Na
Me tion
IODE Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia
C E L E B R AT E 2 0 2 0 A S T H E I R C E N T E N N I A L Y E A R
T
he First World War left many
people looking for ways to make
the world a better place. New
IODE chapters were formed across the
country by determined women who
wanted to be part of the change. Now
100 years later, plans for the future are
underway. This year the provinces of
Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia are
celebrating 100 years with IODE. Nova
Scotia will be co-hosting the IODE
Canada Annual Meeting in Cape
Breton, NS.
IODE Alberta has historically sup-
ported the prevention of and recovery
from domestic violence. Following in
this tradition, Alberta’s centennial project
will raise $100,000 to support The Alberta
Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) in
their new research The Healing Brain:
Supporting Resilience and Hope. Evidence
based practices that restore strength and
resiliency in the brain of traumatized chil-
dren and youth will be taught. This ap-
proach is very current and will be used in
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.
an education module for professionals and
volunteer shelter workers. This incredi-
ble initiative will greatly impact the abil-
ity of ACWS to provide strategies to help
children exposed to domestic violence.
A spin on the theme Play is Fun and
Good for Children is IODE Ontario’s spe-
cial Centennial enterprise called Project
Fun, which brought about the donation of
playground equipment erected in the sum-
mer of 2018 at the Good Shepherd Family
Centre, Hamilton. Thanks to overwhelm-
ing support of Project Fun, phase two
called Play It Forward is underway to pro-
vide sports and playground gear for the in-
digenous youth in the Northern
communities.
To commemorate this milestone, an
ambitious project is the publication of two
books titled, A Century of … Memorable
Ontario IODE Women, which is a tribute
to IODE women of Ontario, as well as a
document called IODE Ontario – An
mb al A
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Ma
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SPRING ISSUE 2020
Historical Look at Chapter Names.
IODE Nova Scotia has two centen-
nial projects. The first is very current
in this time of climate change. One
hundred native red spruce trees will be
planted across the province with the
help of youth groups. A plaque will ac-
company each sapling. Consistency
and longevity underly their second
centennial project. They will support
the IWK Travelling Children’s
Orthopedic Clinic which will reach
children across Nova Scotia. A beau-
tiful Maritime quilt is being prepared
to be raffled at the combined National
and Provincial annual meeting and
never before available patterns, based on
Queen Mary’s Carpet, for quilt blocks and
rug hooking will be for sale. The IODE
Corporate logo flag will fly over city hall
during the meeting.
The 2020 provincial annual meetings of
IODE Alberta, IODE Ontario and IODE
Nova Scotia will honour this rare mile-
stone anniversary.
The Official Publication of IODE
No. 427 - Spring Issue February 2020
National Advisory Committee (NAC)

T
he National Advisory Committee (NAC) is a forum of IODE leaders from every
PATRON: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Province and the Yukon. Provincial Officers are all members by right of office and
VICEREGAL PATRON:
Chapters under National Jurisdiction have representation too through National
Her Excellency, the Right Honourable
Councillors. National Councillors are IODE women elected by their peers to participate
Julie Payette, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.Q.
in this forum to contribute to the discussions and advise the Board of Directors. Some
National Councillors are elected at the provincial level and others elected by the NAC it-
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS: self, chosen to bring skills and knowledge to
Past National Presidents, contribute to the discussions of IODE gov-
Lieutenant Governors or their Spouse ernance, programs and services.
The NAC was established when IODE
The National Chapter of Canada IODE registered under the Canada Not-for-profit
40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219 Corporations Act. The Act required that
Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 an elected Board of Directors govern the or-
Tel: 416-487-4416 ganization. This modern method of organ-
Fax: 416-487-4417 izing to conduct business reduced the
Toll Free: 1-866-827-7428 number of individuals involved in business
Email: iodecanada@bellnet.ca decisions. The NAC is designed to provide
IODE
Website: www.IODE.ca Membership a forum where all the elected leaders in the
Badge
organization can collect information and National Advisory Committee member Nadine
Echoes Editorial Committee: discuss the business and underlying values Fenton, QC, dials into the NAC meeting.
President IODE Canada of IODE work and make recommendations
Carol McCall to the Board. The nature of the membership of the NAC makes it possible for it to reflect
Echoes Officer the thinking of members across the country. Provincial Officers have contact with Primary
Stephney Flexhaug Officers in their department and can bring their thoughts and requests directly to NAC.
Echoes Contributing Editors National Councillors can communicate with primary chapters in their area and bring for-
Chris Bateman ward ideas and questions that help shape how IODE carries out its purposes which remained
Jane Cushing unchanged when IODE continued under the new Act.
Nadine Fenton Active participation in the discussions at NAC provides an opportunity to share ideas
Pamela Gallagher with women from across the country focused on the work of IODE. Informed and forward
Catherine Moore looking suggestions to the Directors can come forward and the individuals participating
Bonnie Rees grow in their knowledge of the organization and develop their own leadership potential.
Renate Schuetz It is from this pool of knowledgeable women that new Directors will be chosen.
To become a National Councillor and share your ideas about IODE, you can tell your
Echoes Committee reserves the right to edit chapter that you are interested in having your name put forward as a councillor or you
all IODE chapter notes. Articles appearing in can send an email to IODE Canada with your contact details, chapter name and infor-
Echoes may be reprinted with credit given mation about your IODE experience. There are elections at all chapter levels every year.
to IODE Canada. Printed in Canada.

Submissions to Echoes can be sent to A Banner Year IODE Canada 2018 Annual Results

Echoes@IODE.ca
Each year IODE members across Canada work tireless-
Changing your address or your email address? ly to make a difference in their communities and across
Please let us know! Canada. The 2018 Annual Report summarizes the
significant impact of the human capital IODE members
invest in our educational, citizenship and social service
programs. Children, veterans, women and men, young
and old, benefit from the dedication and commitment
STAY CONNECTED
of our members’ volunteer hours, funds expended and
donations-in-kind. The figures speak for themselves. TOTAL - $13,757,075
Clearly, there is much in which to take pride.
Services ($1,526,629)
** Volunteer hours calculated using the 2018 Conference Board of Canada Education ($500,661)
Visit us at www.IODE.ca Valuation of $27/hour. Citizenship ($69,187)
Volunteer Hours ($11,660,598) 431,874 x $27/hr**

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 IODE President’s Message

2020 has arrived and we are beginning IODE’s 12th
decade as a Canadian women’s organization. We
have a long history of accomplishment and giving
to Canadians. We have just under 2,000 active
members. Our membership is shrinking.
What are our demographics? Our members are
predominantly from the Silent Generation (born
1925-1945) and from the Baby Boomer generation
(born 1946-1964). We have members from
Generation X (born 1965-1981) and from the
Millennials (born 1982-1995). We would like to
boost membership in all the age groups and to have
more generational diversity within IODE.
Are there aspects of IODE that we should change in order to
be more attractive to potential new members and to younger ones?
The purpose of IODE includes promoting education of all kinds,
citizenship, doing good work for the relief of those in poverty, and
assisting in the progress of the arts. The purpose is broad enough
to encompass whatever our chapters and members decide to sup-
port in their communities. We support helping individuals. Our
stated purpose and focus on individuals in our charitable activi-
ties are not impediments to attracting members from any of these
age groups. As with many things, the devil is in the detail, in how
we engage with our members, our volunteers and the recipients of
our good works. To attract other age groups to IODE we need to
figure out how to meet their expectations of having active involve-
ment in our charitable activities. With many of our
members having daughters who are Gen X or
Millennials, we should be able to figure out how to
have activities that are appealing to younger women.
Let’s work on this!
How are we trying to attract new members? We
know that we need to use the internet and have a
strong social media presence to be visible to poten-
tial members. At the National level we have
refreshed our IODE Canada website and it has
generated interest in what we are doing. We are
receiving frequent emails with membership inquiries
from our website. We are working on creating a
solid and current social media presence, refreshing the IODE
Canada Facebook page and developing Twitter. Instagram maybe?
We have Echoes issues twice a year. We do need more media
content. We need you to email us interesting stories that show the
work we do and how it impacts the community, with personal
content and great photos. We want to tell stories about who we
are, what we do, whom we help and why we do it. We want every
member to help in any way that they can. We want every chap-
ter’s website to show what we are doing everywhere across Canada.
Our members are making a difference. We need to spread the
word and let women know what IODE is doing, and then we need
to invite more women to join us.

Together For Tomorrow

The directors of IODE established a new
IODE fund earlier this year, the IODE
Together for Tomorrow fund. The idea
was to create a new fund that members
could donate to instead of raising fees to
cover the expenses of operating the
National office.
The National office supports the fun-
damental structure of IODE as a regis-
COMPARISON – 1995 VS 2018
# Members
Members Fee
Revenue from Membership Fees
Total Investment Capital $2,038,500
Total Income Earned from
all Investments
Office Operating Expenses
tered not-for-profit corporation printer/copier/ postage
with registered charitable status services, insurance, annual
under the Income Tax Act. A audit, annual business meeting
National head office is required for a and annual government filings are
registered federal not-for-profit corpora- needed.
tion and for a registered charity in This chart shows why there is a fi-
Canada. To carry on the volume of nancial deficit – the income paid on the
IODE’s business, an office, staff person, government bonds and corporate invest-
telephone, internet, computer, ment-quality debentures dropped from
8.7% to 2.6%. IODE has had the same
conservative investment policy focused
on preserving fund capital with low-risk
investments.
1995 2018 Difference
Together IODE is strong. It is imper-
9,012 2,118 - 6,894 ative the financial needs of the organi-
$15 $45 $30 zation be met in different ways. Members
can support IODE’s operating expenses
$139,362 $108,397 - $30,965
by making donations to the Together for
$1,936,295 - $102,205 Tomorrow Fund. Donations are eligible
$ 177,823 $ 50,746 - $127,077 to receive Official Income Tax Receipts.
It is the hope that all members be to-
$239,338 $242,719 $3,381 gether supporting communities far into
the future.

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From The Archives
IODE collected funds raised by provincial and primary chapters to

T
he Archivist’s role is one of discovery. Every month you find
something that makes you exclaim, “I didn’t know that!” purchase a Bolingbroke Bomber. During one week, IODE members
Here are a few examples. raised $100,000. One chapter raised $335 after collecting and sell-
Muggins (1913 – 20) was a fund-raising dog based in Victoria, ing old gold and silver pieces in the summer of 1940. The bomber,
BC. In just three years, Muggins raised the modern equivalent of known as “Ida”, was flown by a Hamilton Squadron during the war
$475,000 for war relief through charitable and was presented to the Canadian Government in 1940.
efforts sponsored in part In WWI, although hostilities ceased in 1918, repatriation and
by Victoria members of demobilization continued until August 1919. The repatriation of
IODE. Muggins would be 267,813 soldiers and an estimated 54,000 dependents was an enor-
set free to tour the city of mous logistical challenge. Soldiers awaiting repatriation battled
Victoria with two donation against boredom. To sustain morale, the military promoted physi-
boxes attached to his back. cal training programs, organized sports and a wide range of recre-
Whenever his boxes got ational activities. It also expanded the Khaki
filled up he would always University, to offer
bring his donation boxes elementary to university
back. level courses to idle
Dorothy Louise Walton troops. Some 50,000
dominated Canadian Canadians took part in
Women’s Badminton from 1936 - 1940, winning 64 this pioneering education
open doubles and singles competitions worldwide. program that prepared vet-
She was a champion of social causes both before and erans for post-war life and
after the war. She became an IODE member in the occupied leisure hours
1940’s. She was named to the Order of Canada in while they waited for ship-
1973. ping berths to take them
Over the years, IODE has established a variety of home.
literary prizes: IODE National Short Story Canadian history and
Competition 1923 – 33; IODE National One-Act Play IODE history are parallel
Competition 1923 – 36; IODE Violet Downey Book Award 1974 components of the lives of IODE members. IODE steps in to help
– present. alleviate social challenges that arise and meets the current needs of
As a special project during World War II, the National Chapter Canadians: 120 years of continuous service to those in need.

