INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unscrew the parts on the barrel that come apart. Yours may come apart in 2 or 3 pieces. Pull the ink chamber and spring out of the barrel. Press something into the back end of the pen to push the plunger part and thrust device out. If the tip doesn't unscrew, you'll need to carefully cut it off with scissors.

SUMMARY: Take a clicker pen apart.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you make your motion, you must be recognized and allowed to speak by the presiding officer. The protocol varies among groups, but generally you will wait until the presiding officer asks for motions and then either stand or raise your hand. Generally the presiding officer will open the floor to motions by asking "Is there any new business?" When the presiding officer is ready to hear your motion, they'll point to you or address you by name and let you know that you have the floor. Depending on the procedural conventions of your group, you may stand at your seat or move to the front of the room. In smaller, more informal groups, such as where people are seated around a single table, you may not need to stand or move at all. When the presiding officer recognizes you, address them by their formal title (typically "Chair" or "President"). If you're unsure of their official title, listen to what they use when they recognize you. They typically will refer to themselves in the third person (for example, "The Chair recognizes Mr. Malarky").  After the official title, refer to the presiding officer as either "Mr." or "Madam," whichever they prefer. Start by saying "I would like to propose a motion." In some groups it may be customary for the presiding officer to acknowledge your purpose and give you permission to continue. In others, you may simply continue stating your motion. Depending on the rules or customs of your group, you may need to describe the type of motion you want to make here. Once you are cleared to proceed, begin by saying "I move" and then state the action that you want the board to take. If you've written your motion, you can read directly from your written document.  Your motion should always be stated affirmatively. Tell the board what you think it should do, not what it should not do. For example, you might say "I move that the Board cancels the contract with ABC Landscaping and instead hires XYZ Landscaping." Most motions must be seconded by another member of the board. This helps ensure that the board doesn't spend meeting time considering a motion that is only important to one person.  The presiding officer typically will ask if anyone seconds the motion. Someone will stand or raise their hand and say "I second the motion" or simply "I second." In most groups it is commonplace for you to already have a second lined up. Talk to others in the group before the board meeting and tell them about your motion. Find out if someone is willing to second it.

SUMMARY:
Stand or raise your hand. Wait to be recognized. State your purpose. Introduce your motion. Wait for someone to second your motion.