Local branches of the SPD, Nord and Alsfeld-Holten, celebrate their anniversary and salute their honorees
Celebrating Long-Standing Members at Holten Castle
The local associations of Alsfeld-Holten and Sterkrade-Nord held a special event at Holten Castle, where they honoured several members for their long-standing loyalty and commitment to the SPD.
The event began with welcoming remarks from the chairs of the local associations. Following this, Mayor Manfred Flore addressed the attendees, delivering a festive speech.
The highlight of the evening was the recognition of the honoured members. In Sterkrade-Nord, Karl-Heinz Müller, the chair of the association, honoured 18 members for their 25 to 65 years of membership in 2022. Among these were Detlef Müller, Helmut Brüsecke, and Hans-Werner Goldfuss.
Meanwhile, in Alsfeld-Holten, Lena Kamps-Engel, the chair of the local association, honoured 12 members for their 25 to 50 years of membership.
The event was also attended by Dirk Vöpel MP, Stefan Zimkeit, and Freddy Cordes, adding a touch of political significance to the gathering.
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere was pleasant, with conversations flowing over coffee and cake, as the attendees celebrated the achievements of their long-standing members. The event was a testament to the enduring spirit of the SPD local associations in Alsfeld-Holten and Sterkrade-Nord.
This event, held at Holten Castle, was not just about celebrating long-standing members, but also touched upon policy-and-legislation and politics, as Dirk Vöpel MP, Stefan Zimkeit, and Freddy Cordes attended the gathering, bringing a sense of political significance. The evening's general-news headlines could easily have featured the recognition of honoured members from both Alsfeld-Holten and Sterkrade-Nord, with their commitment spanning from 25 to 65 years in Sterkrade-Nord and 25 to 50 years in Alsfeld-Holten.
