Mineola Resident, Joel Harris elected as Kiwanis NY District Governor

Joel retired from the financial world in 2013. An accountant for a major financial institution, he was a pension plan's auditor and ultimately an administrator for the bank’s 401(k) plan. After that he spent time in both the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as well as a photographer for the Town of North Hempstead and aide to the Supervisor. He is now totally retired from the business world.

Joel joined The Kiwanis Club of County Seat, Mineola back in 2009 after a friend introduced him to the organization. He immediately took on the role as photographer and social media liaison to help the club move forward. He was always active with Helene, his wife in all the clubs’ fundraisers and service projects. He became the New York District PR/Branding Coordinator under Governor Steve Sirgiovanni and served under five additional governors. Both Joel and Helene are Key Club Advisors and they both attended the Key Club ICON this year in Washington DC.

“Membership is on the forefront of my goals,” Joel says. “We must continue to grow our organization to help keep us strong.” He is committed to maintaining New York as a “Lighthouse” District.