Membership
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.
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.
Who Can Join?
Membership is open to all who believe in community service. Whether you’re a student, professional, retiree, or somewhere in between—there’s a place for you.
Ways to Get Involved
Join a Local Club: Meet regularly, build friendships, and serve your community.
Start a New Club: We’ll help with resources, charter guidance, and best practices.
Volunteer on a Project: Jump into scholarships, youth, literacy, or hospital initiatives.
What You’ll Experience
Meaningful service: Real work with visible results—youth awards, literacy events, hospital support, and scholarships awarded locally.
Leadership development: Club → Region → International. Training, mentoring, and opportunities to serve as an officer or director.
Unity & Support: International branding, traditions, and a support structure that includes blanket general liability insurance for U.S./Canada clubs and clear guidance for safe, effective events.
Service Hours (What Counts)
LaSertoma service hours include planning, travel, event time, counseling/mentoring related to sponsorships, and fundraising hours when proceeds fund sponsorships (not general expenses). Wear your LaSertoma pin/apparel when volunteering to help identify the club’s service presence.
Fundraising (Ways & Means)
Examples include card parties, reverse raffles, auctions, bazaars, and concessions. Clubs track net proceeds and in-kind items donated for sponsorships so impact is measurable and reportable.
Good to Know
Tax & Compliance (U.S.): Each club secures its own Federal ID (separate from LaSertoma International’s EIN 44-0627022) and files the appropriate IRS Form 990/990-N. Check state requirements for any state-level exemptions.
Insurance Certificates: If a venue requests “additional insured,” the club requests a certificate from the Insurance Agency with event details.
Protocol & Traditions: We honor roles, not individuals—introductions, seating, and ceremonies are designed to respect offices and uphold our values.
Symbols We Cherish
Colors: Gold & Black • Flower: Yellow Rose • Emblem: Wreath (Honor & Glory), Shield (Protection), Fagots (Strength through Unity)
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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