Summer VIEWS 2017

Summer 2017 • Vol. 34, Issue 1

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RID BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Melvin Walker, M.Ed.,

CRC, CI and CT, NAD V

president@rid.org

Registry Interpreters for thefor Deaf, the Inc. Deaf, Inc., The Registry of Iof nterpreters

a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the professional development of interpreters and transliterators and is an advocate for the interpreting profession. Founded in 1964, RID has played a leading role in establishing a national standard of quality for interpreters and transliterators. The association encourages the growth of the profession, educates the public about the vital role of interpreters and transliterators and works to ensure equal opportunity and access for all individuals.

MISSION

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. promotes excellence in the delivery of interpreting services among diverse users of signed and spoken languages through professional development, networking, advocacy, and standards.

VISION

By honoring its past and building a dynamic future, RID envisions a world where: • Linguistic rights are recognized as human rights; • The Deaf Community and the Deaf-Heart are vital and visible in every aspect of RID, the interpreting profession as a whole and among individual interpreters; • Interpreted interactions between and among individuals who use signed and spoken languages are as rich as direct communication; • The interpreting profession is formally recognized and is advanced by robust professional development, standards of conduct, and credentials.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

To actively foster an inclusive environment in which RID embraces diversity as an integral part of the association.

RID is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse, accessible, civil and supportive environment that adheres to RID’s philosophy, mission and goals.

RID is committed to providing growth opportunities that allow members to reach their full potential and maximize member value. RID pledges to seek partners who share our philosophy and commitment to upholding high standards of diversity within the association.

Vice President Erica West Oyedele, M.A., NIC

vicepresident@rid.org

Secretary Joshua Pennise, M.A.,

CI and CT, NIC Adv

secretary@rid.org

Treasurer Billieanne McLellan, CI and CT, NIC, Ed:K-12

treasurer@rid.org

Member at Large LaVona Andrew, M.A.,

CI and CT, NIC Master, Ed:K-12

memberatlarge@rid.org

Deaf Member at Large Ritchie Bryant, CDI

dmal@rid.org

Region I Representative Hartmut Teuber, RSC

region1rep@rid.org

Region II Representative Brenda Sellers, NIC, CI and CT

region2rep@rid.org

Region III Representative Sandra Maloney, M.A., CI and CT, SC:L

region3rep@rid.org

Region IV Representative Sonja Smith, NIC

region4rep@rid.org

Region V Representative Michele “Mish” Ktejik, NIC, SC:L

region5rep@rid.org

RID HEADQUARTERS STAFF

Interim Executive Director Anna Witter-Merithew, M.Ed., CSC, SC:L,

OIC:C, SC:PA, CI and CT

awm@rid.org Senior Director of Finance Elijah Sow

and Operations esow@rid.org

Ethical Practices System Tressela Bateson, M.A.

Coordinator tbateson@rid.org

Policy and Compliance Neal Tucker

Coordinator ntucker@rid.org

Finance Administrator Jennifer Apple

japple@rid.org

Operations Specialist Charlotte Kinney

ckinney@rid.org

Accounting Specialist Tong Song, M.P.A.

tsong@rid.org

Accounting Specialist Joshua Sechman

jsechman@rid.org Senior Director of Programs Geneine Ratcliff, NIC, CT

and Services gratcliff@rid.org Director of Member Services Ryan Butts rbutts@rid.org Member Services Specialist Khianti Thomas kthomas@rid.org

Professional Development Manager Professional Development Specialist Communications Coordinator Communications Specialist

Carol Turner cturner@rid.org Ashley Holladay aholladay@rid.org Maxann Keller mkeller@rid.org Jenelle Bloom jbloom@rid.org

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Unsigned articles will not be published. Please contact the editor of VIEWS if you require more space. Unsigned articles will not be published. RID reserves the right to limit the quantity and frequency of articles published in VIEWS written by a single author(s). Receipt by RID of a submission does not guarantee its publication. RID reserves the right to edit, excerpt or refuse to publish any submission.

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UTAH! What to see, do and experience when at Conference 2017

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A Critical Lens: Dr. Johnathan Webb

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2017 LEAD Together Conference Speakers and Teaching Teams Patrick Graybill

Plenary Speakers

Conference Opening Ceremonies and Reception Speaker

Skills Track Teaching Track Teams Eileen Forestal & Alicia McClurkan Topic: Message coherence

Jonathan Webb

Patricia Lessard & Marlon Kuntze Topic: Spatial structuring/ Discourse mapping Randee Pascall-Speights & Miako Rankin Topic: Depiction in ASL

Patrick Graybill is an internationally renowned, dearly beloved, and consummate actor and director, teacher, poet, storyteller and iconic American Sign Language role model. He is known for his work as an actor with the National Theatre of the Deaf between 1969-1979, and as a consultant, theater director, actor, poet and teacher at Rochester Institute of Technology and its National Technical Institute for the Deaf Performing Arts Program...

Detailed bios available at: http://rid.org/rid-2017-nationalconference/speaker-bios/ 4

Heather Harker

Sarah Hafer & Wanda Riddle Topic: ASL Semantics Pauline Ballentine & Tamar Nelson Topic: Achieving semantic equivalence

Carla Shird

Brian Cerney & Anna Cerney Topic: Receptive Fingerspelling

For more information about 2017 LEAD Together conference, visit: http://rid.org/rid-2017national-conference/ Wing Butler VIEWS Volume 34 • Issue 1

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News from the Board 6.

