KPUFO Informacni sdeleni - 2017 04 14

Magazine Overview

This is a joint informational bulletin from April 14, 2017, published by KPUFO, ČsAAA, FFC, BCS, Projektu Záře, Klubu Záblesk, and SAVPJ. The bulletin covers various activities and events related to paranormal research, ufology, and historical mysteries.

Events and Meetings

Prague Meeting (April 8, 2017)

A meeting was held at the restaurant U Vodárny in Prague, titled 'What's new in ufology?'. The event began with a reflection on the purpose of ufology. Martin Lavay, author of the book 'Who murdered the participants of the Dyatlov expedition?', spoke about his work. L. Šafařík presented a new DVD titled 'How it was with Nazi flying saucers?' and discussed the alleged location of Adolf Hitler in Argentina. V. Šiška discussed Belgian UFO cases from the late 1980s and early 1990s. P. Kroupa presented on the physiological principles of human sensibility, particularly in relation to dowsing. Tomáš Dosoudil explored the chemical background of World War I. The meeting was described as a tradition, and attendees and club leaders acknowledged Ing. Petr Vokáč for his long-term publishing activities and Martin Lavay for his book. The next meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2017.

New Website

A new website dedicated to Peru and South America, covering history, archaeology, civilizations, and travel, has been launched by Tomáš Stěhule at http://tom-stehule.com/.

Upcoming Events

Conference Phoenix (April 29, 2017)

A conference titled 'Phoenix' will take place in Holíč. Information is available via a provided link. Participants from the Czech Republic traveling by car are encouraged to connect.

Jihlava Lecture (April 24, 2017)

On April 24, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Mgr. Jan Šustr from the National Museum Prague will give a lecture in Jihlava titled 'Myths and realities of glowing corridors in Jihlava's underground'. The lecture will be held in lecture hall H, New Building of the National Museum Prague.

Religious Conference (May 20, 2017)

The Hussite Theological Faculty of Charles University in Prague is organizing a conference on Gnosticism and the mystical path to God on Saturday, May 20, 2017, starting at 9:30 AM. The event will be held in Aula H109, Pacovská 350/4, Prague 4, and admission is free.

SFINGA Conference (May 20-21, 2017)

The 19th SFINGA conference, organized by the Fantastic Fact Club, will be held at Houska Castle from May 20-21, 2017. The conference focuses on unexplained mysteries and research into historical underground sites. Pre-registration is required. Participants will receive a badge. The organizers reserve the right to select participants, and attendance is at one's own risk. Contact information for registration is provided via email ([email protected], [email protected]) and website (www.ffc.cz).

Program Details

Lectures will take place on May 20th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Overnight stays are possible in sleeping bags on the castle grounds. May 21st is reserved for free program or discussions. Preliminary lecture topics include 'What's new in underground research (especially in Switzerland)' by Ladislav Lahoda, 'Predicting the future' by Jan A. Novák, and 'Mysteries of Provence' by Františka Vrbenská. Other speakers include Josef Purkrt, Votěch Kačírek, Milan Zacha Kučera, Jan Šindel, Tomáš Stěhule, Luboš Šafařík, and members from SAVPJ.

Participation Fee and Logistics

The participation fee is 590 CZK per person, with a discounted rate of 490 CZK for members of FFC, CMA, KPUFO, Záře, Záblesk, SAVPJ, and children aged 10-15. Speakers, organizers, invited guests, and children under 10 attend for free. The fee includes a voucher for a drink and a sausage at the castle kiosk. A discount of 90 CZK is available for vegetarians who opt out of the lunch. Travel is recommended by private car, with parking available at the castle. Information on train travel and potential carpooling is also provided. Participants are advised to bring tourist clothing and a flashlight. Sleeping bags are recommended for overnight stays. A kiosk will offer refreshments, but vegetarians are advised to bring their own food. The castle grounds offer opportunities for discussions and tours after the tourist departures.

Call for Presentations

Offers for further lectures on underground phenomena and unexplained mysteries are welcome. Presentations should not exceed 10 minutes due to a full program, but longer presentations may be arranged for other events.

'Search With Us'

This section poses a question about finding two woodcuts published by Melantrich z Aventýna in 1562, which depicted the aurora borealis. One woodcut shows a battle between Christian and Turkish forces, while the other features a landscape with a town and mountains. The text describes the aurora as 'Welmi diwna a y hrozná widienij a zázracy' (very strange and terrible sights and wonders).

'Help Us'

Readers are encouraged to contribute to the organization's activities with voluntary donations of at least 120 CZK, which grants access to various benefits, including website access. Links for registration applications for ČsAAA and KPUFO are provided. Membership fees for KPUFO/ČsAAA can be paid to a specific bank account or via mail to the Klub psychotroniky a UFO.

New DVDs

'How it was with Nazi flying saucers?'

This DVD is a collection of articles offering a comprehensive analysis of the legend and related topics from the KPUFO archive. It is priced at 240 CZK.

'Automatic Drawing'

This DVD contains materials, an overview of the problem, articles from the archive, and videos related to automatic drawing. It is priced at 120 CZK.

Jacques Bergier

This DVD features publications and articles by Jacques Bergier from the archive. It is priced at 120 CZK.

Reminder: KPUFO Membership Fee for 2017

The bulletin reminds members about the 2017 membership fee. For correspondence and Facebook members, the contribution is voluntary. For regular members, the fee is at least 120-999 CZK, or over 1000 CZK per year. Regular members receive information about activities, access to a large information bank and archives, priority purchase of publications, discounted CDs/DVDs, and participation in events.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently promotes paranormal research, ufology, and historical mysteries. It acts as a platform for announcing events, sharing research findings, and fostering community among enthusiasts. The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation and information dissemination, encouraging reader participation through contributions and attendance at events. There is a clear emphasis on collaboration between various research organizations.