Which item is identified as the Secretary's File to have on hand at meetings?

• A. Secretary's File
• B. Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook
• C. Copy of the Chapter's Constitution and By-Laws
• D. Copy of the POA, including all standing and special committees

Answer: (A)

In meeting basics, the secretary’s role centers on having the official records and essential documents readily available so the meeting can run smoothly. The item designated as the Secretary’s File is the go-to resource for this purpose, containing the minutes, current agenda, attendance, reports, and other key materials the secretary needs to reference and record actions during the meeting. That’s why the correct choice is the Secretary’s File itself—it represents the organized package of materials the secretary must keep on hand. The other items listed, while valuable references or governance documents (such as the official manual and student handbook, the chapter’s constitution and by-laws, or the plan of activities with committees), are not the specific on-hand file the secretary is required to bring to meetings.