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1 Hotel and Conference Site The 2005 VRID conference will take place in the Star City of the South Roanoke, Virginia at the Roanoke Clarion ( The hotel will host meetings, workshops, the entertainment sessions, and sleeping rooms all in a central location just a five minute drive from historic Downtown. VRID s special rate is just $70.00 per night per room. Call the hotel directly at or fax at to make reservations. Be sure to mention your affiliation with the 2005 VRID Conference to secure the discounted rate. The Roanoke Clarion is an AAA 3 diamond hotel boasting terrific amenities such as an indoor heated and outdoor seasonal pool, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access in every room, exercise facilities, a full-service restaurant, tennis courts and a friendly pet policy. The hotel is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains making for a picturesque location, yet is conveniently one mile from the airport (free shuttle provided) and minutes from Downtown. Roanoke Clarion Ordway Drive, Roanoke, VA Directions: From I-81 take I-581 South towards Roanoke. Take exit 3W onto VA- Call to Conference The Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf invites you to the 2005 State Conference, Constructing Your Success. The conference will be held April 1-3 at the Roanoke Clarion near historic Downtown Roanoke and the Roanoke Airport. This conference marks a special event for VRID: the first major VRID event in Southwest Virginia. Activities for the conference include a pre-conference legal workshop featuring Anna Witter-Merithew and entertainment by Evon Black and Fred Michael Beam. Workshops feature regionally and nationally known presenters on a wide range of topics. Up to 2.25 CEUs can be earned by attending all conference activities (including pre-conference) including 1.5 CEUs in legal training. The following pages include all necessary information for you to plan your weekend at the VRID conference. Be sure that your membership dues are up to date for you to take advantage of low member rates. See you in Roanoke! Conference Deadlines March 11 Student Representative Applications March 18 Roanoke Clarion room group rate March 18 Program Book Ads March 25 Early Registration On-going Silent Auction Submissions, Regional Rep Nominations, Motion Submissions, Exhibitor Registra-

2 Friday, April 1 Conference Schedule Constructing Your Success 8:30 Registration opens for pre-conference workshop 9:00 4:00 Pre-conference workshop, Interpreting in Legal Settings An Overview (. 7 CEUs, PS; Note: pre-conference workshop is an additional fee; see full-page flyer on page 6) 5:00 7:00 Conference registration/vendor Set-up 7:00 9:30 Opening Welcome and An evening with Evon Black and Fred Beam (.25 CEUs, PS) Evon will present her one-woman show, Mama Cares, a tale about growing up Deaf in Arkansas with a mother of the south. Fred will present his one-man show, Black Deaf Male: Who am I?, a dramatic definition of the experience of Black Deaf men. 9:30 10:30 Opening Night Reception Saturday, April 2 8:30 5:00 Conference registration; Exhibit hall; Silent Auction 9:00 10:00 Keynote: Putting Our Profession in Perspective (.1 CEU, PS) Presented by Michael Rizzolo, CSC, OTC Saturday morning begins with a lively and dynamic presentation about why we as interpreters do what we do. Review the strategies used by the most successful interpreters. Learn several ways to put a spark back into your career. Michael s remarks are guaranteed to assist you in getting the most out of the rest of the conference. 10:15 12:00 VRID Business Meeting (.1 CEU, PS) VRID President s report, election of District Representatives; voting on all submitted motions and resolutions. 12:15 2:15 Conference Luncheon VRID Awards Program (.1 CEU, PS) Onsite lunch included in cost of registration. 2:30 5:30 Workshops (.3 CEUs, PS) A. Skill Development for Legal Interpreters: Interpreting Lines of Questioning (Part I), Anna Witter-Merithew, CSC, CI and CT, SC:L, SC:PA, OIC:C One of the common types of discourse interpreters encounter in the legal setting is interactive discourse based on a line of questioning designed to elicit a logical and sequential series of responses. These lines of questions are part of the legal/investigative strategy employed by attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel. The focus of this 8-hour track is on the form and function of these lines of questioning, and how to interpret each in a manner that preserves the legal/ investigative strategy associated with each. Types of questions that emerge, how to recognize both the form and function, as well as ways to mark question forms to elicit appropriate responses, will be the focus of inquiry and practice. Come prepared for extensive hands-on

