Board of Director Nominations for 2026 Business Meeting

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View email announcement here.

Do you know an interpreter who…

  • … cares about our colleagues and consumers?
  • … wants to make a difference in their local profession and their career?
  • … loves to work and learn with colleagues from other interpreting settings?

If any of the above descriptions seem like you or someone you know, please reply to this email.

 

Seeking nominations for the following UTRID leadership roles:

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Immersion Weekend Committee Chair (MAL)
  • Workshops Committee Chair (MAL)
  • Deaf Community Liaison (MAL)

Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know.

Board positions will be voted into office during the annual UTRID Business Meeting on Fri. August 7th 2026, as part of the 2026 UTRID Conference “From Deep Roots, We Rise”.

Email questions and nominations to nominations@utrid.org.

Use this link to open a nomination template email.

Please send nominations individually. The subject should read “Board Nomination” and must include the name of the nominee and the role they are nominated for. The message 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 & phone number; please include a statement of support as well.


Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination

 

Official Duties of 2026-2028 Board Roles
  • 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.
  • Immersion Weekend Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
  • Workshops Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development activities for the membership of UTRID.
  •  Deaf Community Liaison (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Deaf Community Liaison is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the annual Sub-for-Santa fundraising drive.
    • The Deaf Community Liaison shall act as a liaison with the UTRID Board of Directors and individuals + organizations across Utah’s Deaf community.

* 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.

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