The AVI BioPharma Shareholder Advocacy Trust was conceived and created by Richard Macary, a New York based independent analyst, corporate consultant, and venture capitalist. Portland Business Journal 11/17/06 http://www.avibiotrust.com/FNL-22695%20AVI%20Shareholders%20(E).pdf
The aforementioned story depicts how Richard Macary has formed a shareholder trust as a means in which to have a voice within a company.
Sort of what Ron is attempting here, by getting sufficient shares to have a voice.