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Fürstenfeldbruck Historical Association is fighting for young members!
The Fürstenfeldbruck Historical Association wants to counteract this with new concepts and events that appeal to younger members.
Fürstenfeldbruck Historical Association is fighting for young members!
In recent years, the Fürstenfeldbruck Historical Association (HVF) has felt the consequences of a decline in membership due to age-related departures and demographic changes. Ten years ago the club had over 680 members, while the current number is 540. They lose a net 20 to 25 members every year, often due to moves to nursing homes, which points to the need to breathe new life into the club's activities. The club has therefore set itself the goal of winning over younger generations and spicing up club life, reports Mercury.
To address this challenge, Kristina Seitz, the deputy chairwoman, has taken the association into social media to increase its reach and reach more people. A first step in this direction was to take part in the 2025 market Sunday with our own stand, and the planning of a public autumn festival should further strengthen the sense of community.
Redesign and innovations
The clubhouse in Henrik-Moor-Weg has also been given a facelift to make it more inviting. The association's library will also be reorganized and receive a digital catalog. In this library, the focus is on topics such as archeology, the history of the district and Munich as well as the Fürstenfeld monastery, which underlines the cultural roots of the association. Despite great public interest in events such as archaeological lectures, acquiring members remains a challenge.
Active members have access to various working groups in which they can get involved. Archaeological excavations are not possible due to legal regulations, but field visits are permitted. A special group within the Prehistory and Early History Working Group is dedicated intensively to research on coins. In addition, members have the opportunity to participate in the planning of special exhibitions, monastery tours and research into local history.
Perspectives in club work
The HVF's efforts to attract younger members are a step in the right direction, but the successes will only be seen in the long term. The club must continue to find creative ways to increase its engagement and relevance. A little boost certainly wouldn't hurt, because the need for community and cultural exchange is greater than ever.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the HVF is on a promising path with its new concept and strategic realignment. Interest in the historical roots of the region remains high, and it remains to be hoped that the younger generations will actively help shape the cultural treasure.