-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, ImjVtM/SW9oFRxwRp8x20/UPHoYLfA9UOXzvP3u5RpZfrnd532WcOMqJUjUjZOvB QSMpWn786KyasIKFwxt5Gg== 0001162044-09-000426.txt : 20090818 0001162044-09-000426.hdr.sgml : 20090818 20090818124212 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001162044-09-000426 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-PX PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090818 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090818 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20090818 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Adirondack Funds CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001311981 IRS NUMBER: 201993634 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-PX SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21691 FILM NUMBER: 091021074 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 26 VLY RD. CITY: ALBANY STATE: NY ZIP: 12205 BUSINESS PHONE: 518-690-0470 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 26 VLY RD. CITY: ALBANY STATE: NY ZIP: 12205 0001311981 S000004764 Adirondack Small Cap Fund C000012957 Adirondack Small Cap Fund ADKSX N-PX 1 adirondacknpx200908.htm

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 811-21691


Adirondack Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


26 Vly Road

Albany, New York 12205

(Address of principal executive offices)

 (Zip code)


Gregory A. Roeder

Adirondack Research and Management, Inc.

26 Vly Road

Alabany, New York 12205


(Name and address of agent for service)


Copies to:

JoAnn M. Strasser

Thompson Hine LLP

312 Walnut Street, 14th Floor

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 518-439-7507


Date of fiscal year end: March 31


Date of reporting period: June 30, 2009


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 (Sections 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 (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).  The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking notes.


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, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609.  The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.


ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:


Disclose 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.


The Adirondack Small Cap Fund

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

Ticker Symbol:AEO Cusip Number:02553E106
Record Date: 4/20/2009 Meeting Date: 6/16/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1a-c Elect three directors For Issuer For With
2 Amend stock incentive plan For Issuer For With
3 Ratify Ernst & Young as independant auditor For Issuer For With

ASSURED GUARANTY LTD

Ticker Symbol:AGO Cusip Number:G0585R106
Record Date: 3/17/2009 Meeting Date: 5/7/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect four class II directors For Issuer For With
2 Amend Long term incentive plan For Issuer For With
3 Amend employee stock purchase plan For Issuer For With
4 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoppers LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
5 Direct the company to vote for directors and ratify auditors of Assured Guaranty Re Ltd (subsidiary) For Issuer For With
6 Transact other such business if any lawfully brough before the meeting. For Issuer For With

ASSURED GUARANTY LTD

Ticker Symbol:AGO Cusip Number:G0585R106
Record Date: 2/6/2009 Meeting Date: 3/16/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Special meeting to approve issuance of additional shares to acquire Dexia Holdings Inc. For Issuer For With
2 Approval of share issuance to WLR recovery fund. For Issuer For With

AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Ticker Symbol:AVID Cusip Number:05367P100
Record Date: 4/2/2009 Meeting Date: 5/28/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect three directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratfy the selection of Erst & Young LLP as auditor For Issuer For With

AXT, INC

Ticker Symbol:AXTI Cusip Number:00246W103
Record Date: 4/2/2009 Meeting Date: 5/26/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 1 directors Against Issuer For Against
2 Ratify the appointment of Burr,Pilger & Mayer LLP Against Issuer For Against

BGC PARTNERS, INC.

Ticker Symbol:BGCP Cusip Number:05541T101
Record Date: 10/27/2008 Meeting Date: 12/8/2008
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect five directors. Lutnick,Dalton,Koshland,Sloane,Weis For Issuer For With

CALPINE CORPORATION

Ticker Symbol:CPN Cusip Number:131347304
Record Date: 3/12/2009 Meeting Date: 5/7/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect nine directors For Issuer For With
2 Amend and Restate Bylaws For Issuer For With
3 Ratify Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP For Issuer For With

CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION

Ticker Symbol:CSCX Cusip Number:14141A108
Record Date: 3/30/2009 Meeting Date: 6/21/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect two directors For Issuer For With

CONSECO INC.

Ticker Symbol:CNO Cusip Number:208464883
Record Date: 3/16/2009 Meeting Date: 5/12/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect nine directors. For Issuer For With
2 Approve shareholder rights plan. For Issuer For With
3 Approve long-term incentive plan. For Issuer For With
4 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor. For Issuer For With

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC

Ticker Symbol:CCK Cusip Number:228368106
Record Date: 3/10/2009 Meeting Date: 4/23/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 10 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appoinment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor For Issuer For With

CYBEX INTERNATIONAL INC.

Ticker Symbol:CYBX Cusip Number:23252E106
Record Date: 3/18/2009 Meeting Date: 5/6/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect three directors Against Issuer For With
2 Approve such other business that may properly come before the meeting. Abstained Issuer For With

DDI CORP

Ticker Symbol:DDIC Cusip Number:233162502
Record Date: 3/31/2009 Meeting Date: 5/12/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 7 directors For Issuer For With

DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED

Ticker Symbol:DBD Cusip Number:253651103
Record Date: 2/27/2009 Meeting Date: 4/23/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 9 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appoinment of KPMG LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Approve amended and restated performance incentive plan For Issuer For With

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG

Ticker Symbol:DWA Cusip Number:26153C103
Record Date: 4/20/2009 Meeting Date: 6/10/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect ten directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve amended incentive compensation plan For Issuer For With
3 Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP For Issuer For With

DYNEGY, INC.

