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$25k to Focus on Mother & Child Relationships
S
trengthening Families program in
Saint John, New Brunswick, is the
recipient of the $25,000 grant from
the 2019 IODE 100th Anniversary Grant
Program. The receiving organization,
New Brunswick Social Pediatrics, part of
Saint John Regional Hospital, currently
offers a Parent-Child Assistance Program
(PCAP) for new and soon-to-be mothers
with alcohol and substance abuse
disorders. PCAP has received positive
responses from community agencies report-
ing that this approach is helping to
alleviate substance abuse and to improve
parenting skills. There is evidence that
substance abuse disorders negatively affect
a woman’s interpersonal capacities and
potentially her ability to bond with her
child. Research has demonstrated that
parents struggling with addiction spend
only half as much time with their
children and that the opportunity
for neglect or abuse is likely. New
Brunswick Social Pediatrics
applied for the grant so that they
might deliver a more focused
program to high-risk families.
Dr. Sarah Gander, clinical lead
of PCAP, with her team, will be
implementing the new program
Strengthening Families. This pro-
gram will provide another layer of
focused intervention in battling
substance abuse and providing
empowerment and support for
parents. This program has the
potential to drastically improve
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.
the outcome of infants and youth and their
struggling parents. When circumstances
negatively affect the mother’s ability to
provide caring and compassionate parent-
ing, the child can suffer deep and long last-
ing negative affects. Positive family
relationships are the best way to overcome
these conditions.
Strengthening Families is a 14-week
program aimed at improving
parent-child relationships in
high-risk families. The program
will employ parent-child ther-
apy techniques aimed at
promoting healthy,
constructive parenting
habits. Sessions will be
structured so that
parents learn effective
parenting strategies,
while children, through
interactive play away
from the parent, learn
social skills and coping
mechanisms that will
help the child thrive.
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Families come together in the second
part of each session to practice their new-
ly acquired skills and share a meal
together, a practice that may not always
happen in the home. The emphasis on
the whole family is key to the success of
this program. This is seen as a potentially
life-altering program for vulnerable
families as it provides parent-coaching, a
meal and models a supportive, healthy
environment for families. Active partici-
pation and good attendance is anticipated.
New Brunswick Social Pediatrics plans
to use the spring to train facilitators to
deliver the program and to further assist
staff to meet the needs of children and
adults. Ten families will be identified and
the program will run from September
until December with booster sessions after
six and twelve months. The professional
adjudicators expressed confidence that the
evidence- based, proven program, a new
pilot program for this region, will be success-
ful at preventing child abuse and neglect.
The Official Publication of IODE National President, Bonnie G. Rees
No. 425 - Spring Issue February 2019
IODE members are indeed Wonder Women. Their
PATRON: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
multitasking skills are spectacular. In addition to the
VICEREGAL PATRON:
formidable amount of time and talent they voluntarily
Her Excellency, the Right Honourable
contribute to their IODE work, they juggle their
Julie Payette, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.Q.
personal lives, family life and careers. Many often take
care of their own children and their aging parents as well
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS: – the so-called “sandwich” generation. You can no
Past National Presidents, longer find seniors sitting in rocking chairs enjoying
Lieutenant Governors or their Spouse their “golden years”. What golden years? They are
often busier than they were before they retired. How ever
The National Chapter of Canada IODE do women find time to devote to IODE? Why would
40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219 they give up their cherished free time to volunteer?
Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Why, indeed? Women are nurturers by nature and whenever they see a sick child, a
Tel: 416-487-4416 homeless teen or an elder neglected, their hearts open and they look for ways to help.
Fax: 416-487-4417 In IODE, we know how to help. We try to help all those who are in need, which is why
Toll Free: 1-866-827-7428 we have a diverse range of projects. We are particularly mindful of those who have fall-
Email: iodecanada@bellnet.ca en through the cracks of our social safety nets. As Canadians, we can be rightfully proud
IODE
Website: www.IODE.ca Membership of the government social programs we have in place. They are cherished and willingly
Badge
supported through our tax system. Yet, they are not perfect and IODE helps those who
Echoes Editorial Committee: are unable to help themselves.
President IODE Canada Virtually everything that IODE members do for their communities is done humbly
Bonnie Rees and benefits people they do not know. People who live across town, in a remote part of
Echoes Officer their province, in a territory they will never visit – a few miles or thousands of miles away.
Stephney Flexhaug Sometimes, and sometimes rarely, we receive thanks for our efforts.
Echoes Contributing Editors These days, it might be an email, a generic note sent to all the organizations’ many
Chris Bateman supporters. Members may long for the personal hand-written notes of yesteryear, but that
Jane Cushing time has passed. For the most part we do our work without needing acknowledgement.
Karen Dalton We have faith that we are doing good. I still remember when a Grand Chief of the
Nadine Fenton Nishnawbe Aski First Nation was a guest at an IODE Ontario Provincial Annual Meeting.
Pamela Gallagher He made a point of thanking the “nice ladies” for the IODE Good Grooming Bags he
Laurel Mayne recalls receiving as a child. He made a point of telling us to continue this program. If
Carol McCall we received thank you notes for every Good Grooming Bag we made, every pair of socks
Catherine Moore we knitted, every afghan we crocheted and every dozen cookies we baked, IODE would
Carole Yorke be responsible for deforesting a good deal of our great country.
So, let us continue, in good faith, the work set out by those brave ladies 119 years ago
Echoes Committee reserves the right to edit who founded IODE. We are very proud of them. Let them be proud of us.
all IODE chapter notes. Articles appearing in
Echoes may be reprinted with credit given
to IODE Canada. Printed in Canada.
TOGETHER
Together For Tomorrow is both the theme of our 2019
IODE National Annual Meeting and a new initiative
F R
Submissions to Echoes can be sent to
Echoes@IODE.ca for IODE members to ensure a secure tomorrow for
TOMORROW IODE. Many members put their heart and soul into their
IODE work for which we are most appreciative. We
Changing your address or your email address?
Please let us know! know that working together, we accomplish so much
more than we can by ourselves. Many chapters have members who have become
great friends with each other. They support and uplift one other. This is another
STAY CONNECTED wonderful benefit of IODE membership. We want to keep that alive. All that said,
members know that there is a cost in operating a registered charity. While we have
worked hard to minimize and reduce expenditures – and will continue to do so –
our declining membership has put stress on our budget. Together For Tomorrow
Visit us at www.IODE.ca is an initiative that will allow members to assist in the administrative challenges
of running IODE. Please consider participating. Details will follow.

