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2009 NLC Guide32nd National Leadership Conference

Nashville, TennesseeJune 24-27, 2009

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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Front Row Left to Right: Sheila Carlton (TN), Miguel Doroteo (FL), Luis Baez (TX), Michael Brode (SC), Jan Rodriguez (FL), Mark Burley (MI). Back Row Left to Right: Kristen Davidson (UT), Rosemarie Dunkelberger (PA), Virginia Bishop (SC), Lara Skaggs (OK), Debbie Ziegler (NE), Denise Abbott (UT), Laura Fink (FL), Elizabeth Bullock (KY), Tonia Davis (TN).

Mark BurleyChair

SHeIla CarlTONChair-Elect

krISTeN DavIDSONImmediate Past Chair

MICHael BrODePresident-Elect

luIS BaeZPresident

TONIa DavISSecretary

2009 HOSA, INC. BOArd Of dIrECTOrS

Welcome to Nashvil le!

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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Front Row Left to Right: Sheila Carlton (TN), Miguel Doroteo (FL), Luis Baez (TX), Michael Brode (SC), Jan Rodriguez (FL), Mark Burley (MI). Back Row Left to Right: Kristen Davidson (UT), Rosemarie Dunkelberger (PA), Virginia Bishop (SC), Lara Skaggs (OK), Debbie Ziegler (NE), Denise Abbott (UT), Laura Fink (FL), Elizabeth Bullock (KY), Tonia Davis (TN).

Mark BurleyChair

SHeIla CarlTONChair-Elect

krISTeN DavIDSONImmediate Past Chair

MICHael BrODePresident-Elect

luIS BaeZPresident

TONIa DavISSecretary

2009 HOSA, INC. BOArd Of dIrECTOrS

Welcome to Nashvil le!

On behalf of your entire National Officer Team, it is with pleasure that we invite you to attend HOSA’s 32nd Annual National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

This year’s Theme is “Learning Today, Serving Tomorrow”. The National Leadership Conference provides a great opportunity for students and advisors to learn and grow. We are hopeful that the knowledge and understanding gained through your HOSA experiences will lead you to a future of services in the health professions.

HOSA is the only student organization that is 100% health care and is committed to building a pipeline of health care professionals. Nationwide, HOSA has over 100,000 members, and that number continues to increase each year, with this being our 24th year of consecutive growth. And there’s no better way to celebrate being a part of this great organization than to attend the HOSA National Leadership Conference!

NLC 2009 has a LOT to offer. First and foremost, you will have the opportunity to meet, greet and network with thousands of fellow HOSA members who share the same goals that you have. You’ll feel the pride of being a part of your state association, and representing your school at state meetings. But that’s not all! There’s a lot to learn at HOSA’s Educational Symposium, and the General Sessions are exciting as well.

For many HOSA members, the National Leadership Conference provides a showcase for their talents in the HOSA Competitive Events Program. Prepare well, do your best, and enjoy the competitive events experience.

After the dust settles and your work is done, Nashville will offer many exciting ways to relax and enjoy the city. Some of the attractions include, President Andrew Jackson’s home-The Hermitage, The Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Nashville Shores Water Park. Make sure to save time to see some of these great sites.

This has been an exciting year of growth and positive change for HOSA as well as for the Executive Council, and it’s not over yet! We have a lot of work to do in the months to come, and look forward to celebrating our accomplishments with you in June in Nashville. See you there!!

Luis BaezNational HOSA President

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO HOSA MEMBERS

Welcome to the home of country music and the

BEST student leadership conference EVEr!

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MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! To help you and your members take advantage of HOSA’s National Leadership Conference, you will find the information you need to register your delegation in this NLC Guide. Please pay particular attention to the conference pre-registration forms that you are to complete and send to your HOSA State Advisor. You will receive information from your State Advisor indicating the date that all forms should be received in their state office.

•Online registration is available for this year’s NLC at www.hosa.org. Read the instructions

carefully and register online.

• Read everything carefully. Invest time to become acquainted with registration forms, competitive event requirements, tours, etc. Don’t hesitate to call your State Advisor and the National HOSA Headquarters for answers to questions.

• Review the tentative conference schedule to help chapter members plan their arrival and departure times. Check with your State Advisor for your state’s transportation schedule to the conference.

• Study the NATIONAL HOSA HANDBOOK, Section B, Revised Edition, 2008, and updates on the web at http://www.hosa.org/natorg/sectb/index.html to make sure you and your students prepare for the events with the latest guidelines. Except as otherwise noted in this booklet, general rules for competitive events and specific guidelines published in the NATIONAL HOSA HANDBOOK, Section B, Revised Edition, 2008, will provide the basis for operation and competitor assessment at the 2009 National Leadership Conference. All competitors and their advisors should be thoroughly familiar with the rules for their chosen events. Equipment and/or supplies to be provided by the competitor are specified in some events. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check the guidelines.

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NaSHVILLE

NaSHVILLEthe place to be in 2009

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HOSa NatIONaL LEadErSHIp CONfErENCETentative Conference Schedule

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The schedule of events has NOT been finalized for the NLC in Nashville, therefore, the agenda presented MUST be considered as tentative. As soon as all activities and events are finalized, a detailed agenda will be published at www.hosa.org.

Educational workshops are not shown on the tentative agenda and will be scheduled throughout the day on

Thursday and Friday.

Monday, June 22, 2009

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitive Events Committee Meeting

12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Committees Luncheon

6 pm – 7:30 pm Committee Reception

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

8:00 am – 4:00 pm HOSA Inc. Committee Meetings

As Scheduled CE Event Manager/State Sponsor Orientation

8:30 am – 12:00 pm New State Officer Leadership Academy 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Advanced State Officer Leadership Academy

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm State Advisor Registration

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm State Advisor Dinner Meeting * For State Advisors Only

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm National Officer Candidate Orientation and Exam

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm CEU Registration * For advisors planning to earn CEUs

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Nominating Committee Meeting

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm State Presidents’ Reception * Hosted by the National Executive Council

11:00 pm Posting of National Officer Interview Schedule

12:30 am Curfew

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

9:00 am – 5:00 pm HOSA Headquarters

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitive Events Headquarters

8:00 am – 1:30 pm National Officer Interviews

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Conference Registration

8:00 am – 1:00 pm CE Event Manager/State Sponsor Orientation * By appointment only

8:00 am – 9:00 am Newcomers – Coffee Talk *Informal discussion session for all new local advisors. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibitor Registration

11:30 am – 2:30 pm VIP Luncheon * By invitation only

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Translator Meeting

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm HOSA Healthcare Exposition 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Nominating Committee Report

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam • Orientation and Written Test

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Local and State Advisor Orientation

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Voting Delegate Orientation 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CEU Registration *For advisors planning to earn CEUs

3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Parliamentary Procedure •Orientation and Written Test

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Forensic Medicine • Orientation and Written Test

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Creative Problem Solving • Orientation and Written Test

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Medical Reading • Orientation and Written Test

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm HOSA Bowl • Orientation and Written Test

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Scholarship Recipient/HOSA Sponsor Dinner * By invitation only

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Flag and Opening Session Practice

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Opening General Session •Parade of States•Tennessee Greetings•Membership Recognition•Honorary Life Member

Various Times Throughout Day State Meetings (As scheduled by states)

11:00 pm – 11:30 pm Committee Meetings (if needed) •Rules and Arbitration Committee •Credentials and Tellers Committee

12:30 am Curfew

Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:00 am – 8:00 pm HOSA Headquarters 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Competitive Events Headquarters

Times Vary CE Event Manager/State Sponsor Orientation* By appointment only

7 am – 8:30 am Meet the Candidates’ Breakfast * By invitation only – for voting delegates, officer candidates, and national officers

8:00 am – 9:00 am Newcomers – Coffee Talk *Informal discussion session for all new local advisors.

Times Vary EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM CENTER Throughout Day * Open to all conference participants, a variety

of workshops will be scheduled. Check the HOSA web site in May for a workshop schedule.

8:00 am Round Two Competitors Posted •HOSA Bowl•Parliamentary Procedure•Medical Reading•Creative Problem Solving•Forensic Medicine

8:00 am – 9:30 am Competitive Event Orientations •Researched Persuasive Speaking •Medical Photography •Extemporaneous Speaking •Personal Care •Community Awareness •Biomedical Debate •Public Health Emergency Preparedness •Clinical Specialty

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

8:00 am – 9:45 am Clinical Nursing • Orientation and Written Test

8:00 am – 9:45 am Biotechnology • Orientation and Written Test

8:00 am – 9:45 am Home Health Aide • Orientation and Written Test

8:00 am – 9:45 am Sports Medicine • Orientation and Written Test

8:00 am – 9:45 am Veterinary Assisting • Orientation and Written Test

8:00 am – 9:45 am EMT • Orientation and Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am Job Seeking Skills • Orientation and Written Application

8:00 am – 9:45 am CERT • Orientation and Written Test

8:30 am – 12:00 pm Leadership Academy (Student Members) 9:00 am – 6 pm HOSA Healthcare Exposition

10:00 am – 11:30 am Competitive Event Orientations •Health Education •Public Service Announcement •Speaking Skills •Extemporaneous Health Poster •Career Health Display •Prepared Speaking •First Aid/Rescue Breathing

10:00 am – 11:45 am Dental Assisting • Orientation and Written Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am Interviewing Skills • Orientation and Written Application

10:00 am – 11:45 am Extemporaneous Writing • Orientation and Essay

10:00 am – 11:45 am Administrative Medical Assisting • Orientation and Written Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am Medical Assisting Clinical

• Orientation and Written Test

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

10:00 am – 11:45 am Medical Laboratory Assisting • Orientation and Written Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am Nursing Assisting • Orientation and Written Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am Physical Therapy • Orientation and Written Test

10:00 am – 11:45 am CPR/First Aid • Orientation and Written Test

11 am – 12:30 pm Judges’ Luncheon and Orientation

12:00 pm Round Two Competitors Posted •Sports Medicine•CERT

12:30 pm Dental Spelling Medical Spelling •Orientation and Written Test

12:30 pm Competitive Events: (By appointment) Knowledge Test Pharmacology

Medical Terminology Rescue BreathingCERT Community AwarenessSports Medicine

Biomedical Debate - Preliminary Rounds Parliamentary ProcedureJob Seeking Skills Clinical Specialty

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Regional Meetings – State Advisors Only

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Leadership Academy (Student Members)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Business Session * Voting Delegates must be in official HOSA uniform

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Outstanding HOSA Chapter •Orientation and turn in scrapbooks

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Judges’ Dinner and Orientation

4:00 pm Round Two Competitors Posted •Home Health Aide•Veterinary Assisting•Biotechnology•EMT

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

5:30 pm Competitive Events: (By appointment) Knowledge Test Nutrition

Knowledge Test Pathophysiology Extemporaneous Health Poster

Interviewing Skills Creative Problem SolvingHome Health Aide Veterinary AssistingBiotechnology EMTHealth EducationMedical PhotographyMedical Reading

*** HOSA SHOWCASE ***8:30 – 9:30 pm Outstanding HOSA Chapter Open to all conference participants

•Competitors will take scrapbooks with them at 9:30 pm

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm HOSA Inc. Annual Meeting Election of HOSA, Inc. Board Members

9:00 pm Round Two Competitors Posted •Physical Therapy•Dental Assisting•Nursing Assisting•Clinical Nursing•Administrative Medical Assisting•CPR/First Aid•Medical Laboratory Assisting•Medical Spelling•Dental Spelling•Biomedical Debate•Medical Assisting Clinical

9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Past HOSA Inc. Chairman Reception By Invitation Only Host: Kristen Davidson, Immediate Past Chairman

10:30 pm – 11:00 pm Committee Meetings (If needed)•Rules and Arbitration •Credentials and Tellers

12:30 am Curfew

friday, June 26, 2009

8:00 am – 8:00 pm HOSA Headquarters 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Competitive Events Headquarters

7:30 am – 9:00 am Judges’ Breakfast and Orientation

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friday, June 26, 2009

8:00 am Career Health Display Set-Up

8:00 am – 9:00 am Newcomers – Coffee Talk *Informal discussion session for all new local advisors.

Times Vary EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM CENTER Throughout Day * Open to all conference participants, a variety

of workshops will be scheduled. Check the HOSA web site in May for a workshop schedule.

*** HOSA SHOwcASe ***8:00 am – 5:00 pm Medical Photography 9:00 am – 10:00 am Community Awareness 9:30 am – 10:30 am Health Education 10:00 am – 11:00 am Extemporaneous Health Poster 10:30 am – 11:30 am Chapter Newsletter 10:30 am – 11:30 am Clinical Specialty 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Public Service Announcement 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Career Health Display

*Open to all conference participants

8:30 am – 12:00 pm Leadership Academy (Student Members)

8:40 am Bus departs for Skill Events held at Remington College By Appointment •Dental Assisting

•Administrative Medical Assisting•Medical Assisting Clinical•Medical Laboratory Assisting

9:25 am Bus departs for Skill Events held at Belmont University By Appointment •Clinical Nursing

•Nursing Assisting•Personal Care•Physical Therapy

9:00 am – 1:00 pm HOSA Healthcare Exposition 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Leadership Academy (New Advisors)

9:00 am Competitive Events: By Appointment Medical Math

Extemporaneous SpeakingKnowledge Test: Concepts of Health Care Knowledge Test: Human Growth and Development CPR/First AidCareer Health Display

