FUFOR - 2000 Q4 - Quarterly Report October-December

Magazine Overview

This document is a newsletter from the Fund for UFO Research (FUFOR) covering the 4th Quarter of 2000, from October to December. The newsletter details the organization's activities, publications, and research initiatives during this period. The address of the organization is P.O. Box 277, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Office Activity

The office activity for this quarter was described as slow in terms of sightings, press interest, and general office activity.

Press Newsletter

The UFO Report newsletter continues to be mailed regularly to the world's press. The November issue included a postpaid questionnaire to gather feedback from recipients on what they would like to see in the Report. Out of nearly 700 copies mailed, only 10 questionnaires were returned.

National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP)

Dick Haines has established NARCAP to investigate pilot encounters with unidentified aviation phenomena (UAP). This organization features a scientific panel dedicated to investigating such reports. Its website is www.narcap.org.

New Proposal

A proposal submitted by Jack Kasher has been approved. This research aims to determine if a female abductee created diagrams in 1978 that accurately depicted specific crop circle patterns which later appeared 12 years after the drawings.

Oral History Project

Wendy Connors conducted a six-hour interview with Richard Hall at his home. This interview is part of her ongoing oral history video project.

Publications (FUFOR)

Jan Aldrich has provided FUFOR with foo fighter documents suitable for publication. These documents are awaiting a cover design before being sent to the printers.

Publications (Coalition-CUFOS, FUFOR, MUFON)

'The UFO Evidence II: A Thirty-Year Report' by Richard Hall is scheduled for release in January 2001. Additionally, Ted Phillips's Delphos report is currently undergoing editing by Ms. Jennie Zeidman.

Future Funding

There has been no update regarding Coalition projects that were expected to be funded by Firmage. In mid-2000, a number of projects were presented to Larry Lemke, Firmage's representative for UFO matters.

Latest Releases From the Fund for UFO Research

The newsletter also lists available publications for purchase:

• Captain Edward J. Ruppelt: Summer of the Saucers—1952 by Michael David Hall and Wendy Ann Connors. This book explores the life and times of Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, author of 'The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects,' and details the period in the early 1950s when UFO sightings were prevalent and the Air Force was actively investigating them. It is 304 pages, illustrated, and perfectbound, priced at $25.00.
• The UFO Evidence, Volume II: A Thirty-Year Report by Richard Hall. Described as one of the best UFO books ever written, this 680-page hardcover details UFO phenomena through eyewitness accounts, patterns, sightings, encounters, and shapes. It aims to present the data supporting the UFO phenomenon as a significant scientific problem. The price is $50.00.

Reply Form and Contribution Information

A reply form (3Q01) is included for readers to make contributions to the Fund. Contribution levels range from $10 to $1,000, with an 'Other' option. The form also allows for ordering the listed publications. Payment should be made by check drawn on a U.S. bank, an international money order in U.S. funds, or a U.S. postal money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Fund for UFO Research and mailed to their P.O. Box 277 address in Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Postage and Handling Rates

Postage and handling rates for books are provided:

• U.S., Canada and Mexico: $4.00 for the first book, plus $2.00 for each additional volume.
• All Other Countries:
• Surface mail: $6.00 for the first book, plus $4.00 for each additional volume.
• Air mail: $21.00 for the first book, plus $15.00 for each additional volume.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on the documentation, investigation, and dissemination of UFO/UAP information. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, emphasizing the importance of evidence, witness testimony, and scientific investigation, as evidenced by the support for publications like 'The UFO Evidence II' and the establishment of NARCAP. There is a clear commitment to archival work, as seen in the oral history project and the collection of historical documents like foo fighter reports.