Objectives of RHOMA

 

  • To provide a means by which a sense of professional identity and collegiality may be maintained by former heads of mission in retirement.
      
  • To maintain a calendar of regular events to give expression to this sense and to foster social relations among retired heads of mission, their spouses and partners.
      
  • To encourage the use of the specialized knowledge, experience and background of retired heads of mission by the departments of the Canadian Foreign Service and by other governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations as well.
      
  • To support, through a modest program of financial support and its members' personal contributions, education in foreign affairs and diplomacy, and better international understanding.
      
  • To promote the maintenance of a strong professional Foreign Service.
      
  • To monitor the development and implementation of Canada's foreign policy and the Foreign Service and to offer public comments when appropriate.
      
  • To promote within Canada an appreciation of the history of the Canadian Foreign Service, its achievements, traditions and standards.

Last modified: December 20, 2004