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Exhibit (e)(2)
THE GALAXY VIP FUND
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Amendment No. 1
______________, 2000
Provident Distributors, Inc.
3200 Horizon Drive
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to confirm that the undersigned, The Galaxy VIP Fund, a
Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), has agreed that the Distribution
Agreement between the Trust and Provident Distributors, Inc. ("PDI") dated as of
December 1, 1999 (the "Agreement") is herewith amended to provide that PDI shall
be the distributor 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:
PROVIDENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
