FUFOR - 1990 Q4 - Quarterly Report October-December

Magazine Overview

This document is a Quarterly Report from the Fund for UFO Research Inc., covering the period of October to December 1990. The report details the organization's activities, publications, and financial status.

Roswell Investigation

The primary focus of the Fund's activities during this quarter was the ongoing investigation into the apparent crash of one or more UFOs outside Roswell, New Mexico, in July 1947. The organization aimed to raise at least $10,000 to support investigators in identifying additional witnesses, recording their testimony, and producing a videotaped record. A fundraising letter was sent to supporters, offering a briefing paper and a videotape as premiums for contributions of $50 and $100. By December 31, the effort had generated over $16,000. This fundraising success allowed the Fund to compensate investigators Stanton T. Friedman, Kevin Randle, and Don Schmitt for their costs in interviewing over a dozen witnesses across four states. The collected testimony, along with interviews from the Fund's 'Crash II' conference in July, was edited into a 25-minute VHS videotape titled "Recollections of Roswell." Expenditures for this project were nearly $10,000, with total spending on crash/retrieval research in 1991 exceeding $40,000. The videotape and briefing paper are now available for public purchase.

New Publications

During the quarter, the Executive Committee approved the publication of several other items:

• Advanced Aerial Devices Reported During the Korean War by Richard F. Haines, Ph.D., a member of the Fund's Board of Directors. This book documents over 40 sightings of strange metallic-appearing objects during the 1950-1954 period, suggesting they were not of American or Soviet origin and outflew contemporary aircraft.
• Phantom Helicopters Over Britain by David Clarke and Nigel Watson. This investigation explores the connection between unmarked helicopters, UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, and UFO "abductees," examining whether "Phantom Helicopters" are exclusively an American phenomenon.
• The Allagash Affair by Raymond Fowler. This report details the investigation of a unique quadruple UFO abduction case involving four individuals who experienced a conscious Close Encounter with a large glowing UFO during a canoe trip on the Allagash Waterway in Maine. The witnesses reported "missing time" and hypnotically relived complementary abduction experiences. Notably, two witnesses were twins, and one had a lump removed by surgery, which was forwarded to a USAF pathologist.

Public Appearances and Media

Members of the Fund's Board conducted an extensive program of public appearances and media promotion. Chairman Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D., spoke at several conferences, including the International Conference on New Sciences at the University of Colorado, the "Show Me UFO Conference" in St. Louis, a conference cosponsored by the Center for Humanistic Studies and the Center for UFO Studies in Santa Barbara, CA, and the "UFO and Space Symposium" in Hakui City, Japan. The latter event was particularly notable as it was sponsored by the city and endorsed by the Japanese Prime Minister. Dr. Richard Haines presented on "Using Concepts from UFO Studies to Teach Science and Critical Thinking" at the Arizona State Teachers Association annual conference. Other board members attended a conference on "The UFO Experience" in North Haven, CT. In total, Mr. Berliner reported conducting 39 media interviews in 1990, totaling over 27 hours of air time.

Financial Report (4th Quarter, 1990)

• Income:
• Donations: $9,140.68
• Sales: $2,261.66
• Postage: $211.96
• Interest Income: $51.88
• Total Income: $11,666.18

• Expenses:
• Mailing Services: $4,828.11
• Postage: $1,144.68
• Grants/Awards: $5,660.27
• Phone: $296.35
• Other (special projects): $1,637.46
• Total Expenses: $13,566.87

• Assets (as of December 31, 1990):
• Checking Account: $929.20
• Savings & Loan: $3,041.37
• Dreyfus Liquid Assets: $2,058.85
• Accounts Receivable: $3,450.00
• Total Assets: $9,479.42

• Liabilities:
• Roswell case follow-up: $1,537.33
• Abduction Implant: $2,000.00
• Abduction Case Study: $170.00
• Foo Fighter Project: $250.00
• Total Liabilities: $2,157.33

Net Worth: $7,322.09

Year-End Financial Summary

1991 was a record-setting year for the Fund in terms of income and expenditures, largely due to the "CRASH II" conference. The amount spent on grants, awards, and special projects, including the Roswell investigation, exceeded $55,000, representing nearly 70% of the Fund's total expenditures.

Future Communication Policy

Due to increasing costs of postage and printing, the Fund will no longer send the Quarterly Report to individuals who have not made a contribution in 1991. Those who contribute at least $10 ($15 for foreign residents) within the next thirty days will continue to receive the reports. Responders will also receive copies of Pat Nolan's UFODAZE, a listing of UFO reports for each day of the year, while supplies last.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this report are the persistent investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly the Roswell incident, the dissemination of research through publications and media, and the reliance on public contributions to fund these activities. The Fund emphasizes its commitment to scientific research and education in solving the UFO mystery, highlighting its efficient use of donated funds due to having no office or paid staff. The editorial stance is one of continued dedication to UFO research, with a pragmatic approach to resource management and communication with its supporters.