There is still time to volunteer for LEVEL-UP Conference!!
August4-6th,2022
By volunteering, you can get discounts on conference tickets! Contact Zoe Parmeter to find out more!!
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LEVEL-UP Your Awards!
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
Nominate a fellow Interpreter or Student!
Nominations are due July 18th!
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Awards will be presented at this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—2022 LEVEL-UP.
Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:
- Interpreter of the Year
- Recognizes an outstanding interpreter from our community who has been exceptional in professionalism, service, and attitude.
- Kim Maibaum Lifetime Achievement
- Presented to an individual who has spent a lifetime enriching not only the profession but also the members of the interpreting and deaf communities.
- Ellen O’Hara Community Member of the Year
- Recognizes an individual who actively supports the interpreting profession and exemplifies leadership within the deaf community.
- Student of the Year
- A student who has gone above and beyond in volunteerism and exemplifies leadership within their student community.
Nominations are due July 18th,2022
- Email nominations to UTRID 2022 Award Nominations to [email protected]
- Nominations must include (1) the name of the individual being nominated and (2) a statement supporting the reasons for nomination.
- Questions? Email [email protected]
2022 LEVEL-UP Conference | Board Position Nominations
Utah RID invites you to submit Board Nominations!
Board positions will be voted into office during the Business Meeting of this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—Level Up 2022.
Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:
- Vice President
- The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform
all duties of the President and in so acting shall have all the powers of the
President. - The Vice-President shall serve as Director of Committees and oversee all committees operating according to the UTRID Bylaws.
- The Vice President shall perform other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
- The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform
- Treasurer
- The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the organization, making at least quarterly financial records of the organization, making at least quarterly financial reports to the President, maintaining the financial accounts, and making payments for authorized expenditures.
- The Treasurer shall perform other duties of the office as outlined in the UTRID Bylaws and as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
- MAL (Conference Chair)
- The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
- 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.
- MAL (Professional Development)
- The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development activities for the membership of UTRID.
- 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.
- MAL (UAD Liaison)
- The UAD Liaison is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the annual Sub-for-Santa fundraising drive. The UAD Liaison shall act as a liaison between the UTRID Board of Directors and the board of directors for UAD, coordinating communications between the organizations.
- 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.
Please see Article IV, Section 4 of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws for detailed descriptions of each position.
Nominations are due Aug 6th, 2022
- Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination.
- Email nominations to [email protected]. Email subject must read “2022 Board Nomination” and must include (1) the name of the individual being nominated, (2) the position for which they are being nominated, and (3) the nominee’s email address.
- Questions? Email: [email protected]
Don’t Delay Get your tickets now!
UTRID is excited to announce our Keynote Speaker , Michon Shaw for LEVEL-UP 2022!
DON’T DELAY!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
https://utrid.com/product-category/tickets/conference-registration/
Michon graduated from the University of Floria’s ITP. She is Nationally Certified. She has worked in a variety of settings including Educational, Mental Health, Religious, and Video Relay. Michon has served RID as the 2015-2017 Vice Chair for the Interpreters and Transliterators of Color member section. Michon is the author of The Interpreter Journal.
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Co-Interpreting: Medical Settings
Date: Saturday, June 11th 2022
Time: 9a-12p
Location: Deaf Center, Gymnasium – 5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
CEU/CEH – 0.3 PS
Presented by Adam Janisieski and Laurie Watts-Candland
This session will focus on cultivating effective co-interpreting and partnerships between deaf/hearing interpreter teams. The strength of a Deaf-hearing interpreting team in healthcare settings ultimately narrows down to recognizing the value of both interpreters that bring and overcoming potential challenges. With an emphasis on building and cultivating partnerships, it will ensure effective communication that takes place in healthcare environments to the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
Members: $30
Non-Members: $65
Students: $5
Non-Members: $65
Students: $5
UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUs/3 CEHs (per workshop) at the Professional Development Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact [email protected]. Click here to view UTRID cancellation/refund policies.
UTRID does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Call for Interpreters! Pride 2022 🌈
UTRID is proud to share this massage as a call for interpreters for Pride 2022
Please watch:
Hello! I am Adam Janisieski, and I will be coordinating of ASL Interpreters at Utah Pride 2022! We are excited to look for Deaf and hearing interpreters to volunteer at Utah Pride 2022, if interested, please fill out the google form. If have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/crVMoV9Bsp1NRfhE9
(if the hyperlink doesn’t work, please copy and paste the link to your browser)
Interpreter Appreciation Day 2022
On Wednesday, May 4, 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 Monday, May 2th through Friday May 6th we will be offering 25% off UTRID memberships with the code: Appreciate2022 (Includes all membership categories.)
