Dispute in the Mülsen shooting club: Expulsion and hurt feelings!

Dispute in the Mülsen shooting club: Expulsion and hurt feelings!

In the small district of Thurm, which is part of the city of Mülsen, the air is thick. The Mülsen shooting club based there, which has been part of the community for more than 20 years, is faced with a surprising turnaround: the cultural advisory board has decided to no longer provide the club with financial resources. This decision is pending while the members of the shooting club feel displaced and have to expect a move to the Micheln district. A painful break that affects not only the board, but also the entire community. Freie Presse reports that…

The board, led by Mathias Mothes, is visibly hurt by this decision. The association, which in the past was actively involved in cultural activities, cleaning campaigns and the maintenance of the Christmas pyramid in the Thurm district, will no longer take part in the maintenance of benches or monuments in the future. The shooting club is thus saying goodbye to a tradition that has played an important role in village life for years.

The Christmas pyramid in focus

The sad development is particularly symbolic for the Christmas pyramid, which plays a central role in the local customs. More specifically, the Christmas pyramid in Thurm is one of the beautiful traditions that Germanic people proudly preserve. In this context, the similar Christmas pyramid in North America is worth mentioning: in Cullman is the largest of its kind with a height of around 12 meters, decorated with wooden figures and various seasonal elements. This pyramid attracts many visitors and provides a connection to cultural roots. Why do some places manage to keep such traditional elements alive while others face challenges?

The members of the Mülsen shooting club are not only affected by a financial loss, but also by a feeling of alienation. The break between the association and the cultural advisory board is seen as final, which means that the beautiful Christmas pyramid and other activities are under a dark star. Such decisions have far-reaching consequences, not only for the employees, but also for such gatherings in the village community.

The role of shooting clubs

In general, shooting clubs in Germany are more than just sports clubs; they live traditions and maintain community. No wonder that there are around 14,374 such clubs, which often exist through family traditions in village areas. Shooters are not only active in sports, but are also socially and politically anchored in the places. Such clubs often host large parties and organize numerous activities.

It remains to be seen whether the Mülsen members will find their new home in Micheln under these difficult circumstances. It will be exciting to see how the community develops while the signs point to separation. This turnaround once again highlights and questions the debate about the importance of traditions in smaller communities.

The club itself will not give up, because as shooting clubs in general show, there is an opportunity in every crisis.