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ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034
Dear Shareholder:
We are writing to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the ING International Value Fund (“the Fund”), which was originally scheduled for July 15, 2008 and adjourned until August 15, 2008, has been adjourned again due to lack of investor response. The meeting is now scheduled for October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Local time at 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!
Shareholders are being asked to approve the appointment of ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”) as an additional sub-adviser to the Fund, a series of ING Mayflower Trust, and the implementation of an additional sub-advisory agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC and ING IM. After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of your Fund unanimously approved the proposal and recommends shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal.
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital. Your vote will enable the Fund to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid the cost of additional solicitation, so please vote immediately. You and all other shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
For your convenience, we have provided easy methods below to register your vote:
1. By Phone. |
| Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-866-526-4094. Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please have your proxy card and control number available. |
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2. By Internet. |
| Visit www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number located on your proxy card. |
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3. By Touch-tone Phone. |
| Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions. |
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4. By Mail. |
| Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid envelope. |
Please try to utilize either option 1, 2, or 3 to register your vote to ensure that we receive your executed proxy by Friday, October 17, 2008. Thank you in advance.
A2NOBOZ45985
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ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034
Dear Shareholder:
We are writing to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the ING International Value Fund (“the Fund”), which was originally scheduled for July 15, 2008 and adjourned until August 15, 2008, has been adjourned again due to lack of investor response. The meeting is now scheduled for October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Local time at 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!
Shareholders are being asked to approve the appointment of ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”) as an additional sub-adviser to the Fund, a series of ING Mayflower Trust, and the implementation of an additional sub-advisory agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC and ING IM. After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of your Fund unanimously approved the proposal and recommends shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal.
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital. Your vote will enable the Fund to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid the cost of additional solicitation, so please vote immediately. You and all other shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
For your convenience, we have provided easy methods below to register your vote:
1. By Internet. |
| Visit www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number located on your proxy card. |
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2. By Touch-tone Phone. |
| Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions. |
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3. By Mail. |
| Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid envelope. |
Please try to utilize either options 1 or 2 to register your vote to ensure that we receive your executed proxy by Friday, October 17, 2008. Thank you in advance.
Z45985OBOA2
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ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034
Dear Shareholder:
We are writing to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the ING International Value Fund (“the Fund”), which was originally scheduled for July 15, 2008 and adjourned until August 15, 2008, has been adjourned again due to lack of investor response. The meeting is now scheduled for October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Local time at 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!
Shareholders are being asked to approve the appointment of ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”) as an additional sub-adviser to the Fund, a series of ING Mayflower Trust, and the implementation of an additional sub-advisory agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC and ING IM. After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of your Fund unanimously approved the proposal and recommends shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal.
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital. Your vote will enable the Fund to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid the cost of additional solicitation, so please vote immediately. You and all other shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
For your convenience, we have provided easy methods below to register your vote:
1. By Phone. |
| Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-866-526-4094. Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please have your proxy card and control number available. |
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2. By Internet. |
| Visit www.proxyweb.com and enter the control number located on your proxy card. |
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3. By Touch-tone Phone. |
| Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions. |
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4. By Mail. |
| Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid envelope. |
Please try to utilize either option 1, 2, or 3 to register your vote to ensure that we receive your executed proxy by Friday, October 17, 2008. Thank you in advance.
REG18919A2