KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 2004 No 01

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue of the "Newsletter KPUFO" for the year 2004, identified as volume c.1/2004. It addresses KPUFO members, friends, and colleagues, announcing significant changes and developments within the organization. The newsletter covers organizational restructuring, new publications, ongoing legislative efforts concerning healers, upcoming events, and membership details.

Organizational Changes and New Publications

The newsletter announces the formation of a new section within KPUFO called "Sdruzeni badatelu v psychotronice" (SBP), which previously operated independently as the "Jednota ceskych badatelu v psychotronice." This new section aims to foster theoretical and practical development in psychotronics, planning to organize telepathic experiments via the internet, revive psychotronic seminars, and offer courses in dowsing. The "Cesty psychotroniky" (CP) journal, previously only available online, will now be distributed to KPUFO members. Additionally, a new publication, "Prirucka badatele 2 – materialy ke studiu psychotroniky," has been released.

Efforts to Establish a New Healers' Organization

A major focus of the newsletter is the active involvement of KPUFO in the creation of a new umbrella organization for healers in the Czech Republic. This initiative, driven by the Czech Republic's impending entry into the EU, aims to represent the interests of healers and address the ongoing legislative process concerning health and healing practices. KPUFO emphasizes the need for a well-defined role and structure for such an organization to avoid becoming ineffective and ignored. They propose the formation of a chamber or association that would guarantee the professional quality of its members and have the exclusive right to issue healing licenses, which would be recognized by the Ministry of Health and trade authorities. This organization would integrate qualified healers into the healthcare system, potentially as auxiliary staff, and would require members to undergo basic health education, such as a sanitary course.

KPUFO has contributed to the conceptualization, system design, statutes, and operational framework for this new organization, suggesting it be composed of existing associations and gradually build its territorial structure. The ultimate goal is a society that unites individuals in this field, requiring basic training in health education and other relevant areas.

Membership and Communication

The newsletter details various membership options for KPUFO, with different prices based on the inclusion of printed journals: "ZAZ" and "Cesty psychotroniky." Basic membership without journals costs 115 Kc, while options including one or both journals range up to 370 Kc. Members are encouraged to obtain their ID cards and use their membership numbers for access to internal KPUFO resources. Members are also asked to provide updated contact information (email, mobile phone) to stay connected and participate in anomaly investigations. They are also requested to assist with correspondence with foreign researchers, particularly in Polish and German, and to help translate materials from Russian.

Events and Activities

The newsletter lists several upcoming and recent events: a member meeting of the "Fantastic Fact Club" in Otvovice on January 17, 2004; the launch of the "Delta" journal, a newsletter for research associations; a general assembly of "CePes" where KPUFO representatives were not invited, raising questions about future cooperation; a traditional event at Popravci louka on April 9, 2004, involving research into anomalous phenomena; a KPUFO committee meeting in Nectiny from April 17-18, 2004, to discuss the future of psychotronics; an "FFC" event and research seminar "Sfinga" at Houska Castle on April 24-25, 2004; a meeting of research club committees in Ceska Skalice on May 15-16, 2004, to prepare for a seminar on crop circles; and a joint expedition to Austria and Italy from May 21-23, 2004.

In Memoriam and Honorary Members

The newsletter announces the passing of Frantisek Veltrubsky, a member of the KPUFO committee, on January 1, 2004. It also lists the nominees for honorary membership: Frantisek Veltrubsky (in memoriam) and PhDr. Zdenek Rejdak, CSc. The election of honorary members takes place on May 14, the anniversary of KPUFO's founding.

Research and Technical Interests

KPUFO members participated in telepathic experiments organized by the Russian organization "UFO – Poisk" in January and February 2004. The newsletter also calls for assistance with club archives, particularly with materials on geopathetic zones, and seeks volunteers with electrical engineering skills for experiments with lifters in a vacuum chamber.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter reflects KPUFO's commitment to advancing the field of psychotronics and paranormal research in the Czech Republic. It actively engages in organizational development, aiming to create professional structures that lend credibility and authority to its members. The editorial stance emphasizes the importance of rigorous research, ethical conduct, and the need to distinguish genuine practitioners from charlatans. There is a strong focus on collaboration, both domestically and internationally, and on disseminating information through publications and events. The newsletter also highlights KPUFO's proactive role in shaping legislation and integrating alternative therapies into the broader healthcare system, demonstrating a pragmatic and forward-looking approach to the field.