US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation : JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

The US Campaign is partnered with nearly 400 groups across the United States in our efforts to change U.S. policy toward Palestine/Israel. Our member groups are involved in our work in many ways, including:

• Raising awareness through education campaigns;
• Working on local boycott/divestment initiatives;
• Organizing to end U.S. military aid to Israel;
• Responding to Action Alerts;
• Sharing best practices and collaborating with other groups in the coalition;
• Contributing membership dues ($100-$1,000+/year) that support the work of the US Campaign and provide us with the resources and ability to support groups and activists throughout the country.

To become a member organization of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, complete the form below.

Contact Ramah Kudaimi, Membership & Outreach Coordinator, at membership@endtheoccupation.org if you have any questions.

* Organization

* E-mail

Web Page

Phone Number

Facebook Page

Twitter Handle

Street

Street 2

* City

* State

* Zip

* Type of organization

* Is your organization a student group?

* Is your organization a faith-based group?

* What is the member size of your organization?

* What are your organization's main priorities?

General Education Events
Challenging U.S. Policy
Boycott and Divestment Campaigns
Delegations/Solidarity work in Palestine
Media Work
Other

* Please include your organization's Mission Statement, Points of Unity, and/or a description of your organization's work.

We require at least one contact person for each organization, but prefer two contacts when possible.

The following information is for internal use only and will not be made public.

Primary Contact Person

* (a) First Name

* (a) Last Name

* (a) Email

* (a) Phone

* (a) Street

**(a) Street 2

* (a) City

* (a) State

* (a) Zip

Secondary Contact Person

(b) First Name

(b) Last Name

(b) Email

(b) Phone

(b) Street

(b) Street 2

(b) City

(b) State

(b) Zip

All applications for membership by organizations will be reviewed by the Steering Committee. All member organizations agree to uphold and promote the US Campaign’s anti-racism principles and abide by the Call to Action & Rules and Regulations. Organizations who act contrary to the Call to Action or who act to undermine the coalition may be removed from the coalition by a two-thirds vote of the Steering Committee.

Views expressed by member organizations are the views of that organization alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Campaign, nor does the US Campaign speak on behalf of member organizations.

Call to Action
The US Campaign is a diverse coalition working for freedom from occupation and equal rights for all by challenging US policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Campaign is based on human rights and international law, providing a non-sectarian framework for everyone who supports its Call to Action. Its strategy is to inform, educate, and mobilize the public so as to change the US role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to support peace, justice, human rights, and international law. OUR PRINCIPLES AND PURPOSE * We stand for freedom from occupation, and equal rights for all. International law guarantees these human rights, including the right to exist in peace and security. * We aim to change those U.S. policies that sustain Israel's 40-year occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, and deny equal rights for all. OUR GOALS * We will inform, educate, and mobilize the public regarding the U.S. Government's current as well as potential role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. * We seek to change such policies as the billions of U.S. military and economic aid dollars provided despite Israel’s violations of U.S. and international law. * We call for the U.S. to work within the U.N. to implement a just and lasting peace. OUR CAMPAIGN * Our Campaign will build on existing opposition to settlements, land confiscation, house demolitions, and other violations of international law, by providing a common platform to challenge U.S. policies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine. We include civil and human rights activists, faith-based organizations, peace activists, Arab-American organizations, Jewish groups opposing the occupation, students, and others who promote peace and justice in Israel and Palestine. We invite all who support this Call to contribute to the fulfillment of its purpose.

Our organization has read and agrees with the Call to Action

Coalition Rules & Regulation
1. MEMBERSHIP IN THE US CAMPAIGN The US Campaign is a coalition of groups and organizations - local, state, regional, and national - that have signed on to the Campaign Call to Action, thereby committing to work for its principles and purpose collaboratively and in good faith with other Campaign groups. The Campaign also welcomes individual members. All members will be put on the Campaign listserv and receive regular information and action alerts. Members are encouraged to contribute to the work of the Campaign by becoming active participants on task forces and committees, and by sharing their events, resources, and experiences through the Campaign website and newsletter. Groups and organizations that participate in the US Campaign are invited to nominate delegates to the Campaign Assembly and to propose candidates for the Steering Committee. They will make an annual financial contribution on a sliding scale of $100 - $1,000 (plus). Groups that are unable to pay $100/year can contribute $50 or request a waiver of the membership fee from the Steering Committee. Individual members are welcome to join the Campaign. However, only representatives of organizations or groups that are accredited to the Campaign Assembly will take decisions on Campaign structures and directions. Individuals are encouraged to reach out to members of their community and to form their own local action groups, which can then affiliate to the Campaign by signing on to its Call to Action. Individual members will make an annual financial contribution of $30 (plus) and are welcome to participate in Campaign activities and task forces. 2. CAMPAIGN ASSEMBLY The Campaign Assembly is composed of delegates from any local, state or regional, or national organization that signs on to the Campaign Call to Action, as follows: - 2 per local or regional group - 2 per national organization - 1 per chapter (branch, affiliate or sub-group) of a national organization The Campaign Assembly will hold an annual conference each year in order to * Set overall political direction and priorities for the coming year, * Review and evaluate the work of the Campaign, * Elect representatives to the Steering Committee, * Provide a forum for local and national groups and individuals to network and resource one another. Decisions will be made by consensus. If this cannot be achieved, decisions will be made by a 2/3 majority of delegates present. Proxy votes are not allowed. A 2/3 majority of all member organizations is needed to amend the Call to Action. 3. STEERING COMMITTEE The Steering Committee is the Campaign's decision-making and implementing body in between the annual conferences. It will have 12 members who will broadly represent the diversity of the United States. Steering Committee members will each serve a three-year term and can stand for re-election up to a maximum of two terms. In the event of a vacancy, the Steering Committee is authorized to fill the slot until the next elections. Steering Committee members, who may be representatives of member organizations or individuals, are all volunteers and contribute their time, resources and energies to the Campaign. The Steering Committee will be responsible for * Writing the Campaign by laws * Decisions regarding strategy and policy between conferences * Implementation of the work program and services * Staff recruitment, structure, procedures and supervision; staff members will participate in the work of the Steering Committee on an ex-officio basis. * Approving the annual budget and financial reports * Deciding on new proposals and working groups * Inviting members to serve on the Advisory Board, in consultation with the Campaign Assembly * Reporting to the Campaign Assembly The Steering Committee meets at least once a month by conference call and conducts most of its business by email. The Steering Committee has authority over all Campaign resources. It will make decisions by majority of the quorum. Steering Committee minutes and financial updates will be circulated to the Campaign Assembly. 4. ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Board will be made up of people living in the United States who are recognized for their contribution to peace and justice, human rights, and international law. The Steering Committee will issue the invitations after consultation with the Campaign Assembly. It will circulate a list of proposed invitees to the Board to the Assembly and solicit names of invitees from the Assembly before issuing the invitations. The Advisory Board will assist the Campaign in outreach, fundraising, and other activities to promote its work. 5. ELECTIONS AND NOMINATIONS The Campaign Assembly will elect a third of the Steering Committee each year at the annual conference. This will allow for continuity in the Campaign's work, while providing for representation from member groups. A 3-person nominations committee will be presented to the Campaign Assembly during the first morning of the annual conference. Nominations will be accepted by the Committee up until 10 pm of the 1st day. The list of nominees will be announced to the Assembly the morning of the 2nd day and nominees will have an opportunity to present themselves to participants. Voting will take place during lunch of the 2nd day. The candidates that receive the most votes will fill the vacant slots. The results will be announced during the closing session.

Our organization has read and agrees to the Coalition Rules & Regulations

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