What is e-Proxy and do I have to participate?
e-Proxy is the term used for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new rule allowing for electronic delivery of TCC’s Annual Report and Proxy Statement by posting the documents on our internet site. The SEC’s rule entitled “Shareholder Choice Regarding Proxy Materials” was published on July 26, 2007 and is effective January 1, 2008. Under the rule, TCC had two choices for how to communicate with our shareholders: Notice Only or Full Set Delivery. TCC was an early adopter in choosing the Notice Only option. The idea behind the Notice Only option of e-Proxy is for shareholders to be notified that the materials are available on the internet. The shareholders will then visit the site to obtain any information they want. Shareholders will receive a proxy card by mail ten days following the initial Notice, and can vote their shares either on-line or by returning a completed proxy card. TCC decided to make this change because it aligns with our Values (Innovation and Social Responsib
