File Nos. 2-92583 & 811-4084
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. )
Filed by the Registrant [X]
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only
(as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12
HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
380 Madison Avenue, Suite 2300
New York, New York 10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(212) 697-6666
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
[X] No fee required
Solicitation Script
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust
1-866-615-7269
Greeting:
Hello, is Mr./Ms. _________ available please?
Hi Mr./Ms. , my name is and I am calling on behalf of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust on
a recorded line. Recently you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming
Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for September 12th, 2008. Have you
received this material?
If Received:
Your Fund's Board of Trustees is recommending that you vote in favor of the
proposal outlined in the proxy statement. For your convenience, would you like
to vote now over the phone?
IF Yes:
The process will only take a few moments.
Again, my name is -----------------, a proxy voting specialist on
behalf of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. Today's date
--------------------------- is and the time is Eastern Time.
Would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
Are you authorized to vote all shares?
(If Yes, proceed with voting process)
(If no, identify with shareholder which accounts s/he is authorized to vote and
proceed with voting process)
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal as set forth in the
material you received and recommends a favorable vote for this proposal. How do
you wish to vote your account/each of your accounts?
For Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for
[all of] your Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust account[s] you
are voting in favor of the proposal as set forth in
the proxy materials you received.
For Non-Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for
[all of] your Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust account[s] you
are voting against the proposal as set forth in the
proxy materials you received.
For Abstentions:
Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for
[all of] your Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust account[s] you
are abstaining on the proposal as set forth in the
proxy materials you received.
You will receive a written confirmation of your vote. If you wish to make any
changes you may contact us by calling 1-866-615-7269. Thank you very much for
your participation and have a great day/evening.
If Unsure of voting:
Would you like me to review the proposal with you? (Answer all the shareholder's
questions and ask them if they wish to vote over the phone. If they agree,
return to authorized voting section)
If Not Received:
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent
to?
(If yes: Type email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the
shareholder) (If not, continue with standard script) Can you please verify your
mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town,
state & zip) Thank you. 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.
If Shares were sold after (record date)
I understand Mr./Ms.__________, however you were a shareholder on the record
date and therefore you are still entitled to vote your shares. Would you have
any objections to voting your shares now?
If Not Interested:
I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your
vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your
earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via
the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time
today, and have a wonderful day/evening.
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hello, my name is ____________________ and I am a proxy voting
specialist for Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. You should have received proxy
material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to
be held on September 12, 2008. Your participation is very important. To
vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-615-7269 and a proxy
voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists
are available (Monday through Friday and Saturday hours to be
determined). Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all
shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an
important message on behalf of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. You should have
received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on September 12, 2008.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free
at 1-866-615-7269 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your
shares. Specialists are available (Monday through Friday and Saturday hours to
be determined). Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all
shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. Our offices are now closed. Please call
us back during our normal business hours which are (Monday through
Friday and Saturday hours to be determined). Thank you.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. Our proxy specialists 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.
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. 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
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust account, please contact your Financial
Advisor or call Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust at 800-437-1000 for
account information or 800-437-1020 for general information.
Thank you for investing with Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust."