0000791049-11-000028.txt : 20110307 0000791049-11-000028.hdr.sgml : 20110307 20110307113236 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000791049-11-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110307 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110307 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20110307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CASCADES TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000791049 IRS NUMBER: 136868231 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04626 FILM NUMBER: 11667214 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 380 MADISON AVE STE 2300 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126976666 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 380 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: # 2300 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TAX FREE TRUST OF OREGON DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890810 0000791049 S000006648 TAX-FREE TRUST OF OREGON C000018137 Tax-Free Trust of Oregon Class A ORTFX C000018138 Tax-Free Trust of Oregon Class C ORTCX C000018139 Tax-Free Trust of Oregon Class I ORTIX C000018140 Tax-Free Trust of Oregon Class Y ORTYX DEFA14A 1 orpx11defa14a.htm ADDITIONAL PROXY MATERIALS orpx11defa14a.htm


File Nos. 33-4382 & 811-4626

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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THE CASCADES TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

380 Madison Avenue, Suite 2300
New York, New York 10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(212) 697-6666
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

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Aquila Group of Funds
 
Tax-Free Trust of Oregon



Important Proxy
News
 
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!
 
Dear Shareholder:
 
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Annual and Special Meetings of Shareholders scheduled for April 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time respectively.  To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.
 
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" all proposals at both meetings.  Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.  We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
 
If you should have any questions regarding the proposals, or require duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-877-225-6920.  Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your voting instructions:
 
1. By Internet.
 
Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form.
 
 
2. By Touch-Tone Phone.
 
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
 
3. By Mail.
 
Simply execute and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided. However, please try to utilize one of the two options above to register your voting instructions, so they may be received in time for the meeting.
 
If you have already submitted voting instructions by utilizing one of these methods, then you do not need to take any action.
 





WE NEED YOUR HELP.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!



R1OBO22271


 
 
 


Aquila Group of Funds
 
Tax-Free Trust of Oregon


Important Proxy
News
 
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!
 
 
Dear Shareholder:
 
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Annual and Special Meetings of Shareholders scheduled for April 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time respectively.  To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.
 
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" all proposals at both meetings.  Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.  We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
 
If you should have any questions regarding the proposals, or require duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-877-225-6920.  Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
 
 
 
 
 
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your voting instructions:
 
1. By Internet.
 
Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form.
 
 
2. By Touch-Tone Phone.
 
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
 
3. By Mail.
 
Simply execute and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided. However, please try to utilize one of the two options above to register your voting instructions, so they may be received in time for the meeting.
 
4. By Live Representative.
 
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-877-225-6920.  Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
 
If you have already submitted voting instructions by utilizing one of these methods, then you do not need to take any action.
 


WE NEED YOUR HELP.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!



R1REGNOBO22271

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