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- ContactUs.php - A page that allows users to send messages to various people.
- Privacy.php - This is the privacy statement for the JMT Services Web Site.
- Search.php - This page may be used to search this Web Site.
- Site_map.php - This page provides the user with a site map for this Web Site.
- contactlegislator.php - How do I contact my legislator? How do I let a Representative or Senator know how I feel about an issue? (From the State of MN Legislature Website)One way is to call your legislator's office. (Phone numbers for representatives or senators.) Email is a second method. Email is most effective if it is not a blanket mailing to all members, but a specific mail message to your representative or senator. (Find out who represents you.) When sending an email, remember to include your name, postal address and phone number. (E-mail addresses for representatives or senators.) The best way to get a legislator's attention is with a short, well-reasoned letter. Here are a few do's and don'ts on how to write an effective letter to your representative: Do . . . • Be brief; never write more than one page. • Make your letter neat and easy to read (type or print). • Make sure you understand the legislative process.• Identify the issue at the top of the letter and cover only one issue per letter. If you have more than one issue that needs to be addressed, write separate letters for each issue. • Remember; you're the expert; make your letter informative. • Identify yourself and the reason for your expertise. • Get right to the point. For example, you may wish to begin your letter like this: 'I hope you will support (oppose) HF or SF___.' Give your reasons for supporting or opposing the measure. Tell your legislator why you think the bill, if it becomes law, will help or hurt you, your children, your business, or your community. Explain what it means to you. • Use terms they will understand and avoid using abbreviations. • Offer to be of assistance. Offer to testify if there is a hearing regarding the issue with which you're concerned. • Ask for a reply if you want one. However, keep in mind how many meetings and hearings your legislator must attend. They will call or write to you as soon as they are able. • Be polite and reasonable. Lawmakers can't please everyone. They may disagree with you. Try to respect their views. Don't lose your temper, even on paper. Tell your legislator what you think and why, but be polite. • And finally, be sure to say 'thanks.' Don't . . .• Don't use form letters or post cards. Use your own words. Legislators say, 'I'd rather get one short, simple, handwritten letter than a hundred form letters that organizations urge people to write. The letters come in stacks 300 deep. Even if they're handwritten, they're word for word the same.' Also, use personal or business stationery, or a plain sheet of paper. • Don't threaten legislators. Legislators say, 'Some folks don't know how you stand on an issue, but they'll attack you right off the bat. They'll say, 'Vote for HF____ or else,' and you may already think it's a wonderful idea. Or they'll write, 'Why aren't you supporting this bill, you fool?' and you're the sponsor of the bill. Threats and insults don't work.' • Don't address a legislator as 'Congressman.' This is the proper way to address your letter: Honorable (Full Name) Minnesota House of RepresentativesRoom # State Office Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155-1298or Honorable (Full Name) Minnesota SenateRoom # Capitol Building75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155-1606The salutation should read: Dear Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. (Surname): Specific addresses for members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and members of the Minnesota Senate are included in member profiles. Here are a few more tips: • Make an appointment. It's best to let your legislator know when you're going to be at the Capitol so he or she can arrange to spend some time with you. Call or write. • If you're calling about a specific piece of legislation, find out the House or Senate file number and status before you contact your legislator. For help, call House Index at (651) 296-6646.
- index.php - Minnesota Trail Riders Association
Events
- BrokenArrow.php - Custer South Dakota
- Fall08Report.php - Renville, MN
- FiveStarRide.php - 5 Star Ride Report
- FoothillsReport.php - Memorial Day 2008
- ForestvilleReport.php - description
- MaplewoodReport.php - Spring Round-up Ride
- RoundupRides.php - Held each Spring, Summer, and Fall
- SubmitYourRide.php - Tells Us About an Upcoming Ride
- UpcomingMTRARides.php - MTRA Scheduled Rides
- index.php - Past & Future MTRA Rides
AdventureRides
- index.php - This Area Contains Information About Our Adventure Ride Series.
GeneralRideInformation
- Activism.php - Keep the Trails Open
- BarnVentilation.php - Ventilation for Horse Barns
- CareRidingArea.php - description
- EmergencyRescue.php - What To Do In An Emergency
- Etiquette.php - description
- HorseManure.php - description
- PoisonousPlants.php - description
- Reservations.php - description
- SecureHorse.php - description
- TrailerMaintenance.php - description
- WeedFreeHay.php - description
- index.php - Tips for You and Your Horse
Links
- index.php - Advertisers and Informational Links
MTRA
- Advertise.php - Pricing For Advertising In The Newsletter
- BODipdates.php - Updates from the BOD
- HostProgram.php - This Page Provides Information On The Campground Host Program.
- Membership.php - Why Should You Join MTRA?
- Minnesotafacts.php - Minnesota Facts
- News.php - Current Events
- ThurteenYrHistory.php - Where Your MTRA Dollars Have Been Spent
- TrailDevelopment.php - description
- TrailPass.php - Where The Trail Pass Dollars Are Spent
- index.php - What You Need to Know About MTRA
ParksandTrails
- ArizonaConnection.php - Submitted by Russ Wright
- Arizonaupdate.php - Arizona Stables
- Illinois.php - What You Need to Know About Riding in Illinois
- MNCountyTrails.php - Trails Not Listed on State Maps
- MNParksTrails.php - Where to Ride In Minnesota
- Montana.php - What You Need to Know About Riding in Montana
- OutWestFun.php - Black Hills & Big Horns
- SouthDakota.php - What You Need to Know About Riding in South Dakota
- TalesfrontheTrail.php - Big Flat & Ben Hur Arkansas
- Wisconsin.php - description
- Wyoming.php - What You Need to Know About Riding in Wyoming
- index.php - Parks and Trails In Minnesota and Helpful Hints When Traveling to Other States
Photos
- UserSubmit.php - Use this page if you would like to submit a picture for publishing on this web site.
- index.php - Photos of Places We Have Rode
Registration
- Renew.php - Renew your membership online.
TrailProjects
- AdoptATrail.php - Your Chance to Help Maintain Trails
- Legislative.php - Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment and How To Contact Your Legislator
- MiscProjects.php - Past Trail Projects
- index.php - MTRA Dollars at Work
Utilities
- ChgPassword.php - Use this page to change your password.
- LostPassword.php - Use this page when you have lost or forgotten your password.
- index.php - Utilities
SafeSender
- AOL.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the AOL safe sender list.
- Earthlink.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the Earthlink safe sender list.
- GMAIL.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the GMAIL safe sender list.
- Hotmail.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the Hotmail safe sender list.
- MSN.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the MSN safe sender list.
- YAHOO.php - This page describes how to add e-mail addresses to the Yahoo safe sender list.
- index.php - This area contains instructions from the various ISPs on how to add addresses to their safe sender lists. This means telling the ISP that they should not block this e-mail address.
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