PLA Board Application

Preferred Name and/or Scene Name: How do you prefer to be called?

Your pronouns

Your email address

Your phone number

I have read the board eligibility requirements and meet them. Click here to view.

Yes   No

Do you consent to the current Board using your Preferred Name (provided above) during the Board Meeting (open to the public), and referencing your application to join the Board?

Yes   No

Fetlife Profile Link: Link to FetLife account, or explanation if not applicable

I am interested in applying for the position of President

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I am interested in applying for the position of Vice President

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I am interested in applying for the position of Secretary

Yes   No

I am interested in applying for the position of Treasurer

Yes   No

I am interested in applying for the position of Member at Large

Yes   No

I have read the job description for the positions I'm applying for. (Click here to view the job descriptions)

Yes   No

Why are you interested in serving on the PLA Board? What motivates you to apply, and what do you hope to contribute?

What experience do you have in leadership, volunteering, or community organizing - particularly within the Leather, BDSM, or kink communities?

How do you approach collaboration and conflict resolution in group settings? Give a brief example of a time you helped navigate disagreement or worked with a team.

Are you able to commit to attending monthly Board meetings and fulfilling the time and task commitments required of your role, including prioritizing your Board duties over other committee work? Please use the "additional details" field below to explain if needed.

Yes   No

Additional Details: Are you able to commit to attending monthly Board meetings and fulfilling the time and task commitments required of your role, including prioritizing your Board duties over other committee work?

What skills, connections, or perspectives do you bring that would benefit PLA and help it grow as a safe, inclusive, and active community organization?

How would you uphold PLA's values of consent, inclusivity, and education in your role as a Board member?

Board members are expected to attend all board meetings (on the first Tuesday of every month) unless special circumstances apply. Board members are expected to help organize and help run events (vendor fairs, parties, Pride NW, workshops and more), staff and support the PLA space, help recruit volunteers, and participate in other tasks necessary to run the organization. Do you understand and agree to these expectations?

Yes   No

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

The Portland Leather Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, run entirely by volunteers. Your opinions and contributions help our organization grow. Thank you once again for taking the time to provide us feedback.