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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)

303 Broadway, Suite 900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

James I Ladge, 45 Milk Street, Eight Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (513)878-4000

Date of fiscal year end:  12/31

Date of reporting period:  7/1/08 – 6/30/09

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 (§§ 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 in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public.  A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number.  Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20549-0609.  The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507.

 
Item 1.  Proxy Voting Record
 
Proxy Voting Record
 
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2008 To 30-Jun-2009
  
Selected Accounts
  
 
ORACLE CORPORATION
 
Security:
68389X105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ORCL
  
Meeting Date:
10-Oct-2008
ISIN
US68389X1054
  
Vote Deadline Date:
09-Oct-2008
Agenda
932949033
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
22084
Last Vote Date:
07-Oct-2008
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JEFFREY O. HENLEY
  
12500
0
0
0
 
2
LAWRENCE J. ELLISON
  
12500
0
0
0
 
3
DONALD L. LUCAS
  
12500
0
0
0
 
4
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN
  
12500
0
0
0
 
5
JACK F. KEMP
  
12500
0
0
0
 
6
JEFFREY S. BERG
  
12500
0
0
0
 
7
SAFRA A. CATZ
  
12500
0
0
0
 
8
HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA
  
12500
0
0
0
 
9
H. RAYMOND BINGHAM
  
12500
0
0
0
 
10
CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR
  
12500
0
0
0
 
11
NAOMI O. SELIGMAN
  
12500
0
0
0
 
12
GEORGE H. CONRADES
  
12500
0
0
0
 
13
BRUCE R. CHIZEN
  
12500
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN.
For
12500
0
0
0
3
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2009.
For
12500
0
0
0
4
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
12500
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 1 of 30
Proxy Voting Record
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY 
Security:
742718109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PG
  
Meeting Date:
14-Oct-2008
ISIN
US7427181091
  
Vote Deadline Date:
13-Oct-2008
Agenda
932946556
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
75444
Last Vote Date:
08-Oct-2008
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
KENNETH I. CHENAULT
  
4987
0
0
0
 
2
SCOTT D. COOK
  
4987
0
0
0
 
3
RAJAT K. GUPTA
  
4987
0
0
0
 
4
A.G. LAFLEY
  
4987
0
0
0
 
5
CHARLES R. LEE
  
4987
0
0
0
 
6
LYNN M. MARTIN
  
4987
0
0
0
 
7
W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR.
  
4987
0
0
0
 
8
JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS
  
4987
0
0
0
 
9
RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D.
  
4987
0
0
0
 
10
MARGARET C. WHITMAN
  
4987
0
0
0
 
11
PATRICIA A. WOERTZ
  
4987
0
0
0
 
12
ERNESTO ZEDILLO
  
4987
0
0
0
2
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
4987
0
0
0
3
AMEND COMPANY'S AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING
For
4987
0
0
0
4
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ROTATE SITE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Against
0
4987
0
0
5
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Against
0
4987
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 
Security:
17275R102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CSCO
  
Meeting Date:
13-Nov-2008
ISIN
US17275R1023
  
Vote Deadline Date:
12-Nov-2008
Agenda
932954729
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
70543
Last Vote Date:
10-Nov-2008
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ
For
10000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS
For
10000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS
For
10000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER
For
10000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS
For
10000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA
For
10000
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY
For
10000
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH
For
10000
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY
For
10000
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL
For
10000
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST
For
10000
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG
For
10000
0
0
0
13
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 25, 2009.
For
10000
0
0
0
14
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
Against
0
10000
0
0
15
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Against
0
10000
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Security:
594918104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
MSFT
  
Meeting Date:
19-Nov-2008
ISIN
US5949181045
  
Vote Deadline Date:
18-Nov-2008
Agenda
932960013
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
56660
Last Vote Date:
19-Nov-2008
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER
For
6000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR.
For
6000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON
For
6000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III
For
6000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN
For
6000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS
For
6000
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT
For
6000
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI
For
6000
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE
For
6000
0
0
0
10
APPROVAL OF  MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
6000
0
0
0
11
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
For
6000
0
0
0
12
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
For
6000
0
0
0
13
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON INTERNET CENSORSHIP.
Against
0
6000
0
0
14
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
Against
0
6000
0
0
15
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Against
0
6000
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 4 of 30
Proxy Voting Record
 
