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Dear Members of UTRID,

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We would like to address some of the recent resignations in the RID Board leadership and express our support of those who have resigned. It saddens us to see such discord within our national community. We would like to thank the RID Board leadership and our Region V rep—Krystal Sanders—for their efforts within the RID organization. They worked diligently to develop an opportunity for us to learn about the diverse body of our organization through the workshops offered in the RID national convention. We stand in support of their decisions to withdraw themselves from continued service. We would also like to acknowledge and express our thanks to the HQ staff for their continued support during this time of transition.

These are historic times for our profession and RID as an organization. We invite you to keep abreast of the discussions happening within our professional community. We also urge you to actively participate in elections, town halls, and other activities as RID recovers and grows. 

We will continue to serve our members (you) and follow our mission which is to initiate, sponsor, promote and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of interpretation of American Sign Language and English and the transliteration of English. We will continue providing learning opportunities and networking for our membership. We are particularly interested in providing workshops related to the issues affecting RID at this moment, namely: audism, racism, equity, and oppression, especially how they pertain to interpreting. 

As testified by those suffering from it, oppression persists today. Audism and racism—among various forms of oppression—are present forces within our society and the lives of not only our colleagues but also those to whom we provide our services. To those in the margins, we see you and we invite your input on strengthening our community of practice here in Utah. UTRID commits to effectively listen to, collaborate with, and empower those among the minorities in our ASL community as we combat oppression and to create a better space that is safe and accessible for everyone. 

Lastly, thank you for your dedication to the field, our consumers, and our network practitioners. We look forward to the future of both UTRID and RID. 

 

Graciously, 

UTRID’s 2021 Board of Directors

#InterpreterUnity

UTRID Town Hall Message

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 Last night was our Town Hall meeting with Dr. Carolyn Ball, Affiliate Chapter Liaison to RID, and Krystal Sanders, Region V Representative to RID.  The town hall was a forum for UTRID to voice their support or rejection for the RID Board to move forward with further research into what is required for RID to transition from a Member Driven Organization (MDO) to a Professional Certification Organization (PCO). 

You can find more information about the Townhall and Transition here: https://rid.org/organizational-transition-overview/transition-faqs/ Additional information about the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) can be found here: https://www.credentialingexcellence.org/page/get-started-with-accreditation

Dr. Ball assured us that, should all chapters support the board doing a further investigation, all information gleaned from the research will be shared openly with all RID members. That information will be disseminated prior to a voting opportunity to accept or reject any proposals to change the framework of RID. 

UTRID members had many questions and comments – most that cannot be answered until more information has been gathered.  Some of those questions/comments were:

  • How much would it cost for RID to make the transition to a PCO?
  • How long would it take for RID to make that transition?
  • How would a decision to transition to a PCO affect affiliate chapters, like UTRID?
  • How would that same decision affect Utah state certification processes?
  • Has RID involved NAD, and the Deaf perspective, in determining the best approach to transitioning?
  • We need a PCO in order to prevent future events, like the certification moratorium, becoming the membership’s decision.
  • Certification needs to be separate from member majority votes.  (Typically a RID Business meeting is poorly attended and roughly 200-300 votes determine whether proposals pass, even when online voting is an option).
  • Deaf community input/partnership is needed for both certification and the interpreting profession and that isn’t currently happening.
  • A professional organization accreditation would allow members to be recognized as professionals equal to nurses, accountants, medical personnel, etc. and not ‘helpers’ or support staff.

In summary: The UTRID Board and participants in the Town hall support the RID board in doing further research into accreditation.  President McConnachie must contact President Webb and let him know of our support before September 15, 2020.

If you have any objections to providing support, please email Kimm at president@utrid.org before Monday 9/14.  Otherwise, the UTRID board looks forward to learning more during the accreditation discovery phase and commits to keeping our membership informed.

UTRID Town Hall 9/10/2020

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Join the dialog and stay in the know!

You are invited to UTRID’s virtual town hall on Thursday, September 10th at 7 PM. Carolyn Ball will lead an informative discussion regarding the future mission of RID—”A Member Driven Organization OR/AND A Professional Certifying Organization.” Learn more about the transition here on RID’s website and RSVP for live streamed admission below or click the link: RSVP Now. 

See you Thursday!

Proposed Bylaw Changes

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Dear Member of UTRID, 

 The Board of Directors strives for excellence while representing and supporting you—a prized associate of UTRID. Consistently at the forefront of our discussions as a board are matters of optimizing the organization and improving the experiences of our fellow UTRID members. With our annual conference less than a month away, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce two proposed changes to the UTRID Bylaws, each requiring ratification by the membership. Voting will take place in our annual Business Meeting on Aug. 8th, in conjunction with the 2020 VISION Conference. 

Please review the information below and consider any points of discussion you may feel necessary to address in the Business Meeting. Please note that you must be a current member of UTRID and a voting member of RID to cast a vote in the UTRID Business Meeting.  

