IODE Canada

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IODE Canada

IODE Canada
Lambton Golf and Country Club
100 Scarlett Road
Toronto, ON M6N 4K2
2015 Annual Report
(Printed May 2016)
For more than a century, IODE Canada has been working
in communities across this country to improve the lives of its
citizens and to provide opportunities to those in need.
At the 116th National Annual Meeting and Convention, the
members, volunteers and supporters of IODE will take time to
share ideas, discuss challenges and coordinate efforts to
maximize their impact across Canada.
I wish all of you the best in your efforts to create a smarter,
more caring nation.
David Johnston
May 2016
President’s
IODE FOUNDER’S DAY MESSAGE 2016
Remembering the Past and Looking Ahead
IODE’s
founder,
Margaret
Polson
Murray,
worked
enthusiastically and tirelessly to establish an organization in
1900 based on the pillars of patriotism and charity, values that are still relevant
today. IODE members continue to show and take pride in their love of their
country and record thousands of hours each year volunteering to make a
difference in their communities.
In his installation speech in 2010, Canada’s 28th Governor General David Johnston
announced three focus areas for his term of office; the third focus was
to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism. Then, in 2013, His Excellency
launched “My Giving Moment”, a national multimedia campaign to encourage
Canadians to discover and seize their “giving moments” and then act on them.
This is something that IODE members have been doing very well for 116 years.
While many chapters were formed to assist in the war effort, their focus has
changed over the years to reflect the changing needs of our society. The
contributions of members to the well-being of individuals in their communities
makes a difference in their lives: equipment and furnishings for hospitals,
assistance for day care centres or seniors’ centres, scholarships at all levels,
assistance to veterans and to the men and women of our Armed Forces and
support for transitional housing centres. IODE has been involved in all aspects of
community life.
Many chapters were formed during the period 1914 – 1918, initially to help with
the war effort. Those chapters who are celebrating their 100th Anniversaries during
this time period are an important part of Canadian history.
We are a part of Canadian history. World War Women is a temporary exhibit on
display now at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa until 03 April 2016. It tells
part of the story of the women who served in the military or volunteered their
time during World War 1. IODE is recognized in the display but more work can be
done to honour and record the tremendous efforts of IODE members during that
period of our history. If you are ever given the opportunity to assist with research
into women’s efforts during wartime, I encourage you to do so. It is important to
maintain this history and ensure that future generations are educated about
IODE’s significant contribution during wartime.
Yes, our history is important. So, too, is our future. What lies ahead? IODE
volunteers are still needed in our society. Chapter members will continue meeting
the needs of others by supporting students; recognizing police officers, firefighters
and other outstanding community service workers; increasing awareness to help
alleviate child abuse and neglect; providing clothing, bedding, food and hygiene
products for local and remote communities; assisting victims of disasters; and by
welcoming new Canadians and celebrating all Canadians. Keep Mrs. Murray’s
legacy alive.
Anne Mason, National President, 13 February 2016
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT
Chris Bateman, Secretary
Highlights of 2015
IODE has a Board of Directors comprised of 17 Directors, which are the
11 National Officers and the six Provincial Presidents. The Directors met
ten times between 01 January and 31 December 2015. The National
Advisory Committee (NAC) provides advice to the Board of Directors and
is comprised of 115 members from all provinces and the Yukon,
including officers from the provinces on the NAC by right of office. The
Advisory Committee met four times, as well as at the time of
115th National Annual Meeting held in St. John’s, NL. All regulations and
decisions concerning the business and disbursement of funds of the
National Chapter are the responsibility of the Board of Directors.
Noteworthy Correspondence
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was pleased to receive the Resolutions of
Loyalty sent on the occasion of the 115th National Annual Meeting in
St. John’s, NL, from The National Chapter of Canada IODE and from the
provincial chapters following their annual meetings. IODE continued to
enjoy corresponding with the Private Secretary to Her Majesty when
letters were exchanged at the time of Her Majesty’s Commonwealth Day
Message, Her Majesty’s birthday and Christmas.
His Excellency, The Right Honourable David Johnston, CC CMM
COM CD FRSC FRCPSC, Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant
Governors of all provinces and Commissioners of the Territories
appreciated receiving the IODE Annual Report along with the minutes of
the 115th National Annual Meeting.
Honorary President and Vice-Presidents
Her Excellency, Mrs. Sharon Johnston served as Honorary President of
The National Chapter of Canada IODE.
It was our pleasure that Her Honour, Lois Mitchell, CM, AOE, wife of
the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta; Her Honour, Janice C. Filmon, CM,
OM, wife of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba; Her Honour The
Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; The
Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Lieutenant Governor of
Saskatchewan; Her Honour, Mrs. Joan Grant, wife of the Lieutenant
Governor of Nova Scotia; Her Honour, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, wife of the
Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island; Her Honour, Mrs. Patricia
Fagan, wife of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador;
and Her Honour The Honourable Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Lieutenant
Governor of New Brunswick continued to serve as Honorary VicePresidents of IODE Canada by supporting our mission during their terms
of office.
Letters of acceptance on their appointments as Honorary VicePresidents were received from Past National Presidents: Lorna Dean;
Mrs. Robert Adams (Joan); Ann McCartney; Helen Dick; Suzanne
Williams; Marty Dalton; Sandra Connery; Noreen Salari; June McDonald;
Pamela Gallagher; Chris Bateman; Catherine Moore and Ann Dyer.
Congratulations and Commendations were expressed to
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IODE members who received awards and special recognition for
community service, recipients of the IODE 10, 25, 50 and 60-year
pins and members with over 60 years of dedicated service to IODE,
life membership recipients and chapters celebrating special
anniversaries.
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Visits of the President and National Officers
The President, Officers/Directors and other members of the National
Advisory Committee represented IODE Canada at:
• Primary chapter annual meetings, anniversary celebrations,
Remembrance Day services, special events and fundraisers
• Official Opening of Clara Hughes Public School, Oshawa, ON, on
29 January 2015
• Presentation of the IODE Badge to Her Honour, Mrs. Patricia Fagan,
Government House, St. John’s, NL, on 04 November 2014
• Commemoration Reception for the Patriotic Association of the
Women of Newfoundland on 02 October 2014 at Government House,
St. John’s, NL
• IODE Founder’s Day Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,
Toronto organized by IODE Ontario and IODE 48th Highlanders on
08 February 2015
• IODE Ottawa’s 96th Annual General Meeting on 28 March at the Royal
Ottawa Golf Club, Gatineau, QC, by President E. Anne Mason
• IODE BC’s 102nd Annual Meeting on 10-11 April 2015 at the Harrison
Hot Springs Resort and Spa, BC, by President E. Anne Mason
• IODE ON’s 95th Annual Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa
Airport, on 17-18 April 2015 by President E. Anne Mason
• 100th Anniversary Grant Program launch for 2015 winner Family
Counselling and Support Services of Guelph–Wellington by President
E. Anne Mason and Honorary Vice-President and Chair, 100th
Anniversary Grant Program, Pamela Gallagher
• IODE NS’s 95th Annual Meeting 23-24 April at the Park Place Hotel &
Conference Centre, Dartmouth, NS, by President E. Anne Mason
• IODE NB’s 115th Provincial Annual Meeting 25-27 April 2014 at the
Fredericton Motor Inn, by President E. Anne Mason
• 100th Anniversary Tea, IODE Mary Armstrong, Strathroy, ON, on
02 May 2015 by President E. Anne Mason
• Annual Financial Meeting of the CNEA at Exhibition Place, Toronto,
ON, 21 May 2015, by President E. Anne Mason
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre Annual General Meeting on
17 June 2015, by President E. Anne Mason and Secretary Chris
Bateman
• Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto, where IODE Directors
and members hosted a booth to showcase IODE Canada on Opening
Day. The focus this year was to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
the Canadian Flag
• Remembrance Day, 11 November 2015, National War Memorial,
Ottawa, ON, by President E. Anne Mason
• Chancellery Offices, Ottawa, for the Presentation of the IODE Coat
of Arms on 24 November 2015, by President E. Anne Mason,
Honorary Vice-President and Chair of the Armorial Bearings
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Committee Ann Dyer, Secretary Chris Bateman and Archivist
Gwyneth Harkin
President E. Anne Mason and members of the IODE BC Executive
visited hotels in BC for the 2017 National Annual Meeting
Bestowal of Charter Ceremony for IODE Ubique, Toronto, on
08 February 2016, by President E. Anne Mason, National
Membership Officer Bonnie Rees, Secretary Chris Bateman and
IODE Ontario members
The IODE Royal Baby Literacy Project
The Royal Baby Literacy Project was developed in honour of the birth of
His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis on 22 July 2013.
With the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana on 02 May 2015, a
special bookplate was designed and chapters were encouraged to collect
and donate books to schools, libraries, day care centres and wherever
books could be used.
Two chapters hosted a baby shower for Princess Charlotte.
Memberships and Subscriptions
Canadian National Exhibition Association; Canadian Children’s Book
Centre; Commonwealth Countries League; General Federation of
Women’s Clubs; International Peace Garden Inc.; The Monarchist
League of Canada; The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship;
and Volunteer Canada
Permission was granted to
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IODE HMS Victory, Montreal West, QC, for them to purchase much
needed items for Ste. Anne’s Veterans’ Hospital in the amount of
$10,000, funds to come from the Quebec Funds
Maria Kulcher, IODE NB to offer congratulations to the Patron, Her
Majesty on behalf of IODE Canada and its President, E, Anne Mason
and executive at the public celebration tea in St. Stephen, NB, in
honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 as the longest reigning
sovereign
Samantha George, Curator at Parkwood National Historic Site,
Oshawa, ON, was granted permission to use the 1941 recipe book of
the Navy League Chapter I.O.D.E., BC, Victory Cookbook, to bake
wartime holiday recipes and to photograph the results for CBC TV’s
show X Company’s website
IODE Jon Sigurdsson, Winnipeg, MB, to apply for two grants from
Assiniboine Credit Union and Winnipeg Foundation in the amounts
of $750 and $250 respectively to assist with printing, promotion
and the Costume Museum of Canada presentation fee in celebration
of the chapter’s 100th Anniversary
IODE Kathleen Drope, Toronto, to apply for a grant from the 2016
Imperial Oil Volunteer Involvement Program in the amount of
$1,000 for Education supplies for their adopted class
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IODE Eldon House, London, ON, to sell navy and red polar fleece
vests with the IODE logo subject to a visual proof of the item prior
to production
IODE NS to use the IODE Coat of Arms in the Then and Now: Our
Chapter Names booklet
IODE Catherine McVean, Dresden, ON, advising them Internal
Management granted permission for them to apply for a grant from
the Union Gas Helping Hands for $1,000 to refurbish the limestone
path for the Trillium Trail, a 2003 IODE project which was a
limestone path that runs through the Conservation Area, floodplains
and arboretum in Dresden
IODE BC was granted permission to hold their Provincial Annual
Meeting in May for the year 2017
Elections and Appointments
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Past National President Pamela Gallagher was appointed Chair of the
100th Anniversary Grant Program Committee
Past National President Ann Dyer (Chair), President E. Anne Mason,
Past National President Chris Bateman and Communications & Public
Relations Officer Laurel Mayne were appointed members of the Ad
Hoc Armorial Bearings Committee
Past National President Catherine Moore was appointed Chair of The
National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award
Committee
Gwyneth Harkin was appointed Archivist
Anne White was appointed Coordinator of the Labrador Adopt-aClass Program
Bonnie Rees and Carol McCall were appointed Co-Chairs of the 2015
National Annual Meeting Committee
Marie Westlake was appointed Liaison between IODE Canada and
those chapters under National jurisdiction: Manitoba, Newfoundland
and Labrador, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon
Past National President Sandra Connery was appointed Chair of the
Labrador Bursary Committee
Past National President Ann Dyer was appointed Chair of the National
Life Membership Committee
President E. Anne Mason was appointed the 2015-2016
representative of IODE Canada to the Canadian National Exhibition
Association
Chris Bateman and Catherine Moore were elected members-at-large
to the 2015-2016 Head Office Investment Committee
Jo Brodie and Jane Cushing were elected members-at-large to the
2015-2016 War Memorial Head Office Committee
Past National President Chris Bateman, Ruth Ann Butler, Hazel
MacLeod and Virginia Reade were appointed additional readers for
The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award
Committee
Past National President Catherine Moore (Chair), Marion Hopkins,
Shirley Lamont, Marie Westlake and Carole Yorke were elected
members of the Nominating Committee for the election of the Board
of Directors for 2015-2016
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Remembrance
In times of illness or bereavement, letters were sent to members and
friends of the National Advisory Committee. A list of obituaries of IODE
members was sent to chapters with the IODE Canada National News.
