2025 - 2026

LaSertoma Board

PRESIDENT

Shirley Claypool

I am Shirley Claypool and I come from a strong Sertoma/LaSertoma background.  Utica was a fairly new club when my parents joined back in the early 1970’s.  They planted the seed of service and friendship in me, something I have never lost.  I married a Sertoma and have been an active LaSertoma since 1980. 

I have held all club level offices, was the last Governor of the East Central District in the North Central Region.  I am an International Qualified Trainer as a member of the first class held in Wallaceburg Ontario. In 1996.  I have been fortunate to teach classes at conventions all over the country and Canada. 

President Elect

Beverly Murphy

I’ve been a member of Roxboro LaSertoma since August 2014. Wow, it seems like just yesterday that I joined this phenomenal civic organization.

After having served as Treasurer, Vice President, & President of the Roxboro LaSertoma Club, growing into the role as International Director of the Atlantic Carolina West Region was an opportunity which was anticipated to be a rewarding venture.  

My reign as International Director began with many challenges due to COVID.  However, we endured & rose to the challenges we faced providing successful fund-raising activities and serving mankind. 

One of my most rewarding accomplishments was the chartering of our new youth group DIVAS.  I love our 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.”

2nd Vice president

Debbie Belt

Debbie Belt joined Heath LaSertoma in 2011. She attended her first International Convention that same year and hasn’t missed one since then. She has held every office on the local club level except for secretary.

She was International Director for the North Central Region from 2019 to 2021 – the COVID years. Her only regret of serving during those years was that she did not have to opportunity to travel to different clubs during that time.

Debbie is a retired elementary music teacher. She is married to Jeff, a retired United Methodist pastor. They have 4 grown children and eight grandchildren.

Besides being active in the Heath club, she directs the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Zanesville, Ohio, sings in the Greater Zanesville Singers Choir, and plays in the Grace Handbell Choir. She and Jeff also go to as many of their grandkids school and sporting events.

Chairman Of the Board

Helen Williston

I’ve been a member of Chatham LaSertoma since 2001 ……. That’s when Scott and I got together, little did I know at the time that volunteering was a requirement to be a part of the Williston family 😊. 

Since that time, I’ve held the position of President of Chatham LaSertoma and International Director, Canada Region.  Scott and I have been married since 2005 and between us, we have 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. 

I’ve been retired since 2019 from a local shared service organization for our local hospitals, where I held the position of Manager, Clinical Systems. I love to golf, camp, and travel, so hope to have the opportunity to visit as many clubs as possible over the next few years.  

My dream for LaSertoma is to see it grow in more communities across Canada and United States. 

Treasurer/Secretary

Amy Pearson

I am honored and thankful for the opportunity to serve as your Treasurer!   My goal is to always be transparent with your  LaSertoma International funds.  

If any member would  like access to the LaSertoma International financial reports, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].  

Enjoy time with family, friends and your LaSertoma family during this beautiful fall season. It is my favorite time of the year!

And in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want you all to know I am thankful for this opportunity, and I am thankful for all of you and the kindness/goodwill that you are spreading through our communities.

2025 - 2026

LaSertoma International Directors

Atlantic/Carolina West Region

Marcià Thompson

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Canada Region

Jessica Osborne

My name is Jessica and this is my second year as the Canadian International Director. I have been a member of LaSertoma for over 20 years and I love giving back to my community and it is a wonderful experience to be able to do this work with my family and friends.

I sit on the Goodfellows Board as the Food Director and Vice President. Goodfellows holds a very special place in my heart being able to follow in my Grandpa, Dad and Uncles footsteps helping families in our community celebrate Christmas with a little extra ❤️.

I have a new found love of travelling and enjoy every minute that we get to explore this beautiful planet. I have been married to my husband Chris for 22 years and we are so proud of our 2 grown children Christopher and his wife Tori and Jesondra and her husband Micah. I enjoy every minute I get to spend with my 4 beautiful Grandbabies Harlow, Oakley, Winnie and Wesley.

Midwest Region

Frances Whisman

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North Central Region

Michelle Murphy-McCreary

Hi I’m Michelle Murphy-McCreary, I’ve been a member of LaSertoma for several years off and on. I joined at Heath and then worked to start the middle school youth club back in 2007.  I then moved to Pataskala where I then transferred over to Fourtown LaSertoma, where I held my first round of being club President. 

I returned to Heath after Fourtown disbanded. Where I just finished serving 2 years as club President and am now your North Central Director. 

Growing up LaSertoma and Sertoma were always a big part of my life as my parents have instilled in me the gift of volunteering and giving. 

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