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January 12, 1998
SOLON SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT FUNDS
1981 N. Broadway, Suite 325
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Enclosed you will find a second ballot concerning the proxy to approve a new
investment advisory agreement due to the purchase of Solon Asset Management
L.P. by Turner Investment Partners, Inc. of Berwyn, PA. As part of the
transaction, The Solon Funds will become known as the TIP Institutional Funds.
We would like to stress that the management style, investment philosophy and
performance which distinguished The Solon Funds will continue with the TIP
Institutional Funds. James Midanek will continue to serve as Portfolio Manager
for the TIP Institutional Funds. We feel this is a great business opportunity
which is to the benefit of all of our shareholders.
As you will notice by looking at the first proxy you received, the meeting date
was originally scheduled for December 29, 1997. Unfortunately due to the
aggressive timetable we put in place, we have not yet received sufficient
shareholder votes for the resolution to pass. Your vote is very important to us.
Please take a few moments to read the proxy and return the enclosed proxy ballot
as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and effort concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
The Solon Funds