3 practice activities and lively discussions among colleagues. Note: This workshop will be delivered in three consecutive parts throughout the entire conference. B. Managing Your Destiny: Success Strategies for Interpreters Michael Rizzolo, CSC, OTC Captivated by Saturday s keynote? Want to learn more? Or did you miss the inspiring message of how to put your profession into perspective? Invest further in your own personal and professional development as Michael expands on his keynote remarks. He will assist you in making the changes necessary to take your life and career from good to great. Topics include: Destiny Management, Life Balance, Success Strategies, Dream Catching and Interpersonal Marketing. C. Advanced ASL Storytelling Techniques for Interpreters (Part I), Sherry Hicks, CSC Students will gain both linguistic and practical hands on experiential understanding by participation in the telling of ASL stories. Embedded within these ASL stories is Deaf culture information. Students achieve this goal by learning the aspects of ASL storytelling including: role shift, eye gaze, characterizations, use of classifiers along with the general aspects of how to build a story in American Sign Language. Students rarely have the opportunity to tell these stories in ASL. The goal of this module is to gain these pertinent skills to self monitor for overall skill enhancement and a deeper understanding of ASL storytelling in all its aspects. The aim of fluency building for educational interpreters who work with young Deaf and hard of hearing children is to be clear, accurate and fluid. This will benefit the student seeking overall improvement of expressive ASL skills from introductory to advanced users of ASL. D. Evon Black Presents..., Evon Black, M.S.Ed. Enjoy Friday night s performance? Want to learn more from the Oprah of Gallaudet University? Evon presents a special workshop tailored to conference attendees designed to help them get more out of the concepts introduced in her performance. 5:30 7:30 Dinner (On your own) 7:30 9:30 Politically Incorrect with Ryan D. Long (.2 CEUs, PS) Join DOD Counterterrorism Officer Ryan D. Long and panelists for a Deaf perspective on major current events. This memorable event will blend his own brand of the popular television talk show Politically Incorrect with audience participation. Come watch, learn, and be a part of the show. For a detailed description and more about Ryan, see page 8.

4 Sunday, September 14 8:00 11:00 Conference Registration 8:00 11:30 Silent Auction 8:00 1:00 Exhibit Hall 8:30 11:00 Workshops (.25 CEUs) A. Skill Development for Legal Interpreters: Interpreting Lines of Questioning (Part II) Anna Witter-Merithew, BPS, CSC, CI and CT, SC:L, SC:PA, OIC:C B. Advanced ASL Storytelling Techniques for Interpreters (Part II), Sherry Hicks, CSC C. So You Want to Be A Theatrical Interpreter (Part I), Fred Beam and members of the Wild Zappers Participants will be introduced to the concepts and application of theatrical interpretation through information sharing and modeling. The workshop will cover the art of interpreting for theatre, requirements and process of interpreting for the stage, and cultural issues in theatre interpretation. D. Has the TTY Gone Bye Bye Bye? Betti Thompson, Coordinator, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Center, Inc. Remember when the only acronyms that interpreters needed to know related to deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind consumer technology was GA and SK? Well, welcome to the 21st century world of IM, VRI, VRS and IP-relay. This workshop will re-introduce the old fashioned TTY s and a new generation of state-of-the-art systems. In addition, alternatives to the TTY will be demonstrated including video relay, CapTel, pagers and other modern devices that deaf, hard of hearing people and DeafBlind are using. 11:00 11:30 Brunch Break (on-site, provided in cost of registration) 11:30 2:00 Workshops (. 25 CEUs, PS) A. Skill Development for Legal Interpreters: Interpreting Lines of Questioning (Part III) Anna Witter-Merithew, BPS, CSC, CI and CT, SC:L, SC:PA, OIC:C B. Taxes, Money, and Bills - Oh, My! An Overview of Money Management for Interpreters, Andrea Smith, CI and CT Are you ready for your 2004 Income tax return? This workshop is geared for interpreters of all levels and income mixtures. We will be discussing many of the financial issues unique to our profession including basic bookkeeping, insurance protections, and gaining a better understanding of your tax return. Included will be an explanation of the four myths of interpreter finances and how to choose a CPA. Come to this workshop and find out what deductions you've been missing! C. So You Want to be a Theatrical Interpreter (Part II), Fred Beam and members of the Wild Zappers

5 D. Finding a Place at the Table a forum for educational interpreters, Moderated by Greg Camp, CI and Annette Bene, MA, TC FLASHBACK! You're 13 and it's a holiday dinner...once again your place is at the kid's table...maybe one day ! You're an educational interpreter and it's the start of another school day...once again your place is with the para-professionals...maybe one day... The "big" table - how do you get there? This forum address the current needs and wants of Virginia's educational interpreters. Beginning with a panel of educational interpreters from a variety of educational systems, this forum will openly discuss where Virginia's educational interpreters are and contrast that with where Virginia's educational interpreters want to be. Several areas will be discussed including hiring practices, qualifications, professional development opportunities and expected roles in the educational setting. Following the panel discussion, work groups will address each issue and list all concerns and possible solutions. The end product of these work groups will be given to the VRID Educational Interpreter Task Force to help guide the efforts of the Task Force over the next few years. By attending, you are sure to gain practical tips for personal and system growth and at the same time, help to shape the future of the field. Pull up a chair...you're heading to the big table soon! Bylaw and Constitution Revision New bylaws will be presented to the membership for consideration at the business meeting on Saturday, April 2, These bylaws are meant to replace both the current VRID Constitution and VRID Bylaws. The current versions of both of these documents are online at To receive a copy of the proposed document, or to make any comments about them, the Bylaws Committee Chair, Joshua Pennise, at jpennise@mac.com or call at

6 Considerations for Interpreting in the Legal Environment VRID Pre-conference Workshop. 7 CEUs April 1, 2005 ~ 9:00 am 4:00 pm Roanoke Clarion Description: This 6 hour pre-conference workshop will focus on major considerations associated with interpreting in the legal context. Primary themes to be explored include the nature, form and function of legal language; current perspectives on roles and responsibilities of legal interpreters--with attention to ethical considerations; identifying demands and control options associated with working the in the legal context; and determining readiness for legal interpreting (including a discussion of certification testing requirements and expectations). Participants will explore resources available for gaining the knowledge and skills required for successful practice as a legal interpreter. Trainer- Anna Witter-Merithew Anna Witter-Merithew, CSC, SC:L, OIC:C, SC:PA, CI and CT is currently the Assistant Director for the Distance Opportunities in Interpreter Training Center in Denver, Colorado. Her responsibilities include the management of a variety of online in-service training programs--one of which is a four semester, 15 credit hour certificate program in legal interpreting open to ASL- English and Spanish-English interpreters. She is currently a graduate student studying adult education and intercultural communication. Anna is a past President and Vice President of the National RID and cofounder and past Vice President of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT). She has recently coauthored a text entitled The Dimensions of Ethical Decision-Making with Kellie Stewart. Anna lives in Denver with her husband Michael. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. Target Audience: This workshop is open to both new and seasoned interpreters who have worked or aspire to work in the legal environment. Register for the pre-conference workshop on the VRID 2005 Conference Registration Form Cost for pre-conference workshop $50 VRID/WVRID/VAD/VADB Members $75 Non-Members

