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Area 2 Newsletter

HOSA Area 2 Newsletter

Fall 2025

Fall Leadership Conference

Fall Leadership Conference

On September 27 Area 2 members all gathered at Elsik High School for our annual Fall leadership conference. Members got a chance to learn from healthcare professionals from various fields and engage in hands on activities such blood typing, teamwork games, and ore. Furthermore members heard from our amazing guest speaker Dr. Brandi Brotherton! A special shoutout to Clearbrook HS HOSA for winning the prestigious spirit stick! Continue showing your Area 2
spirit at our Spring Leadership Conference for the chance to win the Area 2 SLC Spirit Award!

Fundraiser Leaderboard

  • Cypress Ranch High School
  • Clear Lake High School
  • Hightower High School

Menstrual Hygiene Fundraiser

The Area 2 Menstrual Hygiene fundraiser is still ongoing! Visit the Area 2 instagram bio to donate and help end period poverty for the numerous women that can’t afford period products. Top donating schools will be recognized at the Area conference!

NMPDP Fundraiser Highlight

At our Fall Leadership Conference we hosted our annual NMDP fundraiser: Candy Counter! Congratulations to Cypress Ranch HOSA for raising the most money. Make sure to bring cash and continue showing support for NMDP at the Spring Leadership conference where we will be hosting a Bingo themed fundraiser!

Upcoming Dates

  • Online Testing
    November 18-20th

Online testing is required to qualify for certain events. Please reference competitive guidelines on Hosa.org for more specific information on your Specific event

  • Digital Uploads Due
    January 12th

Certain Competitive events require a digital upload to progress. Make sure to check your event guidelines for submission requirements

  • Spring Leadership Conference
    January 12-24th

The Area 2 Spring Leadership Conference will be taking place at Travis B High School this year! Make sure to wear your best area 2 gear for a chance to win this years SLC Spirit Award!

Applying for HOSA Office

  • Officer candidate exam:Take and pass the officer candidate exam during the online testing period from November 18-20.
  • Online Officer Application:Complete the online officer application form, located on the Texas HOSA website.
  • Spring Leadership Conference:At SLC complete your interview with the nominating committee and give your campaign speech at the SLC business session.

HOSA Chapter Highlight

A huge shoutout to Shadow Creek HOSA! Their members worked to create cards for HCA Healthcare Center’s staff and patients. Their efforts remind us all that small acts of kindness can make a big difference! Post photos of HOSA Chapter events to be featured in our next newsletter!

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Fall Leadership Conference Recap

On October 4 , the Area 1 Fall Leadership Conference was held at Byron P. Steele High School, led by conference chair Ms. Gale Cabe. Members spent the day immersed in competition, collaborative workshops, and discussions that pushed them to reflect on their own paths. Throughout the conference, the theme “Believe to Become” shaped the tone of the entire event. Every activity invited members to believe in their potential, their skills, and the future they’re building, and to step closer toward the leaders they aim to become.

Believe to Become!

With our partnership with NMDP and give-and-glow kits, we raised over $300, demonstrating how powerful our chapter can be when we believe in a cause and commit to making a difference. As we move into competition season, we hope members carry that same energy forward: believing in their abilities, trusting their preparation, and becoming stronger, more confident versions of themselves with every step.

IMPORTANT DATES!

Online Testing Results Released: November 21st
SLC Registration & Digital Upload Deadline: January 26th
Round Two Appointments Posted: February 4th
Spring Leadership Conference: February 13th-14th

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Start your NMDP Journey

START YOUR NMDP JOURNEY

HOSA’s National Service Project, NMDP is a nonprofit organization focused on giving patients with life-threatening blood cancers and disorders a second chance at life. Through education, donations, and donor registry, NMDP works to connect committed stem cell donors with patients in need of transplants. By supporting NMDP, HOSA members help grow the donor registry, spread awareness about the importance of diversity in stem-cell matches, and empower their communities to save lives—one swab and one story at a time.

