JCI in Prince George is making a return in 2011 and we hope you plan to be a part of it. JCI is an organization the spans the globe in 115 countries around the world. In British Columbia, JCI membership is one of the strongest in Canada with 9 chapters around the province.

The BC region is a JCI hotbed with Chapters in Vernon, 2 in Kelowna, Penticton, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Williams Lake and Cranbrook. Check out some of the opportunities below within JCI.

Members can expect to learn and carry out projects and programs focusing on JCI's four key areas:

• Business Development
• Community Development
• International Development
• Individual Development

Stay tuned to this page for details on upcoming Prince George information and social events!

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August 2011 JCI Abbotsford officially became a chapter pending affiliation with JCI Canada!

JCI in Abbotsford is the second chapter extention in BC this year and we hope you plan to be a part of it. JCI is an organization the spans the globe in 115 countries around the world. In British Columbia, JCI membership is one of the strongest in Canada with 9 chapters around the province.

BC is a JCI hotbed with Chapters in Vernon, Vancouver, 2 in Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops, Prince George, Williams Lake and in Cranbrook. Check out some of the opportunities below within JCI.

Members can expect to learn and carry out projects and programs focusing on JCI's four key areas:

• Business Development
• Community Development
• International Development
• Individual Development

Stay tuned to this page for details on upcoming Abbotsford information and social events!

May 2011 JCI Williams lake officially became a chapter pending affiliation with JCI Canada!

JCI in Williams Lake is making a return and we hope you plan to be a part of it. JCI is an organization the spans the globe in 115 countries around the world. In British Columbia, JCI membership is one of the strongest in Canada with 9 chapters around the province.

BC is a JCI hotbed with Chapters in Vernon, Vancouver, 2 in Kelowna, Penticton, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George in Cranbrook. Check out some of the opportunities below within JCI.

Members can expect to learn and carry out projects and programs focusing on JCI's four key areas:

• Business Development
• Community Development
• International Development
• Individual Development

Stay tuned to this page for details on upcoming Williams Lake information and social events! Check out our Facebook page for more information.

JCI in Kamloops is making a return in 2011 and we hope you plan to be a part of it.  JCI is an organization the spans the globe in 115 countries around the world. In British Columbia, JCI membership is one of the strongest in Canada with 9 chapters around the province. 

The Thompson/Okanagan area is a JCI hotbed with Chapters in Vernon, 2 in Kelowna, and Penticton. We can't let the Okanagan have all the fun can we?  Check out some of the opportunities below within JCI.

Members can expect to learn and carry out projects and programs focusing on JCI's four key areas:  

• Business Development
• Community Development
• International Development
• Individual Development

Stay tuned to this page for details on upcoming Kamloops information and social events!

For more information or to get on our email list contact:

Keith Leung This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Jason Ranchoux This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Originally founded in 1935 as the Kelowna Junior Board of Trade, the Kelowna Jaycees are celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2010. The Kelowna Jaycees are one of the long standing success stories in developing young leaders in Canada.

The Kelowna Jaycees are a group of young male professionals and entrepreneurs that strive to grow as individuals while positively impacting our community, Kelowna BC.

We look to strengthen our leadership characteristics by being involved, taking different courses, or working on local, regional, national and international events and projects - all voluntary and all in a welcoming environment.

The Kelowna Jaycees hold a pair of major events every year in support of local Charities:  The Annual Gentlemen's Dinner in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan and the Smoke on the Water International BBQ Festival.

Check out their website here. Email the Unit directly This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Past Awards and Executive Positions:

JCI BC & Yukon Region

Regional President

2011 - Jason Ranchoux

1999/00 - Tod Alstad

1998/99 - Warren Saari

Regional Secretary-Treasurer

2010 - Jason Ranchoux

Regional Member of the Year

2009/10 - Jason Ranchoux

2000/01 - David Poitras

1973/74 - Gerry Fee

Regional Executive Member of the Year

2010/11 - Jason Ranchoux

Project of the Year

2010/11 - Smoke on the Water International BBQ Festival

2006/07 - Kelowna Regatta Parade

Effective Speaking Champion

2011 - Len Cardiff (National Champion)

2007 - Rob St Onge

2006 - Travis Mallow (National Champion)

2005 - Alan Jenks

2002 - Ken Wall

JCI Canada

National President

2011 - Paul Clissold

National Executive Vice President

2012 - Jason Ranchoux

2010 - Paul Clissold

Best Convention or Conference in Canada

2010 - BC/Yukon Regional Convention

Most Improved Local JCI Organization

2011 - Kelowna Jaycees

Best Public Relations Program in Canada

2011 - Smoke on the Water International BBQ Festival

Most Outstanding Executive Member in Canada

2011 - Jason Ranchoux

JCI Vernon creates positive change by pursuing opportunities available through membership, such as training, event building, and networking. Members develop as individual leaders and as team members, positively impacting the world around us. 

Members plan and carry out projects and programs focusing on four key areas:  

• Business Development
• Community Development
• International Development
• Individual Development

Check out their website here.  To contact the Chapter directly, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Past successes by JCI Vernon and their members are listed here:

BC & Yukon Region Awards and Regional Positions

Regional President

2012 - Sandra Simao

2008 - Kimberley Hutton

2006 - Wilfried Mulder

2004 - Shelley Duggan

2003 - Kate Harper (Dubois)

2002/03 - Philip Elchitz

2000/01 - Laura Bunting

Jaycee of the Year

2004/05 - Kimberley Riche (Hutton)

2001/02 - Philip Elchitz

Executive Committee Member of the Year

2006 - Erin Doucette

Chapter of the Year

2010/11

2006/07

2005/06

2001/02

Project of the Year

2005/06 - Can Am Weekend

2004/05 - Taste of Vernon

2003/04 - Good Citizen of the Year

JCI Canada

National President

2007 - Wilfried Mulder

Most Outstanding Chapter President (1-50 Members)

2011- Sandra Simao

2008 - Barb McKechnie

JCI Okanagan is Kelowna's premier organization that empowers women to achieve personal fulfilment. Membership is open to individuals who would like the opportunity to develop new skills and reach their greatest potential.

At JCI, we encourage our members to get involved and make a difference in our community. We focus on leadership development through managing projects, internal training, and real hands-on experience. We provide an opportunity for business networking, international travel and the development of lifelong friendships.

A very popular current event held by JCI Okanagan is the Urban Adventure Challenge which benefits the Tiny Bundles Program for the Kelowna Food Bank. In 2011, the event was renamed the FH&P Lawyers Urban Race.

Individuals interested in joining JCI Okanagan are welcome to attend a meeting to see what we are all about.

Check out their website here. To contact the Chapter directly email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Past successes by JCI Okanagan and their members are listed here:

BC & Yukon Region Awards and Positions

Regional President

2005 - Roseanne Ting-Mak

Secretary-Treasurer

2012 - Corrine Omand

2011 - Jennifer Sencar

Regional Member of the Year

2008/9 - Beth Veenkamp

2007/8 - Jennifer Sencar

2003/4 - Jamie Briggs

2002/3 - Kyleen Myrah

1999/01 - Crystal Flaman

Executive Committee Member of the Year

2009 - Jennifer Sencar

Chapter of the Year

2008/09

2004/05

2003/04

Project of the Year

2008/09 - 2008 National Convention

One of the older Chapters in Canada, JCI Penticton is entering it's 75th year. See their website here. For more information email the chapter directly This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Mission...
To contribute to the advancement of the City of Penticton and outlying areas by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Leadership skills and Fellowship to create positive change.

Our Vision… 
A professional organization that trains young adults to affect positive change in themselves, their community and their world.

We invite you to come and find out at monthly meetings; the fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.  Learn first hand why JCI Penticton is the premier organization for young people in the South Okanagan!

                         You can find us at 216 Hastings Ave., Penticton.

 Junior Chamber International is a world wide organization dedicated to providing young people with opportunities to develop the 
Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Skills and Fellowship necessary to create positive change.

JCI Penticton - Better your S.E.L.F.

JCI BC/Yukon Region Awards and Executive Positions

Regional President

2009 - Margie Hibbard

Chapter of the Year

2007

Project of the Year

2007 - Mr. Muscle Miss Bikini Contest

Regional Member of the Year

2010/11 - Stephanie Tofin

2006/07 - Ryan Sirianni

1987/88 - Ron Sylester

1984/85 - David A Dagg

Executive Member of the Year

2007 - Ryan Sirianni

Regional Effective Speaking Champion

2011 - Margie Hibbard

 

JCI Canada Awards 

Oustanding Trainer

2010 - Margie Hibbard

2007 - Margie Hibbard

Executive Committee Member of the Year

2008 - Ryan Sirianni

Best Fundrasing Program

2007 - Mr. Muscle Miss Bikini Contest

2006 - Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction

Most Improved Chapter

2007

Other National Awards

2010 - Chapter Excellence Award - Bronze Level 2nd year

2009 - Chapter Excellence Award - Bronze Level 1st year

2008 - Bronze Hand Award - Ryan Sirianni  

2008 - First-Timers Award - Inessa McIntyre 

2007 - Bronze Hand Award - Margie Hibbard

2007 - Silver Hand - Ryan Sirianni 

2007 - First-Timers Award - Brooke McMahon 

 

2010/11 - Stephanie Tofin

Every month at JCI Lower Mainland, we organize and run a broad range of business and social events. Whether it's an evening with a prominent business or community leader as part of our "Inspiring Speakers Series"; a workshop to help you hone up on those essential business skills; taking part in our Effective Speaking public speaking training; attending the many JCI conventions; or just having a drink with friends in the Chapter - we enjoy what we do and we do it locally, nationally and internationally!

General meetings are the second Thursday of every month located in Downtown Vancouver.

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details on where the next meeting is.  Check out their website here

JCI Lower Mainland is the proud host of the 2011 BC &  Yukon Regional Convention at the River Rock Casino Resort May 15-17th, 2011.

Lower Mainland is a brand new chapter in Canada and at the 2010 National Convention in Edmonton, they won the following award:

Best New Chapter in Canada