SCHEDULE 14A
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. __)
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[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
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14a-6(e)(2))
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[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section
240.14a-12
USAA Investment Trust
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if other than the Registrant)
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Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
1) Amount Previously Paid:
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4) Date Filed:
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Hi, my name is __________ I'm calling from ADP, on behalf of USAA Investments.
May I please speak with ______________? (If shares are registered jointly, ask
to speak with one of the shareholders. If shares are registered in the form of
an entity, ask to speak with someone authorized to vote the shares.)
WHEN CORRECT SHAREHOLDER COMES ON THE LINE:
Hi Mr./Ms.________, my name is __________and I am calling from ADP
because you are a shareholder of USAA Funds. Recently you were mailed
proxy materials for the upcoming special meeting of Shareholders
scheduled for July 19, 2006 at 2:00PM. Have you received this material?
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ANSWERS:
Hi Mr./Ms. ________, I am calling from ADP because you are a
shareholder of USAA Funds. Recently you were mailed proxy material for
the upcoming special meeting of Shareholders scheduled for July 19,
2006.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED THIS MATERIAL?
IF NOT RECEIVED: I can resend the voting material to you. You should
receive it within 3 to 5 business days. Once received and reviewed
there are several options for you to place your vote. You may vote by
mail by completing the card, signing and dating it and then mailing it
back in the prepaid envelope, or you may use the automated phone
system, the number is 1-800-690-6903, or you may vote online at
WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. You may also call us directly at 1-877-333-2365 or
if you would like we can schedule a call back for a later date.
IF NO (REGARDING RE-MAILING):
Mr./Ms. _____________________ may I please verify your mailing address
so I may send you another copy of this material?
VERIFY ADDRESS AND MAKE ANY CHANGES.
The new package will be mailed out in the next 24 hours and you should
receive it within 3-5 business days.
Mr./Ms. _________ would you like me to schedule a call back in a few
days after you have had a chance to review the material? WE WILL GIVE
YOU A CALL WITHIN A WEEK ONCE YOU HAVE HAD TIME TO REVIEW THE MATERIAL.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HAVE A GREAT DAY/EVENING.
IF RECEIVED:
Have you had a chance to review the material and are there any
questions I can answer for you?
If you have no further questions, would you like to take this
opportunity to place your vote with me now over the phone?
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:
May be shared with USAA employees only:
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IF SHARES WERE SOLD AFTER RECORD DATE
Since you were a shareholder on the date of record, which was, May 26, 2006, you
are still entitled to cast your vote. If you would like, I can go over the proxy
material with you now and assist you in placing your vote(s).
IF YES HOUSEHOLD:
The process will only take a few moments.
1. I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2. At that point, I will ask you to verify your full name and mailing
address, city, state and zip code to confirm ownership of your
account.
May I take your vote(s) now?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is ______________________ from ADP on behalf of USAA Funds.
Today's date is _________________ and the time is ____________ E.T.
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposals as set
forth in the material you received and recommends a favorable vote. Do
you wish to support the Board's recommendation for each of your
accounts?
IF YES CORPORATE:
THIS PROCESS WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS.
1. I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2. Then I will ask you to verify your full name and your company's
full mailing address, city, state, and zip code.
3. Finally I will ask you to confirm that you are authorized to vote
on this account.
MAY I TAKE YOUR VOTE(s) NOW?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is ___________ from ADP on behalf of USAA Funds.
Today is ________________ and the time is _______________ E.T.
FOR THE RECORD, WOULD YOU PLEASE STATE YOUR FULL NAME AND COMPANY MAILING
ADDRESS?
ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO VOTE THESE SHARES?
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE PROPOSALS IN THE MATERIAL YOU
RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDS A FAVORABLE VOTE. DO YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE BOARD'S
RECOMMENDATION FOR EACH OF YOUR ACCOUNTS?
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:
May be shared with USAA employees only:
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FOR FAVORABLE VOTE:
Mr./Ms. _______________ I have recorded your vote(s) as follows, for
all of your USAA Funds accounts you are voting the Board's
recommendation in favor of the proposals in the proxy materials you
received, is that correct?
