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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:  7/1/09 – 6/30/10

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
 
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2009 To 30-Jun-2010
  
Selected Accounts
  

PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP.
      
Security:
740189105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PCP
  
Meeting Date:
11-Aug-2009
ISIN
US7401891053
  
Vote Deadline Date:
10-Aug-2009
Agenda
933116659
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
2925
Last Vote Date:
03-Aug-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
MARK DONEGAN
  
2600
0
0
0
 
2
VERNON E. OECHSLE
  
2600
0
0
0
 
3
RICK SCHMIDT
  
2600
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
2600
0
0
0

 
 
 


ORACLE CORPORATION
      
Security:
68389X105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ORCL
  
Meeting Date:
07-Oct-2009
ISIN
US68389X1054
  
Vote Deadline Date:
06-Oct-2009
Agenda
933133528
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
72730
Last Vote Date:
26-Aug-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JEFFREY S. BERG
  
12500
0
0
0
 
2
H. RAYMOND BINGHAM
  
12500
0
0
0
 
3
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN
  
12500
0
0
0
 
4
SAFRA A. CATZ
  
12500
0
0
0
 
5
BRUCE R. CHIZEN
  
12500
0
0
0
 
6
GEORGE H. CONRADES
  
12500
0
0
0
 
7
LAWRENCE J. ELLISON
  
12500
0
0
0
 
8
HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA
  
12500
0
0
0
 
9
JEFFREY O. HENLEY
  
12500
0
0
0
 
10
DONALD L. LUCAS
  
12500
0
0
0
 
11
CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR
  
12500
0
0
0
 
12
NAOMI O. SELIGMAN
  
12500
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 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, 2010.
For
12500
0
0
0
4
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
Against
0
12500
0
0
5
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
12500
0
0
6
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY RETENTION POLICY.
Against
0
12500
0
0

 
 
 


THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
      
Security:
742718109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PG
  
Meeting Date:
13-Oct-2009
ISIN
US7427181091
  
Vote Deadline Date:
12-Oct-2009
Agenda
933134241
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
60430
Last Vote Date:
26-Aug-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH I. CHENAULT
For
3385
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK
For
3385
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAJAT K. GUPTA
For
3385
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.G. LAFLEY
For
3385
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LEE
For
3385
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN
For
3385
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MCDONALD
For
3385
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR.
For
3385
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS
For
3385
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D.
For
3385
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER
For
3385
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA A. WOERTZ
For
3385
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO
For
3385
0
0
0
14
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
3385
0
0
0
15
AMEND THE COMPANY'S CODE OF REGULATIONS
For
3385
0
0
0
16
APPROVE THE PROCTER & GAMBLE 2009 STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
For
3385
0
0
0
17
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - CUMULATIVE VOTING
Against
0
3385
0
0
18
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Against
0
3385
0
0

 
 
 


CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
      
Security:
17275R102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CSCO
  
Meeting Date:
12-Nov-2009
ISIN
US17275R1023
  
Vote Deadline Date:
11-Nov-2009
Agenda
933147262
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
74049
Last Vote Date:
26-Oct-2009
              
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: ARUN SARIN
For
10000
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST
For
10000
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG
For
10000
0
0
0
14
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
For
10000
0
0
0
15
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
For
10000
0
0
0
16
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2010.
For
10000
0
0
0
17
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND CISCO'S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
Against
0
10000
0
0
18
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT SHAREHOLDERS BE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY, AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Against
0
10000
0
0
19
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 ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
Against
0
10000
0
0

 
 
 


MICROSOFT CORPORATION
      
Security:
594918104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
MSFT
  
Meeting Date:
19-Nov-2009
ISIN
US5949181045
  
Vote Deadline Date:
18-Nov-2009
Agenda
933150310
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
51447
Last Vote Date:
18-Nov-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III
For
6000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER
For
6000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON
For
6000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN
For
6000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS
For
6000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA KLAWE
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
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
For
6000
0
0
0
11
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
For
6000
0
0
0
12
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
For
6000
0
0
0
13
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF HEALTHCARE REFORM PRINCIPLES
Against
0
6000
0
0
14
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Against
0
6000
0
0

 
 
 


