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About the NEWT Team

We know that WikiTree can be A LOT when you first join. Maybe you think that you're not ready yet for one of our 'Thons (Connect-a-Thon and Source-a-Thon), but participating in a team challenge is one of the quickest ways to learn your way around WikiTree. The NEWT team is specifically for those who have never taken part in a Thon and who want a supportive, fun first experience. It's also a great way to make some new WikiTree friends.

Join us for the upcoming April 2024 Connect-a-Thon scheduled to run from 8am EDT/12pm UTC on Friday, April 12th to 8am EDT/12pm UTC on Monday, April 15. Please sign up at this G2G post. Look for the NEWT thread (it will be an Answer on the post) and then submit your comment to that thread to join our team!

Captain: Betsy Ko

Team Philosophy

It's about learning and camaraderie, not high scores.

Everyone likes to see their name high on a leaderboard, but that's not the focus of the NEWT team. Whatever your starting point, the goal of this experience is to offer each team member the support they need to confidently add to WikiTree's branches.  Topics we'll address will include:

  • Finding a starting point from which to add new profiles
  • How to add new profiles that are connected to an existing one
  • How to find at least one source for your new profile
  • How to add a photo if you have one
  • How categorization can strengthen your profile
  • Collaborating with teammates using Discord and G2G, WikiTree's two major modes of communication

We'll meet twice via Zoom, once to get organized ahead of the event and a second time mid-Thon to hang out and check in.

2024 April Connect-a-Thon Members

Team Captain: Betsy Ko

Team Members:

  1. David Draper: COACH
  2. Kathy Zipperer: COACH
  3. Karen Wall
  4. Chris Rothbauer
  5. Gerry Hopkins
  6. Pam Mason
  7. Mary Fleming
  8. Steve Davies
  9. Kimberly Latta
  10. Ronda Conrad
  11. Arlene Schmitt
  12. Joanne Dupuis
  13. Mary Sieder
  14. Jasmine Tanner
  15. David Ballengee
  16. N. Carroll
  17. Anne Whitaker
  18. Merrilee Guzzetta
  19. Candra Holmes
  20. Susan Harris
  21. Debbie Bright
  22. Linda Briggs
  23. D Blanchard
  24. Don Slover
  25. Bruce Harlow
  26. Amanda Jean-Pierre
  27. Helen Rupp
  28. Donna Seago
  29. KC Young
  30. Jennifer Smith
  31. Melanie Metz
  32. Ludo Beckers
  33. Erin Ahern
  34. Barb Demo
  35. Pat Brunson
  36. David Church
  37. Mary Lynn Hohman
  38. Deb McCarter
  39. Kristal Reed
  40. Melissa Guzzetta
  41. Sarah Palmer
  42. Kate Tomlinson
  43. Nyasha Soley
  44. Karita Blackwell
  45. Rob Reinhardt
  46. Rick Smith
  47. Margaret Engels
  48. Karen Rose
  49. Anna Grace
  50. Marcia Lane
  51. Laurel Brown
  52. Michelle Schaker
  53. Carol Mandera
  54. Stephen Hyde

Who's my coach?

Coach Betsy Ko

  • Pat Brunson
  • David Church
  • Ronda Conrad
  • Steve Davies
  • Joanne Dupuis
  • Margaret Engel
  • Mary Fleming
  • Anna Grace
  • Mary Lynn Hohman
  • Gerry Hopkins
  • Stephen Hyde
  • Kimberly Latta
  • Pamela Mason
  • Chris Rothbauer
  • Arlene Schmitt
  • Mary Sieder
  • Nyasha Soley
  • Kate Tomlinson

Coach Dave Draper

  • Erin Ahern
  • Ludo Beckers
  • Karita Blackwell
  • Laurel Brown
  • Barb Demo
  • Melissa Guzzetta
  • Bruce Harlow
  • Carol Mandera
  • Melanie Metz
  • Amanda Jean-Pierre
  • Kristal Reed
  • Rob Reinhardt
  • Helen Rupp
  • Donna Seago
  • Don Slover
  • Jennifer Smith
  • KC Young

