News & Stories

Celebrating People, Projects, and Purpose

This section serves as the club’s public communication hub, where updates, insights, and features are shared regularly. It should be easy to browse, engaging on mobile, and optimized for sharing on social media.

A. News & Announcements

“Timely updates from the heart of our club.”

Use this area to post:

  • Club updates (new officers, milestones)

  • District & RI news relevant to the club

  • Public service announcements (e.g., blood drives, typhoon response)

  • Event reminders and registration deadlines

Example Post Titles:

  • “Camino Real Rotarians Launch Mobile Clinic in Las Piñas”

  • “RCLPCR Welcomes New Members at Induction Night”

  • “District Governor’s Visit Strengthens Regional Collaboration

B. Member Spotlights

“Shining a light on Rotary service through individual stories.”

This section highlights the people behind the projects.

Include:

  • Monthly or quarterly features on outstanding Rotarians

  • Recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, or awards

  • New member introductions or farewell tributes

Example Profiles:

  • “Rtn. Carla Rivera: From Banker to Barangay Hero”

  • “Youth in Action: Interactor Mia Lopez Wins District Essay Contest”

Add photos, quotes, and a brief background story to make it personal and inspiring.

C. Blog & Articles

“Reflections, insights, and deep dives into Rotary in action.”

Use this space for:

  • Opinion or thought leadership pieces from members

  • Project case studies or behind-the-scenes writeups

  • How-to articles (e.g., “How to Start a Community Feeding Program”)

Content ideas:

  • “What We Learned from Running a Virtual Fellowship”

  • “Why Rotary’s Areas of Focus Still Matter in 2025”

  • “Rotary x Local Government: Lessons from the Field”

Encourage guest posts from members, partners, or youth leaders (Rotaract/Interact).

D. Public Relations Features

“Rotary in the Media: Amplifying our story through external coverage.”

Here you can archive:

  • Newspaper features or TV appearances

  • District bulletins that mention your club

  • Video interviews or podcasts featuring your members

Include:

  • Title of article/interview

  • Media outlet name

  • Link or embedded video

  • Optional brief summary or quote

Example

“RCLPCR Recognized in Manila Bulletin for COVID Relief Efforts” [Read the article →]

Design Tips for News & Stories Section

  • Use a filterable blog grid or card layout by category (News, Spotlight, Blog, PR)

  • Include thumbnail images, author names, and publish dates

  • Enable social sharing buttons on each post

  • Tag related projects or Rotary focus areas to help users explore more

Integration Suggestion:

  • Feature most recent articles/posts on the Home Page with “Read More” links to this section.

  • Highlight select stories in the club newsletter or cross-post on Facebook.