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
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
221 East Fourth Street, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 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: 1231
Date of reporting period: 07/01/2003 - 06/30/2004
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
The information contained herein discloses the following information for each
matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting
held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the
registrant was entitled to vote:
(a) The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b) The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c) The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP")
number for the portfolio security;
(d) The shareholder meeting date;
(e) A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f) Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g) Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h) How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain;
for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i) Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 1 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932061334
APACHE CORPORATION
Security: 037411105 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: APA Meeting Date: 18-Dec-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 AMENDMENT OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF THE
COMPANY S COMMON STOCK FROM
215,000,000 SHARES TO 430,000,000
SHARES.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 2 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932115151
APACHE CORPORATION
Security: 037411105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: APA Meeting Date: 06-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 EUGENE C. FIEDOREK Mgmt For For
2 PATRICIA ALBJERG GRAHAM Mgmt For For
3 F.H. MERELLI Mgmt For For
4 RAYMOND PLANK Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Against For
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 3 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932095171
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
Security: 038222105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AMAT Meeting Date: 24-Mar-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 MICHAEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
2 DEBORAH A. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
3 HERBERT M. DWIGHT, JR. Mgmt For For
4 PHILIP V. GERDINE Mgmt For For
5 PAUL R. LOW Mgmt For For
6 DAN MAYDAN Mgmt For For
7 STEVEN L. MILLER Mgmt For For
8 JAMES C. MORGAN Mgmt For For
9 GERHARD H. PARKER Mgmt For For
10 MICHAEL R. SPLINTER Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 4 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 5 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932082299
ARAMARK CORPORATION
Security: 038521100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: RMK Meeting Date: 03-Feb-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt
2 LAWRENCE T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt
3 WILLIAM LEONARD Mgmt
4 KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN Mgmt
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SENIOR Mgmt
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
BONUS ARRANGEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt
OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL 2004.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 6 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932119464
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
Security: 054303102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AVP Meeting Date: 06-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 EDWARD T. FOGARTY Mgmt For For
2 SUSAN J. KROPF Mgmt For For
3 MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK
04 RESOLUTION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF Shr Against For
CLASSIFIED BOARD
05 RESOLUTION REGARDING REPORT ON Shr Against For
REMOVAL OF PARABENS
06 RESOLUTION REGARDING REPORT ON Shr Against For
REMOVAL OF DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 7 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932152666
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Security: 060505104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BAC Meeting Date: 26-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
2 CHARLES W. COKER Mgmt For For
3 JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
5 PAUL FULTON Mgmt For For
6 CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
7 DONALD E. GUINN Mgmt For For
8 JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Mgmt For For
9 KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
10 WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 8 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
12 C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
13 EUGENE M. MCQUADE Mgmt For For
14 PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
15 EDWARD L. ROMERO Mgmt For For
16 THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
17 O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
18 MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
19 JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANNUAL Shr Against For
MEETING DATE
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 9 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MUTUAL FUND Shr Against For
TRADING POLICIES
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PRIVACY AND Shr Against For
INFORMATION SECURITY
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 10 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932117927
BORGWARNER INC.
Security: 099724106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BWA Meeting Date: 21-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 JERE A. DRUMMOND Mgmt For For
2 TIMOTHY M. MANGANELLO Mgmt For For
3 ERNEST J. NOVAK, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
THE BORGWARNER INC. 2004 STOCK
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK OF THE
COMPANY IN ORDER TO PERMIT, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, A 2-FOR-1 STOCK SPLIT.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2004.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 11 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932047005
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Security: 109641100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: EAT Meeting Date: 13-Nov-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 RONALD A. MCDOUGALL Mgmt For For
2 DOUGLAS H. BROOKS Mgmt For For
3 DAN W. COOK, III Mgmt For For
4 ROBERT M. GATES Mgmt For For
5 MARVIN J. GIROUARD Mgmt For For
6 RONALD KIRK Mgmt For For
7 GEORGE R. MRKONIC Mgmt For For
8 ERLE NYE Mgmt For For
9 JAMES E. OESTERREICHER Mgmt For For
10 CECE SMITH Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 12 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 ROGER T. STAUBACH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
FISCAL 2004. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST THE
FOLLOWING
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL- REPORT ON Shr Against For
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED INGREDIENTS
IN FOOD PRODUCTS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 13 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932099181
CATERPILLAR INC.
