2005 Daily Updates - Friday, June 24, 2005

The third day of HOSA’s 28^th annual National leadership Conference began early with busses arriving to pick up competitors for the off site events at 6:30 am and continued throughout the day on Friday.

The off site events which took place at Tennessee State University were:

Practical Nursing
Physical Therapy
Dental Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Administrative Medical Assisting
Personal Care

Veterinary Assisting took place at Tennessee’s State Vet Lab.

The following events took place during the day at the Opryland:

Exhibitors made the most of their final day and continued to meet with HOSA delegates until the HOSA exposition ended at 1 pm on Friday afternoon.

Educational Symposiums continued to take place throughout the day with such topics as “Organ Donation – You Have the Power to Save Lives,” “Legal Aspects of Clinical Management” and “A Career in Allied Health.” The Educational Symposiums at this year’s NLC were outstanding and gave HOSA members an opportunity to learn about different areas of health care.

The New Advisor Leadership Academy took place from 9 – 11 am on Friday morning where new local advisors were able to learn more about HOSA and how to create a successful chapter in their school.

The National Recognition Session began at 7:30 on Friday evening, which acknowledges those chapters and members who have contributed to HOSA as well as individual chapter accomplishments throughout the past year.

The first awards were presented to Outstanding HOSA Advisors. Each HOSA advisor is a positive influence on their students and make a difference in each HOSA member they teach, so this is a chance to recognize them for their hard work.

The following advisors were nominated by their state association for the award of Outstanding HOSA Advisor:

NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM

NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT

Meghan Roth from the Alzheimer’s Association, HOSA’s 2004-06 National Service Project, presented the awards to the associations and chapters that performed “above and beyond” in financial donations or volunteer service to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The state president from Tennessee, Cory Rogers, joined Meghan and the National Officers on stage as Tennessee was recognized for making the top financial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, which was over $4,500.

HOSA’s largest single chapter contribution was over $2000 from Wiilson County High School in Tennessee.

The following chapters were recognized for either raising funds of $100 or volunteering a minimum of 100 hours for HOSA’s National Service Project and were given an award of Recognition.

The following chapters raised $500 or volunteered a minimum of 500 hours for HOSA’s National Service Project and were given an award of Merit.

HOSA is thankful for all those chapters and individuals who participated in the National Service Project!

MOST ENTHUSIASTIC STATE ASSOCIATION

North Carolina was recognized for showing the most enthusiasm at this year’s NLC. Congratulations!

MOST PROFESSIONAL STATE

This year, National HOSA recognized the state that most exemplified the most professional state association. The Most Professional State at this year’s NLC was Kentucky. Congratulations!

LARGEST STATE DELEGATION

Texas, with a record 476 members and guests in attendance at the 2005 NLC!

KAISER PERMANENTE HEALTHCARE ISSUES EXAM

Kaiser Permanente also sponsors HOSA’s National Health Care Issues Exam. This year, Kaiser Permanente donated $1000 per division to those with the highest scores on the health care issues exam. Kaiser’s representative, Inez Tenzer, presented the awards.

Mastery Level – Postsecondary Collegiate Division:
Elizabeth Rogers, OK
Mary Lou Maher, WV
Sissy Hagedorn, OK
Joyce Hagerman, WV
Nancy Henderson, OK
Kayla Mosely, MS

Postsecondary/Collegiate Division:
3rd Place – Elizabeth Rogers (OK)
2nd Place – Kayla Mosely (MS)
1st Place – Mary Lou Maher (WV)

Mastery Level – Secondary Division:
William-Bernard Reid-Varley, TX
Chase Cannon, TX
Michael Chambers, KY
Laurel Bishop, TX
Yvotte Martinez, TX
Miachel Do, TX
Chase Sandler, TX

Secondary Division:
3rd Place – Michael Do (TX)
2nd Place – Chase Sander (TX)
1st Place – William Bernard Reid-Varley (TX)

NATIONAL HOSA WEEK

The following chapters were recognized for participating in National HOSA Week from November 1-5, 2004. Chapters promote HOSA through community service, knowledge fairs, guest lectures and other healthcare related activities during HOSA Week.

Peter Kirksey Career Center (AL)
Quitman (AR)
Warren Harding (CT)
Land O’Lakes (FL)
Carter County (KY)
Gulfport (MS)
Perry County Vo Tech (MS)
South View (NC)
Southern Alamance (NC)
Southern Durham (NC)
Topsail (NC)
Forbush (NC)
Westview (TN)
Dresden (TN)
Brackenridge
Plano Senior (TX)
McNeil (TX)
Abilene Cooper (TX)
Judson Senior  – Seale (TX)
Judson Senior  – Zalaznick (TX)
Northridge (UT)
Hampshire (WV)

Most Outstanding HOSA Week Winners were:

Abilene Cooper (TX)
Southern Durham (NC)

HOSA encourages each chapter to participate in the 2005 HOSA Week, which will be held the week of November 7-11, 2005.

