Diamond Jubilee Medals Announced!In celebration of the 60th Anniversary in 2012 of Queen Elizabeth II’s ascendancy to the throne, sixty thousand Canadians were awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal acknowledging their significant contributions in service to Canada. IODE Canada was honoured to be designated thirty medals. On behalf of the IODE Selection Committee, it is with great pleasure that we announce the names of the recipients of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for their impressive contributions to IODE. IODE Canada congratulates all recipients and thanks them for their contribution to enhance the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs.
The short-list for The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award, valued at $5,000, has been selected from among submitted books published in Canada in 2012. The Award is offered annually for the best young children’s English language book containing at least 500 words of text. The winner will be announced at IODE Canada’s 113th National Annual Meeting being held at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alberta on 31 May 2013. The five Canadian authors short-listed for this Award are: · Enemy Territory, written by Sharon E. McKay. Published by Annick Press. · My Name is Parvana, written by Deborah Ellis. Published by Groundwood Books. · One Year in Coal Harbour, written by Polly Horvath. Published by Groundwood Books. · The Green Man, written by Michael Bedard. Published by Tundra Books. · Yesterday's Dead, written by Pat Bourke. Published by Second Story Press. IODE Canada is a national women’s charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. For a list of past winners or for more information about IODE, please visit www.iode.ca. For further information about The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award, please contact Committee Chair Linda Dennis at 416-487-4416 or email at iodecanada@bellnet.ca . Submitted by: Laurel Mayne Public Relations Officer IODE Canada Ph: 416-487-4416 1-866-827-7428 Fax: 416-487-4417 iodecanada@bellnet.ca IODE … women dedicated to a better Canada Telephone: 416-487-4416 ● Toll Free: 1-866-827-7428 ● Fax: 416-487-4417 E-mail: iodecanada@bellnet.ca ● www.iode.ca The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of the District of Nipissing & Parry Sound for their project, Play Your Part Parenting – Beyond the Basics, has been awarded the 2013 IODE 100th Anniversary Grant valued at $25,000. The Grant will fund two, ten-week parenting courses beginning in April 2013 with topics such as attachment and bonding, safe sleeping, feeding and nutrition, learning through play and active living. The program will increase parents’ knowledge of coping strategies, provide a healthy start for infants and moms, screen for developmental delays and model a nurturing environment. The program targets approximately 60 high-risk families who are already known to the CAS. The seven-member panel comprised of professional social workers and IODE members selected Play Your Part Parenting program because it offers direct support to parents in jeopardy of neglecting their children with proven parenting programs. It is a program that offers concrete items: quality childcare, socialization of isolated parents and a healthy snack - all reasons to return the next week. The program has the potential to be innovative and showcase positive intervention that will prevent child abuse and neglect. The IODE 100th Anniversary Grant is offered biennially to an individual or group who develops a program to alleviate and prevent child abuse and neglect. IODE Canada congratulates the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing & Parry Sound. IODE Canada is a national women’s charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. -30- For presentation of award and media opportunities, please contact: Laurel Mayne Public Relations Officer IODE Canada Ph: 416-487-4416 1-866-827-7428 Fax: 416-487-4417 iodecanada@bellnet.ca IODE … women dedicated to a better Canada Telephone: 416-487-4416 ● Toll Free: 1-866-827-7428 ● Fax: 416-487-4417 E-mail: iodecanada@bellnet.ca ● www.iode.ca Follow IODE Canada on YouTube Members are encouraged to visit and subscribe to IODE Canada's YouTube channel, currently featuring videos from the 2012 National Annual Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario. For the first time, IODE recorded highlights of the meeting and have packaged them for members to digest at their leisure, helping to bring our organization clarity on important subjects including: • The winner of the IODE War Memorial Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship • The winner of The National Chapter of Canada IODE (RCMP) Police Community Relations Award • The winner of The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award • A message from lawyer Joyce McGuiney regarding the new Not for Profit Act and its implications for IODE • A message from Ann Dyer, National President We hope members will contribute videos showing IODE at work and at play in communities across Canada. Please help IODE step into a new era of communication and embrace a new way to tell the stories of our membership. _______________________ For more information and to submit a video, please contact: Laurel Mayne, National Public Relations Officer c/o IODE Canada (416-487-4416) In the early ’80s, IODE members knew that Labrador students graduating from coastal high schools had the same dreams as all young people and were ideally suited to participate in the growth of their province. It was clear that as Labrador and Newfoundland developed there would be a need for skilled and professional people in oil development, medicine and social services.
Over 200 Labrador high school students have gone on to study at colleges and university thanks to an IODE initiative that began over 30 years ago. The IODE Labrador Bursary program has helped coastal students become hairdressers, doctors, airplane mechanics, engineers and teachers to name a few. Recently the Labrador Bursary Committee has been obliged to make adjustments in respect to the number and amounts of bursaries granted as fewer donations to this capital fund are being received and interest rates are low. In order to continue to respond for the requests from students for assistance with their education, growth of the capital in the Labrador Bursary Fund is vital. Consequently, IODE Canada has implemented a fund-raising campaign in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the Labrador Bursary Program with a goal to raise $30,000. We are asking chapters and/or individual members to please contribute to this worthwhile fund in order for IODE to continue to respond to requests. By doing so, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of students in Labrador and encourage these students to bring their dreams to life. For more information, please contact Chris Bateman, Chairman of the Labrador Bursary Program, at iodecanada@bellnet.ca or call 416-487-4416. In 2013, IODE Canada will award the IODE 100th Anniversary Grant valued at $25,000 to an agency or individual developing programs or research to prevent and alleviate child abuse and neglect.
This will be the 7th grant awarded. The 100th Anniversary Grant program was created in June 2000 to celebrate IODE’s 100th Anniversary. Funds to create this program were raised by IODE members across Canada as a gift to benefit Canada’s children. Winners to date have been agencies introducing new, innovative programs. The programs have been impressive. They include: the mentorship of first-time adolescent mothers at risk of isolation; teaching primary school age children about safe and caring relationships; assistance for families with behavioural challenging children; head-start programs specifically for children in high risk situations in need of stimulating, enriching experiences vital to their healthy growth; education and drop in centres to assist parents and family of LGBTQ. Once again, the application for the grant, now being circulated, will be accepted from 01 September until 31 October 2012. The winner will be announced on IODE Founders Day in February 2013. The application is available on the IODE website at www.iode.ca or via email at iodecanada@bellnet.ca. Proudly, IODE continues to protect and encourage children so that every child may reach their potential. IODE Canada is a national women’s charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. Sandra Smith Public Relations Officer Janet McNaughton, author of The Dragon Seer's Gift, wins IODE Violet Downey Book Award for the second time! The $3,000 prize was announced at the time of 112th National Annual Meeting of IODE Canada on 26 May 2012. This is the 28th year that the award has been made available to Canadian authors.
The story for this award-winning children’s book, published by Harper Collins Canada, is set in Janet McNaughton’s home province of Newfoundland using the streets and buildings of current St. John’s. “Gwyn Rae isn’t adjusting to grade seven. Bullied at school and failing in most subjects, he reluctantly agrees to undertake a Heritage Fair project to boost his grade in history. His older sister Maddie joins him, and together they begin to sift through the papers of their ancestor, the Reverend Daniel Rae, who came to Newfoundland from Scotland in the late 1880s. Talented and eccentric, he died in a shipwreck ten years later. As Daniel’s papers draw Gwyn and Maddie in, strange things start to happen. A mysterious key that once belonged to Daniel buzzes when they touch it and parts of Daniel’s notebooks appear to be invisible to others. On a day when the city of St. John’s is closed by a winter storm, Gwyn and Maddie set out to investigate The Kirk, the downtown church where Daniel Rae was once a minister. There, the door that the key unlocks, launches Gwyn and Maddie on the adventure of their lives. A hidden world of dragons is suddenly revealed to them and a promise once made by a gifted young magician, their ancient ancestor, demands their help.” The Dragon Seer’s Gift is a story that both boys and girls will enjoy, as they become excited about “H”, who only Gwyn and Maddie can see. IODE Canada is Canada’s premier women’s charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. For a list of past winners or for more information about IODE, please visit www.iode.ca or contact Linda Dennis, Chair of the IODE Violet Downey Book Award Committee, at 416-487-4416 or iodeadmin@bellnet.ca. Submitted by: Sandra Smith Public Relations Officer IODE Canada Ph: 416-487-4416 1-866-827-7428 Fax: 416-487-4417 iodecanada@bellnet.ca IODE Canada was honoured to present The National Chapter of Canada IODE RCMP Community Relations award to Corporal Giovanna Taddeo of Nunavik in recognition of exemplary community service outside official duties. Accompanying framed award certificates for the recipient and the detachment office, was an IODE gift of $1,000 for her to use to further community service presented by RCMP Commissioner Rob Paulson.
