Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals

the society of corporate secretaries and governance professionals, inc. (the "society"), founded in 1946 as the american society of corporate secretaries, has over 3,100 members representing approximately 2,500 companies. its members deal with public disclosure under the securities laws and matters affecting corporate governance, including the structure and meetings of the board of directors and its committees, the proxy process and the annual meeting of shareholders and shareholder relations, particularly with large institutional owners. the society acts as a positive force for enlightened corporate governance and changed its name to the society of corporate secretaries and governance professionals in january 2005 to demonstrate the importance it places on this key mission. the society comments regularly on proposed and existing rules and regulations of governmental agencies and other bodies, and occasionally on legislative matters in areas of particular interest to members. it al