2026 Board of Representatives Candidate Application

Instructions

Thank you for your interest in running for a seat at the TPSS Co-op Board of Representatives. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact the board at board@tpss.coop.

Board Qualifications

Board members must be member-owners of the Co-op in good standing and their membership must not create any conflict of interest resulting from an affiliation with any enterprise that is in competition with the Co-op. Co-op employees who are member-owners are eligible to run. If elected, a Co-op employee represents the Co-op member owners, not the staff of the Co-op.

Application Process and Requirements

1. Complete this Candidate Application and press the Submit button. Then, complete the our Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form and send it to boardelections@tpss.coop. Alternatively, you may submit a paper application to the manager on duty at the store. Application materials may not be changed once submitted, and all candidates’ applications are subject to verification.

All submissions are due by 9:00 pm on October 8, 2026.

2. Attend one Board Meeting (July 16, August 20, September 17). You may attend in person at the Historic Takoma office or via zoom. Meetings begin at 6:30pm.

3. Complete an interview with the current board member(s), to be scheduled upon receipt of your application.

4. All candidates meeting the qualifications and requirements of the application process will be asked to attend the Fall Member Meeting. During the “Meet the Candidates” segment of the meeting you will have time to make a short statement and answer questions from other member-owners.

Voting will run from late October through mid November and election results will be announced following the November board meeting.

Candidate Information

Name *

First

Last

Member-owner Number *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Cell Phone *

Candidate Affirmation

I affirm that I am qualified to be a candidate for the TPSS Co-op Board of Representatives. I affirm that I will fulfill my obligations consistent with the best interests of the cooperative, to the best of my ability. If elected, I agree to sign the required confidentiality agreement. I agree that TPSS Co-op may verify my qualifications to be a candidate for the Board of Representatives, including verification of TPSS Co-op member status and any TPSS employment status. I agree that TPSS Co-op may use my Candidate Application for election purposes.

Signature

Clear Signature

Candidate Questions

Tell us about yourself, including any volunteer or professional experiences that might be relevant to board service. *

What skills do you bring to the board? In particular, if you have any experience with oversight of an organization’s budget or financial performance, please include that information here. *

Why are you interested in serving on the Board? *

Which is your favorite cooperative principle and why? *

What does the expression “diversity and equity“ mean to you and why is it important in the context of an organization like the Co-op? How are the ideas of equity and diversity reflected in your everyday life? *

Please check the following areas in which you have experience or interest in developing experience: *

Complete Conflict of Interest Form

Complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form and send to boardelections@tpss.coop