MUFON Missouri newsletter - 2017 07

Magazine Overview

This document is the July 2017 Missouri MUFON Newsletter, a publication from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) focusing on UFO-related news, events, and sightings within Missouri and beyond. It serves as a communication channel for MUFON members and the public interested in the UFO phenomenon.

Cover Story: Sky Lanterns vs. UFOs

The cover story addresses the common misidentification of "Sky Lanterns" as UFOs. The newsletter explains that these lanterns, often mistaken for UFOs, typically float with the breeze and burn out within 20-30 minutes. The flickering flame, usually red or orange, contributes to the misperception. Despite this, the newsletter encourages readers to remain vigilant as genuine UFO sightings are reported.

Upcoming UFO Events

The newsletter lists several significant upcoming UFO events:

• June 29 - July 2, 2017: The 70th Anniversary Roswell UFO Festival in Roswell, NM, featuring guest speakers Debbie Ziegelmeyer and Chuck Zukowski. A website is provided for more information.
• July 21-23, 2017: The MUFON Symposium at JW Marriott, Las Vegas, NV, with the theme "The Case for a Secret Space Program." Debbie Ziegelmeyer is scheduled to present "What Deep Water Secrets are the Oceans Hiding?" and will also conduct a field investigator course on underwater evidence recovery. Registration details are available on the MUFON website.
• July 28-30, 2017: The UFO Watch Tower Cosmic Highway Conference in Center, Colorado.
• September 14-16, 2017: An event focusing on "Close Encounters with Devil's Tower" in Wyoming, commemorating the 40th anniversary of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Debbie Ziegelmeyer is also slated to speak at this event.

State Contacts and Meetings

Contact information is provided for key Missouri MUFON personnel:

• State Director: Debbie Ziegelmeyer ([email protected])
• Assistant State Director: Margie Kay ([email protected])

Details are given for various local MUFON sections and their meeting schedules:

• Kansas City MUFON Meeting (July 10, 2017): Scheduled to feature Mike Clelland speaking via Skype about his book "The Messengers: Owls, Synchronicity and the UFO Abductee." The meeting includes a social hour and presentation, with a small fee for dinner.
• Greater St. Louis MUFON Meetings (Third Wednesdays): Monthly meetings are outlined with specific topics and speakers for July through December, including "Witness Day," Stu Bundy, Chase Kloetzke, Margie Kay discussing Bigfoot and paranormal encounters, and Chuck Zukowski discussing "37th Parallel, Roswell, mutilations." These meetings are held at C.J. Muggs in Webster Groves and require attendees to order from the menu; children under 16 are not permitted.
• Mid-Missouri MUFON Meeting (Second Tuesdays, July 11, 2017): To be held at Teppanyaki Grill and Buffet in Columbia, MO, featuring a dinner meeting. Contact Chuck Frieden for details.
• Joplin Meeting: Next meeting is TBA, with Section Director John Cruzan. Children under 16 are not permitted.

Special Features and Resources

• Roswell UFO Tours with Dennis Balthaser: Offers guided tours of Roswell, New Mexico, focusing on the 1947 UFO crash site and related events. Details on tour pricing and booking are provided.
• Mike Clelland's "The Messengers": A book review highlights Mike Clelland's work exploring the connection between owls, synchronicity, and UFO abduction experiences, delving into personal transformation and ancient archetypes.
• MUFON.COM: The official website for reporting UFOs and for general MUFON information.
• Filer's Files: A weekly compilation of UFO-related events and reports available at nationalufocenter.com.
• UFO STALKER: A resource for real-time UFO reports.
• Planet KGRA: Features "Alternative Talk Radio" and "UFO RADIO."
• HANSAR1: Associated with "THE UFO FILES."
• MUFON TV: A community media hub offering past MUFON sessions, live TV shows, and exclusive content for subscribers.
• Number of Reports by State: A table lists the number of UFO reports received by MUFON from various states, with California leading with 61 reports.

Call for Volunteers and Membership

Volunteers are needed for the Missouri MUFON newsletter to find content and write articles. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Margie Kay. The newsletter also promotes joining MUFON or renewing membership, highlighting benefits such as a subscription to the monthly UFO Journal.

Items of Interest

• Perseids Meteor Shower: July 13 - August 26, with peak viewing on August 12th.
• Solar Eclipse: August 21st, with the best local viewing south of St. Louis.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission of investigating UFO phenomena. It emphasizes community engagement through meetings, chat lists, and social media. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into UFOs, while also providing practical guidance on reporting sightings and distinguishing between genuine phenomena and misidentifications like sky lanterns. The content is geared towards educating members and the public about ongoing research, upcoming events, and the broader implications of UFO studies, while adhering to MUFON's organizational guidelines regarding the scope of discussions (avoiding politics, religion, etc.).