PA MUFON NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

This document is the PA MUFON NEWSLETTER, dated August 1, 2008, Volume 1, Number 8. It serves as an internal communication for the Pennsylvania chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), providing updates on activities, personnel, and upcoming events.

Key Updates and Announcements

The newsletter begins by celebrating PA MUFON's achievement of being ranked #1 in CMS (Case Management System) for July, thanking the Field Investigators (FI's) for their contributions. It then introduces three new Field Investigators: Tracy Roy, John Weaver, and James Matthews, expanding the FI staff to a total of 10.

• Several training and event dates are announced:
• Field Investigator Training Class: Scheduled for September 28, 2008. Field Investigators will be notified by email regarding the specific times and location.
• Lecture on the Todd Sees Investigation: PA MUFON presented this lecture on August 11, 2008, at the Spirit Society of Pennsylvania. The event was well-attended and discussed an interesting, albeit strange, case.
• PA MUFON Paranormal UFO Conference: Scheduled for October 25, 2008, at the Westmoreland Community College in Youngwood, PA. More information is available on the PA MUFON website under Special Announcements.
• HazMat Training Class: This class is being scheduled, and Field Investigators will receive email notifications for the date and time.
• Sky Watch: PA MUFON plans to set up a Sky Watch event in November. The date and place are yet to be announced.

Featured Media

• The newsletter includes a "Book of the Month" and a "Video of the Month":
• Book of the Month: "Witness to Roswell" by Tom Carey and Don Schmitt, available at www.amazon.com.
• Video of the Month: "Kecksburg, The Untold Story" by Stan Gordon, available at www.stangordonufo.com.

Sighting Statistics and Acknowledgements

An important statistic is provided regarding UFO sightings in Pennsylvania during July: a total of 63 reported sightings occurred, with 38 of these cases concentrated in the Bucks County area. The newsletter specifically thanks FI's Bob Gardner and Elisa Simon for their efforts in handling the "Bucks County flap."

Closing Remarks

The newsletter concludes with the motivational quote, "KEEP YOUR EYE'S TO THE SKIES," followed by a general thank you for the time and dedication of the members. The newsletter is signed by S. Witkowski, identified as both PA MUFON Chief Investigator and PA MUFON State Section Director.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary themes of this newsletter are organizational updates, member engagement, and the promotion of UFO research and investigation within Pennsylvania. The editorial stance is one of active engagement, encouraging participation in training, conferences, and reporting sightings. There is a clear emphasis on acknowledging the work of Field Investigators and promoting resources related to UFO phenomena, such as books and documentaries. The newsletter also highlights the importance of data collection and analysis, as evidenced by the reporting of sighting statistics.