Celebrating 74 Years of Community Service….
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.
Proceeds from butter tart sales provide over $3000 in IODE Education Awards at LCCVI, our local elementary schools and community support.
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.
Proceeds from butter tart sales provide over $3000 in IODE Education Awards at LCCVI, our local elementary schools and community support.
Projects ... Supporting Petrolia, Ontario and Canada
Thank you for your support!
IODE Spring Fundraiser- Order from your favourite IODE member now or call Dawn at 519-882-4919 or Wendy 519-882-2073 to order. . Boston ferns, Fuchsia plants and geraniums, mixed hanging baskets and larger planters are also available. Gift cards to our local nurseries are also available. Order deadline is April 7th, 2023. Pickup is May 10th 9:00 to 11;30 in time for Mother's Day.
Butter Tarts- See our ad above. Your choice or kind: plain syrup, raisins, nuts, or raisins and nuts. Proceeds from the butter tart sales provide over $3000 for IODE Education Awards at L.C.C.V.I., our local elementary schools and community support.
Deep dish 10" apple pies - Your support was appreciated.
Petrolia Victorian Porches and Verandas Luncheon - Stay tuned for more information for 2023;
IODE 50/50 Ticket Sales at the Saturday Petrolia Market: Proceeds were given to a local school's nutritious snack program.
IODE Quilt Show: September 2023.
Thank you for your support!
IODE Spring Fundraiser- Order from your favourite IODE member now or call Dawn at 519-882-4919 or Wendy 519-882-2073 to order. . Boston ferns, Fuchsia plants and geraniums, mixed hanging baskets and larger planters are also available. Gift cards to our local nurseries are also available. Order deadline is April 7th, 2023. Pickup is May 10th 9:00 to 11;30 in time for Mother's Day.
Butter Tarts- See our ad above. Your choice or kind: plain syrup, raisins, nuts, or raisins and nuts. Proceeds from the butter tart sales provide over $3000 for IODE Education Awards at L.C.C.V.I., our local elementary schools and community support.
Deep dish 10" apple pies - Your support was appreciated.
Petrolia Victorian Porches and Verandas Luncheon - Stay tuned for more information for 2023;
IODE 50/50 Ticket Sales at the Saturday Petrolia Market: Proceeds were given to a local school's nutritious snack program.
IODE Quilt Show: September 2023.
Fundraising 2023
Each year, the Margaret Stokes IODE raises funds to provide education awards to LCCVI and local elementary schools, community projects, and assistance to local Women’s Shelters and Christmas for Everyone, cadets, youth sponsorships in baseball, soccer, hockey, figure skating, cubs and brownies. Money is sent to the municipal, provincial, and federal levels to assist in focused projects such as “Snack Pack for the North and Labrador”, “Canadian Disaster Fund”, Labrabook, and the Canadian War Vets.
Each year, the Margaret Stokes IODE raises funds to provide education awards to LCCVI and local elementary schools, community projects, and assistance to local Women’s Shelters and Christmas for Everyone, cadets, youth sponsorships in baseball, soccer, hockey, figure skating, cubs and brownies. Money is sent to the municipal, provincial, and federal levels to assist in focused projects such as “Snack Pack for the North and Labrador”, “Canadian Disaster Fund”, Labrabook, and the Canadian War Vets.
Helping the Town of Petrolia through sponsership of the ice-cleaning machine.
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)
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.
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Lambton Youth Choir lines up to try out the new fountain in Victoria Park, Petrolia.
Donation to to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary of the purchase of new tablecloths.
Your support is appreciated. Funds are used for our local community projects and education awards.
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IODE Margaret Stokes members present a cheque for $2000 to Parents for Parks, Petrolia.
December Market prior to Santa Claus Parade. Butter tarts were sold out within a half hour. Thank you for your support!
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We Remember...
IODE Members and friends stand in front of the crosses and cenotaph at Hillsdale Cemetary. See full picture on projects page.
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Wendy , Dawn and Joanne sorting the flower orders.
Volunteers from the Legion and IODE worked together to put over 400 crosses at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia
The IODE Margaret Stokes and IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapters purchased school supplies to be sent to our Provincial office to forward to schools and nursing stations in Northern Ontario.
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President Wendy and Monica selling 50-50 tickets at the Petrolia Farmers' Market.
IODE members after placing the crosses at Hillsdale Cemetery.
Ladies enjoying the Victorian Porches and Verandas Luncheon, June 8th. The sold-out event was a success and enjoyed by all.
