4-H Member Spotlights - Montana 4H - Montana State University Extension

Montana 4-H has proudly partnered with NorthernAg Network and Northern News Network to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of 4-H members across the state.

Living the 4-H Principles

Each month, three members are selected from across Montana (western, central, and eastern) for the 4-H Member Spotlight. Youth are nominated because they exemplify the principles of 4-H:

Head –

4-H'ers demonstrate learning and an aptitude for personal growth in their 4-H projects or in other capacities. They use this mindset to better themselves, their club, community, country, or world.

Heart –

4-H'ers demonstrate leadership, loyalty, and the six Pillars of Character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) for themselves, their club, community, country, or world.

Hands –

4-H'ers act as informed citizens: They give to others in their club and community to serve their community, country, or world.

Health –

4-H'ers demonstrate dedication to maintaining mental and physical health as well as the health of their club, community, country, or world.

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4-H Member Spotlights: June 2024

We are proud of the learning, leadership, service, and citizenship these Montana 4-H youth exemplify as they enrich our Montana communities.

Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments.

Cayla Hanson

Eastern Region

Cayla Hanson is enrolled in the poultry, lamb, goat, rabbit, horse, and photography 4-H projects in Richland County.

Hanson is passionate about learning and teaching, which is demonstrated throughout her involvement in the 4-H program. She embodies “hands for larger service” by always lending a helping hand with zero complaints. Her involvement in her community has brought joy to many.

Landon Molitor

Central Region

Landon Molitor is an active member in the Hill County community through organizations such as 4-H and FFA.

Molitor is the essence of perseverance as his own hardships have led him to step into a larger role alongside his brother. He is passionate about supporting others in the face of adversity and rising above the fray.

He has shown that with a good work ethic and passion, you can persevere while supporting others. Landon is a true model of leadership and of learning by doing in 4-H.

Joe Cantwell

Western Region

Joe Cantwell is involved in many 4-H projects including archery, shotgun, swine, photography, and the teen leadership project.

He is always challenging himself through 4-H. He works hard at each of his projects, taking on new roles within projects and his club, as well as helping others learn.

Cantwell became a role model to younger members over the past two years. He dedicated his time to helping with 4-H camp and becoming an archery project teen leader. Before archery meetings, you can find him encouraging and coaching younger members to become more confident. His passion for teaching has made him the first call for many when it comes to archery project questions and help.

Joe is consistently the first to show up and the last to leave, showing true leadership and mentorship for others. He embodies the term “hands for larger service” with his support to other 4-H members and his community.

To help raise funds for kids to attend 2024 4-H camp, he organized the Adult Round Robin at the 2023 Butte-Silver Bow County Fair. He found judges, organized animals, and raised $375 with the event, even getting a commissioner who had never handled any animals other than a cat and dog to participate.

Cantwell is someone that everyone wants to be around. He is a true light in his community, his service and advocation inspires others and has made a difference. His leadership while staying true to himself represents what it means to “make the best better” in 4-H.

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