Public Service Announcement Researched Persuasive Speaking Forensic Medicine Epidemiology

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friday, June 26, 2009

10:30 am – 11:15 am CEU Credit: Meeting with HOSA Management

HOSA Inc. Board Members and Staff

11 am – 12:30 pm Judges’ Luncheon and Orientation 12:30 pm Competitive Events: By Appointment Prepared Speaking Dental Terminology Speaking Skills

Public Health Emergency PreparednessMedical Spelling PSC – Spelldown Medical Spelling - SS – Spelldown Dental Spelling – Spelldown HOSA Bowl

Biomedical Debate – Debate Round 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Leadership Academy (Student Members)

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Regional Meetings (State Advisors Only)

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Board Member Orientation

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HOSA Bowl Finals (Time Approximate) Secondary Postsecondary Collegiate

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm National Recognition Session •Advisor Tribute and Recognition•National Service Project•Leadership Academy Recognition•Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam•Barbara James Service Award Recognition•National HOSA Week•National Recognition Program•Chapter Newsletter•Outstanding HOSA Chapter•Outstanding State Leaders•Conference Theme•Scholarships•2008-09 National Officer Recognition•Presentation of 2009-10 National Executive Council

10 – 10:30 pm CEU Credit Distribution * Must bring completed forms

10:00 pm – 12:00 am HOSA Dance

12:30 am Curfew

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

9:00 am – 11:00 am HOSA Headquarters

9:00 am – 11:00 am Competitive Events Headquarters

All Day HOSA Day in Nashville

8:00 am – 9:00 am CEU Credit Distribution * Must bring completed forms

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Grand Awards Session Postsecondary/Collegiate

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Grand Awards Session Secondary

10:00 pm – 12:00 am Grand Awards Dance

1:00 am Curfew

Sunday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 1, 2009

All Day Executive Council Training All newly elected National Officers are required to attend

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rUNNING fOr NATIONAL OffICE

Take a few moments to remember all the goals and aspirations you have had throughout your life. Think of the times when you wanted to accomplish something but there was always something or someone holding you back. Consider the following questions:

• Have you ever wanted to do something that would give you the opportunity to make a difference? • Do you want the opportunity to lead others into the future of health care? • With these questions in mind, have you ever considered being a national officer for HOSA?

Qualifications for national officer are: •GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4-point scale. •Junior or Senior in high school (Secondary Division) •Postsecondary/Collegiate member (PS/C Division)

Believe in yourself and make the decision of a lifetime. Make the decision to be a national officer for HOSA and create a great future with HOSA, health care and you.

HOSA Scholarship InformationThe 2009 Scholarship guidelines can be found in this packet or online at www.hosa.org. Applications must

be RECEIVED no later than April 1 for consideration. Late arrivals will not be considered.

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Competitive EVENT TOPICS

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2008-09 National Theme

Public Health Emergency

Preparedness

2008-09 topic category is:Natural Disasters & Severe Weather

Extemporaneous Speaking

Can be any topic related to current health issues or HOSA . For example:

• HOSA and Community Service – The Benefits of Service Learning • Teens and Smoking • The Value of HOSA in Promoting Career Opportunities in

Health Care • Childhood Obesity – Problems and Solutions

Prepared SpeakingSpeaking Skills

The speech topic is the National Theme:“HOSA: Where One Person’s Passion Becomes Another Person’s

Hero.”

Extemporaneous Writing This can be any topic related to Health Science Education or HOSA,such as:

• HOSA: A Contributing Member of the Healthcare Community o How does HOSA contribute to the healthcare community? o What types of services does HOSA provide? o What are the benefits to the healthcare community? o What are the benefits to HOSA members?

Extemporaneous Health Poster

Topics will be related to HOSA or Health Science curriculum competencies. Support documentation (articles, pamphlets, etc.) may be provided.For Example:

• Hand Hygiene – Preventing the Spread of Infection • Eating Right • Tips for Skin Cancer Prevention • The Benefits of HOSA Membership

Researched Persuasive Speaking

This year’s topics are:

• Obesity: Family vs. Society

• Prevent Hearing Loss: The government Should Regulate Volume on Personal Audio Devices

”HOSA: Where One Person’s Passion Becomes AnotherPerson’s Hero”

Submitted by Pennsylvania HOSA

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Competitive EVENT TOPICS“HOSA: Where One Person’s Passion Becomes

Another Person’s Hero”

Public Health Emergency

Preparedness

2008-09 topic category is:Natural Disasters & Severe Weather

Extemporaneous Speaking

Can be any topic related to current health issues or HOSA . For example:

• HOSA and Community Service – The Benefits of Service Learning • Teens and Smoking • The Value of HOSA in Promoting Career Opportunities in

Health Care • Childhood Obesity – Problems and Solutions

Prepared SpeakingSpeaking Skills

The speech topic is the National Theme:“HOSA: Where One Person’s Passion Becomes Another Person’s

Hero.”

Extemporaneous Writing This can be any topic related to Health Science Education or HOSA,such as:

• HOSA: A Contributing Member of the Healthcare Community o How does HOSA contribute to the healthcare community? o What types of services does HOSA provide? o What are the benefits to the healthcare community? o What are the benefits to HOSA members?

Extemporaneous Health Poster

Topics will be related to HOSA or Health Science curriculum competencies. Support documentation (articles, pamphlets, etc.) may be provided.For Example:

• Hand Hygiene – Preventing the Spread of Infection • Eating Right • Tips for Skin Cancer Prevention • The Benefits of HOSA Membership

Researched Persuasive Speaking

This year’s topics are:

• Obesity: Family vs. Society

• Prevent Hearing Loss: The government Should Regulate Volume on Personal Audio Devices

Creative Problem Solving

The secret topic requires the team to solve a problem. The problem may be related to health care or HOSA. Generally, the problem is complex, involving many factors with no clear right or wrong answer. Supportive material is provided. The solution often requires the team to consider time, money, people and creativity in the solution.

Biomedical Debate 2008-09 topic is: “Cord Blood for Sale.” • The question to be considered in the preliminary round will be

based on this year’s topic.

Parliamentary Procedure

The event guidelines contain a sample problem. Typically, the problem includes one or two main motions, with four or five other types of motions to be applied to the main motion in the course of the meeting.

Forensic Medicine The event guidelines contain a sample problem. Typically, the problem includes a crime scene or description of the events leading to the death of a victim(s), and additional documentation which generally includes an autopsy.

Public Service Announcement

2008-09 topic is:“Volunteer: Help Make Your Community Healthier and Safer.”