TRANSOCEAN INC
Security:
G90073100
  
Meeting Type:
Special
Ticker:
RIG
  
Meeting Date:
08-Dec-2008
ISIN
KYG900731004
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-Dec-2008
Agenda
932973173
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
12707
Last Vote Date:
05-Dec-2008
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
APPROVAL OF THE MERGER TRANSACTION TO BE EFFECTED BY THE SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX B.
For
2200
0
0
0
2
APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER TRANSACTION.
For
2200
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
Security:
075887109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
BDX
  
Meeting Date:
03-Feb-2009
ISIN
US0758871091
  
Vote Deadline Date:
02-Feb-2009
Agenda
932987007
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
36294
Last Vote Date:
08-Jan-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
C.M. FRASER-LIGGETT
  
4000
0
0
0
 
2
E.J. LUDWIG
  
4000
0
0
0
 
3
W.J. OVERLOCK, JR.
  
4000
0
0
0
 
4
B.L. SCOTT
  
4000
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
4000
0
0
0
3
AMENDMENT TO BD'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
For
4000
0
0
0
4
AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN.
For
4000
0
0
0
5
APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE GOALS.
For
4000
0
0
0
6
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
Against
0
4000
0
0
7
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
Against
0
4000
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
APPLE INC.
Security:
037833100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AAPL
  
Meeting Date:
25-Feb-2009
ISIN
US0378331005
  
Vote Deadline Date:
24-Feb-2009
Agenda
932989760
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
25379
Last Vote Date:
25-Feb-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL
  
1550
0
0
0
 
2
MILLARD S. DREXLER
  
1550
0
0
0
 
3
ALBERT A. GORE, JR.
  
1550
0
0
0
 
4
STEVEN P. JOBS
  
1550
0
0
0
 
5
ANDREA JUNG
  
1550
0
0
0
 
6
A.D. LEVINSON, PH.D.
  
1550
0
0
0
 
7
ERIC E. SCHMIDT, PH.D.
  
1550
0
0
0
 
8
JEROME B. YORK
  
1550
0
0
0
2
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0
3
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0
4
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0
5
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
DEERE & COMPANY
Security:
244199105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
DE
  
Meeting Date:
25-Feb-2009
ISIN
US2441991054
  
Vote Deadline Date:
24-Feb-2009
Agenda
932992185
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
12842
Last Vote Date:
25-Feb-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES
For
3300
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN
For
3300
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAYTON M. JONES
For
3300
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. PATRICK
For
3300
0
0
0
5
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009
For
3300
0
0
0
6
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
For
3300
0
0
0
7
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Against
0
3300
0
0
8
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - SEPARATION OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN RESPONSIBILITIES
Against
3300
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 8 of 30
Proxy Voting Record
 
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Security:
254687106
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
DIS
  
Meeting Date:
10-Mar-2009
ISIN
US2546871060
  
Vote Deadline Date:
09-Mar-2009
Agenda
932990559
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
90226
Last Vote Date:
25-Feb-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD
For
8000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON
For
8000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN
For
8000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN
For
8000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER
For
8000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS
For
8000
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER
For
8000
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS
For
8000
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO
For
8000
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT
For
8000
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR.
For
8000
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH
For
8000
0
0
0
13
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSE-COOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
For
8000
0
0
0
14
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
8000
0
0
0
15
TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
For
8000
0
0
0
16
TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTING.
Against
0
8000
0
0
17
TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS.
Against
0
8000
0
0
18
TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
8000
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) 
Security:
806857108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
SLB
  
Meeting Date:
08-Apr-2009
ISIN
AN8068571086
  
Vote Deadline Date:
07-Apr-2009
Agenda
933013865
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
38765
Last Vote Date:
30-Mar-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
P. CAMUS
  
