NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

This document is the May 1991 issue of the MUFON (Mutual UFO Network, Inc.) Newsletter, issue number 15. It is published by MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC., with a P.O. Box address in Rye, NH. The newsletter's primary focus is on upcoming events, particularly the September UFO conference, and updates on UFO cases.

Directors Message

The Directors Message section outlines the progress of the September UFO conference, coordinated by Donna Milbourne. It emphasizes the need for early registrations to help cover start-up expenses and mentions that the conference will feature "THE best speakers available" and display tables for UFO-related items. The message also includes a call for help in publicizing the conference by displaying flyers. It notes that a registration form and an advertising flyer are attached for this purpose.

New Cases

Brief updates are provided on several ongoing UFO cases. These include a "great day disc case with blue ribbon witnesses" from circa 1982, significant advancements in the "Portland Radar Visual case" with assistance from Joe Kelly, an older "trace case" from circa 1966 referred by Raymond Fowler, and ongoing sightings in the Londonderry area. More details are promised for the next newsletter.

State Section Directors Needed

The newsletter announces a need for State Section Directors for MUFON in New Hampshire, with the goal of having every county covered. Assistance will be provided to those who take on this role, aiming to strengthen and organize the New Hampshire MUFON.

State Meeting

A final state meeting before the September conference is announced. The date and time will be revealed in the next newsletter. Attendees are encouraged to participate as it will be a critical stage in conference development, requiring ideas and help.

Welcome New Members

Several new members are welcomed to MUFON: Michael Bishop (Wilmot), Bryan D. Gintof (Boscawen), Peter P. Deleault (Tilton), Sandra D. Stillman (Concord), Dave Duclos (West Peterboro), and Phyllis M. Tatham (Lakeport). Peter R. Geremia, Director, signs off on this section.

NH. MUFON UFO CONFERENCE: THE UNINVITED - ALIEN ENCOUNTERS

This section details the upcoming UFO conference, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Betty and Barney Hill abduction case. The conference is scheduled for September 29, 1991, at the Yokens Convention Center in Portsmouth, NH. Registration is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with the program running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. A Comfort Inn is located on the premises for room registration.

Speakers

The listed speakers and their topics are:

• Dr. John E. Brandenburg: The Solarians, Rainbow Declaration
• Mr. Stanton T. Friedman: The Hill Star Map. Roswell update
• Mr. Peter R. Geremia: NH. UFO sightings update
• Mrs. Betty Hill: The Encounter
• Mr. Budd Hopkins: UFO Abductions update 1991

Registration Fees and Details

Early registration (prior to August 16th) is $45.00 and includes lunch, coffee, and Danish. Registration after August 16th or at the door is $55.00. A reception is scheduled for Saturday evening, September 28, 1991, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Comfort Inn, costing $5.00 and including coffee and hors d'oeuvres.

Registration Form

A printable registration form is provided, requesting Name, Address, City, State, Zip, and Phone. It includes fields for Early Registration (@$45.00), Reception (@$5.00), and Registration After Aug. 16th (@$55.00), with a total calculation. Lunch preferences (Fish or Chicken) are also requested. The form instructs to return it with a check or money order in US funds to New Hampshire MUFON, P.O. Box 453, Rye, NH. 03870. A note thanks participants for supporting UFO research.

UFO CONFERENCE (Page 3 Summary)

This page reiterates the details of the UFO Conference on September 29, 1991, at the Yokens Convention Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Betty and Barney Hill abduction. It confirms the 8:00 AM registration to 5:00 PM end time. International speakers are listed as Mr. Budd Hopkins (author of "Missing Time" and "Intruders"), Mr. Stanton Friedman (nuclear physicist, author, lecturer), and Dr. John Brandenburg (consultant to MUFON, author of "The Rainbow Declaration"). Mrs. Betty Hill is listed as a special guest speaker.

The registration fee is confirmed as $45.00 by August 16, 1991, and $55.00 after that date or at the door. This fee includes lunch (chicken or fish) and coffee/Danish during registration. To obtain a registration form, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to MUFON, P.O. Box 453, Rye, NH. 03870. The page strongly reminds readers to save money and ensure a seat by registering before August 16, 1991.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this newsletter are the promotion and organization of UFO conferences, the reporting of UFO sightings and cases, and the expansion of MUFON's organizational reach. The editorial stance is clearly pro-UFO research, encouraging public participation, information sharing, and active involvement in the organization. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of the Betty and Barney Hill case as a foundational event in UFOlogy, as evidenced by the conference theme.