The charter for Delta Alpha Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was issued

in March of 1949 however, the establishment of the Chapter was April 20, 1949.  Soror Clemmie E.

Webber, Southern Regional Director, presided at the very impressive Chapter establishment

ceremony.  To appreciate what was involved in establishing a Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

in Pensacola, one has to remember that it was in the early to mid 40’s when the initial contacts were

made with National Headquarters.  This was a period before integration, therefore a number of

opportunities and facilities were not available for the African-American community. We have been

serving Pensacola, Florida and the surrounding area for over 66 years. 

 

The charter members of the chapter were Soror E. Altamese Dudley, President; Soror Irma Cole Buford, Vice-President; Soror Genevieve L. Lowe, Corresponding Secretary and Chaplain; Soror Helen Andrews, Recording Secretary; Soror Martiel A. Watson, Treasurer and Sargeant at Arms; and Soror Katherine Goldsmith, Journalist.  As a result of the nomenclature revision in the 1956 National Convention, Delta Alpha Sigma Chapter became Pensacola Alumnae Chapter.

 

We continue in the 21st Century to service the community, grow in membership, and enhance sisterhood in our chapter.  We are so proud of the leadership that we have had over the years. 

• Our accomplishments include Political Awareness forums  for candidates to discuss political issues with citizenry.

• Sponsored Test Awareness Workshops

• Sponsored Etiquette and Grooming workshops

• Provided Holiday Baskets to needy families

• Provided toys for the children and Baptist and Sacred Heart Hospitals

• Recognize outstanding students in Escambia County with scholarships, gift cards and certificates at our annual MAY WEEK celebrations every year.

• Selected and recognized outstanding citizens in Escambia County

• Provided jogging suits, socks, and personal hygiene products to local nursing homes for MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY.

• Provided diapers, pajamas, and other products to FAVOR HOUSE (battered women and children facility)

• Provided volunteer service and participated in walks for the American Cancer Society, Heart Association, American Red Cross, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and Alzheimer’s Association.

• Provided Easter baskets and Valentine novelties for the Crippled Children’s Association.

• Sponsored 47 Debutante Cotillions

• Sponsored Career and Job Opportunities

• Provided volunteer Service the United Negro College Fund

• Awarded over $250,000 in scholarships

• Contributed to churches, civic, sorority and fraternal organizations

• Contributions to the Saenger Theatre

• Participated and made financial contributions to all the Martin Luther King, Jr celebrations each including breakfasts, church services, concerts and parades

• Contributed to RIF

• Contributed to NCNW

• Contributed to Operation Christmas Tree

• Contributed to Save the Children Fund, Atlanta, Georgia

• Clothing drives for Haiti

• Contributed to feed the hungry in Ethiopia

• Sponsored the School America

• Built a HABITAT FOR HUMANITY home from foundation to finish