Ticker Symbol:DYN Cusip Number:26817G102
Record Date: 3/24/2009 Meeting Date: 5/22/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect eight directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP For Issuer For With
3 Stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions. Against Stockholder Against With

GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC.

Ticker Symbol:GNW Cusip Number:37247D106
Record Date: 3/20/2009 Meeting Date: 5/13/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1A-I Elect 9 directors For Issuer For With
2 Approval of Incentive plan amendment For Issuer For With
3 Ratify KPMG LLP as Audit firm. For Issuer For With

HOOPER HOLMES

Ticker Symbol:HH Cusip Number:439104100
Record Date: 3/31/2009 Meeting Date: 5/19/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect three directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditor For Issuer For With

I2 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Ticker Symbol:ITWO Cusip Number:465754208
Record Date: 4/2/2009 Meeting Date: 5/28/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 1 director For Issuer For With
2 Ratify appointment of Grant Thornton LLP For Issuer For With

INGLES MARKETS INCORPORATED

Ticker Symbol:IMKTA Cusip Number:457030104
Record Date: 12/22/2008 Meeting Date: 2/10/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Reelect two directors Against Issuer For With
2 Stockholder proposal concerning severance agreements. For Issuer Against Against
3 Shareholder proposal concerning animal welfare progress report. Against Issuer Against With

IPASS INC.

Ticker Symbol:IPAS Cusip Number:46261V108
Record Date: 4/29/2009 Meeting Date: 6/24/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 3 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify KPMG LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Approve board declassification For Issuer For With

IXIA

Ticker Symbol:XXIA Cusip Number:45071R109
Record Date: 4/3/2009 Meeting Date: 5/28/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect five directors. For Issuer For With
2 Approve amendment to equity incentive plan. For Issuer For With
3 Ratify the appoinment of Independant accounting firm. For Issuer For With

JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Ticker Symbol:JRN Cusip Number:481130102
Record Date: 2/26/2009 Meeting Date: 4/30/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 3 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appointment of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP as auditor. For Issuer For With

KNIGHT CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

Ticker Symbol:NITE Cusip Number:499005106
Record Date: 4/1/2009 Meeting Date: 5/13/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1a-h Elect 8 directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve executive incentive plan. For Issuer For With
3 Ratify the appoinment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP For Issuer For With

LINCARE HOLDINGS INC.

Ticker Symbol:LNCR Cusip Number:532791100
Record Date: 3/16/2009 Meeting Date: 5/11/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect five directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve 2009 emploee stock purchase plan For Issuer For With
3 Ratify KPMG LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
4 Conduct other business as may properly come before the annual meeting. For Issuer For With

MONTPEILIER RE HOLDINGS LTD

Ticker Symbol:MRH Cusip Number:G62185106
Record Date: 3/31/2009 Meeting Date: 5/20/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect eight directors. For Issuer For With
2 Appoint Pricewaterhousecoopers as auditor. For Issuer For With

MYR GROUP INC

Ticker Symbol:MYRG Cusip Number:55405W104
Record Date: 3/20/2009 Meeting Date: 5/12/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect two directors For Issuer For With

NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.

Ticker Symbol:NWL Cusip Number:651229106
Record Date: 3/13/2009 Meeting Date: 5/5/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1a-d Elect 4 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP For Issuer For With

OWENS ILLINOIS INC.

Ticker Symbol:OI Cusip Number:690768403
Record Date: 2/24/2009 Meeting Date: 4/23/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect four directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Increase maximun directors from 11 to 12 For Issuer For With
4 Amend incentive comp plan For Issuer For With

PEPSIAMERICAS, INC

Ticker Symbol:PAS Cusip Number:71343P200
Record Date: 3/10/2009 Meeting Date: 5/7/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1A-J Elect 10 Directors proposed by Management. For Issuer For With
2 Approve long term incentive plan. For Issuer For With
3 Ratify appoinment of Independent Auditors. For Issuer For With

PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Ticker Symbol:PER Cusip Number:714265105
Record Date: 3/16/2009 Meeting Date: 5/13/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 12 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratfy appointment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP For Issuer For With

PMA CAPITAL CORP

Ticker Symbol:PMACA Cusip Number:693419202
Record Date: 3/11/2009 Meeting Date: 5/6/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect three directors. For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appoinment of Beard Miller Co LLP as auditor. For Issuer For With

POST PROPERTIES INC.

