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OUR 

MEMBERS.

Many of our members are well-traveled and speak a variety of languages, but we all share a passion for other cultures.

THE PEOPLE OF EPCIV.

We have professors, lawyers, and other professionals from a variety of backgrounds in business and governmental agencies as members. The diversity of our organization offers a special touch and gives international visitors a chance to learn about many aspects of American society and the El Paso area.

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EPCIV members have built lifetime friendships with other members as well as international visitors.

Executive Director

Board

Officers

Board 

Members

THE PEOPLE OF EPCIV.

We have professors, lawyers, and other professionals from a variety of backgrounds in business and governmental agencies as members. The diversity of our organization offers a special touch and gives international visitors a chance to learn about many aspects of American society and the El Paso area. In addition, EPCIV members have also built lifetime friendships with other members as well as international visitors.

Executive Director

Araceli Lagos McCoy

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Board

Officers

Barbara Walker

President

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Louie Salazar

Past President

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Anna Alemán

Vice President

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Cathleen Banda

​Secretary

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Chris Harris​

Treasurer

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David Buchmueller

Benefactor/

Honorary Board Member 

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Jimmy Stevens

Advisor
 

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Board 

Members

 

Carla Cardoza

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Richard Doyle

 

Ted Escobedo

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Robert Gray

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Joel Guzman

 

Walli Haley

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Cynthia Henry

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Adolpho Telles

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Martha Vera

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BECOME A MEMBER.

EPCIV members help to introduce international visitors to El Paso and the Border Region. If you would like to join us, please fill out the application form below. After that, please pay your membership fee using the PayPal link below.

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Membership 

Levels

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Membership 

Levels

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Membership fees have been updated to include a 3.49% PayPal processing charge. 

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GET INVOLVED.

We are always interested in having new members join us for exciting new learning experiences! As we meet and greet international guests through home hospitality events, we each learn from getting to know a diverse array of visitors. We hope that they, in turn, feel the same way about us. 

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Dinners

Host or attend meals for visitors at restaurants or member homes

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Diplomacy

Support US diplomacy and learn from visitors about global issues

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Events

Attend various member-only social events and receptions

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Connections

Build relationships with leaders from all over the world

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Touring

Escort visitors to cultural events and attractions in El Paso

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Friendships

Create meaningful friendships with visitors and our members 

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CONTACT US.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact us by using the form below:

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Our Address

P.O. Box 220530
El Paso, TX 79913 

USA

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