I am very happy to welcome you to the BC and Yukon region of Junior Chamber International Canada. 

JCI, commonly referred to as "Jaycees" was started in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri by Henry Giessenbier Jr. Over our 97 year history, JCI has grown into a worldwide leadership development organization of men and women aged 18-40, in 115 countries around the world.  Check out our World Leader Members page under "Who we Are" to see a list of Local and International leaders who have turned their experience in JCI into an extraodinary world impact.

As you can see above, our Mission is "To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change."

That is what our chapters do; create positive change in the communities that we reside.  As a whole, BC region chapters combine to raise an average of $70,000 - $75,000 per year for deserving charities in the cities where there are existing chapters/units.  We are currently in Abbotsford, Cranbrook, Vancouver, 2 in Kelowna, Penticton, Prince George and Vernon.

The BC and Yukon region of JCI Canada is regarded as the strongest and most active region in the country.  For 2011 the region held considerable influence with the National Board; National President Paul Clissold (Kelowna), National Vice-President Joey Hoechsmann (Kootenay), General Legal Counsel David Miles (Kelowna) and BC/Yukon President Jason Ranchoux (Kelowna). Two other members of the National Board have a strong past as BC/Yukon members as well: Executive Vice President Jennifer (Wills) Derzaph (formerly Okanagan) and Western Region President Erin Radke-Hall (formerly Prince George).

The commitment of the people above are a testament to how strong our region is.

 If you have any questions about the organization, would like an intro session in your community or would like to attend an event near you, please contact me anytime  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Yours In JCI,

Sandra Simao

2012 President
JCI British Columbia & Yukon

The Electric Paper Company in Vernon is the official print supplier to the BC/Yukon region

Incoming JCI BC/Yukon Chapter executives met in Penticton November 11-13th for the Annual General Meeting of the JCI BC/Yukon Region society and the Local Officer Training Seminar sessions.  2012 incoming local executives were led in the JCI International course JCI Admin by US Jaycees National Trainer Brian Kavanaugh of Omaha, Nebraska.

At the AGM Friday November 11th, the assembly nominated and elected the following individuals to the Regional Executive.

Congratulations to:

Sandra Simao (Vernon) - 2012 President-Elect

Corrine Omand (Okanagan) - 2012 Secretary/Treasurer-Elect

Jason Ranchoux (Kelowna) - 2012 Past President