Community Service
Projects across environment, education and health that respond to real needs in Chennai.
Rotary International District 3233
Rotaract Club of Chennai Comrades
Hustle the Change
Club theme 2026–27: Dream to Conquer
Dream boldly, climb together, conquer what matters. A youth-led community of professionals and students in Chennai, serving with empathy, leading with integrity, and growing together through fellowship.
- Board officials
- 22Board officials
- Years of service
- 6Years of service
- Lives touched
- 1000+Lives touched
- Projects a year
- 12Projects a year
Hustle the Change
A youth-led community of professionals and students in Chennai, serving with empathy, leading with integrity, and growing together through fellowship.
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madras North, chartered on 22 December 1969.
Who we are
A youth-led club, serving Chennai the Rotaract way
Rotaract Club of Chennai Comrades brings together young professionals, students and changemakers aged 18–30. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madras North under Rotary International District 3233, we design and deliver community projects, run professional development sessions, and build lifelong friendships — the Rotaract way.
Leadership
Every comrade leads something — a committee, a project team or an entire avenue.
Professional Growth
Workshops, mentorship and skill labs that translate directly into careers.
Fellowship
Friendships built across colleges, workplaces and clubs — the reason comrades stay.
Club theme 2026–27
Dream to Conquer
“Dream boldly, climb together, conquer what matters.”
Dream to Conquer calls every comrade to turn ambition into action — scaling personal and professional peaks together, and letting Service Above Self guide where we plant our flag.
- The Golden Shield
- The global strength, heritage and integrity of the Rotary and Rotaract network.
- The Dynamic Figures
- Four colourful figures rising from the mountains with arms raised — fellowship, diversity and teamwork across clubs, districts and nations, moving towards shared goals.
- The Mountain Peaks
- Professional development — overcoming personal and professional challenges to become the leaders of tomorrow.
- The Bright Starburst
- Service Above Self — a guiding light pointing towards impactful, sustainable community service.
Club leadership
President & Secretary
The two officers who steer the club year — setting direction, keeping the calendar honest, and making sure every comrade has something meaningful to work on.
President
Rtr. M S Selva Kumar
Rotary Year 2026–27
As President for 2026–27, Rtr. M S Selva Kumar leads Chennai Comrades across every avenue of service — setting the club's direction for the year, representing it within Rotary International District 3233, and working with the board to take projects from idea to delivery under the theme Dream to Conquer.
Secretary
Rtr. Subha
Rotary Year 2026–27
As Secretary, Rtr. Subha keeps the club running — minutes, membership records, attendance and district reporting, along with the calendar that holds our projects and meetings together. She is a first point of contact for anyone looking to join Chennai Comrades.
Board of officials 2026–27
The 22-member board driving the club year
Office bearers, avenue directors, chairs and associates — each owning a portfolio. Every avenue has a comrade accountable for it, so projects move from idea to delivery.
Office Bearers
Rtr. Aarthi Vignesh
Vice President
Supports the President across all avenues of service and leads the club in their absence.
Office Bearers
Rtr. Shanmuga Priya S
Joint Secretary
Maintains attendance, minutes and member records alongside the Club Secretary.
Office Bearers
Rtr. Dhanalakshmi
Treasurer
Owns club finances — dues, project budgets, fundraising accounts and audit readiness.
Office Bearers
Rtr. IPP Krishnaranga
Chief Sergeant at Arms
Runs meeting protocol, decorum and logistics so every session starts and ends on time.
Avenue Directors
Rtr. Venkatesh Kamaraj
Club Service
Builds club culture through fellowship, member engagement and club events.
Avenue Directors
Rtr. Manohar S
Community Service
Designs and delivers projects that respond to real needs in Chennai's communities.
Avenue Directors
Rtr. Varun G
Professional Service
Curates workshops, mentorship and career sessions that grow members professionally.
Avenue Directors
Rtr. Sebastin Rajan A
International Service
Drives twin-club partnerships, global grants and cross-border service collaborations.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. Preethi Devakumar
Public Relations Officer
Protects the Rotaract brand and tells the club's story to the city and the media.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. Sathya Moorthy
Blood Donation
Coordinates blood donation drives and maintains the club's standing donor registry.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. Sathiya Narayan
Editorial Head
Publishes the club bulletin and documents every project for district reporting.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. Santhosh
Creative Head
Creates posters, reels and campaign visuals for projects and fellowship events.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. Hemanadhan J
Creative Head
Shapes the club's visual identity across social media, decks and event branding.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. PP Dhushyanth Yellam S
Avenue Mentor
Guides avenue directors with institutional memory and continuity across Rotary years.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. PP Sushmitha
Foundation Chairperson
Leads The Rotary Foundation giving, grant applications and foundation awareness.
Chairs & Heads
Rtr. PP Shruthi Latha
Membership Chairperson
Recruits, inducts and retains members, and runs the Become a Comrade onboarding journey.
Associates
Rtr. Aadeeshwaran S
Associate — Club Service
Works with the Club Service director on fellowship, engagement and club events.
Associates
Rtr. Muthu Bharath T
Associate — International Service
Supports twin-club partnerships and international service collaborations.
Associates
Rtr. Vinodhini S
Associate — Community Service
Supports the planning and delivery of community projects on the ground.
Associates
Rtr. Gurudarshan S
Associate — Professional Service
Supports workshops, mentorship sessions and professional development drives.
Board portfolios are updated each Rotary year. Reach a board member.
Presidents through the years
The comrades who have led Chennai Comrades since the club was chartered.
- Rtr. M S Selva KumarServing president2026–27
- Rtr. IPP Krishnaranga K2025–26
- Rtr. PP Dhushyanth Yellam S2024–25
- Rtr. PP Sushmitha P2023–24
- Rtr. PP Shruthi Latha2022–23
- Rtr. PP Shruthi Latha2021–22
Legacy projects
Projects that outlive a single Rotary year
Our legacy projects run year after year, with the same partners, the same communities and measurable outcomes. New board, same commitment.
Environment
Since 2022
Project Aaram
Restoring green cover across Chennai neighbourhoods
A long-running environment legacy project — native saplings planted, maintained and monitored with resident associations, schools and civic bodies across the city.
- Saplings planted
- 5,000+Saplings planted
- Locations covered
- 18Locations covered
- Survival rate
- 82%Survival rate
Literacy & Education
Since 2021
Project Kalvi
Learning support for government school students
Weekend learning centres, digital classrooms and mentorship that help government school students in Chennai stay in school and move on to higher education.
- Students supported
- 600+Students supported
- Partner schools
- 9Partner schools
- Volunteer mentors
- 40Volunteer mentors
Health & Wellbeing
Since 2020
Project Vaazhvu
Community health camps and blood donation drives
Free health screening camps, blood donation drives and mental-health awareness sessions delivered in underserved neighbourhoods with partner hospitals.
- People screened
- 1,200+People screened
- Units of blood
- 450Units of blood
- Camps held
- 15Camps held
Want to bring a project to your community?
We partner with schools, NGOs, corporates and resident associations across Chennai.
Become a Comrade
Join Rotaract Chennai Comrades
Rotaract is Rotary International's movement for people aged 18–30 who want to lead, serve and grow together. Chennai Comrades is where that happens in this city — through projects you design, run and see through.
Leadership you actually practise
Chair a project, run a committee, lead a team. Every comrade gets a real portfolio, not a title on paper.
A network that opens doors
Connect with 30,000+ Rotaractors across District 3233 and Rotarians who mentor, hire and collaborate.
Community service with measurable impact
Environment, education, health and livelihood projects with tracked outcomes — not one-day photo ops.
Professional development
Workshops on public speaking, project management, design, finance and personal branding through the year.
Events, workshops and fellowship
District conferences, inter-club sports, retreats, installations and the fellowship that keeps it fun.
Global Rotaract citizenship
Access to global grants, international twin-club projects and Rotary's worldwide programmes.
Why Chennai Comrades
- A 22-member board, so every comrade has a mentor and a clear path to lead.
- Legacy projects that run year after year — your work continues after your term.
- A hybrid meeting format that respects college schedules and work weeks.
- Strong Rotary sponsorship and district backing under RID 3233.
- An inclusive club culture: first-timers get a project team on day one.
Membership is open to students and working professionals across Chennai. No prior Rotary connection needed.
How joining works
Apply
Fill the form below — it takes about two minutes.
Conversation
Our Membership Chair reaches out within a week for a friendly chat.
Attend a meeting
Sit in on a club meeting or join a project as a guest.
Induction
Get inducted as a comrade, choose your avenue and start serving.
Questions comrades ask
Who can join Rotaract Chennai Comrades?
Anyone aged 18–30 living, studying or working in and around Chennai. Students and working professionals are both welcome.
Is there a membership fee?
Yes — a nominal annual fee covers Rotary International and district dues plus club administration. The Membership Chair will share the current amount during your onboarding conversation.
How much time does it take?
Two club meetings a month plus the projects you choose. Most comrades give three to five hours a month, and more during a project they are leading.
I have never volunteered before. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most comrades start with no experience. You will be paired with a project team and a mentor from your first month.
Contact us
Talk to Chennai Comrades
Join a meeting, propose a project, sponsor a cause or just say hello. Here is everything you need to reach us.
Reach us directly
Club Secretariat
+91 00000 00000Venue
Rotary CentreChennai, Tamil NaduIndiaClub meetings
Every second and fourth Saturday
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST · Hybrid — in person and online
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