MUFON Missouri newsletter - 2017 02

Magazine Overview

This document is the February 2017 News and Meeting Info newsletter from the Missouri chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). It serves as a communication channel for members, providing updates on events, speakers, and organizational news.

Dates of Interest

The newsletter highlights "fireball season" occurring around the March equinox, noting that the appearance rate of bright meteors can increase by as much as 30 percent during this period.

Upcoming Events

• Several significant events are announced:
• 70th Anniversary Roswell UFO Festival: Scheduled for June 29th through July 2nd in Roswell, NM, with Debbie Ziegelmeyer and Chuck Zukowski as guest speakers.
• MUFON Symposium: To be held at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, NV, from July 21st to 23rd.

MUFON TV

A new initiative, MUFON TV, is introduced as a community media hub offering a collection of past MUFON sessions, a bi-monthly live TV show, and exclusive content for subscribers. It is included with VIP or CLASSIC MUFON Membership Packages and is also available as a separate subscription service for $4.99 per month (paid annually).

State Contacts

• Key personnel for Missouri MUFON are listed:
• State Director: Debbie Ziegelmeyer ([email protected])
• Assistant State Director: Margie Kay ([email protected], 816-833-1602)
• Chief Investigator: Joseph Palermo ([email protected])

Sections with Meetings

• Contact information for local MUFON sections is provided:
• Columbia Section Director: Chuck Frieden
• Kansas City Section Director: Jean Walker
• St. Louis Section Director: Dana West
• Joplin Section Director: John Cruzan
• Sedalia Section Director: Britt Faaborg

Newsletter and Online Presence

• Newsletter Editor: Margie Kay ([email protected])
• Official Website: www.missourimufon.org
• Reporting UFOs: Reports should be submitted through MUFON.COM.
• Social Media: Members are encouraged to visit Missouri MUFON on Facebook and join the Yahoo Chat list.

KC MUFON Meeting

The Kansas City MUFON meeting for February featured Kewaunee Lasperitis, M.S., speaking via Skype on "The Sasquatch People and Their UFO Connection," accompanied by his wife Kelly.

Feature on Kewaunee Lapseritis

Kewaunee Lapseritis is profiled as the author of "The Psychic Sasquatch and Their UFO Connection," "The Sasquatch People and Their Interdimensional Connection," and his new book, "Sasquatch Message to Humanity." His extensive background in anthropology, psychology, and holistic health is detailed, along with his 60 years of research into the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon and his claims of being both a Sasquatch and ET "contactee." His work explores the humanoid nature of Sasquatch, their purpose, and their connection to ETs, drawing on witness accounts and concepts from quantum physics.

Copies of his latest book were available for sale at the meeting.

March Speaker and KC MUFON Meeting Details

For the March meeting, Debbie Ziegelmeyer will present a recap of Missouri MUFON sightings in 2016. The KC MUFON meeting is held on the second Monday of the month at Perkins Restaurant, 3939 Bolger Rd., Independence, MO. Social hour is from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:45 PM and the presentation at 7:00 PM. It is a dinner meeting with a $5 cover charge, and children under 16 are not permitted.

Greater St. Louis MUFON Meetings

• The schedule for the St. Louis area MUFON monthly meetings (third Wednesdays) is as follows:
• February 15th: Debbie Ziegelmeyer presenting on the Missouri 2011/2012 UFO Flap.
• March 15th: Sue Swiatek presenting on her investigation into the Delphos, Kansas sighting in 1971.
• April 19th: Teri Lynge discussing a sighting she and her son had in 2012.
• May 17th: Bill Schroeder discussing his books "Soviet SETI" and "Unknown Down."

These meetings take place at C.J. Muggs, 101 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. It is a dinner meeting, and children under 16 are not permitted.

Mid-Missouri MUFON Meeting

The Mid-Missouri MUFON meetings (second Tuesdays) have no meeting in February. In March, Debbie Ziegelmeyer will be present. Meetings include dinner and social time from 6:00 PM, with the meeting starting at 7:00 PM. They are seeking a new location. It is a dinner meeting, and children under 16 are not permitted. There is no charge for the meeting, but donations are accepted to cover speaker expenses. Contact Chuck Frieden for details.

MUFON Organizational Information

MUFON is a 501.c.3 organization with by-laws that govern meetings and conferences. Official MUFON meetings are restricted to topics related to UFOs and are not allowed to address politics, religion, non-related charity events, or conspiracy theories.

Community Engagement

Members are encouraged to join chat groups and Facebook pages for discussion and to receive meeting notices. Links are provided for the MO MUFON Yahoo Chat list and the Missouri MUFON Facebook page.

Membership

Information on joining or renewing MUFON membership is provided, highlighting benefits such as a subscription to the monthly UFO Journal.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission of investigating UFO phenomena. It emphasizes community engagement through meetings, online forums, and social media. The editorial stance is focused on UFO research and related topics, strictly adhering to MUFON's by-laws to avoid extraneous subjects. The content highlights upcoming events, speaker presentations, and ongoing investigations, fostering a sense of community among members interested in the UFO and paranormal fields. There is a particular focus on the intersection of Sasquatch and UFOs in this issue, as well as astronomical phenomena like fireballs.