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.
Do you like winning money 💰 and helping your community? We can help! Tickets $25 - first prize $2,500 😊 plus many more prizes. We are selling raffle tickets with all proceeds to benefit our Kiwanis Club projects at tonight’s Lakeshore football game at the Al Stockman Stadium. Can’t wait to connect with you! ... See MoreSee Less
It was our pleasure to welcome our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Green. She inducted our board members to start another great year helping kids in our communities! This is Jennifer pictured with our incoming President Ray Russell and outgoing President Roger Bertsch. #KiwanisCares... See MoreSee Less
Our club thanks Stacy Loar-Porter, our Berrien County Clerk, for speaking to us today. She walked us through all the steps that safeguard our elections and thoroughly answered our questions about the voting process. Thank you, Stacy! Berrien County Michigan - Government... 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.
Do you like winning money 💰 and helping your community? We can help! Tickets $25 - first prize $2,500 😊 plus many more prizes. We are selling raffle tickets with all proceeds to benefit our Kiwanis Club projects at tonight’s Lakeshore football game at the Al Stockman Stadium. Can’t wait to connect with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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It was our pleasure to welcome our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Green. She inducted our board members to start another great year helping kids in our communities! This is Jennifer pictured with our incoming President Ray Russell and outgoing President Roger Bertsch. #KiwanisCares ... See MoreSee Less
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Our club thanks Stacy Loar-Porter, our Berrien County Clerk, for speaking to us today. She walked us through all the steps that safeguard our elections and thoroughly answered our questions about the voting process. Thank you, Stacy! Berrien County Michigan - Government ... See MoreSee Less
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