Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Panama City Alumnae Chapter

​​​Panama City Alumnae Chapter (PCAC) was chartered on May 18, 1996, by 16 members in Panama City, FL. The vision began in the 1980s when a number of Deltas gathered informally to entertain and pursue the idea. This proved difficult for various reasons.  At the time, the nearest Alumnae Chapters (Dothan, AL, and Okaloosa, FL) were well over an hour's drive away.
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In 1985, an alliance was established when Dothan Alumnae initiated a gregarious woman from Lynn Haven, FL. So once again, the idea was revisited. Then in 1992, Okaloosa initiated three residents of Panama City. This formed a bridge between Panama City and Okaloosa, FL.
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Deltas from Panama City began to advertise fundraisers and events in the area. This piqued the interest of other local Deltas. In fact, Okaloosa’s first annual Sisterhood Retreat was held at Panama City, Beach. An ad ran in the Panama City News Herald entitled “Calling All Deltas.” From this ad, many interested Deltas from the local area attended the retreat.  From that moment on, it seemed a spark had ignited, a flame rekindled.
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On May 18, 1996, Regional Director Deborah C. Thomas issued Panama City Alumnae’s Charter. That same day the chapter held its first chapter meeting. The public was invited to a reception immediately following at Gulf Coast Community College in the President’s Dining Room. The Mayor of Lynn Haven and Panama City presented proclamations designating May 18 as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day.
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The same year, PCAC was seated at its first National Convention in Orlando, FL. In the winter of 1996, PCAC hosted the FL & Bahamas State Cluster at Bay Point Marriott on Panama City Beach and set the standard for Clusters to follow with its Southern Hospitality.

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