Medical Reading Questions for this event will come from the following books:• The Scalpel and the Silver Bear by Alvard and VanPelt • Caring for Patients from Different Cultures by Galanti • Small Steps: The Year I got Polio by Kehret and Shanahan • Body of Work by Montross

Skill Events Each skill event with procedures is written up as a scenario. The scenario usually requires the competitor to demonstrate 1-3 skills (procedures) exactly as listed in the event guidelines. In addition, the scenario creates a potential “situation” in which a health care worker might actually perform the skill(s). Given the environment created by the scenario, the competitor performs the procedures of the event and is evaluated by a judge or judges.

HOSA Week November 2 - 8, 2008

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HOSA CompetitiveEVENT UPdATE

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The following updates to the NATIONAL HOSA HANDBOOK, SECTION B, REVISED, 2008, were made at the January 2009 Competitive Events Meeting. Please note these changes and additions when preparing for

competition, as well as event updates posted on the web at http://www.hosa.org/natorg/sectb/index.html.

NEW EVENTSTwo new regular events will be held at NLC 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. States will determine the three individuals/teams who will participate in these events at NLC 2009. National competitors/teams must have competed in the event at the state level to be eligible for national competition. Those new events are:

• Epidemiology• Public Health Emergency Preparedness

HEALTH PROFESSIONS & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EVENTS• All Skill Events

The 70% rule is enforced at the NLC. The rule states:

The competitor must earn a score of 70% or higher on the combined skill procedure(s) of the event (excluding the test) in order to be recognized as an award winner at the NLC.

• Nursing Assisting and Personal CareCompetitors in Nursing Assisting and Personal care will continue to bring two sheets, a draw sheet and pillow case to the event. Bringing a blanket/spread is now optional. HOSA will provide blankets/spreads and competitors will have the option of using the HOSA blanket/spread or the one they brought themselves.

TEAMWORK EVENTS• HOSA Bowl

Changes were made to rule # 18 that provides clarification on the determination of 5th – 10th place. This process will be implemented at NLC 2009.

• Forensic MedicineThe following processes will be implemented at NLC 2009.

1. Competitors will be provided with scratch paper for use during the event.

2. Competitors may bring and use highlighters during the Round two case study.

3. Clip boards may be provided to competitors during analysis of the crime scene.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS• Reminder about the General Rules and Regulations

Competitors are expected to read and comply with all of the rules outlined in the General Rules and Regulations. They are no less important than the event specific guidelines, and serve to communicate the details and processes of the National HOSA Competitive Events Program to HOSA members, event personnel, and judges.

HOSA WEBSITE UPdATESCheck the HOSA website at http://www.hosa.org/natorg/sectb/index.html for Competitive Event updates.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to assure that he/she obtains the current event guidelines from the HOSA website prior to competition.

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HOSA Competitive EVENT UPdATE (continued)

CELL PHONE POLICYCompetitors may NOT bring cell phones to any HOSA competitive event or event orientation. Any competitor who violates this rule is subject to disqualification from the event. Judge cell phones and pagers must be turned off during competitive events.

WEdNESdAy TESTINg – SELECTEd EVENTSDelegates and their advisors should pay special attention to orientation and testing times on Wednesday, June 24, for selected events. Please make your travel plans for arrival in Nashville at least two hours before testing begins.

2:00 – 3:30 pm Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam3:30 – 6:30 pm Parliamentary Procedure4:00 – 6:30 pm Creative Problem Solving4:00 – 6:30 pm Forensic Medicine4:00 – 6:30 pm HOSA Bowl4:00 – 6:30 pm Medical Reading

RULES TO REMEMBER

• For all written tests, it is the responsibility of the competitor to bring pencils for the event.

• At the national level, competitors may compete in ONE EVENT ONLY, with the exception of Recognition events.

• Individual and team participants in national competition must have competed in the same competitive event at the state level for which they are entered at the national level. This competition must have taken place in the school year immediately preceding the HOSA NLC. [Exception to this rule: Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam, substitutes or additions to team events, and Recognition events.]

• There will be no study materials allowed in any holding rooms.

• Students must be appropriately dressed for BOTH the test and the skill event. (Clothing considered appropriate for the skill event will be allowed for the test.)

• FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES – Every year, competitors lost valuable points because they failed to follow the rules clearly described in the event guidelines. BE SURE you know and understand the rules for your event before participating in state and national competition.

Airport and Hotel Transportation Information

For airport arrival and departure purposes, each delegation is responsible for transportation to and from the hotel.

Nashville International Airport (BNA)One Terminal Drive, Suite 501Nashville, TN 37214 Distance to Gaylord Opryland: 10 milesEstimated taxi = $35 one wayAirport Information Line: (615) 275-1675

Airport Shuttle Options: (Estimated cost $38 round trip)

Gaylord Opryland Shuttle (866) 972-6779 or (615) 883-2211www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland

Super Shuttle (800) 258-3826 www.supershuttle.com

Travel Agency Reduced Airfares

National HOSA has negotiated conference discounts with Delta and American Airlines. If you would like help in making your discounted airline reservation, please contact Travel Leaders in Texas at 800.933.8140 or 817.820.1410; Fax: 817.332.5028. Ask for Kathy. E-mail: Kathy.b@mainstreettravel.com or kathy@cwt-travel.com. Travel Leaders will charge an agency fee per ticket.

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HOSA Talent Search

HOSA is looking for talented singers to par-ticipate in the National Leadership Conference. If you are interested please send a video audition tape in either VHS or DVD format to National HOSA. The deadline for entries is April 1, 2009.

If selected you will sing at one of the general sessions at the National Leadership Conference. Please mail the video to National HOSA, 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111, Flower Mound, TX 75028. If you have questions please e-mail HOSA at info@hosa.org.

HOSA State Officers Visit Capitol Hill

The second Annual Washington Leadership Academy (WLA ) was held in Washington, D.C., September 20-23, 2008, immediately prior to the State Advisors Management (SAM) Conference. On the last day of WLA and the first day of SAM, the HOSA State Officers and State Advisors went to Capitol Hill to educate Congressional Representatives about HOSA and emergency preparedness opportunities. Following an extremely successful morning of visits with Congressional Representatives and staffers, HOSA state officers and advi-sors had lunch followed by a Congressional Briefing in the Hart Senate Office Building. With the “Finance Rescue Plan” in the fore-front of all Congressional Members, HOSA felt extremely privileged to host the following Luncheon Speakers: Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN); Michelle Chin from Senator John Cornyn’s office (TX); Senator Richard Burr (NC); Representative Zack Space (OH); Representative John Kline (MN); Represen-tative Tim Bishop (NY), and Representative Frank Lucas (OK).

