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SURVIVOR'S CLUB?
I am a proud member of the SURVIVOR’S CLUB! What is the “Survivor’s Club” you say? Well, its not a club for everyone but you, too, may qualify as a member of this unique group of people. According to write, Ben Sherwood, author of the best seller, The Survivor’s Club, if like me, you have survived an razor-thin, life threatening experience — one that should have taken your life — then you are a member of the Survivor's Club! Sometimes these life changing accidents turn into tipping points that prompt us to change, to set goals and to become new again."
My name is RICH KIRKHAM and I am passionate about setting goals! Why am I passionate about setting goals? Because setting and achieving goals gives meaning to your life. Life is a complex game and goals can help you keep score."
The tipping point for me was when I was a plane crash that should have taken my life. My wife and I survived the mid-night IMPACT of our single engine airplane in 1985. I was a young father and an ambitious businessman bent on a fast course to go as far as I could as fast as I could. But this horrible accident that happened on that hot, muggy August night, taught me to slow down and to enjoy life and every wonderful step of my journey along the way. That one, single event taught me that life can end tomorrow. So make today count!
In my book I write about this harrowing experience and how falling out of the sky and hitting the ground at 90 miles an hour changed my life. In my book HOW TO GET WHERE YOU’RE GOALING I discuss the importance of dreaming and then making plans to get you there. I share stories and advice that I've picked up along the way. After this harrowing ordeal, my spirits fell to a new low in my life. I became irrationally depressed. I had to fight my way out of it. This books chronicles that adventure. You can download a copy of my book free, here at my website. Thats just one of the many resources that you will find on these pages for FREE! I do this because I want to encourage others to be goal setters AND goal achievers!"
I've was born in Pocatello, Idaho and I chose to settle here with my wife, Kathy, when we were married in 1980. We met at BYU-Provo where they both graduated with BS degrees in Business. During our college years we started a real estate investment company. We've continued as partners in that venture all our lives. Its been good to us! We also work to promote local commerce and economic development. In addition to real estate development and property management activities, we are partners in several other business enterprises including equipment sales and rentals, outdoor advertising. We also sponsor a community event center and are major benefactors for a growing Montessori school.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my life is Service. Nearly all of my personal and family goals revolve around this important commitment. One key avenue of service for me is my involvment in Rotary International. I joined Rotary in 2002 and have loved every minute of my association ever since. Membership in Rotary has taken me all over the world. I've completed nuerous humanitarian trips, participated in group exchanges, and participated in training and fellowship conferences. I served as President of my local club in 2015-2016 and then went on to be the District Governor in 2019-20. My first club, The Pocatello Rotary Club, has a large membership. It is over100 years old. Then in 2026, I joined a VIRTUAL Rotary club focused on international service. I invite you to learn more about the Global Service eClub by clicking HERE.
I speak Spanish fluently having served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1974-1976. Later in 2012, I led a Rotary Group Study Exchange team to Argentina where my team was invovled in training and fellowship services in the state of Buenos Aries, Argentina. In 2013, I was recognized as Rotarian of the Year by my club. I am a Rotary Major Donor and a Paul Harris Society Member. I have visited Rotary Clubs around the world. Kathy is also a Rotarian. She and I have attended International Conventions in Sao Paulo, Atlanta, Toronto, and Hamburg. We enjoy serving together in Rotary.
I have served on several boards including my local Chamber of Commerce, The Bannock Development Corporation, Idaho State Civic Symphony, Valley Pride, and Industrial Lands Commission. I am the founder for two schools. One is a very successful public charter school, Connor Academy. The other is a private school, Pocatello Valley Montessori. I've served as a Regional Director for Justserve.org promoting service projects for non profits and have participated in the Giving Machine initiative to raise over $1 million dollars for worthy local charities in 2025. I've been the President of the Portneuf Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, and I'm an emeritus Boy Scout leader, a recognized member of The National Eagle Scout Association, an active church leader, and an enthusiastic volunteer.
I am a published author, private pilot, and car collector. My other hobbies include traveling, biking, reading, music, writing, genealogy, and technology of all kinds. My wife and I have four married sons and 12 grandchildren.
I have always been a goal setter but surviving that life-changing accident in 1985 inspired me and now I realize that EVERY DAY IS A GIFT! I LEARNED THAT TOMORROW YOUR LIFE CAN BE OVER! Are you living the life you want to live NOW? Are you finding the joy, meaning, and purpose of your life? Are you accomplishing significant things that will allow you to look back on your life with fond memories and no regrets? Do you want to get more out of each day, more out of your life? If this describes YOU, then my hope is that this website can help!
The gems you will find here will inspire you! You can find links, get new ideas, share ideas, and learn techniques so you can do more every day of your life by setting proper goals!
Goal Setters are not born, they are made!
Goal Setting is not a talent, its a habit!
Goal Setting is not just for some people, its for everyone!
Start today! Explore this website! It will help you GET WHERE YOU’RE GOALING!
How will YOU make TODAY count? What ARE your goals?
You never know … TODAY MAY BE YOUR LAST!
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