The Florida HOSA State Leadership Conference was held in beautiful Jacksonville Florida at the Hyatt hotel. Members from Miami to Pensacola traveled for miles to get to the most anticipated event in Florida HOSA. Rahma Mkuu, attended the conference.
On Thursday March 31th,more than 2,000 members, advisors and guests filled the Hyatt with HOSA spirit.
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| Members fill the hall with HOSA spirit |
State officer candidates were first on the order of business. Eighteen qualified candidates were tested on their HOSA knowledge and interviewed for an opportunity to be slated into office.
Rahma Mkuu was on the nominating committee and was very impressed by the high caliber of leadership and professionalism that all candidates exemplified. Below are some of the thoughts of the candidates.
“I would like to dedicate my hard work and strong efforts to all conferences to make members and Florida HOSA achieve the impossible” -Devindra Persad.
“I took the joyful step towards a brighter future when I signed up to be part of HOSA.” -Brandon Hurst.
“If I had to pick a HOSA event or a social function, I would pick HOSA, I can make it up to my friends and family, the HOSA family is way bigger than mine.” -Ericka Kirkpatrick.
"HOSA has taught me job seeking skills, leadership skills, organization and so much more. Now I want to give back. I want to contribute my skills knowledge and experience to Florida HOSA’s successful path.”-Ashley Ivy
It was clear that the candidates deeply cared about HOSA and were dedicated to serving the organization. Congratulations to all the candidates and the newly elected Florida HOSA State leadership Team. HOSA members attended their orientations and took their tests. Members were working as teams to help one another. The courtesy corps members were especially helpful to fellow members by orienting them and guiding them to their competitive events.
The opening ceremony was such an exciting event! Imagine more than 2,000 excited, energetic and enthused members, advisors and guests in one room! The hall was packed with so much energy and the HOSA spirit filled the room. Members were able to hear words of wisdom from Mr. Patrick Grady. The opening session was truly a perfect way to start of an eventful conference.
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| Members at the Opening Session |
On, Friday April 1st, the conference begun with an advisors breakfast that was sponsored by the Florida Medical Training Institute, ARMY ROTC and Keiser University. The voting delegates were able to vote for the most qualified candidates as well as the theme for the upcoming year. Not only were members ready to showcase their skills and wow the judges with their competitive events, members also had the opportunity to visit the exhibitors, as well as attend HOSA University 101.
Later during the day, past and present Florida HOSA officers attended the annual Florida HOSA Reception and Reunion. HOSA state officers from as far as ten years ago attended the event. At the event the current officers were honored for their dedication to HOSA.
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| Past Florida HOSA officers at the reunion. |
Saturday April 1st was members continued to showcase their talents and skills. Rahma had the opportunity to judge CPR and First AID and was very impressed with the performance of the teams. Frank Berdos, Alissa Conde and Carlos Rodriguez, past national officers also judged events. Frank Berdos judged the Dental Assisting event. Alissa Conde Judged the CPR and First AID event and Carlos Rodriguez helped to manage the middle school events.
HOSA members were awarded later that day at the awards session. Florida HOSA raised at grand total of $13, 445.57 for the national service project. Congratulations to all competitive event winners and Florida HOSA members for your dedication to HOSA and the National Service Project.
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The State Officer team had several fundraisers for the HOSA Foundation scholarship. Among them a “Pie in the face” fundraiser.
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