SUFOI Intern - 2000 07

Magazine Overview

Title: SUFOI Intern
Issue Date: July 15, 2000
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of SUFOI Intern, dated July 15, 2000, is a newsletter providing updates and information relevant to the organization's members and the broader UFO community in Denmark.

Tavshedspligt? (Secrecy Obligation?)

This section, authored by Ole Henningsen, addresses a reader's inquiry regarding a potential 25-year secrecy obligation imposed on Danish Air Force personnel who witness UFOs. The inquiry, originating from a letter in the "Weekendavisen," questions the reasons behind such a supposed obligation, humorously suggesting religious or security grounds. The author, Ole Henningsen, asks for comments and ideas on how to investigate this matter further, emphasizing the importance of open information.

Nye punkter i rapportskema (New Points in the Report Form)

Ole Henningsen also reports on updates to the UFO reporting system. To improve the assessment of UFO reports submitted through the SUFOI website, two new fields, "Alder" (Age) and "Stilling" (Status), are being added to the report form. The goal is to make the form comprehensive yet easy and quick to fill out, encouraging more detailed information without deterring potential reporters.

Komet på NV-himlen (Comet in the NW Sky)

This brief announcement, also by Ole Henningsen, informs readers about an upcoming comet visible in the northwest sky. The best viewing conditions are expected around July 19-22, when Comet Linear, with its tail pointing upwards, should be visible around 10 PM in the constellation Ursa Major (Karlsvognen).

Sponsor?

Ole Henningsen highlights the ongoing need for sponsors, particularly for the website ufo.dk. He expresses hope that sponsors and advertisers will be found, humorously noting that "Ældresagen's" sponsor is "Memory Card."

Ny bro til Sverige (New Bridge to Sweden)

This article details plans for a joint meeting between SUFOI and UFO-Sverige (the Swedish UFO organization). UFO-Sverige is holding its next national convention in Malmø in the spring of 2001. The chairman of UFO-Sverige, Clas Svahn, has proposed that the leadership of both organizations meet during the convention to discuss matters of mutual interest. SUFOI has responded positively to this proposal and has offered to provide a speaker (Ole Henningsen) for the event.

Bulletin fra Argentina

Ole Henningsen shares information received from Erling Jensen, former chairman of SUFOI, about a bulletin from C.O.D.O.V.N.I. in Argentina. This bulletin contains information on various UFO observations, based on press reports in Spanish or Portuguese. The material was forwarded to Erling by Christian Vogt in Geneva. The article requests information from readers who might know about C.O.D.O.V.N.I. or Christian Vogt.

Mostrup adressebog (Mostrup Address Book)

This section informs readers that they can have SUFOI and their personal names listed in the Mostrup local directory. The listing is free, and SUFOI is already included under "Associations and Organizations, Cultural Associations." The article provides the contact details for Ole Henningsen and mentions that the publisher also issues maps and municipal handbooks.

Medlemsstatistik 1. juli 2000 (Membership Statistics July 1, 2000)

Authored by Jan Hansen, this section presents membership statistics as of July 1, 2000. It shows that there are 450 "Avispostkontor" (newspaper office) subscribers and 65 "Kuvertservice" (envelope service) subscribers, totaling 515. The number of magazines distributed is 472 to "Avispostkontor" and 80 to "Kuvertservice," with a total of 552.

Deadlines

This section outlines important upcoming dates. The SUFOI representative meeting is scheduled for September 30 and October 1. Half-year reports and proposals must be submitted by September 2, 2000. The deadline for the next SUFOI Intern newsletter is August 10, 2000.

Forespørgsel om avisudklip (Inquiry about newspaper clippings)

This article, dated March 15, 2000, and authored by Ole Henningsen, details an inquiry from Per Andersen regarding newspaper clippings. Ole Henningsen joined a European UFO mailing list and was contacted by Edoardo Russo from the Italian UFO organization CISU. Russo is collecting Italian newspaper clippings related to UFOs and asked if any other organizations in Denmark systematically collect and subscribe to such clippings. Ole Henningsen confirmed that, to his knowledge, SUFOI is the only organization systematically collecting and subscribing to these clippings. He also explained that SUFOI's clipping collection is handled manually and that they cannot routinely send copies to other organizations. However, he assured Russo that he would be attentive to Italian requests if specific Italian UFO cases appeared in Danish media.

Flytning (Moving)

This short notice announces that Toke Haunstrup has moved and provides his new address and phone number.

Observationslisten (The Observation List)

The editorial staff notes that they have not received an overview of observations for this issue.

Deadlines (repeated)

This section reiterates the deadlines for the next SUFOI Intern (April 10, 2000) and the next SUFOI Newsletter (April 10, 2000). Note: This section appears to be from an earlier draft or a different issue, as the main issue date is July 15, 2000.

Navne (Names)

This section refers to an attached file for names.

Frank Lerbæk Pedersen

This article, accompanied by a photograph, celebrates the 65th birthday of Frank Lerbæk Pedersen. It details his past career as a typesetter and his involvement with Scandinavian UFO Information. It also mentions his current interests, including pistol shooting and humanitarian work in Europe delivering cars to war-torn areas, as well as his involvement in teaching computer skills at a Senior Academy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SUFOI Intern include the importance of information sharing and transparency, particularly concerning potential government secrecy related to UFO phenomena. The organization actively seeks to gather and disseminate information, as evidenced by the updates on reporting forms and the inquiry about newspaper clippings. There is also a focus on international cooperation, as seen in the planned meeting with UFO-Sverige and the communication with the Italian organization CISU. The newsletter also serves to keep members informed about organizational activities, statistics, and practical matters like deadlines and contact information. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a commitment to documenting and understanding UFO-related events.