Department Head: Jeana Kirby
jeana.kirby@knoxschools.org
Schedule Information
Location: Jacob Building (Second Floor)
Drop-off: Thursday, September 10 - 10:00am-7:00pm
Judging: Friday, September 11
Pick-up: Monday, September 21 - 8:00am-5:00pm
Premiums for HOSA
1st - $150.00 2nd - $125.00 3rd - $100.00 4th - $75.00 5th - $50.00 6th - $50.00 7th - $25.00 8th - $25.00
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is a national career technical organization which compliments the health science education curriculum. HOSA provides students with an opportunity to develop career, leadership and personal skills needed by healthcare providers. HOSA Chapters are located throughout Tennessee. The annual HOSA Conference is held in cities across the United States.
1. The overall objectives for Health Science students and HOSA members to participate in the exhibits are:
-Promote Health Science Education and the career opportunities offered to students in high school.
-Analysis and synthesis facts or information about a topic which is related to a specific theme..
-Develop responsible citizenship traits.
-Develop character by understanding the ability to be of service to others.
-Encourage individual and group achievement.
2. Health Science Education students will have an opportunity to prepare an exhibit which will promote the national theme for Health Science Education. Each school will select an idea and construct a display which relates to the theme. All exhibits will be approved and in place prior to the opening of the fair.
3. Health Science students will follow guidelines in the construction of the exhibits. The guidelines will include:
-Creativity of the display.
-Originality
- Attractiveness
-Topics use in connection with national theme
-Display techniques
-Overall effectiveness
4. Health Science students will be encouraged to insure quality in their exhibits by using:
-Special Effects
-Effective display techniques
-Attractive and well prepared hand-outs and/or components
Rules
1. Displays in this department are open to any HOSA Chapter in East Tennessee provided they are affiliated with TN and National HOSA.
2. No entry fee will be charged.
3. Register online at tnvalleyfair.org or submit your entries in writing on the Exhibitor Entry Form. The form can be emailed to contests@tnvalleyfair.org, faxed to 865-215-1483, or mailed to the address at the top of the Exhibitor Entry Form. Entry tags will be sent by the Tennessee Valley Fair and should be attached to the back of the exhibit.
4. Only one entry allowed per school.
5. DO NOT identify your school on the front of the display or on any other display materials.
6. Display must be a tri-fold presentation board that measures 48"W x 36"H x 24"D unfolded, made of foam or corrugated card
board. Display is not to exceed these dimensions on the furnished table with the exception of a table drape. Models, mannequins, pamphlets, brochures, or other props are solely the reponsibility of the registered HOSA advisor. The Tennessee Valley Fair is not responsible for items damaged, lost or stolen. Computers, electronics and electricity may NOT be used.
7. HOSA Advisors must certify that exhibits are the result of the student’s experience in Health Science Education.
8. No entry may be removed prior to Monday.
** PREMIUM CHECKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21. PLEASE CHECK WITH DEPARTMENT HEAD FOR EXACT LOCATION OF PICK-UP. ANY CHECKS NOT PICKED UP WILL BE MAILED. DUE TO PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH MAILING, IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR CHECK WITHIN 6 WEEKS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE FAIR, PLEASE CONTACT THE FAIR OFFICE.