Find out what the yca has been doing
Annual Reports
2024 Summary
The Youbou Community Association had a vibrant and successful 2024, with community events and ongoing initiatives fostering connection and progress. Highlights included the return of popular traditions like our New Year’s Eve bash, Crabfest, and the Halloween Haunted House. Events like the Witches Paddle and the Christmas Craft Fair brought together residents and showcased the community's creativity and spirit. We also supported local cleanup efforts, funded trash removal programs, and made strides in emergency preparedness by securing a site for a shipping container and training volunteers as ESS responders.
With over 1,500 members on our Facebook page and consistent outreach through newsletters and our website, we continue to keep the community informed and engaged. Partnerships with the CVRD remain integral to addressing local concerns such as road safety, invasive species, and boat noise regulation. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to advancing the social, safety, environmental, and economic interests of Youbou and its residents. Read the full report to learn more about our achievements and plans.
2023 Summary
The Youbou Community Association had an impactful 2023, hosting a range of events that brought residents together and strengthened community ties. Highlights included the return of the New Year’s Eve celebration, a sold-out Crabfest, and the launch of monthly Euchre games. Major projects like the installation of a hall generator, thanks to an anonymous donor, and ongoing emergency preparedness initiatives showcased the YCA’s commitment to community safety and resilience. Additionally, generous donations to local causes further emphasized the association’s dedication to supporting residents.
From environmental cleanups to collaborative partnerships with the CVRD and other local groups, the YCA continued to address key community concerns like public lake access, road safety, and noise regulation. With a renewed focus on building connections and fostering local leadership, the YCA looks forward to a vibrant 2024 filled with meaningful events and initiatives. Read the full report to learn more about this year's accomplishments and plans for the future.
2022 Summary
The YCA faced limited activities in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed normal programs in April.
Three long-time board members stepped down, and four new community leaders joined the board.
The YCA organized various events throughout the year, including a community circle discussion, trail work days, garage sale, clean-up, Crabfest, regatta participation, and Halloween activities. They also hosted a New Year's Eve bash.
Ongoing projects include emergency preparedness, CVRD partnership, public lake access clean-up, and addressing excessive boat noise. The YCA maintains communication through monthly meetings, a Facebook page, a monthly newsletter, and a website. Board members also hold leadership roles in other community organizations.
2021 Summary
Activities in 2021 were limited due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The board met monthly, mostly remotely on Zoom. They participated in broom cutting in May and June, decorated the Mile 77 sign for Canada Day but didn't organize further activities due to subdued celebrations in respect to the residential school history. In October, they organized a successful outdoor Halloween haunted house, delivered candy, and had fireworks. In December, they donated to support families and participated in a decorated truck event.
Unfortunately, several annual events such as the garage sale, Youbou clean-up, Lake Days parade, regatta, pancake breakfast, and New Year's Eve party were canceled in 2021.
Ongoing projects included emergency preparedness, awaiting an agreement with the CVRD hall management team, and training residents as Level 1 ESS responders.
They worked with the CVRD on addressing various issues and hoped to work on public lake access and excessive boat noise once COVID-19 restrictions allowed.
2020 Summary
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events and activities in Youbou were canceled in 2020.
The association held its annual general meeting and conducted a survey to gauge member interests. Various events like Euchre afternoons, invasive species cleanup, virtual Canada Day celebrations, a haunted drive-through, and holiday initiatives took place with safety precautions.
Ongoing projects included emergency preparedness, partnership with the CVRD (Cowichan Valley Regional District), public lake access advocacy, addressing excessive boat noise, and maintaining communication channels.
The association expressed gratitude to community members and local businesses for their contributions and support during challenging times. Looking ahead, they plan to conduct a survey to gather feedback and hope to resume community activities when it is safe to do so.