President's Message

News from Headquarters 8.

Promise of Possibility- Interim Executive Director Anna Witter-Merithew

10. Open Registration - Book Your Hotel for LEAD Together Conference 2017 11.

Cast Your Vote! Term Board Member Voting Open!

- Scholarship and Awards Nominations

12. Live Streaming!

14. Conference Schedule 20. Reinstatements, Membership, and Certification Status

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

RID as a Member-Driven Organization: A Source of Gratitude Melvin Walker, M.Ed., CRC CI and CT, NAD V

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resident Walker was unable to provide the ASL version of his article prior to publication.

This is a summary of his article.

RID exists because of the contribution of many individuals-- volunteer members who contribute their time, talents and dedication to advance the goals of RID; the interpreters who work every day to create linguistic access for Deaf people and exemplify excellence and high standards; and the Deaf community, who extends confidence, trust and encouragement to interpreters. That the Deaf Community continues to hold us accountable for the quality of services we provide is a great gift that indicates their value for what we do. All of these individuals are a source of gratitude and inspiration.

But, what does it mean to be grateful? It means to have a sense of being in harmony with your values. When interpreters work collaboratively to advance our work and create greater access for Deaf people, we can have a sense of being connected to that which we value. Gratitude also means striving to be keenly aware of the contributions of others and never taking for granted the generosity and investment being made by those who contribute to our profession.

Being grateful for our member-driven organization, doesn’t mean we overlook the challenges we face. RID is organization that is just beginning to come up for air after a period of significant crisis—a crisis that began to unfold in 2011 and culminated in 2015. The culmination of several unexpected events and financial losses forced RID to step back and make systemic changes in our way of doing business. And, the process of change has been slow and difficult—impacting our members, stakeholders, volunteer leaders and staff.

For RID to remain member-driven, we must continue to look for ways to integrate member feedback and input.

Surveys are not enough. Voting on motions or during elections is not enough. Engagement and discussion around critical issues is also needed—a two-way conversation.

Come and join the conversation in Salt Lake City. Let’s work together to be grateful and be in harmony with our values!

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s I reflect on my volunteer leadership experience with RID, I feel a strong sense of gratitude. I feel tremendous gratitude for the dedication and hard work of so many of our colleagues who commit time, expertise and hard work to keep our association moving forward.

These colleagues can be found within every aspect of our association’s work. For example, we have colleagues serving as leaders and members of our Member Sections, Affiliate Chapters, committees and councils. And, our colleagues serve on the national boards of RID and CASLI. Each of these volunteer leaders provide shining examples of what it means to be a member-driven organization.

I am also grateful for the thousands of individuals who made a commitment to working as interpreters and embrace interpreting as a valued career! I am grateful for those who provide quality interpreting services each and every day; those who take the after-hours emergency calls because they are committed to ensuring Deaf people achieve access; those who continue to learn and advance their skills through additional study and specialization; those who are always ready and eager to support and encourage their peers and newly entering practitioners; those who seek and participate in a collective identity through RID membership and engagement. They too are important examples of what it means to be a member-driven organization.

I am also grateful to be a member of the Deaf Community— for the confidence, trust and encouragement Deaf people grant to us as interpreters. For their ongoing efforts to insist that we improve by gaining greater cultural and linguistic competence and that we apply this competence to our ethical decision-making. That the Deaf Community seeks to hold us accountable for our work is a great gift that indicates their value for the service we provide. It also is a reminder of the impact of the service on their lives—a call to always be mindful and attentive to our actions and behaviors.

Through the guidance of Deaf people, we have the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be an ally, a trusted service-provider, a community member. And that appreciation should inform our identity as practitioners. Ideally, it keeps us humble and cognizant of why we are in this profession and how our work makes a difference. Carrying this awareness into our membership within RID can help us do a better job of being a memberdriven organization—a group of practitioners who recognize our place and role within the Deaf Community and seek to advance our purpose in creating greater linguistic access.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT But, what does it mean to be grateful? For me, it means to have a sense of being in harmony with my values. When I see interpreters working collaboratively to advance our work and create greater access for Deaf people, I have a sense of being connected to that which I value. When I observe interpreters investing in the Deaf Community and being open to the feedback, guidance and expectations of Deaf people, I feel in harmony with the cultural norms instilled in me as a CODA. When I see the RID members working towards the vision of setting standards of quality service and practice, it inspires my hope and confidence for the future.

Gratitude also means striving to be keenly aware of the contributions of others and never taking for granted the generosity and investment being made by those who contribute to our profession. And, acknowledging that contributions happen in many different ways. For example, when two colleagues disagree about a particular matter and challenge each other’s thinking, both are contributing to our collective thinking and broadening our perspective.

When they can disagree about ideas, but still show respect and value for each other, they are also contributing to our culture—our ways of being with one another. I have seen this happen time and again in my board service where board members may not agree with one another about an idea, but they express that disagreement in a way that preserves their regard for one another and our shared identity as members of the profession of interpreting. This too inspires my hope and confidence for the future and makes me feel gratitude.

This too is an example of what it means to be memberdriven.