Creating an NMDP team page and establishing a chapter presence offers HOSA members a powerful way to make a lasting impact. With a team page, your chapter can easily track how many potential donors you’ve added to the registry, how much money you’ve raised, and highlight your accomplishments. Also, every NMDP activity from hosting swab events to running educational booths can count toward volunteer hours. All of these can earn your chapter points which will allow for NMDP to give back to you. For more information on how your chapter can benefit from NMDP, visit this page.

HOW TO START A CHAPTER PAGE

  1. Register a team page for your chapter
    • Go to this page
    • Have an advisor/officer register the
      team page
    • Each chapter should only have one
      team page
    • Have your advisor/officer check for follow-up emails for more information
      if your chapter is adding people to the
      registry.
  2. Customize your team page
    • Add a profile image, photos, videos and
      more.
    • Your chapter’s join keyword should
      match the general join keyword.
  3. Share your team page
    • Share your page with your chapter and
      others to receive donations and
      potential additions to the registry.
  4. Reach out to a representative
    • Find your local NMDP rep. to schedule
      training for swab events.
    • If there are further questions about
      reps. or join keywords, reach out to
      hosa@nmdp.org
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How to Prepare for the HOSA Spring Leadership Conference

1. Understand Your Event Requirements

Before anything else, review the official Texas event guidelines. Know the rules, time limits, scoring criteria, and materials you must bring. This prevents last minute surprises and ensures you’re competing correctly.

2. Build a Consistent Practice Schedule

To be set up for success, start practicing now getting an early start gives you more time to
strengthen your skills and feel confident going into competition.

3. If Your Event Requires a Submission

Double-check all required documents, formats, and deadlines. Upload your work ahead of time, review the rubric, and make sure everything is labeled correctly to avoid last-minute issues.

4. Reach Out When You Need Support

If you have any questions about competitive events, please reach out directly to our Competitive Events Coordinators, Mrs. Stanhope and Mrs. Herfarth. They are the best sources for accurate and up-to-date information and can be contacted at linda.stanhope@texashosa.org and  wanda.herfarth@texashosa.org

5. Make Sure You Have the Proper Attire

Review the dress code for your event to ensure you have the required uniform. Also check the official HOSA guidelines for your HOSA uniforms

SLC is not just about competing take the opportunity to build connections, learn from others, and represent your chapter well. Feel free to reach out to our instagram if you have any questions comments or comments!

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Chapter Spotlight – Kingwood High School

“To me, HOSA feels like home. It’s a place where passion meets purpose. Leading sucha a large HOSA chapter has reminded me that the best kind of leadership always comes from the hear.”

~ Brooke Torpy, Co-President, Kingwood HOSA.

ADVOCACY & SERVICE

Leading a chapter of more than 320 members, the Kingwood HOSA officer team has set a powerful example of student-driven leadership and community impact. Their advocacy at WLA helped advance support for CTSO programs statewide, while their targeted food drive delivered a critical aid to dialysis patients in need. At Area 6 FLC, they distinguished themselves once again by leading all chapter in NMDP fundraising, underscoring their commitment to meaningul, patient-centered service. Beyond fundraising and advocacy, the officers have worked to create opportunities for members to explore healthcare careers, build across the district, and actively contribute to the well-being of their community. Their dedication continues to inspire both students and patients alike.

Chapter Spotlight

One of their most impactful efforts was a food drive for dialysis patients affected by delays in SNAP benefits. Their work supplied enough food for three local aclinics, directly supporting patients struggling to meet basic needs.

Chapter Spotlight

KINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES

By raising over $10K, the officers opened doors for more students to attend conferences and grow as future health professionals. They broadened their career exposure at HOSA Day With The Rockets, fotered districtwide unity with a Humble ISD social, and supported patient care by hosting one of their largest blood drives to date.

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