An Echoes History Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Mrs. G. Douglas Little was the National
Echoes Secretary in 1962 when Echoes
celebrated its 60th Anniversary. The
information that follows is an excerpt
from her report at that time.
“Several primary members requested
a national publication which led to the
origin of Echoes. The first issue was a
four-page pamphlet published in February
of 1902; the second issue was eight pages;
the third was 16 pages and the fourth was
22 pages. This rapid growth clearly sup-
ported the desire for this effort. In 1923,
Echoes was increased in physical size to
that of comparable large-scale publica-
tions of that time in order to accommo-
date the demands of advertisers – there
were over 100 advertisers at the time.
Echoes was read by 30,000 members in
In 1920, it was necessary to hire a
professional editor. Mrs. Mary Agnes
Pease served for 28 years. She continued
to write the popular When The Tea Kettle
Sings column after retirement.
In 1930, Echoes acquired its own
large office space within the
National office to house its vast
files and mailing lists. It had its
own Secretary-Treasurer and
other part-time staff, as well as
the Editor.
Echoes
was the sole
medium of
conveying
news of what
the 984 pri-
mary, mu-
nicipal,
provincial
and national chapters of IODE to
contribute to the welfare, education and
happiness of many thousands of people
throughout Canada, Bermuda, the
Bahamas, the British Isles, Europe and
Korea. All articles
were written by volun-
teers. Popular, long
running columns
included Do You
Know? and Among the
New Books, the latter
authored by Dr.
Wilhelmina Gordon.
Our grandmothers
and mothers worked hard to give the
Order its own magazine. All of us can
contribute substantially to its future suc-
cess and development.” Echoes needs the
co-operation and ideas of every chapter
– indeed of every member to contribute
articles about their chapter activities.

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A Call to Membership
IODE Canada would like to have more
members. What is IODE Canada? It is a
women’s volunteer organization whose
purpose it is to help those in need and
which has been helping others for 120
years. Groups of women gather together
to serve their community by helping those
in need and the group becomes a chapter.
Each chapter develops and changes over
time the ways in which the women in that
group serve their community and their
country. Oh yes, IODE is a Canadian
Women’s Organization and the people
identified as being in need 120 years
ago were the men and women serving
in the Boer War and their families.
Fast forward to the First World War,
the Second World War, Korean con-
flict and United Nations Peace
Keeping …women joined IODE in
droves to be part of the war effort.
IODE like its Chapters has changed
focus away from war to helping those
in need so that they can fully partici-
pate in Canada.
• Education programs that begin with
literacy initiatives for babies and
their parents through to adult liter-
acy programs and scholarships and
bursaries for students including
IODE War Memorial Scholarships
for those in PhD programs.
• Citizenship programs that recognize chil-
dren and adults who contribute to their
communities, welcome new citizens to
Canada, promote healthy living and
respect and care for the environment.
• Services which provides what is needed
from hospitals to milk for infants and
children, sanitary napkins for people in
women’s shelters or socks for people in
homeless shelters.
Would you like to help with IODE
work? Any woman can be an IODE mem-
ber: religion doesn’t matter, financial
status doesn’t matter, age doesn’t matter,
disability doesn’t matter and ethnicity
doesn’t matter. What matters is that you
want to help others. If you know an IODE
woman ask for her help to join IODE. If
not, contact the organization through our
website www.IODE.ca or call the office
1-866-827-7428.
Is your chapter ready to accept and re-
tain new members? Discussions at the
National Advisory Council (NAC) and
confirmed by the Membership Committee
show that chapters that are successful in
attracting new members and keeping mem-
IODE Manitou, North Bay, ON, welcomed four new members
to their chapter to kick off the first meeting in 2020. These
women bring a variety of exceptional skills and talents that
will enhance their active group. The chapter now has 29 mem-
bers and growing. (l -r) New members Gloria Dinner, Lisa
DeMarco, Judy Moynes and Cathy Morris-Epple.
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Membership
bers have some common characteristics.
They stay in touch through email, tele-
phone and social media. Everyone gets a
copy of the minutes after a meeting even
if they have to be hand-delivered. Many
chapters have mentors for new members:
a more experienced chapter member to stay
in touch and answer questions. Successful
chapters have empathy for each other.
The reason most new members give for
joining IODE is that they heard about
a chapter project and thought it
would be fun, useful and important to
the community. In order for people
to have this experience, it is neces-
sary for us to talk about our projects,
their usefulness and the fun we have.
Finally, some potential members
do not fit in the monthly meeting
format from the first 120 years of
IODE. Maybe they are isolated
geographically, or by family respon-
sibilities, or by disability, or they are
too busy, or they just dislike meet-
ings. Modern technology can help us
include these people too. They can
participate in the regular meetings of
a chapter through Skype, or email or
teleconference. Alternatively, under
the wing of a Municipal or Provincial
chapter they can form a cyber chap-
ter. A group of women committed to
fulfilling the purpose of IODE with as few
meetings as possible. Social media, email
and teleconferencing make it possible to
conduct business with very few meetings.
As IODE continues into the future,
current members need to be willing to
evolve in their thinking just as those in the
first 120 years did. IODE has transitioned
from one group of women in Fredericton,
New Brunswick, mentored by Margaret
Polson Murray in Montreal in 1900, to an
Organization that stretches from coast to
coast in membership and coast to coast to
coast in its service. Continual progressive
change as the world and technologies
evolve is up to all members while ensuring
friendship and the joy of the work contin-
ue to shine.
Education
Own a Book, Share a Book
IODE Walter Baker, Ottawa, ON,
presented “Own a Book, Share a Book” to
grade 1 and 2 students at two local area
schools. "Own a Book": Each child
received a hardcover book with an IODE 2021 IODE
bookplate inserted. The books were
presented to the children in a red book bag 100th Anniversary Grant
with “This Bag has a Story” and Program
“www.IODE.ca” printed on the front.
“Share a Book”: A copy of each child's book The IODE 100 th Anniversary Grant
and numerous science books were also do- Program is a National fund that awards
nated to the library. Value of this project grants to programs aimed at prevention
was $4,000. One little boy stated “I can and rehabilitation of children and youth
really keep this book? ..... forever?” at risk of abuse and neglect. Members are
(l-r) Pinecrest Public School Principal Karen encouraged to search for candidates to
McMorine, IODE Walter Baker member apply for the Grant. Previous applicants
Linda Smiley, Carlingwood Library librari- are welcome to apply again. The Grant
an Janet Leak, school librarian Wendy will support a program that develops a
Kenney, Education Foundation of Ottawa new idea, tests a new approach, replicates,
Executive Director Clarissa Arthur. adapts or scales an existing evidence based
model that alleviates the danger of abuse
in children and youth ages 0 to 25.
Measurement tools gauging the expected
Carlingwood Library librarian Janet Leak reads
outcome are an important part of the
the story “Not Your Typical Dragon” at the
beginning of the “Own a Book, Share a Book” applicant’s information. The Grant orig-
presentation. Laughter filled the room! inated as a financial gift from members
intending to benefit Canada’s children as
well as to celebrate, by a tangible award,
the longstanding commitment IODE has
to Canada’s youth. The Grant was first
At a reception held at the
IODE Opportunity Shop,
awarded in 2001 and is given out in alter-
IODE Angela Bruce, nate years.
Oakville, ON, President Applications and further information
Deborah Powell and will be available online at www.iode.ca.
Education Officer Applications should be carefully prepared
Margie Andrews pre- outlining the social
sented ten cheques of issue, the program and
$1,300 each to graduat- research to support the
ing students from ten
program, methods of
different high schools in
Oakville. The Merrian
measurement and the
Keegan Award was pre- expected outcome.
sented to a student entering medical school. Applications and refer-
The $8,000 award is awarded over four years. ence letters are accept-
ed via email to
iodeinfo@bellnet.ca
McConnell Memorial Library was presented with a from 01 September un-
memorial plaque in honour of passed members of til 31 October 2020.
IODE Louisbourg-Ceilidh, Sydney, NS. The chap- The winning applica-
ter is a long-time supporter of the library particu- tion will be announced
larly for the children's section. (l-r) Library on Founder’s Day,
Coordinator, Community Support Tracy Wilson and 13 February 2021.
IODE NS Area Vice President Marion Hopkins.

