UFO Lokal Information - 1990 1

Magazine Overview

Title: LOKAL INFORMATION
Issue: Nr. 1 1990
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of "LOKAL INFORMATION" serves as a newsletter for UFO-Sweden's local groups, edited and distributed by the Enköpings UFO-förening. The content primarily consists of reports on organizational activities, meetings, and events from the previous year (1989) and plans for the upcoming year (1990).

Editorial Content

Letter from the Editor (Arnold Idebring)

The editor, Arnold Idebring, apologizes for the delay in the first issue due to a busy schedule and personal difficulties, having recently become a widower. He expresses gratitude for the support from his UFO friends. He recounts attending the national assembly in Stockholm, organized by Stockholms UFO-förening, and notes that the internal discussions felt somewhat subdued due to general agreement. A highlight was a controversial lecture by Sune Hjort about his book "Fantastiska resor med UFO" (Fantastic Journeys with UFOs). Idebring mentions the establishment of an 'idea bank' to assist local UFO associations, with Arnold Idebring and Kurt Persson spearheading this initiative. He also looks forward to a busy summer with UFO-Sweden's participation in Expo Norr in Östersund and mentions UFO-related activities at Liseberg. He concludes by expressing hope for a good year for the UFO movement in 1990.

Activity Report for UFO-Nyköping 1989

This section details the activities of the UFO-Nyköping association during 1989. The board consisted of Barbro Magnusson (Chair), Roger Ersson (Secretary), C-A Mattsson (Treasurer), Aina Krantz (Material Manager), Eva Andersson (Auditor), and Anders Pettersson (Astronomy Secretary). The association held one annual meeting and eight monthly meetings, with two of the monthly meetings being lecture evenings in Oxelösund. Barbro lectured on Hessdalen, and Håkan Blomqvist from AFU (Archives for UFO Research) spoke about the UFO phenomenon, including specific cases like the Domsten and Vallentuna incidents, and Whitley Strieber's work. The annual meeting was held on February 7th, and the season closing on June 3rd. UFO-Sweden held four board meetings throughout the year in various locations. Planning conferences were also held, with representatives from UFO-Nyköping attending. The report mentions the 1989 national assembly in Stockholm, where Barbro, Carl-Anton, Eva, and Roger participated. Two parallel study circles on UFOs were initiated in October, led by Barbro and Roger, using the book "UFO-Fenomenens Ursprung" as literature. Economically, the association benefited from a free club room provided by Toni Fork, with income primarily from membership fees.

Other Activities and Membership Information

In 1989, the association subscribed to National Enquirer, Flying Saucer Review, and UFO-Aktuellt, and supported AFU. There was a mention of a potential lecture by Dan Mattsson on "slagrutan" (slag glass/window). Membership fees for 1990 were set at 50 SEK for working members and 30 SEK for others. A special offer allowed members to subscribe to UFO-Aktuellt for 80 SEK in addition to their membership fee.

Minutes of Board Meetings

Several board meeting minutes from UFO-Sweden are included:

• October 28, 1989, Enköping: Attended by board members including Bernt Berglund, Kurt Persson, Arnold Idebring, Barbro Magnusson, Mats Nilsson, Roger Ersson, Roland Östlund, and Håkan Ekstrand. Discussions included:
• Contact with UFO-Informations' Kjell Törnlund regarding a potential press clipping service.
• The role of the Rapportcentralen (Report Center) and the need for a more "serious" magazine aimed at authorities, potentially utilizing AFU resources.
• Rejection of a proposal to advertise in a film magazine due to cost (16,000 SEK).
• A suggestion to investigate the UFO phenomenon more deeply before extensive public outreach, focusing on report analysis.
• Approval of a proposal for planning in Lersäter to be sent to local associations.
• Interest in a "sitting" with the UFO-Luftrumsbevakning (UFO Airspace Watch) group.
• Information about planning conferences in Kolsva.
• Discussion about Sune Hjort's complaints regarding articles in UFO-Aktuellt.
• The withdrawal of Västerbergslagens from UFO-Sweden was to be discussed further.
• Interest from Västerbergslagens Parapsykologiska Förening to become a "support association".
• Follow-up on contact persons for the national organization.
• Potential new association in Ljusdal (Gävle).
• Economic report approved.
• Discussion about the Östersund fair and seeking loss guarantees.
• Positive reception to a planning conference and fair in Rättvik (May 4-6, 1990).
• Plans for a new information brochure.
• Follow-up on inquiries to the Nordic Council regarding UFO matters.
• New questions raised, including issues with post numbers for Sala in UFO-Aktuellt, telescope sales, and the introduction of a new "Rapportformulär för observation av varelse" (Report form for creature observation).

