Celebrating 69 years of Community Service, 1949-2018

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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

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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IODE Margaret Stokes executive for 2017

Congratulations!

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IODE Margaret Stokes & Provincial Education Officer Helen Danby (right) was honoured in Hamilton as a community volunteer for her work in IODE at the provincial level. Pictured with her are Provincial Membership officer Shirley Elms, Provincial President Renate Schuetz, and Toronto recipient Mary K Anderson.

Recent Major Contributions:
Petrolia Community Centre Equipment:
June 2014- The purchase of a Nu-Step exerciser at the Community Centre for all citizens to use without charge. (Pictured on right side of this page.) For other donations please refer to the donation page for details and picture.

Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital:  June, 2014. The Margaret Stokes Chapter donated funds for emergency and supply carts.  An oversized wheelchair was requested last year and the Chapter was pleased to provide for it.

Pat Baines Memorial: Every year, our education officer buys the IODE Ontario award winning Jean Throop book or the IODE Canada's Violet Downey winner's book as a donation to the libraries of the local elementary schools.

Peacekeeper Park Adventure Camp received donations of a kayak, a generator, dining tables and contributions toward 2 new cabins over the past five years. (A picture follows on the projects page)  Refer to the IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal site  for pictures of our tour on the citizenship page.

Pat Mailloux Eye Clinic - Pat Mailloux , a former Margaret Stokes President is remembered with the creation of the Eye Clinic at our local CEE Hospital.  It was a privilege for the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter to furnish the waiting room.

Helpful Links:
IODE Ontario and 2017 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Peacekeeper Park
IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal
Town of Petrolia
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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Thank you for your support. 
We have sold out again this year.
Next available time to buy Buttertarts will be
at the Opening Day of the Petrolia Market 7:30 am

Supporting our Community....

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IODE member Pat Traichevich and president Wendy Loosley are pictured presenting the Petrolia Fire Department with 40 smoke detectors to be given to local residents.
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Cheque presentation for Nu-Step Exerciser at the Community Centre.
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Donation to Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital for the purchase of Emergency and Supply Carts.

IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada