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UTRID is now seeking nominations for 2023-2025 board positions. Do you know an interpreter who…

• …cares about our colleagues and consumers and 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 across specialties?

If any of the above descriptions seem like you or someone you know, please consider sending a nomination for a position listed below. (See nomination directions at the bottom of this bulletin.) Board positions will be voted into office during the annual UTRID Business Meeting on August 5th 2023.

Nominations are now open 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 allproceedings 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 Chair)
  • 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 ofDirectors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the coordination of activities and communications within the organization.
• MAL (Immersion Camp Chair)
  • The Immersion Camp Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the bi-annual ASL Immersion Camp 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 platforms.
  • 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.

Nominations are due Aug 5, 2023

• Click here to automatically compose an email nomination as outlined below.
• Email nominations to [email protected]. Email subject must read“2023 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.
• Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination.
• Questions? Email: [email protected]