You are cordially invited to attend the

HOSa SHOwCaSeSelected events will be open for conference delegates to see the work of other HOSA members and talk to them about their event. The special event displays will give you a chance to:

• See what an outstanding HOSA event looks like• Talk to HOSA members from other schools• Support HOSA members from your chapter and state• Get ideas for your chapter for next year

Event displays for the 2009 NLC are scheduled as follows:

Thursday Outstanding HOSA Chapter 8:30 – 9:30 pm

Friday Medical Photography 8:00 am – 5 :00 pm Community Awareness 9:00 – 10:00 am Health Education 9:30 – 10:30 am Extemporaneous Health Poster 10:00 – 11:00 am Chapter Newsletter 10:30 – 11:30 am Clinical Specialty 10:30 – 11:30 am Public Service Announcement 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Career Health Display 1:00 – 2:00 pm

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OffICIAL HOSA UNIfOrM ANd drESS COdE

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The official HOSA uniform policy is:

1. Blazers for members - Males and Females.

A tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart. Awards Unlimited Supply Service is the official supplier for this blazer.

2. Shirt/blouse for female members. A white tailored blouse or a short-sleeve white jewel neck shell are acceptable. This is interpreted to mean: an open or closed neck. Jewel necklines with lace, ruffle or full-edged collars are not acceptable.

3. Shirt for male members. A white closed-neck, man-tailored dress shirt, suitable for use with a tie.

4. Accent for female members. The maroon HOSA scarf no longer is a required part of the official uniform for females. However, maroon accent is optional as a scarf or bow tie.

5. Accent for male members. A solid navy or maroon man-tailored long tie.

6. The official HOSA member or advisor pin is centered on the left lapel of the jacket.

7. Matching navy slacks for males, and slacks or skirts for females. (Jeans and denim skirts are not considered appropriate.)

8. Footwear appropriate to the overall appearance of the uniform in navy, or black, should be consistent among the particular group. (Open-toed dress shoes are acceptable for females. Tennis and track sneakers/shoes are not considered appropriate.)

Proper Business Attire

• Females -- Business suit, tailored dress or blazer and skirt or slacks with tailored blouse

• Males -- Business suit or sport coat, vest, or sweater, and slacks with dress shirt and tie (optional)

Competitive Events’ Dress: Delegates must adhere to the Dress Code as specified in the individual competitive event guidelines for the orientation and event in which they are competing. Bonus points will be given according to the individual guidelines.

For all competitive events, five (5) bonus points will be added once per competitor and/or team to the tally sheet for appropriate dress. In team events, all team members must be properly dressed to receive the bonus points. Exceptions

are as noted in the event guidelines.

• School tag, state badges or ID's must be removed or completely covered during competition.

Tips for Dress Code Success: 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 the HOSA dress Code.

• 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.

• Dressy pants of different lengths that are part of a suit/ensemble may be acceptable but “shorts” are not acceptable.

• Casual tank or tube tops, t-shirts, sweat pants/shirts, or tennis shoes are never acceptable.

• Business-casual attire may include khaki pants and polo tops.

• 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 too much cleavage, your back, your chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for HOSA delegates.

• 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 to HOSA delegates or guests is unacceptable.

• Open-toed shoes and heeled sandals are permitted. Flip-flops are not.

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.

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AdVISOr’S COrNErContinuing Education Units offered at

HOSA’s NLC in NashvilleHOSA will be offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for educators. If you are interested in receiving credit, please pre-register online. A packet of information will be distributed at the NLC on Tuesday, June 23 from 8-9 pm and Wednesday, June 24 from 1-3 pm. Check the conference program for the location.

Staff development options are available as noted. Staff development objectives are listed on the next page in this NLC guide.

• Certificates will be awarded by NATIONAL HOSA. Chapter advisors should check with their local school administration or state advisor to determine if these hours are recognized for meeting state teaching licensure requirements.

• The CEUs offered are “Education” CEUs and not nursing CEUs.• The CEU certificate indicates 10 hours = 1 CEU. If your school system measures units by hour, the

certificate will show the hours.

You will be able to choose from the following options:

A. Conference Registration and Activities Varies 5 hours

B. Competitive Event Management Varies 5 hours

C. Local and State Advisor Orientation Wednesday 1 hour

d. Educational Symposiums Varies 1.5 - 6 hours

• Multiple workshops are offered. Each workshop attended will earn 1 ½ hours with a maximum of 6 hours total.

E. Special Sessions: Voting Delegate Orientation Wednesday 1 hour

Business Session Thursday 2 hours Recognition Session Friday 2 hours

F. Judge Experience Varies 4 hours

• Advisors may not judge in an event and division in which they have students competing.

g. Meeting with HOSA Management Friday 1 hour

H. New Advisor Leadership Academy Friday 5 hours

Advisors must complete 10 hours of staff development to earn one (1) CEU or 20 hours to earn two (2) CEUs. Partial credit will not be awarded.

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HOSA will again offer chapter advisors an opportunity to earn educational CEUs.

• Completion of specific learning objectives will result in earned contact hours.

• Ten contact hours = 1 CEU

• IT IS THE ADVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF HOSA CEUs are accepted by the state or local school administration.

• HOSA Advisors who wish to participate in this program must pre-register on the NLC registration form. There is no additional charge for this service.

• Participants will register on-site at the NLC on Tuesday, June 23, or Wednesday, June 24, to pick up their CEU forms. Check the conference program for the time and location of CEU registration.

• Upon completion of the stated objectives and evaluation forms, the advisor will be awarded a certificate of credit before leaving the conference.

The Objectives for HOSA staff development opportunities at the 2009 NLC are:

1) Apply the rules and procedures for NLC registration.

2) Prepare students for all aspects of conference involvement.

3) Network with Health Science Education teachers from other schools and states.

4) Participate in the Opening Session.

5) Discuss products and services with professionals at the HOSA Exposition.

6) Discuss the rules and procedures for a specific competitive event.

7) Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the competitor, judge, and event personnel.

8) Carry out the duties of the event manager or section leader for an assigned event.

9) Evaluate a competitive event in regard to processes, results, and competitor reaction.

10) Identify the management structure and adult leaders of HOSA.

11) Analyze conference activities and opportunities for students and advisors.

12) Discuss the role and responsibilities of the chapter advisor at the Leadership Conference.

13) Attend and actively participate in two Educational Symposium workshops.

14) Analyze the role of national voting delegates at the National Leadership Conference.

15) Evaluate the management of the voting delegate orientation by the National HOSA Executive Council.

16) Analyze the 2009 conference rules.

17) Identify session components; Executive Council report, State of the Association, and committee reports.

18) Discuss pros and cons of new business items.

19) Evaluate candidate speeches.

20) Analyze the role of the National Executive Council in the implementation of the Recognition Session.

21) Evaluate HOSA services that are recognized at the National level through the Recognition Session.

22) Identify recognition opportunities for HOSA members through Recognition Category events.

23) Evaluate the results of the National Officer Election process.

24) Review the guidelines of the event you are selected to judge.

25) Participate in the judge orientation.

26) Judge a selected event using the event rating sheet (rubric) or by following the event guidelines.

27) Evaluate the judge experience.

28) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the NLC and provide feedback to HOSA Management, thereby developing an understanding of why certain processes are in place, and provide suggestions for processes that can be improved.

29) Develop a plan for managing a HOSA chapter as an integral part of the HSTE curriculum.

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LEAdErSHIP OPPOrTUNITIES for HOSA Members

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The 21st Annual Leadership Academy will be held in conjunction with NLC 2009 and will focus on leadership and chapter management skills.

• The State Officer Leadership Academy provides an opportunity for officer teams to receive valuable leadership training.

• The State Officer Leadership Academy is divided into “New” and “Advanced” sessions. Teams may attend only one. The State Advisor will determine session selection.

• The member leadership academy will feature training sessions on leadership and chapter management skills. DO NOT register for the Member Leadership Academy if you cannot attend the entire workshop.

• Attendee names will not be listed in this year’s program.

ASK yOUR STATE AdVISOR HOW yOU CAN REPRESENT yOUR STATE ANd PARTICIPATE!

New State Officers Workshop Tuesday, June23 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $25 fee for materials [lunch is not included in the materials fee]

Advanced State Officers Workshop Tuesday, June 23 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Cost: $25 fee for materials [lunch is not included in the materials fee]

HOSA Member Workshop: Four workshops are available and all registered attendees MUST attend the entire workshop. #1 Thursday MORNING, June 25th Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM #2 Thursday AFTERNOON June 25th Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

#3 Friday MORNING, June 26th Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM #4 Friday AFTERNOON June 26th Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM COST: $25 fee for materials [lunch is not included in the materials fee]

Staff development Opportunitiesfor New HOSA Advisors

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The New Advisor Leadership Academy is designed to provide the new HOSA Advisor with the tools they need to effectively and efficiently manage HOSA opportunities for their students. Ask your state advisor how you can represent your state and participate.

date for Workshop: Friday, June 26TH Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Cost: $50 fee for materials [lunch is not included in the materials fee]

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National Competitive EVENTS PrOGrAMHOSA members are encouraged to take full advantage of the National HOSA Competitive Events Program, a constantly expanding and improving series of health care related competitive events. At the 2009 NLC, HOSA is sponsoring 57 REGULAR Events and Recognition Opportunities.

Code designations for event registration are listed below. Make sure that you are using the appropriate code to enter your student into the correct event. The wrong code will enter your competitor into the wrong event, therefore, causing great confusion at orientation. If you have any questions about the event code, please contact your state advisor. These codes must be properly entered on the registration online.

COMPETITORS MAY REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE EVENT COMPETITION ExCEPT FOR RECOGNITION EVENTS

EVENT EVENT CODE (For registration)Health Science EventsDental Spelling DS Dental Terminology DTMedical Spelling MSMedical Terminology MT Medical Math MMKnowledge Tests: Human Growth & Development KG Nutrition KN Concepts of Healthcare KB Pathophysiology KP Pharmacology KH

Health Professions EventsAdministrative Medical Assisting MABiotechnology BTClinical Specialty CLClinical Nursing CNDental Assisting DAHome Health Aide HHMedical Assisting-Clinical MC Medical Laboratory Assisting ML Nursing Assisting NAPersonal Care* PCPhysical Therapy PTSports Medicine SMVeterinary Assisting VA

Emergency Preparedness Events CPR/First Aid CPEmergency Medical Technician EMEpidemiology EPFirst Aid/Rescue Breathing* RBCERT CTPublic Health Emergency Preparedness PH

EVENT EVENT CODE (For registration)Leadership EventsExtemporaneous Health Poster EHExtemporaneous Speaking ES Extemporaneous Writing EWJob Seeking Skills JS Prepared Speaking PSResearched Persuasive Speaking RSInterviewing Skills* ISSpeaking Skills* SS Medical Photography MP

Teamwork EventsCommunity Awareness Project CA Creative Problem Solving CSHOSA Bowl HB Parliamentary Procedure PP Biomedical Debate BDCareer Health Display CDMedical Reading MRHealth Education HEForensic Medicine FMPublic Service Announcement PA

RecognitionOutstanding HOSA Chapter OCOutstanding State Leader OLNational Recognition Program NRKaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam HCNational Service Project NSBarbara James Service Award BJOutstanding Alumni Member ALChapter Newsletter NLHOSA Week HW

• Only for students classified under the federal regulations, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997—Amended (IDEA).

Important note about registering teams: To assure team members are placed on the correct team for competition, you must include a team number. PLEASE use the place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.) the team finished in state competition.

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HOSA DAY IN NASHVILLE!Please check the HOSA web site after March 1, 2009

for a Link to Tour registration - June 26-27, 2009

Friday, June 26 Tour #1: general Jackson Showboat 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Cost: $111The General Jackson Showboat, a 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat is the grandest in the world! Four massive decks and a two-story theater, offers scenic cruises on the Cumberland River. Evening

cruises include and elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production. Includes roundtrip transportation, reserved seat-ing in the Victorian Theatre, three-course dinner, stage production and a three-hour scenic cruise along the Cumberland River.

Friday, June 26 Tour #2: Grand Ole Opry 7:15 pm- 10:30 pm Cost: $55The world’s longest-running live radio show, the Grand Ole Opry always features nearly 20 acts showcasing the best in country and more. The Grand Ole Opry gives audiences the chance to watch country music history as it

unfolds. If you haven’t visited the Opry, you haven’t visited Nash-ville! Includes roundtrip transportation and reserved seat for the Grand Ole Opry performance.

Saturday, June 27, 2009Tour #3: Music Side of Nashville 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $68Music calls us home. From the time Nashville was founded more than two centuries ago, music has been an essential part of the economic, cultural and personal lives of the people who call Nashville home. We begin with a narrated driving tour along Music

Row, the main artery to the heart of Nashville. Music Row is home to more than 80 record labels, 130 music publishers and, at last count, 180 recording studios. In addition to all the major coun-try, bluegrass and gospel artists who have recorded here over the years, countless other artists have cut records in Music City, including Kid Rock, Elton John, Nelly Furtado, Charlotte Church… to name a few. Tour the Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark and former home to the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974), continues its century-old music tradition by offering the best entertainment. By day, the Ryman offers self-guided tours that showcase the legendary stars that have graced her stage, from country’s biggest names to Mae West, Rudolph Valentino and W.C. Fields. A must see on any visit to Nashville is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. See the progression of country music from the farm fields of the south and the corner honky-tonks, to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and the solid gold hits of today’s country stars. The Hall of Fame provides guests with an

