Editor's Note: This is the latest in the 4-H Member of Month profiles that appear in Southeast Agri News. This article is sponsored by Nelson Motors and Equipment in Estevan. Thanks to Nelson Motors for their support of this initiative.
Name: Kamryn Gilliland
Club: Carievale 4-H Beef Club
Age Group: Senior
Years of Experience: 11
Kamryn Gilliland is in her 11th and final year in 4-H, and she has thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Gilliland is a senior member with the Carievale 4-H Beef Club. She is thankful for the opportunity to showcase her cattle, and has earned awards for having grand champion steers, heifers and cow calves at the shows where she has competed.
Serving as a mentor for young members of the club has also been a positive experience.
“There’s been a few kids in which seeing them over the years, it’s really cool to see how their interest grows and their skill levels improve,” said Gilliland.
Gilliland decided to join 4-H because an older brother and a couple of cousins were part of the club.
“The first year they were in it, I watched them and helped them out and got to participate with them, and then I went in it the next year,” said Gilliland.
4-H has allowed her to meet a bunch of new people in the cattle business, make new friends and expand her knowledge of cattle, she said.
Gilliland has also been part of district level curling, but hasn’t competed at the higher levels.
She would recommend 4-H to others, especially for those who have an interest in cattle. She hopes to remain a part of the organization once she ages out later this year.
“Maybe when I come back from school, I’ll help out with being a project leader,” she said.
