From dc53c48f4324c95ea82fe0f20a71a502c42378bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: decentral1se <cellarspoon@riseup.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:05:43 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] feat: how to join

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     [Our Members](/federation/membership){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
 
-- __Minutes__
+- __Join the Federation__
 
-    All minutes from our meetings 📒
+    How to join the Federation 📒
 
-    [Past Meetings](/federation/minutes){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+    [Join us](/federation/join){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
 
 - __Digital Tools__
 
diff --git a/docs/federation/join.md b/docs/federation/join.md
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+---
+title: Joining the Co-op Cloud Federation (CCF)
+---
+
+Organisations that are aligned with our values can apply to join CCF.
+
+Read more about [membership benefits](/federation/proposals/federation/#benefits) and [responsibilities](/proposals/federation/#responsibilities).
+
+## How to join
+
+1. Learn about Co-op Cloud and the Federation if you haven’t already: [The Co-op Cloud Federation Proposal](/federation/proposals/federation/#overview)
+1. Consider joining one of our “Kite Flying” regular online gatherings to introduce yourself and your organisation. You can [get in touch](/intro/contact) and/or check our [fediverse account](https://social.coop/@coopcloud) for announcements on the time/date for the upcoming Kite-Flying.
+1. If you know someone who is already a member, ask them if they will be willing to vouch for you joining the CCF. We will ask them to submit the proposal for your joining.
+1. Email us at `helo@coopcloud.tech`, providing the following information as the basis for a proposal:
+    * Name of organisation.
+    * Summary (2 sentence overview of your orgnisation and why you wish to be a member)
+    * Details (further details regarding your use of Co-op Cloud software, and existing or planned involvement in the organisation.
+    * Name of your sponsor, if any
+    * Representative name.
+    * Matrix contact / email address.
+1. The other members of CCF will vote on the proposal for your organisation to join; you should hear from us within 2 weeks. We will ask you for a Matrix contact to include on our published list of member organisations.