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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

Join the Excitement—Help Plan Immersion Weekend 2025!

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Happy 2025, UTRID!

The countdown to this year’s Immersion Weekend has officially begun, and we need YOU to help make it unforgettable! We’re assembling an amazing planning committee, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. If you’re excited about creating another incredible experience for our community, now’s your chance to get involved.

Why join?

  • Be a part of shaping one of the year’s most anticipated events
  • Work with a dynamic group of passionate individuals
  • Leave a lasting impact on Immersion Weekend 2025

Ready to jump in? Simply reach out to me at [email protected] and let me know you’re ready to serve on the committee. Our first meeting will be on Saturday, January 18th, at 9 AM, and I can’t wait to see the amazing ideas we’ll bring together.

Let’s make this year’s Immersion Weekend the best one yet!

Looking forward to collaborating with you,

Amber Sidwell

Save the Date: Immersion Weekend 2025

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SAVE THE DATE!

We’re thrilled to announce Immersion Weekend 2025, a transformative retreat for Deaf and Hearing Interpreters!

When: May 15–18, 2025
Where: Monster Mansion, Bear Lake

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of growth, connection, and community. This unique event is tailored for interpreters looking to deepen their skills, network with peers, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Bear Lake.

Get Involved!

We’re actively seeking passionate individuals to join our Planning Committee and help shape this incredible experience. Click here to express interest and get questions answered about volunteer opportunities:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnYXdbEL6m9cqWK0J2G0R8rRkoCftAvQ5jWzgTqYU1LaO8qA/viewform

📅 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates on registration and programming!

 

Feel free to reply with questions.

Sub for Santa 2024- Gifts needed! + Holiday Bash

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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.