Sertoma is one of the oldest service clubs in the United States. We operate nationwide, with deep roots in the communities we serve at the local level. We seek to transform lives and, in doing so, we also transform ourselves. We are men and women who understand that we can accomplish more together than we can alone. We know we can make a difference with our national mission of hearing health and in the other important areas of service our clubs provide. We are people who have heard the call to help. We answer that call every day, all across the country. We are Sertomans.
About the Scholarship
​Biography
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Charter member of Mapleton Sertoma Club, 1977
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President, 1980-1981 and 1990-1991
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Foundation District Representative
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Governor & Regional Coordinator
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International Director, 1994-1996
Mission
The Sy Gau Scholarship fund assists with post secondary education. The intent is to challenge young adults to use their education for Service to Mankind. The Fund encourages these students to understand that success goes beyond material wealth and status.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
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2024 Scholarship Winners
2024 $2,000 Sy Gau Scholarship Winners
1
Jessica Decowski
District: South Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Joseph Lamecker / New Ulm Sertoma Club
Relationship: Granddaughter
2
Madison Griffey
District: North Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Allison Auch / Minot Forks Sertoma
Relationship: Daughter
3
Rachel Luchsinger
District: Iowa
Sertoman / Club: Terry Allers / Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma Club
Relationship: Granddaughter
4
Reese Noeldner
District: South Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Scott Noeldner / Aberdeen Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
5
Darin Brockmeier
District: Greater Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Troy Brockmeier / Kearney Sertoma Club
Relationship: Son
6
Samantha Bryant
District: North Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Laura Beilke / GP Camp Sertoma Club
Relationship: Niece
7
William Hrouda
District: East Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Randall Hrouda / Schuyler Sertoma Club
Relationship: Grandson
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2024 $750 Merit Scholarships
(from pool of all non-winning scores)
1
Leo Burchett
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Sertoman / Club: Eva Andrist / Greater Grand Forks Sertoma Club
Relationship: Nephew
2
Lauren Brown
Sertoman / Club: Patrick Brown / Third City Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
3
Jordyn Bryant
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Sertoman / Club: Lauria Beilke / GP Camp Sertoma Club
Relationship: Niece
4
Connor Drake
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Sertoman / Club: Mary Drake / Fargo Moorhead Sertoma Club
Relationship: Son
5
Halle Kuck
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Sertoman / Club: Monica Kuck - Aberdeen Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
6
Tyler Collins
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Sertoman / Club: Steve Peterson - Minot Sertoma Club
Relationship: Nephew
7
Dawson Brandner
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Sertoman / Club: Miko Brandner - Aberdeen Sertoma Club
Relationship: Son
8
Martha Price
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Sertoman / Club: Mapleton Serteen Club
Relationship: Serteen Member
9
Amelia King
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Sertoman / Club: James King / Gaylord Sertome Club
Relationship: Daughter
10
Scott Harling
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Sertoman / Club: Michael Harling / Hastings Noon Sertoma
Relationship: Son
11
Shelby Nicholson
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Sertoman / Club: Don Ewer / Beatrice Noon Sertoma
Relationship: Granddaughter
Sy Gau Committee Members 2024-2025
(updated 7/01/24)
Contact
Have a question or want to learn more about the Sertoma Sy Gau Scholarship? Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Sy Gau Committee
2941 15th Avenue NE
Fort Dodge, IA 50501