b'MISSION STATEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS To provide, protect, and enhance theMESSAGEpresent and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiariesGuided by our COMMITMENT TO YOUour members, we through efficient and effective managementwill CONTINUE TO GROW and IMPROVE as we EMBRACE of benefit programs, investment practices,enhanced technologies, REFINE our processes, and foster and customer service, and to commit toNEW IDEAS. earning and keeping the respect and trust of the participants through quality service and by protecting retirement benefits,In 2021, I returnedEach of us has a role to play in the life of in compliance with applicable lawsto CTPF where Iour Fund, and as Active Teachers, we want and standards. began my career as anyou to be informed, engaged, and aware intern while attendingof your benefits and responsibilities as a CTPF VISIONWhitney Young Highmember. In this issue, we have tips and A premier retirement system, modelingSchooland it was ainformation for new members, along with diversity, equity and inclusion, consistentlyCarlton W. Lenoir, Sr. joyful homecoming. information about our upcoming Teacher Time has flown,Trustee and Principal/Administrator achieving top decile risk-adjusted returnsExecutive Director and each day sinceelections. This is your opportunity to share and highly rated by our members forI rejoined the Fund, I have taken greatyour voice in Fund governance, and to customer service excellence. pride in serving the organization that hasimpact the policies and processes that had a significant impact on my careershape your pension and your financial and life. security. Please cast your voteyou canIssue Highlights Together with our Board of Trustees,find more information about elections on staff, and stakeholders we have hadpage 7, and on our election central page three productive, thought-provoking,at ctpf.org. 2024 State of theand exciting years. We developed aWhen I returned to CTPF, I articulated Fund Released Strategic Plan that incorporated thea vision of progress through collective CTPF Executive Director submits feedback of all stakeholders, executedeffort, and I am proud that we have report to the Board of Trustees 3 that plan, and moved our organizationtransformed that vision into tangibleforwardguided by the words of ourachievements together. Guided by our mission which put members at thecommitment to youour members, we center of all that we do. will continue to grow and improve as we Welcome to CTPFSteps to take at thebeginning In this issue of Pension News, we debutembrace enhanced technologies, refine of your career 4 a new publicationthe State of theour processes, and foster new ideas. I look Fund. This report, which was presentedforward to continuing the journey with CTPF Funding Updateto our Board of Trustees in June,you, building and learning together.offered a comprehensive view of the A look back on Fiscal Year 20245 tremendous work our teams have put-into the business of the Fund during the CTPF Board ofpast three years. The report underscores Trustees Updatemy commitment to transparency and Trustee Pedro Beiza appointed, andhelps ensure that our stakeholders have Trustee Travlos honored 5 insight into and understand the work we undertake on behalf of our members. I hope you will read the full report Upcoming Town Hall Webinaravailable at ctpf.org.Register for the October 24, 2024, CTPF Quarterly Webinar 6CTPF BY THE NUMBERSRedefining Retirement CTPF Member Services Team provides options for members who need assistance CTPF retiree becomes the most seniorwith CTPF matters. Fiscal Year 2024 stats include:member at 110 6 191 473 58,316 phone counseling in-personcalls2024 Trustee Elections appointments appointments answeredCTPF will hold elections for three Trustees this fall7 17,257755emailsvirtual answered appointments2'