Education
In addition to Services and Citizenship, Education with a strong focus on literacy, forms the one of the cornerstones upon which IODE has founded itself. In 2019 the total dollar contribution to education projects across IODE was approximately $557,000!
IODE Walter Baker Chapter is fortunate to be able to donate to several of the nationally established IODE Education projects and Literacy funds. (Feel free to visit the National IODE website for further information on these projects and funds – www.IODE.ca)
Annual Academic Awards and Bursaries:
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award:
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award is presented to a second year nursing student at Algonquin College who best exemplifies the wonderful characteristics of our Past President Charlotte Parry, that is, leadership, volunteerism and compassion.
Charlotte Parry was born in Russell, Ontario and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1963, where she continued to work for ten years. She took a step back to raise her two children Gwyneth and David, but then returned to nursing in a Barrhaven Paediatrician’s office. She was married to her husband Michael Parry for 53 wonderful years.
From 2008 to 2018, Charlotte was a highly respected member of IODE Walter Baker Chapter and volunteered for many roles in the chapter, including President, 1st Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Citizenship Officer, Services Officer and Standard Bearer. She was also an Executive member of IODE Ottawa Municipal Chapter. For thirty-six years, Charlotte volunteered for the Girl Guides of Canada, most notably as the Ottawa Area Archivist, and sang for nineteen years with the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers.
If you needed something done, Charlotte was there to help with compassion, and without seeking attention for herself. She led IODE Walter Baker Chapter with a quiet, gentle, dignified, thoughtful, kind, sincere, generous and humorous manner.
Charlotte died as she lived, with dignity and courage, on July 30, 2018 after a sudden and brief illness. She asked only that we love one another.
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to:
2020: Willow Robertson who stated upon receiving this award: "Thank you for investing in the future careers of students at Algonquin College. I am honoured and humbled to receive the IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award. During the last two years of school I did my best to embody the values of working hard and helping others. My goal as a nurse is simple: Help people and their families during a vulnerable time in their lives. My ideal job would be working in palliative care with children. I am inspired by your commitment to Nurses and the Nursing profession."
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award:
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award is presented to a second year nursing student at Algonquin College who best exemplifies the wonderful characteristics of our Past President Charlotte Parry, that is, leadership, volunteerism and compassion.
Charlotte Parry was born in Russell, Ontario and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1963, where she continued to work for ten years. She took a step back to raise her two children Gwyneth and David, but then returned to nursing in a Barrhaven Paediatrician’s office. She was married to her husband Michael Parry for 53 wonderful years.
From 2008 to 2018, Charlotte was a highly respected member of IODE Walter Baker Chapter and volunteered for many roles in the chapter, including President, 1st Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Citizenship Officer, Services Officer and Standard Bearer. She was also an Executive member of IODE Ottawa Municipal Chapter. For thirty-six years, Charlotte volunteered for the Girl Guides of Canada, most notably as the Ottawa Area Archivist, and sang for nineteen years with the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers.
If you needed something done, Charlotte was there to help with compassion, and without seeking attention for herself. She led IODE Walter Baker Chapter with a quiet, gentle, dignified, thoughtful, kind, sincere, generous and humorous manner.
Charlotte died as she lived, with dignity and courage, on July 30, 2018 after a sudden and brief illness. She asked only that we love one another.
The IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to:
2020: Willow Robertson who stated upon receiving this award: "Thank you for investing in the future careers of students at Algonquin College. I am honoured and humbled to receive the IODE Charlotte Parry Nursing Award. During the last two years of school I did my best to embody the values of working hard and helping others. My goal as a nurse is simple: Help people and their families during a vulnerable time in their lives. My ideal job would be working in palliative care with children. I am inspired by your commitment to Nurses and the Nursing profession."
