What Is Parrot Heads In Paradise (phip.com)?

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Parrot Heads In Paradise, Inc. (PHiP) is the official Jimmy Buffett fan club and a not-for-profit corporation that links Parrot Head Clubs across the U.S. and internationally. It is for fans of Buffett's music and the tropical lifestyle he represents who want social events plus charitable, educational, and community-welfare activity. If you are looking for a local club, a national cause to support, or the organization's main annual gathering, phip.com is the entry point.

What the organization actually does

PHiP describes its purpose as promoting an international network of Parrot Head Clubs as a humanitarian group that shares information and social activities for mutual benefit. Its stated activities are charitable, educational, and aimed at the general welfare of the community. It also assists with community and environmental concerns and provides social activities for people interested in Buffett's music and tropical lifestyle.

The site traces the network's origin to a single club in Atlanta founded by Scott Nickerson, which grew into clubs around the U.S. plus international clubs based in Canada and the Caribbean.

Ways to get involved

Entry point What it offers Who it suits
Chapter listing / pin map Club information for a chapter near you, plus a "Virtual Club" if none is nearby Fans seeking local social events
Become a Parrot Head General invitation to join "the PHun and PHrolic" Newcomers unsure where to start
PHiP National Alzheimer's Walk Team Donate to a participating chapter's walk team Members who want a health-related charity outlet
Parrot Head Reef Project (Key West) Support for a reef project honoring Buffett's life, music, and legacy Donors interested in marine/environmental causes
PHiP Scholarship and Singing For Change Named charitable and educational programs Students and community grant supporters
MOTM (Meeting of the Minds) The organization's main annual gathering; the site lists Oct 21–25, 2026 with registration and information Members planning the flagship trip

The site also highlights Buffett-linked causes such as Save the Manatee (including a 5K), noting that a manatee at MOTE Marine Laboratory is named Buffett in his honor.

How to use the site

  1. Find a club. Use the chapter pin map on the "Become a Parrot Head" section to select a pin near you and read that club's information. If nothing is close, use the Virtual Club.
  2. Check the news feed. "News of the Flock" carries dated posts (for example, June 29, 2026 items on the Save the Manatee 5K and a member discount marketplace), so it is the place to confirm current activities.
  3. Register for the annual event. The MOTM listing gives dates and a registration and information link; confirm details there before making travel plans.
  4. Give through a chapter. For the Alzheimer's walk team, the site directs donations to a participating chapter rather than a single national form.

Expected result: you end up with a specific club contact, a dated event to plan around, or a named cause to donate to.

Common sticking points

  • No club nearby. The Virtual Club is the stated fallback, so membership is not limited by geography.
  • Confusing the fan club with Buffett's commercial ventures. The site links out to JimmyBuffett.com and Margaritaville Resorts, but PHiP itself is the not-for-profit membership organization.
  • Assuming costs or access. The site does not publish membership pricing or login requirements; check with the specific chapter or the MOTM registration page before assuming anything is free or open.

Bottom line

Join PHiP if you want a structured way to combine Buffett fandom with local social events and charity work; start with the chapter map, then verify current events and registration through the dated news posts and the MOTM page.