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October E-News
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No time to read? Here's a summary of the October E-News
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Open Enrollment for CTPF Retirees Ends Today
If you plan to enroll for the first time or change plans, today is the last day to turn in your application or required documentation. Postmark your materials today if you have not already done so.
2013 CTPF Board of Trustee Elections
Novem ber 8, 2013, CTPF will hold the election for 3 Pensioner Trustees. The Administrator and Teacher Trustees have been elected by declaration.
Read a recap of recent news from CTPF.
Ambassador Update 
Ambassadors have been busy preparing for in-district visits. Read more about training opportunities and plans for the rest of the year.
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 Pensioner Trustee Election:
Candidate Information
The following individuals met the eligibility criteria, submitted petitions, and were certified to run for a position in the CTPF 2013 Pensioner Trustee Election. Click on the names below the photos for candidate information. Candidates are listed in reverse alphabetical order.
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Pensioner Trustee Ballots
Ballots for the Pensioner Trustee Election were
mailed to retirees on  October 15, 2013. If you did not receive a ballot, or if you have misplaced or spoiled your ballot, please call Election Services Corporation at the toll-free number
1-866-720-4357 to request a replacement. Ballots must be postmarked by November 8, 2013, and received by November 13, 2013, to be included in the final tally.
Preliminary election results will be announced on Friday, November 8, and final results will be posted on Wednesday, November 13.
Teacher Trustees Elected
Two candidates submitted petitions for two Teacher Trustee positions. Jeffery Blackwell and Bernie Eshoo were elected, and the in-school election scheduled for November 8, 2013, has been cancelled. Click on the trustee names below the photos for additional information.
Administrator Trustee
One candidate submitted petitions for one Administrator Trustee position. Jerry Travlos was elected Administrator Trustee, and the administrator trustee election has been cancelled.
Installation
Blackwell, Eshoo, and Travlos will be installed at the November 21, 2013, CTPF Board of Trustees meeting. They will serve three-year terms from November 2013- November 2016.
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Your Pension Matters: Join us for the
State of the Fund Online Webinar
Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 p.m.
Your pension provides a lifetime of retirement stability -- invest 40 minutes in learning more about your pension fund. This Webinar offers an overview of the pension fund, and will discuss any developments resulting from the fall legislative veto session. It will also include an overview of the Pension Fund Ambassador program and offer steps that you can take to protect your pension.
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 2014 Open Enrollment for CTPF Retirees Ends Today
The CTPF Open Enrollment Period for retiree health insurance ends today, October 31. All applications and enrollment materials must be postmarked by October 31 (today).
CTPF Open Enrollment Central
CTPF's Open Enrollment web page at www.ctpf.org has links to plan providers, downloadable forms and other enrollment information. Click here.
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CTPF Executive Director, Kevin B. Huber addresses retirees during the October 10, 2013, Open Enrollment Health Insurance Seminar.
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More than 800 CTPF members attended four Open Enrollment Seminars on October 8 at the Chicago Cultural Center and October 10 at the Hilton Oak Lawn. The seminars featured presentations for Medicare and non-Medicare eligible members, followed by the opportunity to meet with individual plan providers and CTPF staff.
CTPF Open Enrollment Central If you still need information about health insurance, CTPF's Open Enrollment web page at www.ctpf.org has links to plan providers, downloadable forms and other enrollment information. Click here. |
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CTPF Ambassadors Making their Mark
CTPF Pension Fund Ambassador Update
A lack of State and Employer funding has drained resources from CTPF. Pension Fund Ambassadors are speak up and reaching out to help Illinois legislators understand that pension funding is
vital, not optional. The Pension Fund Ambassador Program encourages our members to share their stories and educate lawmakers and decision makers about the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.
October Training Sessions Prepare Ambassadors for In-District Visits...
CTPF Ambassadors packed the Trustees
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CTPF Lobbyist Bukola Bello addresses Ambassadors during the morning
training session.
