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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club is thrilled to announce our "Miss Kelowna Canadian Italian Club 2022!"
Matilde Arrigoni (daughter of Marianna Pezzoli & Cristiano Arrigoni) is our reigning royalty. We are very proud to announce that she will be participating in the Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Program 2022. On January 31, nine candidates were presented at a private function organized by the Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Committee. Each of the participants had the opportunity to give a brief speech about their sponsor and introduce themselves. Matilde was given her banner and introduced as a participant in the program. We look forward to sharing more about Matilde in the coming days! Congratulations Matilde!!!! |
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ABOUT ME - MATILDE ARRIGONI
Hello, my name is Matilde Arrigoni and I am Miss Kelowna Canadian Club for the year 2022. I moved to Kelowna from Milan, in August of 2015, with my mom, my dad, and my two brothers. My mom is originally from Milan, and my dad is from a small town in the Italian alps, called Vedeseta in the Taleggio Valley, and I was born in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region. Shortly after moving here we joined the KCIC and became members. I am now 16 and attend Kelowna Secondary School. When I graduate I would like to move to Vancouver and attend UBC to get a bachelors in science, and then I would like to go to medical school to become a neurosurgeon. I really enjoy going to school and I especially enjoy science. When I was a kid we traveled a lot because my parents thought that the best way to learn about the world was to go and see all the different places on our planet. I fell in love with traveling. Some of my favorite places I’ve traveled to are definitely the Maldives and Spain. I love getting to see all the different cultures around the world and learning about history and making memories . I also really enjoy meeting new people, and traveling is a great way to meet people from all over the world and getting to share stories and experiences with them. One place I would still like to visit is Sidney, Australia. Along with traveling and school I also really enjoy being outdoors, going camping, hiking, and skiing. I learned to ski in the Italian Alps, and I can say that there is no better feeling than skiing in the Alps surrounded by all the breathtaking scenery. I am very excited to be participating in the Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Program, and to represent the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club. Ciao, mi chiamo Matilde Arrigoni e sono Miss Kelowna Canadian Italian Club per l'anno 2022. Mi sono trasferita a Kelowna da Milano nell'agosto del 2015, con mia mamma Marianna, mio papa' Cristiano e i miei due fratelli, Pietro e Francesco. Mia mamma e' originaria di Milano e mio papa' di un piccolo paese nelle Alpi Italiane, chiamato Vedeseta in Valtaleggio, e io sono nata a Bergamo, in Lombardia. Subito dopo esserci trasferiti qui siamo diventati membri del Club Italiano di Kelowna. Adesso ho 16 anni e frequento Kelowna Secondary School. Dopo la maturita' vorrei trasferirmi a Vancouver e frequentare la UBC per prendere una laurea in Scienze per poi intraprendere la carriera medica e diventare un neurochirurgo. Mi piace molto andare a scuola e mi affascinano le Scienze. Quando ero piccola abbiamo viaggiato molto perche' i miei genitori pensavano che il modo migliore per conoscere il mondo fosse viaggiare e vedere posti diversi. Mi sono innamorata dei viaggi. Alcuni dei miei posti preferiti sono le Maldive e la Spagna. Adoro conoscere le diverse culture del mondo, imparare la storia e fare esperienze. Mi piace molto anche conoscere persone nuove, e viaggiare e' un modo fantastico per incontrare nuove persone e per condividere storie ed esperienze. Un luogo che vorrei visitare e' Sidney in Australia. Oltre ai viaggi ed alla scuola mi piace molto trascorrere tempo nella natura, fare camping, passeggiare in montagna e sciare. Ho imparato a sciare sulle Alpi Italiane e posso dire che non c'e' sensazione migliore di sciare nelle Alpi circondata da scenari mozzafiato. Sono molto emozionata di partecipare al programma Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake e di rappresentare il Kelowna Canadian Italian Club. |
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There are nine participants in the 2022 Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Program.
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club has proudly participated in the program since 1974. Photo credit: Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Committee |
December 15, 2021
KCIC Member Rosy Agostino is our Miss KCIC - Sponsor Chaperone. Rosy will be attending all events with Matilde and support her throughout the program. Rosy will also act as a liaison between the Miss Lady of the Lake Program and the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.
KCIC Member Rosy Agostino is our Miss KCIC - Sponsor Chaperone. Rosy will be attending all events with Matilde and support her throughout the program. Rosy will also act as a liaison between the Miss Lady of the Lake Program and the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.
THE MISS KELOWNA LADY OF THE LAKE LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
The Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Leadership Excellence Program is a youth ambassador training program with six months of weekly training sessions from January to July. The cost of our program is completely free as community sponsors pay for each candidate.
The training has several areas of focus such as:
● Public speaking (Toastmaster’s)
● Car maintenance
● Building self-confidence
● Nutrition
● Budgeting
● Self defense
● Networking
● Area knowledge and Okanagan tourism
● Time management
● And so much more!
During the six months, the candidates participate in various volunteer events across the community, usually accompanied by the current Ambassador team. The candidates also have multiple judged events throughout their candidacy, which include the Spring Tea, the Fashion Show, the Speech and Talent Night, and the Pageant.
Our program also offers a variety of Scholarships and Awards to help with Post-Secondary Education for the recipient. Our awards are anywhere from $250-$1000.
After being crowned, Miss Kelowna has the possibility (covid-permitting) of going to our sister city, Kasugai, Japan and represent Kelowna!
As a Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake candidate, you will obtain skills that will help you succeed in many aspects of life. The growth you and others around you will see throughout the training process will astound you! Our society aims to mentor young women of Kelowna, enable them to learn new skills, and empower their leadership.
Facebook: Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Instagram: @MissKelowna
The Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Leadership Excellence Program is a youth ambassador training program with six months of weekly training sessions from January to July. The cost of our program is completely free as community sponsors pay for each candidate.
The training has several areas of focus such as:
● Public speaking (Toastmaster’s)
● Car maintenance
● Building self-confidence
● Nutrition
● Budgeting
● Self defense
● Networking
● Area knowledge and Okanagan tourism
● Time management
● And so much more!
During the six months, the candidates participate in various volunteer events across the community, usually accompanied by the current Ambassador team. The candidates also have multiple judged events throughout their candidacy, which include the Spring Tea, the Fashion Show, the Speech and Talent Night, and the Pageant.
Our program also offers a variety of Scholarships and Awards to help with Post-Secondary Education for the recipient. Our awards are anywhere from $250-$1000.
After being crowned, Miss Kelowna has the possibility (covid-permitting) of going to our sister city, Kasugai, Japan and represent Kelowna!
As a Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake candidate, you will obtain skills that will help you succeed in many aspects of life. The growth you and others around you will see throughout the training process will astound you! Our society aims to mentor young women of Kelowna, enable them to learn new skills, and empower their leadership.
Facebook: Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Instagram: @MissKelowna