3500
0
0
0
 
2
J.S. GORELICK
  
3500
0
0
0
 
3
A. GOULD
  
3500
0
0
0
 
4
T. ISAAC
  
3500
0
0
0
 
5
N. KUDRYAVTSEV
  
3500
0
0
0
 
6
A. LAJOUS
  
3500
0
0
0
 
7
M.E. MARKS
  
3500
0
0
0
 
8
L.R. REIF
  
3500
0
0
0
 
9
T.I. SANDVOLD
  
3500
0
0
0
 
10
H. SEYDOUX
  
3500
0
0
0
 
11
L.G. STUNTZ
  
3500
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND APPROVE OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS.
For
3500
0
0
0
3
PROPOSAL REGARDING A STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Against
0
3500
0
0
4
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
3500
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC. 
Security:
74144T108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TROW
  
Meeting Date:
08-Apr-2009
ISIN
US74144T1088
  
Vote Deadline Date:
07-Apr-2009
Agenda
933001961
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
43690
Last Vote Date:
30-Mar-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD
For
4500
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY
For
4500
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR.
For
4500
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR.
For
4500
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY
For
4500
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS
For
4500
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER
For
4500
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR
For
4500
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE
For
4500
0
0
0
10
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
For
4500
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
AMETEK INC NEW
Security:
031100100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AME
  
Meeting Date:
21-Apr-2009
ISIN
US0311001004
  
Vote Deadline Date:
20-Apr-2009
Agenda
933012267
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
53226
Last Vote Date:
14-Apr-2009
              
 
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JAMES R. MALONE
  
6850
0
0
0
 
2
ELIZABETH R. VARET
  
6850
0
0
0
 
3
DENNIS K. WILLIAMS
  
6850
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
For
6850
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Proxy Voting Record
 
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Security:
002824100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ABT
  
Meeting Date:
24-Apr-2009
ISIN
US0028241000
  
Vote Deadline Date:
23-Apr-2009
Agenda
933012293
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
13628
Last Vote Date:
23-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
R.J. ALPERN
  
3400
0
0
0
 
2
R.S. AUSTIN
  
3400
0
0
0
 
3
W.M. DALEY
  
3400
0
0
0
 
4
W.J. FARRELL
  
3400
0
0
0
 
5
H.L. FULLER
  
3400
0
0
0
 
6
W.A. OSBORN
  
3400
0
0
0
 
7
D.A.L. OWEN
  
3400
0
0
0
 
8
W.A. REYNOLDS
  
3400
0
0
0
 
9
R.S. ROBERTS
  
3400
0
0
0
 
10
S.C. SCOTT III
  
3400
0
0
0
 
11
W.D. SMITHBURG
  
3400
0
0
0
 
12
G.F. TILTON
  
3400
0
0
0
 
13
M.D. WHITE
  
3400
0
0
0
2
APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM
For
3400
0
0
0
3
APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR NON-U.S. EMPLOYEES
For
3400
0
0
0
4
RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS
For
3400
0
0
0
5
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANIMAL TESTING
Against
0
3400
0
0
6
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES
Against
0
3400
0
0
7
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE
Against
0
3400
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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KELLOGG COMPANY
Security:
487836108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
K
  
Meeting Date:
24-Apr-2009
ISIN
US4878361082
  
Vote Deadline Date:
23-Apr-2009
Agenda
933005072
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
8957
Last Vote Date:
23-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JOHN T. DILLON
  
4850
0
0
0
 
2
JAMES M. JENNESS
  
4850
0
0
0
 
3
DONALD R. KNAUSS
  
4850
0
0
0
 
4
ROBERT A. STEELE
  
4850
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KELLOGG'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
For
4850
0
0
0
3
APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 LONG- TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
For
4850
0
0
0
4
APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 NON- EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN
For
4850
0
0
0
5
ENACT A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Against
0
4850
0
0
6
ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY
Against
0
4850
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 
Security:
459200101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
IBM
  
Meeting Date:
28-Apr-2009
ISIN
US4592001014
  
Vote Deadline Date:
27-Apr-2009
Agenda
933008725
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
29752
Last Vote Date:
23-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J.P. BELDA
For
2675
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BLACK
For
2675
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. BRODY
For
2675
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT
For
2675
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.L. ESKEW
For
2675
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.A. JACKSON
For
2675
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. NISHIMURO
For
2675
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. OWENS
For
2675
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.J. PALMISANO
For
2675
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.E. SPERO
For
2675
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. TAUREL
For
2675
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ZAMBRANO
For
2675
0
0
0
13
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
2675
0
0
0
14
APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE TERMS FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVES PURSUANT TO SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
For
2675
0
0
0
15
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING
Against
0
2675
0
0
16
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND PENSION INCOME
Against
0
2675
0
0
17
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Against
0
2675
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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PRAXAIR, INC.
Security:
74005P104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PX
  
