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Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall 
East Lansing, MI
48824-1039
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Phone: 517-432-7575
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Email: msue4h@msu.edu
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Michigan 4-H Youth Development Programs
STATE 4-H STAFF DIRECTORY

Updated June 6, 2006

Project or Subject Area Listing

This section is organized by project or subject area. Most of the staff listed are based at the State 4-H Office; a few are based in other units of MSU Extension, such as Family and Consumer Sciences or the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Education and Communication Systems (ANRECS).

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Program:

Contact:

Accident Reports, Volunteer and Member Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Adolescent Development Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Aerospace Projects Norm Lownds (lownds@msu.edu)
Afterschool Care

Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)

Afterschool, 4-H (JC Penney and 4-H Initiative) Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Age Policy, 4-H Participant Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Age-Appropriate Learning Experiences Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
ANR (Agriculture and Natural Resources) Communications:
Allocations, Publications (also called County Allocations) Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Alumni, 4-H Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
American Indian Community (also called Native American Community)
Nick Reo (reo@msu.edu)
Americorps Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Molly Frendo (frendo@anr.msu.edu)
Animal Projects Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Animal Science Projects Ken Geuns (geuns@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Animal Science Summer Events Ken Geuns (geuns@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Archives, MSU Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Area of Expertise (AoE), Human Development:
Area of Expertise (AoE), Volunteerism
Area of Expertise (AoE), Youth Development:
Area of Expertise, Budgets Annette Tijerina (tijerina@msu.edu)
Art Exchange With China Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Arts Projects, Visual and Performing Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)

Awards (also called County Medals)

Awards and Recognition Program, State 4-H Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)

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Barns Project, Historical (also called Michigan Barn and Farmstead Survey)
LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Beef Projects Ken Geuns (geuns@msu.edu)
Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment Software: Training and Software Support
Laura Allen (lacourse@msu.edu)
Gloria Ellerhorst (ellerg@msu.edu)
Blue Ribbon Administration and Policy Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Budgets Vicki Pulling (pullingv@msu.edu)
Bulletins, Michigan 4-H (also called Educational Materials or Curricula)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Bullying and Youth Violence Prevention

Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)

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Capitol Experience, 4-H Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Caprine Classic, 4-H (also called State 4-H Goat Show)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Caprine Expo, 4-H Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Careers Laura Allen (lacourse@msu.edu)
Central Regional Linker (Campus-Based 4-H Staff Liaison to County-Based 4-H Staff)
Erica Tobe (tobee@msu.edu)
Certificates Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Character Education Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Charters Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Priscilla Martin
Child Care Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Children, Youth and Family Programs (CYF) Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Children, Youth and Family Programs Internships Laura Allen
Children's Garden, 4-H:
China Art Exchange Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
China Initiative, 4-H in Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Diane Ruonavaara (ruonavaa@msu.edu)
China Project Activities Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Citizenship Academies

Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Adam Voight

Citizenship Washington Focus Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Civic Engagement Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Clothing and Textiles Projects (also called Personal Appearance Projects)
Joanne Schultink (schultij@msu.edu)
Cloverbuds, 4-H (also called Five- to Eight-Year-Old Programming)
Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Clowning Projects Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Club Charters
Club and Group Development Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Club Kits
Club Officer Training Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
College Scholarships, 4-H–Related Laura Allen (lacourse@msu.edu)
Communications Consultation and Staff Training Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
Communications Day, 4-H Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Communications Projects (layout for Web site, print publications, displays) Marian Reiter (reiter@msu.edu)
Community Service-Learning Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Community Youth Development Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Companion Animals Projects Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Computers Norm Lownds (lownds@msu.edu)
Congress, 4-H (also called 4-H Congress)
Copyright Issues Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
County Allocations (also called Publications Allocations) Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
County Fairs Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
County Medals (also called Awards)
Crafts Projects Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Critical Health Issues Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)
Cruising the Curriculum Highway (also called the 4-H Curriculum Development Web Site)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Cultural Education Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Cultural Heritage Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Curricula, Michigan 4-H Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Curriculum Development Support Team (CDST)

Patty Adams (adamspa5@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Marian Reiter reiter@msu.edu

Curriculum Development Web Site, 4-H (also called Cruising the Curriculum Highway)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
"CYF News" (Monthly Electronic Staff Newsletter) Gail Hebert (hebertg@msu.edu)

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Dairy Cattle Projects Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Joe Domecq (domecqjo@msu.edu)
Dairy Days, 4-H Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Disaster Management (also called the Extension Disaster Education Network or EDEN)
TBD
Diversity and Multicultural Education Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Dionardo Pizaña (pizanad@msu.edu)

Nick Reo (reo@msu.edu)
Dog Projects Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Dog Show, State 4-H Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Donor Relations, Michigan 4-H Foundation Cheryl Howell (chowell@msu.edu)
Drama Projects (also called Theater Projects) Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)

