BULLETIN D'INFORMATIONS DU GROUPEMENT NORDISTE D'ETUDES RECHERCHES UFOLOGIQUES

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue (N°A) of the "BULLETIN D'INFORMATIONS DU GROUPEMENT NORDISTE D'ETUDES RECHERCHES UFOLOGIQUES" (GHEOVNI), received on May 12, 1977. It is an informational bulletin for the GHEOVNI, a non-profit association declared under the law of July 1901. The bulletin aims to inform members about the group's activities, including conferences, investigations, and press reviews, and encourages member participation in its content.

Presentation of the Bulletin

The bulletin is presented as a new ufological review, acknowledging that many excellent ones already exist. Its primary goal is to share the activities of GHEOVNI, covering conferences, information meetings, field investigations, press reports on observations, collaborations with other organizations, and reviews of books and magazines on ufology. The bulletin invites members to actively contribute by sending articles and reflections, serving as a platform for expression.

Bureau Composition for 1977

• The document lists the composition of the GHEOVNI bureau for 1977, elected at the annual General Assembly on January 8th. The members are:
• Honorary President: Eugène SOREZ
• Honorary President: André LIENART
• Active President: Robert B RYCKER
• Vice President: Angelo FRANCESIMI
• Vice President: Serge WUR
• Treasurer: René LECONTE
• General Secretary: Jean-Pierre D'HONOT
• Assistant Secretary: Jean LEBORGNE

Minutes of the Bureau Meeting of March 6, 1977

• An extraordinary bureau meeting on March 6, 1977, decided to create the bulletin and redistribute tasks. The key decisions were:
• Messieurs SOREZ and VASTUR would handle conferences.
• Monsieur DE RYCKER would direct investigations.
• Monsieur LEBORGNE would update the national and regional files.
• Monsieur D'HONOT would organize quarterly meetings and prepare their programs.

GHEOVNI on the Radio (February 6, 1977)

The bulletin reports on a regional radio broadcast on February 6, 1977, dedicated to UFOs. The program featured representatives from various regional ufological groups, including GHEOVNI. The presenter, Monsieur Robert LEFEVRE, had invited these representatives. The report notes that the quality of such debates has improved over the years, and this broadcast focused on presenting regional UFO manifestations rather than debating their reality. The participants shared similar views and approached the subject with caution. The Commandant of the Gendarmerie of Lille acknowledged the seriousness of the UFO problem, referencing precise instructions given in 1974 by the Minister of the Armed Forces. GHEOVNI's honorary president, Monsieur SOREZ, presented the Ronchin case of September 19, 1971, highlighting its strange aspects, such as the 'plucking' of caged birds and the analysis of metallic particles found on site. The broadcast is summarized as a positive contribution to raising awareness about the UFO phenomenon in the region.

Conference in Our Region (February 16, 1977)

A conference on the UFO phenomenon was organized by the Centre Culturel in Tourcoing on February 16, 1977. The speaker was Monsieur Jean-Claude BOURRET, a television presenter and author of books on UFOs. The conference included a slide projection and was described as well-attended. The report notes that only one person in the audience expressed doubts about the reality of UFOs. Following the conference, GHEOVNI representatives had Monsieur BOURRET sign his books and presented him with the Ronchin case file and a manual on investigations. Monsieur BOURRET promised to review the documents, and if the Ronchin affair seemed serious, the file would be forwarded to Monsieur Claude POHER at the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales. The responsible person at the Centre Culturel of Tourcoing also requested GHEOVNI to organize a similar conference.

Calendar of Quarterly Meetings

• The bulletin provides a schedule for the quarterly information meetings at the Centre social of Bousbecque:
• April 16
• June 12
• September 11
• December 17

Program for the April 17, 1977 Meeting

• The program for the April 17, 1977 meeting included:
• UFO news presented by the general secretary.
• An exposé by Monsieur Paul R.O on books including "Chasseurs d'ovni" by F. Gordes, "Ces mystérieux ovni" by Ribera, "Les ovni de l'apocalypse", a special issue of "Historia" on flying saucers, and "Le mystère des ovni" by J. Perrin.
• An exposé by Monsieur Dominique CAULRON with a slide projection on the subject: "L'orthosénie".

GHEOVNI at "MENSA"

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Calendar of Upcoming Ufological Events

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Review of the Ufological Press

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Call for Archivists

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GHEOVNI Library

The bulletin reminds members that a library is available during quarterly meetings, offering about fifty different works on UFOs. A lending service for ufological works is also available. The group plans to acquire the latest UFO books as finances permit.

Other Information

This section mentions that the GHEOVNI's telephone hotline for UFO surveillance is always active. It also states that additional volunteers are welcome to join this reserve and can get information from Monsieur Jean LEBORGNE, the Assistant Secretary.

Upcoming Events

A Viroise d'Etude des Phenomènes antiaux (VIRS) in Toulon is organizing an observation night on Saturday, April 16, 1977. This event is open to all French ufological organizations, and GHEOVNI members are invited to participate in surveillance and report their findings. Positive points will be transmitted to the bulletin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this bulletin are the activities and organization of the GHEOVNI, the reporting of UFO phenomena, and the promotion of ufological research. The editorial stance is one of active engagement, encouraging member participation, and presenting information in a structured and informative manner. There is a clear emphasis on serious investigation and the dissemination of knowledge within the ufological community. The bulletin aims to be a central hub for information and communication among members and interested parties in the northern region of France.