Medlemsblad 1

Magazine Overview

Title: BREVCIRKELN
Issue: 1
Volume: 4.63
Date: April 1963

This is the inaugural issue of BREVCIRKELN, a Swedish correspondence circle newsletter, marking the official start of its activities. The issue is addressed to 'Kära vänner!' (Dear friends!) and announces that the first two letters of the circle's correspondence have been distributed.

Upcoming Content and Series

The editorial team is working on material for future letters, noting that maintaining a consistent page count may require dividing longer essays into multiple parts. They also acknowledge the desire for variety in topic selection. The current issue features the first letters from Series A (general topics) and Series B, which focuses on 'Den Nya Tidsåldern' (The New Age) and is authored by Hillevi Lindahl. This series is specifically written for the circle.

Future plans include a new series by Elisabeth Lansenor, focusing on practical religious philosophy, which is anticipated to be well-received. Another series, 'C', by Gert Carlsson, will begin in the third mailing and will cover the topic of Atlantis. Carlsson may later expand this to include Mu, another lost continent.

The editors state they cannot manage too many series simultaneously due to the extended intervals between mailings and limitations in available time and resources. However, they mention having small plans and no shortage of interesting topics.

Borderland Sciences Research Associates

Notably, the publication has acquired translation and publication rights for all material from the Borderland Sciences Research Associates (BSRA) in the USA. While it will take time to process this material, some of it may appear in Series A in the near future.

Operational Framework and Membership

This outlines the approximate framework for the circle's activities. The editors encourage anyone with suitable contributions to send them in. The address for all correspondence is Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

New interested members are welcome, and recommendations from existing members are appreciated.

Discussion and Communication

For discussions regarding the content of the letters, members can submit contributions to the member newsletter, which serves as the primary platform for such discussions. Alternatively, members can contact the authors of the respective series directly. For direct contact, correspondence should be addressed to Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

Financial Matters and Support

Following an appeal made about a month prior, the editorial team has clarified the financial aspects of the operation. They have decided that participation in the circle will not be tied to mandatory financial contributions or prestations. Instead, they are placing their hope entirely on voluntary contributions. They believe that the circle's legitimacy will become apparent over time. The editorial team is dedicating a significant portion of their free time and personal funds to this endeavor, but they cannot sustain it entirely without external help. They express gratitude in advance for future contributions, which can be most easily made by depositing funds into Postgiro account number 65 29 48, addressed to R.L. Lind, Bromma 12.

Member Engagement

There is a strong request for members who are no longer interested in the circle's activities to notify the editors. This is to prevent unnecessary costs associated with sending materials to uninterested individuals.

Conclusion

The response to the initial call has been quite good, meeting expectations. The editors conclude by thanking everyone who has already recommended new interested members. They sign off with "Vi hörs igen...." (We'll hear from you again....) and are identified as "cirkelred." (circle editorial team).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the establishment and operation of a correspondence circle focused on esoteric and fringe topics, including UFOs, New Age philosophy, Atlantis, and religious philosophy. The editorial stance is one of openness to new ideas and contributors, reliance on voluntary support, and a desire for active member participation and feedback. There is a clear emphasis on building a community around shared interests in subjects not typically covered by mainstream discourse.