AHG Troop Planning Guide 2022-2023

Troop Planning Guide 2022–2023

AHG3255 AHG 2022-2023 Troop Planner

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National Dates AHG

TO REMEMBER

AHG Program Year - June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023

OCTOBER

AHGinspire Adult Leadership Conference: Equipping Parents and Leaders to Shepherd Today’s Girls With Confidence (Cincinnati, OH)

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week

2022

JUNE June 9–11

AUGUST August 31

Charter Renewal completion due

August 31

Deadline for 2021-2022 National Honor Troop Award submission

SEPTEMBER

October 14–21

NOVEMBER November 28

AHGstore Cyber Monday Sale

November 30

Notify your Hometown Mentor or Troop Coach of girls no longer participating in AHG so that the Troop is not charged the Program Support Fee for those girls.

September 17

DECEMBER

September 30

Last day to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing on Girl & Adult Registrations

AHG’s National Day of Service Complete registration of all Adult and Girl Members for the 2022-2023 Program Year

2023

JANUARY Program Support Fee is invoiced in early January for all Girl Members

FEBRUARY Belong Reporting Due.

5002202B AHG Planning Guide 2022-2023

December 31

AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED Independence Day (4th of July) • 7/4/22 Labor Day • 9/5/22 Thanksgiving Day • 11/24/22 Day After Thanksgiving • 11/25/22 Christmas • 12/26/22–1/2/23

MARCH

Partial Year Registration is offered March 1 – May 31 for first time Girl Members

March 31

Program Support Fee due AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED New Year’s Day (observed) • 1/2/23 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday • 1/16/23 President’s Day • 2/20/23 Good Friday • 4/7/23 Memorial Day • 5/29/23

Dear Friends,

Let’s face it: The world can be a pretty dark place. The heart-wrenching loss of loved ones, the devastating effects of incurable disease, the hopelessness of addiction, the desperation of mental illness are all part of the reality we face each day.

But here’s the thing: There is hope in Christ! There is joy everlasting when we place our trust and our lives in the hands of our Maker. The gift of faith moves our perspective from temporal to eternal. With faith in Christ, the darkness can turn to light; our timeline moves from today to tomorrow.

As AHG volunteers, we are committed to bring the light of Christ to the darkness. We do this with hopeful expectation that the girls and families we serve will grow in their love for their Savior while impacting their families, their community, and their country. Our purpose is not temporal but eternal. It is important and vital as the generation we are serving will be writing the scroll of history tomorrow.

It has been an interesting period for all of us in AHG. Over the past four years, our program themes have included Chrysalis (creating and forming), to Chosen (understanding our identity in Christ), to Live Free (walking in the freedom that is inherent in understanding our identity), and to Shine (walking in the light of Christ and sharing that light with others).

To “shine” is to move from darkness to light, from hopelessness to promise.

May your 2022-23 Program Year be filled with opportunities for your Troop to “shine”. May each girl reflect the promise and love that is found in Jesus, and may their influence impact their generation for the future.

It truly is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. The hope that an abiding faith in Christ provides is worthy of our investment.

May God bless you and keep you,

Patti Garibay Founder & Executive Director American Heritage Girls, Inc.

AHG 2022-2023 PROGRAM YEAR THEME & PATCH PROGRAM

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16, NIV)

SHINE

(verb): /shīn/

to send out or reflect light

Just as God created the stars to SHINE in the sky, He has created His light to SHINE within you. The light of His Good News—the salvation He brings!

He reminds you throughout Scripture that even on the darkest night, you can reflect His Light. The light of Christ reminds you “YOU ARE LOVED” and brightly SHINES for others around you to experience His love too. As you join other Christ-followers, together you can brightly SHINE the light of Christ, piercing the dark.

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “SHINE” means sending out or reflecting light. As a Christ-follower, the Lord has placed His Light within us to SHINE. Our relationship with Christ allows us to SHINE His love, kindness, forgiveness, and His many attributes for others to see—reflecting His glory!

How do you spark the Light within to light up your world in the darkness?

How do you keep your little light shining for the world to see? AHG desires this Program Year to inspire girls and volunteers alike to search for the Light within and SHINE brightly for the world to see through faith, service, and fun!

For more information and requirements, visit AHG’s online resource library.

Patches can be purchased at store.americanheritagegirls.org.

HOW WILL YOU

INCORPORATE THE THEME INTO YOUR PROGRAM YEAR?

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WHY PLAN?

In order to effectively fulfill the mission of American Heritage Girls, planning the Troop’s Program Year is essential. This planner is designed to assist the Troop Ministry Team in the planning process through four manageable steps. A well-planned, year-round program yields numerous benefits such as: • The Troop’s plans for the year are intentional, strategic, and mission-minded.

• Increased recruitment and retention of Girl and Adult Members.

• Develop and maintain unity among the Troop Ministry Team.

• Advanced planning avoids missed opportunities.

• Fundraising goals can be set and achieved.

• Advanced notice for training as well as preparation for events and High Adventure activities.

• Timely and positive communication between the Troop Board and Charter Organization.

• Balanced programming through the six Program Emphases can be effectively implemented.

Communication and organization are important skills for good leadership. Planning the Program Year well will create a more productive and exciting year of faith, service, and fun!

A printed version of this planning resource is available in the AHGstore. A digital version is available on ISSUU.com/AmericanHeritageGirls.

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PLAN YOUR YEAR

Meet with the Troop Ministry Team and girls in leadership positions during the summer months to pray, plan, and vision-cast for a fruitful year.

1

Review and select AHG National Dates on the inside front cover of this planner in which your Troop will be participating.

2

List and review other events and activities, including Area and Regional events. Add these to the monthly calendar.

3

Plan your Troop meeting and activity goals for each month.

4

Refer to the planning sheets throughout each month in the planner. Use these to plan individual meetings based on monthly goals.

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WHO SHOULD I SEEK TO GET ANSWERS TO MY QUESTIONS?

Volunteers are the heart of American Heritage Girls. Support is available to answer program questions and provide resources.

Volunteers are encouraged to utilize their support network as listed below:

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CHARTER REPRESENTATIVE: The Charter Representative acts as the relationship-builder of the Troop. This person focuses on unity and spiritual growth by providing an open connection between the Troop and Charter Organization.

Name: Contact Info:

2

HOMETOWN MENTOR: Hometown Mentors are selected and equipped volunteers who partner with local Troops to offer best practices on implementing effective AHG programming while encouraging Troops as they build women of integrity.

If you are unsure if you have a Hometown Mentor, or who it is, please contact your Troop Coach.

Name: Contact Info:

OR

3

TROOP COACH: The Troop Coaches support Charter Organizations, Troop Board Members, and Unit Leaders to uniformly deliver the AHG Program. They provide coaching and encouragement through phone calls, emails, and prayer. If you are unsure of who your Troop Coach is, call 513-771-2025 and you will be navigated to the correct Troop Coach.

Name: Contact Info:

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JUNE–DECEMBER GOALS & TIPS 1. Connect girls with Christ 2. Cultivate a healthy team

TROOP TIPS HEALTH & SAFETY

FUNDRAISING

FEEDBACK

Have you checked in with your First Aid and CPR certified adults?

Troops are required to have one First Aid and CPR certified Adult Member per every twelve girls. Be sure everyone’s certifications are up-to-date!

Fundraising can be a financial game-changer for Troops.

Consider the financial cost of your year and the events you have planned. Choose your fundraisers wisely! AHG’s Preferred Fundraising Vendors would love to chat with you.

Girl feedback is critical when planning out your year.

Ask your girls about their interests and explore your options!

View H&S Policies and Guidelines here: https://ahg.pub/HealthAndSafety

See p. 148 for Preferred Fundraising Vendors

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2022

JUNE S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

1

5

6

7

8

12

13

14

15

FLAG DAY

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20

21

22

27

28

29

FATHER’S DAY

26

10

T H U R S D AY

2

F R I D AY

3

S A T U R D AY

PRAYER FOCUS

4

1. Pray for Troop opportunities to serve our community.

2. Pray for friendships to grow and flourish.

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10

11

AHGINSPIRE ADULT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (CINCINNATI, OH)

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17

18

23

24

25

30

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2022

JUNE

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

JUNE

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

JUNE

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

JUNE

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

JULY S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

3

4

5

6

INDEPENDENCE DAY AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

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10

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17

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27

31

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

1

S A T U R D AY

PRAYER FOCUS

2

7

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9

14

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16

21

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28

29

30

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2022

JULY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

JULY

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

JULY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

JULY

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

AUGUST S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

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2

3

7

8

9

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30

31 CHARTER RENEWAL COMPLETION DUE 2021-2022 NATIONAL HONOR TROOP AWARD DUE

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T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

