EXHIBIT (17)(e)

                             THREE EASY WAYS TO VOTE

               THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT DISCUSSES MATTERS
                       REGARDING THE FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS.

It is important that you vote on these issues. After you have reviewed the proxy
information, please vote your shares by utilizing one of the methods described
below.

         BY PHONE:

                  Simply dial the toll free number located on your voting
                  instruction form. You will need your 12 digit control number
                  located on the voting instruction form at the time of the
                  call.

         BY INTERNET:

                  Visit http://www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the 12 digit
                  control number located on your voting instruction form.

         BY MAIL:

                  Simply enclose your voting instruction form in the
                  postage-paid envelope found within your proxy package.


                             YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
                               PLEASE VOTE TODAY.


BEN 3/2002




                             THREE EASY WAYS TO VOTE

               THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT DISCUSSES MATTERS
                       REGARDING THE FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS.

It is important that you vote on these issues. After you have reviewed the proxy
information, please vote your shares by utilizing one of the methods described
below.

         BY PHONE:

                  Call toll free 800-690-6903. You will need your 12 digit
                  control number located on your proxy card at the time of the
                  call.

         BY INTERNET:

                  Visit http://www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the 12 digit
                  control number located on your proxy card.

         BY MAIL:

                  Simply enclose your proxy card(s) in the postage-paid envelope
                  found within your proxy package.


                             YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
                               PLEASE VOTE TODAY.


REG 3/2002