E-022 · Theme 2 · Mentoring & Pathways
Member Matchmaker Coffee Pairings
Use Member Matchmaker Coffee Pairings to make mentoring and personal development easier to find, choose and sustain.
Developed further: this summary now draws on an initiative-specific internal editorial draft and attributed references. Human review has not started and will open only at the Full-Corpus Review Build.
What could this idea change?
It helps knowledge, confidence and encouragement move between members instead of resting with a few people.
It may suit: Members seeking guidance or a new challenge, and the people offering practical support.
A simple way to start
- Ask a small mix of members which connections are currently hard to make and whether coffee, a walk, a phone call or an online conversation would feel useful and safe. Who could lead it: Connection coordinator
- Invite opt-in preferences using only the information needed for this round, including interests, conversation goals, format, availability and any access support requested. Who could lead it: Connection coordinator
- Create proposed pairs using the written criteria, check each proposal separately and share contact information only after both people accept. Who could lead it: Connection coordinator with privacy contact
- Send a simple introduction covering the reason for the match, agreed format, cost boundary, access arrangement, three optional prompts and the no-fault cancellation route. Who could lead it: Connection coordinator
- Hold one 30- to 45-minute conversation, let each person choose what to share and end by naming one optional introduction, activity or follow-up rather than forcing another meeting. Who could lead it: Paired members
What should we look for?
- After 90 days, review Member Matchmaker Coffee Pairings. Look for suitable matches, regular check-ins and progress against goals chosen by the participating member.
- Proposed pairs accepted by both people before contact details are exchanged.
- Accepted pairs completing a conversation in the agreed accessible format within two weeks.
- Participants reporting that the match was comfortable, purposeful and free of pressure to continue.
- Participants choosing a next introduction, activity, rematch or clear conclusion after the conversation.
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?