The TRi-state Area Paranormal Phenomena Exploration & Research Society (TRAPPERS) is a group whose purpose is to investigate and document alleged hauntings and other paranormal activities. TRAPPERS considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. This application does not constitute any type of binding contract between TRAPPERS and the applicant and should not be construed as such. The purpose of this application is to provide the members of TRAPPERS with a better understanding of the applicant's areas of interest. Information on this form will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by anyone outside of TRAPPERS. Any information provided on this application found to be false or intentionally misleading will be grounds for immediate removal from TRAPPERS.
Personal Information:
Name:
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1) Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain:
2) What are the feelings of your immediate family with your desire to join a paranormal organization?
Experience:
3) Do you have any experience with historical and/or library research? If yes, please explain:
4) Do you have any experience with investigative fieldwork and/or conducting interviews? If yes, please explain:
5) Do you have any experience with video or audio recording and/or editing? If yes, please explain:
6) Do you have any experience with photographic analysis (including use of computer programs such as Photoshop? If yes, please explain:
Paranormal Experience:
7) Do you have any prior experience with paranormal ivestigation, either individually or with an organization? If yes, please explain:
8) Do you have, or believe that you may have, any psychic abilities? If yes, please explain:
9) Have you had any first-hand personal encounters with the paranormal? If yes, please explain:
Paranormal Beliefs:
10) What are your beliefs regarding ghosts, UFOs, cyrptozoology, demonology, and/or other areas of paranormal interest? Do you openly share these beliefs with others?
11) Please briefly explain why you have decided to apply for membership in TRAPPERS:
Equipment:
12) Please describe any equipment or devices that you own that could be used during an investigation:
Personal Comments:
Please share some personal comments about yourself that you haven't mentioned above: