CUFORN INC.

Magazine Overview

This document is a notice from CUFORN INC. (Canadian UFO Research Network), dated January 6, 1980. It announces an important meeting for its members, detailing the date, time, and location, and outlining the agenda. CUFORN is described as a non-profit investigative organization based in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.

Meeting Details and Agenda

The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 13, 1980, at 1:00 p.m. The location is the residence of CUFORN's President, Joe Muskat, at 6161 Bathurst Street, Apartment 502, Toronto, Ontario. Refreshments will be served.

The agenda includes:

• 1:00 p.m.: Introduction of members.
• 1:30 p.m.: Presentation of complete results of a 5-person investigation of a double abduction incident in Toronto, which occurred on August 4, 1979. This presentation will cover:
• Tapes and transcriptions from regressive hypnosis of one abductee.
• Soil analysis results from the Ontario Government.
• Geiger counter data.
• Photos of a flattened grassy area.
• Photos of marks on an abductee's hand.
• A statement from an independent observer.
• Descriptions of UFOs seen by 21 observers on August 2, 3, and 4.
• Newspaper clippings from member John Musgrave detailing similar UFOs seen in Nebraska and Kansas, USA, one hour after the Toronto sightings.
• Drawings of three UFOs by three observers.
• Completed sighting report forms.
• A drawing of a 'Man in Black' by one abductee.
• 3:00 p.m.: Assignment of voluntary research projects in various areas of ufology. These projects are intended to be long-term, potentially lasting up to a year, and will be assigned based on members' background knowledge, training, and interests.

CUFORN Resources and Publications

CUFORN maintains a comprehensive list of recommended books and magazines for obtaining data. Members can also utilize local libraries, personal newspaper clippings, or UFO clipping services. Completed research projects, submitted in written form, will be edited by Larry Fenwick, an experienced journalist and magazine editor for CUFORN. A list of these completed projects will be compiled and mailed to members, who can then order copies. The costs for ordering articles, including xeroxing and postage, will be borne by the member placing the order. Orders should be sent to CUFORN headquarters.

Directors and Editorial

The directors listed are L. Fenwick, J. Muskat, and H. Tokarz. Larry Fenwick is also noted as an experienced journalist and magazine editor who will edit completed projects. The publication is identified as Volume 1, Number 1/2, dated January 6, 1980.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document strongly emphasizes investigative methodology, data collection (including scientific analysis like soil and Geiger counter readings), and member participation in research. The focus is on detailed reporting of UFO sightings and alleged abduction experiences, with an apparent commitment to thorough documentation and analysis. The organization appears to encourage long-term, in-depth research by its members, providing resources and editorial support.