Celebrating 76 years of Community

Service, 1949-2025

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Join Us!
The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter's Meetings are on the second Monday (except July & August) at 1:00 pm
Place: First Baptist Church, Petrolia
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email address: [email protected]
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Butter tarts
Butter tarts will be available for pre-order on April 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17th, 2025. 
Cost $15/dozen. Types available are plain, nuts only, raisins only, or both nuts and raisins. Order from your favourite IODE member

 Welcome New Members

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President Dawn and Membership officers Barb and Monica welcome new members Donna and Collen
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Welcome Mary!
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Three more new members, pictured in the front row: Christine Leslie, Karen Douglas and Kandy Haven
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Provincial President Helen Danby, Membership Officer Barb Stewart welcome new member Christie Tyler. President Dawn McNally assisted.
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President Dawn McNally, Co-Membership officers, Monica Deighton and Barb Stewart welcome Cathy Duff and Carolyn Smith as new members in June.
WELCOME !
 " Women dedicated to a better Canada" is our National motto.   IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter is a diverse group of women in a small Ontario town who like to have fun and at the same time help our local community. 

                Our motto is "United for Service"

 IODE having Fun!

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Ready for a Mystery Tour!!

Helpful Links:
IODE Ontario and 2024 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Town of Petrolia

Coming Events:

April 1, Deadline for Spring Flower Orders
April 8-10, 15-17 Buttertarts
April 11- Provincial Annual Meeting, Hamilton
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IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter members Dawn and Pat presented a cheque from donations received in memory of past member Linda Shannon. Shown are CEE hospital representatives and the Shannon family, Brian, Jennifer and Bailey.
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IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter Post-War convenor, Jean and President Dawn present the newly donated bench to Legion President Robert White.
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President Dawn and Citizenship Officer Angela presenting cheque to Petrolia Embers and Sparks leaders, Janet Cameron and Debbie Coke with Emily and Abby in the front.
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President Dawn giving the IODE Margaret Stokes donation for Christmas for Everyone to Sandra Hartman.

We are...
​Founded in 1900, IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service, and citizenship programs.

IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter, a branch of the National Chapter, received its charter in March, 1949, in Petrolia, Ontario

    Happy to be among volunteers who are:
                   Inclusive 
                  Organized 
                  Dedicated 
​                  Enthusiastic

IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada