Deaths rarely make me cry. I believe that death is the permanent relief to every human being & this realization makes me not to cry for many deaths.
But all these philosophies took back seat when I heard about Solaiyappan sir's death.
He was 79 years old; lived a fulfilling life. Still cannot bear his loss.
He was one of the Founder members of Salem Chapter. It is really difficult to run a chapter in such small cities. His contribution to run the Salem Chapter successfully for many years is extremely commendable.
He is a key learner of things. When he came to spoke in Chennai, he saw us displaying the Profile of the speaker with PPT & photos. During my next visit to Salem, saw them using that method. Sir had the urge and open ness to learn from any one.
He always asks things for Salem chapter. Never for himself.
When I became Chairman of SIRC this year, he asked for a bigger program for Salem.
As per his wish, we had organized Tamilnadu CS Conference at Salem.
When we went to Salem, he was there to receive us at 5 AM with Bouquette. Though we asked him, sir why you should come, he avoided that question with a simple smile.
His death really shook me to a great extent. He had returned from Madurai after going for some work. He has over slept and train has started moving. He had got down when it was moving and fell down and died.
Really difficult to digest such a pious and helping person should meet such a tragic death.
Even in his death, he has taught us lessons. Never run and get into or get out of a train or bus. You can catch next bus or train. Life is only once.
Mr Boopalan, Chairman, Salem Chapter of ICSI SIRC
Mr Solaiappan ,who were in employment became a Practicing Company Secretary when Salem corporates were depending Chartered for all secretarial works and were not known much about the Practicing Company secretaries and corporate laws. Mr Solaiappan was a dedicated ,versatile, very simple and having human touch in all his activities spent two decades for the upcoming of CS profession in Salem.His initiation to have SALEM as ICSI chapter is remarkable and service to
the chapter whether he was an office or not is unforgettable one.We lost not only my mentor but a pillar our CS institute
Prof.V.Balachandran
“SALEM- SECRETARY-SOLAIYAPPAN”
In my journey with my professional guru for past ten years, I have learnt many things from him,in Professionalas well as personal life -
How to manage the Profession …..
How to manage the family….
How to manage the social life….
And also howa person should update himself in his/her professional life….
I was awed and inspired by his never – say – die spirit when I had the opportunity to work with him in organizing the regional conference at Yercaud.
On6th& 7th of September 2013, ICSI – SIRC and Salem Chapter of the ICSI had jointly organised the 8th Southern India Regional Conference of PCS at Yercaud, Salem Dt. As the Chairman of the Salem Chapter of the ICSI, he took the entire responsibility along with other committee members of the Chapter to host the Program and to make it a grand success.
SIRC had some hesitation as tohow a small chapter like Salem could hold such a mega conference within short period of time. He confidently announced that the Salem chapter will host this conference and to make it agrand success. He proudly said, “Our strength is our Salem Chapter Members and Students”. He always used to affectionately call the student members by the name “Our Pasanga” (My Children).
Unfortunately,a few week before the conference, he underwent hernia surgery which forced him to take complete bed rest. But he did not allow his health to come in the way of organising the conference.In order to start pre-conference work,he reached the venue along with the Program coordinators and volunteerson 5th September, 2013.He was working along with the volunteers day and night , braving the heavy downpour and cold weather, climbing up and down the steep slopes of the Golden Nest Resort without even bothering about his surgery. In spite of not having slept the whole night, he was there the next morning brimming with enthusiasm to welcome the delegates with his warm charming smile. Such was his dedication and determination to make everything he took up for ICSI and Salem Chapter to be a success!
Every day spent with him was a learning experience. He always dared me to challenge him for various interpretations thereby making me to learn across the profession. His attention to every minute detail in his profession, his thrifty lifestyle, his compassion for everyone be it family or trainees or students/members, his presence at any social gathering, his spontaneity in reaching out to anyone who needed his support...
the list of his good deeds can go on and on. I am proud and blessed to have spent my formative years with him, to get absorbed into his value system and make it a way of my life.
“HE WAS AN ALL ROUNDER THROUGH OUT HIS LIFE”.
I am writing this eulogy in the
demise of my senior Late CS.S.Solaiyappan under whose leadership I did my 15
months training programme. He was not only a mentor for me but also a well
wisher who would always stays at my heart as a First Guru
of My career.
But all these philosophies took back seat when I heard about Solaiyappan sir's death.
He was 79 years old; lived a fulfilling life. Still cannot bear his loss.
He was one of the Founder members of Salem Chapter. It is really difficult to run a chapter in such small cities. His contribution to run the Salem Chapter successfully for many years is extremely commendable.
He is a key learner of things. When he came to spoke in Chennai, he saw us displaying the Profile of the speaker with PPT & photos. During my next visit to Salem, saw them using that method. Sir had the urge and open ness to learn from any one.
He always asks things for Salem chapter. Never for himself.