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Proposition  #1

As with any new experience, it can take time for someone entering a board position to learn the ropes and reach their greatest potential as they serve members of the organization. The proposed change will help give board members additional opportunity to continue to serve in their positions after learning the ropes, which is something that will help increase the effectiveness of the board.

As expected, it can take some time for recently elected members of the Board of Directors to find their stride in their new position. Proposition #1 will make it possible for members of the Board to continue serving in capacities even after becoming familiar with the operations of their role; this proposition intends to increase the effectiveness of the board.

Proposal: 

First, adjust the current term limit from 2 to 3 consecutive terms in one office. 

Secondly, increase the maximum number of consecutive terms in an executive office from 3 to 4. 

Please note: there will be no consecutive maximum of the total number of years that a MAL (Member at Large) may serve on the board, but they will be bound by the 3 consecutive terms in one office.

Article IV, Section 2:B of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws shall be revised to state:

No officer shall hold the same office for more than three (3) consecutive terms. In addition, no officer shall serve more than four (4) consecutive terms on the executive board of directors. 

The election schedule and terms of service shall continue as presently instituted:

Odd Years Even Years
President

Secretary

MAL (Student Involvement)

MAL (Public Relations/Membership Outreach)

MAL (Silent Weekend/Camp Planner)

 Vice President

Treasurer

MAL (UAD Liason)

MAL (Conference Planner)

MAL (Professional Development)

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Proposition #2

As presently instituted, when a new member of the UTRID board is elected, the outgoing board member continues involvement for a 2-month transitional period. With the amount of responsibility designated to the role of President, we believe an additional system of support would benefit both the incoming President and the operations of UTRID.

Proposal: Change the outgoing term of transitional service for the president and create the title of Past President to serve in an advisory capacity with no voting rights.

Article IV, Section 2:D of the UTRID Chapter Bylaws shall be revised to state:

The Outgoing president shall be named Past President and continue to serve in an advisory capacity for 12 months, without voting privileges. All other outgoing Board members will serve an additional two months during the transitional period without voting privileges.    

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The proposals above will be made at the UTRID business meeting on Saturday, August 8th at Noon. If you have any points of concern regarding these proposals, please join us at the meeting.

Our conference planning committee continues to work hard to bring us a fantastic conference this historic year! Please visit the 2020 VISION One-stop Info Shop for additional information on the UTRID 2020 VISION Conference.

 Sincerely,

UTRID Board of Directors

UTRID Board Planning Retreat Minutes | November 11, 2019

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Date: 11/9/2019

Conducting: Kimm Crosby-McConnachie
Call to Order:  10:00 am

In Attendance:

Kimm Crosby-McConnachie – President

Sarah Hemmert – Vice President

Greg See – Secretary

Ben Daniel – Treasurer

Deborah McHenry- Conference Chair

Erinn Pack- Professional Development Chair

Sheri Rameriz – Silent weekend/Camp Chair 

Adam Janisieski – Deaf Liaison

 

New Business – Kimm Crosby-McConnachie

Scholarship Committee

  • Sheri Rameriz is now the chair
  • Ben Daniel and Adam Janisieski will remain as the committee members
  • When an application is received Sheri will contact the committee members for a discussion and vote. Ben will check UTRID membership and Adam will check RID membership. 
  • Action Item: Sheri will make a flyer to advertise scholarships to the membership
  • Proposal: Kimm proposes that the scholarship amount for the coming year stay the same at $2250 per fiscal year
    • 2nd: Sarah
    • Discussion: This amount still falls within budget and matches the scholarship requests from previous years
    • Vote: All in favor

Procedures for Board Positions

  • To help ensure that new board members are aware of their responsibilities and the board procedures, each position will have a basic procedure document
  • Action Item: All board members will outline their position’s procedures in the shared Google Doc

PD Workshops – Theme: “Building a Vision of My team”

  • Saturdays 9-12am at  $30/members $65/non-member
    • Jan 11th- “Teaming Starts with Me Workshop”- (Teddi)
    • March 14th- “There’s No I In Team” – (Mike, Kaite M., Amber, Angela Spergeon)
    • May 16th- “CDI and Me: Stronger Together”- (Samond, Joseph Featherstone)
    • Sept 12th- “Hello, My name is…: Setting a Collaborative Tone” Soft skills (stay in room with client…work with all clients )  (Pamela, Trenton)  
  • Presenter compensation options:($50/hour, 2 year membership, or 2 free workshops) 
  • Budget for snacks/water: $25 per workshop
  • Action Item: Greg will reserve the space for workshops at the Deaf center. Preferably the B/C classroom or lecture hall, ~40 people in attendance

Terp Talks

  • 11:30-1:30pm   Free for members  $35/non-member
  • Feb 8th- Brick Oven- “Me: Confidence is…”-Heather (Confirmed) 
  • June 20th- Pizza Pie Cafe (orem/provo)- buffet – “You: Communication is…” (Jed- Confirmed)
  • Oct 17th- Leatherbys- “Us: Collaboration is…” (Kimm)
  • Presenter compensation options: ($25/hour, 1 year membership, or free workshop) -pay for facilitator’s lunch