Their contributions to IODE will not be forgotten.
Bequests and Donations
Members, friends and family have been very generous in forwarding
bequests and In Memoriam donations following the death of loved ones.
General donations in times of celebration and other occasions were
received.
Chapters across Canada were grateful for these donations, which
ensured the stability and permanence of IODE.
Members were encouraged to make IODE their Charity of Choice
and requested that their family members remember IODE when
distributing estate funds or completing their own financial planning.
Expression of Appreciation
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the National Advisory Committee
and IODE members across Canada, it is an honour to express to
National President E. Anne Mason our appreciation for her tireless
dedication and strong leadership during the past three years. As she
travelled from coast to coast to coast, Anne was committed to sharing
her Winning Ways with members to inspire them to continue to work to
do something to help, to give hope and to make a genuine impact on
society. She encouraged members to invite women to their chapters and
was thrilled to attend the Bestowal of Charter Ceremony of IODE
Ubique, Toronto. With the formation of this new chapter, IODE continues
to be an organization filled with a pride in our past and passion for our
future. The strength of IODE is the strength of each member, her loyalty
and her unselfish devotion to that for which IODE stands. New members
and a new chapter build on this strength. They are the future of IODE.
Administrative and Accounting Clerk Mary Gan has been with
Head Office for two years now and works tirelessly on behalf of IODE.
Roma Dick continues to work as Administrative Assistant after 17 years
of faithful service to IODE Canada. Sincere appreciation is conveyed to
the loyal Head Office staff for their support, dedication and sense of
humour in a busy office environment.
Primary Chapters under National Jurisdiction – Marie Westlake,
Liaison
Note: All volunteer hours and figures are included in department
reports.
Manitoba
The three chapters in Manitoba, IODE Diamond Jubilee 1960, IODE Jon
Sigurdsson and IODE De Winton, have a combined membership of 89
members and reported a total of 15,617 volunteer hours and a value of
$83,948 for programs and from donations received.
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Their fundraisers included a 'Fall Fantasy Dinner', whist, bridge
and euchre parties, luncheons, bake sales, raffles and a challenge by
one club member to find a creative way to earn $100 to be donated for
a special chapter project.
These funds that were raised were used for awards, bursaries,
scholarships and for books. Born to Read bags of books were delivered
to some communities by public health nurses. Prizes of books and pens
were provided to oratorical contestants. Financial help was provided to
a high school 'Off-Campus' program (for drop-outs) to further their
education, to music programs, French clubs, fairs and several museums.
Assistance was provided to Child and Family Services to
purchase a new "Action Baby" to give expectant mothers practice in
handling babies. Layettes, lap robes, crib blankets, mitts, toques and
slippers were also provided. The Children's Rehabilitation Foundation
was funded by $10,000 to purchase adaptive bicycle(s) for one or more
children. Christmas cheer, flowers and food trays were provided for
seniors, the bereaved and those lonely at the Yuletide.
Of special interest was the attendance of many members at a
church service commemorating Queen Elizabeth II as the longest
reigning monarch.
Other loyal members in the province attended
Remembrance Day services and laid wreaths at cenotaphs in the name
of IODE.
One chapter co-ordinated a gala concert at the Winnipeg Art
Gallery for the public. Special guests included the Lieutenant Governor
of Manitoba, the Consul General of Iceland, provincial and city
representatives.
The National Funds supported by members in Manitoba ranged
from Citizenship, Canadian Disaster Fund, Education, Labrador Bursary,
Labrabook, IODE Snack Pack and the 2nd War Memorial Scholarship.
Keeping a high profile in their communities was important to
Manitoba chapters. They reported using banners, pamphlets, e-mail,
Facebook pages of activities, monthly telephone calls and a publicized
display board of activities, all used in "helping to spread the word" and
keep the public aware of IODE.
IODE Prairie Lily members are proud of their commitment to
IODE and feel that the co-operation and willingness to contribute their
time, talents and energy to these projects has proved beneficial and
gratifying to their city and communities.
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
The 12 members of IODE Prairie Lily raised $18,292 for projects and
reported 1,646 hours of volunteer service.
Members and friends of IODE Prairie Lily made toques, mitts and
scarves, afghans, lap robes and baby layettes which were greatly
appreciated by community schools. Birth Right received the baby
clothing. Other groups assisted were the Salvation Army, Angels for
Warmth, Mobile Crisis centres and other outreach and missions.
Six cheques were presented to six local schools, and books were
presented to three libraries. Medallions for awards of merit were again
presented at the alternative school graduation. Students from this same
school wrote novels that were read by chapter members and a prize
given for the best assignment on the novel. In turn, these members
were guests for the school's fall and Christmas feasts.
A wreath was placed at the Regina Cenotaph for Remembrance
Day.
The two chapters in this province, IODE Father of Confederation and
IODE Shore of Nine Points, have a combined membership of 33,
recorded 7,879 volunteer hours and raised $8,700 for projects.
Both chapters laid wreaths on 01 July and 11 November at their
local Monument of Honour and at the National War Memorial in
St. John's. Carrie Gosse was the recipient of one chapter's Community
Relations Award on 04 October 2015. A plaque and donation to a
charity of Carrie's choosing has been made.
Service projects included assistance at blood banks; a gift of
pots to Mama's Moments (a branch of Choices for Youth); local food
banks; hygiene supplies for medical students to take to Honduras; fresh
start baskets to Naomi House and to a family at Christmas.
Local students received assistance in the form of awards,
scholarships and prizes.
Fundraisers included a "Taste of Italy" Dinner and Dance with
silent auction, Market Place at the National Annual Meeting in May, a
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Quebec
The two chapters in Quebec, IODE de Gaspé and IODE H.M.S. Victory
with a combined membership of 28, raised $11,551 and volunteered
10,220 hours of community service.
Assistance to local schools included two scholarships to
graduating students at the Royal West Academy. Five bursaries were
awarded to graduating students at the Polyvalent School. A student
who attended Encounter with Canada was given financial assistance.
Generous donations of books are given yearly to local schools. A
copy of the IODE Violet Downey Book Award winner was given to the
Children's Library; local Book Fests were supported.
Toys, good-as-new clothing and personal property bags were
delivered to a local shelter. Christmas baskets and flowers were
delivered to needy seniors.
The Terry Fox Run event table was manned by members who
supplied funds for lunch items, and others assisted the Meals on Wheels
program by co-ordinating the drivers. Local seniors' homes were
provided with volunteers to help feed the residents, play Bingo with
them and provide stimulating activities.
Local servicemen and women received cards and letters at
Christmas.
One chapter sold tickets for a "Dinner for Four" as a fundraiser.
Raffles, luncheons and card parties were also popular, as was a 'Trip to
Israel' via PowerPoint.
Chapters maintained their history by using scrapbooks, written
histories, while another set up a Facebook page.
Members in Quebec placed wreaths at local cenotaphs on
Remembrance Day and continued to strive to make their communities a
better place to live with their active volunteer efforts.
luncheon and card game both in spring and fall and coffee parties and
afternoon teas.
Chapters used information packets at their fundraisers at social
and fun gatherings. Canadian flags were displayed proudly at Founder's
Day gatherings, the World Day of Prayer and at the National Annual
Meeting in May.
Yukon
The 21 members of IODE Dawson City raised $12,341 through
fundraising and donations.
Their biggest fundraisers are the Ice Pool Lottery, the
Commissioner's Tea and the Christmas Tree Drive.
The Ice Pool Lottery is quite unique. With eight months of
winter, the river break up is the signal that spring is coming. There
were 4,500 tickets sold and everyone records the day and time on their
ticket when they think the river will break up. The winner with the
closest time receives half the pot and IODE Dawson City the other half.
The Commissioner's Tea involved IODE members and volunteers
making sandwiches and sweets, and Park Canada providing the venue.
The attendees dressed in period costumes enjoyed the refreshments,
gardens and entertainment. The proceeds were donated to the Dawson
City Food Bank.
Christmas Cheer donation boxes are set out around town in
November to collect money to assist seniors at the Dawson Shelter.
Christmas cakes and cookies are made and candy purchased, and gift
packages are assembled containing warm socks and scarves. These
are delivered by the Volunteer Fire Department, a tradition since the
1920's.
Assistance to local schools was provided. Scholarships and
awards were presented at the Royal Service School to the Food for
Learning Project, the Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon and
Dawson City Summer Literacy Camp.
Donations to the National Funds included the 100th Anniversary
Grant Program, Education Fund, Endowment Fund, Services Fund,
IODE Snack Pack and the IODE Canadian Disaster Fund.
National communications are shared with the chapter members.
A telephone committee uses free coverage in newspapers and is always
acknowledged.
Scrapbooks are displayed at social events. The
members proudly wear their IODE badges at meetings and the IODE
Corporate Logo is displayed.
The members of IODE Dawson City observe Remembrance Day
by placing a wreath at the Cenotaph.
Archivist – Gwyneth Harkin
Less than 24 hours after appointment to the position of National
Archivist in July 2015, three emails were received from individuals
seeking information about a family member’s membership in IODE.
Extensive time researching website after website on the internet
to find the requested information was most successful and an enjoyable
experience. There is so much information about IODE on the world-wide
web that the idea of one searchable IODE Chapter database was
formulated.
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Using Microsoft Excel, the Archivist has started compiling a
national database of every IODE chapter that has ever existed, along
with their charter number, bestowal date, disbandment date and
repository of their archival materials. The database is organized by
province, city, and charter bestowal date. It is fully searchable and can
be sorted for several field categories. To date, records of 2,460 chapters
have been entered.
Forty-two archival institutions were contacted, with an
explanation the goal of the project, to request “finding aids”, to assist
with locating and interpreting records and information. Finding aids can
take a number of forms ranging from traditional brief catalogue entries
to detailed descriptive inventories and thematic guides. All forty-two
responded with enthusiasm, resulting in finding aids for 310 chapters
added to the database.
To complement internet research, an IODE Archives Guideline
sheet was created and included in the September 2015 chapter mailing,
requesting that chapters with documents in archival institutions to
forward this information to archives@iode.ca for inclusion in the
database.
Other goals for 2015 were, and continue to be, assessing the
“archival materials” held at Head Office and to create a similar database
of these items. All Provincial chapters were encouraged to do the same
and share the information with the National Archives for inclusion in the
national database.
Public and IODE member queries forwarded to the Archivist this
year were many and varied: a historian researching “shell shock” (now
called PTSD) in WWI CEF; members of IODE Calgary Municipal
requesting information on IODE Father Lacombe, IODE Fort Brisbois,
and IODE Lloyd George chapters; a family member asking for
information about a great aunt who belonged to a chapter in Bermuda; a
family member who wanted information about a grandmother who was a
member in New Westminster, BC; a family member who possessed an
IODE Education Award given to her grandmother by a chapter in
Mitchell, ON; a museum curator in Argyle, MB, requesting information
on IODE chapters in the Argyle and Stonewall communities of Manitoba;
and finally, an individual requested information regarding an IODE
lithographic proof she has owned for over thirty years. All were assisted
to their satisfaction.
IODE Canada received a request for permission from the curator
of the Parkwood Historical Site in Oshawa, ON, to use the Navy League
Chapter I.O.D.E.'s 1941 recipe book, “Victory Cookbook”. She was
contracted by the CBC to create web-based programming that ran in
conjunction with the second season of X Company, the CBC series about
the WWII spy camp in Durham Region, ON. The curator was granted
permission to use the cookbook from which she made a few of the
recipes. The results were professionally photographed along with the
cookbook and were uploaded to the CBC’s X Company website.
Finally, a large donation of IODE documents and items was
donated by the estate of Betty Racey, who was a member of IODE
Thomas Moore, the Municipal Chapter of Montreal and Past President of
IODE Quebec Provincial Chapter. The sorting of this donation is ongoing.
Chapters are requested to save all important archival materials,
in particular, minutes, membership lists and photographs with identified
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individuals. These documents help to keep IODE moving forward by
helping us to remember our past.
