Hitting the Jackpot at #NGS2013
Ten Tweets to Richmond
With Mystery Judge Gena Philibert-Ortega
(photo courtesy Randy Seaver and Kathryn Doyle)
The NGS Las Vegas Twitter Challenge was a fun event encouraging attendees to tweet as they completed ten (fairly challenging) tasks throughout the conference week. Each task required a photo and inclusion of the official challenge hashtag #ngs2013hunt, as well as the challenge number. In addition, participants were encouraged to incorporate the conference theme — Building New Bridges — in some way.
Rather than a blind drawing for all participants, the “most creative and innovative entry overall” would be selected as the winner by a secret judge. Whew!
With encouragement of my genealogy blogging friends, I managed to complete all ten tasks AND be present for the announcement of the winner. It was a good thing Kathryn Doyle was keeping up on all the news, because my car was packed and I was nearly headed home early for Mom’s Day when I got her message to stick around for the final announcement.
Gena Philibert-Ortega was revealed to be the mystery judge and announced the winners — Holly Simmons and Denise Levenick! Woo-hoo. Looks like I’ll be headed to Richmond next spring. Thank you VERY MUCH NGS!
#NGS2013Hunt Twitterstream
Genealogy Dress Code: Hard Hats Required (kilt wearers exempt)! #NGS2013hunt Challenge1 http://t.co/edeCrE8zVI
No lunchbox & thermos needed at the BCG luncheon. #NGS2013hunt challenge 2 with Diane Gravel & Joan Peake. http://t.co/wylzzoWQ3t
Checking out new tools for building bridges w/NGS publications. #NGS2013hunt Challenge#3. http://t.co/DXRKHPIDjh
Found a helpful NGS Ask Me volunteer who fixed my specs without any tools! thanks Lenny! #NGS2013hunt Challenge 4 http://t.co/B7upZJ8wXR
#NGS2013 Exhibit Hall buzzing.Talked w/Treelines about gr8 new tool to build bridges betwn now/then. #NGS2013hunt #5 http://t.co/9rN2903Xqx
Spreadsheet as #genealogy tool for building bridges to ancestors’ past w Jill Crandall #NGS2013hunt Geek Chlng 6 http://t.co/pXeT7iILd9
Yes, it’s Vegas, Baby for #NGS2013. Ready to build new bridges. #NGS2013hunt Challenge 7 http://t.co/Plx35KGDpV
@walkingyourtree wins longest #NGS2013 badge WOW! She could build a bridge with those ribbons! #NGS2013hunt clue 8 http://t.co/8NsSdT2VrD
Networking about building bridges with Pam Eagleson & Stefani Evans for #NGS2013hunt challenge #9 http://t.co/WgbkK2Qzfk
Rubbing shoulders w/ NGS celeb Laura deGrazia, she knows the best tools for NY Research #NGS2013hunt Challenge 10 http://t.co/QPAYAA7aHl
Congrats. Looks like you had lots of fun and that's certainly a win.
Congratulations! You obviously had a great time at NGS. I am so glad you'll be in Richmond next year!!!
Congratulations on your win, Denise! Looks like you had a lot of fun completing the challenge!
Congrats, Denise! I'm so psyched to have been part of your winning entry. It was great to meet you.