To renew your membership, please visit your Membership Summary and click Renew. Don’t forget to enter the code Appreciate2022 for your 25% discount!
As another thank you, we will select 5 members from each of the following membership categories, Certified, Associate, and Student to win prizes. 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 $25 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 Sunday, May 8th via social media outlets 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 6/1/23.
- 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.
Contact [email protected] with any general questions and/or concerns.
LEVEL-UP Conference//One-Stop Shop
EVERYTHING IS LEVELING UP AROUND US!
GAS PRICES, FOOD, HOUSING, ETC.. BUT…
NOT UTRID!
WELCOME TO THE LEVEL-UP ONE-STOP SHOP!
LEVEL-UP Conference 2022 will take place IN-PERSON!! Welcome back everyone!!
AUGUST 4th-6th, 2022
Please visit LEVEL-UP Conference Registration page to purchase your ticket.
Please see the attached PDF for the full-conference schedule:
UTRID LEVEL-UP CONFERENCE 2022__AUGUST 4-6TH,2022 – LEVEL-UP Schedule 2022
We encourage you to make sure you are following/like the UTRID Facebook page for constant updates on everything Conference!
Conference Delivery Format
COVID-19 has shifted everything in our lives and we had to LEVEL-UP everything around us. For the past 2 years, UTRID Annual Conference has been held online due to the State guidelines and to keep everyone safe and healthy. This year, 2022, we are excited to finally have an IN-PERSON Conference! Virtual options will be available for only part of the conference. One-day tickets will also be available for purchase. We encourage all participants to be in-person for this 3-day conference as we gather back together for the first time in 2-years. If you would like to purchase partial conference tickets, please see the options below.
Thursday Night (Key-note Speaker ONLY)
Curriculum & Continuing Education Credit
Participants enroll in the opportunity to earn 16 CEHs/1.6 CEUs—pending UIP/RID approval—by attending workshops and presentations through the conference. We are so excited to be having Michon Shaw as our Keynote Presenter! Check out her website here: https://www.michonshaw.com/about.html#/
UTRID Business Meeting
As previously planned, the UTRID Business Meeting will be held Saturday morning, August 6th, 2022. Elections for available positions on the Board of Directors will be conducted in-person. Board positions on the ballot include Vice President, Treasurer, Conference Chair, and Professional Development Liaison.
Additional information regarding nominations and elections may be viewed here. Award nominations and presentations will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022. Click here for a list of awards and how to nominate.
Traditional Banquet
UTRID will be resuming their Traditional Banquet for the LEVEL-UP 2022 Conference. If you would like to attend the BANQUET ONLY on Saturday Night, you can purchase tickets here Please note: Supporters of the attendees of the Conference wanting to attend the banquet, must purchase a banquet only ticket.
UIP 30th Celebration: May 6th from 7-9pm
Let’s Celebrate with UIP – it’s their 30th Anniversary! Join us on Friday May 6th from 7-9pm at the Sanderson Community Center! (See the flyer below)
A personal invitation from Trenton, the UIP Program Manager
“UTRID and its predecessor, URID have been a tremendous part of the history of interpreting here in Utah. Established in 1968, URID was one of the early chapters of RID and was instrumental along with UAD in recognizing the needs of our community: the need for qualified interpreters, the need for training of interpreters, supporting the goals of passing certification laws, etc. Needless to say- our state would not be where it is in regards to interpreting without UTRID and UAD along with UIP!
We would love for you all to come to our celebration of interpreting in Utah next Friday, May 6th from 7-9 pm. I’m attaching a flyer for distribution to the UTRID board and membership.
We would love it if you could bring any pictures or documents you may have and share your stories!:) If you have pictures, please scan and send to [email protected].
If you have any questions, please let us know!:)”
– Trenton Marsh, UIP Program Manager
– Teddi Von Pingel, UTRID President
2022 LEVEL-UP Conference | Award Nominations
You are invited to submit Award Nominations!
Awards will be presented at this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—2022 LEVEL-UP.
Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:
- Interpreter of the Year
- Recognizes an outstanding interpreter from our community who has been exceptional in professionalism, service, and attitude.
- Kim Maibaum Lifetime Achievement
- Presented to an individual who has spent a lifetime enriching not only the profession but also the members of the interpreting and deaf communities.
- Ellen O’Hara Community Member of the Year
- Recognizes an individual who actively supports the interpreting profession and exemplifies leadership within the deaf community.
- Student of the Year
- A student who has gone above and beyond in volunteerism and exemplifies leadership within their student community.
Nominations are due July 18th,2022
- Email nominations to UTRID 2022 Award Nominations to [email protected]
- Nominations must include (1) the name of the individual being nominated and (2) a statement supporting the reasons for nomination.
- Questions? Email [email protected]
UTRID Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah