Packers annual shareholder meeting underway at Lambeau Field

LAMBEAU FIELD, Wis. (WBAY) - There was plenty of green and gold around the Stadium District Friday as shareholders gathered for the annual meeting.

The shareholders’ meeting has been underway since 3 p.m.

This is a working meeting, it’s not just for fun.

Shareholders will see who they elected to join the Packers’ board of directors, with some saying they want to hear what the future has in store for the team and how things are going on the financial side.

Since the Packers are publicly owned, they’re the only NFL team to host a unique event like this.

Some of the more than half a million shareholders from around the world come to this event.

We spoke with a couple who said this is their fourth year coming. They shared why this event is so special.

“Hopefully you see some of the players, which you do, and see what’s going on. Cause you hear about it from TV, but you don’t really see it in person. In person is the best way to go. You read about it in the newspaper, and it’s like, this is different,” says Peter and Patti Sanfillippo from Waukesha.

One shareholder spoke about Mark Murphy’s impact and how he hopes it continues.

“Not just how well the team does every year. Just really meant.. really built the franchise up and made it better for the city of Green Bay. I think he’ll be missed. Hopefully, his successor is on the ball like he was,” says Jeffery Waller of Galesville.

Fans have supported the team financially over the years by selling stock six different times since 1923.