January 1, 2022
To the Members of AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah: Please be advised that the regular annual meeting of the Members of AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (“the Association”) will be held at 8 a.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Hyatt Place, 222 North Union Avenue, Farmington, Utah. Please bring your Membership card for identification and admittance.
If you plan to attend the annual meeting, please observe the following health and safety precautions:
It’s important that your vote is counted at the annual meeting, whether or not you plan to attend in person. Please indicate on the proxy form on the following page your proxy, then sign, date, and return the form to the address listed below. If you do attend the annual meeting and wish to vote in person, your proxy can be withdrawn at that time.
The following candidates for election to the Board of Directors have been nominated by the Nominating Committee, per the Bylaws of the Association:
Tom Hayes, Montana
Wendy Paskin-Jordan, California
Because the number of nominees and number of open director seats are the same, no election of directors will be held, and the candidates listed above will be considered elected, per Section 9 of the Bylaws.
The proxy form on the next page appoints the person(s) named on the form as your proxyholder(s) to vote and act for you on any other matter to be voted on at the 2022 annual meeting—or at any other meeting of the Members of the Association—during the term of the proxy. The term of the proxy will be three years, unless you indicate your wish to grant the proxy for a shorter term. Consequently, the proxyholder(s) will have broad discretion to represent you and will vote on your behalf on a broad variety of matters, which may include election of directors of the Association, and/or proposals presented for the approval of Members. As of today, the Association is not aware of any specific proposals to be presented to Members at the 2022 annual meeting or at subsequent Member meetings.
Before filling out the proxy form, please note:
Mail your completed proxy form to:SecretaryAAA Northern California, Nevada & UtahP.O. Box 24502Oakland, CA 94623
You may also fill out the form online at proxyonline.com/AAA. Forms must be received by February 28, 2022.
Tom HayesMember since 2006
OCCUPATION Mr. Hayes is an Accredited Wealth Manager from the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University. Tom served as Vice Chair of the AAA MountainWest Board, a club comprised of members from Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, prior to its merger with AAA NCNU. Tom started his career managing a large farming operation in Montana, then worked as a commodity merchandiser for General Mills prior to starting his career as a financial advisor. Tom worked at RBC Wealth Management until retiring in January of 2021. Tom also served on the Board of Directors of Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Mont., as well as Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Great Falls.
STATEMENT OF VIEWS AAA, like many businesses, is impacted by the disruptive forces of technology. Thriving in this environment requires operational excellence and visionary leadership. We are fortunate to have a team with both qualities—and a commitment to bringing value to our Members now and into the future.
Wendy Paskin-JordanMember since 1972
OCCUPATION Ms. Paskin-Jordan currently serves as Board Chair for AAA NCNU and Board Member of AAA Insurance Group. She is currently Co-CEO of Paskin & Berler Capital Advisors. Previously, she was Managing Director at Montgomery Asset Management, National Sales Director at Wells Fargo, and a corporate counsel at Bechtel Corporation.
STATEMENT OF VIEWS AAA strives to provide the services and products that Members want, while maintaining a company that is fiscally sound. With increased domestic economic pressures, AAA must continue to focus on improving our technology and delivery systems so that Members receive service and value in the most efficient way possible.