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Long Island RID General Meeting
September 13, 2008
Nassau Community College
Start time: 10:20am
In attendance
Board members: Co-presidents Laurie Nash and Christine Iannone; Treasurer Maryann DiLuglio;
Secretary Jill Collins.
General members: 24
I. Welcome
II. Officers Report
A. Co-President’s Report – Laurie Nash
• Reported on the Region I conference call, which was held August 17th
o RID president, Cheryl Moose, informed them of the board’s decision to allow EIPA
certified interpreters to take SC:Legal. Information on the board’s decision and the
process used to reach this decision is available on E-VIEWS.
B. Vice President’s Report - Lisa Senatore was not present
C. Treasurer’s Report
• The bank balance was $6,865.25
• To date we have 36 members who renewed their membership with more expected
• RID now has an Affiliate Chapter Treasurers group which Maryann has joined and found
helpful
• RID is also now providing insurance for interpreters
• Anyone interested in insurance or if anyone would like to view the budget is welcome to
speak to Maryann
D. Secretary’s Report
• LIRID will be accepting donations of books and publications to begin building a library.
The goal is to make available reference materials needed by students as well as those
preparing for certification.
III. Committee Reports
A. Committee Positions – Christine announced that many of our committees are looking for
members, especially the Publications and Fundraising committees which are both in need of new
chair persons. There are sign up sheets for anyone looking to join a committee.
B. Mentorship – Patty Sewell
• Peer mentoring is really about interpreters helping each other prepare for the test
• We are looking for more people to step up and become mentors
• This year they will be working more closely with the professional development committee
to better meet individual needs
• Anyone looking to become a mentor or mentee can go to www.mentorship.lirid.org and fill
out the request form.
C. Professional Development – Tara Rogers
• Upcoming workshop on October 25 & 26th
o Jim Lipsky from Northeastern University will present “Classifiers, Non-Manual
Markers and Use of Space in Medical Interpreting.”
o The workshop will be held at Long Island Jewish Hospital and is being sponsored by
both LIRID and Mill Neck Services
• Previously if LIRID wanted to offer CEU’s for a workshop we required sponsorship from an
outside agency. LIRID will pursue becoming a CMP Approved Sponsor so that we may
independently assign CEU's to workshops we sponsor and host.
• If you have any ideas for a workshop please contact any member of the committee
D. Fundraising - Maryann DiLuglio reported as previous chair
• Fundraising is fun and a great way to get involved!
• Two great ideas for this year
o Candle selling could be very successful if done around holiday time
o Buying a block of tickets to the Islanders could be a great way to encourage people to
support Long Island and LIRID.
• Monies raised by these and any other fundraisers go toward presenters, workshops and of
course the coffee and bagels offered at each meeting
E. Membership – Jessica Heron
• Reminded people that membership expired June 30th for all members so please be sure to
sign up or renew as soon as possible
• Last year LIRID boasted 125 members and supporters.
F. Publications-
• Alex Gunsberg will be stepping down as chair of this committee after 3 years
• Jane Rizzuto will be editing the newsletter but will still need someone to update the website
and report to the board
• Alex would be happy to teach anyone interested the ins and outs of this committee
• Also, the committee is in need of a person to take on the responsibility of getting the
newsletter copied and distributed
G. Bylaws – Jane Rizzuto
• The revision that the committee has been working on will soon be finished
• Copies had been e-mailed out and more were given out at the meeting
• The purpose of individualized bylaws is while we can follow national requirements and
philosophies we know our members better.
• Changes
o Certification requirements for both president and vice-president have been changed
from 3 years to 1 year
o A provision has been added allowing an ad-hoc committee to continue running LIRID
in the event we cannot find presidential or vice presidential nominees. This allows us
to preserve LIRID.
o There were some minor language changes made where needed either to up date the
language or to simplify
o Final edits will go the board for approval, then to National RID, and then to members
o Members have 90 days to review before it can be put to a vote
• We have been collecting feedback on this since May of this year. The cut off date for
feedback is September 30th.
H. Apple-Fest – October 11th and 12th, 2008
• Tara is chairing this committee
• This year will be our third year with a table at the festival
• The purpose is to promote LIRID and to show our continued support of the Deaf
community
• Volunteers are needed to fill in the available time slots at the booth.
IV. Old Business
A. Strategic Challengers/Bylaws Review Task Force (SCBRTF)
• Appointed by the Board of National RID to review a number of motions made during the
Business Meeting of the 2007 RID National Conference
• These motions have an impact on certification issues and membership categories
• It is encouraged that members educate themselves on the issues at hand and respond the to
Task Force's call for member feedback
• E-VIEWS is a great way to be up-to-date on what is happening in our organization at the
national level
• Questions or opinions may be shared with either the Task Force or directly with National
• The SCBRTF will be represented and host a forum at the NJRID Biennial Conference in
November 2008.
B. Bylaws Update – see above notes
V. New Business
A. November 2008 NJRID will be hosting a conference
• Should we do a sponsorship as a show of support? Cost for 1 page is $110. Suggestion is
approved. The board will make these arrangements.
B. Recognition of outgoing board members/chairs. Everyone’s hard work and time is greatly
appreciated. Board members were given baskets and chairs were given gift cards.
C. Region I conference, summer 2010
• Three possible locations
o New Jersey was the top choice among the membership over Albany or West Virginia
o Our preference will be shared with the Region I representative.
D. National RID update
• Conference program call for presenters due November 1st.
E. Announcements
• Trix Bruce, a Deaf comedienne, will be performing Friday, October 10th at Mill Neck. Cost is
$15.
o She will also be giving a workshop on Saturday October 11th.
• Amanda Allard has recently received NIC certification
• Suffolk Community College’s ASL club is hosting a workshop on Deaf Interpreting given by
Eileen Forrestal. It is free and will be held on October 30th from 6 – 7pm.
• Tracey Urzi has been recently assigned as an LTA at Mill Neck.
VI. Announcements
• Thank you interpreters – Jane Hecker-Cain and Monica Gallego
• Thank you Sharon Grossman for the space at NCC
• Next General Meeting is November 8, 2008 at NCC
Meeting Adjourned: 11:55
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Collins, LIRID Secretary
September 13, 2008
Nassau Community College
Start time: 10:20am
In attendance
Board members: Co-presidents Laurie Nash and Christine Iannone; Treasurer Maryann DiLuglio;
Secretary Jill Collins.
General members: 24
I. Welcome
II. Officers Report
A. Co-President’s Report – Laurie Nash
• Reported on the Region I conference call, which was held August 17th
o RID president, Cheryl Moose, informed them of the board’s decision to allow EIPA
certified interpreters to take SC:Legal. Information on the board’s decision and the
process used to reach this decision is available on E-VIEWS.
B. Vice President’s Report - Lisa Senatore was not present
C. Treasurer’s Report
• The bank balance was $6,865.25
• To date we have 36 members who renewed their membership with more expected
• RID now has an Affiliate Chapter Treasurers group which Maryann has joined and found
helpful
• RID is also now providing insurance for interpreters
• Anyone interested in insurance or if anyone would like to view the budget is welcome to
speak to Maryann
D. Secretary’s Report
• LIRID will be accepting donations of books and publications to begin building a library.
The goal is to make available reference materials needed by students as well as those
preparing for certification.
III. Committee Reports
A. Committee Positions – Christine announced that many of our committees are looking for
members, especially the Publications and Fundraising committees which are both in need of new
chair persons. There are sign up sheets for anyone looking to join a committee.
B. Mentorship – Patty Sewell
• Peer mentoring is really about interpreters helping each other prepare for the test
• We are looking for more people to step up and become mentors
• This year they will be working more closely with the professional development committee
to better meet individual needs
• Anyone looking to become a mentor or mentee can go to www.mentorship.lirid.org and fill
out the request form.
C. Professional Development – Tara Rogers
• Upcoming workshop on October 25 & 26th
o Jim Lipsky from Northeastern University will present “Classifiers, Non-Manual
Markers and Use of Space in Medical Interpreting.”
o The workshop will be held at Long Island Jewish Hospital and is being sponsored by
both LIRID and Mill Neck Services
• Previously if LIRID wanted to offer CEU’s for a workshop we required sponsorship from an
outside agency. LIRID will pursue becoming a CMP Approved Sponsor so that we may
independently assign CEU's to workshops we sponsor and host.
