UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-10201
The Appleton Funds
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
James I Ladge, 45 Milk Street, Eight Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513)362-8000
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 7/1/05 - 6/30/06
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company,
other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss.
239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not
later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting
record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to
section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder
(17CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX
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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND
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ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932442697
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Security: 00724F101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ADBE Meeting Date: 28-Mar-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. CANNON Mgmt For For
BRUCE R. CHIZEN Mgmt For For
JAMES E. DALEY Mgmt For For
CHARLES M. GESCHKE Mgmt For For
DELBERT W. YOCAM Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED 1994 PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO ENABLE COMPENSATION
PAID UNDER THE PLAN TO QUALIFY AS DEDUCTIBLE
PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION UNDER SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986,
AS AMENDED.
03 APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE CASH PERFORMANCE BONUS Mgmt For For
PLAN TO PERMIT THE PAYMENT OF CASH BONUSES
THAT WILL QUALIFY AS DEDUCTIBLE PERFORMANCE-BASED
COMPENSATION UNDER SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 1, 2006.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932456014
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Security: 025816109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AXP Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
P.R. DOLAN Mgmt For For
V.E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
F.P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2006.
03 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO MAJORITY Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE COMPANY Shr Against For
S EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
06 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT Shr Against For
OF EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN SHAREHOLDER-NOMINATED
DIRECTOR CANDIDATES.
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AMETEK, INC. Agenda Number: 932455632
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Security: 031100100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AME Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN W. KOHLHAGEN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. MALONE Mgmt For For
ELIZABETH R. VARET Mgmt For For
DENNIS K. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2006.
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AMGEN INC. Agenda Number: 932455872
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Security: 031162100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AMGN Meeting Date: 10-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. FREDERICK W. GLUCK Mgmt For For
ADM. J. PAUL REASON Mgmt For For
DR. DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
MR. LEONARD D SCHAEFFER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2006.
3A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (STOCK RETENTION GUIDELINES). Mgmt Against For
3B STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION). Mgmt Against For
3C STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 (SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS Shr Against For
PLANS).
3D STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #4 (ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY). Shr Against For
3E STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #5 (MAJORITY ELECTIONS). Shr Against For
3F STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #6 (CORPORATE POLITICAL Shr For For
CONTRIBUTIONS).
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932507481
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Security: 032095101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: APH Meeting Date: 24-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD B. JEPSEN Mgmt No vote
JOHN R. LORD Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt No vote
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
03 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDED Mgmt No vote
2000 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLAN FOR KEY
EMPLOYEES OF AMPHENOL AND SUBSIDIARIES.
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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932449742
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Security: 057224107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BHI Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LARRY D. BRADY Mgmt No vote
CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR Mgmt No vote
CHAD C. DEATON Mgmt No vote
EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt No vote
ANTHONY G. FERNANDES Mgmt No vote
CLAIRE W. GARGALLI Mgmt No vote
JAMES A. LASH Mgmt No vote
JAMES F. MCCALL Mgmt No vote
J. LARRY NICHOLS Mgmt No vote
H. JOHN RILEY, JR. Mgmt No vote
CHARLES L. WATSON Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE COMPANY Mgmt No vote
S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR Mgmt No vote
AWARDS UNDER THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 REGARDING VOTING Shr No vote
UNDER THE COMPANY S DELAWARE CHARTER.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932453866
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Security: 060505104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BAC Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
PAUL FULTON Mgmt For For
CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
W. STEVEN JONES Mgmt For For
KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006.
03 ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 KEY ASSOCIATE Mgmt For For
STOCK PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- MAJORITY VOTING IN DIRECTOR Shr Against For
ELECTIONS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Mgmt Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Shr Against For
POLICY
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE CORPORA Agenda Number: 932448978
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Security: 12189T104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BNI Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.L. BOECKMANN Mgmt For For
D.G. COOK Mgmt For For
V.S. MARTINEZ Mgmt For For
M.F. RACICOT Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
M.K. ROSE Mgmt For For
M.J. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
J.C. WATTS, JR Mgmt For For
R.H. WEST Mgmt For For
J.S. WHISLER Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
2006 (ADVISORY VOTE).
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BURLINGTON Mgmt For For
NORTHERN SANTA FE 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BNSF RAILWAY Mgmt For For
COMPANY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING. Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Mgmt Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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CAREMARK RX, INC. Agenda Number: 932491210
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Security: 141705103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CMX Meeting Date: 10-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
HARRIS DIAMOND Mgmt For For
C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. WARE Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932517379
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Security: 149123101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CAT Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID R. GOODE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
CHARLES D. POWELL Mgmt For For
JOSHUA I. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
03 APPROVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
04 APPROVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFY BOARD Mgmt Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEPARATE CEO & CHAIR Mgmt For Against
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD Shr Against For
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932447750
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Security: 172967101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: C Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt For For
JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
R. HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
ANN DIBBLE JORDAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
DUDLEY C. MECUM Mgmt For For
ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt For For
JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE FOURTH OF THE RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE EIGHTH OF THE RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
05 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE NINTH OF THE RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING NO FUTURE NEW Shr Against For
STOCK OPTION GRANTS AND NO RENEWAL OR REPRICING
OF CURRENT STOCK OPTIONS.
7 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
8 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
9 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF A POLICY REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED EQUITY
COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT Shr Against For
OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY A STOCKHOLDER IN A
CONTESTED ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES
OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE RECOUPMENT Shr Against For
OF MANAGEMENT BONUSES IN THE EVENT OF A RESTATEMENT
OF EARNINGS.
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EMC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932451848
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Security: 268648102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: EMC Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GAIL DEEGAN Mgmt No vote
OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO Mgmt No vote
WINDLE B. PRIEM Mgmt No vote
ALFRED M. ZEIEN Mgmt No vote
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt No vote
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS EMC S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shr No vote
TO ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE,
AS DESCRIBED IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Mgmt No vote
TO PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR- PERFORMANCE, AS DESCRIBED
IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Mgmt No vote
TO ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS, AS DESCRIBED
IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
06 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Mgmt No vote
TO EMC S AUDIT COMMITTEE, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC
S PROXY STATEMENT.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932485700
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Security: 30231G102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: XOM Meeting Date: 31-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
P.E. LIPPINCOTT Mgmt For For
H.A. MCKINNELL, JR. Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
J.S. SIMON Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 32) Mgmt For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 34) Shr Against For
04 MAJORITY VOTE (PAGE 35) Shr Against For
05 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (PAGE 37) Shr Against For
06 DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 38) Shr Against For
07 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION (PAGE 40) Mgmt Against For
08 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 41) Mgmt For Against
09 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 43) Shr Against For
10 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CRITERIA (PAGE 45) Mgmt Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 47) Shr Against For
12 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
13 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 50) Mgmt Against For
14 BIODIVERSITY IMPACT REPORT (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
15 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 53) Shr Against For
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932427140
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Security: 354613101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BEN Meeting Date: 26-Jan-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
HARMON E. BURNS Mgmt For For
CHARLES CROCKER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. JOFFE Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. KEAN Mgmt For For
CHUTTA RATNATHICAM Mgmt For For
PETER M. SACERDOTE Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
LOUIS E. WOODWORTH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2006.
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GARMIN LTD. Agenda Number: 932517216
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Security: G37260109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GRMN Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MIN H. KAO Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. PEFFER Mgmt For For
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932446241
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Security: 369604103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GE Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A DIRECTOR
JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt For For
JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
ALAN G. LAFLEY Mgmt For For
ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
03 ONE DIRECTOR FROM THE RANKS OF RETIREES Shr Against For
04 INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Mgmt Against For
05 DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING SCIENCE Shr Against For
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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932448598
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Security: 438516106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: HON Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GORDON M. BETHUNE Mgmt For For
JAIME CHICO PARDO Mgmt For For
DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
LINNET F. DEILY Mgmt For For
CLIVE R. HOLLICK Mgmt For For
JAMES J. HOWARD Mgmt For For
BRUCE KARATZ Mgmt For For
RUSSELL E. PALMER Mgmt For For
IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
BRADLEY T. SHEARES Mgmt For For
ERIC K. SHINSEKI Mgmt For For
JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
03 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
04 2006 STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
05 MAJORITY VOTE Mgmt Against For
06 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Shr Against For
07 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
08 ONONDAGA LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Shr Against For
09 SEPARATE VOTE ON GOLDEN PAYMENTS Shr Against For
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932456204
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Security: 458140100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: INTC Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. JOHN P. BROWNE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. JAMES GUZY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT OF THE SECOND RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION ( CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
) TO REPEAL ARTICLE 10 (THE FAIR PRICE PROVISION
)
03 AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7 AND ARTICLE 12 (THE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE PROVISIONS )
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
05 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
06 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN Mgmt For For
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JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. Agenda Number: 932422885
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Security: 466313103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JBL Meeting Date: 20-Jan-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LAURENCE S. GRAFSTEIN Mgmt For For
MEL S. LAVITT Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY L. MAIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. MOREAN Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE J. MURPHY Mgmt For For
FRANK A. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. RAYMUND Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. SANSONE Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN A. WALTERS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE JABIL CIRCUIT, Mgmt For For
INC. 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. ANNUAL INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE JABIL CIRCUIT, Mgmt For For
INC. 2002 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR JABIL.
