REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT
On December 7th, HOSA members were once again brought together at our third annual Missouri HOSA Regional Events! The St. Louis location was hosted at Mary Institute and Country Day School where we led a series of networking events for members in neighboring local chapters. The first half was filled up with a series of icebreaking with Ten Questions, followed by the Human HOSA Bingo Challenge. From learning about which competitive events people have done to who enjoys singing Christmas carols, we had a good time getting to know one another! This was followed by our holiday card decorating service project. Everything was so beautifully made and has been sent alongside the toys as part of the Toys for Tots Drive. The HOSA-styled Shark Tank was amazing to see as everyone pulled together pieces of new technologies and medical innovations. As future healthcare professionals, the compassion, creativity, and intellect shone through all the presentation pitches. The sharks were impressed with everyone! Once again, we would love to congratulate Team Epi-Cam for their win! Thank you, again, to all of you who attended, donated, and shared part of your Saturday to get to know the HOSA community in St. Louis and we hope to see you very soon at our upcoming State Leadership Conference.
Amisha Poojari, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 State President
Abhinav Katyal, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 Vice President of Communications
CENTRAL REGION NETWORKING EVENT
The Central Region Networking Event took place in Springfield, Missouri, where students from Springfield Catholic, Central, and Kickapoo High Schools gathered for a day filled with service and fun! The event kicked off with a successful collection of gifts and the creation of heartfelt cards for the Salvation Army. Next, participants engaged in an exciting HOSA Tank Competition, inspired by the popular show Shark Tank. Teams had the opportunity to pitch innovative new ideas aimed at revolutionizing the healthcare industry, with each team presenting their concept through a creative and captivating skit. To wrap up the day, we shared our excitement for the upcoming year and captured the moment with a group photo to commemorate this unforgettable experience!
Wyatt McDonald, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 State President-Elect
KANSAS CITY REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT
On December 7, 2024, Missouri HOSA hosted a successful regional networking event in Kansas City, with over 40 members in attendance. Similar events were held simultaneously in Springfield and St. Louis, fostering statewide collaboration among future health professionals. Participants engaged in various activities, including a service project supporting Toys for Tots, where members donated toys and crafted personalized cards for children in need. The event also featured a "HOSA Shark Tank” competition, encouraging innovative healthcare solutions, and a “Human Bingo” game, promoting interaction among members. The Kansas City event provided an invaluable platform for members to connect with peers from local schools, enhancing their professional networks and reinforcing Missouri HOSA’s commitment to community service and leadership development.
Neer Patel, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 Vice President of Membership
Obiamaka Obiesie, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 Vice President of Public Relations