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Conference room on October 30 for two training sessions. The two-hour sessions featured presentations by CTPF Executive Director Kevin B. Huber, Trustee and Chair of the Pension Law and Rules Committee, Lois W. Ashford, Bukola Bello, CTPF lobbyist, and Jackie Umbles, Communications Specialist.
The presentations provided an overview of the fund and our current financial situation, examined the legislative process, and provided concrete examples and resources to help Ambassadors have effective visits with local legislators.
"We're very excited to launch this training program," said Jackie Umbles, CTPF communications specialist. "We had such a good response that we had to add had to add a session in the afternoon. We hope our members take advantage of this free training and will join us to learn more about protecting their pensions."
Find a list of additional training sessions here.
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Ambassador training attendees in the afternoon included, from left to right: Judy Stephens, Kevin B. Huber (CTPF Executive Director), Reina Otero, Jackie Umbles (CTPF Communications Specialist), Bukola Bello (CTPF lobbyist), Dr. Marilyn Scott, Art Fumaroto, Pat Edsell, and Lois W. Ashford (CTPF Trustee and Chair, Pension Law and Rules Committee).
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2013 Ambassador Training Opportunities
Several training sessions will be open to CTPF Members and
Ambassadors this fall.
November 19, 4:30 p.m.
CTPF Webinar: State of the Fund
An update on the Fund after the fall legislative session.
Open to all Members.
December 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or
1:30-3:30 p.m.
CTPF Ambassador Training Sessions
Hands-on training session designed to help ambassadors learn to use the tools CTPF has available for educating legislators. Training will be in the CTPF office. Click here or call Member Services 312.641.4464 to register. The same material will be covered during both sessions, please only register for one session.
More Information
Visit our education and advocacy page to download additional information about the program and CTPF's legislative priorities.
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Legislative Update
 The 98th General Assembly adjourned on May 31, 2013, without taking action on pension "reform." Governor Quinn established a 10-member committee charged with developing a comprehensive pension reform bill for the State of Illinois pension funds. (CTPF is not a State of Illinois fund). State Pension Funds CTPF is carefully monitoring events in Springfield. Any agreement reached could be used as a model for our fund and others. CTPF will update members as issues or legislation develops. CTPF's Role The Illinois legislature determines the laws and rules that govern our fund. The CTPF Board of Trustees administers the law and protects the Fund's finances to ensure retirement security for all members.
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CALENDAR
Trustee meetings, held in the CTPF office, are open to the public.
Please confirm meeting times/dates at www.ctpf.org.
November
8 2013 Retiree Trustee elections conducted by mail ballot. 11 Veterans Day, office closed 19 4:30 CTPF webinar: State of the Fund, click here to register
21 9:30 a.m., trustee meeting 28-29 Thanksgiving holiday, office closed December
12 9:30 a.m., trustee meeting (tentative) 19 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Ambassador training. Hands-on training session designed to help ambassadors learn to use the tools CTPF has available for educating legislators. Training will be in the CTPF office. Click here or call Member Services 312.641.4464 to register. 25 Christmas, office closed
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CTPF MISSION STATEMENT
To provide, protect, and enhance the present and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiaries through efficient and effective management of benefit programs, investment practices and customer service, and to commit to earning and keeping the respect and trust of the participants through quality service and by protecting retirement benefits, in compliance with applicable laws and standards.
CTPF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lois W. Ashford, vice president
Tina Padilla, financial secretary
Raymond Wohl, recording secretary
Carlos M. Azcoitia
Jeffery Blackwell
Bernie Eshoo
Walter E. Pilditch
Mary Sharon Reilly
Jerry Travlos
James F. Ward
Andrea L. Zopp
Kevin B. Huber, executive director
Office/Mailing Information
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund
203 North LaSalle Street, suite 2600
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1231
312.641.4464 p.
312.641.7185 f.
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