HOSAHealth 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 DeGroatAdvisors: 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 21 - 23, 2015

• April 6 – 10, 2015

Dates for joining (ONLY JOIN ONCE/yr)

• School involvement

• Fund-raisers

• Blood Drives 1st 9/18

• IRSC tour

• Regular meetings

• Community Service

• IRMC tour

• College Trip – UCF -- Nov

• Socials – 1st 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 closed(elastic) @ 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. 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.

If money is a problem:

• Pay dues FIRST

• Get clothing later

• Or, join @ 2nd opportunity

In your FOLDER,On the 1st 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 aboutHOSA (Health OccupationsStudents of America)……..

For more details see our website:

• Teacherweb.com/fl/vbhs/hse

• Or email Mrs. Livings atcindy.livings@indianriverschools.org