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August4-6th,2022
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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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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.
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
LEVEL-UP 2022 Save The Date!
UTRID’s Level-Up Conference 2022 is happening August 4th-6th! We are already underway of planning what a spectacular conference this will be!
SAVE THE DATE!!
MAY 1ST, 2022 FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!
CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT THE DEAF CENTER PER COVID RESTRICTIONS
MAKE SURE YOU ARE A MEMBER WITH UTRID TO GET THE BEST PRICE!
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THE CONFERENCE LOGO IS “LEVEL-UP” WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE IMAGE.
SAVE THE DATE! EARLY BIRD PRICING STARTS MAY 1ST FOR THE 3-DAY CONFERENCE AUGUST 4TH-6TH, 2022
Call for Presenters for Level-Up Conference 2022
Hello UTRID!
As we are busy planning the 2022 Level-Up Conference! As we think of presenters for the conference, we think it’s important to open this up to the community. The community has so much to offer and UTRID wants to tap into that.
Please follow the directions on the flyer to submit a proposal. Proposals are due on May 5th, 2022 to [email protected]
We look forward to your submissions. #LEVEL-UP
Downloadable PDF Link:
Presenter Call:
If you prefer the link and not the QR code for the Presenter Application, you can find it here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjEz-1p_GR-axmLJISZvtEcJN6ANwYuG_Kvmp1lp5Gv3XvGQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please contact Makayla Johnson via email or text.
Email: [email protected]
Text: 801-703-0148
UTRID Conference Survey
In preparation for UTRID Summer Conference 2022, we would like UTRID members to fill out this short survey on what they would like to see at Conference 2022.
Please follow the link below to access the Google Form Survey.
2021 UTRID Business Meeting
2021 UTRID Business Meeting
Saturday, August 7th, Noon-1:00 PM
RSVP here at your earliest to attend the live-streamed Business Meeting.
This year’s Business Meeting will include elections for open board positions and Presidential report.
Open Board Positions & Nominations
Board positions will be voted into office during the Business Meeting of this year’s 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 appoint Committee Chairpersons with approval of the Board of Directors.
- The President shall share, with the Treasurer, the right to sign checks and warrants for the withdrawal of corporate funds.
- The President shall provide 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 the organization.
- The President shall represent the organization at national and regional RID conferences, attending applicable business and organizational meetings. To aid in this responsibility, UTRID will either reimburse or schedule and pay directly for the President’s transportation, registration and accommodations, totaling up to 10% of the organization’s current account balance, but not to exceed $1500.
- The President shall provide an annual report and all other documentation to the RID National Representative in accordance with the RID Affiliate Chapter Requirements.
- Secretary
- The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the general membership meetings.
- The Secretary shall keep the seal of the corporation and affix it to such papers and instruments as may be required in the regular course of business and shall make service of such notices as may be necessary or proper.
- The Secretary shall supervise the keeping of the records of the organization.
- The Secretary shall perform other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
- MAL (Student Involvement)
- The Student Involvement MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Student focused 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 (Silent Weekend Chair)
- The Silent weekend Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the annual Silent Weekend for certified interpreters only
- 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 (Public Relations)
- The Public Relations MAL is responsible for community outreach and communications to membership via Webpage and Social Media posts.
- 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 7, 2021
- 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 “2021 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]