RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fd Cl R (RNDLX)
Filed: 4 Aug 09, 12:00am
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-21934
RiverNorth Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
325 N. LaSalle St. Suite 645
Chicago, IL 60654
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
John C. Swhear
Unified Fund Services, Inc.
2960 North Meridian Street Ste. 300
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copies to:
JoAnn M. Strasser
Thompson Hine LLP
312 Walnut Street, 14th Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 832-1440
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2009
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (Sections 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking notes.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:
(a).
The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b).
The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c).
The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security;
(d).
The shareholder meeting date;
(e).
A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f).
Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h).
How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
| RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund |
| BLACKROCK INTL GROWTH & INCOME |
| Ticker Symbol:BGY | Cusip Number:092524107 | |
| Record Date: 7/14/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/12/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors vote | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| CASTLE CONVERTIBLE FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:CVF | Cusip Number:148443104 | |
| Record Date: 9/2/2008 | Meeting Date: 10/22/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors | Split | Issuer | For | With/Against |
| 2 | Reorganization to existing open-end fund | Split | Issuer | For | With/Against |
| CLAYMORE RAYMOND JAMES SB1 |
| Ticker Symbol:RYJ | Cusip Number:183833102 | |
| Record Date: 7/11/2008 | Meeting Date: 8/28/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Approve Agreement and plan of reorganization. | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| CLOUGH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FD |
| Ticker Symbol:GLO | Cusip Number:18914E106 | |
| Record Date: 5/27/2008 | Meeting Date: 8/4/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors election recommended by management | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| DELAWARE NATIONAL INSURED MUNI |
| Ticker Symbol:VFL | Cusip Number:24610T108 | |
| Record Date: 6/25/2008 | Meeting Date: 8/20/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Director Election Vote | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| DWS GLOBAL COMMODITIES STOCK FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:GCS | Cusip Number:23338Y100 | |
| Record Date: 8/26/2008 | Meeting Date: 10/13/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors Vote | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| EATON VANCE SENIOR INCOME TRUST |
| Ticker Symbol:EVF | Cusip Number:27826S103 | |
| Record Date: 8/13/2008 | Meeting Date: 10/17/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors Vote | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| EV TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIV INCOME |
| Ticker Symbol:ETG | Cusip Number:27828S101 | |
| Record Date: 6/13/2008 | Meeting Date: 8/29/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of directors proposed by management | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNCIPAL INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 5/16/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/3/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNICIPAL BOND FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 5/16/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/3/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 5/16/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/17/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Director elections proposed by management | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 7/17/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/17/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 5/16/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/17/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Eleciton of Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| INSURED MUNICPAL INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:PIF | Cusip Number:45809F104 | |
| Record Date: 5/16/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/12/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | directors | Split | Issuer | For | With/Against |
| LEGG MASON, INC. |
| Ticker Symbol:LM | Cusip Number:524901105 | |
| Record Date: 5/23/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/22/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of Directors | For | Issuer | For | With |
| 2 | Ratification of Price Waterhouse Coopers as independent registered public accounting firm | For | Issuer | For/Against | With |
| 3 | Stockholder proposal for independent directors | For | Issuer | Against | Against |
| 4 | Stockholder propsal relating to an advisory vote on executive compensation. | For | Issuer | Against | Against |
| MFS INTERMEDIATE INCOME |
| Ticker Symbol:MIN | Cusip Number:55273C107 | |
| Record Date: 8/4/2008 | Meeting Date: 10/9/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Directors | Split | Issuer | For | With/Against |
| 2 | periodic tender offers | Split | Stockholder | Against | With/Against |
| NUVEEN DIVIDEND ADV MUNI FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:NZF | Cusip Number:67070X101 | |
| Record Date: 6/2/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/29/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1C | Election of directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| 2A | Remove fundamental policy relating to investments in municipal securities. | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| 2 B | To approve the new fundamental policy relating to investments in municipal securities. | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| OLD MUTUAL/CLAYMORE LONG-SHORT FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:OLA | Cusip Number:68003N103 | |
