What is the second item in the Official FFA Manual's Order of Business?

• A. Reports of Officers & Standing Committees
• B. Reading & Approval of Minutes
• C. Special Orders
• D. Unfinished Business

Answer: (B)

In parliamentary practice, meetings follow a set order of business to keep things orderly and ensure everyone's on the same page before moving on to new topics. The second item in the Official FFA Manual’s order is Reading and Approval of Minutes. This step is essential because it confirms the accuracy of the record from the previous meeting. By reading the minutes (or presenting them for review) and then approving them, the group legitimizes past actions and provides a clear, agreed-upon foundation for everything that follows. Once the minutes are approved, members can reliably refer to them as the basis for reports and decisions.

The other options fit later in the agenda: reports from officers and standing committees typically come after the minutes are approved, while special orders and unfinished business are addressed after routine business and earlier items have been handled.