7 Friday Night Opening Performance Mama Cares... With Evon Black Mama Cares is a humorous one woman show, created and performed by Evon Black. It features her memories and experiences of growing up deaf with a Southern country mother from Arkansas and attending the Arkansas School for the Deaf, one of the last Deaf schools to integrate its schools for black and white students. Evon Black performs widely for deaf and hearing people throughout the United States in American Sign Language with a voice interpreter. When she performs, she uses stories from her past that leaves the audience smiling and laughing. She is also a member and assistant director of I didn t Hear That Color Touring Company and is known as the "Deaf Oprah" of Gallaudet University. Black Deaf Male: Who Am I? With Fred Michael Beam Black Deaf Male: Who Am I? is an original one-man show written, created, and performed by Fred Michael Beam. This play features a dramatic and provocative vision of what it means to be a Black Deaf Male. It was written to affirm some of the ways Black Deaf Males see ourselves, plumb our ancestry and roots, recount some of the wrongs that have been visited upon us, celebrate some of our heroes, challenge American racism, and express some of our hopes and dreams. Fred Michael Beam, an acclaimed educator, presenter and performer, has keen willpower to dedicate his knowledge for advancement of Black Deaf Awareness. He received training from various theatres, including Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Kennedy Center, Quest, Gallaudet University, Rochester Institute of Technology, National Deaf Dance Theatre, DuPont Dance Company, just to name a few. Tickets for non-conference attendees are $10 adults, $5 students and seniors over 55.

8 Politically Incorrect with Ryan D. Long Saturday, April 2, 2005 Based on the popular and somewhat controversial cable and network favorite, "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," Saturday night's event examines current political and pop-culture issues from a Deaf person's point RYAN D. LONG of view. "Politically Incorrect with Ryan Long" showcases a four-member Deaf panel, moderated by Ryan Long, dissecting today's headlines and water-cooler discussions. The War in Iraq, the FCC crackdown on indecency, terrorism/counter-terrorism, stem-cell research, the influence of the media - there are a few of the topics to be debated in this unconventional roundtable. Spend the first part of the evening viewing complex ASL vocabulary, discourse features and prosodic elements. Following a question and answer period, get in on the action when the panel members become moderators and audience members become participants. Apply the vocabulary, discourse features and prosodic elements previously observed as you roll-up your sleeves and lock horns. You may laugh - you may cry - you may fume - you may convert...only one thing is certain...you will learn! Ryan D. Long was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Darnestown, MD. He became profoundly deaf at the age of two as a result of spinal meningitis. Mr. Long attended public schools from grades K through 12 where a sign language interpreter was provided for most classes. Next, he attended the Miami University of Ohio and received his Bachelors in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs with two minors; one in East Asian Studies specializing in China and another in Naval Science courtesy of the US Navy civilian ROTC program. As a sophomore, Mr. Long completed basic flight training and received his Private Pilot's License. Mr. Long then continued his education at the American University where he received a Masters in International Relations with a concentration in US Foreign Policy. In 2000, Mr. Long entered the federal service, serving as an analyst in the Department of Defense. He specialized in providing operational support to U.S. military activities. Among others, he was directly involved in OPERATONS NOBLE EAGLE, ENDURING FREEDOM - AFGHANISTAN, and IRAQI FREEDOM. In July 2003, Mr. Long became a Team Lead in the Department of Defense's newly founded Task Force for Combating Terrorism. He currently serves as a Counterterrorism Officer working in the Joint Staff. Presently, Mr. Long is attending the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, VA as one of the few civilian students selected to attend this highly renowned professional military school. In June 2005, he will receive a second Masters in Military Studies. Mr. Long is married and lives in southern Maryland where he and his wife enjoy boating and flying whenever possible.

