UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Material
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the material you should review before you cast your vote is now available.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy material that is available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy material before voting.
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Shareholder Meeting to be held on May 07, 2008
Proxy Material Available
1 Proxy Statement
2 Annual Report 10k Wrap
PROXY MATERIAL - VIEW OR RECEIVE
You can choose to view the material online or receive a paper or e-mail copy. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Requests, instructions and other inquiries will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.
To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below on or before April 24, 2008
HOW TO VIEW MATERIAL VIA THE INTERNET
Have the 12 Digit Control Number(s) available and visit: www.proxyvote.com
HOW TO REQUEST A COPY OF MATERIAL
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See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
Meeting Date: May 07, 2008
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM EDT
For holders as of: March 19, 2008
Meeting Location:
Woodmont Country Club
1201 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
How To Vote
Vote In Person
Should you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting you must request a “legal proxy”. To request a legal proxy please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the material. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting material for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet
To vote now by Internet, go to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM.
Please refer to the proposals and follow the instructions.
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Voting items
The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).
1 Election of Trustees
Nominees
1a Warren M. Thompson
1b Donald C. Wood
The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).
2 To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
The Board of Trustees recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal(s).
3 To consider a shareholder proposal to request that our Board of Trustees take the actions necessary to declassify our Board of Trustees if properly coming before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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