The Youville Centre: Each year we present The IODE Walter Baker Chapter Bursary in the amount of $300.00 to a deserving graduate from the Youville Centre, to be used for text books and other academic materials as the student continues on in her studies. 2001 - Mandi Desjardins 2002 - Tannis Ras 2003 - Heather Phelan 2004 - Chantelle Forcier 2005 - Kirsten Aitken 2006 - Zahara Hussein 2007 - Ashley Davidson 2008 - Christina Houle-Bridgman 2009 - Jolaina Heslip 2010 - Meagan Quinn 2011 - Ashley Siteman 2012 - Kayla Higgens-Allen 2013 - Cassandra Gravelle 2014 - Samantha Moore 2015 - Genevieve Fortin 2016 - Donya Hatfield 2017 - Tamara 2018 - Samantha Apps 2019 - Alvy Cyril Hufalar-Catap |
Sir Guy Carleton Alternative High School: We also present annually a $100.00 gift certificate from Chapters/Indigo to graduating student who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement of Sir Guy Carleton Alternative High School. 1989/90 Joanne Patterson 1990/91 Melanie Morrison 1992/93 Tammy Doucet 1993/94 Karen Lindsay 1994/95 Brandy Weisbrod 1995/96 Kayla Orr 1996/97 Rosie Kendall 1997/98 David Haldenby 1998/99 William Moore 1999/2000 no name recorded 2000/01 no name recorded 2001/02 Alison Argue 2002/03 Kelly Robertson 2003/04 Chelsea Crabb 2004/05 Denise Taylor-Charron 2005/06 Amey Delorey 2006/07 Alisha Ball 2007/08 Nelson MacDonald 2008/09 Philip Nadeau 2009/10 Sammy Flanders & Kayla Flinn 2010/11 Tyler Kitchen 2011/12 Brandon Samson 2012/13 Denon Summers 2013/14 Quentin Thompson 2014/15 Norma Fields 2015/16 Angie Adsett 2016/17 Johnathan Cledgett 2017/18 Tyler Lambert 2018/19 Morgan Morey 2019/20 Rayne Brown |
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health:
Following the relinquishing of our adopted classrooms in Northern Ontario, the chapter sought out a local organization that would benefit the aboriginal community living in Ottawa. The chapter donated funds to purchase guitars, music stands and music for the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health's newly established after school music program. Members personally donated guitars and other musical instruments to help fill the need. Additional funds were donated to purchase equipment and materials for the after-school program and the chapter enjoys an ongoing relationship with an organization so vital to the aboriginal community here in Ottawa.
For more information about Wabano, visit their website at www.wabano.com
For more information about Wabano, visit their website at www.wabano.com
Past Education Projects:
H.O.S.T. - Help Our STudents Program
HOST (Help Our STudents Program) is an Ottawa not-for-profit program that provides financial support to hard-working high school students living in difficult financial circumstances to help them graduate high school.
In 2017, IODE Walter Baker Chapter chose HOST as our focus recipient for our major fundraisers. In December, the chapter was very pleased to be able to present HOST founder, Richard Lussier with a cheque in the amount of $7000.00, enough to support seven students for an entire school year.
For more information about HOST, please visit their website - www.helpourstudentsprogram.com
In 2017, IODE Walter Baker Chapter chose HOST as our focus recipient for our major fundraisers. In December, the chapter was very pleased to be able to present HOST founder, Richard Lussier with a cheque in the amount of $7000.00, enough to support seven students for an entire school year.
For more information about HOST, please visit their website - www.helpourstudentsprogram.com
Own a Book ... Share a Book
Children's Literacy Program
The focus recipient for our 2012 Fall fundraiser was to launch a new children's literacy program here in Ottawa called Own a Book ... Share a Book. This literacy program was started by IODE Toronto Municipal Chapter and its success prompted them to encourage other chapters to start the program in their areas.
We partnered with Robert E. Wilson Public School in Vanier, Ontario and in March, 2013 we donated a quality story book to each Kindergarten student (three classes including Ottawa's only all-Inuit Kindergarten Class) that was theirs to keep - Own a Book! We also donated class sets of books to the school library - Share a Book! Books were given out at an assembly that will feature a professional story teller to entertain the children and speak to them about the importance of reading and help get them started on a lifelong love of books. Click here for more.
Children's Literacy Program
The focus recipient for our 2012 Fall fundraiser was to launch a new children's literacy program here in Ottawa called Own a Book ... Share a Book. This literacy program was started by IODE Toronto Municipal Chapter and its success prompted them to encourage other chapters to start the program in their areas.
