Ten Reasons Why You Should Have Been
​at the 2017 MUFON Symposium
 
1. Fantastic Field Investigator Training! - Both veteran field investigators and newbies alike raved about the talks given by some of the best in Ufology who discussed actionable, valuable skills that could be utilized when investigating a UFO report.
 
2. Yummy Banquet Dinner! - Put a room full of Ufologists in their Las Vegas-best duds, add a few glasses of wine and friendships for life are made. We cheered on the best of the best like the superstars they are as they were awarded for their hard work and dedication.
 
3. Fantastic field trip to freakin’ Area 51! - This was the highlight for many participants. A fantastic historian discussed everything from World War II to Hitler to the testing done at White Sands to the physical layout (that we know of) of Area 51. Not only did we come within inches of the “Do Not Cross” fence, we were treated to a hot meal at the famous Little A’Le’Inn.
 
4. The speakers, oh the speakers! - This year’s theme was The Case for a Secret Space Program and MUFON showcased presenters from all kinds of viewpoints. Each thoughtfully discussed their evidence (which was subsequently hotly debated later. See #9.) detailing arguments and proof of possible space-related subterfuge from Uncle Sam.
 
5. Biggest symposium in 20 years! - Over 1,000 people from 20 different countries attended from Australia to the United Arab Emirates. When you get down to it, we are all just Earthlings interested in the UFO phenomena!

There is no doubt Hurricane Irma affected each of MUFON's Field Investigators in Florida, but some were effected in greater ways.

Florida MUFON was blessed that none of our 39 MUFON Field Investigators in Florida were injured or worse. Many of our folks came out with little or no damage.
 
But one of our Florida MUFON Field Investigators has been left with a badly damaged home and property. The high cost of a mandatory evacuation plus the inability to return home immediately after the Hurricane is a huge burden to this family.
 
The field investigator’s county was devastated. This hard working MUFON member and his wife are public school teachers. The family includes two small children, a 4 year old and a baby.
 
This Field Investigator only has one need – a working generator. The local Electric Company has advised there will be random power outages over the next several months as power is completely restored to all residents. A generator is needed not only for the cleanup and restoration work, but also for the two small children.
 
A goal of $1000 has been set. This should be enough for a 7000-8000 watt generator, plus gas cans and gas.
 
The situation is worsened by a 40 mile drive, 80 miles round trip to find a working gas station. The closest location to pick up the generator requires a 285 mile round trip.
 
If you’d like to help, a GoFundMe account has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/Florida-MUFON.
 
The family will be thankful for your support and anything you can afford to donate.