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Health Occupations Students of America n n A student-led professional association One of ten national career and technology student organizations endorsed by the US Department of Education An integral component of Health Science Technology programs Develops future leaders for the healthcare delivery system n HOSA is 100% healthcare!

HOSA Mission To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the healthcare community.

HOSA Motto “The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”

HOSA Emblem n Circle - continuity of healthcare n Triangle - social, physical, mental well-being n Hands - the caring of each HOSA member n Colors - maroon, medical white, navy blue

Levels of HOSA n Local Chapters n State Associations u 39 total associations n National Organization u Headquarters located in Flower Mound, TX

Membership Categories n Secondary n Postsecondary/Collegiate n Associate n Professional n Alumni n Honorary Life

2004 HOSA Membership n n n National Association u 76, 012 Total members u 66, 811 Secondary u 5, 623 Postsecondary/Collegiate u 2, 191 Professional u 695 Alumni u 593 Associate u 99 Honorary State Associations u 39 States Local Chapters u 2, 281 Chapters

HOSA Helps Members: n n n n Set realistic career and educational goals Develop workplace readiness skills Understand current healthcare issues Develop effective leadership qualities and skills Network with healthcare professionals Participate in community service activities Build self-confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm Celebrate accomplishments

Superficial Benefits n Travel n Resume Builder n Friendships n Team Player

Competitive Events Program Regional, state, and national recognition of individual and team achievement n Fifty competitive events in five categories n Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to healthcare n Curricular component of Health Science Technology Education n

HOSA Scholarships n Area/State Scholarships n Outstanding HOSA Member n Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship n National HOSA Scholarships n National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente n Industry Scholarships

HOSA Resources n Publications u HOSA Magazine – online magazine u VISION – advisor newsletter u National HOSA Handbook u National Leadership Conference Guide u HOSA Resource Library n National Web site: www. hosa. org State Web site: www. schosa. org Awards Unlimited: www. awardsunlimited. com n n

Annual Membership Affiliation 2004 -05 National — $10. 00 State/Local — varies by state South Carolina — $5. 00

2004 -05 SC HOSA, Inc. Board Executive Committee n n n Chairman - Lisa Price, Gilbert & Pelion High Schools Chair-Elect Secretary - Sharie Cato, Gilbert High School n Treasurer - Nova Stephens, Honorary Life Member n Past Chairman - Karen Flynn, Barnwell Co. CC n State Advisor - Nancy Allen, SC Dept. of Education

2004 -05 SC-HOSA Officers n n n President Landon Amick Gilbert High School 1 st Vice-President Brittany Earle Carolina High & Academy 2 nd Vice-President Ashley Earle Carolina High & Academy Secretary Tania Blassingame Carolina High & Academy Historian/Reporter Jessica Mc. Curry Barnwell Co. Career Ctr. State HOSA Officer Advisors Sharie Cato, Gilbert High School Carol Geiger, Pelion High School

NATIONAL HOSA THEME 2003 -2004 “With Nurturing Love and Caring Smiles, HOSA Goes the Extra Mile. ” **2004 -05 theme will be announced in June 2005 Submitted by Kentucky HOSA

SC HOSA News and Activities n Chartered in 1978 n 50+ Local chapters n 1700+ Members n Fall Leadership Conference n State Leadership Conference n Long history of continued participation and success at the National Leadership Conference

How would like to be a part of more than 76, 000 members of HOSA? Here’s your opportunity to: 1. Receive scholarships 2. Participate in competition 3. Make new friends 4. Learn technical healthcare skills 5. Improve your academic performance 7. Develop your leadership skills