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Membership
Membership in the American Heritage Girls is open to girls ages 5-18 and subject to AHG’s Inclusion Policy:
Inclusion Policy
All girls of any color, creed, race, national origin, and socioeconomic status who agree to live according to the standards of the AHG Oath and the AHG Creed are invited to be members of American Heritage Girls.
AHG in Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Our troop, Troop FL-0118, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, serves all girls ages 5-18 and offers a family experience in which Moms predominantly lead the troop. Still, Dads are welcome to register for various leadership opportunities within the troop.
Program Costs
AHG COST – $40/Girl
- AHG National Registration – Annual Membership Fee paid directly to AHG via AHGFamily.org
- Sister cap of $105 for families with 3+ daughters registering
- Covers liability insurance
TROOP COST – $100/Girl
- Local Troop Dues – paid to Troop by check
- All checks are made payable to Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Awards
All badges (up to 10 per year), event patches, services stars, and level awards earned by the girls, whether during or outside of troop meetings and activities, are covered by troop dues.
Fundraising
$60 opt-out fee for not participating in fundraising
Adult Leaders
Registered adult volunteers must pay the annual $26 national registration fee and complete AHG’s Keys to Child Safety training and the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee’s safe environment requirements, including fingerprinting, background screening, and Shield the Vulnerable training.
Special Events
For certain special events, such as food for an overnight camping trip, additional charges may apply.
Uniforms
Each girl purchases the AHG uniform appropriate for her level. Pioneers and Patriots wear sashes with polo shirts, Tenderhearts and Explorers wear vests with neckerchiefs and polo shirts, and Pathfinders wear tee-shirts with beaded necklaces. Families may purchase uniforms directly from the AHG Attic or, to take advantage of free shipping, you may order with our troop Uniform Order Form.
Handbooks
Each girl purchases AHG’s Girl Handbook ($18 one-time purchase, 1st-12th grades). Kindergarten girls will also need the Pathfinder Handbook ($9 one-time purchase). Both handbooks are greatly discounted when bundled with uniform purchase.