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«a =â€" * p» & Federated Women‘s [ ngtitutes of Ontarjo . rural ontario . November 2008 sharing education Strategic Planning Questionnaire "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." (Eleanor Roosevelt) Your Provincial Board of Directors has begun the work of selecting the pathway for the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario from 2009 â€"2012. The Board is committed to creating a Strategic Plan that will give the organization a clear sense of direction and action during that time. The results of this Strategic Planning Questionnaire will be included in discussions and decisionâ€"making for the organization‘s direction over the next 3â€"5 years. The Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario represents over 450 Branches and their members. The success of FWIO at the provincial level is dependent on its engagement of members and stakeholders. As an important element of FWIO, Branches are encouraged to consider: * how you believe FWIO can help advance the work of your Branch; and * how you believe your Branch can contribute to FWIO‘s success . The Strategic Planning Questionnaire is divided into 5 Parts: Part 1 Information regarding your Branch _ s s ; , Part 2 Asking about trends and issues in your community or area that are likely to have a ; significant impact to the work of FWIO Provincial over the next 3 years _ _ Part 3 Asking you about FWIO‘s Strengths and Challenges ie L Part 4 _ Asking about where you think FWIO can have the greatest impact or make the biggest difference, and how ‘ Part 5 Finally, there is an opportunity to share your thoughts about FWIO not covered elsewhere in the Questionnaire If you have any questions about the process or this questionnaire, you can call or email Gayle Valeriote (Volunteer Centre of Guelph/MWellington), who is facilitating this strategic planning process with us: 519â€"822â€"0912 or gvaleriote@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca . Responses to this Strategic Planning Questionnaire should be returned to Gayle Valeriote, Manager of Training & Consultation Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, . 46 Cork Street E., Guelph, ON N1H 2W8, no later than January 31, 2009. We look forward to receiving your response.