Penn Hosa's 33rd Annual State Leadership Conference

Penn HOSA’s 33^rd Annual State Leadership Conference took place at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. From March 5^th – March 7^th, 2012 over 800 Penn HOSA members and advisors met to compete, learn, and celebrate Penn HOSA.

Monday March 5, 2012

Students checked into the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. Early in the day, the interviews of the new state officer candidates took place. The interviews determined the slating of officers for the 2012-2013 Penn HOSA Executive Council. Later these candidates would speak in front of the assembly with their election speeches. That evening the Opening Session took place on a charming colonial style stage with red, white, and blue lights. The parade of flags soon took place where all Penn HOSA chapters represented their school with a unique flag while proudly marching around the auditorium.

Beautiful Colonial Stage for Penn HOSA's Sessions

After the opening session, the voting delegates were split into committee meetings. Bylaws, Dress Code, Opening Sessions, and Penn HOSA marketing are among the committees that met to discuss the new and exciting things planned for Penn HOSA. They also served as forum for suggestions on how to improve upon this already amazing organization for next year.

The party didn’t stop here. It was time for BINGO! Hundreds of Penn HOSA members gathered for their chance to win one of many beautiful gift baskets. Each basket was themed and they ranged from super heroes to Candyland. The night was full of snacks, prizes, and laughs.

Tuesday March 6, 2012

Students in scrubs, business attire, EMT jumpsuits scurried around the Lancaster Host complex going to their respective competitive events. That evening the Recognition Session took place to an electric room filled with heart pumping music, cheers, and excitement. The session was full of awards, an inspirational keynote speech, and smiles.

Among those awards was the Scholarships of Penn HOSA Foundation. Over the past six years, the Penn HOSA Foundation has raised $275,000 and awarded 155 scholarships valued at $240,000. Approximately eighty percent of the students pursue a nursing degree.

Voting Delegates Orientation 

After the Recognition Session, it was time for American Idol. Penn HOSA has some major talent! They showcased this talent in front of the Judges: Grandpa Beiber, J-Lo, and Steven Tyler. The members sang songs ranging from Adele to Taylor Swift. The advisors even teamed up in baseball caps to perform their version of “Do Wah Ditty Ditty.” 

Wednesday March 7, 2012

The competitive events are over and everyone is excited to find out the results from the conference. It may have been nine in the morning but that did not stop Penn HOSA from celebrating loud and proud.

Congratulations to all competitors!

The 33^rd Annual Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference was a complete success and ended with the outgoing state officers performing popular Disney movies to get the crowd pumped up for the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida!