From: karen mazza [karenmm58@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 1:29 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: s7-10-03 I am writing to express my concern as a shareowner regarding any changes you are considering to the way shareowners can vote proxies at annual meetings. As a small shareowner I am concerned whenever the SEC proposes reforms to proxy voting. As it stands now investors have very little say in how a company is governed since access to the ballot for the election of directors is limited. My concern has grown exponentially with the exposure of corporate fraud and abuse these past few years. And that trend does not seem to be winding down. Good corporate governance begins in the board room. Shareholders need access to the ballot to present and support directors who share their concerns. Board members who feel accountable to shareowners will think independently of the CEO and management when faced with tough decisions. While I realize no specific reforms have been made public, I would like to be on ! record as supporting reforms to strengthen shareowner access and as not in support of any reforms which will further limit the rights of share owners while strengthening the rights of company management to exclude owners.. Sincerely Karen M Mazza, Esq.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect your PC - Click here for McAfee.com VirusScan Online