Ticker Symbol:PPS Cusip Number:737464107
Record Date: 4/15/2009 Meeting Date: 6/9/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect entire board of directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Conduct other such business that may properly come before the meeting. For Issuer For With

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Ticker Symbol:PZN Cusip Number:74731Q103
Record Date: 4/15/2009 Meeting Date: 5/19/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect five directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditor For Issuer For With
3 Approve amendment to equity incentive plan For Issuer For With

RRI ENERGY, INC.

Ticker Symbol:RRI Cusip Number:74971X107
Record Date: 5/13/2009 Meeting Date: 6/18/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1a-1e Elect 5 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as independant auditor. For Issuer For With

SANMINA-SCI CORP.

Ticker Symbol:SANM Cusip Number:800907107
Record Date: 12/4/2008 Meeting Date: 1/26/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1a-i Elect nine directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appointment of KPMG as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Approve incentive compensation plan For Issuer For With

SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC

Ticker Symbol:SIGI Cusip Number:816300107
Record Date: 3/9/2009 Meeting Date: 4/29/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect three directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve stock purchase plan amendment. For Issuer For With
3 Ratify appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors For Issuer For With
4 Stockholder proposal regarding board declassification For Stockholder For With

SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC.

Ticker Symbol:SBGI Cusip Number:829226109
Record Date: 3/4/2009 Meeting Date: 6/4/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect the slate of directors proposed by management Against Issuer For Against
2 Ratify Pricewaterhousecoopers as auditor. For Issuer For With

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Ticker Symbol:LUV Cusip Number:844741108
Record Date: 3/24/2009 Meeting Date: 5/20/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect nine directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve amended and restated employee stock purchase plan For Issuer For With
3 Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
4 Shareholder proposal for reincorporation in a shareholder freindly state (North Dakota) Against Issuer For With
5 Shareholder proposal concerning healthcare reform. Against Issuer For With

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

Ticker Symbol:COO Cusip Number:216648402
Record Date: 2/3/2009 Meeting Date: 3/18/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect nine directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve restated long term incentive plan For Issuer For With
3 Approve restated long term incentive plan for directors For Issuer For With
4 Ratify the appoinment of KPMG LLP For Issuer For With

THE PHOENIX COMPANIES INC.

Ticker Symbol:PNX Cusip Number:71902E109
Record Date: 3/4/2009 Meeting Date: 5/1/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 5 directors. For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appointment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP as Auditor. For Issuer For With
3 Approve long term incentive performance plan. For Issuer For With
4 Grant the board authority to effect a reverse stock split. For Issuer For With

TIER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Ticker Symbol:TIER Cusip Number:8865OQ100
Record Date: 2/24/2009 Meeting Date: 3/11/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect seven directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify McGladrey & Pullen LLP as auditor For Issuer For With
3 Shareholder rights proposal For Stockholder Against Against
4 Special meeting proposal Against Issuer Against With

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC

Ticker Symbol:TR Cusip Number:890516107
Record Date: 5/4/2009 Meeting Date: 3/10/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 5 directors Against Issuer For Against
2 Ratify the appoinment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC For Issuer For With

UNISOURCE ENERGY CORPORATION

Ticker Symbol:UNS Cusip Number:909205106
Record Date: 3/16/2009 Meeting Date: 5/8/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 14 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the selection of Price Waterhousecoopers as Independant auditor. For Issuer For With

VASCULAR SOLUTIONS INC

Ticker Symbol:VASC Cusip Number:92231M109
Record Date: 2/23/2009 Meeting Date: 4/21/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect 7 directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify selection of Virchow Krause & Co as auditor For Issuer For With

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC.

Ticker Symbol:VRTS Cusip Number:92828Q109
Record Date: 3/23/2009 Meeting Date: 5/21/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect two directors For Issuer For With
2 Ratify the appointment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP For Issuer For With

WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP

Ticker Symbol:WMG Cusip Number:934550104
Record Date: 1/9/2009 Meeting Date: 2/23/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect tweleve directors Against Issuer For Against
2 Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP For Issuer For With

WD-40 COMPANY

Ticker Symbol:WDFC Cusip Number:929236107
Record Date: 10/17/2008 Meeting Date: 12/9/2008
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect eight directors For Issuer For With
2 Approve bylaw change to reduce the minimum number of directors from nine to seven For Issuer For With
3 Approve company performance incentive plan For Issuer For With
4 Ratify the appointment of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP For Issuer For With

YOUBET.COM INC

Ticker Symbol:UBET Cusip Number:987413101
Record Date: 4/24/2009 Meeting Date: 6/1/2009
Proposal # Proposal Vote Author MRV* vs. Mgmt
1 Elect eight directors For Issuer For With
2 Admend certifate of incorporation to restrict certain tranfers of the compnay's common stock. Against Issuer For Against
3 Adopt a shareholder rights plan. Against Issuer For Against


* Management Recommended Vote


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.



Adirondack Funds


By /s/Gregory A. Roeder

* Gregory A. Roeder

President and Chief Compliance Officer


By /s/Matthew Reiner

* Matthew Reiner

Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer


Date: August 18, 2009


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

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