DIRECTORS MESSAGE

WHAT AN EASTER BASKET

April 2023

I would like to use the April message to tell you about some of the many accomplishments
MUFON has made in the last year to date.

Membership applications continue coming in, sometimes at a rate of 30 to 100 per day. FI applications are higher than ever. Our app sales are incredible, and our UFO mapping application has been named number one app in the mapping and tracking category by Google. It is being sold in all 50 states and 32 additional countries. Project Aquarius continues to grow as UFO groups from foreign countries hailing from South America and Europe have called to offer their files to the project. A10 and MUFON met with over 150 members of Congress and committee staff. We were invited to present to the Senate Intelligence Committee. We shaped legislation in both the 2022 and 2023 NDAA. We earned a “dear colleague” letter of support to advise the AARO at the DIA. The letter had bipartisan support. We have increased press coverage in major media outlets such as Ancient Aliens and other TV programing. We have been asked to supply Congress and the Senate with quarterly statistical reports. We additionally supply special reports and white papers as well. Both Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) have spoken at our symposium. We have briefed House and Senate Intelligence in a SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility). The past 12 months have been quite an adventure as MUFON continues to be the world leader in UFO/ UAP investigation and research. But the amazing thing is it’s been accomplished with an almost allvolunteer force. These wins are yours! Thank you for making MUFON great. Happy Easter!

ANCIENT ALIENS “IT’S ALL ABOUT MUFON” EPISODE FEB 10TH!

February 9th, 2023

MUFON is honored to be feature in an episode of Ancient Aliens, the bellweather show captivating millions of UFO and Ancient Aliens Enthusiasts for decades now! On Friday night, February 10th, 2023 at 9 :00 P.M. Eastern Time, The History Channel will be premiering an episode totally devoted to MUFON entitled, affectionately, “It’s All About MUFON!” The episode will take the viewer through all aspects of how MUFON investigates the UFO Phenomenon. Viewers will see how we train our Field Investigators at our Boot Camp in Arizona. You will get a glimpse into how we conduct investigations in the field in a very intriguing trace evidence landing case in Pennsylvania. We have a High Tech laboratory in Missouri and several Photo Analysts whose work will be featured. Viewers will also see how we interact with Experiencers via our formidable ERT team of trained individuals who work closely with those who suspect they have been abducted. Stay tuned!

AN ACCIDENTAL TRUTH

February 9th, 2023

MUFON is proud to announce the launch of a documentary that will blow the lid off the UFO Cover-Up going on today. Ron James, MUFON’s Media Director, has completed his vision of the dark side of UFOlogy that you, the public, need to know. The film debuts April 18th nationwide! 

THE MUFON UFO MAP APP LAUNCHES FEBRUARY 10TH!

February 9th, 2023

Months in the making, the MUFON UFO Map App launches on February 10th! All 118,000 mappable cases in the MUFON Case Management System Database, will be pegged to a graphical, searchable map in thr Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for $1.99. It will include 1 free membership to MUFON TV. This App will be free to MUFON members as yet another new membership perk like our Observer Network Social Network for UFO Enthusiasts who are MUFON members wishing to share their experiences safely! 

THE 2023 MUFON SYMPOSIUM IS ON!

February 9th,2023

Friend or Foe 2.0. is the theme and we have a litany of heavy hitters speaking this year on who our strange visitors are! Are they here to help humanity, hurt us or a combination of both? Avi Loeb heads the cast  you will want to hear what he has to say! The Symposium is in Cincinatti, Ohio and runs from August 25 to Augest 27. Field Investigator training is available on the 24th for early arrivals! We will have a special bus tour to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home of the infamous Building 18 and the mythical blue room where alien bodies and crash debris may be stored! 

Interested parties can go to www.mufonsymposium.com

THE SYMPOSIUM IS ON!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, the MUFON Symposium 2021 is set and picking up speed. The dates of August 27 to August 29 have been chosen, and the site is Las Vegas. The workload is growing, the excitement is high and there is great expectation for an incredible symposium. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a ride. You will be hearing lots more as things develop. Last month I wrote that the world is reopening, and things are starting to move back to our pre-COVID way of life. It won’t be long before we can get back to our in-person, state and state section meetings, events and gatherings. Boy, do I look forward to that! As much as I want to attend these events, and it is very important to me to get in the field and meet the members eyeball to eyeball, whip things up, stir things up and be as much of a helper and “answer man” as I can, it was just not possible during the COVID restrictions, not to mention the transition from Irvine to Cincinnati, which is still in process, and there is always the issue...

