Immersion Weekend Rapidly Approaching, please come.

Hello Colleagues,

We are rapidly approaching our immersion weekend in Bear Lake, only 25 days until we arrive at Bear Lake. Our wonderful colleagues on the UTRID board and Immersion Weekend Committee are volunteering their time, creativity and ingenuity to make this experience satisfy the needs of both our communities professional nourishing and growth, as well as our social and emotional nourishing and growth.  

We have talked extensively about the challenges our community of interpreters are experiencing and the needs we have to know we are not alone.  And to be surrounded by fellow interpreters and have live, real and, hopefully, meaningful connections. We know we can’t force that, but we can do our best to provide safe space, and a culture that supports connection with self-care and with each other. 

We know the mansion offers unique spaces and challenges alike. We have done our best to mitigate the challenges (Hello, sleep spaces and our added individual options to counteract that). As well as leaning into the delights and play the large theater room, hot tub, pool and other amenities hopefully affords us all. 

 Although our kitchen isn’t mighty our food committee is, and we will have a smorgasbord of yummy things to enjoy. Including selections for a variety of dietary restrictions/options (make sure and list those in your registration).

We have discussed what we believe the current needs of our community are and tried to provide moments to treat yourself, including daily morning restorative yoga, and hopefully a few additional self-care moments and spaces.

We will also have workshops, including our keynote presenter Dr. Curt Radford. As well as a workshop facilitated by Clint Behunin–First Impressions: Improving Connections with Consumers (Honoring the work of Teddi von Pingel). Also, look for three more presenter announcements in our next email. 

We are excited to offer out of the box activities focused on unique ELK development and brown bag discussions leaning towards diverse ways other professions and perspectives can extend to our own (For a list of the weekend’s scheduled activities see below).

For those of us who are nervous about fitting in and finding connection we will have activities set up that will allow natural engagement and give us all a place to start while intrepidly adventuring into new connections with colleagues and hopefully new friends.

It won’t be the same without you, please, register today for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!

Immersion Weekend pricing:

Shared Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (shared) $400/person
Queen (shared) $350/person
Sleep Alone Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (alone) $570 
Queen (alone) $480
SOLD OUT Twin (alone)  $425

 

Registration includes: your sleeping accommodation choice, all of your meals and snacks*, up to 2.1 CEUs/ 21 CEHs, (pending approval from CMP) and incredible amenities including indoor pool, hot tub, theater room, sports court, lounge spaces, etc.

Note: parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements.

If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect. 

We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

UTRID Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th -18th  Bear Lake, Utah.  

Day One: Day Two: Day Three: Day Four:
7:00 Yoga and Breakfast Yoga and Breakfast Breakfast
9:00-12:00 AM Workshop: Dr. Radford workshop AM Workshop: Trenton Marsh sponsored by ASL COMM Clean-up and checkout by 10am
12:00-2:00 Lunch & Learn/ Break Lunch and Learn/Break
2:00-5:00 Afternoon Workshop:Teresa Edwards and Henri Grau workshop Afternoon/PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow
5:00-7:00 Check in/shuttle to venue AT 6PM Dinner & Learn/ Break Dinner & Learn/ Break
7:00-8:30/9:00 In Memoriam: Teddy’s Work PM Workshop/Games & Activities PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow

 

Last chance for Early-Bird pricing!

Hello Confrere,

The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend Committee are pleased to offer immersion weekend Early-bird prices for one more day. These prices will be available until Monday, March 17th.  All prices increase by $50.00 dollars, Monday night after 11:59pm.

It won’t be the same without you, please, register by tomorrow to receive the best deal for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!

We are excited to reveal our keynote speaker will be Curt Radford, Ed.D. For those unfamiliar with his work, here is a link to a previous piece. Curt Radford: How movement has meaning | TED Talk
In the coming weeks we can’t wait to share more with you about both our keynote speaker, and additional presenters.

Early-Bird Immersion Weekend pricing:

Shared Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (shared) $350/person
Queen (shared) $300/person
Sleep Alone Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (alone) $520 
Queen (alone) $430
SOLD OUT Twin (alone)  $375

 

Registration includes: your sleeping accommodation choice, all of your meals and snacks*, up to 2.1 CEUs/ 21 CEHs, (pending approval from CMP) and incredible amenities including indoor pool, hot tub, theater room, sports court, lounge spaces, etc.

Note: parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements.

*Registration meal selections options include:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten free
Kosher
Halal
Allergy (please specify)

If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect. 

We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

 

UTRID Immersion Weekend update. We hear you, and we’ve got options!

Hello Esteemed Colleague,

We hear you, and we value your emotional and physical safety and comfort. We hope this weekend will be a time for organic connections, rooting deep and branching out.
Hence, we are providing choices for sleeping accommodations with a modified pricing schedule. 

These new options will go live on our registration page this Thursday, March 6th. Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve.

Modified *Early Bird Immersion Weekend pricing:

Shared Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (shared) $350/person
Queen (shared) $300/person
Sleep Alone Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (alone) $520 
Queen (alone) $430
Twin (alone) SOLD OUT $375

 

Registration fee includes: your sleeping accommodation choice, all meals, up to 2.1 CEUs/ 21 CEHs, and incredible amenities including indoor pool, theater room, indoor gym, etc.

Parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer the option of off-site sleeping arrangements.

For those of you who have already registered, thank you. Your early registration makes it easier for us to create a bespoke and marvelous experience that will be the social event of the season. Also, you should have received an email regarding these changes. Please contact us at [email protected], we want to reserve your preferred option.

Come make your virtual connections live!

We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

*Early Bird pricing will close March 17th

Come Together: Celebrating Teddi Lynn Covey von Pingel

Celebrating Teddi Lynn Covey von Pingel (Jan 5 1967 - Jan 10 2025) celebration to be held Sunday, January 26, 2025 1 to 3 PM | Sanderson community Center for the Deaf | 5709 S. 1500 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84123 | casual dress wear colorful clothes and fun earrings/jewelry

Please join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Teddi Covey von Pingel, a beloved interpreter, mentor, and recent President of UTRID. Teddi’s unwavering dedication to our profession, her generosity toward this organization, and her passion for serving the Deaf and interpreting communities leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
(View UTRID’s initial memorial post here.)

Sending Flowers 💐

UTRID will gift a floral arrangement and card to Teddi’s family in her memory; if you would like to participate in this gesture, you may contribute towards the flowers through the links here. See below for an even more direct way to support the von Pingel family.

A Message from the Family 💬

We also invite you to reflect on any fond memories you may have with Teddi, and to share as many of them you’d like by emailing [email protected]. Feel free to record a voice memo, video, or written reflections. We’d love to collect as many stories as we can to put in a singular place – as a part of the celebration of Teddi‘s life.
 
If you feel the desire to contribute something to the celebration or family, this life project is a fantastic opportunity to help that we would hope everyone can contribute to. Financial contributions are also very much appreciated via the GoFundMe or Venmo @Eric-VonPingel if preferred.

Celebration of Life Information 🗓️

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Location: Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf
5709 S. 1500 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84123
For those who cannot attend in person, you still can!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89549698005?pwd=veWTeHbwEWU8wxbfevVMBj3npjd7Hz.1
Meeting ID: 895 4969 8005
Passcode: Teddi

In Loving Memory

Celebrating Teddi Lynn Covey von Pingel (Jan 5 1967 - Jan 10 2025) celebration to be held Sunday, January 26, 2025 1 to 3 PM | Sanderson community Center for the Deaf | 5709 S. 1500 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84123 | casual dress wear colorful clothes and fun earrings/jewelry

🔗 CELEBRATION OF LIFE POST 

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Teddi Covey Von Pingel, a beloved member of the Deaf community, and a former President of UTRID (The Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf). Teddi was a dedicated interpreter, a passionate educator, and an inspiring leader who touched countless lives with her generosity, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to both the Deaf and interpreting communities.

As a mentor, Teddi always encouraged others to grow, learn, and strive for excellence. Her impact on the field of interpreting and her advocacy for Deaf rights will forever be remembered. She was not just a colleague, but a friend and role model to so many of us.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Teddi’s family, friends, and all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and service will continue to inspire and guide us, her strong little marshmallows.

