The Black Diamond Parrot Head Club of Summit Hill always likes to give back to the community.

This year, the club chose six area fire companies Nesquehoning Hose, Lake Hauto, and New Columbus Fire Companies in Nesquehoning; Diligence Fire Company No. 1 in Summit Hill; Coaldale Fire Department in Coaldale and American Fire Company No. 1 of Lansford as the recipients of the proceeds raised by its annual Margaritaville Open golf tournament, held this past August.Tom Tirpak, president of the club, explained that the group tries to coincide the donations with fire prevention week. Each company received a check for $500 to help cover costs for various things, such as fuel, equipment, or events they have planned."This is the ninth year we are doing this," Tirpak said.Fred Bartelt, secretary of the club, added that when the group began donating the golf tournament proceeds, it started with donating to one fire company Diligence Fire Company No. 1. As the Margaritaville Open grew in popularity, so has the number of fire departments who receive donations.Representatives from each of the six fire departments were present at the club's last meeting, where they received the donations.All were thankful for the much needed help.Tirpak noted that this was the kick-off event of the Black Diamond Parrot Head Club's donation season. Next month, the group will begin donating food items to the local food pantries; as well as supplies to the Salvation Army and toys for Toys for Tots.The Black Diamond Parrot Head Club of Summit Hill is a nonprofit organization that helps the community through fundraisers. It was chartered in 2003 and currently has over 70 members who are interested in doing community service, while enjoying the music of Jimmy Buffett. The club is part of a larger network of groups located all over the world. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at the Sports Zoo in Lansford.Groups that the club have helped throughout the years include: The American Cancer Society, Carbon County Friends of Animals, Toys for Tots, The Penn State Dance Marathon, local fire departments, and Dream Come True. They have also sent packages to local soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.For more information on the club, call Tirpak at (570) 645-7850 or Junie Karnish, treasurer at (570) 645-8651 or visit www.blackdiamond-phc.com.