9 Call for Student Representatives The Conference Planning Committee is seeking Student Representatives to become a part of the 2005 Conference Planning team. Qualifications for Student Reps are as follows: Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 years of ASL studies Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ASL Studies Program or an Interpreter Training Program. Applicants must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the conference. Deaf students interested in leadership skills are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must send a letter of interest along with a brief statement of reference from a current instructor. Six Student Reps will be selected to work under the direction of the Student Rep Coordinator. Student Reps will work with the Conference Committee and Speakers as needed to perform tasks such as: introduction of speakers, room set-up to include AV equipment, processing paperwork, registration, etc. All Student Reps will be expected to work the duration of the conference from Friday, April 1 at 4:00 until Sunday, April 3 at 1:30 PM. Those selected will receive free lodging and meals, waiver of all conference fees, and the opportunity to network with the conference speakers, coordinators and all attendees. Deadline to apply: March 20, For further information or to apply, contact: Felecia Redd, Student Rep Coordinator, 7809 Traditional Court, Richmond, Virginia , ReddinChrist@yahoo.com Conference Exhibitors The 2005 VRID Conference is an excellent opportunity to display products and services to all conference attendees. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to display beginning at 6:00 PM on Friday evening until 1:30 PM on Sunday afternoon. It is anticipated that the heaviest of traffic flow will be prior to the Friday evening activity as members of the local community will join conference attendees for these events. The vendor fee is a nominal $50.00 for each 6-foot table space for the entirety of the conference. Some areas are available with electric supply and are available on a first-come, first serve basis. For more information, contact the Conference Exhibit Coordinator Beth Klein, 11 Breezy Hill Dr, Stafford VA 22556, (cell), elibonklein@yahoo.com Silent Auction The 2005 VRID Conference will feature a Silent Auction to help defray conference expenses. Members are encouraged to donate items or to solicit items for VRID. Suggested items would include: interpreting books/videotapes, jewelry, house wares, handcrafted items, etc. For more information, please contact: Charlotte Tucker at CTucker303@aol.com.

10 Call for Conference Partners The costs of hosting a conference of this kind and of this size is considerable. Please consider being a conference partner. Businesses, corporations, and individuals are encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions to this year s conference in the form of sponsorship money. Listed below are the various sponsor levels and the rewards received for the donation. Members are encouraged to solicit sponsorships from businesses and agencies within their local area. For more information on the sponsorship program or to become a VRID 2005 Conference Partner contact Joshua Pennise at jpennise@mac.com; v/tty. Diamond Level $5,000 and up Receive a cover page ad or a double page spread ad in the Conference program book Vendor fee waived for conference exhibit space 5 Conference registrations (all fees waived) Copy of the Conference Program Book Official recognition at all evening events Platinum Level $1,000 to $4,999 Receive a full page ad in the Conference program book Vendor fee waived for conference exhibit space 3 Conference registrations (all fees waived) Copy of the Conference Program Book Official recognition at all evening events Gold Level $500 to $999 Receive a full page ad in the Conference program book Vendor fee waived for conference exhibit space 2 Conference registrations (all fees waived) Copy of the Conference Program Book Official recognition at all evening events Silver Level $250 to $499 Receive a half page ad in the Conference program book Vendor fee waived for conference exhibit space 1 Conference registration (all fees waived) Copy of the Conference Program Book Official recognition at all evening events Bronze Level $100 to $249 Receive a quarter page ad in the Conference program book Vendor fee waived for conference exhibit space Copy of the Conference Program Book Program Book Advertisement Rates The 2005 VRID Conference will boast a program book full of information and advertisers! Why not congratulate a colleague or express your gratitude with a business card ad? The conference program book is the key to information at the conference as it will list the full conference schedule, event locations, speaker biographies and more. Advertising in the VRID Conference Program book is a sure way to grab the attention of all conference attendees. The following is a list of rates for advertising space: Front inside/ Back inside/ Back cover $100 Full page (7.5 x10 ) $85 Half page (7.5 x ) $60 Quarter page (3.625 x ) $30 Business card (3.625 x 2.25 ) $15 If sent by US mail, ads should be cameraready (no color-no bleeds) and conform to the sizes listed above. If sent in electronic format, the software must be compatible with the software capabilities of the Program Book editor. All reservations for space must be accompanied with payment. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline: March 12, All advertising is subject to the editor s approval. VRID reserves the right to reject advertisements for any reason at any time. VRID is not liable if an advertisement is omitted for any reason. Publication of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement or approval of the contents of books or other publications, points of view, standards of services, or opinions presented therein, nor does VRID guarantee the accuracy of information given. For more information contact Joshua Pennise, jpennise@mac.com; v/tty.

