Hubertus Volpert: 37 years of commitment to the Sauerland Shooting Association!

Hubertus Volpert: 37 years of commitment to the Sauerland Shooting Association!

In Fleckenberg, the tradition of shooting continued last weekend with a special honor. During the shooting festival, Hubertus Volpert received the Sauerland Rifle Association's highest award, the Order for Outstanding Merit. This award recognizes his outstanding commitment to the association's board for 37 years. Thomas Jostes, the deputy district colonel, presented the award together with Peter Mergheim and Michael Schauerte, both assessors of the Schmallenberg city association. How Sauerland courier reports, Volpert began his active participation on the board in 1988.

From his beginnings as deputy ensign of the old flag to his current role as adjutant, which he has held since 1994, Volpert has held various positions. Between 1997 and 2000 he was also the second chairman and a member of the executive board. In 2000 he was promoted to captain and has since made a significant contribution to the organization of the officer corps around the shooting festival, including the organizational tasks for the shooting fair and looking after the children's bags after the children's dance.

History of the Sauerland Rifle Association

The Sauerland Shooting Association (SSB) looks back on a long history. It was founded on December 15, 1929 in Wenholthausen and now brings together 347 clubs with around 140,000 members Wikipedia can be read. Over the years, the SSB has established itself as a service organization for its member clubs and offers advice on economic and tax matters. The connection between “faith, customs, homeland” runs as a motto through the activities and festivals of the association.

An important event in the history of shooting is the Federal Shooting Festival, which takes place every three years and is organized at different locations in the Sauerland. For example, the 25th district shooting festival took place in Allagen in September 2023, which once again demonstrated the lively community and tradition of the shooting clubs. The pageant, which featured many members in their uniforms, impressed with 90 images that captured the cheerful atmosphere and commitment of the participants Soester Anzeiger stated.

The entire honoring of Hubertus Volpert symbolizes not only his personal dedication, but also the Sauerland Rifle Association's efforts to keep traditions alive and strengthen the community. Despite the challenges that have occurred throughout the club's history, the club continues to thrive thanks to solid members and the tireless work of the board.