X. Chapter Program of Work

The program of work includes all those activities in which your members want to be involved. It is important that the program of work be based upon the collective ideas of the total membership. "Students will support what they help create" is a valid observation. If the chapter officers or the chapter advisor designs the program of work, the members may not be committed to the activities. By involving all members in the development of the program of work, the activities will receive greater acceptance by the chapter.

Balance is an important quality in evaluating a chapter's program of work. The program of work should provide equal emphasis on the following types of activities.


Chapter activites should be student-led. The chapter advisor should help the chapter officers get all members involved. Throughout the year, assignments should be made so that all students are given leadership and followership responsibilities. The HOSA Handbook (Section C) provides additional guidance in designing a chapter's program of work.