APRIL 2021: APRIL BRINGS WINDS OF CHANGE

It’s April of 2021, and the world is coming back on track. Normality is returning to our lives all across the country. Many states have fully reopened, and the rest will soon follow suit. The same air of excitement is in full swing at MUFON. By the time you read this the plans for the 2021 Symposium will be wrapped up and put in place, and I hope to see many of you in Las Vegas. Also, we will have the “MUFON Observer Corps” in place. This will apply to every member regardless of one’s level of involvement. It will recognize everyone as an Observer, complete with spotting charts and a reporting app. There will be more on this as it develops. MUFON Radio will be returning to the airwaves and is targeted to air in April. Also in April is the opening of a MUFON museum located in Pine Bush, New York. The MUFON Journal continues to evolve with new features, focus and more items that will be both entertaining and educational. I do have one unpleasantry to tell you about. Steve Hudgeons, who has given decades of service to MUFON, has chosen to resign from his duties at...

MARCH 2021: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? WHERE DOES IT GO?

During a recent State Directors meeting the question was posed, “Is there a document of some sort we could share with donors, members and volunteers that would show where our money comes from and how it is spent?” That is a great question so I thought I would address it in this Director’s Message. MUFON is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our financial data is a matter of public record. Although that financial data is only available to the Board of Directors, it can be viewed upon request from the IRS. MUFON was created as and remains a VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. It has never paid its Field Investigators and never will. The Board of Directors, by law, cannot receive any pay. MUFON receives its funding from a number of sources: The generosity of our donors, membership dues, book sales, the annual symposiums’ podcasts, MUFON TV, merchandise sales, state/national chapter fees, TV and movie production companies who pay for rights to use our materials. And of course, our volunteers who give their time, skills, and knowledge without which MUFON would not be what it is today. We cannot quantify their contributions, but they are essential to the existence of this organization. The income...

FEBRUARY 2021: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

February is general known for harsh weather and drab atmosphere. The holidays are over, the lights and festive decorations have been packed away, and most of us are huddled down for the Winter. But there is one bright spot and that is Valentine’s Day. So, do not forget to let those closest to you know that you love and care for them. It’s a simple act that can mean so much. Meanwhile, here at MUFON it’s a whirlwind of activity. With the renewed interest in UFOs and the mainstream approach to reporting and acceptance, MUFON continues to thrive. Our membership continues to grow, and our stature as one of the world’s most recognized repositories of UFO research and investigation remains strong—a shining beacon of UFO knowledge. Not a day goes by that Team MUFON is not busy dealing with requests for interviews, information and appearances from both domestic and international news outlets, TV producers, publishers and talk shows. Additionally, we have scores of volunteers working on preparing more and more data to be entered into our CMS files; the volume of that data is approaching the point where MUFON might have to buy its own servers to handle the storage....

THE SYMPOSIUM IS ON!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, the MUFON Symposium 2021 is set and picking up speed. The dates of August 27 to August 29 have been chosen, and the site is Las Vegas. The workload is growing, the excitement is high and there is great expectation for an incredible symposium. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a ride. You will be hearing lots more as things develop. Last month I wrote that the world is reopening, and things are starting to move back to our pre-COVID way of life. It won’t be long before we can get back to our in-person, state and state section meetings, events and gatherings. Boy, do I look forward to that! As much as I want to attend these events, and it is very important to me to get in the field and meet the members eyeball to eyeball, whip things up, stir things up and be as much of a helper and “answer man” as I can, it was just not possible during the COVID restrictions, not to mention the transition from Irvine to Cincinnati, which is still in process, and there is always the issue...

APRIL 2021: APRIL BRINGS WINDS OF CHANGE

It’s April of 2021, and the world is coming back on track. Normality is returning to our lives all across the country. Many states have fully reopened, and the rest will soon follow suit. The same air of excitement is in full swing at MUFON. By the time you read this the plans for the 2021 Symposium will be wrapped up and put in place, and I hope to see many of you in Las Vegas. Also, we will have the “MUFON Observer Corps” in place. This will apply to every member regardless of one’s level of involvement. It will recognize everyone as an Observer, complete with spotting charts and a reporting app. There will be more on this as it develops. MUFON Radio will be returning to the airwaves and is targeted to air in April. Also in April is the opening of a MUFON museum located in Pine Bush, New York. The MUFON Journal continues to evolve with new features, focus and more items that will be both entertaining and educational. I do have one unpleasantry to tell you about. Steve Hudgeons, who has given decades of service to MUFON, has chosen to resign from his duties at...

