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November 9 & 10, 2024 • Seattle, WA

GeekGirlCon ’24
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GeekGirlCon ’24
Registration
Schedule
Exhibitors & Artists
Floor Maps
Location
Get Involved
About Us

Get Involved

Board of Directors Application

GeekGirlCon Board of Directors Application

Please read GeekGirlCon’s Mission, Vision, and Board Expectations first.

Suggestion for filling out this form: Print out this form first, then formulate your answers in a text editor before submitting this application.

I have read and understood GeekGirlCon's Mission, Vision, and Board Expectations.*
- Yes
Email Address*
Your Name*
Mailing Address*
Phone Number*
Occupation/Employer*
Biography*
Approximately 300 words
How did you hear about GeekGirlCon?*
Why do you identify yourself as a geek?*
Or how do you support the geeks in your life if not a self-identified geek?
What do you believe is the key to equality and representation in “geekdom”?*
What unique characteristics, qualities or skills would you bring to the board that would strengthen the diversity of GeekGirlCon?*
What philanthropic or community activities have you participated in? Please note prior board experience with term length.*
Prior board experience is not a requirement for consideration.
Why are you interested in GeekGirlCon?*
Have you attended our annual convention?*
Attendance not a requirement for consideration.
Please write a brief statement of your understanding of our mission.*
It is essential that our board members possess certain "intangible" qualities, namely, commitment and follow-through, patience, ability to work well both alone and as part of a team, passion for our programs, integrity, honesty, critical thinking skills and, of course, a sense of humor. Please tell us about a time when you have used these skills in a team or group setting.*
What do you hope to gain from your board service at GeekGirlCon?*
Can you attend regular board meetings?*
Attendance at board meetings are mandatory. Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm – 8: 30 pm.
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to make a personally meaningful donation?*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to commit to a 2-year term?*
- Yes
- No
Are you available to attend the convention and two other outreach events during each calendar year of service?*
Note: Once pandemic restrictions have been lifted
- Yes
- No
Areas of Expertise*
Choose as many as applicable
- Accounting/Financial Management
- Administration/Management
- Board Development
- Business Planning
- Community Relations/ Governmental Affairs/ Lobbying
- Education/Training
- Fundraising
- Human/Social Services
- Legal
- Marketing/Public Relations
- Nonprofit Governance
- Personnel/Human Resources
- Program Design/Evaluation
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Youth Development
- Other (include in resume)
Sector of Experience*
Choose as many as applicable
- Business
- Education
- Faith-Based
- Philanthropy
- Public Sector
- Other (include in resume)
Residence*
- Seattle – North (of Ship Canal/SR-520)
- Seattle – South (of I-90)
- Seattle – Central (between I-90 and SR-520)
- Seattle – West
- King County – East
- King County – North
- King County – South
- Prefer not to answer
Ethnicity*
Choose as many as applicable
- African American
- Asian or Pacific Islander
- Latina / Latino
- Native American
- White/ Caucasian
- Prefer not to answer
- Other
Age*
- Over 65
- 51-65
- 36-50
- 20-35
- Under 20
- Prefer not to answer
Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Transgender
- Queer
- Prefer not to answer
Sexual Orientation (Optional)
- Transgender
- Heterosexual
- Pansexual
- Questioning
- Lesbian
- Bisexual
- Prefer not to answer
- Queer
Resume*
Please attach your resume in PDF format (max 50MB filesize).
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

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