Do you know an interpreter who…

• … cares about our colleagues and consumers?
• … is ready to give back to the Deaf and interpreter communities here in Utah?
• … wants to make a difference in the profession and their career?
• … loves to work with and learn from colleagues from other interpreting settings?

If any of the above descriptions seem like you or someone you know, please reply to this email.

Now accepting nominations for the following UTRID leadership roles:

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Conference Committee Chair (MAL)
• Professional Development Committee Chair (MAL)
• UAD Liaison (MAL)

Consider nominating yourself or a person you know. Board positions will be voted into office during the annual UTRID Business Meeting on August 10th 2024, as part of the 2024 Come Together In Unity conference. Email questions and nominations to president@utrid.org.

For formal nominations, the subject must read “2024 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. Click here to automatically compose a pre-formatted formal nomination email.
Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination.

Official Duties of 2024-2026 Board Roles

• 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.
• 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.
• Conference Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
  • The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
• Professional Development Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
  • The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development activities for the membership of UTRID.
•  UAD Liaison (Member-at-Large*)
  • 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.