INFORMATIONS MENSUELLES DU RESEAU DES REPAS UFOLOGIQUES

Magazine Overview

This is the monthly newsletter from the "RESEAU DES REPAS UFOLOGIQUES" (Network of Ufological Meals) for June 2009. The newsletter announces the expansion of the network with the opening of a new meeting in Nice, France, and provides updates on various regional UFO meetings, research activities, publications, and media appearances.

New Meeting in Nice

The newsletter highlights the opening of a new "Repas Ufologique" in Nice on June 27, 2009, at the "Texas Truck". The region is noted for its favorable conditions for observations and a high level of public interest. Philippe MAZO, who has been passionate about UFOs for over 20 years and directs the local association CRUN (Centre de Recherche Ufologique), is leading this new initiative. He is supported by other local ufologists and researchers, including Eric ZURCHER, author of "Les Apparitions d'Humanoïdes", and Guy Tarade. The "Texas Truck" venue is described as a unique American-themed bus offering a Tex-Mex buffet for 14 Euros. The goal of this new meeting is to foster a convivial environment for discussing UFOs and the paranormal.

Regional UFO Meetings and Activities

The newsletter details several upcoming and past UFO meetings across France:

• Jura Region: A meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2009, in Lons le Saunier at Flunch, featuring a telephone conference with a UFO personality.
• Grenoble: On June 4, 2009, a meeting will feature authors François Hays and Didier Charnay discussing their comprehensive guide to UFO literature, "LE GLUF".
• Toulon: Radio Corse Bellevue will broadcast a program about Toulon's UFO meetings on June 5th. A UFO meeting with Michel Padrine is scheduled for June 6th, with a live broadcast.
• Colmar: A UFO meeting is planned for June 20, 2009, including an expedition to the Taennchel site.
• Paris: A meeting on June 2, 2009, will include a presentation on the MARTYL case in Morocco.
• Bordeaux: A UFO meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2009.
• Albi: A UFO meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2009.
• Vichy: The second Vichy UFO meeting on May 15th was deemed a success, with participants discussing a surprising photo and agreeing to hold monthly meetings. The importance of archiving documents and photos was also emphasized.

Media and Publications

• Nice Matin: An article on the Col de Vence featured a photo of a "medusa"-shaped UFO, analyzed by a specialist.
• Direct 8 TV Emission: A recent emission on UFOs by Damien Hammouchi is highly praised for its serious and balanced approach, featuring experts like Jean-Pierre Petit and Gilles Pinon. The emission is recommended for viewing online.
• Alsatic TV: A TV program about UFOs in Alsace, featuring Michel Padrine and the Colmar UFO group, was filmed on May 22nd and will cover a type 2 observation case in Gérardmer.
• "LE GLUF" Book: Authors François Hays and Didier Charnay have published a comprehensive guide to UFO literature in French, detailing over 300 books and 400 editions.
• "OVNI DANS L'YONNE : LA VAGUE DE NOVEMBRE 1990" Book: Rémy Fauchereau and Remi Couvignou have released a book detailing 11 UFO cases from November 5, 1990, in the Yonne department.
• Robert Hastings: The newsletter mentions the upcoming participation of Robert Hastings, a US-based UFO researcher specializing in nuclear sites, at a Colmar UFO meeting. Hastings has presented extensively on UFOs and nuclear programs and has stated that hundreds of declassified documents confirm UFO presence at nuclear sites.

Special Projects and Initiatives

• Operation Suricate: A national sky observation operation is planned for June 27, 2009, from 8 PM to 6 AM, aiming to observe UFO phenomena. Participants are encouraged to register.
• Spectroscopic Gratings: UFO-Science is organizing a group order for spectroscopic gratings (500 lines/mm) from the USA to help analyze UFO light spectra. The goal is to gather at least 50 orders to minimize costs.
• Exopolitics Operation: Numerous associations and websites are launching a collective operation in the field of exopolitics, with details to be revealed later.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the "Repas Ufologiques" as vital meeting points for the UFO community, fostering discussion, research, and project development. There is a strong emphasis on serious investigation, information sharing, and media engagement to raise public awareness about UFO phenomena. The network actively encourages new regional groups to form and welcomes contributions from individuals. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, respect for witnesses, and a desire to bring the UFO subject into mainstream discourse, countering skepticism and ridicule.