11 Constructing Your Future The 2005 Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference Roanoke Clarion April 1-3, 2005 Name: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Emergency Contact: Name: Phone: Membership (check all that apply): VRID VAD VADB WVRID RID Board member of out-of-state NAD or RID chapter Please send copy of membership card or bring it with you to registration. Registration Categories: Combo Registration includes all events excluding the pre-conference workshop. Day Pass includes only the events on the day listed; does not include Sat evening Awards Gala. Early Registration (received by March 25) Late Registration (March 26 to onsite registration) Combo *Day Pass Combo *Day Pass VRID/WVRID/VAD/VADB or out-of-state chapter board member $ * $95.00 $ * $ RID member (nat l or other state) $ * $ $ * $ Non-member $ * $ $ * $ *Day Pass Registrants Please check which day you will be attending Saturday, 4/2 Sunday, 4/3 Individual Events only available for the Friday night entertainment and the pre-conference workshop. Entertainment Friday, April 1st (included in Combo registration) Adult Tickets: $10.00; Children (12 and under) $5.00 Pre-conference Workshop, Friday, April 1st 8:30 AM 4:30 PM (NOT included in Combo) I am registering for the pre-conference workshop and I am enclosing $50 (members)/ $75 (nonmembers). I WILL / WILL NOT need an interpreter for this event (circle one). Total Payment Enclosed Cost Quantity $ Combo or day pass $ Tickets for Saturday night $ Pre-conference workshop Total payment enclosed: $ 50% REFUND UNTIL 3/18/05 FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION. CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED VIA US MAIL. No purchase orders accepted; No direct billing. A $25.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks. Confirmation will be sent via or by postcard. Receipts will be given at the Conference.

12 Conference Accommodations All conference activities will be presented in both visual and auditory forms, except when noted for specific workshop purposes. The pre-conference workshop will be interpreting into ASL upon request. All requests for additional accommodations should be submitted by March 18. Following March 18, VRID cannot guarantee that a requested accommodation will be provided. With this in mind, I need the following additional special accommodations: Workshop Preferences Please indicate your initial preference by checking one workshop per session. This information aids the presenters when preparing materials; however this does not obligate you, nor are you guaranteed admittance into the indicated workshop. Some workshops will be limited in size and will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. Saturday and Sunday (continuous track): Skill Development for Legal Interpreters: Interpreting Lines of Questioning, Anna Witter-Merithew. Saturday Workshops: Managing Your Destiny: Success Strategies for Interpreters, Michael Rizzolo Advanced ASL Storytelling Techniques for Interpreters, Sherry Hicks (Part I) Evon Black Presents..., Evon Black Sunday Early Morning Workshops: Advanced ASL Storytelling Techniques for Interpreters, Sherry Hicks (Part II) Has the TTY Gone Bye Bye Bye?, Betti Thompson So You Want to be a Theatrical Interpreter?, Fred Beam and the Wild Zappers (Part I) Sunday Late Morning Workshops: So You Want to be a Theatrical Interpreter?, Fred Beam and the Wild Zappers (Part II) Money Management Strategies for Interpreters, Andrea Smith Finding a Place at the Table a forum for educational interpreters, Greg Camp & Annette Bene Please detach and send this registration form and check or money order made payable to VRID to: VRID Conference 8802 Lawndell Road Richmond, VA Date registration received Check Number Receipt Number

