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[Greer Bancshares Incorporated Letterhead]
April 8, 2010
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to enclose the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Proxy Statement, Proxy Solicitation, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition, and Annual Report with the Audited Report of Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009. These documents can also be accessed on the following website: http://www.cfpproxy.com/5853.
Please read the Proxy Statement at your earliest opportunity and date, sign, and return the Proxy in the enclosed envelopewhether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
| Sincerely, | ||||
/s/ WALTER M. BURCH | /s/ KENNETH M. HARPER | |||
| Walter M. Burch | Kenneth M. Harper | |||
| Chairman, Board of Directors | President & Chief Executive Officer | |||
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