Mexico Elmhurst Philatelic Society International Inc

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PO Box 452835 Los Angeles, CA, 90045-8539

EIN Number: 36-6108012

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Website: https://www.mepsi.org

NTEE Code: A54: History Museums

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society, International (MEPSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of Mexican philately. MEPSI is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Mexican philately. The society’s membership, publications, and educational programs can help collectors learn more about Mexican stamps and their history. Some of the benefits of belonging to MEPSI include access to the award winning quarterly magazine MEXICANA, the expertization committee that is the most respected bodies in the world for identifying the legitimacy of stamps from Mexico and the circuit book sales that feature high quality Mexican stamps.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

The specialization project was so successful most members found Mexican philately all consuming and a few years later, the name of the society was amended from Elmhurst Philatelic Society to Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society, International. The society grew rapidly. As other Mexico specialists learned of this project, they joined as non-resident members of Elmhurst. In the 55 years since the EPS club project decision to collect Mexico, the Society has truly become an international organization and Mexican philately has been recognized as one of the most diverse and interesting specialties in the world. There are currently 500 members in 27 countries and most states of the United States. Our contribution to Mexican philately has been recognized and acknowledged by the Mexican Postal Service. Special stamps and commemorative emissions have been issued over the years in conjunction with our annual meeting to recognize the contributions of the society. At the time MEPSI was organized, relatively little was known about early Mexican postal history. Today, as a result of studies conducted by MEPSI and its members and their writings in the quarterly society journal, MEXICANA, Mexican philately and postal history is quite well documented. The society is well known for its numerous handbooks and published studies and its primary objective of Advancing the knowledge of Mexican philately.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Services provided by MEPSI to its members include the quarterly MEXICANA, society auctions, a membership directory, an Expertization service, society awards for outstanding Mexico exhibits, a speakers bureau, slide and video presentations, and a comprehensive Mexico philatelic library. There are several local chapters which hold regular meetings. Meetings usually center around a particular Mexican philatelic topic presented by one of its members. If you are fortunate enough to be in an area with a local chapter, you can greatly increase your knowledge of Mexican collecting and enhance your enjoyment of the hobby. All are welcome at local chapter meetings

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