UUA Newspaper

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This document is an "IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE UUA NEWSPAPER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN" concerning the state of the United UFOlogical Association (UUA).

Proposed Reorganization of the United UFOlogical Association

Allen Greenfield, Chairman of the Newspaper Committee, expresses concern over a "great apathy" among UUA membergroup leaders and a general decline in activity, particularly among American and Canadian groups. He states that the UUA has achieved its initial goal of unity in UFOlogy to a limited degree and proposes a "complete revision" of the organization, effective immediately on a worldwide basis.

New Rules and Suggestions (Bi-laws and Amendments)

The following rules and suggestions are proposed as a new set of bi-laws and amendments to the organizational constitution of December 1962, as ratified by Alan Katz and Allen Greenfield on behalf of their respective divisions (NARL and Alliance).

1. Reaffirmation of Commitment: All groups must contact the UUA office to re-affirm their commitment. Groups failing to do so will be dropped from UUA affiliation without further notice.
2. Communication Protocol: All communications between UUA membergroups should occur through a series of irregular open letters and notices issued by various UUA Committees as needed.
3. Membership Criteria and Goals: The goals of the UUA, and thus the criteria for membership, are redefined as:
* A belief in level-headed discussion and investigations of Unidentified Flying Object phenomena.
* A belief in the basic theme of cooperation and exchange of information between responsible UFO organizations.
* A belief in accurate and reliable reporting of UFO information in all UFO publications and magazines.
4. Membergroup Leader Responsibility: Membergroup leaders should inform their members about their UUA membership and the affirmation of the above goals.
5. Confederation Structure: The UUA will continue to function as a loose confederation, emphasizing cooperation and mutual understanding through the exchange of bulletins, publications, and intergroup correspondence. Any membergroup may withdraw from UUA membership by notifying any Committee Office.

Call to Action and Consequences

Individuals agreeing with these proposals are asked to inform the UUA at the provided address. Those who disagree or have other suggestions are also encouraged to contact the office. Crucially, the message states: "FAILURE TO SEND ANY CORRESPONDENCE WILL NECESSARILY BE CONSTRUED AS INDICATING YOUR GROUP'S WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP." Contact is requested as soon as possible due to the urgent nature of this matter.

Contact Information

The message is signed by Allen Greenfield, Chairman, Newspaper Committee, and provides the address for the UUA Newspaper Committee as 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. 30327.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is organizational reform driven by a perceived crisis of apathy and declining activity within the UFOlogy community, specifically the UUA. The editorial stance, as presented by the Committee Chairman, is one of urgency and a demand for active engagement and commitment from membergroups. The proposed changes aim to revitalize the organization by clarifying its purpose, setting clear expectations for members, and enforcing a proactive communication and commitment policy. The underlying belief is that a more structured and engaged approach is necessary for the continued relevance and effectiveness of the UUA in the field of UFOlogy.