About Sertoma International

About Sertoma International, Service to Mankind, 501(c)(4) Not-for-profit Civic Organization, USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Making Life Worthwhile Through SERvice TO MAnkind

WHAT IS SERTOMA

Sertoma International is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit civic organization with 20,000-plus members in more than 650 clubs across Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States.

• Every year, Sertoma clubs raise more than $20 million for community needs.
• Through these projects, as well as scholarships and grants, Sertoma clubs return those funds to their respective communities -- and they have lots of fun doing it!

WHY SERTOMA

"Never have I been a part of such a 'make it happen' group of individuals. I honestly believe that there is nothing we cannot do. The compassion that each of us possesses for other members of our community is truly humbling. I am honored to be a Sertoma member and greatly anticipate all that is to come.

"When I explain that I have a problem, most people will say, 'I am sorry to hear about that,' or will tell me a story about someone they know with a similar situation. A Sertoman will say, 'How can I help?'."

SERTOMA PROJECTS

• Sertoma's primary service project is assisting the more than 50 million people with speech, hearing and language disorders.
• Sertoma also sponsors community projects to promote freedom and democracy, to assist youth and to benefit a variety of other local community needs, as selected and funded by individual clubs.
• Projects funded include:
  • Summer camps for hard of hearing youth
  • Fantasy Sports Camps
  • Speech and hearing equipment and screening programs
  • Projects that meet the needs of children and the elderly
  • School and fire equipment
  • Computer software and hardware
  • Wheelchairs
  • Hearing aids and other communication devices
  • Drug prevention programs
  • Playground or athletic field development
  • Historical preservation and beautification projects
  • Guide dogs for the blind
  • And more

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Camaraderie, fun and life-long friendships
• Leadership training and personal growth opportunities
• An opportunity to make a real difference -- the ultimate "feel good" opportunity

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

• Sertomans are dedicated to SERvice TO MAnkind.
• As members of the third oldest service organization in the United States, Sertomans are bound together through a common thread of camaraderie and a sense of contributing to something much larger than oneself.
• Sertoma membership is non-exclusive. Sertomans are not limited by gender, culture, race or faith.
• In order to provide diverse services to diverse communities, Sertoma is comprised of diverse individuals, including men and women of all ages, from trades people and small business owners to educators and professionals.

CONTACT INFORMATION SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL

1912 E. Meyer Boulevard

 Kansas City, Missouri 64132-1174

www.sertoma.org

infosertoma@sertoma.org

Phone (816) 333-8300

Fax (816) 333-4320