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Region V RID Affiliate Chapters

RID has five regions in order to ensure representation on the board of directors from across the United States. Each region elects one region representative who serves a two-year term. Each region has a presidents council that meets to discuss issues of the region and serves as a communication tool between the board of directors and the affiliate chapters via the region representative.

STATES: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

CANADA: British Columbia

As a region, we are indeed fortunate to have such a hard-working group of individuals acting in our behalf.

Begin with the membership of RID. The membership then works with the (AC) board and president on issues and activities. The presidents of the region then come together on a phone conference approximately every other month and discuss what is taking place in their respective chapters, as well as what is happening on a national level. The Region Representative then take that information and discussion back to the RID Board of Directors. The Region Representative is also responsible for bringing information from the national board back to the President's Council for dissemination to AC members.

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Central California RID
In 1978, Central California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (CCRID) was incorporated as the result of the work of dedicated practitioners, both Deaf and hearing, who wanted to increase the quantity and quality of sign language interpreters as well as enhance the profession of American Sign Language/English interpretation by offering more professional development opportunities locally. Those who signed the original incorporation document as the first directors on the Board of Directors included James Mancini, Edward Truschel, Suzanne Herriman, Steven Rawiszer, Philip Chedester, Reno Coletti, Jr., and Randolph Jordan.

Much of the preliminary work of establishing the affiliate chapter was done by Randy Jordan, CSC, who had moved to Fresno in 1977 to attend California State University, Fresno, then known as Fresno State College. Randy's father introduced him to Reno and Martha Coletti. Reno in turn introduced Randy to other members of the Deaf community, including Ed and Genevive Truschel, Rose and Larry Shoemaker, John Eberwein and others. During discussions with Deaf community leaders and interpreters, it became apparent that locally there were not enough interpreters and no opportunities for professional development. Randy then met with Ralph Nessom, who had been president of RID, to find out how to establish an affiliate chapter in Central California. After doing the necessary paperwork, CCRID was born. The very first president of the newly formed organization was Jim Mancini. Sharon Neumann Solow and Mel Carter presented at the first workshop offered in Fresno. None of this would have been possible without the strong support and encouragement CCRID received from the Deaf community.

Since 1978, CCRID has grown from an organization of approximately 30 members with one certified interpreter to the organization it is today with 111 members, 50 of whom are certified. Those who have served as president of CCRID in addition to Jim Mancini include Terry Sproul, Anne Marks, Carol Helander, Patricia Thron, Kathy Yoshida, Suzanne Conway, Pam Warkentin and Nicole Wolfe. In collaboration with the Deaf community, CCRID continues to be a dynamic organization with the goal of reaching up and out to support interpreters and improve the quality of interpreting services in Central California.
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Northern California RID
NorCRID is a non-profit organization committed to professional development, networking and fundraising efforts for professional interpreters, students of interpreting, and supporters of the interpreting community. NorCRID serves
to make the emerging profession of interpreting more viable to its consumers and practitioners.
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Sacramento Valley RID
SaVRID Purpose:

* Exchange ideas, opinions, and experiences concerning interpreting
* Further the development of effective communication skills in interpreting and transliterating
* Strive for the attainment of the highest standards in these communicative skills
* Act as a body to advance professional and ethical standards for interpreters
* Advocate for professional recognition and treatment of interpreters
* Support the rights of Deaf and hearing people
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San Diego County RID
Since its establishment in 1996, SDCRID has been serving its membership by promoting the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
As an organization of professional interpreters/transliterators, students of interpreting/transliterating, and of people and organizations that utilize interpreting/transliterating services, SDCRID offers a wide range of educational and social opportunities to our members and to the general public.
Membership is open to any individual who agrees to and supports the goals of the organization. We encourage membership from working interpreters, students, individuals and organizations that use interpreting services, as well as those who are simply interested in the profession. Please join us!
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Idaho RID
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Oregon RID
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Utah RID
Servicing sign language interpreters and the Deaf community throughout the state of Utah, UTRID is the local chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf.
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Washington State RID
On September 21, 1968 , 65 people from throughout the State of Washington attended a meeting organized by Mildred Johnson and Don Pettingill to hear Al Pimentel, Executive Director of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). This meeting, held at the Seattle Speech and Hearing Center , was to inform interpreters and potential interpreters of the national professional organization of interpreters and to discuss the possibility of establishing a state chapter in Washington. The people attending the meeting voted to create a state chapter of RID, thereby becoming one of ten state chapters. Officers were elected, a formal name selected, membership dues of $3.00 established, and a by-laws Committee was selected. The officers elected at this organizational meeting were: President: Alice Burch ( Seattle )
Vice President: Henry Lombness ( Yakima )
Secretary:Irene Stark ( Renton )
Treasurer:Theresa Smith ( Seattle )The By Laws Committee was composed of:
Don Pettingill ( Seattle )
Clyde Ketchum (Seattle)
Lois Johnson (Ephrata)The year of 1969 was a year of firsts for the 51 charter members of the Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WSRID) with the publication of the first newsletter in January and the first workshop and formal business meeting for interpreters in Washington in November.
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