77 C. Matters Submitted to a vote of security holders
The annual meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on June 17, 1999. The
results of votes taken among shareholders on proposals are listed below:
Proposal 1
The election of Director of the Fund.
To elect Lawrence A. Fox
# of Shares Voted % of Shares Outstanding
Affirmative 9,481,592.373 79.235%
Withheld 26,743.872 .223%
TOTAL 9,508,336.245 79.458%
Proposal 2
To ratify the selection of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as independent accountants for
the fund.
# of Shares Voted % of Shares Outstanding
Affirmative 9,481,526.862 79.234%
Against 12,976.569 .109%
Abstaining 13,832.814 .115%
TOTAL 9,508,336.245 79.458%
