Fund for UFO Research Inc.

Magazine Overview

Title: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Issue: Quarterly Report
Date: April-June 1985
Publisher: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of the Fund for UFO Research Inc.'s Quarterly Report covers the period of April to June 1985. It details ongoing investigations, organizational activities, and financial reports.

Investigations and Case Reports

Bellingham-Seattle Submerged Object Case

The report continues to detail the investigation into the failed retrieval of a submerged object in the Bellingham-Seattle area of Washington State, which occurred in the latter part of December 1984. A final report on this case was not yet available but was anticipated for the Fall of 1985. The sample of red material scraped from the object was also awaiting testing.

Puget Sound Sighting (July 1984)

To refresh readers' memories, the report recounts the July 1984 incident where an unidentified flying object was sighted by fishermen over Puget Sound. Eyewitnesses described a bright object that descended at tremendous speed, rose upwards, and then crashed into the water, causing a large spray and sinking. An official U.S. Coast Guard report was filed.

Object Description and Discovery

A group of private divers located the submerged object approximately 150 feet below the surface in murky water. They found a large object, about 15-18 feet wide, half-buried in silt. One diver described it as looking like a partially-submerged "upside-down teacup." The divers walked on the object and collected reddish-colored mud. They intended to haul it to the surface, but lacked the necessary equipment and had to leave it unattended for three days. Upon returning, they could not relocate the object despite an intensive search.

Organizational Activities and Initiatives

Rapid Deployment Fund

This particular case underscored the need for a "Rapid Deployment Fund" to facilitate immediate investigation and analysis of UFO cases. The response to the fund's appeal was described as heartening but only a beginning. Contributors were offered an "I Support UFO Research" bumper sticker or button.

National UFO Information Week

During this quarter, the Executive Committee discussed activities for National UFO Information Week, scheduled for August 18-24. Plans included contacting approximately a dozen libraries in the Washington, D.C. area to offer them a free three-volume set of UFO/Government Documents and the "Ghost of the Estimate" paper. Additionally, lecturers were to be provided to discuss the UFO phenomenon. The hope was for a positive response from local libraries, including the Library of Congress.

The Fund also planned to mail information to news organizations nationwide and contact radio and television stations in the Washington, D.C. area to promote the event.

Special Document Offer

The Fund was offering a special analysis of 600 pages of U.S. Government documents on UFOs, released by the FBI, CIA, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and others under the Freedom of Information Act. This "Document Companion" was available for $7.00 to those who had previously ordered Volumes I, II, or III of UFO/Government Documents. A special bound edition of Volumes I-III, including the "Document Companion," was available for $125.

Treasurer's Report

Second Quarter-1985

The Treasurer's Report for the second quarter of 1985 details the financial status of the Fund. Total assets at the end of the first quarter were $3,487.88, increasing to $4,287.85 by the end of the second quarter, a net increase of $784.97.

Expenditures for the quarter totaled $1,047.35, including mailing services ($754.00), postage ($147.54), printing ($64.25), corporation fees ($50.00), and other supplies ($31.56).

Income for the quarter totaled $1,832.32, comprising sales ($1,002.00), donations ($786.45, including $225 earmarked for the Rapid Deployment Fund), Dreyfus appreciation ($22.55), and S&L interest ($21.32).

Note: The report emphasizes that additional contributions had been received since the end of the second quarter but that much more is needed for the Rapid Deployment Fund to ensure timely and effective investigation of significant new sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue reflects the Fund's ongoing commitment to investigating UFO phenomena, particularly unusual cases like submerged objects. There is a strong emphasis on the need for rapid, well-funded investigations and public awareness initiatives. The Fund actively seeks financial support for its operations and research efforts, particularly for the Rapid Deployment Fund. The promotion of UFO information through libraries and media outlets indicates a strategy to disseminate knowledge and encourage public engagement with the subject.