IODE Canada

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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

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

President’s

IODE FOUNDER’S DAY MESSAGE 2016

Remembering the Past and Looking Ahead

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 Vice-Presidents of IODE Canada by supporting our mission during their terms of office.

Letters of acceptance on their appointments as Honorary Vice-Presidents 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.

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Congratulations and Commendations were expressed to • 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.

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

• 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 • 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-a-

Class 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. Saskatchewan 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.

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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. 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. Newfoundland and Labrador 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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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 multi-book 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 Vice-President 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.

It is with great pleasure that a National Life Membership is awarded to E. Anne Mason in recognition of her valuable and continuing service to IODE Canada. 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.

It is with great pleasure that a National Life Membership is awarded to Mary Douglas in recognition of her valuable and continuing service to IODE Canada. 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 co-chaired 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. It is with great pleasure that a National Life Membership is awarded to Lorraine Kent in recognition of her valuable and continuing service to IODE Canada. 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.

It is with great pleasure that a National Life Membership is awarded to Marion Wallace in recognition of her valuable and continuing service to IODE Canada. 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. Renewals Applications: $5,300

Twelve applicants were granted a renewal bursary in the amount indicated. Emily Best subsequently returned her bursary and book allowance.

Atkinson, Samuel Chemistry Memorial

University $500

Beals, Kayla Science Memorial University

$500

Best, Emily Geography/ Business

Memorial University

$300

Kippenchuck, Chelsea Biblical Studies & Theology

Tyndale University College

$400

Letto, Hayley Rehabilitation Assistant

Eastern College

$500

O'Brien, Cody Medicine Memorial University

$300

O'Brien, Jeremy Medicine Memorial University

$500

O'Brien, Jessica Nursing Memorial University

$500

O'Brien, Jordan Nautical Science Marine Institute

$500

Roberts, Mark Criminology Academy Canada

$300

Ryland, Ian Arts in English & French

Memorial University

$500

Saulter, Ashley Business Administration

College of the North Atlantic

$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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Bursaries for 2015-2016 were awarded to:

Barney, Brittany Occupational Health & Safety

Academy Canada $500

Coles, Jamie Petroleum Engineering College of the North Atlantic

$500

Hancock, Patrick Heavy Duty Technician College of the North Atlantic

$500

James, April Occupational Health University of New Brunswick

$500

Jordan, Matthew Automotive Service Technician

College of the North Atlantic

$500

Morris, Selina Psychology Memorial University $750

Roberts, Nathan Heavy Equipment Technician

College of the North Atlantic

$500

Students received their bursaries through the college/university attended following notification of their registration.

Labrabook: $1,650

Each of the 12 renewal bursary recipients was also awarded a $150 textbook allowance from the Labrabook Fund.

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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. 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 $ 93,905 IODE Canada Investments $ 2,184,086 IODE Canada Cash & Other Assets $ 96,685 Total Portfolio $ 2,374,676

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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

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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE BUDGET FOR 2016

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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Independent Auditor's Report 27

Balance Sheet 28

Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Fund Balances 29

Statement of Cash Flows 30

Notes to the Financial Statements 31 - 37

Schedule of Changes in Fund Balances 38

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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.

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.

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.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion.

Basis for Qualified Opinion

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.

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 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS April 6, 2016 Licensed Public Accountants

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 2015 2014

ASSETS

Current assets Cash and short term deposit $ 57,853 $ 110,913 Cash at broker 6,343 19,424 Interest receivable 14,841 8,817 Receivable from chapters 914 1,928 GST/PST rebate 16,734 9,762 96,685 150,844

Investments (note 2)

Trust asset (note 3) 93,905 111,926 Other 2,184,086 2,256,689 2,277,991 2,368,615 2,374,676 2,519,459

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 14,420 30,821 Accounts payable to the Municipal

Chapter of Toronto (note 3) 2,975 4,618 Scholarships payable 52,500 30,000 69,895 65,439

Trust liability to the Municipal Chapter of Toronto (note 3) 93,905 111,926

163,800 177,365

FUND BALANCES

National Chapter designated funds 1,359,055 1,393,790 Board of Directors designated funds 669,752 706,438 General fund (149,502) (90,095) Endowment fund 331,571 331,961 2,210,876 2,342,094 $ 2,374,676 $ 2,519,459

Approved by the Board of Directors:

