannock SU Troop 2041, Jefferson Forest SU 

Troop 126, N. Rockingham SU Troop 506, Harrisonburg SU Troop 688, Christiansburg SU Troop 929, Rappahannock SU Troop 3008, Harrisonburg SU 

Troop 205, Christiansburg SU Troop 535, Juliette Low SU Troop 691, Fairystone SU Troop 967, Spotswood SU Troop 3059, Juliette Low SU 

Troop 251, Harrisonburg SU Troop 548, Trefoil SU Troop 695, Wythe SU Troop 1004, NNRV SU Troop 3078, Franklin SU 

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Camping Progression 

If you ask a Girl Scout or former Girl Scout what she likes/ 

liked best about Girl Scouts, she will almost always answer 

with one word: camping! Girl Scouts have gone camping 

since the very earliest days. Camping allows the girls to 

grow in independence and self-reliance, learn to work as 

a team and learn to make plans and carry them out. They 

learn to deal with difficulty and overcome it. The most 

important thing about camping is that it is FUN! 

How do you get a girl excited about the outdoors? How 

do you compete with the TV, iPad, laptop, cellphone, 

iPod, Facebook, YouTube? How do you prove to a kid that 

success comes from persistence, spirit and logic, which 

the outdoors teaches, and not from pushing buttons? 

GET OUTSIDE! 

If you have been in Girl Scouts long, you will have heard 

the word “progression.” According to Girl Scouts of 

the USA, this means “acquiring the skills needed to 

progress to more difficult or highly skilled activities.” 

We believe that girls enjoy experiences best if they have 

previously had other experiences to prepare them. This 

is particularly true when it comes to camping. Taking 

a group of girls camping with no preparation is likely to 

lead to frustration and confusion on the part of both girls 

and adults. Here is a progression “checklist” that leaders 

as well as parents can follow to be assured that your 

daughter is ready to GET OUTSIDE! 

Look Out 

Wonder what it is like 

Learn what to wear 

Learn good outdoor manners 

Volunteer 

and girls 

learning 

Outdoor Cooking 

skills for 

camping 

PROGRAMS 

Campers 

learn new skills 

onaropecourse 

at Rock, Water, 

Air Adventure 

Camp 

Meet Out 

Use senses to look, listen, feel and smell in the outof-doors 

Move Out 

Visit an outdoor spot 

Record your observations; discuss what you saw 

back in the troop meeting 

Explore Out 

Go with a purpose 

Take a snack to eat outdoors 

Take a short trip, walking, biking 

Cook Out 

Start with a simple stick-cooking meal: hot dogs 

and s’mores! 

Sleep Out 

Plan an overnight 

Camp Out 

A fun first campout could be in your own backyard 

Pack Out 

Plan a trip extending over several days 

Explore new interests in the out-of-doors 

Help others learn about outdoor wonders 

Look for local and/or council-sponsored outdoor 

events this spring and use these opportunities to test 

the outdoor readiness of your new Girl Scout. Check 

out your area volunteer-led day, twilight or weekend 

camp for summertime outdoor time! GSVSC camps 

also sponsor a variety of outdoor activities and 

camping opportunities. 

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Teen Voice 

A brand new enewsletter 

created, inspired & united by 

Cadette Troop 3077! It’s our 

Girl Scout voice ... Teen Voice 

— for girls, by girls! 

To subscribe to Teen Voice or other enewsletters, go to: 

www.gsvsc.org/enewsletters. 

Every two months, you’ll receive a digital newsletter 

by email with Teen Talk, polls, DIY stuff, Top 10, 

entertainment reviews, quotes, poems and teen 

program calendar. And you can start contributing to this 

enewsletter as well — it’s for all of us teen GS! 

Enewsletters 

Keep up-to-date on lots of Girl Scout news by 

signing up for an enewsletter – emailed to you by 

html, text or mobile. To subscribe to any of these 

newsletters: www.gsvsc.org/enewsletters. 

The Program Place – bimonthly program news 

& updates 

Teen Voice – news for teen GS every 2 months 

Parent Portal – monthly info for GS parents 

In the Skyline Shop – monthly shop deals 

Governance Newsletter – updates from the 

board & CEO after board meetings 

The Daisies & Pearls Alumnae Newsletter – 

quarterly news for GS alumnae 

Happy 100 th 

Anniversary, 

Girl Scouts! 

Spotlight on Program Pathways: Camp 

In this fast-paced and ever-changing world, Girl Scouts 

has adapted to accommodate the busy lives of both girls 

and adults. While many associate Girl Scouts with troops, 

this is now only one way to participate in Girl Scouting. 