Coach Kathy Zipperer

  • David Ballengee
  • Danielle Blanchard
  • Linda Briggs
  • Debbie Bright
  • Nancy Carroll
  • Merrilee Guzzetta
  • Susan Harris
  • Candra Holmes
  • Marcia Lane
  • Deb McCarter
  • Sarah Palmer
  • Karen Rose
  • Michelle Schaker
  • Rick Smith
  • Jasmine Tanner
  • Karen Wall
  • Anne Whitaker

Team Split

When a team reaches 50 members as registration progresses, it's asked to split into two teams. We are at 55 members (!), so have split into NEWT-A and NEWT-B. This is for scoring purposes only and won't affect how we'll run things. Remember, the NEWT team isn't about scores. Go ahead and look at them if you wish ... or not. One newly created profile that gives you some confidence with WikiTree is a WIN!

So, just FYI, here's our team split:

NEWT-A

  1. Betsy Ko, Captain
  2. Dave Draper, Captain
  3. Erin Ahern
  4. David Ballengee
  5. Karita Blackwell
  6. D Blanchard
  7. Ludo Beckers
  8. Linda Briggs
  9. Pat Brunson
  10. Nancy Caroll
  11. David Church
  12. Steve Davies
  13. Barb Demo
  14. Joanne Dupuis
  15. Mary Fleming
  16. Melissa Guzzetta
  17. Merrilee Guzzetta
  18. Bruce Harlow
  19. Candra Holmes
  20. Gerry Hopkins
  21. Stephen Hyde
  22. Kimberly Latta
  23. Pam Mason
  24. Deb McCarter
  25. Amanda Jean-Pierre
  26. Donna Seago
  27. Karen Wall
  28. KC Young

NEWT-B

  1. Kathy Zipperer, Captain
  2. Debbie Bright
  3. Laurel Brown
  4. Ronda Conrad
  5. Margaret Engel
  6. Anna Grace
  7. Susan Harris
  8. Mary Lynn Hohman
  9. Marcia Lane
  10. Carol Mandera
  11. Melanie Metz
  12. Sarah Palmer
  13. Kristal Reed
  14. Rob Reinhardt
  15. Karen Rose
  16. Chris Rothbauer
  17. Helen Rupp
  18. Michelle Schaker
  19. Arlene Schmitt
  20. Mary Sieder
  21. Don Slover
  22. Jennifer Smith
  23. Rick Smith
  24. Nyasha Soley
  25. Jasmine Tanner
  26. Kate Tomlinson
  27. Anne Whitaker

Helpful Resources

Connect-A-Thon Start Times by Time Zone

2024 Connect-a-Thon Start Times by Time Zone
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Start 12 Apr 2024 12:00 PM 12 Apr 2024 8:00 AM 12 Apr 2024 7:00 AM 12 Apr 2024 6:00 AM 12 Apr 2024 5:00 AM 13 Apr 2024 12:00 AM
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Langridge-71 Janet (Langridge) Wild MSc RN
Hi Everyone,

We all did a great job this weekend, thank you. We hope you had fun. The total for the event was 88,908 profiles added to the tree. We appreciate your fab input and support for the event and look forward to working with you all again next time.

Thanks again for this weekend. On behalf of everyone in the Mighty Oaks Team

Janet, Joan and Maddy

posted by Janet (Langridge) Wild MSc RN
A.-L. (Fouque) F.
Hi ! Am I too late or is it still time to register ?
posted by A.-L. (Fouque) F.
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hello A.-L.,

I'm very sorry but we closed registration at midnight EDT/4 am UTC. You're still very welcome to connect along with us this weekend though. The main difference is that your score won't show up on the leaderboard. If you'd like to participate this way, please send me a private message through my profile (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ko-31). Then I can send you the NEWT team emails.

Cheers, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Marcia (Jones) Lane
I would like to join but my time will be broken up due to previous obligations. How much time should I plan to devote to the Challenge? I know very little about WikiTree so want to learn more!
posted by Marcia (Jones) Lane
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Marcia,

Everyone's availability on Thon weekends varies, but it's more about the shared experience of improving the tree. You shouldn't let a busy weekend schedule discourage you from doing what you can. I've gone ahead and registered you. Look for some team emails from me later today or tomorrow morning.

Cheers, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Smith-277953 Rick Smith
Where is " Dave's April 2024 Thon Teaching Guide"? I see it mentioned in the video, but searches fail to locate it.
posted by Rick Smith
Stuewe-5 Kathy (Stuewe) Zipperer
Dave, you should be able to see Dave's great free space page in your watchlist (under free space pages it's Virginia Draper ...). email me if you still don't find it.
posted by Kathy (Stuewe) Zipperer
Gillies-1895 M Gillies
Betsy,

It is absolutely wonderful to see "It's about learning and camaraderie, not high scores."

Thank you.

posted by M Gillies
Anna (Walton) Grace
I'd like to join the NEWT team please!
posted by Anna (Walton) Grace
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Anna,

Wonderful!! You're all registered. Please look for some team emails from me to catch you up on things later today or tomorrow morning.

Cheers, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Karen Rose
I am new to Wiki. I am really needing help with my Rose ancestral line from the Buckinghamshire area of England. My family came over with a Free Methodist movement. My direct ancestor (William Charles Rose, 1862-1945 / his father was Henry Rose, 1826-1897) came over from Liverpool to Galveston, TX in 1873. My relative was an ordained Free Methodist itinerant preacher throughout Texas, Ohio, Illinois, & Colorado. William died & was buried in Happy, Swisher, Texas, USA.

Thanks, Karen

posted by Karen Rose
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Welcome, Karen! Although Connect-a-Thon isn't usually a time when we focus on brick walls, anything can happen. We'll do our best to help you as you connect out on your Rose ancestors. I've taken care of your registration. Look for some emails from me later today or tomorrow morning.

Cheers, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Karita Blackwell
I am looking forward to being added on the NEWt team...as a "dabbler", I want to learn how to carry my genealogy further.
posted by Karita Blackwell
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
It's great to have you with us, Karita! I've registered you and you can look for some emails from me later today.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Nyasha Soley
I want to participate in the connect-a -thon I am new to the community
posted by Nyasha Soley
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Wonderful. Welcome to the NEWT team, Nyahsa! I'll be in touch with you via email later today. ~Betsy
posted by Betsy Ko
Kristal Reed
l'd like to be on the NEWT team.
posted by Kristal Reed
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Kristal--You're all set. Please look for an email from me very soon.
posted by Betsy Ko
Rackley-330 Jenny (Rackley) Sullivan
Hi, Sl.

Check out this link: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

--Jenny, WikiTree greeter

posted by Jenny (Rackley) Sullivan
S Carter
Looking to register for the marathon on April 12th.
posted by S Carter
Van Pelt-670 Ronda (Van Pelt) Conrad
Betsy - Will the recording of the zoom meeting from last night be sent via email? or on the Newt page? Even though I was in attendance, please direct me so that I can re-watch it. Thank You. Ronda Conrad
posted by Ronda (Van Pelt) Conrad
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Ronda,

The video is still in process, but I'll email everyone with the link when I have that.

Thanks, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Barb Demo
Have been with Wikitree for a few years, I love the whole idea of it. I've entered what I know about my immediate family but want to learn how to do it right and to help others, if poss. I have a weird schedule but am willing to do what I can.
posted by Barb Demo
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hello Barb,

Welcome to the NEWT team! I've taken care of registering you. Please look for an email from me soon.

Thanks, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Donna (Goehring) Seago
I'm fairly intimidated by WikiTree, so perhaps joining the NEWT team for Connect-A-Thon will help me get past my learning and contributing anxiety. I'm not even certain this is the correct place to comment to be added to the team.
posted by Donna (Goehring) Seago
Alan Milne
I would like to be involved but I do not know what to do.
posted by Alan Milne
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Alan,

I'm very glad you want to give Connect-a-Thon a try. I'm going to send you a private message. Please look for an email notification of that.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Slover-223 Don Slover
I would like to join but I am new and still having a hard time just getting around the WikiTree program, so I do not think that I would have anything to offer,
posted by Don Slover
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Don,

The NEWT team is all about learning and getting more comfortable on WikiTree. I've gone ahead and added you to the team roster and you'll be hearing more from me soon. Thanks for reaching out!

