Awareness - 1967 - International News Letter No 1

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue of the "INTERNATIONAL NEWS LETTER NO. 1" from the International Sky Scouts, dated April 1967. It is a communication from the Chairman, Brinsley Le Poer Trench, to the members of the International Committee.

Purpose and Goals

The primary aim of the news letter is to keep members informed about the organization's numbers, global progress, and to facilitate the sharing of suggestions and problems. The Chairman emphasizes the importance of communication and the shared goal of achieving general recognition for the reality of flying saucers and their occupants, referred to as "Sky People."

Call for Co-operation and Reporting

To ensure the news letter is effective, the Chairman requests complete co-operation from committee members. He is enclosing a year's supply of twelve monthly forms for members to complete. These forms are designed to gather specific information with minimal effort, including:

1. Actual Sky Scout membership.
2. Special Sky Scout activities during the month.
3. Special UFO sightings or landings during the month.
4. Special problems or suggestions related to ISS (International Sky Scouts) work in their country.

Members are encouraged to send these forms back regularly so the Chairman can coordinate the information and disseminate vital updates to all member countries. If important information cannot fit on the form, members are free to use additional sheets of paper.

International Flying Saucer Sighting Day

A significant event highlighted in this issue is the "INTERNATIONAL FLYING SAUCER SIGHTING DAY" on June 24th, 1967. This date is particularly important as it marks the twentieth anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's famous sighting in 1947 near Mt. Rainier, Washington. Arnold's description of the objects as "like saucers skimming over water" coined the phrase "flying saucer."

The Chairman invites all members to organize National Sky Watches on a large scale in their respective countries on this day. Reports are to be sent to National Headquarters and then transmitted to London for global coordination. Members are urged to encourage Sky Scouts to participate fully, bringing binoculars, cameras, and other equipment. The goal is to make this a historic day for flying saucer research and to extend a "warm welcome to our friends, the Sky People."

Membership and Future Goals

The International Sky Scouts currently has over 10,000 members operating in 21 countries. The ambitious goal set is to reach one million members within twelve months. The Chairman expresses confidence that this target is achievable, stating that "Nothing is impossible in God's Universe." Achieving this goal is seen as a significant step towards one of the organization's objectives: recognition of the Sky People.

Closing Remarks

The Chairman concludes by offering assistance and wishing members good sky scouting. The letter is signed by Brinsley Le Poer Trench.

List of International Committee Members

The document also includes a list of International Committee members from various countries, including:

• United Kingdom: Brinsley Le Poer Trench (Chairman), Anthony Brooke (Roving Committee Member), Gordon W. Creighton, Derek C. Samson, Colin Watson, J. Goddard, J. Leslie Otley.
• Argentina: Professor Richard A. Frondizi.
• Australia: Peter E. Norris.
• Austria: Herr Herbert Brettschneider.
• Canada: Ronald W. J. Anstee.
• Ceylon: Upali Amarasena.
• Czechoslovakia: Ivo Brodsky.
• Germany (East): Herr Helmut Bein.
• Germany (West): Dr. Hermann Oberth.
• Italy: Signor Paolo di Girolamo.
• Japan: Yusuke J. Matsumura.
• New Zealand: Fred & Phyllis Dickeson, D. H. Prideaux.
• Norway: Sverre Wiseth, Nils Jacob Jacobsen.
• South Africa: Mr & Mrs. J. H. Elliot.
• South Arabia, Federation of: J. R. D. Sainsbury.
• Spain: Senor Antonia Ribera, & Senor Eugenio Danyans.
• Sweden: Mrs. Edith C. M. Nicolaisen.
• Switzerland: Miss Marie D'Cruz.
• United States of America: Don Karr, Robert S. Easley.
• Venezuela: Dr. Francisco Aniceto Lugo.
• Yugoslavia: Michael Cerar & Martin Stiplosek.

A disclaimer is included stating that "I. S. S. has no connection with the world-wide Boy Scout movement.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this inaugural newsletter are the promotion of international cooperation among "Sky Scouts," the gathering of information on UFO sightings and related activities, and the overarching goal of achieving recognition for the existence of "flying saucers" and "Sky People." The editorial stance is one of enthusiastic advocacy for the cause, encouraging active participation and a unified global effort. There is a strong emphasis on organization, reporting, and belief in the possibility of achieving ambitious membership goals and widespread acceptance of their beliefs.