SERVICE TO MANKIND
Our Purpose
To meet the needs of communities through volunteer service.
Our Vision
To create communities of change under common leadership and with a common voice that will serve the many in need.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support.
For more than 100 years, volunteers known as Sertomans have served communities across the United States. On April 11, 1912, three Kansas City, Missouri, business men, Dr. George W. Smith, Dr. Charles E. Allen, and newspaper publisher William R. Rowe, enticed community leaders to “get involved.” Thus, the organization that eventually became Sertoma was born. Now entering its second century of service, Sertoma leaders are engaged in improving the quality of life in communities they serve by making a difference for those who suffer from hearing loss and speech difficulties. In April of 2012, Sertoma celebrated 100 years of service at the annual Sertoma convention, hosted in Kansas City, MO. Convention attendees were part of the official launch of the new brand, purpose, mission and vision and the new Sertoma Leadership Institute, an initiative designed to nurture leadership and skills development at the community level.
HOW WE HELP
The St. Cloud Area Sertoma Club is like other service organizations, in that we exist basically for TWO reasons:
- To gather regularly with other members of the club for fellowship and social interaction
- To serve our community through the donation of our time and the resources we raise through various fundraising efforts
SUPPORT SERTOMA
Join us
As Sertomans, we come together to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are connected by our passion for our community and helping others and have a spirit of service that binds us together. If you have a passion for your community, join us! If you’d like to learn more about the club meetings and activities, contact us at any time!