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18 THE OSHAWA TUMES, Tossdey, Moyomber 14, 1961 'Others First' Is the Motto Golden Jubilee Chapter IODE The Golden Jubilee Chapter YODE, under the leadership of Mrs. S. A. Willson, was the first chapter te be formed in Osh- @wa. At the original meeting, held September 21, 1949, the executive officers chosen were Mrs. S. A. Willson, regent; Mrs. R. J. Ross, ist vice-regent; Mrs. Hayden Macdonald, 2nd vice-regent; Mrs. Edward Bind, secretary; Mrs. J. E. Rundle, treasurer; Mrs. J. A. Turpin, educational secretary; Mrs. D. E. Daniels, Echoes secretary; Mrs. W. A. Holland, standard bearer. From a charter men- bership of 15 members, the chapter has grown and now totals 75 young married women. Because the chapter was or- ganized in tne "Golden Jubilee Year" of IODE, it chose "'Gold- en Jubilee' as its name. The motto of the chapter is "Tona- kela", an Indian name which means "Others First'. The gavel ot the chapter was presented by Mr. Hayden Mac- donald, and its standard, a silk- en Union Jack, was presented by Mr. A. G Storie. The officers of the chapter for 1961 are as follows: Regent, Mrs Edward Bind; ist vice- regent, Mrs. W. D. Burns; bnd vice-regent, Mrs. John Vivash (Mrs. H. A. Ward-Whate for first half of 1961); secretary, Mrs. A. W. Banfield; treasurer, Mrs. H. W. Neil; educational secretary, Mrs. John Vivash; standard bearer, Mrs. A. R. Garrett; services, at home and abroad secrctary, Mrs. L. V. Walker; membership secretary, Mrs. P. H. Phillips. Conveners -- Empire and world affairs, Mrs. D. A. Brown; public relations, Mrs. W. H. Faint: film, Mrs. D. C. Hitt; ge dig ag and citizen ship, Mrs. L. R. Sawyer. Councillors -- Mrs. J. E. ag ge geo W. A. Freeborn,' Mrs. W. D. Warrsa, Mrs. D, M. 'Campbell and Mrs. J. B. Raine. The honorary regent is Mrs. T. K. Creighton, and the honor- ary vice-regent is Mrs. Michael Starr. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month. Each meeting features a guest speaker, an educational film or a brief talk te stimulate inter- -- IODE work or world af- The IODE has a membership from the Yukon to Newfount- jand, of approximately 532,000 women in 936 chapters. It fos- ters unity within the Common- wealth and endeavors to show its patriotism through service, in its various departments. More than a quarter of a mil- fion dollars is spent each year on the work of the educational department in scho'arships, bursaries, grants assisting Ca- nadian schools and adopted schools in the West Indies, and in special educational commun- ity work. First and Second War Memorial Furds provide burs- aries in Canadian Universities for children of war veterans, and scholarships, open to stu- dents in Canada, are awarded in British Universities (Over- seas) for post graduate studies. A half a million dollars is spent annualty in Canada and overseas in welfare work and in relief supplies shipped to Europe, Africa, Korea and the West Indies. Commonwealth Relations de- partment promotes friendship among the nations of the Com- monwealth by generous dona- tions te their medical and edu- cational activities and by bring- ing Commonwealth students to Canadian Universities for post- graduate studies. IODE extends a welcome to \carés to new citizens and .as-) | sists |prizes for \ lish' and Ristery to students in | dances annually, one in October immigrants, presents greeting with Commonwealth and a. the chapter \presents proficiency in Eng-) 8, 10. Ti and 12 at the »| work Menibere of the chapter | work 'hard 'to make cach event @ success. Tharks 'to the sup- (port and co-operation of 'the ppub- lic, Mpg ge pegging ODE is while 'to woritinue - jin Oshawa 'year caer other one at Georgina Island. Books for their libraries, pic- tures, Christmas treats, cames,,. and sports equipment have been sent to these schoo's. New pub- lic schools ovening in Oshawa are presented with framed Pic- |] tures of the Queen. and Abroad department, the chapter is divided into neigtbor- hood work zroups to sew and || knit fer the needy in England, ; Korea and other overseas coun- tries. The chapter has undertaken sponsorship of a destitute Greek | boy, supplying money and also |' sending special parcels from time to time. Each week members prepare and serve lunch to 'the members of the Golden Age Club at Sim- coe Hall. This time amounts to approximately 350 hours during the year. The chapter also holds an annual birthday party, with | special entertainment, for the Golden Age Club. Representatives attend meet- ings of the Canadian Associa- tion of Consumers, Red Cress, Women's Welfare League, Civil Defence, UNICEF, Hospital Auxiliary, Hillsdale Maner and Community Rehabilitation and |! Education pregram. The Golden. Jubilee Chapter, along with other IODE Chap ters in this region, assists with |, the reception for New Canadians receiving iheir citizenship papers in Oshawa and Whitby. Funds to carry out these proj- ways. The chapter ho'ds two Under the Services at rome ects are raised in numerous | and another in March, A Night SEE THE NEW 1961 PATTERNS Edgar's Decor Centre 34 KING ST. WEST The "DO 1T YOURSELF STORE" Ask Us -- We'll Help You SAVE YOU HOURS IN DECORATING All you need 1s Water Tidy Sponge emi Scissors Folder, Y's free} OSHAWA FOR ONLY @ Vecuum Drying Principles @ High Air Velocity @ Iltuminated Contro/ Panel SHORGAS OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE WHY BATTLE THE ELEMENTS..: THIS WINTER WHEN YOU CAN OWN THIS BEAUTIFUL THOR GAS P Clothes Dryer 1.15 FEATURES: Capacity @ Canadien per week & Infinite Selector Switch @ Safety Deor Switch @ Full Washer Load on your gas bill Built Quality TEL. 728-9441