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STARS USA Inc

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

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There are only two ways to live your life One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.
Albert Einstein

STARS USA About The Founders

Eric R. Weaver - USF Engineering student who originated the idea of students getting credit for using their developing expertise to contribute to community service. His inspiration was encouraged by his being selected as Disney's "Dreamer and Doers" Award Winner in 1985 whereby he articulated his theories for a Utopian society. After graduating USF, Eric has established himself as the premier expert in Hillsborough County of Stormwater Management Modeling.

Chuck R. Miccolis - USF Engineering student who teamed up with Eric to establish the original organization, Rent-A-Student.

Keith Sargent - USF Grad who helped organize Rent-A-Student. Mr. Sargent spent over 15 years in the Securities Brokerage business. He is currently retired and has decided to devote his life to public service.

Other Key Individuals

Fred Arce - Ex-world class Boxer/Kickboxer who enlisted Rent-A-Student to assist in his A.R.C.E. Talent Searches that sought to provide students with an alternative to negative peer pressure. His Talent Searches encouraged young people to pursue their artistic talents rather than get involved with drugs.

Trace Tervo - A 1984 Olympian in the sport of Sailing who established what is now the oldest computer company in Tampa. He has patented software programs that is years ahead of the competition in PDA technology. His company, Advantage Int'l has won several People's Choice awards for excellence in Software development.

Scott Barnett - Corporate Attorney who has acted as an Advisor to STARS over the years with regards to legal issues involving Non-Profit.

STARS was founded in 1984 by students Eric Weaver and Chuck Miccolis along with recent grad Keith Sargent at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Project abstract
We build projects for credit. Please join us to add your skills.

Under its original name Rent-A-Student, it s goal was to provide opportunities for students to get college credit for real world activities. Since Eric and Chuck were both Engineering students at that time, their efforts focused mainly upon using their developing expertise to assist in community enhancement projects.

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