• If you have any ideas for a workshop please contact any member of the committee
D. Fundraising - Maryann DiLuglio reported as previous chair
• Fundraising is fun and a great way to get involved!
• Two great ideas for this year
o Candle selling could be very successful if done around holiday time
o Buying a block of tickets to the Islanders could be a great way to encourage people to
support Long Island and LIRID.
• Monies raised by these and any other fundraisers go toward presenters, workshops and of
course the coffee and bagels offered at each meeting
E. Membership – Jessica Heron
• Reminded people that membership expired June 30th for all members so please be sure to
sign up or renew as soon as possible
• Last year LIRID boasted 125 members and supporters.
F. Publications-
• Alex Gunsberg will be stepping down as chair of this committee after 3 years
• Jane Rizzuto will be editing the newsletter but will still need someone to update the website
and report to the board
• Alex would be happy to teach anyone interested the ins and outs of this committee
• Also, the committee is in need of a person to take on the responsibility of getting the
newsletter copied and distributed
G. Bylaws – Jane Rizzuto
• The revision that the committee has been working on will soon be finished
• Copies had been e-mailed out and more were given out at the meeting
• The purpose of individualized bylaws is while we can follow national requirements and
philosophies we know our members better.
• Changes
o Certification requirements for both president and vice-president have been changed
from 3 years to 1 year
o A provision has been added allowing an ad-hoc committee to continue running LIRID
in the event we cannot find presidential or vice presidential nominees. This allows us
to preserve LIRID.
o There were some minor language changes made where needed either to up date the
language or to simplify
o Final edits will go the board for approval, then to National RID, and then to members
o Members have 90 days to review before it can be put to a vote
• We have been collecting feedback on this since May of this year. The cut off date for
feedback is September 30th.
H. Apple-Fest – October 11th and 12th, 2008
• Tara is chairing this committee
• This year will be our third year with a table at the festival
• The purpose is to promote LIRID and to show our continued support of the Deaf
community
• Volunteers are needed to fill in the available time slots at the booth.
IV. Old Business
A. Strategic Challengers/Bylaws Review Task Force (SCBRTF)
• Appointed by the Board of National RID to review a number of motions made during the
Business Meeting of the 2007 RID National Conference
• These motions have an impact on certification issues and membership categories
• It is encouraged that members educate themselves on the issues at hand and respond the to
Task Force's call for member feedback
• E-VIEWS is a great way to be up-to-date on what is happening in our organization at the
national level
• Questions or opinions may be shared with either the Task Force or directly with National
• The SCBRTF will be represented and host a forum at the NJRID Biennial Conference in
November 2008.
B. Bylaws Update – see above notes
V. New Business
A. November 2008 NJRID will be hosting a conference
• Should we do a sponsorship as a show of support? Cost for 1 page is $110. Suggestion is
approved. The board will make these arrangements.
B. Recognition of outgoing board members/chairs. Everyone’s hard work and time is greatly
appreciated. Board members were given baskets and chairs were given gift cards.
C. Region I conference, summer 2010
• Three possible locations
o New Jersey was the top choice among the membership over Albany or West Virginia
o Our preference will be shared with the Region I representative.
D. National RID update
• Conference program call for presenters due November 1st.
E. Announcements
• Trix Bruce, a Deaf comedienne, will be performing Friday, October 10th at Mill Neck. Cost is
$15.
o She will also be giving a workshop on Saturday October 11th.
• Amanda Allard has recently received NIC certification
• Suffolk Community College’s ASL club is hosting a workshop on Deaf Interpreting given by
Eileen Forrestal. It is free and will be held on October 30th from 6 – 7pm.
• Tracey Urzi has been recently assigned as an LTA at Mill Neck.
VI. Announcements
• Thank you interpreters – Jane Hecker-Cain and Monica Gallego
• Thank you Sharon Grossman for the space at NCC
• Next General Meeting is November 8, 2008 at NCC
Meeting Adjourned: 11:55
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Collins, LIRID Secretary