UFO Lokal Information - 1989 2

Magazine Overview

Title: LOKAL UFO INFORMATION
Issue: Nr. 2-89
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-för.
Publication Frequency: 4 issues per year.
Language: Swedish

Editorial Content

This issue of LOKAL UFO INFORMATION serves as a bulletin for local UFO associations in Sweden, with content contributed by various chapters. The editorial tone is informal and encouraging, aiming to foster communication and activity within the UFO community.

"HEJSAN" - Editorial by Arnold

The editorial, signed by Arnold, reflects on the summer period and the challenges of maintaining engagement in association work. He notes the success of the national meeting (Riksstämma) in Stockholm and praises the Stockholm UFO-för. for their organization, even offering to host the event again in 1990. The new board of UFO-Sverige has begun its work, and there is optimism for the future. A new "Rapportcentralen" (Report Center) is being established in Västerbergslagen, which will archive reports. Arnold highlights the valuable work of Håkan and Anders in transferring over a thousand reports from Enköping to the archive.

He expresses a desire for more contributions from local associations, urging them to send in articles about their activities or future visions, rather than just formal meeting minutes. He acknowledges that interest may seem lacking but points to the national organization, UFO-Sverige, as a potential resource for revitalizing dormant associations. He emphasizes the importance of strengthening existing groups over forming new ones that might struggle to stay active.

Arnold mentions the addition of a new association in Gotland and plans to contact them. He concludes by wishing everyone a pleasant summer to recharge for the autumn.

"HÖST-PLANERING" (Autumn Planning)

This section announces an autumn planning meeting to be held at the well-known LERSÄTER, hosted by Köpings UFO-förening. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, and Sunday, October 8th. The gathering starts at 1:00 PM on Saturday and concludes at 12:00 PM on Sunday. Participants are advised to eat lunch before arriving, as only light evening meals and coffee, plus a light breakfast on Sunday, are provided for a fee of 30 Kronor. Approximately thirty beds are available, and attendees must bring their own bed linen. Registration is required by September 30th. Contact information for registration is provided: Ring 0589 - 60 225 or write to Köpings UFO-förening c/o Karl-Olof Pettersson, Medåker Karlsdal, 732 96 ARBOGA. Further information will be in LOKAL-INFO Nr. 3, expected around September 20th. The text encourages members to book the dates and inform their fellow members, highlighting Lersäter and promising "surprises" on Saturday evening.

A map is included showing the route to Lersäter, indicating nearby locations like Rolsva, Odensvi, and the E18 highway.

Minutes from UFO-Sverige Board Meeting (March 5, 1989)

This section details the minutes from a board meeting of the national organization UFO-Sverige held in Köping on March 5, 1989. Key attendees are listed, including Mats Nilsson (chairperson), Håkan Ekstrand, Barbro Magnusson, Jörgen Granlie (secretary), Arnold Idebring, Karl-Olov Pettersson, Roger Ersson (secretary), and Monica Johansson.

Key decisions and discussions included:

• Approval of the agenda, with a decision to include a discussion on the report central under "Other Matters".
• Election of Bernt Berglund as chairperson and Jörgen Granlie as secretary for the meeting.
• Election of May-Britt Pellving and Berit Bergqvist as scrutineers.
• Confirmation that the meeting notice was properly issued.
• Review of the activity report and financial report, both of which were approved.
• Discussion of the auditors' report. A question was raised about the status of the UFO-Sverige support fund, with only 25 SEK received in 1988 and a balance of 175.93 SEK. It was suggested that the fund be maintained and promoted through advertising. The new board was tasked with addressing this.
• Decision on Freedom from Liability: The outgoing board was granted freedom from liability for the past year.
• Reports and District Establishment: Roland Östlund reported on increased contact between associations in the Mellersta UFO-district and suggested continuing and expanding this work. The meeting decided that the existing district would continue its activities and that similar initiatives should be started in other parts of the country.
• Activity Plan: A proposal to extend the activity plan to include 1990 was approved. Concerns about the regular publication of UFO-Aktuellt were addressed by Håkan Ekstrand, who explained that the delay in issue Nr. 1 was due to the printer's relocation. A proposal to expand the editorial team was also discussed.
• Budget Proposal: The budget proposal for 1990 was approved.
• Motions and Letters:
• Motion Nr. 1 from Mellersta UFO-distriktet regarding the distribution of income from UFO events was approved.
• Motions Nr. 2a and 2b from UFO-Z concerning additions to the statutes (paragraph 10, Election Committee) were rejected, with the board's recommendation being adopted instead.
• Motion Nr. 3 from AFU regarding the archiving of UFO reports was approved in its entirety, with an added stipulation to ensure security against theft, fire, and water damage.
• Motion Nr. 4 from UFO-Nyköping proposing Christer Nordin as UFO-Sverige's PR manager was adopted.
• Statute Changes: No statute changes were proposed.
• Membership Fee 1990: The proposal to maintain the current membership fee of 1 SEK per member was approved.