Security: 149123101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CAT Meeting Date: 14-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
2 JUAN GALLARDO Mgmt For For
3 WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
4 GORDON R. PARKER Mgmt For For
5 EDWARD B. RUST, JR. Mgmt For For
02 AMEND OPTION PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHTS PLAN Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SALE OF Shr Against For
EQUIPMENT TO ISRAEL
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HIV/AIDS Shr Against For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 14 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932020124
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LT
Security: M22465104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CHKP Meeting Date: 31-Jul-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (NOTE: Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED AS A GROUP,
NOT INDIVIDUALLY): GIL SHWED, MARIUS
NACHT, DAVID RUBNER, ALEX SERGE
VIEUX, TAL SHAVIT.
02 ELECTION OF TWO OUTSIDE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
FOLLOWING THE MEETING.
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE Mgmt For For
BOARD TO CONTINUE SERVING AS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY FOR
UP TO THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE
MEETING.
04 TO RATIFY THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Mgmt For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2002.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT AND Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
06 TO APPROVE CERTAIN TERMS OF Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS WHO ARE
ALSO DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 15 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932183976
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LT
Security: M22465104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CHKP Meeting Date: 30-Jun-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (OTHER THAN Mgmt For For
OUTSIDE DIRECTORS): (NOTE: DIRECTORS
ARE ELECTED AS A GROUP, NOT
INDIVIDUALLY): GIL SHWED, MARIUS
NACHT, DAVID RUBNER, TAL SHAVIT.
02 TO RATIFY THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Mgmt For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT AND Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 16 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932046899
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Security: 17275R102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CSCO Meeting Date: 11-Nov-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
2 LARRY R. CARTER Mgmt For For
3 JOHN T. CHAMBERS Mgmt For For
4 DR. JAMES F. GIBBONS Mgmt For For
5 DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
6 RODERICK C. MCGEARY Mgmt For For
7 JAMES C. MORGAN Mgmt For For
8 JOHN P. MORGRIDGE Mgmt For For
9 DONALD T. VALENTINE Mgmt For For
10 STEVEN M. WEST Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 17 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 JERRY YANG Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND Mgmt For For
RESTATEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE
OF 100,000,000 SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN AND A 5-YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE PLAN, AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO
S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2004.
04 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A Shr Against For
SHAREHOLDER THAT THE BOARD PREPARE A
REPORT EACH FISCAL YEAR ON CISCO
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PROVIDED TO
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND STATE-OWNED
COMMUNICATIONS OR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ENTITIES IN ANY COUNTRY,
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
05 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
THAT THE BOARD S COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE PREPARE AND MAKE AVAILABLE
BY JANUARY 1, 2004, A REPORT
COMPARING TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY S TOP EXECUTIVES AND ITS
LOWEST PAID WORKERS IN THE U.S. AND
ABROAD AS OF SPECIFIC DATES, AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 18 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932106215
CITIGROUP INC.
Security: 172967101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: C Meeting Date: 20-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
2 ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt For For
3 GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
4 KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt For For
5 JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
6 R. HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
7 ANN DIBBLE JORDAN Mgmt For For
8 DUDLEY C. MECUM Mgmt For For
9 RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
10 ANDRALL E. PEARSON Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 19 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt For For
12 ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
13 FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
14 SANFORD I. WEILL Mgmt For For
15 ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
KPMG LLP AS CITIGROUP S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2004.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A Shr Against For
CURB ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, NO
FUTURE STOCK OPTION GRANTS AND NO
RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS OF OPTION
PLANS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A Shr Against For
REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A Shr Against For
DISCONTINUATION OF ALL RIGHTS,
OPTIONS, SAR S AND POSSIBLE
SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TO THE TOP 5 OF
MANAGEMENT.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr Against For
THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HAVE
NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES OR
RESPONSIBILITIES.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 20 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932139012
COMCAST CORPORATION
Security: 20030N101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CMCSA Meeting Date: 26-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
2 C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
3 KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
4 SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
5 JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
6 JOSEPH L. CASTLE, II Mgmt For For
7 J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
8 BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
9 RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
10 DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 21 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION.
05 ESTABLISH A TWO-THIRDS INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD.
06 DISCLOSE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY Shr Against For
OPEN DIRECTORSHIP.
08 LIMIT COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR Shr Against For
EXECUTIVES.
09 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN. Shr Against For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 22 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932133123
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
Security: 30231G102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: XOM Meeting Date: 26-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
2 J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
3 W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
4 R.C. KING Mgmt For For
5 P.E. LIPPINCOTT Mgmt For For
6 H.J. LONGWELL Mgmt For For
7 H.A. MCKINNELL, JR. Mgmt For For
8 M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
9 L.R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
10 W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 23 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
(PAGE 27).
03 APPROVAL OF 2004 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
(PAGE 28).
04 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PAGE 30). Shr Against For
05 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
(PAGE 32).
06 MEDIA RESPONSE ON EQUATORIAL GUINEA Shr Against For
(PAGE 34).
07 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 37). Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 39). Shr Against For
09 EQUITY COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 40). Shr Against For
10 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 42). Shr Against For
11 CLIMATE SCIENCE REPORT (PAGE 44). Shr Against For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 24 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932083304
FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION
Security: 303250104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FIC Meeting Date: 02-Feb-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 A. GEORGE BATTLE Mgmt For For
2 TONY J. CHRISTIANSON Mgmt For For
3 THOMAS G. GRUDNOWSKI Mgmt For For
4 ALEX W. HART Mgmt For For
5 PHILIP G. HEASLEY Mgmt For For
6 GUY R. HENSHAW Mgmt For For
7 DAVID S.P. HOPKINS Mgmt For For
8 MARGARET L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
02 AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FROM 100,000,000 TO 200,000,000.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 25 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 26 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932093519
FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Security: 339030108 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: FBF Meeting Date: 17-Mar-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE Mgmt For For
FLEETBOSTON SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 27 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932042043
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Security: Y2573F102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FLEX Meeting Date: 30-Sep-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 RE-ELECTION OF RICHARD L. SHARP Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
2A RE-ELECTION OF JAMES A. DAVIDSON Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
2B RE-ELECTION OF LIP-BU TAN AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK FOLEY Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
04 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH
31, 2004.
05 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S 1997 EMPLOYEE SHARE
PURCHASE PLAN.
06 TO APPROVE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR Mgmt For For
THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO
ALLOT AND ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES.
07 TO APPROVE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY TO PROVIDE CASH
COMPENSATION TO ITS DIRECTORS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 28 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
08 TO APPROVE THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE Mgmt For For
PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE SHARE
MANDATE RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS BY
THE COMPANY OF ITS OWN ISSUED
ORDINARY SHARES.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 29 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932019599
FOREST LABORATORIES, INC.
Security: 345838106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FRX Meeting Date: 11-Aug-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 HOWARD SOLOMON Mgmt For For
2 WILLIAM J. CANDEE, III Mgmt For For
3 GEORGE S. COHAN Mgmt For For
4 DAN L. GOLDWASSER Mgmt For For
5 LESTER B. SALANS Mgmt For For
6 KENNETH E. GOODMAN Mgmt For For
7 PHILLIP M. SATOW Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL SHARES OF THE COMPANY S
COMMON STOCK.
03 RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 30 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932163241
FRIEDMAN, BILLINGS, RAMSEY GROUP, IN
Security: 358434108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FBR Meeting Date: 19-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 EMANUEL J. FRIEDMAN Mgmt For For
2 ERIC F. BILLINGS Mgmt For For
3 W. RUSSELL RAMSEY Mgmt For For
4 DANIEL J. ALTOBELLO Mgmt For For
5 PETER A. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
6 STEPHEN D. HARLAN Mgmt For For
7 RUSSELL C. LINDNER Mgmt For For
8 WALLACE L. TIMMENY Mgmt For For
9 JOHN T. WALL Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE FBR 2004 LONG TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 31 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS THE
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2004.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 32 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932103346
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Security: 369604103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GE Meeting Date: 28-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0A DIRECTOR
1 JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
2 DENNIS D. DAMMERMAN Mgmt For For
3 ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
4 CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt For For
5 JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
6 ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
7 ALAN G. LAFLEY Mgmt For For
8 KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
9 RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
10 ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 33 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
12 ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
13 ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
14 DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
15 ROBERT C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
0B INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
0C REVENUE MEASUREMENT ADDED TO Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICER PERFORMANCE
GOALS
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 ANIMAL TESTING Shr Against For
03 NUCLEAR RISK Shr Against For
04 REPORT ON PCB CLEANUP COSTS Shr Against For
05 OFFSHORE SOURCING Shr Against For
06 SUSTAINABILITY INDEX Shr Against For
07 COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Shr Against For
INDEPENDENCE
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 34 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
08 PAY DISPARITY Shr Against For
09 END STOCK OPTIONS AND BONUSES Shr Against For
10 LIMIT OUTSIDE DIRECTORSHIPS Shr Against For
11 INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
12 EXPLORE SALE OF COMPANY Shr Against For
13 HOLDING STOCK FROM STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
14 BOARD INDEPENDENCE Shr Against For
15 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 35 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932089661
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
Security: 459200101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: IBM Meeting Date: 27-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 C. BLACK Mgmt For For
2 K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
3 C. GHOSN Mgmt For For
4 N.O. KEOHANE Mgmt For For
5 C.F. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
6 L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
7 S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
8 J.B. SLAUGHTER Mgmt For For
9 J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
10 S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 36 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 C.M. VEST Mgmt For For
