Category Archives: ICAPGen

Ruth Maness, AG®, Leaves a Legacy of Service

Ruth ManessWith the passing of Ruth Ellen Maness, AG, last week, ICAPGen℠ loses a dedicated and dependable friend and colleague. Our organization has benefited from the hundreds of hours of selfless service she offered us, first as a Commissioner on our first full Commision (2002-2008), and later playing an integral role on the Testing Committee and as Chair of the AG Relations Committee.  Ruth was a testing administrator for many years, and spent countless Saturdays helping out on testing days.  Our organization owes her a huge debt of gratitude.

Ruth was accredited in both Norway and Sweden, co-authored the “German and Scandinavian Research Guide,” and served as a Senior Research Consultant at the Family History Library.  She presented at national, regional, and local genealogy conferences and was the consummate professional.  Her selflessness and example touched the lives of everyone around her, and she will be sorely missed.

Services for Ruth will take place this week: Viewing on Thursday June 29, 6:00-8:00 PM at Lindquist Mortuary, 727 N 400 E, Bountiful, UT. Funeral on Friday June 30; viewing at 9:30-10:30 AM and service at 11:00 AM, Val Verda 4th Ward, 2633 S. 50 W., Bountiful, UT. Interment at Bountiful City Cemetery. An obituary will be available online through June 28th. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com.

ICAPGen announces opening for Conference Booth Chair

announcementIf you are looking for an opportunity to become involved with ICAPGen℠, the Conference Booth Committee might be something you would enjoy.  ICAPGen likes to have a booth at RootsTech, the BYU Family History and Genealogy Conference, and other conferences, to promote our organization, answer questions about the accreditation process, and provide helpful literature.  We are looking for a committee chair and members to handle this for us.  Please let us know if this is something that would interest you.

Responsibilities for ICAPGen Booth Chair:

Make sure fees are paid for a booth at Rootstech and BYU Genealogy Conference. Other conferences may be included according to Board approval.

  • Create a schedule and arrange for AG® professionals to help sign up and cover hours at the booth during a conference
  • Sell books at the booth (accepting cash and using the Square on your cell phone)
  • Make sure there are flyers and book marks to pass out

o   Testing Levels brochure

o   Why Accredit brochure

o   ICAPGen bookmarks

o   Becoming an Excellent Genealogist book flyer

  • Make sure there are AG pins to sell
  • Arrange to have the booth set up and taken down during each conference
  • Collect any cash received for book or pin sales and give them to the Executive Secretary for deposit