Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Remember that time...

All interpreters have stories- the good, the bad, the memorable.  We can talk about our mis-adventures en route- from massive gridlock to unforeseen metro delays, but often times, our most memorable moments must remain shrouded in confidentiality between us, our team interpreter, and our consumers.

Today was one of those days that tops my list.  While I cannot share the specifics, it truly takes the cake, beating the day it took me seven hours to drive the seven miles home from the metro station (among my other mis-adventures in the Washington, D.C. area.)

By now, we have lived it, seen the news, and maybe a T-shirt or Facebook page- "I survived the earthquake."

It's not everyday that Washington, D.C. is rocked by a 5.9 earthquake.  And it's not everyday that you are interpreting while the room around you shakes!

At the end of the day, I am thankful that we are all safe.  And I will remain thankful to my co-interpreter who graciously offered me a ride home from D.C. (especially since it's not everyday that I work in D.C. with a fellow NoVa interpreter).

Years from now, we'll look back and say....

Remember that time we were teaming together....
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Conference Re-cap: Twitter feed

Live blogging from the RID National Conference was a fantastic experience!  Not only did it allow me to keep a record of the conference and update friends back home, it facilitated discussion with friends on Facebook as well as other interpreters on Twitter.
 
Here's the re-cap:
 
Amanda
RT New board members all sworn in!
22 Jul
 
Amanda
At ATL waiting for flight to DC. It was great seeing everyone! Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the conf possible!
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Coca-cola tour with a colleague/friend I haven't seen in 2 years. :-)
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Great discussion at forum this am. Thank you for organizing this event & to everyone who took the time to participate.
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Another quote from forum- "Conference interpreters are eye and ear candy." Thank you for all your great work!!
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Jan Humphrey- "There is no such thing as a perfect interpretation or a perfect interpreter."
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Another quote from forum- "Without pain, there is no growth."
22 Jul
 
Amanda
forum- Well said "We are a certifying body- is it who we are or what we do?"
22 Jul
 
Amanda
Forum this am- is a certifying body or a professional membership organization?
22 Jul
 
Amanda
4 hr business mtg + 5 hr = BRAIN FULL. Another good day at conf.- esp Buck's workshop. Even had peach cobbler for dessert.
21 Jul
 
Amanda
Alarm went off and we had to leave room. Heading back in now
21 Jul
 
Amanda
Sign Language Etymology workshop from 2-7 pm.
21 Jul
 
RID National Office
(Meeting adjourned) MOOOOSEE!
21 Jul
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Amanda
Motion P carries. Several motions from floor are left, but out of time. has adjourned business meeting.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion to close discussion to close discussion on Motion P- add philathropoic initiative to nat'l & reg conferences.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion fails RT Motion O, for a system to recognize specialized skills that do not fall under a specialized certification.
21 Jul

Carrie Westhoelter
CORRECTION: speaks in favor of Motion G and honoring the work of Alan Champion
21 Jul
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Amanda
Chair rules that Motion O is not moot, despite task force plans to expand specialization certification.
21 Jul
 
Amanda
Motion O- proposed re-wording of Motion F.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion N- ruled out of order. Only certified members can propose & vote on certification issues.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion N- candidates who fail either portion of NIC interview/performance can re-take only portion failed & pay pro-rated fee
21 Jul

Amanda
Motions from the floor of business meeting- first time ever!
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion M carries. Now passing Resolutions A-H: Thank you to everyone who made possible & served on BOD.
21 Jul

Amanda
No discussion on Motion M. Time to vote.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion L carries unanimously. Now on to Motion M. Almost done!!
21 Jul

Amanda
Discussing Motion L- developing standard practice paper for trilingual interpreting. Mano a Mano President is speaking in support.
21 Jul

Amanda
Only Motions L & M left. I'm impressed at how much we have accomplished this year compared to previous conferences.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion K- RID request FCC set up compensation for CDIs in VRS- carries.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion J carries. Moving on to Motion K.
21 Jul

Amanda
- I'm covered by hubby's insurance, but I need disability. Plus I want to support members who may not have the same options.
21 Jul

Amanda
I got up to speak in favor of Motion J, but it was called to vote. Support staff are counting now.
21 Jul

Amanda
Now discussing amended Motion J. Big question seems to be if a new feasibility study is needed or not.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion J amendment carries. Now reads nat'l officr do new feasibility study & report back to membership.
21 Jul

Amanda
Now discussing Motion J- provide group rate comprehensive health insurance options.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion to refer Motion H to Nat'l office for feasibility carries. Motion I withdrawn pre-conf. Now Motion J.
21 Jul

