Volunteering in Bad Nauheim: Summer reception with ceremony and honors!

Volunteering in Bad Nauheim: Summer reception with ceremony and honors!

Bad Nauheim will be shown by its best side on June 30, 2025 when the city invites you to summer reception. The special occasion? The honor of voluntary pillars of society that are involved in clubs and politics. In the extended area behind Gradierbau I, city councilors Oliver von Massow, Mayor Klaus Kreß and district administrator Jan Weckler, gather to distinguish 15 people with the prestigious state honorary letters. This honor recognizes the significant commitment of the volunteers for the community, which emphasizes district administrator Weckler with the words that volunteering for democracy is of immense importance. [FNP reports] (https://www.fnp.de/lokales/wetteraukreis/bad-nauheim/stadt-bad-nauheim-laedt-zu-Summer-wo-Landrat- Landes-ueberreicht-93808629.html) about the ceremony, which sets a sign of the tireless use of these committed citizens.

The honored personalities were a colorful mixed heap: Edgar Bandow from the SPD, Dr. Martin Düvel and Dr. Mathias Müller from the Greens and Peter Heidt from the FDP. Claudia Kutschker, who is the only woman among the honored people, particularly stands out in several clubs. Active members of free voters and the CDU were also recognized for their efforts, including Manfred Jordis and Sebastian Schmitt. After the award, the celebrations entered a lively atmosphere with a buffet, musical performances and a poetry slam.

challenges in volunteering

Despite the festive occasion, the topic of volunteering was not without challenges. Christian Weinert and Sascha Wells from the Jesus Center spoke openly about the lack of young talent, because it cannot be dismissed that many organizations are fighting with a declining number of active members. Konrad Dörner from the support association for the Hochwaldkrankenhaus also expressed concerns about the dwindling willingness to donate. These difficulties are not isolated cases, as is Dr. Helmut Francke from the Europa Union Wetterau made it clear by pointing out the overload of active volunteers.

Another example of well -deserved use in volunteering is Agnes Römer, who was awarded the state honorary letter in 2022. Their commitment has died over four decades, whereby it was active in various institutions, from the bookstore to the Lions Club to the Kunstverein. Even today, she is driving her concerns in the world shop and in other projects. Mayor Klaus Kreß praises the deep meaning in Römer’s work that wants to bring people closer to a fairer world. Their honor took place due to pandemic requirements on a small scale, but this did not detract from the appreciation of their tireless efforts. [Bad Nauheim reports] (https://www.bad-nauheim.de/de/aktuelles-bad-nauheim/2022/2022-01-24- Landeshrenbrief-an-agener- Roemer-loving) of the important recognition.

The state honorary letter, which donated in 1973 by the then Prime Minister Albert Osswald, remains an important symbol for those who have been involved in volunteering for more than 12 years - a way to make the silent heroes visible and to appreciate their contributions. It remains to be hoped that the inspiring stories such as those of Agnes Römer and the newly awarded others spur on also to become active and to work for the common good.