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M-T1-MP-10 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

Rotary Media Ambassador Program

Maintain a diverse, trained roster of Rotarians who can represent approved topics accurately and connect journalists to the right community expertise.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-MP-10 · Rotary Media Ambassador Program
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme MP: Media & Public Relations
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-MP-10 · Rotary Media Ambassador Program

Why a club might use this

Media receive responsive, knowledgeable contacts while public statements better reflect local diversity and real project experience.

Use it when

  • Potential media ambassadors, club and District leaders, project specialists, journalists and communications coordinators. Use when one club president currently carries every media request.

Before the club starts

  • Published selection criteria covering knowledge, judgement, availability and representation.
  • Role charter defining approved topics, escalation, confidentiality and term.
  • Completed media training plus current biographies and professional contact details.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$$
Lead time
4-6 weeks
People
3-5 members

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for Rotary Media Ambassador Program
StepActionSuggested owner
1Identify priority media topics and the expertise each requires.Programme director
2Recruit and select ambassadors through a transparent expression of interest.Selection panel
3Train, record topic authority and test escalation decisions.Media coach
4Route enquiries through a central desk to the suitable available ambassador.Roster coordinator
5Review interviews, wellbeing and continued authority each quarter.Governance sponsor

Controls and safeguards

  • Ambassadors speak only within recorded authority and identify personal views as personal.
  • Selection and allocation must not exclude capable members because of accent, disability, age or background.
  • High — unclear authority, conflicts and overexposure can turn an ambassador's words into an unintended Rotary position.

What to measure

  • Priority topics have trained primary and backup ambassadors.

Follow-up: Log each appearance and learning point, refresh briefs before the next request, and hold a formal reappointment or retirement decision at term end.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-MP-05
  • M-T1-MP-04
  • M-T1-DA-15

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.