WCBO West Coast Bancorp (MM)

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WEST COAST BANCORP ** IMPORTANT NOTICE ** Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available. 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.     5335 MEADOWS ROAD SUITE 201 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035

Shareholder Meeting to be held on 04/28/09
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	Meeting Information
	Meeting Type:	Annual
	Meeting Date:	04/28/09
	Meeting Time:	2:00 P.M., Pacific Time
	For holders as of:	03/02/09
	Meeting Location:
	Oaks-Meadows Conference Center Kruse Oaks I 5300 Meadows Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035
	Meeting Directions:
	For Meeting Directions, Please Call: 503-598-3241

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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the listed directors and proposals.
1.	ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
	Nominees:
1)	Lloyd D. Ankeny	5)	Steven N. Spence
2)	Michael J. Bragg	6)	Robert D. Sznewajs
3)	Duane C. McDougall	7)	David J. Truitt
4)	Steven J. Oliva	8)	Nancy A. Wilgenbusch, Ph.D.
2.	APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WEST COAST BANCORP 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
3.	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.

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