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BAIRC Membership |
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membership form]
The Bay Area Immigrant
Rights Coalition (BAIRC) invites organizations and individuals
committed to BAIRC’s values, agenda, mission, and
vision to join us as members. We recognize that active
member participation is the backbone of a strong coalition,
and therefore we require members to participate in three
or more BAIRC activities every six months to remain in
good standing. BAIRC activities include, but are not limited
to, campaign strategy sessions, committee meetings, direct
actions, general meetings, and press conferences. Membership
terms last for one year and may be renewed annually.
Individuals and organizations unable to meet BAIRC’s
active participation requirement can still join the coalition,
but as affiliates. Affiliates do not have voting rights.
Their discounts on training are also smaller than those
of members.
By joining BAIRC, you agree to:
Membership Roles & Responsibilities
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Participate actively |
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Shape the direction of the Coalition |
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Serve as a representative of BAIRC that promotes the values, agenda, mission, and vision of the Coalition |
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Take BAIRC information and action steps back to your organization |
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Build mutual support for the work of BAIRC member organizations |
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Respect the collective decisions of the Coalition |
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Publicize BAIRC activities |
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Vote on endorsements, annual campaigns and BAIRC’s leadership |
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Maintain open communication with BAIRC’s staff |
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Be transparent about conflicts of interest |
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Evaluate BAIRC’s work, challenges, and accomplishments |
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Pay membership dues |
As a member, you have the opportunity to:
Membership Benefits
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Build power with organizations and individuals committed to immigrant rights and the integration of immigrants. |
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Analyze, develop, and implement key strategies and campaigns to further social justice and strengthen the immigrant rights movement. |
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Forge alliances with diverse members that build and deepen ties across racial and ethnic lines. |
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Create solidarity and awareness for the issues your organization deems a priority. |
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Access training and political education that builds your individual and organizational capacity to advocate for immigrant rights. |
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Develop strategic links to state and national organizations. |
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Connect to a robust information network that provides timely policy and legal updates, increases your access to resources and materials, and offers opportunities to share information. |
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Receive discounts on training. |
Membership Rights
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Shape the direction of the Coalition |
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Analyze, develop, and implement key strategies and campaigns to further social justice and strengthen the immigrant rights movement. |
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Be eligible for BAIRC leadership positions |
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Propose strategies and campaigns |
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Participate in committee decision-making |
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Be heard and respected |
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