From: Vera McLean [vdmclean@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 1:38 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov.
Subject: reform (s7-19-03)


I read with interest the proposed rules change which would create a mechanism 
for nominees of long-term security holders, or groups of long-term security 
holders with significant holdings, to be included in company proxy materials 
where there are indications that the proxy process has been ineffective or 
that security holders are dissatisfied with that process.

Something must be done to bring the boards of directors of companies to be 
more responsive to the share holders and allow more diversity.  I thoroughly 
support the proposed changes and hope that your vote will be positive.

Thank you,  Vera McLean