There are many reasons for belonging to the Ontario Co-operative Association. Download the Membership Categories and Benefits Summary document from the list at right to learn more.

Membership raises the profile of your organization (and those of your member organizations)

As a member of On Co-op, your organization will:

• receive a featured listing on On Co-op e-directory.
• be the subject of a membership profile in the Association's e-newsletter (which goes out to a 7000+ mailing list).
• have the chance to participate in Spirit Awards nominations.
• become part of a loud and strong co-op voice—On Co-op represents approximately 85% of the English speaking co-ops in Ontario.

Membership encourages co-operation among co-operatives

On Co-op's membership has:

• access to greater participation in IYC 2012 Year of Co-operatives celebrations and plans.
• opportunities to join On Co-op committees and task forces for greater input.
• a louder voice at On Co-op membership meetings, roundtables and forum.
• the power to guide the Association in its directives and actions.

Membership has its financial rewards, too

On Co-op's membership has access to an incredible discount plan*:

• The Co-operators offers Members a very competitive health benefits package.
• Staples offers significant discounts to members, including a list of over 330 of the most commonly purchased items at an average discount of 81% below retail.
• Purolator grants very attractive and preferred rates to On Co-op members.
• MTS Allstream offers rates of 1.9¢ per minute on all long distance and toll free calls for members.
• Bell offers our membership discounts on both teleconferencing and cell phone plans.
• Iron Mountain gives members a lower rate on their shredding services.

*Some benefits are only offered to legally incorporated co-operatives, and may vary by membership level (Member, Supporter or Friend)..

And that's not all...

There are other reasons to become a member of On Co-op:

• Discounts on events and activities such as Gala ($70+ savings), e-courses, consulting, referrals, etc.
• Sneak previews of events and activities, such as participation in the CIEP program.
• For only $350 per year, your organization can join On Co-op at the Supporter level.  Voting member dues begin at $673 per year. 
• Show your support of the diverse Ontario co-op movement: Join On Co-op. It's the right thing to do!

 

• To get access to these benefits, visit our Membership Application page and join On Co-op.

We appreciate that over the lifetime of your membership your relationship with On Co-op may shift.  From time to time, your organization may utilize a wide variety of On Co-op programs and services, and then may be in a position that your dues support other co-operatives who require mor of those services.  We appreciate your support through all phases of your organization's life cycle.

On Co-op membership: It's the right thing to do.