MUFON Colorado News - 2005 07

Magazine Overview

Title: Colorado MUFON News
Issue: Number 77
Date: Symposium Edition July 2005
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network, Inc.
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Colorado MUFON News focuses heavily on the International MUFON Symposium held in Denver, Colorado, on July 22nd-23rd, 2005, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The publication provides a detailed schedule of speakers and their topics, alongside articles that expand on some of these presentations.

International MUFON Symposium Speakers

The symposium featured a wide array of speakers covering various aspects of UFO phenomena and related topics. Key speakers and their topics included:

• Lin Simpson, Leslie Varnicle, John Schuessler, and Tracie Austin-Peters opened the symposium.
• Scott Ramsey presented on the "Aztec UFO Crash," detailing an unusual event from March 25, 1948, involving a large disc discovered on a mesa near Aztec, New Mexico. Ramsey's work aimed to uncover the truth behind a story he felt was overlooked for over 50 years.
• Phyllis Budinger discussed "UFOs – A Search for Physical Evidence: Abductions," presenting chemical analyses of physical traces from well-known abduction events, including the dress of Betty Hill and material found in the hand of Stan Romanek.
• Tracie Austin-Peters was a luncheon speaker.
• Roger Leir, MD, spoke on "Alien Implants & Physical Evidence," discussing the scientific examination of implants and the potential for non-terrestrial intelligences to abduct humans.
• Esen Sekerkarar presented "Best Evidence from Turkey," examining UFO sightings and ET encounters in Turkey and comparing them to those in the United States.
• Richard Dolan addressed "How UFO Secrecy Has Damaged American Intellectual Life and Society," arguing that the suppression of UFO information has created a "black" infrastructure and manipulated media and academia to maintain privately held power.
• The Phoenix Lights Documentary had its special premiere screening, based on the book "The Phoenix Lights...A Skeptic's Discovery That We Are Not Alone," highlighting the 1997 Arizona mass sighting.
• Stanton Friedman lectured on "Government UFO Lies," discussing how government agencies and the press have allegedly spread false information about UFOs.
• Claude Swanson, PhD, presented "When Science Looks Like Magic: The New Science of the Paranormal," exploring the scientific demonstration of paranormal phenomena like ESP, PK, and Remote Viewing, and their connection to UFOs.
• R. Leo Sprinkle, PhD, discussed "The ET Presence: Cons and Pros," examining evidence of UFO activity and ET encounters throughout human history.
• Elaine Douglass presented "Invisible UFOs: Case Reports and Videos Suggest the Reality," examining reports of invisible aircraft, including radar invisibility, optical invisibility, and directional optical invisibility, and discussing potential technical mechanisms.
• Lynne D. Kitei, M.D., spoke on "Mysterious Lights in the Sky over Phoenix," presenting photographic evidence of the 1997 Arizona mass sighting.
• Paola Harris discussed "Connecting the Dots: An International Perspective," examining how the Italian media covers UFO events and the importance of global networking for disclosure.

In Case You Missed It...

This section features articles recapping presentations from previous COMUFON meetings:

• Franklin Carter, speaking on "What About Them UFOs," noted that over 2600 space objects orbit Earth and discussed the U.S. satellite capabilities. He also cited polls indicating a high belief in UFOs among Americans and mentioned that 39 out of 42 Angelical Bishops believe in life beyond Earth. Carter questioned why certain tragedies make headlines while others, like the Tylenol incident, do not. He offered advice on what to do if one sees a UFO: write down details, contact COMUFON's hotline, seek professional help if distressed, attend UFO group meetings, and do not let others dismiss the sighting.
• Bill Winkler, a lecturer and ufologist, shared his experiences and outlook on UFOs. He recounted early childhood experiences of hearing voices and a 1947 newspaper article about the Kenneth Arnold sighting that solidified his belief in UFOs. Winkler also described a low-level UFO sighting in Manchester, CT, involving an oval object with six portal windows. He performed three skits for the audience, including one as a German professor discussing "Quantum Physics and Spirituality with Relation to Earthlings" and another as a New Yorker presenting on various ufology topics like flying saucers, USOs, and crop circles.

COMUFON Meetings and Events

The newsletter provides information on various upcoming COMUFON meetings and events across Colorado:

• Colorado Springs COMUFON Meetings: Held at the Gold Hill Police Station on the first Saturday of "even-numbered" months (Aug. 1st, Oct. 1st, Dec. 3rd). Meetings are free.
• Greeley COMUFON Meetings: Contact Clifford Clift for details.
• Western Slope—Delta/Montrose COMUFON Meetings: Contact Davina Ryszka for details.
• Colorado MUFON General Meeting: Held the second Saturday of every month at the Glendale Community Center in Denver. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members, or $8 per family. Board meetings and Investigator Training sessions are also held prior to the general meeting.
• San Luis Valley UFO Event (UFO Olympics): Scheduled for August 13th and 14th in Hooper, CO, hosted by the UFO Watchtower. The event costs $20 per person, with camping available for $10 per night.
• Upcoming Dates: Several future meetings are listed for September, October, November, and December in Grand Junction and Glendale.

Membership Information

Information is provided on becoming a member of Colorado MUFON and International MUFON. Benefits include a bi-monthly newsletter, reduced admission to events, investigator training classes, and special deals on publications. Dues for International MUFON are $45 per year.

Wanted: Colorado Field Investigators

The newsletter calls for individuals interested in becoming certified Field Investigators. This requires passing an exam with a score of 80% or above. The exam is a take-home, open-book test. The MUFON Field Investigators Manual is available for $25.

Website Updates

The COMUFON website has been updated with a new look and includes features like online reports, a contact form, and a newsletter archive. Only subscribed members receive the latest editions of the newsletter.

Other Great Denver Events

Information is also provided on other local events:

• Men in Black: A program viewable on channel 58 or online at www.dctv.org, live every third and fourth Thursday of the month.
• UFO MOVIE NIGHT: Held the first Thursday of each month north of Denver.
• The Denver UFO Society: Meets the 4th Friday of the month at the Glendale Community Center.
• The Denver Spiritual Community: Information available on their website.

Officers and Section Directors

A comprehensive list of officers and section directors for Colorado MUFON is provided, along with contact information and the Colorado Sightings HOTLINE (303-451-5992).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, evidence, and the broader implications of the phenomenon, including government secrecy and the scientific study of the paranormal. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging open inquiry, the pursuit of evidence, and active participation in the UFO research community through membership and attendance at meetings and symposiums. The publication emphasizes the importance of not dismissing sightings and encourages individuals to seek truth and share their experiences.