May 2026 Meeting Minutes

CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – May 28  2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Cumin Restaurant and Google Meet

Attendees

  • Ed Hayes
  • Bill Barrett
  • Colleen Clark
  • Ladimir Geake
  • Rosie Glaser
  • George Theotokatos
  • Katrina Cook
  • Kayla Cormier
  • Koplan Nwabuoku
  • Kevin Dietz

 Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:07PM
  2. CMSA Softball commissioner, Joe, provided an update on the conversation regarding the portable toilets and the Chicago Park District.  The board will support CMSA Softball’s efforts to partner with the park district to find a solution.
  3. President’s opening remarks and Executive Matters  
    1. Koplan will not run for Board President in the upcoming election.
  4. The board entered executive session.
  5. Secretary’s Report
    1. April 2026 Minutes (approved)
  6. Treasurer’s Report 
    1. Bill provided an update on the monthly report.  
    2. The Whirleyball deposit has been paid.
    3. Bill provided an update on an outstanding $2,500 unpaid sponsorship.
    4. Bill provided an update on issues stemming from 2017 that have been resolved.
    5. Bill provided an update on issues regarding the Jotform reimbursement form process.
  7. Vice President of Operations Report
    1. Merchandise for commissioners and board members have been ordered and then will need to be embroidered.
    2. The board discussed the potential of having a general CMSA Merch Store.
    3. The board discussed potential options for resolving the portable toilet issue with the park district.
    4. Ed will invite the e-sports board to the next meeting to discuss their email account.
  8. Events Committee Report (Rosie, Monika, George, and Ed)
    1. George provided an update on the Pride Parade.  The board approved a budget of $7,500 for CMSA’s participation.
    2. Ed gave an update on the CMSA member party.
  9. Vice President of Athletics Report
    1. Katrina provided an update on 3 Conduct Committee issues that have been resolved.
    2. The board discussed using the term masters for 45+ leagues.
  10. Managing Director
    1. Matt gave an update on the 2027 Chicago Park District Contract.
    2. Women’s+ Bowling is potentially going to launch in fall 2027.
    3. Matt provided an update on space for CMSA Ultimate and to expand to Women’s+
    4. The board has reached the end of the strategic plan.
    5. Colleen, George, Rosie, and Katrina will review the league survey regarding the naming conventions.
  11. The board entered executive session.
  12. Marketing Committee 
    1. CMSA will repost the Chicago Dragons tournament.
    2. Lad has completed the newsletter template through the end of the year.
    3. Lad shared that the new water bottle station is up and running at Center on Halsted.
    4. Lad will share Instagram templates with league leadership.
  13. Koplan motioned to extend the meeting by 10 minutes.  The board unanimously approved. 
  14. Other Business
    1. The board discussed 2 proposed changes to the election bylaws.  The board will table this item to the July board meeting.
  15. Adjourned: 9:25  PM

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