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STARS & STRIPES AWARD
General Overview Packet 2020
American Heritage Girls
Program Department—Stars & Stripes Award
35 Tri-County Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Introduction
This packet presents a general overview Be sure to allow a minimum of nine
of the Stars & Stripes Award procedure. months to complete the entire award
This is the first phase of the adventure of procedure. Though the project work days
earning the highest award attainable as may only require a short amount of time,
an American Heritage Girl. Herein, you the written work, approvals, and Board
will be presented with the purpose of the of Review will take additional time, and
award, the requirements of the award, all must be completed before your 18th
an overview of the award procedure and birthday. A good suggestion is to work
an Application for Stars & Stripes Award backward from your 18th birthday to
Candidacy. Reading this packet now will establish a reasonable timetable.
help ensure you are prepared when the
time comes to start your journey!
PURPOSE OF THE AWARD
The Abigail Adams Award is AHG’s top Level Award. Achieving this award means that you have worked diligently toward fulfilling all six
of AHG’s Program Emphases and have laid the foundation for becoming a woman of integrity. Once you complete the Dolley Madison
or Abigail Adams Award, the opportunity to extend what you have learned into a practical, real world experience is available through the
pursuit of the Stars & Stripes Award.
By becoming a candidate for the Stars & Stripes Award you are committing to represent the ideals of AHG to your community. You are
stepping into a role of leadership that stretches your abilities and tests your resolve to be a servant leader. Although the requirements
of the Stars & Stripes Award may appear daunting, these requirements follow a pattern of responsibility that you will face as an adult
whether in college, pursuing a career, or building a family. Each requirement is designed to help you grow. As a candidate, you are
asked to investigate, plan, prepare, problem-solve, make decisions, supervise your peers and adults, seek guidance, and challenge
yourself— all in an environment of support that you may not have as an adult. Your parents, Troop leadership, Mentor, Stars & Stripes
Project Advisor, and most importantly, God, will be there to offer encouragement.
This is an opportunity to bless your community. This is an opportunity to show yourself what it means to create a worthy experience for
your peers. This is an opportunity to lean into God as you spend time in prayer while you work toward your goal, seeking Him for the
strength, insight, and passion you need to achieve. This procedure will take time, hard work, organization, and commitment.
The goal of the Stars & Stripes Award is not the award certificate, pin, or recognition. The goal is the experience and the realization of
the servant’s heart that is needed to lead with integrity. Consider carefully whether you are ready to take this step. If you choose not
to pursue the Stars & Stripes Award, God will give you other opportunities to spread your wings. Remember that it takes a woman of
integrity to know her limitations.
“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only
Read this entire packet, pray, and seek God’s do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but
guidance before applying for candidacy.
through love serve one another.”
- Galatians 5:13, NKJV
2
BECOMING A CANDIDATE All of your award requirements must be accomplished before your 18th birthday. Documentation of all of your hard work will need to be kept neatly organized. At the end of the procedure, your Final Award Submission should not only demonstrate that you have completed all the Stars & Stripes Award requirements, but should also be able to tell the story of your award and how you achieved it! The many requirements for the Stars & Stripes Award are as follows: 1. Abigail Adams Level Award The Abigail Adams Award is AHG’s highest Level Award for Patriots and is required before applying for candidacy for the Stars & Stripes Award. In order to submit an Application for Stars & Stripes Award candidacy, your “Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Level Award Tracking Sheet” must be approved by AHG, Inc. Any Patriot with six months or less before her 18th birthday will not be approved as a candidate. The Stars & Stripes Award procedure should not be rushed; consider your obligations and abilities carefully before applying for candidacy. Individualized Achievement Plan (IAP)—AHG seeks to be a program of opportunity where all girls have equal opportunity to benefit from the AHG program. If a Patriot girl finds the need for accommodations for the Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, or Stars & Stripes Awards, an IAP application must be submitted to AHG, Inc. for review and approval prior to starting either award. In addition, the IAP application must come in prior to applying for candidacy to the Stars & Stripes Award program. General information and the application can be found on AHGresource 2. Application for Stars & Stripes Candidacy After reading this General Overview Packet, completing your Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Award, and understanding the commitment and work involved in obtaining the Stars & Stripes Award, you will need to submit an Application for Stars & Stripes Candidacy and Essay Questions (online link included in this packet), your Troop leadership will complete the Troop Leadership Recommendation for Candidacy Form (online link included in this packet). It is your responsibility to make sure these documents are submitted. 3. Badges You must earn a minimum of 16 badges at the Pioneer/Patriot Level. There are nine badges that are required. You must provide a record of your badges earned at the Pioneer and Patriot Levels. These badges were chosen because they not only help enforce AHG’s six Program Emphases, but they also help prepare you for adulthood. You may choose an additional seven badges to earn to fulfill the rest of this requirement. Any badges you have earned during your Pioneer/Patriot years may count toward your Stars & Stripes Award. Choose badges that speak to your interests, passions, or that might help prepare you for a future career. You are encouraged to make the most of these badges, using them as preparation for “spreading your wings.” Please note that only four of the Stars & Stripes Award required badges may be counted on your Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Level Award Tracking Sheet. Talk to your Troop leadership about a badge- earning plan so you’re not caught short. 3
Badge Planning for the Stars & Stripes Award begins at the Pioneer Level!