12 L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
(PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP) (PAGE
22)
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES UNIT
(ERNST & YOUNG LLP) (PAGE 22)
04 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PERFORMANCE TERMS FOR CERTAIN
EXECUTIVES (PAGE 23)
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: Shr Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 25)
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: PENSION Shr Against For
AND RETIREMENT MEDICAL (PAGE 25)
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION (PAGE 26)
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: EXPENSING Shr Against For
STOCK OPTIONS (PAGE 28)
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: Shr Against For
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION (PAGE 29)
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: CHINA Shr Against For
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES (PAGE 30)
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 37 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS (PAGE 31)
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: A REVIEW Shr Against For
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES
(PAGE 32)
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 38 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932103219
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Security: 478160104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JNJ Meeting Date: 22-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 GERARD N. BURROW Mgmt For For
2 MARY S. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
3 JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
4 ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
5 M. JUDAH FOLKMAN Mgmt For For
6 ANN D. JORDAN Mgmt For For
7 ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt For For
8 SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
9 LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
10 STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 39 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
12 HENRY B. SCHACHT Mgmt For For
13 WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 PROPOSAL ON CHARITABLE Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 40 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932117840
KOHL'S CORPORATION
Security: 500255104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: KSS Meeting Date: 28-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 WAYNE EMBRY Mgmt For For
2 JOHN F. HERMA Mgmt For For
3 R. LAWRENCE MONTGOMERY Mgmt For For
4 FRANK V. SICA Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr Against For
THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, IN
DEVELOPING FUTURE EXECUTIVE EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLANS, UTILIZE
PERFORMANCE AND TIME-BASED
RESTRICTED SHARE PROGRAMS IN LIEU
OF STOCK OPTIONS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr Against For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE
COMPANY S BY-LAWS TO REQUIRE THAT
AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, AS DEFINED
BY THE RULES OF THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE, BE ITS CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 41 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932151525
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
Security: 548661107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: LOW Meeting Date: 28-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 LEONARD L. BERRY Mgmt For For
2 PAUL FULTON Mgmt For For
3 DAWN E. HUDSON Mgmt For For
4 MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
5 ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Mgmt For For
6 STEPHEN F. PAGE Mgmt For For
7 O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
8 ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY
S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
2004 FISCAL YEAR.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 42 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932102306
MERCK & CO., INC.
Security: 589331107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MRK Meeting Date: 27-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 PETER C. WENDELL* Mgmt For For
2 WILLIAM G. BOWEN** Mgmt For For
3 WILLIAM M. DALEY** Mgmt For For
4 THOMAS E. SHENK** Mgmt For For
5 WENDELL P. WEEKS** Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2004
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
EXTENSION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG
PATENTS
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 43 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
THE COMPANY
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
USE OF SHAREHOLDER RESOURCES FOR
POLITICAL PURPOSES
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING A Shr Against For
REPORT RELATED TO THE GLOBAL
HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 44 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932101037
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
Security: 590188108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MER Meeting Date: 23-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 DAVID K. NEWBIGGING Mgmt For For
2 JOSEPH W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 INSTITUTE CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN SEPARATE FROM Shr Against For
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 45 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932048879
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Security: 594918104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MSFT Meeting Date: 11-Nov-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 WILLIAM H. GATES III Mgmt
2 STEVEN A. BALLMER Mgmt
3 JAMES I. CASH JR. Mgmt
4 RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Mgmt
5 A. MCLAUGHLIN KOROLOGOS Mgmt
6 DAVID F. MARQUARDT Mgmt
7 CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt
8 HELMUT PANKE Mgmt
9 WM. G. REED JR. Mgmt
10 JON A. SHIRLEY Mgmt
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 46 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
02 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE Mgmt
2001 STOCK PLAN
03 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE Mgmt
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-
EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (THE BOARD Shr
RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST THIS
PROPOSAL)
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 47 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932143136
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Security: 608190104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MHK Meeting Date: 19-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 LEO BENATAR Mgmt For For
2 PHYLLIS O. BONANNO Mgmt For For
3 DAVID L. KOLB Mgmt For For
4 W. CHRISTOPHER WELLBORN Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 48 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932120912
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
Security: 651229106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: NWL Meeting Date: 12-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 SCOTT S. COWEN Mgmt For For
2 CYNTHIA A. MONTGOMERY Mgmt For For
3 ALLAN P. NEWELL Mgmt For For
4 GORDON R. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR 2004.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 49 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932115086
PEPSICO, INC.
Security: 713448108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PEP Meeting Date: 05-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 J.F. AKERS Mgmt For For
2 R.E. ALLEN Mgmt For For
3 R.L. HUNT Mgmt For For
4 A.C. MARTINEZ Mgmt For For
5 I.K. NOOYI Mgmt For For
6 F.D. RAINES Mgmt For For
7 S.S. REINEMUND Mgmt For For
8 S.P. ROCKEFELLER Mgmt For For
9 J.J. SCHIRO Mgmt For For
10 F.A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 50 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 C.M. TRUDELL Mgmt For For
12 S.D. TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
13 D. VASELLA Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2004 EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (PROXY Shr Against For
STATEMENT P.22)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (PROXY Shr Against For
STATEMENT P.23)
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 51 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932101607
PFIZER INC.
Security: 717081103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PFE Meeting Date: 22-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
2 M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
3 ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
4 W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
5 WILLIAM H. GRAY III Mgmt For For
6 CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
7 WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
8 STANLEY O. IKENBERRY Mgmt For For
9 GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
10 HENRY A. MCKINNELL Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 52 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
12 FRANKLIN D. RAINES Mgmt For For
13 RUTH J. SIMMONS Mgmt For For
14 WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
15 JEAN-PAUL VALLES Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004.
03 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PFIZER INC Mgmt For For
2004 STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr Against For
REVIEW OF THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF
THE HIV/AIDS, TB AND MALARIA
PANDEMICS ON THE COMPANY S BUSINESS
STRATEGY.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shr Against For
AN ANNUAL REPORT ON CORPORATE
RESOURCES DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING
POLITICAL ENTITIES OR CANDIDATES.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING TO Shr Against For
IMPOSE TERM LIMITS ON DIRECTORS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 53 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A Shr Against For
REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO
PFIZER PRODUCTS.
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON STOCK Shr Against For
OPTIONS.
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON IN VITRO Shr Against For
TESTING.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 54 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932125241
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT,
Security: 717124101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PPDI Meeting Date: 19-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 STUART BONDURANT, M.D. Mgmt For For
2 FREDERICK FRANK Mgmt For For
3 TERRY MAGNUSON, PH.D. Mgmt For For
4 FREDRIC N. ESHELMAN Mgmt For For
5 DAVID L. GRANGE Mgmt For For
6 ERNEST MARIO, PH.D. Mgmt For For
7 MARYE ANNE FOX Mgmt For For
8 CATHERINE M. KLEMA Mgmt For For
9 JOHN A. MCNEILL, JR. Mgmt For For
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE Mgmt For For
AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME
BEFORE THE MEETING
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 55 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932103461
PRAXAIR, INC.
