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First Federal Bank’s Rock, Paper, Scissors Events Result in Non-Profit Funding and Awareness

In collaboration with area businesses, annual competitions contribute over $25,000 to charities

TWIN FALLS and MERIDIAN, Idaho – First Federal Bank recently hosted its annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of Champions events in Twin Falls and Meridian, resulting in $25,600 provided to 11 different local non-profits. First Fed partnered with 64 businesses, 32 in Magic Valley and 32 in the Treasure Valley, to pull off the unique fundraising events. As the name suggests, businesses squared off in a best-of-three, single-elimination competition of rock, paper, scissors to determine winners. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4th place finishes were awarded, as well as cash prizes for the best team introduction and a consolation draw. All winnings were provided to the victors’ charity of choice.

“The Rock, Paper, Scissors tournaments have always been about providing a unique fundraising avenue for local non-profits and engaging our business community in the spirit of philanthropy,” stated Jason Meyerhoeffer, President and CEO of First Federal Bank. “We are fortunate to live in Idaho and enjoy this place we all call home. However, there is also a lot of need, especially from charitable organizations, as they try to continue their critical work. It is important that we do as much as we can to support them and their efforts.”

To participate, each business paid an entry fee of $200, which was then matched by First Federal Bank to create the pool of funds that was ultimately awarded to the non-profits. Businesses also provided their charity of choice, who would then receive a contribution should the business win. The competitions took place at the Downtown Twin Falls Commons on Thursday, September 5, and at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Amphitheater in Meridian on Thursday, September 12. In addition to the businesses competing in rock, paper, scissors, food trucks, and other vendors were present to help create festive, fun-filled atmospheres.

Broken Hearts Rescue, one of the benefiting charities, remarked, “Huge shout out to First Federal Bank for this wonderful, local charity event.” The Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, who won 2^nd place in the Magic Valley tournament, exclaimed, “Great event! Thank you (First Federal Bank) for giving money and providing awareness to all the great charities in our area.”

Below are the results of each tournament, including the winning businesses and the benefiting non-profits.

Magic Valley Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of Champions Results

Treasure Valley Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of Champions Results

For more information about First Federal Bank’s Rock, Paper, Scissors, please visit www.bankfirstfed.com/rps.