Presidential Council of Alumnae (PCA)

Making a Difference

An old man walked up a shore littered with thousands of starfish, beached and dying after a storm. A young man was picking them up and flinging them back into the ocean. “Why do you bother” the old man scoffed. “You’re not saving enough to make a difference.” The young man picked up another starfish and sent it spinning back to the water. “Made a difference to that one,” he said. 

In 2011, Michigan Technological University’s Presidential Council of Alumnae (PCA) initiated the “Starfish Award” in order to recognize those members of the Presidential Council of Alumnae who make a difference every day. The award recognizes a member’s significant efforts, commitment, dedication, and leadership shown on behalf of the Presidential Council of Alumnae (PCA) throughout the year.

Year	Awardee
2012	Sally Heidtke Recognized for her outstanding efforts in organizing the subcommittees of the “Celebrating the Women of Tech” event held during the 2012 Reunion.
2012	Carol Argentati (Michigan Tech staff) Recognized for her longstanding efforts on behalf of PCA – being the key contact and coordinator of the PCA program from 2000-2012.
2011	Kathy Haselmaier Recognized for her tremendous efforts in organizing and making the PCA Speaker Series a huge success in 2011 – over 200 students attended.