Security: 74005P104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PX Meeting Date: 27-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 ALEJANDRO ACHAVAL Mgmt For For
2 RONALD L. KUEHN, JR. Mgmt For For
3 H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE LONG TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A STOCKHOLDER Mgmt For For
PROTECTION RIGHTS AGREEMENT.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 56 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932117852
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
Security: 74834L100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: DGX Meeting Date: 04-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 WILLIAM R. GRANT Mgmt For For
2 SURYA N. MOHAPATRA Mgmt For For
3 JOHN C. BALDWIN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 57 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932101253
SAFECO CORPORATION
Security: 786429100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SAFC Meeting Date: 05-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 ROBERT S. CLINE Mgmt For For
2 G. THOMPSON HUTTON Mgmt For For
3 WILLIAM W KRIPPAEHNE JR Mgmt For For
4 MICHAEL S. MCGAVICK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS SAFECO S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
2004
03 TO APPROVE A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Against For
RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 58 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932098634
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
Security: 882508104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TXN Meeting Date: 15-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 J.R. ADAMS Mgmt For For
2 D.L. BOREN Mgmt For For
3 D.A. CARP Mgmt For For
4 T.J. ENGIBOUS Mgmt For For
5 G.W. FRONTERHOUSE Mgmt For For
6 D.R. GOODE Mgmt For For
7 W.R. SANDERS Mgmt For For
8 R.J. SIMMONS Mgmt For For
9 R.K. TEMPLETON Mgmt For For
10 C.T. WHITMAN Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2004.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
EXPENSING OF STOCK OPTIONS.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 60 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932038474
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Security: 742718109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PG Meeting Date: 14-Oct-03
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 NORMAN R. AUGUSTINE Mgmt For For
2 A.G. LAFLEY Mgmt For For
3 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS Mgmt For For
4 JOHN F. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
5 MARGARET C. WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 APPROVE THE PROCTER & GAMBLE 2003 Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 BOARD OF Shr Against For
DIRECTORS TERMS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 LABEL Shr Against For
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 61 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932093367
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Security: 913017109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: UTX Meeting Date: 14-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 BETSY J. BERNARD Mgmt For For
2 GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
3 JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
4 JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
5 CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
6 RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
7 HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
8 FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
9 H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
10 ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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11 H.A. WAGNER Mgmt For For
12 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
ETHICAL CRITERIA FOR MILITARY
CONTRACTS
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
PERFORMANCE BASED SENIOR EXECUTIVE
STOCK OPTIONS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN Shr For Against
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 63 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932105631
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Security: 92343V104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: VZ Meeting Date: 28-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR
1 J.R. BARKER Mgmt For For
2 R.L. CARRION Mgmt For For
3 R.W. LANE Mgmt For For
4 S.O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
5 J. NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
6 T.H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
7 H.B. PRICE Mgmt For For
8 I.G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
9 W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
10 J.R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 R.D. STOREY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 BOARD COMPOSITION Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr For Against
06 FUTURE POISON PILL Shr For Against
07 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT Shr Against For
PLANS
08 OPTIONS OR STOCK GRANTS BASED ON Mgmt For Against
TRACKING STOCK
09 DIVERSITY REPORT ON OPTION GRANTS TO Mgmt Against For
EMPLOYEES
10 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
11 COLLECTION OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE AND Shr For Against
NUMBER PORTABILIY FEES
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 65 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932147285
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Security: 931142103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WMT Meeting Date: 04-Jun-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
2 M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
3 THOMAS M. COUGHLIN Mgmt For For
4 DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
5 ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ Mgmt For For
6 DAWN G. LEPORE Mgmt For For
7 JOHN D. OPIE Mgmt For For
8 J. PAUL REASON Mgmt For For
9 H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
10 JACK C. SHEWMAKER Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 66 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 JOSE H. VILLARREAL Mgmt For For
12 JOHN T. WALTON Mgmt For For
13 S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
14 CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ASDA COLLEAGUE Mgmt For For
SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN 1999
03 APPROVAL OF THE ASDA SHARESAVE PLAN Mgmt For For
2000
04 APPROVAL OF THE WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mgmt For For
2004 ASSOCIATE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
06 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr For Against
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN
07 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A Shr Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
08 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
EQUITY COMPENSATION
09 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD
PRODUCTS
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
REPORT
11 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF
PARTICIPATION IN THE OFFICER DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 17-Aug-2004
Page: Page 68 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932137967
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Security: G95089101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WFT Meeting Date: 25-May-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 PHILIP BURGUIERES Mgmt For For
2 NICHOLAS F. BRADY Mgmt For For
3 DAVID J. BUTTERS Mgmt For For
4 BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER Mgmt For For
5 SHELDON B. LUBAR Mgmt For For
6 WILLIAM E. MACAULAY Mgmt For For
7 ROBERT B. MILLARD Mgmt For For
8 ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. Mgmt For For
9 ROBERT A. RAYNE Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 69 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004, AND
AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET
ERNST & YOUNG LLP S REMUNERATION.
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 70 of 71
APPLETON EQUITY GROWTH FUND Agenda Number: 932109538
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Security: 949746101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WFC Meeting Date: 27-Apr-04
ISIN:
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR
1 J.A. BLANCHARD III Mgmt For For
2 SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
3 ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
4 ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
5 REATHA CLARK KING Mgmt For For
6 RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
7 RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
8 CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
9 PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
10 DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
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Page: Page 71 of 71
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR/AGAINST
PROP. # PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
12 STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
13 SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
14 MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S Mgmt For For
SUPPLEMENTAL 401(K) PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2004.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
EXPENSING STOCK OPTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
RESTRICTED STOCK.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND
PREDATORY LENDING.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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 (Signature) /s/ James I. Ladge
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Name James I. Ladge
Title President
Date 08-26-2004