06 WITH DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY ON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt For For
AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932450531
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Security: 478160104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JNJ Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY S. COLEMAN Mgmt No vote
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt No vote
ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt No vote
MICHAEL M. E. JOHNS Mgmt No vote
ANN D. JORDAN Mgmt No vote
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt No vote
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt No vote
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt No vote
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt No vote
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt No vote
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt No vote
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt No vote
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt No vote
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt No vote
OF INCORPORATION
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt No vote
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
04 PROPOSAL ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr No vote
05 PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR Shr No vote
DIRECTOR NOMINEES
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JOY GLOBAL INC. Agenda Number: 932434309
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Security: 481165108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JOYG Meeting Date: 23-Feb-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN L. GERARD Mgmt For For
JOHN NILS HANSON Mgmt For For
KEN C. JOHNSEN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KLAUSER Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. LOYND Mgmt For For
P. ERIC SIEGERT Mgmt For For
JAMES H. TATE Mgmt For For
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KELLOGG COMPANY Agenda Number: 932445326
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Security: 487836108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: K Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
JAMES M. JENNESS Mgmt For For
L. DANIEL JORNDT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2006 Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY SENIOR EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN
04 PREPARE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Shr Against For
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LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932502277
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Security: 548661107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: LOW Meeting Date: 25-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt No vote
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt No vote
STEPHEN F. PAGE Mgmt No vote
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt No vote
02 TO APPROVE LOWE S COMPANIES, INC. 2006 ANNUAL Mgmt No vote
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE LOWE S COMPANIES, INC. 2006 LONG-TERM Mgmt No vote
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt No vote
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.
05 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S ARTICLES Mgmt No vote
OF INCORPORATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED WOOD PROCUREMENT Shr No vote
REPORT.
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METLIFE, INC. Agenda Number: 932454058
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Security: 59156R108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MET Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. ROBERT HENRIKSON Mgmt For For
JOHN M. KEANE Mgmt For For
HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
KENTON J. SICCHITANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2006
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932397981
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Security: 594918104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MSFT Meeting Date: 09-Nov-2005
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM H. GATES III Mgmt No vote
STEVEN A. BALLMER Mgmt No vote
JAMES I. CASH JR. Mgmt No vote
DINA DUBLON Mgmt No vote
RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Mgmt No vote
A. MCLAUGHLIN KOROLOGOS Mgmt No vote
DAVID F. MARQUARDT Mgmt No vote
CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt No vote
HELMUT PANKE Mgmt No vote
JON A. SHIRLEY Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt No vote
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932385241
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Security: 703395103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PDCO Meeting Date: 12-Sep-2005
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RONALD E. EZERSKI Mgmt For For
ANDRE B. LACY Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 29, 2006.
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PEPSICO, INC. Agenda Number: 932461142
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Security: 713448108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PEP Meeting Date: 03-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.F. AKERS Mgmt For For
R.E. ALLEN Mgmt For For
D. DUBLON Mgmt For For
V.J. DZAU Mgmt For For
R.L. HUNT Mgmt For For
A. IBARGUEN Mgmt For For
A.C. MARTINEZ Mgmt For For
I.K. NOOYI Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
S.P. ROCKEFELLER Mgmt For For
J.J. SCHIRO Mgmt For For
F.A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
C.M. TRUDELL Mgmt For For
D. VASELLA Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 23)
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 24)
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PRAXAIR, INC. Agenda Number: 932452890
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Security: 74005P104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PX Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEPHEN F. ANGEL Mgmt For For
CLAIRE W. GARGALLI Mgmt For For
G.J. RATCLIFFE, JR. Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRAXAIR, Mgmt No Action
INC. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY
THE BOARD. (NOTE: THE BOARD MAKES NO RECOMMENDATION
FOR PROPOSAL 2)
03 PROPOSAL TO RE-APPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER Mgmt For For
PRAXAIR S SECTION 162(M) PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR.
