Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association

  Community Interest Groups

Kelowna-Kasugai Jaycees

Who are we?

The Kelowna Jaycees are a group of young male professionals and entrepreneurs, ages 18-40 that strives to grow as individuals while positively impacting our community, Kelowna, BC. Established in 1935, the Kelowna Jaycees have a rich history and are one of the city's oldest professional groups.
We are focused on personal development and leadership by taking on local projects and events, and by participating in training and network opportunities. Our unit promotes fun and camaraderie throughout these activities.

Junior Chamber International (JCI)?

The Kelowna Jaycees and our members are affiliated with Junior Chamber International, a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs. JCI Canada is a national organization with approximately 35 chapters/units active in communities from coast to coast. It is Canada's premier leadership development organization. As part of JCI Canada, our members are exposed to national and international opportunities.

Connection to the KKSCA

The Jaycees played a key role in the formation of the KKSCA. With the vision and hard efforts from Kasugai's Jaycee, Yukoh Nagase to Kelowna's Ken Gilbank and Andy Griffin, a strong foundation was formed for the ties between our two cities. Even after 30 years, the relationship of the Jaycees between Kelowna and Kasugai remain strong. Past delegations have proved to be meaningful, both culturally and commercially.

The Kelowna Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Kelowna was founded in 1928 and has a long and proud history of community and international service. We meet at the Coast Capri Hotel for a wonderful buffet luncheon every Tuesday at noon.
The comprehensive nature of our involvement extends from the provision of affordable housing to low-income Kelowna residents to the establishment of safe water sources in Asia and Africa. Leveraging our efforts through Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation, we are able to achieve great results here in Kelowna and around the world.

Rotary International

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.

Lions Club

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Lions International Purposes

• To Organize, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs.
• To Coordinate the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs.
• To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
• To Promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
• To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
• To Unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
• To Provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that club members shall not debate partisan politics and sectarian religion.
• To Encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors

Central Okanagan Photographic Society (COPS)

Who are we?
We are a group of people of all ages and photographic abilities located in Kelowna, British Columbia, who enjoy learning about and sharing our interest in photography. We meet four times a month from September through May.

Meetings feature guest speakers, photographic education and image evaluations. Our emphasis is on learning and having fun with photography. Visitors are always welcome.