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 over 40 local charitble organizations. 

Listed below are the various service companies that have been
supported by St MinneSomePlace.

 Alzheimer's Association:  over $6000

AFAA:  $4,750

ARC:  $5,000

Autism Society:  $1,500

Bed Racing for Bridging:  $735

Bundles of Love:  $1,500

Camp Heartland:   $5,000

Chrysalis:  $5,000

Down Syndrome:  $2,700

 Hawgs for Dawgs:  $5,100

Feed My Starvig Children: $500

Friends of the Orphans:  $500

HDSA:  $6,050

Heartland Second Harvest: $3,500

Helping Paws:  $2,000

 Humane Society:  Volunteers/Funding

Kids Against Hunger:  Volunteers

 MAARS:  $8,000

Majestic HIlls:  $1,500

MANA Project:  $500 

Mary's Place:  Volunteers, $10,000, plus annual contributions

MS:  Volunteers

Neighborhood House:  $230

PHIN Fund:  2011 Tuscaloosa Tornado Relief:  $500

Pals on Paws:  $3,000

Power Lunch:  $1,500

Ready Set Kindergarten:  $7,800

Red Cross:  $500

Relay For Life, Carthage College:  $650

RSD:  $2,700

Special Olympics, MN:   $280

St David's:  $10,000

Store to Door:  $2,800

 Susan G Komen:  $5,000

Take Heart Minnesota: $2600

Teens Alone:  $2,500

Tower Food Shelf:  $1,400

Toys For Tots:  Variety of toys

Vail Place:  $1300.00

Wishes and More:  $2,000

World of Birds:  $10,000, Coconut, the Cockatoo