Foliage Sertoma Club

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Officers for 2007-2008

 

 

 

President - Johnie Henderson

VP/President Elect - Cathy Kersten

VP/Membership - Robert Rosen

VP/Programs - Joyce Brocker

Secretary/Treasurer - Marilyn McQueen

Sgt. At Arms - Bob Smith

Chairman of the Board - W.R. "Mac" McGuffin

Sertoma International is a 501(c)4 not-for-profit civic organization with 20,000-plus members in more than 650 clubs across Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States. 

History

The Foliage Sertoma Club was formed and chartered in June 1974 with about 35 members.  The club has produced many Gold Coat presidents, including four distinguished presidents,  as well as five district governors, including one who served two terms.

Among those who started the Foliage Sertoma Club were Mayor John Land, W.R. "Mac" McGuffin newspaper publisher, Bob Smith, Arlen "Cosmos" Mizell and Tom Collins.  These men are still active with the exception of Tom Collins, who is now deceased.

Today
Since 1974, the Foliage Sertoma Club has raised and dispersed over $250,000 to various needy charities.  Among these are the following groups and purposes:
  • Hearing Aids for hearing deficient children
  • Eyeglasses for needy school children
  • Camp Endeavor in Dundee, FL. One of two camps of its' kind in the U.S.
  • Fundraising through its several sponsorship activities at many levels
  • Encouraged reading programs in the schools with financial support
  • JR. ROTC of the US Marines at Apopka High School
  • Sertoma Youth Ranch
  • Russell Home for Atypical Children
  • Miss Apopka Scholarship Fund for college educations
  • Quest and organizations devoted to assisting the mentally deprived
  • Emergency financial relief aid for hurricane victims
  • Apopka Art and Foliage Festival participants
  • Sponsor of the Little Miss Apopka and Cutie Pie contests
  • Numerous other local groups who need immediate assistance

Foliage Sertomans currently lend a hand where ever help is needed in our community.

Our Mission:  Sertoma exists for the high and noble purpose of SERVICE TO MANKIND by communication of thoughts, ideas and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom and democracy.

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