Ohio HOSA, Inc.

Phone: 614-638-5501
Ohio HOSA's Weekly Newsletter



* NEW* In This Issue

New HOSA Chapter

STEM Premier Details

Parking for FLC

Membership Deadlines

 Cleveland Cavs and
Ohio HOSA Day

FLC Registration Deadline

New Sponsor

Dress Code Expectations

Some Previous Topics

State Pin Design and State Theme Guidelines

National Pediatric Cancer

Fall Leadership Conference

Regional Competitive Event Dates

Greetings!
We are pleased to welcome another new chapter to the Ohio and National HOSA family. Please join me welcoming the following chapter and their advisor.


Harrison Senior Chapter
Advisor: Susan Charls
(Southwest Region)

Also, we are pleased to welcome back:

University of Toledo
(Northwest Region: Post-secondary)


Jim Scott, State Advisor
Ohio HOSA
Be sure to join us for the Fall Leadership Conference. If you need help in registering your chapter contact our State Advisor at ohiohosa.14@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS. . .

October 2, 2018
Fall Leadership Conference Registration

October 2, 2018
Registration Opens for Cleveland Cavs
and Ohio HOSA Day

October 31, 2018
Entries for State Theme Due

November 6, 2018
Fall Leadership Conference

November 7, 2018
Regional Competitive Events Registration Opens
STEM Premier Update
Reminder: When you affiliate your members be sure to add their email addresses at the same time. Students who are planning to:

  1. Participate in a Recognition Event;
  2. Compete in a competitive event that requires uploads to STEM Premier;
  3. Apply for a HOSA Scholarship

will only be able to access STEM Premier by creating an account that matches the email address used when they affiliated.

Note : If you have already affiliated your students and need to change any emails, you do not have access to make changes. You may send me a typed list of the student with their desired email address correction and I will make that adjustment in the system.
FLC Vehicle Parking Information
As you plan your transportation to the Columbus Convention Center for the Fall Leadership Conference please be aware of the following parking fees and locations for your vehicles:

East Lot for large vehicles
$14 per space
$28 (average 2 spaces for school buses parked correctly)
$32 (average 3 spaces for charter buses)
 
East Lot Standard rate for car: $10
 
Garages: $12 per car

Please be prepared to pay the parking fee with cash or credit card. If your school allows you may wish to request a purchase order in order for you to get reimbursed by your school district.

Click onn the below link for a map of the parking areas.

Membership Deadline
I had a question raised this week from one of our advisors regarding membership/affiliation deadlines. I hope the below clarification will help answer the question:

  1. Advisors may affiliate students until January 1st. Remember an earlier date of affiliation is required for all who are signing up for competitive events, FLC, and the CAVS game.
  2. Advisors may affiliate students who enroll in the second semester until March 1st. If you plan for these students to compete in a competitive event at the regional or state level, you will need to sign them up prior to the closing date of their respective regional competitive event registration deadline.
Cleveland Cavs and Ohio HOSA
Day
Come out to see the 2018-19 Edition of the Cavs as they host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

In addition to enjoying the game, members and advisors will be treated to a variety of educational sessions such as physical therapy, sports fitness, and nutrition, We are in the process of securing speakers from the Cavaliers training and medical staff and Cleveland Clinic along with a current Cavalier player to address the group.

Students will have the opportunity to win door prizes, shoot some free throws on the practice court along with participating in pre-game events in the Q. The event will begin at 1 PM with dinner on your own followed by the game beginning at 7 PM. Further details will be shared as they are confirmed.

Chapters have a choice of $25 tickets in the Upper Bowl or $45 in the Lower Bowl. Sign up is via the HOSA Affiliation System beginning October 2, 2018.
FLC Registration Closing   

All conference attendees (students, advisors, guests) must be registered. (Note: The registration system actually closes registration prior to midnight October 2nd. My suggestion: Get all registration entered by end of school on October 1st.

In order to sign up anyone for the conference, they must first be affiliated as members using the affiliation system.

Please pay special attention to register the attendees for the preferred lunch option and the correct tee shirt size. Also please register those who are to serve as delegates.  Note: No delegates will be signed up the day of the conference. The number delegates allocated to your chapter is based upon membership as of October 2nd.   The delegate apportionment is as follows:

Membership                 Voting Delegates
 
5-25                             1   
6-50                             2   
51-75                            3   
76-100                           4 
101-125                          5   
126-150                          6   
151+                             7 
Welcome Sponsor
Ohio HOSA is pleased to welcome Cedarville University as sponsor of two State Competitive Events.

Along with assisting with covering the cost of the event materials, the first place team in State Pharmacy Science and top three individuals in the State Knowledge Test: Pharmacology will awarded a stipend to cover their registration cost to attend the 2019 International Leadership Conference in Orlando.

Thank you Cedarville University for your support of Ohio HOSA and our students!

Note: If you know of a company, organization, or others who would be potential sponsors of our numerous events and conferences please send contact information to ohiohosa.14@gmail.com.
HOSA Dress Code Guidelines
Several advisors have requested we create a one page handout that identifies the dress code guidelines for the different events hosted by Ohio HOSA.

As you prepare your students for regional, state and International activities and events, the HOSA Dress Guidelines can be located by clicking on the below button and downloading them.
State Theme and Pin Design Guidelines
The guidelines for the 2018 State Theme and Pin Design are now available. Click on the below button to access the guidelines. State Theme suggestions should be sent via email to the State Advisor at ohiohosa.14@gmail.com. State Pin Designs are to be submitted at the registration desk at the Fall Leadership Conference.
2018-19 Competitive Events Guidelines
The 2018-19 Competitive Event Guidelines are now posted on the National HOSA website. Now is a great time to encourage your students to review the updated competitive events guidelines as they begin identifying and planning for their competitions. The 2018-19 Competitive Events Guidelines are the official guidelines that will be utilized at regional, state and international competitions.
Affiliate Your Chapter and Members
The Chapter Affiliation System is currently open and available to complete your membership roster. All students enrolled in your program and/or who have an interest being a part of HOSA should be affiliated as quickly as possible. Remember affiliation of your membership roster is required before you can sign up for Fall Leadership Conference and competitive events. Affiliation cost is $20/person including students, advisors and others.
National Pediatric Cancer Project
The delegates at the International Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX voted to embrace the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) as the official HOSA initiative. This partnership is for the next two school years.

The below website will be the main source for all involvement with the NPCF as well as where HOSA members and advisors can go to download marketing materials, educational Power points, and videos. Keep checking back as they will continually be adding new resources!

In terms of fundraising, please forward this information to your local Ohio c hapter leaders. T he ‘Leaders Guide’ sign up as well as the ‘Individual Guide’ document can be accessed by clicking on the below words, "Leaders" and "Individuals" and the below website. We will be covering this topic in greater details at the Fall Leadership Conference.

Fall Leadership Conference
Fall Leadership Conference registration opened August 30, 2018. Registration is on the HOSA Affiliation System. Registration closes October 2, 2018. Click the below link to access the tentative agenda.
Regional Competitive Events The 2018-19 Regional Competitive Events dates and locations are set. Click on the below link for more information. Registration opens in early October.
Send an email to Jim Scott to sign up another teacher or your administrators that may benefit from this weekly newsletter.
Ohio HOSA, Inc.

Phone: 614-638-5501