Why Join HOSA

HOSA
Health Occupations Students of America
Membership is limited to those
enrolled in Health Science classes
Nation’s largest
student-led
Career-Tech
Organization
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
HOSA Membership
2014 – 2015
What is HOSA?
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Health Occupations Students of America
National
Co-curricular
A recommended option, not a requirement
Open only to students in L/J classes
Why join HOSA?
• Classroom learning is expanded
• Opportunities for leadership, community
service, socials, achievement, recognition,
meeting new people, & earning WE points.
Dates for joining (ONLY JOIN ONCE/yr)
• Each 9 weeks:
• T 9/2 – Fri 9/12
• Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2014
• Jan 21 - 23, 2015
• April 6 – 10, 2015
What HOSA is planning…
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School involvement
Fund-raisers
Blood Drives 1st 9/18
IRSC tour
Regular meetings
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Community Service
IRMC tour
College Trip – UCF -- Nov
Socials – 1st 9/12/14
Pinning Ceremony for CNA’s
Let’s Talk $$$$$$$$$$
•Dues $11
• (good for entire school year)
• Dues = m’ship fees
• Membership can help w/ earning WE pts
We do NOT expect you
• To come to all HOSA activities
HOSA Attire
• ONLY HOSA MEMBERS can purchase
and/or wear HOSA attire.
• Can be purchased ANYTIME, once
you’ve paid dues.
HOSA S/S Shirts
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$11
Black
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!
HOSA S/S Fitted, Female Shirts
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$15
Black
S, M, L, XL (they run a little small)
Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!
HOSA L/S Shirts
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$16
Black
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!
NOTE: The ONLY items in
size XS are the “regular” Tshirts, both S/S & L/S
HOSA Hoodies
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$21
Black
S, M, L, XL, XXL) NO XS in hoodies
Wear on Thur or Fri for WE points!
HOSA Sweatpants
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$16
Black
Open or closed(elastic) @ ankle
S, M, L, XL, 2XL
They run a little big
Wear on Thursday for WE points (NOT
Friday, though)
If paying by check
• Always make out to “VBHS” (NOT HOSA)
• Blue/Black ink
• Check must include:
– Name
– Address (Incl. zip code)
– Phone # (Incl. area code)
How to pay
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Complete registration form
Turn in form AND $$$ @ Indian Bank
Bring receipt AND FORM to me
Receive clothes NEXT DAY (if in stock)
Welcome New Members Social
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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:
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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 email Mrs. Livings at
[email protected]