Annual TSID Scholarship and Awards 2011
1. TSID / Bob Alcorn Award
2. TSID / Jonnie Duncan Student Scholarship
3. TSID / Don England Trust Fund
2011 TSID Conference Corpus Christi
From the Scholarship and Awards Committee
TSID members, as we approach this year’s 2011 conference pause and take in
consideration those individuals who have made a mark upon the interpreting
profession, whose influence has made an impact on how we do our job. The
individual should be someone who is significantly connected and well known
amongst the interpreting and Deaf community alike. IF you know someone who
would meet the criteria listed below then please follow the instructions and
make your nomination for the TISD conference in Corpus Christi this summer.
1. The Bob Alcorn Award
The Membership of TSID, at the 1997 annual conference in Austin, voted to
establish “The Bob Alcorn Award”. This award is to be given to a person who
has made significant contributions to the field of interpreting. Bob Alcorn
(1945 – 1996) was a tremendous voice for the Deaf community and for
interpreters. He led the field with his teaching, advocacy skills, and
talents. The award is dedicated to the memory of Bob Alcorn: author,
teacher, Deaf Rights advocate, Deaf Culture ambassador, ASL champion,
student of life, and beloved friend. The “Bob Alcorn Award” Nominations
Committee will strive to honor those persons who have exemplified the
qualities, which Bob Alcorn demonstrated throughout his life. This award is
not necessarily an annual award and will be given judiciously, in order to
maintain the spirit of this special recognition bestowed by TSID.
CRITERIA
* This person serves as a role model for people in the field of
interpreting; demonstrating that they are an ally of Deaf people, teaching,
mentoring and/or having developed instructional materials for ASL, and/or
interpreter training.
* This person is one who respects people from all walks of life, regardless
of their ability to hear, race, economic status, etc. He/she encourages
students/people to grow to their maximum potential.
* This person is a Deaf Rights advocate, a staunch proponent of ASL and Deaf
Culture. This can be demonstrated in his/her teaching, interpreting and
advocating.
* This person is currently or has been a Texas resident, and has contributed
to the field of interpreting or deafness in a significant way, in the state
of Texas.
* This person must be a current TSID member.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Three letters/videotapes of recommendation are needed to consider a person
for this award. Letters/videotapes should be sent to the TSID President.
At least one recommendation/videotape must be from a Deaf person.
Each recommendation/videotape is to include the following:
a) Nominee/Candidate’s name;
b) Nominee/Candidate’s address;
c) Details of the candidate’s background;
d) Description of how the candidate meets each of the criteria above.
e) Name, address, phone number or email address, of the person making the
nomination. (The Bob Alcorn Award nominations committee may contact the
nominator if they have any questions or need clarification).
BOB ALCORN AWARD NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
The “Bob Alcorn Award Nominations Committee”, will consist of the following
five members:
1. TSID President
2. TSID Board Member or a Chapter Board Member appointed by the TSID
President
3. Person from the interpreter training /interpreter services field
appointed by the TSID Board
4. Member of the Deaf community/ASL advocate appointed by the TSID Board
5. Member-at-large appointed by the TSID Board
2. TSID / Jonnie Duncan Student Scholarship
Jonnie Duncan Student Trust Fund
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for leadership training to students
in the interpreting profession.
How funds can be used: Funds are currently limited to the registration for
the TSID Annual Conference.
Priorities
Students enrolled in Texas Interpreter Training or Interpreter Preparation
Programs (ITPs or IPPs) who desire leadership training and exposure at the
state level.
Deadline: 60 days prior to the early bird registration deadline for the TSID
Annual Conference
Links to the applications:
Click to access jonnieDuncanStudentTrustFundApp.pdf
http://tsid.org/scholarships/jonnieDuncanStudentTrustFundApp.doc
Criteria:
Jonnie Duncan Trust Fund
a. The eligibility requirements, which all applicants must meet to qualify
for consideration, are as follows:
i. Must be a current member of TSID.
ii. Must be currently enrolled in a program to train interpreters.
iii. May not be certified at a level higher than Texas BEI Level I or Basic.
iv. Must submit the following to TSID scholarship committee at least sixty
(60) days prior to the early bird registration date of the event:
* a completed application form
* copy of your TSID membership card
* two (2) completed recommendation forms [one (1) from an instructor, one
(1) from an interpreter in the field]
* a brief statement explaining the total costs to attend the event and the
amount you are requesting
b. Responsibilities of the recipients for the annual TSID Conference are as
follows:
i. Attend and assist with workshops at the annual conference.
ii. Attend and assist with the TSID Business meeting.
iii. Perform all duties as assigned.
iv. Encourage all other students to participate in the conference and
network with one another.
v. Attend the Student Forum.
vi. Write a short article about your experience for the InterpreTexan within
thirty (30) days following the conference.
vii. If these responsibilities are not met, TSID may request reimbursement
of conference expenses
c. Responsibilities of scholarship recipients for events other than the TSID
Annual Conference are as follows:
i. Provide a copy of at least one or more of the following documents:
1. Certificate of attendance
2. Event schedule
ii. Write a short article about your experience for the InterpreTexan within
thirty (30) days following the event.
iii. If these responsibilities are not met, TSID may request reimbursement
of expenses
*** The number of scholarship recipients and amounts are contingent based on
the available funds during the awarding year. ***
3. TSID / Don England Trust Fund
Don England Trust Fund
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for TSID members to obtain training
related to the field of interpreting.
How funds can be used: Funds may be used for any training related to the
field of interpreting including the cost of registration, transportation,
lodging, materials required for event. Applications for the TSID Conference
are given priority. Remaining funds are used to cover applications on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Priorities
Financial need evidenced, Interpreter Training or Interpreter Preparation
Program (ITP or IPP) student, TSID functions, interpreter in the field,
membership(s) in RID/TSID (required)/local chapters, volunteer services
evidenced and request for only partial costs.
Deadline: 60 Days prior to the event to be attended.
Applications in PDF/Word
Click to access donEnglandTrustFundApp.pdf
http://tsid.org/scholarships/donEnglandTrustFundApp.doc
Criteria:
Don England Trust Fund
a. The eligibility requirements, which all applicants must meet to qualify
for consideration, are as follows:
i. Must be a current member of TSID.
ii. Must submit the following to TSID scholarship committee at least sixty
(60) days prior to the event date:
* a completed application form
* a copy of your TSID membership card
* a brief statement explaining the total costs to attend the event and the
amount you are requesting
* Documentation, flyer and / or summary of the event
b. Responsibilities of scholarship recipients are as follows:
i. Provide a copy of at least one or more of the following documents:
1. Certificate of attendance
2. Event schedule
ii. Write a short article about your experience for the InterpreTexan within
thirty (30) days following the conference.
iii. If these responsibilities are not met, TSID may request reimbursement
expenses
*** The number of scholarship recipients and amounts are contingent based on
the available funds during the awarding year. ***
Please remember, the Scholarship and Awards Committee is still recruiting
volunteers to serve. If you are interested or know of someone who might be
interested please contact James Whitfield by email at
[email protected]
For additional information you can visit http://tsid.org/scholarships
For questions or comments email James Whitfield at
[email protected]
See you in Corpus!
James Whitfield
Scholarship and Awards Committee Chair
CONTACT PERSON NAME: James Whitfield
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
For more information you can visit TSID website at http://tsid.org/