1964 - BUFORA Publicity notice

Magazine Overview

This document is a memo from Lionel Beer, Publicity Officer, dated February 6th, 1964. It addresses a recipient and discusses the recent amalgamation of The London UFO Research Organisation (LUFORO) and The British UFO Association (BUFOA) into a new entity, The British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), which officially occurred on January 25th, 1964. The memo aims to clarify points that may have caused misunderstanding, particularly concerning the new constitution prepared by Mr. J. Cleary-Baker.

Membership Forms

The memo announces that a new BUFORA membership application form, published in May 1964, supersedes all previous forms from BUFOA or LUFORO. Additional forms can be requested from Lionel Beer or the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. A. Lloyd. All new membership applications, along with an annual subscription of one guinea, must be sent directly to Mrs. A. Lloyd at 9 Guilford Street, London, W.C.1. It is noted that Mrs. Lloyd anticipates changing her address soon, and members should make an effort to update their records accordingly.

Subscriptions

Individual members' subscriptions and renewals are to be paid in full to The Association and sent to the Hon. Secretary. Member-Societies, under the current constitution, are not permitted to deduct ten shillings from any subscription meant for The Association. Each Member-Society must pay a minimum annual subscription of one guinea, sent directly to the Treasurer. Currently, Branches of The Association are exempt from paying subscriptions to the main body, provided that their branch secretary is a subscribing member in good standing.

Expenses

Member-Societies and Branches are eligible to claim reimbursement for legitimate expenses incurred in their work for The Association, such as postage and stationery. While the memo acknowledges that members are unlikely to abuse this policy, it emphasizes that reimbursements cannot be guaranteed without prior authorization from the National Executive Committee.

Urgent Request

To aid the Hon. Secretary, each Member-Society and Branch is requested to submit a typed list of names and addresses of Association members in their area. This list should also include the renewal date for each member. BUFOA application forms are expected to provide the majority of these names. A special note (N.B.) indicates that the subscription renewal date for individual members who joined only The Association is extended until after the publication of a fourth Journal.

Administration

The Association states it has no intention of interfering with the internal affairs of Member-Societies. Member-Societies are permitted to use The Association's headed note-paper for official business, such as correspondence with members or following up on sighting reports, although they may opt to use their own stationery.

Advertising

Member-Societies interested in claiming expenses for local advertising of The Association are instructed to contact Lionel Beer personally. The allocation of funds for advertising is contingent upon the availability of such funds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this memo is the formalization and administrative consolidation of the newly formed British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). It emphasizes clear procedures for membership, financial contributions, and operational expenses, aiming to streamline the organization's functioning and ensure accountability. The editorial stance is one of clear communication and procedural guidance, seeking to resolve potential misunderstandings and establish a robust framework for the association's activities and its relationship with member societies and branches.