-----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, UlXzYcokDCJeWtD2ApJtCFCl/iupuL9I/j9e37Krwxeq4P4KccZUP/puxrG5zvA9 23DyFcvJ+EmimfKPEWRnBA== 0000812006-08-000012.txt : 20080402 0000812006-08-000012.hdr.sgml : 20080402 20080402155927 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000812006-08-000012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080402 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080402 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20080402 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHURCHILL TAX FREE TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000812006 IRS NUMBER: 136864349 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05086 FILM NUMBER: 08733492 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 380 MADISON AVE STREET 2: SUITE 2300 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126976666 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 380 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 2300 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CHURCHILL TAX FREE FUND OF KENTUCKY DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880911 0000812006 S000009083 Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky C000024671 Churchill Tax-Free Trust of Kentucky Class A CHTFX C000024672 Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky Class C CHKCX C000024673 Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky Class I CHTSX C000024674 Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky Class Y CHKYX DEFA14A 1 kypx08a14a.txt DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS TO PROXY STATEMENT File Nos. 33-13021 & 811-5086 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. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12 CHURCHILL TAX-FREE 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) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required Solicitation Script Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky 1-866-615-7265 Greeting: Hello, is Mr./Ms. _________ available please? Hi Mr./Ms. , my name is and I am calling on behalf of Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky on a recorded line. Recently you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 25, 2008. Have you received this material? If Received: Your Fund's Board of Trustees is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposals outlined in the proxy statement. For your convenience, would you like to vote now over the phone? IF Yes: The process will only take a few moments. Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. Today's date is and the time is Eastern Time. Would you please state your full name and full mailing address? Are you authorized to vote all shares? (If Yes, proceed with voting process) (If no, identify with shareholder which accounts s/he is authorized to vote and proceed with voting process) The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposals as set forth in the material you received and recommends a favorable vote for these proposals. How do you wish to vote your account/each of your accounts? For Favorable Vote: Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky accounts you are voting in favor of the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. For Non-Favorable Vote: Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky accounts you are voting against the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. For Abstentions: Mr./Ms. I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky accounts you are abstaining on the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. You will receive a written confirmation of your vote. If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-866-615-7265. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening. If Unsure of voting: Would you like me to review the proposals with you? (Answer all the shareholder's questions and ask them if they wish to vote over the phone. If they agree, return to authorized voting section) If Not Received: I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to? (If yes: Type email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder) (If not, continue with standard script) Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip) Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at the toll free number listed in the material. If Shares were sold after (record date) I understand Mr./Ms.__________, however you were a shareholder on the record date and therefore you are still entitled to vote your shares. Would you have any objections to voting your shares now? If Not Interested: I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening. ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE: Hello, my name is ____________________ and I am a proxy voting specialist for Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 25, 2008. Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-615-7265 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an important message on behalf of Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 25, 2008. Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-615-7265 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING "Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Thank you. INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE "Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received. END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE "Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky. The Shareholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky account, please contact your Financial Advisor or call the Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky at 800-437-1000 for account information or 800-437-1020 for general information. Thank you for investing with Churchill Tax-Free Fund of Kentucky." CHURCHILL TAX-FREE FUND OF KENTUCKY Recently we sent you proxy materials regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Our records indicate that we have not received your important vote. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting and avoid the possibility of an additional adjournment. EVERY VOTE COUNTS You may think your vote is not important, but your participation is critical to hold the meeting, so please vote immediately. Any additional solicitations are costly and time-consuming. We urge you to vote your proxy now. You and all other shareholders will benefit from your cooperation. There is no fee increase involved in the Advisory and Administration Agreement (Proposal No. 3) After careful review, the Board of Trustees has unanimously recommended a vote "FOR" the proposals detailed in your proxy statement. 1-866-615-7265 Please vote now to be sure your vote is received in time for the April 25, 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Thank you for your participation Aquila Funds has made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods: o Speak to a live Proxy Specialist by calling the number above. We can answer any of your questions and record your vote. (Open: M-F 9:30am - 9pm, Sat 10am - 6pm ET) o Log on to the website noted on your proxy card and enter your control number printed on the card, and vote by following the on-screen prompts. o Call the phone number on the proxy card and enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. o Mail in your signed proxy card in the envelope provided ---------------------------------------------------------------- Voting takes only a few minutes. PLEASE VOTE TODAY. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----