STRONG FAMILY OF FUNDS
2001 FIRMWIDE PROXY
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Hello. My name is . May I please speak with ? I'm calling on behalf of your current investment in the Strong
Family of Funds. Briefly, I wanted to be sure you received a card for the shareholder meeting to be held on July 20th. Has that
arrived?
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YES NO
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Have you had a chance to return that yet? I'd like to mail you another proxy card. Do you
live at (check address)? I'll mail that today.
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YES NO
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For whatever reason, that vote is not yet Did you know that you can vote your
registered. Would you like to place a shares over the telephone instead of
vote right now over the telephone? returning the card?
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YES NO YES NO
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Would you like to register a vote in accordance Would you be interested in casting a vote now?
with the recommendations of the Board?
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YES NO YES NO
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I am recording your vote and Would you like to register a vote in
will send you a printed accordance with the recommendations of
confirmation to (address). For the Board?
confirmation purposes, may I ---------------------------------------------------------
have the city, state and zip that YES NO
we'll be mailing your confirm to ?
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Thank you for taking the time to issue this any time up until the meeting you may
vote. At any time up until the meeting you revoke this vote at your discretion and cast
may revoke this vote at your discretion and another vote by mail, telephone or Internet.
cast another vote by mail, telephone or ---------------------------------------------------------
Internet. YES (BRIEFLY) NO
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If you could return your vote in the mail
or phone it in, it would be appreciated.
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Thank you for your time and have a good .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vote Now--Select Your Proxy Card Type Below
If you received a proxy card with the Strong logo on it, please select the
14-digit control number button. If not, please select the 12-digit control
number.
What does it mean to be represented by proxy?
Being represented by proxy means that you have appointed someone else to act on
your behalf--as your proxy--at the shareholder meeting. Your appointed proxy
must vote each proposal according to the instructions which you provided on your
proxy card or via the telephone or Internet.
How does my fund's Board of Directors want me to vote?
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a Vote FOR the proposals.
With so many shareholders in the fund, why should I vote?
Your vote certainly makes a difference. If shareholders fail to vote their
proxies, your fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with its meeting.
If this happens, proxies will have to be mailed again.
How do I vote?
You may vote in any one of four ways:
. By Touch-Tone Telephone
Just call the toll-free number given in your proxy materials and follow the
instructions to record your vote.
. By Computer
Cast your vote online by selecting the appropriate Vote Now button.
. By Mail
Complete the proxy card and mail it back in the envelope provided.
. In Person
Attend the shareholder meeting and cast your vote in person.
We encourage you to vote by telephone or by computer as these save costs.
Should I send in the card and vote by telephone or Internet?
No. You should only vote using one method. The only reason for you to vote
again would be to change your previous vote.
How do I vote on the Internet?
1 Have your proxy card ready.
2 Go to: http://www.proxyweb.com and enter the 14-digit control number found
on the card.
-or-
3 Go to: http://www.proxyvote.com and enter the 12-digit control number
found on the card.
4 Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
How do I vote by telephone?
You need to use a touch-tone telephone.
1 Have your proxy card ready.
2 Dial the toll-free number listed in your proxy materials.
3 Enter the 14- or 12-digit control number found on the card.
4 Follow the instructions in the phone system.
Vote Now
If you have a 14-digit control number (with the Strong logo) on your proxy card,
vote here.
If you have a 12-digit control number on your proxy card, vote here.