defa14a_030111.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.______)

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[  ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12


TORTOISE CAPITAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)


(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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Tortoise Capital Resources
Meeting Date: April 8, 2011
Toll Free Phone #: 866-450-8470
Draft Solicitation Script

Greeting:
 
Hello, is Mr./Ms. _________________ available please?

Hi Mr./Ms. ______________________, my name is________________________ and I am calling on behalf of Tortoise Capital Resources on a recorded line.  Recently we sent you proxy materials for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 8, 2011 and have not received your proxy. Your Fund’s Board of Directors is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposals.  Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board?

For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Are you authorized to vote on all shares?

Again, my name is______________________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Tortoise Capital Resources. Today’s date is  and the time is  (am/pm) Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms. _____________________________, I have recorded your [FAVORABLE / AGAINST / ABSTAIN] vote for all of your Tortoise Capital Resources accounts and will be sending you a written confirmation for each.  If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-866-450-8470. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.

If Not Received:
I can resend the materials to you. Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip) Do you have an email address this can be sent to? (If yes, enter e-mail address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the stockholder) (If not, continue with standard script)

Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at the toll free number listed in the material.

If  Not Interested:

(use rebuttal) I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a stockholder, your vote is very important.  Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience.  If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening.

 
 
 


ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:

Hello, my name is _______________________ and I am a proxy voting specialist for Tortoise Capital Resources. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 8, 2011.

Your participation is very important.  To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-450-8470 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.  Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.  Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all stockholders.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:

Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an important message on behalf of Tortoise Capital Resources.  You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 8, 2011.

Your participation is very important.  To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-450-8470 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.  Specialists are available   Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.  Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all stockholders.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

 
 
 


INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING:

“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Tortoise Capital Resources.  Our offices are now closed.  Please call us back during our normal business hours  which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM  Eastern Time.  Thank you.”


INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:

“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Tortoise Capital Resources. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other stockholders.  Your call is important to us.  Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”



END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:

“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Tortoise Capital Resources. The Stockholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related stockholder calls. If you have questions about your Tortoise Capital Resources, please contact your Financial
 

 
 
 

Advisor or call Tortoise Capital Resources at 1-866-362-9331. Thank you for investing with Tortoise Capital Resources."