KAI-RID 2008 Statewide Conference

March 28-30, 2008

KAI-RID Conference Quick Links:

-Hotel Information
http://www.kai-rid.org/KAI_RID_Conference_2008_Hotel_Information.html
-Registration http://www.kai-rid.org/KAI_RID_conference_registration.html
-Conference Brochure http://www.kai-rid.org/conference_brochure.html
-*Updated* Conference Schedule
http://www.kai-rid.org/2008_Conference_Schedule.html
-Conference Planning Committee
http://www.kai-rid.org/conference_planning_committee.html
-Call For Student Representatives
http://www.kai-rid.org/call_for_student_reps.html
-Call For Interpreters http://www.kai-rid.org/call_for_interpreters.html
-Call For Exhibitors http://www.kai-rid.org/Call_For_Exhibitors.html
Call For Sponsorship and Donations
http://www.kai-rid.org/Call_For_Sponsorship_and_Donations.html
-Call For Program Book Advertisements
http://www.kai-rid.org/Call_For_Program_Book_Advertisement.html

We are gearing up for the annual conference taking place March 28-30
at the DoubleTree Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. Please check out the
following website for the tentative conference schedule and
registration forms: www.kai-rid.org. Please note that in order to
receive the group rate, hotel reservations must be made by February 25th.

The conference planning committee is seeking ambassadors that
are willing to pick-up/drop-off presenters at the Kansas City
International Airport. If you are interested in serving as an
ambassador, please contact the conference planning committee chair at
conference@....

We have extended our deadline for exhibitors to February 28th.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor or know of an individual
or organization that would be interested in securing a booth at the
conference, please have them contact our exhibit chair at
exhibitor@....

As you can imagine, hosting such an event requires generous
sponsorships and donations from the community at large. If you or your
organization would like to contribute to the annual conference, please
contact conference@... and we'll point you in the right
direction. At a minimum, sponsors are recognized in our program book.

Are you interested in helping to offset the cost of the
conference? Please consider interpreting a workshop or two. Are you a
student, currently enrolled in an interpreter training program? Would
you consider being a student representative? The Call for Interpreters
and the Call for Student Representatives can be found at www.kai-rid.org.

Look forward to seeing you at the conference! It promises to be
an awesome event!

-Submitted by Gina Stokesberry, Conference Chairperson
conference@...

Call For Nominations *Important Date!*

The following positions will be up for re-election during the annual
business meeting that will take place at the KAI-RID conference which
will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Kansas City. Review the
attached qualifications and position descriptions to determine if you
are interested and eligible to serve in any of these positions. You
may also refer to the bylaws posted on our organization's website for
further detailed information. Please send all nominations to the
bylaws committee at bylaws@..., deadline for submissions has
been extended to February 8th. Thank you for your consideration to be
involved in such an innovative and vibrant organization of unified
sign language interpreters.

Executive Board:

1) Vice President

a. In the absence or disability of the president, the
vice-president shall assume all duties of the president and in so
acting, will have all the powers and responsibilities of the president.

b. Have other powers and perform other duties as prescribed by
the Board.

c. Serve as a contact person for all committees.



2) Treasurer

a. Maintains the financial records of the organization, including:

i. Making regular financial reports to the membership;
ii. Maintaining the financial accounts; and,
iii. Making payments for authorized expenditures.

b. Supervises the budget planning/forecasting to allow a smooth,
effective operation.

c. Upon request, provide the national office a copy of the
organization's financial statement and the IRS 501(c)3 exempt
reporting and documentation.

d. Prepares and submits annual financial records for review at
the annual business meeting.

e. Performs other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board.

District Representatives:

1) District One

2) District Two

3) District Three

a. Shares and communicates information from the Executive
Board to the membership and concerns and issues from the membership
tothe Executive Board.

b. Collaborates with registrant to ensure reciprocal
communication channels to and from the Board, and to foster an
environment in whichall members, regardless of geographical location,
are valued and recognized.

c. Coordinates at least two district meetings per year.

d. Provides a report to the membership at the annual
business meeting.

Qualifications to serve on the Executive Board:

All nominees for the Executive Board must be Certified or Associate
members in good standing of RID and members of KAI-RID for a minimum
of one (1) year prior to running for any Executive Board office. Any
uncontested candidate shall be elected by acclamation.

Qualifications to serve as a District Representative:

All nominees for representatives must be dual members in good standing
of KAI-RID and RID for a minimum of one (1) year prior to running for
the position. Any uncontested candidate shall be elected by acclamation.

All information was taken from the bylaws posted on www.kai-rid.org

-Submitted by Bylaws Committee Chairperson, Allison Gile
bylaws@...