HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA SEPTEMBER GENERAL BODY MEETING JANUARY 28, 2015

WELCOME TO HOSA! HOSA is a national organization for pre-health students endorsed by the US Department of Education. Any and all UF students are welcome and we proudly maintain members from all disciplines (Pre-med, Pre-pharm, Pre-nursing, Pre-health professional, etc.). HOSA’s mission is to provide leadership development, impactful community service opportunities, and on-campus involvement.

STAY INFORMED! Contact us at: Like our Facebook Page: Add us on GatorConnect Sign up for the listserv Keep a lookout for our HOSA Highlights by Karen Steiner HOSA at UF Advisor: Mr. Rob Doyle Pre-health advisor at the College of Public Health and Health Professions

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS There are no dues required from members who want to participate in HOSA at UF activities To remain an active member of HOSA at UF, this Spring you must attend events listed below. Each event you attend is worth one point unless stated otherwise. The HOSA E-board will track your points for you and every event will fall under one of the following categories. To be active you must attend:  Two social events  Three volunteer events  General Body meetings If you have any questions/concerns about this system, please contact any of our officers!

OFFICE HOURS HoursMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 10:40 AMJenniferMashaKaren 11:45 AMMeenaKarenJeremyIleah/Darre n 12:50 PMMeghanShannon 1:55 PMCarl IleahLeah

T-SHIRTS- $12 We still have tons of mediums and larges left! Come see Masha or Carl to purchase yours today or visit any of our officers at office hours. If you want a different size, we will be placing an order for t-shirts this semester. Please contact us if you would like to order a t-shirt.

PERKS OF BEING A HOSA MEMBER Do you use Study Edge?  We have partnered with Study Edge to give a discount to all of our members!  Use the coupon code UFHOSA to get 10% off of your membership! Princeton Review  We have also partnered with Princeton Review to provide our members with the best study resources for your professional school exams  Use the promotional code HOSA10 on Princeton Review website to get 10% off!

COMPETITION Congratulations to everyone who compete in regional competition this year! We are so proud and excited for everyone who made it to STATES! More information about states to follow. Visit for a full list of competitive events and guidelines for each eventwww.hosa.org

HOSA NEWSLETTER This months newsletter will be sent out by the end of the week! The Newsletter will be sent out about once a month informing members about officers, research opportunities, scholarships, and other important happenings of HOSA and UF If you have any questions or interest, please contact our officer, Karen Steiner

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE HOSA’s fundraising committee is devoted to planning fundraisers, contacting local businesses, and getting more involved with the community If this is something you would be interested in. Please contact our officer, Meena Kanhai, with any questions April 9, 2015 Karma Cream Fundraiser **Note: We ask that if you sign up to concessions you 100% plan on going. If we do not bring the people we promise to bring, we will not be able to do any more concessions with UF. Thank you for understanding!

COMMUNITY HEALTH SUMMIT COMMITTEE Community Health Summit is a health conference hosted by HEROES and HOSA at UF **One of our last few events to gain a service point toward active membership!! Date: Thursday, April 2, 6 PM at the Florida Gym It is a great chance to network with health professionals and get free food/door prizes! Register to attend here: ‪ BmhLduie13ZJFMBm.../viewform ‪ BmhLduie13ZJFMBm.../viewform You will earn one point if you volunteer as a member of this committee If you all have any ideas for potential speakers or would like to help out at this event, please contact Leah.

RELAY FOR LIFE COMMITTEE Relay for Life is a fundraising event that helps communities across the globe fight back against cancer Date: April 10-11, 2015 at Flavet Field Theme: A World Without Cancer There will be a committee meeting next week Register for our team for a $10 fee 1 point for participation

TYLER’S HOPE COMMITTEE What is Dystonia?  A neurological movement disorder  Painful, abnormal positions  3 rd most common movement disorder (behind tremors & Parkinson’s)  Over ½ million cases in USA What is Tyler’s Hope?  Tyler’s Hope was created by the Staab family in Gainesville whose son was first diagnosed with Dystonia  Their objective is to raise awareness and money for Dystonia research  They have already raised over 3 million dollars If you’re interested in joining our Tyler’s Hope Committee and working with this organization, please join our group below or speak to our officer, Meghan White

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS As this year comes to an end, the E-board will be choosing the new E-board for Please check your s as applications will be ed out this week After receiving your application we will you about setting up n interview date. If you have any questions about your eligibility to become a future member of the HOSA E-board please contact us!

UPCOMING EVENTS RECAP: APRIL These are the last few events to gain points towards being considered an active member of HOSA and a potential executive board member Community Health Summit Date: Thursday, April 2, 6 PM at the Florida Gym It is a great chance to network with health professionals and get free food/door prizes! Karma Cream Fundraiser Go on April 9, 2015 and support HOSA! Relay for Life Date: April 10-11, 2015 at Flavet Field

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EVENT? Although HOSA participates in a variety of volunteer activities and events, we want to know what our members do! Let us know if you have any ideas for an activity or want to participate in an event, fundraiser, walk, etc. us at with your

THANK YOU FOR COMING! If you have any questions, please feel free to come up and ask us! Thank you all so much for attending!!