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enerations of women have joined
IODE. Our needs have changed
but the desire to do good work to
support our fellow Canadians remains.
What will IODE Canada look like in the
years to come? What needs will IODE
members come together to address? Who
are the women that will be the future of
our national organization and what will
they expect from us in return?
The 2016 National Annual Meeting
Winning Ways will focus attendees on how
chapters are changing and adapting to wel-
come new members, all while staying in
touch with our traditions and rich history
of charitable work in Canada.
Baby boomers are just now reaching
their retirement years. Retirement used to
be a period of a few years after a busy
career for rest and relaxation. Just as they
have redefined almost everything they
have done in their lives, boomers are shak-
ing up what it means to be retired. They
are as a group in
good health, they
have enjoyed suc-
cessful careers and
family life and
choose to be very
active and en-
gaged in their re-
tirement years.
This group of
women has much
to offer their community and IODE.
Here are the Winning Ways a few chap-
ters use to attract and maintain members.
Members of IODE Maple Leaf,
Goderich, ON, ensure that each new
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.
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woman in town is ap-
proached with an
invitation to join
IODE. They act as
mentors to new neigh-
bours. The chapter work of the chapter and of
makes a point of hav- IODE. New members receive a
ing each guest at a brochure and a handout detail-
meeting introduced ing the history of the chapter as
by a member who sits well as regular chapter activi-
with the guest, an- ties and a membership list. This
swers her questions, enjoys the refresh- chapter, which celebrates its 100 th
ments with her and offers to bring her to Anniversary in 2016, is particularly proud
the next meeting. Other members make a of the Icelandic ancestry of the community
point of introducing themselves and say- and have an annual display at the
ing “hello”. This chapter produces a Scandinavian Centre Heritage Day at the
newsletter which is emailed, mailed or Icelandic Festival in Gimli. Their new
hand-delivered to each member. Those un- banner, photo books and pamphlets are
able to attend a meeting are able to main- prominently exhibited.
tain contact with the chapter thereby Keep a high profile in your community.
maintaining a strong connection to her The members of IODE Mount Temple,
group of IODE friends. Banff, AB, are known as the “Hot Dog
“If you feed them, they will come.” IODE Ladies of Banff”. They display IODE
Jon Sigurdsson, information at each of their events and are
Winnipeg, MB, in- always talking about the great things that
vites potential mem- IODE does in their community and across
bers to special Canada. They note that they meet IODE
luncheon meetings in members from across Canada, past recipi-
May and December. ents of IODE scholarships and many
Personal contact with individuals who come to tell them that their
potential members is mothers were very proud IODE members.
made through word of Women will join IODE when they see the
mouth (i.e. asking!), interesting things you are doing, the friend-
email and telephone ships you enjoy and the contributions you
calls. Guests are also invited to attend spe- make to their communities. IODE member-
cial events and chapter meetings to learn ship can make a very positive change in a
more about IODE and the work of the chap- woman’s life. You can help make that hap-
ter. They are invited to review the chapter pen. You can be the change in their lives that
Facebook page to gain a broader view of the leads to all the benefits of IODE membership.
The Official Publication of IODE Message from National President E. Anne Mason
No. 420 - Winter Issue February 2016

PATRON: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Why IODE? It’s all about the volunteer.
HONORARY PRESIDENT:
Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston, C.C.