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 IODE Honoured

Her Excellency Julie Payette Extends Viceregal Patronage

PHOTO CREDIT: Sgt. Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG-BSGG, 2017

IODE is honoured and delighted to inform
members that Her Excellency, the Right
Honourable Julie Payette, C.C., C.M.M.,
C.O.M., C.Q., C.D., Governor General
and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, has
graciously agreed to serve as Viceregal
Patron of The National Chapter of
Canada IODE during her term of office.
Before becoming Governor General,
Julie Payette was an astronaut, engineer,
scientific broadcaster and corporate direc-
tor. She is well respected for her work in
developing policies to promote science and
technology.
Ms. Payette is active in multiple facets
of the community. She has produced sev-
eral scientific outreach short programs on
Radio-Canada and is a member of McGill
University’s Faculty of Engineering
Advisory Board. She has served on the
boards of the Montréal Science Centre
Foundation, Robotique FIRST Québec,
Drug Free Kids Canada, and the Montreal
Bach Festival. She has long served on the
board of Own The Podium, a granting
organization dedicated to high perform-
ance sport in Canada and was recently
appointed to the International Olympic
Committee Women in Sport Commission.
ing and promoting Canadian values, diver-
sity, inclusion, culture and knowledge. As
such, the Governor General supports asso-
ciations and organizations for their out-
standing contributions to society. They
have objectives aligned with the role and
responsibilities of the Governor General;
are national in scope; are governed and
managed responsibly and sustainably; and
they have a solid record of achievement
with programs implemented on an annual
basis.
The granting of viceregal patronage is
a longstanding practice. It is Her
Excellency’s goal to build on this tradition
Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie of recognizing exceptional contributions
Payette, Governor General and Commander- to Canadian society by increasing the reach
in-Chief of Canada. and impact of this partnership. May Her
Excellency be assured of our loyalty and
She has served as a director of support as she travels across Canada
Développement Aéroport Saint-Hubert de encouraging Canadians to tackle the issues
Longueuil and of the National Bank of of climate change, migration and poverty,
Canada. working together to reach a higher goal
Ms. Payette has received many distinc- and do what is right for the common good.
tions and 28 honorary doctorates. She is an IODE thanks her for her contributions to
Officer of the Order of Canada and a democracy and wish her good health as she
Knight of the Ordre national du Québec. continues in her role to bring Canadians
The Governor General plays a key role together.
in promoting national identity by support-

IODE member receives Sovereign’s Medal

IODE Golden Jubilee, Oshawa, ON, member Lois
Heaton was honoured to receive the Sovereign’s Medal
for Volunteers. An official Canadian honour, this
medal recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements
from across the country and abroad in a wide range of
fields. This award was presented to Lois on 24
September 2018 by Oshawa Mayor, John Henry, on
behalf of Her Excellency Governor General Julie
Payette. Lois’ volunteer service includes 54 years with
IODE, 27 years in scouting, eight years with a sorori-
ty, and six years on the finance committee of the
local Royal Canadian Legion. Members of IODE
Golden Jubilee and across Canada congratulate Lois
on this exceptional achievement.

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Fundraising
I
t doesn’t take an enormous chapter to
run an enormous event: just good plan-
ning. Big projects leave an imprint on the
community and promote awareness of
IODE. Does your chapter have a communi-
ty fundraiser that has been ongoing for more
than 10 years and raises in excess of $10,000?
Congratulations - then you have a signature
IODE program. Your fundraiser builds good-
will and awareness of IODE.
The home decorating craze is here to stay.
You can tell by the popularity of renovation
and redecoration shows that proliferate on
TV. House and Garden tours, whether for
Christmas, spring or just for interest, follow
a pattern. In a day or over a weekend,
houses of interest that are professionally
decorated and sometimes landscaped are
offered for viewing. Tickets vary from $20
to $35 and include viewing the homes and
maybe gardens with a final stop for tea,
coffee, hot cider, cookies and perchance, a
IODE Evergreen Home Tour
At the IODE Evergreen Home Tour by IODE
Doris E. Sullivan, Fredericton, NB, staggered
entry times allow the event to occur on a
Sunday between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. A gala
reception follows. This year, a young couple’s
home previously featured in Style At Home
Magazine offered their home decorated with
the magic of Christmas with small children in
mind. As a door prize, a weekend at a member’s
5-star bed and breakfast was offered.
bake sale. Number of tickets sold range from
400 to over 1,100, which raises between
$10,000 and $26,000.
In addition to ticket sales, the bottom
line is augmented in many cases by sponsor-
ship. Some chapters recognize business
contributions at the Bronze, Silver and Gold
levels. Developing a robust advertising com-
ponent boosts the financial outcome. One
chapter sells advertising that is then
featured on the ticket and in an information
booklet. Further promotion occurs on social
media. Successful chapters update their
chapter’s websites often. It is best to have
just one website and drive more viewers to
it. For another chapter, Facebook reached
over 25,000 viewers and attracted a younger
audience while promoting the event.
Another group will use Instagram next year
to help build interest and momentum lead-
ing up to the day. Tickets can be sold the old
fashioned way or via on-line ticket services
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such as Eventbrite and by properly building
an email distribution list. If your event is
good, “It sells itself!”
Promotion often depends on the home-
owner. If permission is granted so that the
description of the home and its features can
be presented in the local paper or via social
media, it becomes a positive public relations
tool. An artist or musician or musical group
might be present in a home and the
opportunity to meet the artist a draw.
Privacy, security and promotion seem to be
a precarious balancing act that requires
discussion and advice and don’t forget
insurance available through IODE Canada.
Important follow-up details include a story
that updates funds raised submitted to local
papers and thank you notes … lots and lots
of thank you notes! Consider holding an
appreciation reception for sponsors and
volunteers.
IODE Laurentian, Ottawa, ON, owns the
bragging rights for the longest running
fundraising program. This coming year, the
58th Home & Garden Tour is 11 May 2019.
Presenting a cheque to Ottawa Youth Services
Bureau are: (l-r) Ottawa Youth Services
Bureau Fundraising Coordinator, Savanna
Schiavo, IODE Laurentian President and
Services Officer Janet Kiff-Macaluso. It is
critical to clearly state whom you support.
Local causes are the most compelling. A
booklet supported by advertising features the
homes, the chapter’s history and the reason
for fundraising.

