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M-T1-PS-01 · Theme 1

Rotary Story Campaign

Turns several verified local project stories into one coherent campaign that shows community need, Rotary action, evidence of change and a practical next step.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-PS-01 · Rotary Story Campaign
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme PS: Public Storytelling
Source material
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M-T1-PS-01 · Rotary Story Campaign

What could this idea change?

Gives the public a truthful, human-scale view of what local service achieves and clear routes to participate without a membership-first pitch.

Could this work in our club?

  • Local residents, prospective volunteers, community partners and supporters who know little about the club. Use when the club delivers useful projects but public understanding of that work is weak.

Before you start

  • A board-endorsed campaign purpose, priority audience and single primary action.
  • An evidence-backed story shortlist with participant, image, quotation and partner permissions.
  • A channel calendar with named publishing, enquiry-response and follow-up owners.

At the end: Acknowledge enquiries within two business days, route each to the relevant project owner, and issue a short campaign learning report before deciding whether to repeat.

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

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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02

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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