in-depth look at the people, places and instruments that have con-tributed to the development of country music. Includes narrated driving tour of Music Row, admission to the Ryman Auditorium, and admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Saturday, June 27, 2009 Tour #4: Nashville: A Historic Journey 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $32Founded as Nashboro on Christ-mas Eve 1779, Nashville began as a small wooden fort on the banks of the Cumberland River. Today this gleaming metropolitan city is the home of Fortune 500 companies, as well as its signature music industry. Begin with a driving tour through the downtown area, including Fort Nashboro, Riverfront Park, and the historic Victorian warehouse district. At the Tennessee State Museum, alight and enjoy three floors of exhibits tracing the history of Tennessee. Across the street find architect William Strickland’s greatest masterpiece, the Tennes-see State Capitol, a stone and marble building fashioned after a Greek Ionic temple and now home to the Governor’s office and state legislature. The Bicentennial Mall State park, a 19-acre outdoor history museum designed to complement the State Capitol, is located just north of the Capitol. Attendees will revisit Tennessee’s history via a 200-foot granite map of the state, with granite columns marking each decade. Complete your tour with a drive to Centennial Park and the Parthenon. Created for the 100th anniversary celebration of Tennessee this monument is an exact replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and houses the western hemisphere’s largest indoor sculpture – 42’ statue of the Greek goddess Athena. Includes narrated driving tour through historic downtown Nashville, admission to the Tennessee State Museum, a stop at the Bicentennial Mall and admission to the Parthenon.

Saturday, June 27, 2009 Tour #5: Nashville Shores 11:00 am- 5:00 pm Cost: $69Nashville Shores a beautiful beach along 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake makes for great fun or a kicked-back place to relax in the sun. Nashville Shores has nine water slides offering a thrill for every kid – espe-cially the kid at heart. The newest attraction is the Music City Racer. The six-lane Music City Racer begins atop a towering, five story platform. Guests then travel at speeds up to 35 mph on a single raft as they descend down the slide. This splash-filled day offers to you 3 pools that range from one to four feet deep, a miniature golf course, canoes, a beach as well as its own river-boat.Includes admission to the water-park, beach area, miniature golf, paddle boats and Shoreline day cruises.

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Online Conference

Please read all registration information very carefully to avoid any difficulty in registering your delegation for this conference. Registration information can be found online at www.hosa.org. For technical support, please call 800.321.4672 or 972.874.0062 and National HOSA will be glad to assist you.

Registration Fees for the National Leadership Conference:• Student Members $75• Professional Members (Advisors) $75• Nonmembers (Guests & Family) $75

The HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors voted that the registration fee for parents, spouses, their children, or anyone attending the NLC will be $75.

• For liability reasons, all registered delegates MUST stay in an approved conference hotel. Delegates

who are NOT staying in an approved conference hotel will be disqualified from all HOSA activities and events.

• Anyone who stays in a hotel room in the HOSA room block must be a registered NLC delegate.

No refunds will be paid. Substitutions by state advisors are allowable until NLC official registration closes at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

The registration fee includes:All General Sessions • Entertainment • Speakers • Educational Symposiums • Industry Tours • Media Productions • Rentals • Recognition Program Awards • Transportation to and from Competitive Events (when necessary) • Registration Information • Conference Program • Awards • Meeting Room Rental • Other General Conference Operating Expenses

1. Go to the HOSA web site at www.hosa.org.2. Select advisor services from the menu on the left.3. Click the Chapter Advisor link listed under National

Affiliation in the middle of the screen.4. Find the link that says Click Here to proceed on the

page and click.5. Enter your Charter Number and Password and login.6. Select Conference Registration from the menu.7. You will be prompted to enter your Charter Number

and Password again.8. The screen will have a set of instructions for you to

read. On the upper right-hand corner, there is a drop down box where you can select the conference “NLC 2009” and then click “Begin Registration”.

9. A complete list of your students will appear. Beside each student’s name, there is a link to register that student for the conference. Click register for the person/student you want to enter and a screen with all of the options will come up.

10. You will need to do the following for each person:• Specify Male or Female • Select classification (i.e. Secondary,

Postsecondary/Collegiate, Professional, Alumni, Guest/Family)

• Select the event(s) or activities that the person will participate

• To assure team members are placed on the correct team for competition, you must include a team number. PLEASE use the place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.) the team finished in state competition.

11. Once you have made all of the above selections, you will click submit at the bottom of the page.

12. If you need to register a guest, family member or chaperone that is not a member, there is a box to click to add that information on the main registration page where all of the names can be viewed.

13. REGISTER CAREFULLY: State advisors will verify registration periodically. Once delegates are verified, chapters will be charged for all registered delegates.

Reminders:• Payment Deadline: Once a chapter advisor registers

online and the State Advisor verifies the information, a chapter will be charged for everyone that is registered.

• Any changes to names, spelling, events, etc. after submitted and verified MUST go through the state advisor.

• Membership Type - Secondary, Postsecondary/Collegiate, Professional, Alumni, or Guest/ Family.

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Online Conference rEGISTrATION INSTrUCTIONS

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HOTEL The approved conference hotel for the 2009 National

Leadership Conference is the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

Please be reminded that ALL DELEGATES MUST BE HOUSED IN APPROVED CONFERENCE HOUSINg TO BE ELIgIBLE FOR COMPETITION. It is the state advisor’s responsibility to ensure that all delegates from their state follow this national policy.

PURCHASE ORDERS Not Accepted

REGISTRATION OPTIONS The hotel has provided two methods for delegates

to make room reservations. Option One: on-line registration through the link provided on the registration form. The on-line method only allows users to book one room at a time. Option Two: fax the registration form that is included on page 27 of the NLC Guide. It is recommended that if you choose this reservation option that you follow up with the hotel by calling reservations and receiving your confirmation numbers.

CREDIT CARD The Gaylord Opryland requires first night’s room

and tax as a deposit on a credit card or a check must be mailed to cover the deposit. If a credit card is used, it will be charged but can be credited back if the bill is paid by check or different credit card upon registration. If you cancel before 72 hours, your deposit will be refunded in full.

If an advisor does not wish to use a credit card to hold the rooms, a deposit check in the amount of the first night’s lodging plus taxes must accompany the hotel registration form. This check will be deposited and credited to the total amount owed.

If a school is going to pay the hotel bill by check or cash for their rooms at the time of the NLC, a credit card or room amount by cash or check will need to be paid at the time of hotel registration.

The Gaylord Opryland Hotel handles Incidental charges in the following ways at the time of check-in: (1) credit card on hold; (2) a cash deposit for each room in the amount of $50; or (3) check-in request that there are no incidentals made to the room. If no incidental charges are made and you used (1) credit card (2) or cash, the credit card will not be charged and the money will be refunded.

PARKING Self parking $18/day, valet parking $25/day

NON-SMOKING gaylord Opryland is a non-smoking facility. To

preserve the pristine condition of its resort, smoking is prohibited in all guest rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms and interior public spaces. If you smoke, you will be charged a $250 fee to return the room to its proper condition.