4

5

6

11

12

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18

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25

26

27

PRAYER FOCUS

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2022

AUGUST

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

AUGUST

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

AUGUST

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

AUGUST

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

SEPTEMBER S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

4

5

6

7

LABOR DAY AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

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T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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8

9

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15

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PRAYER FOCUS

AHG’S NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

22

23

29

30

24

ADULT AND GIRL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

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2022

SEPTEMBER

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

SEPTEMBER

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

SEPTEMBER

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

SEPTEMBER

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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2022

OCTOBER S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

2

3

4

5

9

10

11

12

COLUMBUS DAY

50

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T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

PRAYER FOCUS

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6

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2022

OCTOBER

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

OCTOBER

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

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W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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2022

OCTOBER

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

OCTOBER

WEEKLY CALENDAR M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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S U N D AY

For added flexibility, the dates are not listed on the Weekly Calendars, allowing you to write in the actual days you need.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

S U N D AY

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NOVEMBER S U N D AY

M O N D AY

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W E D N E S D AY

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OCC NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK BEGINS

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21 OCC NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK ENDS

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28 AHGSTORE CYBER MONDAY SALE

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NOTIFY AHG OF CHANGES ON GIRL ROSTER FOR PSF

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

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PRAYER FOCUS

VETERANS DAY

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THANKSGIVING

AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

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2022

NOVEMBER

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

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PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

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AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

NEW YEAR’S EVE EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP PRICING ENDS

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2022

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PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2022

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PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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S U N D AY

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JANUARY–MAY GOALS & TIPS 1. Check in on girls who are working on their Level Awards.

TROOP TIPS HEALTH & SAFETY

PROGRAM SUPPORT FEE

RECRUITMENT

Girls love to camp!

Be sure to double check AHG’s Health and Safety Policies and Guidelines to make sure you’re fully prepared.

Program Support Fees are Did you know Troops are collected beginning in January recruiting adults throughout and are due by March 31. the year? Whether you’re PSFs are calculated at a rate short a Unit Leader or you’re of $20 per Girl Member. securing your ratios for future Sister Cap is $50. events, always be on the lookout for adults who exemplify the View H&S Policies and Guidelines here: First Year Troops are exempt.

AHG Oath and Creed! https://ahg.pub/HealthAndSafety

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See p. 145 about Adult Recruitment & Retention

AHG KEYS TO

CHILD SAFETY ESSENTIALS It’s as simple as 1-2-3

1

No -on-One The no one-on-one policy is in place for youth protection.

No girl should ever be alone with an adult. This is for both the protection of the girl and the adult.

2-Deep Leadership

For the safety and protection of both girls and adults, there will be at least two Adult Members during all AHG Troop meetings, trips, activities, and events.

Truddy System of

3

The truddy system of three is suggested to keep youth safe from other abusive youth when out of sight of adult leadership.

Truddies must be of the same Program Level.

View Health & Safety Policies and Guidelines here: ahg.pub/HealthAndSafety

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JANUARY S U N D AY

M O N D AY

1

2

NEW YEAR’S DAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY (OBSERVED)

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

3

4

AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

8

9

10

11

15

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18

25

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

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31

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6

7

12

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19

20

21

26

27

28

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2023

JANUARY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

JANUARY

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86

S U N D AY

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2023

JANUARY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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2023

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2023

FEBRUARY S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

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5

6

7

8

12

13

14

15

VALENTINE’S DAY

19

20

21

PRESIDENT’S DAY AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

26

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27

28

22

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

S A T U R D AY

2

3

4

9

10

11

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16

17

18

23

24

25

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2023

FEBRUARY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

94

UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

FEBRUARY

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96

S U N D AY

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2023

FEBRUARY

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

FEBRUARY

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MARCH S U N D AY

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PROGRAM SUPPORT FEE DUE

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2023

MARCH

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

MARCH

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2023

MARCH

PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

MARCH

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PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

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2023

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PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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2023

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MEMORIAL DAY AHG NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED

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PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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PLANNING SHEET FOR TROOP MEETINGS SET-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

