HOSA


 * __2017 - 2018 HOSA OFFICERS BOARD __**

__** President **__

Cynthia Blanco - Conducts all meetings, Communication with advisor & members, Membership & competition registration, E-mail, remind, Leader/Mentor, Oversee all activities

__** Vice President **__

Kelly Ly - Conducts meetings in the absence of President, google docs, tinyurl, Communication with members, Membership & competition enrollment, e-mail,, Leader/mentor, Oversee all activities

__** Secretary **__

Melody Garzon - Maintain accurate & updated membership database, Meeting minutes & agenda, Email notification of meetings, Communication with members, Leader/Mentor, Oversee all activities

__** Treasurers (2) **__

Meghan Herrera & Giselle Garcia - Responsible for ALL aspects of money collection, fundraising, check requests, deposits to treasurer, Leader/Mentor, Communication with members, Oversee all activities Treasurers


 * __ Historian (2) __**

Eduardo Chavez & Adrian Castillo - Visual & written account of ALL events, Communication with Talon News and FBN News with announcements & Recognition, End of year video, Leader/Mentor, Oversee all activities


 * __ Parliamentarian __**

Sophia Samardjich- Maintains order in all meetings & all activities, Meeting & events attendance, maintains accurate records of member information and sign in sheet, Communication with members, Leader/Mentor

Sonia Amat - Complete accurately & on a timely manner all paperwork required for events inside & outside of school, Coordinate transportation to and from events, Event planning, Events calendar, Fundraising, Communication with members, Leader/Mentor, communication with
 * __ Events Coordinator __**

Advisor/Club Sponsor - Mrs. Driscoll

**__ Why Join HOSA __**
 * Develop  effective leadership qualities and skills
 * Build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm
 * Strengthen  their academic and technical skills
 * Create friendships and social networks
 * Participate  in community service activities
 * Set realistic career and educational goals
 * Expand  communication and teamwork skills
 * Develop <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">workplace readiness skills
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Understand <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">current healthcare issues


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">HOSA members have opportunities to: **


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Celebrate <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> competitive events program accomplishments
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Apply <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> for HOSA scholarships and recognition
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Travel <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">to regional, state, and national conferences
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Serve <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> as local, regional, state, and national officers
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Build <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> their resume
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Collaborate <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">with health professionals and future employers
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Seek <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">internships in the Office of the Surgeon General and others

Informational PowerPoint

__** HOSA **____** Calendar 2017-2018- Important Dates & Deadlines **__


 * First HOSA meeting 9/26/2017 at 2:30 in room 119 **

__** HOSA Updates **__

**__ Membership __** $50.00 + $25 = $75 by September 29, 2017 - Covers district, state, & national dues + T-Shirt & our first breakfast $25.00 by October 9, 2017 - Covers February Awards Ceremony/Breakfast/Field trip & transportation
 * __ Membership Fees - __**

__**ALL MEMBERS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION & SIGNED MEDIA RELEASE FORM ALONG WITH THEIR MEMBERSHIP FEES**__

All members must sign up for competitions here:

__ Use the resources you have available TO PREPARE FOR COMPETITIONS!! __
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Mr. Robert Alvarez - CPR/First Aid
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms. Leslie - Nursing Assitant, Medical Assistant
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms. Cordoba - Vet Assisting
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms. Arellana - helpful in the Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine category
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Mr. Wilson - Incredible artist, run your ideas or get ideas for the extemporaneous health poster OR any art related event
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms Ozon - handles morning news good resource for PSA
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms. Kilpatrick and All Assistant Principals have experience in Job Seeking/Interview skills they would be a great resource for Job Seeking Skills
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms Longueira - Photography teacher good resource for medical photography
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Have your Language Arts teacher read a sample essay you may write for the extemporaneous writing competition or any competition that requires writing
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Falcon’s Nest Child Care teachers would be a great resource for Health Education
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms Alvarez - Forensics
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Ms Edda Rivera Good for Bio-Medical Lab category


 * Don't wait till the last minute to ask for help!!!! **

__** USE THIS TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE ACTIVITIES YOU PARTICIPATE IN THAT WILL EARN YOU POINTS OR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. YOU WILL NEED TO TURN THIS IN AT THE END OF THE YEAR TO GET CREDIT. **__
 * __ HOSA POINT LOG __**

__PROPER HOSA ATTIRE__
 * Blue or Black suit with white blouse or shirt
 * red or maroon tie for boys
 * girls can wear skirt or pant suit but skirt must be knee high
 * appropriate jewelry studs are perfect
 * closed toe shoes

__**VACC CAMP Volunteers Needed**__ https://www.vacccamp.com/volunteers/index.asp **__ UPCOMING EVENTS __**
 * - Open House - 9/27/2017 **
 * - Leadership conference Breakfast - October 2017 at Doubletree Hilton **
 * - Fright Night - October **
 * - HOSA Week - November 2017 **
 * - Camp Kulaqua **** (Officers Only) - November 2017 **


 * - FIRST ROUND & KNOWLEDGE COMPETITIONS - November-December 2017 **

** COMPUTERIZED EXAMS WILL BE HELD AT FERGUSON **


 * December - Holiday Fieldtrip **

__ ** - Regional Competitions - Lindsey Hopkins - (District ** ____ ** 1, 2, & 3, 4) - January 2018 on a Saturday ** __


 * February 13, 2018 - Awards Ceremony BREAKFAST February, Doubletree Hilton **

__** - State Leadership Conference Competitions (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place only) - April5-8, 2018, Orlando, Florida **__

__** - International Leadership Conference Competitions (1st, 2nd, 3rd place only)- June 20-24, Dallas Texas **__

__** Ferguson HOSA Website: **__ http://fergusonhosa.weebly.com


 * __ OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION __**
 * www.hosa.org OR www.flhosa.org - To check out the competitions and samples from previous years

> Intagram: @fergusonhosa
 * **__ Social Media __**
 * Twitter: @fergusonhosa
 * Facebook: Ferguson's hosa
 * Email: fergusonhosa@gmail.com

__ For all competitive events, five (5) bonus points will be added once per competitor and/or team to the tally sheet for appropriate dress. In team events, all team members must be properly dressed to receive the bonus points. __


 * __ 2016-2017 State Qualifiers and winner __**




 * __ 2015-2016 __**
 * State winners & Participants **




 * Regional winners and participants **

**__2014-2015__**
 * Regional Winners State Winners & National Qualifiers **

__** 2013-2014 **__


 * Regional & State Winner and National Qualifiers **


 * 2012-2013**

__** Yaneli Montes, Joli Quiceno, Rafael Aguilar **__
 * Second Place __ - Public Health Emergency Preparedness - __**


 * First place States __ - EMT - Rossana Zotti & Paola Martinez __**


 * 1St Place National Winners 2012-2013!!! EMT - Rossana Zotti & Paola Martinez **