Flagler County, located on the northeast shores of central Florida, is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States of America. Palm Coast, an original project of ITT Community Development Corporation is responsible for the vast population explosion in this area of Florida, thus propelling Flagler County into national prominence. Such rapid and continuous growth motivated eleven interested Deltas to explore the possibility of establishing a chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It was the belief of these sorors that such an organization would benefit the local community and also make a significant contribution to the already prevailing efforts of African Americans in the area. Most formal organizations preserve their history by collecting memorabilia and recording major events related to the development and progress of the association, as we reminisce about past happenings associated with the inception of our chapter, we can readily appreciate those persons who contributed information, advice and support to our efforts and at times our struggle to reach our goal. Such confidence and encouragement helped us to focus on our desire to start a local chapter in our immediate area, thereby creating a sense of fraternal identity and tradition and cementing our wish and commitment to serve our community. On December 9, 1995, the Palm Coast-Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was officially chartered under the supervision of Soror Deborah C. Thomas, Southern Regional Director with the support of Soror Sharon Lettman-Pacheco, Regional Representative, the late Soror Lottie Donaldson, State Facilitation and attendance by Sorors from neighboring chapters. The impressive ceremony was held at Shoney’s Restaurant in Palm Coast, Florida. The slate of officers were accepted and under the leadership of Regional Director, the newly appointed president, executive board members, and the other members, the new chapter was officially designated as Chapter Number 886 of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The first official meeting was conducted amid the glory of sisterhood. While our membership was small our hearts were full of pride in reaching our goal and full of love that we felt for each other and our new chapter. The following sorors were charter members of the Palm Coast-Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Margeret Dodson (President)
Dolores Schulberg (Vice President)
Ruth Motley (Treasurer)
Dorothy Gibson (Financial Secretary)
Doris Douglas (Recording Secretary)
Alice Johnson (Corresponding Secretary)
Letitia White (Sergeant-at-arms)
Susie Washington (Chaplin)
Thelma Irvin (Historian)
Tasha Williams
Evelyn Gaskill
Latrichea Pantin
Alberta Greene
Lois Scott
Doris Woodson
The fifteen charter members immediately realized that in order to function effectively as a team, they had to collectively pool their abilities and talents and commit themselves to establishing a strong chapter. We developed an ambitious work agenda, one that would absorb the Five Point Program of Delta, i.e. economic development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, political awareness and involvement, and educational development. We began to participate in local functions along with other service-focused organizations as a way of making our presence known in the community. We were embarking on a mission to continue the Delta Legacy. We have become both visible and viable in our community.
