b"MISSION STATEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS To provide, protect, and enhance theMESSAGEpresent and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiariesI know we have MORE TO DO in the YEARS AHEAD, but we through efficient and effective management 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, theNavigating 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 professionals whoand agreeing to a set of investment A premier retirement system, modelinghave dedicatedbeliefs, and undertaking education diversity, equity and inclusion, consistentlyCarlton W. Lenoir, Sr. their lives to ensureand action on fossil fuels. achieving top decile risk-adjusted returnsExecutive Director that ChicagosExpanding stakeholder outreach, and highly rated by our members forchildren have every opportunity tooffering new programming to help customer service excellence. grow into productive citizens. Raisededucate our members at different on Chicagos southside, the proudlife stages. product of Chicago Public Schools, andIssue Highlights Whitney Young High School, the FundsRevising 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 here and although away for over 16Process.years in executive roles at public funds CTPF's first Strategic Plan providesin Georgia and Downstate Illinois, IMaking improvements in operationsalways hoped to return to help lead a roadmap for the future3 which 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 Protecting Member Data year of building and learning togetherimprovements to myCTPF, the A new effort to improve the securitywith our Board, Senior Leaders andmember self-service portal.of your personal information 4 staff. Looking back, it is hard to believe how quickly that year has passed, andManaging the one-time, irrevocable how much we have accomplished inelection process to bring Contract 2023 Open Enrollmentsuch a short time. School teachers into the Fund.Information you need to makeI am grateful for the support I receivedIts a stellar listespecially considering informed choices5 from our Board of Trustees and ourthat many of these projects and stakeholders. While we each haveprocesses came on top of our regular 2022 Legislative Updatedistinct roles, we are united in ourworkanswering the phones, A summary of spring legislativegoal of ensuring a stable and efficientcommunicating regularly with our changes 6pension 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 Pension Payment Schedulesome highlights, including: seamlessly. A planning guide throughResearching and producing theI know we have more to do in the years May 20236 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 Watch for Medicare Scamsnext three years. occasion. Guided by our strategic plan,Join CTPFs Medicare OpenLaunching Project 125awe will make priorities realities and move Enrollment: What Not Tomulti-year, enterprise-wide projectour Fund forward, building and learning Do Webinar 7 which will replace our Pensiontogether. Administration System.Notes and Reminders -Stay up-to-date with CTPF 72"