This is not the only plan for earning badges, but this suggestion takes into consideration program progression and developmental
appropriateness. This plan is based on a girl being in the AHG Program for all Pioneer and Patriot Level years. Talk with your Unit
Leader about assistance in badge planning.
Badge Planning by Program Level
Frontiers Pioneer/Harriet Tubman Patriot/Dolley Madison or Patriot/Stars & Stripes
Abigail Adams
Arts Girl’s Choice Girl’s Choice
Family Living Family Helper* Home Care & Repair* Money Management*
Heritage Our Flag* Citizenship & Gov’t or
Our Constitution*
Outdoor Skills Fitness-type badge* Outdoor Skill* Camping*
Personal Well Girl’s Choice Emergency Prep*
Being
Science & Tech Girl’s Choice Girl’s Choice
Two additional badges of girl’s
choosing
*indicates a Stars & Stripes Award required badge
Pioneer—Harriet Tubman Level Award two-year plan
Age Badges Service Hours Special Events Mentoring Older Leadership Board of Review
Unit Visit
12-13 Earn one Earn 15 hours Attend two Organize, and
badge of service. special events. run a Multi-
from three Troop or Troop
Frontiers, can Event.
be a required
Stars &
Stripes Award
Badge.
13-14 Earn one Earn 15 hours Attend one Lead a Participate Visit a Patriot Prepare for BOR
badge of service. special event. younger Unit in an AHG Unit (in person and discuss what
from three meeting and recruitment or virtually) or to expect.
Frontiers, can event. event. learn about the
be a required Patriot Level. Complete BOR
Stars & two to four weeks
Stripes Award before year-end.
Badge.
4AHG PROGRAM
SUGGESTED LEVEL AWARD PLANNING
PATRIOT: Abigail Adams Level Award
TWO YEAR PLAN
Age Badges Service Social Event Faith Event Outdoors Flag Leadership Troop Board of
Hours Award Planning Ceremony Meeting Review
14-15 Earn one Earn 20 Create a Complete Camp Participate in Hold a Girl
badge hours of recruitment Faith for three flag ceremony. Leadership
from three service. video or Award. consecutive Position for
Frontiers. news article nights in a tent six months.
to share with or primitive
your Charter structure.
Organization or
AHG, Inc.,
Attend one
social event.
15-16 Earn one Earn 20 Plan, Participate Attend a live Learn what Complete
badge hours of promote, and in flag or online opportunities BOR.
from three service. implement ceremony. leadership are available
Frontiers. a Multi- training. to you as
Troop or an Adult
community Member after
outreach you turn 18
project for and complete
a minimum the AHG
25 hours of Program.
work.
18 MONTH PLAN
Age Badges Service Social Faith Event Outdoors Flag Leadership Troop Board of
Hours Event Award Planning Ceremony Meeting Review
15-17 Earn one Earn 20 Create a Complete Plan, Camp for three Participate Hold a Girl Learn what Complete
badge hours of recruitment Faith promote, and consecutive in flag Leadership opportunities BOR.
from six service. video or Award. implement a nights in a tent ceremony. Position for six are available to
Frontiers. news article Multi-Troop or primitive months. you as an Adult
to share with or community structure. Member after
your Charter outreach Attend a live you turn 18 and
Organization project for or online complete the
or AHG Inc., a minimum leadership AHG Program.
25 hours of training.
Attend one work.
social event.
