DEFA14A 1 ddefa14a.htm COLUMBIA FUNDS SERIES TRUST I Columbia Funds Series Trust I

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Columbia Funds

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ADJOURNED UNTIL

March 31, 2010

We recently distributed proxy materials relating to a special meeting of shareholders of the Columbia Funds on March 3, 2010. The meeting of the Columbia Funds has been adjourned with respect to certain proposals until March 31, 2010 to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions.

Your vote for this important meeting has not yet been received.

We encourage you to utilize one of the following options today to record your vote:

 

1. By Phone: You may cast your vote by telephone by calling the toll-free number and entering the Control Number printed on the enclosed Proxy Card.

 

2. By Internet: You may cast your vote on line by logging on to the Internet address printed on the enclosed Proxy Card, entering the Control Number printed on the Proxy Card and following the instructions on the Web site.

 

3. By Mail: If you prefer to vote by mail, please complete the enclosed Proxy Card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

Remember, your vote counts. Please vote today.

If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting your shares, please call Computershare Fund Services, your Fund’s proxy agent, at 800.708.7953. 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.

Your vote will help reduce the need for additional solicitation efforts. Certain shareholders of each Fund may receive a telephone call from a representative of Computershare Fund Services if their votes have not yet been received.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.