Pathways are opportunities. Pathways are open to both 

girls and adults, and no one is limited to the choice of only 

one pathway. As easily as a girl can choose to participate 

in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through one or 

more of the available pathways, an adult can also choose 

to volunteer within them. 

CAMP – A great Girl Scout tradition! Girl Scouts of 

Virginia Skyline is lucky to have three beautiful camp 

properties to call home: Camp Sugar Hollow, tucked back 

in the mountains outside of Crozet, and not far from the 

Charlottesville and Staunton areas; Camp Sacajawea, 

located in the beautiful James River area in Lynchburg; and 

Icimani Adventure Center, at the base of the Blue Ridge 

Parkway mountain ridge in Roanoke. The camp pathway also 

includes many day camps that are put on each summer by 

some of our council’s great volunteers. It’s not too early to 

start thinking about summer camp plans. The upcoming 

Sky’s The Limit (due out in February) will be packed full of 

information regarding all of our council-sponsored camps 

as well as your community volunteer-led camps. Want 

to experience the outdoors the Girl Scout Way with your 

daughter? To volunteer at camp, contact Laraia Flores, 

Program Manager, 540-777-5106 or lflores@gsvsc.org 

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Icimani 

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is the council’s newest 

camp property, opened in 

Spring 2008. Located on 

Yellow Mountain Road in 

southwest Roanoke County, 

less than 5 miles from the 

Tanglewood Mall area — only 

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Clearbrook community. 

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the Blue Ridge Mountains, 

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camp sites. The largest 

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gym/arena, which can 

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within the main building. 

Camp Highlights 

• climbing wall 

• archery range 

• hiking trails w/letterboxing 

series (GS-only) 

• creek access with beach 

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• meeting room & kitchen 

• large gym with lots of 

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Camp Sacajawea 

Camp Sacajawea is located 

near the James River on 

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site. The camp is situated 

in Bedford County, yet 

right near the Lynchburg 

City limits. It is within the 

community of Boonsboro. 

Located on 119 acres in the 

Blue Ridge Mountains, the 

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• creek canoeing & 

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• 8 hiking trails 

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Camp Sugar Hollow is a 

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near the Charlottesville 

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Appalachian Trail, and 

Skyline Drive. 

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• art barn for creative projects 

• knots & lashing learning 

kiosks 

• large open field 

• large shelter with 10 

picnic tables 

Thanks to Daisy Troop 658 of Fincastle for helping to clean 

up Icimani Adventure Center in the fall. They washed 

windows and weeded flower beds. The girls also went on 

a hike and had a campfire with s’mores. Pictured: Skyler 

P., Isabella G., Hannah B., Emily S., Anna K., & Leeanne W. 

Troop 658 is led by Heather Gilliland and Tracy Snyder. 

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2013 Cookie Sale Awards Program 

GSVSC has an exciting NEW Cookie Award Program for the girls this year. 

Look at the chart below to see the NEW awards. All awards are cumulative 

from 12 through 1,000 — with highest-seller awards for sellers of 1,250 and 

1,500 as well as a laptop for the overall GSVSC highest-selling girl. There will 

be four Wii Game Systems given to four lucky 300+ sellers. We still have our 

unique “String of Pearls” membership and pearl for girls that sell 1,000 boxes 

of cookies, and t-shirts for girls that meet the GSVSC goal of 150 boxes. Help 

your girls set their goals — visit CoCo (Cookie Command), found at the ABC 

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is presented to 

Board Chair Chief Executive Officer Product Sales Manager 

Juliette Low used her treasured pearls to 

finance her dream of 

Girl Scouting 

2007 

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600+ Packages 

Theme Patch 

12+ Packages 

Journal 

225+ Packages 

4G Swivel USB Drive 

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Relics & Fossils! 

by Tricia McMahon 

ARC HIVES 

The Virginia Skyline Archives Group is charged with the 

collection and preservation of objects of an historical 

nature related to Girl Scouting and its members, especially 

in the area now comprising Virginia Skyline Council; and to 

promote interest in and disseminate information about the 

history of Girl Scouting within the council. 

That means we collect old uniforms, old handbooks, 

memorabilia and old papers! It is great fun and the 

preservation of our council history is important. The 

Archives Group, which has been operating for over 25 

years, is made up of volunteers who enjoy working with “old 

stuff.” The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday 

of most months from 9 AM to 2 PM at the council office. 

New members are welcome! This is a very informal group 

— come and stay as your time permits. If you are interested 

and want more information, please e-mail Tricia McMahon, 

pomroomcm@aol.com, subject: GSVSC Archives. 

On this page, you will find information about some of the 

program materials that are available to borrow. 