When I became Chairman of SIRC this year, he asked for a bigger program for Salem.
As per his wish, we had organized Tamilnadu CS Conference at Salem.
When we went to Salem, he was there to receive us at 5 AM with Bouquette. Though we asked him, sir why you should come, he avoided that question with a simple smile.
His death really shook me to a great extent. He had returned from Madurai after going for some work. He has over slept and train has started moving. He had got down when it was moving and fell down and died.
Really difficult to digest such a pious and helping person should meet such a tragic death.
Even in his death, he has taught us lessons. Never run and get into or get out of a train or bus. You can catch next bus or train. Life is only once.
Sir, thought you will live for 100 years. We will miss you for ever !
Thoughts of few more Company Secretaries:
Mr Boopalan, Chairman, Salem Chapter of ICSI SIRC
Mr Solaiappan ,who were in employment became a Practicing Company Secretary when Salem corporates were depending Chartered for all secretarial works and were not known much about the Practicing Company secretaries and corporate laws. Mr Solaiappan was a dedicated ,versatile, very simple and having human touch in all his activities spent two decades for the upcoming of CS profession in Salem.His initiation to have SALEM as ICSI chapter is remarkable and service to
the chapter whether he was an office or not is unforgettable one.We lost not only my mentor but a pillar our CS institute
Prof.V.Balachandran
Formerly Registrar and Dean of Management Alagappa university.
CS Solaiappan, a loveable personality, simple, humble and humane in nature. He has contributed a lot for both Madurai chapter and Salem chapter as Chairman in those days
Alagappa university had long association with him and we organised together many programs, seminars and conferences for the benefits of students. He is a role model for his simplicity, leadership and generosity.
Our heartfelt condolences and sincere prayers to the Almighty that his soul may rest in peace.
CS Poornima Shankar, Salem
I know CS Solaiyappan sir for the past 10 years.. He is a man of simplicity and humbleness. He is always a down to earth person who easily mingles with any age group. He has been a great motivator for many people to pursue CS like me. He is the man behind the opening of Salem chapter through which today many of the students are getting benefited. Also many of the students got qualified from Salem. He is the person who proved AGE is not a barrier for profession.
CS Thulasi Raman, Practising CS, Salem
In our CS Professional life, at any circumstance when we come across the word Salem, the very first name which comes to our mind-
“SALEM- SECRETARY-SOLAIYAPPAN”
In my journey with my professional guru for past ten years, I have learnt many things from him,in Professionalas well as personal life -
How to manage the Profession …..
How to manage the family….
How to manage the social life….
And also howa person should update himself in his/her professional life….
I was awed and inspired by his never – say – die spirit when I had the opportunity to work with him in organizing the regional conference at Yercaud.
On6th& 7th of September 2013, ICSI – SIRC and Salem Chapter of the ICSI had jointly organised the 8th Southern India Regional Conference of PCS at Yercaud, Salem Dt. As the Chairman of the Salem Chapter of the ICSI, he took the entire responsibility along with other committee members of the Chapter to host the Program and to make it a grand success.
SIRC had some hesitation as tohow a small chapter like Salem could hold such a mega conference within short period of time. He confidently announced that the Salem chapter will host this conference and to make it agrand success. He proudly said, “Our strength is our Salem Chapter Members and Students”. He always used to affectionately call the student members by the name “Our Pasanga” (My Children).
Unfortunately,a few week before the conference, he underwent hernia surgery which forced him to take complete bed rest. But he did not allow his health to come in the way of organising the conference.In order to start pre-conference work,he reached the venue along with the Program coordinators and volunteerson 5th September, 2013.He was working along with the volunteers day and night , braving the heavy downpour and cold weather, climbing up and down the steep slopes of the Golden Nest Resort without even bothering about his surgery. In spite of not having slept the whole night, he was there the next morning brimming with enthusiasm to welcome the delegates with his warm charming smile. Such was his dedication and determination to make everything he took up for ICSI and Salem Chapter to be a success!
Every day spent with him was a learning experience. He always dared me to challenge him for various interpretations thereby making me to learn across the profession. His attention to every minute detail in his profession, his thrifty lifestyle, his compassion for everyone be it family or trainees or students/members, his presence at any social gathering, his spontaneity in reaching out to anyone who needed his support...
the list of his good deeds can go on and on. I am proud and blessed to have spent my formative years with him, to get absorbed into his value system and make it a way of my life.
“HE WAS AN ALL ROUNDER THROUGH OUT HIS LIFE”.
Mrs. Saranya, Company Secretary,
Salem
"Nothing is so strong as
gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength"
This phrase could more suited to a
great person Late CS.S.Solaiyappanwho was a senior practicingcompany secretary
among the leading professionals in south India and who created 15(apporx) young CS
professionals in Salem. He was not only known for his gentleness but also for
his spirit, enthusiasm, knowledge, good memory and hospitality to the friends,
family and professional fraternities.
