Well Said. In this case I would defer to the Proposed CEO -...

Well Said.

In this case I would defer to the Proposed CEO - Michael Spooner.

Having said this, I am certain there may be some folks that may feel the need to say their peace, this is, after all, a share holders' meeting. In this case, I would ask them to remember 2 things please;
1) Stay on the agenda
2) No recriminations - this is not the time for it. As you (Blue Thunder) said, leave the emotion out of it.

Cheers