Journey Through Our Girl Scout Past — program 

suitcases help troops celebrate the 100th Anniversary of 

Girl Scouting and our council’s 50th Anniversary. Wave 

your magic wand over an old suitcase to help Daisies, 

Brownies, and Juniors discover Girl Scout history. You’ll find 

old uniforms for dress-up and fashion shows, handbooks 

for a look at what girls did in the past, a song book and CD 

to sing your way through 100 years of Girl Scout songs, and 

more. There is also a DVD with The Golden Eaglet, a history 

of GS uniforms through 1980, and a troop learning about 

Juliette Low on their camping trip. The activity book includes 

directions for games, eco-action projects, outdoor activities, 

and creative history fun using the items in the suitcase. 

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can use the suitcase 

to plan program for a younger troop. What a great way for 

the girls to connect with each other and to take action by 

journeying through the past. 

Victorian Tea Suitcases — created for Daisies and Brownies. 

These provide the girls with fun, hands-on activities that 

will help them learn about the period (1870s) when Juliette 

Gordon Low was a girl living in Savannah. The focus is a 

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Vintage 

uniforms 

display at 

the Roanoke 

Centennial 

Gala, June 

2012 

Victorian tea like Juliette Low would have attended. In each 

suitcase, there is a notebook with laminated activity cards 

and props that can be used to plan and carry out your tea. 

You can use this program anytime, but it would be especially 

appropriate in October to celebrate Juliette Low’s birthday, 

February for Thinking Day or March for Girl Scout Week. 

You might want to collect money for the Juliette Low World 

Friendship Fund during your tea. 

Girl Scout History Exhibit Suitcase — contains memorabilia 

and pictures that can be used to create an historical exhibit 

about Girl Scouts. The suitcase contains items such as 

bandannas; coin purses spanning several decades; and a Girl 

Scout camera, mess kit and canteen, compact, pocket knife, 

compass and sewing kit. 

Girl Scout Camp History Suitcase — includes a variety of 

camp uniforms dating to the 1930s, handbooks dating to 1920, 

semaphore flags and instructions, sample bedroll materials and 

instructions, assorted Girl Scout camping equipment, a newspaper 

sit-upon and instructions, paper dolls depicting uniforms through 

the years, and a display of assorted pins and patches. 

Juliette Low Box — includes a variety of puzzles and games, 

pictures, audio tape interview with “Juliette Low,” and 

directions for a variety of activities to help girls and leaders 

leam about Juliette Low. This box was given to the council by a 

Cadette troop as a Silver Award project. 

Historical Uniforms — from a facsimile 1912 uniform to 

uniforms from the 2000s. The Archives Group maintains 

over 100 uniforms for troops to borrow for programs, 

displays, and fashion shows. Each comes with an information 

sheet and as many accessories and insignia as are available. 

To borrow one of the suitcases or historical uniforms, complete Resource 

Reservation Form (#2159) and send it to council headquarters with the 

required refundable deposit. Leaders/Service Units are responsible for 

transporting the suitcase to and from council headquarters. For more 

information, check the council web site: gsvsc.org/program/archives. 

Archives 

Group, clockwise 

from top left: 

HelenRuth Burch, 

Frances Jennings, Linn 

Hoffman, Diane Grant, 

Tenny Kidd, Tricia 

McMahon, Nancy Miller, 

Judy Friant, Pat Lucas, 

Janet Graves 

adventurers 

The Skyline Adventurers 

Adventurers is an action-oriented group of older 

Girl Scouts who are seeking exciting, stimulating 

activities to challenge their capabilities, broaden 

their horizons, and increase their self-confidence. 

It is for girls age 11-17 and in grades 6-12. Members 

often participate in rock climbing, caving, canoeing, 

hiking and other similar high-adventure activities. 

Adventurers may be active in regular Girl Scout 

troops, but individually registered girls can also 

participate in this Program Pathway. As a group, 

the girls brainstorm, research and vote on several 

high-adventure trips each year. Trips and activities 

take place on weekends, school breaks and summer 

months, and may include an overnight camp-out. As 

Adventurers’ events are planned, they will be posted 

for information and registration. 

Upcoming Trips 

China, Grand Canyon, Disney World & Boundary Waters 

Check out all of the adventuresome activities in store 

for 2013 and beyond: 

www.gsvsc.org/programs/adventurers 

Adventurers 

riding Segways 

by the Eiffel 

Tower in Paris, 

France 

Adventurers 

visiting Our 

Chalet, the Girl 

Scout World 

Center in 

Switzerland 

My European Summer with the Adventurers 

by Kelsey Burchett 

When I applied to travel to Our Chalet, the Girl Scout 

World Center in Switzerland, and Germany and France 

with the Adventurers this summer, I thought it might 

be fun to go somewhere different. I had no idea that 

my expectations would be blown away and this trip 

would far exceed my wildest dreams. 

I’m not a big hiker, so I wasn’t so sure I would like the 

week we spent at Our Chalet since you walk everywhere. 

But the scenery was gorgeous and the program was so 

much more than hiking. After hiking to our destinations, 

we would go rappelling in a gorge, riding scooters down 

the mountain, and zip-lining. Cassi and I accomplished 

our goal of high-fiving while going opposite ways on the 

zip lines. Surprisingly, when we were in Europe one of 

the most fun and challenging things I did was jump into 

a natural glacier lake in Switzerland. The temperature 

of the lake was around 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite 

being cold, it was a great experience. 

In Fussen, Germany, we toured the famous Neuschwanstein 

castle and rode an alpine slide. Rothenburg was a small, 

quaint medieval walled town with lots of good shopping. I 

loved exploring with my friends, then meeting up with the 

group in the town square and finding a place to buy a picnic 

lunch or eat a delicious German dinner. 

Also, I enjoyed riding Segways around Paris. It was a 

super fun way of touring the city. The Eiffel Tower was 

very interesting. Even though I didn’t like 

all the steps, the view at the top was worth 

it. We were lucky enough to be in Paris for 

Bastille Day, and the fireworks at the Eiffel 

Tower that night were amazing. 

One thing I will never forget is meeting 

all my new friends at Our Chalet from 

Newfoundland, Seattle, Canada, 

Connecticut and Colorado. Those 

experiences we created together are 

irreplaceable. I loved meeting the Chalet staff and 

volunteers from all over the world. They led the hike and 

other programs, but they also spent time with us and 

got to know us. They were a lot of fun and such good role 

models. 

I spent this trip with girls and leaders from Virginia 

Skyline named Cassi Parulis, Mary Lundeen, Laura 

Burchett, Beth Raynes, Katie Wysocki, Olivia Hodge, 

and Jennie Hodge. They made the trip really enjoyable. 

I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to share this 

experience with. 

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SHOP 

Visit the Skyline Shop online, anytime! 

View all of our wonderful Girl Scout merchandise, 

and shop anytime by visiting our council online store! 

New items will be added frequently. 

www.gsvsc.org/shop 

Call Wanda at 540-777-5136 for assistance with other 

merchandise needs or special orders. 

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Available for each grade level. 

Store Hours: 

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Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council 

3663 Peters Creek Road, NW 

Roanoke, VA 24019-2809 

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What’s Going On in VA Skyline 

JANUARY 

FEBRUARY 

Jan. 5: Camp Administrative Feb. 8–9: Explore More Discovery 

Conference 2013, Lynchburg (adults) Museum Overnight (J) 

Jan. 5: American Red Cross 

Feb. 9: Get Moving and BREATHE! Mary 

Babysitter Training, Roanoke (J, C) Baldwin College, Staunton (J, C) 

Jan. 19: Celebrate Women’s Right to Feb. 9: GSVSC Board Meeting, GSVSC 

Vote! Staunton (S, A) 

HQ, Roanoke (14 years & up) 

Jan. 19–20: Mall Madness Slumber Feb. 16: Goodwill Stores Bag It Up! 

Party, The Valley Mall, Harrisonburg Cookie Booths 

(all ages) 

Feb. 16: Virginia Museum of Natural 

Jan. 25–26: 2013 Annual Meeting, History, Martinsville (D, B, J) 

Vinton (14 years & up) 

Feb. 22–23: Adventurers Wild Women’s (& 

Men’s) Weekend, Camp Sacajawea (adults) 

Feb. 23: Girl Scout Day with the 

Rockbridge Ballet, Lexington 

(all ages, adults) 

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ROANOKE, VA 

MARCH 

Mar. 5: International Fair 2013, 

Rockingham County Fairgrounds 

(all ages, adults) 

Mar. 8–10: Counselor Apprentice 

Training, Icimani Adventure Center 

(older girls) 

Mar. 10: Girl Scout Day at Wintergreen, 

Nelson County (B, J, C, S, A, adults) 

Mar. 16: Goodwill Stores Bag It Up! Day 

Mar. 16: Soccer Day, Icimani Adventure 

Center (J, C, S, A) 

Mar. 16: Expanding Your Horizons 

Conference, JMU — Harrisonburg (C,S) 

Mar. 22–24: Counselor Apprentice 

Training, Camp Sacajawea (older girls) 

Mar. 30: Games & Gargoyles, 

Lynchburg Museum (B, adults)

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