But, let me be clear. Being grateful for our member-driven organization doesn’t mean I am an irrepressible optimist. In the midst of my gratitude, I recognize RID is organization that is just beginning to come up for air after a period of significant crisis—a crisis that began to unfold in 2011 and culminated in 2015. The recognition of the start of the crisis led the RID Board of Directors to begin its work with the association consultants, Third Sector of New England, in 2014. The effects of years of deficit-spending, along with the impact of convention losses in 2011, 2013 and 2015, and the costs associated with four [4] lawsuits between 2014-2017, have taken a significant toll on RID. And, years of delays in maintaining and replacing certification exams brought us to the brink and led to the January 1, 2016 testing moratorium. The culmination of these events forced us to step back and make systemic changes in our way of doing business. And, the process of change has been slow and difficult—impacting our members, stakeholders, volunteer leaders, and staff. www.rid.org

Yet, I am also clear that it is US—the members of RID— that will bring us through this crisis and move us forward to become the organization we all want and need RID to be.

For that I am grateful! I am also grateful for the courage of the RID Board of Directors and our staff for putting in the time and hard work required to pull us through this period.

This gratitude helps me look towards the future and what is possible. I am excited about the leadership track of the 2017 LEAD Together conference in Salt Lake City, July 20-24, 2017. The critical conversations we need to move forward together have to start somewhere…and they will start in Salt Lake City. For those of you who have committed to be small group facilitators, speakers, teaching teams, or participants, THANK YOU! I am grateful for your engagement. For those of you who are participating remotely through the streaming option, I am grateful for commitment to engage in alternative ways! For those of you who have not yet registered—and there is still time and space to do so both onsite and in person—I look forward to you joining the conversation! We need to hear your perspective.

For RID to remain member-driven, we must continue to look for ways to integrate member feedback and input.

Surveys are not enough. Voting on motions during elections is not enough. Engagement and discussions around critical issues are also needed—a two-way conversation. Come and join the conversation in Salt Lake City. Let’s work together to be grateful and be in harmony with our values!

Thank you!

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FROM HEADQUARTERS

The Promise of Possibility Anna Witter-Merithew CSC, SC:L, OIC:C, SC:PA, CI and CT Interim Executive Director

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couple of weeks ago, while reading Facebook posts, I came across a post that touched me deeply. It was a post about a group of 50 interpreters who gave their time and talents to volunteer for an important Deaf Community event. It was generated by one of the individuals who had coordinated the group. She was extending thanks and praise for their work, flexibility and selfless contribution. Her comments were warm and authentic.

The post included a photo of the group, comprised of both Deaf and hearing interpreters, IEP students, recent IEP graduates, and professional interpreters. They were diverse in some ways—such as age, experience, height and shape.

They were less diverse in others—such as gender and color of skin. I knew some of the faces personally—individuals I have known for many years, and hold in high regard.

In the photo, everyone had a glowing smile. Many had a hand resting on the shoulder of a colleague beside or in front of them. Many were leaning into one another in a symbol of solidarity. All were dressed in the traditional clothing of professional interpreters—solid clothing of a contrasting color to their skin. The spirit of community leapt from the photo and connected with my spirit in a powerful way.

The combination of the photo and the comments of the cocoordinator cloaked me in a sense nostalgia—in part because of my impending retirement after 45 years in the field; in larger part because it was reminiscent of a time when the majority of interpreters eagerly and regularly participated in the Deaf Community’s value for reciprocity.

Reciprocity is the practice of sharing resources, talents and privileges with one another for the benefit of the community as a whole. It is a value that is more evident in communities that operate from a collectivist versus an individualistic orientation. As our connections with the Deaf Community have shifted, so has the wide-spread application of the 8

reciprocity value by interpreters. Evidence of this is seen in the Convention Motion 2013.05 stipulating that as part of the Certification Maintenance Program, interpreters submit documentation of 20 hours of pro bono work/volunteer service every four years. This motion was referred to the Professional Development Committee [PDC] for further study and implementation plan. Two years later, in Convention Motion 2015.06, the Board of Directors was asked to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the implementation of a system to document Pro Bono hours for members (certified and associate) during their fouryear cycle. Progress on this motion will be reported to the membership during the 2017 business meeting.

As I continue to reflect on that Facebook post—a rich example of community at its best—I hold tight to the promise of possibility. It reminds me that in spite of our challenges and differences of perspectives, it is possible for us to come together in solidarity to work for the good of our community. We can replicate the commitment evidenced by the individuals in that group photo! We can seek to sustain and/or recapture our application of the value of reciprocity—as part of our involvement in the Deaf Community, but also in our commitment to our own organization. And that is what I challenge us to do.

RID has been going through a difficult time—a period of organizational crisis. Although the crisis may feel sudden or unexpected, it is one that was building for some years.

Years of deficit spending, years of delay in conducting test maintenance and updating, and years of trying to do more than possible within our human and fiscal capacity, left us vulnerable. The changes in leadership both within the board every year [regional reps elected in even years, and executive board elected in odd years], and within HQ several times in the last six years, further contributed to our vulnerability. Add to the mix convention losses in 2011, 2013 and 2015, unexpected costs associated with four lawsuits, and the need to develop multiple new tests at the same time, and we hit the tipping point.

