Category Archives: Professional Development

Streamlined Registration for Silent Weekend

By | | , ,
Comments Off on Streamlined Registration for Silent Weekend

Based on YOUR feedback, we’ve made registering for Silent Weekend even easier! Select your bed type and tell us your room sharing preferences at checkout, then we’ll find rooming accommodations that match your needs. 

If you want to participate in Silent Weekend and you find yourself in need of financial assistance, please contact president@utrid.org.

Register Here!

Who is it for? Certified interpreters and Deaf interpreters or aspiring Deaf interpreters

When is it? Thursday, May 4th (evening) through Sunday, May 7th (morning)

What is it worth? 1.6 CEUs or more

Where is it at? Heber, Utah at Silver Springs Lodge

Why should I go? Immersive FUN!!!!

 

When you sign up for Silent Weekend, you will receive a three night stay at the beautiful Silver Springs Lodge in Heber Utah. Your stay will include meals starting on Friday morning and workshops rewarding at least 1.6 CEUÎs. (No partial credit for CEUs.)

 

 

2023 Silent Weekend! SAVE THE DATES!

By | | , , , , , , ,
Comments Off on 2023 Silent Weekend! SAVE THE DATES!

(correction: 16 CEHs)

Silent Weekend 2023 will be held May 4-7 in Heber City, UT
Registration will be open MARCH 1st!
There will be limited spots available so it’s important to be
ready to sign up when registration is live!
Early Bird pricing will start at $275 & end April 1st!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Teresae@UTRID.org

 

Love Yourself PD Workshop 2/25/23

By | | , , ,
Comments Off on Love Yourself PD Workshop 2/25/23
It is the time of the year where we focus on love! Perfect time for a workshop about Self Care: Thinking beyond the mani-pedi.  Please join us for “Love Yourself” presented by Alysia McEvoy and Katie Maxwell, from 11:00a-1:00p on 2/25/23 located at Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)
February 25, 2023
11:00am- 1:00pm
5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Presented by Katie Maxwell and Alysia McEvoy
As interpreters, we work hard with a heart of service to the Deaf community, and we become witnesses to the special, as well as the traumatic moments they experience. In this workshop, we will focus on what techniques and strategies we can use to help us in our day to day work. We will focus on how to find healthy ways of taking care of ourselves and avoiding burnout. 

This Workshop will be presented in person at the Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)

Members: $30, Non-Members: $65, Students: $5

Purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price).

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs/2 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact studentinvolvement.utrid@gmail.com. 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.

Co-Interpreting: Medical Settings

By | | , ,
Comments Off on 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

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 pd.utrid@gmail.com. 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.

LEVEL-UP Conference//One-Stop Shop

By | | , , ,
Comments Off on 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) 

Friday Attendance Only 

Saturday Attendance 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.

 

 

 

Call for Presenters for Level-Up Conference 2022

By | | , , ,
Comments Off on 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 conferencechair.utrid@gmail.com

We look forward to your submissions. #LEVEL-UP

Downloadable PDF Link: 

A Call for Presenters 2022

 

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: conferencechair.utrid@gmail.com

Text: 801-703-0148

 

 

 

 

UTRID Conference Survey

By | | , , ,
Comments Off on 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.

 

Link: https://forms.gle/CYoj3VW4qMM9q7dk6

2021 UTRID Business Meeting

By | | , , , , ,
Comments Off on 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 pres.utrid@gmail.com. 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: pres.utrid@gmail.com

Open Board Positions

By | | , , ,
Comments Off on Open Board Positions

UTRID has open board positions for the 2021-2023 cycle. Voting will take place on Saturday, August 7th @12pm during our business meeting.

Open Board positions:

President

Secretary

Silent Weekend Liaison

Student Involvement

If you’re interested in serving or know someone you think would be great for one if these open slots please email me, Kimm at Pres.utrid@gmail.com