Establishing a HOSA100 Advisory Council Presented by Jim

Establishing a HOSA-100 Advisory Council Presented by: Jim Scott, Ohio HOSA State Advisor Kimberly Spivey, HOSA Senior Director of Advancement

HOSA-100 BASICS What is a HOSA-100 Advisory Council? • The Advisory Council focuses on service rather than governance. • Purpose – The Advisory Council serves as a vital champion of HOSA—Future Health Professionals. • Mission – Members of the Advisory Council share their experience within service to HOSA’s mission by providing the organization with their professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of perspectives; their connections to local or national resources, colleagues or peers; and/or their philanthropic support or other forms of valued assistance.

HOSA-100 BENEFITS What is the benefit to joining the HOSA-100? • • • Provides a means of involvement for those who are willing to give value-added assistance but have limited time Connects industry leaders with future health professionals Gives visibility to Council members as ambassadors of HOSA Why should you consider establishing a HOSA-100 at the State Level? • • • Create awareness, exposure and opportunities for HOSA—Future Health Professionals Connects HOSA members with access to internships and other work-based learning experiences Increase sponsorship opportunities Who should you invite to join the HOSA-100? • Representatives from any company/business with a significant presence in the area, hospitals, universities, community colleges, school districts, etc. Tip: Don’t limit your recruiting to healthcare based businesses!

HOSA-100 NEXT STEPS How do you get started? IMPLEMENTATION • • Identify your Vision, Mission and Goals for Advisory Council Establish your internal goals for the Council • Increase scholarships, internships, apprenticeships, workshops, sponsorships (financial or in-kind), mentorships, etc. Create Engagement Plan to recruit and retain members • Identify expectations of Council (including number of meetings, attendance at state conferences, etc. ) Decide on number of members to invite/recruit Tip: Don’t reinvent the wheel! Utilize information from the National Advisory Council, Wisconsin Advisory Council and Ohio Advisory Council.

CONTACT INFO Jim Scott Ohio HOSA State Advisor Phone: 614 -638 -5501 Ohio. Hosa. 14@gmail. com Kimberly Spivey HOSA Senior Director of Advancement Phone: 214 -392 -2665 kimberly. spivey@hosa. org