BHP BILLITON LIMITED
      
Security:
088606108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
BHP
  
Meeting Date:
26-Nov-2009
ISIN
US0886061086
  
Vote Deadline Date:
18-Nov-2009
Agenda
933149329
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
27528
Last Vote Date:
18-Nov-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
TO RECEIVE THE 2009 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS FOR BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
2
TO RE-ELECT MR CARLOS CORDEIRO AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
3
TO RE-ELECT MR DAVID CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
4
TO RE-ELECT THE HON E GAIL DE PLANQUE AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
5
TO RE-ELECT MR MARIUS KLOPPERS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
6
TO RE-ELECT MR DON ARGUS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
7
TO ELECT MR WAYNE MURDY AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
8
TO REAPPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
9
TO RENEW THE GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
10
TO RENEW THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS IN BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
11
TO APPROVE THE REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC
For
3000
0
0
0
12
TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 30 APRIL 2010
For
3000
0
0
0
13
TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 17 JUNE 2010
For
3000
0
0
0
14
TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2010
For
3000
0
0
0
15
TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 11 NOVEMBER 2010
For
3000
0
0
0
16
TO APPROVE THE 2009 REMUNERATION REPORT
For
3000
0
0
0
17
TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR MARIUS KLOPPERS UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP
For
3000
0
0
0

 
 
 


VISA INC.
      
Security:
92826C839
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
V
  
Meeting Date:
20-Jan-2010
ISIN
US92826C8394
  
Vote Deadline Date:
19-Jan-2010
Agenda
933173281
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
38149
Last Vote Date:
30-Dec-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT
  
3250
0
0
0
 
2
CATHY E. MINEHAN
  
3250
0
0
0
 
3
DAVID J. PANG
  
3250
0
0
0
 
4
WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN
  
3250
0
0
0
 
5
JOHN A. SWAINSON
  
3250
0
0
0
2
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
For
3250
0
0
0

 
 
 


THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.
      
Security:
810186106
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
SMG
  
Meeting Date:
21-Jan-2010
ISIN
US8101861065
  
Vote Deadline Date:
20-Jan-2010
Agenda
933173990
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
32800
Last Vote Date:
30-Dec-2009
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
MARK R. BAKER
  
6500
0
0
0
 
2
JOSEPH P. FLANNERY
  
6500
0
0
0
 
3
K. HAGEDORN LITTLEFIELD
  
6500
0
0
0
 
4
ADAM HANFT
  
6500
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
For
6500
0
0
0

 
 
 


DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
      
Security:
25659T107
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
DLB
  
Meeting Date:
09-Feb-2010
ISIN
US25659T1079
  
Vote Deadline Date:
08-Feb-2010
Agenda
933176869
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
16075
Last Vote Date:
03-Feb-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTORS
For
            
 
1
RAY DOLBY
  
5050
0
0
0
 
2
KEVIN YEAMAN
  
5050
0
0
0
 
3
PETER GOTCHER
  
5050
0
0
0
 
4
NICHOLAS DONATIELLO, JR
  
5050
0
0
0
 
5
TED W. HALL
  
5050
0
0
0
 
6
BILL JASPER
  
5050
0
0
0
 
7
SANFORD ROBERTSON
  
5050
0
0
0
 
8
ROGER SIBONI
  
5050
0
0
0
 
9
AVADIS TEVANIAN, JR
  
5050
0
0
0
2
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 24, 2010.
For
5050
0
0
0

 
 
 


APPLE INC.
      
Security:
037833100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AAPL
  
Meeting Date:
25-Feb-2010
ISIN
US0378331005
  
Vote Deadline Date:
24-Feb-2010
Agenda
933180680
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
22568
Last Vote Date:
16-Feb-2010
              
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
JEROME B. YORK
  
1550
0
0
0
2
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. 2003 EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN.
For
1550
0
0
0
3
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. 1997 DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN.
For
1550
0
0
0
4
TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
For
1550
0
0
0
5
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST" PROPOSALS 6 AND 7.
For
1550
0
0
0
6
TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "SUSTAINABILITY REPORT," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0
7
TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "AMEND CORPORATE BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
1550
0
0

 
 
 


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
      
Security:
806857108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
SLB
  
Meeting Date:
07-Apr-2010
ISIN
AN8068571086
  
Vote Deadline Date:
06-Apr-2010
Agenda
933201395
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
42716
Last Vote Date:
31-Mar-2010
              
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
P. CURRIE
  
3500
0
0
0
 
12
K.V. KAMATH
  
3500
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND APPROVE FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS.
For
3500
0
0
0
3
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
3500
0
0
0
4
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHLUMBERGER DISCOUNTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
For
3500
0
0
0
5
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
3500
0
0
0

 
 
 


