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Maine RID is an affiliate state chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID). We are a membership driven, non-profit organization that functions in accordance with the goals of RID Inc. The state of Maine enjoys a vibrant and diverse interpreting community.
Our purpose is to:
- Advance professional and ethical standards for interpreters
- Provide and sponsor professional development opportunities for the enhancement of interpreting skills
- Promote the rights of interpreters, clients, and consumers
- Educate the public on the provision of interpreter services and on the ethical standards of the profession
- Practice and uphold the Code of Professional Conduct established by RID & NAD, Inc.
Maine RID Board July 1st 2019 – June 30th 2021
President
Meryl Troop– president@mainerid.org
Vice President
Evah Hellewell– vicepresident@mainerid.org
Recording Secretary
Tristen Downey– recording@mainerid.org
Membership Secretary
Zachary Hardy– membership@mainerid.org
Treasurer
Tammy DeHetre– treasurer@mainerid.org
Deaf-Member-at-Large
Josh Seal – deafmemberatlarge@mainerid.org
Educational Rep.
Deborah Myers- educational@mainerid.org
Legal Rep.
Judy Shepard-Kegl- legal@mainerid.org
Medical Rep.
Elaine Williams- medical@mainerid.org
Northern Regions Rep.
Byron Oakes- northern@mainerid.org
Southern Regions Rep.
Cynthia Young- southern@mainerid.org
July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021
Student Rep
Sam Anderson & Ashley — student@mainerid.org