Register now for the 2022 Source-a-Thon! [closed]

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Many of us have been anxiously waiting for the big annual event, the Source-a-Thon. This is our seventh, and it is as popular as ever! Last year we added almost 57,000 sources to profiles! Let's rock it again and beat that total.

The event starts on Friday, September 30 at 8AM EDT (Noon UTC) and runs until Monday, October 3 at 8AM EDT (Noon UTC) [time zone calculator]. There will be $4,000+ in door prizes donated from around the genealogy community, live video hangouts every four hours, around-the-clock chatting, and lots of fun.

Will you join us? To register, just click the ANSWER button (comments at the top will be hidden once read) and say "Sign me up!" and include your team choice or a few words about your location and/or genealogical interests so we can assign a team. Registration ends at midnight EDT on Wednesday, September 28th.

Now, let's rock this!

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Registration is now closed. Join us in Discord chat throughout the weekend, and you can still source profiles (you just won't get points). 

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Hi Mindy,

This is my 1st time & this is all new.
2Qs 1: I have a Discord acct. I use in the England Project. Can I use it for this program?
2. Are the unsourced files for my Team sent to me?

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I'm not getting the option to use the tracker for regular monthly sourcing.  I hoped I could do this, so I'm not sure what to do now, tracker-wise. Help?

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Hal, if you have a discord account, and have been assigned to a 'Thon Team, that Team should appear in your available discord channels.  
Check with your Team regards where to find unsourced profiles for the area covered.  Otherwise, you can probably work on unsourced from other areas as well.  (All teams allow for this, even if their main focus is a specific region.)

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AmyLynn, my understanding is that the tracker is turned off for everything except the Source-a-Thon, and will be returned to normal after the 'Thon ends on Monday.

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AmyLynn: During the Thon the Challenge Tracker for the thon is the only tracking available.

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Hi Hal. WikiTree uses a different server than the England project. You are definitely welcome to join! 

You can work any Unsourced list. Your team has different lists posted, by County.

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Please sign me up for the Sourceathon with the Super Auusie Genies! Looking forward to being involved again!

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This is the sign up for 2022

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Thank you. I realised almost as soon as I'd sent the message that I had last year's Source-A-Thon!

Answer 1

Sign me up for Tree Nuts :)

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Hi Katie!  We're glad to have you back with the Tree Nuts for the 2022 Source-a-Thon!

You can visit our Team Page and add what you'll be working on and any resources and hints that you think will be helpful.

We also have a Tree Nuts chat page so check that out.  And we'll be using our Discord server again.

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You've got it - we are going to have a lot of fun.

Answer 2

I'd like to join in as part of The Kiwi Crew!
Norma Crozier Bethune

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Thanks for registering Norma - it is going to be fun.

Answer 3

Sign me up please, Banyan tree team

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Thanks for registering, Rob.

Answer 4

Sign me up. Surprise me.

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You got it, Patricia. It will be fun.

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Heya, Patricia, it looks as though we are your surprise!  We hope you won't have a problem in coming to play with us (or embracing the whole profile approach, rather than simply add a source and move on)!

Hertyl and Spertyl (or is it Spertyl and Hertyl), and Liddyll and Iddyll,  welcome you aboard the sauce bowl, err, the slow train! 

 

Here are some links that might be helpful :

• Toddlin' Tortoises Source-a-Thon Page.
• Our Main Team Page.
• Our  Chat Thread.
• There's also the Toddlin Tortoises channel on the Wikitree  server.

I've added you to the SaT member's list - so you can, if you wish, edit in your area/s of interest.

Answer 5

Sign me up

SouthWest Sunshiners

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Thanks for registering, Stacey.

Answer 6

Count me in for Team MO.

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Thanks Abby - we are going to have a great time!

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There she is!! I was worried you wouldn't be joining us for this. Got you added, Abby.

Go Team MO!!!

                       

Answer 7

Sign me Up!

My team choice is Northwest Terriers.  I was born and raised in Flint, MI and have left half my heart in the midwest.

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My heart is in the midwest also - We are going to have a lot of fun.

Answer 8

Could you sign me up for the Mighty Oaks Team please.

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  Hi Derrick, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is appreciated and we hope you have fun. 

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. 

The following are some links for you to explore 

Sourcing_Primer-Instructional  

Source-a-Thon_Tutorial Please note the last line “Once you have saved your changes click on the 'Challenge Tracker' button and select 'Source-a-Thon.' “  This event is NOT auto-tracked you must click the challenge to score the point. 

Sources_Style_Guide

England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

what-profiles-count-as-unsourced-for-the-source-a-thon  

Also, check out - WikiTree_Sourcer 

 

Janet & Joan - Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Fran & Maddy Co-Captain’s  for the Mighty Oaks Teams

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Thanks for registering - we are going to have a lot of fun.

Answer 9

Yes, I'd like to participate with the KiwiCrew

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Got it, Matt. Have fun with the Thon.

Answer 10

Sign me up!

My family is from New England and the South (KY, TN, VA).

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Thanks for registering Kathleen. Is there a team you are interested in?