O
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS: f all the volunteer organizations IODE chapter who has adopted their class.
Past National Presidents, Lieutenant- that are active in your communi- It is the appreciation of the community
Governors or their Spouse ty, why did you choose to join leaders when IODE responds to a need for
IODE? Did a friend invite you? Was your hospital equipment, scholarships, school
The National Chapter of Canada IODE mother a member? Maybe you were surf- playgrounds or books for libraries.
40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219 ing the web and came across our website. That’s how IODE volunteers fulfill their
Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Did you attend a fundraising
Tel: 416-487-4416 event held by a local chapter
Fax: 416-487-4417 and notice how much fun the
Toll Free: 1-866-827-7428 members were having while
Email: iodecanada@bellnet.ca IODE working together?
Membership
Website: www.IODE.ca Badge Exposure on social media
is broadening our audience
EDITOR: Janet Patterson
and increasing awareness of
Echoes Committee reserves the right to edit
IODE in the public. The rea-
all IODE chapter notes. Articles appearing in
sons for joining are as varied
Echoes may be reprinted with credit given
as the members themselves.
to IODE Canada. Printed in Canada. Chair of Coat of Arms committee Ann Dyer, National Secretary
In 1987, a friend invited Chris Bateman, IODE Laurentian member Valerie Blais, Deputy
Submissions to Echoes can be sent to me to a gathering to discuss Chief Herald Bruce Patterson, Chief Herald Claire Boudreau,
echoes@IODE.ca the formation of a new chap- IODE Walter Baker member Marnie Van Steen, IODE Ottawa
ter. I was sold. Since then, President Gwyneth Harkin, IODE Walter Baker President
Changing your address or your email address? IODE has provided me with Charlotte Parry, IODE Laurentian President Jose Hamilton
Please let us know! many opportunities to give and National President Anne Mason (l to r) celebrate the
back in my community, to formal presentation of the IODE Coat of Arms in November.
STAY CONNECTED help my neighbours, to meet
people across the country and to learn new commitment to their communities and
skills. make a difference.
What keeps me here? I value the friend- In this issue, we share the Winning
Visit us at www.IODE.ca Ways of some of our chapters who have had
ships I have made. It is rewarding to see
Subscribe to IODE Canada Express News photos of smiling children who have good success in attracting new members
received a box of school supplies from an and retaining the old. Also, we give the
results of a study on the status of volunteer-
ing in Canada – who volunteers and why;
Tribute to Noreen Salari and then we provide some ideas about
which strata of our society are good candi-
dates for our recruitment efforts and
Past National President Noreen Salari passed away on Saturday, include some tips on what might bring
03 October 2015. Noreen graduated from the Hamilton General them into our fold. In addition, there is
Hospital School of Nursing, Class 1950-A. Noreen faithfully served
information on the 116th National Annual
IODE for more than 70 years and always said that she was a mem-
ber of the “best chapter in Canada”, IODE Wellington Square in Meeting to get you thinking about coming
Burlington, ON. Noreen is best remembered as a long serving to Toronto to hear about our good works
Treasurer, first for IODE Ontario and then IODE Canada. She was and to share, in person, your ideas about
Provincial President of IODE Ontario from 1987-1990. At the winning ways to build membership and
National level, Noreen held several offices before becoming National President at the 100th boost chapters.
National Annual Meeting in Fredericton, NB, in 2000. She chaired the original search com- Be a winner. Be the change. Come to
mittee to determine the focus of the 100th Anniversary Grant Program and was involved in Toronto in May 2016.
the selection of the first five recipients. Noreen was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden
Jubilee Medal in 2003 for her dedication to IODE. We are extremely grateful for her many
contributions.