Labrador Adopt-a-Class – Anne White, Coordinator
Twenty-five Adopt-A-Class reports were received in 2015 from across
Canada indicating 434 students were assisted. The total value of the
goods sent from the chapters to the classes was well over $15,000.
Some chapters communicated by e-mail and through internet
sites. Gift cards often are purchased alleviating expensive shipping
charges. One teacher submits a wish list to a chapter, who, in turn,
orders the items from Staples or other stationery suppliers. The supplier
ships the items to the school.
Other chapters still send parcels during all the seasons of the
year. These parcels include caps, mitts, sweaters, scarves, “back to
school” supplies and treats for the students. One chapter sent a printer
with extra toner cartridges, another an iPad for use in the classroom; a
wet/sand play table was purchased for a classroom to name but a few of
the items sent to the students. The generosity of chapters is
overwhelming.
The students and teachers have expressed their appreciation by
sending letters, photos, cards, drawings, etc.
Thanks is extended to all chapters and individual chapter
members who participated in this worthwhile program. Reports reflected
the effort and thought which goes into remembering these classes.
Please keep up the good work.
IODE Violet Downey Book Award – Catherine Moore, Chair
The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award,
known at its 1984 inception as The National Book Award, was
established from a portion of a generous bequest from the late Mrs. A.H.
Downey. Currently, this annual award is valued at $5,000. It is offered
for the best children’s English language book, submitted by publishers,
that is written by a Canadian author. The book must contain at least 500
words of text suitable for children ages 13 and under.
The IODE Violet Downey Book Award for 2015 was presented to
Charis Cotter of Western Bay, NL, for The Swallow: A Ghost Story.
Canadian publishers submitted 150 children’s book titles, three copies of
each, for the committee’s review. The 2015 selection committee, led by
Chair Catherine Moore, included six additional IODE members and two
specialist, outside judges: Rosabelle Boateng, retired children’s librarian
from the Toronto Public Library, and Jeffrey Canton, Professor of
Children’s Literature at York University.
Author Charis Cotter travelled to the National Annual Meeting in
St. John’s to accept the award, where she dramatized a section of the
text and signed members’ purchased copies of the book.
Following the announcement of the award, press releases were
sent by email, fax or letter to media across the country with news of the
award. IODE Violet Downey Book Award labels were affixed to all copies
of this award-winning book that were sold or distributed through IODE
Canada. An electronic version of the label was provided to the publisher
for printing on dust jackets of future pressings of the book. IODE
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Canada Express News, an email alert to members, was also sent in
June. The announcement of the winner was posted on the IODE Canada
website and also appeared in the fall 2015 Annual Meeting issue of
Echoes. The short-list and recommended reading lists were distributed
to all chapters as part of the IODE Canada National News and can be
found on www.IODE.ca.
IODE bookplates were inserted in each of the books submitted
for this award. Thirteen cartons of books were sorted and shipped on
04 September to the Labrador School Board District Office, the Truman
Edison District Office, Labrador and Canada’s National Ballet School for
placement in their libraries at a cost of $387.09 from the Education
Fund. One copy of the award-winning title was included for each school
receiving books. Delisle Youth Services received some of the submitted
books that were considered too mature in theme or content for the
primary school locations. Additionally, some preschool level titles were
contributed to Newfoundland chapters at the annual meeting for
distribution to local literacy projects.
It is worth noting that the annual expense in ordering copies of
the award winning book for sale to members and for donations to
schools comes from the Education Fund. Proceeds of the sales are
returned to this account. This year, 100 copies (of the 144 initial order)
were sold at the National Annual Meeting for $20 each, resulting in a
profit to the fund, even after the expenses of mailing books to Labrador
schools and purchasing a copy of the award winner for each of those
schools. At this point, sales of IODE Violet Downey Book Award winning
books assists in covering its expenses and provides a contribution to the
Education Fund.
The total value of three copies (449 books) of all titles submitted
that were published in 2014 and considered for the 2015 IODE Violet
Downey Book Award was $6,781.
Authors are grateful to receive this prestigious award and are
justly proud of the recognition it brings to their work. In fact, this year’s
winner, Charis Cotter, reported that she subsequently received a multibook publishing contract that she credits to winning the award. This
book award continues to promote the best in children’s writing by
Canadian authors.
National Life Membership – Ann Dyer, Chair
The highest honour in IODE is a National Life Membership. It signifies
that a member has given valuable and continuous service to IODE
Canada. Members celebrated women who have given of their vision,
wisdom and talents to IODE Canada over several years. These women
have displayed the qualities of a great leader, the confidence to make
decisions and the dedication to follow through on these decisions.
Members of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) sent
individual letters of recommendation for a National Life Membership,
three in all for a proposed nominee, to the Chair of the National Life
Membership Committee. Following review by the committee, Chair Linda
Dennis presented a recommendation to the NAC for approval.
Subsequently, two members received National Life Memberships
at the National Annual Meeting; three received their National Life
Memberships at provincial meetings.
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National Meeting Presentations
Citation – Hazel MacLeod
Hazel has been a member of IODE Eldon House, London, ON, since
1987. She has held various offices at the primary and municipal level
including Education Officer, Services Officer and President.
Hazel has served IODE Canada since 2008 when she became a
Councillor and later as an Officer in two important positions. From 2009
until 2012, Hazel served as National Education Officer where she worked
with the many aspects of the portfolio in ways that strengthened the
Education Department. She demonstrated an understanding and respect
for both the history and current role of each component of the
department.
In 2012, Hazel took on the role of War Memorial Officer where
she still serves today. She has overseen the modernization of
procedures in response to repeated requests of candidates and
professors and has invested many extra hours to make this process
effective for all those involved. With her experience as an educator,
Hazel continues to contribute greatly to this portfolio with
professionalism, great interest and diligence.
Hazel is an efficient and compassionate officer and has made a
very positive contribution to IODE Canada through her active
participation.
It is with great pleasure that a National Life Membership is
awarded to Hazel MacLeod in recognition of her valuable and continuing
service to IODE Canada.
Citation – E. Anne Mason
Anne Mason is a charter member of IODE Holland Landing, Holland
Landing, ON, and has held numerous positions in that chapter since its
bestowal in 1987, including Secretary, Membership Officer, Services
Officer, Treasurer and President.
She was elected to the Executive Committee of IODE Ontario in
1989. Anne served as Assistant Education Officer, Education Officer,
Membership Officer, Annual Meeting Convenor, War Memorial Convenor,
2nd and 1st Vice-President.
In 2007, Anne was elected Provincial President, a position she
held for two years. By virtue of this office, Anne was a National VicePresident of IODE Canada. Anne was elected to the National Executive
Committee in 1990 and has served as Office Administrator, Echoes
Officer, Secretary, Co-Chair of the National Annual Meeting, 2nd and 1st
Vice-President and is currently serving as National President. She has
been a member of all National sub-committees since 2007, travelling on
a regular basis to take an active part in committee meetings.
Anne is a careful and responsible leader and has negotiated her
leadership as IODE Canada’s President through a period of many difficult
and Constitutional changes. Anne has given up her summer more than
once to help keep the IODE office going during the transition from one
staff member to another. She is thorough in her research regarding
matters that come before the Board and in offering assistance to
Directors. She has used her leadership for inspiration and motivation for
a strong and cohesive organization.
Anne has been a very effective ambassador everywhere she has
travelled on behalf of IODE Canada. She is a strong advocate of IODE’s
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values and goals. She is committed to strengthening the organization’s
presence and involvement in communities throughout Canada.
awarded to E. Anne Mason in recognition of her valuable and continuing
Provincial Meeting Presentations
On 17 April at the IODE Ontario Provincial Annual Meeting in Ottawa,
ON, President E. Anne Mason, with the assistance of National Life
Membership Chair Ruth Ann Butler, presented Mary Douglas with a
National Life Membership.
Citation – Mary Douglas
Mary Douglas became a member of IODE Tantramar Chapter, Amherst,
NS, in 1967. During the years, Mary and her family moved many times
and Mary has been a valued member of IODE Mary Lawson, Dartmouth,
NS, IODE Heather Club, Dr. Healey Willan and IODE Bridlewood
Chapters in Toronto.
Mary has served as a Provincial Councillor for many years with
enthusiasm and faithfulness.
Mary joined the National Executive Committee in 1991. For 24
years she has been a stalwart participant in the business of the National
Executive Committee. She has been a hard-working member of several
National committees and brought a knowledgeable perspective to
deliberations, most notably the Finance, Education and Services
Committees.
awarded to Mary Douglas in recognition of her valuable and continuing
At the Annual Meeting of IODE Nova Scotia in Dartmouth on 24 April,
President E. Anne Mason presented another worthy recipient, Lorraine
Kent, with a National Life Membership.
Citation – Lorraine Kent
Lorraine has been an active member of IODE since she joined IODE
Mary Lawson Chapter in Dartmouth, NS, in 1973. Lorraine has held
offices consecutively in the Provincial Chapter of Nova Scotia from 1995
to 2009 becoming a National Councillor by right-of-office. Lorraine works
diligently on all chapter projects chairing many of them.
In 2009, she went into office as the Provincial President, an office
she held for three years, thus becoming a National Vice-President. In
the last three years, Lorraine has been a National Councillor by election
and in 2013, was a member of the Membership Committee. She cochaired National related projects such as the 2003 and 2012 National
Annual Meetings held in Halifax, the Centennial Committee and the
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Lorraine is a recipient
of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Loraine’s current provincial/National project has been getting the
IODE Nova Scotia website up and running in the IODE Canada Hosted
Website Program.
She has been a valuable contributor to the success of IODE in her
community. She moves with the times, is a positive thinker and has
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served as a leader at both the provincial and National levels of IODE for
almost 20 years. Lorraine has attended most of our National Annual
Meetings where our members from across Canada have been able to
enjoy her great sense of humour and her warm friendliness.
awarded to Lorraine Kent in recognition of her valuable and continuing
Subsequent to the National Annual Meeting, President E. Anne Mason
presented a National Life Membership to Marion Wallace at a Provincial
Executive Committee meeting of IODE Ontario on 10 June.
Citation – Marion Wallace
Marion has been a member of IODE Royal Wyndam, Guelph, ON, since
1987. She has been a National Councillor and member of the National
Executive Committee since 2007.
In 2008, Marion joined the National Officer group and assumed
the role of Assistant to the Treasurer. From 2009 to 2012, as National
Treasurer, she chaired both the Finance Committee and the Investment
Committee and served on all other committees. The National Treasurer
also serves on the Internal Management team, which oversees all
aspects of the administration of the National Head Office.
From 2012 to 2013 Marion served, again, as Assistant to the
Treasurer and then in 2013 to 2014 she again took on the role of
National Treasurer. Currently Marion is serving on the Board of Directors
as National Constitution Officer and is working on the continuing
implementation of the Constitutional changes of IODE Canada under the
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
Marion has given IODE the benefit of her experience in the
business world and has provided leadership in keeping National
committees, on which she has served, focused on the tasks to be
accomplished. Her pragmatic, sensible approach guides other members
to appreciate and address IODE issues in a manner that serves the best
interests of IODE. At the same time, members have enjoyed Marion’s
fine sense of humour and positive approach to life.
awarded to Marion Wallace in recognition of her valuable and continuing
100th Anniversary Grant Program - Pamela Gallagher, Chair
Pilot Program Wins Grant
The 2015 IODE 100th Anniversary Grant was awarded to Peaceful
Alternatives for Male Youth At-Risk offered by Family Counselling and
Support Services (FCSS) of Guelph-Wellington. The Grant will provide a
program for youth who have witnessed domestic violence and are at risk
for engaging in violent or abusive behaviours. The professional
adjudicators, Dr. Michael Saini, Associate Professor, The University of
Toronto, Faculty of Social Work and Gordon Floyd, Chair of the Board of
Directors of National Alliance for Children and Youth, were very
impressed with this innovative, pilot project. A program that interrupts
the cycle of violence in male youth at risk does not currently exist in
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communities, yet it could prove to be easily replicated. This program will
have great up-stream benefits by intervening in this cycle of violence
between youth, peers, family members and later, life partners. The
adjudicators felt that IODE was once again supporting a new idea that
will help prevent and alleviate abuse in children and youth. Special
thanks are extended to IODE Royal Wyndham, Guelph, who approached
this candidate with the signature IODE 100th Anniversary Grant
Application.