| Record Date: 5/2/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/21/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Election of Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| PIONEER MUNICIPAL AND EQUITY TRUST |
| Ticker Symbol:PBF | Cusip Number:723761102 | |
| Record Date: 7/7/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/11/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Approve merger between PBF and Pioneer tax free income fund into an open end fund. | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| RMK STRATEGIC INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:RSF | Cusip Number:74963HM03 | |
| Record Date: 5/5/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/11/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Director election proposed by management | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| RMK STRATEGIC INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:RSF | Cusip Number:74963H102 | |
| Record Date: 5/5/2008 | Meeting Date: 7/11/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Approval of new advisory agreement | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND |
| Ticker Symbol:TSI | Cusip Number:872340104 | |
| Record Date: 6/30/2008 | Meeting Date: 9/23/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 1 | Director Vote | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| 2 | Proposal to Open-End the Fund | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| TRI CONTINENTAL |
| Ticker Symbol:TY | Cusip Number:895436103 | |
| Record Date: 7/17/2008 | Meeting Date: 10/7/2008 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt | Notes |
| 2 | Vote for Directors | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
| 1 | Management Contract | Split | Issuer | For/Against | With/Against |
* Management Recommended Vote
Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Record Date | Meeting Date | Prop # | Proposal | Vote | Mngmt Recom. | Vs. Mngmt | Author | Notes |
Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund | JRO | 6706EN100 | 9/22/2008 | 11/18/2008 | 1 | Election of director nominees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Defined Strategy Fund | DSF | 24476Y100 | 11/12/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 1 | Approve new investment advisory and management agreement. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Defined Strategy Fund | DSF | 24476Y100 | 11/12/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 2 | Approve new investment sub advisory agreement for the fund. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen Income Advantage Fund | EAD | 30023Y105 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 1 | Approval of new advisory agreement with Evergreen | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen Income Advantage Fund | EAD | 30023Y105 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 2 | Approval of new sub advisory agreement with Tattersall | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen International Balanced Income Fund | EBI | 320024R109 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 1 | Election of director nominees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen International Balanced Income Fund | EBI | 320024R109 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 2 | Approval of new advisory agreement with Evergreen | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen International Balanced Income Fund | EBI | 320024R109 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 3 | Approval of new sub advisory agreement with First International Advisors, LLC. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Seligman Select Municipal Fund Inc | SEL | 816344105 | 10/24/2008 | 12/18/2008 | 1 | To approve the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the plan. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Seligman Select Municipal Fund Inc | SEL | 816344105 | 10/24/2008 | 12/18/2008 | 2 | Approve the new investment management services agreement between the corporation and Rivesource investments, LLC. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Seligman Select Municipal Fund Inc | SEL | 816344105 | 10/24/2008 | 12/18/2008 | 3 | Election of director nominees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Castle Convertible Fund Inc | CVF | 148443104 | 9/2/2008 | 10/22/2008 | 1 | Approve an agreement and plan of reorganization providing for transfer of all assets of fund, in exchange for corresponding acquiring fund's class A shares, having an aggregate net asset value equal to value of funds assets. | Split | For | With | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Castle Convertible Fund Inc | CVF | 148443104 | 9/2/2008 | 10/22/2008 | 2 | Election of director nominees | Split | For | With | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen Global Dividend Opportunity Fund | EOD | 30024H101 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 1 | Election of director nominees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen Global Dividend Opportunity Fund | EOD | 30024H101 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 2 | Approval of the new investment advisory agreement with Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Evergreen Global Dividend Opportunity Fund | EOD | 30024H101 | 10/31/2008 | 1/16/2009 | 3 | Approval of the new sub advisory agreement with Crow Point Partner, LLC. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Defined Strategy Fund | DSF | 24476Y100 | 11/12/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 1 | Approve a new investment advisory and management agreement. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Defined Strategy Fund | DSF | 24476Y100 | 11/12/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 2 | Approve a new investment subadvisory agreement for the fund. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
ASA Ltd | ASA | G3156P103 | 1/9/2009 | 2/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
ASA Ltd | ASA | G3156P103 | 1/9/2009 | 2/17/2009 | 2 | Ratify and Approve Ernst & Young as auditors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Alpine Global Premier Properties Fund | AWP | 02083A103 | 1/12/2009 | 3/12/2009 | 1 | Election of Lauence B. Ashkin | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Helios Total Return Fund | HTR | 42327V109 | 1/14/2009 | 3/26/2009 | 1 | Election of Robert F. Birch and Stuart A. McFarland | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
LMP Capital and Income Fund | SCD | 50208A102 | 12/29/2008 | 2/27/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
The China Fund, Inc. | CHN | 169373107 | 1/23/2009 | 3/26/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fd II | PDT | 41013T105 | 1/23/2009 | 4/14/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fd II | PDT | 41013T105 | 1/23/2009 | 4/14/2009 | 2 | Adopt a new form of investment advisory agreement | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund | USA | 530158104 | 2/13/2009 | 4/23/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Highland Distressed Opportunities Inc | HCD | 430067108 | 2/6/2009 | 4/9/2009 | 1 | Approve an Agreement of merger of HCD and HCF | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Boulder Growth & Income Fund Inc. | BIF | 101507101 | 3/4/2009 | 4/24/2009 | 1 | Approve amendment to the charter classifying the board of directors into there separate classes and making related changes to the charter. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Boulder Growth & Income Fund Inc. | BIF | 101507101 | 3/4/2009 | 4/24/2009 | 2 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Cohen & Steers Global Income Builder | INB | 19248M103 | 3/5/2009 | 4/30/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Inc. | RQI | 19247L106 | 3/5/2009 | 4/30/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Cohen & Steers Premium Income Realty Fund Inc. | RPF | 19247V104 | 3/5/2009 | 4/30/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Defined Strategy Fund | DSF | 24476Y100 | 2/24/2009 | 4/24/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
The Gabelli Global Deal Fund | GDL | 36245G103 | 3/16/2009 | 5/18/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Gabelli Global Deal Fund Series A | GDL A | 36245G202 | 3/16/2009 | 5/18/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust | GDV | 36242H104 | 3/16/2009 | 5/18/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 3 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 1 | Approve new management agreement between fund and Neuberger Berman Management LLC | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 2 | Approve Sub-Advisory agreement between NB Management and Lehman Brothers Asset Management, LLC | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Wstrn Ast Clymr Infltn Lkd Opts&Inc Fd | WIW | 95766R104 | 3/31/2009 | 5/11/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Nuveen Global Value Opportunities Fund | JGV | 6706EH103 | 3/9/2009 | 5/6/2009 | 1b | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Nuveen Tax Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund | JTD | 67073G105 | 3/9/2009 | 5/6/2009 | 1b | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income & Growth Fund | JPC | 67073B106 | 3/9/2009 | 5/6/2009 | 1a | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc | TDF | 88018T101 | 3/27/2009 | 5/29/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 3 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 1 | Approve New Management Agreement | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategy | NHS | 64128C106 | 2/27/2009 | 5/13/2009 | 2 | Approve Sub-Advisory Agreement | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Highland Credit Strategies Fund | HCF | 43005Q107 | 4/13/2009 | 6/5/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
DWS Dreman Value Income Edge Fund Inc. | DHG | 23339M105 | 3/31/2009 | 5/28/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Macquarie Global Infr Total Return | MGU | 55608D101 | 5/1/2009 | 6/26/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Van Kampen Senior Income Trust | VVR | 920961109 | 4/23/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Trustees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund | CHW | 12811L107 | 5/1/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Calamos Global Total Return Fund | CGO | 128118106 | 5/1/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund | CSQ | 128125101 | 5/1/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities | VTA | 921166104 | 4/23/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Trustees | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt | EDD | 617477104 | 4/23/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc | CAF | 617468103 | 4/23/2009 | 6/17/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Affiliated Managers Group | AMG | 008252108 | 4/10/2009 | 6/9/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
Affiliated Managers Group | AMG | 008252108 | 4/10/2009 | 6/9/2009 | 2 | Ratify the selection of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountant. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
SunAmerica Focused Alpha Growth Fund Inc | FGF | 867037103 | 2/17/2009 | 4/24/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. | CEE | 153436100 | 5/8/2009 | 6/30/2009 | 1 | Election of Directors | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. | CEE | 153436100 | 5/8/2009 | 6/30/2009 | 2 | Ratify the appointment by the audit committee and the board of directors of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. | Split | For | With/Against | Issuer | Mirror Vote |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
RiverNorth Funds
By /s/Patrick W. Galley
* Patrick W. Galley, President
Date: August 4, 2009
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.