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Registration Closes in TWO days for Bear Lake Immersion Weekend 2025

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Hello Esteemed Colleagues,

It’s almost here UTRID’s largest CEU/CEH event of this year. Immersion Weekend is NEXT week. Registration closes in two days Saturday May,10th at 11:59pm. Please register today!  Note: We have two twin beds available!

Parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements. Please sign up to carpool with others here. 

As promised, below is our phenomenal lineup of presenters. Beginning with our keynote speaker Dr. Curt Radford. 

Nourish and Flourish brown bag presenters are: Nicole Valcarce, Kaela McCorkle, and Kimm McConnachie this will be a “book club” style discussion. 

The Open Process Interpreting Model: The Power of Language

Implicit & Explicit Meaning: Implications for Sign Language Interpreters

Horizontal Violence: Can Sign Language Interpreters Break the Cycle?

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
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.

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 Nourish & Flourish/ Break Nourish & Flourish/ 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 Nourish & Flourish/ Break Nourish & Flourish/ Break
7:00-8:30/9:00 In Memoriam: Teddy’s Work PM Workshop/Games & Activities PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow

 

 

National Interpreter Appreciation Day — Membership Renewal Discount

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Spring into Summer with $10 off UTRID memberships this week only!

Today, Wednesday, May 7th, is National Interpreter Appreciation Day. As is our tradition on the first Wednesday in May, we want to take a special moment to thank interpreters for their dedication to the field and the communities they serve.

We especially want to thank YOU for your contributions to our profession of sign language interpreting and the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and hearing communities we serve!

This year, we’re excited to announce that UTRID is offering $10 off all individual membership types from May 7th through May 11th with the code: 10off2025

To renew your membership, visit your Membership Summary while logged in and click “Renew”. Don’t forget to enter the code 10off2025 to receive your $10 discount!

On behalf of the board of UTRID, thank you for your membership and continued support; we appreciate you!

Immersion Weekend Rapidly Approaching, please come.

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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

 

2025 UTRID Theme Announcement, Upcoming Events, & Board Members

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UTRID is thrilled to unveil the official UTRID 2025 theme:

“Rooting Deep and Branching Out”

See our posts on social media-

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HjxEex74T/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHUoSfeBARK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

More insight into the 2025 theme is coming your way – stay tuned!

2025 Events-

While we’re already almost a quarter of the way through the year, don’t worry – your UTRID board and committees have been hard at work planning exciting events for the months ahead.

UTRID Immersion Weekend– We can’t wait!

May 15-18, Bear Lake, Utah

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.

Registration closes May 10th, but don’t wait! –Space is limited and may sell out!  Don’t miss out!!

We are going to be there, are YOU? 

To register for UTRID Immersion Weekend and/or to keep an eye out for other exciting events throughout the year, check out the events page on the UTRID website –  https://utrid.com/category/events/ 

2025 Board-

Who is UTRID? Meet the dedicated volunteers leading UTRID in 2025. Follow this link to view – contact info and responsibilities.

UTRID is a volunteer-led and operated organization; we are always looking for colleagues to join us in bringing the mission and events of 2024 to life. Together, let’s build a future where unity and collaboration flourish. We believe in your brilliance and value your contribution, big or small. Ready to give back to our community? Reply to this email.

Last chance for Early-Bird pricing!

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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!

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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

Final Day of Exclusive Registration for UTRID Members. Register Now and Reserve your Berth for the Social Event of the Season.

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Dear Respected Compeer,

Begin your weekend safe in the knowledge you have reserved your berth at Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th – 18th at Bear Lake. Early Bird pricing is currently applied, for a limited time. And reservations for other states commence Monday, February 24th.

It won’t be the same without you. Please, register today.

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

This Week Only Exclusive UTRID Member Early Bird Registration! Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th -18th

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Hello Esteemed Colleague,

The UTRID board and the UTRID Committee for Immersion Weekend 2025 are delighted to have you join us at the littoral and sublime Bear Lake, May 15th – 18th for 4 days and 3 nights of connection, education, learning and play. The registration fee includes lodging (a shared bed), food (let us know if you have any dietary restrictions) and up to 2.1 CEU’s/21 CEH’s (pending CMP approval).

Space is limited for THE social event of the season. 

 Registration opened February 14th and will continue to be opened exclusively for you, our eminent UTRID member, until February 21st. 

Beginning Saturday February 22nd, after a week of exclusive UTRID Member registration, we will open registration to UTRID and many Region V members.

Space is limited and beds will fill quickly. 

Make your virtual connections live.

Register now to reserve your spot and lock in your early bird rate!

We can’t wait to be with you there.

Best,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

 

UTRID: Immersion Weekend 2025 opens registration tomorrow! Join the social event of the season.

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Hello Magnificent Interpreters,

Immersion weekend registration will be open exclusively to you, our esteemed colleagues, and UTRID members, for one week only, beginning tomorrow–February 14th, 2025.

Make your virtual connections LIVE!

Seize this moment to text that friend and interpreter you’ve been meaning to ask to bunk with you and join us at the littoral and sublime Bear Lake this May 15th to the 18th, for 4 days and 3 nights of indelible connection and learning.

Food and lodging are included in the registration fee. We anticipate up to 2.1 CEU’s/21 CEH’s (pending CMP approval).

After February 21st, registration will be open to other Regions V interpreters.

Space is limited. Treat yourself and register this Valentines Day for the social event of the season.

Make your virtual connections live.

Register now

2025 Immersion Weekend – UTRID

We can’t wait to be with you there!

Best,
The Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

Make your virtual connections live

Come Together: Celebrating Teddi Lynn Covey von Pingel

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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