In 2001, Corporal Taddeo made the decision to move to Kuujjuaq, QC as an officer for the Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF). She lived and worked in Kuujjuaq for five years building a strong, professional connection and earning respect with the Inuit community. After patrolling the streets at night and observing youth loitering with nothing productive to do and some causing trouble, she decided to take action. As a certified black belt instructor, Giovanna offered the youth the chance to learn martial arts. As a positive, inspiring and dedicated role model, she taught up to 15 youth at a time in her living room in her off duty hours. In 2005, Giovanna left Kuujjuaq to join the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit as a First Nation Police Officer and subsequently, in 2007, she joined the ranks of the RCMP as a regular member. Giovanna left in Kuujjuaq five of her top, mature and responsible students, all having received the rank of Black Belt, to continue teaching the Karate program, which continued to 2009 running smoothly and successfully until the last student left to pursue further education. The subsequent development of the S.M.A.R.T program (Sustainable Martial Arts Recreational Training) by Giovanna, and designed to work with young adults of the communities of Nunavik was funded and supported by the Kativik Regional Government. Training sessions, both in the north and in Montreal, teach young leaders regular basic martial arts techniques, as well as techniques of theoretical teaching. The goal is to create and support positive teaching role models for their communities. Giovanna Taddeo is the creator, chief instructor and coordinator of the program, organizing training, working with the Inuit leaders and maintaining relations within the north. Her vision and creative work with the S.M.AR.T program, done on both off duty and vacation time, is a successful tribute to Giovanna’s leadership with the youth of the communities she serves making a difference to their lives and future. Visit: www.smartkentokukan.com IODE Canada is proud to acknowledge Corporal Taddeo’s dedication to the youth of her communities with this annual award. For a list of past winners or for more information about IODE, please contact Sheila DeJaegher, Citizenship Officer at 416-487-4416 or visit www.iode.ca. IODE Canada is celebrating it’s 112th year as Canada’s premier women’s charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. Submitted by: Sandra Smith Public Relations Officer IODE Canada Ph: 416-487-4416 1-866-827-7428 Fax: 416-487-4417 iodecanada@bellnet.ca It is with great pride that the IODE War Memorial Committee has chosen Peter John Gill to receive their highest award, The IODE War Memorial Scholarship Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee.
This one-time award commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and Patron of IODE. Peter Gill was born in Edmonton, AB. The University of Alberta conferred a Bachelor of Medical Science degree (BMSc) in 2009 to Peter, where he is enrolled as a medical student in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Mr Gill is currently on leave of absence after completion of three years in order to earn a Doctor of Philosophy as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, UK. Peter has held an Overseas Travel Grant, an ASTech Foundation Leaders of Tomorrow Award, a Peter Lougheed Scholarship and a Rhodes Scholarship for three years of study at Oxford University. His strong vision, commitment and passion is to improve children’s health care in Canada. Peter’s research focuses on the development of quality markers and standards as introduced in the UK, by their National Health Services of “payment by performance” to a portion of their family doctors. The implementation of this system has resulted in significant improvements in patients’ health. These key indicators will target health promotion, the diagnosis of acute illnesses and the care of children with chronic diseases. His research has been presented at numerous national and international conferences in Canada, Spain, Bristol and in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Gill chose to pursue an elective in Africa to broaden his perspective of people, culture and medicine in different settings. He found time, when returning from Africa, to raise funds to send soccer equipment to the children he visited. Peter is described by his referees as an exceptional individual with tremendous energy, outstanding ability and ambition. He is a strong team player, mentoring new PhD students, teaching undergraduates and graduate medical students, while maintaining his links to Canada. He represents over 7,800 Canadian medical students for the Canadian Medical Association and is still actively involved in PedsCases, a medical education project he co- founded to develop resources for future medical students. This paediatric open source online tool is now imbedded in paediatric curriculum across North America. Participation in the Magdalen College cricket, rowing, football and squash clubs exemplifies Peter’s team spirit and athletic prowess. Peter has merited many outstanding accolades during his career, reflecting not only his intellect, but his impressive personal character. He has been described as “destined for greatness”, revered for humanism and his desire to become a leader in research, advocacy and education in Canada. He plans to return to Canada to complete his medical degree, to become a leader in research, advocacy and education in Canada, to improve the Canadian Health Care system and specifically, the quality of children’s care. IODE Canada is proud to award Peter John Gill, the IODE War Memorial Scholarship Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. Founded in 1900, IODE Canada is a national charitable women’s organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. For a list of past winners or more information, please visit www.iode.ca, contact IODE Canada at iodecanada@bellnet.ca or call 1 416-487-4416. For additional information, please contact Sandra Smith, Public Relations Officer IODE Canada iodecanada@bellnet.ca |
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