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M-T1-MP-18 · Theme 1

Rotary Impact Media Series

Provide media with a sequenced, evidence-led account of one community outcome over time, including setbacks and adaptations rather than a single launch story.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-MP-18 · Rotary Impact Media Series
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme MP: Media & Public Relations
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
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M-T1-MP-18 · Rotary Impact Media Series

What could this idea change?

Residents can follow whether promised activity produces meaningful change and understand who is responsible for next steps.

Could this work in our club?

  • Impact and local-affairs reporters, project partners, evaluators, community participants and Rotary evidence communicators. Use when a project has measurable milestones across several months.

Before you start

  • Outcome model, baseline, milestones, evidence owners and publication cadence.
  • Partner agreement on attribution, data, participant voices and correction authority.
  • Media list and content plan distinguishing activity, output, outcome and forecast.

At the end: Maintain an open evidence and correction log, answer journalist questions at each milestone, and retire claims that later data no longer supports.

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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01

Workflow and minimum-data register

Use this worksheet to map each step and keep only the information the club genuinely needs.

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02

Communications and content planner

Use this worksheet to prepare clear messages and check the facts, permissions and approval before sharing them.

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03

Training and mentoring guide

Use this worksheet to prepare a practical learning or mentoring session and follow up afterwards.

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