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IODE HELPS BUILD A NATIONAL ARTISTIC LEGACY
Annual youth scholarships launch careers at NYO Canada
T
he National Youth
Orchestra (NYO)
of Canada, a recip-
ient of IODE support, en-
ters its 60th anniversary
year in 2020. IODE has,
over the years, donated
more than $40,000 to
NYO, including special
support when the
Orchestra was selected as a
Government of Canada
sesquicentennial signature
event in 2017. More recently, IODE has
been an annual scholarship donor, support-
ing three NYO students per year since 2014.
As Canada’s orchestral finishing school,
NYOC provides a bridge to the profession
for the nation’s most accomplished young
musicians aged 16 to 28. Every year, follow-
ing a rigorous national audition process,
100 skilled young musical artists from every
province are selected to participate in an
intensive five-week residential training
program at the Faculty of Music at Wilfred
Laurier University, Ontario. Entirely tu-
ition-free, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime after year.”
for an extraordinarily talented young per-
son hoping to pursue a life in the arts.
Since 1960, NYO has produced some of
the top musicians in Canada, and many
have gone on to professional internation-
al careers. In fact, more than 40 per cent
of the professional musicians playing in
Canadian orchestras to-
day are NYO alumni,
which speaks to the vital
role of the orchestra in
building the very founda-
tion of the arts in Canada.
There are more than
3,000 alumni worldwide.
“IODE has been an in-
tegral part of building
NYO Canada into the in-
ternationally-recognized
arts leader it is today,” said
President & CEO Barbara
Smith. “In order to be- 2019 National Education Award icent concert halls in the
come truly great, an or- Winner Roxanne Sicard.
The National Youth Orchestra, 2019, on stage.
chestra must be blind to everything but tal-
ent. We believe that someone with the dis-
cipline, dedication and commitment to
win a place at NYO deserves a chance to
participate regardless of their financial cir-
cumstances. That’s why we offer the pro-
gram tuition free and why every student
receives a scholarship. IODE funds three
of our students every year, with funds di-
rected to those most in need, regardless of
their instrument. We are moved and deeply
inspired by IODE’s steadfast support year
NYO is among the most celebrated and
comprehensive programs of its kind in the
world. Under the baton of a world-leading
conductor, with sectional support from top
faculty, and with coaching from leading ex-
perts in kinesiology, high-performance cog-
nitive skills, mental health, and
professional business de-
velopment, the five-week
residential program is un-
like anything else avail-
able to a young musician.
Preparing extremely
complex repertoire with
the best and brightest
contemporary musicians
of their generation, with
professional preparation,
before setting off on a na-
tional and international
tour of the most magnif-
world, is a unique oppor-
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Education
tunity. Whether at the
Berlin Konzerthaus,
Ottawa’s National Arts
Centre, the Edinburgh
International Festival,
Montreal’s Maison
Symphonique, or Spain’s
Teatro Auditorio San
Lorenzo de El Escorial, the
students receive standing
ovations from some of the
most discerning audiences
globally and NYO is wide-
ly recognized as one of the top youth or-
chestras in the world.
While plans for the 60th anniversary
tour are still being finalized, this milestone
event will take place under the baton of
Maestro Michael Francis, (Chief
2019 National Education Award Winners from
the National Youth Orchestra (l-r) Malcolm
Kellett-Cooke, tuba, Roxanne Sicard, violin,
Jonathan Elliotson, trumpet.
Conductor of Deutsche Staats -
philharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz). NYO has
toured far and wide, through every
Canadian province and far-flung destina-
tions in India, Japan, the United States
and various destinations in Europe and
China.
To continue to give gifted young musi-
cians from across the country the opportu-
nity to develop their skills, in a professional
and challenging environment, individuals
and chapters are encouraged to send their
donations to the National Education Fund.
Chapters in the News
IODE chapters across Canada are involved in high net worth projects. Funds
often come from traditional sources such as fundraising, grants or participation
in bingo. But once in a while a new and surprising source is found.
IODE Dr. Innis Mary MacDonald, Markham, ON, members accept- Markham that her
ing a donation from 100 Women Who Care, Markham.
Dr. Innis Mary MacDonald, Markham,
ON, was the recipient of $12,300 from
the Markham chapter of 100 Women
Who Care. The Markham chapter of
over 180 women of all ages meet four
times a year to choose local agencies to
benefit from their charitable contribu-
tions. Members, in general are quite
youthful and want to contribute without
taking too much of their precious family
time. At each meeting presenters, who
are members, promote a worthy local
CARD (Community Association for
Riding for the Disabled) celebrated its 50th
anniversary at a gala reception at Woodbine
Racetrack, July 2019. Long-time friends of
CARD and sponsor, IODE was on hand to
speak to the 150 guests and presented a
cheque to Executive Director, Chuck
Wright. Also, in attendance were long time
supporters Jim Elder, the Olympic rider, and
Hall of Fame jockey, Sandy Hawley. Karen
Barker past IODE Toronto President and
now co-chair of the Toronto Legacy Fund
presented the cheque of $15,000 comprised
of $10,000 from the IODE Toronto Legacy
Fund and $5,000 from IODE Bridlewood,
Toronto, ON. Karen reports that CARD is
continuing to do wonderful work to bring
joy and physical improvements to disabled
children and adults.
organization as the
benefactor. An immedi-
ate vote is taken and
from the three ideas a
winner is declared.
Linda Dennis member
of the Markham chap-
ter of 100 Women Who
Care and president of
IODE Dr. Innis Mary
MacDonald won for
two homes for teens in
chapter supports. The
successful presentation
took place at the
August meeting and how the funds were
spent was reported at the next. Linda was
proud to report that for the two homes
new purchases included: appliances, pots,
pans and dishes, household needs such a
sheets and towels, special event meals,
retrofit of kitchen and storage cabinets
to meet provincial security standards and
personal supplies and comforts for the
teens. IODE Canada provides the
income tax receipts for the contributions
made by the 100 Women Who Care.
Past IODE Toronto President and co-chair of
the Toronto Legacy Fund Karen Barker with
Hall of Fame jockey Sandy Hawley.
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(l-r) Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Foundation Manager of Development Tyler
Mercer, President & CEO Mary Lou Crowley,
IODE Captain Garnet Brackin, Chatham, ON,
Marianne Johnstone, member, Dianne
Blonde, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Foundation, Clinical Manager, Women &
Children’s Department Gail Slack.
Finding time and great places to spend all
your money; what a problem to have.
As well as the Christmas House Tour
covered in the 2018 fall edition of Echoes,
IODE Captain Garnet Brackin,
Chatham-Kent, ON, also earns about
$8,000 yearly on bingos. The Ontario
Lottery and Gaming Corporation closely
monitors this income to ensure that it is
spent in a timely way and locally. This year
the funds have been ear-marked to replace
the bassinettes in the nursery at the
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. As well,
funds have been pledged to the Children’s
Treatment Centre for Chatham-Kent – a
yet to be built facility. Funds also support-
ed an outdoor environmental showcase last
September that taught school children
about water and its many forms, uses,
abuses and preservation. Budgeting also
includes supporting programs at IODE
Ontario and IODE Canada.
IODE Maple Leaf Chapter, Goderich,
ON, also deals with spending large sums
from their many projects. This year $10,000
will support the newly constructed hospice
that provides respite and comfort to termi-
nally ill patients in the Grey County area.
The chapter will spend the funds on items
for inside the hospice.
 Community Service

IODE Kokanee, Nelson, BC, has pledged

$30,000 over the next three years to sup-
port the Kootenay Emergency Response
Physicians Association. Providing the
resources for a physician to rush to and be
present at critical incidents and accidents
has saved lives. IODE was an original spon-
sor and continuing supporter of this local
effort to save lives and care for the com-
munity. The money will provide medical
equipment as needed.

Last fall, IODE Val Partnerships

Griffiths, Dorchester,
ON, President Sharron
Benefit Children’s
McMillan strutted her Breakfast Programs
stuff down the “catwalk”
IODE BC’s Mary Emerson Trust Fund is offered during the annual fash- Many IODE chapters partner with
in alternate years. It is open to BC chapters ion show at Pine Knot others to benefit communities in
and the terms of reference direct funds to Golf and Country Club.
their area. IODE Kent Regiment,
assist seniors. A project is chosen at their More than $3,200 was
raised for the many Chatham, ON, partnered with
annual meeting. In 2019, IODE Boundary Bay, family country music duo The
Richmond, BC, won $8,000 for their on-going initiatives the chapter
support locally and Abrams, to raise funds for several
support of 300 residents of George Derby
Veterans Centre. New ergonomic equipment beyond to improve the local projects including the chil-
and therapeutic personal care remedies were quality of life for children, dren’s school breakfast program,
provided to increase the comfort of residents. youth and those in need. comfort supplies for local nursing
homes and children’s ward at the
hospital, and the local women’s
Purses with a Twist crisis centre. The duo performed
their vocal harmonies with a mix
of instruments at the Chatham
Three chapters in Alberta gathered purses
Capitol Theatre. The evening was
to fill with personal hygiene items, hair
a success and all who attended
products, writing paper and pen, books and
enjoyed a variety of folk, bluegrass,
a sweet treat to benefit agencies and
gospel, pop and rock music. This
shelters in their area. It was an opportunity
initiative was spearheaded by
for members to come together to fill the
member Elizabeth Boyd.
purses and share laugh-
ter, friendship and IODE Baron Tweedsmuir,
sense of community. Olds, AB, members.

IODE Bow Fort, Calgary, AB,

Treasurer Tricia Watrin,
Assistant Services Officer
Mary Mansfield with Alpha
House Special Initiative
Coordinator David Burke.

(l-r) John Abrams, Elizabeth

IODE Ethel Cuts, St. Boyd, James Abrams.
Albert, AB, members.

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Citizenship
Vintage Cars on Display
IODE City of Lakes,
Sudbury, ON, added a vin-
tage car collection display
as part of their Tour of
Homes. The collection
includes a 1959 Nash
Metropolitan convertible,
a 1919 Model T Ford, an
original 1939 Lincoln
Zephyr, a 1957 Studebaker
Golden Hawk, a Deluxe
Coach Lines bus that was used to take tourists to visit the Dionne
Quintuplets nursery, and many more.
Water Fountain in Victoria Park Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Citizenship programs
benefitting those who serve our community and country, along with the
IODE Margaret Stokes, Petrolia, ON, cele- chapter’s Community Service and Education-focused programs includ-
brated its 70th Anniversary by arranging the in- ing care packages for new mothers, seniors and those in need; bursaries
stallation of an environmental water fountain for local students at all levels; books for elementary school students;
at Victoria Park adjacent to the Town Hall. support of local resources for youth, namely SACY, Foyer Notre Dame
The fountain is a thank you to the citizens of and CAS; and much more.
the area for supporting their local IODE. The
inscription on the plaque on the fountain reads:

“Have a drink on us”

IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter, IODE Hon. Malcolm
“United for Service” Cameron, Sarnia, ON, held
since 1949 a very successful fourth
annual yard sale in May
2019. Funds raised were
used for various chapter
projects. Any treasures that
did not sell were given to
Good Citizenship Benefits Animals the Salvation Army.

