SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Act of 1934
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14a-6(e)(2))
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Citizens Funds on behalf of its series - Citizens Core Growth Fund, Citizens
Emerging Growth Fund and Citizens Global Equity Fund
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
Lea Anne Copenhefer
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement)
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CITIZENS
FUNDS(R)
230 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801 tele: (603) 436-5152 fax: (603) 436-4209
ADJOURNMENT NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ADJOURNED TO
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001
Dear Shareholder:
We are writing to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders that
was originally scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2001 has been adjourned to Monday,
June 4, 2001. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR VOTE. In order for the Funds to
successfully close the meeting it is critical that all shareholders
participate. The Core Growth Fund adjourned on proposal four and the Emerging
Growth Fund and Global Equity Fund both adjourned on proposals two through six.
As a shareholder of the Funds, it is your responsibility to vote your
shares on the matters in the proxy statement. The continuation of the proxy
vote process is expensive; it will have an effect on the Funds' returns. Please
take the time to cast your vote in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient
number of votes to pass these remaining proposals. In order for your vote to be
represented, we must receive your instructions on or before Friday, June 1,
2001.
Please vote your shares in order to meet the requisite amount of votes
needed in order close this shareholder meeting. If you should have any
questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of your proxy please
call Citizens Funds at (800) 223-7010.
For your convenience, we have established four easy methods by which to
register your vote:
BY PHONE: For automated phone voting, call (800) 597-7836,
available 24 hours a day. Enter the 14-digit control
number located on your proxy card and follow the
recorded instructions.
BY INTERNET: Access www.citizensfunds.com/proxy_voting.asp or go
directly to the voting site at
https://vote.proxy-direct.com and enter 14 - digit
control number printed on your proxy card.
BY MAIL: Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed
postage paid envelope.
BY FAX: Kindly vote and sign your proxy card, then fax toll
free to (888) 796-9932.
DON'T HESITATE - VOTE TODAY!
As the date of the special meeting moves closer and we still have not
received your proxy, you may receive a call reminding you to exercise your
right to vote. Please help to reduce the expenses of continued mailing and
calling campaigns regarding this very important proxy vote - cast your vote
today.
Sincerely,
Citizens Funds