{"id":322,"date":"2023-08-03T15:34:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T15:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/?page_id=322"},"modified":"2025-08-30T03:31:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T03:31:04","slug":"paperwork","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/paperwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Paperwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2025 TX0147 &#8211; Troop Paperwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight\" style=\"text-align:center\"><mark class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight__content\">Buttons for each link are also at the bottom of this page. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ixmef5H_MeKgqUe2Kq89C3j3g3wpwIrY\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LYZrvJxO5ciYxBrIvkWRqklhltL6xm81\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(PDF Version)<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an account and\/or Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/\">AHGfamily.org<\/a> to pay AHG National Fees for Girl(s) <strong><em>AND<\/em><\/strong> at least one Parent.* \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out and sign a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Meeting Permission Slip<\/a> for each girl on your AHGfamily dashboard, which will show in the &#8220;Notifications&#8221; box for the meeting on 9\/9.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is also where you will see the troop calendar; if you&#8217;d like to add the troop schedule to your own calendar app, please follow the directions <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/calendar\/ical\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/calendar\/ical\" target=\"_blank\">at this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out &amp; turn in paper Health &amp; Medical Forms (<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RTkCl5w46V7bZDj8hmhbZWcwaeT_Acfi\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF version<\/a>) for each girl <strong><em>AND<\/em><\/strong> participating parent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252367006939160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Info Form<\/a> online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/getdoc\/docp07i5h5vk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UcMEwXiFJCC2i4eEnwEBuOAWDNpm1uTf\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troop Policies &amp; Orientation Packet<\/a> and fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/2024-2025-ahg-troop-147-policies-orientation-pack-88864.cheddarup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acknowledgement\/agreement page online<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/band.us\/n\/adab7eG6L9z7B\" target=\"_blank\">BAND app<\/a> to see parent communication threads for the troop and each unit as well as shared pictures\/albums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order handbook\/uniform items at the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.americanheritagegirls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHG Store<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/uniforms-handbooks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/troopdallas.com\/ahg\/uniforms-handbooks\/\">Here is a page<\/a> describing the required uniform items with links directly to each uniform package for certain levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For new Girls: Complete Joining Award requirements (choose one):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a) on 9\/23 at the \u2018Joining Award Event\u2019 from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b) at home with your family (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/18qc8UnREjXuuoNnKMQ_9LVS0ECokOcIH?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">workbooks &amp; requirement<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/18qc8UnREjXuuoNnKMQ_9LVS0ECokOcIH?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/18qc8UnREjXuuoNnKMQ_9LVS0ECokOcIH?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/18qc8UnREjXuuoNnKMQ_9LVS0ECokOcIH?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">for the Joining Award<\/a>). Then meet with a Unit Leader to review what has been completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For new Adults*: Complete background check forms (emails from InstaScreen) as well as the KEYS child safety training course (on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/\">AHGfamily.org<\/a> under the &#8216;Equip&#8217; 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fall Fundraiser will start in October. If you choose to participate, Local Troop Dues of $100 per girl can be covered by meeting the requested sales level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. AHGFamily.org<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Permission Slip<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RTkCl5w46V7bZDj8hmhbZWcwaeT_Acfi\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. Health Form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252367006939160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. Family Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/2024-2025-ahg-troop-147-policies-orientation-pack-88864.cheddarup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. Policies &amp; Orientation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/band.us\/n\/adab7eG6L9z7B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. Band app<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/store.americanheritagegirls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. ahg store<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What do I need to KNOW?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can I expect each month?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday every month from September through May. We take a short break for holidays, and there are some months where we skip a different week (ex: spring break in March). We try to have one special event each month (usually on weekends), such as service projects, lock-ins, multi-troop events, or camping trips. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please RSVP on AHGfamily<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;No Response&#8221; will be considered an RSVP of &#8220;no&#8221;.