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ABOUT US
The Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP) was founded in 1986 as a nonprofit photographic organization. The objective of PEEP is to encourage improvement of the photo enthusiast's photography. Any person may join PEEP by paying and maintaining current annual club dues. The club is open to members of all photographic skill levels.
General Information
Purpose
Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso's purpose shall be to promote an interest in photography, provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, provide an enjoyable forum for the development of artistic and technical photographic skills and to promote a healthy spirit through educational programs, exhibition and competition.
Membership
The Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso is open for membership to anyone with a serious interest in photography. Membership categories are Adult, Co-Club and Student. If you are currently a member of a recognized photography club in El Paso, you may select the Co-club category.
Dues
Dues support a membership for one year. Dues are payable in January for that calendar year and become delinquent after the February meeting of that year. Dues for new members will be paid upon joining and are valid for that calendar year. New members shall receive a pro-rated discount af $2.00 per month on the payment of dues during the first full year. Dues are as follows:
Adult: $ 25.00
Co-Club: $ 10.00
Student: $ 10.00
Club Year
The club year mirrors the calendar year running from January through December. All fiscal activities are based upon the club year. Annual club competitions accumulate points during each single club year. Year-end awards are compiled in January and awarded during the annual Awards Dinner in April.
Meetings
There are two monthly meetings that consist of an informational or educational presentation. Image competitions, critique and other activities relating to the art & technique of photography are also included in the meetings.
Field Trips
Throughout the year the club sponsors field trips as an opportunity for the membership to share their photographic knowledge. This allows newer members to work side by side with more experienced members to share techniques.
Workshops
Periodical workshops will be scheduled throughout the year. A club workshop is a "hands-on" teaching opportunity that is frequently held outside the meeting setting. This allows intensive one on one instruction that maximizes the learning potential through personal attention.
Club Competitions
PEEP conducts monthly photographic competitions among its members. These competitions are designed as an educational opportunity for members. The club competitions are organized along the guidelines of Regional and International organizations to be compatible with future entries of contests sponsored by those organizations.
Affiliated Memberships
Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso may, as its membership elects, be an active member of other regional, national or international photographic organizations. Currently, PEEP is a member of Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC). GSCCC is an affiliation of 30 camera clubs from Texas and surrounding states including, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The GSCCC provides member clubs a clearinghouse of member club activities, guidance in club operation, monthly competition among member clubs and an annual convention in April.
2006
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