Background
Thompson, Melvin John was born on May 6, 1933 in Ravenna, Michigan, United States. Son of John A. and Joyce (Elsworth) Thompson.
international and youth programs consultant
Thompson, Melvin John was born on May 6, 1933 in Ravenna, Michigan, United States. Son of John A. and Joyce (Elsworth) Thompson.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1955; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1957; postgraduate, Michigan State University, 1966-1974.
Special assistant public affairs, Peace Corps, Washington, 1962-1964;
extension 4-H youth agent, Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Svc., Monroe, Michigan, 1960-1962;
program leader 4-H, Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Svc., Monroe, Michigan, 1966-1968;
overseas representative, The Experiment in International Living, Nigeria, 1964-1966;
associate director 4-H international programs, National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, Maryland., 1968-1976;
director 4-H international programs, National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, Maryland., 1976-1987;
consultant and coordinator international programs, Bethesda, Maryland., since 1987;
president, Horizons International, Bethesda, since 1988;
vice president, Home Independence, since 1984;
consultant youth programs, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)/United Nations, 1989-1990. Member of advisory board American Home Economics Development Ednl. Project, 1986-1988; executive vice president Netherlands-American Exch.
Foundation, 1988-1989.
Member Council on Ministries, Baltimore conference United Methodist Church, since 1987. With United States Army, 1958-1960. Member American Association Adult and Continuing Education, American Home Economics Association Foundation (board trustess 1986-1989), International 4-H Youth Exchange Alumni Association (national president 1964, delegate to Turkey 1953), Phi Delta Kappa, Epsilon Sigma Phi.
Married Linda Faye Parrett, July 13, 1963. Children: Dean Richard, Dawn Renee.