In 1993 An Army National Guard Captain started a UFO Research organization in Colorado Springs. It didn't take long and the organization was involved in a significant event, known as, "The NORAD Incident" The organization grew to a national and ultimately international organization. All stated on a quiet Tuesday night at a local library with a press release written on a sheet of paper on a clipboard. The UFO Institute had a number of superb leaders and many were devoted to the cause. Sighting Investigations were common and appearances on radio and television were frequent. Print media covered many UFO Institute events. With the www. the UFO Institute added the International to the name in 2007. The group still meets regularly in Colorado and at one time had members in 22 states and numerous chapters operating nation wide. This is the story of how the group started and also gives a good history of the phenomena.