FUFOR - 1995 Q1 - Quarterly Report January-March

Magazine Overview

This document is the 1st Quarter 1995 Report from the Fund for UFO Research Inc., based in Washington D.C. It includes a Chairman's Message from Richard Hall and a list of new publications offered by the Fund.

Chairman's Message

Richard Hall, Chairman of the Fund for UFO Research Inc., discusses the most significant development in recent months: the start-up of grant proposal evaluations by the new CUFOS-FUFOR-MUFON (CFM) funding coalition. While the Bigelow Foundation is the primary contributor, Mr. Bigelow has requested that this fact not be broadcast due to nuisance calls and legal/tax concerns. Hall emphasizes that this message is not for publication and discourages public identification of the other two major sponsors of UFO research.

Hall addresses the future role of the Fund for UFO Research, stating it will be more important than ever, though more complicated. The Fund will operate under three models: (1) Fund and Administer: Proposals approved by the Fund's Executive Committee and National Board will be funded and administered by the Fund. (2) Support and Administer: Proposals approved by the full Board but for which the Fund lacks sufficient funds will be passed to the CFM coalition for consideration and administered by the Fund if approved. (3) Mediate and Administer: Proposals submitted to the Fund as a representative of the CFM coalition will be screened by the Executive Committee for presentation to the CFM coalition and administered by the Fund if approved.

Recent amendments to the Fund's By-Laws have delegated authority to the Executive Committee members who represent the Fund at quarterly CFM coalition meetings. This decision-making power is granted because the funding ultimately comes from the Bigelow Foundation, not FUFOR money, and the slow pace of the Fund's reviewing process could unnecessarily delay coalition projects. The current organizational structure was deemed impractical.

The report also mentions that the National Board has approved the slate of officers for the next two years and elected Dr. Robert M. Wood to fill a vacancy on the National Board created by the resignation of Herb Roth. Hall expresses gratitude for cooperation and anticipates that the coming years will be interesting and exciting for UFO research, encouraging readers to communicate their ideas and suggestions.

New Additions to Publications List

The Fund is offering several new publications for sale:

1. Alien Discussions: Proceedings of the Abduction Study Conference, edited by Andrea Pritchard et al. This hardcover volume contains papers from an abduction conference held at MIT in June 1992.
2. Project Delta: A Study of Multiple UFO by Richard Haines. This work by a Fund board member details puzzling UFO sightings involving two or more objects.
3. UFOs and Science: The Collected Writings of James E. McDonald, edited by Valerie Vaughan. This collection features the meticulous research and clear thinking of the late Dr. McDonald.
4. Air Force Research Reports on UFOs by J. King et al. This is an omnibus volume comprising three separate reports written by Air Force officers who are critical of the Air Force's approach to UFO investigation.

Financial Report (January-March, 1995)

The report includes a financial breakdown for the first quarter of 1995:

• Income:
• Coalition: $17,008.57
• Donations: $2,677.78
• Sales: $2,628.36
• Postage & Handling, pre-paid: $259.00
• Long-term Capital Gain: $90.06
• Dividend/Interest: $32.35
• Total Income: $22,696.12

• Expenses:
• Grant Programs: $6,828.64 (Coalition: $5,843.14, FUFOR: $985.50)
• Administrative Expenses: $4,975.22 (including Mailing Services, Postage, Publishing, Videotape Production, Books, Photography, and Misc. Supplies)
• Travel/Meetings: $2,362.00
• Other Business Services: $1,325.11 (including Telephone, Management Fees, Subscriptions/Dues, Bank Charges, Messenger Service, and Check Printing)
• Fund-Raising: $1,055.00 (Promotion: $710.00, Mailing List Rental: $345.00)
• Total Expenses: $16,545.97

Net Income Over Expenses: $6,150.15

Notes clarify that Coalition sponsor payments are for jointly funded projects, FUFOR expenditures are for Coalition funded projects, and Administrative Expenses include costs of maintaining product inventory.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this report are the professionalization and formalization of UFO research funding through collaborative efforts (the CFM coalition), the dissemination of important research through publications, and the internal governance and financial management of the Fund for UFO Research. The editorial stance is one of cautious optimism, emphasizing the growing importance of UFO research while navigating the complexities of funding, organizational structure, and public perception. There is a clear focus on transparency within the organization (e.g., board decisions, financial reports) while maintaining discretion regarding external funding sources.