A regonition of trained persons with STAR Touring and Riding that may be called upon to help from time to time.

STAR Touring, like the citizens of the frontier towns, at times may need special assistance
from people trained as a police officer, physician, nurse, fire fighter, paramedic, EMT or Search and Rescue. To help identify which of our members have this special training, and have volunteered to be of assistance, we have developed a special pin, the “Tin Star.” The Tin Star readily identifies which of our members have volunteered to help when needed, and are qualified as one of the following:
• Physician
• Nurse
• Police Officer
• Fire Fighter
• Paramedic
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Search & Rescue
Or other special emergency training.

THE TIN STAR PURPOSE
The purpose of “Tin Star” is to allow STAR Touring to identify a team of volunteers in time of need.
If an accident or emergency occurs, or a member is in need of assistance (bike break down, stranded etc. or any other situation where help is needed), the “Tin Star” member in the group could be called on to lend a hand and/or to take control of the situation, until the local emergency services arrive.
(This is from the STAR Touring and Riding organization's Tin STAR website)


As of Friday, April 2nd, 2010, I have proudly become a Tin Star.
http://www.startouring.org/TinStarListing.aspx?id=CA

I was recognized by STAR Chapter 230 at the Saturday April 3rd 2010 Chapter ride for getting my Tin Star and was presented it by Scott Hamilton, the other Chapter Tin Star.

That was, by the way, the day I tipped my bike over AGAIN...standing still. Patty G. observed my Accident Scene Management patch and commented that I 'was supposed to help at accident scenes and not TRY THEM OUT'. That was actually pretty damn funny, come to think about it.

Came to the conclusion with a friend that it's slope/gravity issue and that my seat needs to be lowered somewhat. As he mentioned oh, about 2 years ago or so.

He also commented that 'Gravity is a MF'.

I agree.