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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization comprised of 3,000 chapters and over 180,000 members.
The Zachariah Godbold Chapter, NSDAR was organized June 1, 1953, in Bay Minette, Alabama. The chapter was named for Zachariah Godbold, a veteran of the American Revolution buried in Baldwin County. Three of his descendants were among the charter members of the chapter. Chapter meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May. For more information please contact us - zachariahgodbold@gmail.com. |
Service to Veterans
In support of the Wreath Across America program, the chapter purchases wreaths which are placed at Arlington National Cemetery each December. Locally, chapter members Patti Smith, Shellyn Poole, Elaine Thompson, and Shelia Tyrrell placed sponsored greenery at the gravesite of Zachariah Godbold, Revolutionary War Patriot and our chapter's namesake, within the Saluda Hill Cemetery on December 16. We thank Chapter Chaplain Elaine Thompson for leading in the wreath placement ceremony and for sharing a Christmas prayer.
Following Zachariah Godbold's wreath placement, members spent the day packaging and "ribboning" bags filled with body and face wash/shampoo combination and peppermints to be delivered to our friends within the William F. Green State Veterans Home! Christmas napkins were shared to brighten the Veterans' Christmas meal festivities!
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Literacy Committee Hard at Work
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Our Zachariah Godbold Chapter shared Her Name was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name is on the Declaration of Independence with the Bay Minette Public Library, Escambia Academy, and Stapleton School in recognition of November's National Family Literacy Day/Month.
DAR members are committed to sharing in mentoring efforts and books themselves as we seek every opportunity to help improve literacy in students and adults. We are grateful to our community and school libraries for their teaching reading skills and providing resources that instruct while inspiring and entertaining!
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. DAR members annually provide millions of hours of volunteer service to their local communities across the country and world. DAR chapters participate in projects to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890.
If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, please contact us via zachariahgodbold@gmail.com
DAR members are committed to sharing in mentoring efforts and books themselves as we seek every opportunity to help improve literacy in students and adults. We are grateful to our community and school libraries for their teaching reading skills and providing resources that instruct while inspiring and entertaining!
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. DAR members annually provide millions of hours of volunteer service to their local communities across the country and world. DAR chapters participate in projects to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890.
If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, please contact us via zachariahgodbold@gmail.com
2022 Veterans' Day.
Chapter Members were so pleased to visit the William F. Green State Veterans Home and honor the residents there on Veterans Day eve! We celebrated the birthdate of the Marine Corps on the date of our visit there, November 10 and remembered the birthdates of all military branches as we listened to the United States Armed Forces service songs! As well, we acknowledged that November is National American Indian Heritage Month and remembered the service of the Native American "Code Talkers" who served during World War I and World II using their tribal languages to send and receive coded messages that were never broken by the enemies of America and its allies! We were pleased to serve afternoon snacks to our guests!
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A true highlight of our visit was introducing a very special American patriot who shared her story of service and sacrifice on behalf of America's quest for independence and the birth of our new Nation! Betsy Ross told of her lineage and childhood as one of 18 children in a Quaker family, her marriage to a non-Quaker and subsequent challenges resulting from this union, the sadness she dealt with in the loss of three husbands, and her occupation and service as an upholsterer and flag maker in Philadelphia.
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As we left the Veterans Home after our wonderful time there, a beautiful rainbow appeared! What a lovely way to end the day there!
Over 125 Years of Service!
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Shelia Tyrrell and Patti Smith, representing the Zachariah Godbold Chapter, delivered snack and beverage items, and sticker activity books in support of the children under the guidance and care of the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center/CARE House, Inc., Summerdale/Bay Minette, AL. The Chapter is honored to assist this nurturing and protective service organization in recognition of the 2022 NSDAR National Day of Service honoring the anniversary of DAR’s founding on October 11, 1890.
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Educating Students on the Constitution!
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The Constitution Week Committee created a Constitution Week display at the Bay Minette Public Library. Our chapter shared books entitled We the People, The Story of Our Constitution, A More Perfect Union, The Constitution of the United States, We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, and Shh! We're Writing the Constitution for the library to display and utilize celebrating Constitution Week, September 17-23! Constitution Week posters, "The U. S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It” booklets, United States Constitution fact sheets, patriotic bookmarks and pencils, Preamble to the United States Constitution cards, U. S. Flags, and U.S. Flag lapel pins, were part of the display provided for library patrons. We are grateful to Joanna Bailey and the Library for hosting the Constitution Week exhibit!
Scholarship Presented!
Our Zachariah Godbold Chapter proudly presents the Claire Kimbrough Bryant Scholarship to Christopher Jamere Bennett, a 2022 graduate of Baldwin County High School. The Scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Bryant, our Chapter’s Organizing Regent, and is awarded to a Baldwin County High School senior who will be attending Coastal Alabama Community College.
Christopher is the son of Crystal D. Williams of Bay Minette.
Christopher is the son of Crystal D. Williams of Bay Minette.
DAR Bronze Medal Awarded to ROTC Cadet
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The chapter presented the “DAR Bronze ROTC Medal and Certificate” to Cadet Tuesday Nichole Boyington of Baldwin County High School during the AFJROTC Flying Tigers Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2022.
Cadet Boyington was recognized for having demonstrated loyalty, patriotism, dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, along with a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training. |
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Outstanding Baldwin County Student Awarded Chapter Scholarship
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Chapter members welcomed Baldwin County High School students and family members to our April “Student Awards” Chapter meeting and reception. The chapter presented certificates, medals, and pin proudly acknowledging their courage, dependability, honor, leadership, patriotism, service, and excellence in academics to the following students. Pictured with the Chapter are, left to right, Kennedi Leigh Grace, daughter of Joseph and Mary Frances Grace, selected as BCHS' 2021-2022 DAR Youth Citizenship awardee; Ellie Ruby Powell, daughter of Woodrow and Angela Powell, recognized for NSDAR Outstanding Work in American History; and Lily Elizabeth Powell, daughter of Alan and Carrie Powell, honored as BCHS' 2021-2022 DAR Good Citizens award recipient. Congratulations, Kennedi, Ellie, and Lily!
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2022 DAR Good Citizen Announced!
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The Zachariah Godbold Chapter is pleased to announce that Lily Elizabeth Powell, a Baldwin County High School senior, and daughter of Alan and Carrie Powell, has been chosen as the school’s DAR Good Citizen. Lily was selected in recognition of her having exhibited, in an exemplary manner, in her home, school, and community, the qualities of a good citizen: Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism. Lily will be honored as the school’s DAR Good Citizens award recipient during the Chapter’s April Student Awards Meeting and within the school’s Awards Night in May. Congratulations, Lily!
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Happy Anniversary Alabama!
Our Chapter was pleased to commemorate Alabama Day, December 14. 2021 as we shared Christmas mice favors and festive Christmas napkins with the honored residents of the William F. Green State Veterans Home and placed a wreath at the gravesite of our American Revolutionary War Patriot and Veteran, Zachariah Godbold! Please see photographs of each activity below!
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Christmas Mice Favors and Festive Napkins Shared with the William F. Green State Veterans Home Residents
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Honoring the Service of Daughters
Members of the Zachariah Godbold Chapter and family members of Mrs. Clara Costen Wilson assembled for her DAR Insignia Grave Marker Dedication ceremony at the Bay Minette Cemetery gravesite of Mrs. Wilson on June 21, 2021. Mrs. Wilson was verified as a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as a descendant of Lieutenant Francis Tennille on October 12, 1949. She joined the Society as a member of the Fort Mims Chapter, NSDAR, Stockton and was a Charter Member of the Zachariah Godbold Chapter, NSDAR upon its organization date of June 1, 1953.
