Kiwanis is a worldwide organization of volunteers committed to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To expand our reach both internationally and locally, Kiwanis International is divided into 49 Districts and Provisional Districts. These Districts consist of Divisions, which vary in number depending on the district. Some districts include a single state or country, while others cover multiple states or countries. Certain districts also serve specific geographical regions. A governor and other elected officials lead each district.
The Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI, led by 2025-2026 Club President Ray Russell, is part of the Michigan District in Division 13. The other clubs in our Division include Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Sunrise, Niles-Southwestern, Paw Paw, South Haven, and Westside Kalamazoo.
A Lieutenant Governor leads each division. Jennifer Green holds this distinction in our Division for the 2025-26 Kiwanis year. In all, there are 20 Divisions in the Michigan District.
There are over 8300 Kiwanis clubs worldwide, located in 80 countries and geographic areas. These clubs comprise over 294,000 adult members and an additional 536,000 in associated youth clubs.
2025-2026 Club Officers
Pictured standing from left to right: Board Member Mike Sinn, Board Member Tom Nelson, Board Member Bruce Molineaux, Club Secretary Ashley Schulte, Club Treasurer Dean Driscoll, and Board Member Jim Bartley
Pictured seated from left to right: Division 13 Lt. Governor Jennifer Green, Club President Roger Bertsch, Club Vice President Jay Wojcik, Club President Elect Ray Russell, and Club Immediate Past President Dave Miller.
Not pictured are Board Members Laurie Kelly and Kimberly Risk.
What is Kiwanis? We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
The Legion of Honor award is given to members who have dedicated at least 25 years of service to the mission of Kiwanis - improving the world one child and one community at a time. Help us recognize these outstanding individuals who have given their time, energy, and hearts to caring for kids! 25 yrs - Dave Miller, Ken Wojcik, Bruce Molineaux 30 yrs - Bob Clark 35 yrs - Gary Sisson, Chris Quattrin, Tom Nelson 40 yrs - Mike Ryan, Jay Wojcik 45 yrs - Bill Hanley, Roy Dost, Dave Brown 50 yrs - Bob Cheek, Jon Sauer 55 yrs - Harvey Johnson 60 yrs - Ken McKeown This group represents more than 660 years of service to Kiwanis!!! ... See MoreSee Less
We had a great time celebrating one whole year of the all-abilities Kaleidoscope Playground! 🛝 Popsicles handed out by Kiwanians and balloon creations by Michigan Twist Co. 🎈added to the FUN 🤩! #kiwaniscaresforkids... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis is a worldwide organization of volunteers committed to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To expand our reach both internationally and locally, Kiwanis International is divided into 49 Districts and Provisional Districts. These Districts consist of Divisions, which vary in number depending on the district. Some districts include a single state or country, while others cover multiple states or countries. Certain districts also serve specific geographical regions. A governor and other elected officials lead each district.
The Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI, led by 2025-2026 Club President Ray Russell, is part of the Michigan District in Division 13. The other clubs in our Division include Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Sunrise, Niles-Southwestern, Paw Paw, South Haven, and Westside Kalamazoo.
A Lieutenant Governor leads each division. Jennifer Green holds this distinction in our Division for the 2025-26 Kiwanis year. In all, there are 20 Divisions in the Michigan District.
There are over 8300 Kiwanis clubs worldwide, located in 80 countries and geographic areas. These clubs comprise over 294,000 adult members and an additional 536,000 in associated youth clubs.
2025-2026 Club Officers
Pictured standing from left to right:
Board Member Mike Sinn, Board Member Tom Nelson, Board Member Bruce Molineaux,
Club Secretary Ashley Schulte, Club Treasurer Dean Driscoll, and Board Member Jim Bartley
Pictured seated from left to right:
Division 13 Lt. Governor Jennifer Green, Club President Roger Bertsch, Club Vice President Jay Wojcik, Club President Elect Ray Russell, and Club Immediate Past President Dave Miller.
Not pictured are Board Members Laurie Kelly and Kimberly Risk.
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Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph Benton Harbor
What is Kiwanis? We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
The Legion of Honor award is given to members who have dedicated at least 25 years of service to the mission of Kiwanis - improving the world one child and one community at a time. Help us recognize these outstanding individuals who have given their time, energy, and hearts to caring for kids!
25 yrs - Dave Miller, Ken Wojcik, Bruce Molineaux
30 yrs - Bob Clark
35 yrs - Gary Sisson, Chris Quattrin, Tom Nelson
40 yrs - Mike Ryan, Jay Wojcik
45 yrs - Bill Hanley, Roy Dost, Dave Brown
50 yrs - Bob Cheek, Jon Sauer
55 yrs - Harvey Johnson
60 yrs - Ken McKeown
This group represents more than 660 years of service to Kiwanis!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a great time celebrating one whole year of the all-abilities Kaleidoscope Playground! 🛝 Popsicles handed out by Kiwanians and balloon creations by Michigan Twist Co. 🎈added to the FUN 🤩! #kiwaniscaresforkids ... See MoreSee Less
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Congrats to our Kiwanis St. Joseph Foundation scholarship winners! We enjoyed celebrating these young leaders and all of their accomplishments. Such bright futures ahead! #KiwanisCares #scholarships #improvetheworldtogether ... See MoreSee Less
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