Introducing the NextGen Connection Challenge

What is the NextGen Connection Challenge? It is a opportunity for genealogists of different generations to meet one-on-one, mentor each other, and become friends. It is suggested that these meetings—led by YOU!—take place on the second Saturday of each month, but you can connect anytime, anywhere.

How can you meet another genealogist outside of your age demographic? Attend a local society meeting, conference, or workshop to become acquainted with genealogists of all ages, or search the NextGen Genealogy Network’s Community Directory to locate a young genealogist near you. Even cousins count—you never know when you might encounter another genealogist in your extended family. Consider meeting for coffee to bounce ideas off each other regarding your latest research, or get together for a research adventure. What could be better than having a genealogy buddy along as you explore a local library, archive, museum, or cemetery?

After you meet, share with us on Facebook or Twitter. Who did you meet? What did you learn from each other? What was the best part about getting to know a genealogist of a different generation? Did you take a selfie together? Feel free to share that, too.

The NextGen Connection Challenge is an initiative launched to encourage genealogists of all generations to build connections with one another. We hope you will join the NextGen Genealogy Network in making the NextGen Connection Challenge one of your most important—and fun—resolutions for the new year!