1	The Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf A Look Back
2	Disclaimer The information in this presentation was taken from a variety of sources It may not be 100% accurate But. . . with the little documentation we have, this is the best we can do Thanks goes to Debra (Maltese) Scott for preserving the notes, minutes, calendars, and stories that are the basis for this presentation! ENJOY!
3	1978: Rehab Act Amended RCD: Bob Kopp from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Concern: will there be enough interpreters for his clients’ needs? A Public Service Announcement (PSA) was done to seek out available “signers.”
4	October 1981. . . Ruth Saunders, past president of GPRID (Pitt) and member of OVR’s state advisory board, offered some assistance Meeting was held as a follow-up to the PSA and list of “signers” was developed
5	At the same time. . . November of the same year (1981) a meeting was held in Philadelphia (Elwyn Nevil Symposium) where RID’s Exec Director was a guest speaker. Purpose of the meeting? To establish a state-wide interpreter network group.
6	1982 Mt Aloyisius Junior College established an ITP. Gary Mowl was hired as first director. Gary began dialogue with Ruth and was instrumental in establishing training in PA for interpreters. He later moved to Bloomsburg to run the new ITP there.
7	1982 continued. . . April: Ruth was a guest speaker in the north east with 10 interested interpreters there (Pomeroy’s) Purpose of meeting was to promote RID and to work toward establishment of a chapter in the NE similar to that of the two GPRIDs Sam Slike from B.U. was there along with a few people from “Central Pennsylvania RID” GPRID (Pitt) pledges $25 to help with postage etc
8	Ruth’s presentation included the following: Importance of inclusion of Deaf community ! Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area has many positive forces: i.e. SSSD, IU interest, sizeable deaf population, ‘first’ interpreter referral system, positive relationship with VR and SSSD, and “. . . recognized the need for positive attitudes.”
9	(Out of the woodwork) Ruth Wants You!
10	January 1984 A meeting of “CPRID” and chaired by Vance Coover, was held at Lawton Elementary School with Lonnie Madden and RJ Scarcella as speakers They discussed the benefits of RID and the importance of a state-wide organization to promote the profession and better serve the Deaf community
11	As a result of the discussions around the state. . .
12	The First Ever State Wide Meeting of Interpreters
13	October 27, 1984 Organized largely by Lori Hutchison, a local certified interpreter and RCD with OVR. The heading of minutes reads: “Minutes of Statewide R.I.D. Network Meeting” Held at Penn State Univ and chaired by Debra Flick-Miller (GPRID – Philly President)
14	Where were they from? Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 5 Erie 5 Scranton 1 State College 11 Beaver 1 Butler 2 Johnstown 1 Lancaster 1 Bloomsburg 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
15	Goal for the state-wide meeting? To set up a state-wide convention from where a state-wide organization could be developed
16	What’s our name? Ruth Saunders suggested having name, “PA RID Network Task Force” before the convention. Ruth Ludovico moved to accept and Sandy C. Duncan seconded! PARID was conceived! J
17	The hidden danger of volunteerism (kidding!J) Lori Hutchison reluctantly accepted the appointment of chairperson for the upcoming convention. There were offers of support from the two GPRIDs and geographical regions were delineated –now known as our 8 districts.
18	Lori (enthusiastically) accepting the role of chair for the state-wide conference!
19	Where should we have our first convention? Chairperson Hutchison sent letters to the three ITPs asking for bids to host a first state-wide convention of interpreters Bloomsburg was chosen and . . .
20	May 31 – June 2, 1984. . . THE FIRST EVER CONFERENCE OF PENNSYLVANIA INTERPRETERS
21	The conference registration form
22	Gary Mowl volunteered to develop and distribute a survey prior to the conference with the purpose of collecting general information from interpreters in PA
23	How many are current RID members? 42% (Nat’l) RID 57% ‘local’ RID
24	How many CERTIFIED? 7 CSC 2 RSC 8 TC 4 IC 1 OIC 1 Legal certification
25	Is Interpreting your primary source of income? 25% YES 75% NO
26	Do you want a state-wide organization? 94% YES 6% NO
27	Roll Call Kathy Barr Fred Roy (RID Exec Director) Mary Jo _____ (Philly) Diana Saunders Rich Fisher Alex Moss And the others already mentioned
28	Motion Passed: That a committee be formed for the purpose of writing a constitution and bylaws of a Pennsylvania State Organization of Interpreters that will be open to a vote by the individuals at a Constitutional Convention to be called by said committee. Alex Moss/John Yaworsky
29	Bylaws work . . . Volunteers were assigned a section of bylaws on which to work They met occasionally in various places in the state PSAD offered space at their convention in Pittsburgh in August of 1985 for the bylaws committee to meet
30	The Committee Debra Flick Miller Philly Beth Jaynes Pgh John Yaworsky Pgh Debra Maltese Scranton Janice Zapata Mechanicsburg Lori Hutchison Johnstown Vance Coover, Sandy Duncan and Gary Mowl declined an official committee appointment but all 3 offered continued support and attended the planning sessions.
