2026 Regional Education Sessions
This year’s slate of educational sessions will provide plenty of opportunities for members to share ideas in small and large groups as well as ask questions from session presenters, international leadership and staff
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Service Through Action
What makes someone a great Sertoma Club member? It’s not just about holding a title—it’s about showing up, stepping up, and growing as a person and leader. In this dynamic, hands-on session, we’ll explore how you can make a bigger impact in your club and community, no matter your current role.
You’ll start by taking a personal inventory to identify your strengths, challenges and opportunities for growth. From there, we’ll dive into how others may perceive your actions and communication style—insights that can strengthen your relationships within the club and beyond.
Through interactive role-playing, small group exercises, and a guided presentation, you’ll learn:
- How you can lead effectively even if you’re not on the board
- Ways to support and elevate your fellow club members
- Techniques for continuous self-development and improvement
- Why your presence and mindset matter just as much as your position
Whether you're a longtime Sertoman or just getting started, this session will challenge and inspire you to become a more engaged, self-aware, and influential part of your club.
Next in Line: Who Will Lead Your Club Tomorrow?
Great clubs need great leader, and that starts with knowing how to spot, support and recruit them. In this focused session, we’ll explore how to:
- Identify leadership potential in current members
- Encourage involvement without burnout
- Recruit new members with future club sustainability and leadership in mind
Using a guided presentation and small-group discussion, you’ll walk away with practical tools to ensure your club’s next chapter is led with strength and purpose.
The Fundraising Lab: Events, Grants & Giving, Reimagined
Ready to shake up how your club raises money? This collaborative workshop is designed to spark fresh fundraising ideas and help you build a more sustainable funding strategy.
Here’s how it works:
You'll start with brainstorming a fundraiser topic in a small group—anything from a tried-and-true event to a bold new idea. Then, you’ll have the option to rotate to a table that matches your interest and dig deeper with others who share your vision. One dedicated table will even focus on non-event fundraising, including things like grants, letter-writing campaigns, donor outreach and/or planned giving.
Each group will complete a fundraising outline document designed to capture the who, what, how and why of their idea. These outlines will be collected, refined and combined into a new Sertoma fundraising resource guide, showcasing successful strategies and creative concepts from clubs across the country, to be shared with all members.
Marketing That Matters
Sertoma is a community for people of all ages—not just retirees—and marketing is your key to showing that to the world. This session focuses on relationship-driven marketing and how authentic connections fuel successful recruitment and brand growth.
You’ll learn the power of building meaningful relationships in your marketing efforts and get actionable ideas for relationship marketing to help your club stand out. This session will include a mix of presented material and large-group moderated discussion. Even if already have more advanced knowledge, your valuable experience and insights are highly appreciated to support Sertomans eager to learn and grow!
Attendees will also receive a short guide to the most popular social media platforms, including:
- Which platforms work best for different generations
- Creative post ideas tailored to your audience
- Time-saving scheduling and management tools
Walk away ready to attract new members and share Sertoma’s mission in a fresh, engaging way.
Featured Hearing Health Speaker
Hear from a regional hearing health expert about topics and/or programs impacting the deaf and hard of hearing in 2026. Exact session and topic(s) will vary by region depending on featured speaker.