Hey everyone!

The fundraising committee is looking for volunteers to wrap gifts.  Shifts are 4 hours in length; it is a lot of fun!  And, an easy way to give back to your interpreting organization!  Each shift has two volunteers.  You can sign up for a shift and we can find someone to work with you, or you can sign up yourself and a friend/family member!  We would like one person to be familiar to KAI-RID because people do ask questions about who we are and what we do.  There will be fliers available at the table.  If you are interested or want more information, please contact Brenda at fundraising@....

Thanks!

Brenda

Religious Sign Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00am to 12 noon
St. Catherine Catholic Church
4101 E. 105th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64137
Cost: $20 in advance $30 at the door CEU's pending
Presenters: Maryann Barlett and Pat Richey
————————————–——————
Preparing for the Christmas Season
Discussion of Religious Signs
Presenting of vocabulary including Catholic signs for
the season of Advent
Modeling of the Hail Mary prayer as it pertains to
the Christmas season
Analyzing and presenting of Christmas gospels
Contact:
Maryann Barlett at terppah@...
816-217-8284
Pat Richey at richey1976@...
913-764-1393 v/tty
Offered by the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph and the
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

The fundraising committee has set up dates with Barnes & Noble to wrap gifts
during the holiday season.  I am looking for help in recruiting volunteers for
our shifts!  The shifts are listed below.

Town Center Plaza (119th between Nall & Roe)
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2-6 pm and 6-10 pm
Monday, Dec. 14, 6-10 pm
Monday, Dec. 21, 6-10 pm

Oak Park Mall
Saturday, Dec. 19, 10-2 pm and 6-10 pm
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2-6 pm and 6-10 pm

Please pass this information along and help in recruiting volunteers. 
Basically, two volunteers sit at the gift-wrapping table in the store and wrap
purchased items for the customers.  The customers can donate money to our
organization.  It's a lot of fun!  Please forward any names who are interested
to me; I have the master schedule.

Able Hands' Brunch and Learn

featuring...

"Interpreter Roundtable"

Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Location: 1414 E 103rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
Price: $20 with RSVP
        $25 at door

Our roundtable discussion will focus on Hot Topics, trends, and issues related
to the interpreting profession.
We will focus on vocabulary and awkward situations that we have all experienced.
We will also discuss various ethical dilemmas that we run into on a daily basis.
This will be the last seminar that runs before the Missouri cycle has ended for
CEUs.


We have been approved  for the Ethical CEU's needed for Kansas' requirement!!!


*Please park in the lower parking lot on the east side of the church. Enter on
the lower level in the new addition with the silver awning. We will have an Able
Hands banner posted.

Email me with any questions or to register robin@...

Greetings!

The Fundraising Committee is planning ahead!  This past summer, Jeanenne Zeider,
a fundraising committee member, held a garage sale at her house to benefit
KAI-RID.  It was a HUGE success!  She is already planning a Spring 2010 garage
sale, collecting and storing items in her basement.  While you are cleaning out
or downsizing, please remember to donate a few items!  A tax letter is being
drafted for those individuals who want an official letter with a list of donated
items.  If you live in District 2 and would like to donate items for the Spring
garage sale (date TBD), please contact Jeanenne via email:
gabriel0803@....

Jeanenne is also requesting 1-2 volunteers from districts 1 & 3 to hold a garage
sale as well.  This is a fantastic fundraiser!  If you know of anyone who might
be interested, please let her know.

Our committee is also planning on wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble during the
2009 Holiday season.  We are looking for volunteers!!  A Barnes & Noble store
has been contacted in each district (District 1 - Topeka, District 2 - Oak Park
Mall, District 3 - Bradley Fair).  For more information, contact Brenda at
fundraising@... or your district rep to get on the schedule.  It's a lot
of fun and a great way to give a little back to your organization!

Happy Friday!
Brenda Clements
KAI-RID Fundraising Committee
fundraising@...

Hello District 2,
Robin asked me to sign on and to add my comments about the District 2 Bazaar
since I was the coordinator for the event. I thought the event went well,
especially for our first year. I was happy with the exhibitor attendance for the
event in that we had 11 exhibitors. I tried hard to get a variety of exhibitors
so something would appeal to everyone. Thanks so much to the Northland Deaf
church for allowing us to have the event there.
I would have preferred a larger attendance but I over heard one of our
exhibitors calling another exhibitor at the other bazaar and they said it was
about the same attendance.  So I guess that is something both districts need to
work on. As the same with other activities, there are a few things we could
improve on next year. We already have a larger place secured for next year so we
are planning ahead of time for success. Next year if all goes well, the event
will take place in Blue Springs Mo. I think it is important to have this sort of
event in different places so everyone feels involved. I think our biggest
challenge this year was publicizing the event so everyone knew about it. If
anyone has any other ideas how to publicize this event next year and any other
KAI-RID event in the future I am open ears.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Beth Walker



--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "robin0805" <robin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi D2-
>
> Well the first annual D2 bazzar is done and I am looking to next years event
to make it even better.  We had a good turn out, especially for the first year. 
I would like some feedback from you.  Let me know what you liked and what we can
improve on.
>
> Have a good week everyone,
> Robin Rinkenbaugh
>

The website should read: www.kai-rid.org
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

-----Original Message-----
From: B Clements <bjsister3@...>

Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 14:04:32
To: <kairiddistrict2@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [KAIRIDdistrict2] ROYALS GAME


KAI-RID is doing a fundraiser by selling tickets to a Royals game, June 12,
versus Cincinnatti.  Tickets are $28 (face value is $33) and can be purchased at
our website, www.kairid.org, or by contacting Brenda at
fundraising@....  Please invite family, friends, neighbors, anyone to
join us for a great game!  It's a great family atmosphere and the new stadium is
awesome!!  After the show is the annual KC Sky Show, which is the biggest
fireworks display of the season.  There are a limited number of tickets, so
don't wait to order yours!  Please purchase before June 1 so that I have plenty
of time to mail those tickets to you.

Thanks!
Brenda

Robin - Thanks for the information on the district two meeting.  Obviously, I must have overlooked that information in the newsletter.  Sorry to hear no one showed up.  A couple of other suggestions for helping to get the word out....

1) district 2 yahoo group

2) kai-rid calendar

I assume this type of meeting is only open to kai-rid members?

Gina,

Let me know if I can contact you if there is something you would like the board
to be aware of.

Take care,
Robin
--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "Gina Stokesberry" <ginarose70@...>
wrote:
>
> At the conference, I heard it said that you would be hosting a general meeting
for kai-rid members in district two.  I would like some more information on the
time/date/etc.
> Thank you for posting the details of this event.
>
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Gina,

A district 2 meeting was on April 25th at 12:00.  The meeting was announced in
the Newsletter that month.  There were no attendies so another one wasn't
scheduled for this month.  If you have anything you would lie the board to know
email me anytime, or let me know if another meeting is needed.

Robin

--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, Marisa Heilman <mlheilman@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Gina,
> I have not heard anything either. As Media Committee Chair, I also have not
been given any info to add to our calendar. I will post something if I find out
the details!
>
> Thanks!
> Marisa
>
> --- On Mon, 5/25/09, Gina <ginarose70@...> wrote:
>
> From: Gina <ginarose70@...>
> Subject: [KAIRIDdistrict2] Re: Events
> To: KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 12:40 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>       Does ANYONE know about the District 2 meeting that was supposedly
planned for this month?  I have heard nothing about it and heard it said at the
conference that it would be sometime in May.  I would need to know the
date/time/location and am curious to know what is on the agenda.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>

Does ANYONE know about the District 2 meeting that was supposedly planned for
this month?  I have heard nothing about it and heard it said at the conference
that it would be sometime in May.  I would need to know the date/time/location
and am curious to know what is on the agenda.

Thanks!

It sounds like it was a last-minute decision on the teacher's part so no way to
find out ahead of time...

As for some suggestions, I would leave the coffee inside, as it is not conducive
to interpreting anyway.  Ask a student if they would mind carrying the chair
outside for you (students are generally willing and happy to help).  If you are
sitting, the skirt should be okay.  Ummmm... maybe keep a more casual set of
clothing at work for unplanned events like these?

Some ideas.  One thing is for sure.... expect everything and everything in
education.

