The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) and its members take pride in being a professional organization. This means not only the way we present ourselves to our clients and how we conduct ourselves individually on field investigations, but in all manner of representation of TCPS. We expect our members to be competent, knowledgeable, and courteous. At the Twin Cities Paranormal Society, we are committed to providing an outstanding and professional service to our clients and the community.
The information provided below are requirements for members and pertinent rules and safety guidelines that the Twin Cities Paranormal Society requires all of our members to follow.
Membership Requirements
All members must be 21 years of age or older and reside in the Twin Cities Metro area.
You must be willing to attend meetings.
*We have group meetings every month. Although it is not required to attend every single one, we would like our members to attend a minimum of 6 meetings a year.
We do require our members to pay dues, which are $50 a year per person.
You must be able to provide your own transportation
*If you do not have your own transportation, you must make prior arrangements to attend our events. Investigations will be at various locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro. In some cases, carpooling will be available.
You must have your own equipment.
*TCPS does have group equipment available to use during investigations, but every member is expected to eventually have their own essential pieces of equipment.
You must be open-minded and dedicated to helping our clients and seeking proof of the paranormal.
Each new member will undergo a probation period for a total of six months. During this time, participation on investigations, monthly meetings, and any other group events is required. Assisting in a Department within TCPS is also expected as every member is to help out within the group, not just investigate.
The Lead Investigators and Department Managers will do reviews with the investigator-in-training. At any time, should the Lead Investigators of TCPS feel any investigator-in-training is not working out for any reason during the probation period, the Lead Investigators have the right to dismiss the member from the team.
After the six month probation period is concluded, the investigator-in-training will become a full member of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society.
Investigation Rules
Members are not allowed to trespass. We will receive the proper permission (including permits, if necessary) before going on any field investigation.
Members are not allowed to go on a TCPS sanctioned investigation on-site alone.
During field investigations, members will conduct themselves in a respectful, professional, and positive manner at all times.
TCPS does not allow our members who attend on-site investigations to be under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances.
Members who smoke must do so only at designated break times during an investigation. Members are allowed to smoke in their car, but not on-site.
Members are responsible for taking notes and jotting down the time, date, weather, and other influencing factors during an investigation.
Members are responsible at all times for ensuring that the way we leave a TCPS sanctioned event is the way we found it.
Membership Is Now CLOSED
When membership is closed, we will not be sending out applications. We typically open membership once a year. Membership has recently closed for 2011. Keep checking back as we do sometimes open membership more than once a year. Our website will have the most up-to-date info on membership openings.