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How about the Nor’easters. Thanks!

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Welcome aboard Kathleen. Feel free to head below, get settled in, and get ready for another thon. We also have a helpful spreadsheet you may want to check.

Home Page

Chat Thread

Spreadsheet

Discord server - WT Server

Answer 11

I'm interested in joining the Source-A-Thon. I'll do what I can. Please sign me up for the Mighty Oaks.

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  Hi Carol, thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is appreciated and we hope you have fun. 

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. 

The following are some links for you to explore 

Sourcing_Primer-Instructional  

Source-a-Thon_Tutorial Please note the last line “Once you have saved your changes click on the 'Challenge Tracker' button and select 'Source-a-Thon.' “  This event is NOT auto-tracked you must click the challenge to score the point. 

Sources_Style_Guide

England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

what-profiles-count-as-unsourced-for-the-source-a-thon  

Also, check out - WikiTree_Sourcer 

 

Janet & Joan - Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Fran & Maddy Co-Captain’s  for the Mighty Oaks Teams

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You are set-up with the Mighty Oaks. Thanks

Answer 12

I can help again this year.  Nor'easters (or a similar name). Jane

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You are registered - Thanks, Jane.

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Welcome aboard Jane. Feel free to head below, get settled in, and get ready for another thon. We also have a helpful spreadsheet you may want to check.

Home Page

Chat Thread

Spreadsheet

Discord server - WT Server

Answer 13

(Sign me up for the Germany Genies, please.)

Sorry. Jumped in too quickly. I can't...

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Maybe next time, Christiane!

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Traci, I'm pretty sure Christiane posted first with no Team nominated, then edited in the choice of Germany Genies, so grab hold of her!
(Or at least message and ask.)

Answer 14

Sign me up for the Might Oaks!

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  Hi, Greg thanks for joining the Mighty Oaks for the Source a Thon, your support is appreciated and we hope you have fun. 

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. 

The following are some links for you to explore 

Sourcing_Primer-Instructional  

Source-a-Thon_Tutorial Please note the last line “Once you have saved your changes click on the 'Challenge Tracker' button and select 'Source-a-Thon.' “  This event is NOT auto-tracked you must click the challenge to score the point. 

Sources_Style_Guide

England_Useful_Links_Index#Reliable_Sources

what-profiles-count-as-unsourced-for-the-source-a-thon  

Also, check out - WikiTree_Sourcer 

 

Janet & Joan - Co-Leaders for the Mighty Oaks 

Fran & Maddy Co-Captain’s  for the Mighty Oaks Teams

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Hi Greg, have a great time.

Answer 15

Sign me up! This time I'll be asking to join the Southern Super Sweepers.

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Thanks, Mikel - it is going to be a lot of fun.

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Thanks Mikel for joining us for the team's fifth Source-a-Thon.

I have added you to the Team roster.

Here is our Team page and G2G Chat page.

Also, we have a Discord channel. Details here.

Answer 16

Sign me up! Are there any teams doing general sourcing, not for a specific area or time period?

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The non-regional teams can be found beneath the US teams https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Source-a-Thon#Current_teams

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Hi Rachel - please let us know when you decide on a team.

Thanks!

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I'll go with Tree Nuts! Thanks!

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Hi Rachel!  Welcome to the Tree Nuts for the 2022 Source-a-Thon!

You can visit our Team Page and add what you'll be working on and any resources and hints that you think will be helpful.

We also have our Tree Nuts chat page on g2g so you might like to look for that.  

Please consider joining us on the #treenuts channel on the WikiTree Discord server. It’s a lot of fun to have live conversations going during the ‘thons’.  If you’re not already on the Discord server there are instructions on the help page. 

We're glad that you're going to join us. And if I can help any further, please let me know.

Answer 17

Sign me up!

I don't have a particular team I'm interested in, but I'm on the West Coast of the US in the PNW.  I am interested in Native American, Scottish, Irish, and general early American genealogy.

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Thank you for registering, Kirby.

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Kirby, Team Roses would be happy to have you. We are a general team and each member works in the area they are interested in.

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

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Thank you! I'd be glad to be on Team Roses!!

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Thank you, Cheryl!!

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You are welcome Kirby - have a great time! 

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Wonderful, Kirby! I'll send you a message with more information. And here's our adorable 2022 dragon for you :-)

Answer 18

Add me to Missouri Cousins please!

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You got it, Jeanne.

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Welcome back Jeanne! Great to have you back and joining us for this event. Feel free to come chat with the team before and during the event.

Go Team MO!!!    

                                            

Answer 19

SIgn me up! Southern Sweepers? Thanks

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Thanks for registering - it is going to be fun!

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Thanks Lori for joining us for the team's fifth Source-a-Thon.

I have added you to the Team roster.

Here is our Team page and G2G Chat page.

Also, we have a Discord channel. Details here.

Answer 20

Sign Me Up!

Legacy Heirs

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Hey William!

So glad you are a Legacy Heir.

The team chat is here: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1463408/legacy-heirs-2022-source-a-thon-team-chat

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You are registered - thank William!  Have fun!