On September 5, 2024, Tim Kirchmer presented a program to our club, regarding his nonprofit organization, Sportsworld. Tim has been with the organization for several years, and is currently in management of the nonprofit organization.

The organization has been operating since the 1970s. Accomplished sports speakers present a program to students, revealing a wrong decision, followed by a description of how they overcame the consequences and went onto become an accomplished sports figure.

 Following the presentation, cards are distributed to the students to fill in with any positive or negative message. The main kind of message that the organization is looking for are expressions of suicidal ideations and plans to commit suicide. The cards are reviewed with school officials after the presentation. Of course, a myriad of serious situations also require follow-up. The organization's budget was almost $2 million last year. The nonprofit is starting to serve college student communities;  at this time, the organization continues to present to elementary through high school students.

Follow up with students who may be in danger takes just minutes, and follow-up sessions with students last approximately one hour - on average. Last year, 160,000 students were presented to. The presentations of the sports figures last approximately 45 minutes, followed by the cards being offered to each student. On the card, there is a “tear off “ section, which gives the student a QR code to contact the organization.

Pictured is our speaker, Tim Kirchmer; to the right of him is a visiting Rotarian from Kenya, Jude Ohanele.