;-)

--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "dollm8kr2002" <dollm8kr2002@...> wrote:
>
> How many of you have been in a situation where the teacher decides that the
class is going outside to study, it's quite windy, and you are wearing a full
skirt? Add to this the bag and coffee cup you are carrying and the chair you
must wheel of stand up for the hour...
> How have you handled this...gracefully??
> thanks!
>

How many of you have been in a situation where the teacher decides that the
class is going outside to study, it's quite windy, and you are wearing a full
skirt? Add to this the bag and coffee cup you are carrying and the chair you
must wheel of stand up for the hour...
How have you handled this...gracefully??
thanks!

Hey everyone!  I wanted to encourage all of you to join us for a Royals game
Friday, June 12.  Game time is 7:10 pm against Cincinnatti.  After the game is
the KC Sky Show which is the biggest fireworks display of the season!  It will
be a great time!  Tickets are $28 and can be purchased on the KAI-RID website or
by contacting Brenda at fundraising@....  The seats are great!  We have
50 tickets to sell.  Please help spread the word!  Invite family & friends -
this event is for everyone, not just interpreters!

Thanks!
Brenda

At the conference, I heard it said that you would be hosting a general meeting for kai-rid members in district two.  I would like some more information on the time/date/etc. 

Thank you for posting the details of this event. 

If you have an event coming up and would like the district to know about it
please post it.  Let's share the workshops to make us the best interpreters
possible!

Robin Rinkenbaugh

Hi D2-

Well the first annual D2 bazzar is done and I am looking to next years event to
make it even better.  We had a good turn out, especially for the first year.  I
would like some feedback from you.  Let me know what you liked and what we can
improve on.

Have a good week everyone,
Robin Rinkenbaugh

Stacey,

Thanks for the ideas.  When OCD was suggested for this years bazzar we already
had the Deaf Church in the works.  I know there was some worry about the church
being big enough but for our first year was workable.  I'm concerned that we
would have the same problem with OCD.  Does DWOZ have a location? We have a
venue already established for use for this next years event but would like to
have other idea's incase something else comes up.  Thanks for your input.

:) Robin

--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey Storme" <sstorme@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all! I am finally getting around to joining the District 2 group.
> smile..
>
> Robin -- thanks so much for being our district rep! I would love to
> see some events happen for our local district. I will pass along the
> info to our students, as well as grads from the program, with the hope
> that people might subscribe. Then from there -- maybe we can get some
> energy behind local events.
>
> As for the bazzar -- sounds great. I know there are a few that happen
> at OCD already -- maybe it would be a great thing to do in
> collaboration with a local Deaf organization like DWOZ or the softball
> team.
>
>
>
>
> --- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "robin0805" <robin@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Group- I am trying to follow suit with District 3 (I believe) and
> > do a bazzar on May 2, 2009.  I just started being the District 2 rep
> > this summer and am trying to get some events off the ground.  I have
> > noticed that there aren't many members here on the group.  Please if
> > you know anyone that is in District 2 encourage them to sign onto this
> > group. I look forward to getting to know you all and making this term a
> > successful one.
> >
> > Robin Rinkenbaugh
> >
>

Hi all! I am finally getting around to joining the District 2 group.
smile..

Robin -- thanks so much for being our district rep! I would love to
see some events happen for our local district. I will pass along the
info to our students, as well as grads from the program, with the hope
that people might subscribe. Then from there -- maybe we can get some
energy behind local events.

As for the bazzar -- sounds great. I know there are a few that happen
at OCD already -- maybe it would be a great thing to do in
collaboration with a local Deaf organization like DWOZ or the softball
team.




--- In KAIRIDdistrict2@yahoogroups.com, "robin0805" <robin@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Group- I am trying to follow suit with District 3 (I believe) and
> do a bazzar on May 2, 2009.  I just started being the District 2 rep
> this summer and am trying to get some events off the ground.  I have
> noticed that there aren't many members here on the group.  Please if
> you know anyone that is in District 2 encourage them to sign onto this
> group. I look forward to getting to know you all and making this term a
> successful one.
>
> Robin Rinkenbaugh
>

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Hello Group- I am trying to follow suit with District 3 (I believe) and
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KAI-RID Motion For Consideration Referendum

April 25, 2008


Quick Links
KAI-RID Website



RID Website



Current KAI-RID Bylaws

Contact Us

  Dear Scales,

As discussed at the business meeting in Overland Park on March 29,
several motions are being brought forth for membership vote via mail
referendum.  Thank you for taking the time to review these motions
for consideration.  Please view our bylaws by clicking on the quick
link to the left.

