Immersion Weekend Rapidly Approaching, please come.

Hello Colleagues,

We are rapidly approaching our immersion weekend in Bear Lake, only 25 days until we arrive at Bear Lake. Our wonderful colleagues on the UTRID board and Immersion Weekend Committee are volunteering their time, creativity and ingenuity to make this experience satisfy the needs of both our communities professional nourishing and growth, as well as our social and emotional nourishing and growth.  

We have talked extensively about the challenges our community of interpreters are experiencing and the needs we have to know we are not alone.  And to be surrounded by fellow interpreters and have live, real and, hopefully, meaningful connections. We know we can’t force that, but we can do our best to provide safe space, and a culture that supports connection with self-care and with each other. 

We know the mansion offers unique spaces and challenges alike. We have done our best to mitigate the challenges (Hello, sleep spaces and our added individual options to counteract that). As well as leaning into the delights and play the large theater room, hot tub, pool and other amenities hopefully affords us all. 

 Although our kitchen isn’t mighty our food committee is, and we will have a smorgasbord of yummy things to enjoy. Including selections for a variety of dietary restrictions/options (make sure and list those in your registration).

We have discussed what we believe the current needs of our community are and tried to provide moments to treat yourself, including daily morning restorative yoga, and hopefully a few additional self-care moments and spaces.

We will also have workshops, including our keynote presenter Dr. Curt Radford. As well as a workshop facilitated by Clint Behunin–First Impressions: Improving Connections with Consumers (Honoring the work of Teddi von Pingel). Also, look for three more presenter announcements in our next email. 

We are excited to offer out of the box activities focused on unique ELK development and brown bag discussions leaning towards diverse ways other professions and perspectives can extend to our own (For a list of the weekend’s scheduled activities see below).

For those of us who are nervous about fitting in and finding connection we will have activities set up that will allow natural engagement and give us all a place to start while intrepidly adventuring into new connections with colleagues and hopefully new friends.

It won’t be the same without you, please, register today for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!

Immersion Weekend pricing:

Shared Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (shared) $400/person
Queen (shared) $350/person
Sleep Alone Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (alone) $570 
Queen (alone) $480
SOLD OUT Twin (alone)  $425

 

Registration includes: your sleeping accommodation choice, all of your meals and snacks*, up to 2.1 CEUs/ 21 CEHs, (pending approval from CMP) and incredible amenities including indoor pool, hot tub, theater room, sports court, lounge spaces, etc.

Note: parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements.

If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect. 

We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee

UTRID Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th -18th  Bear Lake, Utah.  

Day One: Day Two: Day Three: Day Four:
7:00 Yoga and Breakfast Yoga and Breakfast Breakfast
9:00-12:00 AM Workshop: Dr. Radford workshop AM Workshop: Trenton Marsh sponsored by ASL COMM Clean-up and checkout by 10am
12:00-2:00 Lunch & Learn/ Break Lunch and Learn/Break
2:00-5:00 Afternoon Workshop:Teresa Edwards and Henri Grau workshop Afternoon/PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow
5:00-7:00 Check in/shuttle to venue AT 6PM Dinner & Learn/ Break Dinner & Learn/ Break
7:00-8:30/9:00 In Memoriam: Teddy’s Work PM Workshop/Games & Activities PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow

 

Extended Deadline: UTRID Scholarships


UTRID is offering up to $5,000 in scholarship funds! Applicants must be UTRID and RID members in good standing, Utah residents, and submit applications by June 3rd. Eligible activities include RID tests, conference fees, and other professional development. Request can range from $1 to $500. Apply today!

Scholarships


Link to scholarships info & application page.

Interpreter Appreciation 2024

On Wednesday May 1st, UTRID will be participating in the National Interpreter Appreciation Day. This special day of honoring and thanking interpreters for their commitment to the field and to the communities they serve happens annually on the first Wednesday in May.

This year we are excited to announce that from May 1st through May 6th we will be offering 25% off all UTRID membership types with the code: Appreciate2023

To renew your membership, please visit your Membership Summary and click Renew. Don’t forget to enter the code Appreciate2024 for your 25% discount!

Also, keep your eye on and make sure you follow our Instagram for a surprise giveaway!!

2024 Theme and Mission Announcement

Dear UTRID Members,

2024 Theme

After considerable deliberation, the board decided on  “Come Together” as the theme for 2024. An anthem of our commitment to unity, collaboration, and progress, it’s a call to action for us as professionals to bring not only ourselves together but also the skills and talent we carry into our work for the benefit of the consumers we serve. 

2024 Mission

In the coming year, our focus is on bringing together UTRID’s operations for clarity, transparency, and alignment. We aim to structure our processes for easy communication and handoff, benefitting our board, committee members, and cherished members.

This entails documenting our operational procedures, transforming valuable insights into tangible processes. By streamlining our operations now, we’re laying a robust foundation for UTRID’s long-term success and sustainability.

2024 Events

While this internal alignment takes place, we remain committed to providing essential professional development opportunities for you and your colleagues:

  • Spring Workshop: March 16th
  • Multi-day Summer Conference: Aug. 8-10th
  • Fall Networking Social: TBA
  • Continued Processing of CEUs State-wide 

2024 Board

Meet the dedicated individuals leading UTRID in 2024. Follow this link to view contact info and responsibilities.