T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
      
Security:
74144T108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TROW
  
Meeting Date:
14-Apr-2010
ISIN
US74144T1088
  
Vote Deadline Date:
13-Apr-2010
Agenda
933196481
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
42078
Last Vote Date:
31-Mar-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD
For
5500
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY
For
5500
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR.
For
5500
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR.
For
5500
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY
For
5500
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS
For
5500
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER
For
5500
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR
For
5500
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE
For
5500
0
0
0
10
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
For
5500
0
0
0

 
 
 


JOHNSON & JOHNSON
      
Security:
478160104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
JNJ
  
Meeting Date:
22-Apr-2010
ISIN
US4781601046
  
Vote Deadline Date:
21-Apr-2010
Agenda
933205963
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
38544
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN
For
3950
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN
For
3950
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS
For
3950
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST
For
3950
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY
For
3950
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN
For
3950
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ
For
3950
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE
For
3950
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER
For
3950
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON
For
3950
0
0
0
11
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010
For
3950
0
0
0
12
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Against
0
3950
0
0
13
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS
Against
0
3950
0
0

 
 
 


NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
      
Security:
651639106
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
NEM
  
Meeting Date:
23-Apr-2010
ISIN
US6516391066
  
Vote Deadline Date:
22-Apr-2010
Agenda
933199297
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
22135
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
G.A. BARTON
  
5100
0
0
0
 
2
V.A. CALARCO
  
5100
0
0
0
 
3
J.A. CARRABBA
  
5100
0
0
0
 
4
N. DOYLE
  
5100
0
0
0
 
5
V.M. HAGEN
  
5100
0
0
0
 
6
M.S. HAMSON
  
5100
0
0
0
 
7
R.T. O'BRIEN
  
5100
0
0
0
 
8
J.B. PRESCOTT
  
5100
0
0
0
 
9
D.C. ROTH
  
5100
0
0
0
 
10
J.V. TARANIK
  
5100
0
0
0
 
11
S.R. THOMPSON
  
5100
0
0
0
2
RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NEWMONT'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
For
5100
0
0
0
3
CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL MEETINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF PROPERLY INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
5100
0
0
4
CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED ELECTION, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF PROPERLY INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
Against
0
5100
0
0

 
 
 


INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
      
Security:
459200101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
IBM
  
Meeting Date:
27-Apr-2010
ISIN
US4592001014
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-Apr-2010
Agenda
933199653
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
28692
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
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: A.N. LIVERIS
For
2675
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.J. MCNERNEY, JR.
For
2675
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. NISHIMURO
For
2675
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. OWENS
For
2675
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.J. PALMISANO
For
2675
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.E. SPERO
For
2675
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. TAUREL
For
2675
0
0
0
14
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ZAMBRANO
For
2675
0
0
0
15
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
2675
0
0
0
16
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUAL INCENTIVE PAYOUT
Against
0
2675
0
0
17
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING
Against
0
2675
0
0
18
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NEW THRESHOLD FOR CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS
Against
0
2675
0
0
19
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
2675
0
0

 
 
 


PRAXAIR, INC.
      
Security:
74005P104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PX
  
Meeting Date:
27-Apr-2010
ISIN
US74005P1049
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-Apr-2010
Agenda
933201600
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
28796
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
STEPHEN F. ANGEL
  
2325
0
0
0
 
2
NANCE K. DICCIANI
  
2325
0
0
0
 
3
EDWARD G. GALANTE
  
2325
0
0
0
 
4
CLAIRE W. GARGALLI
  
2325
0
0
0
 
5
IRA D. HALL
  
2325
0
0
0
 
6
RAYMOND W. LEBOEUF
  
2325
0
0
0
 
7
LARRY D. MCVAY
  
2325
0
0
0
 
8
WAYNE T. SMITH
  
2325
0
0
0
 
9
ROBERT L. WOOD
  
2325
0
0
0
2
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
For
2325
0
0
0

 
 
 


WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
      
Security:
949746101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
WFC
  
Meeting Date:
27-Apr-2010
ISIN
US9497461015
  
Vote Deadline Date:
26-Apr-2010
Agenda
933204593
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
54064
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II
For
8200
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN
For
8200
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN
For
8200
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL
For
8200
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.
For
8200
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES
For
8200
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK
For
8200
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD
For
8200
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN
For
8200
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE
For
8200
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY
For
8200
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD
For
8200
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER
For
8200
0
0
0
14
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. STEEL
For
8200
0
0
0
15
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF
For
8200
0
0
0
16
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON
For
8200
0
0
0
17
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVES.
For
8200
0
0
0
18
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 6 BILLION TO 9 BILLION.
For
8200
0
0
0
19
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
For
8200
0
0
0
20
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION.
Against
0
8200
0
0
21
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
Against
0
8200
0
0
22
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Against
0
8200
0
0
23
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Against
0
8200
0
0

 
 
 


SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE CHILE S.A.
      
Security:
833635105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
SQM
  
Meeting Date:
29-Apr-2010
ISIN
US8336351056
  
Vote Deadline Date:
23-Apr-2010
Agenda
933249864
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
33665
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
MODIFY TRADE NAME, ADDRESS, CORPORATE PURPOSE, REFLECT EQUITY SUBSCRIBED AND PAID SHARES THAT MAKE UP SAID EQUITY, MAKE CORRECTIONS TO PUNCTUATION, TRANSCRIPTION OR WORDING IN ALL OF THE ARTICLES OF THE BY- LAWS, ADAPT BY-LAWS TO NORMS OF LAWS N 18,046 AND N 20,382, EXCLUDE REPEALED NORMS OF DECREE LAW N 3,500, OMIT REFERENCES TO THE STATE, STATEOWNED COMPANIES.
None
0
0
0
5325
2
MODIFY ALL OF THE ARTICLES OF THE BY-LAWS TO REFLECT THE AGREEMENTS ADOPTED WITH THE PURPOSES PREVIOUSLY INDICATED.
None
0
0
0
5325
3
ADOPT ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE RESOLUTIONS THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING ADOPT IN RELATION TO THE ABOVE.
None
0
0
0
5325
4
BALANCE SHEET, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL REPORT, REPORT OF ACCOUNTING INSPECTORS AND REPORT OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS.
None
0
0
0
5325
5
APPOINTMENT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR COMPANY - EXTERNAL AUDITORS - AND ACCOUNTING INSPECTORS OF COMPANY FOR 2010 BUSINESS YEAR.
None
0
0
0
5325
6
OPERATIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 44 - IN FORCE DURING 2009 - OF LAW N 18,046 ("LAW OF CORPORATIONS" OF CHILE).
None
0
0
0
5325
7
INVESTMENT AND FINANCING POLICIES.
None
0
0
0
5325
8
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 2009, FINAL DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION AND POLICY ON FUTURE DIVIDENDS.
None
0
0
0
5325
9
EXPENSES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE 2009 BUSINESS YEAR.
None
0
0
0
5325
10
COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
None
0
0
0
5325
11
ISSUES RELATED TO THE AUDIT AND DIRECTORS' COMMITTEES.
None
0
0
0
5325
12
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY CORRESPOND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
None
0
0
0
5325

 
 
 


AFLAC INCORPORATED
      
Security:
001055102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AFL
  
Meeting Date:
03-May-2010
ISIN
US0010551028
  
Vote Deadline Date:
30-Apr-2010
Agenda
933206030
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
12180
Last Vote Date:
29-Apr-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL P. AMOS
For
5500
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN SHELBY AMOS II
For
5500
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. AMOS II
For
5500
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. ARMACOST
For
5500
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISS CLONINGER III
For
5500
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOE FRANK HARRIS
For
5500
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH J. HUDSON
For
5500
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON
For
5500
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. JOHNSON
For
5500
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES B. KNAPP
For
5500
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. STEPHEN PURDOM, M.D.
For
5500
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA K. RIMER, DR. PH
For
5500
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN R. SCHUSTER
For
5500
0
0
0
14
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID GARY THOMPSON
For
5500
0
0
0
15
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. WRIGHT
For
5500
0
0
0
16
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKURO YOSHIDA
For
5500
0
0
0
17
TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE REGARDING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT."
For
5500
0
0
0
18
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
For
5500
0
0
0

 
 
 


EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC.
      
Security:
302182100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ESRX
  
Meeting Date:
05-May-2010
ISIN
US3021821000
  
Vote Deadline Date:
04-May-2010
Agenda
933210659
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
20904
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY G. BENANAV
For
3050
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. BORELLI
For
3050
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAURA C. BREEN
For
3050
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS J. LAHOWCHIC
For
3050
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. MAC MAHON
For
3050
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK MERGENTHALER
For
3050
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOODROW A MYERS, JR. MD
For
3050
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN O. PARKER, JR.
For
3050
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE PAZ
For
3050
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL K. SKINNER
For
3050
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SEYMOUR STERNBERG
For
3050
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRETT A. TOAN
For
3050
0
0
0
13
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2010.
For
3050
0
0
0
14
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Against
0
3050
0
0
15
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR.
Against
0
3050
0
0

 
 
 


PEPSICO, INC.
      
