April 2026 Meeting Minutes

CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – April 23 2026

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Cumin / Google Meet

Attendees

  • Ed
  • Lad
  • Kayla
  • Bill
  • Rosie
  • Monika 
  • Kevin
  • Koplan
  • Colleen

 Minutes

  1. Call to order 7:20 PM
  2. President’s opening remarks and Executive Matters
  3. The board entered an executive session
  4. Secretary’s Report (Colleen)
    1. March 19th 2026 Minutes (approved)
  5. Treasurer’s Report (Bill)
    1. Bill provided an update on the current budget.
    2. Bill provided an update on the new credit card and potential tools to utilize. 
    3. Hardship fund
  6. Vice President of Operations Report (Ed)
    1. Ed ordered CMSA hats.  Ed proposed that the cost is split between the sport and general budget. The board discussed a plan for ordering merchandise for commissioners and board members.
    2. The board discussed that leagues need to follow brand standards for league shirts.
    3. OttoSport Status
      1. Ed provided an update on the OttoSport trial and identified charge backs and merchant name as an issue. Ed provided an update on additional challenges with OttoSport.
    4. Ed updated the code on the storage locker and gate lock.
    5. Lad will take over the newsletter.
    6. Ed provided an update on Canva and Teams accounts.
    7. Ed has connected with softball regarding the social media handle ownership.
    8. Ed discussed his plan to research a Meta for Business Subscription.
  7. Katrina provided an update on recent Conduct Complaints.
  8. Monika provided an update on the annual party, which take place on a Saturday this summer or early fall.
  9. Colleen provided Matt’s Managing Director’s updates.
    1. Matt is working on expanding fall Ultimate to include Open and W+.
    2. Matt followed up with the Chicago Park District regarding bathroom facilities and 2027-28 contract negotiations. 
  10. Monika shared a request for a feature story on W+ flag Journalism Grad student at Northwestern.
  11. Lad provided an update on the water fountain project at Center on Halsted.  The board voted on and unanimously approved $4,550 for the project.
  12. Bill motioned to approve the proposed bylaws amendment and the board unanimously approved the motion.
  13. Next meeting is scheduled for May 28th.
  14. Meeting Adjourned at 9:00

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