These women embraced the responsibility of leading IODE Canada, giving their hearts and countless hours to guide our Organization with dedication and vision. Through their compassion, foresight and steadfast commitment, they helped shape IODE’s legacy and inspired others to carry its mission forward.

​Today’s members remain deeply grateful for their leadership and the lasting impact they have made.

Karen Dalton 2025 - present

Jane Cushing 2022 - 2025

Carol McCall 2019 - 2022

Bonnie G. Rees 2016 - 2019

E. Anne Mason 2013 - 2016

Mrs. R. Dyer (Ann) 2011-2013

Mrs. J. Moore (Catherine) 2009-2011

Mrs. J. R. Bateman (Chris) 2006-2009

Mrs. J. Gallagher (Pamela) 2004-2006

Mrs. McDonald (June) 2002-2004

Mrs. Peter Salari (Noreen) 2000-2002

Mrs. Lance B. Connery (Sandra) 1997-2000

Mrs. B. K. Willard (Valerie) 1994-1997

Mrs. C. H Dalton (Marty) 1992-1994

Mrs. T. D. Throop (Jean) 1990-1992

Mrs. J. T. Williams (Suzanne) 1988-1990

Mrs. A. R. Dick (Helen) 1986-1988

Mrs. N. D. MacEachern (Barbara) 1984-1986

Mrs. K. A. McCartney (Ann) 1982-1984

Mrs. William G. Alexander (Ruth) 1980-1982

Mrs. Peter T. Douglas (Sally) 1978-1980

Mrs. R. Bruce Craik (Julia) 1976-1978

Mrs. R. W. Adams (Joan) 1974-1976

Mrs. K. J. C. Dean (Lorna) 1972-1974

Mrs. George Tait (Reginae), C.M. 1970-1972

Mrs. Gordon D. Leggett, D.C.L.J., D.H. (Doris) 1968-1970

Mrs. J. Neil Gordon (Jean) 1965-1968

The Honourable Pauline M. McGibbon, D.C., O.St.J. 1963-1965

Mrs. Peter L. Robinson, C.M., D.St.J. (Eallien) 1960-1963

Mrs. A. K. Richardson (Dorothy) 1957-1960

Mrs. L. B. Smart 1955-1957

Mrs. Kathleen I. G. Drope 1953-1955

Mrs. John H. Chipman, M.B.E. 1950-1953

Mrs. Frank P. McCurdy 1948-1950

Mrs. Ryland H. New, C.B.E. 1944-1948

Mrs. W. B. Horkins, C.B.E. 1939-1944

Mrs. W. G. Lumbers 1935-1939

Mrs. James Ince 1933-1935

Mrs. C. E. Burden 1930-1933

Mrs. John A. Stewart, O.B.E. 1928-1930

Miss Rebecca M. Church, O.B.E. 1925-1928

Mrs. P. E. Doolittle 1922-1925

Miss Joan Arnoldi 1920-1922

Mrs. John Bruce 1919-1920

Mrs. Albert Gooderham (later Lady Gooderham) 1911-1919

Mrs. Samuel Nordheimer 1901-1911

Founder Mrs. Clark Murray, (Margaret)