There is still time to volunteer for LEVEL-UP Conference!! 

August4-6th,2022

By volunteering, you can get discounts on conference tickets! Contact Zoe Parmeter to find out more!!

AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 

Nominate a fellow Interpreter or Student!

Nominations are due July 18th!

• Interpreter of the Year
  • Recognizes an outstanding interpreter from our community who has been exceptional in professionalism, service, and attitude.
• Kim Maibaum Lifetime Achievement
  • Presented to an individual who has spent a lifetime enriching not only the profession but also the members of the interpreting and deaf communities.
• Ellen O’Hara Community Member of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual who actively supports the interpreting profession and exemplifies leadership within the deaf community.
• Student of the Year
  • A student who has gone above and beyond in volunteerism and exemplifies leadership within their student community.

Nominations are due July 18th,2022

• Email nominations to UTRID 2022 Award Nominations to pres.utrid@gmail.com
• Nominations must include (1) the name of the individual being nominated and (2) a statement supporting the reasons for nomination.
• Questions? Email pres.utrid@gmail.com

• 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 pres.utrid@gmail.com. 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: pres.utrid@gmail.com

UTRID is excited to announce our Keynote Speaker , Michon Shaw for LEVEL-UP 2022! 

DON’T DELAY!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!! 

https://utrid.com/product-category/tickets/conference-registration/

Michon graduated from the University of Floria’s ITP. She is Nationally Certified. She has worked in a variety of settings including Educational, Mental Health, Religious, and Video Relay. Michon has served RID as the 2015-2017 Vice Chair for the Interpreters and Transliterators of Color member section. Michon is the author of The Interpreter Journal.

Image description: Blue background with yellow writing “UTRID Keynote Speaker 2022”. A picture of Michon Shaw, our Keynote Speaker. A bio of Michon typed out in yellow font.

EVERYTHING IS LEVELING UP AROUND US! 

GAS PRICES, FOOD, HOUSING, ETC.. BUT…

NOT UTRID! 

WELCOME TO THE LEVEL-UP ONE-STOP SHOP! 

LEVEL-UP Conference 2022 will take place IN-PERSON!! Welcome back everyone!!

AUGUST 4th-6th, 2022

 Please visit LEVEL-UP Conference Registration page  to purchase your ticket.

Please see the attached PDF for the full-conference schedule:

UTRID LEVEL-UP CONFERENCE 2022__AUGUST 4-6TH,2022 – LEVEL-UP Schedule 2022

We encourage you to make sure you are following/like the UTRID Facebook page for constant updates on everything Conference!

Conference Delivery Format

COVID-19 has shifted everything in our lives and we had to LEVEL-UP everything around us. For the past 2 years, UTRID Annual Conference has been held online due to the State guidelines and to keep everyone safe and healthy. This year, 2022, we are excited to finally have an IN-PERSON Conference! Virtual options will be available for only part of the conference. One-day tickets will also be available for purchase.  We encourage all participants to be in-person for this 3-day conference as we gather back together for the first time in 2-years. If you would like to purchase partial conference tickets, please see the options below.

Thursday Night (Key-note Speaker ONLY) 

Friday Attendance Only 

Saturday Attendance Only

Curriculum & Continuing Education Credit

Participants enroll in the opportunity to earn 16 CEHs/1.6 CEUs—pending UIP/RID approval—by attending workshops and presentations through the conference. We are so excited to be having Michon Shaw as our Keynote Presenter! Check out her website here: https://www.michonshaw.com/about.html#/

UTRID Business Meeting

As previously planned, the UTRID Business Meeting will be held Saturday morning, August 6th, 2022. Elections for available positions on the Board of Directors will be conducted in-person. Board positions on the ballot include Vice President, Treasurer, Conference Chair, and Professional Development Liaison.

Additional information regarding nominations and elections may be viewed here. Award nominations and presentations will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022. Click here for a list of awards and how to nominate.

Traditional Banquet

UTRID will be resuming their Traditional Banquet for the LEVEL-UP 2022 Conference. If you would like to attend the BANQUET ONLY on Saturday Night, you can purchase tickets here Please note: Supporters of the attendees of the Conference wanting to attend the banquet, must purchase a banquet only ticket.

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

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.