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November 13, 1998
TO: OPERATIONS COMMITTEE No. 44-98
PRIMARY CONTACTS - MEMBER COMPLEX No. 108-98
SEC RULES COMMITTEE No. 116-98
SMALL FUNDS COMMITTEE No. 16-98
TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
RE: MUTUAL FUND YEAR 2000 PROJECT LEADERS MEETING - DECEMBER 9,
1998
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As you know, Year 2000 compliance is a very high priority for mutual fund groups. In order to
further increase the level of awareness about the many important issues surrounding the Year 2000, the
Institute has scheduled a meeting for Mutual Fund Year 2000 Project Leaders to be held in the David
Silver Conference Room at the Investment Company Institute on Wednesday, December 9, 1998 from
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to assist Institute members in facilitating the sharing of
information on Year 2000 issues affecting mutual fund companies. A Preliminary Agenda for the
meeting is enclosed detailing topics to be discussed. Discussion items include member participation in
the industrywide testing process, the status of member readiness and their major vendors and service
providers, results of recent SEC Y2K reports and inspections, contingency planning efforts,
communications to investors, and global Y2K considerations.
Attendance at this important session is limited to one representative per member complex.
In order to attend the December 9th meeting, please identify your organization’s Year 2000 Project
Leader or their designee on the attached meeting response form, which must be returned by fax to
Agnes Thomas (fax: 202-326-8314/phone: 202-326-5846) by December 2, 1998.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting or agenda please contact the undersigned at
202-326-5845 or Kathy Joaquin at 202-326-5930. Your firm’s participation is encouraged and
appreciated.
Donald J. Boteler
Vice President
Operations & Training
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