UTRID is a volunteer led and operated organization; we are always looking for colleagues to join us in bringing the mission and events of 2024 to life. We believe in your brilliance and value your contribution, big or small. Ready to give back to our community? Reply to this email.

Your continued support is invaluable as we strive for clarity and alignment within UTRID. Together, let’s build a future where unity and collaboration flourish.

Sub for Santa – Donations Close Today!

 

Together with Sego Lily Center for Abused Deaf (SLCAD), we are sponsoring a family of 5 children who have placed their Christmas wishes in the hands of the interpreting community. The family still has items on their list and today is the last day to donate!  

🎁 How You Can Help: Visit our Amazon Registry wishlist at https://rb.gy/8hb415 to view the items and make a purchase. Your purchased donation will be sent directly to SLCAD, who will ensure that they reach the family in time for Christmas.

⛄ Support alternatively: Monetary donations of any size are also welcome; all donated funds go directly to the family’s needs. Send by PayPal or Venmo @UTRID or by card at utrid.com/donations.

📅 Deadline for Donations: TODAY!  

Your generosity can bring joy and brighten the holiday season for this family. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference and spread the true spirit of giving. Thank you for your support and generosity in advance!

For any questions, please email Pamela at [email protected]. Thank you!

 

Sub for Santa – Donations Close Wednesday Dec. 20

Join us! Giving back to the Deaf Community sustains us throughout the year. This holiday season, our Sub for Santa initiative partners with Sego Lily Center for Abused Deaf (SLCAD) to assist families in need. We’re sponsoring a family of 5 children who have placed their Christmas wishes in the hands of the interpreting community.  

🎁 How You Can Help: Visit our Amazon Registry wishlist at https://rb.gy/8hb415 to view the items and make a purchase. Your purchased donation will be sent directly to SLCAD, who will ensure that they reach the family in time for Christmas.

⛄ Support Alternatively: Monetary donations of any size are also welcome; all donated funds go directly to the family’s needs. Send by PayPal or Venmo @UTRID or by card at utrid.com/donations.

📅 Deadline for Donations: To allow SLCAD enough time to wrap up the gifts and deliver them to the family, please ensure your donations are made by December 20th.

Your generosity can bring joy and brighten the holiday season for this family. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference and spread the true spirit of giving. Thank you for your support and generosity in advance!

For any questions, please email Pamela at [email protected]. Thank you!

2023 Sub for Santa

🚨 Looks like you might be lost… follow THIS LINK to see information about Sub for Santa in December 2024

Sub for Santa 2023

Now is again that time of the year, when UTRID (Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) hosts an exciting event known as Sub for Santa. This wonderful charity event sponsors families, who have faced unexpected challenges in recent months and we are teaming up with SLCAD (Sego Lily Center for Abused Deaf) for this. Christmas may be a difficult time for some who are experiencing lean times while experiencing domestic violence. It is up to us in the community who are capable of making a difference in such people’s lives, and to make Christmas a little merrier for them.

 

This year, we are sponsoring one family through SLCAD.  We are having a wishlist on the Amazon Registry with items that each family member needs and wants. This list is open for everyone to view. If you would like to purchase an item on the wishlist, please do so. Purchased items will be sent directly to SLCAD to deliver to the family.

 

In order to donate, please visit the link and take a look at the list  https://rb.gy/8hb415 Please do this before Dec. 20 to allow SLCAD time to wrap items up and deliver to the family.

 

ALSO, please join us for a short and sweet party at the Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on December 9, 2023. It’s a great opportunity to socialize and catch up on what’s new.

 

Help us raise funds to support the families by paying $1 each for the following activities:
• Cookies
• Hot Chocolate
• Snowman crafts
• Holiday photo booth

 

For any questions, please email Pamela at [email protected]. Thank you!

Your Input Wanted — 2024 Membership Survey

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Hello, wonderful members of UTRID. Thank you for reading this post. My name is Tanner Vance, and I am the new president of UTRID.

UTRID’s purpose is to support you and the membership by providing professional development opportunities to benefit the Interpreting community and the deaf community as we enrich our professional abilities. The 2023–2025 board will soon gather for our annual board retreat, where we will plan for 2024, and we want to know your thoughts. We want your feedback regardless of whether you are Deaf, hearing, a certified interpreter, a novice interpreter, a student or CDI, or someone just starting your practice. We want your feedback, please.

UTRID has a history of impact throughout our state and is a recognized Affiliate Chapter nationally. The 2023 board wants to continue this legacy and growth, which requires your feedback. We believe striving to thrive is vital, and we do that as an organization by recognizing your needs (past, present, and future), how they have changed, and what new needs have become apparent so we can adapt our programming to benefit you. Before we can do this, however, we have to collect your input. This is where we ask for your help.

We’ve created a Google form, which is linked here. Filling the survey out will take about 10 to 15 minutes (15 max). The form will close in two weeks on Sat. November 11 at 10 PM. If you submit it before next Sat. November 4 at 10 PM, you may enter a three-winner prize drawing for a free ticket for the annual conference or a workshop next year. It will be a 2 1/2 day conference as opposed to last year’s 1 1/2  mini conference. It will be a fun-filled, excellent time!

I hope you can take the time to send in your thoughts. Your submission will be of value to us as we plan for next year, and you as our events can better match your needs. I look forward to reading your responses. Thank you and have a great day!

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