Change of president at the Lions Club: Mark Rieger introduces new era!

Change of president at the Lions Club: Mark Rieger introduces new era!

Hünfeld, Deutschland - On July 6, 2025 the time had come: The Lions Club Hünfeld officially changed the president. Dieter Vogt handed over the scepter to Mark Rieger, who will now take over the helm for the Lions 2025/26. This handover took place in a festive framework, which not only celebrated the tradition of the club, but should also put the common commitment to the community in the foreground. Osthessen News reports that the motto of the past year "near and far-native and education in East Africa.

In his farewell speech, Dieter Vogt emphasized that the success of the club is not only reflected in the collected donations, but also in the human connection and the coexistence of the members. In the course of his year in office, the Lions Club Hünfeld was able to implement several important projects, including the traditional Advent calendar, the bicycle bazaar and the Martin and Advent markets.

highlights of the term of office of Dieter Vogt

A special note gave the year informative club evenings. This included lectures on children's aid in Tanzania, health promotion through medicinal plants and the research of the biosphere reserve. Company visits, for example at Wella and the Schlitzer Distillery, were also an exciting part of the program.

The evening of the handover was also characterized by a worthy climax: the admission of three new members to the club. Mayor Benjamin Tschesnok, Tim Jensen and Thomas Müller solemnly committed to the ethical principles of Lions International. This is a good sign of the future orientation of the club and shows that the network continues to grow.

Mark Rieger: A fresh wind

After Dieter Vogt handed over the baton, Mark Rieger did not let himself be asked for long. In his inaugural speech, he focused on the topic of "health in all its facets". He is planning club evenings that will deal with mental health, healthy nutrition, resilience and social challenges. via Regis also brings two more interesting points to the language: In the coming March, an evening with the Lions Clubs of the Fulda district will be pending, which should further promote the networking of the clubs.

Rieger also emphasized the importance of mutual support within the club. The evening ended with a social drink, which can be understood as a beautiful symbol of continuity and friendship among the members. The Lions have a clear motto: "We serve" - ​​and that they live with heart and commitment was once again clear that evening.