America 250 District-Wide Service Project
As part of the America 250 celebration, the North Shore District is partnering with the Leander Public Library’s volunteer initiative to collect letters of appreciation for veterans.
We invite Scouts of all ages to write a heartfelt letter thanking a veteran for their service to our nation. A simple message of gratitude can make a meaningful impact and help honor those who have served.
Project Dates: June 19 – July 11
Unit Participation Instructions
- Have each Scout write a letter to a veteran expressing thanks and appreciation for their service.
- Place each letter in an envelope.
- Collect all completed letters through a designated unit leader.
- The designated leader should deliver the unit’s letters to:
Leander Public Library
1011 S. Bagdad Road
Leander, TX 78641
Library Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
All letters must be delivered to the library no later than July 11.
Reporting Your Service
After delivering your unit’s letters, please help us track participation by reporting the total number submitted.
Leaders should either:
- Post a comment on Band with the number of letters delivered, or
- Send an email with the total number of letters delivered.
Photos Welcome!
Units are encouraged to share photos of Scouts holding their letters before submission.
Photos may be emailed to:service@northshoredistrict.org
Youth Protection & Privacy Reminder
Leaders and parents must review letters before submission to ensure Scouts do not include any personal or identifying information, including:
- Home addresses
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Social media information
- Last names
- School names or other identifying details
Scouts may sign letters using only their first name, first name and troop/pack number, or another leader-approved format.
Why Participate?
This project gives Scouts an opportunity to demonstrate the Scout Oath and Scout Law through service, gratitude, kindness, and citizenship. Together, we can honor veterans while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through messages written from the heart.
Thank you for helping make this district-wide service project a success!
