UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Thrivent Mutual Funds
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| THRIVENT MUTUAL FUNDS - WO#26694 - TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT | ||||
| BOOK -2 | ** Proxy ** | IVR Revised 06-15-15 | ||
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WHEN CONNECTED TO OUR PHONE VOTING SYSTEM ACCESSED VIA OUR TOLL-FREE NUMBER 1-800-337-3503 THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
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THE INITIAL PROMPT: “Thank you for calling the proxy voting line. Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER ENTERS THEIR 14 DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER, HE/SHE HEARS: “Next, located in the un-shaded box is an 8 digit number. Please enter this number now.”
THEN YOU HEAR: “Thank you. Please hold while I validate those numbers.”
THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING: “Okay, you’ll be voting your proxy for shares in Thrivent Mutual Funds The Board Recommends a vote “FOR” the proposal.”
IF THERE IS A PRIOR VOTE IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL NUMBER ENTERED YOU HEAR: “ I see that you’ve already voted. If you don’t want to change your vote you can just hang-up. Otherwise, remain on the line and I’ll take you through the voting process again…”
IF THERE IS NO PRIOR VOTE, THE FOLLOWING IS HEARD: “I’m about to take you through the voting process. Please keep your proxy card or meeting notice in front of you to follow along. Okay, let’s begin…” | ||||
| MATCHING THE SHAREHOLDER’S PROXY CARD, THEY WILL BE PROMPTED TO VOTE ON EACH APPLICABLE PROPOSAL:
“PROPOSAL 1: [FOR ONE HOLDING THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to
ABSTAIN Press 3”
WHEN A SHAREHOLDER OWNS MULTIPLE HOLDINGS AND CHOOSES TO VOTE ON EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, THEY HEAR: “FOR HOLDING 1: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3” “FOR HOLDING 2: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3” “FOR HOLDING 3: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3” The prompting continues for each of the shareholders holdings to match their fund holdings listed on their proxy card…
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| WHEN THE SHAREHOLDER HAS COMPLETED VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Okay, you’ve finished voting but your vote has not yet been recorded.” “To hear a summary of how you voted, press 1; To record your vote, Press 2.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 1, TO HEAR A SUMMARY OF THEIR VOTES, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Please note your vote will be cast automatically should you decide to hang up during the summary.” “You’ve elected to vote as follows…” [THEN A PLAYBACK OF THE VOTES COLLECTED FOR EACH PROPOSAL IS HEARD] AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS: “If this is correct, press 1; Otherwise, press 2. If you’d like to hear the information again press # (pound).”
IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS HEARD), THEY HEAR: “(Okay) Please hold while I record your vote.” THEN THEY HEAR: “Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary for you to mail in your proxy card or meeting notice. I’m now going to end this call unless you have another proxy card or meeting notice to vote or you want to change your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Okay, lets change your vote.” [The system then prompts the voting options again.]
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD, HE/SHE HEARS: “Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit # inside. Please enter that number now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO END THE CALL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Thank you for voting, goodbye.” |
| Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund | Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
| Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund | Thrivent Partner Mid Cap Value Fund | |
| Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund | Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund | |
| Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund | Thrivent Partner Worldwide Allocation Fund | |
| Thrivent Growth and Income Plus Fund | Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund | |
| Thrivent Balanced Income Plus Fund | Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund | |
| Thrivent Diversified Income Plus Fund | Thrivent Large Cap Stock Fund | |
| Thrivent Opportunity Income Plus Fund | Thrivent High Yield Fund | |
| Thrivent Natural Resources Fund | Thrivent Income Fund | |
| Thrivent Partner Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Thrivent Partner Small Cap Growth Fund | Thrivent Government Bond Fund | |
| Thrivent Partner Small Cap Value Fund | Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund | |
| Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund | Thrivent Money Market Fund |
Special Meeting of Shareholders
August 14, 2015
| Urgent Request
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE TODAY! |
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| Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To date, our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. If you have already voted, please disregard this notice and thank you.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials, the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposals. 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 to hold the meeting and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-865-3843. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. A copy of the proxy statement is also available on Computershare’s website at www.proxy-direct.com/thr-26694. |
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Internet.
Log on to the website noted on your proxy card(s) or voting instruction form, enter the control number printed on the voting card(s), and follow the simple online instructions.
2. By Touch-Tone Phone.
Call the toll-free number found on your voting card(s) or voting instruction form, and follow the simple instructions.
3. By Speaking to a Proxy Specialist.
Call 1-866-865-3843 to speak to a live proxy specialist. We can answer your questions and record your vote.
4. By Mail.
Simply return your signed and dated voting card(s) or voting instruction form in the envelope provided.
5. Attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders on August 14, 2015.
Please try to utilize one of the options above to vote your shares, so your vote can be received in time for the meeting. | |||||
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!
Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund, Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund, Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund, Thrivent Partner Mid Cap Value Fund, Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund, Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund
Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund, Thrivent Partner Worldwide Allocation Fund,
Thrivent Growth and Income Plus Fund, Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund, Thrivent Balanced Income Plus Fund, Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund, Thrivent Diversified Income Plus Fund, Thrivent Large Cap Stock Fund,
Thrivent Opportunity Income Plus Fund, Thrivent High Yield Fund, Thrivent Natural Resources Fund,
Thrivent Income Fund, Thrivent Partner Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund,
Thrivent Partner Small Cap Growth Fund, Thrivent Government Bond Fund, Thrivent Partner Small Cap Value Fund, Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund, Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund, Thrivent Money Market Fund
Special Meeting of Shareholders
August 14, 2015
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your fund, which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9:00 am. This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund on the record date and we have not yet received your vote.
YOUR FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSALS
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS, AVOIDS UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS
For you convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website noted on your proxy card(s) or voting instruction form, enter the control number printed on the voting card(s), and follow the simple online instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll-free number found on your voting card(s) or voting instruction form, and follow the simple instructions.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Simply return your signed and dated voting card(s) or voting instruction form in the envelope provided.
| 4. | SPEAK WITH A PROXY SPECIALIST |
Call 1-866-865-3843 to speak to a live proxy specialist. We can answer your questions and record your vote.
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 proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-865-3843. 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. A copy of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus is available at www.proxy-direct.com/thr-26694.
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