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I-HOSA 2008-2009 Calendar of Events:..
*Fall Leadership Conference with the Pacers: November 14, 2008 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
*State Leadership Conference: April 29-May 1, 2009 Adams Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
*National Leadership Conference: June 24-27, 2009 Nashville, TN
..About Hosa:
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1. The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all Americans.
2. The 2008-2009 National Theme, submitted by Pennsylvania HOSA is "HOSA: Where one Person’s Passion Becomes Another Person’s Hero"
3. The Executive Director is Dr. Jim Koeninger. The mailing address is :
National HOSA Headquarters
6021 Morris Road, Suite 111
Flower Mound, Texas 75039-3510
(214) 506-9780
(800) 321-HOSA
4. There are regions one, two, and three in HOSA.
5. The official HOSA emblem is the circle which represents the continuity of health care, the triangle which represents the three aspects of humankind well-being-social, physical and mental, and the hands which signify the caring of each HOSA member.
6. The colors of HOSA are maroon, medical white and navy blue.
The colors of the emblem:
Background of outer circle - maroon
Letters in circle - medical white
Triangle - navy blue
Hands, figure, HOSA in triangle - medical white
Area around triangle - medical white
Founded in November 1976 - navy blue
7. The four National HOSA divisions of membership:
Secondary, Post-secondary, Alumni & Professional
8. Nearly 90,000 active members in over 2300 chartered chapters in 44 state associations, including Puerto Rico, are affiliated with HOSA.
9. PUBLICATIONS:
HOSA E-ZINE: an online student member magazine featuring articles that are relevant to HOSA members and future health care professionals.
NATIONAL HOSA HANDBOOK: the source official guidelines in managing the HOSA chapter and in participating the National Competitive Events Program. Section A - HOSA Information, Section B - Competitive Events, Section C - Managing a HOSA chapter.
NLC GUIDE: an annual publication that helps chapters take full advantage of the National Leadership Conference.
10. The 2009 National Leadership Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee.
11. HOSA is referred to as a chapter-- not a club.
12. HOSA offers a competitive events program not contests.
13. Texas is the largest state association of HOSA.
14. Awards Unlimited is the official supplier for HOSA.
15. HOSA was founded in 1976.
16. South Carolina HOSA was the state that submitted the HOSA Creed.
17. The first National Leadership Conference was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
18. The first constitutional convention...establishing HOSA and seeking a charter from the
US Department of Education....was held in Arlington, Texas.
19. The three (3) levels of HOSA are: local, state and national.
20. Indiana-HOSA was founded in May, 1977.
21. The 2008-2009 Indiana Executive Council is:
Shawn Murphy - President
Stephany DuBord - First Vice President
Travis Carlile - Second Vice President
Hannah Parker - Secretary
Destini Moody - Representative
22. The Chairperson of the Indiana-HOSA Advisory Board is Gwen Barnett.
23. Indiana-HOSA is divided into twelve (12) districts.
24. Jen Staley is the Indiana-HOSA State Advisor.
25. Indiana-HOSA is endorsed by the Indiana Department of Education.
26. Mary Holstein was the first Health Occupations Education Supervisor and State Advisor for Indiana.
This year is the 32nd anniversary of Indiana HOSA.
Who I'd like to meet:
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Comments
Aug 8 2009 12:16 PM
How did state go this year...I graduated last year and my school went again and they had an awesome time this year.
I went last year and had a blast...I just wanted to stop by and stay Go Indiana HOSA!
Im glad i could be a part of the Indiana HOSA 2007-2008 Chapter!
Mar 7 2009 3:28 AM
Feb 23 2008 11:42 PM
Alabama HOSA was just wanting to stop by and say hey.
We also wanted to inform you that we will be having two National Officer Canidates from Alabama in June.
These Canidates are Jon Campbell 2007-2008 State President and Jon Hill.
We would really appreciate your support of our canidates in June.
Thank You
Sincerely,
Alabama HOSA
Dec 23 2007 4:51 PM
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Nov 4 2007 12:47 AM
i am a first year and i had a blast!
thanks for the great time!
kym wilbur
Anderson hosa 1st Vice President!(P.M. class) @ Ebbert Education Center!
Oct 30 2007 6:37 PM
Jul 28 2007 2:48 AM
so basically I Love IT!!
Jul 8 2007 5:09 AM
Im dont wanna look like a retard anymore!
I know its tuff!
But Im sure we can pull it off!
Jun 30 2007 3:28 PM
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Jun 8 2007 8:50 PM
I know that I might actually cry now
when we have to give it all up next year!
I love you guys!
only 10 more days!
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