Following the fall conference, WSRID will host its Annual Membership Meeting (AMM). This meeting is an opportunity to share the past year’s activities and actions, report on the overall health of the organization, and provide space for member questions and input on future priorities. Please join us!

Agenda Highlights

1. Call to Order
2. Reports of the Organization
   • President
   • Treasurer
   • Committees
3. Annual Board Election: Current candidates and calls for nominations from the floor. 
   • Electronic voting will run November 1st—December 1st
   • Results will be announced December 9, 2025 (via email & website)
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Announcements
7. Adjournment

Election/Voting Overview:

1. Voting Method: Electronic only
2. Voting Period: November 1—December 1, 2025 (closes 11:59 PM)
3. Eligibility to Vote: Must be a certified or associate WSRID member in good standing as of October 10, 2025. (WSRID Bylaws article 3, section 4)
4. Proposals and referendums may be submitted via email to: secretary@wsrid.org
   
5. Board Nominations:
   • OPEN NOW! (Submit nominations button below.)
   • Online nominations accepted until October 25, 2025
   • Nominations may be accepted from the floor at AMM on November 1st (candidates must be eligible and present to accept/decline)
   • Board responsibilities listed in the last section of this posting
6. Results Announced: December 9, 2025 (via email & website)

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

2025 Voting Requirements (WSRID Bylaws):

Voting on proposals, directors, or officers may be taken by mail or by electronic transmission only if the name of each candidate and the text of each proposal to be voted upon, including action to be taken on passage or failure of motion, are set forth in a record accompanying or contained in the notice of meeting, delivered not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than fifty (50) days, before the vote is taken. (WSRID Bylaws)

Every Motion Must Include:

1. Motion – What action are you asking WSRID to take? (Be clear and detailed.)
2. Rationale – Why is this important? How does it support WSRID’s mission and purpose?
3. Impact – What changes if this passes? Will there be financial costs or income generated?
4. Proposals and referendums may be submitted via email to: secretary@wsrid.org

Open Board Positions (2026-2027 Term):

Eight positions are open:

Eligibility:

All nominees (except student director) must:

Student Director requirements:

Board Position Responsibilities:

WSRID Vice President: [2-year term]

In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President and in so acting shall have all the powers of the President. The Vice-President shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Executive Board and/or mandated by the membership.

WSRID Treasurer: [2-year term]

The Treasurer shall supervise the receipt and safekeeping of all funds of the corporation and deposits that may be designated by the Executive Board. Those funds shall be paid out only on checks of the corporation signed by the President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer and by such officers as may be designated by the Executive Board as authorized to sign them.

WSRID Board Directors: [2-year term]

WSRID Deaf/DB Community Representative: [2-year term]

WSRID Student Director: [1-year term]

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Student Director shall serve as liaison to Interpreter Training Program Students, maintaining contact and sending out annual (spring) solicitation announcements and requests for instructor recommendations for the following year’s student director position.

Requirements for Student Director:

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS