Ogopogo Sighting on Lake Okanagan in Kelowna, British Columbia
Last week I presented our film to a group of Rotarians in Kelowna, B.C. at 7:30 in the morning at their Yacht Club overlooking a misty Okanagan Lake, home of the infamous lake monster Ogopogo.
I was in Kelowna, B.C. visiting my parents. My step father, Paul Cleland, who is an active member of his Rotary arranged to have me as a guest speaker for their weekly meeting.
The legendary Ogopogo didn’t make an appearance but there was a great turn out from some of Kelowna’s finest citizens who were also members of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo.
It was an honour to present to people completely outside of the film world. They were a diverse cross section of teachers, bankers, social workers, salespeople - you name it! It’s safe to say they will have a different perspective than filmmakers, not to mention there are way more of them than us, which is why it’s so valuable to get their reaction.
Across the board everyone was shocked that India had women boxers and even more surprised they were some of the best in the world. They were intrigued by the lives of these women who chance everything to pursue the sport, and much to my delight were quite anxious to see the film.
They were such a warm and welcoming audience and their feedback was very encouraging.
Thank you to all the lovely Rotarians in Kelowna!
