b'MISSION STATEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS To provide, protect, and enhance theMESSAGEpresent and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiaries through efficient and effective managementI know we have MORE TO DO in the YEARS AHEAD, but we of benefit programs, investment practices,have PLANNED WELL, and I have NO DOUBT we will again and customer service, and to commit toRISE TO THE OCCASION.earning and keeping the respect and trust of the participants through quality service and by protecting retirement benefits,At its core, the Navigating a year of incredible in compliance with applicable lawsChicago Teachersvolatility in the marketplace, beating and standards. Pension Fund (CTPF)our benchmarks for investments, supports educators,passing a resolution withdrawing CTPF VISIONhardworkingfrom Russian assets, developing A premier retirement system, modelingprofessionals whoand agreeing to a set of investment diversity, equity and inclusion, consistentlyCarlton W. Lenoir, Sr. have dedicatedbeliefs, and undertaking education their lives to ensureand action on fossil fuels. achieving top decile risk-adjusted returnsExecutive Director that Chicagos and highly rated by our members forchildren have every opportunity to Expanding stakeholder outreach, customer service excellence. grow into productive citizens. Raisedoffering new programming to help on Chicagos southside, the proudeducate our members at different life product of Chicago Public Schools, andstages.Issue Highlights Whitney Young High School, the Funds Revising our Eligibility Policy to mission to serve members has alwaysexclude third-party staffing agencies resonated with me. I began my careerand streamlining our Employer Audit Strategic Plan Adopted here and although away for over 16Process.years in executive roles at public funds CTPFs first Strategic Plan providesin Georgia and Downstate Illinois, I Making improvements in operations3a roadmap for the future always hoped to return to help leadwhich resulted in a reduction in the CTPF.backlog of pension finalizations and CTPF Funding UpdateLast year, that opportunity arose, and Iimprovements to our refund process.A look back on Fiscal Year 20223 accepted the role of Executive Director, Working across the enterprise rejoining the Fund and embarking on ato bring enhancements and Leaving Employmentyear of building and learning togetherimprovements to myCTPF, the Decide how to manage your with our Board, Senior Leaders andmember self-service portal.staff. Looking back, it is hard to believe pension assets4 how quickly that year has passed, and Managing the one-time, irrevocable how much we have accomplished inelection process to bring Contract myCTPF Register Todaysuch a short time. School teachers into the Fund.Sign up for our secure memberI am grateful for the support I receivedIts a stellar listespecially considering self-service portal4 from our Board of Trustees and ourthat many of these projects and stakeholders. While we each haveprocesses came on top of our regular New To CTPF?distinct roles, we are united in ourworkanswering the phones, Retirement planning should begin goal of ensuring a stable and efficientcommunicating regularly with our early in your career5 pension fund. members and employers, paying The journey has led to an incrediblymonthly pensions, and ensuring that productive year, and I wanted to sharethe operations of the office continue 2022 Legislative Update some highlights, including: seamlessly. A summary of spring Researching and producing theI know we have more to do in the years legislative changes6 organizations first strategic planahead, but we have planned well, and I that will guide our work for thehave no doubt we will again rise to the Private School Servicenext three years. occasion. Guided by our strategic plan, Launching Project 125awe will make priorities realities and move Credit Purchase AvailableA limited opportunity available6 multi-year, enterprise-wide projectour Fund forward, building and learning which will replace our Pensiontogether. 2022 Trustee Elections Administration System.Teachers and Principal/Administrators-vote this fall72'