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

Please register me and add me to the Northwest Terriers

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Thanks Kathy! You're #524.

Answer 2

Hi, I'm interested in African American folx, particularly in Kentucky, Ohio, and Alabama. I guess I can be on a team, but I'm fine working alone.

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Thanks, L! You're #525.

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Hi L, you've been placed on Team Roses which is a general team (you can work in any location you wish to). I'm sending you more information by private message, but here is our team page which has information on how the SAT works.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Team:_A_Rose_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Source-a-Thon

Glad to have you!

Answer 3

Count me in as a member of the Massachusetts squad. My availability will be limited, and I may not be able to participate at all, but if I do anything I might as well let my work get counted...

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Thanks, Ellen! You're #526.

Answer 4

Since I am new could you explain more about this, since i am interested  in Italy I guess i sign up for Italy, what do i have to do, I am confused by this whole Wiki-Tree thing

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbhcrvsoUVU&feature=youtu.be

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

You tube walkthru video and a sourcing guide should give you a good idea what to do.

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Thanks, Mark! You're #527.

Answer 5

Sign me up for the Legacy Heirs

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So glad to have you on the team! Putting you on the roster now.

Here is the link to our team chat: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1095181/legacy-heirs-2020-source-a-thon-g2g-chat

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Thanks, Kevin! You're #528.

Answer 6

Sign me up! I would like to join the “Mid-Atlantic Team”, please.

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Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic team A.  I am adding you to our team roster.  Check out the team page when you have time.
Your bib number will be assigned before the 'thon starts,

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Thanks, A! You're #529.

Answer 7

Hi all

I’m an Aussie and would like to b on an Australian team if there is one

Mel

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That would be Wizards of Aus

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G'day, g'day, name-alike!  Have a hat!  (Full size on click.)

Your fellow Aussie -

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Also -- The Wizards of Aus Source-a-Thon 2020 chat -- pop in and say hi. 

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Thanks, Melanie! You're #530.

Answer 8

Please sign me up! I love research and this would be a nice weekend to use just the way I want to. Anywhere in the US is good for me.

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Hi Danette, Team Roses would love to have you. We work by surname, project, or location of each member's choosing.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Team:_A_Rose_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Source-a-Thon

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Thanks, Danette! You're #531.

Answer 9

This sounds like great fun. I have never done it before so I don't know what team I'd like to be on. I am in Georgia.

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Thanks, Paula! You're #532.

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Thanks! I looked at the teams and I would like to join the Cornbread Catchers, please.

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Welcome to the Team, Paula!

Go Team Cornbread Catchers!

Answer 10

Nor'Easters

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Welcome Aboard Laurene. New recruits are always welcome. There are links on the home page and spreadsheet that can help you with sourcing as well as a tab on the bottom of the spreadsheet called INFO with lots of info, tips, procedures, etc. Feel free to go below decks and pick out your cabin.

Home Page

Chat post

Spreadsheet

Discord Chat

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Thanks, Laurene! You're #533.

Answer 11

I would love to join the source a thon.

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Hi Linda, do you have a preference for which team you want to join?

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HERE you can find all teams! :)

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No preference. My family is all over. Literally

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Thanks, Linda! You're #534.

Answer 12

Count me in. I will be focusing on profiles from México and USA states from Spanish colonial era.

Thanks!

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Hi Austin, if you need a team, Team Roses works on location of team members' preference and we'd be happy to have you.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Team:_A_Rose_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Source-a-Thon

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Hi Emma,

Yes, please do add me to Team Roses. Thanks for the invite!

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Awesome! We have members working on profiles all over the world and U.S. I"ve got you added to the team roster and will send you more info. soon.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Team:_A_Rose_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Source-a-Thon

Go Roses!

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Thanks, Austin! You're #535.

Answer 13

Interested in Indiana Tennessee and Texas.

Located in Houston Texas

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Hi Brian

Check out the

 https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Source-a-Thon#Teams

Then add your preference to your post

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Thanks, Brian! You're #536.

Answer 14

Sign me up! I'm interested in Florida, Virginia, Carolinas, Louisiana and Scotland research.  Thanks - Imogene

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Hi Imogene

Check out the

 https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Source-a-Thon#Teams

Then add your preference to your post

Janet

Co Team Leader Mighty Oaks

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Thanks, Imogene! You're #537.

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Welcome to the Team, Imogene!

Go Team Cornbread Catchers!

Answer 15

I'm interested in Galizien ancestors from south of poland

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Hi Daniel

Check out the

 https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Source-a-Thon#Teams

Then add your preference to your post

Janet

Co Team Leader Mighty Oaks

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Thanks, Daniel! You're #538.

Answer 16

Hello, My name is Steve Harlan.

I would like to join the Rose by Any other Name Team.  I'm a newbie, and think this will be a good way to force me over my fear of messing up!

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You CAN'T mess up Steven. These challenges are made for newbies and Captain Emma is one of a kind. No worries at all!

Just ask a lot of questions and enjoy!

Good luck Rose by Any other Name Team!

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As Astrid says, you can't mess up! Find a source, add a source, click the button to mark your point and off you go! But we have lots of instructions you can read on our team page:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Team:_A_Rose_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Source-a-Thon

We're glad to have you. I've got you added to the team roster and will send you a message with more info. You can ask me any questions. 

Go Roses! 

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Thanks, Steven! You're #540.

Answer 17

Sign me up. I was born in Illinois and currently live in Wisconsin.

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Wonderful Beverly.

HERE is the list of the teams. Any team would love to have  you!.

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Thanks, Beverly! You're #541.

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Thank you :)

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Hi Beverly! Looks like Eowyn assigned you to Team Missouri. I'll get you added to the roster!

Answer 18

I’m in for Western Red Cedars!!

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Hi Shelley! We'll get you added as a yes to the roster! Glad to have you on the team again!

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Thanks, Shelley! You're #542.

Answer 19

My focus is the southeastern states, please sign me up for the Southern Super Sweepers.

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Glad to see you on here! 

Chat with us here!

Here is our Spreadsheet!

Welcome to the Southern Super Sweepers! 

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Thanks, Ramona! You're #543.

Answer 20

Sign me up for the Mighty Maple Leafs, please.

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Thanks, Kathryn! You're #544.

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Hi Kathryn!

Welcome to the Mighty Maple Leaves Team! Here is the link to the Team Chat!