Membership Application

Highland Ghost Hunters Membership Application Form
Personal Information
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Last Name
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Address

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If you have a member page describing you, please list the URL here. (An example would be myspace or facebook)
Do you have reliable transportation?
Background Information
Please provide the name(s) of any paranormal groups or organizations that you are currently or previously affiliated with:
What type(s) of experience do you have in this field?
Have you ever had a personal paranormal experience? If yes, please explain.
Are you more comfortable working on a project alone or with others (please explain)?
What talents or abilities do you obtain that will benefit HGH?
Please explain your interest in joining the Highland Ghost Hunters and why we would benefit from you and your efforts.
Using only 5 words, please describe yourself:
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself (your family, children, pets, if you’re single/married/divorced, your occupation, hobbies, etc)?
General Information
Are you available to attend investigations on weekend evenings?
How many hours a week can you devote to the organization (this is just an estimated average)?
Do you agree to attend at least 50% of scheduled meetings if held a maximum of 6/year?
Do you agree to attend at least 50% of scheduled investigations if conducted a maximum of 6/year?
Are you physically, medically, and mentally able to be involved in field investigations?
Please view our list of skills provided below and rate on scale from 0 -10 (0 being no experience/knowledge, 10 being highly experienced/knowledgeable.):
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, etc.)
Research
Marketing & Public Relations
Human Resources
Knowledge of Metaphysics, Occults, Religious Beliefs or Demonology
Electronics/Equipment Tech.
Equipment Handling
Photography and/or Digital Graphics
Web-design
Photography Analysis and/or Video Analysis
Video and/or Audio Editing
Other, Please Specify
What areas do you prefer to work in? Please provide amount of interest in each field from 1-10 (1 being least interested, 10 being most interested)
Background/Historical Research & Genealogy
Research & Development
Public Relations & Liaison
Webmaster & Graphics
Interviewing
Technician (electronics & equipment set up, trouble-shooting, repair, etc.)
Data Collection & Assimilation
Field Investigations - Equipment Handler
Field Investigations - Psychic, Medium, Clairvoyant, Demonologist, etc
Evidence Review & Analysis
Video & Audio Editing (clipping, clean-up, enhancements, etc.)
Video/Movie Creator (create video previews for events, websites, etc.)
Other (please Specify):
What types of things do you have that you are willing to use to benefit the group or bring to the group’s activities? Please specify any/all:
Paranormal Books/Research Materials
Basics - Flashlights, Batteries, Pen & Paper
Laptop or Personal Computer (Internet Access?)
Digital Voice Recorder or other Audio Recorder
Still Cameras (including Digital)
Video Camera with Night-shot mode or Surveillance/Security Cameras
DVR
Temperature Gauge
Thermal Imager
EMF Meter, Tri-Field Meter, or K2 Meter
Ionic Meter
Barometer
Other specialized equipment (please specify):
Essay Information:
What is your viewpoint on orbs? What are they, where do they come from?
In your opinion, what characterizes paranormal activity (what makes a location "haunted")?
In your opinion, are there different kinds of spirits/energies? Please describe:
In your opinion, are there different forms a spirit can appear/manifest as? Please describe
Imagine you are on an investigation with HGH. We are investigating a private residence and you are a photographer. You take a photo in the client’s home and notice on your viewfinder that you have captured an orb. What do you do with the information of the captured anomaly?
Imagine you are on an investigation with HGH in a public cemetery. While walking around you notice there is a fading light off in the distance. What do you do?
Imagine you are on an investigation with HGH at a prominent hotel establishment. During the investigation you have several personal experiences. At one point you feel something touch your shoulder, but upon examination no one is there. In another instance you see what appears to be a woman standing by the window, but when you ask another member of your team for verification of your sighting, they see nothing. What do you do in these circumstances?
Imagine you are on an investigation with HGH at a public memorial park and you are handling a video camera. Through the viewfinder of the video cam you notice some technical interference (screen is scrambled), but it only lasts a moment. How do you handle this situation?
Imagine you are on an investigation with HGH at a private residence and you are handling an EMF meter. As you go around a bedroom to document base readings, you come across a spike (high reading) near an entertainment center. How do you handle this situation?
Imagine you are in an investigation with HGH at a prominent restaurant establishment. As you are handling a temperature gauge, you notice a drop in temperature near one of the entrance ways. How do you handle this situation?
If selected to become a member, I understand that the Highland Ghost Hunters (HGH) is a non-profit organization and I will receive no compensation for my participation in their activities, as I will be a volunteer. I understand that there will be a $20.00 yearly membership fee, and that this amount may be changed at the discretion of the HGH Lead Coordinator. I am also responsible for supplying all of my own materials (i.e. film, video tape, batteries, etc.) as well as providing transportation for myself to HGH investigations, meetings, events, etc. I further give Highland Ghost Hunters permission to keep, reprint, copy , post, etc. any documents, photographs, video tape, audio, and any other materials or research gathered by myself, to place onto HGH’s (or HGH affiliates) websites, newsletters, books, or any other form of future media considerations. I also release to HGH (and/or HGH affiliates) any/all photos, video, audio, etc. that I may appear in during HGH investigations, meetings, events, etc., to place onto HGH’s (and/or HGH affiliates) websites, newsletters, books, or any other form of future media considerations. I also understand that all research, evidence, information, materials, etc. collected for or during HGH investigations/activities is solely property of HGH (and HGH affiliates), not for use of individual members. I release HGH from any liability for injuries that are physical, mental, and/or emotional which may incur before, during, or after HGH activities, and further release HGH from any liability for any damages to personal property/belongings which may incur before, during, or after HGH activities. I assume complete responsibility for my well-being and personal property/belongings at all times. I understand that I must be 21 years or older to apply for membership.
By signing (or typing) my name on this application and sending to the provided e-mail address, I hereby state that all of the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to all terms/conditions provided to me.
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