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.

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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