Celebrating 76 years of Community

Service, 1949-2025

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See our Education Page for the IODE  2025 Award Recipients. 

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 Quilt Raffle tickets are now available
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    Where: Tickets are available from
       IODE members at the Petrolia Fair.

      Cost: $5.00

    When: Draw is December 8, 2025
      Proceeds to Community Projects

   Quilt Design: Underground Railroad

Congratulations...

Congratulations to Dawn McNally on her Life Membership from Membership Officer Barb Stewart, Assistant Monica Deighton and Secretary Kathryn Weston.

Congratulations to IODE members on their years of service to our Chapter; Laura 10 years; Janet 10 years; Carol 15 years, MPP Bob Bailey, Ginny 5 years and Connie 10 years.

Congratulations to Helen Japp the Raffle Prize winner from our Quilt Show. The prize was donated by Lakeside Feed & Grain. At Left is convenor Monica, winner Helen, and President Dawn.

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"

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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
Like us on Facebook. 
email address: [email protected]

Join the Fun...

Become a member

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 Welcome New Members

President Dawn welcomes new member Carole with Membership Officer Barb and Monica.

President Dawn and Membership officers Barb and Monica welcome new members Donna and Collen

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 IODE having Fun!

Ready for a Mystery Tour!!

Arena Employee Chad holds the new "Friend of IODE" window sign with Helen and Kathryn.

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

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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 is pleased to have sponsored a Petrolia Soccer for many years. Here is the 2025 IODE team.

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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 2025 Provincial Annual Meeting http://www.iodeontario.ca
IODE Canada
Town of Petrolia

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Coming Events

December 5 - Christmas in the Park. See us for hot chocolate and cookies. 

December 6 - Christmas Market 9:00 a.m. - Buttertarts will be on sale for $15 dozen (cash only) No pre-orders. 

​2025 Donations...

The Community Refrigerator Representative, Larry Leckie receives the IODE Margaret Stokes donation from Services Officer Monica Deighton and President Dawn McNally

President Dawn presenting donation to Sandra Hartman for the Petrolia Food Bank.

Monica presenting the cheque for Christmas for Everyone to Sandra Hartman from Christmas for everyone organization

President Dawn is presenting a cheque to Principal Mrs. Leystra for the Lancer Locker supplies. Services co-officer Monica assisting.

Lambton Attack Girls Hockey Team

Petrolia Cubs, Beavers and Scouts

Lambton County Music Festival

Petrolia and District Skating Club

Petrolia Soccer Club

Petrolia Sparks, Embers and Girl Guides

Donation to the YMCA for the Children's Summer Camp.

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IODE... Women dedicated to a better Canada