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05/29/2026

Congratulations to Ruth Klossner, the New Ulm Sertoma Club 2026 Service to Mankind Award recipient! In addition to her tireless service to the Brown and Nicollet County communities in Minnesota, Ruth is also known as the “Cow Lady” for her Guinness World Record cow collection.

NEW ULM – The Sertoma Club of New Ulm will hold its annual Service to Mankind Award Banquet Monday. This year’s recipient of the Service to Mankind Award is Ruth Klossner. Klossner has served with many organizations Brown and Nicollet County. Klossner has been heavily involved in the New Ulm Far...

05/28/2026

The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka recently honored James Maltby with a 2026 Service to Mankind Award, recognizing his incredible impact that includes everything from donating hundreds of trees to supporting local schools and helping neighbors in need.

This is what Service to Mankind is all about: lifting up our communities through generosity, action, and heart.

Sertoma Club honors businessman for community service

05/27/2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I can hear people talking, but it sounds like mumbling—and I can’t understand what they’re saying?”

Well, we promise that you’re not alone, and it’s not just about volume. This common experience often comes from difficulty hearing certain speech sounds such as high-frequency consonants like S, F, T, and K. While vowels may still be easy to hear, missing these sharper sounds makes words blur together, leading to that “mumbled” effect. Present in event the quietest environments, background noise can make it even harder to communicate.

The issue is usually not how others are speaking, but how the ears are picking up sound when hearing loss is present.

05/26/2026

Sertoma of Greater Sarasota is bringing back it beautiful Sound of Style Fashion Show at the St. Regis Longboard Key Resort on October 15.

An unforgettable evening of style, celebration, and community at the Sertoma Fashion Show! October 15, 2026 at The Ritz Longboat Key

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. From all of us at Sertoma, we recognize the weight of this day and the sacrifice it represents. We also hold deep appreciation for the families and communities who carry those memories forward. May we each take a moment to reflect and express gratitude in our own way this Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

Note: HQ will be closed today in observance.

05/22/2026

The Sertoma International Conference isn’t just something you attend; it’s something you experience. ✨

Join us in Las Vegas September 25–26 for real-world ideas you can actually use, from leadership and growth to fundraising and hearing health. You’ll leave with fresh strategies, new perspectives and inspiration you can put into action right away.

Expect engaging conversations, interactive sessions, and the kind of camaraderie that makes Sertoma special. Add in some celebration and a little Vegas fun, and you’ve got an event you won’t want to miss!

Make your plans now—you belong here. 🎉
www.sertoma.org/Conference2026

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

New research is reinforcing something we’ve long understood: hearing health is brain health.

A recent study highlighted by Neuroscience News found that individuals with hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) face greater challenges with everyday tasks like walking while thinking, an important indicator of fall risk and overall brain function.

The encouraging news? Even with hearing loss, the brain remains adaptable. Participants who engaged in physical activity and cognitive training showed meaningful improvements in stability and performance.

Can brain training improve walking? A 2026 study reveals how exercise and cognitive tasks help MCI patients with hearing loss.

05/19/2026

Sertoma of Laurel continues its tradition of honoring outstanding local students as “Students of the Month,” celebrating those who go above and beyond in the classroom.

These amazing kids represent the very best of their schools and communities. Programs like this don’t just recognize achievement, they inspire it!

Sertoma Club of Laurel hosted and honored the March and April Students of the Month recently at the club’s weekly noon luncheon. From left, Madelyn Shaw (Laurel Christian), Nahla Faulkner

05/18/2026

A look back at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, including Georgetown Sertoma Club's 23rd Annual Red Poppy Bike Ride. The ride benefits the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, the SERTOMA scholarship program for Georgetown ISD, and the City of Georgetown Bicycle Patrol Unit.

The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24.