Telelaget of America's mission is to enable members to learn about and gain an appreciation of the history, culture, and customs of the Telemark region of Norway.

Telelaget Team

Marne Olson-President
(Hjartdal, Notodden)

Naomi Nowland-Vice President
Membership
(Seljord)

Sara Gordon-Secretary
(Tinn)

Wendi Storhoff-Treasurer
(Bø)

Board of Directors from left to right: Sandra Gilbert, Amber Walters, Trudy Koespell, Sara Gordon, Jeff Huset (past president) Marne Olson, Doug, Framness Naomi Nowland, Wendi Storhoff, Lila Burmeister

rosmaling background
rosmaling background

Jeffrey Huset
(Midt-Telemark)

Tour Director

Darrel Johnson
(Tokke, Kviteseid, Seljord, Midt-Telemark, Skien, Notodden, Hjartdal)

Genealogist

Joan Furst
(Kviteseid)

Telenews Editor

Directors

Shelley Jerviss
(Seljord, Kviteseid, Hjartdal)

Publications

Jim Skree
(Kviteseid, Fyredal, Tokke, Nissedal)

Historian

Elaine Nordlie
(Nome, Kviteseid, Bamble, Hjartdal)

Ex-officio

Douglas Framness
(Bamble)

Lila Burmeister
Telesoga Editor
(Seljord, Tinn, Tokke)

Amber Walters
Digital Content Manager
(Notodden, Hjartdal)

Sandra Gilbert
(Tinn, Nissedal)

Trudy Koepsell
(Tinn)

Telemark Liaisons

Harald Omnes Anne Hauge Wagn Ingjerd Stulen Elin Helene Normann Berit Rongsjord

Telelaget’s liaisons have played a significant role in

the success of our publications, genealogy

research, and tours since 2001.