The Illinois Chess Association is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and the official state affiliate of Illinois for US Chess. Its governing documents are public.
Mission
The ICA exists to promote and support chess throughout Illinois — running the state championship events, backing scholastic and youth programs, and representing Illinois players within US Chess.
As the state affiliate, the ICA supports the mission of US Chess (the United States Chess Federation): “We seek to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.”
How the ICA is governed
The Association is run by a volunteer board. The officers — President, Metro Vice President, Downstate Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary — and the directors at large each serve two-year terms, and roughly half of the seats come up for election every year: the five officers in even years, five board members in odd years.
Every active adult member is eligible to vote in the annual election and to run for a seat, including as a write-in candidate. Board meetings are open, and minutes are posted after each one.
See About the ICA for the current board, and Board Minutes for the meeting record.
Documents
- Constitution & Bylaws PDF, last revised April 2015
- Board meeting minutes 2009–present
- Tournament bid & guidelines State championship events