Help BYU break a World Record and earn $3,000 by winning the world's largest Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
| Home | Video | Volunteer for the Event | Donate to EMI | Donate to BYU CEO | Refer a Friend | Join CEO |
| Where: | LaVell Edwards Stadium Parking Lot |  |
| When: | Friday, April 11th, 2008 |
|
| How Much: | $5 Admission. Free food, Free T-Shirt, Chance to win $3,000 |
| 1st Prize: | $3,000 |
| 2nd Prize: | $1,500 |
| 3rd Prize: | Flip Ultra Video Camcorder |
| 4th Prize: | Flip Ultra Video Camcorder |
The world's largest Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Put together by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization at BYU and sponsored by Omniture, this local competition brings thousands of competitors together for a chance to win the $3,000 grand prize.
One dollar from every participant will be donated by CEO to Enterprise Mentors International (EMI), a microcredit institution with a mission to assist impoverished entrepreneurs worldwide. Their policy of "a hand up, not a hand out" helps people everywhere achieve self-sufficiency.
The BYU Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization assists BYU students in developing new ideas, writing business plans, and bringing together the resources and mentoring to help them establish successful entrepreneurial ventures. As one of the largest organizations on campus, BYU CEO has received national attention for it's Student Entrepreneur of the Year competition and assistance to local entrepreneurs.
Day of Event
Live entertainment,
JDawg's and other refreshments, raffle prizes, plus Omniture spies will
be roaming the campus handing out "Spy Tickets" to redeem a gift at the
event, if you are caught wearing the RPS shirt. Exhibit booths by local
entrepreneurs, local sports heroes and dignitaries will be joining the
festivities.
What is the tournament for?
This is a joint fundraiser for the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization at BYU and EMI, sponsored by Omniture.
What is CEO BYU?
CEO stands for the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. The mission of CEO is to promote the principles, practices, and benefits of entrepreneurship campus-wide. We assist students in developing new ideas, writing business plans, and bringing together the resources and mentoring necessary to enable students to successfully launch and manage entrepreneurial ventures.
What is EMI?
EMI, or Enterprise Mentors International, is a private voluntary organization assisting the impoverished in developing countries to achieve self-sufficiency through self-help. Using the principle of "a hand up, not a hand out", it issues microcredit to assist entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. More information can be found at their website.
Why is Omniture sponsoring this event?
Omniture has always been a firm supporter of entrepreneurs worldwide, and continues to assist in the development of new and innovative programs. Furthermore, the CEO and Co-Founder of Omniture, Josh James, was once a student of BYU and the President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization.
Why should I go?
This is a unique opportunity to help support fledgling businesses and the economy both locally and in third world countries. You have a chance to win $3,000, and at the very least you'll receive:
- A limited edition Rock Paper Scissors tournament t-shirt
- Live local entertainment
- "Four to One"
- Contact info for gigs: Michael Bourne: (801)232-7652, jrbourne@msn.com
- "Rollercoaster for Henry"
- Contact info for gigs: Brian Baer: (480) 710-5248, b6thgear@gmail.com http://myspace.com/rollercoasterforhenry
- Contact info for gigs: Brian Baer: (480) 710-5248, b6thgear@gmail.com http://myspace.com/rollercoasterforhenry
- "Four to One"
- A chance to meet with students who have already started their own businesses
Can I show up late?
Registration opens at 2:00pm. We'll be closing registration to new participants at approximately 2:45. The actual event starts at 3:00pm. We're handing out extra raffle tickets to those who arrive by 2:45!