IODE Gloucester, Bathurst, NB, has established an

annual citizenship award to be presented to a student
at the Bathurst High School who is highly regarded by
staff and students and contributes positively to the
Acknowledgement
classroom, school and community. In addition, the in a Unique Way
student must have demonstrated a capacity for civics
There are many ways organizations
and is an outstanding citizen of the school. The recip- show appreciation for the work done
ient, Sebastien Denamur, was presented with a $250 in their community. IODE Festival
cheque made payable to Jubilee, Stratford, ON, members were
his charity of choice. He pleased to be recognized on a sign at
chose the Bathurst The Local for a recent donation pro-
SPCA. Sebastien will vided to The Local Community Food
be taking a science Centre.
degree at the University The Centre empowers those with
barriers to accessing and benefiting
of New Brunswick with
from good healthy food by offering
a goal to go into veteri- opportunities to cook, grow, share and
nary medicine. advocate for good food for everyone
in the community.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019
IODE Father of Confederation,
Conception Bay, NL, member
Edna Duffet laying the IODE
Canada wreath during the
Remembrance Day Service at the
St. John's, NL, War Memorial.
N
ational President Carol McCall
was honoured to lay the
IODE Canada wreath at the
National War Memorial in Ottawa on
11 November 2019. There was a very
large crowd watching the ceremonies, the
parade of veterans, dignitaries, military
pipe bands, armed forces and cadets,
honouring and remembering those who
served Canada in times of war and peace.
It was an inspiring event with moving
speeches, a flypast, bagpipe laments and
a 21-gun salute. Carol was honoured to
lay the wreath on behalf of IODE
Canada. She and IODE Laurentian,
Ottawa, ON, Communications Officer
Elanor Brodie laid their poppies on the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
A wreath was also presented on behalf
of IODE Canada at the National War
Memorial in St, John’s, NL.
IODE Ontario President Lynda
Gryner noted a “first” for her Provincial
Chapter. On 10 November she had the
honour of attending the Remembrance
Day ceremonies to lay a wreath on behalf
of IODE Ontario at Gore Park in
Hamilton, ON. In almost 100 years of
our existence, IODE Ontario has never
before laid a wreath in Hamilton, so it was
an emotional day in many ways.
Virtually all IODE chapters observe
Remembrance Day. Placing wreaths,
presenting flags and decorating the graves
of veterans are among the activities that
honour our veterans.
During Remembrance Week, IODE
Baron Tweedsmuir, Olds, AB, hosted the
No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) at the Olds
Cemetery on 01 November. Chapters
paraded their standards in the procession
leading to the cenotaph. The chapter has
donated a beautiful wrought iron bench to
the cemetery, a photo of which is posted
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Citizenship
IODE NB members were hon-
oured to hear IODE Atlantic
Charter, Dorchester, NB, mem-
ber Lynda Coffey's newest poem
of remembrance at the semi-an-
nual meeting. Lynda writes a po-
em each year to be distributed to
assisted schools and then cre-
ates a quilt or wall hanging to il-
lustrate its theme. This year was
extremely topical in our world
where even veterans and heroes
fall through the cracks.
IODE Baron Tweedsmuir, Olds,
AB, members and IODE Alberta
President Valerie Braiden with the
No Stone Left Alone bench donat-
ed to the Olds Cemetery.
on the NSLA website. IODE Frontenac,
Stettler, AB, hosted NSLA at Lake View
Cemetery, Stettler on 05 November. The
chapter has obtained a supply of tradition-
al WWI white crosses which were placed
at each veteran’s grave providing an extra
special touch to remember those who
served. The No Stone Left Alone memo-
rial ceremony encourages Canadian
students to remember the service and
sacrifice of Canada’s veterans by placing
poppies on the headstones of those who
served. Usually a few days before
Remembrance Day, community groups
and schools work with students to place
the poppies, or, in some cases, small flags.
This is only the ninth year for this
program, which originated in Edmonton,
Alberta. It is becoming very popular across
the country. This year, 12,006 students ho-
noured 63,613 Canadian Forces members.
We will remember them.
Spotlight on Nova Scotia

W
hen you approach any IODE member in Nova Scotia to ask what she enjoys
about IODE, the reply is “I have made so many wonderful friends doing things
that give me personal satisfaction.” IODE Nova Scotia members have delight-
ed in the friendships which have been reinforced through working together on commu-
nity service, education support and citizenship programs, all of which enhance the quality
of life in many communities.
The Provincial Chapter of Nova Scotia was established 22 October, 1920 in Halifax.
National President, Miss Joan Arnoldi, was in attendance along with two other National
officers. Mrs. Geoffrey Morrow (Marion S. Morrow) became the first Provincial President.
At that time there were already 20 Primary Chapters in Nova Scotia and six Provincial
Chapters in Canada.

tor to hatch chickens in the classroom, and

IODE Annie G. Murray
Memorial Scholarship
In 1986, the last surviving charter mem-
ber of IODE Nova Scotia, Miss Annie G.
Murray, died. A scholarship fund was es-
tablished in her name and a scholarship
was to be presented annually to a second
year student at the Nova Scotia Teachers’
College (NSTC). With closing of the
NSTC in 1997, the scholarship was trans-
ferred to Miss Murray’s alma mater, Acadia
University where she had been valedicto-
rian in the early 1900’s. The scholarship
of $1,000 is awarded annually. Education
IODE Nova Scotia chapters give very
strong support to Education. In 1956, the Provincial Chapter Bursary
Fund established $100 bursaries that were
awarded annually to students graduating
from Grade 12 and planning to attend col-
lege or university, and based on financial
need rather than grades. All Primary
Chapters contribute to this fund. Over the
years the value of these bursaries has in-
creased to $500.
Primary Chapters continue their com-
mitment to education by distributing bur-
saries, scholarships, school prizes,
supporting music fests, Encounters with
Canada, camp registrations, subscriptions
to magazines for school libraries and class-
rooms, supplying craft supplies, playground
equipment, yoga equipment, safety equip-
ment and large print books for libraries.
As the years passed, support for Girls’
Clubs, anti-bullying programs, an incuba-
Life Skills programs became popular with
schools.
A number of primary chapters are in-
volved with “RealCare® Baby Program”
offered to junior and senior high school
students. This infant simulator is a life-like
doll with realistic computerized responses,
which allows teens to appreciate the re-
sponsibilities involved with parenthood.
Many teens come to realize after spending
a couple of days and nights with the baby
simulator, they are not yet ready to take on
the pressures and responsibilities of par-
enting.
IODE chapters across Nova Scotia have
adopted classes or school libraries in re-
mote areas of Labrador. A variety of items
are shipped several times during the school
year. Adopted classes receive treats for spe-
cial occasions along with books, magazines,
craft supplies, holiday treats and games.
Emails, cards, pictures and letters are ex-
changed during the school year.

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Services
Services work is significant throughout
all IODE chapters in Nova Scotia. Many
donations to hospitals have been made and
support continues to this day. Queen
Elizabeth II Hospital project received
$10,000 to purchase new beds and pressure
point mattresses. Funding has been provid-
ed to Labrador Grenville Health Centre in
Goose Bay and for making pneumonia vests
for Madagascar. A vital signs machine was
donated to Dartmouth General Hospital.
Contributions are made to a Fuel Fund which
is used across the province to assist families
facing an emergency financial situation to
help with all forms of home heating.
The IWK Health Centre launched a
program called the Period of PURPLE
Crying. The PURPLE program is an evi-
dence-based infant abuse prevention pro-
gram which educates parents and caregivers
about normal infant crying and the dangers
of shaking a baby. The hats are given to ba-
bies born at the hospital to raise awareness
about the program. IODE members across
Nova Scotia knit and donate purple hats to
the hospital Auxiliary for this program.
To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of
IODE, a new Canadian-bred rose was de-
veloped and the money raised in Nova
Scotia ($9,000) was presented to Dr. John
Crocker, nephrologist at the IWK Hospital
for Children, to assist with his research on
kidney disease. This was the beginning of
a long and warm connection. In 1985, it was
decided that the 65th Anniversary Project
of IODE Nova Scotia be a “cent-a-meal”
donation by each member of every chapter
Spotlight on Nova Scotia
in the province for the months of July and
August with the proceeds to go to Dr. John
Crocker at the IWK Hospital to be used for
kidney research. With the demise of the
penny coin, the project is now a “nickel-
a-meal.”
Many shipments of sweaters, hats,
scarves, mitten, quilts, baby clothes,
layettes, afghans, school and school sup-
plies are distributed each year to Melville
Hospital, Goose Bay, Labrador, J.C.
Erhardt School, Makkovik, Labrador and
Amos Comenius Memorial School,
Hopedale, Labrador.
The Good Samaritan Fund
The Good Samaritan Fund was set up by
IODE Nova Scotia to assist the hospital so-
cial workers in resolving minor financial
needs comforting both inpatients and out-
patients at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. A retired judge spoke about a high-school
Social Workers, as members of the health program “Try Judging” which teaches the
care team, provide counseling, referral and importance of an independent judiciary in
educational / information services to assist a democracy. Other speakers brought infor-
patients and families to understand and man- mation on government programs, the Royal
age medical, psychological, social and prac- Family, challenges immigrants face and
tical concerns. The fund is accessed when Victoria Cross winners.
there are no other alternative resources. The Awards are presented to outstanding cit-
Good Samaritan Fund is a valued resource izens in recognition of their valued service
in having patients’ immediate financial and community contributions.
needs addressed. Poverty increases the lev- Participation in Remembrance Day
els of emotional distress for patients and their Services and laying wreaths at the
families who are trying to cope with health Cenotaph honor veterans and pay tribute
concerns and hospitalization. Being able to to Canadian troops.
assist in even small ways is so beneficial. IODE Nova Scotia donated a flowering
cherry tree to the Veteran’s Memorial
Garden at Camp Hill Hospital to commem-
Citizenship orate the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II.
IODE Nova Scotia members attend
Citizenship Courts to welcome new
Canadians and provide thousands of volun-
teer hours which contributes substantially
to the well-being of their communities.
Annually, an “Appreciation Dinner” for
the community Search and Rescue organi-
zation, or school crossing guards, or local
firefighters is held. A granite bench for the
Healing Garden at the local hospital was do-
nated.
Presentations and speakers at chapter
meetings are educational and informative.
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National Annual Meeting
Combined Annual Meetings of IODE Canada & IODE Nova Scotia
SAVE THE DATES!
20 May – 22 May 2020
Membertou, NS, is our host community for this special three day event in 2020
W
e look forward to seeing you
this May in Membertou, NS.
Membertou is an urban and
progressive Mi’kmaq community located
on Unama’ki – Cape Breton Island.
Membertou, named after Grand Chief
Membertou (1510 -1611), is one of five
Mi’kmaq communities in Cape Breton and
one of thirteen Mi’kmaq communities
within the province of Nova Scotia.
Meetings and dinners will be held in the
Membertou Trade and Convention
Centre. Accommodation has been
arranged at The Hampton Inn by Hilton
which is connected to the convention
centre and offers a hot breakfast, indoor
pool, and fitness center at no additional
charge. By car it is five minutes away from
Sydney’s city waterfront attractions.
Wednesday evening, you are invited to
join the Directors and War Memorial
Officer as they attend a flag raising cere-
mony at Sydney City Hall. Following this
special event, dinner on the Harbourfront
at Boardwalk Tap Room will finish off the
All sessions open to all members except as noted *
WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY
10:00 am IODE Canada Board of Directors *
12:00 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm Provincial Presidents’ Meeting *
2:30 pm IODE Canada War Memorial
Committee
4:30 pm Depart for Flag Raising at
Sydney City Hall and Dinner at
the Boardwalk Tap Room on the
Harbourfront
evening activities.
Thursday, first time attendees meet
with the Directors after breakfast and the
Marketplace opens. Chris Gilham will
present Strategies to Support Mental Health
of Elementary Children following the
Opening Ceremonies and the IODE Violet
Downey Book Award will finish the morn-
ing plans. At lunch, Dr. James Tee will
speak to the group on behalf of the Dr.
John Crocker Pediatric Nephrology
Foundation. We will all participate in a
Membership Plenary with Maria Kulcher
and the National Advisory Committee
meeting follows that. Thursday evening,
members and guests are invited to a pre-
dinner reception and dinner at Membertou
with guest speaker Chief Terrance Paul.
Friday will begin with meetings for
Primary Chapter Presidents and Chapters
Under National Jurisdiction. The
Marketplace will be open for business. The
2019 National and Nova Scotia Annual
Reports are the agenda items for the morn-
ing followed by a buffet luncheon. The
2 0 20 AGE NDA IN BRIEF
THURSDAY, 21 MAY
9.00 am First time attendees meeting *
with Directors
9:00 am Registration, Marketplace &
Displays
10:00 am Opening Ceremonies
10:45 am Plenary Session – Speaker
IODE Violet Downey Book Award
Presentation
12:00 pm All members Buffet Lunch with
Guest Speaker
2:00 pm Plenary Session - Membership
3:00 pm National Advisory Committee
6:00 pm Reception - cash bar
6:30 pm Dinner, Membertou with
Guest Speaker
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afternoon will be used for the Award
Presentations and Share a Story…Bring a
Book. The Annual Dinner with awards
and installation of officers National and
Provincial completes the official portion
of the Annual Meetings. Do plan to stay
to enjoy the many attractions Membertou
has to offer.
Arrangements are being finalized for
group tours of a few of the many sites to
see while in Membertou. The Cape Breton
Miners Museum pays tribute to the region's
long and rich history of coal mining. It is
home to profound stories of miners and
their families and the resource that helped
build a nation. The Museum is also home
to the famous choir of miners – The Men
of the Deeps. Plan a visit to the Museum
where you can join a retired mine guide for
a virtual underground mine tour, browse
the modern exhibits and stroll through our
historic village.
The Fortress of Louisbourg is the largest
reconstruction project in North America.
The original settlement was founded in
1713 by the French and developed over
several decades into a thriving center for
fishing and trade. Experience living
history at the Fortress Louisbourg. You can
purchase 18th century replica gifts and
Fortress memorabilia from their 1744
Boutiques. More information will follow
once confirmed.
FRIDAY, 22 MAY
9:00 am Primary Chapter Presidents’
meeting, Chapters under National
Jurisdiction meeting, Registration,
Marketplace & Displays
10:00 am National and Nova Scotia Annual
Meetings
12:00 pm All Members Buffet Lunch
2:45 pm Award Presentations
5:45 pm Reception - cash bar
6:30 pm National/Provincial Annual Dinner
with Guest Speaker
 120th IODE CANADA &
100th IODE NOVA SCOTIA ANNUAL MEETINGS

