Kiya Hudson, Welch Center Manager, was our host and guide on August 5, 2025. Kiya grew up in Van Buren County and received a degree from Lake Michigan College (LMC) in Wine and Viticulture in 2020.
She shared that Lake Michigan Vintners and LMC started the 1st commercial teaching winery in the Midwest in 2015. Students can receive an associate’s degree in Wine & Viticulture Technology. After the tour, a few of our members stayed to enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room. For more information, call 269-927-4731.
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
Last Updated: August 27, 2025 by kiwanisjay
Welch Center of Wine and Viticulture
Kiya Hudson, Welch Center Manager, was our host and guide on August 5, 2025. Kiya grew up in Van Buren County and received a degree from Lake Michigan College (LMC) in Wine and Viticulture in 2020.
She shared that Lake Michigan Vintners and LMC started the 1st commercial teaching winery in the Midwest in 2015. Students can receive an associate’s degree in Wine & Viticulture Technology. After the tour, a few of our members stayed to enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room. For more information, call 269-927-4731.
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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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