b'MISSION STATEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MESSAGETo provide, protect, and enhance theIn the midst of all of this, WE CONTINUE OUR WORK. present and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiariesWe are LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE and BUILDING outthrough efficient and effective managementa FRAMEWORK to return to our physical office space and of benefit programs, investment practices,CONTINUE TO THRIVE.and customer service, and to commit to earning and keeping the respect and trustHere at home, we areformula and do not change with market of the participants through quality serviceexperiencing a declineconditions. There is also no immediate and by protecting retirement benefits,in COVID-19 andimpact on our funded ratio, and we are in compliance with applicable lawsspring is here. Whilestill on a path to 90% funding by 2059.and standards. it is hard to trust that normal life lies ahead,In the midst of all of this, we continue our it does feel like wework. We are looking towards the future Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr. have turned a corner.and building out a framework to return toIssue Highlights Executive Director Hope abounds.our physical office space and continue to thrive. We look forward to being together However, like many of you, I amagain this spring when we return to the CTPF Makes An Impact watching the horrific and unprovokedoffice on a hybrid schedule. Watch ourattacks unfold in Ukraine and condemnwebsite for important updates on spring CTPF members support the the acts of aggression and violencemeetings and office hours. economy of Illinois against the Ukrainian people. 3 Here at CTPF, we believe in the power Board of Trustees AdoptCTPF is responding to the tragic eventsof many. We work together as a team to Unanimous Resolution in Ukraine. We joined the internationalaccomplish our goals. We are all proud CTPF withdraws investments in call for peace and hope for an end toof the actions our Trustees have taken on Russia & supports the Ukrainian this conflict. After careful examinationbehalf of the Funds members to support people 4 of our investment portfolio, at a Specialthe people of Ukraine. I hope that each Meeting of the Chicago Teachersof you reading this will find your own Pension Fund on March 10, 2022,way to support the Ukrainian people, Distinguished Service Awards the Trustees passed a resolutionas we move towards restoring peace Trustees James Cavallaro & Gervaisewithdrawing investments in Russiaand stability in Europe. We are all citizens Clay recognized for their service 4 and supporting the Ukrainian people.of the global community, and we Our action is but one way that we as astand together.pension fund can support the Ukrainian Protecting Member Data people in their time of need.A new effort to improve the security of your personal information 4 While the market has been turbulent, as a reminder, CTPF pensions are Your Health Matters secure. When members vest, they qualify for a lifetime pension, Annual wellness reminder 5 guaranteed by the Illinois Constitution. Pensions are determined by a Outside Rebate WebinarsCTPF will offer webinars April 19 A LOOK BACK: FISCAL YEAR 2021 BY THE NUMBERS and April 225myCTPF New47,700 21,500Features for Members member calls member email inquiries Sign up for our secure member self- received and answered answeredservice portal 7Town Hall Webinar 1,100+ 61,500+The spring webinar will be heldmembers served atannual member Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7 retirement webinars statements issued2'