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Site Record
Metadata
Site Name |
IODE White Cloud Chapter |
Site# |
303 |
Description |
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. White Cloud Chapter The White Cloud Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was formed in May1952. The Bestowal ceremony took place at the Pacific Hotel, Wiarton. The first regent was Mrs. C. Gildner. Other members of the first executive include: Mrs. A. Whicher (1st vice); Mrs. F. Williamson (2nd Vice ), Mrs. Helen Ewals (Secretary); Mrs. John Good (Treasurer) and Mrs. D. Kruzweiser (Echoes). The group ceased to operate in 2012. The geographical area in which members resided included Wiarton and areas in South Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario. The objects of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire are to: a) "promote education of all kinds, particularly the study of history and rent questions ..."; b) "to care for the widows, orphans and dependents of Canadian Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and airmen during war, in time of peace or under sickness, accident or reverses of fortune;" c) "To forward all such good work as may be for the relief of those in poverty or distress irrespective of race, colour, creed or sex;" d) "to assist in the progress of the arts;" and e) "to give donations for charitable purposes." Some of the fundraising events of the White Cloud Chapter included: bridge and euchre parties, art in the park events, quilting bees, strawberry socials, fashion shows, French Cafes, baking for events, mitten trees, strawberry socials, benefit performances / plays / theatre nights, and hat contests. Some of the organizations supported through goods, volunteer time and/or finances include seniors' homes / nursing homes, local hospital, local schools (providing bursaries / scholarships), adopting non-local schools (for example, at Muskrat Dam), Salvation Army (quilts, knitted goods, and more), Bruce-Grey Women's Centre, Redmen hockey team, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Source: Imperial Order Daughers of the Empire, White Cloud Chapter fonds (A2013.037). |
Latitude Degrees |
45 |
Longitude Degrees |
81 |
Related Records
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A2013.037.006 - Minutes of the White Cloud Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire commencing June 1976 to June 1983
Record Type: Archive
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A2013.037.007 - White Cloud Chapter IODE minutes of meetings September 1983 to April 1992
Record Type: Archive
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A2013.037.018 - I.O.D.E. White Cloud Chapter, Wiarton, Ont. scrapbook 2009-2010, [2012]
Record Type: Archive
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A2013.037.019 - I.O.D.E. White Cloud Chapter, Wiarton, Ont. scrapbook 2005-2009
Record Type: Archive
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IODE White Cloud fonds - IODE White Cloud Chapter (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) fonds
Record Type: Archive