IODE Maple Leaf,
Goderich, ON, in the
last three years via their
Home Tour, Thrift
Shop and other projects
have raised and spent
over $92,500. The
chapter purchases
equipment for the
hospital and hospice,
assists women’s shelters,
funds bursaries and graduation awards. An original project has been
the construction of the skateboard park.
These women are truly fulfilling the mandate of IODE. Pictured
setting out refreshments are: (l-r) Gail Pelton, Emily Crew and Kay
King. Plan to attend next year: 9/10 November 2019.
Fundraising
Take a Magical Trip
Times together with friends can be fundraisers too.
IODE Manitou, North Bay, ON, IODE Eldon House,
London, ON, and IODE Laurentian, Ottawa, ON,
arrange bus trips to the theatre. Day trips with lunch
in the Ottawa region or overnight to Toronto to shop
and go to the theatre. Adding a tax-receipted contri-
bution on top of the cost of the fare can boost the bot-
tom line. A quality coach, a great meal, treats on the
bus and a door prize will set a high standard. One good
event sells the next. In Ottawa, they clearly stated that
funds raised would support aboriginal youth. IODE
Laurentian supports two classrooms in Northern
Ontario and sends $1,000 to IODE Snack Pack yearly.

How do you spend that much money!

Chapters that host large signature
events usually convene a smaller
committee to research and allocate
funds. IODE City of Lakes, Sudbury,
ON, who raise over $26,000 at their
home tour and Holly and Ivy Tea &
Bake Sale are consistent in their
giving. They deliver 20 baby layettes
to the hospital each year for new
mothers in need. For many of the
women who receive these care pack-
ages, this will be their only new baby
gift. Similarly, they provide
Christmas backpacks filled with
toiletries, school supplies and treats
to youth living in Foyer Notre Dame
House for homeless
youth, and “Fresh
Start Buckets” to
women who are ready
to leave the shelter
that has offered them
protection from
domestic violence.
There is still room
for new ideas on
giving. Chapter
members submit ideas
on a form available
on the chapter’s web-
site to suggest and
inform of other needy and worth-
while ideas. This year, from a
members’ request, every child in a
particular grade at an identified low-
income school received $5 to
purchase a book from Scholastic
Book Fair. For some children this was
their first personal book and the
chapter received many creative,
heartfelt notes and drawings of
thanks from the children.
IODE Preston, Cambridge, ON,
also earns over $26,000 at their Jolly
Holly Festive Tour. They use
Facebook to distribute a classic invi-
tation to the home tour. In the last
decade, they have
contributed to the
Cambridge
Memorial Hospital
over $120,000 to
benefit maternal
and child welfare.
The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of
Chatham-Kent, ON, is building a larger, more accessi-
ble facility to better assist children and families. IODE
Captain Garnet Brackin’s 2018 House Tour assisted
the Butterfly Building Campaign via their generous
contribution. It is anticipated that the Centre will meet
the needs of over 4,500 clients by 2020. Cheque pres-
entation participants: (l-r) Nancy Reissner, BJ
Makowetsky, Sandra Smith, Foundation Executive
Director Mike Genge, Sandra Dekok, Centre Service
Manager Dianne Pinkerton and Marianne Johnstone.
Pictured below is the percussion wall donated by
the chapter to aid students tactile, visual and hearing
experience. As well, the chapter supports travel costs
of students to visit the Ridge House Museum. Left is
museum curator Lydia Burggraff with member Dianne
Pinkerton.

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Education
Labrador Adopt-A-Class Program making a difference
our classroom. We were all so
excited ... hoping our name would
be called first so we would get to
pick from the box. My best friend
and I picked knitted slippers. I
loved them so much. The teacher
would let us wear them for the day
and they felt so smooth on the (l-r) IODE Mary Lawson members
floor. We also would get other gifts Lorraine Kent, Kay Inkpen, Charlene
like hats, mittens, scarfs, coin Greenfield and Pat Kent.
When Shelly King was a student, memo- purses, dolls, toy cars and classroom sup-
ries of support received under the IODE plies. It was very exciting! There weren’t Coffee Party Benefits Many
Adopt-A-Class Program prompted a re- many stores around and most of them
quest for similar assistance for her current only had groceries. School libraries are one of the many
school class. “I remember being in our I work at the Sheshatshiu Innu School recipients of the proceeds from the
combined grade 2/3 class. Our communi- in Sheshatshiu, Labrador, now. I know my Coffee Party & Fall Sale hosted by
ty of St. Lewis, Labrador, is small and was students would be very grateful and IODE Mary Lawson, Dartmouth, NS.
isolated back then (only ski-doo, boat or excited to open a box of school supplies This annual event is held at a local
plane to leave). I remember our teacher like we did.” church where guests are treated to
Mrs. Bradley bringing the IODE box into Shelly King refreshments and the chapter’s signa-
ture homemade gingerbread with warm
lemon sauce. Visitors are encouraged
Book Bags for Kindergarten Students to shop from the wide selection of
preserves, relish, beets, baking, crafts,
For more than 15 years, IODE Jessie F. books and new-to-you items. Funds
Gordon, Vancouver, BC, have supported local raised are used to support local schools
schools through the Born to Read Program. In and community projects such as the
the fall of 2018, 96 bags were donated to four HomeBridge Youth Society Holidays
kindergarten classes in two schools. The of Hope Project.
schools chosen typically have a high number of
students where English is a second language
and socio-economic status is generally low. The
book bags are sewn by members and have a
printed strip with the IODE logo and Born to Read placed on the outside. The bags
are made with different colourful cotton fabrics to make them more personal. Each
bag holds four new books. Members meet to assemble the bags and place labels in
each book. The students are excited with their reading choices and lovely bags.
Many students send hand written thank you notes, draw pictures and often talk
about the favourite book they received.

IODE Father of Confederation,

Conception Bay, NL, member Edna IODE Dr. Caroline Carmichael, New Glasgow,
Duffett with CBS Elementary NS, members Mary Romsa and Helen
School Vice Principal Jackie Butler Cruickshank have been busy knitting and gath-
and students. The chapter made ering other knitted items to donate to local
a $500 donation to the library. schools, Kids First and Northern Labrador
schools. They have delivered over 500 sets of
mitts, hats and scarves this past fall.

