Sego Lily Roaring 20’s Purple Tie Gala – You are invited!

By President | September 13, 2022 - 8:11 pm |September 13, 2022 Community, Events, Fundraising, Membership

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Don’t forget to register by this Saturday, September 17th for the early pricing! Registration will close after September 23rd.

After a two year pause due to COVID, Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf is thrilled to bring back our Purple Tie Gala event on October 1, 2022!

Sego Lily’s 7th gala will be a community-focused, Roaring 20’s themed night to celebrate over 20 years of serving Deaf victims of abuse in Utah. All funds raised will support the important work Sego Lily does as the only domestic violence/sexual assault organization in Utah focused on serving Deaf people.

This community celebration and fundraiser will feature catered dinner, games, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Lisa McBee, talented Deaf entertainer and storyteller, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Details:

Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 6:00pm

Robert G. Sanderson Deaf Center
5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Tickets: $45 each ($60 after Sept. 17)

See https://youtu.be/yiepT21suUA for more details.

Update and Invitation

By President | August 11, 2022 - 9:27 am |August 11, 2022 Community, Events, Membership

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Hello all! Thank you to everyone that attended our Level Up Conference last weekend – it was great to see so many of you in person and another round of thanks for Makayla and her committee! Check out our FB page for updates on new board members, members at large, and 2022 award winners.

We have received the following invitation from Pamela Mower:

Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

30th Anniversary Celebration

VIP Guest Invitation

Hello! We are excited to share a very special event with you and extend an invitation to join us! We would love to have you come since you’ve been a great ally to Sanderson Community Center in many ways. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, the Utah State Division of Services of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH), housed at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be celebrating its 30^th anniversary!

The Sanderson Community Center is unique as it is the only one of its kind in the U.S.A. Thirty years ago, a group of Deaf advocates, led primarily by Robert G. Sanderson successfully achieved funding to establish a “one-stop” center in which an array of services and programs could be provided to enhance the lives of people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing and their families. The center has two locations (one in Taylorsville and one in St. George) which provides support services, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter certification, educational workshops, cultural events and more in a barrier-free environment with full communication access. We are very proud of this achievement. DSDHH/Sanderson Community Center is a true Utah gem!

The celebration schedule will be as following:

4 pm to 6 pm– an open house where guests can explore the center and all it has to offer. There will be tours, multimedia presentations along with a play area for the kids.

6 pm – 7 pm – Appetizers and a social hour with opportunities to meet and mingle with community and local government leaders.

7 pm – 8 pm– A program will feature entertainment, local Deaf and Hard of Hearing leaders and guest speakers with commemorations and comments tying the past to the present and the future of the Sanderson Community Center.

We would like to cordially invite you to attend this special event marking 30 years of service to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities in Utah. Without the support of the state and people of compassion it would not be possible to offer such a wide range of valuable services. You and the organization/agency you represent are an important cornerstone of everything we do. Please join us in celebrating the legacy of our predecessors and our heritage as we launch into the next 30 years!

If you plan on joining us, please register before Aug. 22 at this link: Register!

If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Mower at [email protected].

In addition, Jeff Pollock has shared an employment opportunity for UTRID certified members if anyone is interested:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/3647462/dsps-specialist-asl-interpreter

2022 LEVEL-UP Conference | Board Position Nominations

By Conference Chair | July 6, 2022 - 12:00 am |July 6, 2022 2022 Conference, Annual Conference, Community, Events, Executive Board, Membership, Uncategorized

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Utah RID invites you to submit Board Nominations!

Board positions will be voted into office during the Business Meeting of this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—Level Up 2022.

Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:

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.
MAL (Conference Chair)
- The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
- 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 (Professional Development)
- The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development 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 (UAD Liaison)
- 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.

Please see Article IV, Section 4 of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws for detailed descriptions of each position.

Nominations are due Aug 6th, 2022

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 “2022 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]

LEVEL-UP 2022 Save The Date!

By Conference Chair | April 12, 2022 - 4:52 pm |April 13, 2022 2022 Conference, Annual Conference, Events, Membership, Workshop

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UTRID’s Level-Up Conference 2022 is happening August 4th-6th! We are already underway of planning what a spectacular conference this will be!

