He Joined the Rotary Movement as a Rotaractor in 1983, at the Rotaract Club of St. Joseph's College, Trichy. As a Rotaractor, he has chaired a Rotaract District Assembly. And has served as a Zonal Rotaract Representative, in the erstwhile RI Dist 322.
In July 1989, he was inducted in to the Rotary Club of Kumbakonam. His sojourn in Rotary continued at the Rotary of Salem Mid Town and at the Rotary Club of Tiruchirappalli. His unending search for new challenges was complimented when he chartered the Rotary Club of Trichy Central in 2003, and became its Charter President.
An experienced Rotarian, he has held various offices at the District level at RI Dist 2980. As a leader of the Group Study Exchange Team to RI Dist 4280 Buenos Aires, Argentina, he won accolades from the then President of the Rotary International Glen Kinross and Past RI President Luis Giay and Raja Saboo, for an exceptional performance.
In District 3000, Valli has chaired the District Rotaract Committee. As Assistant Governor he won the Best AG award. Chaired the PETS-SETS 2007 during 2007-08. As APF Chair during the same year, he was responsible for mobilizing and contributing USD 2.51 lacs as the District's Contribution, to the Rotary Foundation 4 times the all time highest contribution.
A Major Donor himself, he continues to contribute to the cause of the Rotary Foundation. At the business front, he is a Distributor for the products of leading FMCG companies and personal products manufacturers in various places, in Tamilnadu. His impex company trades with Thailand, China and Indonesia. A Carrying and Forwarding Agent for M/s. Nilkamal Ltd., for the entire State of Tamil Nadu. A Promoter of Real Estate Dealing in Land, Constructions and Leasing and a retailer of Gold and Diamond Jewellery.
An active leader from the age of 10, at School, College and University. A Past President of the Old Students Association of his school. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai having been elected to serve in this office, three terms in a row. He is a Life Member of the YMCA, a Member of the Red Cross and of the TNCA Club, Chennai. He is an active Free Mason, as well.
A Jazz Drummer, a prolific orator and a stage actor. Valli is a good friend to every one who knows him. He has travelled extensively across the world covering over 20 countries in five continents. His hobbies are reading and study of human behaviour.
First Lady R'Ann Shanthi, a Paul Harris Fellow and Valli, together make a 'HAPPY HOME' and are blessed with two sons and a daughter.
Rotary Club of Madurai West wishes Valli a Great Rotary Year 2010-2011.
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