Clone of 2025 Application for Board of Directors with Background check

At the 2026 state convention, there will be elections to the People First of Washington Board of Directors.

Nominations from the floor are no longer permitted by vote of the Board of Directors.

All applicants for the board of directors must pass a state-required background check before appearing on the ballot. Instructions for submitting a background check are located at the end of this form and will be emailed to each person who completes this application.

There are two positions on this year's ballot:

Eastern Side Board Advisor
Western Side Board Advisor

Thank you for your interest in running for the position of Board Advisor! Board Advisors are an integral part of the Board of Directors. Advisors do not vote, but they are so important! Advisors, as the title implies, advise the board when ASKED, and offer insight, making sure different ideas are considered. This is a supportive role. Time commitments will vary, especially during the legislative session or as we are preparing for convention, but a general time commitment per month might be anywhere from 3-10 hours a month.

A Board Advisor will:

Assist with building the meeting agenda with board officers

Attend board meetings, which are typically once a month on the fourth Monday from 6-8 pm. (This time/day can be adjusted if needed)

Attend an Officer’s Meeting, typically the Monday before the board meeting, to build the agenda

One Advisor will work with the Secretary during the month to prepare the previous meeting minutes to be shared at the next board meeting.

Each Advisor will work with the board to determine which committees they will advise. These committees may meet a few times a year, or once a month, depending on the need.

For any questions regarding this role, please reach out to Nominations Chair, Lizzy Johnston, (253) 331-9609 or email: lizzy.johnston1987@gmail.com

Each of the people chosen to run for a position shall give a three (3) minute campaign speech during lunch. Be prepared to discuss who you are and why you want to serve.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail

You must have an email to save this form for later use

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

We need this for your background check

Your People First Chapter:

What Region are you in?

For which Position are you running?

Please List any leadership positions you have held in People First of Washington or other organizations, boards, or committees.

Rows	Organization, board, committee, chapter	Type of leadership position	When you had the position

If someone doesn't agree with me during a meeting, I

Why do you want to be a People First of Washington Board member?

What does People First mean to you?

How can the State Board of Directors and staff help local chapters and members?

As a Board member, how would you communicate with all your chapters?

What would you like People First of Washington to do in the next 5 years?

Board Member Code of Ethics

Keep confidential information confidential. Confidentiality is a set of rules or a promise that limits access or places restrictions on certain types of information, intended to be kept secret between Board Members and the Program Administrator
Represents the interests of all people served by our organization.
Not use People First or my position on this board for personal advantages or for the individual advantages of my friends or supporters.
Approach all board issues with an open mind prepared to make the best decision for all of People First.
Do nothing to violate the trust of those who elect me to the board.
Focus my efforts on the purpose of People First and not my personal goals.
Never exercise authority as a People First member except when acting in a meeting with the full board or as I am delegated by the board.

Signature: * Date: Date*

To complete you application you must complete a request for a background check.

To complete your background check, visit the following webpage and fill out the form with your information:

https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/

When completed, you will receive an alphanumeric code.

Please email this code to robert@pfow.org and we will complete your background check.

You must also send two (2) written letters of Reference with your application, one of which needs to be a recommendation from a member specifically concerning your active participation and attendance.

You may upload your letters of recommendation here or mail them to People First of Washington, PO Box 11953, Olympia, WA 98508

2026 Application for Board of Directors Board Advisor

Board Member Code of Ethics