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
Why a club might use this
A broader group can exchange trusted help and identify business-community collaborations in a time-contained setting.
Use it when
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 the club starts
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.
Capacity guide
Likely cost
$$ — catering and venue; publish exactly what the ticket covers.
Lead time
5–7 weeks.
People
4–6 members including trained table hosts.
How to put it into practice
Detailed implementation steps for Rotary Business Networking Lunch
Step
Action
Suggested owner
1
Choose a practical theme and map a balanced table mix.
Lunch convenor
2
Invite through local networks with clear timing and access details.
Communications lead
3
Capture one offer and one ask from willing attendees before seating.
Registration lead
4
Run hosted table conversations and a ten-minute community opportunity brief.
Table hosts
5
Send mutually accepted referrals and close event data.
Follow-up lead
Controls and safeguards
Do not rank seating by sponsorship, wealth or Rotary status.
Dietary and disability information is access-limited and deleted after the event.
MEDIUM — sponsor influence, sensitive access data and aggressive networking require fair seating and privacy controls.
What to measure
Attendance across intended work patterns and sectors.
Follow-up: Send requested introductions before the next business day ends and close temporary dietary and seating notes within seven days.
Membership HubLegendary Clubs PackageM-T1-BV-11