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About this website

The official website of the Rotary Club of Kodaikanal was launched in October 2025, marking a proud milestone in the Rotary International theme year — “Unite for Good.”

This digital initiative symbolizes our club’s continued commitment to transparency, connectivity, and service through innovation. It serves as a hub for members, partners, and the community to stay informed about our ongoing projects, events, and impact stories in the Princess of Hill Stations.

Leadership and Vision

The website was launched under the inspiring leadership of President Rtn. PHF Pavithra Ravindran and Secretary Rtn. MPHF Robin Vincent, whose vision for a more connected and visible Rotary Club of Kodaikanal guided the creation of this platform.

They are supported by a dynamic and dedicated team of Rotarians who uphold the Rotary values of fellowship and service.

Our 2025–2026 Team: Unite for Good

  • Rtn. PHF Pavithra Ravindran – President

  • Rtn. MPHF Robin Vincent – Secretary

  • Rtn. PHF Rohan Samuel – Treasurer & Golf Chairman

  • Rtn. Major Donor Samuel Rajarao Jerome – Club Trainer

  • Rtn. PHF Kripa Vijayan Soans – Club Administration

  • Rtn. PHF D. Rajkumar – Immediate Past President & Sports & Fund Raising Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Leslie Charles – Youth Services, New Generation & Sports Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF S. Sukumar – Rotary Foundation / Vocational Service Co-Chair, District Secretary & Medical Aids Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Shanker Chatterjee – Club Advisor

  • Rtn. PHF R. Rajesh – Club Advisor

  • Rtn. PHF Vijayan Soans – Club Counselor

  • Rtn. PHF Sunny G. Jacob – President Elect & Community Services (2025–26)

  • Rtn. PHF Sridhar Ganesh – Community Service Director

  • Rtn. PHF Dhanasekar Jayaraman – Community Service Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Salamath M.N. – Vocational Services Director

  • Rtn. PHF S. Selvakumar – Public Image & Fund Raising Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Jaswanth John C.J. – New Generation Director

  • Rtn. PHF Jeya Prasad – RYLA Chairman & Project Chairman (Happy Village)

  • Rtn. PHF Riaz M. – Sports Fellowship Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Raman Rajkumar – Interclub Relations Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Sudhakar Jayaraj – International Service Director

  • Rtn. PHF Arul Prabhahar – Golf Co-Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Brindha Selvakumar – Family Events Co-ordinator

  • Rtn. PHF Meenakshi Ravindran – Anns Co-ordinator

  • Rtn. PHF Abida Azad – Anns Co-ordinator

  • Rtn. PHF Kumaravel P. – Rotaract

  • Rtn. PHF Shobana Sudhakar – Family and Fellowship Chair, Greetings Committee

  • Rtn. PHF Vasantharajan J. – Sports & Marathon Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Kishore Darrick – Medical & Blood Camp

  • Rtn. PHF Gopi Viswanath – Event Management Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Gope Vinoth – Event Management Co-chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Aditya Dorai Rajah – Medical & Blood Camp

  • Rtn. PHF Radhakrishnan Ponnudurai – Pulse Polio

  • Rtn. PHF Charles Manikam – Medical & Blood Camp

  • Rtn. PHF Ramesh Murugesan – Sergeant-at-Arms, Bulletin & Social Media

  • Rtn. PHF Bala Gopalasamy – Environment & Tree Planting Director

  • Rtn. PHF Prem Bright – Education Services Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Arjun Chatterjee – IT & Social Media

  • Rtn. PHF Abdul Kalam – Blood Donation Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF M.R.P. Karthikeyan – Sanitation Buildings Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF L. Sivakumar – Golf Co-Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF G. Madhan Kumar – Club Legacy, Social Media & Public Image

  • Rtn. PHF Meera Rajkumar – Interact

  • Rtn. PHF Ramesh N. – Membership Co-chair

  • Rtn. PHF Akbar Sait – Travel & Tour Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Sathish S. – Membership Chairman & Fellowship & Entertainment Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Armstrong Sudhakar – Club Image & Welfare Chairman

  • Rtn. PHF Amuthan Shanmugam – Club Image & Welfare Chairman

A Platform for Service and Fellowship

The website aims to highlight the club’s service projects, community programs, and fellowship activities throughout the year. It will also serve as an archive of our legacy — preserving the milestones and memories that define Rotary in Kodaikanal.

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