The Topeka branches hosted “Central Secret Agent Savers Training” on Saturday at the downtown bank location. The bank partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to plan the event, and the day was a great success. “We had eight kids attend,” said manager, Candis Meerpohl. “I think our turnout was definitely affected by graduation, but we are eager to do it again in six months.” The kids started the day with juice and doughnuts, and then went on a bank tour. After the tour, it was explained that the kids needed to complete three missions to become agents:
Mission #1 Make their alias. They picked their secret agent names and made masks to hide their identity from Mr. Splurge.
Mission #2 Learn about saving money! This was a classroom-type event where we explained that when we get little bits of money we can save it and end up with a large amount of money. We also explained earning interest on money and making savings goals.
Mission#3 Human Board Game This mission was designed so that the kids could use what they learned in their class and put it to use. The kids were the board game pieces and picked clues that said either a good money decision or a bad money decision to try and get around the board.
“I’m happy to say we graduated all eight agents that came!” said Meerpohl. All of the kids had a great day, and a BBBS representative who attended was very impressed with the program and the account.