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 The State of
Volunteerism in Canada
A
bout 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15 and
over donate their time, energy and
skills to charities and non-profit
organizations. The approximately 2 billion
volunteer hours they contributed is equiv-
alent to more than 1 million full-time jobs.
A small proportion of
these volunteers do most
of the work- 10% of vol-
unteers accounted for
53% of all the volunteer
hours reported, the
equivalent of 10 or more
weeks in a full-time job
per volunteer. 66% of
these hours went to five
types of non-profit and
charitable organizations: sports and recre-
ation , the largest at 19% of total hours,
social services at 18%, religion (15%)
education and research (9%) and health
(5%).
Younger Canadians are more likely to
volunteer than older Canadians. 58% of
Canadians aged 15 to 24
volunteer but devoted
fewer hours than older
Canadians. Among the
youth, teenagers were
more likely than young
adults to volunteer.
Religion plays an im-
portant role: 65% of
Canadians who attend
weekly religious services
volunteer, compared with 44% of those
who did not attend weekly or at all.
Volunteers who were frequent religious
attendees dedicated about 40% more hours
on average than other volunteers.
Education level and income also play
a role. 58% of adults with a university
degree reported doing volunteer work,
compared with 37% of those without high
school graduation. While 58% of people
with household incomes of $120,000 or
more, volunteer, only 33% of those with
incomes under $20,000 did so. However,
National Education
Award Update
IODE National Education Funds are
people in the lower income group worked
supported by all members across
a higher average number of volunteer hours
Canada. We are pleased to announce
than those in the high income group.
the winners of the following scholar-
Having children at home raises the like-
ships and bursaries in 2015:
lihood of volunteering. 56% to 59%
• Kiyana [Kiki] Tam von Burg , our
parents with school-age children were
student partner at Canada’s National
volunteers, compared
Ballet School is entering Grade 11 this
with 41% of people
year . She states “I was able to accom-
without any children at
plish many of my goals in ballet and
home.
academics while becoming a more
93% of volunteers
mature dancer and successfully advancing
are motivated by their
in all my subjects. Thank you so much
desire to contribute to
for supporting me and my friends and for
their community.
making my studies possible at NBS.”
Also, 78% wanted to
• Bryce Penny, ON, cellist; Joshua
make good use of their
Iverson, AB, clarinetist and Laura
skills and experience;
Eaton, QC, violinist, each received a
59% said that they had been personally
$1,000 IODE Canada National Youth
affected by the cause the organization
Orchestra scholarship. IODE scholar-
supported; and 48% volunteered because
ships make an enormous impact on the
they had friends who were involved.
creative development, experience and
67% reported lack of time as the most
future careers of talented young
common barrier to formal volunteering.
Canadian musicians.
Another 45% had not become involved
• Tobi Morakinyo, MB, has received
because no one had
the IODE Enid Evans Nursing
asked them to, suggest-
Scholarship at the University of
ing that they might
Manitoba .
sign up if they were ap-
• Charlotte Guillet and Leslie
proached the right way.
Rowland are the 2015 recipients of the
Compared with the
Silence to Sound awards at McGill
number of formal
University, QC. Both were moved by
Canadians volunteers,
family experiences to pursue a career in
about twice as many,
speech pathology.
83% were “informal”
• Carly Chamberlain, Directing
volunteers, mostly
program, and Pascale St. Onge, Ecriture
helping others with day-to-day activities
program, at the National Theatre
such as household tasks, health-related or
School of Canada each received the
personal care or errands.
IODE Canada National Theatre School
Award of $1,500.
Excerpted from an article written by: Mireille
Vézina is an analyst and Susan Crompton, a senior
analyst, with Social and Aboriginal Division at
Statistics Canada. Day Planners
What you should know about this study – This
Thank you for supporting the 2016 Day
study is based on data from the Canada Survey of
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Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP),
which was conducted on a sample of persons aged Fund. Watch for changes in the new edition.
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National Annual Meeting (NAM)
IODE Canada’s 116th National Annual Meeting
T
oronto has been described as “New York City run by the Swiss…
You will find world class theatre, shopping and restaurants but the
sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly.” Take the oppor-
tunity to spend the weekend in this vibrant city following our NAM.
Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, a city of ravines, a city of parks, a city
of non-stop activity. Want to see an innovative play – numerous theatres,
exceptional art – Art Gallery of Ontario and many private galleries, learn
something new – Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM) and the Ontario Science Centre, visit
their newest attraction Ripley’s Aquarium of
Canada, take a walk – many Discovery Walks
downtown or in the park system or the thrilling
Edge Walk at the CN Tower, take in a game Blue
Jays vs. Red Sox, and the Riverdance will be in
town too.
Begin your stay at the century old Old
Mill Toronto, a 4-star English style inn,
restaurant and spa. Close to the Bloor West
Village shopping district, nestled in a park-
like setting yet close to the subway’s Bloor
line. Nestled in the beautiful Humber Valley and adjacent to the
parkland and bike and walking trail system, enjoy all the amenities
of their day spa or their customary English Tea. New this year, all
members are welcome to join us at open meetings of the National
Advisory Committee and the War Memorial Committee. Learn
the workings of these committees from the inside and enjoy the in-
depth discussions and deliberations on topics including IODE’s part
in Canada’s 150th celebrations in 2017. Registration for this day
includes a continental breakfast, coffee breaks and the Old Mill’s
renowned buffet lunch.
Thursday evening, join us for a wonderful meal at the Famous
People Players performance of Rock with Great Balls of Fire! This
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
THURSDAY, 26 MAY – Old Mill Toronto
8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast; Registration
9:30 a.m. All Welcome – National Advisory Committee
Meeting; Guest Speaker; All Members Buffet
Lunch; Plenary Session
2:15 p.m. All Welcome – War Memorial Committee
Meeting
3:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting
5:30 p.m. Optional – Dinner Theatre – Famous People
Players Rock with Great Balls of Fire
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non-profit organization features black light puppetry and employs
actors with special needs.
On Friday, the Corporate Annual Meeting will be held at the
century old Lambton Golf and Country Club. The morning session
will include the reception of the annual reports, financial statements,
budget and appointment of auditors. Membership Awards and oth-
er items complete the morning. Enjoy the reception prior to the
gala luncheon to renew acquaintances and
meet special guests. Formal ceremonies will
begin in the afternoon. Winners of the
IODE Violet Downey Book Award and the
IODE RCMP Community Service Award
will highlight the proceedings. The instal-
lation of the IODE Canada Board of
Directors concludes the meeting.
The sights and sounds of cosmopolitan
Toronto and environs are yours to explore
via transit accessible around the corner. To
whet you appetite, here is a small sampling.
The unique Bata Shoe Museum has an out-
standing collection of footwear from over 4,500 years ago, a must-
see for those of us who love footwear. Shop till you drop at the
shopping mecca of Sherway Gardens, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue
and 50 other new stores. Plan a trip to the Niagara Peninsula for
wine tasting and shopping. Revisit the amazing Niagara Falls and
the many attractions in that scenic area, including the Butterfly
Conservatory. Wherever you choose to explore, your visit here will
be memorable. Keep that camera charged!
Links to help you choose –
Ontario: www.ontariotourism.com
Toronto: www.seetorontonow.com
FRIDAY, 27 MAY – Lambton Golf & Country Club
9:30 a.m. Registration; Annual Business Meeting
11:00 a.m. Reception with cash bar; Welcome for Special Guests;
Lunch with Guest Speaker; Traditional Ceremony with
All Members Luncheon; War Memorial Winners; IODE RCMP
Community Service Award; IODE Violet Downey Book Award;
Installation of Directors
3:30 p.m. IODE Violet Downey Author Signing
SATURDAY, SUNDAY & BEYOND
Free time to explore the city and the region and take tours
 116th IODE NATIONAL ANNUAL CORPORATE MEETING
Old Mill Toronto
25 - 27 May 2016 Lambton Golf and Country Club

