A Sorority with a Rich History
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding, more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Republic of Korea, the Arabian Gulf, Southern Africa, and West Africa.
The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
For more information, visit our national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org.
Chapter History
The Clearwater Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on April 2, 1977 by twelve insightful sorors. The chartering service was held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Soror Yvonne Kennedy, the Southern Regional Director at the time, conducted the ceremony.
The fortitude of our charter members created the first African-American Greek letter organization in Clearwater. For almost two decades, these women were dedicated members of the St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter. After organizing as a chapter in the fall of 1976, their goals were to make contributions in social welfare, educational improvement and cultural enrichment to benefit the Clearwater community. Since being chartered, Clearwater Alumnae Chapter has accomplished its’ goals as well as those of the national organization of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After 45+ years, the chapter continues to thrive and maintain its commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service within our community.
Charter Members
Norma E. H. Brooks
Sadie M. Brown
Daisy D. Brunson
Panchitta C. Carwise
Delores C. Cooper
Irma F. Keys
Delores G. Larkins
Twynette R. McIver
Lazeda Y. McKnight
Willie Mae Merthie
Harriett S. Rayner
