Photo: Eagle Scout John Starling
Eagle Scout
John Thomas Starling
May 2006
Photo: FLSR Camp Counselor John Starling
BSA Summer Camp Counselor
John "Butter" Starling
Forest Lawn Scout Reservation
July 2006
Photo: John Starling BSA National Medal of Merit Presentation
Los Angeles Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
National Medal of Merit Recipients
John Starling (center)
January 15, 2009
Photo: John Starling Congressional Award Gold Medal Presentation
U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff  (CA-29th)
Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient
John Starling
October 27, 2006
Photo: John Starling LACo Sheriff Explorer Graduation
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
presents a Graduation Certificate to
Deputy Sheriff Explorer
John Starling
LACO Sheriff Explorer Class #78 Graduation
June 2, 2007
Photo: John Starling LACo Sheriff's Commendation Presentation
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
presents a Lifesaving Commendation to
Deputy Sheriff Explorer
John Starling
October 25, 2007
Photo: John Starling SBCo Sheriff's Lifesaving Medal Presentation
San Bernardino County Sheriff Gary Penrod
presents a Citizen's Lifesaving Medal to
John Starling
March 26, 2008

Eagle Scout

John Starling

Eagle Scout Awarded:
    December 13, 2005

BSA Camp Staff Nickname:"Butter"

Order of the Arrow MemberOrder of the Arrow Member

Additional Unit Memberships

L.A.Co. Sheriff Explorer Post #250
L.A.Co. Sheriff Explorer Post #80

Eagle Palms Earned(6)

Silver Eagle Palms2 palms
Gold Eagle Palms2 palms
Bronze Eagle Palms2 palms

Merit Badges Earned(52)

Archery
Art
Astronomy
Basketry
Bird Study
Camping
Canoeing
Citizenship in the
    Community
Citizenship in the
    Nation
Citizenship in the
    World
Climbing
Collections
Communications
Computers
Crime Prevention
Emergency
    Preparedness
Environmental
    Science
Family Life
Fingerprinting
First Aid
Fish and Wildlife
    Management
Forestry
Geology
Horsemanship
Indian Lore
Insect Study
Journalism
Law
Leatherwork
Lifesaving
Mammal Study
Medicine
Metalwork
Nature
Orienteering
Personal Fitness
Personal Management
Photography
Pioneering
Pottery
Pulp and Paper
Rifle Shooting
Rowing
Shotgun Shooting
Soil and Water
    Conservation
Space Exploration
Swimming
Theater
Weather
Wilderness Survival
Wood Carving
Woodwork

Special Awards(44)

Akela Award
Arrow of Light Award  (Pack 7)
BSA Camp Staff Member of the Week
    Circle-X-Ranch at FLSR  (June 24, 2006)
C.O.P.E.
Camporee Individual 1st Place
      for First Aid Skills  (Fall 2002)
Camporee Leadership Award  (Spring 2004)
Community Color Guard5 times
Congressional Award
    Gold, Silver, & Bronze Certificates
    Gold, Silver, & Bronze Medals
Firem'n Chit
God and Church Award  (Medal)
Hometown USA Award
John Muir Scout Award  (FLSR)
Medal of Merit  - 
    BSA National Council  (2008)
Mile Swim, BSA Award  (FLSR)4 awards
National Camping Award (100 nights & days)
National Honor Patrol Award
   (Bats Patrol Leader)
NSSF Marksman Award  (2002)
Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award
Polar Bear Swim  (FLSR)7 awards
President's Volunteer Service Awards
    Gold Award  (2003, 2004, 2007)
Recruiter Award
Snorkeling, BSA Award
Totin' Chip
U.S. Heritage Award (Medal)
World Conservation Award

Troop Offices Held(10)

Senior Patrol Leader  (2006-2007)
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
Summer Camp Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader  (Bats Patrol)
Patrol Leader  (Hawks Patrol)
Asst. Patrol Leader  (Bats Patrol)2 times
Asst. Patrol Leader  (Hawks Patrol)
Quartermaster2 times

BSA Adult Leader Training

Adult Leader Fast Start
Camp Counselor5 times
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership
New Leader Essentials
Safe Swim Defense5 times
Safety Afloat5 times
Scoutmaster Specific Training
Youth Protection7 times

BSA Youth Leader Training

Junior Leader  (Troop Level)2 times

Other Training

Armatus Abuse Prevention Training
Bloodborne Pathogens  (Target Safety)
CPR Orientation  (American Heart Association)
Emergency Medicial Technician Training
    EMT-Basic  (L.A. County ROP)
Community Emergency Response Team
    FEMA  C.E.R.T. Training

Training Certifications

American Heart Association
   CPR & First Aid  (2003, 2004, 2006)
   Healthcare Provider  (2007)
American Red Cross
   CPR & First Aid  (2005, 2007, 2010)
   CPR/AED Plus Child/Infant CPR  (2007)
   CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor  (2007)
   Red Cross Lifeguard  (2005)
   Professional Rescuer  (2005)
   Professional Rescuer Instructor  (2008)
BSA Lifeguard
  (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009)
BSA National Camp School
   Aquatics Director  (2009)

BSA Summer Camp Staff Positions

Forest Lawn Scout Reservation
Camp Ranger  (2010)
Lake Director & CPR Instructor
   (2007, 2009)
Asst. Lake Director & Lifeguard  (2006)
Asst. Camp Ranger & Lifeguard  (2005)
Asst. Director of Outdoor Skills  (2004)
Outdoor Skills CIT  (2003)

Los Angeles County Sheriff Explorer

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy
    Explorer Class #78  (2007)
LASD Acting Explorer Captain
    Sheriff Explorer Post No. 80  (2007-2008)
LASD Explorer Lieutenant
    Sheriff Explorer Post No. 250  (2009)
Lifesaving Commendation
    Los Angeles County Sheriff  (2007)
Explorer of the Year Award & Ribbon
    LACo Sheriff Explorer Post No. 80  (2008)
Explorer Eagle Scout Bar  (2007)
Lifesaving Medal & Bar  (2008)
Emergency Prepardedness Bar  (2008)

Other

BSA Local Council Spokesman
    Los Angeles Area Council, BSA  (2009)
Citizen's Lifesaving Medal
    San Bernardino County Sheriff  (2008)
American Red Cross
    CPR Instructor  (2007-2009)
YMCA Lifeguard &
    Swimming Instructor  (2006-2008)
Community Security & First Aid Volunteer
    South Pasadena Fire / Police  (2006)
National Forest Burn Area
    Tree Planting Project  (2005)
U.S. Forest Service Cleanup Project  (2003)

Higher Education

San Bernardino Valley College
    Associates of Arts
Cal State University San Barnardino
    Bachelor of Arts - Marketiing
Cal State University San Barnardino
    Masters Public Administration

Occupation

Landscape Manager - University
    of California - Riverside