“Warren Buffett is synonymous with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., getting credit for billions of dollars in big deals that have made him an icon to investors around the world. But on the one day a year when he faces his shareholders, at his side will be his longtime partner, Vice Chairman Charles Munger.
On Saturday, the partners will take their decades-old act back to the stage in Omaha, Neb., telling thousands of loyal shareholders that they see huge opportunities amid the financial crisis that drove Berkshire to its worst performance since Mr. Buffett took it over 44 years ago.”
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Mr. Buffett,
My son, Charles Settle (Chaz) is in Omaha this week to attend the shareholders meeting. You’ve actually shared correspondance with Chaz. He is the convicted felon from Georgia who has written you several times (and I believe sent you a birthday card) and you have been gracious enough to write back. Chaz, since being released from prison has flourished. I’m so proud of him! He has a job, has kept his nose clean, and he’s bought one share of Berkshire Hathaway stock! I asked him if he was going to try to contact you and he said no. I personally think he should and I am brazen enough to let you know he’s there. You are his idol and have had a great influence on this kid who once trafficed in drugs and went to prison.
Mr. Buffet, I wanted to let you know he’s there, honored to be among your stock holders. I don’t know if there is any possibility you might reach out to him but I did want you to know how honored he feels to be there and how excited he is over the possibility of meeting you. You’ve had a profound influence on his life! Should it not be possible I certainly understand but I did want you to know that he is a remarkable human being heavily influenced by your example. It would thrill him to shake your hand.
Carole Kapono (Mom)