SAVE THE DATE!!

MAY 1ST, 2022 FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!

CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT THE DEAF CENTER PER COVID RESTRICTIONS

MAKE SURE YOU ARE A MEMBER WITH UTRID TO GET THE BEST PRICE!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:

BACKGROUND IS BLACK WITH A WHITE TRIANGLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.

THE CONFERENCE LOGO IS “LEVEL-UP” WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE IMAGE.

SAVE THE DATE! EARLY BIRD PRICING STARTS MAY 1ST FOR THE 3-DAY CONFERENCE AUGUST 4TH-6TH, 2022

Professional Development Workshop – First of 2022!

By President | January 4, 2022 - 1:41 pm |January 4, 2022 Community, Events, Membership, Newsletter, Workshop

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Happy New Year! We are starting this year’s UTRID Professional Development offering with “Workshop Proposals: Fizzle or Flame” facilitated by Anita Nelson-Julander, Sarah Hemmert, and Teddi von Pingel. This workshop was rescheduled in 2021 and is a great way to learn how everyone can contribute to the experiences and knowledge of UTRID workshops. The Zoom link for the workshop will be sent out to all registered participants the day before the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

-Teddi von Pingel, UTRID President

Professional Development Workshops are held on the Saturdays listed, 9am-12pm (unless other wise noted) and are held via Zoom until further notice. When In Person workshops are permitted, they will be hosted at Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5709 S 1500 W Taylorsville, Utah

Members: $30
Non-Members: $65

Purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price). Links will be sent 1 day prior to the workshop. Late registration may delay the receipt of the link, register early to avoid delays.

Professional Development Workshop (3hr)
$70.00 Add to cart

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUs/3 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. Please request accommodations through the registration form. 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.

For the full 2022 schedule, click here

Our 2022 UTRID Lineup

By President | November 22, 2021 - 9:49 pm |November 22, 2021 Community, Events, Membership, Newsletter

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The UTRID Board met for our annual retreat on November 13th. We are pleased to announce the 2022 Theme and our tentative schedule for workshops, conferences, and other offerings in 2022. The Silent Weekend event and Annual Conference dates are reserved and you can mark your calendars for those two events!

For now, we are planning to host events virtually, through Zoom. When possible to host socially distanced workshops/conference/silent weekend, we will provide off-site streaming options unless otherwise noted. COVID-19 precautions and facility restrictions may require changes in date/time or delivery method.

The UTRID online calendar will also be updated regularly with specific details about each event. Keep an eye out here and in your inbox for all that is coming in the New Year!

2022 UTRID Theme: Together We Create Community

January 22nd, 9a-12p – PD Workshop (Virtual): “Fizzle or Flame” facilitated by Anita Nelson-Julander, Sarah Hemmert, and Teddi von Pingel. (Rescheduled from an earlier date)

February – Student Involvement Workshop: We Love our Students!

March – Terp Talk: The State of UTRID

April 28 – May 1st- Silent Weekend (Dates reserved)

One of the on-site workshops during this event will be streamed to off-site participants as a PD Workshop event. $ and Time/Topic will be advertised later.

May 4th – Interpreter Appreciation Day

June – Terp Talk

July – Terp Talk

August 4-6: Annual Conference (Dates reserved)

Our theme is “Level Up”. Call for presenters and call for logo design will be posted soon.

September – Student Involvement Workshop

October – Student Involvement Workshop and PD Workshop

November – Terp Talk / Sub for Santa Kickoff

December – Sub for Santa

Utah RID invites you to submit Board Nominations!

Let’s Celebrate with UIP – it’s their 30th Anniversary! Join us on Friday May 6th from 7-9pm at the Sanderson Community Center! (See the flyer below)

A personal invitation from Trenton, the UIP Program Manager

We would love for you all to come to our celebration of interpreting in Utah next Friday, May 6th from 7-9 pm. I’m attaching a flyer for distribution to the UTRID board and membership.

We would love it if you could bring any pictures or documents you may have and share your stories!:) If you have pictures, please scan and send to [email protected].

If you have any questions, please let us know!:)”

– Trenton Marsh, UIP Program Manager

– Teddi Von Pingel, UTRID President

Professional Development Workshop (3hr)

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