Leaders in Service to Mankind
Enhancing lives, promoting youth and education, and uniting clubs across the U.S. and Canada.
Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of all persons and to promote youth and education through public awareness as we strive to be “Leaders in Service to Mankind.”
LaSertoma International is a service organization with clubs across the United States and Canada, organized into Regions and led by an International Board of Directors. We focus on practical, local service—especially youth, education, and literacy—backed by scholarships and community programs.
Scott Williston ---- Membership Challenge
Our impact goes a lot further than we can see and understand. EXP: Scholarships from International, Club and foundations. Helping a legally blind young Lady become a speech pathologist for the Children’s Treatment Centre. She was inspired by her sister who has hearing and speech issues. B.U.I.L.Ding hope one person at a time that impacts many.
What we need to do is each find one new member, for every new member gives hope to our communities we B.U.I.L.D, we become stronger and more impactful in lives of those in our communities we strive to help.
Every act of kindness plants a seed for a better tomorrow. When we give our time, we give hope. As we B.U.I.L.D a brighter future — one volunteer at a time
Being the inspiration for our clubs to inspire a youth movement, without younger members our clubs will soon not exist that would hurt all our communities.
We also need to invest in our current membership, keep them engaged and busy helping our communities - this will inspire grow and retention.
Live the beliefs of LaSertoma every day not just talk about them.
Doing for others should not be a question but an Action lived the best we can!
B – Be the Inspiration
U – YoUth Movement
I – Invest in current and past members
L – Live our beliefs
D – Do for others and our own
Club Challenge
Bronze Bring 3 guests to a meeting and 1 new member
Silver 2 new members 1 under 40
Gold 3 new members 1 under 40 1 under 30
Signature Programs
Scholarships that open doors
Marguerite C. Leander Memorial Nursing Scholarship, McKinney Nursing Scholarship, Rose Runzler Memorial Scholarship, and our Scholarship & Memorial Program.
Youth & education
Youth Camperships, Youth Service Awards, and the LaSertoma Youth Volunteer Program.
Literacy for life
The Nancy Pratt Literacy Program, honoring a Past International President who championed reading and learning.
Children & community health
Children’s Hospital – Love from LaSertoma.
Sustainable support
Our Endowment Program and partnership with the Sertoma Foundation of Canada.
Membership is open
Build friendships, develop leadership, and make a measurable difference right where you live.
Why Join LaSertoma?
01.
Local impact, national unity
Clubs select local sponsorships, from school supply drives to hospital support—connected by an international network for strength and shared purpose.
02.
Safe & supported service
Blanket general liability insurance for clubs in the U.S. and Canada, plus proven guidance on service hours, fundraising, and protocol.
03.
Leadership pipeline
Members grow through club, regional, and international roles. Our Board meets three times a year to guide strategy and support clubs.
Membership is open
to anyone committed to community service.
Build friendships, develop leadership, and make a measurable difference right where you live.
Service to Youth and Others Since 1923
Enhancing lives, promoting youth and education, and uniting clubs across the U.S. and Canada.
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