Hosa History Flashcards
What year was the Sixth National Leadership Conference held?
1983
How many categories of events were established by the Sixth National Leadership Conference?
Four
What are the current categories of events in HOSA?
- Health Science Events
- Health Professions Events
- Emergency Preparedness Events
- Leadership Events
- Teamwork Events
- Recognition Events
What responsibility do sponsoring states have in HOSA events?
Assume responsibility for the demonstration of each proposed event
Who coordinates the HOSA events?
The Competitive Events Program of Work and Headquarters Staff, with a Lieutenant in charge of each event
When was the first Competitive Events Handbook Section B published?
1983
What is HOSA?
The only national student organization that exclusively serves secondary and post-secondary/collegiate students in pursuit of a career in the health professions
What critical issue prompted HOSA to expand its mission in June 2004?
Critical shortages facing the health care industry
What was proposed at the HOSA National Leadership Conference regarding membership?
To expand the national organization to include all students interested in pursuing a career in health professions
Fill in the blank: HOSA stands for _______.
[Health Occupations Students of America]
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North Carolina (1980)
HOSA Bylaws
were changed to reflect the
organization’s incorporation status. The HOSA Constitution and Bylaws and HOSA
Inc. Bylaws
were revised. Tax exempt status for the organization was also achieved. Initially comprising a
relatively limited membership of HOE state supervisors
advisors and student officers with
selected affiliate non-voting representatives
the HOSA
Board membership composed of state and local advisors
national student officers
industry representatives
teacher educators and state supervisors. A list of HOSA Board
Chairmen and National Student Presidents is located in this section of the HOSA Handbook.
HOSA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Initially
the founders believed that HOSA should sponsor leadership development programs
and activities
not “contests.” Thus
states became interested and were chartered
however
experiences were received and the first Competitive Events Committee was appointed prior to
the 1978 leadership conference. Four (4) events were implemented during the First Annual
Leadership Conference in Oklahoma (1978). Each event focused on general health issues
and/or across-the-board leadership development aspects of HOE programming: HOSA Poster
(Health Issue)
Extemporaneous Speaking
Speaking)
and Job Interview (currently called Job Seeking Skills). Responses were so favorable
that during the Second National Leadership Conference in New Jersey
demonstrations and
exhibits of three more events were presented: HOSA Bowl
Best HOSA Chapter and Outstanding
Chapter - the latter required members to prepare scrapbooks. None of these three events were
adopted. However
another demonstration event of HOSA Bowl was held at the 1983 National
Leadership Conference in Texas
then piloted at the 1984 National Leadership Conference in
Florida and was made a regular event in 1985 at the Eighth National Leadership Conference in
Tennessee. The Outstanding HOSA Chapter event also followed the now-in-place plan for new
events and was a regular event in 1987 in Texas at the Tenth National Annual Leadership
Conference. It was not until the Fourth National Leadership Conference in New Mexico in 1981
and in Illinois in 1982 that competitive events demonstration and pilot events began in earnest
in more specialized health related areas and in very specific health skills areas. This resulted
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represents the three aspects of
humankind’s well-being
social
and mental; and the hands signify the
caring of each HOSA member.” Colors
of course
are maroon
Tennessee Association of HOSA. The HOSA emblem/logo was registered with the U.S. Copyright
Office in 1980 and continues to be protected by federal law. It was not until the Third National
HOSA Leadership Conference
held in Asheville
creed was adopted
as submitted by South Carolina HOSA.
RECOGNITION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HOSA was one of two (2) new student organizations (the other was the American Industrial
Arts Student Association - AIASA) recognized by the U.S. Office of Education in September 1977.
At the time of recognition
the Department also issued its new policy statement designed to
endorse all vocational student organizations. Ernest L. Boyer was U.S. Commissioner at the
time. Such endorsement has been reaffirmed periodically
as in 1988
Bennett and again in 1990
under Secretary Laura F. Cavazos.
