IS… Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor

 A national career and technical student organization  Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Division of the American Vocational Association to be an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs

Brittney Carbajal, secretary, KY Tech- Hughes Jones-Harrodsburg; Anna Embry, vice president, KY Tech- Ohio Co.; Taylor Readnower, president, KY Tech- Hughes Jones-Harrodsburg Sydney Pogue, historian, Union Co. CTC. Sydney Pogue, historian, Union Co. CTC. Zach Buckman, treasurer, Union Co. CTC Aaron Geary, parliamentarian, Grayson Co. CTC.

 American Vocational Association a task force was appointed to study student organizations  November representatives from Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization (AHOESO).  November A Constitutional Convention was held in Arlington, Texas

 The delegates and advisors:  (1) adopted bylaws which changed the  name of the organization to Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)  (2) elected national officers  (3) selected national colors and a motto  (4) made plans for HOSA emblem competition  (5) set the first National Leadership Conference for spring 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  At that National Leadership Conference charters were presented to six states, including Kentucky.

 COMMUNICATIONS – through a series of publications  LEADERSHIP – opportunities for learning how to work effectively with others  CONFIDENCE - from active participation in HOSA activities  PARTICIPATE in competitive events that test competencies and related skills in chosen occupation on local, regional, state and national levels

 To promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and  To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people

 The Circle represents the continuity of health care  The Triangle represents the three aspects of humankind well-being; social, physical, and mental  The Hands represent the caring of each HOSA member

 Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health care profession  Medical White represents purity of purpose  Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members

"HOSA: Build a Better You!" "HOSA: Build a Better You!"

I Believe in the Health Care Profession. I believe in the profession for which I am being trained; and in the opportunities that my training offers.

I Believe in Education. I believe that through education I will be able to make the greatest use of my skills, knowledge, and experience in order to become a contributing member of the health care team of my community

I Believe in Myself. I believe that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals I will become a responsible citizen.

I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own right; Therefore I will treat each person with respect and love. To this end I dedicate my training, my skills and my self to serve others through HOSA.

 The Program of Work (POW) is a plan of activities for the year.  It doesn’t need to be elaborate.  Activities can be added or revised during the year.   HOSA student members should take ownership of the Program of Work.

 Career Related Activities  Alumni Involvement  Community Activities  Benevolent Activities  Social/Leadership Activities  Fundraising

 Prepare one sheet per goal  Goal 1:  Objectives -  Activities -  Resources -  Time -  Cost -  Beginning/Completion Date -  Product -

JulyJanuaryAugustFebruary SeptemberMarch OctoberApril NovemberMay DecemberJune

 INVOLVMENT – in a variety of chapter activities  RECOGNITION – through participation in competitive events  SCHOLARSHIPS  TRAVEL – regional, state and national activities  NETWORKING – with health care professionals, industry leaders, organizations, and associations

 Membership year is September 1 through August 31  Total dues - $15.00/year  National affiliation fee (dues) is $10  State affiliation fee (dues) is $5

 KY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth Bullock  KY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary Kleber  KY-HOSA Fall Leadership Conference – October  HOSA State Conference – March  National HOSA Conference – June  National Headquarters – Flower Mound, TX

 Active Membership  Secondary  Postsecondary  Collegiate  Professional  Alumni  Honorary

 HOSA Student Handbook  df df df  HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD received each year with membership packet, 2009 attached)  Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide (attached)  New Advisor Handbook df df