According to the Official FFA Manual, new business is taken up immediately after what?

The correct answer is that new business is taken up immediately after committee reports. In the context of a chapter meeting, the agenda typically follows a structured order to ensure that all necessary topics are addressed efficiently. Committee reports provide updates on the activities and findings of various committees, which are crucial for the functioning of the chapter. After these reports are presented, it is logical to move to new business, as the insights from the committee reports may inform or lead to new discussions and initiatives that the chapter should consider.

This sequence supports the flow of the meeting by allowing members to reflect on the information shared in the committee reports before transitioning to new topics. In contrast, while approving meeting minutes, discussing officers' reports, or handling old business involves important aspects of the meeting, they do not set the stage for introducing new ideas and projects in the same direct way as the committee reports do. Thus, proceeding to new business following committee reports is a structured and effective practice in chapter meetings.