Do not send selected Sample items to media outlets without first inserting your local Rotaract club's angle to the story. Newspapers and magazines are often interested in a story like global polio eradication, but due to time and staff constraints, they may be unable to assign a reporter. The Sample Feature Story is a model used by Rotary Clubs for this situation. Attach photos relating to the story. Opinion Pieces are located in the back of the front section of any newspaper, usually opposite the editorial page.
Opinion pieces provide an excellent forum for community members to air their views.
Citizens dedicated to various subjects submit some of the best opinion pieces. Mail, e-mail or fax the Opinion Piece to the Opinions Editor. It is unfortunate that Rotary and Rotaract are often not mentioned in news articles pertaining to global polio eradication, education, humanitarian projects or disaster relief. A Letter to the editor educating the community on Rotaract activities will remedy this situation. Mail, fax or e-mail your Letter to the Editor.