Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge invites you to an evening with Jerry Paulson and the Norwegian American Genealogy Center and Naeseth Library. The program and meeting will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 317 South Page Street, Stoughton. An optional potluck will be at 5:30 PM- you can bring a dish-to-pass and beverages and tableware will be provided. Jerry will share information about the resources that NAGC & NL offers, how to get started or “restart” your genealogy research, and what services are available at the Center. Jerry Paulson, Naeseth Chair for Genealogical Research and Publication, has been a part of the NAGC staff since he retired from his career with the University Hospitals in 2000. Doing genealogical research for over forty years, Jerry had an opportunity to work as a volunteer with Gerhard Naeseth in the early 1990’s, helping create one of the first computer databases for Norwegian-American genealogy. Among the many classes he has taught, Jerry offered genealogical instruction for over 25 years at Madison Area Technical College for adult continuing education. He now leads classes in Beginning Genealogy and Writing Your Family History at our Center, as well as a multitude of seminars for community groups, lag and stevne meetings, and museums associated with Norwegian-American heritage and culture. For nearly a decade, Jerry has been accompanying groups of researchers to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Please contact Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail.com or 608-873-7209 for more information. Mandt Lodge is handicapped accessible with a lift located on the south side of the building. There is parking on the street, public parking lot behind the Stoughton Senior Center, or in the Livsreise parking lot if their building is closed. We always encourage you to bring donations for the Stoughton Food Pantry! The public is always welcome at Mandt Lodge!