SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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SI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
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SI Financial Group, Inc.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held at 9:00 a.m., May 13, 2009.
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As part of our efforts to cut unnecessary expenses and conserve the environment, SI Financial Group, Inc. has elected to provide Internet access to the proxy statement and annual report, including the Form 10-K, rather than mailing paper reports. This reduces postage and printing expenses and paper waste. The proxy statement and annual report are available at:
http://www.cfpproxy.com/5697
The annual stockholder meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company Training Center. The matters to be covered are:
| 1. | Election of three directors to serve for a term of three years; |
| 2. | Appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2009; and |
| 3. | Other matters as may be put forth at the meeting. |
The Board of Directors of SI Financial Group, Inc. recommends voting for the above proposals. To vote, you must have been a stockholder at the close of business on March 16, 2009.
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.
Shortly, you will receive a proxy card that will reflect the proposals to be voted on at the Annual Meeting. You may vote by mail or in person. If you wish to vote by mail, simply cast your vote on the proxy card that you will receive and sign and return it in the accompanying Business Reply Envelope. If you wish to vote in person at the Annual Meeting, simply check the box on the proxy card indicating that you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. We ask that you cast your vote promptly. Thank you for your continued support!
If you want to receive a paper copy of these documents, you can request one at anytime. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy of these reports by May 4, 2009 to ensure delivery before the stockholder meeting.
To request a paper copy of these items, you will need your Stockholder Control Number that can be found in the lower right hand corner of this letter. Then, either:
¨ Call our toll-free number, (800) 951-2405; or
¨ Visit our website at http://www.cfpproxy.com/5697; or
¨ Send us an email at fulfillment@rtco.com and enter the Stockholder Control Number when prompted or, if you send us an email, enter it in the subject line.
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