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Membership to O.P.I.N. is free. We are looking for individuals who are interested in investigating claims of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, those who feel they have "psychic" or "sensitive" abilities as well as those interested in the scientific or research avenues within this field. With investigating we hope to advance knowledge of the subject by utilizing the scientific method with the overall case, attempt to validate the use of detection devices (we're not sold that the famous ones even have a purpose in our field), improve methods of detection and investigation as well as educate the general public on the reality of what may be happening to them and what goes on in our field.
We are looking for local members (I am located in Solon, OH, just south east of Cleveland, we regularly meet in Macedonia, Ohio) who are hopefully within a 30 mile radius to assist in investigations and studies. This is essential to meeting with the group periodically as well as when we meet spontaneously for an investigation meeting.
It is available to those with an open mind, not merely open to the paranormal, but for a willingness to accept new ideas (sometimes outside the boundary of your personal belief system) as well as using logic and realistic reasoning while problem solving. It is also important to have great people skills, as the major part of investigating is the interview process and educating the public.
We are looking for those who want to get involved, not just sit back and wait for things to happen. I understand we all have schedules and lives, but the group is about those involved in it and not the guy at the top. Members should be involved with the group, each other and the field as a whole. Each member should be consistently adding to the group.
All potential members should submit an application stating what they feel they can contribute to the group, your prior experiences as well as your goals with studying this field. A short meeting or interview, or invitation to our monthly meetings, will usually follow the application prior to applicant becoming an active member. Please fill out the box below and let us know what you can bring to the table!
I also suggest reading at least one book from the list under "Paranormal Investigation" from our list of Suggested Paranormal Books. I highly recommend those by Loyd Auerbach, or of course, the one I wrote! Which is based off of our Handbook for our investigators.
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