Full Disclosure: The order screen confirming my purchase of ONE share of RIMM stock
It's finally happening! After all these years of CrackBerrying it up, I'm finally going to the Mecca of BlackBerry... Waterloo, Ontario!!! Research In Motion announced yesterday that their Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on July 12, and I've decided I need to be there to witness this pivotal moment in RIM's history. The flight and hotel are booked! Get ready for me Waterloo!!!!!
Full Disclosure: It's funny, I figured I would have to own some RIMM stock to be able to attend the Annual Shareholders Meeting, but after doing some research I discovered anybody can attend - you only need to own stock if you want to vote by proxy. That said, I want to be fully legitimate in my presence there, so I have gone ahead and purchased ONE share of RIMM. Hopefully nobody will think any less of my journalistic integrity. :)
So that's that. I'm going to Waterloo. I'm SUPER STOKED. Seriously, this is like Charlie going to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. This is going to be awesome.
Press Release
WATERLOO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/28/11 -- Research In Motion Limited (RIMM) (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30pm EDT in Waterloo, Ontario.
For further details and to listen to the live webcast log on to http://www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Reader comments
Research In Motion Annual General Meeting to be held July 12th in Waterloo, and YES, CrackBerry Kevin will be there!
I wonder if Kevin is still going to this now that meeting seems far less monumental. There are still big changes afoot at RIM; however, they are now forming a committee to decide on said changes. The two headed RIM monster lives. Well, for now.
I own 60shares and would love to be apart of the festivities but i was not invited.
I received my invitation in the mail today (thank you Canada Post) and it says the meeting is "For holders as of May 17, 2011". Being Official, looks like you're out of luck!! lol
WOOOOOO!!! Stoked for you!!
Do you think that they will be handing out FREE BB's ?
WOW... i cant believe you have not own a RIM stock i the past...
you aint now hardcore Crackberry Fan.... booooo
seriously? only one stock?
i am disappointed
I'm interested in the proxy vote being put forward to have the co-chair position separated from the co-CEO. Presently Mike L and Balsillie hold both. This would prevent that.
Kevin,
Make sure you give em hell so they get those new handsets out soon (including the Bold 9900). And speaking of the Bold 9900, can you grab me one when you are there?
and has never been to RIM headquarters!
I'm still shocked that such an avid Blackberry supporter JUST purchased his first share of stock.... lol ;-)
haha. Congrats on the stock purchase Kevin. I picked up 39 shares at 28. lol. Give em heck for us and tell them... WE WANT OUR COOL NEW DEVICES now! And to not disappoint!
Kevin... XP?!? Really!?!?
It will be very interesting to hear what RIM CEO's have to say about the development status of the 99xx. I'm very certain that someone will bring up that question. Also, the roadmap for Blackberry devices in 2012. Awesome!
The best bar in Waterloo is Kick-Off. They back onto University of Waterloo / RIM campus. They have 14 beers on tap (no bud, blue or any other crap except for Keith's) and almost 60 different beers in the fridge.
The Huther sells the worst local beer in the world. :P
Do you expect any announcements to come out of this meeting or just same as usual?
Book a couple of extra hours to talk curling and we're all set.
That statement was one "eh" away from being the most Canadian statement I've ever heard.
A good place for a meetup would be the new Firkin pub by the Lang Tannery building (Communitech etc)
The ONLY reason Kevin is going is because he thinks he can get a 9900 early......
pivotal moment in RIM's history?
What does Kevin know that we don't?
Holy Windows XP Batman O_o
Haha seriously.. Kittens everywhere are crying right now!
my broker grabbed the screen cap off his computer. not mine. i'm on a mac
*Phew* Gotcha lol .. Really Spooked me out lol Send your Broker a Copy of Win7 A.S.A.P lol
Awesome you should organize Waterloo get together (or preferably in Toronto) I would so likely come over ;-) Its only hour drive for me to Waterloo...
That's not a bad idea, take over a local bar like McMullan's or the Heuther!
He's soo excited :-p. I live like 5 minutes away from RIM and its nothing special :-p
Enjoy the trip to Waterloo! Stop in at the Heuther Hotel for some good local beer.
how much support would we pledge to RIM if every CrackBerry member purchased ONE share?
It's a university town... ergo, there are many pubs/bars :)
Yeah don't get your hopes up TOO high. Its pretty uneventful here.
Certainly not as magical as you make it out to be ;)
have fun kev! waterloo is a pretty boring place, been there to visit friends at Waterloo Univ. : >
you should do a crackberry Lunch and have members hang out .. ; >
Perhaps you and your friend are the boring ones. Living in Waterloo is fantastic and there are plenty of things to do all year round.
not really... it's pretty boring.. unless your older and in retirement phase of your life
Agreed. KW is soulless. Get a real city.