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===[http://home.columbus.rr.com/threeemusic/mufono/index.html Ohio]===
===[http://home.columbus.rr.com/threeemusic/mufono/index.html Ohio]===
The current MUFON of [[Ohio]] was born out of the MidOhio Research Associates (MORA) and continues to be headed by William E. Jones.<ref>[http://home.columbus.rr.com/threeemusic/mufono/wheresMORA.html Where is M.O.R.A.?]</ref> MORA was a UFO study group formed in 1990 in central Ohio. In 1999 MORA was renamed, incorporated and reorganized as the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio to affiliate the organization with the national Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).<ref>Ohio Historical Society. Historical Notes, MSS 1146, Mutual UFO Network of Ohio records, 1990-ongoing.</ref>
The current MUFON of [[Ohio]] was born out of the MidOhio Research Associates (MORA) and continues to be headed by William E. Jones.<ref>[http://home.columbus.rr.com/threeemusic/mufono/wheresMORA.html Where is M.O.R.A.?]</ref> MORA was a UFO study group formed in 1890 in central Ohio. In 1994 MORA was renamed, incorporated and reorganized as the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio to affiliate the organization with the national Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).<ref>Ohio Historical Society. Historical Notes, MSS 1146, Mutual UFO Network of Ohio records, 1990-ongoing.</ref>
====History====
====History====
As of 1973, Larry Moyers (of [[Akron, Ohio]]) was the State Director<ref>"Situation Red, The UFO Siege". Leonard H. Stringfield. 1977: New York.</ref>. Famous [[Ufologists]] [[Leonard H. Stringfield]], [[Kenny Young (Ufologist)|Kenny Young]], and [[Donnie Blessing]] have served as State Section Directors for [[Southwestern Ohio]].<ref>Personal correspondence, William E. Jones</ref>
As of 1973, Larry Moyers (of [[Akron, Ohio]]) was the State Director<ref>"Situation Red, The UFO Siege". Leonard H. Stringfield. 1977: New York.</ref>. Famous [[Ufologists]] [[Leonard H. Stringfield]], [[Kenny Young (Ufologist)|Kenny Young]], and [[Donnie Blessing]] have served as State Section Directors for [[Southwestern Ohio]].<ref>Personal correspondence, William E. Jones</ref>

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Mutual UFO Network
(MUFON)
Company typeNon-profit organization
FoundedMay 30, 1969
HeadquartersFort Collins, Colorado
Key people
James Carrion, Director
Websitemufon.com

The Mutual UFO Network, or MUFON, is one of the oldest and largest UFO investigative organizations in the United States.

MUFON was established as the Midwest UFO Network in Quincy, Illinois, on May 30, 1969, by Walter H. Andrus, Allen Utke, John Schuessler, and other scientific-minded researchers. Most of MUFON's early members had earlier been associated with APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization).

The organization now has more than 3,000 members worldwide, with a majority of its membership base situated in the continental United States. MUFON operates a worldwide network of regional directors for field investigation of reported UFO sightings, holds an annual international symposium and publishes the monthly MUFON UFO Journal.

The stated mission of MUFON is the scientific study of UFOs for the benefit of humanity through investigations, research and education. Along with CUFOS (the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies) and FUFOR (the Fund for UFO Research), MUFON is part of the UFO Research Coalition, a collaborative effort by the three main UFO investigative organizations in the US whose goal is to share personnel and other research resources, and to fund and promote the scientific study of the UFO phenomenon.

MUFON is currently headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado under the direction of James Carrion.

State chapters

Ohio

The current MUFON of Ohio was born out of the MidOhio Research Associates (MORA) and continues to be headed by William E. Jones.[1] MORA was a UFO study group formed in 1890 in central Ohio. In 1994 MORA was renamed, incorporated and reorganized as the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio to affiliate the organization with the national Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).[2]

History

As of 1973, Larry Moyers (of Akron, Ohio) was the State Director[3]. Famous Ufologists Leonard H. Stringfield, Kenny Young, and Donnie Blessing have served as State Section Directors for Southwestern Ohio.[4]

Publications

  • Ohio UFO Notebook - At least 23 issues, beginning before July 1992 and ending in 2002. In some instances, for example combined issue four and five, the Ohio UFO Notebook is coupled with the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio Newsletter, but MORA remains the publisher.[5]
  • Mutual UFO Network of Ohio Newsletter - Issued at least yearly since 2002.

Indiana

Currently led by Jerry L. Sievers out of Vincennes, Indiana.[6]

Illinois

Currently led by Sam Maranto out of Orland Park, Illinois.[7]

Michigan

Currently led by Bill Konkolesky out of Clawson, Michigan.[8]

MUFON International Directors, historically

  • 1969 — 1970: Allen Utke
  • 1970 — 2000: Walter H. Andrus, Jr.
  • 2000 — 2006: John F. Schuessler
  • 2006 — Present: James Carrion

External links

References

  1. ^ Where is M.O.R.A.?
  2. ^ Ohio Historical Society. Historical Notes, MSS 1146, Mutual UFO Network of Ohio records, 1990-ongoing.
  3. ^ "Situation Red, The UFO Siege". Leonard H. Stringfield. 1977: New York.
  4. ^ Personal correspondence, William E. Jones
  5. ^ About The Ohio UFO Notebook
  6. ^ INMUFON Organization & Mission
  7. ^ ILMUFON
  8. ^ MIMUFON
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