What could this idea change?
A broader group can exchange trusted help and identify business-community collaborations in a time-contained setting.
M-T1-BV-11 · Theme 1
Rotary Business Networking Lunch
Provides a midday, hosted connection format centred on practical referrals and community collaboration for people who cannot attend early or evening events.
Where this idea came from
- Playbook entry
- M-T1-BV-11 · Rotary Business Networking Lunch
- Theme
- Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme BV: Business Visibility
- Source material
- Existing checked Theme 1 guide
- Linked playbook entry
- M-T1-BV-11 · Rotary Business Networking Lunch
Could this work in our club?
- Local professionals, small-business owners, community leaders and flexible or part-time workers. Use when a lunch-hour format suits the target precinct or audience.
Before you start
- Venue, dietary, hearing, mobility and hard-finish arrangements confirmed.
- Table-host guide and contact-sharing consent designed.
- Transparent ticket and sponsor benefits with no attendee-list transfer.
At the end: Send requested introductions before the next business day ends and close temporary dietary and seating notes within seven days.
Before your club says yes
Does the idea fit?
Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.
Who can say yes?
Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.
Are people protected?
Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.
Can everyone take part?
Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.
Are the facts and permissions right?
Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.
How will we learn?
Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.
Worksheets for your club
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Event and session plan
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Open worksheetCommunications and content planner
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Open worksheetWorkflow and minimum-data register
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