b'ANNUAL TRUSTEEMEMBER SERVICES ELECTIONS APPOINTMENTS CTPF will hold an election in November 2024CTPFs Member Services team offers phone, for Two Teacher Trustees to serve three-yearvideo, and in-person counseling appointments. terms from November 2024November 2027 andCall Member Services at 312.641.4464 or email one Principal/Administrator Trustee who will serve frommemberservices@ctpf.org to request an appointment.November 2024November 2025. Note: Walk-in appointments are not accepted. Visitors need to be added to the buildings security list in advance of their visit. The next Pensioner Trustee election will be Visit ctpf.org/office-information to prepare for your visit.held in 2025. Find additional election information at ctpf.org/election-central. TOWN HALL WEBINARS HIPAA AUTHORIZED CTPF offers quarterly Town Hall webinars whichREPRESENTATIVE FORM share up-to-date information about the Fund andIf you want a family member to assist you its operations. The webinars generally last aboutwith health insurance issues, you can submit a 40 minutes and require registration in advance. RecordingsHIPAA Authorized Representative Designation of previous Town Hall Webinars are available on demandform, available at ctpf.org or from Member at ctpf.org.Services. Your Authorized Representative may discuss your The next webinar will be October 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.health insurance options, but cannot make care or Register for all webinars at ctpf.org/calendar. treatment decisions.REDEFINING RETIREMENT CTPF members are redefining what it means to be retired in countless ways, and theyvebeen sharing their stories with us. Visit ctpf.org to read the full profiles of each of these retirees, and share your own story by emailing communications@ctpf.org.Edith Renfrow Smith, a supercentenarian, recently turned 110, becoming the oldest retired member. She was born in July 1914, in Grinnell, Iowa, and was the first black woman to graduate from Grinnell College in 1937. Ediths family was one of the few black families living in Grinnell, Iowa. Despite the challenges they faced, Ediths childhood was imbued with determination and a thirst for knowledge. Edith majored in psychology at Grinnell College, withminors in economics and sociology. In 2019, she received an honorary degree from the college at 105. A dorm at the college will be named after her, called Renfrow Hall, and she already has a gallery bearing her name.After graduating, Edith moved to Chicago and worked for the Young Womens Christian Association and as a secretary for Oscar DePriest, Chicagos first black alderman. She later became an elementary school teacher at Chicago Public Schools for 21 years before retiring in 1976.Edith still enjoys baking pies, a hobby that brings her joy and fond memoriesfrom her childhood in Iowa. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, she shared her philosophy on life, urging people to make the most of what they have and be grateful. Ediths journey exemplifies resilience and purpose, leaving a lasting impact on those around her. CTPF pays tribute to her legacy and theRezin, Ashlee (2024). Chicago Sun-Times barriers she broke. Read more of Ediths story at ctpf.org/redefining-retirement.7'