Saturday, August 8th, Noon-1:30 PM

RSVP here at your earliest to attend the live-streamed Business Meeting.

This year’s Business Meeting will include elections for open board positions and voting to ratify changes to the UTRID Bylaws. 

Open Board Positions & Nominations

Board positions will be voted into office during the Business Meeting of this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—2020 Vision.

Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:

• Vice President
  • The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform
    all duties of the President and in so acting shall have all the powers of the
    President.
  • The Vice-President shall serve as Director of Committees and oversee all committees operating according to the UTRID Bylaws.
  • The Vice President shall perform other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
• Treasurer
  • The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the organization, making at least quarterly financial records of the organization, making at least quarterly financial reports to the President, maintaining the financial accounts, and making payments for authorized expenditures.
  • The Treasurer shall perform other duties of the office as outlined in the UTRID Bylaws and as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
• MAL (UAD Liaison)
  • The UAD Liaison is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the annual Sub-for-Santa fundraising drive. The UAD Liaison shall act as a liaison between the UTRID Board of Directors and the board of directors for UAD, coordinating communications between the organizations.
  • Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the coordination of activities and communications within the organization.
• MAL (Conference Chair)
  • The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
  • Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the coordination of activities and communications within the organization.
• MAL (Professional Development)
  • The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development activities for the membership of UTRID.
  • Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the coordination of activities and communications within the organization.

Please see Article IV, Section 4 of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws for detailed descriptions of each position.

 Nominations are due Aug 8, 2020

• Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination.
• Email nominations to [email protected]. Email subject must read “2020 Board Nomination” and must include (1) the name of the individual being nominated, (2) the position for which they are being nominated, and (3) the nominee’s email address.
• Questions? Email: [email protected]

Proposed Bylaw Changes

Proposition  #1

As with any new experience, it can take time for someone entering a board position to learn the ropes and reach their greatest potential as they serve members of the organization. The proposed change will help give board members additional opportunity to continue to serve in their positions after learning the ropes, which is something that will help increase the effectiveness of the board.

As expected, it can take some time for recently elected members of the Board of Directors to find their stride in their new position. Proposition #1 will make it possible for members of the Board to continue serving in capacities even after becoming familiar with the operations of their role; this proposition intends to increase the effectiveness of the board.

Proposal: 

First, adjust the current term limit from 2 to 3 consecutive terms in one office. 

Secondly, increase the maximum number of consecutive terms in an executive office from 3 to 4. 

Please note: there will be no consecutive maximum of the total number of years that a MAL (Member at Large) may serve on the board, but they will be bound by the 3 consecutive terms in one office.

Article IV, Section 2:B of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws shall be revised to state:

No officer shall hold the same office for more than three (3) consecutive terms. In addition, no officer shall serve more than four (4) consecutive terms on the executive board of directors. 

The election schedule and terms of service shall continue as presently instituted:

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Proposition #2

As presently instituted, when a new member of the UTRID board is elected, the outgoing board member continues involvement for a 2-month transitional period. With the amount of responsibility designated to the role of President, we believe an additional system of support would benefit both the incoming President and the operations of UTRID.

Proposal: Change the outgoing term of transitional service for the president and create the title of Past President to serve in an advisory capacity with no voting rights.

Article IV, Section 2:D of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws shall be revised to state:

The Outgoing president shall be named Past President and continue to serve in an advisory capacity for 12 months, without voting privileges. All other outgoing Board members will serve an additional two months during the transitional period without voting privileges.    

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The proposals above will be made at the UTRID business meeting on Saturday, August 8th at Noon. If you have any points of concern regarding these proposals, please join us at the meeting.

Our conference planning committee continues to work hard to bring us a fantastic conference this historic year! Please visit the 2020 VISION One-stop Info Shop for additional information on the UTRID 2020 VISION Conference.

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Conference Presenter Previews

Janelle Nielsen is an avid supporter of ASL interpreters, beginning when she stood before the Utah Legislature at just ten years old to advocate for their need in schools. She earned a license in massage therapy and focused her work on helping interpreters recover from the strain of their jobs. In 2019, she led the Utah Deaf Hospital Rights protest at the state capital, advocating for live interpreters over the use of tablets in hospitals. Her focus is on the wellbeing of the interpreters that serve the Deaf Community, knowing as both a Deaf woman and an interpreter how difficult it can be.

Adam Janiesiski was born and raised in the western part of Massachusetts, from which he has that New England charm. He became Deaf at a very young age from high fever. Attended a small Deaf school before attending full-time mainstream at a local public school. He graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA in Mathematics and Ashford University with an MBA in Marketing. He enjoys travel, playing board games, cooking, and being outdoors to appreciate nature. 

Jim Macedone has been an interpreter for over 30 years. He is a practicing Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) at Igniting Change in Lehi, Utah. Jim graduated from BYU-Provo in Family Science and got his master’s in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix with High Honors. He actively serves on the Board for the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association and has served there for over 4 years. Jim employs a constructivist approach including narrative therapy and play therapy. Jim has experience working with families, couples, individuals, and kids. When Jim is not interpreting or counseling, he is definitely kayaking, at home with his wife and five kids, gardening, or building his 1:1 scale R2-D2.

Official Conference Schedule will be out soon!!

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Curriculum & Continuing Education Credit

Participants enroll in the opportunity to earn 10 CEHs/1.0 CEUs—pending UIP/RID approval—by attending workshops and presentations through the conference. The following local professionals will present this year:

• • Trenton Marsh
  • Jim Macedone
  • Dale Boam
  • Adam Janiesiski
  • Debroah McHenry

Conference Delivery Format

Due to precautionary occupancy limitations imposed in the interest of public safety, UTRID’S 2020 VISION Conference will no longer offer tickets for face-to-face attendance. With the exception of an outdoor socially-distanced networking event, all conference proceedings will be held virtually through video conferencing software. Conference proceedings and workshops will be accessible to virtual participants via moderated, interactive live-streaming technology. Unlike past conferences that have featured cafeteria-style schedules, this year’s conference will follow a linear schedule to provide stable live streaming. Hopefully, this online delivery approach will enable practitioners from throughout the state and the greater region to join the conference this year. Visit the conference registration page to procure your ticket!

UTRID Business Meeting

As previously planned, the UTRID Business Meeting will be held shortly after Noon on Saturday, Aug. 7th. Elections for available positions on the Board of Directors will be conducted virtually. Board positions on the ballot include President, Secretary, Public Relations, Silent-Weekend Planner, and Student Involvement. 

Additional information regarding nominations and elections may be viewed here. Award nominations and presentations have been postponed until further notice.

Alternative to Traditional Banquet

Instead of a traditional banquet, the conference will include an additional opportunity for continuing education credit in an interactive virtual activity

Alternative Funding Opportunities

The Planning Committee is cognizant of the community’s growing financial concerns in recent months. We invite those who are able to sponsor a fellow interpreter’s admission to the conference; donations may be credited to a specific interpreter or contributed to the Sponsor an Interpreter 2020 Vision fund. Practitioners encountering financial adversities in the pursuit of professional development activities should consider utilizing UTRID’s Scholarship offerings. 

Thank you for your continued interest and patience as the conference has adapted amidst such uncertain times. Please direct questions to Conference Chair Deborah McHenry at [email protected].

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Bonus Continuing Education Credits!

Participants who attend UTRID’s 2020 VISION Conference will have the opportunity to earn 1.6 CEUs (16 CEHs) through workshops, presentations, and interactive activities. A complete conference schedule and presentation lineup will be available in the coming weeks.

Please direct questions to Conference Chair Deborah McHenry at [email protected].

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