Our Clubhouse
In the early days, the Woman’s Club ladies met at a clubhouse on West Beach Drive. In 1936, real estate developer H.L. Sudduth donated the land on which our current clubhouse was built.
Additions were made in 1960 and 1975 to bring it to its current configuration. A new front entrance stairway and handicap-accessible ramp were later added to the 4th Street side of the building. In January 2013, the Woman’s Club of Panama City celebrated its 100th anniversary with a splendid event. In 2017, several of our members began working with the Bay County Historical Society to have our Clubhouse officially designated as a “Historic Building”. In April 2018, our Clubhouse was formally re-dedicated with a handsome plaque in recognition of its historic status. This building stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication of its members. It not only serves as the setting for monthly membership luncheons and CSP meetings - our Clubhouse has become a popular rental venue for weddings, receptions and community meetings.
On October 10, 2018, our community, our Clubhouse, and our lives were devastated by Hurricane Michael. Our homes, our cities and our beloved Clubhouse suffered considerable damage. But women like us are resilient. We have sorted through the rubble to attack our challenges head-on. We have rebuilt our Clubhouse with our community’s help and the support of our members and an SBA disaster loan.
We braved the recent pandemic and forged ahead to support the needs of our members, our community, and the agencies that also serve those in need.
The Clubhouse is available for rental. For information on rentals please see the section below:
Rental Information
Space/Amenities
Our main room is approximately 28' x 61' with a 13' x '17' stage. The secondary space is approximately 20' x 36' with a lounge seating area and round dining table that seats 8 comfortably. The kitchen is set behind the stage area to separate sound and there is a closed-door storage space to hide clutter. There are 2 bathrooms. We have photos and a sketch floor plan available. There are 200 chairs and 25 rectangular 8” tables available for use.
To see photos of the rental space click here
Rates
$800.00 - Full day 8am-midnight
$425.00 - Half day (any 4-hour period)
$125.00 - Per hour after midnight
$100.00 Deposit is required to hold event date
$250.00 Security and Cleaning Deposit is required for each contract
Tax is applicable unless you provide a current tax exempt form.
When we respond to your rental inquiry you can schedule a walk-thru to see how we can serve your needs. A signed contract and deposit will be required to secure your preferred date. A complete balance is due 2 weeks prior to your event. 100% of your deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made within 1 week of signing a contract. A $100 fee will be withheld for cancellations thereafter until 2 weeks prior to your event. After 2 weeks there will be no refund.
For further information or to inquire about rentals, please submit the rental inquiry.