, President , Treasurer

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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND FUND BALANCES

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 2015 2014

Revenues Fees from chapters $ 93,218 $ 99,120 Contributions from chapters (excluding

endowment contributions shown below) 50,212 47,813

Investment income 66,894 73,382 Realized gains on sale of investments 53,097 59,623 Calendar sales 2,486 2,165 Donations - other 13,547 40,694 Badges and supplies 1,880 2,341 Annual meeting 27,995 21,708 Insurance (chapter assessment) 11,689 12,395 Other income 527 1,077 321,545 360,318

Expenses Scholarships and awards 178,585 157,544 Salaries and benefits 60,479 48,025 Calendar printing and shipping 794 619 Rent 45,778 43,815 Magazine printing and distribution

("Echoes") 13,065 13,718 Annual meeting 24,951 22,837 Travel 5,225 6,485 Badges and supplies 3,966 2,391 Office 1,670 3,639 Membership promotion 1,295 910 Insurance (general liability) 15,186 15,531 Postage and printing 6,744 11,874 Professional services 14,677 14,186 Telephone 6,373 5,086 Equipment expense 8,442 9,528 Fund expenditures 14,391 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

Endowment fund contributions 2,610 2,045 Fund balances - at end of year $ 2,210,876 $ 2,342,094

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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 2015 2014

Cash flows from operating activities Cash receipts from chapters $ 144,444 $ 145,788 Investment income 60,870 73,111 Other revenues 58,124 80,380 Cash paid to scholarships (52,500) (90,000) Cash paid to contributions and awards (103,585) (82,544) Cash paid to employees and suppliers (248,052) (191,299) (140,699) (64,564)

Cash flows from investing activities

Endowment contributions 2,610 2,045 Purchase of investments (2,502,185) (3,435,091) Proceeds of sale of investments 2,594,515 3,542,644 Principal repaid out of trust assets (25,000) (10,000) Payment to Municipal Chapter of Toronto 4,618 - 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 57,853 110,913 Cash at broker 6,343 19,424 $ 64,196 $ 130,337

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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 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). 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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2. INVESTMENTS

Details of investments (including the trust assets of the Municipal Chapter of Toronto) are as follows:

2. INVESTMENTS

Details of investments (including the trust assets of the Municipal Chapter of Toronto) are as follows:

Quantity 2015 2014

98,000 Northland Power Inc, 5.0%, maturing 2019

$ 101,185 $ -

39,000 Canada Housing Trust, 1.2%, maturing 2020

39,041 -

48,000 Boralex Inc, 4.5%, maturing 2020

48,720 -

182,000 Royal Bank of Canada, 1.968%, maturing 2022

178,444 -

517,000 Telus Corporation, 2.35%, maturing 2022

504,354 -

216,000 Manufacturers Life Ins Co, 2.1%, maturing 2025

213,634 -

365,000 Royal Bank of Canada, 3.45%, maturing 2026

364,888 372,305

421,000 Industrial Alliance, 2.64%, maturing 2027

420,632 -

431,000 Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.58%, maturing 2027

407,093 -

61,000 Brookfield Office Prop Inc., 4.30%, maturing 2017 - 62,689

77,000 Canada Natural Resources Ltd., 2.6% maturing 2019 - 76,681

176,000 Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.873%, maturing 2021 - 180,207

172,000 Canada Housing Trust No. 1, 2.40%, maturing 2022 - 175,845

263,000 Government of Canada, 1.5%, maturing 2023 - 258,941

398,000 Province of Manitoba, 2.55%, maturing 2023 - 402,126

404,000 Telus Corporation, 3.35%, maturing 2024 - 402,687

192,000 Toronto Dominion Bank, 3.226%, maturing 2024 - 197,173

235,000 Royal Bank of Canada, 2.99%, maturing 2024 - 239,960

103 Sundry common shares - 1

$ 2,277,991 $ 2,368,615

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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3. MUNICIPAL CHAPTER OF TORONTO Details of the balances due to/from the Municipal Chapter of Toronto are as follows:

2015 2014 Trust Asset and Liability Opening balance $ 111,926 $119,021 Realized capital gains reinvested 2,361 2,905 Amount paid to Trust from IODE (25,000) (10,000) Payment to Toronto Chapter reinvested 4,618 -