Amanda
Yay- We still have quroum. Motion made to refer Motion H to national office & PD committee for feasibility study.
21 Jul

Amanda
conference support staff- YOU ROCK!
21 Jul

Amanda
business meeting- do we still have quroum?? Counting again.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion G carrirs. Now Motion H- maintain CEU transcripts for 35 years??
21 Jul

Carrie Westhoelter
speaks in favor of Motion E and honoring the work of Alan Champion
21 Jul
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Amanda
Motion F withdrawn by motion maker. Now on to Motion G- standard practice paper for performing arts interpreting.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion to close discussion passed. Motion E also passes. Moving on to Motion F
21 Jul

Amanda
Dennis Cokely speaking in favor of Motion E. (insert audience applause here)
21 Jul

Amanda
Discussion closed & we voted. Substitute motion is now main motion E. Motion E is open for discussion.
21 Jul

Amanda
Now discussing support/against Main Motion E. Will we accept substition or send Main Motion to discussion for a vote?
21 Jul

Amanda
Cheryl is now explaining procedure in Spoken English for clarification. Will discuss main motion, then vote to substitute or not.
21 Jul

Amanda
Now discussing substitute Motion E. Substitute motion seems to be more specific about processes & intent of Motion E
21 Jul

Amanda
Amendment to Motion E substitution passed. Bylaws committee would present bylaws to BOD who would refer it to members for vote.
21 Jul

Amanda
A lot of confusion over proper protocol for how to discuss/vote/substitute Motion E. I know I'm confused!!
21 Jul

Amanda
BOD & IDP would develop description of position & quals then bring it to members for vote by Dec 15, 2012 after regional confs.
21 Jul

Amanda
Motion maker moves to substitute Motion E. Bylaws committee to consult with IDP member section to develop bylaw ammendment
21 Jul

Amanda
Libby & Bummy (our parliamentarians) were just awarded President's award & were very surprised. Thank you both for your service!
21 Jul

Amanda
We have quroum & only had to count once! Quick announcement by@CherylMoose, then on ti Motion E- CODA member at large on BOD.
21 Jul

Amanda
Business meeting is starting...quroum count. Fingers crossed!
21 Jul

Amanda
Business meeting stats in 5 minutes. Please come & have your vote count! We need quroum & the room is looking a bit empty.
21 Jul

Amanda
Choosing btw. bus mtg & prof develp. isn't fair to members nor presenters who worked hard on their presentations.
21 Jul

Amanda
Your vote counts! We need quorum this am. Workshops during business mtgs is bad idea.
21 Jul

Amanda
Found sushi to go at Benihana. It's been a busy week so far & I could use a relaxing evening in. Another busy day tomorrow!
20 Jul

Amanda
Had lunch & a nap. Now, I'm ready for workshop on simultaneous interpreting & cognitive management.
20 Jul
 
Amanda
Feeling conflicted- I really want to go to teaming workshop tomorrow am, also want to be present for discussion of Motion E.
20 Jul

Amanda
Motion D passes- conference accessibility in ASL, English, & Spanish (but not necessarily all open mic). Time for lunch!
20 Jul

Amanda
Well said "Financial concerns should not prevent us from doing the right thing."
20 Jul

Amanda
Well said! spoke in support of Motion D- conference sessions be accessible in ASL, English, & Spanish.
20 Jul

RID National Office
Motion C - to research mechanisms for endorsement of reputable agencies and organizations providing sign language interpretation.
20 Jul
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RID National Office
Motion B has failed. On to Motion C.
20 Jul
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Carrie Westhoelter
Motion B amended to end of motion "after the guidelines of the motion passed in 2007 are approved and implemented"
20 Jul
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BridgeCommunications
Motion B: amendment to replace "negotiations" to "dialogue."
20 Jul
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Amanda
Motion A withdrawn- conf lang policy reflects spirit of motion. Now discussing Motion B- should consider recognizing BEI?
20 Jul

Amanda
Yay! We have quroum...time to get the ball rolling at business meeting.
20 Jul

Amanda
business meeting can't start until we have 200 members for quorum. Come let your voice be heard & vote counted.
20 Jul

BridgeCommunications
Business Meeting started late due to lack of quorum. President Moose turned mtg over ti VP Rachel Copelli for intros.
20 Jul
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Amanda
business meeting this am.
20 Jul

Amanda
- Thanks for the recommendation!
20 Jul

Amanda
- under the new system, if you are already qualified & otherwise meet the criteria for NIC 2, will you still have to take NIC 1 1st?
20 Jul

