The Annual Meeting of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) was chaired by Walter C.D. Carlson, who serves as both President and CEO. The meeting commenced promptly at 9:00 AM, with an emphasis on shareholder participation as polls were opened for voting on various matters outlined in the agenda and proxy statement. Carlson took the opportunity to introduce the board of directors present, which included notable figures such as LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. (Vice Chair), Dr. Letitia G. Carlson (Director and Physician), Prudence E. Carlson (Director), and Kenneth S. Dixon (Director and CEO of TDS Telecommunications LLC). The meeting followed established rules of conduct, which were made available to attendees. Carlson encouraged participation and transparency throughout the proceedings, highlighting the importance of shareholder engagement in the company's governance.