FOR NON-FAVORABLE VOTE:
Mr./Ms. ________________ I have recorded your vote(s) as follows, for
all of your USAA Funds accounts you are voting against the proposals in
the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
FOR ABSTENTIONS:
Mr./Ms. ________________ I have recorded your vote(s) as follows, for
all of your USAA Funds accounts you are abstaining on the proposals in
the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
RECORD ALL VOTES AS SHAREHOLDER REQUESTS AND CONFIRM BY READING BACK THEIR
CHOICES.
Within the next 72 hours we will mail you a written confirmation of
your vote. If we have not recorded your information correctly or if you
wish to change your vote, please call 1-877-333-2365 to let us know.
Also, please be aware that your vote cannot be changed with us by phone
after 9:00 PM, Tuesday July 18, 2006. Thank you very much for your
participation and have a great day/evening.
IF NOT INTERESTED:
Sorry for the inconvenience today. Please be aware that as a
shareholder, your vote is important. Please fill out your proxy card at
your earliest convenience, sign it, date it and mail it back in the
prepaid envelope. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote
over the phone with an automated system at 1-800-690-6903 or on the
Internet at WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. The only thing you will need is the
control number on your proxy card, which is the shaded number on your
proxy card. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful
day/evening.
IF YES:
Thank you very much Sir/Madame, we will give you a call back at your
convenience on ______________ at __________ o'clock your time. Should
you have any further questions prior to our call back, please feel free
to call ADP at __________. Thank you for your time and have a great
day/evening.
IF NO:
Sorry for the inconvenience today, but we would like to ensure you,
that as a shareholder, your vote is important. Please vote your shares
by filling out the proxy card, signing and dating it or if you would
like to vote by phone, you may do so by calling us at 1-877-333-2365 or
an automated system at 1-800-690-6903. You can also go on the Internet
and vote there at www.proxyweb.com. Please understand that you have the
opportunity to vote on these important proposals. Thank you for your
time and participation today and have a good day/evening.
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:
May be shared with USAA employees only:
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ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hi, my name is _________________ I'm calling from ADP, on behalf of
USAA Investments. As a USAA Fund Shareholder, you should have received
material in the mail recently concerning the Special Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled for July 19, 2006.
Your vote is very important. You can provide your vote quickly and
easily by touchtone phone, Internet or by mail. Your proxy card has all
of the details or you may call us toll free at 877-333-2365 to answer
any questions you may have and also to cast your vote directly over the
phone.
Thank you in advance for your time and have a great day/evening.
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
Thank you for calling the USAA Funds Shareholder meeting line. Our
offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business
hours - which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30AM - 9:00PM and Saturday
10:00AM - 6:00PM ET. Thank you and have a nice day.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
Thank you for calling the USAA Funds Shareholder meeting line. All of
our representatives are currently assisting other shareholders. Your
call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be
answered in the order in which it was received.
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WARM TRANSFER
USAA TRANSFERS TO ADP
After confirming that shareholder wants to vote now by telephone:
USAA Rep transfers S/H to ADP at 1877-333-2365.
*USAA Rep introduces himself/herself to ADP.
*USAA Rep states the S/H name and address.
*USAA Rep introduces ADP rep to S/H.
Script Suggestion:
HELLO, THIS IS _____FROM USAA. I HAVE___ ON THE LINE TO VOTE THEIR
PROXY(IES). THE ADDRESS OF THE CUSTOMER IS _____, CITY AND STATE.
HELLO,__ THANK YOU FOR HOLDING, I HAVE__ ON THE LINE WHO WILL TAKE YOUR
VOTE.
ADP TRANSFERS TO USAA
If S/H has questions regarding his/her account and/or in-depth Proxy questions
when ADP solicits vote, the ADP rep will transfer call.
Rep transfers S/H to USAA at 1-800-531-8448, option 2
*ADP Rep introduces himself/herself to USAA.
*ADP Rep states the S/H name and address.
*ADP Rep introduces USAA rep to S/H.
*USAA rep verifies S/H identity with name, DOB or SSN.
Script Suggestion:
HELLO, THIS IS ____ FROM ADP. I HAVE ___ ON THE LINE. HE (SHE) HAS
(DESCRIBE THE SITUATION). HERE IS THE SHAREHOLDER'S ACCOUNT NUMBER.
HELLO, THANK YOU FOR WAITING. I HAVE ___ ON THE LINE WHO WILL FURTHER
ASSIST YOU.
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:
May be shared with USAA employees only: