Prof. George POPPER, IBSSA president and Dr. Miklós VARGA, member of IBSSA Education and Qualification Department met Mr. Richard BRADBURY, IBSSA Florida commissioner, in Miami / Florida in order to discuss the present situation regarding the 11th IBSSA Congress.

Mr. Joe B. MIRZA issued a Press release for the visit in relation to the 11th IBSSA Congress and the 2006 AAU Karate National Championships.

Rev. Philip J. CASCIA, Honorary Member of IBSSA, could not travel to Florida due to other responsibilities, but he stayed in contact through telephone.

During the visit, Mr. Edmund KOLBY (Korea and Vietnam ranger) was also contacted. He is currently a member of US Customs, and has been an honorary IBSSA member since 1st February. With the mediation of Mr. Kolby numerous active security companies have been contacted, which indicated their intention to participate at the congress.

Sir Jerry L. BRUMLEY, who was abroad at that time, also indicated by phone that he would actively participate in the organisation of the event.

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