Celebrating 82 years of Service to Sarnia
and Lambton County 1938-2020
Chapter News:
IODE Sarnia-Lambton is composed of two chapters. They are Hon. Malcolm Cameron in Sarnia and the Margaret Stokes Chapter in Petrolia.
The Margaret Stokes Chapter has its own website that you can visit by clicking on this link. http://www.IODEMargaretStokesPetrolia.ca
The Margaret Stokes Chapter has its own website that you can visit by clicking on this link. http://www.IODEMargaretStokesPetrolia.ca
IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter
Meets 1st Monday evening.
Hon Malcolm Cameron Chapter welcomes a new member into their chapter. Pictured are Grace Moore, membership officer, Linda Gryner, Provincial President, new member Mary Gates and Jan Casbourn, chapter president.
Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter gave hand-knitted stockings for seniors.
Hon Malcolm Cameron Chapter's Halloween tea at the Chocolate Guild, Petrolia
Hon. Malcolm Cameron's May meeting had a beautiful “British display” commemorating the Queen’s 90th birthday and Queen Victoria’s May 24th birthday anniversary.
Hon Malcolm Cameron Chapter celebrates the Queen's 90th Birthday
A Flying 60-Year Anniversary Project
To commemorate their 60 years anniversary, IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron, one of the four chapters under the IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal jurisdiction, donated $5,000 to purchase granite markers towards the F86 Sabre Golden Hawk Restoration project. These boulders will contain engraved names of the crew members, mechanics and all the people involved in the restoration project. The F86 Sabre Golden Hawk is now located on a pedestal at Sarnia, Ontario’s Germain Park., Sarnia where a re-dedication ceremonies was held on May 31st, 2015.
The funds were raised through the chapter’s participation at the Spring Plant sales and the Annual Christmas Home Tour.
To commemorate their 60 years anniversary, IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron, one of the four chapters under the IODE Sarnia-Lambton Municipal jurisdiction, donated $5,000 to purchase granite markers towards the F86 Sabre Golden Hawk Restoration project. These boulders will contain engraved names of the crew members, mechanics and all the people involved in the restoration project. The F86 Sabre Golden Hawk is now located on a pedestal at Sarnia, Ontario’s Germain Park., Sarnia where a re-dedication ceremonies was held on May 31st, 2015.
The funds were raised through the chapter’s participation at the Spring Plant sales and the Annual Christmas Home Tour.
IODE HON. MALCOLM CAMERON CHAPTER, December 7, 2015
Presentations made by Grace Moore, Membership Officer.
MARY CHRISTIE.
In February of 1946 Mary joined the Major Robert Murtrie IODE Chapter in Guelph. In 1955 she joined our Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter and was President in 1959-1961. Through the years to the present time Mary has held many offices. In 1962 she filled a World Affairs position and in 1970 did cancer dressings – all in the name of IODE. In December 1995, Mary received her 50 year pin and in 2009 our Chapter presented Mary with a Life Membership. Today Mary received her 70 year certificate for her many years of dedication to IODE.
MARNIE HOLLOWAY
In April of 1946 Marnie joined IODE in Halifax. Through the years, before joining our Chapter in 1992, Marnie belonged to 9 other Chapters throughout Canada, as well as being a Provincial Delegate in Alberta and on the National Council. She has been Regent (President) 4 times plus holding many other offices. In 1995 Marnie received her 50 year pin and in December 2009 a Life Membership from our Chapter. Tonight, Marnie, was presented with her 70 year certificate for her commitment and service to IODE.
KAY ROBERTSON
In 1976 Kay joined Hon. Alexander Vidal Chapter in Sarnia. When that Chapter disbanded we were fortunate to have Kay join our Chapter on February 4, 2002. Kay has served as President twice, along with filling other IODE positions. Kay was a very faithful Store Manager and Convenor for 18 years at our IODE Economy Store until it closed. Kay received her 40 year certificate and we thank her for her dedication and service to IODE.
Presentations made by Grace Moore, Membership Officer.
MARY CHRISTIE.
In February of 1946 Mary joined the Major Robert Murtrie IODE Chapter in Guelph. In 1955 she joined our Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter and was President in 1959-1961. Through the years to the present time Mary has held many offices. In 1962 she filled a World Affairs position and in 1970 did cancer dressings – all in the name of IODE. In December 1995, Mary received her 50 year pin and in 2009 our Chapter presented Mary with a Life Membership. Today Mary received her 70 year certificate for her many years of dedication to IODE.
MARNIE HOLLOWAY
In April of 1946 Marnie joined IODE in Halifax. Through the years, before joining our Chapter in 1992, Marnie belonged to 9 other Chapters throughout Canada, as well as being a Provincial Delegate in Alberta and on the National Council. She has been Regent (President) 4 times plus holding many other offices. In 1995 Marnie received her 50 year pin and in December 2009 a Life Membership from our Chapter. Tonight, Marnie, was presented with her 70 year certificate for her commitment and service to IODE.
KAY ROBERTSON
In 1976 Kay joined Hon. Alexander Vidal Chapter in Sarnia. When that Chapter disbanded we were fortunate to have Kay join our Chapter on February 4, 2002. Kay has served as President twice, along with filling other IODE positions. Kay was a very faithful Store Manager and Convenor for 18 years at our IODE Economy Store until it closed. Kay received her 40 year certificate and we thank her for her dedication and service to IODE.
IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter.
Meets 1st Monday evening.
The Chapter ended 2012 with a wonderful Christmas Social hosted by Mary Christie and her committee at the Sandpiper. As part of their Christmas celebration, the members brought books for the Organization for Literacy Christmas hampers and made a donation to the Sunshine Wish Foundation.
In 2001 members attended the national Convention in London and 2002, in Honour of the Queen’s Jubilee, the Chapter arranged a bus trip to Hamilton to view the Queen’s presentation of colours to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) regiment. On Heritage day we were honoured to assist in the tribute to the Life of Pauline McGibbon.
Education--yearly—$1 700 in scholarship awards, school supplies, sweaters toys and treats to adopted school, the International Symphony Orchestra, Lambton County Music Festival Award, Lakeroad School, a classical music video, sponsor a student in the Harmony Program, books and lunch bags to Miss Helen’s Daycare, and Kids on the Block—puppet program.
Services--coffee and supplies for the Salvation Army drop-in Centre and $200 to purchase gifts for the clients at Christmas (recently discontinued), C.N.I.B. craft class refreshments, citizenship court refreshments, Sweaters and baby afghans to the Children’s Aid Society, baby hats and sweaters to Bluewater Health Nursery, sweaters sent to Provincial, lap robes to local nursing homes, school breakfast program, cleaning supplies for the Women’s Interval Home and a microwave was purchased for the Medically Fragile.
50th Anniversary November 2004
Celebrated at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, a video of the last fifty years was produced by Lois Hastings and Narrated by Evelyn Waugh. Chapter members decorated a Christmas Tree with an IODE theme at the O.L.G. Charity Casino and won third prize!
In 2001 members attended the national Convention in London and 2002, in Honour of the Queen’s Jubilee, the Chapter arranged a bus trip to Hamilton to view the Queen’s presentation of colours to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) regiment. On Heritage day we were honoured to assist in the tribute to the Life of Pauline McGibbon.
Education--yearly—$1 700 in scholarship awards, school supplies, sweaters toys and treats to adopted school, the International Symphony Orchestra, Lambton County Music Festival Award, Lakeroad School, a classical music video, sponsor a student in the Harmony Program, books and lunch bags to Miss Helen’s Daycare, and Kids on the Block—puppet program.
Services--coffee and supplies for the Salvation Army drop-in Centre and $200 to purchase gifts for the clients at Christmas (recently discontinued), C.N.I.B. craft class refreshments, citizenship court refreshments, Sweaters and baby afghans to the Children’s Aid Society, baby hats and sweaters to Bluewater Health Nursery, sweaters sent to Provincial, lap robes to local nursing homes, school breakfast program, cleaning supplies for the Women’s Interval Home and a microwave was purchased for the Medically Fragile.
50th Anniversary November 2004
Celebrated at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, a video of the last fifty years was produced by Lois Hastings and Narrated by Evelyn Waugh. Chapter members decorated a Christmas Tree with an IODE theme at the O.L.G. Charity Casino and won third prize!
Hon. Malcolm Cameron celebrates 58 years ....
A video monitor is presented by the IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter to the St. Joseph Hospice staff.
HON. MALCOLM CAMERON IODE celebrated 58 years as a Chapter by donating special needs to the following organizations in the community:
Three Firefighters Rehabilitation Chairs to be used by firemen attending a fire.
Money and books for a bursary program at the Women’s Interval Home
Funding for the Rebound Stage program for girls ages 8 – 16 to provide self esteem & aggression control
A video monitor for St. Joseph’s Hospice
Funds were made available as a result of the Chapter’s participation in the IODE Christmas Home Tour and Spring Geranium sales.
Three Firefighters Rehabilitation Chairs to be used by firemen attending a fire.
Money and books for a bursary program at the Women’s Interval Home
Funding for the Rebound Stage program for girls ages 8 – 16 to provide self esteem & aggression control
A video monitor for St. Joseph’s Hospice
Funds were made available as a result of the Chapter’s participation in the IODE Christmas Home Tour and Spring Geranium sales.
One of the Municipal Chapter's fundraisers held each Spring is the Geranium & Hanging basket Sale
|
Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter at their Christmas meeting.
|
IODE Errol Egremont Chapter
"Fifty Can Be Nifty"-Membership Drive
To celebrate IODE Errol Egremont's 35th Anniversary, "Fifty Can Be Nifty"-a benefit seminar about the do's and don'ts of hair care, make up and skin care was held on May 8th at the Strangway Community Centre. Pam Chin (left) was the Guest Aestethician and volunteer model was Georgette Parsons. Both are EE members. 
2016 Slate of officers for IODE Errol Egremont was installed by Charter member, Ann Hitchins. (L-R) Ann, President-Sharon Prouse, Assistant Services-Margaret Macklin, 1st Vice Pres.-Kay Elbourne, Secretary-Lynda Jenkins, Standard Bearer-Alma Cantin, Assistant Communications-Robin Chamberlain, Education-Michelle Batty, Membership-Mavis Schmid, Treasurer-Edna Braithwaite, Health Awareness-Carleen Weaver, Past President & Communications-Linda Gryner, Citizenship-Lynn Baarschers. Missing were Services Officer-Sheila Brown and Assistant Membership-June Pryor.
|
Newest Errol Egremont Chapter Life Member
Sheila Brown (third from left) was awarded a Life Membership for exemplary service and dedication to IODE, during the June Pot Luck Meeting held at the home of Lynda Jenkins in Sarnia. (L-R) Linda Gryner, President, Pat Charpentier, Life Member, Ann Hitchins, Life Member, Edna Braithwaite, Life Member and Betty Stephenson, Life Member. 
Errol Egremont Welcomes Newest Members > The newest members were installed at the June 2015 Meeting. (L-R) Linda Gryner, President, Janice Powers, New member, Carol Jacques, New member and Mavis Schmid, Membership Officer.
|
