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AtricleZine - Write a Letter, Make a Difference
It's Good to Know Your BankerRecently my bank opened a new branch that is a few miles away from my house. I used to visit the local branch that was located in the grocery store and enjoyed seeing the ladies on a weekly basis who were the tellers.Since the store branch closed, I’m forced to travel a few miles more down the road to the new beautiful building that also offers drive through service. I’ve been getting used to that recently and so only spied at the tellers through the camera lens.I’ve since discovered that it’s worth it to go inside the bank and get to know the tellers. And I also learned that it’s good to k >Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information. Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive Yes You Can Do That With Plastic TooIn a previous article, we looked at some uses of plastic in the automotive industry that would have been thought impossible just a few years ago. The use of plastic no longer needs to be perceived as cheap. Because of the advances being made, plastics may be a better choice; they are often more durable, longer lasting, and usually lighter in weight.Because plastic is easily recycled, it is being used in more creative ways all the time, which results in less waste. Consider plastic alternatives to wood used to construct park benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, furniture, even decks and bo Today I took the dog for a walk and realized that there is a letter that I must write. Near our house, we walk up a once paved road that is now mostly rock and mud. It runs behind several houses then up a hill and ends at some very high priced home sites that are, as yet, unbuilt. In the winter this is a beautiful trail lined with small waterfalls and lush green trees, in summer it is a trail overrun by wildflowers that the neighborhood children enjoy picking. This trail, used regularly by its neighbors, is in danger of disappearing. The developer of the homesites is petitioning the city to repave the trail and make it once again an automobile thoroughfare. This trail is a vital part of our neighborhood, and losing it to another street (that would benefit only the future homeowners of 5 homesites) would distress those who use it regularly to walk the dog, teach their children about nature, or to escape the concrete jungle for a moment of peace.Choose Your Topic But, of course, the city planners won’t know this unless we tell them. That is what a letter writing campaign is about….telling the people in charge what is important to us. And it is up to each of us to determine what is important, and then appropriately express that opinion. Leaders of government as well as corporate leaders value our opinions, because it is our opinions that keep them in power. Their power to do right (or not) is given to them by us! So, use your power to help create the world in which you want to live. And don’t limit yourself to local issues. There are global organizations that conduct letter writing campaigns to create change socially, politically, environmentally and economically around the world. These organizations need us to speak up. Verify the facts Before you begin your letter, do your homework. Who is in charge? Get the correct name and title. Find out what has been done to date regarding this issue. Do an internet search on the topic, visit the library and use the very underused and extremely knowledgeable reference librarian, call the local governing body to determine the status of the issue. If you are writing as part of a globally organized letter writing campaign, the organization conducting the campaign will provide thorough background information for your use. Read this information. It is vital that you are knowledgeable on your topic if you want your letter to be read and taken seriously. Write an Effective Letter A letter to any corporate or political official must be professional, concise, and personal. Your goal is to get your letter read, and that will not happen if you don’t maintain these standards. When you are ready to begin your letter, get out a nice white piece of paper and type your letter. Begin with the correct name, address and title of the official as well as the date. Be sure to include your return address on the letter (not just on the envelope) so that you can request and receive a response. Now organize your thoughts (on a separate piece of paper) and begin writing. Keep the following in mind: - Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information.
- Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.
- Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.
- Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.
- Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.
- If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive
The Truth About Online BusinessOnline Business is not a difficult thing to do, and really anybody can do it, but if you don't know how, then regardless of the nature of the business, it will be hard for you to achieve your goals even if you have the magical product or service. I am sure that many try to answer the "how" question by bombarding you with many e-mail messages telling you all different sorts of ways to market or advertise online, and each way is said to be the best way that can generate traffic, sales, exposure …etc.But talking about "how" to promote or market your online business means that we are jumping too many e homeowners of 5 homesites) would distress those who use it regularly to walk the dog, teach their children about nature, or to escape the concrete jungle for a moment of peace.Choose Your Topic But, of course, the city planners won’t know this unless we tell them. That is what a letter writing campaign is about….telling the people in charge what is important to us. And it is up to each of us to determine what is important, and then appropriately express that opinion. Leaders of government as well as corporate leaders value our opinions, because it is our opinions that keep them in power. Their power to do right (or not) is given to them by us! So, use your power to help create the world in which you want to live. And don’t limit yourself to local issues. There are global organizations that conduct letter writing campaigns to create change socially, politically, environmentally and economically around the world. These organizations need us to speak up. Verify the facts Before you begin your letter, do your homework. Who is in charge? Get the correct name and title. Find out what has been done to date regarding this issue. Do an internet search on the topic, visit the library and use the very underused and extremely knowledgeable reference librarian, call the local governing body to determine the status of the issue. If you are writing as part of a globally organized letter writing campaign, the organization conducting the campaign will provide thorough background information for your use. Read this information. It is vital that you are knowledgeable on your topic if you want your letter to be read and taken seriously. Write an Effective Letter A letter to any corporate or political official must be professional, concise, and personal. Your goal is to get your letter read, and that will not happen if you don’t maintain these standards. When you are ready to begin your letter, get out a nice white piece of paper and type your letter. Begin with the correct name, address and title of the official as well as the date. Be sure to include your return address on the letter (not just on the envelope) so that you can request and receive a response. Now organize your thoughts (on a separate piece of paper) and begin writing. Keep the following in mind: - Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information.
- Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.
- Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.
- Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.
- Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.
- If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive
The Need for Pre-Employment Drug TestingEmployers have many reasons for requiring pre-employment drug testing. One of the most obvious reasons is that of safety. Those handling dangerous equipment or those who drive commercial vehicles have a greater chance of accidents or inflicting injury upon themselves or others if they are under the influence. Companies have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that their employees adhere to Federal work-safety guidelines, and pre-employment drug screenings can be an effective tool.Insurance and health-related absences provide two more reasons for implementing pre-employment drug testing. More th There are global organizations that conduct letter writing campaigns to create change socially, politically, environmentally and economically around the world. These organizations need us to speak up.Verify the facts Before you begin your letter, do your homework. Who is in charge? Get the correct name and title. Find out what has been done to date regarding this issue. Do an internet search on the topic, visit the library and use the very underused and extremely knowledgeable reference librarian, call the local governing body to determine the status of the issue. If you are writing as part of a globally organized letter writing campaign, the organization conducting the campaign will provide thorough background information for your use. Read this information. It is vital that you are knowledgeable on your topic if you want your letter to be read and taken seriously. Write an Effective Letter A letter to any corporate or political official must be professional, concise, and personal. Your goal is to get your letter read, and that will not happen if you don’t maintain these standards. When you are ready to begin your letter, get out a nice white piece of paper and type your letter. Begin with the correct name, address and title of the official as well as the date. Be sure to include your return address on the letter (not just on the envelope) so that you can request and receive a response. Now organize your thoughts (on a separate piece of paper) and begin writing. Keep the following in mind: - Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information.
- Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.
- Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.
- Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.
- Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.
- If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive
7 Fantastic And FREE Ways To Get Traffic To Your Website or Blog...1. Create the best content you can with the best products you can possibly offer. Your content is your best advertisement - if visitors love your content, then they will go back and spread the word to others.2. Make it easy for users to recommend your site. Viral marketing is very important -- and easy to tap on the Web. But give your users the tools. Get a Recommend this Site script from websites such as cgiscripts.com and similar directories of scripts. Some even go as far as giving incentives to those who recommend the site to their friends. If only 10 people go to your site, but these 10 peopl . It is vital that you are knowledgeable on your topic if you want your letter to be read and taken seriously.Write an Effective Letter A letter to any corporate or political official must be professional, concise, and personal. Your goal is to get your letter read, and that will not happen if you don’t maintain these standards. When you are ready to begin your letter, get out a nice white piece of paper and type your letter. Begin with the correct name, address and title of the official as well as the date. Be sure to include your return address on the letter (not just on the envelope) so that you can request and receive a response. Now organize your thoughts (on a separate piece of paper) and begin writing. Keep the following in mind: - Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information.
- Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.
- Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.
- Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.
- Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.
- If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive
The Simple Truth About Making Money OnlineIn my experience there is a ton of misinformation floating around about making money online. It seems as if everyone has the next big idea about making money online. The problem is that most of these ideas revolve around you giving someone a bunch of money, and them giving you the 'secret'. As a person who makes some money online, let me clue you in. There is no secret. Making money online is just like making money anywhere else.You see, making money is a process. Much like learning to ride a bike is a process. Did you wake up one day and start riding a bike? Of course not! To begi >Your letter should be short while covering all necessary information. - Be polite and constructive, never inflammatory or accusatory. Presume that the person to whom you are writing is reasonable and treat him or her with due respect.
- Be certain of your facts. One incorrect or insufficiently researched fact will render your entire letter useless. Communicate your understanding of the context of the overall situation as well as the specific issue at hand.
- Be specific about the action you are looking for, don’t speak about vague or theoretical ideals.
- Personalize your letter with information about why this issue is important to you, and how it affects you.
- If the organization or person to whom you are writing has taken positive steps on this issue, compliment their action.
- Finally, respectfully request a response to your letter and sign your letter by hand.
If you follow these steps, you can create a dialog between yourself and the official in charge. Become a respected member of this official’s community whose opinion is welcome and desired, and you have made a difference. Follow Up If appropriate, send a copy of your letter to the local newspaper. Generating more interest in the issue creates better opportunity to create the desired action. Then, keep track of the result of your action. If you receive a response, acknowledge the response and thank the official for his or her consideration. If the action you requested is carried out, send a thank you letter expressing your appreciation. If you hear nothing and the issue seems to be unresolved, send another letter. We have a voice, but it is only heard if we speak!
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