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January 14, 2014

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Training Opportunities

CTPF offers frequent online and in-person training sessions to help our members learn more about their pensions, and how to protect them. We hope you'll consider signing up for one of these sessions. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at ambassadors@ctpf.org.

Sincerely,
Jackie Umbles, CTPF Communications Specialist

Next Session:

January 22, 2014, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

CTPF Webinar: Writing a Letter to the Editor

Speaking out to share your story is an important way to protect your pension. CTPF Communications Specialist Jackie Umbles will walk you through the process of writing a letter to your local newspaper editor. Click here to register.

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Additional Training Sessions

Wondering how to get more involved in protecting your pension? Please join us at an Ambassador Training Sessions, designed to help you learn more about your pension and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund. You may also want to participate in our webinars which offer timely information about the fund.

Upcoming Ambassador Training

Please note, the material presented during the March and April Ambassador Training Sessions will be repeated. Please only sign up for one of these sessions.

February 27, 2014, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

CTPF Webinar: 2014 Economic Impact Statement and Legislative Agenda null

This webinar will offer an overview of the fund along with a review of the 2014 Economic Impact Statement, and CTPF's 2014 legislative agenda. Click here to register.

March 11, 2014, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30 -3:30 p.m.

Ambassador Training

Join us for a hands-on training session designed to help Ambassador_PIN

ambassadors learn to use the tools CTPF has available for educating legislators. Training will be conducted in the CTPF office and light refreshments will be provided. Click here to register.

April 15, 2014, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30 -3:30 p.m.

Ambassador Training

Join us for a hands-on training session designed to help ambassadors learn to use the tools CTPF has available for educating legislators. Training will be conducted in the CTPF office and light refreshments will be provided. Click here to register.

Training Location

Hands-on Ambassador Training will be held in the CTPF office

Board of Trustees Conference Room

203 North LaSalle Street, suite 2600

Chicago, IL 60601-1231

The CTPF office is easily accessed by public transit and has a parking garage in the building. Additional parking and transit information will be sent with your confirmation.

Please note: the training sessions scheduled for the morning and afternoon feature the same material. Please only register for one of these sessions.

What to do Now

Many members have asked what they can do right now to help preserve their benefits and advocate for CTPF pensions. Our training sessions, listed above, are a great place to start and we hope you'll plan to attend. If you can't join us or just want to get started now, here are some ideas to help you stay informed and engaged:

1. View our recorded webinar, Pension FUNDamentals

Visit the Education and Advocacy Webpage at www.ctpf.org and view our recorded webinar, PENSION FUNDamentals. This 40 minute session offers an overview of the fund, current legislation that may impact your pension, and ways you can help protect your benefits.

2. Like Us on Facebook

Legislation or events that may impact your pension can happen quickly. Often times the first place we post information is on Facebook. Make sure you like us on Facebook to stay informed and up-to-date.

3. Read About CTPF and Our Funding History

Our recent publication, Mistakes of the Past, is a good place to start. This informative sheet gives a history of funding for CTPF and illustrates the history of pension "holidays" which have caused financial devastation to our fund.

4. Know Your Elected Representatives

CTPF is governed by Illinois law, and decisions made in Springfield impact our fund. Knowing your legislator personally is one of the best ways to help advocate for your pension. Legislators respond to their constituents.

Do you know who represents your interests in Springfield? If the answer to that question is "no" you can logon to our Legislative Action Center. The Legislative Action Center is a one-stop shop where you can find information about your elected representatives, track legislation, and e-mail legislators. When you register at the Legislative Action Center you will automatically be enrolled in our Pension Fund Ambassador Program.

Your Pension Matters: Tell Your Legislators

Once you've learned about the issues and know who represents you in Springfield, you can make an appointment to meet with your representative or senator to introduce yourself. CTPF's education and advocacy webpage at www.ctpf.org
has other tips and documents that you can bring to a meeting, including our
Economic Impact Statement and
individual information sheets.

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
Jay C. Rehak, president

Lois W. Ashford, vice president

Mary Sharon Reilly, financial secretary
Raymond Wohl, recording secretary

Carlos M. Azcoitia

Jeffery Blackwell

Robert F. Bures

Bernie Eshoo
Tina Padilla

Walter E. Pilditch

Jerry Travlos

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.