13 VRID District Map DISTRICT I Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Front Royal areas(doe IV) Alexandria City Arlington Caroline Clarke Colonial Beach Culpeper Fairfax Fairfax City Falls Church City Fauquier Frederick Fredericksburg City King George Loudoun Louisa Madison Manassas City Manassas Park City Orange Page Prince William Rappahannock Shenandoah Spotsylvania Stafford Warren Westmoreland Winchester City REGION II Richmond, Petersburg, Emporia areas (DOE I) Amelia Brunswick Charles City County Chesterfield Colonial Heights City Cumberland Dinwiddie Essex Goochland Hanover District II continued Henrico Hopewell City King and Queen King William Lancaster Lunenburg Mecklenburg New Kent Northumberland Nottoway Petersburg City Powhatan Prince Edward Prince George Richmond City Richmond County Surry Sussex West Point DISTRICT III Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore areas (DOE II) Accomack Chesapeake City Franklin City Gloucester Hampton City Isle Of Wight Matthews Middlesex Newport News City Norfolk City Northampton Poquoson City Portsmouth City Southampton Suffolk City Virginia Beach City Williamsburg City York DISTRICT IV Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville, Staunton, Lynchburg areas (DOE V) Albemarle Amherst Appomattox Augusta Bath Bedford Bedford City Buckingham District IV continued Buena Vista City Campbell Charlottesville City Fluvanna Greene Harrisonburg City Highland Lexington City Lynchburg City Nelson Rockbridge Rockingham Staunton City Waynesboro City DISTRICT V Far Southwest, Roanoke, Danville areas (DOE VI & VII) Alleghany Bland Botetourt Bristol City Buchanan Carroll Charlotte Covington City Craig Danville City Dickenson Floyd Franklin Galax City Giles Grayson Halifax Henry Lee Martinsville City Montgomery Norton City Patrick Pittsylvania Pulaski Radford City Roanoke Roanoke City Russell Salem City Scott Smyth Tazewell Washington Wise Wythe

14 Call for District Representatives to the VRID Board The VRID board has five district representatives representing local areas of the state. These board member positions are up for election at this year s conference. As with all board positions, the candidate must be a member in good standing of both RID and VRID. The specific duties of the regional representative are as follows: The District Representative shall perform the following and any other duties as specified by the by-laws and as assigned by the President. 1. S/he shall serve as a representative of his/her region at VRID Board Meetings. 2. S/he shall actively recruit for local and state membership. 3. S/he shall serve as a member of the District Relations Committee. 4. S/he shall form a local committee by his or her appointment to carry out duties assigned by the board at the local level and to carry out locally initiated programs and projects. They shall not be permitted to collect dues or operate as a separate entity from VRID. 5. S/he shall hold no less than two annual meetings for local members to discuss the direction of local events and issues for VRID. The functions of the Regional Relations Affiliate Chapter Committee shall be as follows: 1. To recruit and maintain a membership whom will give professional support to the growth of the organization regardless of race, creed, and ethnic origin. The committee shall also maintain an updated list of membership. 2. To discuss the interests, needs, and ideas that will encourage the enhancement of the chapters regions and the state organization. 3. The Regional Relations Committee will report its training needs to the Program and Training Committee by way of a regular written report. 4. The Regional Relations Committee will make on-going recommendations to the board for effective boundaries for regions. The Commonwealth shall be divided into five (5) districts, I, II, III, IV, and V. The municipalities contained in each region can be found in the VRID Region Map. Members may choose to belong to any one (1) region and may vote in that same region s representative election. Regional definition may be altered by the executive board by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. (The VRID Region Map can be located at the VRID website). Those interested in running for a regional representative position may submit a letter of interest to the Secretary, Nicole Thorn, eyesign4u@ntelos.net or VRID Conference 8802 Lawndell Road Richmond, VA Check for conference updates at g