BGC Kawarthas Youth Leader Selected to Represent Kawarthas on National Advisory Circle

William McGinn, BGC Kawarthas

KAWARTHA LAKES: The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Kawarthas is pleased to announce, Avalon Loube has been selected to represent the Kawarthas as a new member of BGC Canada’s 2026–27 Youth Advisory Circle.

The BGC Canada Youth Advisory Circle is comprised of ten youth leaders, between the ages of 16 and 21, from across the country, who have strong connections to their local BGC Clubs. Members bring their diverse experiences, perspectives and skills to provide leadership and advice on BGC Canada’s national projects and initiatives.

The Youth Advisory Circle also creates meaningful opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, build knowledge and capacity, and connect with peers: through networking, mentorship and training. By bringing together youth from across Canada, the Circle ensures the issues, priorities and goals of young people are heard and reflected at a national level.

Ms. Loube has demonstrated a strong commitment to her community and to creating opportunities for young people. When BGC Kawarthas began expanding its services into Fenelon Falls, she was one of the first youth to join the Fenelon Falls Youth Council.

Ms. Loube shared, “I have had the honour to work with the lovely community and BGC members, for many years now, to help create the Loft. I worked with youth: to gather ideas for programming, ensuring creative and learning desires are met; brought up issues facing my community, such as food insecurity and need for menstrual hygiene products, to tailor the youth service to its people; and spoken at multiple different events, such as the 100 women, to raise over $15,000 for The Loft! I am always grateful to see youth thriving and take great effort to empower them.”

Avalon’s passion for youth voice extends beyond her work with BGC Kawarthas. She has become a familiar and welcoming presence at community events and through her work at Fenelon Falls’ Maryboro Lodge Museum. Her kindness and genuine care for others have made a lasting impression on those around her.

Her leadership was recognized at BGC Kawarthas’ 2026 Youth Awards, where she received the Club Spirit Award. Ms. Loube also served as the event’s keynote speaker, captivating the audience with a powerful message about youth empowerment and the importance of listening to young people.

“I am inspired by Avalon each time we connect,” said Carly Veitch, Manager of Youth Services. “She is compassionate, wise beyond her years, and is born to lead. I’ve seen firsthand how much she cares about Fenelon Falls and her peers in her community. We couldn’t be prouder to see her take this next step and bring the voices of Kawartha Lakes youth to a national level.”

In October, she will be travelling with a Club staff, to Calgary, Alberta, for an in-person orientation. Ms. Loube will serve as BGC Kawarthas’ first-ever representative on BGC Canada’s Youth Advisory Circle, bringing the perspectives and experiences of youth in Kawartha Lakes to a national audience.

For more information, contact William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant, at 705-324-4493, ext. 243, or email him, at wmcginn@bgckawarthas.com.