We partnered with Robert E. Wilson Public School in Vanier, Ontario and in March, 2013 we donated a quality story book to each Kindergarten student (three classes including Ottawa's only all-Inuit Kindergarten Class) that was theirs to keep - Own a Book! We also donated class sets of books to the school library - Share a Book! Books were given out at an assembly that will feature a professional story teller to entertain the children and speak to them about the importance of reading and help get them started on a lifelong love of books. Click here for more.
Adopted Schools in Northern Ontario (1988-2016)
Under the IODE Adopted Schools Program, our Chapter adopted the K4 and K5 classes at the Deer Lake First
Nations School, in Deer Lake, Ontario. Each class
averages approximately 24 students.
We are pleased to send care packages filled with educational materials and supplies that compliment the
class curriculum, along with a few treats to the school
three times a year:
Fall/Winter packages have included craft supplies,
books for the library, magazines, computer programs, videos and other educational materials as well as hand-knitted hats, gloves, scarves and slippers for each child. These packages have also included outdoor sports equipment such as cross-country skis and ice skates, a Christmas stocking for each child, containing an educational activity book, crayons and stuffed animal, and a small gift for the two teachers.
Spring packages arrive around Easter and have included activity books, various Easter crafts, school yard equipment such as skipping ropes, balls, etc., Easter treats, and a small toy for each child, as well as something for each teacher.
For more information about the Deer Lake First Nations School, check out their website - http://www.dls.firstnationschools.ca/
It was with a heavy heart that IODE Walter Baker Chapter was forced to relinquish our adoption of the kindergarten classes at Deer Lake First Nations School in 2016 due to exorbitant postage fees to ship packages to a "fly-in" community.
Under the IODE Adopted Schools Program, our Chapter adopted the K4 and K5 classes at the Deer Lake First
Nations School, in Deer Lake, Ontario. Each class
averages approximately 24 students.
We are pleased to send care packages filled with educational materials and supplies that compliment the
class curriculum, along with a few treats to the school
three times a year:
Fall/Winter packages have included craft supplies,
books for the library, magazines, computer programs, videos and other educational materials as well as hand-knitted hats, gloves, scarves and slippers for each child. These packages have also included outdoor sports equipment such as cross-country skis and ice skates, a Christmas stocking for each child, containing an educational activity book, crayons and stuffed animal, and a small gift for the two teachers.
Spring packages arrive around Easter and have included activity books, various Easter crafts, school yard equipment such as skipping ropes, balls, etc., Easter treats, and a small toy for each child, as well as something for each teacher.
For more information about the Deer Lake First Nations School, check out their website - http://www.dls.firstnationschools.ca/
It was with a heavy heart that IODE Walter Baker Chapter was forced to relinquish our adoption of the kindergarten classes at Deer Lake First Nations School in 2016 due to exorbitant postage fees to ship packages to a "fly-in" community.
Our "Adopted" Mexican Student (project ended in 2014)
For many years, IODE Walter Baker Chapter has been academically sponsoring a young Mexican student as she completes her education. Theresa Maria Sanchez is in her last term of "high school" and hopes to go into the field of medicine. In order to be eligible for this sponsorship, Theresa maintained an exceptionally high grade point average, which was difficult as many young girls in this area of Mexico are often required to stay home and look after siblings while their parents leave the village to look for work and are gone for months at a stretch. The Chapter also assisted Theresa's family with an annual food supplement which provided a year supply of staples such as rice and beans. Our 'adoption' of Theresa ended with her withdrawing from school to assist her family by way of employment in 2014. |
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Sandra Oh - We Knew Her Then!
In 1989, IODE Walter Baker Chapter presented Sandra Oh, then a student at Sir Robert Borden High School in Nepean with the IODE Walter Baker Chapter Dramatic Arts Award. Long before she became famous as Cristina Yang on the mega-popular TV series Grey's Anatomy! |
In 2008, we were excited to provide $2,000.00 worth of library and special education books to a local elementary school.
Some chapter members donate their time to local after-school reading and homework programs.