SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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transaction applies:
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3RD REQUEST
URGENT PROXY INFORMATION...
PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
Dear Shareholder:
THE SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 19TH SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING IS IN DANGER OF
BEING ADJOURNED DUE TO LACK OF VOTER PARTICIPATION.
Several weeks ago we mailed you a letter reminding you to vote on
these important proposals that affect your fund. To date, we have not
received your ballot.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
To facilitate receiving your voted proxy as quickly as possible, we
have instructed our independent proxy tabulator to forward the
enclosed proxy material to you by overnight delivery. The attached
Federal Express envelope addressed to the proxy tabulator has been
provided to speed the return of your signed proxy. To use this
return envelope, simply call Federal Express at 1-800-238-5355.
Federal will pick up the envelope at your location. There is no
charge to you for sending the overnight package.
To cast your ballot, simply record your vote on the enclosed proxy
card. You can mail your signed proxy card in the Federal Express
envelope provided, or fax both the FRONT and BACK of your signed proxy
card to 1-888-451-8683. Be sure to sign the card before mailing it in
the envelope provided, or faxing it to the number above. You also
have the option of voting your shares by calling toll-free at
1-800-848-3155.
REMEMBER, VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.
Please accept our thanks in advance for your cooperation and prompt
attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer