Rotary District 9213 and Kiira Motors Corporation are proud to announce a strategic partnership for the upcoming 100th Rotary District 9213 Conference (DISCON 100 Conference), scheduled to take place in Jinja from April 9-12, 2025. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community development.
Jerome Ayazika (Manager Sales & Marketing) and Anne Nkutu (District Governor) at the ceremony
As part of this partnership, Kiira Motors has become the official mobility partner of the conference. The partnership will see Uganda’s pioneer vehicle manufacturer provide transportation for conference delegates within Jinja and facilitate an exclusive tour of its state-of-the-art vehicle plant. These initiatives will not only enhance the conference experience but also offer delegates a firsthand look at Uganda’s advancements in green mobility and automotive innovation.
MAKING THE MOST OF SOCIAL MEDIA: TIPS FOR ROTARIANS
This guide is intended to support Rotarians in District 9213 to effectively engage with their audiences, promote Rotary’s work, and create compelling content on social media platforms.
1. Define Your Goals
- Determine what you want to achieve on social media (e.g., raising awareness, recruiting members, promoting events, or engaging the community).
- Set measurable targets, such as increasing followers by 15% or boosting event attendance by 10%.
- Remember to have a social media/communication budget to support you attain these goals.
2. Choose the Right Platform
- Focus on platforms where your audience is most active
- For example, Facebook is great for local community updates, event promotion, and connecting with members; Instagram is ideal for visual storytelling, such as photos and videos showcasing projects and events; LinkedIn is effective for engaging professionals, promoting partnerships, and sharing thought leadership; X (formerly Twitter) is best for quick updates, sharing news, and engaging in real-time conversations with a broader audience; and YouTube is excellent for sharing in-depth stories, event highlights, and educational content through engaging video formats.
- Start with one platform and expand as your capacity grows.
WRITING PRESS RELEASES: TIPS FOR ROTARIANS
WHAT IS A PRESS RELEASE?
- Also known as news or media release.
- A written statement about a newsworthy event, issue or development for distribution to the media
- Written on a club’s letterhead
- Purpose: To give journalists/media information that’s new, useful, accurate, relevant and interesting
WHY SHOULD CLUBS PREPARE PRESS RELEASES?
- Ensure your message is not lost in the details or drama of an event
- Make it easier for journalists to conceptualise a story about your event
- For publication on your own platforms
- Provide accurate information about the club
