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E-Magazine

Platform designed to share your chapter's most recent activities and collaborate with HOSA chapters around the world. Articles can be centered around anything from community service initiatives, fundraising events, to your unique chapter happenings. They can be written by professionals, advisors, and members.

Georgia HOSA Conference Theme

Beyond all Limits

Board of Director: State Chair

Debbie King

Board of Director: State Immediate Past Chair

Julie Wolf

Board of Director: State Chair Elect

Teresa Mosely

Board of Director: State Region 1 Advisor

Megan King

Board of Director: State Region 2 Advisor

Felisha Wagner

Board of Director: State Region 3 Advisor

Brittany Poole

Board of Director: State Region 4 Advisor

Maegan Story

Board of Director: State Region 6 Advisor

Jessica Kirby

Board of Director: State Region 7 Advisor

Casey Fleury

State Board of Director: Alumni At-Large

Thomas Head

State Board of Director: Business and Industry Representative

Caroline Aultman

State Board of Director: Department of Education: Program Specialist

Sandra Martin

State Staff: Executive Director

Nikki Bentley

State Staff: State Officer Coach

Nate Thomas

State Staff: Administrative Assistant

Katie Ledford

State Staff: Competitive Events Coordinator

Rachel Kirkland

State Officer Team: President

Sriya Sirigireddy

State Officer Team: President-elect

Cameron Carter

State Officer Team: Vice President of Membership

Alina Abraham

State Officer Team: Vice President of Innovation

Derryl Bassett

State Officer Team: Vice President of Officer Relations

Jason Cho

State Officer Team: Region 1 Representative

Aparna Jonnalaggada

State Officer Team: Region 2 Representative

Rhea Sharma

State Officer Team: Region 4 Representative

Zachary Meeks

State Officer Team: Region 5 Representative

Jameson Stephens

State Officer Team: Region 6 Representative

Alya Akhtar

State Officer Team: Region 7 Representative

Clayton Whitmire

Number of Georgia HOSA Regions

7

Chapter Spotlight

Forum where your chapter can be recognized for local activities and accomplishments on the Georgia HOSA website

Georgia HOSA Overall Message

Be the future of healthcare

Alumni Division

Any student that is a HOSA member and graduating from high school or completing their postsecondary/collegiate program is eligible.

Create professional networking opportunities, stay current with news through the HOSA E-Magazine and the Alumni Newsletter, conduct workshops, serve as judges at state and national leadership conferences, serve as a mentor to a HOSA member, and be involved in state and national activities where needs exist.

Georgia HOSA's message to students?

Be the Better Candidate

Georgia HOSA's message to healthcare professionals?

Future Health Professionals

Georgia HOSA's message to teachers?

We make your Job Easier

National Service Project

Be the Match

Where does State Qualification Testing takes place?

Online at your local school

When does State Qualification Testing takes place?

January 6-13

Dates of GA HOSA State Leadership Conference?

March 2 - 4, 2023

Where is State Leadership Conference held?

Atlanta, Georgia - Marriott Marquis

Georgia HOSA website

www.georgiahosa.org

National HOSA Website

www.hosa.org

HOSA International Headquarters' location

Southlake, Texas

Where is International Leadership Conference held?

Dallas, Texas

When is International Leadership Conference held?

June 21-24, 2022

Where is Fall Leadership Rally held?

Perry, GA at the Georgia National Fair

When is Fall Leadership Rally held?

October 14, 2022

What are the 3 official colors of HOSA?

maroon, medical white, and navy blue

Medical White represents

Purity of Purpose

Navy represents

Loyalty to the health care profession

Maroon represents

Compassion of HOSA Members

Georgia HOSA Uniform Attire

navy or black suit jacket, white button down shirt, tie for males, matching nave slacks or skirt, navy blue or black closed toed shoes

Georgia HOSA Activity Night Dress Code

HOSA T-shirt and Jeans (without holes) or HOSA Uniform

Georgia HOSA Casual Dress Code

Longer-length shorts (no short-shorts), capri's, neat jeans (no holes showing skin), polo shirts, sweatshirts, HOSA or appropriate T-Shirt, and casual footwear

Georgia HOSA Competitive Events Dress Code

Suit • Shirts • Sports Jackets • Skirts • Pants • Dresses • Jackets • Shoes (closed-toe; open-toe; heeled sandals are permitted)

Georgia HOSA Clinical Uniform

Scrubs, EMS attire, CERT attire • Clinical shoes or tennis shoes • Khaki-style Pants with Polo-style Top

Georgia HOSA Business Attire Dress Code

Khaki pants/dress pants, Polos, and Button Downterm-71 shirts

For females - appropriate blouses and/or sweaters; dresses (must come to knees)

No denim, shorts, or other casual attire!

What clothing is NEVER allowed for any HOSA event?

"Clothing and accessories which are sexually suggestive, or display profanity, drugs, alcohol,

or tobacco products; See-through, tight fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut tops/dresses/shirts; Pants or skirts which are worn below the hip bone or show visible undergarments; Spandex, leggings, leotards, cutoffs, or pajamas; Clothing which is stained, torn, or ripped; Bare feet or bedroom type shoes"

HOSA Competitive Events Guidelines is located in...

HOSA Handbook B

When is HOSA week?

November 7-11

Where is Fall Leadership Conference located?

Athens, Georgia

When is Fall Leadership Conference?

November 7-8

Who can attend Fall Leadership Conference?

Officers, but some chapters allow some members to attend.

What is the mission of HOSA?

Enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

What does the circle in the national HOSA emblem represent?

Continuity

What does the triangle represent on the HOSA emblem?

The 3 aspects of well being: social, mental, and physical

International HOSA Founding Date

1976

Number of International HOSA Chartered Associations

54 chartered associations

HOSA Membership Dates

Aug 1 - July 31

Membership Categories

Secondary

Middle School

Postsecondary/Collegiate

Professional

Alumni

Honorary

Lifetime

who is a professional member

advisor or other

alumni membership cost

free

honorary membership

significant contributions or outstanding service

lifetime membership cost and definition

$150; people who participate in HOSA actively in a professional capacity

Starting a HOSA Chapter

Find an advisor and 5+ members

Contact GA HOSA

Chapter log in and affiliation

Recruit

Fine-tune

Jim Scott

international Chair

Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN

international Chair-Elect; Health Industry Board Representative (Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health)

Dana Stringer, M.Ed, BSN, RN

international immediate past chair

Heath Treadway

International Secretary; HOSA Alumni Representative (Allied Health Professional)

Cindy Beck

international Western Region State Advisor

Monica Cortez

international Western Region Local Advisor

Summer Hagy

international Central Region State Advisor

Amy Warner

international Central Region Local Advisor

Loretta Thompson

international Eastern Region State Advisor

Kelly S. Ruth, M.Ed., BSN, EN

international Eastern Region Local Advisor

Christina Patron

international HSE Supervisor; Teacher Educator Representative

Michael J. Manyak

international Health Industry Board Representative HOSA 100 National Advisory Council

Kelly Jeffries Kelly

international HOSA Alumni Representative (Medical, Nursing, Dental, Public Health, Pharmacy Health Professional)

William-Bernard Reid-Varley, MD, MPH

international HOSA Alumni Representative (In a Health Science Post Graduate or Fellowship Program)

Kartik Tyagi

HOSA International President

Anna Feng

HOSA International President Elect

Lauren Trygstad

PS/C Board Rep

Corey He

Secondary Board Rep

Jim Koeninger, Ph.D.

international Executive Director (Ex-Officio)

Holly Strand-Rysgaard

international Division VP (ACTE/HSE) (Ex-Officio)

Thalia Longhurst

international National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) (Ex-Officio)

Captain David Lau, DPM, MBA, MPH

international Health Industry Board Rep (Representing US PH Service) (Ex-Officio)

Tom Karsten, CRP, EA., Partner, Market Leader

international Treasurer (HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors) (Ex-Officio)

Sahil Sood

Eastern Region VP