Please note that it is recommended that Patriots earn the Money Management Badge, Citizenship and Government Badge, and
Emergency Preparedness Badge. The Camping Badge may take two or three Program Years to complete due to the overnight camping
requirement.
5AFTER CANDIDACY APPROVAL
Girl Leadership Position & Active Status
It’s important to remain registered and active in your Troop throughout the Stars & Stripes Award procedure by attending the majority
of Troop meetings, attending Troop functions, and setting an example for younger girls with your involvement. Even though you are a
Stars & Stripes Award Candidate, you are still a member of your Patriot Unit. During your candidacy, you must hold a Girl Leadership
Position within your Troop for a minimum of six months. This requirement helps to guarantee that you are still an active member of
American Heritage Girls and using your gifts and talents to make your Troop the best it can be while working toward your Stars &
Stripes Award. The type of leadership position that you hold within your Troop will depend on a number of factors. Your position should
utilize your God-given gifts and talents, match your leadership style, meet a need within the Troop and work within the unique dynamics
of your Troop. Talk with your Troop Leadership to determine what position will be best for you to hold. Girl Leadership Positions might
include:
o Squad Leader
o Girl Shepherd
o Hostess
o Flag Ceremony Lead
o Announcements Lead
o Song/Skit Lead
o Photographer
o Videographer
o Girl Scribe
o Historian
o Newsletter Editor
o Reporter
For additional information, please see the Girl Leadership Positions Guide on AHGresource.
Support Team
It is required that an adult member of AHG act as your Stars & Stripes Mentor for your award procedure. Your Troop Coordinator needs
to be aware of your candidacy and approve your Mentor. Your Mentor cannot be your parent but must be an AHG Adult Member who
is familiar with the Stars & Stripes Award. Your Mentor should be someone with whom you feel comfortable. Your Mentor should offer
advice, guidance, proof-reading skills, and prayer support. Your Mentor must adhere to AHG policies of two-deep leadership, having
someone close by when you are meeting together. The selection of the Stars & Stripes Mentor should be mutually agreed upon by
yourself, the Troop Coordinator and your parents.
After your Application for Stars & Stripes Candidacy is approved by AHG, Inc., you will be assigned a Stars & Stripes Project Advisor
(SSPA) and sent a link to a more detailed Stars & Stripes Award Procedure Packet of information about the award. Your SSPA is an
AHG Program Volunteer that will work with you and approve your project written work and sign off on your project phases as you
proceed. Any questions you or your Mentor have should be directed to your SSPA. Your Project Idea (PJI), Project Description (PJD),
and Project Summary Report (PSR) will need to be approved by your SSPA. The SSPA reviews all materials by a set of standards to
which all candidates must adhere.
Project Implementation
You must plan, develop, and supervise others in a project that benefits a non-profit 501(c)(3) or civic organization in your community
whose purpose does not conflict with the mission of AHG. This project requires a minimum of 100 hours of service, which includes 10
hours of leadership of three or more youth (with no more than one youth related to you). Your project must meet a series of approvals,
be well documented, and show evidence of leadership and planning. Project Implementation Steps:
o Project Idea Submission and Approval
o Project Description Submission and Approval
6o Project Implementation with Documentation
o Project Summary Report Submission and Approval
The guidelines for the Stars & Stripes Award project are outlined in more detail in the Stars & Stripes Award Procedure Packet. You will
receive this packet once your candidacy application is approved. Time management is crucial, and the procedure must be completed in
the correct order.
This award procedure is designed to benefit your community, and it is also meant to enhance your organizational, communication and
managerial skills—skills which will be important in your future career and home.
Spiritual Walk Essay
The AHG Program is meant to help “put legs on your faith,” and the Spiritual Walk Essay is your opportunity to share your story and
how AHG has supported your spiritual growth. This essay should communicate to the reader what your life ambitions are and how God
has influenced these goals. It must be at least 250 words and should be organized, well written and thoughtful. Take this time to truly
reflect on what God is doing in your life and what He is calling you to do with your life. Celebrate the amazing work He is doing in you,
the passions He is laying on your heart and the calling He has laid on your future! Include this essay in your Stars & Stripes Final Award
Submission. It is best to write this essay after you have implemented your project.
Resume
A neat and professional resume will be included. Include work, extra-curricular activities and volunteer work. This should be something
you could submit to a potential employer or college.
Personal Reference Letters
These letters attest to the fact that you are living out the AHG Oath and Creed in your daily life. You will need a minimum of three
letters from non-family individuals. People who know you well should be approached for your reference letters. These letters are to be
presented to the BOR by your Unit Leader in a sealed envelope, and they will be included in your Final Award Submission.
Board of Review
Your Troop Coordinator will arrange a Board of Review once your Project Summary Report is approved by your SSPA. This will be a
more in-depth, extensive review of your Stars & Stripes Final Award Submission as well as an opportunity for you to share what you
have learned throughout the award procedure and your time in AHG. This Board of Review should be approached as you would a job
interview; in a prepared, professional manner.
Final Award Submission
You will send an “electronic version” of your Stars & Stripes Final Award Submission to AHG, Inc. where it will be reviewed. Also, Your
Troop leadership will electronically submit your letters of reference and BOR notes. Upon approval, you will be sent a Certificate of
Award. You may then order Stars & Stripes Award merchandise, and your Troop may plan your Stars & Stripes Award Ceremony.
AHG, Inc. will no longer accept hard copy or flash drive Final Award Submissions and BOR and Reference Notes.
After reading and understanding this General Overview Packet and completing your Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Level Award,
you may submit an Application for Candidacy and Application Essay and your Troop leadership can complete the Troop Leadership
Recommendation Form by clicking on link below:
Application for Stars & Stripes Award Candidacy Application Essay
Troop Leadership Recommendation Form
7Stars & Stripes Award Phases
PRE-CANDIDACY
Step 1: Download and read the Stars & Stripes Award General Overview Packet from AHGresource.
PHASE
Step 2: Completion of Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Award.
ONE
Step 3: Pray about applying for candidacy.
Step 4: Complete Stars & Stripes Award Candidacy Application along with Troop Leadership Recommendation Form and submit to
AHG. Inc.
Step 5: AHG, Inc. Reviews the documents in Step 4 and approves Stars & Stripes Candidacy Application and SSPA is assigned.
ON-GOING
PHASE
TWO
• Continuing Girl Leadership Position for at least six months and remain an active Patriot in your Troop
(Refer to the Girl Leadership Positions Guide that you received when you became a candidate).
• Completion of required badges
(Refer to the Stars & Stripes Award General Overview Packet for clarification on required badges).
CANDIDACY FIRST STEPS
Step 1: The Stars & Stripes Procedure Packet is emailed to you. Read this packet thoroughly.
PHASE
THREE
Step 2: Submit Candidate Commitment Form (Found in Appendix).
Step 3: Submit name of Mentor and email address to SSPA.
Step 4: Mentor to submit the Mentor Commitment Form (This form will come to your Mentor from your SSPA).
Step 5: Mentor will request and receive Parent Commitment Form (Found in Appendix).
Step 6: Meet with Mentor to make sure you understand the award procedure.
PROJECT PROCEDURE
PHASE
Step 1: Project Idea (PJI) submission and approval.
FOUR
Step 2: Project Description (PJD) submission and approval.
Step 3: Project Implementation.
Step 4: Project Summary Report (PSR) submission and approval.
POST-PROJECT STEPS
Step 1: Board of Review scheduled by Troop Leadership.
Step 2: Create or gather the following additional support documents (see Post Project Steps).
PHASE
• Spiritual Walk Essay
FIVE
• Badge Achievement Record (Pioneer/Patriot badges only)
• Resume
• Request for Recognition (will be signed after your BOR)
• Personal Reference Letters
Step 3: Organize documents for Final Award Submission.
Step 4: Prepare for and pass Board of Review (before 18th birthday).
FINAL STEPS
PHASE
Step 1: Final Award Submission submitted via email to programdepartment@ahgonline.org.
SIX
• BOR Packet submission separately to AHG, Inc. by your Troop Leadership by email.
• Step 2: Review and approval by AHG, Inc.
POST-AWARD
PHASE
SEVEN
Step 1: Receive Award Certificate, letter and Stars & Stripes Award Patch by mail.
Step 2: Schedule a special ceremony and share your accomplishment with the community.
8Project Idea Brainstorming
Although you may not be an approved candidate as yet, you can begin exploring potential project ideas. When choosing a project, it is
important to look into your community and see what needs are there. Then, think about the gifts and talents God has blessed you with
and ask what passions He has given you. You may find that the direction you are led will fit your gifts, talents, and passion. However,
you may find that there is something that needs to be done that will reveal a need for you to stretch into new abilities.