Security:
713448108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PEP
  
Meeting Date:
05-May-2010
ISIN
US7134481081
  
Vote Deadline Date:
04-May-2010
Agenda
933213388
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
43354
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
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
APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
For
3285
0
0
0
14
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PEPSICO, INC. 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
3285
0
0
0
15
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 67)
Against
0
3285
0
0
16
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 68)
Against
0
3285
0
0
17
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PUBLIC POLICY REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 70)
Against
0
3285
0
0

 
 
 


APACHE CORPORATION
      
Security:
037411105
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
APA
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2010
ISIN
US0374111054
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2010
Agenda
933215065
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
8530
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EUGENE C. FIEDOREK
For
2250
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA ALBJERG GRAHAM
For
2250
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.H. MERELLI
For
2250
0
0
0
4
RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS APACHE'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
For
2250
0
0
0

 
 
 


CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
      
Security:
171340102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CHD
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2010
ISIN
US1713401024
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2010
Agenda
933213542
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
3060
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
BRADLEY C. IRWIN
  
1550
0
0
0
 
2
JEFFREY A. LEVICK
  
1550
0
0
0
 
3
ARTHUR B. WINKLEBLACK
  
1550
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For
1550
0
0
0

 
 
 


ECOLAB INC.
      
Security:
278865100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
ECL
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2010
ISIN
US2788651006
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2010
Agenda
933213390
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
52680
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS
For
4600
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOEL W. JOHNSON
For
4600
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. SCOTT O'HARA
For
4600
0
0
0
4
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
4600
0
0
0
5
APPROVAL OF THE ECOLAB INC. 2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
4600
0
0
0
6
AMENDMENT OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION OF TERMS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS OF THE 2013 ANNUAL MEETING.
For
4600
0
0
0
7
ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVES DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT.
For
4600
0
0
0
8
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY ON THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER.
Against
0
4600
0
0
9
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE BOARD TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE HOLDERS OF 10% OF OUTSTANDING SHARES THE POWER TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING.
Against
0
4600
0
0

 
 
 


VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
      
Security:
92343V104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
VZ
  
Meeting Date:
06-May-2010
ISIN
US92343V1044
  
Vote Deadline Date:
05-May-2010
Agenda
933212451
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
75976
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION
For
9400
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH
For
9400
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE
For
9400
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE
For
9400
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER
For
9400
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN
For
9400
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN
For
9400
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR.
For
9400
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE
For
9400
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG
For
9400
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER
For
9400
0
0
0
12
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW
For
9400
0
0
0
13
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD
For
9400
0
0
0
14
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
9400
0
0
0
15
ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
For
9400
0
0
0
16
PROHIBIT GRANTING STOCK OPTIONS
Against
0
9400
0
0
17
GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Against
0
9400
0
0
18
PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS
Against
0
9400
0
0
19
SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING
Against
0
9400
0
0
20
ADOPT AND DISCLOSE SUCCESSION PLANNING POLICY
Against
0
9400
0
0
21
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF BENEFITS PAID AFTER DEATH
Against
0
9400
0
0
22
EXECUTIVE STOCK RETENTION REQUIREMENTS
Against
0
9400
0
0

 
 
 


COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
      
Security:
194162103
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CL
  
Meeting Date:
07-May-2010
ISIN
US1941621039
  
Vote Deadline Date:
06-May-2010
Agenda
933208539
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
23341
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CAHILL
For
3750
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN COOK
For
3750
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELENE D. GAYLE
For
3750
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK
For
3750
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH JIMENEZ
For
3750
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. JOHNSON
For
3750
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN
For
3750
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS
For
3750
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PEDRO REINHARD
For
3750
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN I. SADOVE
For
3750
0
0
0
11
RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS COLGATE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
3750
0
0
0
12
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
For
3750
0
0
0
13
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Against
0
3750
0
0
14
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
Against
0
3750
0
0

 
 
 


THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
      
Security:
38141G104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
GS
  
Meeting Date:
07-May-2010
ISIN
US38141G1040
  
Vote Deadline Date:
06-May-2010
Agenda
933232338
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
13074
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN
For
700
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BRYAN
For
700
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. COHN
For
700
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAES DAHLBACK
For
700
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN FRIEDMAN
For
700
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. GEORGE
For
700
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON
For
700
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER
For
700
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAKSHMI N. MITTAL
For
700
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. SCHIRO
For
700
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR.
For
700
0
0
0
12
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR OUR 2010 FISCAL YEAR
For
700
0
0
0
13
AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MATTERS
For
700
0
0
0
14
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING
For
700
0
0
0
15
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT HOLDERS OF 25% OF OUR OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS
For
700
0
0
0
16
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL A REPORT ON CUMULATIVE VOTING
Against
0
700
0
0
17
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COLLATERAL IN OVER-THE-COUNTER DERIVATIVES TRADING
Against
0
700
0
0
18
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATE CHAIR & CEO
Against
0
700
0
0
19
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Against
0
700
0
0
20
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING SCIENCE
Against
0
700
0
0
21
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON PAY DISPARITY
Against
0
700
0
0
22
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE
Against
0
700
0
0

