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Exhibit (h) (8)
THE GALAXY VIP FUND
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
Amendment No. 1
______________, 2000
PFPC INC.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, Massachusetts 01581
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to confirm that the undersigned, The Galaxy VIP Fund, a
Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), has agreed that the Transfer Agency
and Services Agreement between the Trust and PFPC Inc. ("PFPC") dated as of
September 7, 2000 (the "Agreement"), is herewith amended to provide that PFPC
shall be the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Trust's Large
Company Index Fund and Small Company Index Fund on the terms and conditions
contained in the Agreement.
If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, will you so
indicate by signing and returning to us the enclosed copy thereof.
Very truly yours,
THE GALAXY VIP FUND
By:
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Name: John T. O'Neill
Title: President
Accepted:
PFPC INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