Take a look around your community. Ask God to show you the needs or causes for which you might be able to develop a project. This
should be a service-oriented project that has measurable community impact, leadership opportunity, and longevity. It will most likely be
bigger than any Troop-sponsored service project in which you have participated.
Think: Measurable Community Impact, Leadership, and Longevity!
A Project Idea is a proposal for a possible course of action. You will
be unable to know if the idea you have in mind is going to fulfill the
requirements of a Stars & Stripes Award project until you answer some
key questions and research some details. Approval of the Project Idea
“I think it is more important to meet a
is the “go-ahead” to dig deeper into the potential of the project. need than to simply do something for
self-satisfaction or achievement.”
When you become a candidate, you will receive more detailed
information in the Stars & Stripes Award Procedure Packet, which will - A candidate in a Stars & Stripes Award workshop
explain ways to determine if an idea is qualified to pursue as a project
for the award. In the meantime, identify your abilities, participate in
Troop-sponsored service projects, explore the needs in your community,
and pray for God’s leading.
The most important tasks before becoming a candidate are to complete the
Ask your friends, family Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Award, to keep your eyes and ears open
and leaders to pray for for community needs, and to commit your desire to be a Stars & Stripes
Award Candidate to prayer.
your decisions as well.
9As you begin to consider Project Ideas it is important to keep in mind a few general guidelines.
Please read this carefully:
• The award procedure is your responsibility, start to finish. You are in charge, but you will be accountable to the requirements
and to other people.
• Commitment may not be made to a benefiting organization until certain approvals are met.
• Once approved, you are expected to fulfill your commitment unless extenuating circumstances prevent completion.
• The Project Idea must be extensive enough to demonstrate organizational, management, communication, and leadership
skills.
• The project must benefit a service-oriented, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or civic organization which is not in direct conflict
with AHG’s Oath, Creed and Mission. AHG may not be the primary benefiting organization.
• Projects may be humanitarian-oriented, construction-oriented, or a combination.
• Revisions may be requested in order for your Project Idea to meet the requirements.
• Approval of the Project Idea indicates permission to move to the Project Description writing phase. Project Implementation
must wait for Project Description approval.
• Some projects may require that a continuation or maintenance plan be created and presented to the benefiting organization.
• Project may not require a large amount of adult involvement or work by primarily one or two people. Remember there is a
youth supervision requirement.
Things to Think About
There are many worthwhile ideas that are great for Level Award activities or Troop activities but do not qualify as Stars & Stripes Award
project Ideas. These may include:
• Make and drop-off items (care packages, no-sew blankets, etc.)
• Collection only
• Maintenance only or providing labor without having input on the project
• Pre-existing activities/programs within the benefiting organization
• Combinations of small projects
• Overseas projects (address needs in your immediate community)
• Fundraisers (raising money to give to an organization)
• One-time events (concerts, plays, flag retirement ceremonies, etc.)
• Projects that offer no interaction with the benefiting organization or the community it serves
• Projects with potential legal implications or liability issues
• Projects that benefit your Troop or AHG, Inc.
• Pre-packaged projects: project with a plan/supplies provided by another organization
• Animal Rescue/Shelter without a benefit to humans who work/volunteer there.)
• Pregnancy care centers that refer for abortion.
Prayer is the key to finding the right Project Idea for you. There is a ministry or organization out there
praying for someone like you to meet their need.
10Definitions
Active—You must be active with your Troop for the duration of Project Implementation—The actual “doing” of the project. This
your award procedure. You should attend Troop meetings and includes fundraising and work-days.
functions regularly. You should hold a Girl Leadership Position and
continue to act as a role model for younger girls. You must be a Project Summary Report (PSR)—The written evaluation of
registered member of AHG throughout the procedure. the implementation of the award project and your leadership,
organization, and planning skills. Included in this is all the
Board of Review (BOR)—You must pass a Board of Review in documentation needed to demonstrate that you attained the goals
which you present your Final Award Submission and yourself to a set forth in the PJD.
panel who will review your Final Award Submission and ask you
questions about your experience in AHG and with the Stars & Stars & Stripes Award Process (or Procedure)—The step- by-
Stripes Award Procedure. step in which each phase needed to earn the award is completed
in order and in a timely manner.
