Public Image
District 6250 Public Image Committee
The District 6250 Public Image Committee’s goal is to cooperatively create an effective public image platform that makes the clubs of Rotary District 6250 more visible throughout our communities and beyond.
Through our public image efforts, we aim to promote Rotary’s core values and present a unified image that will be an inspiration and strengthen the Rotary brand.
We are also here to support clubs’ individual public image efforts, through education and resource-sharing.
Public Image Team
- Michelle Skemp: michellekskemp@gmail.com
Committee Chair, Rotary Club of La Crosse Downtown
Committee Chair, Rotary Club of La Crosse Downtown
- Melissa Carlson: danmelissa1987@gmail.com
Member Fitchburg Verona Horizons Rotary Club
Tips
Here’s what your club can do to proactively enhance your club’s public image:
- Use an up-to-date, on-brand Club logo. Create one for free in the Brand Center at My.Rotary.
- Make sure you’re using the current version of the Rotary International logo.
- Create a website for your club. Many clubs use Clubrunner, SquareSpace, and Wix are two other low-cost and easy-to-use platforms. Use this Guide for Rotary Websites for help and inspiration.
- Consider publishing a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly eNewsletter. Use Clubrunner’s Bulletin feature or an email marketing platform like Constant Contact or MailChimp.
- Post regularly on social media. Aim for up to one post per platform per day.
- Submit news releases to the local media to promote fundraisers, projects, and events (templates below).
Resources
You will need a My.Rotary account in order to access the resources noted below with an *. After logging in to your My.Rotary account, clicking these links will take you directly to the resources noted.
The Rotary Brand
- Voice & Visual Identity Guidelines*
- Messaging Guide*
- Download Rotary logos*
- Create a logo for your club*
- People of Action Style Guide*
Graphic Design / Marketing Materials
- Canva - free online graphic design tool
- Rotary Club Brochure Template*
Social Media
- Quickstart Guide for Club Social Media Pages*
- Facebook Blueprint - free online learning
- Facebook Creator Studio - schedule posts for Facebook and Instagram
- Creating a Brand Account on YouTube
- Creating a Facebook Page
- Creating an Instagram Account
- Linking Facebook and Instagram
Websites
- Guide for Rotary Websites*
- Website builder platforms: many clubs use Clubrunner
- SquareSpace and Wix are two other low-cost and easy-to-use website builder tools
- Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Public Relations
- Rotary Public Relations Guide*
- Media Crisis Guide*
- News Release Template - Service Project*
- News Release Template - Fundraiser*
Video
- Adobe Premiere Rush - free video editing app