Enjoy our free first shareholder meeting minutes template for your corporation's organizational meeting. A corporation shall hold a meeting of shareholders annually for the election of directors at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.If shareholders want to hold their first meeting right away instead of waiting for notice, they can sign a waiver. There is usually no specific state requirements for how to conduct these meetings. A corporation shall notify shareholders of the date, time, and place of each annual and special shareholders' meeting. At least 10 days advance notice is required (but no more than 60 days) before the meeting. If you have questions or suggestions, or wish to offer a committee your service, please write or call the clerk of the appropriate committee. Most states require that S corporations keep meeting minutes. Here's what you need to know about minutes, why you should keep them, and how they should be kept. Member Name Please provide the name of the Co-op member you will be attending with.