Candidacy Application & Essay—Complete this form and
submit to AHG, Inc. online in order to become a candidate of Stars & Stripes Award Procedure Packet—The complete and
the award procedure. Your Troop must also submit the Troop detail document that explains all of the guidelines for each phase
Recommendation for Candidacy online. of the procedure. Includes helpful forms and should be read
thoroughly and referred to frequently.
Girl Leadership Position—A position you hold within your Troop
during your Patriot years. Stars & Stripes Project Advisor (SSPA)—An assigned AHG
volunteer tasked with upholding the standards of the Stars
Individualized Achievement Plan (IAP)—AHG seeks to be a & Stripes Award Procedure. The SSPA reviews all required
program of opportunity where all girls have equal opportunity documents and communicates with you and your mentor via
to benefit from the AHG program. If a Patriot girl finds the need email. The SSPA is accountable to the AHG, Inc. Program
for accommodations for the Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, or Department Staff.
Stars & Stripes Awards, an IAP application may be submitted to
AHG, Inc. for review and approval. General information and the Stars & Stripes Final Award Submission—This set of
application can be found on AHGresource. documents include all signature pages, your Project Description,
your Project Summary Report, Spiritual Walk Essay, resume,
Journaling—An excellent way to keep records of your Letters of Reference, Board of Review transcript, photos, receipts,
accomplishments, set-backs, and any other adventures on the notes, and Stars & Stripes Award Request for Recognition. This
path to earning the Stars & Stripes Award. When it comes time to is submitted via email to programdepartment@ahgonline.org for
evaluate the experience in your Project Summary Report (PSR), final approval.
you’ll appreciate having something to reference.
Troop Leadership—Your Unit Leaders and Troop Board
Mentor—An Adult Member from your Troop or another Troop members.
who is able to meet with you to guide, encourage, listen, pray,
and support you. The mentor assures that you are familiar with
all Stars & Stripes Award requirements and that you fulfill them in
order.
Project Idea (PJI)—A proposal for a possible course of action
or project to meet a need for a local non-profit or civic benefiting
organization for your Stars & Stripes Award project. The project
should be in partnership with a community organization that does
not conflict with the mission of AHG.
Project Description (PJD)—A detailed, written proposal of how
you will implement your project. The PJD is done after approval
of your Project Idea and should be considered a “blueprint” that
anyone could pick up and implement.
11Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the required badges for Stars & Stripes Award? Q: During the Stars & Stripes procedure, I need to be an
active member of my Troop. What qualifies me as an active
A: The Stars & Stripes Award requires a minimum of 16 badges. member?
Included in those 16, the following nine specific badges are
required: Citizenship & Government or Our Constitution, Camping, A: An active member of AHG is currently registered and attends
Family Helper, Outdoor Skills, Emergency Preparedness, Home Troop meetings and events regularly. You should hold a Girl
Care & Repair, Our Flag, Money Management and a fitness-type Leadership Position within the Troop and continue to act as a role-
badge. model for younger girls. You must be active with your Troop for the
duration of your award process. You are still considered a member
of your Patriot Unit. Stars & Stripes Award Candidates are not a
separate or elite unit.
Q: Which badges would quality as a fitness-type badge?
A: The following badges would qualify as a fitness- type badge:
Canoeing, Climb On!, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, Horsemanship, Q: How should my parents be involved during my Stars &
Physical Fitness, Snow Skiing & Snowboarding, and Swimming. Stripes journey?
A: The role of your parents should be as supporters: giving you
encouragement, guidance, and prayer to maintain your focus.
Q: Do I have to complete all my badge requirements before I Although they may participate in workdays, they should not be
start on my Stars & Stripes Award project? doing the planning, writing, communicating, or leading. You, as a
candidate, are the driver of this procedure.
A: No. You may start working on your Stars & Stripes Award
project procedure as soon as you have received approval of
your Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Award. You may continue
working on badges, but they must be complete before BOR. Q: How long should I allow for my project?
A: You should plan a minimum of nine months to complete the
entire award procedure. Your actual project may only require a
Q: At what age can I start working on my Stars & Stripes short time to complete, but the prep work, planning, written work
Award project? from you and approvals from all the people involved will take
time. Additional time will be needed to schedule your Board of
A: To begin your Stars & Stripes Award project, you must have Review. Remember everything must be completed before your
completed the Dolley Madison or Abigail Adams Level Award 18th birthday. Your Final Award Submission may arrive at AHG,
which requires you to be 15 years old and have been a member Inc. after your birthday.
for two years at the Patriot Level.
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