20 May – 22 May 2020

Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, 50 Maillard St., Membertou, Nova Scotia B1S 3W3

IODE members are welcome to attend combined Annual Meetings of IODE Nova Scotia and IODE
Canada. Please Register. Photocopy this form for your records. Your cancelled cheque is your receipt. Please make
Cheque payable to
IODE Canada.
Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdowns
and states of emergency being declared,
Chapter ______________________________________________________ Year Joined: ______________ SEND TO:
these Joint Annual Meetings of IODE Canada IODE Canada,
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
and IODE Nova Scotia have been postponed. 40 Orchard View Blvd.,
City _____________________________________ Province ________ Postal Code ________________ Ste. 219, Toronto,
Telephone _________________________ Email Address ______________________________________ ON M4R 1B9

In case of emergency ____________________________________ Telephone ______________________

First Time
Special Dietary Needs ____________________________________________________________________ Attendee
* You will be charged for alternate meals if dietary restrictions are NOT specified here.

Registrations BEFORE 31 March eligible to win one of two Early Bird Draw Prizes AFTER 30 MARCH

20 MAY WEDNESDAY ONLY: $35 $35 $40

Includes Registration Package, IODE Canada Board of Directors Meeting, Buffet Luncheon, IODE Provincial
Presidents’ Meeting, IODE War Memorial Meetings.
OPTIONAL • WED: $36 Flag Raising at Sydney City Hall and Dinner at Boardwalk Taproom only. $36 $36
(Cost for transportation extra)
21 MAY THURSDAY ONLY: $70 $70 $80
Includes Registration Package, 2019 IODE NS and IODE Canada Annual Reports, First Time Attendees
meeting, Opening Ceremonies, Membership Plenary, Buffet Luncheon & IODE Violet Downey Book Award,
Dr. James Tee of Dr. Crocker Foundation, NAC Business Meeting, Guest Speaker.
OPTIONAL • THURSDAY: $50 Cash Bar and Dinner at Membertou. $50 $50
22 MAY FRIDAY ONLY: $120 $120 $130
Includes Registration Package, Giveaways, 2019 IODE NS and IODE Canada Annual Reports, Primary Chapter
Presidents’ meeting, Chapters Under National Jurisdiction Meeting, Provincial and National Annual Meetings,
Buffet Luncheon, Guest Speaker, War Memorial Scholarships, Mrs. C.H. Sutherland Rose Bowl and Crystal Cup
Membership Awards, Share a Story…Bring a Book, Cash Bar and Annual Dinner, Guest Speaker, IODE RCMP
Community Relations Awards, Installation of National and Provincial Officers.
Total $____________
OPTIONS for non Conference attendees:
Wednesday Lunch for guests $30 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Wednesday Flag Raising at Sydney City Hall and Dinner at Boardwalk $36 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Tap Room for guests (Cost for transportation extra)
Thursday Lunch for guests $30 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Thursday Dinner at Membertou for guests $50 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Friday Lunch for guests $30 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Friday Annual Dinner with guest speaker for guests $50 pp x No. ______ Total $____________
Options Total $____________

DEADLINE for Registrations and Refunds: Wed. 13 May, 2020 TOTAL CHEQUE ENCLOSED: $ ___________

Hampton Inn by Hilton, 60 Maillard St., Sydney NS B1S 3W3

ROOM RATES: $139 + TAXES (18%) Standard Double Queens and Standard King, Complimentary Breakfast, Microwave & Refrigerator
TO BOOK: Call 1 (902) 564-6555 and mention “IODE Conference”
 IODE Snack Pack Benefits Isolated Communities
IODE Snack Pack is one of IODE Canada’s signature programs.
Starting in 1978, nutritious snacks were shipped to a couple of schools
in remote communities in Labrador. Now the program serves 16
schools. Primary chapters across Canada also provide healthy snacks
and meals for school children in their own communities.
What is different about the communities in Labrador that makes
IODE Snack Pack so important? With the exception of Happy Valley,
Goose Bay and Charlottetown, the communities IODE Snack Pack
serves do not have large grocery stores. The map shows how challeng-
ing accessing these areas is. Slowly, roads are being developed along
the Eastern shore to Mary’s Harbour, St. Lewis, and more. The other
schools in this part of Labrador Black Tickle and Norman’s Bay are on
islands accessible by ferry in the ice-free months.
North of Cartwright the communities are accessible only by ferry
(in the ice-free months) or airplane. It is cost prohibitive to fly
supplies in so IODE Canada relies on the ferry system. That is why
the order needs to be made early in the summer. Initially, the food has
to reach wholesale partner, Goose Bay Wholesale, from the far end of
Newfoundland or from Quebec. Then it has to be packaged for the
schools and shipped by ferry. Ice forms as early as October. The time-
line is extremely short to make the deliveries.
To ensure sufficient funds are in place, IODE Snack Pack donations
need to be received early in the year so the food can be ordered in
May. If a full order is not made, there is no easy or quick way for the
schools to recoup any shortfall given the limited delivery window and
lack of funds. Additionally, some schools receive added support from
other sources only if they retain their partnership with IODE. This
stipulation makes IODE Snack Pack doubly important for the schools.
Please help maintain this important program individually and through
your chapter. The students of Labrador are depending on it.

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