The Margaret Stokes IODE is the Petrolia chapter of the National IODE.
The Mission of IODE, a Canadian women's charitable organization dedicated to enhance the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs.
Our Motto: “United for Service”
In 1900, Margaret Polson Murray, a Montreal native, founded a women’s charitable organization known as the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.The first chapter was formed in Fredericton, New Brunswick. IODE, as the organization is known today, is an exclusively Canadian women’s volunteer organization.
Over the years the IODE has changed to meet the needs of all Canadians from coast to coast- with a particular focus on children and their needs.
The Margaret Stokes Chapter formed on March 30, 1949, in Petrolia, Ontario. The thirteen founding members named the chapter after a tireless community worker, Margaret Stokes, who was celebrating her 100th birthday and whose family was associated with the development of the Petrolia District. Colonel Samuel Stokes, her son, established the “Stokes Award” which is given annually to the “most contributing grade 8 student” at each of the local elementary schools.
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Presently, we hold monthly meetings throughout the year (except July and August) on the second Monday, 7:00 pm, at the Queen Victoria Apartment’s meeting room. We have over 50 members and we invite you to join us.
