The chapter is home to the main campus of Dine College. As noted above, Dine College is the largest employer in the area. Dine College has 7 extension branches at each of the Navajo Nation growth centers.
The Tsaile/Wheatfields 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 Chapter Meetings/Events:
- Jan. 1, 2012 - New Years Day
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Jan. 2, 2012 - Holiday - Office Closed
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Jan. 6, 2012 @ 1:00 pm; Chapter Planning Meeting
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Jan. 6, 2012 @ 2:00 pm; CLUPC Meeting
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Jan. 7, 2012 @ 9:00 am; Chinle Agency Council Meeting, Lukachukai Chapter
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Jan. 10, 2012 @ 6:00 pm; Veteran Organization Meeting
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Jan. 16, 2012 - Holiday - Martin Luther King Day
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Jan. 16, 2012 @ 9:00 am; Regional 4 Council Meeting, Rock Point Chapter.
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Jan. 23-27, 2012, Navajo Nation Council Winter Session; Window Rock.
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Jan. 31, 2012 @ 10:00 am; Senior Center Update Meeting
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REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NAVAJO NATION, See Leanna Thompson
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DEADLINE FOR CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP: Fall: Aug. 1st - Oct. 30th; Spring: Dec. 1st - Feb. 28th; Summer: April 1st - June 31th. STUDENTS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY ONCE PER FISCAL YEAR.
Along with the 7 extension branches, Dine College has provided education for students on an average of 3,950 students over a ten-year period from 1984 to 1993. The average was 4,807 over the last three years of that period; or an equivalent to 2,940 full time enrolled students; 90% are Native American, with nearly all being Navajo. The Tsaile campus offers a great outlet educational, recreational, and entertainment of events for the Navajo people and the surrounding communities. Several special events are sponsored on campus, including seminars and conferences, music festivals, plays, concerts, sports tournaments, etc.
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Tsaile/Wheatfields Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link “http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/
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TSAILE/WHEATFIELDS CHAPTER
CHAPTER OFFICIALS
Zane James, President
David Kedelty, Vice President
Margie R. S. Begay, Secretary/Treasurer
Charles R. Chee, Grazing Committee Member
COUNCIL DELEGATE
Nelson S. Begaye
CHAPTER STAFF
Paula S. Begay, Community Services Coordinator
Leanna Thompson, Account Maintenance Specialist
Alta M. Begay, Community Health Representative
SENIOR CENTER STAFF
Minnie Tsosie, Supervisor
Virginia Harvey, Cook
Everett Brown, Cook Assistant, Worker Force
FARM BOARD
Danny M. John Sr.
Lorena Eldridge
Dorthea Litson
COMMUNITY LAND USE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Marjorie Johnson
Lupita McClanahan
Lucinda Davis
Charles R. Chee
Rebecca A. Cling
LOCAL SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL
Nelson James
Max Benally
Sarah James
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