Meeting Date:
28-Apr-2009
ISIN
US74005P1049
  
Vote Deadline Date:
27-Apr-2009
Agenda
933012584
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
37276
Last Vote Date:
23-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
STEPHEN F. ANGEL
  
3900
0
0
0
 
2
NANCE K. DICCIANI
  
3900
0
0
0
 
3
EDWARD G. GALANTE
  
3900
0
0
0
 
4
CLAIRE W. GARGALLI
  
3900
0
0
0
 
5
IRA D. HALL
  
3900
0
0
0
 
6
RAYMOND W. LEBOEUF
  
3900
0
0
0
 
7
LARRY D. MCVAY
  
3900
0
0
0
 
8
WAYNE T. SMITH
  
3900
0
0
0
 
9
H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR.
  
3900
0
0
0
 
10
ROBERT L. WOOD
  
3900
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2009 PRAXAIR, INC. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
3900
0
0
0
3
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
For
3900
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. 
Security:
071813109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
BAX
  
Meeting Date:
05-May-2009
ISIN
US0718131099
  
Vote Deadline Date:
04-May-2009
Agenda
933016974
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
7488
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. BOOMER
For
4675
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. GAVIN III, M.D., PH.D.
For
4675
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN
For
4675
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.J. STORM
For
4675
0
0
0
5
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
4675
0
0
0
6
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL TESTING
Against
0
4675
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. 
Security:
375558103
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
GILD
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2009
ISIN
US3755581036
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2009
Agenda
933024248
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
49364
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
PAUL BERG
  
6200
0
0
0
 
2
JOHN F. COGAN
  
6200
0
0
0
 
3
ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON
  
6200
0
0
0
 
4
JAMES M. DENNY
  
6200
0
0
0
 
5
CARLA A. HILLS
  
6200
0
0
0
 
6
JOHN W. MADIGAN
  
6200
0
0
0
 
7
JOHN C. MARTIN
  
6200
0
0
0
 
8
GORDON E. MOORE
  
6200
0
0
0
 
9
NICHOLAS G. MOORE
  
6200
0
0
0
 
10
RICHARD J. WHITLEY
  
6200
0
0
0
 
11
GAYLE E. WILSON
  
6200
0
0
0
2
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
For
6200
0
0
0
3
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
6200
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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PEPSICO, INC. 
Security:
713448108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PEP
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2009
ISIN
US7134481081
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2009
Agenda
933014906
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
50906
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN
For
3285
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK
For
3285
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON
For
3285
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU
For
3285
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT
For
3285
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN
For
3285
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ
For
3285
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI
For
3285
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER
For
3285
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO
For
3285
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER
For
3285
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA
For
3285
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE
For
3285
0
0
0
14
APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
For
3285
0
0
0
15
APPROVAL OF PEPSICO, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
For
3285
0
0
0
16
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 59)
Against
0
3285
0
0
17
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 61)
Against
0
3285
0
0
18
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 63)
Against
0
3285
0
0
19
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION (PROXY STATEMENT P. 64)
Against
0
3285
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
Security:
832110100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
SII
  
Meeting Date:
12-May-2009
ISIN
US8321101003
  
Vote Deadline Date:
11-May-2009
Agenda
933061436
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
6860
Last Vote Date:
12-May-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
ROBERT KELLEY
  
4400
0
0
0
 
2
L.R. LANDIM MACHADO
  
4400
0
0
0
 
3
DOUG ROCK
  
4400
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
4400
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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ANSYS, INC.
      