AFTER
07 APRIL
2016

A FULL REGISTRATION
Thursday at the Old Mill, Toronto, includes renowned buffet luncheon in the historic Dining Room – $220 $245
All members welcome, NAC Meeting, Plenary Sessions and IODE War Memorial Meeting
Friday at Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto, includes reception with Special Guests,
three-course luncheon in the gracious dining room – All members welcome, Annual Business Meeting,
Awards and Installation of Directors

B THURSDAY REGISTRATION $135 $145

Thursday at the Old Mill, Toronto, includes renowned buffet luncheon in the historic Dining Room –
All Members welcome, NAC Meeting, Plenary Sessions and IODE War Memorial Meeting

C FRIDAY REGISTRATION $90 $100

Friday at Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto, includes reception with Special Guests,
three-course luncheon in the gracious dining room – All members welcome, Annual Business Meeting,
Awards and Installation of Directors

OPTIONS and TOURS Yes No

WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY – Director’s Dinner – La Veranda Osteria $40
THURSDAY, 26 MAY – Famous People Players Dinner Theatre – Rock with Great Balls of Fire, $80
Includes bus transportation

For complete details see www.IODE.ca TOTAL $

IODE Registration Deadline 07 April 2016 TO IODE Canada

Send completed form (one per individual) and Suite 219, 40 Orchard View Blvd.
cheque payable to IODE Canada. Toronto, ON M4R 1B9

Name _________________________________________________________________________________ First Time Attendee

Chapter ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Joined IODE in _________
City ____________________________________________ Province _______________________ Postal Code ________________
Telephone _______________________________________ Email Address ______________________________________________
In case of emergency _________________________________________________ Telephone ____________________________
Special Dietary Needs ________________________________________________________________________________________

Photocopy this form for your records. Your cancelled cheque is

CHEQUE ENCLOSED FOR $
your receipt. Refunds will not be issued after 13 May 2016.

Reservations should be made directly with the Hotel before 24 April 2016. Reservations:
OLD MILL TORONTO Old Mill Toronto • Toll Free 1.866.653.6455
21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5 Convention Room Rates:
www.oldmilltoronto.com $229 plus tax

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 Bridging the Gap: Enriching the
volunteer experience to build
a better future for our communities
V
olunteers are a vital force in
Canada and our communities.
Government of Canada reports
that…
Of the 12.5 million Canadians who
volunteer, 34 per cent are in the boomer
generation, making this the most active in
volunteering.
The value of volunteering resonates
strongly with boomers, who reference a
deep sense of social commitment that
drives them in their volunteering. Perhaps
as a by-product of their upbringing during
the civil rights and social change move-
ments of the 60s and 70s, boomers consid-
er volunteering a socially significant
activity based on their commitment to
support social justice.
Boomers who participated in this
research felt that while many people want
to volunteer, there is a lack of awareness of
volunteer opportunities.
Young boomers have a particularly
strong work ethic and pitch in when some-
thing needs to be done. Many boomers felt
it refreshing to do volunteer activities that
are different from what they do at work.
Unfortunately, many boomers felt
organizations did not always know how to
engage skilled volunteers, and cited the
importance of having a sense of ownership
over their volunteer activities. Specifically,
boomers indicated that being given respon-
sibility on a very important project was a
means of ensuring a sense of ownership,
which in turn raised their level of commit-
ment.
Boomers also value their independence
while volunteering, preferring to do their
job and feel engaged in the cause but not
necessarily in the organization itself and its
staff. A key factor in promoting satisfaction
levels among boomers is for organizations
to ensure individuals can see the impact
Highlights of a pan-Canadian
research study
Quotes from Volunteer.ca
they are making through their volunteer
work.
While boomers tend to be more willing
and available to volunteer, their time needs
to be respected and not over-extended.
Experiences of being overused, participat-
ing in volunteer activities that felt like a
full-time job, and suffering from volunteer
burnout were echoed consistently among
boomers.
Understanding the Characteristics of
Boomer Volunteers
To be more effective at attracting and
retaining volunteers in a particular demo-
graphic, it helps to first understand their
general characteristics and exceptional
skills. Canadian baby boomers are:
• Clear leaders – in terms of average hours
of volunteering compared to other groups
• Impressive participants – their overall
participation rates are consistently among
the highest
• Looking for meaningful engagement –
they seek purpose in their volunteer
activities
• More flexible and available – they have
more time and relatively flexible schedules
compared to other groups
• Expect organizational efficiency – they
want organizations to be efficient and
effective in their management of
volunteers and staff
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• Loyal – they are willing to stay at an
organization for many years as long as they
are treated well
Other barriers to boomer volunteering
include:
• Smaller organizations with limited staff
that need volunteers to do ‘everything’ and
don’t match boomers’ skills with tasks;
• The perception that larger organizations
may be passing onto boomer volunteers the
responsibility of tasks that paid staff sim-
ply don’t want to do; and
• Not recognizing the boomer as a person
with experience and a wide skill set, but
simply ‘a volunteer body’.
The research findings indicate that
boomers are most interested in
volunteer opportunities:
• Which feature activities that reinforce
their strong sense of social commitment
• With organizations that allow them to
work independently and have a sense of
ownership over the project;
• Where they can clearly see the impact
they are making;
• With activities that offer a chance to act
outside their skill/knowledge base; and
• That are defined as casual or short-term
so they can see what the organization is like
before making a long-term commitment.
 How Organizations Can Improve
the Volunteer Experience for Boomers
Some tips on how to attract new
members from the boomer generation
to consider volunteering with us.
BOOMER TIPS 1 especially for boomers who travel
Include volunteer opportunities as a
component of retirement seminars – as
well as emphasizing the benefits of
volunteer involvement as part of a
personally satisfying retirement.
BOOMER TIPS 2 volunteers are performing the
Develop integrated human resource
strategies – apply the same due
diligence and effort to matching tasks
with the appropriate candidate for
both paid and volunteer work.
BOOMER TIPS 3 Fostering an environment that values
Provide casual or short-term opportu-
nities for potential volunteers – so
boomers can test the waters before
committing to an organization for
longer periods.
BOOMER TIPS 4 BOOMER TIPS
Recognizing efforts and demonstrating
the value and impact of volunteer
activities – valuing boomers’ contribu-
tions and allowing them to see the
results of their efforts.
BOOMER TIPS 5 Jean Colton, left, IODE Bemersyde cur-
Being sensitive to differences – respect-
ing boomer volunteers’ gender, culture,
language and especially age.
SPECIAL AWARDS
RECOGNITION
BOOMER TIPS 6
Providing greater online engagement
and virtual communication options –
frequently and would like to remain
engaged in volunteering activities IODE Kokanee, Nelson, BC, recently
remotely. received an Honourable Mention
Membership Award at the 2015 NAM
for gaining five new members.
Receiving the certificate from IODE BC
BOOMER TIPS 7 President Frances Dickson (far right)
in their very successful thrift shop are
Avoiding the perception that (l to r): First Vice-President Heather
Cox, Membership Officer Puleng Pratt
functions of paid staff – plus being and President Shirley Tennant.
aware of potential competitiveness and
power dynamics between volunteers
and paid employees.
BOOMER TIPS 8
boomer input – given the unique
combination of life and work experi-
ence boomers have to offer, they appre- IODE BC members honoured Moira
ciate feeling like a valued part of the Murdoch with an afternoon tea. Moira
has retired from the Provincial
organization and given a role in
Executive after more years than she
decision-making processes. wants to admit. Sitting with Moira is
Provincial President Frances Dickson.
9 Photo by Sue Dickens Central Hastings/Trent Hills News
Measuring the social and economic
value of volunteering – this is
important to boomers in order to
demonstrate the impact of their time
as well as enhancing their satisfaction
with the volunteer activities in which
they are involved.
rent Citizenship Officer and Kathryn
For more details, please refer to the report, McConnell, former Citizenship Officer,
presented Garneth Fry of Campbellford,
‘Bridging the Gap: Enriching the volunteer
experience to build a better future for our ON, with IODE’s Good Citizenship
communities – Highlights of a pan-Canadian Award for rescuing a mother and her
research study’ at www.volunteer.ca. son from a burning car last winter.
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Milestones
CELEBRATING
CANADA’S Congratulations, 60-Year Pin Recipients!
150th ANNIVERSARY
IN 2017 The following members were honoured in 2015.
We extend hearty congratulations to each
of them for their devotion to IODE.

M
any special events are being planned by the federal gov-
ernment which is inviting everyone to take part in
Netta Buchanan
meaningful ways. The Canada 150 vision includes three
IODE Atlantic Charter, St. Stephen, NB
elements:
Giving Back to Canada: Canadians are challenged to dream
Katherine Robinson
about what the future holds for the next 150 years and to give
IODE Ste. Anne’s Point, Fredericton, NB
back to our country, providing significent change and lasting
legacies for future generations.
Ann Bennett
Honouring the Exceptional: Exceptional Canadian people,
IODE Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sudbury, ON &
places, achievements and events will be showcased to help shape
IODE Bemersyde, Campbellford, ON
Canada’s leaders of tomorrow.
Celebrating and Bringing Canadians Together: Canadians
Marie Westlake
and their communities will have opportunities to celebrate
IODE Bemersyde, Campbellford, ON
together and build a deeper understanding of Canada, its people
and what it means to be Canadian.
The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is to create opportunities
for Canadians to participate in local, regional and national
celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and ANNIVERSARIES in 2015:
attachment to Canada. Congratulations are in order!
IODE has a proud history of patriotism and citizenship initia-
tives. At our Annual Meeting in May 2016, we will explore the
ways and means for IODE members and chapters to participate 115 IODE New Brunswick
in these celebrations in the meaningful way envisioned by Canada 105 IODE Lord Amherst, Amherst, NS
150. Send your ideas in to National Head Office now. 105 IODE Sir Howard Douglas, Fredericton, NB
105 IODE Louisbourg-Ceilidh, Sydney, NS
100 IODE Governor Carleton, Fredericton, NB
COMING SOON
100 IODE Mary Armstrong, Strathroy, ON
95 IODE Preston, Preston, ON
95 IODE Ontario
95 IODE Nova Scotia
95 IODE Chatham Kent, ON
80 IODE Isle Royale, Glace Bay, NS
80 IODE Baron Tweedsmuir, Olds, AB
In June 2015, IODE participated in The Great Canadian
70 IODE The Princes Richard and Michael, Kitchener, ON
Giving Challenge, a National public contest to benefit
any registered Canadian charity. Every $1 donated 70 IODE Westmorland, Moncton, NB
through CanadaHelps.org or givingchallenge.ca to a 65 IODE Princess Anne, Toronto, ON
registered charity automatically enters that charity to win 60 IODE William Melville Spencer, London, ON
a $10,000 donation provided by the GIV3 Foundation. 60 IODE Isgonish, Truro, NS
Although IODE Canada did not win the $10,000 prize,
in less than two weeks, IODE members and friends
donated over $900 to various IODE funds. Please keep
watch for details of the 2016 contest and remember to LIFE MEMBERSHIP – Correction from Fall Echoes
support your charity of choice, IODE ! Our apology to Marjorie Baron, who received her life member-
ship as a member of IODE De Winton in Carberry, MB.

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 IODE Marketplace – Your Invitation to Promote IODE

Each year, IODE chapters are invited to

promote their fundraising merchandise at
the National Annual Meeting. As an added
feature, participating chapters are offered a
complimentary listing in the online IODE
Marketplace on the National website. The
IODE Marketplace is for members only at
this time and can be found in the Member
Resources section at www.IODE.ca.

N
ew for this year, our plan is to open the marketplace to all IODE chapters
selling IODE logo merchandise and test the demand for this feature. We will IODE 100th Anniversary
officially re-launch the IODE Marketplace* at the National Annual Meeting in
Toronto in May. The IODE Marketplace will now be available to all IODE chapters to
promote their logo merchandise to other members across Canada whether or not they
Grant Program
attend the National meeting.
IODE chapters have an eye for style in merchandise
and chapters have created some very attractive bags, pens
and items of apparel using the IODE logo. Applications
to participate in the IODE Marketplace are available on
IODE.ca. To market your items, we will require a detailed
product description, good quality photos of the item,
retail price including taxes and delivery information. Be
sure to tell us about the IODE projects your merchandise
sales support.
The IODE 100 th Anniversary
Grant Program is aimed at the
How can branded merchandise be used to promote IODE? prevention and rehabilitation of
• Raise awareness of IODE activities in your community children and youth at risk of abuse
and neglect. The Grant was created
• Encourage people to participate in IODE fundraisers
for IODE’s centennial year in 2000
• Thank volunteers for their efforts and achievements as a financial gift from IODE mem-
• Recognize award recipients and celebrate chapter milestones bers. It is intended to benefit
• IODE chapter fundraising children as well as to celebrate the
longstanding commitment IODE
Browse the marketplace for ideas to promote your next project and enjoy easy access has to Canada’s youth. The Grant of
to some great merchandise. Support your fellow IODE chapters and discover new ways $25,000 was first awarded in 2001
to promote IODE membership in your community. IODE members will be able to shop and continues in alternate years.
online – anytime. We invite your chapter to submit your IODE branded merchandise for Local chapters are encouraged to
sale in the online IODE Marketplace today. distribute grant applications to local
organizations. Applications are now
* Permission must be obtained from the IODE Canada Board of Directors for * All items developed using the available and can be obtained at the
extended use of the logo e.g. on articles to be sold by chapters. Permission IODE Coat of Arms must be
must be obtained from the chapter's jurisdictional chapter for extended use approved by IODE Canada.
website: www.IODE.ca.
of the IODE crest e.g. on articles to be sold by chapters.

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Good Works

IODE HMS Victory, Montreal West, QC, Members of IODE Lady Holland, Charlottetown, PE,
and IODE Stanstead, Stanstead Plain, dressed for the occasion at their busy, successful
QC, jointly presented the Saint Anne’s Hallowe’en pancake breakfast for 160 at West River
Hospital Foundation with $10,000, for United Church. Husbands helped with set up, cook-
their ”for them the battle is not over” ing and cleanup. Pictured (l to r) are Gail MacLean,
campaign in support of aging WW II and Donna Senter, jester Eva Sulis and Janice Ellis with
Korean War veterans so they could Sharon Smith and Dorothy Johnson sitting in front.
receive comforts and care beyond
provincial norms. For these veterans,
average age 92, this will provide an Elran
rocking chair which can help a veteran
rise to a standing position safely,
several wheelchair cushions aimed at
preventing bedsores and three Merino sheepskin overlays. Additionally a specialized
rehabilitation program for residential or outpatient treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
was funded. The chapter obtained these funds from the Quebec Funds held and invested on their
behalf by the National Chapter. Seated is veteran Fred Motton, husband of member Eileen Motton
(second from r) along with two foundation staff (l) and member Janet King.

Seen below are two Fresh Start Baskets filled by IODE Shore of Nine
Points, Conception Bay South, NL, for Naomi House, an emergency
shelter that offers safe, supportive, temporary housing for women
between the ages of 16 and 30. These baskets provide some of the
basic necessities required to set up an apartment. Naomi House also
provides supportive counselling services and helps young women,
averaging 18-22, achieve their personal goals. Past residents and their
families are offered guidance and support as needed.

Members of IODE Lord Lascelles, Lacombe, AB, surround

the tree they planted in honour of Prince George’s birth.

A Page From Our Past A member of the Imperial Order Daughters of the
Empire, Winnipeg resident Mary Hall had three
sons who served in the First World War. One son,
Harry, was repatriated after following serious injury. Another
son, Frederick, was killed while attempting to rescue a wound-
ed comrade from the battlefield and was posthumously award-
ed the Victoria Cross, the Empire’s highest medal for bravery.
Mary Hall wore the gloves that are on display when she
accepted the Victoria Cross on Frederick’s behalf. Her fam-
ily kept the gloves as a memento.
Visit World War Women at the Canadian War Hall wearing her son’s
Museum now through 03 April 2016, to see these medals, around 1923.
Mary Hall’s Gloves. Courtesy of Gail Cargo
gloves and other displays representing the many
Canadian War Museum and Joan Hall Pulseth.
20130123-013.
losses, war effort contributions and dramatic
changes in the lives of Canadian women during
both world wars.

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 Bright Ideas

IODE Mary Armstrong, Strathroy, IODE Shepody, Dorchester, NB, gardeners (l to

ON, enjoyed their 100th r) Kathy Bowser, President Susan Spence and
Anniversary Tea on 02 May at Debbie MacDonald are waiting for spring 2016
Seasons Retirement Communities at the Friendship Tulip Garden in their village.
who partner with the chapter by The chapter planted 750 red and white bulbs,
providing space for meetings and events. As well as excellent displays of their scrapbooks and given by Vesey’s Bulbs in replication of the
historical documents there was a slide show repeating throughout the afternoon produced by 70th Anniversary of Holland’s gift to Canada of
their partner, the Historical Society. Louise Gare, Marianne Hipple, Diane Brodie and Judy Edmunds 100,000 tulip bulbs.
(l to r) turned out in historical garb to celebrate. Members were proud to welcome National
President E. Anne Mason and IODE Ontario President Renate Schuetz to the tea.

Twice this year, IODE Dr. Herbert A. Bruce, North Bay, ON, inter-
acted with representatives of the Union of Ontario Indians to
promote their Blanket of Hope project. During the first session
Education Officers, Sharron Cunningham (current) and Pat Moulson
(past), pinned 25 earrings to the blanket. The second session
included a native drumming demonstration, project discussion and
approximately 12 additional earrings were added to the Blanket.
The goal is to have 1,181 murdered and/or indigenous women in
Canada represented by an earring on the blanket. It is hoped that
when one earring is pinned to the blanket, the contributor will wear
the second earring to inspire conversation and discussion.

Honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s Long Reign

On 09 September 2015 the members On 09 September 2015 IODE

of IODE Shepody, Dorchester, NB, cel- Diamond Jubilee (1960),
ebrated the 63rd anniversary of Queen Brandon, MB, members
Members of primary chapters IODE Heritage and IODE donned fancy hats and white
Elizabeth II’s reign at their adopted
Atlantic Charter joined forces in congratulating IODE Patron, gloves to attend a special
school, Dorchester Consolidated. In
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on becoming the longest service at St. Matthews
addition to treats of cake and juice, all
reigning monarch in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Cathedral marking the occa-
those attending received a specially
Good weather, a beautiful sion of Her Majesty Queen
prepared crown, a Canadian flag, a
site, teacups, special cake, Elizabeth II’s serving as the
lapel pin, a book about The Queen and
personal initiatives, smiles longest reigning British
a pamphlet about the Canadian
and community spirit all monarch. Pictured along with
Monarchy. Seen at the event (l to r) is
marked the celebration on Cathedral Dean The Reverend
Dorchester Volunteer Firemen
09 September 2015 as a Nigel Packwood at the recep-
Chaplain Wade Settle, Father Randall
significant historic event in tion following are (l to r):
Ingalls, Dorchester Mayor J.J. Bear,
St. Stephen, NB. President Lorna Cowan, Karen
Citizenship Officer Cheryl Feindel,
“Queen for the Day” Janelle and her Barteaux, Olga McIntyre,
grandmother, chapter member Mary Judith MacDonald and Kay
Ann Crossman. Addison.

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 Citizenship Goes Green!
Chapters, Plan Now for 2016 Earth Day and Environment Week
C
anadian Environment
Week, 06-12 June, 2016
is a time for grassroots ac-
tion to help preserve, protect and
restore our environment. This
annual event provides us all with
an opportunity to celebrate the
progress that has been made but
also to encourage further efforts
all year long. It is important to
remember that every effort
counts, big or small.
Earth Day, celebrated this year on
Friday, 22 April, is international celebra-
tory occasion, featuring the outdoor per-
formance of acts of service to the earth.
Typically Earth Day observations include
planting trees, picking up roadside trash,
conducting various programs for recycling
and conservation, using recyclable
containers for snacks and lunches. Often
there are petitions to governments to call
for immediate action to stop global warm-
ing and to reverse environmental destruc-
tion. Television programs dealing with
environmental issues are aired.
How can your chapter participate in
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IODE Shore of Nine Points members and
young helpers participate in the town's
annual roadside clean-up.
this vital citizenship initiative? Join fellow
members as chapters across Canada cele-
brate and take action to support worldwide
efforts to preserve our environment. IODE
Shore of Nine Points, Conception Bay
South, NL, showed active leadership
accepting the challenge and engaging
youthful community members in a mile of
roadside cleanup. For the past several years,
members’ children and grandchildren have
joined them picking up debris from 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. before the rally, hotdog lunch
and children’s games. Visit
websites for some achievable
community project ideas: for
example, ec.gc.ca/enviroweek or
GreenWave.cbd.int. Engage
actively by planting a tree, taking
public transit or carpool, inviting
guests to bring utensils and plates
to a trash free event, organizing a
clothing swap, holding a garage
sale and making a little money too,
adopting a park or turning off the
lights when leaving a room. Enjoy
the beauty of Canada’s natural environment
by having a picnic, taking a walk or hike in
a local park, nature reserve or conservation
area. Educate yourselves and others by spon-
soring a speaker on species at risk and
recovery efforts, disposing of hazardous
waste and using common items like vinegar
and baking soda to replace household clean-
ers. Then use this newfound information to
actively engage in becoming part of the
solution. Do send your success stories to
IODE Canada to be celebrated on our web-
site and in Echoes as well as to inspire
like-minded fellow IODE members.
Visit us at www.IODE.ca
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