IODE Atlantic Charter Chapter
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Since 1947 women in the greater St.Stephen area have found fellowship, fun, and friendship as members of IODE Atlantic Charter Chapter. We work together on various projects that benefit education,literacy,community and the arts.Local Service projects may be done as a group or in some cases as individuals.
A Brief History In early December 1947, seventeen young women committed to forming what soon became the Atlantic Charter Chapter. With instructions from National to choose a name, preferably historic, the young women considered their border town communities of St. Stephen and Milltown. They reflected on how the geography, history, and families were tied to Calais, Maine. They sought a name that reflected "the ties that bind." Charter member Netta Buchanan recalled that when submitting the name and rationale she had written,"[the name] refers to the historic Charter drawn up onboard the USS Augusta at berth #2 off ship harbour, Placentia Bay, where British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill and US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt met in secrecy. This meeting became known as the most personal encounter of WW2 and is considered to be the foundation on which the United Nation Charter was laid. We chose the name because it spoke of 'the close ties' we see in our daily life on the border." Our motto: "Loyalty, Unity, Sacrifice" |
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Education
A few examples from recent years include :
Volunteer as needed/ requested at St.Stephen's public schools and supporting its assisted school ( Milltown Elementary-MES ) Provide supplies and books to MES and other schools in the area as requested. A bursary and smaller monetary rewards for graduate(s) of St. Stephen High School Present reading awards and a Best Overall Student Award to Grade 5 at MES Provide awards at St. Stephen Middle School Be available to assist Heritage Chapter's assisted schools St.Stephen Elementary and Lawrence Station Elementary when requested Community Services
Make donations to The St.Croix Public Library
Fill up personal care bags for the Fundy Region Transition House Help alleviate food insecurity by supporting; Community Luncheon programs We've Got Your Back The Volunteer Centre/ Food Pantry Like other chapters, IODE Atlantic Charter supports Provincial and National projects such as Born To Read and Snack Pack. Citizenship
Support the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund
Take part in St. Stephen's Remembrance Day services at the cenotaph Purchase age appropriate books that help students at our assisted school understand the five pillars of good citizenship. Sponsor the Best All Around Student Award , given to a Grade 5 student whose scholarship, leadership, service and character make him/her stand out as a good citizen. Sponsor A Good Citizen Award given to a graduate of St. Stephen High School |
President's Message
Officers 2024- 2025
President Maureen McClintock
Vice-President Vacant Secretary Joy Ryan Treasurer Shirley Hastey Citizenship Debbie Toner Communications Lynda Duplissea Education Myrna Matheson Membership Tina Cooke- Phinney Services Kathy Helpert Standard Bearer Maureen McClintock |
Become a Member
We invite you to join us as we celebrate our Platinum Jubilee to discover how our chapter has evolved with the times.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month Sept. through June. In the wake of the Covid pandemic, we learned to jump on Zoom. In person meetings and/or a hybrid format may be held in a community room, hall, or at a member's home when Public Health advisories permit.
Visit our Facebook Page ( IODE Atlantic Charter Chapter ) to see weekly posts, contact through messenger, and learn more.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month Sept. through June. In the wake of the Covid pandemic, we learned to jump on Zoom. In person meetings and/or a hybrid format may be held in a community room, hall, or at a member's home when Public Health advisories permit.
Visit our Facebook Page ( IODE Atlantic Charter Chapter ) to see weekly posts, contact through messenger, and learn more.
