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Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) was founded in 1964 at Ball State College in Indiana. The purpose was to create a list of people who could provide sign language interpreting services. RID became a nonprofit and began to recruit, train, and confirm the qualifications of interpreters. Today, RID is a membership organization that advocates for excellence in interpretation and transliteration. Most states have an affiliate chapter of RID, divided into 5 regions. IdahoRID is in Region V.


We are Idaho's only professional organization for sign language interpreters. As a nonprofit, run by volunteer members, we welcome interest in the organization. This page will give you an overview to what our team does. If you would like to see more, please reach out to info@idahorid.org about joining us for a team retreat.

Board of Directors must be members of IdahoRID  for 1+ years and hold dual membership with RID. The Executive Board are elected into a 2-year term by voting members. Member-at-Large positions are appointed by the President and approved by the board each term.Overview of board of directors. President, provider of reports. This position is ex-officio of all committees, attends region 5 president committee meetings and the national conference. elected on even years for a 2-year term. must be a certified dual member. Vice President, keeper of the rules. governs the business meetings using Roberts rules of order, keeper of the bylaws, policies and procedures and their revisions. elected on odd years for a 2-year term. must be a certified dual member. treasurer, manager of finances. handles income and expenditures, creates financial reports, and oversees tax reports with the president. elected on odd years for a 2 year term. must be a dual member. Secretary membership communications. Tracks active members, attends all board meetings, records and provides meeting minutes to all members. elected on even years for a 2 year term. must be a dual member. Member-at-Large, representation. Actively represent the interests of members in your area and participate in the active planning of IdahoRID. appointed by the president and must be a dual member.

Committee members are appointed by the President and approved by the board each term. They must be an IdahoRID member for 1+ years but are not required to hold dual membership with RID. We regularly form short-term committees to plan our Spring and Fall Workshops and currently have a Social Media Committee to manage our online posts.

Overview of Standing Committees. Technology, this team manages the website which includes email communications and workshop registrations. Professional Development, this team manages presenter contracts and CEU processing. Scholarship, this team consists of the chair and 2 board members to review and approve testing scholarships. Historian, this team manages photographs and videos of our events, any newsletters, and organizes the archived documents. Short-term Committees, these committees are formed for a specific reason and is dissolved when that goal is completed.

The following organizational documents are the foundation for how IdahoRID runs. Bylaws and PPM can be found on the About Us page.


What is an Affiliate Chapter?

ACs are a separate entity that operates under the umbrella of RID. They are usually nonprofits run by member volunteers.



What is the purpose of an Affiliate Chapter?

ACs focus on specific geographic areas. They are more familiar with the needs of the local interpreting community.



How does an Affiliate Chapter benefit members?

  • Local professional development
  • Local resources and support
  • Connect with other interpreters 
  • Learn from the seasoned professionals in your area
  • Network and build relationships throughout the region
  • Future opportunities for regional or national leadership and management roles.



What is the relationship between RID and Affiliate Chapters?

ACs are supported with organizational advice from RID and the Region Representative. RID does not financially support individual ACs. 



When are the big interpreting conferences?

  • RID hosts a conference on odd years 
  • Each Region hosts a conference on even years



How do Affiliate Chapters make money to provide professional development?

ACs collect dues from members, however this makes up a small part of the budget. Most professional development is paid for by registration. It takes intricate planning to cover expenses before knowing how many will sign up for a workshop.



What does the IdahoRID Team mostly do with it's time?

  • Manage the website
  • Organize workshops


What if I don't have the experience to be part of this team?

Then this is the perfect place to start. Most of our team members begin without any experience. Getting involved with your local AC is an opportunity to develop those skills and take on leadership roles.











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