Our Mission

 “The Scientific Study of UFOs for the Benefit of Humanity”

The Definition of Science
(sci·ence)
The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.
–Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena.
–Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study.
Methodological activity, discipline, or study: I've got packing a suitcase down to a science.
An activity that appears to require study and method: the science of purchasing.
Knowledge, especially that gained through experience.

Our Goals

I. Investigate UFO sightings and collect the data in the MUFON Database for use by researchers worldwide.

II. Promote Research on UFOs to discover the true nature of the phenomenon, with an eye towards scientific breakthroughs, and improving life on our planet.

III. Educate the public on the UFO phenomenon and its potential impact on society.

IV. Ensure the Economic Viability of MUFON such that the organization achieves its mission and goals

AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MUFON, MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC.
We, the undersigned natural persons of the age of twenty-one (21) years or more, at least two of whom are citizens of the State of Texas, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation:

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BYLAWS OF THE MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC. (MUFON) A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

OBJECTIVES AND GOVERNANCE

Business Board Members

David (Dave) MacDonald Executive Director thecaptain@mufon.com
     
Thomas P. Deuley, B. S. Corporate Secretary tdeuley@mufon.com
     
Thomas M. Whitmore, B. S. Corporate Treasurer twhitmore@mufon.com
     
Jan C. Harzan, B.S. Director jharzan@mufon.com
     
Marie C. Malzahn Director mmalzahn@mufon.com
     
Debbie Ziegelmeyer Director mufondiveteam@netscape.com
     
Robert P. Swiatek, B. A. Director rswiatek@mufon.com
     
Robert M. Wood, Ph. D. Director rwood@mufon.com
     
John F. Schuessler, M. S. Director
International Director Emeritus
jschuessler@mufon.com
John Ventre Director Interim jventre1@comcast.net
     
     
Vicki Leblanc Director Interim ldrlaw@aol.com
     

Corporate Trustees

David MacDonald thecaptain@mufon.com
   
Thomas P. Deuley, B.S. tdeuley@mufon.com
   
Thomas Whitmore, B.S. twhitmore@mufon.com


Science Review Board

Robert Powell, M.S. Chemistry SRB Director
   

Functional Directors (and Assistant Directors)

Abduction Studies: Kathleen Marden (Craig Lang)
Documentation: Ron Regehr (Teresa Turner)
Fundraising: Marie C. Malzahn
Investigations: Marie C. Malzahn
Legal Affairs: Jason C. Reichenbach
Membership: John Ventre
Professional Standards: Steven White (Max Mitchell)
Public Education: Barry Roth
Public Relations: Alejandro Rojas
Research: Robert Powell
Technology: Jeffrey Strauss (Paul Robinson)
Website Administration: Marie C.Malzahn

Deputy Directors of Investigations

Deputy Director of Investigations - STAR Team: Fletcher Gray
Deputy Director of Investigations - Technical Advisor/Research & Development: Chuck Modlin
Deputy Director of Investigations - International Affairs: Ruben Uriarte
Deputy Director of Investigations - CMS Administration: Terry Groff
Deputy Director of Investigations - Tribal Nations: Dominic Mancini

Advisors/ Managers/ Administrators:

Ancient Cultures/Symbology Advisor: Christopher Gushard
Animal Mutilations Advisor: Chuck Modlin
Business Manager (MUFON HQ): Sharon McGee
Case Assistance Group Administrator: Marie C. Malzahn
CMS Administrator: Donna Rothenbaum
Crop Circles Advisor: Jeff Wilson
Dive Team Manager: Debbie Ziegelmeyer
Field Investigator Administrator: Marty Partin
Journal Editor: Roger Marsh
Photo/Video Analysis: Marc D'Antonio, Sam Falvo
Research Consultants Administrator: Vicki Leblanc

Committees/ Teams

Abduction Research Team
Case Assistance Group
CMS II Team
Dive Team
Ethics Review Board
Journal Review Board
PSA Investigations Team
STAR Team
Website Development Team

MUFON Contracted Staff

Roger Marsh: MUFON Journal Editor