2026 Bay Area Founders Day Weekend

ABOUT THE WEEKEND CELEBRATION

Hosted By

The St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Theme: Celebrating Courage and Confidence - Deltas Leading the Way Since 1913

You’re Invited to Experience Founders Day Weekend 2026!
Join us for a transformative three-day celebration of sisterhood, service, and unity—a weekend designed to uplift your spirit, renew your purpose, and strengthen the bonds we share as Deltas.

Friday — We Begin with Purpose & Joy 
The weekend opens with our Community Service Project, where we’ll inspire courage and confidence in young women across the Bay Area by donating over 500 confidence kits -power-packed gift bags with essentials items that uplift and empower.  Then it’s time to unwind at our Opening Reception—featuring a live DJ, strolling, laughter, and a high-energy night of R&Bingo! 

Friday Attire - Delta Paraphernalia

Saturday — Honor & Elegance (Attire: Black - no pants)

We’ll rise in sisterhood with our Rededication Ceremony, followed by an elegant Founders Day Luncheon where you will be inspired by our distinguished keynote speaker, Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre, 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Saturday Attire - Black (no pants)

Sunday — Faith & Fellowship
We conclude the weekend together in worship at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, closing this powerful experience with gratitude and grace.

Sunday Attire - Red Church Attire

Let’s Make This a Weekend to Remember

Your registration includes access to the opening reception and community service project, ensuring every soror is part of the celebration from the very start.

A discounted group rate has been secured at our host hotel, the Tradewinds Resort, on St. Pete Beach. Call 1-800-808-9833 to reserve your room at the special Bay Area Founders Day Celebration Weekend rate (rates start at $279 per night).  Mention Group Code - 202603BAY

Come be inspired. Be restored. Be surrounded by sisterhood. Let’s honor our legacy and celebrate our Founders—in true Bay Area style!

 

REGISTRATION PERIOD

Registration will close when capacity is reached.

There will be NO ON-SITE registration.

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you experience any issues with this form, email BayAreaFoundersDay@stpetdeltas.org.

Please DO NOT open multiple registration forms simultaneously. This may cause issues with submitting the form and completing payment.

Items marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. 

REGISTRATION REMINDERS

Your registration will not be complete until payment is made. Payments must be made in advance (no on-site payment).

Payments are non-refundable.

You will be forwarded to PayPal to complete your payment.

Avoid duplicate charges:

• PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS -
  • Click one of the Payment buttons below. **Do not click the PayPal or "Submit & Pay" button multiple times.**
  • Make your payment by clicking the  "Pay" button on the PayPal Screen
  • You will then be brought back to the Jotform Registration Page and see a note that reads  "The Payment of $xyz is ready! It will be completed when you submit the form"
  • Click the "Submit and Pay" button (It will say "processing")
  • You should receive a Thank You message confirming your submission has been received. (Print or save a screen shot of this message)
• Do not click your browser's back button.
• Do not refresh the page.
• If the page seems "stuck" when forwarding to PayPal, clear your cache, close all browser tabs/windows you have open, then try again.

If you do not receive a confirmation email and a receipt from PayPal within 30 minutes of completing payment, email bayareafoundersday@stpetedeltas.org for assistance.

Thank you!