Org Leader

section A is about…

basic information about HOSA (description, purpose, organization, structure, executive council, governance, affiliation, emblem/ceremonial, policies, history, bylaws)

section B is about…

instructional resource, competition, GRR

section C is about…

guidelines for organizing/operating local chapter & activities

everyone who wrote the 1st handbooks

Barbara James (SC, now deceased), Catherine Junge (TX, KS and USDE, now deceased), James Keeton (TX), Nancy Moore (NJ, now deceased), Ruth-Ellen Ostler (NY, now deceased), Kent Ray (MI), Lorraine Summers (IL), Linda Walston (NC). A particular debt of gratitude is due Nora Bennett Smith, a member of HOSA's first National Headquarters Management firm, KENORA Enterprises, who coordinated and edited the final document for the first edition.

purpose of HOSA

to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness, and recognition

HOSA Mission Statement

the mission of HOSA is to empower HOSAFHP to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience

Every goal in HOSA (good luck this is long)

To promote physical, mental and social well-being.

• To develop effective leadership qualities and skills

• To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

• To develop character.

• To develop responsible citizenship traits.

• To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.

• To build self-confidence and pride in one's work.

• To make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the health care field.

• To develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students

and organizations.

• To encourage individual and group achievement.

• To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival

needs of the community, the nation and the world.

• To encourage involvement in local, state and national, and international health care and education

projects.

• To support Health Science or Biomedical Science Education instructional objectives.

• To promote career opportunities in Health Care.

HOSA FHP is recognized by the

US Department Of Education & ACTE

Level III

HOSA Organization

members must affiliate with HOSA at the International as well as the…

local and state levels.

The HOSA, Inc. corporate body elects _ members to the Board of Directors.

non-student

the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors is the _ for HOSA.

governing body

Other Level III info

The Executive Council Advisor is a member of the HOSA Management Team.

• The Executive Council (composed of the elected officers) presides and conducts the business of the organization through the annual meeting of the Delegate Assembly.

• Chartered association voting delegates in the Delegate Assembly consider business of HOSA, elect executive council members at the International Conference, amend bylaws, make crucial decisions, and approve action.

• HOSA, Inc. Standing and Ad-hoc Committees plan and conduct programs/activities.

Level II

chartered associations

Chartered Associations should be supported by the appropriate…

state education agency or a HOSA, Inc. Board approved sponsoring agency/institution.

Outstanding local chapter members represent their chapter at

district, regional, state and country activities and chapter voting delegates conduct business of the chartered association.

Level I

Local Chapters

The local HOSA chapter is composed of …

secondary, and/or postsecondary/collegiate students pursuing a health career.

Other level I info

The health science or biomedical science instructor serves as the HOSA chapter advisor. When the chapter is not part of Health Science or Biomedical Science Education, a faculty member or health care community professional may serve as chapter advisor.

• Chapter HOSA members elect local officers.

• Chapter members participate in community/school, district/regional/area, and state/ international association activities, and HOSA programs as eligibility and schedules permit.

Navy blue represents…

loyalty to the health care profession

Medical white represents

purity of purpose.

Maroon represents

compassion of HOSA members.

HOSAs Core Values

Learn lead serve innovate

HOSA Creed

I recognize the universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare.

I understand the importance of academic excellence, skills training, and leadership development in my career pathway.

I believe through service to my community and to the world, I will make the best use of my knowledge and talents.

I accept the responsibility of a health professional and seek to find my place on a team equally committed to the well-being of others.

Therefore, I will dedicate myself to promoting health and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals.

membership categories

secondary (high school), postsecondary, collegiate, middle school, professional, professional advisor, alumni, honorary

A chartered association, international or territorial association may apply for HOSA affiliation when the following conditions are met:

A minimum of five active local chapters in the state, bylaws, provisions for revising, all members internationally affiliated, activities align with HOSA ideals, application submitted

A charter association shall be issued to HOSA state, territorial, or country associations by the Board of Directors upon receipt of:

A properly executed application or request which establishes the eligibility of the group as

indicated in the above requirements.

• Agreements for annual payment of HOSA affiliation fees for all state, territorial or country

members, both initial and supplementary as necessary.

• A copy of the state, territorial or country constitution and bylaws which does not conflict with

HOSA Constitution and Bylaws.

Inactive status will be granted when

All current annual affiliation fees have been paid to HOSA as required. b. All current reports have been submitted to HOSA as requested by the Board of Directors. c. All proposed changes in the state or territorial constitution and/or bylaws impacting HOSA Bylaws have been approved by the Board of Directors. d. All current activities are in harmony with the ideals and purposes of HOSA.

loooong list of states and their dates

Alabama* November 1976 Alaska June 2008 American Samoa June 2016 Arizona June 2005 Arkansas November 1984 California June 1987 Canada June 2015 China June 2019 Colorado October 1980 Connecticut June 2005 Delaware December 1978 District of Columbia July 1980 Florida July 1978 Georgia June 2000 Hawaii June 2005 Idaho June 2000 Illinois April 1978 Indiana May 1977 Iowa May 1977 Kansas October 1980 Kentucky April 1978 Louisiana July 1980 Maine May 1981 Maryland April 1978 Massachusetts September 2010 Michigan September 1980 Minnesota March 1978 Mississippi December 1985 Missouri June 1996 Montana June 2004 Nebraska June 1987 Nevada June 2007 New Hampshire July 1980 New Jersey* November 1976 New Mexico* November 1976 New York October 1978 North Carolina* November 1976 North Dakota June 2014 Ohio June 2007 Oklahoma* November 1976 Oregon January 1978 Pennsylvania July 1979 Puerto Rico June 1988 Rhode Island June 2017 South Carolina November 1978 South Dakota June 2013 Tennessee October 1977 Texas* November 1976 Utah December 1985 Virginia July 1980 Washington June 1996 West Virginia September 1995 Wisconsin July 1978

western region hosa

alaska

american samoa

arizona

cali

china

colorado

hawaii

idaho

montana

nevada

new mexico

oregon

tx

utah

washington

central region hosa

alabama

arkansas

illinois

indiana

iowa

kansas

kentucky

louisiana

michigan

minnesota

mississippi

missouri

nebraska

north dakota

oklahoma

puerto rico

south dakota

tennessee

wisconsin

eastern region

canada, connecticut, delaware, DC, florida, georgia, maine, maryland, masssachusetts, new hamshire, new jersey, new york, northcarolina, ohio, pernnysylvania, rhode island, south carolina, vermont, virginia, west virginia

president duties

The President shall preside at the HOSA Conference and all HOSA officer meetings