HOSA Chapter Advisor Resource Outline
Listed below is an outline of the online Chapter Advisor Resource. Each step would be a live link,
allowing HOSA advisors to click on the step on which they need assistance. These sub-bullets would
include resources that would be available via Word document (for easy local adaptation), PDF, video,
webinar and/or live link formats.
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Welcome – Video & Written Introduction
o How to Use the Resource
STEP ONE: Get to Know HOSA
o HOSA Definition List (Perkins, CTE, CTSO, HOSA, NLC, etc)
 What is CTE?
 Definitions List
o Websites (National and State)
 National
 State Associations
o HOSA in a Nutshell
o Why HOSA? Membership Benefits
o Organizing Action for HOSA Chapters
o HOSA Chapter Timeline
o Quick Guide of HOSA Publications
o Postsecondary/Collegiate Handbook
o HOSA Introduction Lesson Plan
o FAQ Document
o HOSA Membership Hotline
STEP TWO: Get Connected (to your State Advisor)
o List of State Advisors
STEP THREE: Recruit Students
o HOSA NLC ThinkBack
o HOSA Promotional Videos
o Website Scavenger Hunt for Students
o Sample HOSA Member Application
o Sample Letter to Parents of Prospective Members
o Sample Photo Release Form
STEP FOUR: Affiliate
o Affiliation Instructions
o State Affiliation Information
o Affiliation Link
o 2014-2015 Online Affiliation Information
STEP FIVE: Develop Bylaws
o Introduction to Bylaws
o National HOSA Bylaws for the student organization
o HOSA, Inc. Bylaws for the corporate body
o Sample Local Bylaws
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STEP SIX: Role of the HOSA Advisor
o Commitment and the All-Important Local HOSA Advisor
o Rules for HOSA Advisors
o Chapter Advisors Support Student Leadership
o The HOSA Chapter Advisor
o Chapter Management: Tips for Problem Solving
STEP SEVEN: Elect Officers
o Officer Information
o Sample Officer Duties
o Sample Chapter Officer Applications
o Sample Parent Letter
o Sample Officer Contract
o Chapter Officer Support
o HOSA Installation Ceremony
o Sign up for Team HOSA Updates
STEP EIGHT: Hold Chapter Meetings
o Agendas & Minutes Information
o Parliamentary Procedure Basics
o Sample Agenda
o Sample Agenda
o Sample Meeting Minutes
o HOSA Treasurer’s Report
o HOSA Committee Information
o HOSA Committee Report
o HOSA Meeting Evaluation Form
STEP NINE: Plan Activities
o Activities Information
o Sample Activities
o Sample Program of Work
o Blank Program of Work
o Activities Planning Sheet
o HOSA Chapter Goal Planning Sheet
o Sample News Release
o Sample Participation Point Plan
o Financial Leadership Activities
 Fundraising Handbook
 Fundraiser Agreement
 Financial Record Sheet
 Sample Chapter Budget
 Grant Writing Guide
 Sample Partnership Letter
STEP TEN: HOSA in the Classroom through Competitive Events
o Competition Through HOSA: A Positive Viewpoint
o Competitive Events Information and Guidelines
o Competitive Event Summary
o 2014-15 Competitive Event Topics
o 2014-15 Competitive Events Update
o 2014-15 Medical Reading Books
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Event Characteristics Profile
Selecting the Right Competitive Event
Competitive Event Examples
HOSA Week Ideas
Incorporating HOSA into the Classroom
 Lesson Plans
o HOSA and National Healthcare Foundation Standards Competency Matrix
o HOSA and National Healthcare Foundation Accountability Criteria Matrix
o HOSA Competitive Events and Career Technical Core Crosswalk
o HOSA Competitive Events and the Common Core Crosswalk
o HOSA Competitive Events and Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science Crosswalk
STEP ELEVEN: Attend Conferences
o Washington Leadership Academy Information
o State Leadership Conferences
o National Leadership Conference Guide
o National Leadership Conference Information
o National Leadership Conference Deadline Checklist
o Dress for Success PowerPoint
o Tips for Traveling with Students
Other
o Marketing HOSA
 HOSA Posters
 HOSA Brand and Logos
 Awards Unlimited
o Senior Graduation Stole/Cord Information
o Social Media Links
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Instagram