FUFOR - 1987 Q3 - Quarterly Report July-September

Magazine Overview

This document is a quarterly report from the Fund for UFO Research Inc., covering the period of July to September 1987. It details the organization's activities, financial status, and ongoing research projects.

International Symposium on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The report highlights the Fund's successful organization of the International Symposium on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, which took place from June 26-28 in Washington, D.C. The symposium managed to raise and spend approximately $47,000, covering the event's costs and the travel expenses of international speakers. Despite the success, the Fund's fiscal position remained unchanged.

Symposium Materials

Proceedings from the symposium are available for purchase through the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) for $15 plus $1.50 for postage. The Fund itself is offering additional materials not included in the proceedings:

• Videotapes: Two 60-minute tapes are available: "MUFON Symposium Highlights" and "USIA Briefing."
• Audiotapes: These feature several speakers, including Bill Moore's banquet presentation on recently-released government disclosures concerning UFO activities, as well as panels on abduction cases and government responses to the UFO question.
• Written Presentations: Copies of other presentations released at the symposium are also offered.

A reply form is included for ordering these materials.

Investigation of MJ-12 Documents

Following the symposium, Dr. Bruce Maccabee, Chairman of the Fund, has been actively involved in investigating the "MJ-12" documents, which were released in May. This investigation, primarily conducted by Bill Moore and Stanton Friedman, involves extensive library research and contacting individuals with relevant information. The Fund provides financial support for this work as its finances permit.

Expert Verification Costs

Verifying the authenticity of these documents requires expert analysis, which is expensive. Specifically, analyzing the Cutler-Twining memo of 1954, a carbon copy of which is held at the National Archives, to determine its typing date (a crucial step for authentication) is estimated to cost around $3,000. This amount is currently beyond the Fund's financial capacity, and they are seeking special contributions to fund this study.

Contributors of $50 or more will receive a copy of the authenticator's report before its public release.

Abduction Investigations

Dr. David Jacobs, who is deeply involved in abduction investigations, has informed Dr. Maccabee about several samples of "biological matter" (secretions and stains) associated with abduction events. While Dr. Jacobs has had some of these analyzed, the current analysis is not very informative due to cost limitations. The Fund aims to support this "abduction trace" investigation, analogous to "landing trace" investigations, and contributions for this work are welcomed. Similar to the MJ-12 document verification, contributors of $50 or more will receive a copy of the analysis report before public release.

Media Appearances

Dr. Maccabee is scheduled to be interviewed on the Geraldo Rivera program, alongside Budd Hopkins and several individuals who claim to be "abductees." This syndicated program is expected to air in November and December.

Treasurer's Report - 3rd Quarter 1987

The report includes a detailed financial statement for the 3rd Quarter of 1987:

Total Assets (End of 3rd Quarter): $5,279.98

• Checking Account: $1,196.38
• Symposium Account: $1,987.22
• Savings & Loan: $1,427.19
• Dreyfus Account: $669.19

Total Assets (End of 2nd Quarter): $24,471.17

Expenditures (3rd Quarter): $31,555.59

• Symposium: $27,194.56
• Mail services: $799.68
• Printing: $1,379.72
• Postage: $44.00
• Awards/Grants: $1,600.00 (Includes $600 to Nigel Watson for British airships mystery study, $500 to Ray Fowler for MUFON award, and $500 to Dr. Eddie Bullard for the Fund's Award for Scientific Achievement)
• Other: $537.63

Income (3rd Quarter): $6,694.51

• Donations: $1,059.00
• Sales: $5,534.10
• Interest: $101.41

Support and Contributions

The Fund emphasizes the importance of contributions to advance its research, particularly in resolving the authentication of the MJ-12 documents and investigating physical evidence of abduction cases. Contributions are tax-deductible if sent by December 31, 1987.

Available Materials (Half-Price Offer)

A list of additional materials is offered at half-price when ordered with an item from the preceding page. These include:

• Catalog of UFO-like Data Before 1947 by Louis Winkler, Ph.D. ($7.50)
• UFO Landings Near Kirtland AFB by Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D. ($5.00)
• Still in Default by Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D. ($7.50)
• Senator Richard Russell: Flying Saucer Witness by Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D. ($7.50)
• Scientific Approach and First Results Into Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena in France by Jean-Jacques Velasco ($7.50)
• Final Report on the Psychological Testing of UFO "Abductees" by Ted Bloecher, Aphrodite Clamar, and Budd Hopkins ($15.00)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this report are the organization and dissemination of information from UFO-related symposia, the critical investigation of significant UFO documents (like MJ-12), and the exploration of physical evidence in abduction cases. The Fund's stance is one of rigorous, scientific inquiry, seeking expert verification and analysis, while also acknowledging the financial challenges involved in such research. They actively solicit public support and contributions to further their mission, highlighting the tax-deductible nature of donations. The report also indicates a commitment to public outreach through media appearances and the sale of research materials.