HOSA
INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From its first set of Bylaws
HOSA - the national HOE student organization - has provided for an
adult sponsoring group. As specified in the present Board Bylaws
the “Object” of this group “…
shall be to sponsor the student organization Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
and to promote and sponsor the HOE-HOSA Partnership.” In 1980
incorporation of HOSA was
transferred from New Jersey to
Delaware and the Board of Directors
was reorganized as HOSA
Inc. This
body and its Board of Directors was
formed to be the legally responsible
agent for the student organization of
HOSA. At the Third Conference in
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approaches and in use of diversified
media
this management team has built
on the firm foundation established by
KENORA Enterprises. It has assisted
HOSA in reaching recognized strength
and respected status in service to
HOE students. Since 1985
when the
HOSA Board decided to continue management firm coordination in preference to establishing a
separate headquarters
with building and staff concerns
have been officially designated as HOSA’s Executive Director and Associate Director
respectively. In August 1986
the location of LDI
Fort Worth
Texas. LDI moved to Irving
enlarged and the company was renamed Corporate Education Resources
Inc. (CERI) and
relocated to Flower Mound
Texas. HOSA
number to maintain contact with local chapters while delivering a variety of services to its
members
advisors and state associations. (800-321-HOSA)
HOSA MOTTO/EMBLEM/CREED/UNIFORM POLICY
The Annual Leadership Conference in April 1978 resulted in policy decisions basic to the
operation of a student organization. A uniform policy consisting of navy slacks/skirt
vest and
jacket; white blouse/shirt; and a maroon scarf/tie was established. The Delegate Assembly in
Oklahoma adopted the original motto
which was submitted by the Florida State Association of
HOSA
and reads “The Hands of Youth Mold the Health of Tomorrow.” Even before the 1979
Annual Conference in Cherry Hill
New Jersey
as youth
and the 1979 Delegate Assembly carried a motion to substitute “HOSA” for “Youth
continuity of health care; the triangle
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HOSA MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS
In the early years
the Board Chairman’s State Department of Education served as the national
headquarters for HOSA. Thus
the first national HOSA Headquarters was located in Raleigh
North Carolina (November 1976 through spring 1978); the second
in Trenton
(1978-79). By the third year it became evident that the management of this rapidly growing
organization required more attention than could be provided through any one state’s already
busy supervisors in the education department. The HOSA Board of Directors advertised for
management proposals. Four (4) proposals were submitted and their representatives invited to
make a presentation during the Board’s meeting at the New Jersey Conference (June 1979). The
Board selected KENORA Enterprises
with Ken and Nora Smith as owner/managers for HOSA’s
first management. Legal contracts were developed and records transferred
and the first
National HOSA office was established in Wilmington
Delaware
national management team was Ken and Nora Smith. In the summer of 1982
KENORA moved
its location and National HOSA’s Headquarters to Washington
D.C.
the nation’s capital. As membership grew
the HOSA Board required KENORA to assume
increasing responsibilities. During these early years
the organization thrived
membership of 19
013 in 18 states in 1979 to 31
the additional demands
Ken and Nora Smith found it necessary to resign as HOSA’s managers. A
National HOSA search committee
appointed in 1982 by Board Chairman Barbara James of South
Carolina
worked with KENORA to refine the description and functions of a management firm for
National HOSA with Ruth-Ellen Ostler (NY) as committee chairman. Bid proposals were
solicited; twelve (12) were received from individuals and firms all over the country.
Representatives from four (4) firms were invited to present their proposals during the Board’s
meeting at the Sixth National HOSA Leadership Conference in San Antonio
Texas. It was at that
time that National HOSA’s second management firm was selected - The Leadership
Development Institute
Inc. (LDI
President
and Karen Elias
Creative
experienced in leadership
development activities
public relations
approaches and in use of diversified
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special remarks in accepting the Policy Statement from Secretary Bell on behalf of all the
student organizations. Also
in September of 1981
met in conjunction with the National Conference Planning Committee in Chicago and
developed the first five year long range plan for HOSA.
On February 10
1982
National HOSA President
Don Cork; the National HOSA President-Elect
representatives from each of our sister vocational student organizations. Don Cork and Kelly
McLoud talked about HOSA and Health Occupations Education and presented Mr. Bush with an
Honorary Life Membership in HOSA - the highest award presented to an individual by the
organization.
On June 8
1982
funding for vocational education before the House Education and Labor Sub-Committee.
The Fifth Annual National Conference was held in Chicago
Illinois
HOE skill events were piloted and the national voting delegates approved to expand the
postsecondary category of HOSA membership. These changes provided for elected
postsecondary national officers and a postsecondary student delegate-at-large position on the
Board of Directors. The delegates also voted to increase the membership assessment fee. The
official HOSA uniform policy was revised.
The development of HOSA has been methodical and the result of considerable involvement by
those who believe in the instructional worth of the student organization. Given this foundation
the future of HOSA appears bright as new ways are sought to serve our membership.
HOSA MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS
In the early years
the Board Chairman’s State Department of Education served as the national
headquarters for HOSA. Thus
the first national HOSA Headquarters was located in Raleigh
North Carolina (November 1976 through spring 1978); the second
in Trenton
(1978-79). By the third year it became evident that the management of this rapidly growing
organization required more attention than could be provided through any one state’s already
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Asheville
North Carolina
was formed to be the legally responsible agent for the student organization. The HOSA Bylaws
were changed to HOSA Constitution and Bylaws to reflect the changes in the incorporation
status. Under this new organization
the HOSA
received exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue; the logo was registered with the U.S.
Copyright Office; and the Congressional Advisory Board was formed. As a result of a
competitive event
the HOSA Creed was selected as submitted by South Carolina HOSA.
Parliamentary Procedure and Community Awareness Events were conducted as pilot events.
Four new states were chartered: District of Columbia
Virginia
HOSA MOVES FORWARD IN THE 80’S
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National Charity Project. HOSA’s 501(c)
(3) tax exempt status was received in
June 1981, and eight new competitive
events were added to the National
Competitive Event Program. Four new
states were chartered: Michigan, Colorado, Maine and Kansas. A new position was added to the
Board of Directors - Student Delegate-at-large.
On September 28, 1981, at the U.S. Department of Education, representatives of the nine
vocational student organizations met in the office of Secretary of Education, Terrell H. Bell. The
occasion was very special as Secretary Bell and Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult
Education, Robert M. Worthington, signed the first official Policy Statement issued by the new
U.S. Department of Education. Most importantly, this Policy Statement officially recognized and
reaffirmed a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the Department of
Education and the Vocational Student Organizations. Don Cork, National HOSA President, was
selected by the National Coordinating Council for Vocational Student Organizations to make
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THE FIRST THREE YEARS
In June of 1977
the first HOSA newsletter was published and in September of 1977 a new policy
statement was issued from the U.S. Office of Education and approved by Ernest L. Boyer
the U.S.
Commissioner of Education
that endorsed all National Vocational Student Organizations. The
American Industrial Arts Student Association (AlASA) and Health Occupations Students of
American (HOSA) were included in the policy statement. In December of 1977 at the 71st
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Annual Convention of the American
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OKLA.
N. MEX.
Vocational Association
the House of
TEXAS
Delegates passed a resolution that the
AVA Board of Directors
(1) “Recognize
Health Occupations Students of
America as the national student
organization for Health Occupations
Education -“; (2) “Promote the inclusion
of - Health Occupations Students of
America in the list of vocational student organizations recognized by the U.S. Office of
Education”; and (3) “Support the inclusion of - Health Occupations Students of America in state
planning for vocational education.” The first National Leadership Conference for HOSA was held
in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
charter states have increased over fifty percent (50%) and charters have been presented to
Florida
Illinois
submitted by students of McNairy Central High in Tennessee was selected by the national voting
delegates as the official emblem. Competitive events were held for both secondary and
postsecondary members in Informative and Extemporaneous Speaking; Job Interviews; Medical
Terminology; Poster; Emblem; and Motto. The National HOSA Uniform was selected and
adopted at this meeting. The second National Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
conference was held June 26-July 1
1979
presented: Delaware
Pennsylvania
1979
the HOSA Board selected KENORA Enterprises of Wilmington
management firm to staff HOSA’s National Office. During the Third National Conference in
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The Inn of the Six Flags in Arlington
Texas
Convention held November 10-13
1976 and attended by 384 persons including delegates and
advisors from the six states having organized state associations and interested persons from
twelve other states. The Convention provided a formal structure for the new student
organization. Joan M. Birchenall (NJ) presided as the crucial elements of the organization were
formalized.
• The name was shortened to “Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)” and bylaws
were adopted.
• The first set of national officers was elected. Lynne McGee of North Carolina was the first
National HOSA President.
• National HOSA colors were selected: maroon
medical white and navy blue
today.
• A contest was designed to select a National HOSA motto and a HOSA emblem.
• Oklahoma was selected as the site and Spring 1978 as the date for the first National HOSA
Conference. The Spring date in 1977-78 was selected to provide time for dissemination of
information
for state and local organizing efforts and as a culmination of the first full year of
HOSA.
THE FIRST THREE YEARS
In June of 1977
the first HOSA newsletter was published and in September of 1977 a new policy
statement was issued from the U.S. Office of Education and approved by Ernest L. Boyer
the U.S.
Commissioner of Education
that endorsed all National Vocational Student Organizations. The
American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) and Health Occupations Students of
American (HOSA) were included in the policy statement. In December of 1977 at the 71st
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Annual Convention of the American
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Vocational Association
the House of
Delegates passed a resolution that the
HAvA board of Directors (1) “Recoanize -
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HOSA WAS BORN
Appointed by the AVA Vice President of the HOE Division
a Core Planning Group was convened
at the Brown County State Park
Nashville
hosted and organized by the Indiana State Department of Education
Department of Vocational
Education
under the Co-Chairmanship of V. Divine Bauer (HOE Supervisor
Holstein (HOE Supervisor
Indiana). Resource persons included a USOE representative. In
addition to Alabama and Indiana
the HOE supervisors for New Jersey and New York were
present. Teachers and student representatives from some of these states were present and
speakers from other national organizations addressed the group.
