ICA Elections - Nomination Period for 2024 Is Now Open!

The ICA is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the five Executive Board members of the Board of Directors. The President, Upstate Vice-President, Downstate Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer will take office on January 1, 2025 and serve a two-year term.

Who Is Eligible to Be Nominated?

Under the ICA Bylaws, directors must be residents of Illinois and members of the ICA. At least two at-large directors must reside in Cook County or the Collar Counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will), and at least two must reside outside these counties.

Submitting Your Nomination

Any ICA member may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also permitted and encouraged.
Nominations may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Nominations must be seconded by 10 voting ICA members and the nominee must agree to serve. The deadline for submitting nominations is October 10, 2024.

Become an ICA Voting Member

It’s easier than you think! Purchase a $15 regular membership before October 10 at https://shop.il-chess.org/

 

2023 Election Cycle:

September 15  Notice of election and call for nominations

October 10       Membership deadline to be eligible to vote

October 10       Deadline for nominations

Nov. 10             Deadline for distribution of ballots

Dec. 1              Last day to mail ballots

Dec. 5-20         Counting of ballots

Jan. 1               Directors take office