Amanda
Region II Caucus is saving the best for last- President Tara Handy Palmer is giving her report next.
19 Jul

Amanda
Region II Caucus- President's report.
19 Jul

Amanda
Yay for 8+ yrs of Spanish! I understood most of PRRID's president's report. ASL terp & CART helped-great use of relay interpreting
19 Jul

Amanda
Region II is largest region with 3,585 members. At our caucus now. Presidents' Reports are starting.
19 Jul

Amanda
- You're welcome. This was the first time that I live blogged & it was fun! I have to give credit for encouraging me.
19 Jul

Amanda
It certainly had been an interesting & exciting day at - GAP panels & discussion, then forum. Region 2 caucus tonight!
19 Jul

Amanda
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They announced that handouts & video would be posted on rid.org under 'NIC News.'
19 Jul

Virginia RID
Fact Sheet for the NIC Enhancements!
19 Jul
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Amanda
I like the 'secret shopper' approach to measuring rater reliability in the future.
19 Jul

Virginia RID
New NIC I and II tests under development! Check out the RID Website and click on NIC News.
19 Jul
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Amanda
Would love to see more specialty credentials in future, especially medical & mental health. EIPA could be used as K-12 test.
19 Jul

Amanda
@
I think that's a good guess, but I didn't think that it was clearly explained. Thank you for your reply!
19 Jul

Amanda
If I take new tests, does that mean in the future the letters after my name will be NIC, NIC I, and NIC II.
19 Jul

Amanda
Mixed feelings about changes to . Some are long overdue but I hope they don't confuse our members and consumers more.
19 Jul

Jay Moradi-Penuel
- is the Forum powerpoint presentation going to be available for download later?
19 Jul
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Amanda
Why distinction among pass, borderline pass, borderline fail, & fail?? Either you pass or fail- unless you pass with levels?
19 Jul

lynetta martin
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I'm concerned, How can a test touted to be psycometrically sound become more accurate and more fair?
19 Jul
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Amanda
"Task force says we have to have levels." Why?
19 Jul

Amanda
Still don't know original rationale behind having levels.
19 Jul

Amanda
Validity, reliability, & fairness....defensible content....good test?? Job task analysis (JTA) A lot of jargon #NIC
19 Jul

Amanda
''Levels have lost credibility in the community." Sad, but true!
19 Jul

Jay Moradi-Penuel
I'm not really happy about the card based question and answer session for the NIC Forum . I would prefer to speak and comment.
19 Jul
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Amanda
At NIC task force forum. Big changes are coming down the pike!
19 Jul

Amanda
GAP Part 2- VRS working conditions & educational interpreting standards starting soon.
19 Jul

RID National Office
Part 2 of the RID GAP Forum will start at 1:30 p.m.
19 Jul
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Amanda
GAP forum hot topic- licensure laws. & being well represented by its members.
19 Jul

Amanda
Representing at GAP forum. VDDH pay; edu. terps-instructional or support services? PD?; impact of DC licensure law.
19 Jul

Amanda
What's happing in your neck of the woods??
19 Jul

Amanda
GAP has been very busy!! Janet Bailey quote 'We need to catch up to where we are.'
19 Jul

Amanda
GAP Parts 1 & 2, NIC forum on agenda today. Want to bring back good info for District 1 townhall on Aug 27.
19 Jul

Amanda
Great time at conference opening reception. I love catching up w/ friends & colleagues. Plus I picked up my 5 year pin.
18 Jul

Amanda
Pic with Prez...sitting behind me at opening ceremony (I couldn't figure out how to tag on FB)
18 Jul

Amanda
Great first day at conference. Can't wait to pick up 5 year pin tomorrow.
18 Jul

RID National Office
2011 RID Distinguished Service Award winner is Dr. Carol Tipton
18 Jul
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Adam Rademacher
word of the day... kvetch :-)
18 Jul
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Amanda
MOOSE!!! Opening ceremony for National conference. .
18 Jul

Amanda
Great small group discussion at EDM Circles workshop.
18 Jul

Amanda
On the ground and conference bound!
18 Jul

Amanda
Almost Atlanta bound. Yes, I really did wake up at 3 am & make it to airport by 4:20. Looking forward to seeing everyone at conf.
18 Jul

Amanda
Done packing & heading to bed soon- 6 am flight to Atlanta.
17 Jul

NVRC DHHP
Safe travels to all the interpreters heading to Atlanta for the National Conference!
15 Jul
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Amanda
My first post abut Conference: Signing On: Ready or not...
2 Jul
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Amanda
Checking out the schedule for conference. Looking forward to a great week. It will be here before we know it!
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