HOSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization that allows students to compete in one of 55 health science events. Important Dates: November 16 HOSA Membership Commitment Form Due (including contest selection) Mid-November-Early January Contest preparation, practice and finalization January 12 HOSA Regional Competition, Adrian, MI March 21-23 HOSA State Leadership Conference, Grand Rapids, MI (Only regional qualifiers attend) June 19-22 HOSA International Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL (Only state qualifiers attend) Students interested in participating in HOSA need to be aware of the following: If you sign-up to participate, you agree to compete at the Regional Competition on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Membership dues are $20 and the cost to compete at Regionals is $30. Students will be responsible for reimbursing CPC $30 if they decide not to compete after the regional registration has been paid. Select the event that you want to compete in Specific information for each event can be found at: http://hosa.org/guidelines Do your research and make sure that you are comfortable with (and would enjoy) your selected event You are only allowed to compete in one event If you select a team event, be sure that you have the time and transportation available to meet with your team outside of class time to prepare and practice Students/parents must read Dress Code and Code of Conduct (attached) Please join Mrs. McCullen s HOSA Remind group. This will become the primary means of communication throughout the school year. (Instructions for joining are attached) Please complete and return the HOSA Membership Commitment Form to Mrs. McCullen by Friday, November 16, 2018 (attached)
DRESS CODE AND BUSINESS ATTIRE HOSA members should follow the event guidelines in determining appropriate competitive event attire. Competitors (teams) who are appropriately dressed will earn bonus points for proper dress. Proper Business Attire Conference delegate attire should be proper and appropriate since it reflects directly upon the State Association and National HOSA. Conference delegates must wear HOSA uniform or appropriate business attire to all conference activities, unless otherwise noted, other than the general sessions, where HOSA attire is required. Business attire may include: Khaki pants and/or slacks Dress pants of different lengths that are part of a suit/ensemble may be acceptable but shorts are not acceptable. Polo Tops, Button Down Shirts (Oxfords) For females--tops may also include appropriate blouses and/or sweaters Dresses No denim clothing or canvas shoes will be acceptable. Denim pants in colors other than blue are not permitted. Blue jean skirts and dresses are NOT acceptable. Under no circumstances will blue jeans, shorts, or other casual attire be accepted. Delegates dressed in such casual attire will not be permitted to participate in official HOSA conference meetings. HOSA Uniform Attire Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart. Shirt/blouse for females (white tailored or short--sleeve white jewel neck shell) Shirt for males white closed--neck, man--tailored dress shirt, suitable for use with a tie Accent for female members maroon HOSA scarf or tie is optional, but not required Accent for male officers navy or maroon long tie Matching navy slacks for males and matching navy slacks or skirts for females Closed--toe blue or black shoes (hose optional) OR Black or navy blue suit with a white shirt Closed--toe blue or black shoes (hose optional) Male members MUST wear a tie. Female members may choose to wear knee--length skirt or slacks. No Dresses. No dress code can cover all contingencies so HOSA members must use a certain amount of judgment in their choice of clothing to wear. HOSA members who experience uncertainty about acceptable HOSA attire should ask his/her HOSA local or state advisor. Here are a few more tips to help you understand Business Attire. Casual tank or tube tops, t--shirts, sweat pants/shirts, or tennis shoes are never acceptable Clothing that works well for the beach, yard work, dance clubs, exercise sessions, and sports contests is NOT appropriate for HOSA events, meetings, and conference sessions. Clothing that reveals excessive cleavage, your back, your chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for HOSA delegates.
DRESS CODE CONTINUED Clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled. Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing is unacceptable. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive is unacceptable. Open--toed shoes and heeled sandals are permitted with Business Attire. Flip--flops and Toms are not. Casual tank or tube tops, t-shirts, sweat pants/shirts, or tennis shoes are never acceptable. Definition of Flip-Flops Flip-flops and thong sandals are flat, backless, made of rubber or leather, plain or embellished with beads, etc., consisting of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap, like a thin thong, that passes between the first (big) and second toes and around either side of the foot. Clinical Uniform for Skill Events For most skill events, scrubs and clinical shoes or tennis shoes are acceptable clinical attire. Other dress may be appropriate to the occupational area and acceptable for HOSA competitive events. Shorts and flipflops are not acceptable HOSA clinical attire. Scrubs can be of any color/design, with or without a HOSA emblem.
HOSA MEMEBERSHIP COMMITMENT FORM I have read and agree to abide by the Dress Code and Code Student name of Conduct. I am also committed to participating at the HOSA Regional Competition at Lenawee ISD in Adrian, MI on Saturday, January 12, 2019. I am aware that this event takes place on a Saturday and will require me to be available from 6:00am-5:00pm. (Please consider potential athletic and/or club conflicts that you might have) I understand that I will be responsible to reimburse the Career Preparation Center $30 if I decide not to compete after the $30 regional fee has been paid. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Date REGIONAL COMPETITIVE EVENT SELECTION: After reviewing the competition list and event requirements, my event selection for the Regional Competition on January 12 th is: Event Choice: If you selected a Team event: Number of participants required Name(s) of team members REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP DATA: First Name Last Name Eaton RESA Program: AM/PM Grade (11 th/ 12 th ): Student Cell Phone: Student Email: REMIND I have joined Mrs. McCullen s HOSA Remind group. *PLEASE RETURN TO MRS. MCCULLEN BY: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 FOR OFFICE USE: Date Rec: