July 2026 Meeting Minutes

CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – July 16  2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Cumin Restaurant and Google Meet

 

Attendees

  • Ed
  • Koplan
  • Bill
  • George
  • Kayla
  • Monika
  • Lad
  • Armando
  • Colleen

 

Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:05PM
  2. President’s opening remarks and Executive Matters  
    1. Welcome to our newly elected member, Armando!
    2. The board entered executive session.
    3. Koplan gave his final remarks as president. 
  3. Secretary’s Report
    1. The board approved the  June 17th 2026 Minutes
    2. Colleen discussed the W+ Ultimate commissioner to promote the league. Matt will send email outreach and we can collaborate with W+. 
    3. Armando will be the board liaison for volleyball and ultimate frisbee.
  4. Treasurer’s Report 
    1. Bill motioned to move forward with a new accountant and the board unanimously approved.
    2. The board discussed the current cost and financial structure of Pride Bowl and Pride on the Pitch.  Bill moved to continue the conversation on the proposed motion.
    3. The board approved Bill to approach e-sports to discuss further integration into CMSA.
    4. The board approved to subsidize W+ Ultimate Frisbee.
  5. Vice President of Athletics Report
    1. Katrina provided an update on the injury log from Pride Bowl. 
  6. Vice President of Operations Report
    1. Ed provided an update on the state of OttoSport.
    2. Koplan motioned that if the air index is above 150, CMSA requires commissioners to cancel the event.  
  7. Events Committee Report (Rosie, Monika, George, and Ed)
    1. George provided an update on the pride parade.
    2. The annual party is 1 month from today. 
  8. Managing Director
    1. Matt provided an update on the Chicago Park District contract, regarding expansion of leagues.  In addition, Ed requested that we establish a clear process for mitigating challenges.
    2. Matt discussed that registration questions vary by sport and that an audit is needed.
    3. The board discussed multiple structures of membership fees.
    4. George will spearhead the strategic planning process.
  9. Marketing Committee 
  10. Adjourned:  8:44PM

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