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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 Executive Board: July 1st 2020-June 30th 2022
President:
Position Currently Vacant
Acting President: Evah Hellewell
Email: President@MaineRID.org
Vice President:
Evah Hellewell
Email: VicePresident@MaineRID.org
Recording Secretary:
Tristen Downey: Recording@MaineRID.org
Membership Secretary:
Position Currently Vacant
Acting Membership Secretary: Tristen Downey
Email: Membership@MaineRID.org
Treasurer:
Position Currently Vacant
Acting Treasurer: Chandler Guptill
Email: Treasurer@MaineRID.org
Non-Executive Board Members: July 1st 2020 – June 30th 2022
Deaf-Member-at-Large:
Josh Seal: DeafMemberatLarge@MaineRID.org
Northern Regions Representative:
Byron Oakes: Northern@MaineRID.org
Southern Regions Representative:
Cynthia Young: Southern@MaineRID.org
Educational Representative:
Deborah Myers: Educational@MaineRID.org
Legal Representative:
Judy Shepard-Kegl: Legal@MaineRID.org
Medical Representative:
Elaine Williams: Medical@MaineRID.org
Student Representative:
Sam Anderson & Ashlee Fitch: Student@MaineRID.org