The goal of this program is to teach youth (11 to 15 years) who
have been exposed to domestic violence, non-violent and non-abusive
ways to resolve conflict. This program will help youth identify and
appropriately express their emotions related to their experience of
traumatic domestic violence and to develop peaceful alternatives to
aggressive behavior. When children are exposed to domestic violence
they can learn that violence is an effective way to resolve conflict and
that it is acceptable in relationships. The purpose of this program is to
teach healthy, appropriate strategies for managing stress and resolving
conflict. Another impact of witnessing violence is the potential
intergenerational continuation of violence. In other words, there is some
evidence to suggest that the cycle of violence may continue with
children who have witnessed family violence. Fortunately, implementing
early intervention and support strategies may reduce the immediate and
long-term impact on these youths. Youth have proven to be resilient and
able to change.
IODE Canada hosted a Launch Event on 21 April 2015 at FCSS
Head Office, Guelph, ON. In attendance were city and provincial
politicians, the police chief, representatives of other social service
agencies, local media, IODE Canada National President E. Anne Mason
and other National representatives and IODE members resident in
Guelph. The launch event was successful in bringing attention to the
program that later began in October 2015.
The Fund continues to be sustaining with interest accumulating
to fund the $25,000 which is granted in alternate years. As of
31 December 2015, the capital account of the IODE 100th Anniversary
Grant Program Fund held $261,580 and the income account held
$11,532.
Labrador Bursary – Sandra Connery, Chair
Two meetings of the Labrador Bursary Committee were held at Head
Office in 2015. On 14 April, the committee met to review renewal and
new applications for the academic year 2015-2016. The committee
again met on 28 October to review the Terms of Reference, financial
report from the Treasurer, application forms and student updates. The
Terms of Reference were amended to read, “A minimum of $100,000
must be maintained in the Capital Account.” The previous amount was
$150,000.
The
two
school
boards,
Labrador
and
West
Newfoundland/Labrador,
were
amalgamated
into
one
large
Newfoundland and Labrador English School District located in St. John’s
with a new contact liaison. IODE was notified that the current application
procedure was appropriate.
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A total of $8,550 was awarded to renewal and new bursary
applicants for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Bursaries for 2015-2016 were awarded to:
Barney, Brittany
Renewals Applications: $5,300
Coles, Jamie
Hancock, Patrick
Twelve applicants were granted a renewal bursary in the amount
indicated. Emily Best subsequently returned her bursary and book
allowance.
James, April
Jordan, Matthew
Atkinson, Samuel
Chemistry
Beals, Kayla
Science
Best, Emily
O'Brien, Cody
Geography/
Business
Biblical Studies
& Theology
Rehabilitation
Assistant
Medicine
O'Brien, Jeremy
Medicine
O'Brien, Jessica
Nursing
O'Brien, Jordan
Nautical Science
Roberts, Mark
Criminology
Ryland, Ian
Arts in English
& French
Business
Administration
Kippenchuck, Chelsea
Letto, Hayley
Saulter, Ashley
Memorial
University
Memorial
University
Memorial
University
Tyndale
University College
Eastern
College
Memorial
University
Memorial
University
Memorial
University
Marine
Institute
Academy
Canada
Memorial
University
College of the
North Atlantic
$500
$500
$300
$400
$500
Morris, Selina
Roberts, Nathan
Occupational Health &
Safety
Petroleum Engineering
$500
College of the North
Atlantic
Heavy Duty Technician College of the North
Atlantic
Occupational Health
University of New
Brunswick
Automotive Service
Technician
Atlantic
Psychology
Memorial University
$500
Heavy Equipment
Technician
$500
Atlantic
$500
$500
$500
$750
Students received their bursaries through the college/university attended
following notification of their registration.
Labrabook: $1,650
$300
$500
Each of the 12 renewal bursary recipients was also awarded a $150
textbook allowance from the Labrabook Fund.
$500
$500
$300
$500
$500
New Applications: $3,750
Nineteen applications were reviewed and seven bursaries were awarded.
Jamie Coles entered his program in January 2016.
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Academy Canada
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REPORT OF THE NATIONAL TREASURER
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015
Carol McCall, National Treasurer
The report of the Treasurer of The National Chapter of Canada IODE
(IODE Canada) includes the reports of the Finance Committee, the
Investment Committee, the IODE Canada Budget for 2016 and the
audited financial statement of IODE Canada prepared by Clarke Henning
LLP, Chartered Accountants, for the year ended 31 December 2015.
Financial information of jurisdictional chapters (provincial, municipal and
primary) for 2015 was not yet available. Unaudited data for 2014 was:
Revenue for 2014
1,680,633
Expenses for 2014
- 1,708,493
Net increase in balance for 2014
(27,860)
Total Assets of Jurisdictional Chapters 2014 $ 2,605,864
The Net Worth of IODE Canada and its jurisdictional chapters exceeds
$4,883,855
Finance Committee Report
The Finance Committee reviews IODE Canada’s financial reporting
process on behalf of the members. The Committee met three times to
discuss financial matters including the proposed Budget of the General
Fund and the Income Account of the Endowment Fund. The Finance
Committee reviewed with the auditor, Liana Bell, CPA, CA, Partner, Clark
Henning LLP, the audited financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2015. The Report of the Auditor is printed in this Annual
Report.
Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
On the advice of our Auditor, IODE has adopted the requirements of
the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant's Handbook and has
adopted Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
(NPO). This accounting framework is in accordance with GAAP.
Investment Committee Report
The capital funds of The National Chapter of Canada IODE, as well
as the capital funds held in trust for the Municipal Chapter of Toronto
IODE (IODE Toronto), are administered by this committee. A
professional consultant, Julien R. Hutchinson, Vice-President, CIBC Wood
Gundy, assists this committee.
An Investment Policy guides the decisions regarding the
investment portfolio. It specifies that the portfolio is to be managed
with a low level of risk to both maintain capital and provide reliable
income over the course of the year.
Funds held in the IODE Canada portfolio are included in the
Balance Sheet prepared by the auditors. This includes funds held in
trust for IODE Toronto. As of 31 December 2015, the fair market value
of the portfolio was:
IODE Toronto in Trust
IODE Canada Investments
IODE Canada Cash & Other Assets
Total Portfolio
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$ 93,905
$ 2,184,086
$ 96,685
$ 2,374,676
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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE
BUDGET FOR 2016
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015
Page
Independent Auditor's Report
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Balance Sheet
28
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Fund Balances
29
Statement of Cash Flows
30
Notes to the Financial Statements
Schedule of Changes in Fund Balances
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Clarke
Henning
LLP
Chartered Accountants
801 - 10 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2R8
Tel: 416-364-4421
Fax: 416-367-8032
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2015
2015
2014
ASSETS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The National Chapter of Canada IODE, which comprise the
balance sheet as at December 31, 2015 and the statements of revenues, expenses and fund balances and cash flows for the
year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with
Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is
necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Current assets
Cash and short term deposit
Cash at broker
Interest receivable
Receivable from chapters
GST/PST rebate
$
Investments (note 2)
Trust asset (note 3)
Other
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable to the Municipal
Chapter of Toronto (note 3)
Scholarships payable
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit
opinion.
Trust liability to the Municipal Chapter of
Toronto (note 3)
In common with many similar organizations, the Organization has receipts from chapters for fees, contributions and
donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of
these revenues was limited to the amounts reported by chapters or otherwise recorded in the accounts of the Organization
and we are not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenses, assets and fund balances as at December 31, 2015 and 2014. This caused us to qualify our audit opinion on
the final financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The National Chapter of Canada IODE
as at December 31, 2015 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
$
96,685
150,844
93,905
2,184,086
111,926
2,256,689
2,277,991
2,368,615
2,374,676
2,519,459
14,420
30,821
2,975
52,500
4,618
30,000
69,895
65,439
93,905
111,926
163,800
177,365
1,359,055
669,752
(149,502)
331,571
1,393,790
706,438
(90,095)
331,961
2,210,876
2,342,094
FUND BALANCES
National Chapter designated funds
Board of Directors designated funds
General fund
Endowment fund
$
2,374,676
$
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In accordance with the Corporations Act (Canada), we report that the Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit
organizations have been applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.
Toronto, Ontario
April 6, 2016
Approved by the Board of Directors:
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Licensed Public Accountants
, President
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110,913
19,424
8,817
1,928
9,762
LIABILITIES
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of
the financial statements.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
57,853
6,343
14,841
914
16,734
, Treasurer
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2,519,459
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND FUND BALANCES
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
2015
Revenues
Fees from chapters
Contributions from chapters (excluding
endowment contributions shown
below)
Investment income
Realized gains on sale of investments
Calendar sales
Donations - other
Badges and supplies
Annual meeting
Insurance (chapter assessment)
Other income
$
93,218
2014
$
99,120
50,212
66,894
53,097
2,486
13,547
1,880
27,995
11,689
527
47,813
73,382
59,623
2,165
40,694
2,341
21,708
12,395
1,077
321,545
360,318
178,585
60,479
794
45,778
157,544
48,025
619
43,815
13,065
24,951
5,225
3,966
1,670
1,295
15,186
6,744
14,677
6,373
8,442
14,391
13,718
22,837
6,485
2,391
3,639
910
15,531
11,874
14,186
5,086
9,528
9,886
401,621
366,074
Deficiency of revenues over expenses before
the following
(80,076)
(5,756)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments
(53,752)
55,104
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenses for the year
(133,828)
49,348
Fund balances - at beginning of year
2,342,094
2,290,701
2,610
2,045
Expenses
Scholarships and awards
Salaries and benefits
Calendar printing and shipping
Rent
Magazine printing and distribution
("Echoes")
Annual meeting
Travel
Badges and supplies
Office
Membership promotion
Insurance (general liability)
Postage and printing
Professional services
Telephone
Equipment expense
Fund expenditures
Endowment fund contributions
Fund balances - at end of year
$
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2,210,876
$
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash receipts from chapters
Investment income
Other revenues
Cash paid to scholarships
Cash paid to contributions and awards
Cash paid to employees and suppliers
$
2015
2014
144,444 $
60,870
58,124
(52,500)
(103,585)
(248,052)
145,788
73,111
80,380
(90,000)
(82,544)
(191,299)
(140,699)
(64,564)
2,610
(2,502,185)
2,594,515
(25,000)
4,618
2,045
(3,435,091)
3,542,644
(10,000)
-
74,558
99,598
Increase (decrease) in cash during the year
(66,141)
35,034
Cash and cash equivalents - at beginning of
year
130,337
95,303
Cash and cash equivalents - at end of year
64,196
130,337
Cash and cash equivalents consist of:
Cash and short term deposit
Cash at broker
57,853
6,343
110,913
19,424
Cash flows from investing activities
Endowment contributions
Purchase of investments
Proceeds of sale of investments
Principal repaid out of trust assets
Payment to Municipal Chapter of Toronto
$
2,342,094
30
64,196
$
130,337
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire ("IODE" or "Organization") is a Canadian women's
organization founded in 1900, incorporated by a special act of the Parliament of Canada in
1917, continued in 1968 and continued in 2013 under the Canada Not-for-Profit
Corporations Act as a non-share capital corporation. It is a registered charitable organization
under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Approximately 2,590 members are organized in 142 provincial, municipal and primary
chapters. Overall administration and control is exercised by The National Chapter of Canada
IODE.
IODE undertakes an extensive variety of charitable and philanthropic projects every year.
These include both financial assistance (including a doctoral scholarship program) and
contributions of time and effort to students and educational institutions, hospitals, the
under-privileged and those in need.
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These financial statements have been prepared using Canadian accounting standards
for not-for-profit organizations and include the following significant accounting
policies:
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements include only the accounts of The National Chapter of
Canada IODE and thus exclude the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all
provincial, municipal and primary chapters (see note 6).
Fund Accounting
The Organization maintains a general fund, various designated funds and an
endowment fund. The balance sheet, statement of revenues, expenses and fund
balances and statement of cash flows include all of these funds on a combined basis.
An analysis of the individual fund balances and the changes during the year is set
out in the Schedule of Changes in Fund Balances.
Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Organization initially measures its financial assets and liabilities at fair value.
The Organization subsequently measures all its financial assets and financial
liabilities at amortized cost, except for investments which are measured at fair
value. Changes in fair value are recognized in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses
and Fund Balances.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost include cash and short
term deposit, cash at broker, interest receivable, receivable from chapters, accounts
payable and accrued liabilities, accounts payable to the Municipal Chapter of
Toronto and scholarships payable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in the bank, cash at broker and short term
deposits with a maturity date of less than one year.
