“NC!” “HOSA!” “NC!” “HOSA!” “NC” “HOSA!” That chant of excitement, enthusiasm, and energy from North Carolina HOSA at past National Leadership Conferences are a constant reminder of just how passionate and lively North Carolina HOSA has been and continues to be. Shayna Mooney and Chase Edwards were witnesses to this passion at full force while in attendance at the 35th annual North Carolina HOSA State Leadership Conference from March 23rd-25th. HOSA members all across the state, from the coastal region to the foot hills to the mountains, all converged in Greensboro at the Koury Convention Center for the 2011 NC HOSA SLC. One could feel the excitement and nervousness within the air, as HOSA members had the opportunity to compete against each other for a chance for to represent NC HOSA at Anaheim this summer for the 34th annual HOSA National Leadership Conference.
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| 2010-2011 NC HOSA Executive Council |
The next morning, Chase headed back to Chapel Hill, in order to attend his chemistry lab, while Shayna helped check in advisers and schools at the registration booth. Members also enjoyed a wide selection of Educational Symposiums: Flight Medicine, Organ and Tissue Donation, Robotic Surgery, So You Want to be a Doctor, Biomedical Engineering and Global Health, and much more! In the afternoon, Shayna assisted in running the HOSA store. She enjoyed interacting with members and advisers from across the state.
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| Peyton Holland |
Later that evening, Shayna and Chase attended the opening session, where more than 2,300 HOSA members sat in attendance. The NC HOSA Executive Council did a phenomenal job opening the session with the theme of Mission: HOSA, as this was a sort of way for HOSA members to fully experience what HOSA is all about throughout the conference. NC HOSA chapters were honored to receive several awards for holding blood drives from The American Red Cross, REX Blood Services, Blood Donor Center of Cape Fear Valley, and Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. A representative from JDRF also awarded chapters who participated in the National Service Project with plaques. Peyton Holland, motivational speaker from EPIC Leadership and NC Skills U.S.A. state advisor, graced NC HOSA with an inspirational speech about the desire and will power to accomplish your dreams. His main message was, “If you don’t dream, you don’t have anything to work for.” The opening session ended with a phenomenal a cappella performance by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartones to pump up NC HOSA for the rest of the conference.
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| Business Session |
Friday marked the final day of competitive events for NC HOSA members; their last chance to strive for an opportunity to attend the NLC in Anaheim. Shayna and Chase had the opportunity to judge the HOSA Chapter Newsletter event. They truly enjoyed reading about the amazing things NC HOSA chapters accomplished throughout the year. Members also enjoyed attending the Health Careers Expo. The Business Session was held in the afternoon to elect the 2011-2012 NC HOSA Executive Council and to select a theme to send to National HOSA. The state office candidates gave speeches and answered “fish bowl” questions; voting immediately followed.
In the evening, NC HOSA members buzzed with excitement and nervousness at the Grand Awards Session. The NC HOSA State Officers showed their year in review videos and the 2011-2012 NC HOSA Executive Council was installed. Shayna and Chase had the privilege of swearing them into office. To conclude the session, Shayna and Chase brought greetings on behalf of the National Executive Council and invited NC HOSA to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim this June.
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| Grand Awards Session |
Shayna and Chase would like to give a special thank you to the NC HOSA advisor, Mrs. Edie Stewart, the state officers, Mrs. Faye Cress, and the conference staff for such a wonderful experience. See you in Anaheim!
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