Closing balance 93,905 111,926 Accounts Receivable (Accounts Payable) Opening balance (4,618) (1,043) Investment income earned during the

year (2,975) (3,575) Realized capital gains during the year (2,361) (2,905) Payment to Toronto Chapter 4,618 - Realized capital gains reinvested 2,361 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 Equipment Total

2016 $12,746 $5,178 $17,924 2017 6,373 3,488 9,861 2018 - 935 935 $19,119 $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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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3. MUNICIPAL CHAPTER OF TORONTO (continued)

2014 2013

Accounts Receivable (Accounts Payable) Opening balance $ (1,043) $ 1,255 Investment income earned during the year (3,575) (3,876) Realized capital gains during the year (2,905) (577) Management fees - 200 Payments of investment income during the year - 1,378 Realized capital gains reinvested 2,905 577 Closing balance $ (4,618) $ (1,043)

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.

The minimum rental payments under the leases are as follows:

Premises Equipment Total

2015 $ 12,746 $ 5,178 $ 17,924 2016 12,746 5,178 17,924 2017 6,373 3,488 9,861 2018 - 938 938

$ 31,865 $ 14,782 $ 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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6. RELATED CONTROLLED ORGANIZATIONS

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 2013

Net assets as at December 31 Cash and investments $ 2,605,864 $ 3,374,934 Net assets of chapters 2,605,864 3,374,934

Revenues and expenses for the year ended December 31

Revenues Donations $ 389,796 378,236 Fund-raising activities 1,237,682 1,710,194 Investment income 53,155 27,387

1,680,633 2,115,817 Expenses Charitable programs 1,006,432 1,158,573 Fund-raising 284,170 335,741 Membership fees and contributions to The National

Chapter of Canada IODE 218,304 230,305 Other 199,587 127,734

1,708,493 1,852,353 Net increase in balance of funds in chapters $ 263,464 $ 263,464

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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

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 $144,605 Adopted Classes and Schools $ 17,842 Assistance to Local Students; Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants, Awards and Prizes $241,727

Donations to Education Funds $50,386 (Including National, provincial and municipal) National Awards and Endowed Funds $142,106 Share a Story … Bring a Book NAM 2015 $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 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.

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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". 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) $75,000 Labrador Bursary (page 20) $ 8,750 Labrabook (page 22) $ 1,650 IODE Violet Downey Book Award (page 15) $ 5,000 IODE Violet Downey Books (page 16) $ 6,781 100th Anniversary Grant Program: (page 19) $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 $1,500 Madame Pascale St.-Onge, Ecriture program, 3rd year $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 Dr. Ben Haynen Second place 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: Vanessa Emmons North Bay, ON $500 Fall 2015: Teena Koshy Scarborough, ON $1,000 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. $800 Bursaries for Nurses at Montreal Children’s Hospital 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.

Silence to Sound Awards These awards are given to students studying at McGill University, School of Communication Science and Disorders, with funds coming from the Quebec Funds.

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Two Silence to Sound Awards of $1,000 each and recommended by Kelly Root, Clinical Coordinator, were presented to: Leslie Rowland $1,000 Charlotte Guillet $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.

NATIONAL SERVICES REPORT Jane Cushing, Services Officer

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 $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. Camperships and Sports Equipment $29,761 Young people, children and children and their families were supported so that they could attend camps. Town and specialty camps were assisted. Food $111,784 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 Received Recommended BC 15 05 AB 12 07 SK 03 03 MB 04 01 ON 48 10 QC 04 02 NB 04 04 NS 04 02 PE 02 01 NL 01 01

Total 97 36

Selected Winners for the Academic Year 2015-2016

Name 1st Degree Field of Study Studying at Cameron,

Daniel Ontario Cognitive Neuroscience University of

Western Ontario Elder, Sara

British Columbia

Resource Management & Environmental Studies

University of British Columbia

Ethier, Danielle

Ontario Integrative Biology University of Guelph

Grajales, Francisco

British Columbia

Human Rights & Privacy Law

University of British Columbia

Rezansoff, Stefanie

Saskatchewan Population & Public Health

Simon Fraser University

2015-2016 Selected Alternates (Ranked)

Alternate 1st Degree Field of Study Studying at Lougheed,

Jessica British

Columbia Developmental

Psychology Queen’s

University McLellan,

Nicole Ontario Environmental Sciences University of

Guelph Canales, Donaldo

Saskatchewan Psychology University of New Brunswick (Saint

John campus)

Application Comparison Year Received Recommended 2015 97

Letter of Intent - 128 36

2014 105 39 2013 99 39 2012 111 43 2011 73 35 2010 73 34

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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 at-risk 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 two-year 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.

