Provided by MZ Technologies

For the month of March, 2009

Commission File Number 1-14668

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _______ No ___X____

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA - COPEL
Corporate Taxpayer's ID (CNPJ) 76.483.817/0001-20
PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY
CVM Register 1431-1
SEC Register (CUSIP) 20441B407 - Preferred "B"
SEC Register (CUSIP) 20441B308 - Common
LATIBEX Register 29922 - Preferred "B"

The Shareholders of Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL are hereby summoned to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, to be held at the Company's headquarters, located at Rua Coronel Dulcídio no 800, Curitiba, at 2:30 pm, on April 23, 2009, in order to deliberate on the following agenda:

1. To analyze, discuss and vote on the 2008 Annual Management and Sustainability Report, as well as the balance sheet and other financial statements for fiscal year 2008;
2. To decide on the Executive Board's proposal for the allocation of 2008 net income, in the amount of R$1,078.7 million - including profit sharing - and the subsequent distribution of shareholder payments in the amount of R$261.8 million, as follows:
a) Dividends, in the gross amount of R$33,833,991.11, to be paid as follows: R$0.11796 per common share (ON); R$0.21060 per class A preferred share (PNA); and R$0.12979 per class B preferred share (PNB); and
b) Interest on equity, replacing dividends, in the gross amount of R$228.0 million, to be paid as follows: R$0.79493 per common share (ON); R$1.41919 per class A preferred share (PNA); and R$0.87459 per class B preferred share (PNB);
3. Election of Board of Directors members, due to the end of the term of office;
4. Election of Fiscal Committee members, due to the end of the term of office;
5. Establishment of Management and Fiscal Committee members' compensation; and
6. Ratification of the newspapers where the Company will publish its information as foreseen at the Federal Law 6404/76 and CVM Instruction 207/1994.

Note:
a) The documents related to the issues on the agenda, and Shareholders Participation Guide are available to shareholders at the Company's headquarters;
b) Powers of attorney for the Shareholders' Meeting should be filed at Copel's headquarters, with the Investor Relations Department, at Rua Coronel Dulcídio, 800, 3º andar, in Curitiba, up to 48 hours prior to the meeting; and
c) Pursuant to CVM Instruction 282 of June 26, 1998, the minimum percentage of the voting capital necessary to request a multiple vote in the election of the members of the Board of Directors is 5% (five per cent).

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL

By:	/S/ Rubens Ghilardi
	Rubens Ghilardi CEO