What is Project 351? Project 351 is one of the most amazing organizations and one of the hardest to explain. Each year, an eighth grade ambassador from every community in Massachusetts is selected for their service and leadership potential. As a former ambassador and current member of the founding Alumni Leadership Council (ALC), I have had the incredible opportunity to help guide the direction of the organization and mentor new ambassadors each year with their Project 351 service projects. I enjoy providing advice to ambassadors such as how to advertise for clothing collections and connect with food pantries for food drives. The ALC gathers at leadership summits as well as teleconferences in order to brainstorm ways to engage ambassadors in service and to plan Launch Day and Reunion. During Launch Day and Reunion, we each lead our team of ambassadors through team-building exercises and guide them through a day of community service.
At Launch Day we gather at the State House or in Faneuil Hall in the morning. Throughout the years I have heard from inspirational speakers like Governor Patrick, Governor Baker, Bill Richard, Senator Seth Moulton, Robert Kraft, and others. Then we go out to service sites throughout the city painting murals, creating scarves, and packaging meals for the homeless. We then come back together to celebrate our service.
This year all ALC members who are Seniors in high school are on a council within the council called the Senior Leadership Council. I was partnered this year with a younger ALC member to help her lead our team of ambassadors during Launch Day.
I have been going to Launch Day since 8th grade. I am so excited but also sad because this is my last Launch Day. I'll save my tears though for our Reunion; the last Project 351 event I will ever attend.
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