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A general meeting was convened via teleconference on Sunday, October 22, 2006. National President Henry K. Charyoe chaired the meeting. Opening prayer was offered by Rev. Balla. President Charyoe presented the agenda and with no objections or changes proceeded with the deliberations. The following is a summary of main points discussed:

1. Focus on the development of local chapters and branches as a way to strengthen the national organization.

2. Leadership should visit local chapter at least once a month

3. Have a point person for communication in each chapter – someone who will help receive and distribute communication to most people, everyone may not have access to computers and/or phones.

4. The Leadership considers providing background information about Diompillor: its mission, purpose, leadership composition and a list of the current leadership. This information, it was suggested would help local members and leaders to mobilize other to join the organization. Meanwhile, the body was informed that access to constitution can be found on Diompillor Website – www.freewebs.com/diompillor . Members are therefore encouraged to visit the site and make comments.

5. That the leadership considers reviewing and revising the constitution to reflect the inclusion and active participation of Kissie people from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Specifically, the constitution should be amended to reflect a balance and spread of positions among the three member countries, where no two member of the leadership council be from the same country. Example: If the Secretary hails from Guinea, the Vice President should hail from Liberia or Sierra Leone.

6. That the leadership considers convening a face-to-face meeting as soon as possible to build upon this new energy and sense of commitment to Diompillor.

7. It was announced that 3^rd Annual Makona River Union Summit is held in Gbakedou City, Republic of Guinea, from February 12-17. Members were encouraged to make travel arrangements to join the Summit to ensure its success. Diompillor America’s delegation to the 2006 Makona River Union Summit was headed by President Charyoe. The Summit was hailed as successful.

8. The closing prayer was offered by Pastor Silas Leno.

Participants:

1. Sahr Johnson
2. Henry K. Charyoe
3. Saah N’Tow
4. Prince Kamano
5. Faya L. Millimouno
6. Philip Balla
7. Andre Millimouno
8. Badier Millimouno
9. Silas Leno
10. Madame Balla
11. Sahr N’Gekia
12. Saah, Montgomery
13. Sahr Johnny
14. Mariame Kourouma
15. Blaise Faya Tenguiano
16. Emile Sahr Philip
17. Madeleine Balla
18. Finda Leno
19. Rev. Balla
20. Revillon Kamano
21. Tamba Kindin
22. Finda Foryor
23. Souleymane Leno
24. Cecilia Tamba
25. Lamin
26. Hawa