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AHG Badges (badges go on the front of the vest/sash)
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AHG helps girls acquire skills that will assist them in all areas
of their lives. These experiences range in topic through AHG's six frontiers of
skill: Heritage, Family Living, Arts, Outdoor Skills, Personal Well-Being
and Science and Technology. The badge program is age-appropriate and multi-level
allowing for girls of all ages to work together at a pace that is appropriate
for them.
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Each year our troop focuses on one badge from each of the six
frontiers. This is a badge that for the younger scouts, we will work on until
the requirements are met. For Pioneers and Patriots, we will complete most of
it with the final requirements typically met outside the meeting time.
¨ Can my daughter
earn the same badge at each level?
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Yes. Each badge is progressive in nature. Each level of AHG
(Tender Heart, Explorer, and Pioneer/Patriot) gives the scout an opportunity to
further understand the subject matter of the badge. The badge gets more
in-depth and a greater understanding is learned about the subject matter. The only thing we ask is the scout only
work on what is required for the level your scout is at. For example, as a
Tender Heart only do the Tender Heart requirements and leave the Explorer
requirements for when your scout is an Explorer.
¨ We worked on a
badge at the meeting but did not finish. Can we work on it at home?
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Absolutely! Any badge that your scout wants to work on that we are
not working on as a “troop badge”, your scout can work on. There are 6 badges
that we will work on (fully) each year. All other badges are fair game. We will
publish which badge requirements we are working on at meetings beforehand so
your scout can continue working on them at home. For more information, see pages
72-83 of the AHG Girl Handbook.
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What are the badges that our troop will pay for?
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Our
troop pays for the badges that we will complete in its entirety at the meeting.
All other badges are the responsibility of the parents to pay for.
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The badges for 2014-2015 for this year*:
·
History’s
Canvas
·
Pet
Care
·
Our
Heritage
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All
God’s Children
·
Aviation
·
Camping**
*Badges are subject to
change
**Outdoor
Skills badges are dependent on weather.
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AHG
Patches (patches go on the back of the Vest)
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Activity
patches are patches that the girls get for going on a field trip, participate
in a special event, or do a special service activity. Sometimes it’s just a
matter of participating and sometimes there are more requirements to be met.
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Most
of the time, the troop will cover the cost of the patch. The troop will
sometimes order patches at the parents request such as Locks of Love, the
Soccer patch, or etc if a scout has participated in a special activity outside
of the troop activities. Parents pay for those patches.
¨ What are some typical
patches the girls can earn?
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Field
Trip Patches
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Early
Byrd Patch (for pre-registering for the troop)
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Investiture/Rededication
Patch
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Fundraising
patch
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HUGS
Patch (see your troop Coordinator for details)
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Pen Pal Patch
(through AHG) $7.00 for the program. Sign up in the Fall.
AHG Sports Pins Program
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Does
your scout participate in sports? If so, there’s a pin for just about all of
them. If not, why not give it a try. In the back of the badge book are a list
of pins that might strike your scout’s fancy. The program is designed to
introduce AHG members to both group and individual sports and encourage
teamwork, respect for authority, goal setting, and good sportsmanship. Girls may
do this individually or as a troop. The goal is to get active and have fun.
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To
earn a sports pin, girls have to practice, learn about the rules of the sport
as well as the equipment used, play hard but stay safe.
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All
registered AHG scouts from Tender Heart to Patriot can participate in this
program. You don’t to have to be a skilled player, you just have to try hard
and learn about that sport. A pin is early only once so it is moved as your
scout moves up. If a sport is played many years, scouts can earn a “disc” to be
placed behind the pin and worn.
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100
extra hours: Red Disk
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200
extra hours: White Disk
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300
extra hours: Blue Disk
AHG currently
offers Sports Pins in the Following Sports:
Basketball,
Bowling, Competitive Swimming, Gymnastics,
Martial Arts, Running, Skating, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,
Volleyball
Martial Arts, Running, Skating, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,
Volleyball
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Absolutely!
I wouldn’t try to do too many at a time but once she has earned the one pin, if
she wants to try another one- by all means. As with an exercise, make sure her
doctor clears her before she tries any physical activity.
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For more information, see pages 341-356 of the AHG Girl
Handbook.
Level Awards
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Level
Awards are special awards earned by the scout typically in their final year of
a given level. This award recognizes their achievements throughout the three
years they are in that particular level. It focuses on the 6 frontiers badge
work, their service hours received, service projects, and special events. It is
not an award given lightly. It takes a lot of hard work and requires a lot of
time and effort. All requirements must be met in December of
their “bridging up” year and scouts must give notice of intent to their troop
leader and the AHG coordinator so preparation is made.
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Level
Award Requirements:
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3rd
Grade Tender
Hearts
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6th
Grade Explorers
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8th
Grade Pioneers
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10th
Grade Patriots
For
more information, see pages 57-67 of the AHG Girl Handbook.
Stars and Stripes (Patriot
Level)
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It is the highest recognition in American Heritage Girls. A
multi-faceted award that honors girls who epitomize the Oath and Creed. The
award incorporates badge work, religious award recognition, service and
leadership. This award takes a lot of hard work, and may take a few years to
achieve.
