MAKING THE MERGE

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MAKING THE MERGE

• Preparing the next generation
• of interpreters

With Julie Hample Bridget Sabatke Andrea
West, CI/CT
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The Vision

• Mission Statement
• Our purpose is to smooth the transition between
  being a student and becoming a successful working
  interpreter
• Our philosophy
• The philosophy of MERGE is to create a safe
  environment for transitional interpreters where
  they can connect with the greater interpreting
  community and participate in experiential
  learning at little or no cost.

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The Beginning

• Our first meeting
• Our goals
• Brainstormed Topics

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The Contributing Factors

• Energy
• Connections
• Shared responsibilities

• Existing Need
• Safe space
• Community Support

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The Planning

• Booking a room
• Pick a presenter or topic
• Advertising
• Fundraising

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The Workshops

• Interviews and Evaluations
• Expansion To Compression
• Volunteer Fair
• Speed Mentoring / Networking
• Interpreter Bullying
• Scripts

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The Philosophy

• Safe
• Community
• Experiential learning
• Affordable

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The next generation

• Hows and whys of passing it on

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The Challenges

• Previous attempts were unsuccessful
• Reaching all ITPs
• Scheduling
• Life getting hectic

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The Impact

• Ive been able to connect with people I dont
  think I would have otherwise.
• -Recent Grad
• I love the way MERGE brings people new to the
  field together with experienced professionals in
  a non-threatening environment.
• - Seasoned Interpreter
• MERGE is going to be a legacy in the Twin
  Cities.
• - Seasoned interpreter

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• I never realized how important networking was
  until I got involved with MERGE. It has given my
  career a huge head start.
• - Recent Grad
• MERGE gives me a chance to get to know new
  interpreters in the field. It also allows me to
  give back to the next generation in the way other
  interpreters mentored me. Plus its just
  always a fun time!
• - Seasoned Interpreter
• This is such a fantastic group- what lucky
  people we are to have the creative and dedicated
  efforts of MERGE in our community.
• - Seasoned Interpreter

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Questions?
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THANKS

• MRID
• ASL Interpreting Services
• Minnesota interpreting community

• MERGErs young and..Experienced.
• Matt Dreon
• Adam Kemptar
• Pam Nygren

Thank you for coming! Visit www.mymerge.org
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