The ceremony featured photographs, shared by the family, of the granddaughter of their Revolutionary War Patriot and Mrs. Wilson’s grandmother, Mrs. Clarricy Harlow Tennille, Mrs. Wilson’s mother, Carrie Eugene Watkins Costen, and Mrs. Clara Wilson. Mrs. Shelia Tyrell, referencing Chapter history and newspaper publication, highlighted Mrs. Wilson's faithful service to the Zachariah Godbold Chapter, NSDAR while serving on the Conservation, DAR Good Citizens, DAR Scholarship, and The Flag of the United States of America Committees and as a gracious hostess to Chapter Members and guests.
The ceremony featured photographs, shared by the family, of the granddaughter of their Revolutionary War Patriot and Mrs. Wilson’s grandmother, Mrs. Clarricy Harlow Tennille, Mrs. Wilson’s mother, Carrie Eugene Watkins Costen, and Mrs. Clara Wilson. Mrs. Shelia Tyrell, referencing Chapter history and newspaper publication, highlighted Mrs. Wilson's faithful service to the Zachariah Godbold Chapter, NSDAR while serving on the Conservation, DAR Good Citizens, DAR Scholarship, and The Flag of the United States of America Committees and as a gracious hostess to Chapter Members and guests.
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Shown left to right are Mrs. Wilson's granddaughters: Rachael Wilson Jackson, Martha Amanda Miles, Clara Elizabeth Wilson, and great-granddaughter Emily Miles Boutwell. Pictured next left to right are Chapter Members Lucille Wilson, Patti Smith, Shelia Tyrrell, Jean Hicks, Elaine Thompson, and Phyllis Shipp.
Celebrating Flag Day!
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The Fort Mims and Zachariah Godbold Chapters, NSDAR welcomed Tammy Bradshaw Clemons, State Regent to a Luncheon on June 12, 2021 at the historic Montgomery Hill Baptist Church, Tensaw, Alabama.
Joining Mrs. Clemons and Chapter Members in celebrating Flag Day and acknowledging the NSDAR Women's Issues Committee's National Theme 2020-2021: Health: "Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke" were ASDAR leaders Clariece Boyd Lilly, Second Vice Regent, Susan Richardson Tomlinson, DAR School Committee Chairman, Michele Ann Yarbrough, Women’s Issues Committee Chairman, and Rita Haywood Reid, State Regent’s Project Co-Chairman. Karen Rhea White and Timothy Guy of Theatre 98, Fairhope, conveying the Luncheon’s theme, “Matters of the Heart,” presented letters penned, to their wives, by General George Washington and Major Sullivan Ballou while serving during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, respectively 
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New Members!
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Chapter Treasurer Bobbie Jean Hicks administers the Oath of Membership to new Chapter member Phyllis Elaine Shipp!
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Service to our Communities' Classrooms!
Zachariah Godbold Chapter NSDAR partnered with Fort Mims Chapter NSDAR to provide 60 U.S. Flags for the new Bay Minette Elementary School classrooms.
Zachariah Godbold Daughters
IN ACTION
Zachariah Godbold Chapter members and "Betsy Ross" told stories and gave thanks to veteran residents of the William F. Greene State Veterans' Home, Veterans Day 2018.
Zachariah Godbold Chapter members, in recognition of the 2017 NSDAR National Day of Service, donated household items to the Dumas Wesley Community Center, Sybil H. Smith Family Village.
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Chapter member Oleah Rupert created Christmas favors and Sheilia Tyrrell brought Christmas napkins to share with the residents of the William F. Green State Veterans Home.
Zachariah Godbold Chapter NSDAR participates in an annual Flag Day luncheon with other Baldwin County chapters.
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In support of a Fort Mims Chapter project, Zachariah Godbold Chapter joined other Baldwin County Daughters in efforts to obtain funds to purchase Silverbell trees which were planted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Fort Mims.
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