At such times, when there is a necessity to shift to a survival mode, we can quickly lose sight of the importance of community and our value for one another. Our human nature is to be disappointed, angry and frustrated. In our quest to understand how we could come to this point, we look to blame—there must be someone or some group of individuals responsible for ‘this mess’. Rumor, speculation, accusation and misinformation often spread rampantly during such periods. Mark Twain’s quote, “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” can be evidenced in our discourse.

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FROM HEADQUARTERS We may want to believe that if we elect or hire ‘the right person’, that one individual can ‘fix this mess’. But, it will take a community of people, working collaboratively, to get us where we need to be. As a non-profit institution that relies heavily on the volunteer contributions of its membership, supported by a small staff and limited resources, we face inherent systemic challenges. These must be collectively addressed.

Working to address the inherent systemic challenges is something the RID Board of Directors started in 2014, when it began working with an organizational consultant from Third Sector New England. Their goal was to better understand what was needed to move RID forward in a positive, collaborative direction. The first order of business was to work with HQ to manage the growing crisis and to stabilize the organization—this has been the focus for the past couple of years. Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes for the systemic issues confronting RID. The changes required to secure our solvency have, at times, been difficult and painful. Members, stakeholders, and leadership have all been impacted.

Now, as the organization is moving from crisis into the period of recovery and renewal, the promise of possibility resurfaces and can be actualized. But not without YOU. We—members, volunteer leaders, and HQ staff—have a rare opportunity to come together during the 2017 LEAD Together Conference and begin the important discussion of how we can strategically fulfill the promise of possibility.

During the leadership track, participants will engage in the discussion of critical issues before RID and make strategic recommendations that will be used to guide RID’s 2018-2022 Strategic Planning Process. This is a pivotal opportunity to participate in a community of members focused on change and improvement.

The lottery registration process for volunteer leadership and the general membership is complete, and there remain registration slots available for open registration until the remaining slots are filled. You can register through your member portal under the conference link. Please consider attending and making sure your perspective is represented.

Together, as members of a community, we can begin the long overdue discussion about how to specifically fulfill our possibility.

I look forward to working with all of you onsite and remotely during this event!

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CONFERENCE NEWS

Open Registration...

City, UT, July 20-24, log into your RID membership portal and navigate to “Meetings” to complete your registration.

Slots still open. Register today before it's too late!

Once payment is submitted you will be a confirmed registrant for the conference. Registration will close on May 26, 2017 (or until filled) which will give you enough time to book your accommodations at the conference hotel.

The deadline for the RID room block is June 20, 2017.

This conference is an important opportunity for the members and stakeholders of RID to participate in determining the direction of RID for the years ahead. We look forward to seeing you and working with you in Salt Lake City. Claim your slot now!

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ID HQ is excited to share that there are a limited number of conference slots available on a first comefirst serve basis! The volunteer leadership and the general lottery registration process have now concluded and there are additional slots for the skills and leadership track, open to any member in good standing, or stakeholder, who would like to register.

If you would like to attend either the skills or leadership track of the 2017 LEAD Together Conference in Salt Lake

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Book Your Hotel Room Rooms are going fast, be sure to reserve yours today!

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he 2017 RID Convention is taking place at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, located at 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, t: 801-328-2000. For your comfort and convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved for conference registrants. Rooms can be reserved for any period between July 18-25.

Sleep rooms are starting to fill up. If you are registered or planning to register for the RID 2017 LEAD Together Conference, July 20-24, take advantage of the RID block room discount, and book your room today through the link below.

Booking Website:

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Cast Your Vote!

Access your ballot to vote for 2017-2019 Term Board Members

Scholarship and Awards Nominations

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Youtube video: https://youtu.be/6oD2GholR58

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n Monday May 1, 2017, all eligible voting members received an email from the RID@simplyvoting.com, with an elector ID and password to access the ballot for the 2017-2019 executive board vote. Reminder emails have been and will continue to be sent throughout the month to those members who have not voted.

In addition, if conference motions are referred to the membership at large, RID will use this same voting tool. You will receive another email from RID@simplyvoting.com.

VIEWS Needs Authors!

veryday our colleagues, members, and friends are

spending countless hours providing services, studying, mentoring, teaching, and so much more. You see them, day in and day out, in your community giving to our profession.

Yet, where is the recognition for these efforts above and beyond? Well, here is your time- Scholarship and Awards nomination season is open!

They may be new to our profession or have been long standing member, going above and beyond. Maybe, it is you, or you have seen an Interpreter of Color, stand out and “roll up their sleeves”, yet it has gone unnoticed. Perhaps you know someone who is up-and coming in our profession, who is Deaf, or has Deaf Parents who could benefit from the scholarship to support interpreter training education. There is even recognition in the form of Honorary Membership for that person who may not be an interpreter, or a member of RID, but has given so much to our profession.

Take a look at the menu of awards and scholarships we have available. There are opportunities for a friend, a colleague, or even you to be awarded. The form and process, back in the day, was laborious, now it is all on line!

Maybe you work in the K12, religious or DeafBlind settings. Perhaps you are an interpreter of color, or/and are Deaf, or have Deaf parents or family, or however you may identify, this is open to all of us regardless of identity or setting. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge those who are worthy of recognition in the last year.