Rest in peace, Teddi. You will be deeply missed. 💔

Sub for Santa 2024- Gifts needed! + Holiday Bash

LINKS:
🎟️ Register for the UTRID x DSDHH Holiday Bash Party
💵 Donate Cash Digitally
🎁 Family 2 Wishlist
🎁 Family 1 Wishlist

 

It’s that time of the year! UTRID is doing our annual Sub for Santa project and helping 2 deaf families in need!
Let’s make Christmas brighter for these 2 families by purchasing their gifts online so these will be delivered to them for Christmas! We can’t do it without your generosity.

The first family has 6 members – a single mom with 2 almost teens and 3 small boys
The second family has 5 members – a single mother with 3 teenagers and one young kid.
If you’re interested, follow this link to buy a gift or two, and they’ll be shipped directly to 2 addresses then these will be delivered to the families in need.

FIRST FAMILY: Quick-link to Family 1 Registry is https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/20G9ZO0Y885TO | click on “Find a registry”,  type in “Sego Lily” then click on “UTRID”
SECOND FAMILY: Quick-link to Family 2 Registry is https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FSQJX6EQ1KIX | click on “Find a registry”,  type in “Pamela Mower” then click on “UTRID Sub for Santa 2024”

Please do this before Dec. 17 to allow time to wrap items up and deliver to the families.

For any questions, please email Pamela at [email protected]. Thank you!

 

 

 

Hosted by DSDHH in partnership with UTRID-

The holiday season is here, and we’re kicking it off with a Holiday Bash and Sub for Santa that you won’t want to miss!

Date: December 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf
5709 S 1500 W, Taylorsville

Register NOW, come celebrate with friends and family as we enjoy festive games, delicious refreshments, and a special chance to get your photo taken with Santa!

All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting families with deaf members in need through a Sub for Santa fundraiser by UTRID (Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).

Don’t miss out on the fun – come socialize, make memories, and spread the holiday cheer while helping others!

Register before Dec. 10.
Click HERE to register!  👈

For questions, email us at [email protected]

Flyer Visual Description:
The flyer has a light olive green background with a dark and light red striped frame. There is a small Christmas tree candle in the bottom left corner with a flame on top. There is a red bow with a sprig of evergreen in the top right corner. Along the bottom of the flyer is a stein, ornaments a snow man, a white tree and a red jar with a white snowflake on the side.

UTRID is Partnering with BYU for a Spooky fun Silent Weekend Workshop!

Come join us for opening night of BYU’s Silent Weekend! At the Wilkinson Student Center, Nov 8, 6-9pm. Y0u have several options to attend:

  1. You can come to just the workshop for free if you do not want any CEU/CEHs
  2. You can come to the workshop and the dinner for $8 if you do not want any CEU/CEHs
  3. You can come to the workshop, the dinner for $8 AND get CEU/CEHs (FILL OUT THE CEU/CEH FORM WHEN REGISTERING)
    • $5 for students
    • $25 for members
    • $60 for non-members
  4. You can come to just the workshop and get CEU/CEHs at the above pricing. (FILL OUT THE CEU/CEH FORM WHEN REGISTERING)

Register at this link with BYU (You must do this either way!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqSLCXDkHlY3s0CjbXyknjZZQ5MHdYkEY4yTUeMnA-sUFIQ/viewform

Register at this link if you want CEU/CEHs:  https://utrid.com/product/student-involvement-workshop/

See you there!!

Thursday Night Panel Moderated by Ben Daniel

Start our conference Thursday night (Aug 8) attending our Panel moderated by Ben Daniel, owner of 5 Star Interpreting.
Our panelists will share their personal experiences, successes, and challenges, providing valuable insights into how interpreters can best team with Deaf professionals to achieve their career goals.
Come together and explore the vital partnership between Deaf professionals and ASL interpreters in the workplace. Please submit ideas for potential panel questions to [email protected]!
Check in starts at 6:00 PM
Welcome 6:30 PM
Panel starts 7:00 PM
August 8-10, 2024
16 CEUs
The official language of the UTRID conference is American Sign Language.
Thank you to our sponsors:
5 Star Interpreting, InterWest Interpreting, Sorenson, and ASL Communication!!