• January 13, 1990, Enköping: Attended by board members including Bernt Berglund, Kurt Persson, Arnold Idebring, Barbro Magnusson, Mats Nilsson, Roger Ersson, Roland Östlund, and Ann-Christine Thorsén.
• Received approximately 120 pages of UFO witness addresses from the TV program "Svepet". The Rapportcentralen was tasked with reviewing these and delegating contact efforts.
• A letter was sent to Uno Kopvillem in the Soviet Union regarding events there in late 1989, with no reply yet received.
• Discussion of a potential new UFO film costing approximately 100,000 SEK, produced by Fredrik Lindqvist. The board expressed interest, contingent on the film being aired on TV and the possibility of influencing its content. Mats Nilsson was assigned to gather more information.
• Declined interest in the "Höstmässa" (Autumn Fair) in Trondheim, Norway, preferring to focus on the Östersund fair.
• A letter from Gunnar Lindberg criticizing UFO-Sweden for not including Meier in their UFO-still film was noted but no action was taken.
• Arnold Idebring's article series in Aftonbladet was mentioned, with interest in the reports received during that period.
• Discussion of routines for UFO reports, including contact procedures and distinguishing between UFO and IFO (Identified Flying Object) observations.
• Västerbergslagens UFO-förening decided not to split from UFO-Sweden.
• An update on the Rapportcentralen's activities, including sending out handbooks to new field researchers.
• The issue of a report and creature form was discussed, with a decision to use the creature form when deemed necessary.
• UFO-Sweden's participation in Expo-Norr was dependent on securing sponsors. Efforts were underway to find speakers and performers.
• The economy was reported to be under control, but the financial statement was not yet complete due to printing and postage costs.
• No new information on the lottery.
• Fredrik Lindqvist's intention to make a serious UFO film for TV was noted, with Mats Nilsson tasked to investigate costs.
• Christer and Roger were to draft a letter to Kopvillem regarding recent events in the Soviet Union.
• The next board meeting was scheduled for January 13, 1990, in Enköping.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are organizational management, communication within the UFO movement, the handling of UFO reports, and the planning of events and publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement in the UFO community, aiming to foster cooperation, share information, and promote the study of UFO phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on structured reporting, member support, and participation in public events. The organization is navigating financial considerations and seeking ways to improve its outreach and services.

This document contains the minutes from two significant meetings of UFO-Sverige, the Swedish organization for UFO research: a board meeting held on February 10, 1990, in Sala, and the annual national meeting (Riksstämma) held on March 10, 1990, in Stockholm. The content details the organizational, research, and administrative activities of the group during this period.

Board Meeting Minutes (February 10, 1990, Sala)

The board meeting was attended by board members Bernt Berglund (chair), Kurt Persson, Arnold Idebring, Mats Nilsson, Roger Ersson (secretary), and Monica Johansson, along with non-board members Berit Bergqvist, Ingrid Pettersson, and Carl-Anton Mattsson. The meeting began with an opening by Bernt Berglund, followed by the approval of the agenda.

Key agenda items included:

• UFO-Information: A discussion regarding Kjell Törnlund's repeated attempts to collaborate with UFO-Sverige. The board felt they had initiated most of the contact and proposed a meeting with him, suggesting potential locations like Nyköping, Köping, Enköping, or the AFU premises in Norrköping or Linköping. Bernt was tasked with contacting Kjell.
• UFO Film: Mats reported on contact with producer Fredrik Lindqvist regarding a film that should ideally contain 99% Swedish material, mentioning the 'Vallentunafallet' and 'Pollenkungen' as potential content. The material needed to withstand critical scrutiny. Arnold read a letter intended for Bert Karlsson at Sommarland, inquiring about free premises for public outreach activities and potential sponsorship for the film.
• Subscription Management: Carl-Anton was to attempt to locate approximately 350 'old' subscribers who had changed addresses.
• Economy: No specific issues were reported.
• Motions and Letters: The board reviewed incoming motions and letters and provided their opinions to the national meeting.
• Activity Report for 1989: A concept for the 1989 activity report was drafted by Bernt, Mats, and Roger. The 1989 balance and income statements were reviewed and attached to the concept for approval at the national meeting.
• Budget Proposal for 1990: The budget proposal for 1990 was not yet prepared but would be attached to the activity report when the national meeting was called.
• Activity Planning: Bernt reviewed proposals from local chapters, which were approved and would be distributed with the 1989 activity report.
• Archive Plan with AFU: It was decided that UFO-Sverige (the storage in Enköping) would manage the material for the time being, with a proposal to hand it over to AFU within three years.
• Deferred Issues: Printing of flyers and a new information brochure were deferred. Mats presented flyer proposals, and improvements were suggested. The information brochure needed to include addresses of local chapters and contact persons. Håkan was suggested to create several brochure designs.
• Meeting with Air Traffic Control in Nyhammar: Bernt was to arrange a date for this meeting and invite Gudrun.
• New Questions: Discussions included creating A4-sized posters for 'UFO-Aktuellt' for sale by local chapters. UFO-Sverige would express interest in participating in Expo Norr, with a final decision to be made at the national meeting. Arnold had received an inquiry about an exhibition in western Sweden.
• New Association: The Västra Sveriges UFO-förening in Kungälv applied for membership and was accepted.