<strong> Note: Overnight Events may ONLY be attended by registered members. Siblings (except for nursing infants) and unregistered adults are NOT permitted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to earn a Badge:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A girl must complete all of the requirements in the handbook for her Level plus:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 optional requirement for Tenderheart (TH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 optional requirements for Explorer (EX)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 optional requirements for Pioneer (PI) or Patriot (PA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Badgework completed at unit meetings will be recorded by the Unit Leader or Advancement Chair. For requirements completed towards badges that the unit has started together, the girl should present that to the Unit Leader for review (in-person or via email).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying full annual dues OR participating in the fundraiser at the minimum requested amount allows the troop to pay for all badges completed at troop meetings or at any other events attended as a troop (spring camporee, badge workshops, summer camp, etc). Badges completed outside of troop time will be charged to the family at the current AHGstore price. She will need to fill out a &#8216;Badge Completion Form&#8221; and schedule a brief conversation with a troop leader for reviewing what she accomplished and learned; pictures are much appreciated for verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to earn Service Stars:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hours per service star: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tenderheart &#8211; 5hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explorer &#8211; 10hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pioneer &#8211; 15hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patriot &#8211; 20hrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Hours completed at Troop Events will be logged into AHGfamily. Hours completed on your own will need to be logged <strong>by you<\/strong> into AHGfamily. From your daughter\u2019s profile page, click \u201cService\u201d tab, then under \u201cAdd Service Time\u201d at the bottom of the page, enter the applicable information. These hours will be reviewed and stars will be awarded as applicable. A unit leader or board member may contact you if they have questions about the service event. (Paper Tracking Log: TH p305, EX p313, PI p321, PA p322)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep in mind that service benefiting her family or our AHG troop will not count towards service hours (an exception is for AHG sponsored events where other people are invited, such as community outreach events or joint events with our partner Trail Life troop). She also may not be compensated (monetary or gift) for time counted towards service hours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to earn a Sports Pin (p 214 TH\/EX, p 282 PI\/PA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sports pins are earned when a girl completes all of the requirements for a certain sport. The Sports Pin is one of the few items that is transferred from Uniform Level to the next Uniform Level, provided the girl is still participating in the sport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Pins are tracked in AHGfamily under the \u201cSports\u201d tab on a girl\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to earn a Faith Award <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1g_jsEQjozwXx6sENHGYRsWESaZs4GuUC\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>(AHG\u2019s Faith Award Program Overview)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faith Award is required to earn the Level Award. Depending on your preference, your daughter can earn a B.Y. Faith Award or a Catholic award. All troop-wide faith activities will align with our charter org, The Park Christian Community Church. Our troop typically offers at least one opportunity to earn faith awards each year (either a faith-related badge and\/or a special event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each level has a level award associated with it. Girls will move to the next level based on age, but only girls who complete all of the appropriate requirements will receive their level award.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tenderheart \u201cSacagawea\u201d &#8211; TH\/EX Handbook p 304<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explorer \u201cIda Scudder\u201d &#8211; TH\/EX Handbook p 311<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pioneer \u201cHarriet Tubman\u201d &#8211; PI\/PA Handbook p 312<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patriot \u201cAbigail Adams\u201d &#8211; PI\/PA Handbook p 316<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Unit Leader or a Board Member will communicate with families in January or before about your daughter\u2019s desire to earn the level award if she is eligible for it. Note the Pioneer and Patriot Level Award will require extra planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applying Badges, Service Stars, Sports Pin, and Event Patches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See p 16 of TH\/EX Handbook or page 22 of PI\/PA Handbook for instructions. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11qB00uSpU8yGuuA_RMmNZrdfEUdp1Db0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detailed Uniform Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pathfinders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pathfinders cannot earn badges, service stars, or sports pins. Instead, girls receive a special Pathfinder necklace and have the opportunity to earn beads for attending meetings, memorizing Bible verses, and completing activities to earn their Fanny Crosby Level Award. They will also earn any special event patches based on participation, which they may attach to a tote bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When will my daughter receive badges, sports pins, event patches, and service stars?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have two Awards Ceremonies per Program Year held traditionally in January and May. Please refer to the calendar on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ahgfamily.org\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\">AHGfamily<\/a>. These are family events where siblings, parents, and other family members are invited to attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 TX0147 &#8211; Troop Paperwork *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. What do I need to KNOW? What can I expect each month? 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