UUA Newspaper

Magazine Overview This document is a scanned page from the "UUA Newspaper," specifically a "IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE UUA NEWSPAPER" addressed by the "COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN." The date and issue details are not explicitly provided on this page, but the content references a constitution dated December, 1962, suggesting the publication is from the 1960s.

Organizational Reform Proposal The core of the message is a proposal by Allen Greenfield, Chairman of the Newspaper Committee, to completely revise the United UFOlogical Association (UUA). Greenfield observes a "great apathy" and an "all-time low" in activity among UUA membergroup leaders, particularly within American and Canadian groups. He states that the UUA has achieved its initial goal of unity in UFOlogy to a limited degree and now requires a significant overhaul.

The proposed revision includes the adoption of a new set of bi-laws and amendments to the organizational constitution of December, 1962. Key points of the proposal are:

1. Re-affirmation of Commitment: All membergroups must contact the UUA office to re-affirm their commitment. Groups failing to do so will be dropped from UUA affiliation without further notice.
2. Communication Protocol: All communications between UUA membergroups should occur through a series of irregular open letters and notices issued by various UUA Committees.
3. Revised Membership Goals: The goals of the UUA, and thus the criteria for membership, are redefined as:
* A belief in level-headed discussion and investigations of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) phenomena.
* A belief in the basic theme of cooperation and exchange of information between responsible UFO organizations.
* A belief in accurate and reliable reporting of UFO information in all UFO publications and magazines.
4. Membergroup Leader Responsibility: Membergroup leaders should inform their members about their membership in the UUA and the affirmation of these goals.
5. Confederation Model: The UUA will continue to function as a loose confederation, emphasizing cooperation and mutual understanding through bulletin and publication exchange, and intergroup correspondence. Membergroups retain the right to withdraw from UUA membership by notifying any Committee Office.

Call to Action and Consequences Greenfield urges recipients to inform the UUA office if they agree with the proposals. Disagreements or alternative suggestions should also be communicated. Crucially, the message states: "FAILURE TO SEND ANY CORRESPONDENCE WILL NECESSARILY BE CONSTRUED AS INDICATING YOUR GROUP'S WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP." This highlights the urgent need for a response.

Contact Information The message provides contact details for the UUA Newspaper Committee at 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. 30327. The message is signed by Allen Greenfield, Chairman, Newspaper Committee.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The primary theme is organizational health and revitalization within the UFOlogy community, specifically concerning the United UFOlogical Association. The editorial stance is one of urgency and a firm belief that significant structural and attitudinal changes are necessary to combat apathy and ensure the continued relevance and effectiveness of the UUA. The message is direct, authoritative, and emphasizes accountability for membergroups.