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Scouts
earning their Stars and Stripes are the ultimate reward for working on this
prestigious honor. This award teaches girls perseverance, self-respect, and a
strong feeling of satisfaction. The Stars and Stripes award is esteemed highly
by State Representatives across the country! These State Representatives would
like to present AHG girls with their highest accolades in earning this
distinguished award. Also, many colleges and universities also recognize the
hard work required to earn this award with scholarships and other special
considerations.
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Parents
and troop volunteers play an important role in encouraging girls as they strive
towards the Stars and Stripes awards. Your daughter’s Troop Coordinator and/or
Unit Leader have a variety of resources to aid in this process. If your
daughter is interested in earning her Stars and Strikes, talk with your Unit
Leader ASAP! The sooner you sit down with your daughter and her Troop
leadership, the smoother the road shall be!
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For
more information, see pages 69-70 of the AHG Girl Handbook. If you have any
general questions, you can go to Stars and Stripes
that is mentioned on the AHG Girl’s site.
Service Stars
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Service
is an important part of being an American Heritage Girl, it's even in our Oath!
Matthew 5:16 says, "In the same way, let your light shine before
men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Our prayer is that through our service, we
may make a difference in the lives of many.
Not only does it help those around us, but service also helps build our character. Service is one way that we can show our love to others. Throughout the scriptures we learn of the need to serve - "A new command I give to you: love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34.
Not only does it help those around us, but service also helps build our character. Service is one way that we can show our love to others. Throughout the scriptures we learn of the need to serve - "A new command I give to you: love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34.
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AHG Emphasizes community service in everything we do. Stars
are awarded for community service hours. In order to receive the Level Award, a
service star must be earned for each year of membership.
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Tender Hearts- Service Stars (blue)
are awarded. One star for every 5 hours of community service given
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Explorers-Service Stars (red)
are awarded. One star for every 10 hours of community service.
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Pioneer- Service Stars (white) are awarded. One star for
every 15 hours of community service.
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Patriots- Service Stars (yellow) are awarded. One star for
every 20 hours of community service.
¨ Service is meant to be
community-orientated; thus doing chores around the house does not count.
Anything your daughter does outside of the home and is not paid for can be
considered service. The only exception is if it’s a “private” organization
where the community as a whole will not benefit or it’s a for profit organization.
Some examples include, but are by no means limited to: raking leaves for a
neighbor, volunteering at church in the nursery or VBS, being a helper for an
elderly person, baking cookies for the military or service person, Meals on
Wheels, picking up litter, serving in a soup of kitchen, and etc. Please check
with your troop leader or coordinator for more information.
¨ The service hour Tracking Sheet is
on page 68 of the AHG Girl Handbook. To track your hours outside of AHG, use a
separate tracking sheet.
Presidential
Service Award
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The
Presidential Service Award was put in place to honor Americans that use their
time, energy, talents, and compassion for others to make a difference in the
world through volunteering. There are a variety of different ways in which a
person can volunteer to serve others such as volunteering at a local hospital,
nursing home, or animal shelter, collecting canned goods and clothes for the
needy, helping an elderly neighbor run errands or rake leaves, leading Sunday
School at church, or tutoring younger kids with their homework. This act of
servitude is not only a gift for those receiving the help but is rewarding for
the volunteer as well as it teaches compassion, patience, appreciation, and
graciousness. This new Award is a Presidential honor that recognizes the
valuable contributions of volunteers nationwide who are answering the President
call to serve others through their current volunteer activities or lifetime
service. As a Certifying Organization, we will identify eligible recipients,
verify their service hours, and distribute the Award to outstanding volunteers.
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Individuals
must submit their records (AHG Tracking Sheet) along with the Individual Presidential Service
Award Certification Form to your Troop that
will review and verify their records and order and distribute the award. The
American Heritage Girls is a “certifying organization” registered with the
President’s Volunteer Service Awards.
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To be recognized, service activities should meet national
or community needs in the areas of youth achievement, parks and open spaces,
healthy communities, and public safety and emergency response. If it qualifies for a service star, it will
probably qualify for the Presidential Award.
What is the award for recipients?
• A personalized certificate of achievement
• A note of congratulations from the President of the United States
• A letter from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation
Note: Recipients are eligible to receive the award once every 12 months
Kids - 14 and Younger
Bronze Award 50 - 74 hours
Silver Award 75 - 99 hours
Gold Award 100 or more hours
Young Adults - Ages 15 – 25
Bronze Award 100-174 hours
Silver Award 175 - 249 hours
Gold Award 250 or more hours
Adults - Ages 26 and up
Bronze Award 100 - 249 hours
Silver Award 250 - 499 hours
Gold Award 500 or more hours
Families and Groups (two or
more people)*
Bronze Award 200 - 499 hours
Silver Award 500 - 999 hours
Gold Award 1,000 or more hours
Bronze Award 50 - 74 hours
Silver Award 75 - 99 hours
Gold Award 100 or more hours
Young Adults - Ages 15 – 25
Bronze Award 100-174 hours
Silver Award 175 - 249 hours
Gold Award 250 or more hours
Adults - Ages 26 and up
Bronze Award 100 - 249 hours
Silver Award 250 - 499 hours
Gold Award 500 or more hours
Families and Groups (two or
more people)*
Bronze Award 200 - 499 hours
Silver Award 500 - 999 hours
Gold Award 1,000 or more hours
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