SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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THE GATEWAY TRUST
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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December 2007
| Our records show that as of December 24, 2007 we have not received your proxy vote. We want you to know that your vote matters! |
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you a package containing a prospectus/proxy statement that provided detailed information regarding an important proposal affecting the Gateway Fund. Please take some time to review the document and vote your shares today. You can access the prospectus/proxy statement online atwww.gatewayfund.com. If your vote and this letter have crossed in the mail, we thank you for your response.
Voting early ensures that your instructions are received prior to the meeting date.
Your vote is needed prior to the shareholder meeting, which is scheduled for January 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously mailed to you,the fund’s board of trustees unanimously recommends that you vote in favor of the proposal.
There are three convenient methods for voting your shares:
| • | Vote by phone. Call the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand in order to follow the recorded instructions. |
| • | Vote online. Log onto the web address listed on the enclosed proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand in order to follow the instructions given on the website. |
| • | Vote by mail. Sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. |
Thank you for your cooperation in voting this important proposal. If you have any questions, please call Computershare at 866-435-1889. A representative will be happy to provide you with the information you need.
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Walter G. Sall |
| Walter G. Sall |
Chairman
