Les Rencontres Ufologiques

Magazine Overview

Title: Les Rencontres Ufologiques
Issue: 022
Volume: 30
Date: December 30, 2013

This issue of 'Les Rencontres Ufologiques' serves as a private information note from the French Francophone Ufology Federation (FFU) and MUFON France, aiming to disseminate ufological news, event information, and reader contributions. The publication is distributed freely to subscribers.

Key Articles and Reports

R ÉUNION DE NOUVEL AN AUX CAFÉS UFOLOGIQUES DE VALENCIA EN ESPAGNE

The 7th Café OVNI Valencia is announced, offering a toast to the new year filled with ufological events. The meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2014, starting at 7:00 PM at the Bar Restaurant Janomar, located at Carrera Malilla 82 in Valencia, Spain. This event is presented as an opportunity to celebrate the start of 2014, dubbed 'the year of ufology'. Readers are encouraged to follow the 'Cafés Ufologiques de Valence' on Facebook.

AIN: OVNI : ils tentent de lever le mystère.

This section features an article from 'Le Progrès' dated December 29, 2013, focusing on AIN OVNI, a ufological meeting point in Bourg-en-Bresse. The article discusses a recent meeting about UFO cases and highlights future projects envisioned by Didier Charnay. It mentions a final gathering for the year and touches upon related topics like fireworks and surveillance, and a basketball team's licensing decision.

Points lumineux en centre Alsace : d'autres témoignages sont parvenus aux DNA

This article compiles several reader testimonies published in 'DNA' regarding luminous phenomena observed in Alsace, France. Patricia Kliber reported seeing ten luminous points moving in a regular, spaced trajectory in Kertzfeld on December 21, 2013. Marie-Elisabeth Kreydenweiss witnessed about twenty round, luminous balls in Ilsenheim on the same night, describing them as 'big fireballs' rather than Thai lanterns. Jean-Pierre from Sélestat also reported seeing three moving luminous objects on the same evening. The article contrasts these observations with the explanation of Thai lanterns seen in Mulhouse and discusses the possibility of these being conventional aircraft, helicopters, satellites, or meteorites, ultimately concluding they were none of these.

INTERVENTION DE MICHEL VANBOCKESTAL, PRÉSIDENT DU CERPI, A BRUXELLES

This report details a conference held in Brussels on December 14, 2013, by Michel Vanbockestal, President of CERPI (Centre d'Etude et de Recherche sur les Phénomènes Inexpliqués). The conference, described as 'risky,' faced technical difficulties with the PowerPoint presentation. Vanbockestal presented his research in a convivial manner, touching upon themes that sometimes bordered on religion, leading to diverse opinions. The first part of his presentation focused on synchronicity, personal experiences, and startling coincidences, which was deemed a success. The second part addressed the ufology aspect, specifically the 'Petit-Rechain' case, presenting indisputable facts that aimed to clarify the mystery surrounding it.

GAGS

This short section humorously notes that M. Vanbockestal now uses a cane due to recent accidents but emphasizes his continued active participation in events, even walking without it when needed. He also humorously offers to demonstrate his Judo 'taï-otoshi'.

AVIS EXTÉRIEURS AU CERPI

This section includes testimonials from individuals who attended Vanbockestal's conference. One attendee expressed amazement at the synchronicity and truths revealed, praising Michel Vanbockestal's presentation. Another confirmed that Michel had worked on a case concerning the disappearance of two young girls. The report also mentions Vanbockestal's return to the Sabbat des sorcières d'Ellezelles, the Cambron Casteau castle, the Templar treasure, and Rudy Cambier. The second part of the conference focused on the 'Petit Rechain' photo, described as the 'Belgian Roswell'.

NOTE DE M. VANBOCKESTAL

Michel Vanbockestal expresses his gratitude to all participants, organizers, and technicians for the successful evening, highlighting the collaborative nature of the work and thanking Thierry Rhodan for his co-presentation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The publication consistently promotes ufology as a serious field of study, encouraging the sharing of information and research. It highlights events and meetings aimed at enthusiasts, such as the Café OVNI in Valencia and the AIN OVNI group. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, emphasizing the need to analyze cases, differentiate between explainable and unexplainable phenomena, and avoid sensationalism. The importance of documentation and archival preservation is also noted, with Didier Charnay's involvement in saving ufological archives being a key example. The publication also features reader contributions, showcasing personal sightings and experiences, thereby broadening the scope of reported phenomena.