Ohio HOSA, Inc.

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



* NEW* In This Issue

Ohio HOSA & Cavs Day Success

State Pin Design and Theme Selection Results

Competitive Event Helpers Needed

Regional Competitive Events Sign Up

New Sponsor Joins Ohio HOSA

State Officer Application and Interview Process Released

Ohio HOSA, Inc. Bylaws

 STEM Premier Details

Membership Deadlines

Dress Code Expectations

National Pediatric Cancer

Regional Competitive Event Dates

Greetings!
Thank you to the 56 chapters and over 560 members and advisors who made the 2018 Fall Leadership Conference a success! We were blessed to have presentations by Dr. Bhuvana Setty from Nationwide Children's Hospital on Pediatric Cancer; Riya Gupta, our Eastern Region National Vice President, along with three state officer lead leadership workshops.

A special thank you to Mrs. Paula Wathen, Miami Valley CTC for her help by filling in for our keynote speaker who became ill.

Have a great week!

Jim Scott, State Advisor
Ohio HOSA

UPCOMING EVENTS. . .

November 7, 2018
Regional Competitive Events Registration Opened

November 13, 2018
Ohio HOSA & Cleveland Cavs Day

November 16, 2018
Ohio HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
Ohio HOSA & Cavs Day A Sucess
Last evening the over 550 Ohio HOSA members and advisors attending the first ever educational event conducted by several members of the Cleveland Cavs training and player staff. More details will be in next newsletter. Thank you to all who attended!
50 HOSA members were selected to create the High Five Tunnels for the Cleveland Cavs and Charlotte Hornets players as they entered the court. We were able to cheer the Cavs onto their second victory this season!
A special thank you to Motivated Print for co-sponsoring a specially designed tee shirt for all Ohio HOSA attendees. The shirts shown above show Ohio HOSA's support of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
State Theme and Pin Design Selected
The delegates at last week's Fall Leadership Conference selected the pin design from the Junior Miami Valley CTC chapter as this year's winning design . Congratulations and appreciation to the 20 entries that were submitted for consideration.

The SLC Theme selected by the delegates was submitted by West Clermont HS- Great Oaks Chapter. The winning theme, " Not all Superheroes wear capes, but we do wear lab coats" was selected from 15 entries.
Competitive Event Helpers Needed
We are all familiar with the phrase, "All Hands on Deck!" In order to conduct quality experiences we need every advisor to help with conducting our regional and state competitive events. Your expertise and assistance along with that of industry representatives will allow us to provide those positive experiences.

Thank you to those advisors who attended the Fall Leadership Conference and signed up to assist with conducting their region and the state competitive events. We understand all advisors could not attend the FLC and we want to reach out to you!

The success of your region's competitive events and the state competition is dependent on many volunteers willing to serve as helpers and judges.

Please download the below form, complete it and email the form to Jim Scott prior to Thanksgiving Break. We will then copy the form and give the appropriate forms to the respective Region Captain for potential use as they plan and prepare for the regional competition. No teacher will be asked or allowed to judge their own student(s). If you know of others who would be willing to assist, please copy the form and email it to Ohiohosa.14@gmail.com.

Regional Competitive Events
It's that time of year! The Affiliation System is open effective November 7th for signing up for your regional competitive events. Please consult the Calendar of Events for the last day to register for your region. If you are uncertain what region you are eligible to compete in please click on the below link for a complete listing.
Welcome New Sponsor!
Ohio HOSA is pleased to welcome Motivated Print, Inc. as a BRONZE sponsor of specially designed tee shirts that will be given to all 525 plus attendees at the first-ever Ohio HOSA and Cleveland Cavs Day event celebrating Ohio HOSA's commitment to our National Service Project - the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Thank you sponsors 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.
2019 - 20 State Officer Application and Process
We are pleased to announce the State Officer "Intent to Serve" Packet and the State Officer application can be downloaded by clicking on the below buttons. Both of these items will be uploaded to the website in the near future.

Included in the "Intent to Serve" packet (Due December 23, 2018) :
Ohio HOSA State Officer Candidate Interview Process
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Commitment Form
Standards of Conduct
State Officer Expenses
2019-20 Tentative Dates
Signatures Form

The State Officer Application (Due January 23, 2019)
Ohio HOSA, Inc. Bylaws Update
The State Officer Team has reviewed the Ohio HOSA, Inc. Bylaws this summer and sent recommendations to the Ohio HOSA, Inc. Board in September. The Board reviewed the recommendations and have agreed with the recommendations and is sending the recommendations onto the delegates at the Fall Leadership Conference for their input. The FLC Delegates agreed with the recommendations .

The Ohio HOSA, Inc. Board will review all input at the November 16, 2018 Board Meeting and take action at that time. Advisors who may have questions or comments are encouraged to contact the State Advisor.

Click the below button to access the Bylaws. Note the recommended changes are highlighted in yellow.

Based on Board action at the November 16th meeting, approved changes will be effective immediately. The Ohio HOSA Policies and Procedures will be updated to reflect any changes to the Bylaws. Additionally, both documents will be posted to the website by December 1, 2018.
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.
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.
  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.
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.
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 regional 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.

Regional Competitive Events The 2018-19 Regional Competitive Events dates and locations are set. Click on the below link for more information. Registration opened November 7th.
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