Notice of Postponement of National Annual Meeting
To all members of IODE:
Notice of Postponement of National Annual Meeting in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the governmental directives on social isolation, the National Board of Directors of IODE has decided to postpone the National Annual Meeting planned for Sydney, Nova Scotia with IODE Nova Scotia as Joint Annual Meetings.
The Nova Scotia Annual Meeting is also postponed in these circumstances.
The Board of Directors has also decided that a National Annual Business Meeting will be held by teleconference on May 22, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. Further Notice and details will be provided of the National Annual Business Meeting.
Be careful and keep safe,
Carol McCall
President
IODE Canada
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IODE Canada Head Office
40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219
Toronto ON M4R 1B9
120th IODE National Annual Meeting
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Our Future from Coast to Coast to Coast is the theme for the combined annual meetings of IODE Canada and IODE Nova Scotia being held from Wednesday 20 May to Friday 22 May, 2020 in Sydney, Cape Breton. The success of combining provincial and national annual meeting since 2017 provides opportunity for all members to learn more about chapters in other provinces while attending the National meeting.
Membertou is our host city for this special event. We thank IODE Nova Scotia chapters in Cape Breton for hosting the meeting.
Membertou is our host city for this special event. We thank IODE Nova Scotia chapters in Cape Breton for hosting the meeting.
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Membertou is an urban and progressive Mi’kmaq community located on Unama’ki, sitting atop a hill, just three kilometers from Sydney’s downtown core .
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Agenda for the 100th IODE Nova Scotia and the 120th IODE Canada Annual Meeting
IODE members and guests registered for a given day may attend all sessions unless indicated by *
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Wednesday, 20 May
Thursday, 21 May
IODE members and guests registered for a given day may attend all sessions unless indicated by *
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Friday, 22 May
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2020 Annual Meeting Accommodations
Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney 60 Maillard St, Membertou, NS Our rate is $139 plus tax and is for either double Queens or King rooms. The rate applies to 3 days before and 3 days after the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday conference booking. Includes hot breakfast, free WI-FI and parking. Click here to Book your room or call 902-564-6555 The booking reference is “IODE Conference” There is a pedway between the hotel and the Membertou Trade & Conference Centre. |
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Register Now to Attend the 120th National Annual Meeting and the Provincial Chapter of Nova Scotia IODE 100th Annual Meeting
DEADLINE for Registrations and Refunds: Wed. 13 May, 2020
DEADLINE for Registrations and Refunds: Wed. 13 May, 2020
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Registrations BEFORE 31 March eligible to win one of two Early Bird Draw Prizes
Please send your completed form (one per individual), cheques are payable to IODE Canada.
Please send your completed form (one per individual), cheques are payable to IODE Canada.
Provisional Agenda for the
120th IODE Canada Annual Meeting and the 100th IODE Nova Scotia Provincial Annual Meeting
120th IODE Canada Annual Meeting and the 100th IODE Nova Scotia Provincial Annual Meeting
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Share a Story… Bring a Book
Book donations welcomed in Membertou
Members are invited to participate in this special fundraiser held annually at the National Annual Meeting. Please pack a book or two suitable for young readers ages 0 to 6 years. All books donated will be presented to a local children's centre.
Share a Story…Bring a Book has been a wonderful success in recent years, one we hope can be repeated. This will be our 10th consecutive year and each year it has continued to grow. Book donations can also be sent directly to IODE Canada. |
Bonus!
Would you like to make a contribution and avoid the hassle of carrying books? Shop using the convenient IODE Shop to Give fundraiser campaign to purchase eGift Cards and donate them instead at the meeting. The committee chairman will purchase books on your behalf with the funds received. You will receive the full value of your Indigo eGift card and Indigo Books will donate an additional 15% of the value of your purchase to IODE Snack Pack.
Would you like to make a contribution and avoid the hassle of carrying books? Shop using the convenient IODE Shop to Give fundraiser campaign to purchase eGift Cards and donate them instead at the meeting. The committee chairman will purchase books on your behalf with the funds received. You will receive the full value of your Indigo eGift card and Indigo Books will donate an additional 15% of the value of your purchase to IODE Snack Pack.
There will be opportunities for sightseeing following the end of the meetings on Friday
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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
https://fortressoflouisbourg.ca/ The Fortress Louisbourg Association works with Parks Canada in ways that ensure the commemorative and ecological integrity of the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is sustained for present and future generations. Founded in 1976, three period restaurants, bakery, coffee shop, and two gift boutiques help visitors understand, appreciate and enjoy the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Miners’ Museum http://www.minersmuseum.com/ By Appointment Only. Please phone to book your tour! The quaint and beautiful Miners’ Village Restaurant, with its early-style furniture, large brick fireplace, plastered walls and kerosene lamps, evokes an earlier age. Choose from a wide selection of fresh fish, local chowders and fruit dishes, served with Cape Breton hospitality! Miners’ Village Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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Canada’s Cape Breton Island: 9 Best Stops Sometimes driving the Cabot Trail can be the best way to experience a destination. It gives you the opportunity to make stops where and when you want. https://bucketlistjourney.net/drive-nova-scotias-cabot-trail-great-places-stop |