Sudden resignation: VdK chairman Klöppel leaves office for illness

Sudden resignation: VdK chairman Klöppel leaves office for illness

Bad Nauheim, Deutschland - In a surprising turn, Hans-Joachim Klöppel resigned his office as chairman of the social association VdK Hessen-Thuringia in the Nidderau local association. The step came at the urging of the renowned Kerckhoff Clinic in Bad Nauheim, since health and emotional problems have increased in the past few months. In his declaration of withdrawal, Klöppel, who has been committed to the concerns of his fellow human beings for many years, emphasizes that he continues to support the path that the VdK Nidderau has taken and hopes that the board will continue, so the mkk/ "> Echo .

But that's not all: Klöppel immediately resigned his mandate as a volunteer city council in the city council of the city of Nidderau. This decision has not been made easily, but reflects the difficult personal situation in which the 64-year-old is currently. The background to his challenges are persistent tensions within the board, which have also contributed to the deterioration of his health constitution.

VdK as a support for many

The VdK Hessen-Thuringia itself is the largest social association in the region and has campaigned for solidarity and cohesion in society for over 75 years. Around 293,000 members are part of this network, which has 1,200 local associations, 57 district and ten district offices. Each: R Member receives the support of a personal contact nearby, which makes the VDK a valuable contact point for older and disabled people, chronically ill and those in need of care and their relatives. There you are aware of the role as a lawyer of socially disadvantaged people and fight for social justice and rights, such as the website of the VdK Hessen-Thuringia illustrates.

The decision of Klöppel does not remain without influence for many in the association. Volunteering plays a central role in the works of the VdK. Many hesitate to contribute to such board positions often for fear of legal or temporal obligations. But as described in an article on LinkedIn , a board member brings responsibility, but also the possibility of actively participating in the design of the future of the association. Klöppel has proven over the years how important such a commitment to society is.

His resignation could also be a signal to the members of the VDK Nidderau not to be put off by internal conflicts, but to continue the course taken and address the challenges together. The association remains an essential voice for those who rely on the support and representation of their interests - a task that must continue after the resignation of Klöppel.