We are the Fiddletown chapter of the
IODE in Shelburne Ontario
Welcome
WHAT
IS IODE?
 The mission of
IODE, a Canadian women's charitable organization, is to
improve the quality of life for children, youth and those
in need through educational, social service and
citizenship programs.
WHAT
DO THE LETTERS IODE STAND FOR?
The organization
was founded in 1900 by Margaret Polson Murray as Imperial
Order Daughters of the Empire and today is known as IODE.
WHAT
DO THE IODE DO?
The objects of IODE
include:
·
promoting education of all kinds;
· assisting the study of history by preserving
tangible reminders;
· helping those in poverty or distress,
without regard to race, colour,
creed or
gender;
· advancing the progress of the arts.
CANADA WIDE PROJECTS
IODE's concern for
children is demonstrated in many ways, including special
projects for hearing and visually impaired children,
research into kidney disorders, assisting children with
cancer, providing genetic counselling.
As concerned
citizens, IODE members: provide food for local school
children and for 1600 children in Labrador; actively
encourage students through stay-in-school programs; award
scholarships and bursaries to students at all levels,
including the National Ballet and Theatre Schools;
annually grant scholarships valued at $100,000 to young
Canadians studying for doctoral degrees; support local
hospitals and institutions; aid victims of family
violence through gifts of food, clothing and support for
shelters; encourage protection of the environment.
WHO
CAN BELONG?
Membership in IODE
is open to women who are Canadian citizens or citizens of
other Commonwealth countries. Many lifestyles and skills
are represented among our members. There is no typical
member. Members are homemakers, teachers, secretaries,
nurses, retired women, dieticians, lawyers and business
women. The one common factor is that they want to
contribute to their community.
Membership
offers a sense of purpose, community involvement,
personal growth and new friendships that transcend family
and work alliances. A bonus of membership - fun,
fellowship and lasting friendships.
WHAT
IS THE TIME COMMITMENT OF MEMBERS?
Each member
participates as her personal schedule allows. Chapters
generally meet monthly from September to June. Because of
the National and Provincial nature of the organization,
the opportunity for involvement is extensive. Your
personal leadership skills and talents will be developed
through IODE membership.
IS
IT EXPENSIVE?
NO. Annual fees
average $25. To finance the organization's objectives,
members work together at a variety of fundraising
activities.
HOW
DO YOU JOIN?
For
further information:
THE
NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE
Suite 254, 40 Orchard View Blvd. Toronto,
Ontario M4R lB9
Tel.: (416) 487-4416 Fax: (416) 487-4417
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