“Smith Lake Chapter is situated in the southeastern part of the Eastern Navajo Agency at an elevation of 7,890 ft. The climate is generally semi-arid and vegetation is sparse. The land around Smith Lake is filled with mesa, sloping flat areas also including many arroyos and canyons. Significant landforms are Hasta Butte and Tsdeshchii Mesa northwest from Smith Lake. The Continental Divide runs through a potion of Smith Lake."
The Smith Lake Chapter conducts monthly meetings to keep residents informed; residents have a forum to express their opinions to their Navajo Nation Council Delegate or to decide on matters concerning their chapter.
Upcoming Meetings:
- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
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JULY 17, 2008 – DEDICATION FOR SMITH LAKE VETERANS HALL AND MEMORIAL PLAZA
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MILITARY FLY OVER will occur @ 11:15 A.M.
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REQUEST # F1B90BD70A8
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NAVAJO NATION BAND will perform musical entertainment.
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HONORARY GUESTS from County, State, National Level and Special Speakers will be attending.
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FOR ALL FIVE NAVAJO NATION AGENCIES
"In the early 1950’s, community leaders would conduct meetings wherever they could find accommodations, including a hosting family’s hogan or simply under a pinon tree. One large pinon tree in particular was removed during construction of state highway 371. The chapter was built in 1958 on 10 acres of land that was increased to 21.5 in 1989. A brief period of uranium mining in the 1970’s had had lasting effects on the land and people. In 1979 pre-school was built and a elementary school soon after in the 1980’s." Information taken from “Chapter Images”, edited by Larry Rodgers, Navajo Nation 1997
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Smith Lake Chapter Residents."
Interesting link ----> http://www.navajo.org/
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Smith Lake Chapter
Officials & Administration
Bobby J. Willie
President
Pearl T. (Wagner) Henry
Vice President
Irene Marble
Secretary/Treasurer
Rachel Billy
Community Services Coordinator
Marcella Succo
Office Specialist
Edmund J. Henry, Jr.
Land Board
Young Jeff Tom, Sr.
Council Delegate
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