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Magazine Overview

This document is the first 'NOTICE' of the Groupe de Travail Européen (G.T.E.) or European Working Team (EWT), published in 1981 as Volume 1, Issue 1. It serves as a contact issue to introduce the team and its objectives. The publisher is GESAG Production, based in Belgium.

The Team and Its Activities

The European Working Team is composed of European researchers focused on the study of the Type I phenomenon, also known as close encounters. The team's objective is to collaborate through correspondence, exchange of documents, and joint studies, all conducted using common methods and norms for a better understanding of the phenomenon. The stated activities of the team include:

• Searching for methodology and norms within the team.
• Realizing specialized files to create a European data bank.
• Diffusing listings and catalogues.
• Searching for and applying a codification system.
• Redacting and editing individual and collective researches and studies.
• The eventual diffusion of EWT papers through private organizations and publications.

In French, the activities are similarly outlined: recherche d'une méthodologie et de normes dans le groupe, réalisation de fichiers/dossiers spécialisés (banque de données), diffusion de listes et catalogues, recherche et applications d'une codification, rédaction et édition de travaux individuels ou collectifs, and l'éventuelle diffusion de documents G.T.E. vers les organismes et revues privés.

Members of the Team

The issue introduces several members of the European Working Team, detailing their nationalities, research specializations, and contact information:

• Vicente Juan BALLESTER OLMOS (Spanish): Researcher on the Type I phenomenon for the Iberian peninsula. Member of STENDEK and co-editor of 'UPIAR Research in Progress'. Author of 'A Catalogue of 200 Type-I UFO Events in Spain and Portugal' and 'El Fenomeno Aterrizaje'.
• Jacques BONABOT (Belgian): Researcher on the Type I phenomenon. Director of GESAG and editor of the GESAG Bulletin. His activities include updating Belgian Type I events and the French catalogue INTCAT.
• Alain GAMARD (French): Researcher focused on updating Type I phenomena with entities for France. He also maintains a file of RR (Reported) cases with entities worldwide and is developing a European codification for cases with entities called HUMCAT EUROPE.
• Anders LILJGREN (Swedish): Researcher involved in analytical and statistical studies of UFO events in Sweden, also interested in Type I phenomenology. Editor of 'AFU Newsletter'.
• Jean-Luc OVERAL (Belgian): Researcher focusing on identifying indices of strangeness in Type I incidents. He has developed a file and codification for easy data reading.
• Jenny RANDLES (British): Director and editor of Northern UFO Network. Assistant editor for 'Flying Saucer Review'. Her research focuses on Type 4 (contact) and Type 3 (non-contact) close encounters. Co-author of 'UFOs: A British Viewpoint!' and preparing a book titled 'Alien Contact!'.
• Peter ROGERSON (British): Author of INTCAT (International Catalogue of Type I phenomena). He specializes in updating Type I phenomena globally and contributes to the journal MAGONIA.
• Maurizio VERGA (Italian): Researcher dealing with close encounters in Italy (ITACAT). He has published papers on the Italian scene in various publications.
• Jean-Pierre TROADEC (French): Secretary of 'Vauculuse-Ufologie'. Specializes in Contact and contactees events worldwide.

Notices and Publications

The notices are intended to be published in a series of 6 issues per volume, with the content and length dependent on financial support. The current issue is a low-volume contact notice. A low subscription is requested to cover printing and mailing costs, payable via international money order to Mrs. Jenny Deduytsche.

Documents can be reproduced in either French or English. Miss Jenny Randles can assist with English versions, while French reproductions can be sent to the Notice editor. The length of submitted documents is requested to be 2 to 3 pages to fit the notice format.

Correspondence and Diffusion

Maintaining correspondence between team members is highly important. The editor accepts papers for reproduction with acknowledgment of the authors. The team operates without a formal direction or administration, allowing members freedom to join or leave with a valid reason.

New members can be introduced by existing members, but the EWT is strictly a European team and not an international organization.

External diffusion of the notices or exchange with similar publications is not planned. However, members are encouraged to inform collaborators about the EWT. Exceptional diffusion to organizations like GEPAN and CUFOS is possible with member agreement.

Documents and Papers

Several documents and papers are mentioned:

• Modèle de Transmission de données - Indices d'étrangeté: A document by M. Oberal to facilitate data exchange on strangeness indices. It includes updates to codes and corrections for the UFOCAT and HUMCAT EUROPE extracts.
• Research Work nº 01 - Establishment of a common typtology: Produced by Mr. Verga, this document is a proposal for a common typology. A translation by Miss Randles is requested.
• Comments towards a proposed common set of definitions: Dated July 29, 1981, by Miss Jenny Randles, this details a proposal for classifying CE and Type I events, including definitions of basic terms. The editor is seeking permission for its reproduction.
• Rencontres rapprochées avec entités en France: A selection of French cases with 'humanoids' may be featured in the NOTICE, a wish expressed by the editor to M. Gamard.
• Contacts et Contactés: Monsieur Jean-Pierre Troadec hopes to establish a document on this subject.

Copyright and Publications

Copyright for any document within the NOTICE belongs to the author, who must grant permission for reproduction in other publications. The final page of the NOTICE lists publications that may reproduce extracts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes revolve around the systematic study of UFO phenomena, specifically Type I events and close encounters, with a strong emphasis on establishing rigorous methodologies, data collection, and international (European) collaboration among researchers. The editorial stance is collaborative and open, encouraging member participation and the sharing of research, while maintaining a focus on the European research community. The editor actively seeks feedback and contributions from members.