Investments
Investments are recorded at fair value. The quoted market price at the balance sheet
date is used to estimate the fair value of the investments.
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Equipment
The Organization's equipment is immaterial in amount and expensed in the year of
purchase. Equipment purchased during the year totaled $565 ($NIL – 2014).
Trust Assets and Liability
The trust assets for the Municipal Chapter of Toronto are held by the Organization
as part of the Organization's investments (see note 2 for details). Investment income
and capital gains or losses are allocated proportionately, based on the capital
balance, on an annual basis. Effective January 1, 2014, investment income is
accumulated. Prior to January 1, 2014, the investment income was paid out
annually. Capital gains and losses are added/deducted to the balance of the trust
assets.
The Municipal Chapter of Toronto disbanded in 2014. With the exception of the
trust assets, all other assets were transferred to the jurisdiction chapter, the
Provincial Chapter of Ontario.
Revenue Recognition
Fees from chapters are determined by the Board of Directors and are recognized as
revenue in the fiscal year in which they are due.
Contributions from chapters are determined by the individual chapters and are
recognized as revenue when received or receivable.
All other income is recognized as revenue when services are provided or when
earned.
Contributed Services
Volunteers contribute significant time in carrying out the Organization's activities.
Because of the difficulty in determining their fair value, contributed services are not
recognized in these financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting
standards for not-for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year.
Key areas of estimation where management has made difficult, complex or
subjective judgements, often as a result of matters that are uncertain, include,
among others, provisions for doubtful accounts receivable and other assets and
liabilities valuations. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates, the
impact of which would be recorded in future periods.
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3. MUNICIPAL CHAPTER OF TORONTO
Details of the balances due to/from the Municipal Chapter of Toronto are as follows:
2. INVESTMENTS
2015
Details of investments (including the trust assets of the Municipal Chapter of Toronto)
are as follows:
Trust Asset and Liability
Opening balance
Realized capital gains reinvested
Amount paid to Trust from IODE
Payment to Toronto Chapter reinvested
2. INVESTMENTS
Details of investments (including the trust assets of the Municipal Chapter
of Toronto) are as follows:
Quantity
98,000
39,000
2015
Northland Power Inc, 5.0%, maturing
2019
Canada Housing Trust, 1.2%, maturing
2020
$
517,000
216,000
365,000
421,000
431,000
61,000
77,000
176,000
172,000
263,000
398,000
404,000
192,000
235,000
103
101,185
-
39,041
-
48,000
182,000
Closing balance
2014
$
48,720
Boralex Inc, 4.5%, maturing 2020
Royal Bank of Canada, 1.968%,
maturing 2022
Telus Corporation, 2.35%, maturing
2022
Manufacturers Life Ins Co, 2.1%,
maturing 2025
maturing 2026
Industrial Alliance, 2.64%, maturing
2027
Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.58%, maturing
2027
Brookfield Office Prop Inc., 4.30%,
maturing 2017
Canada Natural Resources Ltd., 2.6%
maturing 2019
Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.873%,
maturing 2021
Canada Housing Trust No. 1, 2.40%,
maturing 2022
Government of Canada, 1.5%,
maturing 2023
Province of Manitoba, 2.55%,
maturing 2023
Telus Corporation, 3.35%, maturing
2024
Toronto Dominion Bank, 3.226%,
maturing 2024
maturing 2024
Sundry common shares
178,444
504,354
213,634
364,888
372,305
420,632
407,093
-
$
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-
62,689
-
76,681
-
180,207
-
175,845
-
258,941
-
402,126
-
402,687
-
197,173
-
239,960
1
2,277,991
$
$
2,368,615
Accounts Receivable (Accounts Payable)
Opening balance
Investment income earned during the
year
Realized capital gains during the year
Payment to Toronto Chapter
2014
111,926
2,361
(25,000)
4,618
$119,021
2,905
(10,000)
-
93,905
111,926
(4,618)
(1,043)
(2,975)
(2,361)
4,618
2,361
(3,575)
(2,905)
2,905
Closing balance
$
(2,975) $(4,618)
During the year, the Board of Directors approved a payment from the Trust
Fund in the amount of $25,000 ($10,000 - 2014) to the Provincial Chapter
of Ontario for the Municipal Chapter of Toronto.
The amount payable to the Municipal Chapter of Toronto as at December
31, 2015 will be paid into the Trust Asset and invested accordingly.
4. FUND TRANSFER
A transfer of $35,000 ($20,000 - 2014) from the Endowment Fund to the
General Fund during 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors and by
the National Chapter in session. Funds in the amount of $3,000 were
transferred during the year.
5. COMMITMENTS
The Organization has entered into a lease for office premises which expires
June 30, 2017 and leases for office equipment which expire in August 2017
and October 2018.
The minimum rental payments under the leases are as follows:
Premises
2016
2017
2018
$12,746
6,373
$19,119
Equipment
Total
$5,178
3,488
935
$17,924
9,861
935
$9,601
$28,720
In addition, the Organization is committed to pay its proportionate share of
taxes and operating costs which, in 2015, amounted to approximately $32,398
($31,188 - 2014).
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6. RELATED CONTROLLED ORGANIZATIONS
2014
Accounts Receivable (Accounts Payable)
Opening balance
Investment income earned during the year
Realized capital gains during the year
Management fees
Payments of investment income during the year
Closing balance
$
$
2013
(1,043)
(3,575)
(2,905)
2,905
$
(4,618)
$
1,255
(3,876)
(577)
200
1,378
577
(1,043)
The Organization exercises overall administration and control over the provincial,
municipal and primary chapters (all constituted as not-for-profit organizations, both
incorporated and unincorporated) which further the charitable purposes of the
Organization. Complete financial information for these chapters is not yet available
for the 2015 fiscal year. Unaudited totals for the 2014 fiscal year and the 2013 fiscal
year are as follows:
2014
Net assets as at December 31
$
Cash and investments
During the year, the Board of Directors approved a payment from the Trust Fund in
the amount of $10,000 ($NIL - 2013) to the Provincial Chapter of Ontario for the
Municipal Chapter of Toronto.
The amount payable to the Municipal Chapter of Toronto as at December 31, 2014
will be paid into the Trust Asset and invested accordingly.
4. FUND TRANSFER
A transfer of $20,000 ($20,000 - 2013) from the Endowment Fund to the General Fund
during 2014 was approved by the Board of Directors and by the National Chapter in
session. However, the funds were not required and thus not transferred.
5. COMMITMENTS
The Organization has entered into a lease for office premises which expires June 30,
2017 and leases for office equipment which expire in August 2017 and October 2018.
Premises
2015
2016
2017
2018
$
$
Equipment
12,746
12,746
6,373
-
$
31,865
$
2,605,864
$
3,374,934
3,374,934
2,605,864
Revenues and expenses for the year ended December 31
Revenues
Donations
Fund-raising activities
Investment income
$
378,236
1,710,194
27,387
389,796
1,237,682
53,155
2,115,817
1,680,633
Expenses
Charitable programs
Fund-raising
Membership fees and contributions to The National
Chapter of Canada IODE
Other
1,006,432
284,170
1,158,573
335,741
218,304
199,587
230,305
127,734
1,852,353
1,708,493
$
263,464
$
263,464
Total
5,178
5,178
3,488
938
$
14,782
$
17,924
17,924
9,861
938
46,647
In addition, the Organization is committed to pay its proportionate share of taxes and
operating costs which, in 2014, amounted to approximately $31,188 ($25,615 - 2013).
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Net assets of chapters
Net increase in balance of funds in chapters
The minimum rental payments under the leases are as follows:
2013
7. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK EXPOSURE
The Organization is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments. The
following analysis provides a measure of the Organization's risk exposure at the
balance sheet date.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial
loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Organization's
main credit risks relate to accounts receivable. The Organization is not exposed to
significant credit risk.
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7. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK EXPOSURE
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Organization will encounter difficulty in meeting
obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Organization is exposed to this risk
mainly in respect of its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, accounts payable to the
Municipal Chapter of Toronto, scholarships payable and commitments. The
Organization expects to meet these obligations as they come due by generating sufficient
cash flow from operations.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument
will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of
risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk. The Organization is not
exposed to significant currency or other price risks.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the
value of fixed income securities held by the Organization. The value of fixed income
investments will generally rise if interest rates fall and decrease if interest rates rise.
Details are disclosed in note 2.
8. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNITIES
The Organization has indemnified its past, present and future directors, officers and
volunteers against expenses (including legal expenses), judgments and any amount actually
or reasonably incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, subject to
certain restrictions. The Organization has purchased directors' and officers' liability
insurance to mitigate the cost of any potential future suits and actions, but there is no
guarantee that the coverage will be sufficient should any action arise.
In the normal course of business, the Organization has entered into agreements that include
indemnities in favour of third parties, either express or implied, such as in service contracts,
lease agreements or sales and purchase contracts. In these agreements, it agrees to
indemnify the counterparties in certain circumstances against losses or liabilities arising
from the acts or omissions of the Organization. The maximum amount of any potential
liability cannot be reasonably estimated.
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NATIONAL EDUCATION REPORT
Sandra Smith, Education Officer
National, provincial, municipal and primary Education reports are
significantly creative, community based and supportive of student, schools,
agencies and community projects all across Canada. Funds itemized below
in summary are derived from all provincial, municipal and primary chapter
Education reports. National awards and endowed funds, along with chapter
funds comprise the total expended on all IODE Canada Education programs
and projects. The National Education Fund receives, and is dependent on,
monies from donations, in addition to sales of IODE Day planners.
Therefore, you become the Possibility that makes all these projects a
Reality. Encouragement, deep caring and value of humanity gives
Possibilities a Reality.
Winning Ways identifies your support in all area Education programs for
2015 totalling: $598,774.
Assistance to Local Schools and Communities
Adopted Classes and Schools
Assistance to Local
Awards and Prizes
$144,605
$ 17,842
Students; Scholarships,
Donations to Education Funds
(Including National, provincial and municipal)
National Awards and Endowed Funds
Share a Story … Bring a Book NAM 2015
Bursaries, Grants,
$241,727
$50,386
$142,106
$2,108
IODE attendees at the National Annual Meeting in St. John’s, NL, donated
221 books to the Health Unit in St. John’s for children aged 0 to six years.
2015 Education Programs and Awards by Province and Territory
Alberta: $ 69,035
Alberta students benefited from many awards, bursaries and scholarships in
teaching, medicine, biological science, English, business management,
accounting and education programs ensuring future careers and
opportunities in many disciplines. Primary, municipal, provincial funds and
Coronation bursaries were generously supported. Donations to IODE Canada
funds, a music festival, programs for the hearing impaired, literacy and
books for library projects, educational toys and supplies, donation of IODE
Violet Downey Book Award books, back packs, school t-shirts, In House Art
and special education programs, zoo passes and home instruction for
parents of preschool children were all supported by Alberta members. IODE
Alberta is thanked for their “outside of budget” financial assistance of a
single mother completing her CGA designation, ensuring future living
independence for her and her family.
British Columbia: $ 73,646
Many scholarships and awards from $1,000 to $50 were expanded from fine
arts to technology and trades; Pacer Pride Awards, which honours students
for thoughtful behaviour towards others; support of a single mother;
recognition by chapters of students who make an effort to succeed by
recipients for opportunities to advance in education. IODE BC has impressive
totals of awarding 31 scholarships and bursaries along with a new
scholarship, established in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of IODE BC
in 2014, for IODE BC Centenary Aboriginal Award in Medicine at UBC, given
for the first time in 2015. Many literacy, book donations, volunteer readings
at local libraries, support of Literary Alliance programs, Born to Read, Baby
Think it Over and purchase of sewing supplies for class and back packs for
youth comprise major activities of IODE British Columbia programs.
Manitoba: $ 12,135
(IODE Diamond Jubilee, IODE DeWinton and IODE Jon Sigurdsson)
Handmade book bags with two books were distributed to public health
nurses and given to every baby born locally; mittens and money given to
northern school; Festival of Arts and science fair awards and certificates;
oratory contest support; books to university scholarship winners; annual
scholarship winners' reception for family and friends with music program
winners performing; new awards for Social Work and Faculty of Education;
arranged prominent guest speaker for event (Guidelines for Education) "Pay
Attention, Reflection, Work, Openness and Value Humanity".
