~~~History of Sertoma~~~
or more than nine decades, mankind has been served by a special family of volunteers, originally known as Co-Operators, and now as Sertomans. Each member of this organization can take pride in the colorful history of the Co-Operative Club International and Sertoma International. This history is based upon information gleaned from old SERTOMAN and THE CO-OPERATOR magazines on file at Sertoma Headquarters. These highlights occurred from the day the first Club was founded as the Co-Operative Club to present day Sertoma International activities.
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The Sertoma Club of York was formed on July 18, 1953 to provide service to the York area community. Since that time, the york club has consistently helped local families, agencies, and groups by providing both financial aid and hands-on service.
The Sertoma Club of York meets Thursday at 12:10 PM at the Holiday Inn Holidome at the West Manchester Mall, with scheduled speakers and prompt adjournment at 1:30 PM. Programs offer an opportunity to learn, with past programs including UFOs, medical education, candidates for office, sponsorship updates from agencies we help, and so on.
Headquartered in Kansas City, missouri, Sertoma is an international organization with about 700 clubs and 17,000 members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
The name Sertoma is derived from SERvice TO MAnkind
Having as members men and woman from professional , service, business, and other employment, Sertoma Clubs offer and opportunity to return some energy and help to those in need in the community, while enjoying fellowship and fun in the process.
Sertoma International has adopted International sponsorships which include Communicative Disorders, Youth, and National Heritage, but local clubs are autonomous; that is, the local club can select any sponsorship which it thinks can benefit the area.
To raise funds, the club sells lottery calendars and raffle tickets, cooks chicken BBQ with club owned equipment, sponsors an annual art auction, and numerous other activities. All activities are accomplished by members, families, and friends, and 100% of net proceeds raised are returned to qualified club sponsorships, including those listed here on this website.
Sertoma is Federally tax-exempt under sEction 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The members of the York sertoma Club are proud to provide volunteer services in the York area, and invite you to join us for fun, fellowship, and service to Mankind.
A Sertoman -
- expresses allegiance to God and Country
- believes in the Sertoma Club and its principles of cooperation, friendship, and mutual helpfulness.
- participates in the Sertoma Club for the purpose of benefiting all mankind.
- believes that the dignity and character of industry can be sustained and improved by Sertoma International.
- pledges support and administers personal business to reflect credit on this great organization.
The first Gov. Elect from York in West Central Penn District was "Mel Bond", 1977 - 1979.
International Representative from York Sertoma Club
"John Klinedinst"
International Director 1993 - 1995,
Treasurer 1997 - 1999,
Foundation Trustee 1999 - 2000,
Certified Trainer 1996,
International President's Lifetime Achievement Award 2002, International "Hearing & Speech"
First female member - Sandra Sterner 1990
First female president - Sandra Sterner 1993 - 1995
First second time president - Sandra Sterner
Regional Convention Hosts 1955, 1968, 1985, 1998 and in 2008.
There have been 12 International President's visit York.
Clubs Chartered (5)
Springettsbury 1968
Queensgate 1972
Susquehanna 1979
Towson, MD 1992
Still Waters, Hanover 2001
Meeting Places through the years:
Yorktowne Hotel 1953 - 1970
Christophers 1970 - 1974
Tremont 1974 - 1977
Flamingo 1978 - 1979
The Trail 1980 - 1984
Holiday Inn Holidome 1985 - Present
Memberships Through the Years:
Chartered 1953 52
Largest 1969 82
Present 47
12 past presidents are still active.