UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC. |
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ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. Attn: Tane Tyler 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 303.623.2577 |
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IMPORTANT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING |
Shareholder Meeting Notice |
Important Notice Regarding the
Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. Shareholder Meeting to be Held on April 23,
2008
Under new Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or to request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement to shareholders is available at:
www.envisionreports.com/Liberty
Easy Online Access A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote |
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When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares. |
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Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/Liberty. |
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Step 2: Click the Cast your Vote or Request Printed Materials section. |
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Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. |
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Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote. |
When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future mailings.
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Shareholder Meeting Notice |
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.s Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on April 23, 2008 at the offices of the Fund, 99 High Street, Suite 303, Boston, Massachusetts, at 10:00 a.m.
Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors recommendations.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
1. Not applicable to Growth Fund.
2. To Elect (2) Directors of the Fund John A. Benning and Richard C. Rantzow.
3. Approval of Portfolio Management Agreement among Growth Fund, ALPS Advisers, Inc. and Chase Investment Counsel Corporation.
Please note: This is not a proxy. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a set of proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice and identification with you.
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PLEASE NOTE: You must use the numbers in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials. |
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Telephone Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 using a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions to log in and order a set of proxy materials. |
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Internet Go to www.envisionreports.com/Liberty. Follow the instructions to log in and order a set of proxy materials. |
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Email Send an email message with Proxy Materials Order in the subject line and, in the body of the message, your full name and address and the three numbers located in the shaded bar on the reverse to investorvote@computershare.com. |
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To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by April 13, 2008. |
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the above listed documents you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below on or before 4/14/08. |
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Should you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting you must request a legal proxy. To request a legal proxy please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the material. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. |
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