Celebrating 74 years of Community

Service, 1949-2023

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"

Celebrating our Members...

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Congratulations to Eula Evans! Eula was the recipient of a 50 year pin celebrating 50 years in IODE. Pictured with Eula is Helen, IODE Ontario President, Wendy, IODE Margaret Stokes President, and Officers: Kathryn, Secretary, Gloria, Services, Monica Assistant Membership Officer, Barb Membership Officer with Linda Gryner, National Membership Officer.

Grants to help Petrolia Discovery Park 

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Congratulations to Angela on her 10 years in IODE! Pictured (l-r) are Angela, Citizenship Officer, Monica, Assistant Membership, Barb, Membership Officer and Wendy, President.
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Pictured are IODE members Pat and Linda receiving a cheque for the Green Leader Grant from Mayor Loosley, Town of Petrolia and Luiza Furtado, Waste Management Canada representative. Thank you to our community leaders.

Visit Bridgeview Park on October 26th for the ribbon cutting of the new Jubilee Trail in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

Buttertarts in time for Easter

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​​It is time to pre-order your buttertarts. Contact your favourite IODE member or call Carol at 519-882-1684.  
 Tarts will be available for March 28, 29, 30 and April 4, 5, and 6th.   Cost is $15 a dozen. Types available are plain, nuts only, raisins only, or both nuts and raisins. 

Welcoming another New Member...

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President Wendy Loosley pins the IODE badge on new member Pauline. Welcome Pauline!
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Congratulations to Carol McDonald on receiving her life membership from Membership Officer Barb Stewart, Assistant Membership Monica Deighton and President Wendy Loosley.

Give a little love...

Welcome New Members

Join Us!
The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter's Meetings are on the second Monday (except July & August) at 1:30 pm
Place: First Baptist Church, Petrolia
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email address: iodemargaretstokes@gmail.com
Happy to be among volunteers who are:
       Inclusive Organized Dedicated Enthusiastic

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

Helpful Links:
IODE Ontario and 2022 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Town of Petrolia

IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada