John, Melinda, and Megan

SSPR is proud to welcome our new members, John, Melinda, and Megan. All three have completed their six months as members in training and are now full members of SSPR! We're lucky to have them as part of our team.

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SSPR attended the Oregon Ghost Conference in Oregon City, and we had a great time! Here are a few photos.


Karen, Melinda, Megan, and John with author Joe Teeples and the guys from SyFy's Ghost Mine

Jenny, in awe of her Heavenly Donuts.

 
John, Melinda, and Megan hanging out


Karen, signing books and selling her jewelry


Karen, giving a talk about afterlife research


Patty and Rocky


Patty with Patrick Doyle of Ghost Mine


Patty the Rebel, running with scissors


Patty comparing mustaches with Ghost Mine's Jay...
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Name: Jenny

What is your role with SSPR? Satellite member

How long have you been with the team? How long have you participated in paranormal research? I think I've been with the team for about a year- time flies when you're having fun. I've been researching the paranormal since 2010.

What are your hobbies? Reading, knitting, crocheting, learning about the paranormal, occasionally baking cookies for the Cookie Monster

Why the paranormal? I saw my first shadow person when I was about nine and that ...
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Name: Rob

What is your role with SSPR? I am a satellite member (not a full-time member but lucky enough to be able to join when needed). 

How long have you been with the team, and how long have you participated in paranormal research? I've been with SSPR for under a year and investigating for about six years.

What is your profession? Hotel, guest peon (Editors' Note: Rob also writes a terrific monthly column for Paranormal Underground Magazine)

What are your hobbies? My kids, hockey, fishing, act...
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Name: Billi

What is your role with SSPR? Co-founder, technical lead (editor's note: Tech Goddess), treasurer

How long have you been with the team? How long have you participated in paranormal research? I joined Tacoma Ghost Hunters in 2006, and co-founded SSPR in 2007.

What is your profession? Quality Assurance Technician

What are your hobbies? Movies, hiking, ghost hunting

Why the paranormal? Is there life after death?

What is your most profound, scary, or funny paranormal experience? While filmin...
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Name: Megan

What is your role with SSPR? I am a member in training.

How long have you been with the team? How long have you actively participated in paranormal research? I have been with the team for about two months. I have never actively participated in paranormal research until I joined the team but have always wanted to.

What is your profession? I am a civilian that works for the Army. I work for outdoor recreation.

What are your hobbies? Scuba diving, horseback riding, quad riding, and hunti...
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Name: Patty

What is your role with SSPR? Team Lead

How long have you been with the team? I started SSPR with Billi in 2007. 

How long have you been researching the paranormal? I have been actively investigating since the early 90's.

What is your profession? I work for the Department of Defense.

What are your hobbies? Photography, cigars, and crafting.

Why the paranormal? The paranormal found me at the age of 5.

What is your most meaningful paranormal experience? When I was 5, I saw my first ghost.

Wh...
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Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to members of SSPR in their own words. Since I (Karen) just sent out the questionnaire to other team members about ten minutes ago and NO ONE has gotten back to me yet (the nerve!), we'll start with mine.

Name: Karen

What is your role with SSPR? I am an investigator/researcher. I also write the blog and maintain the team’s website. I've also learned things go best on an investigation if I'm not allowed to touch the equipment....

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While the members of SSPR have a great deal of experience investigating the paranormal, we occasionally seek consultation from outside advisors. We do this in order to give our clients the best possible service we can. Depending on the situation in the home or business, we may consult with:

• Clergy from various faiths
• Scientists 
• Metaphysicians
• Parapsychologists
• Other paranormal teams
• Psychics and sensitives
• Home building and maintenance experts such as plumbers, electricians, engineers, or others
• His...

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