The deadline is June 1st. Make this scholarship and awards season difficult for the members of our committee!

Thank you and see you at the awards!

If you're interested in writing for VIEWS, please drop us an email. We're looking for articles about interpreting, and interpreters. email: views@rid.org Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =eu6TWJDtQSk&feature=youtu.be www.rid.org

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LIVE STREAMING Can't make it to Conference, yet still wish to attend? Register for LIVE STREAMING today!

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he RID Board of Directors’ vision for the Leadership Track of the 2017 Lead Together conference is to purposefully engage RID members and community stakeholders in discussions about the current and future direction of RID. The Leadership Track of the conference provides an exciting and first of its kind opportunity for members and stakeholders to directly contribute to the planning process associated with the 2018-2022 RID Strategic Plan. Through group discussion and activities, strategic recommendations will be developed and synthesized into a guiding document for use by the Board of Directors and other volunteer leadership of RID. Although onsite registration is limited, the RID Board of Directors is committed to engaging as many members as possible into these important discussions. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for members who would like to participate in the activities happening on-site during the conference, which includes the ability to earn the full 2.2 CEUs being offered. To that end, RID will be providing live streaming options for groups and individuals for the Leadership Track. Here’s how it will work… Affiliate Chapters, Member Sections, CMP Sponsors, or any group of interested individuals can choose to organize a small or large group to participate in a remote location by registering for the Live Streaming Group Option. To get started, simply identify a remote group facilitator and contact Carol Turner RID Professional Development Manager at conference@ rid.org.

The remote facilitators are responsible for: • Identifying themselves as a remote facilitator • Recruiting group members • Registering group members with Carol Turner • Paying for the group through their member portal • Identifying a site for the group to access the online

streaming content • Completing facilitator training • Receiving training materials for the group • Distributing training materials to the group

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• Guiding group discussions/activities during the

conference • Submitting attendance roster • Tracking, collecting and submitting all CEU paperwork • Submitting strategic recommendations paperwork Training: The FREE online training and CEU earnings for onsite and remote facilitators are exactly the same!

Facilitators will access the training through a link we will provide you. The modules are self-paced but must be completed by June 30 (seven weeks) and we estimate it will require about 8 hours to complete all the modules—including viewing the ASL content, reading written materials, participating in one Q and A webinar, and completing the pre- and post test. Facilitators earn .8 Professional Studies CEUs for completing the facilitator training modules. The online training is currently under development and RID HQ anticipates having the training ready by May 12, 2017. After the facilitator has completed the training and registered the group, and prior to the conference, those same materials will be provided to the facilitators to guide the group discussions and activities during the conference. Likewise, the attendance rosters and the strategic recommendations that come out of each of the remote groups will be forwarded to RID HQ for tracking of CEUs and for inclusion in the Strategic Planning Guiding document.

The 2017 RID LEAD Together conference is different this year and we know that this work cannot be achieved without the facilitators, as a result; facilitators will earn an additional 2.2 Professional Studies CEUs for leading and participating in the small group discussions. The remote groups will also have online meta-facilitators available to answer questions, provide clarification, and offer support. The online metafacilitator(s) will be located onsite at the conference in Salt Lake City and can assist remote groups with connecting to the plenary speakers and volunteer leaders as needed.

In summary, the designated facilitator is responsible for securing a location for the remote group to participate in live streaming, collecting and making registration payment, guiding the on-site discussion. and submitting CEUs and strategic recommendations.

Important Dates: April 1- June 16: Registration OPEN 1. Log into your RID membership portal (myaccount. rid.org) 2. Navigate to ‘Meetings’ 3. Follow prompts to register for the streaming option that fits your needs.

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CONFERENCE NEWS May 12: Facilitator modules ready June 30: Facilitator training completed July 20-24: Online streaming of the LEAD Together Conference September 8: Strategic recommendations and CEU paperwork due to RID Group Options: Groups of 3- 5 people Cost: $1125.00 (including CEUs) This cost is inclusive of live streaming the plenary and panel events that occur during the conference, all the training materials and activities, facilitator training, and 2.2 CEUs for group participants and 3.0 CEUs for the facilitator.

To make payment: facilitators log into their member portal and follow registration instructions.

Group Options: Groups 6- 10 people Cost: $2000.00 (including CEUs) This cost is inclusive of the live streaming of the plenary and panel events that occur during the conference, all the training materials and activities, facilitator training, and 2.2 CEUs for group participants and 3.0 CEUs for the facilitator.

To make payment: facilitators log into their member portal and follow registration instructions.

Individual Option: One person Cost: $55.00 (including CEUs) The individual option is available to those individuals who may not be available to join a group. Individuals who choose this option must watch the six plenary presentations and two panel discussions which are scheduled for 45 minutes during the conference. After completing all the post tests, individuals earn a total of .6 Professional Studies CEUs. To make payment: individuals log into their member portal and follow registration instructions.

If members are unable to join us onsite or live online, these sessions will be videotaped and available on-demand for CEU earnings at the conclusion of the conference.

You will see four options: 1. first come first serve, 2. large group, 3. small group, and 4. individual streaming.

RID is excited to offer these live streaming options to all members! You can direct questions or inquiries to Carol Turner, Professional Development Manager at conference@ rid.org. See you online!

