NNOC Membership Application
To join NNOC as a new member org at our next national meeting, please read our by-laws and membership requirements below, and fill out this form to apply. 

Please note that to be considered you need the sponsorship of a current NNOC member - if you need help finding a sponsor, email nnocuba@gmail.com.

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National Network on Cuba By-Laws As revised and adopted April 1994, September 1995 and February 2001, October 2004, October 2010, November 2015, November 2016

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations establishes the principle that all people have the right to self-determination and national sovereignty.  It is our belief that all peoples and nations have a right to determine their own destiny in a climate free of fear, disinformation and economic and military reprisals by other countries.

The National Network on Cuba as a whole and the members that compose it, are part of a historic tradition in the United States against intervention abroad and in support of the right of nations to self-determination, peace and sovereignty.

The National Network on Cuba stands firmly behind the following principles which are at the foundation of our analysis, work and activities.

We uphold and defend the right of the Cuban people to determine their own destiny and to freely pursue their own social, economic and cultural development.  The Cuban people have a right to self-determination and national sovereignty.  This is an inalienable right.

Furthermore, we believe that the economic and cultural blockade imposed by the U.S. government for over 40 years on the Cuban people violates the most elementary principles of human rights and international law and is a direct challenge to Cuba’s right to self-determination and national sovereignty.

We oppose the use of immoral tools such as threats of military intervention, trade, cultural and scientific embargo, starvation diplomacy, and the promotion of disinformation about Cuba.

We believe we have a responsibility to impact on U.S. foreign policy because it affects the well being and quality of life domestically.

We believe that Cuba’s commitment to the basic rights of health, education and social welfare set an example to the world and that it has demonstrated a high moral and humanitarian character in its international support and solidarity to other Third World countries.

We are committed to educating ourselves and the people of the United States about the historical developments and achievements of the people of Cuba.  It is our belief that our work will serve to foster friendship between the people of Cuba and the United States that is based in truth.

The National Network on Cuba is part of a U.S. based movement that is opposed to war and political, military and economic intervention abroad.  We oppose institutionalized racism at home and support peace with justice.  We work actively to defend the right of Third World nations to pursue their own social, economic and cultural development.

The Goals of the National Network on Cuba As seen above.
  1. To build public pressure and influence U.S. public opinion in order to bring about an end to the criminal U.S. blockade of Cuba, including working against the U.S. prohibition of the sale of food and medicines to the people of Cuba, ending the travel restrictions, and promoting cultural and educational exchanges.
  2. To work actively to change U.S. foreign policy toward the people of Cuba by supporting legislative initiatives and lobbying projects which call for ending the policies of hostility toward Cuba, primarily the blockade, travel restrictions, the U.S. military presence in Guantanamo, and TV and Radio Marti – which serve as yet another form of U.S. intervention in the internal affairs of Cuba.
  3. To work to counter U.S. military threats and action against Cuba.
  4. To promote public campaigns to educate the U.S. people about the reality and achievements of the Cuban people and to counter the vicious campaign of disinformation and outright lies being perpetrated by the U.S. administration and the right-wing (including the Cuban right-wing) against Cuba.
  5. To promote exchanges between labor organizations and activists, as well as other sectors, in the U.S. and Cuba.
  6. To promote international coalitions to help coordinate international actions in solidarity with the Cuban people.
  7. To promote membership in the National Network on Cuba
Membership in the National Network on Cuba

Full Membership in the National Network on Cuba is open to all groups and organizations working on Cuba and in agreement with the NNOC preamble and goals and who agree to abide by the by-laws of the NNOC. Each member organization has one vote. In order to vote at a NNOC meeting, each member organization must pay full dues, or have made a written agreement with the co-chairs to contribute in-kind services six months before the meeting.  For example, if an organization cannot pay the total amount of dues they would donate stamps, and/or volunteer time, etc. Any NNOC member group that has neither paid dues nor participated in a NNOC meeting for 3 years will be considered to have relinquished membership and will be required to reapply for membership should they desire to rejoin the network.

In order to become a Full member of the National Network on Cuba, applicants must:

– Fill out this membership application.

– Secure the sponsorship of at least one (1) current member of the NNOC.

– Present its formal application to a National Meeting where it will be discussed and voted upon. In the event that a group/organization being sponsored is not able to be present, they may either wait until the next National Meeting they can attend or they may opt to have their application presented by a sponsor.

All members of the National Network on Cuba:

  • Contribute to the National Network of Cuba. Full members pay the dues amount determined by vote of the Full members at a National Meeting. Associate members pay a dues amount determined by the National Coordinators.  In cases of extreme hardship, membership in the NNOC will not be denied due to inability to pay established dues, but as a matter of principle, we encourage members to pledge some amount which is in tune with their economic resources on either a monthly or yearly basis.
  • Participate in National Network Meetings, with one voting delegate per full member organization.
  • Can communicate their proposals, recommendations, etc., to National Meetings prior to or at National Meetings, or in the event they are not able to attend, forward these directly to NNOC members. In the event that an NNOC member is unable to forward these directly they may request that the National Coordinators do so on their behalf.
  1. Can invite observers to the National Network meetings. Observers are invited by member organizations. There is no limit to the number of observers that member groups can invite, except those which may be a result of the type of space and accommodations which are made for National Meetings.
  2. Can sponsor organizations and individuals for membership in the NNOC.
For all information about NNOC membership: nnoc.org/member-orgs

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Organization's Information
Organization Name *
Physical Address (street, city, state, zip) *
Phone Number *
Email Address *
Organization's website and social media pages: *
Date or Year the Organization was formed
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What is the purpose of your organization and its main projects and goals? *
Organization's Involvement with Cuba Solidarity *
Why do you want to join the NNOC as a member org? What kind of initiatives, campaigns, and projects would you be excited to collaborate on? *
Name of current NNOC member who is sponsoring your application (if you need help finding a sponsor, email nnocuba@gmail.com) *
Other information or comments *
Contact Information
Contact Person (this could be your designated voting representative, your Cuba point person, or whoever we should be in touch with at your org) *
Contact's Email *
Contact's Phone Number *
Financial Contact Person (for paying dues) *
Financial Contact's Email *
NEW MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Our organization has read the points of unity and by-laws of the National Network on Cuba and agrees with its goals and objectives. 

We understand that we have the right to participate in the NNOC meetings and Task Forces. 

We will pay the NNOC dues of $120 per year. 

We are aware that the NNOC functions through the time and commitment of its member organizations and will participate in NNOC Task Forces and projects according to our capacity.
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