Celebrating 70 years of Community Service, 1949-2019

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".

The letters IODE stand for our historical roots, but our focus is on women dedicated to a better Canada.  IODE supports projects for children, youth and those in need.  
We promote pride in our country, we support our troops, we provide scholarships and bursaries to students and awards to outstanding Canadians.

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IODE Margaret Stokes Executive for 2019

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


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Join Us!
The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter's Meetings are on the second Monday (except July & August) at 7:00 pm
Place: Queen Victoria Apartments, Meeting Room, Petrolia

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email address: iodemargaretstokes@gmail.com

Please refer to our

Education page

for the 2018

recipients.

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Our Projects in 2019 include:

  Butter tarts -pre-orders only for April 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, 18
        Cost $12/dozen.
        Order from an IODE member or call 519-882- 1684. 

   Municipal Spring flowers, planters and gift cards for Mother's Day
     Orders are being taken now for pick-up on May 8, 2019
     Deadline for orders is April 1, 2019.

    70th Anniversary celebrations
   
   Victorian Porches Luncheon, Saturday, June 8, 2019
                only 100 tickets available

IODE Margaret Stokes thanks you

for supporting our quilt show.

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Education Officer, Helen Danby, is honoured for her IODE involvement by Mayor Loosley.

Helpful Links:
IODE Ontario and 2018 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Peacekeeper Park
IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal
Town of Petrolia

email address: iodemargaretstokes@gmail.com
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Ready for the Remembrance Day Parade 2018.

Thank you to our Veterans..

At the Petrolia Legion, a luncheon was held for the veterans sponsored by the I.O.D.E Margaret Stokes Chapter.  Two quilts were presented.
Gunner, Sid McLean served with the Royal Canadian Artillery in WWII.  He was 16 when he entered the service and trained as a “Commando” with the Black Watch.  
Sid’s quilt was made by Val Johnson and her Friends Who Care especially for a veteran.  Carol Cote did the quilting.
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Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Dale Moore served 30 years in the Air Force .  His training helped him with civilian work in the oil and gas industry for his second career.  His quilt was made by the Cambridge Retreaters and quilted by Carol Cote.
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A big THANK YOU goes to the many hands that help make these presentations possible.  You can see the joy on all of the faces of family and friends.
Thanks to Ginny Williams and Dawn McNally for helping with the presentations.  
At both presentations, people mentioned that the quilts were so stunning and each one was different. Special Thanks to Laverne Phills who was responsible for the donation of the "Quilts of Valour".

IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada