President's Corner
Mitch Shores
National President

Keep On Running!

Mitch Shores, National HOSA President, believes that the 1997-98 Executive Council reminds him of an elevator: "We will always be here to take HOSA members to a higher level. We look forward to helping HOSA members and to finding ways to accommodate them." Mitch feels strongly that, "the race is not always to be the swift . . . but to those who keep on running." Mitch anticipates a great year and is an anxious to meet as many enthusiastic HOSA members as possible.

Process To Have A National Officer Come To Your State

Officers have the opportunity to attend a state for the Fall Leadership Conference, Officer Training, State Leadership Conference, and other state activities by writing a letter requesting the preferred officer and a second choice, the day(s) the officer will need to be in your state, and what you want the officer to do (keynote address, workshop, officer training, staging, etc.). All requests must be in writing and sent to: Mitch Shores, National HOSA President, National HOSA Headquarters, 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 110, Flower Mound, TX 75028.

Officers are selected as school schedules permit and cost. Within ten days of your request, a reply will be received. A state's costs and responsibilities are: ½ the costs of airfare, lodging (it is hopeful that the national officer can stay with state officers), meals and transportation to/from the airport (if local transportation is not provided).

Send your request today!