The report of the Core Planning Group was presented to the Policy Committee of the HOE
Division at a meeting in St. Louis
Missouri
the recommendation of the Core Planning Group “to encourage those states with a viable
statewide student organization to cooperate in forming a charter organization.” The meeting
established a student organization planning committee “to facilitate the efforts by states who
now have viable HOE student organizations to (1) expedite seeking a national charter
and (2)
devise ways to assist other states in their organizing efforts.” Members of this committee were
the HOE State Supervisor and/or his/her designee from the states of Alabama
New Jersey
Oklahoma and Texas.
At the third annual conference of the Texas Association of Health Occupations Students (TAHAS)
in San Antonio
Texas
keynote address entitled “And There Will Be Others.” This message was a challenge to set in
motion the activities necessary to seek a national charter.
On November 4-7
1975
Division of Vocational Education in New Jersey
eighteen representatives from all six states
having statewide health occupations education student organizations met to plan a national
leadership organization. Representatives (state officers and state HOE supervisors from the six
states which included Alabama
New Jersey
voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization-AHOESO (later
changed to HOSA).
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State associations were established in Texas (Texas Association of Health Occupations Students)
in April
1972; in New Jersey (Health Careers Clubs of New Jersey) in October 1972; Health
Careers Clubs of North Carolina was organized in 1973; OHOSO (Oklahoma Health Occupations
Student Organization) in 1974.
The Seventh Report (published in 1972) of the National Advisory Council for Vocational
Education was devoted to a description of the expanding visibility and support of vocational
student organizations. This report stated that a new organization
designed to serve students in
health occupations
“has been organized at the state level and will shortly seek a national
charter. And there will be others.”
Further action was taken by the HOE Division during the AVA Convention in Chicago in
December 1972. Joan Stoddard submitted the Task Force report presented by James L. Navara
Oregon Board of Education
“A Feasibility Study for a Vocational Youth Organization for the
Health Occupations Curriculum.” During the HOE Division business meeting
the members
adopted a “Position Paper on Student Organizations in the Field of Health Occupations
Education.” This paper stated that the HOE Division of AVA should “serve a facilitating role in
assisting the various states and/or local groups to develop the type of organization each deems
most appropriate to their settings.”
Members of the HOE Division took further action during the 1973 AVA Convention in Atlanta
Georgia. The HOE Vice President was directed to “inform by letter the AVA Board of Directors
and the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education of action taken by the HOE Division
at this meeting - namely
to endorse the creation of a leadership organization for health
occupations students and work with the staff of AVA to develop procedures for implementing
the above action.”
Vice President Wilma Gillespie presented a report
“A Statement of Need
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EARLY HISTORY
In 1957 the then United States Office of Education realized that educational programs in health
occupations were growing throughout the nation at such a pace that the first Health
Occupations Program Specialist
Helen K. Powers
programs expanded
needs for a student organization for health occupations students began to
emerge for students enrolled in these programs.
In 1960
early student organizational needs were met through Future Nurses Clubs and
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). The demand grew for a group that would provide
the specialized programs of Health Occupations students. An organization called the Health
Careers Clubs gained national strength
especially in states such as Texas
Carolina
Alabama
career oriented programs operating in academic high schools.
Health programming continued to grow and diversify. Health occupations programs were
established in vocational and technical schools in many states. Health occupations educators
began to see a need for an organized and united effort to consider common and unique
concerns of health occupations. The American Vocational Association (AVA) emerged as a
logical locus for such a group.
The need for a leadership organization to serve students
enrolled in vocational Health Occupations Education programs
was recognized at the time of the first meeting of the Health
Occupations Education Division of the American Vocational
Association (AVA-HOE) in December 1971. This group heard
reports from several states of activities leading to the
organization of health occupations students associations. The
AVA-HOE Division addressed this need when the newly elected
Vice President
Dale Peterson
study student clubs; (2) determine how they might better serve HOE students; and (3) examine
whether a new organization was needed.
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It is difficult to realize that the initial idea for this national group began as “a gleam in
the eyes” of a few caring and far-sighted Health Occupations Education leaders in the
60’s and early 70’s and:
• was first conceived by six (6) charter
states at the organizing meeting in
Cherry Hill
New Jersey in November
1975
• was officially organized at a
Constitutional Convention held in
Arlington
Texas
• attendees at the Constitutional
Convention included state
supervisors/advisors
teachers and over
three hundred (300) student leaders
• comprised only six (6) states with
nearly 6000 student members
• focused on limited supportive nursing
dental
medical and related
occupations programs
as well as
organized pre-technical programs in
health careers approved by a State
Department of Education.
