Buttons for each link are also at the bottom of this page. (PDF Version)

1. Create an account and/or Login to AHGfamily.org to pay AHG National Fees for Girl(s) AND at least one Parent.*
   • Fill out and sign a Digital Meeting Permission Slip for the girls in your family.
   • Need help navigating AHGfamily.org? There are Quick Reference Guides.
   • AHGfamily.org is also where you will see the troop calendar; if you’d like to add the troop schedule to your own calendar app, please follow the directions at this link. (You will need to be logged into AHGfamily in order to see this information.)
2. Fill out digital Health & Medical Forms or turn in paper copies (PDF version) for each girl AND participating parent.
   • High Adventure Form for summer trips longer than 3-days. These need to be filled out and signed by a physician, so take it to your regularly scheduled physical.
   • Time-saving Tip: Filling these out digitally saves you from re-writing all the info that is in common, like home address and emergency contacts.
3. Fill out the Family Info Form online.
4. Read the Troop Policies & Orientation Packet and fill out the acknowledgement/agreement page online.
5. Join the BAND app to see parent communication threads for the troop and each unit as well as shared pictures/albums.
6. Order handbook/uniform items via the Group Order Form OR at the AHG Store. Here is a page describing the required uniform items with links directly to each uniform package for certain levels.
7. For new Girls: Complete Joining Award requirements (choose one):
   • a) on 9/22 at the ‘Joining Award Event’ from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.
   • b) at home with your family (workbooks & requirements for the Joining Award). Then meet with a Unit Leader to review what has been completed.
   • Note: The Joining Award MUST be completed before any other badges can be awarded. Badge requirements finished before earning the Joining Award will be recorded in AHGfamily, but the Joining Award MUST be completed before any other badges can be physically awarded.
8. For new Adults*: Complete background check forms (emails from InstaScreen) as well as the KEYS child safety training course (on AHGfamily.org under the ‘Equip’ tab in your profile). Completion of this process is REQUIRED to attend regular meetings as well as any daytrips/overnight events with your daughter(s) and to serve in troop leadership positions.
9. The fall Fundraiser will start in September. If you choose to participate, Local Troop Dues of $100 per girl can be covered by meeting the requested sales level.

*All adult volunteers will need to have a background check, complete the KEYS child safety training, and be approved by the AHG Troop Charter Representative.

Troop 147 Basics –
What else do I need to KNOW?

There is a wide variety of info on this page about basic 147 Policies, AHGfamily, Badges, Service Stars, Level Awards, Sports pins, Faith Awards, etc.