All chapters across Canada gave significant funds and support to their
jurisdictional chapters through scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes at
all school levels and age groups; literacy programs, books and more books
were given to libraries, Born to Read projects and resource centres, music
festivals, school trips and camperships, along with IODE Violet Downey
Award Books given as prizes and gifts. Adopted schools and classes were
also supported with funds, gifts and educational supplies. The Royal Baby
Literacy Project in honour of Princess Charlotte was supported in many
communities. The promotion of literacy and reading skills were the most
popular goals, along with ensuring students future lives with financial
support. All were prominent and continue to have “Winning Ways" in their
communities.
New Brunswick: $ 43,264
New Brunswick was recognized for significant progress and work of the Clark
House Trust Fund which has given over $6,000 to bursaries at 12 New
Brunswick campuses. Many chapters visit their schools for major events,
Remembrance observances and also, on a monthly basis. School supplies,
libraries, writing programs, self-esteem workshops, music festivals, youth
orchestras and summer reading programs are some of many successful
education projects. Support of Teacher Appreciation Week is an important
recognition of education vitality. Born to Read has completed its 19th year in
New Brunswick, with contributions by partners, Government House and
McCain Financial.
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Newfoundland: $700
(IODE Shore of Nine Points, IODE Fathers of Confederation)
Scholarships and bursaries; education and social activity; support as
hostesses for the National Annual Meeting 2015.
Nova Scotia: $ 19,952
Work ethic award, public speaking award competition, music festivals and
numerous scholarships and bursaries are some of the many activities of
Nova Scotia chapters. Provision of turkeys for school Christmas dinners,
winter clothing for students, breakfast programs for adopted schools and
support of the Encounters with Canada program are prominent chapter
activities.
Ontario: $ 234,435
Ontario members donate and volunteer time in many disciplines for Ontario
students and community education programs. Northern Education Fund;
Lucy Morrison Memorial Fund for Education; special awards in music arts
and design; IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary at University of Waterloo and Wilfrid
Laurier and a scholarship in Sociology at Nipissing University, all continue to
endow Ontario students with future career opportunities in these programs.
The Toronto Legacy Fund, under IODE Ontario, continues to honour many
unique awards in literacy, books, trades and engineering, along with the
CARD program for riders with disabilities supported by Toronto members.
The Hamilton Legacy Fund, established in support of the former municipal
chapter also supports and protects the community programs of scholarships
and awards established by their members. Schools were adopted, both
locally and in Northern communities and Labrador.
Underprivileged
children, those with disabilities, school sports programs, camps, a
trampoline for an Autistic children’s program, a get fit summer camp and
supplies to make jam for a tea to promote IODE at a local library are a few
of the many examples Ontario members support generously. Mentoring
students, reading literacy, projects for schools, community centres and
library programs continue to have successful priority with many chapters.
Current programs for anti-bullying, recognition and prevention of depression
and suicide and promoting positive self-imaging and coping mechanisms
give progressive support to children, youth and parents. Facilitation with
community, business and government partners to provide needed delivery
of programs is forward thinking for Ontario chapters.
Prince Edward Island: $ 3,356
A bursary was given to a student at the University of PEI, along with
bursaries, prizes and scholarships to local students at schools, colleges and
universities. Provincial and National funds were supported by IODE PEI.
Quebec: $ 1,796
(IODE HMS Victory and IODE deGaspé)
Bursaries for secondary school students for their volunteer work; support of
Family Ties Center for child literacy education; book fest; scholarships, and
donation of IODE Violet Downey Book Award books to libraries.
Saskatchewan: $ 760
(IODE Prairie Lily)
Chapter reading program for Grades 4-8; donation of books to schools on
Remembrance Day topics; donation of funds to support school programs for
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children with weak language skills; medallions and books given to award
recipients at graduation, and gift cards given to students at an alternative
school for their writing efforts.
Yukon Territory: $ 7,397
Assistance to local schools was provided. Scholarships and awards were
presented at the Royal Service School to the Food for Learning Project, the
Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon and Dawson City Summer
Literacy Camp. The chapter also supported the National Education Fund.
National Awards and Projects
$123,241
Information concerning the following National programs are found elsewhere
in this Annual Report. Their values are reflected in the total of all the
National awards and projects.
War Memorial Scholarships (page 44)
Labrador Bursary (page 20)
Labrabook (page 22)
IODE Violet Downey Book Award (page 15)
IODE Violet Downey Books (page 16)
100th Anniversary Grant Program: (page 19)
$75,000
$ 8,750
$ 1,650
$ 5,000
$ 6,781
$25,000
Primary chapter and personal donations, in addition to the sale of IODE
planners, support the National Education Fund. The following awards in
the performing arts were granted in 2015 from this fund:
Canada’s National Ballet School, Toronto
Kiyanna Tam Von Burgh from Chelsea, QC (Grade 11)
$1,500
National Theatre School of Canada, Montreal
Ms. Carly Chamberlain, Directing Program, 2nd Year
Madame Pascale St.-Onge, Ecriture program, 3rd year
$1,500
$1,500
National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Toronto
For three scholarships of $1000 each to:
Bryce Penny, Joshua Iverson and Laura Eaton
$3,000
The Labrabook Fund provided a $150 textbook allowance to 11 recipients
of Labrador Bursary Renewals.
$1,650
Endowed National Funds
$142,106
IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology
These awards have been given since 1966 ($107,000 to date) recognizing
excellence in research and clinical study at the University of Toronto Medical
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School, Department of Adult Cardiology. Resident participation in research
as an integral component of this program is mandatory.
The residents present both in competition and non-competition
categories at the annual Ursula E. Bangs Research Day. This presentation is
a culmination of a three-year clinical study and research stream. The
winners are chosen as the best in oral and written manuscripts. The event,
the highlight of the academic year at the University of Toronto, was made
possible by the creation of the endowed fund by the husband and family of
Ursula E. Bangs in her memory.
$2,400
The winners were:
First place
Second place
Two Silence to Sound Awards of $1,000 each and recommended by Kelly
Root, Clinical Coordinator, were presented to:
Leslie Rowland
Charlotte Guillet
$1,000
$1,000
Enid Evans Scholarship in Nursing, University of Manitoba
$1,200
This scholarship was established by the former Provincial Chapter of
Manitoba IODE by a nursing friend of IODE through the University Bursary
Initiative and was presented to Tobi Morakinyo.
Dr. Ben Haynen
Dr. Edwin Ho
IODE Joan Butler Award
This award is given for excellence in the Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
program at George Brown College, Toronto, from the Joan Butler Fund which
was established in memory of Joan Butler by her husband and family and
was presented to recommended recipients:
Spring 2015:
Fall 2015:
Vanessa Emmons
Teena Koshy
North Bay, ON
Scarborough, ON
$500
$1,000
Through community service, IODE members across Canada have found a
wide variety of ways to improve the quality of life for their fellow Canadians.
In 2015, Services work reported by chapters totalled $1,826,425
Equipment and Furnishings
IODE Shirley Cheshire Memorial Scholarships
This memorial fund scholarship of $5,000 is awarded to two students
needing support in Teacher Education programs at Nunavut Arctic College.
Shirley Cheshire, mother of Past National President Pamela Gallagher, was a
long-serving member of the National Executive Committee, National
Treasurer and National Constitution Officer. No awards were given in 2015
Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the student attending Queen's University with
the highest academic standing in English and pursuing graduate studies.
Wilhelmina Gordon had all the credentials to teach at Queen’s but at the
time was not allowed because she was female.
This recipient was Hayley Toivanen, Beaconsfield, QC.
NATIONAL SERVICES REPORT
Jane Cushing, Services Officer
$800
$112,844
Members donated equipment and furnishings to hospitals, young offenders’
facilities, crisis centres, women’s shelters, nursing homes, community
centres, YWCA, recreational and health care facilities and families. This
year’s donations almost doubled the previous year.
Clothing and Bedding
$1,064,112
There were more donations to organizations helping people find suitable
clothing to apply for work and school. Chapters donated clothing and
bedding to local charities, outreach centers, schools, churches and homeless
shelters. Nursing homes and homes for the disabled received lap robes.
Clothing was given to Boys and Girls Clubs and shelters for all ages. Babies,
adults and children living in remote areas of the north received many
cartons of warm clothing, hats, mitts, toques, sweaters, socks, layettes,
quilts, afghans and blankets.
Bursaries for Nurses at Montreal Children’s Hospital
Camperships and Sports Equipment
These bursaries at Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, are given
to nurses to attend conferences and up-date their skills in the field of
nursing. No bursaries were awarded in 2015.
Young people, children and children and their families were supported so
that they could attend camps. Town and specialty camps were assisted.
Food
Silence to Sound Awards
$29,761
$111,784
These awards are given to students studying at McGill University, School of
Communication Science and Disorders, with funds coming from the Quebec
Funds.
Food for Thought boxes, breakfast and snack programs, and milk in schools
continue to be well supported. Baby food and supplies were delivered to
food banks; senior residences and schools received baking. Many needy
families were given Christmas dinners or support throughout the year.
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Many of these activities were as important for the interaction with
IODE women as they were for providing food. Some chapters provide
celebratory lunches and snacks for special events at schools.
Soup kitchens, drop-in centres, community kitchens, inner-city
schools, drug treatment centres, women’s shelters and needy families
received donations of food. College and university food banks were
supported as well as community food banks.
IODE Snack Pack supplied a nutritious snack to 1,700 children in
Labrador. Principals confirmed that IODE Snack Pack is an essential tool in
introducing students to healthy food and dispelling hunger allowing students
to focus on learning. In some communities IODE donations makes the
school eligible for additional assistance. IODE Snack Pack cost $31,000 plus
shipping. Ten dollars from each IODE member will fund Snack Pack for a
year.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Emergency Aid
$59,271
Children and adults with special medical, dental and vision needs were
supported. Special transportation services for the handicapped received
support.
Miscellany
$134,455
“My Stuff” Backpacks are filled with good hygiene products, clothing, phone
cards, bus passes, etc., and donated to crisis centres, schools, community
centres, boys and girls clubs, emergency shelters and family services
agencies. Good Grooming Bags, personal care bags and emergency toiletries
were supplied to emergency shelters, women’s shelters, social agencies,
hospitals and sanitary napkins were supplied to a women’s centre.
Fresh Start Baskets to help provide basic essentials for those
leaving shelters were given to women’s shelters, homeless and youth
shelters.
Books and magazines were donated to local hospital libraries and
doctors' offices. They were also sent along with toys in a Christmas
shipment to the north.
Feed was purchased for therapeutic riding horses.
Shelters
$91,511
Support was given to help with the cost of heating fuel. Clothing, food, toys,
holiday treats, books and house hold products were supplied.
Services Work Not Reported Elsewhere and Other
$180,505
Chapters donated to disaster funds and assisted those whose homes were
damaged. Sewing, knitting and craft supplies were distributed to nursing
homes, childcare centres and sheltered workshops.
Christmas gifts were purchased for seniors without families.
Donations to Services Funds at all Levels
$42,182
Donations to the National Services Fund made the following possible:
IODE Snack Pack for over 1,700 Labrador school children $31,133, plus
shipping $962.
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NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP REPORT
Ruth Ann Butler, Citizenship Officer
The number of recorded volunteer hours shows the dedication of members
across Canada. Despite the challenges of an aging and declining
membership, our members have continually shown support for their
communities by giving of their time and energy to: assisting in citizenship
courts, helping with thrift shops and fashion shows; donating time and
money to hospitals, blood donor clinics, school programs, libraries, at homes
for seniors and in giving book awards; providing food baskets and grooming
kits to the needy; care and refurbishment of veterans’ cemeteries and
memorials, and wreaths; donations of books, clothing, household goods and
monetary aid to local groups; participation in Remembrance Day events,
community service awards and events, school reading and lunch programs;
support to Canadian Forces families through Military Family Resource
Centres, to name a few of the many activities happening across our country.
A total of 451,427 volunteer hours were given by chapters to their local
communities and supported Citizenship projects in the amount of $60,160.
Donations to Citizenship Funds
$3,540
There was continued support again this year for the municipal, provincial
and National Citizenship Funds.