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 Education

National Theatre School of Canada

To be the change in the world today, as a woman, is to lead
the way in a profession that lights our passion. This financial
National Theatre School
assistance helps me to concentrate on the professional path
actors in their final stage pro-
that I am taking. Thank you for your assistance and for
duction during their graduate
giving encouragement to so many others.
year. The students’ passion
Your work is important, necessary and appreciated.
and enthusiasm for their pro-
fession in theatre is evident.
Pasqale St-Onge / Playwriting

PHOTO CREDITS: Maxime Côté, National Theatre School

Attending as a mature student takes a significant toll

T
he National Theatre School of
financially. With this generous gift, you are allowing me to
Canada offers incomparable train- commit and fully focus on my final semester and continue
ing to theatre artists of all kinds to working toward becoming the best arts leader I can be.
create work that matters. It is the premier
professional theatre training institution in Carly Chamberlain / Directing
the country in Acting, Directing,
Production Design, Technical Arts, Set
and Costume Design and Playwriting.
Since 1960, the National Theatre
School has trained artists in English and
Money has always been a struggle for me. IODE embodies
French in all of theatre’s trades and professions. Many of its 2,200
the generosity that exists in Canada as well as the strength
alumni are among the most active and recognized professionals in Canada of women working collectively to better our society. Thank
and around the world. Sandra Oh and Colm Feore are among many you to all the women behind this bursary that makes it
names that you’ll recognize among the alumni. possible for me to pursue my dreams of becoming an
actress. I am so grateful that continuing in my last year I
Who does IODE help? can focus less on money and more on honing my craft and
getting ready to integrate into the professional theatre stream.
The National Theatre School accepts 50 new students every year. I thank you for this bursary from the bottom of my heart.
Students are accepted based on their merit. Students from out of town
have a heavier financial burden and many are without large family funds. Déjah Dixon-Green / Acting
Annual IODE support consists of two $1,500 bursaries to assist
students. Because of heavy course loads, students are not able to hold part
or full-time jobs during the school year. These IODE bursaries help
sustain two students with day-to-day living expenses.

The IODE National Theatre School of Canada bursary recipients for This support lifts a tremendous burden of worry from my
mind - namely the dire logistics battle of budget vs. rent
the 2018/19 school year are:
vs. food vs. project materials. It allows my focus to be
Tiffany Ledesma from Toronto, ON, and Isabelle Paquette from
where it needs to be: making the most of my time at this
Repentigny, QC. amazing school and finding a clear vision of who I am as
Both women are studying in the an artist and how my work can contribute to the lives of the
Production program. people around me.
This support also means a smaller student debt for me to
Would you like to help? contend with after school, which will put me in a better
position to initiate projects of my own upon graduation. I’ve
Donations to the IODE National already seen a dramatic improvement in how to handle
Education Fund are gratefully accepted design and implementation as a direct result of my train-
throughout the year. Please visit ing here. I am excited by the possibilities of what I might
www.iode.ca. accomplish in the future.

Janet Mader / Set and Costume Design

IODE NATIONAL
EDUCATION FUND

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Citizenship

Remembering Our Fallen

IODE Frontenac,

N
o Stone Left Alone ceremonies held across Canada are
dedicated to honouring and remembering Canada’s Stettler, AB, organized the
veterans. The unique ceremony provides students with first annual No Stone Left
an authentic experience that Alone ceremony in IODE Baron Tweedsmuir, Olds, AB,
creates knowledge, under- Stettler. Members worked hosted the third annual No Stone Left
standing and appreciation of hard to ensure the sacrifice Alone ceremony in Olds with the Royal
those who serve and of the of the veterans in Stettler’s Canadian Legion Branch #105. Students
sacrifice of Canada’s fallen. Lake View Cemetery from Holy Trinity, Ecole Deer Meadows
IODE Lady Holland, would not be forgotten. and Olds High School placed flags and
poppies by the headstones of veterans.
Charlottetown, PE, member
Sharon Smith was in atten-
dance at the No Stone Left Volunteers walked the entire cemetery
Alone ceremony in Prince looking for the graves of veterans and
Edward Island where school recording the soldiers not listed. The Town
children placed poppies on the graves of veterans in remem- of Stettler also helped by finding where
brance. A story was told about a young PEI woman born in soldiers were buried. White crosses were
1862 who wanted to be a nurse. She trained in New York and placed near the tombs of more than 120
when the Boer War started she went to South Africa where soldiers. The procession was led by a
she became well known for her endeavours. She was the first bagpiper with local dignitaries, students,
Canadian to be awarded the Royal Red Cross. Her grave is in IODE members and the public in
the cemetery where the service was held. attendance.

Soldier’s Plot Rededication Victory Shop Celebrates 75 years

IODE Alberta
members attended
the rededication
of the Soldier’s
Plot, the IODE
Field of Honour,
Mountain View
Cemetery,
Lethbridge, AB.
One hundred
years ago, IODE
Sir Alexander Galt, Lethbridge, AB, was instrumental
in the development and care of this Soldier’s Plot.
Members raised funds for the wrought iron fence around
the plot as well as the marble gate. Their aim was to en-
sure that the veterans would be well remembered and
remain together in death as in life. Funding from the
Last Post Fund, The Commonwealth War Greaves
Commission and others resulted in new headstones, a
refurbished gate and landscaping. The rededication
ceremony was held on 10 June 2018. IODE Alberta
President Valerie Braiden said in closing, “The members
of IODE Sir Alexander Galt and other Lethbridge
chapters would be pleased to know that their dedication
to our fallen heroes lives on. We will remember them.”
IODE Dr. Herbert A.
Bruce, North Bay, ON,
has operated their gen-
tly-used store, The
Victory Shop, for 75
years. To celebrate this
achievement, they
mounted an exhibit in
the North Bay Library
highlighting the history,
service and memories of this shop which started in the basement of a
local hotel supplying items to servicemen overseas in World War II.
Loyal customers enjoy "frugal Fridays" where each week a different type
of clothing is offered for $l.
IODE Chapter Receives Community Recognition Award
During the 2018 Canada Day Celebrations, IODE 40 th
Northumberland Regiment, Norwood, ON, was presented with the
prestigious Jack and Marguerite Stewart Community Recognition
Award, for their service to the community over the past 105 years.
Chapter President Lisa Cossar, Services Officer Jan Darling,
Communications Officer Brenda Webb and Education Officer Kim
Lutes were honoured to accept the award presented by John Stewart,
son of the late namesakes of the award.

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 Chapters in the News

Charity Tournament Benefits IODE SUPPORT CONTINUES FOR GUIDE DOGS

IODE Dr. Innis Mary MacDonald, Markham, ON, was the IODE Boundary Bay, Delta, BC, continues their
recipient of $2,600 from the Markham Women's Slo-Pitch support of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. CEO Bill
League (MWSL) in July. Mary Offer, MWSL Tournament Thornton gratefully accepted $500 to be used
Director, and neighbour of chapter member Linda Dennis, to care for "Jay", one of the puppies being
trained for the program. The organization
presented her with a giant cheque at their Charity
breeds, raises and trains guide dogs for the
Tournament. blind/visually impaired and has an autism pro-
MWSL raises gram. The organization has recently expand-
funds for a ed to include support for veterans with PTSD.
local charity
each year, and
IODE was
Dogs with Wings
chosen this
summer. IODE Ethel Cuts, St. Albert, AB, donated
Some chapter $1,500 to Dogs With Wings, an organization
members were founded in 1996 in Alberta to provide guide
dogs for the visually impaired. Since then
on hand as
the program has expanded to include the
well to accept the cheque. The chapter spent the money Service Dog Program, Autism Service Dogs,
on items for Yellow Brick House, a Markham area women's Facility Service Dog program and the
shelter. The items provided are filled backpacks for the Companion Dog Program. The donation will
kids and laundry baskets full of kitchen and bath items for be targeted for the Autism Service Dogs.
the moms. Yellow Brick House has two emergency
shelters, one with seven bedrooms providing 25 beds and
seven cribs and a second with 16 beds and three cribs.

Barn Quilt Trail Project

Accessible Boating Program
IODE Angela Bruce, Oakville,
PHOTO CREDIT: Nikki Wesley, Oakville Beaver

ON, is supporting CharterAbility, a

local accessible boating program
launched in 2003 to provide an
accessible boating experience for
those with physical limitations or
other personal challenges. Stephen
Cull, who had the idea for this
program and developed it, is IODE Catherine McVean, Dresden, ON, has donated to the Barn
confined to a wheelchair as a result Quilt Trail Project. The project is supported by a team of dedicated
of an accident. John Berriman, a volunteers with donations from local businesses, the Rotary Club of
volunteer with CharterAbility, spoke about the program Dresden and a grant from the Lambton Creative County Fund. Barn
at an IODE Angela Bruce gathering and received a Quilt Trail started in Ohio, has more than 7,000 barn quilts across
donation from the chapter. Many members of the Canada and the United States and has been very successful in Ontario.
chapter went on a cruise together, loved it and also It aims to preserve and promote rural heritage and culture. The barn
donated to CharterAbility. Its inaugural cruise was in quilts are large pieces of wood painted to look like quilt fabric installed
2008. It has a fully-accessible dock on 16 - Mile Creek, on timber barns. Each barn quilt has a story board explaining the basis
adjoined to Busby Park on Water Street in Oakville and of the block’s design and location. It’s a unique way to tell history one
now operates two pontoon boats to take people along block at a time. IODE Catherine McVean has covered the cost of
the creek and into a wildlife sanctuary in downtown installing the Quilt Story Boards for barn quilts on barns in Dawn-
Oakville. Trips are provided free-of-charge, courtesy of Euphemia Township and the Dresden area. The committee had a trail
donations CharterAbility receives and the commitment of more than 20 barn quilts for the September 2018 International
of its volunteer boat operators. Plowing Match near Pain Court in Chatham-Kent and plans for an
accompanying book to tell the stories coming later.

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Community Service

Fiery Faces Vital Program Continues

How many hats can you make
with $38 of orange yarn?
Answer: 68 hats of various sizes.
To celebrate their 80th Anniversary, IODE Sarnia-
Lambton Municipal, Sarnia, ON, partnered with
Fiery Faces for their 2018 Halloween Family Day
Event. This was an opportunity to give back to
the whole community and say thank you for
supporting IODE.
Fiery Faces was a fun-centred family affair fund-
ed entirely through donations. This family day was
held at DeGroot’s Nurseries where games and crafts
activities for kids were organized. Complimentary
hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee were offered.
IODE members found many sponsors for this
event and were able to man the greeting table,
pumpkin carving, white bag decorating, slime
making, craft table, games area, perler beads and
the table where knitted pumpkin hats, made by
IODE members, were sold.
While admission to the event was free, donations
were accepted at each table. IODE Margaret
Stokes, Petrolia, ON, and IODE Hon. Malcolm
Cameron, Sarnia, ON, used the proceeds of the day
to support education scholarships and bursaries.
The Perth District Health Unit
received a $1,000 donation from
IODE Festival Jubilee, Stratford,
ON, to assist in providing nutrition
support to local families. The money
is used to purchase milk coupons for
pregnant women and young families.
“Receiving continued funding
from IODE Festival Jubilee enables
the Health Unit to maintain this
vital program and ease the financial
challenges for families,” says Heather Kane, Public Health Nurse.
“This donation will provide Perth County families greater
access to nutritious food and will help support healthy growth
and development in children.”
Members of IODE Lady Holland,
Charlottetown, PE, enjoyed an
early morning breakfast as they
watched the wedding of Prince
Harry and Ms. Meghan Markel.
Also joining them was Josie
MacDonald, granddaughter of
Gail MacLean.
Gold Sponsorship
IODE Kokanee, Nelson, BC, continues their
generous support of the Kootenay Emergency
Response Physicians Association (KERPA) with
a donation of $10,000 towards the purchase of
a physician response vehicle. This Corporate
Gold Sponsorship is one of several monetary
contributions the chapter has made to KERPA.

Baby Shower for

Anderson House
IODE PE held a baby shower in celebration of
the birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge. Gifts
brought to the shower were then donated to
Anderson House, a provincial emergency
shelter for abused women and children.
Members enjoyed some great social time.
Anderson House was very thankful to receive so
many items.

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 Membership

Summary of Susan Fish’s article

Engaging Volunteers “Waiting but not idle: How to keep potential
volunteers engaged with your organization.”

events, including fundraisers.

W
hen someone decides to
volunteer and calls an organ-
ization, he or she is usually
strongly motivated. If the role they seek
is not a great fit for them or the organi-
zation is not responsive, enthusiasm can
wane. Potential volunteers won’t wait
around long to hear back from organiza-
tions that are slow to respond.
Organizations are not always in
recruitment mode when potential volun-
teers are ready. Every potential volunteer
needs a reply within 24-48 hours. Paula
Speevak, president and CEO of
Volunteer Canada says, “When someone
doesn’t hear back, it can cause them to
question their value and self-worth. This
may prevent them from approaching
other organizations to volunteer.”
Having a strong volunteer section on
an organization’s website can help with
new volunteers. It can help potential
volunteers feel passionate about being
part of what you’re doing and can tell sto-
ries enabling volunteers to make an
informed decision about whether to
proceed with your organization.
The first personal point of contact in
person or by phone with an organization
is crucial and can shape your whole
relationship with the volunteer. This
person must be extremely welcoming and
knowledgeable.
Once a prospective volunteer has
completed a volunteer application, the
next step is usually a short interview. This
interview should be thought of as a
conversation … and an opportunity to
determine actual fit.
It’s not always practical to give volun-
teers meaningful opportunities for work
immediately. Use this waiting period to
encourage volunteer engagement:
• Start sending newsletters so they can
learn about the organization and
become engaged.
• Direct them to your website to start
reading FAQs and history.
• Invite them to public forums or other
• Offer orientation packages and manu-
als online. Include testimonials and
sample volunteer scenarios.
Failing to respond to interested volun-
teers reflects a wider challenge in terms
of the value the organization, the sector
and society places on volunteers. Because
volunteers give their time freely, nonprof-
its may harbour the false impression that
resources aren’t needed to manage them.
“Organizations are starting to see that it’s
becoming harder to get volunteers … and
that volunteers aren’t signing up for life.
The more you invest in a volunteer up
front, the more likely they are to stay
involved longer … when a prospective
volunteer contacts your organization,
they’ve started a relationship with you.
They’ve effectively knocked on your
door. It’s vital that you answer that knock.
Susan Fish is a writer/editor at Storywell, a
company that helps individuals and organi-
zations tell their story well. She has written
for the nonprofit sector for almost two
decades and loves a good story. For the full
article visit the charityvillage.com website.

IODE Shepody Welcomes Newcomers IODE Calgary 100th Anniversary Tea

IODE Shepody, Dorchester, NB, part-
nered with the Village of Dorchester to IODE Colonel James MacLeod,
prepare a resource booklet containing Calgary, AB, were the hosts of
information on service groups, the centennial tea in honor of
businesses and services in the local 100 years of service organized
area. At a Welcome Reception hosted and directed by the municipal
by IODE Shepody, newcomers were chapter now known as IODE
welcomed and presented with a basket Calgary.
containing the resource booklet, local items, business cards Evangeline Robertson re-
and information on local service clubs including IODE ceived an IODE bursary to help
Canada. This has proven to be a valuable resource for new- with her studies in the culinary
comers. Local organizations and businesses benefit as well. (l-r) IODE Calgary program at SAIT. Using her
President Janis Ogilvie, skills and eager to thank IODE, she prepared
The chapter has welcomed a new member from hosting this
IODE bursary recipient the decorated cake. It was a special afternoon
reception. The resource booklet is available on the Village Evangeline Robertson.
of Dorchester website. of sharing stories and experiences in IODE.

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Spotlight on New Brunswick
THE STORY BEGINS IN 1900 IODE, was sold and the invested funds support scholarships for
IODE New Brunswick welcomes everyone New Brunswick Community College students and students at the
back to where IODE started. In Fredericton New Brunswick School of Craft and Design. Primary chapters give
in 1900, the Mayor responded to Margaret scholarships and bursaries at all levels. Prizes and certificates are
Polson Murray’s request to form a women’s popular at the elementary level.
group to support Canadians serving in the
Boer War. The Mayor was successful and LITERACY
IODE was born. By the time the First World Literacy initiatives
War came, there were many chapters in New evolved to an early
Brunswick and they worked with other learning focus with
IODE women across Canada to make a huge IODE NB President Born to Read. Initially
contribution to the war effort. Mrs. John Black, 1900 IODE women made
– 1902. bags and filled them
SCHOOL LIBRARIES with books to give to
new mothers and their
babies before they left IODE New Brunswick collected books to be
the hospital. Started by distributed to early childhood centres.
Shirley Downey of
IODE Heritage, St. Stephen NB, and then mothered through to
a partnership with Lieutenant Governor Marilyn Trenholm
Counsell, also an IODE member, and finally with the Province.

CENTENNIAL PROJECT
The Provincial Centennial Project made significant donations
first to the fledgling, provincial child and adolescent psychiatric
A thank you from the Summer Squad, Crescent Valley unit and the training of
Resource Centre.
its staff and then to the
training of facilitators
Following the war, the women of IODE New Brunswick decided for Roots of Empathy.
that a better understanding of history would prevent wars and they It continues to support
began to establish school libraries stocking them with books, the Adolescent Unit.
particularly history books and volunteering to staff them. Primary Chapters continue
chapters continue to support school libraries. to support Roots of
Empathy.
COMMONWEALTH
Through World War II, IODE members worked with Home EDUCATION
Economics teachers to ensure that children had vitamin D and Education Officer Lynda Coffey
milk. After the war and following the ascension of Her Majesty prepares remarkable Remembrance
Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, they concentrated on promot- Day materials for all the assisted
ing an understanding of the Commonwealth providing books to schools. Chapters work hard to
libraries and giving scholarships and bursaries at all levels. meet the needs of their assisted and
adopted schools: purchasing equip-
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES ment; providing breakfasts, lunch-
The Provincial Bursary Fund es and snacks; helping with events;
continues to award scholar- helping students with reading,
ships at the university level math and homework.
although they are no longer
restricted to Commonwealth SERVICES
studies. Provincial scholar- Provincial Services continues to send parcels to six locations in
ships and bursaries have been Labrador and to offer support to the youth addictions program at
sustained with the help of Portage. IODE members help in thousands of quiet, unnoticed ways
jewellery sales and dona- from lunch with shut-ins to backpacks for children to ensure they
tions. Clark House, a sen- have food when they are not at school.
iors’ residence owned by

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IODE New Brunswick Remembers
O
ver the years, IODE New
Brunswick has worked
diligently to ensure those
who lost their lives in war are
remembered.
IODE erected a monument in
South Africa and also in Riverview
Park, Saint John, in memory of the
90 Canadians who made the
supreme sacrifice during the Boer
War. IODE Lieutenant Colonel
Boyd Anderson, Moncton, NB,
erected a monument in Victoria Park for
those who lost their lives in World War
I. An ambulance was purchased and
sent overseas and IODE NB raised
$10,000 for a hospital ship fund. Across
Canada, members gave $5,500,000
during the four years of combat. Knitted
articles, bandages and food parcels
including seven tons of homemade jams
were sent. IODE Saint John members
A Quick Start for IODE Canada 150
IODE Canada 150, the first cyber
chapter, began its service work as soon as
it was formed. Immediately following
bestowal, they planned and executed an
Advent program for the residents of the
apartment towers in a senior’s complex,
Loch Lomond Villa. They partnered with
two professional musicians to make the
evening of music and readings really
special. Following the program, chapter
members provided a lunch. The chapter
continues to focus their assistance on this
complex. They make Welcome Bags for
new residents, catheter bags for special
needs residents, help to stock a “grocery
store” for residents, purchased artwork
featuring inspirational messages for the
Alzheimer’s unit and assist with Villa
fundraising.
The women who formed this cyber
chapter chose this model in order to fit
IODE into busy lives and shift work.
They “meet” and communicate via social
media and have occasional “in-person”
Spotlight on New Brunswick
placed memorial cenotaphs in Kings
Square, Fernhill and Rothesay. Jointly,
with the New Brunswick Provincial
Command of the Legion, a monument
was erected at Cedar Hill, West Saint
John.
During World War II, IODE was the
first organization to respond with
monetary and material aid. $100,000
was raised in one month to purchase a
meetings and get-togethers. They decided
to have a chapter levy instead of doing
fundraisers so that their time could be
directed to service. This method allows
them to participate in IODE and still have
time to have fun together.
Loch Lomond Villa requested this particular
wall talk installation. IODE Canada 150 pur-
chased the poster, installed it and painted the
frame around it. (l-r) Chapter members Carol
Ann Foster, Sharon Grozik and Mary Tibbits.
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Bolingbroke Bomber presented to
the Canadian government,
$300,000 to the British Ministry
and $50,000 to Australia. IODE
New Brunswick bought a ‘spitfire’
in honour of Lord Beaverbrook.
In 1989, IODE New Brunswick
raised $104,000 for the Cardiac
Unit at Saint John Regional
Hospital and in the 1990’s, joined
with the Royal Canadian Legion
Lancaster Branch #69 to share the
cost of a kidney dialysis machine for
the hospital. Veterans and many others
have benefited from this donation.
Saint John area chapters erected a
flagpole with the Canadian flag in the
Field of Honour at Fernhill Cemetery,
East Saint John. Each year, members
place wreaths, poppies and flags in
honour of the fallen. They will not be
forgotten.
IODE Governor Carleton, Fredericton, NB,
paid a visit to the Fredericton Downtown
Community Health Centre (FDCHC) to take a
tour and research ways in which the chapter
could assist. FDCHC opened in March 2017
to provide several services to the disadvan-
taged. The centre is made up of a team of
health providers working together in a
collaborative practice with the community and
a focus on patient-centred care. A unique
feature of FDCHC is the Community Access
Room, a laundry and showering facility for the
vulnerably housed or homeless population.
IODE Governor Carleton will determine the
best way to support the FDCHC.
National Annual Meeting
119th Annual Meeting of IODE Canada & IODE New Brunswick
TOGETHER SAVE THE DATES!
F R
TOMORROW 30 May – 01 June 2019
Saint John, NB, is our host city for this special three day event in 2019.
W
e look forward to seeing you this
May in Saint John, Canada’s old-
est incorporated city (236 years).
When you arrive, you will find a Self
Directed Walking Tour pamphlet in your
room. Explore a little, you will be surprised
at what an old city has to offer. The hotel
contains a shopping mall and walk ways to
the Provincial Museum, City Market and
City Library. You can explore indoors and
even purchase your book for Share a Story
… Bring a Book. There will be a computer
available on the concourse outside the meet-
ing room where you can purchase an Indigo
gift certificate using IODE Shop to Give and
make a 15% donation to IODE Snack Pack
just by shopping.
Thursday night, you are invited to join
the Directors and War Memorial Officers
as they explore the city by trolley. After
the tour, you can select your meal from the
menu at the Reversing Falls Restaurant and
watch the falls change. On your way back
to the hotel, you might explore Harbour
Passage or drive back with a taxi or IODE
New Brunswick member.
All sessions open to all members except as noted *
THURSDAY, 30 MAY
10:00 am IODE Canada Board of Directors *
12:00 pm Lunch - on your own
1:00 pm Registration
2:00 pm IODE War Memorial Committee
5:00 pm Depart for City Tour & Dinner at
Reversing Falls Restaurant
Friday is a big day. Provincial Presidents
meet in the morning for breakfast and
Marketplace opens. The first session is a
Membership Plenary exploring what works
for chapters who add members easily, what
works for chapters that nurture members
and make an effort to retain them and lots
of ideas for moving forward tomorrow. At
noon, we find out who has won the IODE
Violet Downey Book Award. The winning
book will be on sale after lunch in the
Marketplace. In the afternoon, we have a
National Advisory Committee meeting
open to everyone. There will be a guest
speaker to give us some ideas for “tomorrow”.
Before dinner Friday evening, gather to
mingle in the Mix Resto Bar and on the
concourse. We celebrate with our Opening
Ceremonies, Annual Dinner and RCMP
and membership awards. There will be the
Parade of Standards and we will recognize
the three Provincial Chapters celebrating
their centennials in 2020.
Saturday begins with breakfasts for
Primary Chapter Presidents, Chapters
under National Jurisdiction and First Time
2 0 19 AGE NDA IN BRIEF
FRIDAY, 31 MAY
8:00 am Provincial Presidents’ Breakfast*
9:00 am Registration & Marketplace
10:00 am Plenary Session - Focus on
Membership
12:00 pm Lunch
IODE Violet Downey Book
Award Presentation
1:30 pm Registration, Marketplace &
Book Sales
2:00 pm National Advisory Committee
5:45 pm Reception - cash bar
6:30 pm Dinner, Opening Ceremonies,
Awards
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Conference attendees. Marketplace will be
busy in the concourse. The National
Annual Meeting will follow. After this, the
Marketplace will hum for the last time
while the new Board of Directors meets to
elect the National Officers.
Dr. Sarah Gander researcher in charge
of the IODE 100th Anniversary Program
Project will be our speaker at lunch. After
lunch, the Share a Story … Bring a Book
program will wind up and the recipients of
the books will celebrate with us. A new
IODE Heritage project will be introduced
and then the new Provincial and National
Executives will be sworn in. Following the
Closing Ceremonies grab your beach shoes
and comfortable clothes and head out to
St. Martin’s by bus. St. Martin’s is a
former ship building and rum running
community. Beautiful homes will be in
view and for dinner we enjoy wonderful
food at The Caves where you choose from
the menu. The restaurant is named after
the local attraction, huge caves carved in
the sandstone by the tides. Then, back to
the hotel by bus to continue conversations
with new friends and old friends to plan for
tomorrow together.
Come to enjoy our combined annual
meetings, admire the city of Saint John and
surrounding area and celebrate how we are
Together For Tomorrow.
SATURDAY, 01 JUNE
8:00 am Breakfast for Primary Chapter
Presidents, First Time Attendees
& New Members, Chapters under
National Jurisdiction*
9:00 am Registration & Marketplace
9:30 am National Annual Meeting
11:30 am Final Marketplace
12:30 pm All Members Buffet Lunch
with Guest Speaker
2:00 pm IODE Heritage Project
5:00 pm Fun Night - dinner at The Caves,
St. Martin’s
 119th IODE CANADA & TOGETHER
F R
IODE NEW BRUNSWICK ANNUAL MEETINGS TOMORROW

30 May – 01 June 2019

Delta Brunswick Hotel, 39 King Street, Saint John, NB

REGISTRATION FORM First Time

Attendee
Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter ___________________________________________________ IODE Member since __________ REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
Address ________________________________________________________________________________ 06 APRIL.
City _____________________________________ Province ________ Postal Code ________________ Registrations
Telephone _________________________ Email Address ______________________________________ BEFORE 07 April
are eligible to win
In case of emergency ____________________________________ Telephone ______________________ an Early Bird
Special Dietary Needs ____________________________________________________________________ Draw Prizes!
* You will be charged for alternate meals if dietary restrictions are NOT specified here.

AFTER 06 APRIL
30 MAY, THURSDAY
Registration, IODE Canada Board of Directors and IODE War Memorial Meeting No Charge

31 MAY, FRIDAY $90 $95

Includes Registration Package, 2018 IODE NB and IODE Canada Annual Reports, Focus on
Membership Plenary, Buffet Luncheon & IODE Violet Downey Book Award, NAC Business Meeting,
Guest Speaker, Opening Ceremonies, Annual Dinner, IODE RCMP Community Relations Awards,
Helen Toye Campbell Membership and Crystal Cup Membership Awards

01 JUNE, SATURDAY $55 $60

Includes Registration Package, 2018 IODE NB and IODE Canada Annual Reports,
National Annual Meeting, Buffet Luncheon, Guest Speaker, IODE War Memorial Scholarships,
Installation of National and Provincial Officers, Share a Story…Bring a Book

OPTIONS:
Saturday Breakfast Meetings • Primary Presidents: No: ______ x $6 pp
First Time Attendees: No: ______ x $6 pp Chapters Under Jurisdiction: No: ______ x $6 pp Total $____________
Thursday Night Out • City Tour – trolley transportation one way only
Reversing Falls Restaurant (menu choices at your cost) No: ______ x $15 pp Total $____________
Cost of taxi from Reversing Falls to Delta Hotel about $8
Opening Ceremonies and Annual Dinner for Guests No: ______ x $40 pp. Total $____________
Friday Lunch for Guests No: ______ x $33 pp. Total $____________
Saturday Lunch for Guests No: ______ x $35 pp. Total $____________
Saturday • Fun at St. Martin’s, round trip tour bus only No: ______ x $25 pp Total $____________
Dinner at “The Caves” (menu choices at your cost)
TOTAL CHEQUE ENCLOSED: $ ___________

Delta Brunswick Hotel, 39 King St., Saint John, NB

ROOM RATES: $119 + TAXES (18%)
TO BOOK: Call 1 (888) 236-2427 and mention “IODE Canada National Conference code YSJDB”

Please make Cheque payable to IODE Canada. Photocopy this form for your records.
SEND TO: IODE Canada, 40 Orchard View Blvd., Your cancelled cheque is your receipt.
Ste. 219, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Refunds will not be issued after 13 May 2019.
Stay a While in
New Brunswick
Extend your stay or come ahead of the
IODE National Annual Meeting and
IODE New Brunswick Provincial Annual
Meeting. Take advantage of additional
tours offered in the Saint John area.
A glimpse of the
St. Andrews Tour.
Changing your address
or your email address?
Please let us know!
Publications Mail Agreement 40026852
Saint John Marina Tours (RESERVATIONS: 506-738-8484)
The boat has two enclosed levels, climate controlled, and the lower
level will be barrier free. They carry a full Food and Liquor License. They
require a minimum of 30 passengers to book out a Private Three Hour Cruise,
with a capacity of 96 passengers. Two price tiers for these Groups:
• 30-49 Passengers - $36 / per person, plus taxes
• 50-96 Passengers - $34 / per person, plus taxes
There will also be two Afternoon Public Cruises a month which will be
$25 / per person, taxes included, for a Two hour cruise, as well as two Evening
Dinner Cruises a month. Dates and prices are still being determined.
Uncorked Tours offers daily walking tours in Uptown Saint John. Over the
course of a couple hours, your guide will take you off the beaten track and
introduce you to some fabulous food and drink establishments.
Reservations can be made through the website: www.uncorkednb.com.
Optimum Ride Motorcoach Day Trip to St. Andrews – June 3, 2019
(RESERVATIONS: 506-433-6634)
Visit The Huntsman Marine Science Centre for a behind the scenes tour
to see the workings of the busy Aquarium. Visitors to Huntsman also enjoy
the sturgeon, seahorses, salmon, intertidal creatures, and underwater view-
ing of Bay of Fundy fishes. A buffet lunch follows at Algonquin Resort and
tour of Kingsbrae Garden, a place where traditional and modern gardening
styles and plant materials are employed to enrich, preserve, and promote
gardening. (tour 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) Per person rate is $110. Cost per
person based on a minimum of 40 people travelling.
Rate includes motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch, tour planning/
director as well as the admission costs to the identified tour destinations.
Note: The tours are suggestions only and are not part of the conference or sponsored by IODE.
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