0000791049-16-000067.txt : 20160510 0000791049-16-000067.hdr.sgml : 20160510 20160510114952 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000791049-16-000067 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20160510 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160510 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20160510 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CASCADES TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000791049 IRS NUMBER: 136868231 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04626 FILM NUMBER: 161634523 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 WEST 45TH STREET STREET 2: SUITE 3600 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126976666 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 WEST 45TH STREET STREET 2: SUITE 3600 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TAX FREE TRUST OF OREGON DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890810 0000791049 S000006648 AQUILA TAX-FREE TRUST OF OREGON C000018137 Class A ORTFX C000018138 Class C ORTCX C000018139 Class I ORTIX C000018140 Class Y ORTYX DEFA14A 1 orpx16defa14a51016.htm ADDITIONAL PROXY MATERIALS orpx16defa14a.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
(Amendment No. )

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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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(as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12



THE CASCADES TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600
New York, New York 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

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No fee required



 

[Aquila
Group of Funds
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[Aquila
Tax-Free Trust
of Oregon
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Aquila Group of Funds
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 
Special Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which was considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on May 5, 2016. The meeting has been adjourned to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions.  The meeting will reconvene on June 6, 2016 at the offices of Aquila Investment Management LLC, 120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the February 8, 2016 record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR TRUST'S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS


YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT - VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS SUCH AS PHONE CALLS TO YOU

Voting takes only a few moments.  Please vote using one of the following options:

1.
VOTE ONLINE
Log on to the website listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the on screen instructions.

2.
VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE
Call the toll free number listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the recorded instructions.

3.
VOTE BY MAIL
Complete, sign and date the enclosed voting instruction form(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.


The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust's proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920.  Proxy materials are also available at http://www.aquilafunds.com/Download/ATFTO/Proxy.pdf.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.

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[Aquila
Group of Funds
logo]
[Aquila
Tax-Free Trust
of Oregon
logo]
Aquila Group of Funds
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon

 
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Special Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which was considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on May 5, 2016. The meeting has been adjourned to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions.  The meeting will reconvene on June 6, 2016 at the offices of Aquila Investment Management LLC, 120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the February 8, 2016 record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR TRUST'S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS


YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT - VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS SUCH AS PHONE CALLS TO YOU

Voting takes only a few moments.  Please vote using one of the following options:

1.
VOTE ONLINE
Log on to www.proxy-direct.com.  Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on screen instructions.

2.
VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE
Call 1-800-337-3503. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.

3.
VOTE BY MAIL
Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.

The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust's proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920.  Proxy materials are also available at http://www.aquilafunds.com/Download/ATFTO/Proxy.pdf..

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.


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