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By SUE BERO
Times Correspondent | Thursday, October 26, 2006 | (No comments posted.)
About Ghost Research Society
Formed in 1977. Originally called The Ghost Trackers Club. Dedicated to the investigation, research and study of paranormal phenomena. Meets bimonthly. Distributes a journal three times a year. Web site: www.ghostresearch.org. Nonprofit organization.
Mission: The Ghost Research Society was formed as a clearinghouse for reports of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeist and life-after-death encounters. Members actively research and investigate all reports that come their way including homes and businesses. The society also analyzes alleged spirit photographs, video and audio tapes it receives from ordinary people or members.
Special events: Ghost Research Society offers Excursions into the Unknown, three- to four-hour tours of haunted Chicago-area locations year round. Group, individual, senior and buffet tours are scheduled Saturdays and Sundays through November. Halloween trips will include refreshments, treats, special activities, door prizes and raffles. Tours range from $35 to $47 per person and AAA discounts apply. The society investigates paranormal phenomena in homes and businesses and guarantees the anonymity and confidentiality of all clients. The group has a series of 12 one-hour lectures with slide presentations on topics such as True Chicago Ghost Stories, Northside Ghosts, Southside Ghosts and Ghosts I've Met. Ghost Research Society Press is an affiliate of the group and has eight titles by authors Dale Kaczmarek, Jim Graczyk and Tamara Shaffer; manuscripts from new authors are accepted.
Advice: "I think it's important we stay active," said President Dale Kaczmarek. "There aren't a lot of groups doing what we do - going into actual private homes and businesses and public spots to look for evidence of ghosts."
How to get involved: For more information, visit www.ghostresearch.org or call Dale Kaczmarek at (708) 425-5163.
People might be surprised to know: "We always approach everything with skepticism because there are a number of natural explanations for phenomenon going on in homes," Kaczmarek said.
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