Fund for UFO Research Inc.

Magazine Overview

Title: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Issue: Quarterly Report, July/Sept. - 1983
Publisher: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Fund for UFO Research Inc. Quarterly Report covers the period of July through September 1983. It details significant announcements, financial reports, and future initiatives of the organization.

Lawson Award and UPIAR Achievements

The report announces the recipients of the first Lawson Award, presented at the MUFON convention in Los Angeles. The award was split between two recipients: John Schuessler, who received $1500 for his articles on the Cash-Landrum injury case, and the editors of UPIAR Research in Progress, who received $500 for producing the first refereed short-response-time journal.

Following the award, the editors of UPIAR placed an advertisement in the international science journal Nature, marking the second time the Fund has been mentioned in a science journal (the first being in the June 1980 issue of Applied Optics). The report congratulates the editors of UPIAR and UPIAR Research in Progress for their success in publicizing both their work and the Fund.

Government Documents and Supplementary Material

The announcement of the availability of Volume II of the government documents and supplementary material has generated considerable interest. The Fund has already sold over 150 copies of the second volume and over 200 copies of the first volume of documents.

Future Initiatives: UFO Report Hotline

The Fund is considering establishing a computer-oriented quick response UFO report "hotline" system. They are requesting information from individuals who have equipment for communicating by telephone with a distant computer. The minimum requirement is a "dumb" terminal, but other equipment like a home computer, modem, display, information storage capability (tape, disc), and a hard copy device (printer) would be helpful. The Fund also welcomes donations of equipment that is no longer needed, offering to cover shipping costs for accepted items. A questionnaire is included for interested parties to fill out and return.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's Report for the third quarter of 1983 provides a summary of the Fund's financial status.

• End of 2nd Q 1983:
• Checking Acc't: $781.13
• Undeposited: $346.50
• Savings & Loan: $2,847.64

• End of 3rd Q 1983:
• Checking Acc't: $1,185.59
• Undeposited: $117.00
• Savings & Loan: $2,897.88

• Expenditures:
• Printing: $860.00
• Promotion/Publicity: $698.63
• A.H. Lawson Award (*): $500.00
• Case investigation (x): $320.00
• Supplies: $85.80
• Other (postage, box rent): $43.61
• Total Expenditures: $2,508.04

• Income:
• Sales: $2,207.00
• Donations: $476.00
• Interest (S&L): $50.24
• Dreyfus (Apprec): $113.54
• Total Income: $2,846.78

The report notes a net increase of $338.74 for the quarter.

Announcement: UPIAR and URIP

A separate announcement, dated May 1981, details the International Science Achievement Award given to UFO Phenomena International Annual Review (UPIAR) for its consistent high quality as the world's first scientific refereed journal on the UFO phenomenon. It also mentions the August 1983 Alvin H. Lawson Award given to UPIAR Research in Progress (URIP) for its writings advancing the scientific understanding of UFO phenomena.

The announcement highlights UPIAR and URIP as the first enterprise producing two refereed journals devoted to a scientific appraisal of UFO phenomena. It invites researchers to submit manuscripts in English or French covering physical aspects, psychological implications, and epistemological context related to UFO phenomena. Contact information for Cooperativa UPIAR Srl in Milan, Italy, is provided for instructions to authors, subscription rates, and back issues.

Questionnaire for Contributors

A questionnaire is included for individuals interested in participating in the UFO Report Computer Network. It asks about available computer equipment and willingness to contribute equipment or financial support. Another section of the questionnaire is for contributors who have purchased the Fund's UFO/Government Documents, inquiring about their awareness of the information contained within and their subsequent actions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the advancement of UFO research through scientific publications and awards, the dissemination of information via government documents, and the exploration of new technological avenues for data collection and public engagement. The editorial stance is one of promoting rigorous scientific inquiry into UFO phenomena, supporting researchers and publications that adhere to scientific standards, and seeking broader public understanding and participation in this field. The Fund actively seeks donations and contributions to further its mission.