May E-Mail Update

May 2012 Update

Stay in Touch with CTPF

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Click here for a complete listing of past E-Mail Updates and E-Lerts.

CTPF Teacher Trustee Election will be held Friday, November 9, 2012

The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees has set Friday, November 9, 2012, as the date for the 2012 Teacher Trustee Election.

Teachers and other active contributors will elect two Trustees to serve three-year terms from November 2012 to November 2015.

Candidate Eligibility

Candidates for a Teacher Trustee position must hold an Illinois State Teaching Certificate, be current CTPF contributors, and have been assigned on a regular certificate in the Chicago Public or Charter Schools for a minimum of 10 years.

Nomination Packets

Nomination packets are now available. Members interested in running for office should contact the CTPF Election Team at 312.604.1400 ext. 132 or 169 to request a packet. Candidate eligibility will be verified before the packet can be issued. Nominating petitions must be returned by 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2012.

Additional Information

Election questions may be directed to the CTPF Election Team at 312.604.1400 ext. 132 or 169.

Last Call for June Retirement

June retirement The end of the year has arrived. If you plan to retire, but haven't prepared in advance, you'll need to act immediately. Steps you can take:

Download an Application

Start your retirement planning by downloading a retirement application packet. Click here for the packet. Review the forms and collect your required documentation (birth certificates, marriage license, etc.).

View the Retirement Webinar

If you've downloaded the retirement application and are ready to fill it out, check out CTPF's new Retirement Webinar. The webinar, created by CTPF Member Services staff, walks you through the retirement application and reviews common questions raised by our members. Click here to download the webinar.

Call Member Services

If you have questions about retirement, call Member Services at 312.604.1400 and speak with a counselor.

Calling All Pension Reps!

If you currently serve as a CTPF pension representative, we would like to recgonize your service. CTPF invites all active Pension Representatives to join us for our first Pension Representative Appreciation Luncheon. Please join us:

Saturday June 16th

Luncheon

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

University Center Garden Terrace,

525 South State Street, Chicago
rooftop garden

CTPF will honor all pension representatives for their service to the fund and offer a preview of next year's program.

Special Recognition

All retiring pension representatives will receive special recognition. In addition, representatives who bring their replacements will receive a special gift.

RSVP TODAY

The event is open to active pension representatives, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP today to gantt@ctpf.org or 312.604.1400, ext. 132.

Parking and Transportation

The University Center is near public transportation. Parking is available across the street and in nearby public parking garages. Click here for additional information on driving and public transportation.

CTPF Makes Appeal for Fair Funding

Highlights from Spring education and advocacy efforts

The CTPF Board of Trustees has been working on behalf of members to educate Illinois legislators about CTPF pensions and their importance to Chicago's teachers.

CTPF Director Testifies before Illinois House

May 8, 2012, Executive Director Kevin B. Huber testified before the Personnel and Pension Committee of the Illinois House. This testimony explained in detail the issues that CTPF faces as our funding ratio has eroded over the past 10 years. This was an important opportunity to share this information about our fund and to explain CTPF's legislative priorities.

Click here to read the complete testimony.

CTPF Members Support May Lobby Day

More than 70 active and retired members traveled to Springfield on Wednesday, May 16, to personally lobby legislators to support fair funding and to ask for a guarantee of employer funding for CTPF.
The successful lobby day was a cooperative effort coordinated by
the Chicago Teachers Union and included representatives from the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, and CTPF.

Click here to read the lobby day fact and education sheets.

Additional Legislative Updates

Pension reform legislation is currently under consideration in Springfield. Visit our Member Education and Advocacy Page for current information on CTPF legislative efforts and watch your e-mail next week for additional information and updates.

CALENDAR

The Board of Trustees meetings, held in the CTPF office, are open to the public. Confirm the meeting times and dates at www.ctpf.org.

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