{"id":75713,"date":"2018-03-05T10:35:56","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T20:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=75713"},"modified":"2020-05-08T11:55:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T21:55:55","slug":"eagle-scout-himb-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2018\/03\/05\/eagle-scout-himb-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagle Scout project brings wellness course to UH<\/abbr> research facility"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Seth Williams and Mark Heckman at the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Institute of Marine Biology Wellness Course map. (Photo credit: Williams family)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fit humans lead to a fit planet. That\u2019s the idea behind a new wellness course built at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa\u2019s Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Institute of Marine Biology<\/a> (HIMB<\/abbr>) by Seth D. Williams through his Eagle Scout service project.<\/p>\n

Williams, 16, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 32 in Waipiʻo<\/span>, Central Oʻahu<\/span>. In order to achieve the coveted Eagle Scout rank, a scout must plan, develop and provide leadership to others in a service project helpful to any community, religious institution or school\u2014an idea consistent with an important part of the Scout Oath: “To help other people at all times.”<\/p>\n

Research staff and students spend considerable time on Coconut Island<\/a> in K\u0101neʻohe<\/span> Bay, home to HIMB<\/abbr>. Williams, who had visited the island on June 10, 2017, was inspired to propose the Coconut Island wellness course for his Eagle Scout project because of his love for running and participation with his school\u2019s cross-country team at Hanalani Schools<\/a> in Mililani.<\/p>\n

The Eagle Scout project included planning and mapping out the course, repairing and painting the bridge, painting new picnic tables, and designing and installing the map and signs. Williams and fellow scouts worked closely with HIMB<\/abbr> Facilities Manager Andrew Brown<\/strong> to make sure the project effectively supported and furthered the needs of the island campus.<\/p>\n

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Scout team painting new picnic tables. (Photo credit: Williams family)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The HIMB<\/abbr> wellness course is a little more than one mile and offers a scenic walk or jog through the most picturesque locations of the island. The route is shown on the map of the island posted at the beginning of the road that leads to New Pauley Laboratory.<\/p>\n

“It is very possible that other scouts can add workout stations to the course for their Eagle projects, such as pull-up bars, push-up bars and such,” said Williams.<\/p>\n

In addition to serving staff and students, the course will be a nice path for visitors to see and experience the beauty of the island.<\/p>\n

There is another benefit to this course. “Our faculty, students and staff using this course means they will be ready for biking, walking and hiking. Fit humans lead to a smaller carbon footprint,” said Mark Heckman<\/strong><\/a>, HIMB<\/abbr> education specialist.<\/p>\n

Added HIMB<\/abbr> Director Ruth Gates<\/strong>, “Seth\u2019s Eagle Scout project reflects HIMB<\/abbr>\u2019s desire and willingness to engage with the wider community. Such collaborations underpin important, exciting and long-term changes to our island\u2019s capacity that improve the way we function. We are extremely grateful to Seth for his thoughtful contribution in establishing the HIMB<\/abbr> wellness course and are really looking forward to using it.”<\/p>\n

—By Marcie Grabowski<\/em><\/p>\n

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