UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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| • | Notice of the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| • | 2008 Proxy Statement |
| • | 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders |
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| Meeting Type: |
Annual | Meeting Location: 14375 NW Science Park Drive | ||
| Meeting Date: |
May 21, 2008 | Portland, Oregon | ||
| Meeting Time: |
3:00 P.M. | |||
| For holders as of: |
March 24, 2008 |
| Voting items |
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees named below.
| 1. Election of Directors | |||||
| Nominees: | |||||
| 01 | ) | Gertrude Boyle | |||
| 02 | ) | Timothy P. Boyle | |||
| 03 | ) | Sarah A. Bany | |||
| 04 | ) | Murrey R. Albers | |||
| 05 | ) | Stephen E. Babson | |||
| 06 | ) | Andy D. Bryant | |||
| 07 | ) | Edward S. George | |||
| 08 | ) | Walter T. Klenz | |||
| 09 | ) | John W. Stanton | |||
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR proposal No. 2.
| 2. | Proposal to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2008. |
Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
| Voting Instructions |