Secretary's Reports

Southern California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Board of Directors Online Meeting  
Agenda
Pierce College
January 16, 2010

I.    Reading of SCRID Mission Statement: It is the mission of Southern California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to provide local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
II.    Approval of Agenda
III.    Approval of November 2009 Minutes
IV.    President’s Report
V.    Treasurer’s Report
VI.    Member-at-Large
VII.    Standing Committee Reports

a.    CMP
b.    Lou Fant Memorial Fund
c.    Membership
d.    PDC
e.    Mentorship
f.    Trilingual Interpreters

VIII.     Regional Representative Reports
a.    Inland Empire

IX.    Old Business:     

X.    New Business:

A.    Motion 20100116:01: The SCRID board approve the appointment of Kate Bess as Chair of the Fundraising committee.

B.    Motion 20100116:02: That the SCRID board establish a multiple-year membership discount for individuals purchasing multiple years with a single purchase

C.    Motion 20100116:03: The Board approve making a donation to Pierce College’s ASL/Interpreter Education Program in the amount of $100.

XI.    Announcements


XII.    Adjourn

Motion 20100116:01: The SCRID board approve the appointment of Kate Bess as Chair of the Fundraising committee.

Rationale: Currently the position of Chair of Fundraising is currently vacant. Kate Bess has many years of experience in fundraising for several different organizations including other non-profit groups.

Kate Bess graduated with a B.A. degree from California State University Northridge in Deaf Studies in 2003. She has worked as an Interpreter for the National Center On Deafness at CSUN since 2000. She was the first hearing chairperson to be voted in by deaf peers to the Deaf CSUNians, the deaf student government of CSUN.
Volunteer work is a big part of her life in many areas such as performing songs in sign at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Public Relations Chairperson for the Annual Interpreter Symposium at CSUN in 2005 and 2006. She also worked as deputy director on the International Sign Language Theatre Festival in 2007.
She has been a part of the Deaf Community since the age of six and feels blessed to work, volunteer and play within its rich culture. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, family and her two cats.

Author: Robin Taylor                Motion: Robin Taylor

Motion 20100116:02: That the SCRID board establish a multiple-year membership discount for individuals purchasing multiple years with a single purchase with a schedule as follows:
1 year:        full price
2nd year:    10% discount
3rd year:    15% discount

Rationale:  It is common for professional member organizations to provide such discount schedules to encourage continuity of participation of its members, to generate reliable funds and to reduce membership-related labor.  

Discussion:  At current year rates, the revenue expected from the schedule is as follows:

1 year:  $27.00                    No loss in future income

2nd year:  $48.60 ($54.00 – $5.40)            Loss of $5.40 in future revenue per member over 2                             years

3rd year:  $68.85  ($81.00 - $12.15)        Loss of $12.15 in future revenue per member over 3                         years

Because the change in dues does not exceed 25%, this motion can be handled on the board level and does not require a membership vote, as per the SCRID Bylaws:

Article X: FEES, DUES AND ASSESSMENTS

In order to remain in good standing, a member must pay annual dues in advance of the first day of July of each fiscal year, in amounts to be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors shall not increase or decrease membership dues by more than 25 percent without a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting or by mail referendum.  Notification of any changes in dues must be published in the newsletter at least ninety days prior to the anticipated implementation.

Author: Peggy Huber                Motion:

Motion 20100116:03: The Board approve making a donation to Pierce College’s ASL/Interpreter Education Program in the amount of $100.
Rationale: As a show of appreciation to Pierce College’s ASL/Interpreter Education Program for providing SCRID a venue to host a Board of Director’s meeting and complimentary workshop.

Author: Robin Taylor                Motion: Robin Taylor