File Nos. 33-4382 & 811-4626
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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THE CASCADES TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600
New York, New York 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(212) 697-6666
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
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[Aquila Group of Funds logo] | [Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon logo] |
Aquila Group of Funds
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Special Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which was considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on May 5, 2016. The meeting has been adjourned to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions. The meeting will reconvene on June 6, 2016 at the offices of Aquila Investment Management LLC, 120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the February 8, 2016 record date and we have not received your vote.
YOUR TRUST'S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT - VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS SUCH AS PHONE CALLS TO YOU
Voting takes only a few moments. Please vote using one of the following options:
1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the on screen instructions.
2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll free number listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the recorded instructions.
3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the enclosed voting instruction form(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust's proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920. Proxy materials are also available at http://www.aquilafunds.com/Download/ATFTO/Proxy.pdf.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.
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[Aquila Group of Funds logo] | [Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon logo] |
Aquila Group of Funds
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Special Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which was considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on May 5, 2016. The meeting has been adjourned to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions. The meeting will reconvene on June 6, 2016 at the offices of Aquila Investment Management LLC, 120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the February 8, 2016 record date and we have not received your vote.
YOUR TRUST'S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT - VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS SUCH AS PHONE CALLS TO YOU
Voting takes only a few moments. Please vote using one of the following options:
1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to www.proxy-direct.com. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on screen instructions.
2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call 1-800-337-3503. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.
3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust's proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920. Proxy materials are also available at http://www.aquilafunds.com/Download/ATFTO/Proxy.pdf..
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.
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