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THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY

Shareholder Meeting to be held on 4/23/09

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THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY

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DAYTON, OH  45408

 

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Meeting Information                                          

 

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Meeting Date:

4/23/09

Meeting Time:

11:00 AM, EDT

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Voting items


The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" Proposals 1, 2 and 3.


1.

Election of Eight Directors

Nominees:

01)   David P. Bailis

02)   Roy W. Begley, Jr.

03)   F. David Clarke, III

04)   Michael E. Kohlsdorf

05)   R. Eric McCarthey

06)   Joseph  P. Morgan,  Jr.

07)   John  J. Schiff, Jr.

08)   John Q. Sherman,  II


2.

Proposal to ratify the appointment of Battelle & Battelle LLP, Certified Public Accountants, as The Standard Register Company's independent auditors for the year 2009.


3.

Proposal to approve the Amended and Restated Standard Register 2002 Equity Incentive Plan.


4.

According to their best judgment on any and all matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof.  The Board of Directors does not know of any other matter to be brought before the Annual Meeting other than the three described above.