{"id":15,"date":"2021-09-12T23:11:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T23:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/food\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T22:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:39:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">American Heritage Girls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mission:<\/strong> Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oath:<\/strong> &#8220;I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country, and serve in my community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Heritage Girls (AHG)<\/strong> began 30 years ago with one troop in Ohio started by Patti Garibay. The goal was to provide a faith-based character building &amp; adventure program for girls. AHG welcomes girls from 5-18yo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-1024x663.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ParentRecruitmentFlyer_2020Final-2048x1326.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Program Levels<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathfinder 5-6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenderheart 6-9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explorer 9-12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pioneer 12-14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patriot 14-18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Badge Frontiers<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science &amp; Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Well-Being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-coblocks-dynamic-separator is-style-line\" style=\"height:50px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About Troop TX0147<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/PXL_20211020_002844680-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American Heritage Girls Troop TX0147 was chartered in September of 2021. Our charter organization is <a href=\"http:\/\/Watermark.org\">Watermark Community Church<\/a>. Many of our families have been part of our partner troop, <a href=\"http:\/\/troopdallas.com\">Trail Life Troop TX-0147<\/a> (est. 2014), for several years, and we are excited to now have a ministry to serve Moms and Daughters as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calendar\/Schedule:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We meet at 7pm on the first, second, and third Tuesdays of the month near 75\/635 in North Dallas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rest of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">troop calendar<\/a> includes activities such as campouts, day trips, a fundraiser, special family events, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Costs:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Fees:<\/strong> Paid to AHG Home Office to cover liability insurance, volunteer background checks, etc.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$43 per girl (capped at $114 per family)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$43 per parent\/adult who is attending regularly. All registered adults must pass a background check, complete a KEYS child-safety training course, and submit personal references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniforms &amp; Handbooks:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Class A Uniform: $35-95 vest or sash bundle + white polo and navy\/khaki bottoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class B Uniform: $16 AHG &#8216;Reach Higher&#8217; unit level t-shirt + navy\/khaki\/jeans bottoms. (Optional for casual events.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handbooks: $11 for Pathfinders, $20 for Tenderheart\/Explorer (lasts up to 6yrs), $20 for Pioneer\/Patriot (lasts up to 6yrs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/uniforms-handbooks\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"374\">Detailed Uniform Info with links to purchase.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Troop Dues:<\/strong> $100 per girl paid directly to the Troop &#8211; <em>assessed after the Fall Fundraiser if your family chooses not participate in fundraising.<\/em> This fee covers badges\/patches earned with the troop, unit supplies, the majority of our event costs, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awards &amp; Advancements:<\/strong> Girls earn badges (or beads for Pathfinders) based on the work they complete during unit time. There are additional advancements possible for service hours, faith awards, and at each unit level. They also earn fun patches for participating in special events during the year! If you want to learn more, there is a bunch of info <a href=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/basics\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"755\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to function well as a troop, we need active adult participation to help the girls as they learn, including volunteers to rotate weekly teaching responsibilities and Two-deep leadership covered for each separate group. It is also extremely helpful to have additional volunteers to assist with administrative tasks and event planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to discuss joining the troop or have any questions, please&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ahg@troopdallas.com\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PXL_20210913_002713939.PORTRAIT-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PXL_20210913_002713939.PORTRAIT-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PXL_20210913_002713939.PORTRAIT-225x300.jpg 225w, 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