The first round of the Big Boom Bracket Battle brought in a total of $1,565.53 for the Perry Chamber of Commerce’s annual fireworks drive for the community’s Fourth of July fireworks display.
After one week of collecting donations for the Sweet-as-Pie 16, the Chamber has announced who will be advancing as the Explosive 8 for the bracket battle.
“Switching from the no-strings-attached Facebook likes in the Elimination Round now to donations as votes for the bracket is a game changer,” said Lynsi Pasutti, executive director of the Perry Chamber of Commerce, who noted several higher-seeded individuals fell short.
The Explosive 8 advancing to the next round are:
(1) David Sheffer vs. (9) Misty Conrad
(2) Salvador Lepe vs. (10) Heather Ketelsen
(3) Ashlee Morman vs. (11) Susan Smith
(12) Jim Lutmer vs. (13) Michael Pentico
“We hope to keep it simple for people to donate, with jars at key locations in town, as well as the option for online donations,” Pasutti added.
Donations for this round of the contest will be accepted through Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m., and the Firecracker 4 will begin that same day at noon. Online donations can be submitted at https://Perry-Chamber.square.site, and in-person donations will be collected at the McCreary Community Building (1800 Pattee St.) and Ben’s Five & Dime (1221 Second St.). Donations may also be delivered to the Perry Chamber of Commerce at 1124 Willis Ave. or mailed to P.O. Box 472, Perry, IA 50220.
The Big Boom Bracket Battle is a bracket-style contest, matching up community members in four weeks of head-to-head contests for the sake of fundraising for Perry’s Fourth of July fireworks display.
Advancement in the bracket is determined by donations from the community, accepted online, by mail and at various locations around town. The ultimate winner will be rewarded with a pie in their face at the Perry Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner in April.
For more information and to follow along on with the progress of the Big Boom Bracket Battle, visit www.PerryIA.org/BigBoomBracketBattle or the Perry Chamber’s Facebook page. Questions can be directed to the Perry Chamber at PerryChamber@PerryIA.org or (515) 465-4601.
Lynsi Pasutti is the executive director of the Perry Chamber of Commerce.