PRE-MEETING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

OPENING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • PRAYER • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UNIT/SQUAD BREAKOUTS AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FAITH • LEADERSHIP • CITIZENSHIP • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL • LIFE SKILLS • OUTDOORS

CLOSING AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED: • FLAG CEREMONY • GAME/ACTIVITY/SNACKS

CLEAN-UP AHG VOLUNTEER: GIRL LEAD: SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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+ Faith + Leadership + Citizenship + Social-Emotional + Life Skills + Outdoors

WOMEN OF INTEGRITY Each Program Emphasis, when implemented with a focus on Christ, will lead to beautiful outcomes! When the AHG Program is focused on Christ you can grow as a relational, honoring, competent, servant leader, and Christ-follower who values creation.

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For more information on how to incorporate the six Program Emphases into your Troop’s Program Year, search Program Emphases categories on AHG’s online resource library.

INCORPORATING

6

PROGRAM EMPHASES

As a Troop leader, your role is to proactively make sure girls are experiencing a Christ-centered, forward-focusing, balanced program.

YOUR CALL TO ACTION

The AHG Program has much to offer girls in your Troop, but AHG stresses that Troops always start with FAITH, SERVICE, and FUN! These words are not just a tagline but foundational to your Troop’s success year after year.

Keep Christ at the center of all you do, follow God’s great commandment to love others, and engage the girls through their involvement in making a difference in their community and world!

Once your Troop finds a rhythm of faith, service, and fun, there are tools provided to incorporate the six Program Emphases: Troop experiences

Level Awards

Girl Handbooks

Badges

Patch Programs

The six Program Emphases teamed with the AHG Oath and Creed provide the cornerstone of values that personify the AHG experience.

e! c r sou e wR e dN n a Br

Notes

SEPTEMBER 17

New for 2022, AHG brings Troops fresh resources to foster unity among all Troops around one theme for NDS 2022—Serving Persons Impacted by Disabilities.

This is a topic near and dear to AHG Executive Director and Founder Patti Garibay’s heart.

Growing up with a father with a medical condition which resulted in a physical disability taught Patti at a young age to serve with compassion and to see the value in every human life.

AHG Troops will be gifted with easily implementable resources such as videos, Unit activities, and serving suggestions to incorporate into their first Troop meetings of the year. Think “easy button”!

For more information, visit AHG’s online resource library

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Inside the HEART of

EVERY VOLUNTEER is the desire to know

MAKING A DIFFERENCE. they are

Let someone in your Troop know how much you appreciate them with the AHG Adult Recognition program!

Learn more about National Awards and Troop Level Awards by searching “Adult Recognition” in AHGresource, AHG’s online resource library.

PATCH PROGRAMS American Heritage Girls’ (AHG) Patch Programs provide excellent tools for Troops and Trailblazers to utilize within one of the six Program Emphases so that girls can explore, learn, and have fun.

Most Patch Programs have been developed by Program Alliances and AHG Staff with inspiration from AHG Adult and Girl Members.

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For more information, search Patch on AHG’s online resource library

Leadership is intentionally putting others first to influence and impact the world for Christ.

AHG’s G.R.I.T with Grace Girl Leadership curriculum is designed to equip Tenderheart through Patriot girls to lead in a way that keeps them rooted in Christ while bearing the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

G.R.I.T with Grace is not a classroom-based learning plan—it’s fun, interactive, age-appropriate and designed just for girls! The included Planning Guide provides volunteers with a “plug and play” curriculum presented from a Biblical worldview that is adaptable for a Multi-Troop, Troop, or Trailblazer event. Volunteers can customize the experience by selecting topics that best meets their Troop’s specific needs.

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I am so excited about this curriculum. We have been trying to figure out how to encourage our girls to step up into leadership roles. There is also the new leadership requirement for Level Awards. This curriculum is going to be an answer to both and its fun! There are games, breakout sessions, crafts, themed snack ideas...even supply lists so I don't even have to think about it. It's all ready to go and our Troop can do little spotlights or maybe even a leadership retreat!

Our girls are going to love this!

Christi Cameron

Use the QR code to learn more about this engaging, easy-to-use curriculum, view samples, read testimonials and more!

OR0001 Girl Leadership Director and Pioneer/Patriot Unit Leader

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NATIONAL EVENTS The AHG National Events Team designs capstone events for the purpose of binding the AHG organization together on a national level where faith is the focus and attendees leave encouraged, empowered, and educated.

Attendees of these events experience: · community and connection with other AHG Adult and Girl Members from across the organization · training in leadership skills · opportunities at girl-focused events for badge work and other experiences not typically found at the local level · growth in personal spiritual development · teachings from inspirational speakers · a focused time of praising God through song and prayer · networking with ministry partners · shopping at the on-site AHGstore— no shipping costs! · tons of laugher and fun · memories made that last a lifetime

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For more information, scan the QR code or visit the AHG Events page on americanheritagegirls.org

ADULT

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION An American Heritage Girls Troop is only as strong as the volunteers who lead the girls. A healthy, vibrant Troop relies on steadfast men and women of God who have a heart to serve His girls. It can be difficult to start your intentional recruiting process, therefore AHG has developed an updated resource to identify your Troop’s needs, God’s call, and the giftings of those in your community.

You can find the resource, Adult Recruitment Made Easy, through AHG’s online resource library.

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MAP OUT RESOURCES

your year with these

for

FAITH, SERVICE, & FUN! Recruitment Resources

Fundraising Prizes, & Gifts

Faith Award Guides

Patch Program & Event Patches

GREAT TOOLS, for a GREAT YEAR! Successful Troops START HERE:

STORE.AMERICANHERITAGEGIRLS.ORG

PREFERRED VENDORS All vendors have dedicated customer service representatives devoted to assisting Troops with fundraising efforts. They also are aligned with the AHG Mission of “building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.”

These vendors hold the same values as American Heritage Girls.

PREFERRED FUNDRAISING VENDORS

bequetconfections.com

givingbean.com/ahg

Contact: fundraising@bequetconfections.com

Contact: 800-985-8075

Earning Potential: 40-50% of profit

Earning Potential: 40% of the profit

projectlydia.org/american-heritage-girls drivencoffee.com/fundraising/ahg Contact: 800-561-6827

Earning Potential: 40% of the profit

Contact: julie@projectlydia.org

Earning Potential: Troops can purchase bracelets for $1 each and have the opportunity to be creative in how much they would like to sell them for.

For example, each bracelet could be sold for $4 to $5 each or sold as three bracelets for $10.

The opportunities are endless.

hlfundraising.com Contact: kent@hybridlight.com

Earning Potential: 65% in profit and prizes

rightresponsefundraising.com Contact: peterholzinger4@gmail.com Earning Potential: 50% of profit

funpastafundraising.com Contact: 888-388-6215 letushelp@funpastafundraising.com Earning Potential: 40% of the profit

vadiner.com Contact: 888-823-4637

Earning Potential: 50% of the profit

PREFERRED PRINTING VENDOR

ahg.bossprintstore.com Contact: 405-309-9727, info@bossprintdesign.com

10% goes back to AHG National Office

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For more information, visit AHG’s online resource library

PREFERRED HIGH ADVENTURE PROVIDERS

All providers have dedicated customer service representatives devoted to assisting Troops with outdoor interests. They also are aligned with the AHG Mission of “building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.”

These providers hold the same values as American Heritage Girls and are great resources for Troop outdoor adventures.

aceraft.com Contact: acasto@aceraft.com

ridgecrestconferencecenter.com Contact: Annette.Frisby@ridgecrestnc.com

Activities: White Water Rafting, Ziplining, Rock Climbing, Waterpark

Activities: Backpacking, Horsemanship, Rowing, Shooting Sports, Swimming, Hiking, Running Skill, Disc Sports, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Basketball, Musical, Sewing, Geocaching, Tennis

sonlightcamp.org

wildernesstrek.org/treks-for-groups

Contact: winstonmarugg@gmail.com Activities: Hiking, Boating, Archery, Geocaching & Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Outdoor Skills, Nature & Wildlife

Contact: sami@wildernesstrek.org

Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Fishing, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Outdoor Skills

For more information, visit AHG’s online resource library

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FIND OUT WHY AHG TROOPS LOVE DRIVEN COFFEE FUNDRAISING!

UP TO 40% PROFIT ONLINE FUNDRAISER OPTION DRIVEN PATCH AWARD CRAFT ROASTED COFFEE

612-475-1573 • FUNDRAISING@DRIVENCOFFEE.COM

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