Saturday, August 7th, Noon-1:00 PM

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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]