The meeting concluded with the minutes being attested by Carl Anton Mattsson (Justerare) and Roger Ersson (Vid protokollet).

Annual National Meeting Minutes (March 10, 1990, Stockholm)

The annual meeting of UFO-Sverige was held at AOF-huset in Stockholm. The meeting was opened by the chairman, who welcomed delegates. It was noted that 9 local chapters were represented.

Key proceedings included:

• Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved.
• Election of Presidium, Chairman, and Secretary: Gunnar Thoren was elected chairman, and Mats Nilsson was elected secretary.
• Election of Adjusters and Vote Counters: Kurt Persson and Håkan Ekstrand were elected.
• Notification of Meeting: The meeting confirmed that proper notification had been given.
• Activity Report: The chairman read the headings and conclusion of the activity report, which was then approved.
• Economic Report: The economic report and balance sheet were presented and approved.
• Auditors' Report: The auditors' report was read and approved.
• Decision on Discharge of Liability: The outgoing board was granted discharge of liability for the past year.
• Activity Plan: The chairman outlined the upcoming activities, including how to present the UFO issue publicly, addressing 'white spots' on the UFO map, and planning conferences in Rättvik (May) and Lersäter (Autumn). Participation in Expo-Norr was planned, with July 2 designated as 'UFO Day'. A field research course was scheduled for September 22-23 in Björsjö, Dalarna. The activity plan was approved.
• Budget Proposal: The budget proposal, compiled by treasurer Eve Andersson, was presented. Bernt suggested starting lotteries to finance markets and fairs. The budget proposal was approved.
• Motions and Letters:
• Motion 9001 (from Sune Hjort) was rejected, as it was deemed impossible to determine if UFOs are extraterrestrial.
• Motion 9002 (from the Archive for UFO Research) was approved with amendments, including allocating 5 SEK per subscriber to a research fund starting in 1991, with potential early allocation in the autumn if finances allow.
• Motion 9003 (from Västerbergslagens UFO-förening) was moved to the section on statute amendments.
• Statute Amendments: Point A of the motion regarding statute amendments was approved, changing the wording from 'an ideal association' to 'an ideal organization'. Points B and C were also approved based on the board's recommendations.
• Membership Fee 1991: The membership fee for 1991 was set at 160 SEK per association plus 1 SEK per member.
• Election of Board: Bernt Berglund was elected chairman for one year. Eva Andersson, Barbro Magnusson, and Roland Östlund were elected as board members for one year. Håkan Ekstrand, Claes Svahn, and Mats Nilsson were elected as board members for two years.
• Election of Six Substitutes: Arnold Idebring, Kurt Persson, Berit Bergqvist, Christer Nordin, Monika Johansson, and Roald Lundgren were elected as substitutes for one year.
• Election of Two Auditors: Göran Norlén and Annika Norlén were elected.
• Election of One Substitute Auditor: Ulla Hallgren was elected.
• Election of Election Committee: UFO Nyköping TVF was elected.
• Location for Next Annual Meeting: Rättvik was chosen as the location for the next annual meeting, with Västerbergslagen as the reserve location.
• Locations for Planning Conferences: Rättvik and Lersäter were chosen as locations for the 1991 planning conferences.
• Location for UFO-Sverige Report Central: Västerbergslagens UFO-förening was chosen as the location for the report central until further notice.

The meeting concluded with the chairman thanking attendees. The minutes were attested by Mats Nilsson and Håkan Ekstrand.

Correspondence

A letter dated November 23, 1989, from Mr. M. R. Wijesekara in Dehiwela, Sri Lanka, addressed to The Secretary of UFO-Sverige (Christer Nordin, Bjursatragatan 95, S-124 42 Bandhagen, SWEDEN). The sender stated they had inquired with the Embassy of Sweden in Sri Lanka and were provided with the address. They requested information regarding UFOs and the activities of UFO-Sverige, expressing appreciation for any brochures, magazines, or books on the subject.

Article: UFO-medlemmar fick lära sig om vattnet (Enköpings UFO-förening)

This article from 'EP' (Enköpings-Posten) dated March 17, 1990, reports on a theme evening held by the Enköpings UFO-förening focusing on water. Psychologist and health advisor Gisella Ahlberg from Stockholm presented under the title 'Da är vad du dricker' ('You are what you drink'). She used frozen ice cubes photographed with a special method to demonstrate how the structure of water (tap water, spring water, seawater, purified water) could be visualized. Ahlberg claimed that tap water contains disruptive substances and particles that affect the energy of water molecules. She presented images of tap water as 'gray, unstructured mass' and contrasted it with water from a spiral or vortex, which she claimed had greater energy. She also demonstrated the effect of earth radiation on health using dowsing rods, concluding that the source of one's water is significant due to its potential health effects.

Article: Enköpings UFO-förening fick celebert besök (Enköpings UFO-förening)

This article from 'EP' dated January 30, 1990, describes a visit by Christer Nordin from Stockholm to the Enköpings UFO-förening. Nordin, a media debater and PR man, discussed topics such as 'Venusians' and 'atom-jordiska kidnappningar' (alien abductions). He presented a series of images of fantastic, unsolved cases. The discussions focused on George Adamski's encounters with Venusians, with theories ranging from genuine contact to Adamski being a hoax or motivated by commercial gain from his books. Nordin also touched upon abduction cases, referencing Whitley Streiber's book 'Communion' and discussing a 1961 abduction case in the USA. He concluded by showing classic unsolved UFO cases.

Article: UFO-förening i Västsverige

This section reports on the organization of UFO associations in western Sweden. Roald Lundgren is mentioned as a key figure in organizing the Västra Sveriges UFO-förening, based in Kungälv. This association is part of the larger UFO-Sverige organization, which has approximately 2,000 members nationwide and is affiliated internationally with ICUR. The article notes a recent report of a blue-green light observed in the sky near Lysekil, with similar observations reported in Halland and Skåne around the same time.

Report: UFO SVERIGES RAPPORTCENTRAL (1989 Activity Report)

This section details the activities of the UFO-Sverige Report Central for the year 1989. The central consisted of a team of individuals, including Johan Kinneryd, Gudrun Andersson, Lars Andersson, Birgitta Andersson, Thor-Leif Andersson, Birgit Sälgström, Börje Eggestad, Ingmari Strömberg, Conny Persson, Uno Gustavsson, and Berit Bergkvist. The address for the Report Central was PL 1207 Stimmerbo, 777 00 Smedjebacken.

Field researchers were active in various regions, including Västerbergslagen, Siljansringen (Pär-Anders Långsvens), Sala (Mats Nilsson, Håkan Ekstrand), Nyköping (Barbro Magnusson, Roger Ersson, Carl-Anton Mattsson, Björn Thyselius, Anders Pettersson, Dan Mattsson), Sundsvall (Loy Solli), Umeå (Göran Sundkvist), Kiruna (Gunnar Thoren), Östhammar (Bengt-Olov Bratter, Jan Englund, Fer-Olov Lundström, Dan Eriksson), Östersund (Kurt Persson, Peder Berglund, Håkan Häffner), Stockholm (Göran Norlen, Christer Nordin, Heikki Virtanen), Eskilstuna (Stig Aggestad), Luleå (Clas Svahn), Gävleborg (Roland Östlund), Enköping (Arnold Idebring, Jörgen Granlie, Lars Brundin, Ivar Karlsson, Ann-Christine Thorsen, Irene Åkersen, Roland Andersson), Malmö (Arne Lundberg, Håkan Sterner, Håkan Fernander), Gotland (Inge Bolin, Gunnar Åkerblom, Anna Hellström, Thomas Christiansson), Adalen (Eva Backlund), and Norrköping (Anders Liljegren).

Key activities of the Report Central included:

• Distribution of Material: Approximately 20 more field researchers were sent material with the help of UFO AKTUELLT.
• Meetings: The group met at the end of each month for report evaluations, with the entire group present.
• Incoming Mail: All letters were saved in binders, and responses were prompt.
• Archiving: Assessed reports were sent to AFU for archiving.
• Report Central Work: Some individuals focused on contacts deemed important for UFO research, keeping their sources confidential. The group knew the three individuals who held these names, and they would handle related inquiries.
• Contact with Field Researchers: Each field researcher who submitted a report received a personal response.
• Number of Reports: Approximately 40 reports were received in 1989, along with reports from previous years. Reports from earlier years were considered too difficult to assess due to control issues and would only be archived.
• Concluding Remarks: The work was described as enjoyable and educational. The hope was that trust in the Report Central had increased. They planned to compile all incoming reports in the spring, aiming to make them accessible to all interested parties and ensure that no good reports were hidden.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document primarily reflects the internal workings and administrative processes of UFO-Sverige. Recurring themes include organizational management, planning of activities and meetings, financial matters (budgeting, fees), membership, and the handling of UFO reports and research. The tone is formal and procedural, typical of meeting minutes and official reports. There is a clear emphasis on structured operations, collaboration between local chapters and the central organization, and the systematic collection and archiving of UFO-related information. The articles from 'EP' provide a glimpse into the public-facing activities and outreach of local UFO-Sverige chapters, discussing specific UFO phenomena like water's properties, alien encounters, and abductions, indicating a broad scope of interest within the organization.

Title: Intresset ökar för UFO-föreningen (Interest in UFO associations is increasing)
Issue Date: July 2, 1970s (based on context of 'UFO-DAG 2/7' and '30/6' likely referring to an event date and volume/issue identifier, and the general time period of UFO interest discussed).
Publisher: EXPO-NORR
Location: Östersund, Sweden
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Article: På jakt efter utomjordingar (On the hunt for aliens)

The article discusses the growing interest in UFO phenomena and associations in Sweden, inspired in part by popular culture like the movie 'Cocoon'. It highlights that while many dismiss UFOs as science fiction, a significant number of people seriously investigate them.

UFO Explained:
UFO is an English abbreviation for 'unidentified flying objects'. Around 300 observations of unexplained aerial phenomena are reported annually in Sweden. These reports come from diverse individuals, and often multiple witnesses report the same event. Roald Lundgren, chairman of the Västra Sveriges UFO-förening (Västra Sweden UFO Association), states that approximately 95% of these sightings have natural explanations. The remaining 5% are the focus of investigation by UFO enthusiasts and organizations.

Nature of Sightings:
Most reported observations occur at night, often described as lights of various colors moving at different speeds and patterns. Daytime reports typically involve bright lights or dark, metallic objects. The article notes that direct contact with extraterrestrial craft is rare, but reports of 'near-contacts' of the first, second, or third degree are documented worldwide.

Västra Sveriges UFO-förening and UFO-Sverige:
Roald Lundgren emphasizes the serious and scientific approach of UFO organizations. He believes it's illogical to assume humanity is alone in the universe and presents a collection of credible eyewitness accounts. The Västra Sveriges UFO-förening is one of over 20 such organizations in Sweden, all part of the coordinating body UFO-Sverige. This national organization is affiliated with ICUR, an international committee of researchers.

Notable Incidents and Observations:
The article mentions that Bohuslän frequently reports unusual observations. A specific incident in Lysekil in the autumn of 1980 is cited, where two people independently provided detailed accounts of similar experiences. More recently, a blue-green light was observed outside Lysekil, followed by reports of six similar observations in Halland and Skåne, all moving in a north-south direction after 10 PM.

Collaboration and Future Goals:
Lundgren expresses a desire for closer cooperation with radar installations, military, police, and airports. He speculates on why some authorities might withhold information about certain observations, suggesting it's a disservice to the public. The Kungälv branch of the UFO association aims to connect and gather information from West Swedes who have experienced UFO phenomena. The organization is growing, with members aged 13 to 85. Future plans include organizing lectures with film and slide presentations, training field researchers, and publishing a member magazine.

Editorial Stance:
The article adopts a neutral yet informative tone, presenting the phenomenon of UFO sightings and the efforts of dedicated researchers. It acknowledges skepticism but highlights the serious investigative work being done. The underlying belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial life is evident through Lundgren's statements.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the increasing public and organizational interest in UFO phenomena, the scientific approach to investigating these sightings, and the persistent question of whether humanity is alone in the universe. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness and support for serious, evidence-based research into unexplained aerial phenomena, while acknowledging the skepticism that often surrounds the topic. The article encourages the collection of data and eyewitness accounts to better understand UFOs.