HOSA Health Occupations Students of America Nation’s largest student-led Career-Tech Organization Membership is limited to those enrolled in Health Science classes Goals of Membership: Self-confidence Leadership skills Community Service Belongingness Achievement Recognition Current President: Cori DeGroat Advisors: Cindy Livings & Cynthia Jorgensen The hands of HOSA mold the health care of tomorrow

2014 – 2015 HOSA Membership

Health Occupations Students of America National Co-curricular A recommended option, not a requirement Open only to students in L/J classes What is HOSA?

Classroom learning is expanded Opportunities for leadership, community service, socials, achievement, recognition, meeting new people, & earning WE points. Why join HOSA?

Each 9 weeks: T 9/2 – Fri 9/12 Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2014 Jan , 2015 April 6 – 10, 2015 Dates for joining (ONLY JOIN ONCE/yr)

School involvement Fund-raisers Blood Drives 1 st 9/18 IRSC tour Regular meetings Community Service IRMC tour College Trip – UCF -- Nov Socials – 1 st 9/12/14 Pinning Ceremony for CNA’s What HOSA is planning…

Let’s Talk $$$$$$$$$$ Dues $11 (good for entire school year) Dues = m’ship fees Membership can help w/ earning WE pts

We do NOT expect you To come to all HOSA activities

HOSA Attire ONLY HOSA MEMBERS can purchase and/or wear HOSA attire. Can be purchased ANYTIME, once you’ve paid dues.

HOSA S/S Shirts $11 Black XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!

HOSA S/S Fitted, Female Shirts $15 Black S, M, L, XL (they run a little small) Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!

HOSA L/S Shirts $16 Black XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!

NOTE: The ONLY items in size XS are the “regular” T- shirts, both S/S & L/S

HOSA Hoodies $21 Black S, M, L, XL, XXL) NO XS in hoodies Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!

HOSA Sweatpants $16 Black Open or ankle S, M, L, XL, 2XL They run a little big Wear on Thursday for WE points (NOT Friday, though)

If paying by check Always make out to “VBHS” (NOT HOSA) Blue/Black ink Check must include: –Name –Address (Incl. zip code) –Phone # (Incl. area code)

How to pay Complete registration form Turn in form AND Indian Bank Bring receipt AND FORM to me Receive clothes NEXT DAY (if in stock)

Welcome New Members Social Friday, Sept. 5:30 – 6:30 PM Tailgate party – Patio near classroom Then football game (not part of social) Invitations/Reminders will be provided Parent also invited MUST be a paid HOSA member & have signed consent form on file NOT for friends, extended family, etc.

If money is a problem: Pay dues FIRST Get clothing later Or, 2 nd opportunity

In your FOLDER, On the 1 st page behind RECEIPT PAGE: Write a letter to your parent providing 3 valid reasons HOSA membership is beneficial for you Dear _______: Today in class we learned about HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)……..

For more details see our website: Teacherweb.com/fl/vbhs/hse Or Mrs. Livings at