b'Presorted StandardU.S. PostagePAIDChicago, ILPermit No. 2237425 S. Financial Place | Suite 1400Chicago, Illinois 60605-1000FOLLOW US! SIGN UP!EMAIL UPDATES:www.ctpf.orgREDEFINING RETIREMENT: ARE YOU REDEFINING FINDING STRENGTH IN RETIREMENT ? RETIREMENTLaurie Ruoti started her Chicago Public School What are you doing to stay active, creative, career in 2005 at Marconi Elementary Com-engaged, and involved in your retirement? munity Academy, then accepted a positionas the Special Education Teacher at Hamline Elementary in the Back of the Yards in 2008.Laurie RuotiThroughout her career, Laurie made it a point to stay active after school. She went to the gym, did a little running and took weekly yoga classes. Six months before retiring in June 2021, Laurie started working out with a trainer. Her determination and consistency impressed her trainer, and he encouraged her to attend a womens powerlifting seminar. Laurie was hesitant at first, but then decided to delve out of her comfort zone and try something new. Laurie is now getting ready for her third competition this summer. She holds two American Email your story about how your retirement is Powerlifting Federation Illinois State records for her age group. unique to communications@ctpf.org and we may She can deadlift 230 pounds, squat 165 pounds and bench press contact you for a redefining retirement feature. 110 pounds. Lifting makes me feel powerful, says Laurie. Especially for a woman of my generationwe were not necessarily raised to value physical strength. Read more of Lauries story atctpf.org/redefining-retirement. BOARD OF TRUSTEES As of 9.1.22Jeffery BlackwellMary Sharon Reilly Miguel del Valle Maria J. Rodriguez Quentin S. WashingtonPresident Vice President Victor OchoaJerry TravlosPhilip Weiss Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr.Jacquelyn Price Ward Lois Nelson Tina Padilla Dwayne Truss Executive DirectorFinancial Secretary Recording Secretary'