Oerlinghausen (din). The “Oerlinghausen Marketing” association has managed a very eventful year in 2023. Chairman Patrick Piecha spoke of an “enormous density of events” compared to other cities during the annual meeting on Friday evening in the community center. In addition, the volunteer board developed numerous activities that were not publicly visible.
The association, founded in 2016, has set itself the goal of “presenting the mountain town with all its facets in a positive way to the outside world”. In particular, civic engagement should be supported. The summer night and the “Colorful Lights Stroll Evening” were organized in collaboration with the advertising community. The UrLand Festival, the Vineyard Festival and the BergstadtAdvent also took place. “The cultural program on the town hall square was very well attended during the summer holidays,” said Piecha. Around 2,000 guests were counted at the seven concerts.
The association also took care of technically revising the website and creating an image film. The “Life Forest” project was started in collaboration with the municipal utilities. A tree is planted here for every newborn child. New souvenirs with urban motifs were purchased and the city administration was supported. Finally, the association in Währentrup made it possible to purchase Herrnhut stars, so that lighting can now be installed in all parts of the city during the Christmas season.
The OerliPlus app will be further developed this year, as Piecha announced. This free online offer provides a wealth of information. The online shop will be activated on the website, the “Freifunk” offers will be expanded and activities on social media will be intensified. The chairman named expanding cooperation with local clubs as a strategic goal. “We don’t all have to be lone wolves,” he said.
The dates of the events have already been set. On April 13th, garbage will be collected in all parts of the city under the motto “Bergstadt-Putz”. Between July 11th and August 8th, the town hall square will once again become a cultural stage. Live music is offered free of charge every Thursday. The UrLandfest is celebrated from August 16th to 18th. The vineyard festival follows from September 13th to 15th. The “BergstadtAdvent” Christmas market is planned for December 6th to 8th.
At the events, Oerlinghausen Marketing can rely on a “great cooperation” with the catering company “BergStadtGarten”, said Piecha. However, the preparation and follow-up of the festivals and celebrations involve considerable effort. “We have high quality standards,” said the chairman. “However, it is becoming more difficult to maintain the current offer of purely voluntary work. We need further support.”
Mayor Dirk Becker, who is a member of the association’s board by virtue of his office, also made an appeal to the meeting. “We need more helpers to help with the events,” he said. Becker emphatically thanked the new board elected a year ago for their commitment.
“I am very happy that we were able to attract a young, professionally trained chairman in Patrick Piecha,” said the mayor. He was very committed. “We can look to the future with confidence.”
2024-01-21 23:03:17
#Oerlinghausen #Marketing #presents #enormous #diversity
