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From Deep Roots, We Rise: Welcoming UTRID’s New Board Members

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UTRID Annual Conference

From Deep Roots, We Rise

Welcoming UTRID’s New Board Members

As we gather together for the UTRID Annual Conference, we are celebrating the deep roots that have shaped our organization—and looking toward the future we will continue to grow together.

This year’s conference theme, From Deep Roots, We Rise, reminds us that strong communities are built through the knowledge, leadership, service, and relationships passed from one generation to the next. As UTRID welcomes a new group of board members, we are grateful for the foundation built by those who have served before them and excited for
what this next chapter will bring.

Please join us in welcoming UTRID’s newest board members:

Vice President
Adam Janisieski-Chacon

Treasurer
Andrea Rathbun

Member at Large
Workshop Chair
Kelsey Janson

Member at Large
Immersion Weekend Chair
Stephanie Belshe

Member at Large
Deaf Liaison
Itzel Sefick-Razo

We are excited to see these leaders bring their experience, ideas, and
passion to UTRID. Their service will help us continue growing
opportunities for professional development, strengthening connections
within our community, and creating a strong foundation for the future.

From deep roots, we rise.
Together, we grow.

 

Board of Director Nominations for 2026 Business Meeting

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View email announcement here.

Do you know an interpreter who…

  • … cares about our colleagues and consumers?
  • … wants to make a difference in their local profession and their career?
  • … loves to work and learn with colleagues from other interpreting settings?

If any of the above descriptions seem like you or someone you know, please reply to this email.

 

Seeking nominations for the following UTRID leadership roles:

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Immersion Weekend Committee Chair (MAL)
  • Workshops Committee Chair (MAL)
  • Deaf Community Liaison (MAL)

Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know.

Board positions will be voted into office during the annual UTRID Business Meeting on Fri. August 7th 2026, as part of the 2026 UTRID Conference “From Deep Roots, We Rise”.

Email questions and nominations to nominations@utrid.org.

Use this link to open a nomination template email.

Please send nominations individually. The subject should read “Board Nomination” and must include the name of the nominee and the role they are nominated for. The message 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 & phone number; please include a statement of support as well.


Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting; individuals may decline a nomination

 

Official Duties of 2026-2028 Board Roles
  • 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.
  • Immersion Weekend Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Conference Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the Bi-annual State Conference & Bi-annual Mini-Conference.
  • Workshops Committee Chair (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Professional Development MAL is responsible for forming a committee to plan workshops and Professional Development activities for the membership of UTRID.
  •  Deaf Community Liaison (Member-at-Large*)
    • The Deaf Community Liaison is responsible for forming a committee to plan and execute the annual Sub-for-Santa fundraising drive.
    • The Deaf Community Liaison shall act as a liaison with the UTRID Board of Directors and individuals + organizations across Utah’s Deaf community.

* 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.

Welcome UTRID 2025-2026 Board!

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Help us celebrate the new UTRID 2025-2026 board!

On Saturday, August 26, we had our annual elections, voting on the UTRID board positions of President, Secretary, Public Relations Committee Chair MAL, Emerging Interpreter Committee Chair MAL, and the Future President MAL. The quorum voting requirement was met and we are happy to announce the 2025-2026 UTRID Board!

We look forward to a strong year.

UTRID 2025-2026 Board members:

President- Tanner Vance

Vice President- Nathan Suitter

Treasurer- Makayla Johnson

Secretary- Betsy Bennion

Deaf Community Liaison MAL- Pamela Mower

Professional Development MAL- Vacant

Emerging Interpreter Committee Chair MAL- Sara Ingerson

Conference Chair MAL- Amber Sidwell

Public Relations MAL- Amie Smith Santiago

Future President MAL- Megan Johnson

2025 UTRID Theme Announcement, Upcoming Events, & Board Members

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UTRID is thrilled to unveil the official UTRID 2025 theme:

“Rooting Deep and Branching Out”

See our posts on social media-

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HjxEex74T/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHUoSfeBARK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

More insight into the 2025 theme is coming your way – stay tuned!

2025 Events-

While we’re already almost a quarter of the way through the year, don’t worry – your UTRID board and committees have been hard at work planning exciting events for the months ahead.

UTRID Immersion Weekend– We can’t wait!

May 15-18, Bear Lake, Utah

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.

Registration closes May 10th, but don’t wait! –Space is limited and may sell out!  Don’t miss out!!

We are going to be there, are YOU? 

To register for UTRID Immersion Weekend and/or to keep an eye out for other exciting events throughout the year, check out the events page on the UTRID website –  https://utrid.com/category/events/ 

2025 Board-

Who is UTRID? Meet the dedicated volunteers leading UTRID in 2025. 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. Together, let’s build a future where unity and collaboration flourish. We believe in your brilliance and value your contribution, big or small. Ready to give back to our community? Reply to this email.

Last chance for Early-Bird pricing!

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Hello Confrere,

The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend Committee are pleased to offer immersion weekend Early-bird prices for one more day. These prices will be available until Monday, March 17th.  All prices increase by $50.00 dollars, Monday night after 11:59pm.

It won’t be the same without you, please, register by tomorrow to receive the best deal for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!

We are excited to reveal our keynote speaker will be Curt Radford, Ed.D. For those unfamiliar with his work, here is a link to a previous piece. Curt Radford: How movement has meaning | TED Talk
In the coming weeks we can’t wait to share more with you about both our keynote speaker, and additional presenters.

Early-Bird Immersion Weekend pricing:

Shared Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (shared) $350/person
Queen (shared) $300/person
Sleep Alone Bed Options: Registration Cost per person:
King (alone) $520 
Queen (alone) $430
SOLD OUT Twin (alone)  $375

 

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.

*Registration meal selections options include:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten free
Kosher
Halal
Allergy (please specify)

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

 

Your Input Wanted — 2024 Membership Survey

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Follow this link to view in ASL.

Scroll down to view survey.

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!

Click here to open the form in a new tab.

 

UTRID Board News – Change is coming

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Hello UTRID Membership!

I wanted to make you aware of an upcoming change with the UTRID leadership.  I will be moving to Arizona on March 1st and as a result can no longer fulfill my term as President.  According to our bylaws, the Vice President, would be responsible for taking on that role.  Tanner Vance is the current UTRID Vice President and he and I have met and determined both his willingness and aptitude for stepping into this role.  Because the next elections would happen in August and the president position will be open, it makes sense for Tanner to act in the interim with support from other UTRID board and committee members. Tanner has been serving UTRID in various capacities for the past several years and will continue to lead our membership into innovative and creative spaces.  You are in good hands!

The next few months will be crucial for getting more volunteers to serve on our committees for Professional Development, Silent Weekend, and Conference.  Please consider if you might be able to provide support for those events and reach out! Your ideas for how to grow and shape UTRID are valued!

I first joined the UTRID Board as Secretary in 2006, the summer we moved here.  That was followed by 2 years as Vice President and my most recent terms as Professional Development Chair and President. The Utah interpreting and Deaf communities are like no other! I have always felt welcomed and needed as part of your communities.  I will miss seeing you all regularly and hope that if you ever need a sunny break, you will come down for a visit! You can keep in touch with me through email at tlvonpingel@gmail.com.

Thanks again for your years of friendship and support!

Hugs and ILY Hands Waving!

Teddi

RID Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday November 9, 2021

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The RID Board of Directors will be hosting a Town Hall meeting for RID members on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 7-9pm EDT. This Town Hall will focus on the idea of “What Do Members Want?”

Official announcement and video can be found here.

Great opportunity to meet new board members.

-Teddi/UTRID President

2021 UTRID Business Meeting

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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

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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