Security:
03662Q105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ANSS
  
Meeting Date:
14-May-2009
ISIN
US03662Q1058
  
Vote Deadline Date:
13-May-2009
Agenda
933027092
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
73866
Last Vote Date:
12-May-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
PETER J. SMITH
  
8500
0
0
0
 
2
BRADFORD C. MORLEY
  
8500
0
0
0
 
3
PATRICK J. ZILVITIS
  
8500
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
8500
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
Security:
H8817H100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
RIG
  
Meeting Date:
15-May-2009
ISIN
CH0048265513
  
Vote Deadline Date:
14-May-2009
Agenda
933083759
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
11221
Last Vote Date:
12-May-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD.
For
2750
0
0
0
2
DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
For
2750
0
0
0
3
APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED EARNINGS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND RELEASE OF CHF 3.5 BILLION OF LEGAL RESERVES TO OTHER RESERVES.
For
2750
0
0
0
4
AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
For
2750
0
0
0
5
APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09
For
2750
0
0
0
6
REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON
For
2750
0
0
0
7
REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE
For
2750
0
0
0
8
REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: ROBERT L. LONG
For
2750
0
0
0
9
REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER
For
2750
0
0
0
10
REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A TWO- YEAR TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA
For
2750
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
11
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND REELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S AUDITOR PURSUANT TO THE SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A FURTHER ONE- YEAR TERM
For
2750
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION 
Security:
032095101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
APH
  
Meeting Date:
20-May-2009
ISIN
US0320951017
  
Vote Deadline Date:
19-May-2009
Agenda
933071196
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
25201
Last Vote Date:
12-May-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
EDWARD G. JEPSEN
  
7150
0
0
0
 
2
JOHN R. LORD
  
7150
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
For
7150
0
0
0
3
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 AMPHENOL EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
7150
0
0
0
4
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLAN FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF AMPHENOL AND SUBSIDIARIES.
For
7150
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
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EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. 
Security:
302182100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ESRX
  
Meeting Date:
27-May-2009
ISIN
US3021821000
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-May-2009
Agenda
933053035
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
20561
Last Vote Date:
01-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
GARY G. BENANAV
  
4300
0
0
0
 
2
FRANK J. BORELLI
  
4300
0
0
0
 
3
MAURA C. BREEN
  
4300
0
0
0
 
4
NICHOLAS J. LAHOWCHIC
  
4300
0
0
0
 
5
THOMAS P. MAC MAHON
  
4300
0
0
0
 
6
FRANK MERGENTHALER
  
4300
0
0
0
 
7
WOODROW A. MYERS, JR.,
  
4300
0
0
0
 
8
JOHN O. PARKER, JR.
  
4300
0
0
0
 
9
GEORGE PAZ
  
4300
0
0
0
 
10
SAMUEL K. SKINNER
  
4300
0
0
0
 
11
SEYMOUR STERNBERG
  
4300
0
0
0
 
12
BARRETT A. TOAN
  
4300
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
For
4300
0
0
0
 
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
Security:
30231G102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
XOM
  
Meeting Date:
27-May-2009
ISIN
US30231G1022
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-May-2009
Agenda
933046965
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
101137
Last Vote Date:
01-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
M.J. BOSKIN
  
4025
0
0
0
 
2
L.R. FAULKNER
  
4025
0
0
0
 
3
K.C. FRAZIER
  
4025
0
0
0
 
4
W.W. GEORGE
  
4025
0
0
0
 
5
R.C. KING
  
4025
0
0
0
 
6
M.C. NELSON
  
4025
0
0
0
 
7
S.J. PALMISANO
  
4025
0
0
0
 
8
S.S REINEMUND
  
4025
0
0
0
 
9
R.W. TILLERSON
  
4025
0
0
0
 
10
E.E. WHITACRE, JR.
  
4025
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 50)
For
4025
0
0
0
3
CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 51)
Against
0
4025
0
0
4
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 53)
Against
0
4025
0
0
5
INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 54)
Against
0
4025
0
0
6
BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 55)
Against
0
4025
0
0
7
SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 57)
Against
0
4025
0
0
8
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 59)
Against
0
4025
0
0
9
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 60)
Against
0
4025
0
0
10
AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 62)
Against
0
4025
0
0
11
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 63)
Against
0
4025
0
0
12
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 65)
Against
0
4025
0
0
13
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 66)
Against
0
4025
0
0
 
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION
Security:
580135101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
MCD
  
