Category Archives: Events
WHAT THE @#$% | September 19, 2019
Prosody – It’s How You Say It | August 22, 2019
American Sign Language Communication and Weber State University Presents:
Prosody – It’s How You Say It
List the prosodic features in ASL and English. Identify prosodic features in ASL and English samples. Recall and demonstrate prosodic features during the learning activity.
Location: Weber State University, Ogden, Utah – Lindquist Hall (LH) Room 201. Park in the pay lot ($3-$4).
August 22, 2019
10:30am-1:30pm
Registration is free to the first 40 people to register, after that the registration fee is $20.
ASL Communication is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUS at the Some Content Knowledge Level.
Registration, accommodations or cancellations please contact Rachael Miller at rachaelmiller@weber.edu. Weber State University promotes an environment free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.
Feed your ELK Conference Schedule
| Friday August 2nd | |||||
| 5:30 PM | Registration – Lobby | Social Hour – Gym | |||
| 6:30 PM | Banquet – Gym | ||||
| 7:00 PM | Murder Mystery (1.0 CEH) – Gym | ||||
| Saturday August 3rd | |||||
| 8:30 AM | Registration – Lobby | ||||
| 8:45 AM | Welcome – Gym | ||||
| 9:00 AM | Morning Session 1 (1.5 CEHs) | ||||
| Gym | Lounge | Classroom C | Classroom B | ||
| History of Utah Association of the Deaf | How to train a hearing dog | Personal Finance | Competency Evaluations, Language/Communication Evaluations and Mental Health Evaluations | ||
| Pamela Mower | Katie Cook-Christensen | Ben Daniel | Jared Allebest | ||
| 10:45 AM | Morning Session 2 (1.5 CEHs) | ||||
| History of Utah Association of the Deaf | How to train a hearing dog | Personal Finance | Competency Evaluations, Language/Communication Evaluations and Mental Health Evaluations | ||
| Pamela Mower | Katie Cook-Christensen | Ben Daniel | Jared Allebest | ||
| 12:30 PM | Business Lunch – Gym | ||||
| 1:45 PM | Afternoon Session 1 (1.5 CEHs) | ||||
| Gym | Classroom B/C | Lounge | |||
| Technology for our Children and Leadership in Deaf Community | How to get a Job and Make Good Money | Why I Fly Fish | |||
| Brook Grossinger | Greg Rathbun | Bruce Johnson | |||
| 3:30 PM | Afternoon Session 2 (1.5 CEHs) | ||||
| Technology for our Children and Leadership in Deaf Community | How to get a Job and Make Good Money | Why I Fly Fish | |||
| Brook Grossinger | Greg Rathbun | Bruce Johnson | |||
| See you Next Year! Mark your Calendars:
August 2020, UTRID Conference Theme: VISION |
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Volunteer Call UTRID Conference
Hello all!
The UTRID 2019 “Feed Your ELK” Conference is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers from all corners of the community to help out! The conference will run Friday evening (8/2) and all day Saturday (8/3).
If you are interested in volunteering, please take a moment to sign up using this link:
It will ask you which area you are interested in helping out with (registration table, workshop floater, kitchen crew, etc.) and which dates and times you are available.
We will also be having a volunteer meet and greet the week before the conference. Stay tuned for further details about this event!
If you have any other questions about volunteering, please don’t hesitate to let me know:
Thank you!
Anne Louise
UTRID Conference Volunteer Coordinator
Presenter Line-up
UTRID’s 2019 Conference will have 7 Deaf Presenters!
Join us at the UTRID Conference August 2nd & 3rd to Feed Your E.L.K.
More details and schedule coming soon.
Register Now
2019 UTRID Conference | Business Meeting
Please join UTRID for our Annual Business Meeting
Aug 3, 2019 from 12:30-1:30
During UTRID’s business meeting I will share our yearly reports to the membership regarding the actions of the Board of Directors, the financial status of the organization, activities of the committees and other activities of UTRID.
We will also be voting for our board positions during the business meeting.
The best part about it?? FREE LUNCH for conference attendees, and time with me!!
See you all then!
Kimm Crosby-McConnachie
President
2019 UTRID Conference | Nomination Call
Utah RID invites you to submit Nominations for positions to be voted into office at the 2019 Bi-Annual State Conference.
Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:
- President
- The President shall have general supervision and direction of the business and affairs of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the
members and/or Directors and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors or the members
- The President shall have general supervision and direction of the business and affairs of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the
- Secretary
- The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the general membership meetings
- MAL (Student Involvement)
- The 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 - Student Involvement is responsible for forming a committee to plan student focused workshops and coordinate with the Interpreter Training Programs in the state.
- The Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the
- MAL (Silent Weekend/Camp Chair)
- The 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 - Silent Weekend/Camp Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan a retreat type event annually.
- The Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the
Please see the Bylaws for a more in-depth explanation of each position.
Nominations are due Aug 3, 2019
- Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting, individuals may refuse a nomination
- Email nominations to pres.utrid@gmail.com Subject: 2019 Board Nomination and must include the name of individual being nominated, the position they are nominated for, and the email of the nominee.
- Questions? Email: pres.utrid@gmail.com
Utah RID State Conference August 2nd—3th, 2019
2019 Interpreter Appreciation Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners for our Interpreter Appreciation Giveaway!
All winners were randomly selected from active members in their respective categories.
If you missed it, we had a great sale and now we get to give away prizes!
2019 Interpreter Appreciation Day
We decided to select winners for 3 groups, Certified, Associate, and Student members. With out further ado, here are our winners:
CERTIFIED MEMBERS
(1) $25 Gift Card
Rhonda A.
(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
Julia L.
Jed P.
(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
K. Fischer
B. Brook
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
(1) $25 Gift Card
A. Sears
(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
A. Keck
Ashley S.
(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
Suzanne W.
Mathew M.
STUDENT MEMBERS
(1) $25 Gift Card
Abby H.
(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
Jordan L.
Laura P.
(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
Mikayla M.
J. Dexter
Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the UTRID 2019 Conference
August 2-3, 2019
Early Registration ends July 15, 2019