go for it phil, but i wouldn't lead with any of the above on my resume.  it will immediately be filed in the circular cabinet... go all altruistic, and how you love the concept of public transportation, and  what an interesting process the EM X has been.  would like to work on a team to better the world kind of stuff.  go back and watch slips of andy vobora - he was smooth...  then use all of the above if you do become a decider.  they all look in specific locales to represent the expanse of coverage. it will help immensely if you are in a wheelchair, unless they have their disabled person on board already.. if your sexuality is an issue, that  would be helpful ... unless one of the board members already does not fit the "norm".   they like to do quotas if they can.  oh! if you are a person of color..unless they already have a person of color.  fat is about the only discriminated against people that can still be dissed - perfectly acceptable.  good luck phil - go for it!