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Notes on Starting a Ghost Investigating Group

© Janice Oberding

There are several ghost-hunting societies on the web. The information one can gain from membership to these organizations is immeasurable. Still, I've been asked numerous times if I think folks should start their own ghost groups. My answer is always a question, Why not? Starting one's own group sounds like good common sense, particularly if you're the take charge type and there isn't a group in their area. So just what is the best way to start investigators'group?

First determine just what criteria you will set for membership. Must members be knowledgeable in the field of ghosts, or will you accept neophytes? Will you group be an offshoot of a national ghost hunting organization or not? Who will lead the club and what is its purpose? These are important questions you should answer before deciding to establish your group.

You club can be as informal as you like. Many ghost hunters start their groups this way. Maybe you and a half dozen friends like to get together once a month for dinner, ghost talk and an occasional investigation. Pretty strong makings for a group. And this, in my opinion, is the best way to start.

So now what? As friends you probably know each other's weaknesses and strengths quite well. Use this knowledge to determine who will do what. Everyone on your team is important. But not everyone can excel at the same task. The person who operates your cameras is no more, or no less, important than the psychic, the researcher, or the person with the EMF detector. All have a job to do, and all contribute to the success of your group's investigations. It is essential that each member of the team act as a team player.

To avoid confusion and bruised egos it is best that jobs be determined and outlined long before the night of the investigation. I've seen too many investigations ruined by misunderstanding and confusion over who is doing what. More importantly this will allow you to discover whether or not you're in the midst of a Glory Hound before you arrive at the sight. Think there aren't plenty of Glory Hounds in ghost investigating? Think again. Take my word for it, nothing can ruin a good investigation or a group faster than a Glory Hound. This is why I insist that those who go along with me on an investigation take a notebook and use it.