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IODE Quilt Raffle winner, Pauline McFadden with convenor Dawn McNally.
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Thank you for your support
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IODE Community Projects
Elementary and secondary school award winners receive over $3000 annually for bursaries, subject excellence and community involvement. · Moncrief Park, at the corner of Princess and Nelson Streets, is maintained by our chapter. · Sponsors for: o Petrolia Soccer o Petrolia Minor Hockey o Petrolia Figure Skating o Petrolia Cadets o Petrolia Community Pool o Lambton Music Festival o Christmas for Everyone Scouts and Girl Guides Girls Baseball · Adopted School in Black Tickle, Labrador · Knitted and donated goods are sent to: Northern Communities Women’s Interval Home Petrolia Retirement Homes · Food Vouchers to the Petrolia Food Bank · Christmas in the Park serving hot chocolate and cookies |
Sponsor of Petrolia Arena ice-cleaning machine
Working with other service groups to enhance Petrolia
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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.
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.
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".
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".
Donations are given to Petrolia Volunteer Firefighters for CO and smoke detectors.
Donation of generator and kayak to Peacekeeper Park Adventure Camp. IODE Margaret Stokes members with camp founder, Major E. Smith, and campers
Moncrieff Park adopted by IODE
IODE Margaret Stokes adopted this park from the Town of Petrolia in 2001. We have maintained the park with planting and weeding to the present. Pictured are members planting.
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IODE Margaret Stokes members serving hot chocolate at the Petrolia's annual
"Christmas in the Park".
Remembrance Day donation
Several Maple Leaf blankets were made by IODE margaret Stokes Chapter members in Petrolia for veterans. Using one of these blankets during the Remembrance Day service is a Second World War veteran, John Nelson who served in Germany, France and Great Britain. Behind him are IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter Members, Dora MacFarlane (whose husband was a Second World War veteran) and Margaret Dee.
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Past Community Projects by IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter
The following are past projects that are not included in our usual annual projects:
* Support for the Parents and Parks Assoc. 2020
* Donation of IODE 70th Anniversary project, a water fountain in Victoria Park, 2019
The following are past projects that are not included in our usual annual projects:
* Support for the Parents and Parks Assoc. 2020
* Donation of IODE 70th Anniversary project, a water fountain in Victoria Park, 2019
- Donations of Carbon dioxide detectors to the Petrolia Fire department, April 2017.
- 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.
- Petrolia Community Centre Equipment: June 2014- The purchase of a Nu-Step exerciser at the Community Centre for all citizens to use without charge.
- Chair Lift for Community Centre (2011)
- Contribution of the waiting room furniture ($5000) for the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart (Pat Mailloux) Eye Clinic. (2007)
- Shower commodes for Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (2007)
- Donation of oversized wheelchair to CEE Hospital (2010)
- Donation of Heart Monitors to CEE Hospital (2002)
- Rose bushes (40) at Cenotaph at Victoria Park (1999)
- T-Shirts for the Lambton Youth Choir- to go to Disney World and in 2011.
- Pool Safety equipment to the Petrolia Community Centre – lifejackets, etc.(ongoing)
- Firefighter Uniform for Petrolia-Enniskillen female fire fighter
- Donation of kayak, generator, and dining tables to Peacekeeper Park (2008-9)
- Lamps to the “Banks Room” at the Petrolia Library in memory of Shirley Banks.(2010)
- Memorial Park Bench in downtown Petrolia “in memory of all IODE” (2010)
- Kitchen equipment to Lambton Community Developmental Services
- Donation of 20 chairs to Petrolia Discovery Theatre (2000)
- Presented a Baby think it over Doll to the LCCVI Family Studies Program. (2001) Replacement of Baby Think it over for LCCVI Family Studies (2006)
- Lap covers for veterans at Remembrance Day Services and for Fiddicks Nursing Home. (see picture above)
- Support to Medically Fragile class at Lambton Central Collegiate with keyboard and posture board (2001)
- Women’s Interval Home, 2 cribs (2001)
- Lambton Concert Band support for Youth Day Workshop (2002)
- Purchase part of Trans Canada Trail near Windsor. (2002)
- Support Harmony Music Education in Lambton and Lambton Youth Choir (2003)
- Participated in a plant trade for the Petrolia Oiltown Reunion. (2000)
- Supported the Petrolia Pool underwater hockey tournament and gave Youth Bowling $75. (2000)
- Adoption of Moncrief Park with initial donation $1000 and continuing care since 2001
- Assistance to Food Bank annually