IODE Presentations
$9,929
Wreaths were placed on behalf of the National Chapter on Remembrance
Day in Ottawa and St. John’s, NL. As has been done each year since 1917,
a wreath was laid in St. John’s, NL, on 01 July 2015, which is Memorial Day
there. This is a day of remembrance in honour of the Newfoundland and
Labrador armed forces who served in the Battle of the Somme in WWI.
Many wreaths were laid by primary, municipal and provincial chapter
members in their communities.
The IODE RCMP Community Service Award
$1,000
Constable Curt Wentzell from “H” Division in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia,
won the prestigious IODE RCMP Community Service Award for 2015.
Constable Wentzell exemplifies community service. For the last ten years,
he has been involved, either directly or through fund-raising, in children’s
organizations, boys and girls’ clubs, Scouts, senior groups, camps and parks
and the Lions’ Club. In honour of Constable Wentzell and “H” Division of
Lower Sackville, NS, IODE made a financial donation of $1,000 to Camp
Brigadoon, a specialized summer camp for children with chronic medical
conditions.
Promoting Canadian Culture
$18,804
The promotion of Canadian culture across the country takes many forms.
Chapters worked to preserve the heritage in their area; prizes were donated
to local fairs; literacy programs were supported in many schools; new
citizens were welcomed at Citizenship Courts by chapter members; baking
was done for Food Hampers; donations to museums, archives and
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community halls; support to “homes away from homes”; awards for public
speaking contests and coffee parties for ESL students. These activities are
replicated across the land in large and small communities resulting in
thousands of volunteer hours.
Military Family Resource Centres
$4,610
Support continues for the Military Family Resource Centres whose purpose is
to provide services to those families with members serving overseas.
Canadian Overseas Veterans
This fund was closed last year. Since 1950, needy Canadian WWI and WWII
veterans or their spouses living in Britain have been provided annually with
a Christmas cheque through donations to this fund. Last year the Canadian
Women’s Club in London, England informed IODE Canada that they were
able to handle the costs of helping the few remaining veterans. IODE has
been proud to help and are grateful to the Canadian Women’s Club, who
ensured that our veterans received our support.
Standard Bearers
Chapters reported the use of table standards at most meetings. Large
standards were present at many events such as Canada Day, Founder's
Day, fundraisers, funerals, anniversaries and Remembrance Day
services. Canadian Flag and Union Jack standards were paraded at Provincial
Annual Meetings.
NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL REPORT
Hazel MacLeod, War Memorial Officer
Ninety-seven applications for War Memorial Doctoral Scholarships were
submitted by the Provincial Convenors to the National Selection Committee
for evaluation.
The War Memorial Selection Committee met at Head Office, Toronto,
ON, on Saturday, 07 March 2015. Academic members were: Professor
Catherine Carstairs, University of Guelph, Professor Gary Parkin, University
of Guelph, and Connie Bray Ed.D., Learning Supervisor, Thames Valley
District School Board. IODE members were: President Anne Mason, National
Education Officer Sandra Smith, Past War Memorial Officer Marie Locke, and
Chairman Hazel MacLeod.
The deliberations were lively, animated, productive and at times
surprising! All concurred that the five winners and three alternates were
among the most outstanding applications, most worthy of the distinction,
IODE War Memorial Scholars.
The value of the award for studying in Canada or within the
Commonwealth is $15,000.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Provincial Convenors and the
Provincial and National Selection Committee members for their judicious
contributions in the selection process. Special thanks is extended to all the
academic members for their invaluable expertise, advice and assistance thus
assuring a fair and equitable evaluation.
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Applications for 2015-2016
Province
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Total
Received
15
12
03
04
48
04
04
04
02
01
97
Recommended
05
07
03
01
10
02
04
02
01
01
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Selected Winners for the Academic Year 2015-2016
Name
Cameron,
Daniel
Elder,
Sara
Ethier,
Danielle
Grajales,
Francisco
Rezansoff,
Stefanie
Alternate
Lougheed,
Jessica
McLellan,
Nicole
Canales,
Donaldo
Year
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
1st Degree
Ontario
Field of Study
Cognitive Neuroscience
British
Columbia
Ontario
Resource Management &
Environmental Studies
Integrative Biology
British
Columbia
Saskatchewan
Human Rights & Privacy
Law
Population & Public
Health
Studying at
University of
Western Ontario
University of
British Columbia
University of
Guelph
University of
British Columbia
Simon Fraser
University
2015-2016 Selected Alternates (Ranked)
1st Degree
Field of Study
Studying at
British
Developmental
Queen’s
Columbia
Psychology
University
Ontario
Environmental Sciences
University of
Guelph
Saskatchewan
Psychology
University of New
Brunswick (Saint
John campus)
Application Comparison
Received
97
Letter of Intent - 128
105
99
111
73
73
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Recommended
36
39
39
43
35
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Profiles of Selected Winners for 2015 - 2016
Daniel Cameron
Daniel Cameron, Cambridge, ON, received his BMus (Honours) Percussion
Performance in 2007 from the University of Toronto; his MSc, Music Mind
and Brain from Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, and is pursuing his
PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Western Ontario. His general field
of study is Cognitive Neuroscience, investigating how our brains generate
the behaviour of moving to the beat of musical rhythms. Daniel’s research
combines neuroimaging and behavioural methods to probe the mechanisms
that underlie perception of musical rhythms, which can fine-tune the brain’s
processing. He is testing rhythm perception in a rehabilitative intervention
for Parkinson’s disease. Daniel’s overreaching career goal is to expand our
understanding of brain function.
Daniel has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards:
NSERCs and the Goldsmith International Postgraduate Scholarship. He has
an impressive array of publications, conference presentations and seminars.
Daniel spent three months in Rwanda and Kenya as part of a
medical research project in the neonatal intensive care unit where he
managed to collect important cross-cultural data on perception of Western
and African rhythms, as well as EEG data from infants listening to these
rhythms. His referees consider him “a rising star in the neuroscience of
music.”
Daniel is a freelance musician and a drumming workshop leader.
Sara Elder
Sara Elder, Surrey, BC, graduated with her BA in International Relations in
2004 and her MA in Resource Management and Environmental Studies in
2010 from the University of British Columbia. She is continuing to pursue
her PhD, as a Liu Scholar at the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the
University of British Columbia. Sara is also conducting research in Genève,
Switzerland.
Sara’s program of study is analyzing the impact of big global retail
supply chains (Walmart, Tesco, Costco) on food security and sustainability
among small hold farmers in developing countries. She has conducted
research in Nicaragua, focused on “fair trade” coffee.
Sara has an impressive publication record and has been the recipient
of SSHRC, IDRC and UBC awards for her Masters and Doctoral programs.
She has travelled to Rwanda and South Africa in community
outreach programs. Her research, as an intern, on HIV/AIDS and food
security programs in Africa, prompted the United Nations to hire her to
implement her study’s recommendations.
Sara volunteers for the Immigrant Services Society of BC, using her
language skills (Swahili, Kinyarwanda) to help newcomers to Canada settle
into in a new environment. She has also worked to connect Canadian youth
to social justice efforts through designing and leading an international youth
internship program. She has organized, led and encouraged others to
participate in a community service project with the Vancouver Native Health
Society.
Sara is described as intelligent, with an astute social conscience and
natural leadership abilities.
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Danielle Ethier
Danielle Ethier, Guelph, ON, received her BSc (Honours) in Ecology from the
University of Guelph in 2007, her MSc in Environmental and Life Sciences
from Trent University in 2010 and is currently at the University of Guelph,
pursuing her doctorate in Integrative Biology. Danielle’s particular focus is
on species at-risk in agricultural landscapes. Her research, involving two atrisk species, the bobolink and the badger, will directly inform future
recovery and conservations initiatives.
One of the major challenges facing conservation biologists today: is
to design effective polices for wildlife in Canada, while ensuring that the
economic and cultural interests of the stakeholders are maintained. From
her interdisciplinary research, programs will be developed to better protect
the species and their habitats while taking the societal and economic needs
into consideration.
Danielle has been the recipient of a number of top scholarships:
NSERC, Ontario Graduate Scholarships, Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship and
has secured numerous research grants to fund her research.
She has an impressive publishing record and has completed a twoyear internship with Species at Risk Branch with Ontario Ministry of
Resources.
Danielle is the founder and co-manager of a non-profit organization,
The Ontario Badger Project (www.ontariobadgers.org), working to improve
the status of this endangered carnivore.
Danielle is highly recommended with immense research potential.
Francisco Grajales
Francisco Grajales of Port Moody, BC, is pursuing his doctorate at the
University of British Columbia in Human Rights and Privacy Law. He received
his Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics from Trinity Western University in
2008 and an MSc in 2011 from the University of British Columbia. Francisco
was born in Mexico.
Today’s society has adopted social networking sites faster than
policy can adapt to meet the privacy needs. In healthcare, patients are
sharing and managing their personal information and medications on various
websites. But this data is not being protected by privacy statutes and users
must accept User Agreements to access these sites which allows third
parties to use patient data. Francisco’s research builds a foundation for
policymakers to look at the different perspectives: the patient, the law and
the corporation in creating policy and laws to safeguard our personal
information.
He has an impressive publication record and is a sought after
workshop presenter and guest lecturer. Francisco is fully bilingual in Spanish
and English and has interned with the World Health Organization at their
headquarters in Genève, Switzerland and with the World Bank in
Washington, DC.
For his academic scholarship, he has received numerous awards:
CIHRs, NSERC, UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies and a fellowship from
Western Regional Training Centre for Health Services Research.
As a volunteer, Francisco has been involved in the RCMP Auxiliary
Constable Program, educating elementary and high school students about
drugs and strangers. He has also actively served for the last twelve years as
a Medic with the Canadian Forces Primary Reserves.
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Stefanie Rezansoff
Stefanie Rezansoff of Saskatoon, SK, received her Bachelor of Commerce
from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997, her MSc in 2012 from Simon
Fraser University where she is completing her doctorate in Population and
Public Health.
Stefanie’s research is examining the potential for antipsychotic drugs
to reduce recidivism and examining interactions between mental illness and
crime, with particular focus on female offenders. Her aim is to investigate
the outcomes (potentially beneficial and harmful) of the pervasive use of
psychotic medications among offenders. This inter-disciplinary research has
direct implications for practices and policies addressing public health, mental
illness, criminal justice and public safety issues. Stefanie’s focus is on female
offenders, because they are becoming an increasing proportion of Canadian
inmates.
She has a stellar publication record for a PhD student and has
presented at numerous conferences. Stefanie has been awarded CIHRs,
Graduate Awards and a Doctoral Fellowship funded by the Mental Health
Commission of Canada.
Her extra-curricular activities are focused on human rights of
offenders in Canada and abroad. She is a volunteer with Breakfast Clubs of
Canada, which provides nutritious school breakfasts.
Stefanie’s research has been described as innovative and ground
breaking, not having been undertaken previously in Canada. She is also
contributing compelling knowledge within international circles.
NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT
Laurel Mayne, Communications & Public Relations Officer
“This is one of the most productive and important offices at all levels. This is
where we get to strut our feathers and inform our communities, the
province and the country of the great work our organization accomplishes.”
“Communication is a key ingredient to the success of IODE. As members, we
are all ambassadors for this great organization.”
Chapters continue to promote IODE through the use of promotional
materials such as brochures, National banners, business cards, chapter
flyers, information boards, Facebook, word of mouth, posters and website.
“Scrapbooks continue to rank highly as one of the best used tools for
promotion and for preserving chapter histories. Chapters recognize the
importance of sharing the history of their chapters with others by circulating
this information at chapter parties and fundraisers.”
“Hand out brochures from National and try to make up chapter
brochures and business cards. There is material through www.IODE.ca for
minimal or no charge.” Welcoming packages were made available for new
members.
Many chapters publicize their chapter events and meetings in local
newspapers, community events columns, community TV stations and social
media such as Facebook and websites.
“Networking is another communication vehicle used by members
representing IODE at various functions in the communities.” Talking about
IODE at these functions increases awareness about the organization and
may increase membership.
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Once again, in 2015, IODE Canada participated in the CNE with a
booth to promote membership and IODE awareness. We adopted the fair’s
theme for the booth, the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.
IODE was actively promoted throughout 2015 by chapters across
Canada as they engaged in many activities resulting in an impressive
increase over last year’s reported value of $35,996 on Communications
Programs.