31	The PSAD Connection Sandy C. Duncan, offers the group a room at their York convention, free of charge. 3 things were agreed upon as state-wide needs: Information sharing Action networking Improved services for the D/HH
32	PAH! PARID’S FIRST CONVENTION!
33	August 23, 1986 YORK, PA
34	New PSAD President, Sandy Duncan addresses the crowd
35	SUCCESS inYork! Meeting was held at site of PSAD convention Don Roose, RID’s Exec Director was there and supported the initiative of state-wide RID affiliate chapter rather than more small chapters Those in attendance voted to establish a state-wide chapter Work of the bylaws ad-hoc committee was reviewed and accepted and The first board was elected
36	The First Board of PARID
37	Bylaws called for the “local” chapter presidents to be on the state board: Nancy Dekorte (Sullivan) Philly Beth Jaynes (Pgh)
38	DUE$
39	Touchdown: PARID
40	14 Years Later
41	GALA 2000
42	Who Has Served Us? Beth Jaynes Jim Caley April Nelson Suzanne Collins Beth Ann Sims (Monn) Mike Bove Linda Smith Diana Saunders Dan Dalton Ann Sidone Susan Katonak Arnine Weiss Marlene Schechter Conners May Rupert Mary Garvin Don Rubel Pam Whitney Carol Jay Houseal Alyx Johnson Sherry Albert Reggie Egnatovitch Vicki DeFederico Carla Smith Jerry Penna Linda Lee Maureen Hill Anna Steckel Libby Pollard
43	And. . . Sister Allen Crowder Rachel Coppelli Beth Setley Vicki McIver Denise Brown Sandy Duncan Lillian Hoshauer Pauline Bittinger Becky Cady Nancy Kriek Sharon Behun Pam Dymond Joanne Lauser Tom King Lisa Taylor Dawn Menapace Phyllis Austin Rose Breinich Bud Schrader Pam Cosper Cindi Brown Nicole Stone Marc Holmes Linda Graves Joan Stone Anita Fisher Jenice Wolgemuth Missy Reihart
44	Almost over. . . Chuck Snyder Cindy Allen Stephanie Ellison Rita Jo Scarcella Karen Walkney Brian Smith Fran Whiteside Anne Baxendell Christina Hall Dianne Gallagher
45	And Our Current Board: Marc Holmes, President Cindi Brown, Vice President Nicole Stone, Treasurer Brian Smith, Recording Secretary Elizabeth Setley, Corresponding Secretary Joan Stone, District 2 Rep Missy Reihart, District 5 Rep Cindy Allen, Distirct 6 Rep Carin Stevenson, District 7 Rep Brandi Mazick/Nichole Wade, District 8 Reps
46	Highlights May ’87 – first Newsletter (editor: Joe Maltese) ’87 – discussions with PSAD re: interpreting services for their conventions J Spring of ’88 newsletter announces formation of new “sub-chapter,” NEPARID
47	Highlights Continued: Fall ’88 – Legislative Committee established to investigate other states and their interpreter laws ’90 Still working on interpreting for PSAD ’91 First discussion of privileged communication in new law PSAD decides to write their own interpreter law
48	"’92 “Stop the Music" ’92 “Stop the Music” at Region I in Philly Governor appoints Jim Caley to Advisory Council for the Deaf/HI ’92 Decision to use sign at board meetings and to travel to various locations in state HB 2877 (2^nd attempt at interpreter bill) introduced into state legislature Fall ‘92 – PARID has $200 in treasury! PARID’s attempts to get a seat on ERCHL
49	"Summer ’93 PSAD and PARID..." Summer ’93 PSAD and PARID hold joint conference in Allentown PARID increases membership fee to $20 T-SHIRTS FOR SALE President Caley resigns and Sherry Albert becomes “acting” president PARID borrows $900 from PSAD to cover convention costs ’94 PARID attempts to define QUALIFIED interpreter
50	"Lori Hutchison is appointed as..." Lori Hutchison is appointed as PARID’s first CMP coordinator ’94 joint task force (PSAD and PARID) established to work on legislation TUPPERWARE for sale! ’96 PARID treasury = $9,804.55 following convention in Harrisburg (whew!) Region I conference in Pgh loses $ but they do an awesome job of recovering!
51	"May ’97 Gov." May ’97 Gov. Ridge announces his Disability Agenda (the beginnings of the current Management Directive and Act 57) The Stakeholders recommend the following to be included in the new interpreter legislation: 1. 4 yr degree 2. national certification 3. ASL proficiency evaluation and 4. spoken English assessment
52	There’s More PARID has been active in outreach attempts to educational interpreters, rural interpreters, and has developed a working relationship with PSAD; Our voice is now heard in Harrisburg AND at the national RID level; we have a fantastic newsletter (worthy of the darn Silver Scribe Award); an active board and we now have qualifications for working interpreters in the Commonwealth!
53	What’s left?
54	A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to: Debra Scott Ruth Saunders Sandy Duncan Ann Sidone Lori Hutchison Gary Mowl
55	HAPPY 18^TH YEAR PARID! AND THANK YOU!