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The Beginning 

WSPIR was formed in April 2005 by 6 founding members, five of whom make up the WSPIR Board, each having several years of paranormal investigation experience as members of other groups. 

 Founding Members and Board

objectives 

§         Committed to assisting those experiencing alleged paranormal phenomenon by helping them to understand what they are experiencing

§         Committed to attempting to recreate all anomalies and search for natural causes which may be the origin of the “paranormal” phenomenon 

§         Committed to seeking proof of other realms of existence using scientific means in conjunction with the psychic sciences

§         Committed to precisely researching, investigating and documenting paranormal phenomenon with integrity, honesty and discretion

§         Committed to conducting all assessments and investigations accurately by following protocol to ensure that meaningful and untainted evidence will be obtained

§         Committed to thoroughly training all members in their responsibilities

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PERFORM A WSPIR PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION

§        It is important to remember that:

WSPIR recognizes the use of psychic sciences as an additional investigative instrument which joins the technical side in generating rich case studies for the benefit of clients and to assist clients in understanding their experiences and helping to lessen their fears. 

§         The “hard” and “soft” sides of each investigation are equally essential to performing a thorough investigation. 

MEMBERS 

• Currently 60 members.
• Not all members wish to participate in assessments and investigations.
• WSPIR members are diverse, yet open-minded people with varied interests, theories and areas of expertise who are enthusiastic about researching, studying paranormal activity and learning from each other.

• We do not go into any investigation for the excitement of being scared so we are not “thrill seekers” and prefer not to be called "ghost hunters". 
• We are paranormal investigators thoroughly trained in all areas of investigating and perform every investigation with professionalism and respect, both to the living and to the spirits. 
• We are “open minded skeptics”:
  • We don’t assume that all unusual occurrences are paranormal.
  • We don’t assume that everything has a rational explanation and a natural cause; therefore, nothing is ever paranormal.

MEMBERSHIP

• Anyone over the age of 18 may apply for membership.
• Sign up on the WSPIR Forum and participate in on line discussions (The WSPIR Forum is open to everyone. 
• Complete and submit the WSPIR Membership Application and Agreement form to signify intent to become a member and begin the process
• Must attend at least three (3) WSPIR meetings.
  • Meetings do not have to be consecutive, but remember – if you don’t attend very often we will have to get to know you all over again.
  • Allows you to get to know us and us to know you to ensure that we are a “good fit”
  • All WSPIR meetings are open to the public and are structured for open discussion and education.  The more a potential member participates in discussions, the easier it is to understand their philosophies.
  • There are many paranormal groups available, and if we aren’t the right one for you we can help you find the one that works best for you.
  • "Good Energy" promotes “Good Results” in all of our investigations, experiments and activities
• Must attend and actively participate in the WSPIR Basic course
• May be required to attend an interview with the Board
• The Membership Application and Agreement form can be downloaded by going to http://www.wspir.com/membership.htm.
  • After the application has been completed, it can either be emailed to membership@wspir.com  or brought to a meeting.  
  • Dues are $30 for the first year and $30 renewal each subsequent year.
  • Do NOT submit money with your Membership Application and Agreement.  Dues will be collected only when you are accepted as a member.
• Not everyone will be accepted for membership. 
• Membership is restricted in order to maintain a good balance of skills and responsibilities among the members so that all members have the opportunity to participate in investigations.

WSPIR MEETINGS 

• All WSPIR meetings are open to the public
• Meetings are held every other Sunday from 1:15 to 4:45 pm at various King County library meeting rooms. 
• The front page of the WSPIR website shows upcoming meeting dates and locations as does the Open Meeting area of the WSPIR forum.
• Agendas are sent in advance of each meeting to everyone signed up on the Forum and are also posted in the Open Meeting area of the Forum.
• Meetings are structured to promote open discussion and education.   Questions are always welcome!
  • Discuss and question without judging. 
  • It is fine to be a skeptic but keep an open mind to all of the possibilities. 
  • Disagree about a theory but don’t make it personal.
  • Trust in the good intentions of others.

"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?"

Albert Einstein