b'As we MOVE FORWARD, TOGETHER, we will CONTINUE to EMBRACE NEW OPPORTUNITIES and OVERCOME CHALLENGES with RESILIENCE and DEDICATION.As we celebrate theand by protecting retirement benefits 130 thanniversary ofin compliance with applicable laws and the Chicago Teachersstandards. Pension Fund (CTPF),As a pension fund, we do not make a I am honored toproduct. We provide a valuable service, reflect on our richand we deliver that service for you, our history and ongoingmembers. As we look forward to 2025, Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr. commitment to our Executive Director members. Establishedwe want to include your voices as we on July 1, 1895, CTPF was the firstcelebrate this important milestone. teachers pension system in IllinoisWe encourage you to share your and the second pension fund in thewisdom with our community, by nation. From our humble beginningssubmitting your thoughts and photos to communications@ctpf.org. We will include with 8,000 members, we now proudlyyour stories on our 130 thAnniversary serve over 96,000 members, ensuringpage at ctpf.org/130Years.their financial stability and dignity in retirement. As we use this moment to reflect on the This milestone year provides anpast, I am reminded that we were founded Congress Repeals WEP and GPO 3opportunity to honor our pastby educators with a vision of the future achievements and look forward tothat included financial security and dignity a future of continued growth andin retirement for their colleagues. For improvement. Our mission remainsthe past 130 years we have built on that steadfast and relevant: to provide,vision, honoring their legacy. As we move CTPF remains a leader inprotect, and enhance the present andforward, together, we will continue to MWDBE investing 3 future economic well-being of members,embrace new opportunities and overcome pensioners, and beneficiaries throughchallenges with resilience and dedication. efficient and effective managementOur commitment to the financial security of benefit programs, investmentand well-being of our members is the Founded in 1895, CTPF reflects on itspractices, and customer service.cornerstone of our success, and with your history of serving members 4We are committed to earning andsupport, we will continue to uphold these keeping the respect and trust of ourprinciples which have guided us for participants through quality service130 years.-Trustees mark the beginning of our 130 thyear. 4The schedule for mailing checks/direct deposit pay advices, and the date for posting Trustees elected, Officers anddirect deposits is listed below. View the full schedule at ctpf.org/pension-payments. Chairpersons of StandingCalendarDeadline forCheck Mailing Direct Deposit Committees for 2024-2025 6 Month Member Updates Date DateMarch 2025 February 13, 2025 February 27, 2025 March 3, 2025Annual service awards presented April 2025 March 17, 2025 March 28, 2025 April 1, 2025to Trustees and employees 7 May 2025 April 16, 2025 April 29, 2025 May 1, 2025If you need to make a change to your address information, please be aware of the 2025 rates and reminders 7 cut-off dates. Changes received after the cut-off date, published at ctpf.org will be processed the following month. For any questions please contact Member 2 Services, 312.641.4464.'