Category Archives: Community

November News

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Save the Date: Sub for Santa Event

Saturday, Dec. 9th, 10:30 AM to Noon

Membership Survey Response Winners

The Board expresses our gratitude to the individuals who submitted responses to the 2024 Membership Survey. As promised, respondents were eligible for a prize drawing! This year’s winners are…

  1. April Wallace — 2024 Conference Ticket
  2. Alexis Jackson — Workshop Voucher
  3. McCall Cannon — Workshop Voucher

Call for Public Relations Committee Members

Are social media, communications, or newsletters kind of your thing? Well, we are in luck! The board is now seeking members to serve on the UTRID Public Relations Committee in 2024.

Involvement entails supporting the committee chair and UTRID board in communicating with the membership and Deaf community via email announcements, social media interactions, and graphic design.

Interested and ready to give back to our profession? Respond to this email.

More is coming…

Last weekend, the UTRID Board of Directors gathered at the 2024 Board Retreat for Annual Planning. We are excited to share our vision for the new year with you soon—more info to come in December.

Happy Holidays!

[Action Requested] : 2023 UTRID “mini” Conference

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SAVE THE DATE!
UTRID “mini” Conference will take place August 4th and 5th

 

UTRID needs YOUR feedback and insights to drive our “mini” conference in the right direction this year!

Please take the time to fill out this Google Form to the best of your ability!

As a “thank you” and motivation for providing your feedback and insights, UTRID will randomly choose 3 people who fill out the form to be granted with a membership extension! 

The deadline to fill out the form is FRIDAY, JUNE 2!

We would love and appreciate as much participation as possible!!

Interpreter Appreciation 2023

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On Wednesday May 3, UTRID will be participating in the National Interpreter Appreciation Day. This special day of honoring and thanking interpreters for their commitment to the field and to the communities they serve happens annually on the first Wednesday in May.

This year we are excited to announce that from May 3th through Friday May 7th we will be offering 25% off all UTRID membership types with the code: Appreciate2023 

To renew your membership, please visit your Membership Summary and click Renew. Don’t forget to enter the code Appreciate2023 for your 25% discount!

New Members Join Here!

As another thank you, we will select 5 individual members from each of the following membership categories to win prizes: Certified, Associate, and Student. That’s a total of 15 winners!

Winners may receive a 1 year extension of membership, a coupon for a free workshop (up to $45), or a $50 gift card. 

Fine Print:

  • No entry is necessary for the drawings; active members will be automatically included.
  • Must be a current UTRID member in good standing at the time of drawing.
  • Winners will be announced after Monday, May 15th via social media and here on this page.
  • Winners will be contacted via email on file regarding their prizes won.
  • All prizes must be claimed within one year of issuance.
  • All prizes will expire on 6/1/24.
  • Prizes are non-negotiable.
  • 1-year membership prizes will automatically be applied to the following membership year.
  • Gift cards will be e-mailed to the address UTRID has on file. UTRID is not responsible for lost or misdirected gift cards.

Silent Weekend Presenter Preview: Clint Behunin

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How we communicate says something about us AND it impacts the people we work with. Let’s explore this together with Clint Behunin.

 

Register Here!

 

Who is it for? Certified interpreters and Deaf interpreters or aspiring Deaf interpreters

When is it? Thursday, May 4th (evening) through Sunday, May 7th (morning)

What is it worth? 1.9 CEUs or more

Where is it at? Heber, Utah at Silver Springs Lodge

Why should I go? Immersive FUN!!!!

 

When you sign up for Silent Weekend, you will receive a three night stay at the beautiful Silver Springs Lodge in Heber Utah. Your stay will include meals starting on Friday morning and workshops rewarding at least 1.9 CEUs. (No partial credit for CEUs.)

Silent Weekend Full Schedule

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The full line up of workshops and activities is finally here! See below for details!

We have also increased the CEUs to be 1.9 CEUs in total!!

 

UTRID thanks our Silent Weekend sponsors: 5 Star Interpreting & ASL Communications.

ASL Com has donated a limited number of discounted tickets. If you want to participate in Silent Weekend and you find yourself in need of financial assistance, please contact [email protected].

 

Based on YOUR feedback, we’ve made registering for Silent Weekend even easier! Select your bed type and tell us your room sharing preferences at checkout, then we’ll find rooming accommodations that match your needs. 

 

Click Here to Register!

 

 

Who is it for? Certified interpreters and Deaf interpreters or aspiring Deaf interpreters

When is it? Thursday, May 4th (evening) through Sunday, May 7th (morning)

What is it worth? 1.6 CEUs or more

Where is it at? Heber, Utah at Silver Springs Lodge

Why should I go? Immersive FUN!!!!

 

When you sign up for Silent Weekend, you will receive a three night stay at the beautiful Silver Springs Lodge in Heber Utah. Your stay will include meals starting on Friday morning and workshops rewarding at least 1.9 CEUs. (No partial credit for CEUs.)

Presenter Preview: Jim Fenton

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Come learn how to enjoy the night sky! We’ll be stargazing with Jim Fenton!

 

Register Here!

Who is it for? Certified interpreters and Deaf interpreters or aspiring Deaf interpreters

When is it? Thursday, May 4th (evening) through Sunday, May 7th (morning)

What is it worth? 1.6 CEUs or more

Where is it at? Heber, Utah at Silver Springs Lodge

Why should I go? Immersive FUN!!!!

 

When you sign up for Silent Weekend, you will receive a three night stay at the beautiful Silver Springs Lodge i

n Heber Utah. Your stay will include meals starting on Friday morning and workshops rewarding at least 1.9 CEUs. (No partial credit for CEUs.)

Silent Weekend Sponsors

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UTRID’s 2023 Silent Weekend is sponsored by:

                   

ASL Communications has donated a limited number of discounted tickets. If you want to participate in Silent Weekend and you find yourself in need of financial assistance, please contact [email protected].

 

REGISTER HERE! 

 

Who is it for? Certified interpreters and Deaf interpreters or aspiring Deaf interpreters

When is it? Thursday, May 4th (evening) through Sunday, May 7th (morning)

What is it worth? 1.6 CEUs or more

Where is it at? Heber, Utah at Silver Springs Lodge

Why should I go? Immersive FUN!!!!

 

When you sign up for Silent Weekend, you will receive a three night stay at the beautiful Silver Springs Lodge in Heber Utah. Your stay will include meals starting on Friday morning and workshops rewarding at least 1.6 CEUs. (No partial credit for CEUs.)

Last day for Silent Weekend Early Bird! (3/31/23)

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Members far and wide!

Please note that today March 31, 2023 will be the last day you can register for Silent Weekend at the price of $275!

Tomorrow April 1, 2023 the price will increase to $350 so hurry and register if you want to take advantage of the early bird price!!

It’s going to be a blast you won’t want to miss out on this weekend!

Silent Weekend – May 4-7 in Heber, UT – Reserved for hearing and Deaf certified interpreters as well as aspiring Deaf interpreters – worth 1.6+CEUs

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

Click here to learn more!

 


(Silver Springs Lodge)

2023 Silent Weekend! SAVE THE DATES!

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(correction: 16 CEHs)

Silent Weekend 2023 will be held May 4-7 in Heber City, UT
Registration will be open MARCH 1st!
There will be limited spots available so it’s important to be
ready to sign up when registration is live!
Early Bird pricing will start at $275 & end April 1st!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact [email protected]