KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 2003 No 04

Magazine Overview

Title: Newsletter KPUFO
Issue: 4/2003
Date: October 2003 (implied)
Publisher: KPUFO (Czech UFO Research Organization)
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech

Content Summary

The newsletter begins by addressing its readers as "Dear friends, colleagues," reflecting on the summer period filled with travel and meetings, and the subsequent need to process the accumulated material. It acknowledges the success in documenting and investigating crop circles, partly due to reader assistance, and mentions the ongoing updates to their website and branch pages.

The editorial emphasizes a desire to integrate activities related to the study of anomalous phenomena more closely, both in terms of content and organization. There's a stated need to look beyond national borders and increase communication with international researchers. The goal is to produce more tangible results with processed data and concrete conclusions.

The newsletter addresses a perception that UFO research is merely a hobby or a way to fill free time, stressing the importance of the club's strength, which relies on the capabilities of its individual members. It urges every member to contribute to the common cause, even if their time is limited by work, family, or other obligations.

Members are encouraged to maintain contact with other researchers, inform the public about the Psychotronics and UFO Club, and recruit new members, always highlighting the club's research-oriented nature. Members receive the ZAZ magazine and have access to internal KPUFO pages, with priority processing for requests for archival materials (written and video).

Members are asked to keep their contact details (email, mobile phone) updated and to promptly report any changes. They are also reminded of their membership obligations, including paying the annual fee (300 CZK/year) and submitting a photo for their membership card if they haven't already. Access to internal KPUFO pages requires knowing one's membership number.

Donations of surplus office supplies, especially A5 envelopes, are requested. Assistance is also sought for processing and transcribing cases and materials from the club's archive, particularly UFO and anomalous psychotronic phenomena.

Meetings and Events

The newsletter details several past and upcoming events:

• Melnicke vinobrani (Melnice Harvest Festival) on September 20, 2003: An attempt to organize a joint meeting of committees from various organizations for discussion and cooperation was proposed but not accepted by any group.
• November 2003: A potential date for another meeting and discussion on the state and development of the research movement is proposed.
• July 26, 2003: A meeting of colleagues from KPU Plzen took place at the Celtic hillfort in Plzen-Hradiste.
• August 9, 2003: A meeting of KPU Domazlice was held.
• August 2, 2003: Fantastic Fact Club and KPU Prachatice jointly organized a meeting of researchers at Obri hrad.
• October 2003: A weekend meeting and conference on anomalous phenomena is scheduled to take place in Libice u Havlickova Brodu.
• November 2, 2003: Another traditional event will be held at Popravci louce (KPU Cheb).
• November 5, 2003, and December 3, 2003: CePeS will host lectures and dowsing events (including an Esoteric Healing Course) in Prague 1, Novotneho lavce 5. Applications should be sent to this address.
• December 13, 2003: A pre-Christmas meeting for members and friends is scheduled from 9 AM to 4 PM at the same Prague address.
• SEBIT (Ecology – Bioinformatics and Information Therapy Center) in Brno: Lectures are scheduled for November 11, 2003 (M. Pavlickova on "Healing of Soul and Body") and December 9, 2003 (A. Pleskac on "Christmas Time and Herbs"). Seminars on phytotherapy by A. Pleskac are held every fourth Tuesday of the month. A course on psychographic drawing by Marie Machkova is scheduled for November 8-9, 2003. All events are at Aura, Stefanikova 35. Contact information for M. Pavlickova and A. Pleskac is provided.

Research Projects and Initiatives

• Val Camonica, Italy: The planned investigation of prehistoric rock carvings in the Val Camonica valley has not yet been organized but the plan remains active. Those interested in participating are invited to contact the organization.
• International Correspondence: The newsletter reiterates its call for volunteers to help with correspondence with international researchers.
• Ing. V. Patrovsky Memorial: To commemorate the third anniversary of the death of Ing. V. Patrovsky on October 12, 2003, new webpages titled "Venceslav Patrovsky – Man and Researcher" have been launched. These pages provide an overview of his life and work, including published and unpublished articles on anomalous phenomena. Readers are asked to check their archives for any articles by this researcher, who also used the pseudonyms Ing. V. Barta, Ing. W.M., and VP, and to send them in.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the idea of KPUFO as a serious research organization, emphasizing the need for tangible results, professional organization, and international cooperation. There is a strong call for active member participation and contribution, highlighting that the collective strength of the club depends on individual efforts. The editorial stance is one of encouraging scientific rigor, expanding knowledge beyond local boundaries, and fostering a community of dedicated researchers. The importance of archiving and disseminating research findings is also a recurring theme, as seen in the tribute to Ing. V. Patrovsky and the call for help with the club's archive.