VII. Leadership Development Tools

Numerous "tools" are available to teh chapter advisor to develop, practice, and refine leadership skills. As a HOSA member, students have opportunities to:
  1. Affiliate with HOSA;
  2. Participate in chapter meetings as a member of officer;
  3. Serve on committees as a chairperson or member;
  4. Seek elected office (local, state, or national) and, if elected, serve as a goal-directed, member-oriented leader;
  5. Develop a meaningful program of work and realistic budget;
  6. Accept responsibility for a chapter project or activity;
  7. Evaluate the success of a chapter project or activity;
  8. Select and enter a competitive event as a means of improving selected vocational skills and seeking recognition at state and national conferences;
  9. Invite, brief, and host a guest speaker at a chapter meeting;
  10. Deliver presentations to civic, professional, student, social, educational, and/or fraternal organizations;
  11. Serve as a mentor to a new chapter member or officer;
  12. Participate in officer training and leadership development workshops;
  13. Conduct officer training and leadership development workshops for other students;
  14. Participate in district, regional, and national workshops, meetings, and conferences;
  15. Conduct initiation and installation ceremonies for other chapters;
  16. Participate in fund raising projects to understand the challenges faced in generating sufficient revenue to finance the chapter;
  17. Work closely with the chapter advisor and membership to encourage 100% participation in all chapter activities and projects;
  18. Invite and introduce guests at chapter activities;
  19. Counsel with new members as to how best to take full advantage of HOSA affiliation at local, state, and national levels;
  20. Report CTSO activities and achievements to support groups, i.e. school board and administration, advisory committee, employers, legislators, community leaders, and organizations;
  21. Prepare news releases to promote and inform others about the program, the CTSO, and the members;
  22. Serve on advisory groups seeking student participation and input;
  23. Prepare written or audio-visual presentations that promote vocational education;
  24. Participate in social and recreational activities; and
  25. Seek feedback from members and the chapter advisor as to how leadership skills might be improved.