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
(Seljord)

Sara Gordon-Secretary
(Tinn)

Wendi Storhoff-Treasurer
(Bø)

Trudy Koepsell-Membership
(Tinn)

five female board members
five female board members

Wendi Storhoff, Naomi Nowland, Marne Olson, Sara Gordon and Trudy Koepsell

rosmaling background
rosmaling background

Jeffrey Huset
(Midt-Telemark)

Tour Director

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

Genealogist

Lila Burmeister

Telesoga and Telenews Editor

Joan Furst
(Kviteseid)

Asst TeleNews Editor

Directors

Shelley Jerviss
(Seljord, Kviteseid, Hjartdal)

Publications

Jim Skree
(Kviteseid, Fyredal, Tokke, Nissedal)

Historian

Elaine Nordlie
(Nome, Kviteseid, Bamble, Hjartdal)

Ex-officio

Sandra Gilbert
(Tinn, Nissedal)

Ex-officio

Douglas Framness
(Bamble)

Jerry Burmeister
(Seljord, Tinn, Tokke)

Sheryl Hove
(Hjartdal)

Joan Neimic
(Midt-Telemark)

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.