M-T1-MP-02 · Theme 1 · Media & Public Relations
Rotary Opinion Articles
Place a clear, evidence-based Rotary perspective on a community issue while distinguishing informed civic contribution from party-political advocacy.
What could this idea change?
Public debate gains practical local evidence and community-service experience rather than a promotional account of the club.
A simple way to start
- Define the reader, civic question and single defensible proposition. Who could lead it: Commissioning editor
- Select an author with relevant experience and declared interests. Who could lead it: Club president
- Draft evidence-first copy that acknowledges limits and credible alternatives. Who could lead it: Article author
- Fact-check, approve attribution and test the headline risk. Who could lead it: Editorial reviewer
- Submit to the outlet and answer edits without misrepresenting the agreed position. Who could lead it: Media liaison
What should we look for?
- Every factual claim resolves to a recorded source.
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?