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

This year, the club chose seven 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; American Fire Company No. 1 of Lansford; and Mahoning Valley Fire Department in Mahoning Township as the recipients of the proceeds raised by the group's annual Margaritaville Open golf tournament this past August. This is the 11th year the club has donated its proceeds to area fire companies.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.He 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 have the number of fire departments that receive donations.Representatives from six out of seven fire departments were present at the club's last meeting, where they received the donations.All were thankful for the much-needed help.Tirpak said 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 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. To date, the Parrot Head Club has donated nearly $100,000 to area organizations, such as the fire companies, food pantries, the American Cancer Society and Carbon County Friends of Animals.The club is part of a larger network of groups all over the world.For more information on the club, call Tirpak at 570-645-7850 or visit www.blackdiamond-phc.com.