MARCH 2021: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? WHERE DOES IT GO?

During a recent State Directors meeting the question was posed, “Is there a document of some sort we could share with donors, members and volunteers that would show where our money comes from and how it is spent?” That is a great question so I thought I would address it in this Director’s Message. MUFON is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our financial data is a matter of public record. Although that financial data is only available to the Board of Directors, it can be viewed upon request from the IRS. MUFON was created as and remains a VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. It has never paid its Field Investigators and never will. The Board of Directors, by law, cannot receive any pay. MUFON receives its funding from a number of sources: The generosity of our donors, membership dues, book sales, the annual symposiums’ podcasts, MUFON TV, merchandise sales, state/national chapter fees, TV and movie production companies who pay for rights to use our materials. And of course, our volunteers who give their time, skills, and knowledge without which MUFON would not be what it is today. We cannot quantify their contributions, but they are essential to the existence of this organization. The income...

FEBRUARY 2021: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

February is general known for harsh weather and drab atmosphere. The holidays are over, the lights and festive decorations have been packed away, and most of us are huddled down for the Winter. But there is one bright spot and that is Valentine’s Day. So, do not forget to let those closest to you know that you love and care for them. It’s a simple act that can mean so much. Meanwhile, here at MUFON it’s a whirlwind of activity. With the renewed interest in UFOs and the mainstream approach to reporting and acceptance, MUFON continues to thrive. Our membership continues to grow, and our stature as one of the world’s most recognized repositories of UFO research and investigation remains strong—a shining beacon of UFO knowledge. Not a day goes by that Team MUFON is not busy dealing with requests for interviews, information and appearances from both domestic and international news outlets, TV producers, publishers and talk shows. Additionally, we have scores of volunteers working on preparing more and more data to be entered into our CMS files; the volume of that data is approaching the point where MUFON might have to buy its own servers to handle the storage....

ANCIENT ALIENS “IT’S ALL ABOUT MUFON” EPISODE FEB 10TH!

February 9th, 2023

MUFON is honored to be feature in an episode of Ancient Aliens, the bellweather show captivating millions of UFO and Ancient Aliens Enthusiasts for decades now! On Friday night, February 10th, 2023 at 9 :00 P.M. Eastern Time, The History Channel will be premiering an episode totally devoted to MUFON entitled, affectionately, “It’s All About MUFON!” The episode will take the viewer through all aspects of how MUFON investigates the UFO Phenomenon. Viewers will see how we train our Field Investigators at our Boot Camp in Arizona. You will get a glimpse into how we conduct investigations in the field in a very intriguing trace evidence landing case in Pennsylvania. We have a High Tech laboratory in Missouri and several Photo Analysts whose work will be featured. Viewers will also see how we interact with Experiencers via our formidable ERT team of trained individuals who work closely with those who suspect they have been abducted. Stay tuned!

More Directors Messages

What an Easter Basket

Membership applications continue coming in,
sometimes at a rate of 30 to 100 per day. FI
applications are higher than ever. Our app sales are
incredible, and our UFO mapping application has
been named number one app in the mapping and
tracking category by Google. It is being sold in all
50 states and 32 additional countries.
Project Aquarius continues to grow as UFO groups
from foreign countries hailing from South America
and Europe have called to offer their files to the
project.
A10 and MUFON met with over 150 members of
Congress and committee staff.
We were invited to present to the Senate Intelligence Committee.
We shaped legislation in both the 2022 and 2023
NDAA.
We earned a “dear colleague” letter of support to
advise the AARO at the DIA. The letter had bipartisan support.
We have increased press coverage in major media
outlets such as Ancient Aliens and other TV programing.
We have been asked to supply Congress and the
Senate with quarterly statistical reports. We additionally supply special reports and white papers as
well.
Both Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) have spoken at our symposium.
We have briefed House and Senate Intelligence
in a SCIF (sensitive compartmented information
facility).
The past 12 months have been quite an adventure as
MUFON continues to be the world leader in UFO/
UAP investigation and research. But the amazing
thing is it’s been accomplished with an almost allvolunteer force.
These wins are yours! Thank you for making
MUFON great. Happy Easter!

Ancient Aliens Feb. 10 2023
An Accidental Truth Feb. 10th, 2023
Our UFO Map App launches Feb. 10th!
Cincinnati Symposium Registration launches Feb. 1st!

The MUFON UFO MAP App Launches February 10th!