Total Value of Communications Programs for 2015: $119,482
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION REPORT
Marion Wallace, Constitution Officer
The Constitution Committee is a resident committee of Head Office charged
with the responsibility of ensuring that the Constitution and By-laws of IODE
are current, meet the needs of an efficiently operating organization and do
not contravene the legislation of Canada. The Committee met five times
during 2015.
The Committee members completed the review of the material
from the Constitution as it was impacted by the Not-for-Profit Corporations
Act and IODE Canada’s General Operating By-law #1. It was decided that
the committee’s focus should be on preparing a simplified set of regulations
that deals with the primary chapters. That has progressed and the initial
document has been prepared.
The Committee also reviewed the revised By-laws of IODE New
Brunswick.
NATIONAL ECHOES REPORT
Janet Patterson, Echoes Officer
In 2015, as in 2014, two issues of IODE’s newsmagazine Echoes were
produced. 2015’s Fall issue saw the Echoes banner updated to reflect the
bolder, more colourful ‘look and feel’ of the IODE website, www.IODE.ca.
The focus of the Fall issue followed the tradition of providing annual
report highlights, event pictures, guest speakers and award winners from
the National Annual Meeting and promoted the theme from the National
Annual Meeting of Be the Change. In addition, the new IODE Coat of Arms
was introduced and its symbolism explained. A celebration of the new
recipients of Life Memberships and chapters’ submissions of Bright Ideas
and Good Works rounded out the issue.
The Winter issue of 2015/16 built on Be the Change and talked
about “Winning Ways” in the context of chapters which had been successful
in building their membership. An excerpted article on the State of
Volunteerism in Canada was run along with articles on what boomers are
looking for in a volunteer experience and some tips on improving that
volunteer experience. There was a page on the tools that IODE Canada can
provide to help with fundraising, attracting new members and an
explanation on how a chapter can acquire them. One of main thrusts of the
issue was to set the stage for the next National Annual Meeting. There were
two pages devoted to such particulars as the location, costs, meeting format
and other details needed to allow our members to start their planning and to
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register for the event itself. This issue also celebrated 60-year pin recipients
as well as those chapters who had anniversaries from 60 years - all the way
back to 115 years! Speaking of longevity, we also duly noted our Patron Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's long reign of 63 years. Also added were some
suggestions for celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary in 2017 and as
always, found room for many chapter submissions of their Good Works and
Bright Ideas. This issue received many positive comments.
Both issues of Echoes were produced within budget and were mailed
out to all members. Additional copies were printed to be given to
prospective members, benefactors, subscribers and to anyone expressing an
interest in knowing more about IODE. Both issues were also made available
through www.IODE.ca, where they can be read by anyone who visits our
website.
significant service to the chapter. Other honours, such as issuing an IODE
Certificate of Appreciation, may be given to members and non-members
who have exhibited outstanding service to the chapter or the general public.
As well, IODE Police and Fire-Fighter Community Service Award Certificates
are available for chapters to recognize these public servants who give of
themselves outside of their professional duties. When awarding such
honours, be sure to inform the public of the honour and bring broader
recognition to the recipient as well as IODE.
It is with great regret that we note the death of fellow IODE
members, great women who always put the needs of others before their
own. We mourn their loss.
The following are the membership statistics for the year 2015:
Province
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Bonnie Rees, Membership Officer
Members as of 31 December 2014
2,781
Transferred members
in 2015
29
Members as of 31 December 2015
2,585
Members who did not
renew in 2015
186
NEW members in 2015
(not transferred)
Members in DISBANDED
chapters
98
Members deceased
in 2015
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162
What is IODE? How do I become a member of IODE? The first
question is asked about 1,000 times more often than the second question.
In a perfect world, the second question would be asked first. The public
would know about IODE. Women would want to join. They would ask to join.
Back in 1900 and though the war years, IODE was well known and women
asked to join. In 2015, members were encouraged to Be the Change! By
changing our outlook, having confidence in ourselves and pride in what we
do, we can take the initiative to learn to make IODE, once again, a wellknown organization. The Communications department has developed
impressive new tools, in both traditional print media and the new forms of
social media, to back up our personal contact with the public. Having these
tools makes our task easier. The fact remains that the most effective way to
gain new members is to ask them personally. Now, we can reinforce that by
giving members the means to explore our organization by themselves.
Membership and Communications continue to work hand in hand. The
more well-known we are, the easier it will be to grow IODE.
Another important aspect of the Membership department is the
nurturing of our chapters. Ensuring that our chapters are well managed and
keeping members connected to each other helps to maintain healthy and
vibrant chapters. Please contact us for any assistance you may need in
helping your chapter to continue to work well.
Life Membership in a chapter is the highest honour that a chapter
may bestow. This honour is usually given to recognize long time and
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British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Municipal
Chapters
1
2
Chapters under National Jurisdiction
Yukon
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Quebec
Newfoundland
Primary
Chapters
11
16
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17
19
3
1
1
3
2
2
E-Members
Alumni Members
TOTALS
Members
169
267
1,263
295
353
38
21
12
89
29
33
12
4
3
135
2,585
Please read carefully the reports of the departments to see evidence of the
impressive, collective accomplishments of these chapters across the
country.
National Membership Awards
Every chapter that strives to increase its membership is to be commended.
New members invigorate chapters and bring fresh ideas and perspective as
well as willing hands to share the workload and, hopefully, take leadership
positions. They allow chapters to continue to help those in need and fulfil
the Mission of IODE.
Chapters attracting new members are acknowledged by IODE Canada
Membership Awards. The following awards were presented at the 2015
National Annual Meeting.
Provincial: This award is based on the greatest percentage of new members
in a provincial chapter.
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1st
2nd
3rd
IODE British Columbia
10.29% proportion of new members with 21 new members
IODE Ontario
6.32% proportion of new members with 84 new members
IODE Prince Edward Island
5.00 % proportion of new members with 2 new members
Primary: The Membership Crystal Challenge Cup is awarded annually to the
primary chapter attaining the most new members.
1st
IODE 48th Highlanders, Toronto, Ontario with 10 new members
nd
2
IODE Confederation, Ridgetown, Ontario with 9 new members
3rd
IODE Maple Leaf, Goderich, Ontario with 7 new members
IODE Canada Spirit Awards
Instituted in 2014, the IODE Spirit Awards recognize chapters which actively
promote IODE and work to grow their membership. These chapters are an
inspiration for all members. One characteristic that is common in these
chapters is their willingness to try and not give up. They realize that while
this is a continuing process and that not all efforts bear fruit, trying is an
achievement in itself.
IODE Pulitzer Prize Award: for excellence in writing an outstanding
membership annual report
Winner:
Jon Sigurdsson, Winnipeg, MB
Honourable Mention:
De Winton, Carberry, MB
Dr. W.J. Knox, Kelowna, BC
Please note that the Annual Reports of winners of our other prizes were also
excellent.
IODE Inspiration Award:
recognizes a chapter for excellence in their ideas for growing membership as
well as maintaining the enthusiasm of their current members
Winner:
Richmond, Richmond, BC
Honourable Mention: Golden Jubilee, Oshawa, ON
IODE Miss Congeniality Award:
given for excellence in welcoming new members to their chapter
Winner:
Heritage, St. Stephen, NB
Honourable Mention
Atlantic, St. Stephen, NB
Governor Carleton, Fredericton, NB
IODE Funky Fundraiser Award:
is given for enterprising and novel fundraising projects that bring public
recognition to IODE
Winner:
Lady Lougheed, Calgary, AB
Honourable Mention:
Captain Hooper, Oshawa, ON
Maple Leaf, Goderich, ON
White Cloud, Wiarton, ON
Willowlodge, Beaverlodge, AB
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IODE Energizer Bunny Cheerleader Award:
for excellence in showing great enthusiasm for singing the praises of IODE
far and wide
Winner:
Bianca Carter, Victoria Guelph, Guelph, ON
Honourable Mention:
Shirley Lamont, Bowfort, Calgary, AB
Attracting New Members
Chapter Annual Reports note the following comments:
Personal invitations were the most successful method. Members
invited women to chapter meetings, chapter events, fundraisers, coffee, pot
luck meals and dinners. Women are particularly interested in attending if a
guest speaker is present. Chapters invite women to assist with chapter
projects.
Making the public aware of IODE was also useful. Members
distributed public relations materials (business cards, brochures (primary,
provincial, National) or book marks at all events and spoke about IODE
whenever possible.
“Welcome” packages were given to new members. These packages
varied. Some chapters give a list of names and addresses of members.
Some chapters gave out something more substantial, such as a folder
holding a welcome letter, an IODE brochure, history of the chapter or IODE
in general, list of chapter projects, a schedule of meetings, guidelines for the
various officers, etc.
Web inquiries on membership come in on a continuing basis. Contact
information is forwarded to appropriate chapters.
Further information is available on the IODE website www.IODE.ca
under Member Resources.
E-Chapter and Alumni Members
These experimental forms of membership attempt to incorporate women
unable to participate in traditional primary chapters. Efforts are under way
to incorporate these members into the traditional chapter structure of IODE.
Disbandments
It is with sadness and regret that the following chapters found it necessary
to relinquish their charters. The reasons for disbandment were age, ill
health, inability to fill offices and lack of new members. Heartfelt
appreciation and gratitude is extended to these chapters for their dedication
and commitment to IODE and their communities. These chapters were
encouraged to celebrate their "retirement" by reminding their communities
of the decades of public service their members have contributed. The legacy
of these chapters lives on in the good works they achieved for the
betterment of their communities and Canada. They are a credit to the ideals
of IODE.
British Columbia
HMS Ganges
Salt Spring Island 101 years
Alberta
Frog Lake
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Vermillion
Edmonton
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87 years
75 years
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Ontario
Edith Carleton
Flying Officer Kenneth Lucas
Margaret Brand
Municipal Chapter of London
Peterborough
St. Thomas
Ottawa
London
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74
20
101
New Brunswick
Lord Sackville
Sir Leonard Tilley
Sackville
Fredericton
100 years
75 years
years
years
years
years
2015-2016
President
E. Anne Mason
First Vice-President
Bonnie Rees
Second Vice-President
Carol McCall
Secretary
Chris Bateman
Treasurer
Carol McCall
Closing
Citizenship
Ruth Ann Butler
All IODE members are asked to Be the Change for their chapters, working
together to invite women of all ages to join IODE. Their lives will be enriched
and their communities will benefit from all IODE members working together
for a better Canada.
Communications and
Public Relations
Laurel Mayne
Constitution
Marion Wallace
Echoes
Janet Patterson
Education
Sandra Smith
Membership
Bonnie Rees
Services
Jane Cushing
War Memorial
Hazel MacLeod
Nova Scotia
Boscawen
Lunenburg
101 years
VICE-PRESIDENTS
(By right of office)
British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
PEI
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Frances Dickson
Mary Lou Wilson
Renate Schuetz
Barbara Tait
Mary Louise Killam
Gail MacLean
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IODE FOUNDER - 1900
Mrs. Clark Murray (Margaret Polson)
IODE NATIONAL PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Samuel Nordheimer
Mrs. Albert E. Gooderham (later Lady Gooderham)
Mrs. John Bruce
Miss Joan Arnoldi
Mrs. P. E. Doolittle
Miss R. M. Church, O.B.E.
Mrs. John A. Stewart, O.B.E.
Mrs. C. E. Burden
Mrs. James Ince
Mrs. W. G. Lumbers
Mrs. W. B. Horkins, C.B.E.
Mrs. Ryland H. New, C.B.E.
Mrs. Frank P. McCurdy
Mrs. John H. Chipman, M.B.E.
Mrs. Kathleen I. G. Drope
Mrs. L. B. Smart
Mrs. A. K. Richardson
Mrs. Peter L. Robinson (Eallien) C.M.
Pauline M. McGibbon, D.C., O.St.J.
(later The Honourable Pauline M. McGibbon)
Mrs. J. Neil Gordon
Mrs. Gordon D. Leggett (Doris)
Reginae Tait, C.M.
Lorna Dean
Mrs. R. W. Adams (Joan)
Julia (Judy) Craik
Sally Douglas
Ruth Alexander
Ann McCartney
Barbara MacEachern
Helen Dick
Suzanne Williams
Jean Throop
Marty Dalton
Valerie Willard
Sandra Connery
Noreen Salari
June McDonald
Pamela Gallagher
Chris Bateman
Catherine Moore
Ann Dyer
E. Anne Mason
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