Celebrating 73 years of Community

Service, 1949-2022

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"

Butter Tarts for Market

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​   The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter will be selling butter tarts at the Petrolia Market Grand Opening on May 28th.  Starting at 7:30 a.m.  Cost is $15/doz.  Sales are on a first-come first- served basis. Come early.  
Proceeds  from butter tart sales provide over $3000 in IODE Education Awards at LCCVI, our local elementary schools and community support.
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IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter is pleased to sponsor skating and hockey, so why not an ice-cleaning machine?

Welcome New Members

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Membership Officers Barb Stewart and Monica Deighton welcome our newest members; Mary Jane, Betty, Ann Marie and Ramona. We are pleased to have you in our chapter.

Donating for World Health Day...

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In celebration of World Health Day, a cheque to the Petrolia Food Bank was donated by President Wendy Loosley, Treasurer Joanne Brand and Services officer Janet Hext of the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter. Receiving on behalf of the Petrolia Food Bank is manager Sandra Hartman (left)
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
​    Meetings have changed due to Covid-19 regulations. 
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email address: iodemargaretstokes@gmail.com

LCCVI Students, apply for the

IODE Bursary at your
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Student Services now!

Thank you for the flower orders. 
​           We appreciate your support.

Give a little love...

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IODE members delivered Valentines to the residents of Albany, Meadowview and Fiddick's to spread some love and cheer.
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IODE Margaret Stokes members Suzzane, Joanne and Wendy (pictured on right side) presented a cheque for $500 to Queen Elizabeth II School for their snack programme. Accepting the cheque are two parent volunteers and Principal, Kevin Chambers.

Helpful Links:
IODE Ontario and 2021 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Peacekeeper Park
IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal
Town of Petrolia

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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IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada