12. Lausitz Café - "With heart and hand - the power of engagement"

The Lausitz Café is an entertaining and regularly recurring series of events that will be carried out this time in cooperation with the Leader region "Kottmar" . Together we would like to discuss specific questions about commitment and clubs .

In 2025 we want to carry the series of events all over the district of Görlitz and load on Thursday, February 6th. In the village community center "Mohr" in Ruppersdorf, Herrnhut .

Questions:

Topics on board

Leonie and Marc have backed back to the region after their training and are looking for a connection in the village. Both want to make new contacts and consider whether they can become at home again after life in the big city. Through social media you have become aware of the clubs in your place. However, she feels unsure whether you can integrate yourself into the club as a "new one" and whether the structures are appealing enough for young people.

• like to address and win young people like Leonie ?
• Which offers and communication channels are attractive for the younger target group?
• How can the start for new members can be made easier?

Financial injections and creative cash fillers

The music club "Harmonie" wants to buy new instruments to start young projects. However, the club's treasury is scarce, and previous fundraising campaigns have not brought the hoped -for results. The club members are wondering whether they should apply for funding or whether there are creative new ways to generate financial means.

• What options are there to fill in club coffers (funding, fundraising campaigns, crowdfunding)?
• How can clubs achieve financial stability
• What support overcome bureaucratic hurdles when applying

Topic "Where does the shoe press?"

The local local association has had the same problem for years: Many tasks stick to the same few members. Some are already overloaded and there is a dispute over how work could be better distributed. A platform is also missing to exchange ideas with other clubs and learn from each other.

• How can tasks distributed within the association ? Which platforms or networks help to support clubs?
• How can you share resources and create synergies ?
• What role can external support (e.g. through municipalities) play to relieve clubs?

The offer is aimed at all citizens of the district of Görlitz and is free of charge. Catering is also provided so that nobody has to discuss hungry.

If you are curious and want to know what has already been discussed in past Lausitz cafés, you can get an overview on our Miroboard .

Information on accessibility:
the building is accessible through a staircase.