August Is ANOTHER NZ Cover !!
NZ and Pacific Islands Editorial Office PDG Beryl and Colin Robinson Here to help, so please ask - only a phone call or away… Contact details on page 4 of every RDU
RDU is much more than just a magazine! Resource for every Rotary activity Public image building resource Membership recruitment and development resource Training resource at club, district and national levels Source of new project and fundraising ideas Information on Rotary’s international events Supplier of all your Rotary emblem merchandise needs Sought after speakers at clubs, district trainings and conferences …
Submitting RDU Articles + Photos + Videos New or very successful ongoing projects or events How to get published handout Up to 400 words (in Word format) Attach photos (300+ KB) with captions Can attach video clip (max 3 mins) to Publication is at Editor’s
Photos Close up, action oriented Show the sweat, not the cheque!
Every time you write an article and take a photo, send them to: Magazine Club bulletin District newsletter Club website Local papers Sponsors’ newsletters Beneficiaries’ newsletters Club’s Facebook YouTube and more … So plan to do this for every significant project or event!
Every time you take a video, use it for: On-line magazine Club’s website Facebook YouTube and more … So plan to do this for every significant project or event!
Magazine Subscriptions Clubs invoiced twice a year and advise when members join or resign Postal address for subscription payments to RDU Paramatta is: RDU, PO Box , Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, NZ (not RDU NZ and PI Editorial office) Gift subscriptions
Continual Improvement … RDU Readership survey every 3 years Informal club surveys every year Your feedback is always welcome RDU website includes many new features and services: New innovative “Turn the Page” technology Rotary videos Current regional news New Zealand & Pacific Islands’ specific information is at
Monthly RDU Newsletters Quick reference to articles and photos from NZ and Pacific Islands New developments especially those helping clubs attain PR and membership Tips to help club PR and motivate your members
Useful Down Loads are practical and informative Club Public Image Checklist – the essentials and other public image ideas Club Secretaries / Subscriptions Guide Informational features from RI and RDU on topics that support your projects Advertising opportunities – including larger projects RDU Newsletters Suggestions for additional material welcome …
Use RDU magazines that members have finished with to publicise your club and Rotary to: Guest speakers Prospective Members And the public via: Cafes Libraries Waiting rooms At events Rotary Alumni
Rotary Merchandise Club public image activities Awards and recognitions New member kits etc Online catalogue Phone
NZ RDU Promotion Committee District 9910 Felicity Anderson District 9920 PDG Leanne Jaggs Invite them to speak at your club on (especially Magazine Month in April)