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May 12, 2014        

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WEBINAR TOMORROW

WEBINAR: An Introduction to CTPF Fund Governance
Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 p.m.
Do you know the Fundamentals about your pension fund? Do you understand the Board of Trustees' responsibility for governing CTPF? Why CTPF elections are important? How decisions made in the State of Illinois legislature can impact your pension?

 

Find out the answers to these questions and more at our Governance webinar on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 4:30 p.m.. We hope you'll join us to learn more about one of your most important assets - your retirement pension. Click here to register for the webinar. 

 

What to do now....
Ready to make an impact? Many members have asked what they can do right now to help preserve their benefits and advocate for CTPF pensions. You can visit, call, fax, or e-mail local elected officials to share your opinions about pensions. If you want to get started now, here are some ideas:
 
1. Join the Pension Fund Ambassador Program Ambassador_PIN
Ambassadors reach out to elected officials to share their stories and help legislators understand that we must not repeat the mistakes of the past.

 
Watch your e-mail for an update on the next training session.

 

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

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 damage that pension "holidays" have caused. Share this with a legislator.    

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

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 for each Illinois legislator. Share information and make an impact. 




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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
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
 

 

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