First President: Monika Tiedemann heads Lions Club Freising!

First President: Monika Tiedemann heads Lions Club Freising!

Freising, Deutschland - On July 1, 2025, Monika Tiedemann took over the office of President of the Lions Club Freising and thus written history. She is the first woman who works in this role, which is a special milestone in the long -term tradition of the club. The Lions Club Freising, founded on June 9, 1965, has made a name for itself not only on local, but also on an international scale over the years. So reports Merkur Tiedemann, born in Moosburg and studied food chemist, was a managing director in a pharmaceutical company until the end of 2024 and is now using a professional break to devote herself to the club more intensively.

The focus is on the motto "Engagement and Diversity" in her new role. Tiedemann emphasizes the importance of leading the club through its presidential year and strengthening diversity within the organization. The Lions Club Freising is part of one of the largest non-state service organizations worldwide that volunteer for social, cultural and humanitarian projects. According to Fink Magazin in the past eight years has spent over 500,000 euros for various social and cultural initiatives.

commitment over the years

The history of the Lions Club Freising is characterized by an intensive commitment to the community. The support of the Red Cross in Freising was already on the agenda when it was founded. Money was provided for the development of social services, a first step into a long series of aid campaigns. Since then, the club has campaigned in many ways to help people in the region. For example, 136,000 euros flowed in Schools of Freising, in particular for addiction prevention, and another 25,000 euros to flood victims in Deggendorf.

• 17,500 euros to Lebenshilfe Freising
• 10,000 euros to the Freisinger Tafel
• 4,500 euros for two vehicles for the Rufbus

At the international level, the Lions Club also shows its solidarity. For example, 50,000 euros were donated to tsunami victims in Sri Lanka and 20,000 euros for street children in St. Petersburg. Also in western Ukraine, where the club supports the Bavarian East Society e.V., a total of 150,000 euros came together in 18 years. This commitment becomes particularly noticeable in the annual invitation of 40 poor children from the city of Peretschin to a holiday camp.

A look into the future

With the new president at the top, the Lions Club Freising shows that it continues to pursue high goals. Events such as the Freising Open Air on June 13, which serves to support a new call bus are part of the committed program. In addition, the Fink about the big band concert, which has been taking place regularly for 12 years and has collected 150,000 euros for good purposes during this time.

The Lions Club Freising is not only an important support for the local community, but also shows that social engagement and diversity can go hand in hand. Monika Tiedemann is determined to continue to advance these principles during their term in office and thus keep the club's legacy alive.