Missouri MUFON Newsletter

Magazine Overview

This document is the September 2017 Missouri MUFON Newsletter, a publication from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) detailing local activities, reports, and upcoming events for the month. The newsletter serves as a communication channel for MUFON members in Missouri, providing updates on investigations, meetings, and educational opportunities related to UFOs and paranormal phenomena.

Missouri UFO Sightings and Data Review

The newsletter leads with the announcement that Missouri received 16 UFO sighting reports during August 2017. It directs readers to the MUFON website (www.mufon.com) to review the UFO Case Files (CMS) data, offering options to view the last 20 sightings, perform customized searches by date and location, or log in for more comprehensive information.

Upcoming UFO Events

Several significant events are highlighted:

• September 14-16, 2017: "Close Encounters with Devil's Tower" in Wyoming, celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Debbie Ziegelmeyer, the Missouri State Director, is scheduled to speak at this event. A link to travelwyoming.com is provided for more details.
• September 17-23, 2017: A "TX Hill Country Retreat with Dr. Greer" in Texas, offering six nights under the stars. The cost is $2,550 per person for new attendees and $1,300 for returning attendees. A link to "HERE" is provided for more information.
• September 21, 2017 (7:00 p.m.) and September 28, 2017 (8:00 p.m.): Communiversity Classes titled "Are UFOs Real? Learn about MUFON" at Ararat Temple in Kansas City, MO. Speaker Jean Walker will discuss joining MUFON, UFOs, aliens, and abductions. The second class will cover investigator equipment and include a group sky watch. The instructor is a certified science teacher and author. The cost is $14 per person, and participants are advised to bring binoculars and a lawn chair. Registration details are available via a UMKC link or by calling 816.235.1448.

MUFON State Contacts and Personnel

The newsletter lists key MUFON personnel in Missouri:

• State Director: Debbie Ziegelmeyer ([email protected])
• Assistant State Director: Margie Kay ([email protected], 816-833-1602)
• Chief Investigator: Joseph Palermo ([email protected])
• Chief Laboratory Analyst: Lynne Mann ([email protected])

Section Directors are also listed for Columbia (Chuck Frieden), Kansas City (Jean Walker), St. Louis (Dana West), Joplin (John Cruzan), and Sedalia (Britt Faaborg).

Special Events and Tours

• Roswell UFO Tours: Offered by Dennis Balthaser, these tours explore the 1947 UFO crash site and former Roswell Army Air Field in Roswell, New Mexico. Tours are available daily by reservation, with a minimum 2-hour guided tour priced at $75.00 for up to 3 people. Contact information and a website (www.roswellufotours.com) are provided.

MUFON Meetings and Presentations

The newsletter details upcoming meetings and presentations:

• KC MUFON Meeting (September 11, 2017): Stephanie Turbeville and Jan Henroux Schoeler of KC Paranormal will share experiences, including encounters at the haunted birthplace of Ginger Rogers in Independence, MO. The newsletter includes brief biographies of both speakers, detailing their personal experiences with paranormal phenomena, spirits, and UFOs.
• Greater St. Louis MUFON Meetings: Held on the third Wednesdays of each month.
• Mid-Missouri MUFON Meeting (September 13): Now held on the second Wednesday of each month at Denny's Restaurant, 1100 Knipp St., Columbia, MO. The meeting includes a video and discussion, starting at 7:00 p.m. after an optional dinner. A $5 donation is requested to cover speaker and room fees.
• KC MUFON Octoberfest and Skywatch (Saturday, October 7): Held at the Ararat Temple, this event includes a skywatch and a film screening if weather is inclement. Admission is $5.00 per person, and it is open to MUFON members and attendees only.
• November 13: Albert Rosales will speak via Skype. He is the author of "UFOs Over Florida."
• December 11: A Holiday Party and games night is scheduled, with a gift exchange.
• January 2018: Margie Kay will share paranormal, Sasquatch, and UFO encounters.
• February 2018: Topic is "The Bermuda Triangle Mysteries."
• March 2018: Topic is "Underwater Alien Bases," with speaker Debbie Ziegelmeyer.

MUFON Resources and Membership

• Reporting Animal Mutilations: Instructions to report via www.mufon.com or animuteinv.blogspot.com.
• Membership: Information on joining or renewing MUFON membership is available at www.mufon.com.
• UFO STALKER: Real-time UFO reports can be viewed at www.ufostalker.com.
• Alternative Talk Radio: Listen to KGRA Digital Broadcasting Station.
• MUFON TV: A media hub offering past sessions, live shows, and original programming, available through VIP or CLASSIC MUFON memberships or as a separate subscription ($4.99/month).
• Yahoo Chat List: For connecting with like-minded people about UFOs.
• Filer's Files: A weekly compilation of UFO-related events and reports available at nationalufocenter.com. Reports can be sent to [email protected].
• Newsletter Contributions: Volunteers are needed to find content and write articles for the MO MUFON newsletter. Interested individuals should contact Margie Kay.

Other Items of Interest

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

MUFON Membership Benefits

Membership includes a subscription to the monthly UFO Journal, featuring investigations, sightings reports, and articles by researchers. Information on joining or renewing is provided.

Social Media and Community

Links are provided to join MO MUFON Yahoo Chat, search for Missouri MUFON on Facebook, and stay connected via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission to investigate UFO phenomena. It emphasizes community engagement through meetings, online forums, and social media. The editorial stance is focused on UFO research, paranormal investigations, and the sharing of information within a structured, scientific framework, as indicated by the guidelines for MUFON meetings which prohibit discussions on politics, religion, or non-UFO related topics. The content aims to educate, inform, and recruit new members and investigators into the field of UFO research.