KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 1996 No 10

Magazine Overview

This document is the Newsletter KPUFO, issue 10/1996, published by KPU (Czech UFO Association). It covers a range of topics related to UFOs, anomalous phenomena, and research activities within the Czech Republic.

Content Summary

Editorial and Member Communication

The newsletter begins with a thank you from Ing. Pavel Kalina, President of KPU, to members and sympathizers for their feedback on a previous open letter. He expresses that positive responses reinforce the organization's direction.

A meeting between Ing. P. Kalina and the mayor of Plzen, B. Prosek, is reported. KPU's activities and goals were presented, and a club publication was given to the mayor.

International News and Publications

A new magazine from France, 'Anomalies' (successor to 'OVNI Presence'), is mentioned. Its contents include articles on Area 51, the film 'Independence Day', the Roswell crash, an interview with R. Bradbury, alien autopsy, the development of flying wings in the USA, cryptozoology, and 'The X-Files' series.

KPU Operations and Logistics

An explanation is provided for why some newsletters might arrive with sealed tape: it's due to cost-saving measures using donations from friends, not due to postal service tampering.

JSP Country is noted for releasing a new series of postcards featuring this year's crop circles and patterns.

An address is requested for the Moravskoslezske daily.

A report on the HBO film 'Roswell' is mentioned, with a request for members who recorded it to inform the editorial office.

KPU Events (Akce KPU)

• Two upcoming events are listed:
• November 6, 1996: 'UFO, crop circles and anomalous phenomena in our country' in Prostejov.
• November 7, 1996: 'Gods and Apocalypses' by Ing. I. Wiesner in Plzen.

Members attending any public event are encouraged to make audio recordings for the KPU archive.

A query is made about whether any colleagues from Moravia attended a UFO event at the observatory in Valasske Mezirici, requesting a report to the KPU committee.

Investigations and Field Research

An investigation by KPU members in Plzen into an article in 'M 2000/9' about a prehistoric settlement near Stipoklasy concluded the article was false. A joint inspection with archaeologists is arranged, and results will be reported by ZAZ.

A regular monitoring of the Popravci louka location included a field trip on November 2, 1996. Contact has been made with long-term residents living in Germany. Thanks are extended to Marcela H. for materials related to this area.

Thanks are given to Josefu C. for materials for the KPU archive. An inquiry is made about arranging accommodation for him and two other researchers in July 1997 for the investigation of Susice agro symbols.

Member Contributions and Initiatives

Thanks are extended to Zdenku H. for suggesting the use of I-Ting books for inquiries into anomalous phenomena. While the answers were interesting, they were considered less definitive than desired (e.g., requiring a simple yes/no). The newsletter invites others to try this method and promises to inform about the results.

Member Survey

The editorial board welcomes contributions and thanks Michal P. for his input, encouraging members to think about anomalous phenomena and observe their surroundings.

There is a pending announcement regarding the dates for meetings of researchers studying megaliths.

Thanks are given to Vaclav N. for his acknowledgement and materials, with reimbursement for postage offered.

Rudolf D., who is involved in GPZ (Geophysical Anomalies) research in practice, is seeking collaborators with experience in searching for and verifying these phenomena. He can be contacted via KPU.

Stanislav T. is also involved in GPZ research, and thanks are extended for his ideas and photographs.

A proposal is made to initiate a meeting for members involved in GPZ research and dowsing to discuss specific problems. The scope could include GPZ verification, biological anomalies, and the verification of 'odrusovace' (possibly devices or methods). Plzen is suggested as a potential location, mentioning the 'anomalous forest' and the settlement near Stare Plzenec where Ing. Baumgartl conducted research. The newsletter asks for volunteers to organize such a meeting, including suggestions for dates and programs.

An inquiry is made about contacting doc. ing. Miroslav Petrtyl, CSc., who published articles on archeoastronomy in the 'Cteni' magazine in the 1980s.

Thanks are given to Tomas P. for translating the publication 'Stonehenge and other monuments in its vicinity' for the KPU archive.

It is announced that starting from the new year, the newsletter will publish lists of KPU archival materials, with the possibility of streaming recordings from the club's video cassettes.

Member Engagement and Future Direction

With the new year and new members, the focus of activities needs to shift to local circles and branches. To better manage the organization, members' interests and needs are sought through a questionnaire.

Questionnaire Details

• The questionnaire asks members to indicate:
• Their level of interest in anomalous phenomena.
• Whether they are actively researching a specific problem, studying literature, processing it, and publishing (and where), or if they are doing so without publication, or if they are not considering it.
• Whether they are interested in a wider range of anomalous phenomena without extensive literature processing.

• Members are asked to state their preference in research activities:
• Field trips and investigations of specific cases in their local area.
• Searching for anomalous phenomena in literature and magazines.
• Constructing their own theories and hypotheses.
• Processing results for publication in print or other media.
• Other (to be specified).

• Regarding their involvement:
• Whether they need contact with other members or individuals interested in similar problems.
• Whether they need contact with other KPU members in their area to find like-minded individuals.
• Whether they do not need contact with other members.

• Regarding their relationship to research activities:
• Willingness to join the research activities of a local circle or branch.
• Willingness to help local researchers (with advice, transport, literature, ideas, expertise, etc.).
• Uncertainty about how to help but willingness to accept assistance.

Members are also asked to share their opinions on the proposed committee composition, statutes (offering to provide them if not received), and to submit suggestions, criticisms, and remarks regarding KPU's activities and its contribution to their own activities.

Proposed Committee Composition

• The proposed committee members are:
• President: Ing. Pavel Kalina
• Secretary: Dr. Lubos Safarik
• Treasurer: Vera Drobeckova
• Head of UFO Center: Jaromir Novotny
• Head of Paleocontact: Martin Sasek
• Head of Crop Circles: Marcela Sedlackova
• Head of Poltergeist: Vladimir Mares
• Head of Phenomenon: Martin Cechura
• Head of Health: Josef Hunat
• Head of Hoplodac.Del. (Spokesperson): Marek Jehlicka

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include active member participation in research, the dissemination of information through publications and events, and the organization's efforts to connect members and coordinate activities. The editorial stance encourages members to be active participants rather than passive consumers of information, emphasizing observation of their surroundings and contribution to the collective knowledge base. There is a clear focus on both local and international UFO and anomalous phenomena research, with an emphasis on practical investigation and information sharing within the KPU network.