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/fXvdtmCrnAs

Update Update Update Update Registration for live streaming is OPEN! To register for the group or individual streaming options, navigate to "Meetings" in your online portal:

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CONFERENCE NEWS

Schedule of Events 2017 LEAD Together RID National Conference (tentative, subject to change)

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Schedule of Events 2017 LEAD Together RID National Conference (tentative, subject to change)

LT: Leadership Track * ST: Skills Track- The skills track participants will be divided into 3 cohorts * T T: Teaching Team www.rid.org

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See you in

2017

Salt Lake City, Utah

LEAD Together National Conference

July 20-24

FEATURES UTAH! What to see, do, and SLC Visitors Bureau, click to see inside. experience while at Conference A Critical Lens

by Jonathan Webb, PhD

Utah Travel Guide!

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What to see, do, and experience while at Conference

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e are just under two months away from our RID 2017 LEAD Together Conference! If you haven’t already heard, this year the conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. As you begin to make your arrangements to travel out to this great state, consider taking some time to explore and revel in the beauty Utah has to offer.

Utah is home to the Mighty 5 National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. All are located in Southern Utah, but are an easy 4-5 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Southern Utah hosts spectacular views spanning miles and miles of bold red rock, towering arches, lush forests and blue skies for days. This area of Utah is a popular hot-spot visited by both savvy locals and out-ofstate travelers.

Of course, if traveling outside of the Salt Lake City area is not on the docket, you are not far from local tourist destinations. No trip to Utah would be complete without a visit to Temple Square. This 35-acre area is the location of the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, containing 15 attractions related to Mormon heritage. As you stand around this area and look directly east, you surely cannot miss the Wasatch Mountains – a perfect, close-by opportunity to escape to the city streets and take a short hike that ends in a breath-taking view. My suggestion: Ensign Peak. But if that isn’t enough, a 30-minute drive will put you in the heart of the mountains in Park City, Utah, home to the annual Sundance Film Festival. Take a walk down Main Street, trust me, you’ll love it.

Or maybe instead of venturing out for the sites, you want to enjoy the eats and city treats! The Salt Lake City downtown area is a restaurant and nightlife haven. From the hotel, you will be in walking distance to a variety of some of the finest restaurants of Salt Lake. The Copper Onion creates a variety of local American food dishes; Zest Bar and Kitchen whips up flavors for vegans and vegetarians; and one of my favorites: Eva. Between their small plates, drinks and desserts, you can’t go wrong. Need a drink after dinner? Stop by any of Utah’s local breweries for a pint, such as: Red Rock or Squatters. If beer doesn’t quench your taste buds, walk down the street to The Red Door for a delightful martini. Here, if you’re lucky, you may even be graced with live music while you sip. If live music is your thing, head to Keys on Main for some dueling pianos – a true taste of Utah night life.

Regardless of what you choose to do and see while visiting Utah, many memories await you!

Northern Utah is also a favorite destination. For any history buffs, just north of the Great Salt Lake, you can visit the Golden Spike National Historic Site – the site of the first completed transcontinental railroad, established in 1869.

Nearby, the international land art known as the Spiral Jetty, composed entirely of mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks, juts from the shore-edge in a counterclockwise coil out into the Great Salt Lake – definitely a photo-op worthy site! On your way back, take a detour and drive the causeway out to Antelope Island to get a up-close view of free-range bison and an old-west homestead.

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A Critical Lens Jonathan Webb, PhD Lecturer, American Sign Language Department of World Languages and Cultures, Iowa State University

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ike all dualities in life, the biennial conference comes with amazing costs and benefits. While those costs and benefits will appear differently for each of us who attends, I would like to point out the feelings of both exhilaration and exhaustion that occur for many of us. We often run into friends and colleagues that we haven’t seen from a couple years to a couple decades. We are excited to see old friends, rekindle collegial flames, and emerge as stronger allies (and maybe accomplices) with the Deaf community. We battle with RID as a national organization, pledging our devotion to the ideals of what makes an interpreter all while questioning every step the systematized organization makes. This is us; or at least, a good number of us. At the conclusion we head back home, energized and exhausted, hopeful for what might be and what we might each choose to live out from the conference.

This conference, I am sure, will be no different. We will have highs and lows. We will agree and disagree. Some will openly share their feelings while others will hold back- both with valid reasons. Likely, there will be those who see beyond the back and forth and understand the shared values of love and liberation underlie even the most contentious of topics. These colleagues will be the ones to see above the drama and serve to build bridges between seemingly discordant views.

We need these special-sighted colleagues, especially at this year’s conference.

During the leadership track, social justice praxis will be at the forefront of many discussions. Participants will unpack privilege, investigate systems of power and dominance/oppression, explore participation in these systems, and engage in rigorous dialogue to better understand how we can consciously navigate our evolving field. This work- holding a critical lens at what we do, how we do, and why we do- is both inspiring and exhausting. Let’s face it- the process of unpacking the systems internal and external to ourselves is hard work, regardless of the context. Even awakening to the realization that we unknowingly play in these systems moment by moment can be harsh and requires strength and persistence in keeping an awakened and vigilant state. As 18

interpreters it is not only our right to uncover and unpack these systems, but our obligation. Most paid interpreters are hearing and benefit from the system of audism. The people most reliant on our bicultural and bilingual skills are deaf and suffer at the hands of audism. It can feel overwhelming to not only recognize that, but own it. Further, nothing less than grit is needed for the one who moves past owning their participation in the system, into working to mitigate the effects of the system in the lives of our deaf family and friends.

