IODE promotes good citizenship by encouraging an active interest and involvement in community life. Members attend Citizenship Court to welcome new Canadians, provide thousands of  volunteer hours which contributes substantially to the well being of our communities as well as the economy. Awards are presented to out- standing citizens in recognition of their valued service and contributions to their community. Participation in Remembrance Day Services and by laying wreaths at the Cenotaph are a few of the ways IODE members honor our veterans and pay tribute to our Canadian troops.

IODE Community Police Award

On the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of IODE Nova Scotia, Constable Randy Wood of Halifax Regional Police (HRP) was presented with an IODE Community Police Award. Constable Wood has been with Halifax Regional Police since 2001 having first served as a patrol officer for five years and then became the Dartmouth North Community Response Officer in August 2006. Constable Wood is very involved with the youth of North End Dartmouth through his association with the schools and the many community programs and services that are offered in the area. Among the many community programs that Constable Wood participates in is the Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Program and it has been his wish that this program be the recipient of the monetary award that he received in addition to IODE Community Police Award. CONGRATULATIONS CONSTABLE WOOD.