>If not (and I think so), I don't understand all the talk about the proxies...

I'm very sure the voting is final for those already have cast their vote.

However read this...

Shareholders can vote their proxies via mail, internet, phone, or by attending the annual meeting in person. Voting instructions are provided on the proxy and votes can be changed as long as they meet the stated deadlines (usually 24 hours before the meeting). Those attending the annual meeting in person can change or submit their votes up to the very last minute. Those who do not vote their proxies in advance may have their ballot automatically cast by brokers or management.

So if you haven’t voted yet, maybe you can do so by attending on December 22nd :)