Rencontres Ufologiques - 2013 06 28

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Informations des Rencontres Ufologiques" from June 28, 2013, covers upcoming ufological events and recent activities within the ufological community in Canada and Argentina. The publication highlights meetings, discussions, and investigations related to UFO phenomena and the paranormal.

Upcoming Events

AQU Monthly Supper in Montreal (July 6, 2013)

The Association Québécoise d'Ufologie (AQU) is hosting its monthly supper on Saturday, July 6, 2013, starting at 7:00 PM at the Al-Raouché restaurant in Montreal. This special evening will focus on the paranormal, with an emphasis on hauntings. The first part of the evening will feature a 40-minute film about the "Rain Boy" case, a possession that occurred in February 1983 involving several individuals, including police officers and prison guards. The second part is dedicated to attendees sharing their paranormal experiences and engaging in discussions. The new logo and website for Parascience-Québec will also be presented. The agenda includes a "Sky of the Month" segment by Jean Vézina, a discussion on UFO sightings for the month from "UFO Mundo," the "Rain Boy" film presentation, a pause, and then testimonials on paranormal experiences. The evening is scheduled to conclude at 10:15 PM. Further information is available at http://www.les-rencontres-ufologiques.com.

OVNI Marseille Meeting on UFO Investigations (July 7, 2013)

Bernard Hugues, organizer of ufological meetings in the Marseille region through OVNI MARSEILLE and CERPA, is holding an information and work meeting on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at 2:00 PM at the Buffalo Grill Restaurant in Gémenos (13), France. The meeting's theme is "investigations" and is aimed at individuals interested in becoming field investigators. The goal is to gather information on reported sightings, understand the observed phenomenon, and train investigators in interviewing witnesses and reconstructing events. OVNI Marseille will also review recent cases and aim to expand the network of investigators in Marseille. For more information or to register, contact Bernard Hugues via email at [email protected]. Entry is free, with attendees covering their own consumption costs. The meeting is open to everyone without any membership requirement.

Ufological Cafes in Argentina

Corrientes: 66th Anniversary of Kenneth Arnold Sighting and 1st Anniversary of Meetings

A special meeting of the Ufological Cafe of Corrientes was held on Monday, June 24, 2013, at Libreria Capítulo 1 to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's UFO sighting and the first anniversary of the cafe's meetings. The event, sponsored by CEFORA, MUFON Capítulo Argentina, and the blog OVNIS en Corrientes, featured an presentation by Pablo Omastott of MUFON about the "Santa Ana Case" (1986), a close encounter of the third kind. A film documenting the case, originally presented at the II Congress of UFO Investigators in 2000, was shown. This document has been digitized for the cafe's use, preserving valuable information for the study of the phenomenon in the province. More details and photos are available at http://www.les-rencontres-ufologiques.com/ffu-les-cafes-ufologiques-corrientes.html.

Buenos Aires: Recent Meetings and MUFON Affiliation

The next Ufological Cafe RIO54 meeting in Buenos Aires was scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2013, at 6:30 PM at Café de la Subasta. The June 6th meeting was reportedly the most attended in RIO54's history, indicating a growing interest in ufology. Attendees included Paul Cesar Auero, Claudia Molina (who reported seeing a tubular object and a sphere), Daniel Sola (a cameraman who filmed an oval object in 1993 but couldn't get it broadcast), and Guillermo Girotti (who shared an unusual sighting of spheres in Merlo in 2012 and a childhood memory of a flying rock). Silvana Cano, a TV host specializing in the unusual, shared stories of "phantom cities" and a "truck of lights." Renato Monti reported a case involving a large light and a power outage. Paul Warmkraut discussed cases investigated by his group "Aurora," while Alejandro Aucana and Daniel Postizzi emphasized the importance of training in observation and photography. Andrea Perez Simondini recommended software for identifying commercial flights to avoid confusion with UFOs. Osvaldo Bettachini recommended Edgar Mitchell's book "The Way of the Explorer." The coordinators of RIO54, Mario Lupo and Rubén Morales, announced their recent incorporation as regional directors for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) in Argentina. They expressed gratitude to Dave Mac Donald, Executive Director of MUFON, for this opportunity. The National Director for MUFON Argentina is Dr. Andrés Salvador. The article notes that MUFON's renewed interest in Argentina is due to the growing activity of the Argentine Network of Ufological Cafes. The text also mentions that Ufological Cafes are not just for conversation but for undertaking projects based on participants' interests and skills. Membership in MUFON is available online. The article also highlights a recent positive article about ufological cafes on Clarin.com and a documentary on History Channel featuring RIO54 participants.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the organization and promotion of ufological events, the sharing of personal UFO sightings and paranormal experiences, and the importance of systematic investigation and networking within the ufological community. The publication actively supports and disseminates information about ufological groups and activities, particularly through its website, "Les Rencontres Ufologiques." The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging open discussion, sharing of information, and collaborative investigation into UFO phenomena and related subjects.