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) 98

Members deceased in 2015 60

Members in DISBANDED chapters 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 well-known 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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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 Municipal

Chapters Primary Chapters

Members

British Columbia 11 169 Alberta 1 16 267 Ontario 2 60 1,263 New Brunswick 17 295 Nova Scotia 19 353 Prince Edward Island

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Chapters under National Jurisdiction Yukon 1 21 Saskatchewan 1 12 Manitoba 3 89 Quebec 2 29 Newfoundland 2 33 E-Members 12 Alumni Members 4 TOTALS 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 IODE British Columbia 10.29% proportion of new members with 21 new members

2nd IODE Ontario 6.32% proportion of new members with 84 new members

3rd 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 2nd 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 Vermillion 87 years Sir Wilfrid Laurier Edmonton 75 years

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Ontario

Edith Carleton Peterborough 65 years Flying Officer Kenneth Lucas St. Thomas 74 years Margaret Brand Ottawa 20 years Municipal Chapter of London London 101 years

New Brunswick

Lord Sackville Sackville 100 years Sir Leonard Tilley Fredericton 75 years

Nova Scotia Boscawen Lunenburg 101 years

Closing 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.

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NATIONAL OFFICERS 2015-2016 President

E. Anne Mason

First Vice-President

Bonnie Rees

Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Carol McCall Chris Bateman Carol McCall

Citizenship Ruth Ann Butler

Communications and Public Relations Constitution

Laurel Mayne Marion Wallace

Echoes

Janet Patterson

Education Membership

Sandra Smith Bonnie Rees

Services Jane Cushing

War Memorial Hazel MacLeod

VICE-PRESIDENTS (By right of office)

British Columbia Frances Dickson Alberta Mary Lou Wilson Ontario Renate Schuetz New Brunswick Barbara Tait Nova Scotia Mary Louise Killam PEI Gail MacLean

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IODE FOUNDER - 1900

Mrs. Clark Murray (Margaret Polson)

IODE NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

Mrs. Samuel Nordheimer 1901-1911 Mrs. Albert E. Gooderham (later Lady Gooderham) 1911-1919 Mrs. John Bruce 1919-1920 Miss Joan Arnoldi 1920-1922 Mrs. P. E. Doolittle 1922-1925 Miss R. M. Church, O.B.E. 1925-1928 Mrs. John A. Stewart, O.B.E. 1928-1930 Mrs. C. E. Burden 1930-1933 Mrs. James Ince 1933-1935 Mrs. W. G. Lumbers 1935-1939 Mrs. W. B. Horkins, C.B.E. 1939-1944 Mrs. Ryland H. New, C.B.E. 1944-1948 Mrs. Frank P. McCurdy 1948-1950 Mrs. John H. Chipman, M.B.E. 1950-1953 Mrs. Kathleen I. G. Drope 1953-1955 Mrs. L. B. Smart 1955-1957 Mrs. A. K. Richardson 1957-1960 Mrs. Peter L. Robinson (Eallien) C.M. 1960-1963 Pauline M. McGibbon, D.C., O.St.J. (later The Honourable Pauline M. McGibbon)

1963-1965

Mrs. J. Neil Gordon 1965-1968 Mrs. Gordon D. Leggett (Doris) 1968-1970 Reginae Tait, C.M. 1970-1972 Lorna Dean 1972-1974 Mrs. R. W. Adams (Joan) 1974-1976 Julia (Judy) Craik 1976-1978 Sally Douglas 1978-1980 Ruth Alexander 1980-1982 Ann McCartney 1982-1984 Barbara MacEachern 1984-1986 Helen Dick 1986-1988 Suzanne Williams 1988-1990 Jean Throop 1990-1992 Marty Dalton 1992-1994 Valerie Willard 1994-1997 Sandra Connery 1997-2000 Noreen Salari 2000-2002 June McDonald 2002-2004 Pamela Gallagher 2004-2006 Chris Bateman 2006-2009 Catherine Moore 2009-2011 Ann Dyer 2011-2013 E. Anne Mason 2013-

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THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE 40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219

Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Telephone: (416) 487-4416

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Email: iodecanada@bellnet.ca www.IODE.ca