Have you registered for the 2020 Source-a-Thon yet? [closed]

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Registration is now closed.

October 2 - October 5 — the start of Family History Month — is our fifth annual "Source-a-Thon"!

This three-day event is for a good cause (sourced genealogy!), there will be lots of door prizes donated from around the genealogy community, and it will be lots of fun.

The marathon starts Friday, October 2 at 8 AM (ET) and ends Monday, October 5, 8 AM (ET) but you don't need to participate the whole time (!). If you can join for any of it, please post an ANSWER below saying either the team you'd like to be on (see the team list) or your genealogical interests or geographic location and we'll assign a team before the start of the event.

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Wouldn't it be nice to have a small piece of software dealing with this registration? Instead of using a FAQ system?

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It would, Michel -- are you volunteering?? ;-)

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Well... not sure one would allow a newbie to make such changes . But who knows...

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Maybe your suggestion will put a bug in someone's ear. 

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Mum Julie, Michel showed us at the DRP he is able to make (small) miracles happen.

So cherish the bug! And mark his ID! (But do not steel him away from us!

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I'm registred as #489 but there is no sign of my participation anywhere. Not in the team I signed up (Spic-n-Span Scandinavians; I added my-self on that page but doesn't seem to change anything) and not showing up in the tracking lists. Feels a little bit left out...

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Hi Ben, try posting here to see if it can be sorted out - https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1116016/do-you-have-2020-source-a-thon-questions

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OK thanks will do!

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Shucks! I missed it!...again..  Bummer..maybe in 2021..or are we doing these more than once a year?  Thx

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The next thon will be in 2021...Scan-A-Thon, We will see you then!

Answer 1

I'm in as co-captain of the Tree Nuts!

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Sweet! Thanks, Eowyn! You're #1.

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LOL. Should we be worried you're talking to yourself, Eowyn?

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Best answer ever

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And nice run number. Well deserved Eowyn!

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I’m in for team The Flying Dutchmen!

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I'd like to join this team please.  I think the team name is very cool.  Thanks.

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"LOL. Should we be worried you're talking to yourself, Eowyn?"

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Please sign me up for tree nuts.

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Hi Melinda,

You replied to Eowyn's registering for S-a-Th. You will not be registered this way.

Please scroll up to the message at the top of this page were it says: Have you registered for the 2020 Source-a-Thon yet?

Click on "Answer" just beneath it at the right side and post again you like to be signed up for the tree nuts.

Do not wait to long!

Answer 2

Sign me up as Captain of Western Red Cedars, please!

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Thanks, Azure! You are #2.

Answer 3

I'm in! As always, with the Super Sweepers!

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Thanks, Nan! You're #3.

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Hi Nan, Added you to our team.Thank you for joining us again. Appreciate your loyalty!!

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OMGosh! I selected Best Answer by accident trying to scroll on my phone.  but it truly is the best answer as it’s the same team I will be on.

Answer 4

I am also in as co-captain of the Tree Nuts! :-)

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Great, Julie! You're #4. 

Answer 5

In for the Wizards of Aus

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Thanks, Melanie! You're #5.

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Thanks!

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Yes, I'll be with the Wizards of Oz. My first source-a-thon so not quite sure what the numbers mean.

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HI there, I'll join the Sourceathon for the Wizards of OZ. My first time as well.. I'll give it a whirl!

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Oh there is an Aussie group - count me in but it’s my first time so need assistance on what to do - Mel

Answer 6

Sign me up again for the Mighty Oaks.

I will be using ORA to help me with my citations got a month to get the templates set up.

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I keep forgetting about Ora Templates. I got overwhelmed with the options. Would you share a few screenshots of a couple of your templates for inspiration?

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I will do not sure when I will get time but probably not today.

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Thanks, Hilary!

You are bib #6!

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Hi Hilary,  thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional  

Sources_Style_Guide 

England_Project_Reliable_Sources  

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 7

I am registering as Captain of the Kiwi Crew!!!

Thank you!!

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Thanks, Robynne! You are bib #7

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I guess this makes me the female version of James Bond, ay?

LOL

Answer 8

I'm in with the Mighty Oaks

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Hi, Loralee! You are bib #8

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Hi Loralee,  thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional  

Sources_Style_Guide 

England_Project_Reliable_Sources  

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 9

I'm in. Mighty Oaks please.

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Here you go, Fred!  You are #9!

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Thanks Julie!

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Hi Fred,  thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional  

Sources_Style_Guide 

England_Project_Reliable_Sources  

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

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Thank you - first three links don't work!

Answer 10

Please sign me up… I'll be representing part of the Windsor Warriors Mighty Oaks. :)

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Hi, Geoff -- you're #10!

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Hi Geoff,  thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional

Sources_Style_Guide 

England_Project_Reliable_Sources  

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

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The link to the "sourcing Primer ..." is broken.

Jim

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Hi Jim

Here is the link https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional

It the %  and 404 come up agail just cler the % and numbers back the end of the last word the page then shows correctly.

Thanks for letting me know

Answer 11

Hello, please sign me up for Team Missouri!  Thank you.

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Here you go, Mary! You're #11

Answer 12

Team Missouri captain checking in!

The 'Show me state" team can't wait to do some serious sourcing!

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You're #12, Lori! Thanks!

Answer 13

Co-Captain for the Cornbread Catchers :)

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Looking forward to sourcing for the Cornies! (Am I on the roster? I don't see a number after my name. If not, please add me?) :)

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Sarah!!! You are lucky #13!!

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Ooooo lol

Answer 14

Please add me as a Might Oak!

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Hi, Madelaine!  You are #14

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Hi Madeline, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources_Style_Guide

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 15

I'm in for the Mighty Oaks. Thanks :)

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Hi, Frances -- you are #15!

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Hi Frances, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources_Style_Guide

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 16

I'm in for the new team, Northwest Terriers!

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Does this mean the Great Lakes team disbanded?

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no idea, Steven.

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Thanks, Kathy! You are #16!

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Hi, Steven,

I don't know if they disbanded or if they're just taking some time off. I told Eowyn that the Terriers would participate if they didn't sign up, and I guess they didn't. So here we are! (With a captain who almost forgot to sign up for herself!)

Answer 17

Please sign me up for the Mighty Oaks.

Ian

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Hi, Ian!! You are # 17 ...

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Hi I, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources_Style_Guide

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 18

I will give it a go, with any team that will have me :)

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We'll have you on the MidAtlantic team if you would like to join us.  We are usually a middle of the pile group, we all work wherever and however our comfort level takes us.  No pressure for big efforts.

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MidAtlantic it is then  :)   Thank you

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And thank you.

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I've started updating the Mid-Atlantic page if you'd like to look. There really isn't anything there, just our names. But who wouldn't want to see their name in lights!

Mid-Atlantic Team Page

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Hi, Andy! Glad you're joining in! You are # 18

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That page is looking fantastic, you have done a really great job!

Answer 19

Sign me up for The Might Oaks please

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Hi, Steph -- you are #19!

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Hi Steph, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is apprecated

The following are some links for you explore 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources_Style_Guide

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

Mighty Oaks team page let us know what you will be working on - area or family line. 

Mighty Oaks Chat Page

We'll be using the same Discord server as always. If you're not already on Discord, just send Joan a Private Message, and she will add you. 

Janet & Joan

  Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Answer 20

I will be co-captaining the Mighty Oaks

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Thanks, Joan! You are # 20

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Hi Joan

Glad to see you here in the feed. Still on page one and we have 10 on the team already.

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I would like to be on the Canadian project, the mighty maple leafs

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You need to answer on the main thread Summer.