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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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EUROPA CRUISES CORPORATION
(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
JAMES C. ILLIUS
PAUL J. DeMATTIA
JOHN R. DUBER
ROGER A. SMITH
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT, IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)
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THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS
PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS,
WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION.
JAMES C. ILLIUS, CURRENT DIRECTOR
JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR
PAUL J. DeMATTIA, PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR
ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS
James Illius, John R. Duber, Roger A. Smith, Paul J. DeMattia
IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE!
A Presentation by James Illius and Jim Rafferty
Diamondhead, Mississippi
May 1, 2002
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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JIM ILLIUS
SINGLE LARGEST SHAREHOLDER OF EUROPA, MEMBER OF THE EUROPA BOARD SINCE 1999.
o The plan for tonight's program.
o Presentation by Jim Rafferty
o Questions and answers (Jim Illius and Jim Rafferty)
o Who to call or write with questions or comments
o Why I think this fight is important
o I have asked Jim to spend a little time tonight explaining a
consent solicitation process.
o I am here because this is a great piece of property that deserves
a great casino.
o I believe that if it is a well designed and thoughtfully managed
property, it can be a win-win-win-win for the community, the
shareholders, the customers and the employees.
o The job of Board of Directors is to find the right people to lead
the company and I think Jim Rafferty is the right person.
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JIM RAFFERTY
PROPOSED EUROPA BOARD MEMBER AND 24 YEAR CASINO VETERAN
o Consent Solicitation
o A consent solicitation is the official process where stockholders
of a company ask his or her fellow shareholders to remove a
member of the Board and this person with someone else.
o In this case, the COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS is
asking its stockholders to take Debra Vitale off the Board and
replace her with Jim Rafferty.
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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WHY JIM RAFFERTY?
o 24 years experience in the casino/resort business
o Opened several big casinos including:
o HARRAH'S TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City, New Jersey
o SHOWBOAT, Atlantic City, New Jersey
o HARVEYS, Central City, Colorado
o HARD ROCK CASINO/HOTEL, Las Vegas, Nevada
o HARVEYS Hotel/Casino, Council Bluffs, Iowa
o "Been at the table" at big deals his entire career
o Labor contracts -1980 - 1988
o Executive Recruiting - 1988 - 1995
o Development and Strategic Planning - 1995 - 2001
o Has what it takes
o Honest
o Hard Working
o Experienced
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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A VISION FOR A GREAT CASINO COMPANY
o Casino companies, to be successful, must be responsible and responsive
toward all constituents.
o Because casinos operate in a privileged and specifically permitted
environment.
o Relationships develop with:
o CUSTOMERS - based on fun and excitement
o SHAREHOLDERS - based on profitability and communication
o EMPLOYEES - based on respect and dignity
o COMMUNITY - based on caring and communications
o ENVIRONMENT - based on sustainability and conservation
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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THE RAFFERTY PLAN
FOR EUROPA CRUISES DIAMONDHEAD PROPERTY
o The master plan should be focused on the wants and needs of the
customers. This information should be at the heart of developing a
deluxe casino entertainment complex.
o The Property should be managed by an experienced team that understands
the complexities of developing a casino/entertainment complex with
minimal impact on the environmentally sensitive Gulf Coast Region.
o The management team needs to understand and appreciate the changing
economies of the casino business in general and the specific pressures
that will offset the Gulf Coast in the next few years.
o The management should have a proven ability to obtain financing for
the project in today's economic environment.
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
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COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS
CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:
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John Duber 440-331-0194
James Illius 440-331-1259
Jim Rafferty 603-964-5917
Geogeson Stockholders Services (collecting proxy cards)
Toll Free - 1-866-318-0501
www.proxymaterials.com/kruz/
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION.
JAMES C. ILLIUS, CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR,
PAUL J. DeMATTIA, PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.
THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED EUROPA STOCKHOLDERS PRESENTLY CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL STOCKHOLDERS IN THE CORPORATION. JAMES C. ILLIUS,
CURRENT DIRECTOR, JOHN R. DUBER, CURRENT EUROPA DIRECTOR, PAUL J. DeMATTIA,
PREVIOUS EUROPA DIRECTOR, ROGER A. SMITH
These slides have been prepared in connection with the Committee's consent
solicitation. The filings contain important information concerning the interests
of the Committee members and other participants in the solicitation that you
should read carefully. More information is available to the public
free-of-charge at www.sec.gov.