Cheers, Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Joseph Smyly
Hi. I am lost in the Wiki Tree. Would love to learn more.
posted by Joseph Smyly
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Joseph,

I've sent you a private message with some helpful information. Stay in touch.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
André Le Bouthillier
Bonjour ! I am new at this... I have signed and very happy to find new stuff.
posted by André Le Bouthillier
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Bonjour Andre!

I just sent you a private message. Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Debbie (Wiley) Bright
Can I join? I need lots of help, too!  :P
posted by Debbie (Wiley) Bright
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Debbie,

Absolutely! I have you all registered. You'll hear more from me soon.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Ballengee-138 David Ballengee
I sure would like to give this a shot! I need HELP!

David Ballengee-138

posted by David Ballengee
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi David,

Welcome to WikiTree! I've added you to the NEWT team roster and you'll be hearing more from me soon.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Jasmine Tanner
I've never participated in a Connect-a-Thon before and would love to give it a try.
posted by Jasmine Tanner
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Jasmine,

It's wonderful to see your comment on the team page and I've taken care of registering you for Connect-a-Thon. You'll hear more from me soon.

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Mary (Slater) Sieder
Hi - I've never done this before, and would like to give it a try. Thanks.
posted by Mary (Slater) Sieder
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Mary,

Terrific. I've taken care of your registration; you're all set!

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Whitten-1 Chris Whitten
I'm so glad Betsy took the lead on creating this new team. What a great idea. Thank you, Betsy!
posted by Chris Whitten
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Chris--My pleasure! The NEWT team is looking forward to a fun weekend of learning. I love the newt icon; thanks for adding that!
posted by Betsy Ko
Draper-4171 David Draper
Welcome everyone! Thanks cousin Betsy for making me a coach! I have been on WikiTree almost 3 years! I saw a post that stated this: You won't learn anything new in WikiTree until you make mistakes! I have made more than my share. I have been working on a pictorial tutorial where to download the "Free" app/browser called Sourcer and how to use it to help you find sources and then collect the sources from those sites. It had a lot of mistakes, so I have been reworking it the best it can be. I will share the link later when I make sure it is a perfect as I can make it. Many of you are my coussins! I look forward to working with you all!
posted by David Draper
edited by David Draper
Karen (Harris) Wall
Thanks David. I am looking forward to checking this out later today!
posted by Karen (Harris) Wall
Davies-5942 Steve Davies
i am not new but a returnee to wikitree after having a stroke so I thought i might register for this team as it will help me get back into the wikitree way. Hope that is ok
posted by Steve Davies
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hello Steve,

That's totally fine and I'm very glad to know that you've recovered well enough to return to WikiTree. We're delighted to have you on the team!

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko
Fleming-13598 Mary Fleming
I think this will be a helpful way for me to get over my anxiety about making mistakes. I love the source-based World Tree concept and am afraid I will mess up. Trying to move off my "private couch" into the community, even though it is out of my comfort zone. I learned a lot last night from you, Betsy, and others. Some of the terms fly right past my head. One of my problems is that I have Long Covid. Mostly it's dizziness but there is some brain fog, too. We shall see how I do...... Mary
posted by Mary Fleming
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hi Mary--I saw your sign up on G2G; welcome!!! We're going to make friends with mistakes on this team. I love the saying that your best teacher is your last mistake. I'll be in touch with everyone via private message to strategize about where on the tree you want to concentrate your connecting efforts.
posted by Betsy Ko
Gerry Hopkins Mrs.
Thank You Betsy, Im looking forward to learning not to be anxioux just enjoyin WikiTree with other people needing support.
posted by Gerry Hopkins Mrs.
Gerry Hopkins Mrs.
I would love to join how do i hook up! I need a no axiety way to learn not to disociate (disconect from my thougt process thank you
posted by Gerry Hopkins Mrs.
Ko-31 Betsy Ko
Hello Gerry,

I've gone ahead and signed you up for the NEWT team for the Connect-a-Thon happening April 12 - 15. We're glad to have you join us!

Betsy

posted by Betsy Ko