UNITED STATES
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
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Highmark Funds
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HighMark Funds
Meeting Date: May 31, 2011
Toll Free # 866-414-6351
Inbound Only Script
Greeting:
Thank you for calling the (Broadridge) Proxy Services Center for the HighMark Funds. My name is <agent name> and this call is being recorded for quality assurance. How may I assist you today? (Do not have to confirm proxy receipt)
Your Fund’s Board of Trustees is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposal(s). Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board?
For the record, would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
Are you authorized to vote on all shares? (If ’NO’, identify which accounts shareholder is authorized to vote, then proceed with voting process)
Again, my name is <agent name>, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of (the) HighMark Funds. Today’s date is <DATE> and the time is <TIME> (am/pm) Eastern Time.
Mr. /Ms. _____ I have recorded your {For/ Against/ Abstain} vote for all of your HighMark Fund accounts and will be sending you a written confirmation for each. If you wish to make any changes, you may contact us by calling 866-414-6351.
Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
If Not Received:
I can resend the materials to you. Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify ’entire’ address) Do you have an email address this can be sent to? (If yes, enter email address, read it back phonetically, ask if received & if you can take the vote)
Thank you. (Email, the only way to vote is to call 866-414-6351, # is listed in the body of the email))(For re-mail) You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at the toll free number listed in the material.
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Thank you for calling the Proxy Services Center for the HighMark Funds. The Shareholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your HighMark Funds please contact your Financial Advisor or call the HighMark Funds at 1-800-433-6884. Thank you for investing in the HighMark Funds.