Minutes from UFO-Sverige Riksstämma (April 8, 1989)

This section presents the minutes from the UFO-Sverige Riksstämma (national meeting) held at ABF-huset in Stockholm on April 8, 1989.

Key agenda items and decisions:

• Opening: The meeting was opened by the UFO-Sverige chairperson.
• Delegate Roll Call: 13 local groups were represented.
• Agenda Approval: The proposed agenda was approved, with a decision to discuss the report central under "Other Matters".
• Election of Presidium, Chairperson, Secretary: Bernt Berglund (Ludvika) was elected chairperson, and Jörgen Granlie (Enköping) was elected secretary for the meeting.
• Election of Scrutineers/Vote Counters: May-Britt Pellving and Berit Bergqvist were elected.
• Confirmation of Notice: The meeting confirmed that the notice for the Riksstämma had been issued correctly.
• Activity Report: The main points and conclusion of the activity report were presented and approved.
• Financial Report: The financial report and balance sheet were presented and approved without comment.
• Auditors' Report: The auditors' report was presented and approved. The report for the UFO-Sverige support fund indicated only 25 SEK received in 1988 and a balance of 175.93 SEK. There was a suggestion to keep the fund active and promote it via advertising. The chairperson proposed that the new board discuss the fund's future.
• Election of Board:
• Chairperson/Treasurer: Bernt Berglund (Ludvika) was elected chairperson for 1 year. Eva Andersson (Nyköping) was elected treasurer for 2 years.
• Board Members (2-year term): Barbro Magnusson (Nyköping), Roland Östlund (Gävle).
• Supplementary Election (1-year term): Mats Nilsson (Sala) was elected as a board member.
• Substitutes (1-year term): Ann-Christine Thorsén (Enköping), Arnold Idebring (Enköping), Kurt Persson (Östersund), Leif Lissjanis (Östra frölunda), Clas Svahn (Luleå), Monica Johansson (Köpning).
• Election of Auditors: Gunnar and Bibi Thorén (Kiruna) were elected auditors for 1 year. Ulla Hallgren (Söderbärke) was elected substitute auditor.
• Election of Election Committee: Stockholms UFO-förening was elected as the election committee.
• Location for Next Riksstämma: It was decided that the Stockholm UFO-förening would host the 1990 Riksstämma.
• Locations for Planning Conferences: Conferences were scheduled for Sundsvall and Enköping in spring 1989 (hosted by UFO-Sundsvall and Enköpings UFO-förening, respectively). Lersäter was chosen for autumn 1989 (hosted by Köpings UFO-förening). The new board was tasked with finding a suitable location for a conference in spring 1990.
• Establishment of Working Groups/Committees: This matter was deferred to the new board.
• Review of Exclusion Decisions: No such matters were on the agenda.
• Other Matters: Mats Nilsson proposed that Västerbergslagens UFO-förening become the new report central, in cooperation with Stig Aggestad and AFU. The association agreed to take on this responsibility, and the Riksstämma approved the proposal.

Closing: The meeting concluded with the chairperson thanking participants. The minutes were signed by the secretary, Jörgen Granlie, and the scrutineers, May-Britt Pellving and Berit Bergqvist.

A photograph of the UFO-Sverige board is included, identifying some of the members present.

"Rapportcentralen" (Report Central)

This section announces that, as of the Riksstämma, Västerbergslagens UFO-förening has taken over the report central. All reports should now be sent to them. It is requested that a map sketch of the observation area be included with reports whenever possible. The address for sending reports is: Västerbergslagens UFO-för., Gudrun Andersson, Box 71, 771 01 LUDVIKA. Contact phone numbers are provided: 0240/791 45, 0240/713 15, and 0225/819 00.

"Tom på grund av Journaliststrejk" (Empty due to Journalist Strike)

This short, handwritten note indicates that a section or article is missing due to a journalist strike. It simply states "Tom på grund av Journaliststrejk. Sorry."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the organizational structure and activities of UFO groups in Sweden. There's a strong emphasis on communication between local chapters and the national organization (UFO-Sverige), the importance of reporting sightings, and the planning of meetings and conferences. The editorial stance is one of encouragement and community building, urging members to participate and contribute. The issue also highlights the administrative aspects of these organizations, such as elections, financial reports, and the establishment of central reporting systems. The mention of a journalist strike suggests a potential challenge in regular publication or content generation.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt (Volume 1989, Issue nr 3) is a Swedish publication from UFO-Sverige, focusing on UFO phenomena and related activities. The cover prominently features a dramatic illustration and headline: "JAG BLEV JAGAD AV ETT RYMDSKEPP" (I WAS CHASED BY A SPACESHIP), detailing a personal encounter.

Contents Overview

The issue begins with a poem titled "Rapport från Enköping" (Report from Enköping), dedicated to Sven-Ove Hansson and with lyrics by Lars Brundin. The poem humorously critiques scientific skepticism towards UFOs and suggests that official channels often dismiss or misinterpret reports. It contrasts the treatment of UFO sightings with the attention given to other unusual events, like submerged objects in Horsfjärden being identified as Soviet submarines.

Hessdalen Phenomena

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the UFO phenomena in Hessdalen, Norway. Barbro Magnusson from Nyköping presented findings from her research, including at least two annual visits to the site. Hessdalen was a focal point for UFO activity over a five-year period, generating over 1200 photographs and numerous reports. Despite studies conducted by UFO-Norge and UFO-Sverige using sophisticated equipment, the phenomena remain unexplained. The local population expressed fear and awe regarding their experiences, which included objects responding to laser signals.

Project URD

The issue provides an update on Project URD, a scientific initiative to analyze UFO data. Initiated to provide a definitive answer to the question of whether UFOs exist, the project involved around 130 ufologists between 1983 and 1985, expanding the database to 1000 cases. Statistical analysis in February 1986 yielded positive results, but the findings were poorly disseminated, with a lack of publication and public debate. The project's material has been archived, and thanks are extended to the ufologists who contributed their time and energy.

Personal Encounter: Ture Lundkvist

A detailed account is given of Ture Lundkvist's experience in Åselet, Sweden. While jogging, he witnessed a silver, round object, approximately 25 meters wide, hovering about five meters above the ground. The object had a dome with multi-colored windows, from which a light beam emanated. Lundkvist described being terrified and hiding, fearing the beam. The object reportedly hovered silently before shrinking and ascending. Despite a thorough search of the area afterward, no physical traces were found.

UFO-Sverige Meeting Minutes

The magazine includes minutes from a meeting held on April 29, 1989, to constitute the board of UFO-Sverige. Key agenda items included the opening of the meeting, approval of the agenda, election of a secretary (Mats Nilsson) and adjusters (Ann-Christine Thorsen and Arnold Idebring). Reports were given on the national meeting (Riksstämman), district constitution, and economy. Roland Östlund reported on district activities, including exhibitions and study circles. Barbro discussed the financial situation, noting a reduction in telephone costs. The establishment of a report center (RPTC) with contact persons was detailed, along with decisions regarding petty cash and expense approvals.

Further points from the meeting covered the election of a vice chairman (Arnold Idebring) and vice secretary (Ann-Christine Thorsen). A film contract with Terravision regarding "Nadja" was discussed, with efforts to obtain the original video if contact with Nadja failed. Several committees were formed, including Economic, Editorial, Research, International Contact, Association Contact, and Study Organizers. Upcoming activities were outlined, such as planning conferences in Sundsvall and Enköping, exhibitions, and a potential lottery. The issue also noted press stop dates for UFO-Aktuellt and mentioned the function of a "Stödfonden" (Support Fund).

Other Reports

A report from Kiruna UFO-Nord discusses the recent national meeting (Riksstämman) in Stockholm, praising the organization and execution by the Stockholm UFO association. The report highlights the introduction of a new chairman and report center, thanking the predecessors for their long-term commitment. A proposal is made to inventory active field researchers and local contacts to expand UFO-Sverige's reach.

Additionally, a brief report from VBUS-Nyhetsbyrå describes a UFO sighting by Paul Hellberg in Nyhammar, which led to a military and diver response. However, the object turned out to be a moonshine apparatus, much to Hellberg's disappointment.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent nature of UFO phenomena, the challenges in obtaining scientific acceptance and public acknowledgment, and the organizational efforts within the Swedish UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, documenting sightings and research while also acknowledging the skepticism faced from mainstream science and media. The inclusion of both personal accounts and organizational minutes suggests a commitment to covering the spectrum of UFO-related activities and discussions within Sweden.

This document is issue number 4 of UFO-Sverige, a Swedish national organization dedicated to the study of unidentified flying phenomena (UFOs). It functions as a directory and information source for its members and the public.

UFO-Sverige Organization and Mission

UFO-Sverige is a national organization comprising over 20 local groups and approximately 2500 members. Its primary objectives are:

• To explain UFO phenomena by collecting and processing UFO reports.
• To gain knowledge about these phenomena, their origins, causes, and effects.
• To serve as an information and contact organ for the public regarding these matters.
• To gather, stimulate, and activate the interest in UFOs in Sweden into a unified course of action.

The organization defines a UFO as an unidentified flying phenomenon that remains unexplained after thorough investigation and research.

Local Groups Directory

The publication provides an extensive list of local UFO groups across Sweden, including their postal addresses, contact persons, and telephone numbers. These groups are:

• Arkivet för UFO-forskning. AFU (Archive for UFO Research) in Norrköping, contact: Anders Liljegren.
• Arbetsgr.f. UFO-Identif. AFUI (Working Group for UFO Identification) in Stockholm, contact: Sten Lindgren.
• Enköpings UFO-Förening (Enköping UFO Association) in Enköping, contact: Arnoici Idebring.
• Eskilstuna UFO-Förening (Eskilstuna UFO Association) in Eskilstuna, contact: Ulf Ekstedt.
• Gävleborgs UFO-Förening (Gävleborg UFO Association) in Gävle, contact: Roland Östlund.
• Kiruna TVF, UFO-Nord in Kiruna, contact: Gunnar Thorén.
• Köpings UFO-Förening (Köpings UFO Association) in Arboga, contact: Karl-Olov Pettersson.
• Malmö UFO-Jour (Malmö UFO-Duty) in Malmö, contact: Arne Lundberg.
• Sale Amatörf. I. Tvärvetenskap SAT (Sale Amateur Society for Transdisciplinary Science) in Sala, contact: Mats Nilsson.
• Slijansringens UFO-grupp (Slijansringen UFO Group) in Boda Kyrkby, contact: P-A Långsvens.
• Stockholms UFO-Förening (Stockholm UFO Association) in Norsborg, contact: Göran Norlén.
• UFO-Center Karlskoga in Karlskoga, contact: Owe Lewitzki.
• UFO-Nyköping TVF in Oxelösund, contact: Carl-Anton Mattsson.
• UFO-Sundsvali in Sundsvall, contact: Loy Solli.
• UFO-Z in Frösön, contact: Kurt Persson.
• Umed UFO-Förening (Umed UFO Association) in Umeå, contact: Göran Sundqvist.
• Uppsala UFO-Förening (Uppsala UFO Association) in Uppsala, contact: Owe Löwgren.
• Västerbergalagens UFO-Förening (Västerbergalagen UFO Association) in Ludvika, contact: Gudrun Andersson.

Merchandise and Support Fund

The second page showcases various "hemslöjd" (handicraft) items that are sold through the magazine, with 20% of the proceeds going to the UFO-Sverige Support Fund. These items include:

• Bird migration flock for facades or balconies, sold in sets of three for 35 SEK each.
• UFO lamp made of mahogany and pine with polished brass "speed stripes", priced at 300 SEK.
• ET lamp made of oak and pine, also priced at 300 SEK.
• UFO-Sverige symbols with the text "UFO-Sverige", available with custom club names, made from mahogany, maple, and oak, priced at 30 SEK.
• "For the Party" item: a trawler with lights in the cabin, priced at 175 SEK.

Orders for these items can be placed via telephone at 0171/30549.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance is clearly in favor of investigating and understanding UFO phenomena, positioning itself as a central hub for such activities in Sweden. The emphasis on collecting reports and seeking knowledge indicates a serious, research-oriented approach. The sale of themed merchandise, with a portion supporting the organization, suggests a practical approach to funding their operations and promoting their cause. The inclusion of "hemslöjd" items, while seemingly unrelated to UFOs, might be a way to broaden appeal or generate revenue through traditional Swedish crafts, with a UFO-themed twist.