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June 2025 Enewsletter March in Pride Parade with CMSA! Now more than ever, it’s important to show your Pride! Join CMSA in marching in the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. Interested? Fill out the interest form below! Interest Form Register for Summer Pool Rack’m up! Sign up today for CMSA Pool. The league…
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CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – April 2025 April 17 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT 2025 Center on Halsted Attendees Kevin Deitz Ed Hayes Christina Lopez Chris Mackoul Ladimer Geake Geoff Robinson Shay Wilkerson Joe Green (Softball Commissioner) Melissa Weaver Bill Barrett Koplan Nwabuoko Minutes The minutes for the February meeting and the March…
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April 2025 Enewsletter CMSA Member Party The Kickoff to Pride Month! Join us May 31, 2025 at City Hall, 838 W. Kinzie. Free food, drinks, a drag show, and much, much more! If you missed last year’s party, you won’t want to miss this! RSVP Today! Hall of Fame Noms Open 🎵Legacy, remember my name,…
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CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – March 2025 March 12 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT 2025 Google Meet Minutes 7:00 – Approve Agenda 7:05 – Approve January Minutes January Minutes 2025 – motion approved 7:05 – Approve February Minutes February Minutes 2025 – contention on agenda item which was later redacted. Will motion for…
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CMSA Board of Directors February 12 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM CT 2025 Google Meet Participants Matt Ben Chris Bill Christina Kevin Ron Shay Lad Ed Geoff Call to Order 7:37 PM Agenda: Approve Agenda – Approved Approve January Minutes January Minutes 2025 Treasurer’s Report Working with payees for outstanding payments not yet received Committee…
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CMSA Board of Directors January 14th 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT 2025 Google Meet Participants Matt Ben Chris Bill Christina Koplan Ron Shay Ed Geoff Call to Order 8:04 PM Minutes: Approve Agenda – Approved Approve December Minutes – Approved Treasurer’s Report Convert Saving to High Yield Savings for better interest Kevin…
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Save the Date – May 31 Get ready to kick off Pride Month with a BANG! The CMSA Member Appreciation Party will be May 31, 2025 at City Hall, 838 W. Kinzie. Join us for a three hour open bar, food, a drag show, and much more! Stay tuned for more details! Chicago Fire Pride…
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CMSA’s Statement on Immigration Enforcement in Chicago As an organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community, we recognize the heightened concerns surrounding recent federal immigration enforcement actions and their impact on our members. Chicago’s sanctuary city policies impact many communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. While immigration enforcement policies may change, CMSA remains committed to…
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Rest in Peace, Sam Hamilton It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, CMSA Hall of Famer, and former Commissioner, Sam Hamilton. Read more about Sam’s positive impact on the CMSA on our Instagram. Read the Post Rack’m Up! 🎱 Play Pool! Registration is OPEN! Whether you’re looking to…
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CMSA Champions Inclusion and Equity for Trans Athletes The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA), the largest nonprofit LGBGQIA+ sports organization in the Midwest, proudly reaffirms its continued commitment to creating safe, affirming spaces for trans, gender non-conforming, intersex, and nonbinary athletes. On January 14, 2025 the U.S. House of Representative passed H.R. 28, which amends…
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