Student Involvement Workshops

  • Thursdays 6-8pm   $5/student members $25/members $60/non-member 
    • Feb 20th- “Speed Mentoring” -Kimm
    • June 18th- “Clarification Techniques: How to Ask For What You Need”- Adam
    • Oct 15th- “Numbers” -Stephanie Belshe (Confirmed)
  • Presenter compensations options: ($50/hour, 2 year membership, or 2 free workshops) 
  • Budget for snacks/water: $25 per workshop
  • Action Item: Greg will reserve the space for workshops at the Deaf center. Preferably the B/C classroom or lecture hall, ~40 people in attendance

Board Meetings

  • Feb 22nd: 9am (Deaf Center)
  • May 9th: 9am (TBA)
  • June 13th: 9am (Deaf Center) 
  • July 11th: 9am (Deaf Center) 
  • Nov (retreat): 13th-15th (TBA)
  • Action Item: Greg will reserve the space for board meetings at the Deaf center.

Finances – Ben

  • Membership dues will stay the same
  • Workshops – Presenter fee
    •         $25/food for each workshop
  • Sponsorship – $2,225 + Revenue from silent auction $1,500
  • Conference – $10,000/ revenue for 8/2019  $5,500/profit

Silent Weekend – Sheri 

  • Better Together #InterpreterUnity
  • April 23rd-26th 
  • 35 attendee slots available (Certified Members Only)
  • Heber Rental – VRBO : #711406
    • 6 Queens (12 spots)
    • 11 Top Bunk 
    • 11 Bottom Bunk
    • 1 off the site if Ben’s Wife comes
  • CEUs: 0.12 
  • $150/person early bird (Jan1st-31st) 
  • $175 (Feb1st-March 31st)
  • $200 (April 1st-day of)  
  • T-shirts -UTRID cover cost

Interpreter Appreciation Day

  • May 6th
  • CERTIFIED MEMBERS
    • (1) $25 Visa Gift Card
    • (2) UTRID Workshop Coupons (up to $45 value)
    • (2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
    • (1) $25 Visa Gift Card
    • (2) UTRID Workshop Coupons (up to $45 value)
    • (2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
  • Student MEMBERS
    • (1) $25 Visa Gift Card
    • (2) UTRID Workshop Coupons (up to $45 value)
    • (2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)

 Conference

  • Theme: “Vision 2020”
    • Aug 6th-8th
    • 14 CEH
  • Things to add this conference
    • Morning “Huddle” 
    • Evening Wrap-up
  • Streaming Committee (lean on committee from PD)
  • KeyNote – Discuss possibilities
  • Sponsorships include organizational membership (for certain sponsorship levels)
  • Tabeling/booth (sell space, daily rate or full conference)
  • Sell advert space 
    • $25 full page (8.5×5.5)  
    • $15 half page (5.5×4.25) 
    • Discount for deaf businesses
  • BUDGET: $5,500-$6,500
  • Attendee Cost 
    • Member $175/person|NonMember $215 1 Month early bird, Registration opens May 1-May31st)
    • Member $200/person|Nonmember $240  (June1st- July 31st)
    • Member $250|Nonmember $290 (Aug 1-Aug 6th)
  • Planning Meetings
    • Feb 1st, 9-10:30am at Deaf center
    • Feb 29th, 9-10:30am at Deaf center
    • May 9th, 9-10:30am at Deaf center
    • June 20th and July 11th held with the board meeting
    • Action Item: Greg will reserve meeting space at Deaf center

 Sub For Santa – Sarah

  • Possibly hand off planning to the MAL-UAD Liaison
  • Dec 4th 2020 (Reserve Kitchen & Gym) 6-8pm  
  • Set up at 4:00

Streaming committee

  • A committee will be established to plan and run streaming services during workshops
  • This position will be aligned with MAL- Outreach & Technology

Finances Continued – Ben

  • Workshops – Presenter fee
    •         $25/food for each workshop
  • Sponsorship – $2,225 + Revenue from silent auction $1,500
  • Conference – $10,000/ revenue for 8/2019  $5,500/profit

Meeting Adjourned 4:45pm

MAL- Outreach & Technology, Streaming Committee

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UTRID has grown a lot over the last couple of years! We are excited about this growth!! With growth comes change, and change is exciting!!

Last year we started offering our workshops in outlying areas such as St George and Idaho, this has been AMAZING!! We would like to continue with that as well as adding other areas!
We are looking for 2-3 members willing to serve with our Outreach & Technology -MAL to serve on our Streaming committee. Your responsibilities will include attending workshops, setting up video equipment,  and monitoring/troubleshooting the stream throughout the workshop.
If this something YOU are interested in?
Please contact me via email at Pres.utrid@gmail.com ASAP
Our goal is to have the committee ready to stream our Jan 11th workshop!
Thank YOU!
Kimm
#Interpreterunity