 
 
 


3M COMPANY
      
Security:
88579Y101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
MMM
  
Meeting Date:
11-May-2010
ISIN
US88579Y1010
  
Vote Deadline Date:
10-May-2010
Agenda
933208565
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
9910
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO
For
3250
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE W. BUCKLEY
For
3250
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN
For
3250
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. ESKEW
For
3250
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL
For
3250
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT L. HENKEL
For
3250
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY
For
3250
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON
For
3250
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS
For
3250
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. ULRICH
For
3250
0
0
0
11
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS 3M'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For
3250
0
0
0
12
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED 2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AND TO APPROVE THE EXPANDED PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AVAILABLE UNDER THE 2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
3250
0
0
0
13
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Against
0
3250
0
0

 
 
 


AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
      
Security:
029912201
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AMT
  
Meeting Date:
12-May-2010
ISIN
US0299122012
  
Vote Deadline Date:
11-May-2010
Agenda
933215116
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
32090
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND P. DOLAN
For
3150
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD M. DYKES
For
3150
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN F. KATZ
For
3150
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GUSTAVO LARA CANTU
For
3150
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOANN A. REED
For
3150
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA D.A. REEVE
For
3150
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E. SHARBUTT
For
3150
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. TAICLET, JR.
For
3150
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMME L. THOMPSON
For
3150
0
0
0
10
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
For
3150
0
0
0

 
 
 


TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION
      
Security:
899896104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TUP
  
Meeting Date:
12-May-2010
ISIN
US8998961044
  
Vote Deadline Date:
11-May-2010
Agenda
933218477
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
44053
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RITA BORNSTEIN, PH.D.
For
5500
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISS CLONINGER, III
For
5500
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. V. GOINGS
For
5500
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOE R. LEE
For
5500
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOB MARBUT
For
5500
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MONTEIRO DE CASTRO
For
5500
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID R. PARKER
For
5500
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE
For
5500
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PATRICK SPAINHOUR
For
5500
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANNE SZOSTAK
For
5500
0
0
0
11
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
5500
0
0
0
12
ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
For
5500
0
0
0
13
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION 2010 INCENTIVE PLAN
For
5500
0
0
0

 
 
 


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
      
Security:
46625H100
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
JPM
  
Meeting Date:
18-May-2010
ISIN
US46625H1005
  
Vote Deadline Date:
17-May-2010
Agenda
933226501
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
6706
Last Vote Date:
11-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES
For
2750
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE
For
2750
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE
For
2750
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN
For
2750
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON
For
2750
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER
For
2750
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III
For
2750
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR.
For
2750
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK
For
2750
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND
For
2750
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON
For
2750
0
0
0
12
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
2750
0
0
0
13
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
For
2750
0
0
0
14
POLITICAL NON-PARTISANSHIP
Against
0
2750
0
0
15
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS
Against
0
2750
0
0
16
COLLATERAL IN OVER THE COUNTER DERIVATIVES TRADING
Against
0
2750
0
0
17
SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
Against
0
2750
0
0
18
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN
Against
0
2750
0
0
19
PAY DISPARITY
Against
0
2750
0
0
20
SHARE RETENTION
Against
0
2750
0
0

 
 
 


MCDONALD'S CORPORATION
      
Security:
580135101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
MCD
  
Meeting Date:
20-May-2010
ISIN
US5801351017
  
Vote Deadline Date:
19-May-2010
Agenda
933232491
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
52766
Last Vote Date:
17-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY
For
3175
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
For
3175
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER W. STONE
For
3175
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILES D. WHITE
For
3175
0
0
0
5
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
For
3175
0
0
0
6
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
3175
0
0
7
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
Against
0
3175
0
0
8
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE USE OF CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STUNNING.
Against
0
3175
0
0
9
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE USE OF CAGE-FREE EGGS.
Against
0
3175
0
0

 
 
 


AMAZON.COM, INC.
      
