3rd Annual

Virginia District

Anchor Convention

April 30, 2011

The Outback at the

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

912 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, VA 23322

Anchor Club Presidents

Grassfield High School

Rachel Wagner

Great Bridge High School

Abby MacCauley

John Handley High School

Kayla Smith and Delaney Deavers

Hickory High School

Alexis Priola

Hickory Middle School

Emily Anderson

Lakeland High School

Eric Kennedy

Sullivan East High School

Kelly Joyce

Tennessee High School

Michaela Turner

Realizing that in unity there is strength,

we, as members of the Anchor Club,

are resolved:

To work together in friendship and loyalty;

To render service to our home, school

and community,

knowing this course will take us over

a sea of happiness;

To steer our ship of life by the bright stars

of Hope and Faith;

To follow words of guidance from parents,

teachers and Pilot friends, for these, as

gleams from the Lighthouse of Truth, are

words of wisdom;

To set full sail through channels of

achievement which lead us to the port of

success; and,

When our ship of life is tossed by the

tempests of misunderstandings

and the angry winds of injustice,

we will cast our Anchor of courage, wisdom

and trust to hold us fast.

Anchor Club Creed

3rd Annual

Virginia District

Anchor Convention

April 30, 2011

The Outback at the

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

912 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, VA 23322

Grassfield High School

Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake

Great Bridge High School

Pilot Club of Chesapeake

John Handley High School

Pilot Club of Harrisonburg

Hickory High School

Pilot Club of Chesapeake

Hickory Middle School

Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake

Lakeland High School

Pilot Club of Suffolk

Sullivan East High School

Pilot Club of Bristol

Tennessee High School

Pilot Club of Bristol

Anchor Clubs and

Sponsor Pilot Clubs

Event Schedule

9:00am – 9:15am• Welcome

• Invocation

• Explanation of events

9:15am – 11:15amAmazing Race Stations

11:15am – 11:30amBreak

11:30am – 11:45amPresentation -

Alexis Russell,

Special Ed Teacher,

Hickory Middle School

11:45am - 12:30pmLunch

12:30pm – 1:00pm• Awards

• Evaluation

• Creed

International Anchor Conference

Dallas, TX

July 13-17, 2011

Operation: Shoebox Surprise

The Anchor Convention in Dallas in July will feature a

service project currently known as the Shoebox

Surprise. The project involves a local children's home

and a visit from our Anchors giving shoeboxes filled

with surprises for the children. We are requesting

Pilots to please bring shoeboxes (if you are driving)

items (if you are flying) or your own shoebox surprise.

Categories for gifts: Designate girl or boy and the

ages 2-4; 5-9; or 10-14

Suggestions for items to fill each box:

Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals,

harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, toys that light up or

make a noise (with batteries)

School Supplies: pens, pencils/sharpeners, crayons,

markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or

paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books,

etc.

Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar

soap (in plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other: hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirts,

socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry,

watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

Of course: No used or damaged items; war-related

items such as toy guns, knives, military figures;

chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or

lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items

such as glass containers or aerosol cans.

If you will not be attending Pilot International

Convention, but would like to participate in the

project, ask if you can send items along with your

sponsoring Pilot Club delegate who is going to Dallas.

Warming up the Group

Station 1

In Vale, Colorado, you will find two sets of skis. Divide into

groups, stand on the skis and move from one marker to the next.

On the way down, you may talk to your team. On the way back,

you must devise another way of communicating. Once the task

has been completed, discuss communication styles.

At the North Pole, one person dresses up as Santa Claus. The

other participants will tell Santa how they are going to

spread cheer and good wishes in their Anchor Club. What act

of kindness are you going to do for your fellowman?Station 2

You don't need to wear a Lederhosen costume for this event.

Climb to the top of the ladder, cross over, and climb down the

other side. You must do this activity while holding the hand of a

partner and you must be on the same rung as your partner.

Communication is the name of the game especially at the top of

the ladder. As a group, look around and take a quick swing on the

ropes that you see behind you.Station 3

Welcome to Anchorville. You will find letters that will spell out

sentences about the Anchor Club. Do not mix the letters

together that are found in individual envelopes. You have

three sentences to put together. Upon completion, stack the

letters back as you found them for the next team.Station 4

At Water Country USA, you have been working hard. Take a

relaxing break and refresh with a bottle of water. As you enjoy

this ten minute break, share with your group how you spent

your weekend. Look around and not far from you is Walton

Mountain. Each team member must cross over the wall and

only the first and last person to cross may touch the wall with

their hands. Use strategy and trust the group.Station 5

When you arrive in Blindman's Bluff, select a partner and one of you will be

blindfolded. After you have blindfolded your partner, make this station into an

obstacle course. Place the obstacles provided on the course under the picnic canopy.

Now instruct your partner verbally to an obstacle. They must pick it up, turn around in

a circle and carry the obstacle with them as they move on to the next and the next.

Now change positions with your partner and allow them to direct you. Which team

picked up the most? What role did you enjoy the most-being directed or directing?

Does this hold true to how you interact in your Anchor Club?

Station 6

In Baltimore, each person on your team must throw a ball

through all the loops hanging from the bar. How can your

partners help make this obstacle easy? How can this be applied

to your Anchor Club? As you walk, share a successful Anchor

Club interaction or project that you received assistance with.Station 7

Welcome to the Life and Balance Center. Walk on the balance beam

in a forward motion. As you complete going forward on the beam,

walk backwards. As you walk, tell the group of the things you are

currently balancing at school. Now after everyone has completed

this task, you must all together walk the beam holding on the

person in front of you. Coordination and teamwork are vital.Station 8

In Independence, Missouri, you will discover the American

flag. As a large group, say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing

The Star Spangled Banner. Now, tell the group something that

you have observed about another in the group today that was

meaningful to you or share a meaningful patriotic experience.Station 9

Guest SpeakerAlexis Russell,

Special Ed TeacherHickory Middle School

Lunch from Jason’s Deli

Ann MyersEvent Developer

Luncheon Chesapeake PC

Tug-of-WarFinale!

Largest Anchor Club for 2010-2011

Tennessee High School Anchor ClubTennessee High School Anchor ClubTennessee High School Anchor Club

Most Anchors Attending Convention

from a Single Club

Grassfield High School Anchor ClubGrassfield High School Anchor ClubGrassfield High School Anchor Club

Most Growth in an Anchor Club

during the 2010-2011 Year

Hickory High School Anchor ClubHickory High School Anchor Club

Honorable Mention

Lakeland High School Anchor ClubLakeland High School Anchor Club

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