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While Kansas HOSA's origin story has been lost in the sands of time, we know that seven chapters came together on November 13 , 1980 to proclaim the development of Kansas HOSA and from there started a journey of workforce development for future healthcare professionals.  

Practical Nursing North Central Kansas AVTS

Practical Nursing Seward Co. Community College

Olathe Vocational Exploration - Olathe Vocational School

Health Careers Cooperative Lawrence High School

Medical Assistant Liberal AVTS

Practical Nursing North East Kansas AVTS

Health Careers Exploration South West Kansas AVTS

Help us celebrate our 45th Anniversary!

2025 marks 45 years of Kansas HOSA and one of our largest years yet!  Our membership has crossed 1,600 members, our conferences continuously set attendance records, and our reach across Kansas continues to expand. 

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In addition to 45 years, the international theme this year is “Powered by People” and we are looking forward to celebrating the people that make Kansas HOSA such an amazing organization.

Your donations can help our goals, our members, and our growth.

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Our donation drive will start on January 1, 2025 and funds for these recognition opportunities and fund usage will go through March 1, 2025.

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I’m ready to donate!  There is an anonymous option available if you would like to donate funds anonymously.

Please click the following link.

Link: https://forms.gle/eUA8WFhhMjNauNJ67

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Donation Levels

Donate $4.50

  • Your logo/name listed on our website.

  • 45th Anniversary Pen

Donate $45

  • Your logo/name listed on our website.

  • Included in a list on a social media “thank you” post.

  • Recognition on scrolling slides pre-opening ceremony at our next conference (SLC 2025)

  • Select one 45th Anniversary swag item

Donate $450

  • All three items above.

  • Included on signage posted at our conferences (listed)

  • 45th Anniversary Kansas HOSA swag bag (pen, pin, shirt)

Donate $4,500

  • Your logo/name listed on our website

  • Recognition on scrolling slides pre-opening ceremony at our next conference (SLC 2025)

  • Included on signage posted at our conferences. (individual signage)

  • 45th Anniversary Kansas HOSA swag bag

  • Invitation to a special 45th Anniversary reception (Anticipated April-May 2025)

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Where will your money go?

Goal 1: $450

  • Funds will go towards the 45th Anniversary evening activity for members on March 26, 2025

Goal 2: $4,500

  • Item from Goal 1

  • $500 to offer an additional scholarship to a Kansas HOSA senior or post-secondary member.

  • $2,000 towards ILC registration ($125 each) for 16 first place winners to compete at ILC.  Priority given by grade level.

  • $1,550 towards conference registration to decrease costs for members

Goal 3: $45,000

  • All of goals 1 & 2.

  • $10,000 towards HOSA funds for conferences to decrease member registration costs to be used at SLC 2025 and FLC 2025

  • $10,000 towards HOSA funds for competitive event supplies to support our growth.

  • $5,000 towards charter buses to help members travel to ILC 2025 in Nashville

  • $5,000 to support a chapter advisor management conference to support advisor development.

  • Five $1,000 scholarships to Kansas HOSA seniors or post-secondary members

  • $1,000 towards an additional 8 ILC registrations (24 offered total) for first place winners to compete at ILC.  Priority given by grade level.

Goal 4: $450,000

  • All of the above goals.

  • Any additional funding beyond $45,000 would be used towards HOSA funds for sustainability and to continue to meet our strategic goals.

 

I’m ready to donate!  There is an anonymous option available if you would like to donate funds anonymously.

Please click the following link.

Link: https://forms.gle/eUA8WFhhMjNauNJ67

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Have Questions? Email State Advisor Tina Garetson at tgoosz@kumc.edu.

Thanks to an anonymous donor,parent donations will be matched up to $1,000!

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