1. 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

2. 2014 – 2015 HOSA Membership

3. 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?

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

5. Each 9 weeks: T 9/2 – Fri 9/12 Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2014 Jan 21 - 23, 2015 April 6 – 10, 2015 Dates for joining (ONLY JOIN ONCE/yr)

6. 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…

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

8. We do NOT expect you To come to all HOSA activities

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

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

11. 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!

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

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

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

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

16. 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)

17. 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)

18. Welcome New Members Social Friday, Sept. 12 @ 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.

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

20. 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)……..

21. For more details see our website: Teacherweb.com/fl/vbhs/hse Or email Mrs. Livings at cindy.livings@indianriverschools.org