About Us

SERTOMA INC.

ACTION Sertoma Club is a member of Sertoma Inc. Sertoma, Inc was founded in 1912. We have clubs located in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Sertoma has made an incredible impact for more than a century of service to communities across the nation. The dedication to fostering communication, supporting hearing health, and enriching lives is truly commendable. Together, we've achieved remarkable milestones and we continue to embody the spirit of service, compassion, and community that defines Sertoma. Here's to many more years of making a positive difference in the lives of others.

SERTOMA STAR SERVICES

Action Sertoma was one of three clubs who founded the Sertoma Centre, now Sertoma Star Services. They provide state-of-the-art services and programs to individuals with intellectual/develop- mental disabilities. Additionally, Sertoma Star Community Mental Health and Counseling has been a leader in supporting those living with mental illness. All these services provide choices and opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families through a culture of innovation and caring to enrich their lives and maximize their independence.

SERTOMA SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER

Treats patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Their comprehensive care provides diagnostic services, treatment counseling, rehabilitation, and personalized care. Their mission is to serve all who needs them and distinguishes them in the speech and hearing healthcare marketplace. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Centers

ACTION SERTOMA CARES!

We have donated to numerous causes such as: ALS walk, Alsip Kids Scholarship Fund, Alicia’s House, Alzheimer's, Chicago First Look For Charity, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Chicago Lawn Sertoma, Crisis Center of South Suburbia, Cruise for a Cause, Dans House of Hope, Forever U, Frankfort Lions Club, GiGi's Playhouse, Hickory Hills Sertoma, Homewood Rotary Foundation, JDRF, Jenny’s Make a Wish, Jones Center, Lemont United Sertoma, Midwest BBQ for the Brave, New Lenox Rotary Charities, Navaro Farm, Oak Forest Fleadh, Open Access, Operation Breakthrough, Pack The Place for Pat, Pathlights, POW-R Sertoma, Project Fire Buddies, Reclaim 13, RESPOND NOW, Second Sense, St. Damians Food Bank and Men’s Club, Suburban Access, Tinley Park PAWS, Together We Cope, Toss for Tots, Toys for Tots, 19th Ward Mutual Aid Group, and more.

SERvice TO MAnkind.

Dominic Porto, President of ACTION Sertoma Club

We do a lot to improve life for those less fortunate than us!

Dominic has been an Action Sertoma member since Sept. 1992. He attended the New Member Indoctrinations at the Sertoma Centre in Oct. 1992 and was given a tour of the facility. He learned, at that time, why he became a member of Action Sertoma. He was asked to serve as Sgt at Arms right away and happily accepted. He joined our club’s board in 1993 and has held every club position. In 1994-1995 Dom accepted the position of VP of Sponsorship, President Elect 1995-96, President 1996-97, Chairman of the Board 1997-98, Director 1998-99, Distinctions: Governor Elect 1998-99 and District Governor 1999-2001, Club VP of Membership 2001-02, Secretary 2008-13, VP of Social 2013-18, Director and assisted our club Treasurer 2018-June 2023. Dom worked on our club’s major fundraiser Sponsorship Ball, A Touch of Class at the Martinque, as Ticket and Raffle Ticket Chairman 1995-2003. In 2004, the time came to redesign our major fundraiser and Dom volunteered to be on the committee. Dom along with a few other club members came up with the idea of a Fall Fest. Since 2005, Dom holds the Chairman position for our Annual Fall Fest. He has won the Sertoman of the Year Award, District Sertoman of the Year twice, Regional Sertoman of the Year and has received the Sertoma Presidential Lifetime Service Award.