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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932472210
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Security: 74834L100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: DGX Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JENNE K. BRITELL, PH.D. Mgmt For For
GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN B. ZIEGLER Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2006.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER Mgmt For For
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK TO 600 MILLION.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED EMPLOYEE STOCK Mgmt For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
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SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932474036
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Security: 832110100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SII Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT KELLEY Mgmt For For
DOUG ROCK Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN
03 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932480952
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Security: 87612E106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TGT Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
GEORGE W. TAMKE Mgmt For For
SOLOMON D. TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. ULRICH Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
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THE GILLETTE COMPANY Agenda Number: 932362774
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Security: 375766102 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: G Meeting Date: 12-Jul-2005
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt No vote
MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2005, AMONG
PROCTER & GAMBLE, AQUARIUM ACQUISITION CORP.,
A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PROCTER & GAMBLE,
AND GILLETTE AND APPROVE THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED
BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
02 A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt No vote
A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT
FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND APPROVE
THE MERGER.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY Agenda Number: 932446354
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Security: 427866108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: HSY Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.A. BOSCIA Mgmt For For
R.H. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
R.F. CAVANAUGH Mgmt For For
G.P. COUGHLAN Mgmt For For
H. EDELMAN Mgmt For For
B.G. HILL Mgmt For For
A.F. KELLY, JR. Mgmt For For
R.H. LENNY Mgmt For For
M.J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
M.J. TOULANTIS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2006
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COCOA SUPPLY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY Agenda Number: 932357191
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Security: 742718109 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: PG Meeting Date: 12-Jul-2005
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt No vote
MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2005, AMONG
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, AQUARIUM ACQUISITION
CORP., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PROCTER
& GAMBLE, AND THE GILLETTE COMPANY, AND APPROVE
THE ISSUANCE OF PROCTER & GAMBLE COMMON STOCK
IN THE MERGER.
02 A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt No vote
A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT
FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND APPROVE
THE ISSUANCE OF PROCTER & GAMBLE COMMON STOCK
IN THE MERGER.
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY Agenda Number: 932387889
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Security: 742718109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PG Meeting Date: 11-Oct-2005
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BRUCE L. BYRNES Mgmt No vote
SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt No vote
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt No vote
W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt No vote
ERNESTO ZEDILLO Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt No vote
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt No vote
AND CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES
TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
04 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS Mgmt No vote
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 - COMPLIANCE WITH Shr No vote
ANIMAL TESTING POLICY
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 - SELL THE COMPANY Shr No vote
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr No vote
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THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO. Agenda Number: 932426237
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Security: 810186106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SMG Meeting Date: 26-Jan-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD W. DONALD Mgmt For For
MINDY F. GROSSMAN Mgmt For For
GORDON F. BRUNNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY DISCOUNTED STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY 2006 Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC EXECUTIVE/MANAGEMENT Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY Shr Against For
THE COMPANY S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932481447
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Security: 91324P102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: UNH Meeting Date: 02-May-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, MD Mgmt For For
MARY O. MUNDINGER, PHD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DIRECTOR ELECTION Shr Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD.
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VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932460809
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Security: 91913Y100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: VLO Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JERRY D. CHOATE Mgmt No vote
WILLIAM R. KLESSE Mgmt No vote
DONALD L. NICKLES Mgmt No vote
SUSAN KAUFMAN PURCELL Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR 2006. Mgmt No vote
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VCA ANTECH, INC. Agenda Number: 932519703
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Security: 918194101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WOOF Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. BAUMER Mgmt For For
FRANK REDDICK Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 TO APPROVE THE VCA ANTECH, INC. 2006 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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WALGREEN CO. Agenda Number: 932418165
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Security: 931422109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WAG Meeting Date: 11-Jan-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. BERNAUER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. FOOTE Mgmt For For
JAMES J. HOWARD Mgmt For For
ALAN G. MCNALLY Mgmt For For
CORDELL REED Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. REIN Mgmt For For
DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
JOHN B. SCHWEMM Mgmt For For
JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
MARILOU M. VON FERSTEL Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. WALGREEN III Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WALGREEN Mgmt For For
CO. EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932450618
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Security: 949746101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WFC Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR ELECTION Shr Against For
BY-LAW AMENDMENT.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Mgmt Against For
BOARD CHAIR AND CEO POSITIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. Shr Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON HOME Shr Against For
MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA) DATA.
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Agenda Number: 932431606
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Security: 966837106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WFMI Meeting Date: 06-Mar-2006
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DUPREE Mgmt No vote
DR. JOHN B. ELSTROTT Mgmt No vote
GABRIELLE E. GREENE Mgmt No vote
HASS HASSAN Mgmt No vote
JOHN P. MACKEY Mgmt No vote
LINDA A. MASON Mgmt No vote
MORRIS J. SIEGEL Mgmt No vote
DR. RALPH Z. SORENSON Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt No vote
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY S Mgmt No vote
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, REDUCING THE AFFIRMATIVE
SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE COMPANY S Shr No vote
ENERGY USE.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CONSUMER AND Shr No vote
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE TO ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING
CHEMICALS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPANY SHAREHOLDER Shr No vote
VOTES AND A SIMPLE MAJORITY THRESHOLD.
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940,the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) The Appleton Funds
By (Signatures and Title)* /s/ James I. Ladge
---------------------------------------------
James I. Ladge, President
Date: July 17, 2006
By (Signatures and Title)* /s/ James I. Ladge
---------------------------------------------
James I. Ladge, Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 17, 2006
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.