
Metropolitan Officials Associations
Founded 1962




Announcements
Welcome Message
On behalf of the Metropolitan Officials Association (MOA), we proudly introduce our new administration:
President – Wanda Norris
Vice President – Etta “P!NK” McChristian
Executive Secretary – Imani Gordon
Treasurer (Interim) – Dr. Cynthia Thompson
Recording Secretary – Brian Hawkins
We are excited to begin this new era of leadership grounded in equity, renewed professionalism, and purpose. Our team is committed to strengthening the MOA legacy through collaboration, accountability, and opportunity for all.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to outgoing President Pamela Young for her years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Her contributions have paved the way for continued growth and progress within our organization.
As we move forward, we embrace this moment as a time for Community and Empowerment. Together, we will elevate the standard of officiating and uphold the proud tradition of MOA.
We need a representative for IACO (Inter Athletic Council of Officials).
If anyone would like to be the representative, let President -Wanda Norris or Vice President Etta "P!NK" McChristian know.
Upcoming Event: Basketball Pre-Season Meet & Greet
📅 Sunday, November 16, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 3801 S. Wabash Ave
Come out early to catch the football game, meet the team, prepare for an exciting season!
All CPS Sports, including CPS Score will be assigned through Arbiter. Please make sure you have registered with the IHSA and completed all applicable requirements(exams, rules meetings, concussion program and hate speech and harassment videos).
If your name is not listed on the IHSA site for a sport, we cannot assign you. Make sure your Arbiter calendar is up-to-date and that you are in compliance with the CPS background check initiative.
If you are going to work any level and any sport for Chicago Public Schools, elementary, freshmen, sophomore, varsity, you will need to complete a background check through Biometrics. A fee may be required. Here is the information and the link:
Click here to download and print the required forms that you will need to take with you at the time of fingerprinting. A photo ID is required. Below are additional pertinent details.
Locations and hours of operations for Accurate Biometrics (Fingerprinting Center) can be searched by zip code using the website linked below.
https://accuratebiometrics.com/results-by-zip
Dues are $40
Dues can be paid using Zelle (312) 952-6757, PayPal or Check mailed to:
Mrs. Wanda Norris
606 E. Woodland Park Ave
Unit #203
Chicago, Ill 60616

MOA - President
Wanda Norris
Vice-President - Etta "P!NK" McChristian
Executive Secretary - Imani Gordon
(Interim)
Treasurer - Dr. Cynthia Thompson
(Interim)
Recording Secretary- Brain Hawkins
Executive Board
Wanda Norris- President
Candice Daniels-EMERITUS
Eugene Brown
Etta "P!NK" McChristian- Vice President
Paul Mosley
Pamela Young
Charles Matthews
Jessie Knighten
Reuben Norris-Retired NBA Official
MEMBERS -AT- LARGE
Artego Jaunes
Ron Wright
Jimmie Williams
Darrell Leftwich
Darryl Gilton- Webmaster IT
Advisory Board
Kevin White
Malcolm Hemphill
Eugene Henry
Reuben Norris-Retired NBA Official
Ervin "Chilli" Bond- Hall of Fame
Football
Charles Matthews & Ron Wright
Basketball
Jessie Knighten
Softball
Eugene Brown
Volleyball & Elementary Score
Pamela Young
IAACO Liaison
TBA
Founders
Ben Bluitt
Wilford Bonner
Jim Foreman
Larry Hawkins
Malcolm Hemphill
Leonard Hunt
Charles Stimpson