ROOM RATES The hotel room rates are $169 Single, Double,

Triple or Quad room plus 15.25% sales tax and a $2.50 per night room tax.

TAx ExEMPT TAX EXEMPT MUST BE FEDERAL FORM # 501-

C3 OR TENNESSEE TAX EXEMPT FORM

In order to comply with government policies the Hotel must receive a copy from one of the above mentioned forms and payment must be from the tax exempt organization. For more information, please see www.tennessee.gov.

CHECK-IN Be aware that early arrival at the hotel does not

necessarily allow you to secure your rooms earlier than mid-afternoon. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.

CHECK-OUT Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Please have a system in place to check your students’ rooms prior to checking out in order to assure that they are left in good condition.

ADDITIONAL HOTELS COSTS Do not forget to tell your delegates about the

additional costs incurred by making local telephone calls from a hotel. They should also be informed about movie costs, room service, and other incidental costs. The hotel will allow delegates to apply incidental charges, e.g., meals, calls, movie channel, room service, etc., to their rooms unless directed otherwise.

HOTEL rEGISTrATION INfOrMATIONGaylord Opryland Hotel

2800 Opryland drive • Nashville, TN 37214Hotel Telephone: (615) 889-1000 • Fax: (615) 458-2587

http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/

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Advisor Name _______________________________________________ Phone # _________________________ School Name _________________________________________________________________________________ School Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Credit Card # ________________________________________________ Exp Date ________________________

Arrival Date ______________________________________ Depature Date _______________________________

Room 1

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Room 3

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Room 4

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Room Rates: Single, Doubles, Triple & Quads: $169.00 Tax 25.77 (15.25%) City Tax 2.50 Total per Rm $197.27

Advisor Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

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reservation due date is: May 15, 2009Hotel Phone number 615-889-1000 • Reservation fax number 615-458-2587

Room 5

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_____Credit Card only authorized for 1 nights room & tax deposit.

_____Check mailed with form

BILLING on rooms will be: (PLEASE SELECT ONE)

_____Remaining room and tax only to credit card, all other charges to be paid by guest.

_____Will mail a check prior to arrival or bring a check with me to check-in. All other charges to be paid by guest.

_____Will send check for remaining balance due prior to check in, all other charges to be paid by guest.

_____All charges to credit card including incidentals.

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MEdICAL LIABILITy rELEASE fOrMDIRECTIONS: Due to legal restrictions, it is necessary that all delegates, parents/guardians, guests and HOSA Advisors complete this form to be eligible to attend the 2009 HOSA National Leadership Conference. This form should be returned to the HOSA Chapter Advisor who will forward all forms to the State Advisor. In turn, the HOSA State Advisor will make a copy for his/her files and mail the original forms to National HOSA. Please check with your state advisor for the state due date, which will be prior to May 15.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATIONDelegate Information

Name ________________________________________Name____________________________________

Home Address__________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian/Telephone: Home: ___________________Work:_________________________________

Student’s Physician: _______________________________Phone: ________________________________

Physician’s Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Alternate Contact: _______________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: Home: _________________________Work:__________________________________

Local Advisor: ________________________________School Name: ______________________________

Student is covered by group or medical insurance: _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, complete the following information:

Name of insured: ______________________ Insurance Company: ________________________________

Group #: _____________________________Policy #: __________________________________________

Please completely describe any medical condition which may recur or be a factor in medical treatment:

a. Allergies:__________________________ e. Physical Handicap: ______________________________

b. Convulsions: ______________________ f. Medicine Reactions: ______________________________

c. Blackouts: ________________________ g. Disease of any kind: ______________________________

d. Heart/lung problems: ________________ h. Other (Be specific): _______________________________

If currently taking medication, please provide the following information:

Name of medication: ___________________Prescribing Physician/Phone Number: __________________

LIABILITy RELEASE. I certify that the information described above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that each individual is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage during this trip. I hereby release the National HOSA Board of Directors, the National Staff, State and Local HOSA Associations, and any designated individual in charge of the HOSA group or specific activity from any legal or financial responsibility with respect to my personal or my student/child’s participation in or contact with any known element associated with an activity including competitive events.

PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please check one of the following and sign your name.

o I give my permission for immediate medical treatment as required in the judgment of the attending physician. Notify me and/or any persons listed above as soon as possible.

o I do not give permission for medical treatment until I have been contacted.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date _________________(Applicable for delegates under the age of 18 and must be signed by the parent or legal guardian.)

Delegate’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date _________________

Advisor’s Signature: _______________________________________________ Date _________________

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NATIONAL HOSA CONdUCT COdE

A good reputation enables members to take pride in their organization. HOSA members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at any HOSA function should make a positive contribution to the reputation that has been established.

1. Your behavior at all times should be such that it reflects credit to you, your school/college, your state and HOSA.

2. Student conduct is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor. Students shall keep their advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. (HOSA Conference name badges shall be worn at all times at HOSA functions)

3. You are expected to attend all general sessions and other scheduled conference activities. Please be prompt and show respect to those in the audience and on stage.

4. Members are to report any accidents, injuries or illnesses to their local or state advisor immediately.

5. Members are expected to observe the designated curfew. (Curfew means that each person must be in own room by the designated hour.)

6. If a student is responsible for stealing or vandalism, the student and his/her parents will be expected to pay any and all damages.

7. Members/participants attending the National Conference may not purchase, consume or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time. Violators will be subject to stringent disciplinary action.

8. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Show respect to roommates..

9. Students who disregard the rules will be subject to disciplinary action and will be sent home at their own expense. Parents will be notified.

10. Any long distance phone calls, charges to the room, etc. will be the responsibility of the individual student and/or parents.

11. Members are to abide by the NLC Attire Policy at all business sessions, general sessions, competitive events and other Conference activities.

12. As a delegate to the National Leadership Conference, permission is granted to make photographs, videotapes, broadcasts, and/or sound recordings, separately or in combination, available for reproduction for educational and promotional purposes by National HOSA.

GENERAL SESSION PROTOCOL: The general sessions should be enthusiastic but delegates must not be rude or obnoxious to those in the audience or on stage. It is important to remain seated until the end of the session. States that do not adhere to general session protocol will be asked to send a representative to a special meeting of the National Executive Council.

I have read the Code of Conduct for HOSA conferences and agree to abide by these rules.

_____________________________________________________________________________________Print Name of Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Signature Date

_____________________________________________________________________________________Print Name of Student Student Signature Date

School: _______________________________________________

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Interpreters NeededIf you have students or advisors who are attending the NLC and would like to volunteer their time and/or talent to assist a fellow HOSA member, please ask them to send an e-mail to hosa@hosa.org. In the subject line, write interpreter and then describe assistance (i.e. sign language, bilingual, etc.) Be sure to include the full name, school, address and phone number.

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