LIFE SCOUT – TROOP 21, APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2924: Women’s Memorial and Flag Pole to Honor Fallen Veterans
PROJECT PURPOSE: In fulfilling the Scout Oath—"to help other people at all times”—this Eagle Scout service project provides an opportunity to serve the community while developing, demonstrating, and honing leadership skills. Through this experience, I will learn valuable life lessons in leadership, selfless service, commitment, and teamwork.
PROJECT GOAL: To provide VFW Post 2924 with a dedicated Women’s Memorial, a 30-foot flagpole with lighting and a concrete base, a new post sign, and exterior building improvements, including repairs and repainting. This project will honor all Veterans—especially women—and reflect the values of Scouting through service, patriotism, and leadership.
PROJECT DETAILS
Women’s Memorial
VFW Post 2924 Sign – 20 ft wide × 3 ft tall
Flagpole – 30 ft tall with concrete base
Lighting – For the flagpole, memorial, and front of the building
Building Repairs – Painting and minor repairs to the building’s exterior front
SCOUT PROFILE: ANNALISE ESTRADA
Annalise Estrada, 13 years old, is the youngest of four siblings. She was born on February 2, 2012, in Loma Linda, California, and joined Scouts BSA Troop 5679 in Hesperia on February 1, 2023. She currently serves as the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 21 in Apple Valley and holds the rank of Life Scout.
Her Scouting journey includes leadership roles such as Chaplain’s Aide, Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. She has participated in numerous campouts, hikes, and service projects, gaining hands-on experience in mentoring younger Scouts and leading by example.
Annalise has earned over 25 merit badges, including all Eagle-required badges and a variety of electives like Art, Chess, Dog Care, and Public Speaking. She has been recognized by her Scoutmaster and merit badge counselors for her strong initiative, organization, and leadership in planning and conducting group work sessions.
