2023-2024 Officers and Directors
Front row (left to right): John Currie, LC Scramlin, Karen Klug, Vicki Micheau
Back row (left to right): John Schut, Ian Kempf, John Degenaer, Matt, Kempf, Carolyne Woodhams, Valerie Newton, Doug Burtch
Photo courtesy of Dale Radak
President and Zone 2 Director – LC Scramlin (Oakland County Fair) 248.634.8830
Vice President and Zone 3 Director – John Currie (Mecosta County Fair) 231.629.7273
Treasurer and Zone 1 Director – Karen Klug (Berrien County Youth Fair) 269.473.4251
Secretary and Director at Large– Vickie Micheau (Upper Peninsula State Fair) 906.786.4011
Zone 4 Director – Valerie Newton (Saginaw County Fair) 989.213.1213
Zone 5 Director– Carolyne Woodhams (Northwestern Michigan Fair) 231.342.1575
Zone 6 Director– John Degenaer (Chippewa County Fair )920.360.3184
Director at Large – Matt Kempf (Newygo County Agricultural Fair) 616.318.8934
Director at Large – Ian Kempf (Eastern Michigan State Fair) 810.417.0395
Associate Representative – Doug Burtch (TJ Schmidt Amusement) 989-213-5835
Festival-Events Representative – Mckenzie Bowman (Michigan State Fair) 248.760.4256
Executive Director – John Schut (MAFE) 517.317.4544
MAFE By-laws Revised January 2021
Membership consists of 3 categories:
1. Regular Members – Any corporation or organization or fair, agency or other person actually and directly engaged in promoting and conducting fairs, agricultural exhibitions or shows, and described in “Act 80” of the Public Acts of 1855, as amended, “Act 11” of the Public Acts of 1929, or comparable legislation. Each regular member shall be assigned to one of the following six zones, such assignment to be made based on the location of the principal activities of such regular member:
Zone One – Karen Klug – Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.
Zone Two – LC Scramlin CFE – Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Zone Three – John Currie – Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa counties.
Zone Four -Valerie Newton – Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties.
Zone Five – Carolyne Woodhams – Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
Zone Six – John Degenaer Jr. – All Upper Peninsula counties – Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft counties.
2. Associate Members – Any corporation or organization or firm, agency or other person directly engaged in performing a service for a regular or Festival member. 3. Festival Members – Any corporation or organization or municipality directly engaged in promoting and conducting a Festival.
2024 MAFE Committees
Animal Health and Welfare: Chair LC Scramlin, Members Trish Steele, Valerie Newton, Janelle Stewart, Matt Kempf
Audit: Chair Vickie Micheau, Members Brian Kuemin, Karen Klug, Vickie Micheau, Rob Usakowski, Doug Burtch
Bylaws & Policy: Chair Doug Burtch, Members Brian Kuemin, LC Scramlin, Ian Kempf, Karen Klug, Chris Miller
Newsletter: Chair Carol Saari, Members John Schut, Full board
Executive Committee: Chair LC Scramlin, Members John Currie, Vickie Micheau, Karen Klug
Finance& Budget: Chair Karen Klug, Members Vickie Micheau, Doug Burtch, John Schut
Harness Racing: Chair John Currie, Members Tim Roach, Harry Chestnut, LC Scramlin, Nic Hall
Homemaker of the Year: Chair Lynn MacArthur, Members Terry Burnett, Clarissa Johnston
Insurance Committee: Chair LC Scramlin, Members Ian Kempf, Matt Kempf, Vickie Micheau
Legislative Committee: Chair John Currie, Members Doug Burtch, Dawn Reha, Brian Kuemin, Vickie Micheau, Rob Usakowski, LC Scramlin, Carolyne Woodhams
Long Range Planning: Full board
Member Directory / Brochure: Chair John Schut, Member Lisa Reiff, John Degenaer, Ann Harrington, Vickie Micheau, Sara Ressler
MSU/4-H Relations: Chair LC Scramlin, Members Cheryl Barton, Rob Usakowski, Valerie Newton, Leah LaVanway, John Degenaer, Janelle Stewart, Steve Thelen
Personnel: Executive Committee
Social Media & Website: Chair John Schut, Members Sara Johnson, Sara Ressler, Mindy Trimm, Karen Klug, Ian Kempf, Carolyne Woodhams
2024 – 140th Convention Committees
Awards: Chair John Currie, Members Ric Crawford, Cinda Karlik, Matt Kempf, LC Scramlin, Karen Klug, Carolyne Woodhams, Brian Kuemin
Banquet & Reception: Chair LC Scramlin, Members Vickie Micheau, Steve Thelen, Ken Knight, John Degenaer
Carnival Committee: Chair Doug Burtch, Members Niki Skerbeck, Dustin Skerbeck, Debbie Elliott Blake Huston, Dalton Kennedy, LC Scramlin
Communication Awards: Chair Carol Britten, Members Kathy Richardson, Danielle Proctor Nancy Thelen, Vickie Micheau
General Session: Chair LC Scramlin, Vickie Micheau, John Schut, Doug Burtch, Valerie Newton Ian Kempf, McKenzie Bowman
Mega & Friday night 50/50: Chair Karen Klug, Members LC Scramlin, Sherry Bechler, Brian Kuemin, Lisa Reiff, Gary Bulemore, McKenzie Bowman
Nomination Committee: Chair John Currie, Members Ann Harrington, Darryl Diamond, Chris Miller, Brian Kuemin
Raffle & Door Prizes: Chair Gary Bulemore , Members Mike Zimmerman, SaraJane Zimmerman, Lynn MacArthur
Registration: Chair Trish Steele, Members Karen Bonham, Valerie Newton, Karen Klug
Resolutions: Chair Lenore Senter, Members LC Scramlin, Valerie Newton, Matt Kempf, Chris Miller
Scholarship Committee: Chair Doug Burtch, Members Brian Kuemin, Ann Harrington, Nancy Thelen, Lenore Senter
Silent Auction: Chair Melva Thayer, Members Noelene Lindsey, Ken Knight, Gretchen Schulte
Sponsorships: Chair Vickie Micheau, Ian Kempf, Anne Harrington, Gretchen Schulte, Nancy Thelen
Spouse Activities: Chair Chelsea Fair
Suite & Hospitality: Chair Ric Crawford, Members Steve Thelen, LC Scramlin, Brian Kuemin, Doug Burtch, John Currie, Ian Kempf
Trade Show: Chair Doug Burtch, Members Terry Slaggert, Dalton Kenned, Dakota Romine
Welcome Reception & Entertainment: Chair Doug Burtch, Members Lenore Senter, Denise Owens, Jay Samborn, Matt Kempf, Carolyne Woodhams
Workshops & Round Tables: Chair John Schut, Members Cinda Karlik, Chris Miller, Ian Kempf Dawn Reha, Vickie Micheau, Ken Knight, Sara Ressler , Lisa Reiff
Young Professionals: Chair Carly Vert, Members John Schut, Lindsey McKeever, Dakota Romine, Mindy Timm
Youth Education: Chair Janelle Stewart, Members Tammy Hyatt, Nancy Thelen, Carly Vertz, Leah LaVanway, Dawn Reha, John Schut