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1999-2000 Executive Council Profiles
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Tobi C. Blanchard, President
| Hometown: |
Bountiful, Utah |
| Education: |
Graduated with high honors from Bountiful High School in 1998 and currently attends
the University of Utah as a psychology major. |
| Career Goal: |
Doctor of Education specializing in Education and Leadership Development |
| Birthday: |
July 23, 1980 |
| Hobbies: |
Weightlifting, reading, writing, music, snowmobiling, cooking |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 National HOSA President-Elect
1997-98 Utah State Secretary
1996-97 Bountiful High Chapter Public Relations Officer
1997 National Leadership Academy Participant
5th Place: State Medical Terminology Competition (1997)
Quarter Finalist: State HOSA Bowl Competition (1997)
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| Favorite Quote: |
You are more than a human being, you are a human becoming."
Og Mandino, "The Greatest Miracle in the World" |
| Primary Goal: |
I want to increase the national impact HOSA has on its members by touching the
surrounding communities, inspiring the members of HOSA to reach for higher heights, prepare for the
future, and accomplish great things in all areas of life. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
New York City. It has a distinct attitude of adventure, success, and strength. In New York City
there is risk, danger, and opportunity. There are towering buildings full of booming businesses with well
kept gardens offering beauty and peace. The subway trains travel on steady paths pointed at their
predetermined destinations. Skyscrapers point to the stars as a reminder that the sky is the limit in the
city that never sleeps. |
Rodrick D. Echols, President-Elect
| Hometown: |
Memphis, Tennessee |
| Education: |
Freshman at Brown University, studying political science and preparing to achieve
automatic acceptance to the School of Medicine. |
| Career Goal: |
Cardiovascular Surgeon |
| Birthday: |
March 20, 1981 |
| Hobbies: |
Reading, surfing the information superhighway, listening to music, and monitoring the political climate in the District of Columbia. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 Tennessee State President
1997-98 East High President
1996-97 East High HOSA Student Advisor
6th Place: National Parliamentary Procedure Competition (1999)
3rd Place: State Parliamentary Procedure Competition (1999)
2nd Place: West TN Parliamentary Procedure Competition (1999)
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| Favorite Quote: |
Leadership has a harder job to do than just choosing sides, it must bring sides together. - Jesse Jackson |
| Primary Goal: |
I want to effectively market HOSA, introducing corporate America to an organization that is capable of producing competent, ambitious leaders. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
Boston, MA. While I may appear to be highly conservative, it is equally clear that I harbor
progressive and liberal views. |
Tobe L. Fluty, Region I Vice-President
| Hometown: |
Amarillo, Texas |
| Education: |
Graduates with honors from Caprock High School and Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning.
Currently attending West Texas A&M University as a freshman Pre-Medicine major. |
| Career Goal: |
To become a well-established cardiologist with an ultimate goal of serving as Surgeon General
of the United States of America. |
| Birthday: |
November 8, 1980 |
| Hobbies: |
Hanging out with friends, playing the trombone, cruising in the convertible. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
I have been extremely involved in HOSA for nearly 5 years. I have served as a chapter, area and state officer in my home state. |
| Favorite Quote: |
If you're too busy to help the people around you succeed, you're too busy. - Bob Moawad |
| Primary Goal: |
What happens when people don't feel a part of something? They ultimately feel left out and tend
to withdraw to themselves. As your national officer, it is my goal to let you know what is happening with
HOSA and how you want your HOSA organization to change to better suit your needs as a Health
Occupations Education Student. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
Las Vegas, Nevada describes me best because I am willing to take risks in order to accomplish things. |
Stephanie K. Pigg, Region II Vice-President
| Hometown: |
Jackson, Tennessee |
| Education: |
Graduates with honors from South Side High School in 1999. Currently attends the University of Tennessee at Martin. |
| Career Goal: |
Trauma Surgeon |
| Birthday: |
March 3, 1981 |
| Hobbies: |
Reading, singing, shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing softball. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 Tennessee State Reporter/Historian
1997-98 South Side Chapter President
1996-97 South Side Chapter Treasurer
1st, 2nd, and 4th Places: State HOSA Bowl
Co-Recipient of the TN State Outstanding HOE Student
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| Favorite Quote: |
Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean |
| Primary Goal: |
My primary goal as a National Officer is to be accessible to all HOSA members so that I can serve
them to the best of my ability. I want every member of HOSA to be excited about the wonderful organization
they are a part of. I want HOSA to be as fun and exciting to everyone as it is to me. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
I would say that Paris, France describes me best because we are both filled with many tunnels
and secrets. Paris is a beatiful place that knows when to work and when to play. I, like Paris, know the
importance of taking a long needed break when I have worked too hard. I chose Paris because is is a
beautiful, artistic, peaceful place that I, like many others, would love to visit! |
Lutheria N. Peters, Region III Vice President
| Hometown: |
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania |
| Education: |
Graduated from Pocono Mountain High School and Monroe County AVTS in 1999 and currently attends East Strasbourg University. |
| Career Goal: |
Naturopathic Physician with a minor in education. |
| Birthday: |
December 28, 1980 |
| Hobbies: |
Reading the Bible, singing, running, rollerblading, and writing poetry. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 Pennsylvania State Vice-President
1997-98 Pocono Mountain Chapter Fundraising Committee
Top 10: National Prepared Speaking (1999)
2nd Place: State Extemporaneous Speaking Competition (1998)
Speaker at the annual Vocational Education Week (1998)
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| Favorite Quote: |
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." - Proverbs 6:3 |
| Primary Goal: |
To listen to the members and put their needs first. I would also like to share the vision of HOSA with the Antigua Islands in the West Indies. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
The place that describs me best is Antigua, West Indies. On the beautiful island of Antigua the water
is calm and blue and the trees are tall, swaying passionately in the wind. The mangoes, papaya, lime, and other
fruits of the trees ripen daily to their tastiest escapes. Durin gcarnival time the streets liven with
the decorated costumes of the marching troops which symolizes the joy and importance in
unity and tradition. |
Kelly York, Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice-President
| Hometown: |
Tampa, Florida |
| Education: |
Graduated from the Academy of Health Professions in 1996 and is currently a senior at the University of South Florida majoring in Communication Disorders. |
| Career Goal: |
Speech Language Pathologist |
| Birthday: |
February 9, 1978 |
| Hobbies: |
Playing softball, surfing the Internet, and hanging out with friends. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 Florida State PS/C Vice President, Northern Region
Central Florida Community College Chapter President
Academy of Health Professions chapter President
Competed nationally in Parliamentary Procedure, Sports Medicine, and Knowledge Test: Speech
Language Pathology
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| Favorite Quote: |
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. - Henry Ford |
| Primary Goal: |
My primary goal as a National Officer is to increase Postsecondary/Collegiate membership awareness, and help
HOSA increase overall membership. I also woiuld like to make HOSA members more aware of the many
opportunities HOSA can offer them at local, state, and national levels. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
Softball diamond. A softball diamond is a field of opporunity. I am a dreamer and I believe we can
accomplish anything if we work hard and desire it enough. Each position on the field represents a different
perpective and has different responsibilities just as the roles we play in life. Without each of these positions
in balance, the field is not complete like a person who does not balance their life. The infield is the portion
of my life where I am using my leadership skills and asserting myself. The outfield is my more reserved
side. When I am in the outfield, I am more observant. I look at the whole field and all perspecitves
and learn from others so that I can better myself. |
Ashley L. Myers, Secondary Board Representative
| Hometown: |
Hamptonville, North Carolina |
| Education: |
Graduated from Starmount High School in 1999 and is currently attending North Carolina State University majoring in Biological Science |
| Career Goal: |
Research Physician for the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia |
| Birthday: |
August 26, 1981 |
| Hobbies: |
Snow skiing, playing with my cocker spaniel puppy (Bella), reading, and drawing. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-99 North Carolina State President
1998-99 Northwest NC Regional President
1998-99 Starmount High School Chapter President
State Finalist: Creative Problem Solving (1998)
2nd Place: Outstanding HOSA Member (1999)
Completed National Recognition Program (1998-99)
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| Favorite Quote: |
You cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. - Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Primary Goal: |
To increase awareness of HOSA with health care professionals, and to help other students involved with HOSA realize their dreams. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
Disney World in Orlando, Florida, best describes me because we are fun to be around, creative, and always looking for ways to be the first with new, innovative ideas. |
Katherine M. Morton, Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative
| Hometown: |
Richmond, Virginia |
| Education: |
Graduated from Chesterfield Technical College LPN Program in 1999. Currently attending
J. Sargent Reynolds College pursuing an Associates degree in nursing. |
| Career Goal: |
Receive a Master's Degree in Nursing in order to teach nursing. |
| Birthday: |
January 24 |
| Hobbies: |
Taking Pictures, making scrapbooks, and visiting historical places. |
| HOSA Involvement: |
1998-2000 Virginia State President
LPN class HOSA President
National Recognition Program Recipient (1999)
Barbara James Service Award Recipient
Virginia Outstanding HOSA Member (1999)
Virginia HOSA Scholarship Recipient
1st Place: State Extemporaneous Health Poster (1999)
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| Favorite Quote: |
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. - Confucius |
| Primary Goal: |
I would like to help increase membership in the Postsecondary/Collegiate Division. |
| What place describes me best and why? |
Old Williamsburg, Virginia. I think Old Williamsburg exemplifies what this country is about...following
your dreams. Each and every day I wake up and try to do those things that will help bme achieve my dreams,
such as involvement in HOSA. Without HOSA, I would not be where I am today. Without the settlers, like
those in Old Williamsburg, following their dreams for a better life in a new country, we wouldn't have the
opportunities that this country offers us. I feel we owe gratitude to those who gave us the right to follow
our dreams to the fullest. I feel most at peace in Old Williamsburg because it makes me dream of what I
can do if I set my mind to it, just as the settlers did all those years ago. |
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