CMSA News

April 2025 Enewsletter

By Secretary / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on April 2025 Enewsletter

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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March 2025 Meeting Minutes

By Secretary / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on March 2025 Meeting Minutes

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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February 2025 Meeting Minutes

By Secretary / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on February 2025 Meeting Minutes

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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January 2025 Meeting Minutes

By Secretary / March 15, 2025 / Comments Off on January 2025 Meeting Minutes

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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March 2025 Enewsletter

By Secretary / March 6, 2025 / Comments Off on March 2025 Enewsletter

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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Immigration Enforcement in Chicago

By Secretary / January 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Immigration Enforcement in Chicago

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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eSports IRL

January 2025 Enewsletter

By Secretary / January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on January 2025 Enewsletter

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

By Secretary / January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on CMSA Champions Inclusion and Equity for Trans Athletes

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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December 2024 Meeting Minutes

By Secretary / January 20, 2025 / Comments Off on December 2024 Meeting Minutes

CMSA Board of Directors  December 4 2024 6:33 PM CT via Google Meet and Kevin’s Appt   Participants Kevin (In Person) Ed (In Person) Christina (In Person) Geoff (In Person) Koplan (In Person) Chris (Google Meet) Ben (Google Meet) Shay (Google Meet) Agenda: Approve Agenda – Approved Approve September Minutes – Approved Approve October Minutes – Approved…

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CMSA Cornhole Players

December 2024 Enewsletter

By Secretary / December 18, 2024 / Comments Off on December 2024 Enewsletter

Women’s+ Indoor Volleyball Registration is OPEN! Games will be Sundays at Kilbourn Park beginning Jan. 5. We have up to 3 levels of play depending on the registration of teams (Beginner, Intermediate, and Competitive). Free agents are welcome! Register Now W+🏀 Reg Open VERY Soon Registration for W+ Basketball opens in the next few days. Games are…

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