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Early Adolescent Development Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Educational Materials, Michigan 4-H Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Marian Reiter (reiter@msu.edu)
Educational Video Curriculum Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)
EINS Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Priscilla Martin
Emerald Clover Society, 4-H (4-H Distinguished Alumni Group)
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Abbey Miller (abmiller@msu.edu)
Emergency Management (also called the Extension Disaster Education Network or EDEN)
TBD
Enrollment Report (also called the ES-237 or Statistical Report)
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Entomology Projects (also called Insect Projects) Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Entrepreneurship Laura Allen (lacourse@msu.edu)
Environmental and Outdoor Education Projects (formerly called Natural Resources and Environmental Education Projects) Shari Dann (sldann@msu.edu)
Andrea Grix (agrix@kettunencenter.org)

Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Mark Stephens (steph143@msu.edu)
ES-237 Report (also called the Enrollment Report or the Statistical Report)
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)

Gloria Ellerhorst (ellerg@msu.edu)
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (also called EFNEP and 4-H EFNEP)
Karen Martin (martin87@msu.edu)
Experiential Learning (also called Hands-On Learning) Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Exploration Days, 4-H
Evaluation, 4-H Program Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Bruce Haas haasb@msu.edu)

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Fairs, County Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Family and Consumer Sciences Programs, MSU Extension
Mona Reide (reide@msu.edu)
Family Nutrition Program – Youth (also called FNP) Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)

Family Relationships and Child Development Tammy Sullivan (sulli259@msu.edu)
Financial Accountability for 4-H Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Financial Literacy

Erica Tobe (tobe@msu.edu)
Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)

Financial Management for Clubs and Committees Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Priscilla Martin (pjmartin@msu.edu)
Fitness Programs Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)
Five- to Eight-Year-Old Programming (also called 4-H Cloverbuds)
Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
FOLKPATTERNS Projects LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Food, Nutrition and Fitness Projects Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)
Food Safety  
Foundation, Michigan 4-H (also called Michigan 4-H Foundation)
4-H Afterschool (JC Penney and 4-H Initiative) Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
4-H Alumni Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
4-H Children's Garden:
4-H Clover, Use of (also called the 4-H Name and Emblem)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
4-H Communications Day Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
4-H Congress (also called Congress, 4-H)
4-H Emerald Clover Society (4-H Distinguished Alumni Group)
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Abbey Miller (abmiller@msu.edu)
4-H Fairs Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development, Michigan

Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)

4-H History Project LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Molly Frendo (frendo@anr.msu.edu)
4-H Millionaires Club

Erica Tobe (tobe@msu.edu)
Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)

4-H Name and Emblem, Use of (also called the 4-H Clover)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
4-H News Release Handbook Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
4-H Participant Age Policy Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)

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Global Education Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Renée Applegate (applega1@msu.edu)
Goat Expo, 4-H (also called 4-H Caprine Expo) Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Goat Projects Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Goat Show, State 4-H (also called 4-H Caprine Classic)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Graphic Design Marian Reiter (reiter@msu.edu)
Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, 4-H Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Group Dynamite Projects Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Guide to Michigan 4-H Youth Development Patty Adams (adamspa5@msu.edu)
Rebecca McKee (mckeer@msu.edu)
Guiding Principles for Youth Development, Michigan 4-H
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)

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Hands-On Learning (also called Experiential Learning) Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Hazards of Tobacco (HOT) Program Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Health and Well-Being Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)
Historical Barns Project (also called Michigan Barn and Farmstead Survey)
LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
History Project, 4-H LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Horse Benefit Clinic, State 4-H Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Horse Jamboree, 4-H Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Horse Projects Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Horse Show, State 4-H Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Horseback Riding for Handicappers (new name Proud Equestrian Program or PEP)
Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Horticulture Projects (including Plants, Soils and Gardening)
Dixie Sandborn (sandbord@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Human Development Area of Expertise (AoE)

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ICHAT (Volunteer Selection Process) Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Priscilla Martin
Incident Reports, Volunteer and Member Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Inclusive 4-H Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Insect Projects (also called Entomology Projects) Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Interactive Theater Projects Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)

International Exchange Programs:

  • Australia
  • Belize
  • Finland
  • Hosting International Guests
  • IFYE Ambassadors
  • IFYE Representatives
  • Jamaica
  • Japan LABO Program (Summer Exchange)
  • Japan LABO Program (Year-Long High School Exchange)
  • Mexico
  • Pen Pal Program
  • Poland
  • Polish 4-H Foundation
  • St. Kitts
Renée Applegate (applega1@msu.edu)
Internships, CYF Laura Allen (lacourse@msu.edu)
Interstate Exchange Programs Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)

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Jamboree, 4-H Horse Karen Waite (kwaite@msu.edu)
Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) Project Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
B'Onko Sadler (sadlerbo@msu.edu)
Junior Citizen Planner Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)

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KATCH (Kids Are True Conservation Heroes) Small Grants Program

Shari Dann (sldann@msu.edu)
Andrea Grix (agrix@ kettunencenter.org)
Mark Stephens (steph143@msu.edu)

Kettunen Center:

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LABO Japanese Exchange

  • Summer Exchange
  • Year-Long High School Exchange
Renée Applegate (applega1@msu.edu)
Leader Dogs for the Blind Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Leadership Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Liability Insurance Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Literacy and Reading Programs Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Livestock Projects (including Beef Cattle, Sheep and Swine)
Ken Geuns (geuns@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)

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Magazine Features Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
Media Relations Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
Media Release Form Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
Medical Release Form Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Mentoring Programs Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Lisa Bottomley (lbottoml@msu.edu)
Molly Frendo (frendo@anr.msu.edu)
Michigan Barn and Farmstead Survey (also called Historical Barns Project)
LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Michigan 4-H Foundation (also called Foundation, Michigan 4-H)
Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles for Youth Development
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Michigan 4-H History Project LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Michigan 4-H Member and Volunteer Recognition Program
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
"Michigan 4-H Today" (Printed) and "Michigan 4-H Today In Focus" (Electronic) Newsletters
Michigan 4-H Treasurer's Record Book (4H1203)
Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC) Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
Andrea Grix agrix@kettunencenter.org
Michigan State University Archives Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Michigan State University Bulletin Office Rebecca McKee (mckeer@anr.msu.edu)
Michigan State University Museum LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Military Programming (Operation Military Kids) Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Tina Fleming (flemin82@msu.edu)
Multicultural Education, Diversity and Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)

Dionardo Pizaña (pizanad@msu.edu)
Nick Reo (reo@msu.edu)
Museum, MSU LuAnne Kozma (kozma@msu.edu)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)

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National 4-H Council Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Native American Community (also called American Indian Community) Nick Reo (reo@msu.edu)
Natural Helpers Peer Helping Program Joyce Belonga (belonga@msu.edu)
Monica Borgman (borgmanm@msu.edu)

Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Natural Resources and Environmental Education (new name Environmental and Outdoor Education) Shari Dann (sldann@msu.edu)
Andrea Grix (agrix@kettunencenter.org)
Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)

Mark Stephens (steph143@msu.edu)
News Releases (including the 4-H News Release Handbook)
Michelle Lavra (lavra@msu.edu)
Newsletters

"CYF News" (Audience: Staff): Gail Hebert (hebertg@msu.edu)

"Michigan 4-H Today" (Printed) and "Michigan 4-H Today In Focus" (Electronic):

"Partners" newsletter (Audience: state and county 4-H staff members):

"Vantage" (Audience: Donors to and Partners of the Michigan 4-H Foundation):

North Central Region Volunteer Forum Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
North Regional Linker (Campus-Based 4-H Staff Liaison to County-Based 4-H Staff)
Jake DeDecker (dedecke4@msu.edu)
Newsletter Design Marian Reiter (reiter@msu.edu)

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Office Management Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Lori Martin (martinl@msu.edu)
Officer Training, Club Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Operation Military Kids Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Tina Fleming (flemin82@msu.edu)
Outdoor Adventure Challenge
Judy Ratkos (ratkos@msu.edu)
James Harper (harper12@msu.edu)
Out-of-School Programs Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)

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Parenting Adolescents Dawn Contreras (contrer7@msu.edu)
Participant Age Policy, 4-H Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Partner Reports (also called Quarterly Impact Reports) Cheri Booth (boothc@msu.edu)
Laura Probyn (probyn@msu.edu)
Cynthia Straus (strausc@msu.edu)
"Partners" newsletter

"Partners" newsletter (Audience: state and county 4-H staff members):

Partnership for Activism and Social Justice (also called PASJ and pronounced passage)

Janet Olsen (olsenj@msu.edu)
Karen Pace (pace1@msu.edu)

Peer Mentoring Service Learning Project Julie Chapin (chapin@msu.edu)
Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Chris Stickney (stickne4@anr.msu.edu
Peer Plus Sheila Urban Smith (smiths20@msu.edu)
Peer Helper Programs Cyndi Mark (markc@msu.edu)
Performing Arts Projects (including Clowning, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama and Theater,
Interactive Theater, and Music)
Betsy Knox (knoxe@msu.edu)
Personal Appearance Projects (also called Clothing and Textiles Projects)
Joanne Schultink (schultij@msu.edu)
Personnel,