St MinneSomePlace In Paradise
GIVIN' BACK
Spread them crumbs around. thats right, we want
em around. keep bakin baby. keep bakin.
--Fruitcakes
St. MinneSomePlace was founded upon the principles of having fun and giving back something to the community, whether it might be monetary contributions or volunteer efforts, all while sustaining a positive image for its members, St MinneSomePlace and Jimmy Buffett. This originated from an idea Scott Nickerson, the founder of the national organization, Parrot Head’s in Paradise, had when he organized the original interactive forum for loyal Parrot Heads. This mirrored the attitude that Jimmy shares with the world through his music and books and by his example of community spirit like the now familiar Save the Manatee Foundation and Friends of Florida. Each month, activities and phlockings are organized in celebration of all things Buffett, including our biggest annual event held each spring: This Hotel Room phlocking. Business meetings are held each month to discuss and plan these events. St MinneSomePlace is committed to having fun and simultaneously helping community interests. The diverse background of each of its members helps it become stronger in its pursuits. Through the voluntary efforts of these members, the objectives of the club can be met with pride and enjoyment. Since November 1994, St MinneSomePlace has been incorporated in the State of Minnesota as a not-for-profit social organization. Any proceeds are donated to a community agency of choice. All total, St MSP has contributed over $100,000 to local charitble organizations.
Listed below are the various service companies that have been
supported by St MinneSomePlace.
Alzheimer's Association: over $5,000 ARC: $5,000 Autism Society: $1,500 Bed Racing for Bridging: $500
Down Syndrome: $2,700
Hawgs for Dawgs: $5,100 Kids Against Hunger: Volunteers Majestic HIlls: $1,500
MANA Project: $500 Mary's Place: Volunteers, $10,000 MS: Volunteers
Neighborhood House: $230 Pals on Paws: $3,000 Power Lunch: $1,500 Ready Set Kindergarten: $7,800 Red Cross: $500 RSD: $2,700
St David's: $10,000 Store to Door: $2,500 Susan G Komen: $5,000 Teens Alone: $2,500 Toys For Tots: Toy Donations Wishes and More: $2,000 World of Birds: $10,000, Coconut, the Cockatoo
AFAA: $4,750
Bundles of Love: $1,500
Camp Heartland: $5,000
Chrysalis: $5,000
Feed My Starvig Children: $500
Friends of the Orphans: $500
HDSA: $4,750
Heartland Second Harvest: $3,500
Helping Paws: $2,000
Humane Society: Volunteers
MAARS: $7,000
Other Organizations: $250