[The Fund held its annual stockholders meeting on May 14, 2009. At this meeting, stockholders elected the following nominees to the Funds Board of Directors. I) Election of Directors Nominees: Simon J. Crinage The Hon Earl of Cromer Votes for 3,962,403 5,043,457 Votes Withheld 1,311,831 230,777 Shares Not Voted 1,173,403 1,173,403 Total Voting Shares 6,447,637]