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Officer Positions
The positions you hold as officers are extremely important to HOSA. Knowing exactly what is
expected of you and your position is crucial in order to move forth with any business. This
document will provide detailed descriptions as they relate to both local and state offices. ALL
POSITIONS WILL REQUIRE A LARGE AMOUNT OF YOUR TIME. If you cannot commit this time,
please do not apply.
President:
• Presides over and conducts chapter meetings according to chapter rules
• Takes leadership role in working with other chapter officers
• Coordinates activities with chapter advisor
• Keeps chapter meetings and activities on task
• Appoints committees and serves as ex-officio member
Vice-President:
• Assists the president in all leadership functions
• Presides over chapter activities in the absence of the president
• Assumes the office of president should it be vacated
• Coordinates all committee work
Secretary:
• Prepares and reads the minutes of the meetings
• Helps develop meeting agendas with the president
• Keeps track of attendance at all chapter meetings
• Prepares all written documents and reports
• Works with the treasurer in keeping the membership list and distributing chapter membership cards
• Reads minutes and communications at chapter meetings
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Treasurer:
• Keeps an account of all chapter funds
• Collects all State and National dues
• Keeps membership records in coordination with the secretary
• Keeps financial records neat and accurate
• Encourages efficient management of chapter funds
• Assists in preparing the chapter budget
• Assists in the payment of chapter bills
• Serves on the fundraising committee
Historian:
• Keeps written records of chapter successes and member achievements
• Gathers chapter news
• Serves as chapter photographer
• Contacts local media to inform them of exceptional chapter activities
• Submits articles of chapter activities to local newspaper
• Submits articles of chapter activities to State and National HOSA
• Coordinates publication of chapter newsletter
• Submits chapter newsletter in the National HOSA Chapter Newsletter event
• Maintains a history of local HOSA chapter activities throughout the year
• Compiles the local chapter’s Outstanding HOSA Chapter book
• Presents the Outstanding HOSA Chapter book at State/National Conference
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Parliamentarian:
• Becomes knowledgeable about basic parliamentary procedure
• Brings a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised to all chapter meetings
• Provides recommendations to the presiding officer regarding the conduct of chapter meetings
• Advises chapter members about the use of parliamentary procedure
• Conducts workshops for chapter members upon request
The importance of these officer positions cannot be stressed enough as it relates to the overall success
of the Tavares High School HOSA Chapter. As with anything else in our program, the expectation of al
members of HOSA is that they maintain an ACTIVE role in the organization. The officers will be
responsible for maintaining momentum, interest, and overall leadership of the Chapter.
All officers are expected to:
 Compete in HOSA Leadership Conferences
 Attend all meetings (both chapter and officer—If an officer misses THREE officer meetings,
they will be removed from office)
 Attend all functions, such as, fundraisers, conventions, and volunteer events
 Officers will be expected to shadow the current officers once elected.
Please understand that EACH officer position is very important in its own rights—meaning that not
everyone can be President of the Chapter! Learn about all officer positions and consider one that
highlights your leadership talents.
ALL candidates will be interviewed by Mrs. Abeele prior to be being considered as official candidates for
office. Mrs. Abeele has the discretion to discourage any applications due to little involvement, lack of
attendance, or inappropriate behavior. They will also make a short campaign video that members will be
shown.
If you would like to be considered for an officer position, please complete the “Officer Candidate
Applications” on the following page and return it to Mrs. Abeele no later than March 21, 2013 by the
end of the school day at 2:30 p.m. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.
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HOSA Officer Candidate Application
**ONLY CURRENT MEMBERS HAVING ATTENDED GREATER THAN 50% OF MEETINGS CAN APPLY**
Candidate Name: ____________________________________
Current Grade: _____
Select ONE office per application. I would like to be considered for the office of:
_____ President
_____ Vice President
_____ Secretary
_____ Treasurer
_____ Reporter/Historian
_____ Parliamentarian
I have been a member of the THS HOSA Chapter for 1 2 3 4 year(s) (circle)
Current GPA: ______
I am involved in the following clubs/activities: (also denote leadership roles)
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I play the following sport(s) during the school year:
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My strengths/weaknesses are:
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Other things about me you should know: (volunteer opportunities, jobs, goals, etc.)
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____(initial) I understand that I am expected to attend as close to 100% of the HOSA Chapter and Officer
Meetings as possible. I understand that missing three officer meetings will result in removal from office.
____ (initial) I understand that I am expected to participate in Regional, State, and National Leadership
Conferences.
Signature: ___________________________________________
Date: _______________________