So, what are we to do?

Below are a few suggestions on how people might prepare themselves for the 2017 LEAD Together Conference.

Initially I started off with a list of 15 different encouragements. Having whittled it down to a far more manageable six concepts, you might identify one to practice before and during the conference. Striving to adhere to all of the following recommendations might be overwhelming, but holding to a couple principles may assist with working through exhaustion and allow further growth- both professionally and personally.

1. Suspend judgment- you often don’t know what you don’t know. If you are confronted with information with which you aren’t familiar, do the homework. Google is a great friend; read with a discerning eye; seek mentors. Acknowledge what you know and what you don’t, where you’ve grown and where you can reach further. By Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/ocivHeerdx0

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virtue of the fact that we are all practitioners, we are also life-long learners. An incredible step towards learning is being able to recognize what you have yet to learn. Some traditions refer to this as humility, while some refer to this as beginners mind. At any rate, holding a general sense of flexibility and openness around these discussions will serve all of us well.

2. Show up as the WHOLE you. There are ways of knowing that extend beyond what happens in the head.

While in the West we often prefer head knowledge to the exclusion of other ways of knowing, much of that is a choice. Choosing to tap into the wisdom of your heart and your body may provide you with other valuable information about how you perceive and navigate the world.

3. Consciously navigate what is triggering for you.

Shortness of breath, a pounding chest, headiness, sweatall these are typical autonomic responses that occur when we are about to engage in a variety of activities- from sex to navigating triggering dialogues. Recognize that your amygdala is triggered, but don’t stop there. Allow your prefrontal cortex to interpret your autonomic responses as excitement as opposed to dread and fear. Your autonomic response is not necessarily a choice, but your interpretation of and response to the chemicals coursing through your body are well within your control.

4. Monitor your power and privilege relative to identities centered in the conversation. Utilizing your vast cultural competency, recognize who is doing the sharing when the topic is centered on race and ethnicity; is it white people?

When the conversation is centered on sexual orientation, is the time being occupied by cis- het- colleagues? When discussing what Deaf people want, is it hearing people who are leading the conversation? When issues arise around wymyn’s rights and mobility, is it those who identify as males who dominate the conversation? And as you monitor your power and privilege in the dialogue, also monitor your power privilege regarding body language, tears, and the space you occupy as a participant. While your privileged identity may feel pricked, the pain is inconsequential to that experienced by marginalized and oppressed communities.

5. Recognize the story that runs in your head. I have a great friend and colleague, Rachel Wagner, with whom I do facilitation and dialogue framework training. When confused, disoriented, or triggered based on a statement made by another she often gets quiet and responds with “When you said XYZ, the story I made up in my head was www.rid.org

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XYZ.” I have incorporated this technique into my own dialogic repertoire, and it has helped to move me out of debate into authentic dialogue and meaning-making. Transparency around our own thoughts, intentions, and reactions has the power to permit others to do the same. When we all participate in this work with transparency, humility, and authenticity, we are elevated to new levels and create more liberating and sustainable realities in our shared world.

6. Learn to live with the natural grieving process. When we are confronted with new information that challenges strongly embedded personal paradigms around how the world works it is normal for us to experience, in no particular order, denial, bargaining/negotiating, fear, sadness, anger, and finally acceptance- if we are willing to do the work and stay engaged. Choose to stay conscious of where you are in the process. By tracking your own reaction and experience you will better be able to identify where others are in their process and work together more effectively.

Conference is always a rich and fertile time for us. It is an opportunity to weed as well as foster growth to where we place our attention. What you choose to attend to is just that- a choice. May you choose wisely and experience the breadth and depth of all that choice has to offer!

See you in Salt Lake City!

About the Author: Jonathan Webb, PhD; CI & CT, NIC-Adv Facilitator, Writer, Activist, Educator, Mentor Jonathan started learning ASL in 1986 and somehow got tricked into his first interpreting assignments in 1993. He has specialized in Visual/ Gestural Communication, Mental Health interpreting, and the fine art of questioning everything. He has degrees in Interpreting, Liberal Arts, Deaf Education, and Theology, with post-doc work in Clinical Psychology. Hobbies include ocean and beach time, poetry, visualizing an emancipated world, and arguing for the sake of arguing. He’s partnered with his best friend who happens to be an amazing interpreter. They share three children he is convinced will change the world- for the better!

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Reinstatements May 2017 Region I- Northeast

Region II- Southest

Region IV- Central

Region V- Pacifc

Kristina Marie Miranda Vicki Joy Sullivan

Beverly J. Hollrah Daphne Jo Cox Paul Christie Stephanie Elizabeth Boyette

Gillian Whitney

Kerri Borba Marla Mitchell- Surenok

Your RID Member Portal The RID Member Portal is adding specialties, so that interpreters can indicate their work specialties.

As a member, you will be able to indicate areas you specialize in which will allow consumers to be more specific when searching our database for services.

More information coming soon!

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Membership Compliance

RID Membership Renewal Now Open It's that time of year again! We are pleased to announce the renewal period for Fiscal Year 2018 is now OPEN! All RID membership expire annually on June 30th.

You will notice the total amount due for your FY18 dues has not increased. However, if you review each of the fees, you will see a continued shift in the fees. Starting for FY 17, the RID Board approved the reconceptualization of the categories for membership dues and fees. The new structure is a redistribution of revenue and expenses to more accurately reflect the actual costs associated with RID’s programs and services. This reconceptualization of dues and fees works to align the services provided with a more accurate distribution of costs associated with operations.

Historically, RID has collected more revenue through membership dues than membership fees. However, there is more expense in operating the programs that are supported through the fees rather than the dues. As a result, our assessment of dues and fees has been out of sync with how we operate and do business.

As we explained in 2016, we are continuing a gradual shift so the dues and fees are more representative of the true costs. You will notice a slight decrease in your membership dues and an equal shift in the fees associated with your membership (certification and standards fees and continuing education fees).

Renewing your membership is easy and has not changed since last year. You can log in to your portal by visiting myaccount.rid.org and using your member ID and your password. Click the link that says Renew Your Membership, and you will see your renewal order waiting for you. Click here for a video walk through:

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/UjiHCTasxmA Your RID renewal represents your dedication to your profession, the Deaf community, and your national network of colleagues. We look forward to working with you in upcoming year! www.rid.org

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Certification Standings CMP Non-Compliance

Membership & Certification Terminations for Non-Compliance In accordance with the RID Bylaws : Article III Section 4. B, "An individual's certification in RID can be terminated for the following reasons: In accordance with the RID Policies and Procedures Manual Section M 1. c Participants: All certified interpreters are required to participate in the CMP and pay the annual CMP fee. Each participant must earn 8.0 CEUs in each cycle, with 6.0 in professional studies.

Participants that do not meet these requirements will lose their certification and must retest in order to become certified.

The following people have not met the requirements for certification maintenance: Region I - Northeast Adrienne S. Whitaker Brooks Charlene Hauser Dianne S. Gallagher Franklin A. Polvino Janet LeBlanc Karen A. Tuozzolo Mary Ellen Glorie Mary-Alice Olson Michelle Casasanto Patricia T. Albert Rachel Rose Colaprete Richard K. Chapman Yvonne J. Davila Region II - Southeast Alanna Marie Foti Becky Copeland Blair Chadwick Brenda J. Rivers Charissa Brooke Pineiro Charlene L. Lavine Connie C. Wilkinson Elizabeth A. Gomez Elizabeth Pirro Glenda P. Prewitt Julie Hansen Kimberly Holbrook L. Lili Crosby-Wilding Lora Cheah Paul Timothy Tracy Peggy R. Hosey Ruth Ann Schornstein Sher Short Yvonne Mattiello Region III - Midwest Albert L. Linderman Beverly Anderson Bonnie L. Reckinger Bridget B. Cogley Dana Saville Danette Bellman Daphne A. Craft

David Hutchinson Elizabeth Caputo Elizabeth M. Gatti Jacquelyn Felix Joann Papke Joshua Carlson Julie A. Richard Karen C. Kackloudis Kari J Wicinski Mary Christine Hoffman Matthew Shon King Michele Lehner Nicole L. Miletta-Schilling Roberta J. Browning Rose Goldach Scott Marshall Sheri L. Kelley Susan Ngo Vicky Goss Region IV - Central Benjamin S. Karlin Brian Kilpatrick Byron W. Bridges Cheryl L. Drummond Daniel Flanigan Daniel J. Martin Darlene L. Morgan David Peeples DeAnn Livensparger Debi Fike Deborah A. Kunschik Hope Shenkman Kligerman Jamie Drake Jennifer Baumberger LaTonne Stout Leyel Michon Hudson Linda Kaye Krog Lynda K. Nix Melburn M. Bradley, Jr. Paula K. Carpenter Phyllis Perrin Wilcox Rodney O. King Roger Brown Summer L.R. Patchen Tammy D. Real Theresa C. Brown Valerie Pedraza

Region V - Pacific Alvin B. Moscovitz Benjamin Wagner Lees Beverly Moore Bryan Berrett Carla L. Warnock Carter Tony Bradshaw Christiane A. Drangle Dana Arazi Debbie J. Whittaker Frances Campbell Heather Ann Harris Jan S. Frucci Jane Ropchan Janice H Humphrey Jazmine K. Gabriel Jennifer Lynn Foster Jo DeLong Alexander Karen Culver Lindstrom Kathryne R. Davis Kerrin S. Brigham Kim A. Larkin-Floria Lisa Cantu Lisa Louise Wood Nathan Bayarsky Nikki Bast Olwyn Keating Pamela Cancel Pamela Gaska Rachel M. Tafoya Robin D Van Dusen Sharin Nakayama Sharon Tufford Sherilyn L. Roberts Stephanie A Meadows Stephen Tontoni Tiffany Giackino-Baisch Tracey Parker Victoria A. Higby Victoria Erin Quinn International Anna Harris

In the February VIEWS we printed the names of members whose certification had been revoked.

RID has since learned of the passing of these 5 members. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

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Region II- Southeast Elizabeth A. Gomez

Region III- Midwest Antonina Vettraino

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The Yellow Books

by Brenda E. Cartwright and Suellen J. Bahleda are now available online directly from

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