I am not aware of any barriers to running for a position on the EAA Board other than becoming an active and visible volunteer and satisfying the nomination process.

EAA has actually been very color-blind since its incorporation. One of the early members was Neil Loving. He was the first black man to qualify for the National Air Races at Cleveland in the 1950's. If you have not read Neil Loving's story you should. And his racer is in the EAA Museum.

EAA is based on excellence and achievement, both of which are required to build your own personal airplane. At the Oshkosh convention you see many different colored faces. Its a great melting pot.

As noted previously, the makeup of the EAA Board reflects the makeup of the aviators at your local airport. Aviation is self-selecting. All you have to do to become a member of the community is to step forward and volunteer. Action is important more than talk. I belong to IAC Chapter 35. What's your chapter?

Best of luck,

Wes