History of the National Panamanian Friendship Reunion, Inc.
Part 2.

Local associations organized events in Atlanta, GA (’92); Houston, TX (’93); Virginia Beach, VA (’94), Washington D.C. (’95), Tampa Bay, FL (’96); Rochester, NY (’97); and San Diego, CA (’98). Under this new system, reunion participation increased dramatically, however, there was little consistency in the quality of the event, and the integrity of certain organizations was questionable. In 1999, in an effort to maintain a consistent standard at reunion weekends, NPFR decided to stop awarding the event to local organizations, and the Board of Directors began planning and overseeing the 4th of July weekend as in the past.

In addition, the National Panamanian Friendship Reunion, Inc. became an official non-profit organization in 1999. A commitment was made to assist Panamanians in the United States, Panama, and abroad, through educational workshops, scholarships and other charitable donations, funded through reunion revenue. Since that time, reunions have been held in Charlotte, NC (‘99); Houston, TX (’00); Long Beach, CA (’01); Fort Lauderdale, FL (’02); Brooklyn, NY (’03); Chicago, IL (’04); San Diego, CA (’05); Baltimore, MD (’06); New Orleans, LA (’07); Norfolk, VA ('08); National Harbor, MD ('09) and Kissimmee, FL ('10).

The National Panamanian Friendship Reunion, Inc. has changed significantly over the past 24 years. We remain dedicated to using all reunion proceeds to support the Panamanian community and bringing families and friends together to reunite, network, and celebrate Panamanian culture.

NPFR thanks you for your patronage and we are appreciative of your continued support.