Pioneers & Patriots
Pioneers:
At least: 12 years old by October 1st
7th - 8th Grades
As an American Heritage Girl, I promise to be . . .
COMPASSIONATE - Understanding others in fellowship, empathy, kindness, and caring. Respect others' opinions and emotions.
HELPFUL - Willingly serve others.
HONEST - Always tell the truth and keep my promise.
LOYAL - True to God, family, friends, community and country.
PERSEVERANT - Continuing to strive toward a goal despite obstacles.
PURE - Keep my mind and body pure.
RESOURCEFUL - Wisely use my time, materials and talents.
RESPECTFUL - Honor my country, be obedient to those in authority and courteous to all.
RESPONSIBLE - Accountable for my own actions. Reliable in all situations.
REVERENT - Faithful and honoring to God. Respectful to the beliefs of others
Patriots:
At least: 14 years old by October 1st
9th - 12th Grades
What We're Up To:
Don't forget to bring your book and wear your complete Pioneer/Patriot uniform to each meeting.
*American Heritage Girls is a uniformed organization and expects that girls will wear their uniforms to all regular Troop meetings and official troop events.
Pioneer Uniform:
Sports Pin Program: The Sports Pin program is designed to introduce AHG members to both group and individual sports and to encourage teamwork, respect for authority, goal setting and good sportsmanship. Girls may work together on these pins or may participate individually through community and church teams or clubs. The goal is to GET ACTIVE and PLAY SAFE! To earn a sports pin, girls have to practice, play, and learn about rules, safety and equipment, and most of all have fun!
Patriot Uniform:
*** Girls MUST wear close-toed shoes to ALL AHG meetings and events
*** Girls MUST wear close-toed shoes to ALL AHG meetings and events
Badge Program: AHG helps girls acquire skills that will assist them in all areas of life. AHG offers over 90 badges throughout 6 frontiers. The Badge program provides opportunities for girls to work as a group or individually on badges as well as interact across age groups, as older girls teach younger girls. Each Badge can be earned at three different levels (Tenderheart, Explorer, and Pioneer/Patriot). Please see the Girl Handbook for more information about completing badges.
Level Award: Patriots have the opportunity to earn the Dolley Madison Level Award, the highest awards earned as a Patriot. To earn this prestigious award, girls must complete a combination of badge work, service hours, special and community events, earn the Religious Recognition, activity planning, promotion, and implementation, and participate in AHG recruitment. Specific information on the Dolley Madison Level Awards can be found in the AHG Girl Handbook.
Level Award: Pioneers have the opportunity to earn the Harriet Tubman Level Award, the highest awards earned as a Pioneer. To earn this prestigious award, girls must complete a combination of badge work, service hours, special and community events, mentor a younger unit, and planning, organizing, and implementing an AHG or community activity. Specific information on the Lewis & Clark Level Awards can be found in the AHG Girl Handbook.
Service Stars: AHG emphasizes community service! Service Stars are awarded for community service hours. Pioneers earn one WHITE Service Star for every 15 hours of community service given and Patriots earn one GOLD Service Star for every 20 hours of community service given . Service is meant to be community-oriented. Anything done outside of the home and for which payment is not received can be considered service. The Service Hour Tracking Sheet can be found here and on page 68 of the AHG Girl Handbook
Stars & Stripes Award: Stars & Stripes the highest recognition in American Heritage Girls, a multi-faceted award that honors girls who epitomize the AHG Oath and Creed. The award incorporates Badgework, service, and leadership. This award takes a lot of hard work and may take a year or more to achieve. For more information on the Stars & Stripes Award click the link below.
Religious Recognitions: The Lord is the reason that AHG exists– He is the reason that anything exists! It’s important for AHG members to learn more about Him, their faith and the need to find His will for their lives. The Religious Recognitions program for American Heritage Girls provides a venue for girls to grow stronger in their faith and service to God. American Heritage Girls wear their religious emblems with special pride as they show publicly their commitment to spiritual growth in their life. AHG is honored to offer the PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) recognition program for Protestant girls and the National Religious Recognitions Program of the Catholic Church for Catholic girls.
Fun Patches/Activity Patches: Fun Patches are earned when girls participate in activities and special events outside of meetings such as parades, summer camp, hikes, and so much more. There is no limit to the fun patches a girl can earn.
Meet the Leader:
American Heritage Girls is a uniformed organization and expects that girls will wear
their uniforms to regular Troop meetings and official troop events.
AMANDA MARTIN: I am 36 and live in Glendale. My husband and I have been together for 22 years, married for 14. I have an 11 year old son (Johnathan) who has been in Trail Life for 3 years and a 13 year old daughter (Lillia) who has been in AHG for 5 years. I have been a member of AHG for 5 years and have served in a variety of positions including Explorer & Tenderheart Leader, Leader Coordinator, Troop Coordinator, Regional Summer Camp Program Director, Regional Summer Camp Director, and AHG National Sounding Board Committee. My true passion is working with girls, especially in the older levels. I LOVE everything about AHG and what is does for girls, and I look forward to serving the Pioneers & Patriots of AHG AZ1320!
Joining Award: All girls Pioneers & Patriots MUST complete the AHG Joining Award before receiving badges. Please complete the Joining Award Packet and return it to your unit leader as soon as possible.
Our Pioneers and Patriots are currently working ton the Aviation badge and planning the upcoming AHG/TL Family Fellowship event with the Explorers who will be leveling up as part of their Lewis & Clark Level Award requirements.
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Once the Aviation Badge is complete, we will be visiting the other units to help during their unit time to gain valuable leadership skills.