Security:
023135106
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
AMZN
  
Meeting Date:
25-May-2010
ISIN
US0231351067
  
Vote Deadline Date:
24-May-2010
Agenda
933242480
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
13411
Last Vote Date:
17-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY P. BEZOS
For
800
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM A. ALBERG
For
800
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN SEELY BROWN
For
800
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. GORDON
For
800
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN MONIE
For
800
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS O. RYDER
For
800
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA Q. STONESIFER
For
800
0
0
0
8
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
For
800
0
0
0
9
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CALLING FOR THE COMPANY TO MAKE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES REGARDING CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Against
0
800
0
0

 
 
 


AMPHENOL CORPORATION
      
Security:
032095101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
APH
  
Meeting Date:
26-May-2010
ISIN
US0320951017
  
Vote Deadline Date:
25-May-2010
Agenda
933261973
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
22101
Last Vote Date:
25-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
STANLEY L. CLARK
  
6575
0
0
0
 
2
ANDREW E. LIETZ
  
6575
0
0
0
 
3
MARTIN H. LOEFFLER
  
6575
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
For
6575
0
0
0

 
 
 


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
      
Security:
30231G102
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
XOM
  
Meeting Date:
26-May-2010
ISIN
US30231G1022
  
Vote Deadline Date:
25-May-2010
Agenda
933239267
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
84004
Last Vote Date:
25-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
M.J. BOSKIN
  
3450
0
0
0
 
2
P. BRABECK-LETMATHE
  
3450
0
0
0
 
3
L.R. FAULKNER
  
3450
0
0
0
 
4
J.S. FISHMAN
  
3450
0
0
0
 
5
K.C. FRAZIER
  
3450
0
0
0
 
6
W.W. GEORGE
  
3450
0
0
0
 
7
M.C. NELSON
  
3450
0
0
0
 
8
S.J. PALMISANO
  
3450
0
0
0
 
9
S.S REINEMUND
  
3450
0
0
0
 
10
R.W. TILLERSON
  
3450
0
0
0
 
11
E.E. WHITACRE, JR.
  
3450
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 52)
For
3450
0
0
0
3
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 54)
Against
0
3450
0
0
4
INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 55)
Against
0
3450
0
0
5
SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 56)
Against
0
3450
0
0
6
AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 57)
Against
0
3450
0
0
7
POLICY ON WATER (PAGE 59)
Against
0
3450
0
0
8
WETLANDS RESTORATION POLICY (PAGE 60)
Against
0
3450
0
0
9
REPORT ON CANADIAN OIL SANDS (PAGE 62)
Against
0
3450
0
0
10
REPORT ON NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION (PAGE 64)
Against
0
3450
0
0
11
REPORT ON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (PAGE 65)
Against
0
3450
0
0
12
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 67)
Against
0
3450
0
0
13
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS (PAGE 69)
Against
0
3450
0
0

 
 
 


CERNER CORPORATION
      
Security:
156782104
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CERN
  
Meeting Date:
28-May-2010
ISIN
US1567821046
  
Vote Deadline Date:
27-May-2010
Agenda
933255487
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
34332
Last Vote Date:
25-May-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
GERALD E BISBEE JR, PHD
  
3925
0
0
0
 
2
LINDA M. DILLMAN
  
3925
0
0
0
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CERNER CORPORATION FOR 2010.
For
3925
0
0
0
3
RE-APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERNER CORPORATION PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN.
For
3925
0
0
0

 
 
 


PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED
      
Security:
741503403
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
PCLN
  
Meeting Date:
02-Jun-2010
ISIN
US7415034039
  
Vote Deadline Date:
01-Jun-2010
Agenda
933266911
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
2920
Last Vote Date:
02-Jun-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JEFFERY H. BOYD
  
900
0
0
0
 
2
RALPH M. BAHNA
  
900
0
0
0
 
3
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR.
  
900
0
0
0
 
4
JAN L. DOCTER
  
900
0
0
0
 
5
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN
  
900
0
0
0
 
6
JAMES M. GUYETTE
  
900
0
0
0
 
7
NANCY B. PERETSMAN
  
900
0
0
0
 
8
CRAIG W. RYDIN
  
900
0
0
0
2
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS TO VOTE "AGAINST" PROPOSAL 3
For
900
0
0
0
3
TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
Against
0
900
0
0

 
 
 


THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
      
Security:
872540109
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TJX
  
Meeting Date:
02-Jun-2010
ISIN
US8725401090
  
Vote Deadline Date:
01-Jun-2010
Agenda
933267153
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
49000
Last Vote Date:
02-Jun-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSE B. ALVAREZ
For
5150
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN M. BENNETT
For
5150
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. BRANDON
For
5150
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD CAMMARATA
For
5150
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID T. CHING
For
5150
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL F. HINES
For
5150
0
0
0
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY B. LANE
For
5150
0
0
0
8
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL MEYROWITZ
For
5150
0
0
0
9
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. O'BRIEN
For
5150
0
0
0
10
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLOW B. SHIRE
For
5150
0
0
0
11
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FLETCHER H. WILEY
For
5150
0
0
0
12
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP.
For
5150
0
0
0
13
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Against
0
5150
0
0

 
 
 


CATERPILLAR INC.
      
Security:
149123101
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
CAT
  
Meeting Date:
09-Jun-2010
ISIN
US1491231015
  
Vote Deadline Date:
08-Jun-2010
Agenda
933262709
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
47964
Last Vote Date:
02-Jun-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
JOHN T. DILLON
  
5575
0
0
0
 
2
JUAN GALLARDO
  
5575
0
0
0
 
3
WILLIAM A. OSBORN
  
5575
0
0
0
 
4
EDWARD B. RUST, JR.
  
5575
0
0
0
 
5
SUSAN C. SCHWAB
  
5575
0
0
0
2
RATIFY AUDITORS
For
5575
0
0
0
3
AMEND 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
For
5575
0
0
0
4
AMEND ARTICLES AND BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY BOARD
For
5575
0
0
0
5
AMEND ARTICLES AND BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS
For
5575
0
0
0
6
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Against
0
5575
0
0
7
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REVIEW GLOBAL CORPORATE STANDARDS
Against
0
5575
0
0
8
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS
Against
0
5575
0
0

 
 
 


DOLLAR TREE, INC.
      
Security:
256746108
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
DLTR
  
Meeting Date:
17-Jun-2010
ISIN
US2567461080
  
Vote Deadline Date:
16-Jun-2010
Agenda
933280668
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
15465
Last Vote Date:
02-Jun-2010
              
Item
Proposal
Recommendation
For
Against
Abstain
Take No Action
1
DIRECTOR
For
            
 
1
H. RAY COMPTON
  
4500
0
0
0
 
2
CONRAD M. HALL
  
4500
0
0
0
 
3
LEMUEL E. LEWIS
  
4500
0
0
0
 
4
BOB SASSER
  
4500
0
0
0
2
MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
For
4500
0
0
0
3
MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
For
4500
0
0
0

 
 
 


TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
      
Security:
881624209
  
Meeting Type:
Annual
Ticker:
TEVA
  
Meeting Date:
29-Jun-2010
ISIN
US8816242098
  
Vote Deadline Date:
18-Jun-2010
Agenda
933290532
Management
    
Total Ballot Shares:
43089
Last Vote Date:
02-Jun-2010
              
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, 2009, WHICH WAS PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND AGGREGATED NIS 2.50 (APPROXIMATELY US$0.642, ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE EXCHANGE RATES) PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADS), BE DECLARED FINAL.
For
4000
0
0
0
2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ABRAHAM E. COHEN
For
4000
0
0
0
3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. AMIR ELSTEIN
For
4000
0
0
0
4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. ROGER KORNBERG
For
4000
0
0
0
5
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. MOSHE MANY
For
4000
0
0
0
6
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. DAN PROPPER
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 2011 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
8
TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2010 LONG-TERM EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
4000
0
0
0
9
APPROVE REMUNERATION OF DR. PHILLIP FROST, IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 9, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 385,702 (AS OF MARCH 9, 2010) PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED BY THE ISRAELI CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS), PROVISION TO DR. FROST, IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, OF AN OFFICE AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES, AND, EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
For
4000
0
0
0
10
TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF PROF. MOSHE MANY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TEVA, EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 9, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF THE NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 150,000 (AS OF MARCH 9, 2010) PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED BY THE ISRAELI CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS). AND THE PROVISION TO PROF. MANY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, OF SECRETARIAL SERVICES.
For
4000
0
0
0
11
TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF PROF. ROGER KORNBERG, IN HIS CAPACITY AS A DIRECTOR OF TEVA, EFFECTIVE AS OF MAY 10, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF THE NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 150,000 (AS OF MAY 10, 2010) PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED BY THE ISRAELI CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS).
For
4000
0
0
0
12
TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BY NIS 100,000,000 TO A TOTAL OF NIS 250,000,000 BY THE CREATION OF 1,000,000,000 ADDITIONAL ORDINARY SHARES OF PAR VALUE NIS 0.1 EACH, AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS ACCORDINGLY.
For
4000
0
0
0


 
 
 

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 13, 2010


By (Signatures and Title):


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

Date:  August 13, 2010


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