About Us

The Rural Ontario Institute contributes to a strong, vibrant rural Ontario with Vision, Voice and Leadership.

Vision

Building Vision, Voice and Leadership for a strong and vibrant Rural Ontario.

Mission

Developing leaders, initiating dialogue, supporting collaboration and promoting action on issues and opportunities facing rural Ontario. 

Governing Documents & Resources

• ROI By-Laws
• ROI Board Governance Policies and Procedures
• ROI Oath of Office and Confidentiality Agreement
• ROI Executive Committee Terms of Reference
• ROI Governance Committee Terms of Reference
• ROI Factsheet - 'Orientation for Directors of the Board'  

Strategic Elements 

• Developing Leaders
• Initiating Dialogue
• Supporting Collaborations
• Identifying Key Issues and Opportunities
• Building Organizational Capacity in Rural Ontario 

Looking forward, the Rural Ontario Institute will embark on initiatives that build strong rural leaders and represent the critical rural voice on issues of importance to rural Ontario.  

The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has organizational memberships in the: Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO), Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations (OACFDC) {associate}; Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (OAHFA) {life}; International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL) and the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN).

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