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isterhood Spotlight
Patricia Godboldt
By: Soror Rita Scott
Soror Patricia Godboldt has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 49 years! She was initiated into the Delta Alpha Chapter of Bethune-Cookman College on December 10, 1969. Past National President Frankie Muse Freeman signed her certificate of membership. At Bethune Cookman, Soror Godboldt served as Miss Delta Sigma Theta in 1971. Since being a member of Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter, Soror Godboldt has been a passionate servant leader. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does. She has chaired and served on several committees: Arts & Letters( Chair), BSA / GEMS, Founders Day, Health and Fitness- Power of Prevention( Co- Chair), Information-Technology-Communication, Membership- Reclamation( Chair), Ritual and Ceremonies, Social Action and Social Welfare( Chair). It is important to note, during Soror Godboldt’ s leadership of the Reclamation Committee, the chapter received the Reclamation award in Washington, DC during the 100th year National Convention.
It was during the time of serving on the Founders Day Committee where Soror Godboldt developed a kinship for one of the twenty-two founders, Winona Cargile Alexander, whose final resting place is here in Jacksonville. Soror Godboldt had a vision of“ Preserving the Legacy” of a Founder of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and was diligent in making it come to pass. While serving as the Project Manager on this three year endeavor,‘ running the race with patience’ was her most challenging task.“ The Gravesite Unveiling was the culmination of a vision placed in my spirit that God would not allow me to ignore or walk away from until He said, it is finished,” she commented. On June 9, 2018, the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter along with Founder Alexander’ s family and other distinguished guests witnessed the gravesite unveiling of a beautiful marker. It was an unprecedented and unforgettable moment in chapter and sorority history. Jacksonville Alumnae is forever grateful for Soror Godboldt’ s vision and tireless efforts to make this endeavor a success! She is a precious gem and a great asset to the organization.
Sisterly words of advice from Soror Godboldt,“ Being an organization that is founded on Christian principles, there is always an opportunity to exercise your faith and it will sustain you when life offers its challenges.”
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