Per our current bylaws, Article VII, B,  "Notice of the referendum
stating and describing all motions, procedures and deadlines for
voting, shall be provided to all voting members at least sixty days
prior to the referendum deadline."


This message is the 60 day notification of the mail referenda.  We
will be holding a vote on this issue via Constant Contact's survey
feature.  Voting will be open June 24-29.

Sincerely,


Allison Gile
KAI-RID Bylaws Committee Chairperson
bylaws@...



Motions for Consideration





Motion A­.

(Reference Article III, Section 1, A and B)



Change the titles of membership categories

  From:
To:

  Dual
Certified Dual

  Individual
Associate Dual

  Senior Citizen
State

  Student
Student

Supporting
Organizational

Organizational
Supporting

Retired



Rationale: Feedback from the RID National Office, received Jan 24,
2008, expressed concerns that the current categories were not in
congruence with National's voting categories.



Committee Position: The Bylaws Committee supports the recommendation
and has reflected such change in the revised bylaws now proposed for
member approval.



Board Position: The Board supports this motion.





Motion B.

(Reference Article III, Section 1, A and B; Section 3, C)



To keep the voting categories listed as proposed:



Voting categories
                 Certified Dual
                 Associate Dual
                 State
             Non-Voting categories
                 Student
                 Organizational
                 Supporting





Rationale:  In support of the Board's position that KAI-RID is a
member driven organization, this motion is offered as a deferred
compliance option. This temporary allowance for State members to
retain voting privileges, will remain in effect until the RID
National Office repeals the grace period and all voting KAI-RID
members must be dual members. At such time KAI-RID bylaws will need
to be amended accordingly.



Committee Position:  The Bylaws committee accepts this motion.



Board Position:  The Board accepts this motion.



Motion C
.

(Reference Article IV Section 1, Section 3 B 1 - 6)



Remove Registrant as an officer of the Board of Directors from the
bylaws, reassign the keeping of membership records to the Secretary,
and omit other duties due to redundancy.



Rationale: The Registrant position was originally created by KAI
when it was not affiliated with RID. At that time, one of the main
duties of the board was to present the annual conference. Since that
time, there has been a major emphasis to decentralize the conference
planning duties by creating a committee for that purpose. Because no
other RID affiliate chapter (AC) has a registrant, and the duties
listed for KAI-RID's registrant are handled by the secretary or
membership committee in other AC's, it has been determined that the
position of Registrant is redundant and unnecessary.



Committee Position: The Bylaws Committee supports the recommendation
and has reflected such change in the revised bylaws now proposed for
member approval.



Board Position: The Board supports this motion.







Motion D.

(Reference Article III, Section 5, 6)



To accept Article III, Section 5 and Section 6 wording on the
Termination and Reinstatement of Membership.



Rationale:  The current bylaws did not allow for such circumstances
to be addressed. As per feedback from the RID National Office, the
bylaws committee added this wording.



Committee Position: The Bylaws committee supports this motion.



Board Position:  The Board supports this motion.






Motion E.
(Reference Article IV, Section 1)



Change the title of Executive Board to the Board of Directors.



Rationale: To remain in compliance with the RID National office,
there will no longer be a separation between the officers and the
district representatives.  The officers and the district
representatives will compose the entire Board. This also reflects
KAI-RID's vision statement to be an organization of unified sign
language interpreters.



Committee Position: The Bylaws Committee supports this motion.



Board Position: The Board supports this motion.




Motion F.

(Reference Article IV, Section 3, A, 1-8)



Accept the change in the language detailing the officers' duties in
the proposed bylaws.



Rationale: The board positions were clarified to reduce any
redundancy, to provide transparency of the position, and to ensure
accountability within the position.



Committee Position: The Bylaws Committee supports the recommendation
and has reflected such change in the revised bylaws now proposed for
member approval.



Board Position: The Board supports this motion.




