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This excerpt taken from the PPS DEF 14A filed Apr 22, 2009. PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Our bylaws provide that at least three and no more than fifteen directors shall constitute the full board of directors. Currently, our board of directors consists of ten members. The term of each of Robert C. Goddard, III, Douglas Crocker II, David P. Stockert, Herschel M. Bloom, Walter M. Deriso, Jr., Russell R. French, Dale Anne Reiss, David R. Schwartz, Stella F. Thayer and Ronald de Waal expires at the 2009 Annual Meeting and until his or her respective successor is elected and qualified. Upon the recommendation of our independent Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the board of directors has nominated incumbent directors Robert C. Goddard, III, Douglas Crocker II, David P. Stockert, Herschel M. Bloom, Walter M. Deriso, Jr., Russell R. French, Dale Anne Reiss, David R. Schwartz, Stella F. Thayer and Ronald de Waal to stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting and to hold office until our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The following list sets forth the names of the nominees for director and contains certain biographical information, including a brief description of principal occupation and business experience during at least the past five years, directorships of companies presently held, and certain other information. This information has been furnished by the respective individuals. This excerpt taken from the PPS DEF 14A filed Sep 12, 2008. PROPOSAL 1 —
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our bylaws provide that at least three and no more than fifteen
directors shall constitute the full board of directors.
Currently, our board of directors consists of nine members. The
term of each of Robert C. Goddard, III, Douglas Crocker II,
David P. Stockert, Herschel M. Bloom, Walter M.
Deriso, Jr., Russell R. French, Charles E. Rice, Stella F.
Thayer and Ronald de Waal expires at the 2008 Annual Meeting and
until their respective successor is elected and qualified.
Upon the recommendation of our independent Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee, the board of directors has
nominated incumbent directors Robert C. Goddard, III,
Douglas Crocker II, David P. Stockert, Herschel M. Bloom, Walter
M. Deriso, Jr., Russell R. French, Stella F. Thayer and
Ronald de Waal to stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting
and to hold office until our 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
Additionally, upon the recommendation of our independent
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and pursuant to an
agreement with a shareholder described below, the board of
directors has nominated David R. Schwartz to stand for
election at the Annual Meeting and to hold office until our 2009
Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor is
elected and qualified.
In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines,
Mr. Rice is not eligible to stand for re-election since he
is 72 years of age.
The following list sets forth the names of the nominees for
director and contains certain biographical information,
including a brief description of principal occupation and
business experience during at least the past five years,
directorships of companies presently held, and certain other
information. This information has been furnished by the
respective individuals.
This excerpt taken from the PPS DEF 14A filed Apr 4, 2007. PROPOSAL 1 —
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our bylaws provide that at least three and no more than fifteen
directors shall constitute the full board of directors.
Currently, our board of directors consists of ten members. The
term of Nicholas B. Paumgarten expires at this year’s
Annual Meeting, and he has decided not to stand for re-election.
The board intends to reduce its size to nine members effective
immediately following the Annual Meeting. All of the nine
nominees have served as directors since our last Annual Meeting.
Each director is elected annually to serve until the next Annual
Meeting and until their respective successor is elected.
Upon the recommendation of our independent Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee, the board of directors has
nominated Robert C. Goddard, III, David P. Stockert, Herschel M.
Bloom, Douglas Crocker II, Walter M. Deriso, Jr.,
Russell R. French, Charles E. Rice, Stella F. Thayer and Ronald
de Waal to stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting.
The following list sets forth the names of the nominees for
director and contains certain biographical information,
including a brief description of principal occupation and
business experience during at least the past five years,
directorships of companies presently held, and certain other
information. This information has been furnished by the
respective individuals.
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