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Initial Recruitment
Begin by identifying interested students enrolled in health science, CTE, biology, or career exploration classes. Minimum requirement is 1 adult advisor + 5 students.
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Chapter Advisors
Run a chapter that changes lives.
Step-by-step affiliation guides, recruitment toolkits, and statewide support so you can empower your students and lead a thriving HOSA chapter.
Official Affiliation Roadmap
How to Start an Alaska HOSA Chapter
Starting a HOSA chapter requires just 1 adult advisor and at least 5 interested students. Follow these 5 proven steps to launch your chapter.
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Contact State Advisor
Reach out to State Advisor Nathan Stamm, MBA, MEd at njstamm@alaska.edu or alaskahosa907@gmail.com to request your official Chapter ID and login.
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Affiliation & Portal
Log into the HOSA affiliation system at apps.hosa.org. Use this portal to affiliate members, view account balances, and complete online conference registrations.
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Build Chapter
Recruit, recruit, recruit! Utilize recruiting posters, event videos, and officer visits. Students can only experience HOSA benefits once they join.
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Fine Tune & Lead
Elect chapter officers, plan fundraisers, organize community service, and select competitive events. Refer to Section C of the HOSA Handbook as your key companion.
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Essential Resources
Advisor Toolkit & Downloads
HANDBOOK
HOSA Handbook (2025 Edition)
Complete guide to organizational structure, bylaws, officer roles, policies, and conference procedures.
Download PDF →CHAPTER STARTUPOrganizing a HOSA Chapter
Essential step-by-step startup guide, constitution templates, affiliation checklist, and meeting ideas.
Download PDF →RECRUITMENTAlaska HOSA Interest Flyer
Printable classroom and orientation flyer highlighting student benefits and health career exploration.
Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions for Advisors
What are the advisor qualifications?
Any faculty member, CTE instructor, science teacher, counselor, or school administrator can serve as a HOSA chapter advisor. Clinical experience is helpful but not required.
How are affiliation dues handled?
Affiliation includes state and national dues per student. Many Alaska schools fund these through CTE program grants, Perkins funds, or student activity accounts.
What is the deadline to affiliate?
Chapters typically affiliate in the fall (by November) to participate in fall leadership and prepare for the April State Leadership Conference. Late affiliations are accepted.
How does Alaska HOSA support advisors?
We provide 1-on-1 advisor mentoring, turnkey meeting agendas, competition guides, state officer classroom visits, and travel coordination for national conferences.
Connect with State Leadership
We're here to help you succeed.
Contact State Advisor Nathan Stamm, MBA, MEd to receive your chapter startup packet, ID, and personalized guidance.