Motion G.
(Reference Article IV, Section 5, A-C)



In order to keep continuity of leadership, this motion will change
the staggered bi-annual terms of office for the President, Vice-
President, Secretary, Treasurer (and Registrant unless the position
is voted to be removed) to be voted on in odd-numbered years and the
District Representatives to be voted  on in even-numbered years.



Rationale: Taking into consideration the feedback from national,
received Jan 24, 2008, the RID National Office expressed concerns
that the current term limits could cause a potential spiraling
deficit in filling vacant positions. Another argument for this is
that one officer may want to move to another office.



Committee Position: The Bylaws Committee supports the recommendation
and has reflected such change in the revised bylaws now proposed for
member approval.



Board Position: The Board supports this motion.




Motion H.

(Reference Article XV)



To change the wording from:

"Dissolution of the organization may occur by a recommendation of
the Board of Directors and the approval of two-thirds of the voting
members eligible and voting during a regular or special meeting of
the membership. Distribution of assets upon dissolution of the
organization will follow the procedure as specified in the Articles
of Incorporation."



To:

"Dissolution of KAI-RID will follow the procedure as specified in
the Articles of Incorporation."





Rationale:  As per feedback from RID National Office, this change
was to clean up any confusing language.





Committee Position:  The Bylaws committee supports this motion.





Board Position:  The Board supports this motion.














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KAI-RID | P.O. Box 111 | Kansas City | MO | 64055

KAI-RID's annual conference is less than a week away! Here are just a
few highlights:

Friday, March 27

5:30pm: Town Hall Meeting

7:15pm: Keynote Speaker - Amie Seiberlich

8:30pm: "RID – The Musical"

Saturday, March 28

8:00am: Workshops

6:00pm: Dinner On Your Own

7:30pm: Fashion Show & Clothing Swap

9:00pm: Social (bring your dancing shoes)

Sunday, March 29

8:30am: Workshops

Please visit
http://www.kai-rid.org/2008_Conference_Schedule.html
for a complete listing of workshops available at the conference. You
will notice that all of the workshops are broken down into 1½ hour
session; however, the actual time of each workshop varies in length.
Pay special attention to how many parts there are to the workshop. Out
of respect for the presenter and other conference attendees, we
request that you stay for the entirety of the workshop. Priority will
be given to conference attendees that attended the initial part(s) of
the session.

CLOTHING SWAP

Getting tired of the same old clothes? Please bring items you think
others will value but that you no longer wear, then swap! It is
essential that items are cleaned and presented neatly! Clothes left at
the end of the evening will be donated to a local charity.

Our fashion show on Saturday night will feature our very own
conference attendees! It will be an eye-opening lesson on what to wear
and what not to wear on assignment.

Also featuring, our very own clothing swap. The clothing swap will
take place right after the fashion show.

CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS NEEDED

We are in need of a few on-call interpreters, to accommodate our
on-site conference attendees. You can request to be on-call for the
entire day or just for an hour and a half or so. On-call interpreters
are paid $2.00/hour for being on-call ($30/hour if their services are
needed). Interpreters must be KQAS Level 4/5 or equivalent. Please
contact Molly Pourhussin at interpreters@... if you are
interested.

QUESTIONS? Please contact our 2008 Conference Chair, Gina Stokesberry
at conference@... or visit our website at
http://www.kai-rid.org/Conferences.html

See you at the conference!

Please spread the word!

Regular Conference Registration Due Today

Regular registration for the 2008 KAI-RID conference must be
postmarked today, March 15.  Registrations postmarked after March 15
pay the on-site fee.  However, the Conference Planning Committee would
appreciate any and all registrations to be paid before the
conferencein order to make best use of our predicted financial resources.

Register electronically by clicking here .

Student Reps Deadline Extended Until Today!

Student representatives are still needed for the conference March
28-30 in Overland Park.  The deadline to apply to be a student rep has
been extended until today, March 15.

Please visit http://www.kai-rid.com/call_for_student_reps.html  to
view the call for student representatives or email Rachel Ewing, at
studentreps@....

For  further conference related information, please head over to
http://www.kai-rid.org/Conferences.html or contact Gina Stokesberry at
conference@...

Thanks!

Kate Williamson
KAI-RID Media Chairperson
media@...
http://www.kai-rid.org
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