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M-T1-MP-19 · Theme 1

Rotary Community News Hub

Operate a governed local-news hub that publishes useful community information and verified stories under a clear editorial and corrections policy.

Where this idea came from

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M-T1-MP-19 · Rotary Community News Hub
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Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme MP: Media & Public Relations
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M-T1-MP-19 · Rotary Community News Hub

What could this idea change?

Local announcements and under-reported stories become searchable in one accessible place, with transparent sources and correction routes.

Could this work in our club?

  • Residents, local organisations, community contributors, volunteer editors, media partners and service-information owners. Use when the locality lacks a reliable central source for community news.

Before you start

  • Editorial charter covering scope, independence, conflicts, moderation, corrections and complaints.
  • Secure platform ownership, role-based access, backup, privacy and incident response.
  • Contributor terms, source checks, accessibility standard and review or expiry dates.

At the end: Notify contributors of edits and expiry, publish material corrections transparently, and conduct an annual external or independent editorial review.

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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