Meeting Date:
27-May-2009
ISIN
US5801351017
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-May-2009
Agenda
933053124
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
60034
Last Vote Date:
01-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. ECKERT
For
5475
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.
For
5475
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEANNE P. JACKSON
For
5475
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW J. MCKENNA
For
5475
0
0
0
5
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
For
5475
0
0
0
6
APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE MCDONALD'S CORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 OMNIBUS STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN.
For
5475
0
0
0
7
APPROVAL OF MCDONALD'S CORPORATION 2009 CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
5475
0
0
0
8
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
5475
0
0
9
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE USE OF CAGE-FREE EGGS.
Against
0
5475
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 27 of 30
Proxy Voting Record

ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC 
Security:
00507V109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ATVI
  
Meeting Date:
05-Jun-2009
ISIN
US00507V1098
  
Vote Deadline Date:
04-Jun-2009
Agenda
933066842
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
148454
Last Vote Date:
01-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
PHILIPPE G. H. CAPRON
  
16150
0
0
0
 
2
ROBERT J. CORTI
  
16150
0
0
0
 
3
FREDERIC R. CREPIN
  
16150
0
0
0
 
4
BRIAN G. KELLY
  
16150
0
0
0
 
5
ROBERT A. KOTICK
  
16150
0
0
0
 
6
JEAN-BERNARD LEVY
  
16150
0
0
0
 
7
ROBERT J. MORGADO
  
16150
0
0
0
 
8
DOUGLAS P. MORRIS
  
16150
0
0
0
 
9
STEPHANE ROUSSEL
  
16150
0
0
0
 
10
RICHARD SARNOFF
  
16150
0
0
0
 
11
REGIS TURRINI
  
16150
0
0
0
2
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
16150
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 28 of 30
Proxy Voting Record
 
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. 
Security:
35671D857
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
FCX
  
Meeting Date:
11-Jun-2009
ISIN
US35671D8570
  
Vote Deadline Date:
10-Jun-2009
Agenda
933071754
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
44268
Last Vote Date:
10-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
RICHARD C. ADKERSON
  
5100
0
0
0
 
2
ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR.
  
5100
0
0
0
 
3
ROBERT A. DAY
  
5100
0
0
0
 
4
GERALD J. FORD
  
5100
0
0
0
 
5
H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR.
  
5100
0
0
0
 
6
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON
  
5100
0
0
0
 
7
CHARLES C. KRULAK
  
5100
0
0
0
 
8
BOBBY LEE LACKEY
  
5100
0
0
0
 
9
JON C. MADONNA
  
5100
0
0
0
 
10
DUSTAN E. MCCOY
  
5100
0
0
0
 
11
GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD
  
5100
0
0
0
 
12
JAMES R. MOFFETT
  
5100
0
0
0
 
13
B. M. RANKIN, JR.
  
5100
0
0
0
 
14
J. STAPLETON ROY
  
5100
0
0
0
 
15
STEPHEN H. SIEGELE
  
5100
0
0
0
 
16
J. TAYLOR WHARTON
  
5100
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
For
5100
0
0
0
3
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2009 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
5100
0
0
0
4
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Against
0
5100
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 29 of 30
Proxy Voting Record

TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED 
Security:
881624209
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TEVA
  
Meeting Date:
22-Jun-2009
ISIN
US8816242098
  
Vote Deadline Date:
11-Jun-2009
Agenda
933094384
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
37091
Last Vote Date:
10-Jun-2009
              

Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CASH DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, WHICH WAS PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND AGGREGATED NIS 1.95 (APPROXIMATELY US$0.525, ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE EXCHANGE RATES) PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADS), BE DECLARED FINAL.
For
4000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. PHILLIP FROST
For
4000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER ABRAVANEL
For
4000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. ELON KOHLBERG
For
4000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. YITZHAK PETERBURG
For
4000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EREZ VIGODMAN
For
4000
0
0
0
7
TO APPOINT KESSELMAN & KESSELMAN, A MEMBER OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM UNTIL THE 2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR COMPENSATION PROVIDED SUCH COMPENSATION IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
For
4000
0
0
0
 
Monday, August 03, 2009
Page 30 of 30
 
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:  August 17, 2009


By (Signatures and Title):


/s/ James I. Ladge                           
James I. Ladge, Chief Executive Officer

Date:  August 17, 2009


*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.