HOSA HANDBOOK: SECTION A HOSA – THE ORGANIZATION Copyright © 1985; 2020 Edition by HOSA, INC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyrights Conventions. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from HOSA, INC. except by a local or state affiliation with HOSA. Published by HOSA. 548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101 Southlake, TX 76092 972.874.0062 972.874.0063 - Fax Printed in the United States of America Copies of this publication are available by contacting the HOSA Headquarters at the above address or on the HOSA website at www.hosa.org. Activities and procedures within HOSA-Future Health Professionals are governed by the philosophy of simple fairness to all. Therefore, the policy of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is that all operations will be performed without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal as well as reasonable accommodations with disabilities and accessibility requirements on public accommodations. HOSA is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................................................. 5 PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION What Is HOSA-Future Health Professionals? .................................................................................................... 6 How Does HOSA Work ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Purpose, Mission, and Goals of HOSA .............................................................................................................. 7 HOSA’s Role in Building a Pipeline for Future Healthcare Professionals ......................................................... 8 The HOSA Organization .................................................................................................................................... 9 Levels of HOSA ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Why Affiliate with HOSA ................................................................................................................................... 11 Official HOSA Emblem, Colors and Tagline ................................................................................................... 12 Core Values ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 HOSA Creed .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Official HOSA Uniform Policy ........................................................................................................................... 13 Membership Categories ................................................................................................................................... 15 HOSA Members, Chapters, and Chartered Associations ............................................................................... 17 Active Chartered Association Affiliation Guidelines ......................................................................................... 18 Inactive State Affiliation Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 19 List of HOSA Chartered Associations and Charter Dates ............................................................................... 20 Geographical HOSA Areas .............................................................................................................................. 21 HOSA, Inc. and the Board of Directors ............................................................................................................ 22 HOSA Elected HOSA Executive Council ......................................................................................................... 24 Duties of HOSA Executive Council .................................................................................................................. 24 Executive Council Candidate Information ........................................................................................................ 25 HOSA Headquarters ........................................................................................................................................ 27 HOSA Foundation ............................................................................................................................................ 28 HOSA Congressional Advisory Board ............................................................................................................. 28 Council of HOSA Health Leaders .................................................................................................................... 29 HOSA-100 National Advisory Council ............................................................................................................. 29 HOSA Awards and Recognition ....................................................................................................................... 32 Honorary Life Members .................................................................................................................................... 33 HOSA International Leadership Conference ................................................................................................... 33 HOSA Publications ........................................................................................................................................... 34 HOSA Emblematic Supplies ............................................................................................................................ 34 PART TWO: HISTORY Early History ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 HOSA Was Born .............................................................................................................................................. 37 The First Three Years ...................................................................................................................................... 38 HOSA Moves Forward in the 80’s ................................................................................................................... 38 HOSA Management Headquarters .................................................................................................................. 39 HOSA Motto/Emblem/Creed/Uniform Policy ................................................................................................... 40 Recognition by the U.S. Department of Education .......................................................................................... 40 HOSA Board of Directors and Competitive Events ......................................................................................... 41 Health Science or Biomedical Science Education Programs: Moving Forward .............................................. 42 Chairmen, HOSA Inc. Board of Directors ........................................................................................................ 43 HOSA Presidents ............................................................................................................................................. 44 National and International Leadership Conferences ....................................................................................... 45 Policy of the United States Department of Education ...................................................................................... 46 HOSA Affiliated Groups ................................................................................................................................... 47 2 HOSA Section A of the HOSA Handbook FOREWORD The focus of SECTION A of the HOSA HANDBOOK is on HOSA-Future Health Professionals - THE ORGANIZATION. Additional Handbook Sections, as noted below, deal with other important facets of the HOSA program. The entire HOSA HANDBOOK is not only a vital reference for HOSA chapters, members, and advisors but also represents the major reason this organization has experienced outstanding growth since its inception in 1976 -- a belief in HOSA's contribution to students in Health Science or Biomedical Science Education throughout the nation and a belief that people working together can accomplish a great goal. The complete HANDBOOK will provide the HOSA advisor and members with the information needed to organize and/or maintain an effective HOSA CHAPTER. It also will help advisors integrate the HOSA program of work into the instructional program of Health Science or Biomedical Science Education. Activities of HOSA are an integral part of the instructional program that provides occupational skills in the health care field as well as builds leadership skills. This HANDBOOK should be utilized in developing leadership skills among members and the HOSA Officer Team, and in planning, organizing and conducting HOSA Chapter activities throughout the year.