OUTSTANDING NEWSLETTER

In order to increase the visibility of HOSA to potential health care students, associations and health care corporations, HOSA chapters are encouraged to develop newsletters. Chapter newsletter winners were:

3^rd Jasper High (TX)
2^nd Oak Creek (WI)
1^st Houston High (TN)

Congratulations!

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

Another avenue for student involvement is the alumni association of HOSA. The Outstanding HOSA Alumni at the 2005 NLC was Mark Grigsby. Congratulations!

OUTSTANDING HOSA CHAPTER

The Outstanding HOSA Chapter event encourages all HOSA chapters to plan a program of work in conjunction with the goals and purposes of HOSA and to encourage the development of local chapter activities to benefit the student, the local institution, and the community.

The Outstanding HOSA Chapter winners were:

Bronze            Chisolm Trail Technical (OK)
                        The Career Center (SC)
                        Tri-County Technical Center (ME)
                        Forbush (NC)
                        Ledford High (NC)
                        Roseburg High School (OR)

Silver              Smyth Career and Tech Center (VA)
                        Benton CSD (IA)
                        Fredericksburg (TX)
                        Green County Tech (OK)
                        Maquoketa (IA)

Gold                Baldy View ROP #2 DA (CA)
                        Seneca Township (IL)
                        Myers Park (NC)
                        Columbia (FL)
                        Grundy Area Vocational (IL)
                        Gulfport (MS)
                        Vero Beach (FL)
                        Tucker Career Center (IA)
                        Harrison County ATC (KY)
                        Passaic County Technical (NJ)
                        AP Fatheree Jones County (MS)
                        Quitman High (AR)

CONFERENCE THEME

The Voting Delegates chose the following theme to serve the 2006 National Leadership Conference:

Submitted by Kentucky HOSA, the theme is “Loving the Profession, Living the Dream.”

Teresa Williamson, chair of the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors, presented the 2004-05 National Officers with plaques for serving on the National Executive Council. HOSA thanks them for their service to the organization!

BARBARA JAMES SERVICE AWARD

President’s Student Service Award Recipients

Millions of students volunteer every day-improving communities and making America stronger. Launched in 1998, the President's Student Service Awards is an opportunity for schools, colleges, and community organizations to reward and recognize young people for their outstanding community service and encourage more young people to serve.

In conjunction with the Barbara James Service Award recognition, HOSA has endorsed and encouraged involvement in the President’s Student Service Awards & Scholarship program. The individuals listed below have collectively volunteered over 6,338 hours to others and have earned both the HOSA Barbara James Service Award and the President’s Student Service Award.

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Barbara James Volunteer Hours – 50 to 100 Hours 

The following HOSA members contributed 821 hours of volunteer service to others and documented their service in the Barbara James Service Award.   These members attended this year’s NLC.

The following HOSA members did not attend this year’s NLC but contributed almost 11,060 hours of volunteer service to others.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Nominating Committee was then recognized at the session. The Nominating Committee is responsible for interviewing and selecting the candidates to serve on the 2005-06 National Executive Council, and we thank them for their service to the organization.

Secondary Representatives

Chelsea Angin (TX)
Ryan Barret (GA)

Postsecondary/Collegiate Representatives

Briana Lee (CA)
Becky Steevison (MS)

Adult Representatives

Nancy Allen (SC)
Wanda Wolf (OK)

Executive Council Members

Michelle Pacovsky (NE)
Ed Callahan (PA)
Sarah Sexton (TN)
Reggie Coleman (IN)

2005-06 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Following recognition of the Nominating Committee, the 2005-06 National Executive Council was announced.

Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice-President
Colleen Powell (AL)

Region I Vice-President
Markco Mijic (UT)

Region II Vice-President
Meghan Homa (MN)

Region III Vice-President
Britney Earle (SC)

Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative
Lois Peevyhouse (OK)

Secondary Board Representative
Eric Myers (KS)

President-Elect
Sierra Jenkins (TN)

President
Reginald Coleman (IN)

Congratulations to the newly elected 2005-06 HOSA National Executive Council! They have an exciting year ahead of them and will surely represent HOSA to the best of their ability.

HOSA congratulates all members and advisors recognized at this year’s National Recognition Program. Keep up the good work!