Honor Chapters

A HOSA Honor Chapter is a local chapter that has demonstrated strong leadership, active member engagement, and consistent participation in Minnesota HOSA–Future Health Professionals programs throughout the year. Chapters that earn this designation have organized meaningful activities for their members, such as service projects, fundraisers, guest speakers, and conference participation, while maintaining communication with state leadership and promoting HOSA within their school community. The Honor Chapter recognition highlights chapters that uphold the values and standards of HOSA and provide high-quality experiences that support the development of future health professionals.

See this year’s requirements here.

What do Honor Chapters get?

Recognition at State Leadership Conference (SLC)
Honor Chapters receive official Honor Chapter recognition at SLC. This publicly recognizes the chapter’s leadership, organization, and engagement throughout the year.

Custom Trading Item at SLC
Honor Chapters receive a custom-designed trading item that they can share or trade with other chapters during the conference.

Eligibility for HOSA Day at the Capitol
Only Honor Chapters are eligible to apply to attend HOSA Day at the Capitol in April. This event allows students to meet with Minnesota state representatives and advocate for health education and the impact of HOSA in their communities.

Recognition of Chapter Excellence
The designation signals that a chapter consistently provides meaningful opportunities for members through leadership, service, professional development, and conference participation. It helps build credibility for the chapter within the school, district, and the broader Minnesota HOSA community.

Stronger Chapter Culture
Because the requirements encourage service, leadership development, guest speakers, and state engagement, chapters that pursue Honor Chapter status often end up with more organized officers, better programming, and higher member participation.

2026-2027 Requirements

Link to Honor Chapter Submission Form

Important Deadlines

October 16th

Local officer communication form submitted by all Local Officers

January 1st

Last day to request chapter visit. (Must be requested 30 days prior to meeting. Requesting a meeting does not guarantee we will be able to attend, we recommend doing this early.)

January 30th

Complete a state officer visit or chapter drop-in: Chapter Visit Information

February 1

Honor chapter document with supporting evidence emailed to State Officers at jacktrygstad@gmail.com
Honor Chapter Photo Submission from due

Honor Chapter Criteria Form
#	Requirement explanation
Section: Chapter Activities
1	Host at least two (2) fundraisers Raise money for your chapter, a non-profit, or conference travel/registration.
2	Complete at least one (1) service project Example: volunteering, donation drives, or local outreach.
3	Host at least two (2) guest speakers Must be a health professional, HOSA alumni, or relevant expert.
4	Chapters must host at least two (2) chapter meetings per month throughout the school year. Meetings may include informational meetings, guest speakers, competitive event preparation, service projects, chapter activities, or other approved chapter programming. To demonstrate consistent communication and planning, chapters must: Advertise meetings through Instagram or another chapter communication platform Meeting advertisements should clearly communicate important details including date, time, location, and meeting purpose when applicable.
5	Host at least two (2) Competitive Event (CE) Preparation Meetings prior to the State Leadership Conference (SLC). May include event workshops, practice sessions, skill demonstrations, mock judging, interview preparation, presentation review, or general competitive event guidance.
Section: Communication and Social Media
6	Maintain an active chapter Instagram account Minimum of 2 posts per month showing chapter engagement.
7	Follow @minnesotahosa on Instagram on your chapter account Ensures your chapter stays updated and connected.
8	Submit two photos via the Honor Chapter Form by February 1st: One of your local officer team One of your chapter in action (meeting or event)
9	Communicate regularly with your assigned State Officer throughout the year. Exceptions may be made for new chapters formed later in the year.
10	Chapters must create a chapter calendar by October 16th that outlines major chapter events, deadlines, and activities throughout the year. Calendars should be updated as needed and shared with all members throughout the year. Exceptions made for new chapters formed later in the year. At minimum, calendars must include: Officer meetings Full chapter/informational meetings (minimum one per month) Guest speakers, service projects, fundraisers, and chapter activities (if applicable) Competitive event preparation meetings Chapter deadlines and Minnesota HOSA deadlines Include chapter-specific conference registration, payment, and preparation deadlines Links to meeting slideshows or important resources when applicable To verify communication and member understanding, chapters must submit a short video of a local officer explaining the chapter calendar to members. The video must include *at least five (5) members present. Honor Chapter Form*
Section: State Officer Involvement
11	Complete a Graded Chapter Visit by January 30th. You must score 80% or higher on the Graded Chapter Visit Evaluation Rubric. Graded Chapter Visits must be requested at least *30 days prior* to the planned meeting date. Link to Chapter Visit Information
12	Ensure At least half (50%) of your officer team of your officer team attends at least two (2) Chapter Connect sessions These statewide leadership calls are held throughout the year. One will be available prior to each conference.
Section: Conference Participation
13	Attend at least two (2) of the following events: Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) Midwinter Competition MRC Camp International Leadership Conference (previous year)
14	Attend the State Leadership Conference (SLC) This is mandatory to qualify as an Honor Chapter.
15	Chapter participation by one (1) or more member(s) in one (1) of the following activities: MN HOSA Internship State Officer State Officer Candidate Voting Delegate at SLC (current year) – All chapters are allowed one (1) voting delegate at SLC
16	Pay all conference registration fees within 30 days of the completion of the conference (ex. pay FLC fees by December 6) Staying in good financial standing is required for eligibility.
17	Chapters must ensure that 90% or more of members registered for the State Leadership Conference (SLC) successfully submit required digital uploads by the Minnesota HOSA deadline.
Section: Alumni Relations
18	Register all graduating seniors as official HOSA alumni Use the national registration to formally mark them as alumni.
Section: Chapter Structure
19	Chapters must create chapter bylaws outlining chapter structure, leadership expectations, meeting procedures, and chapter operations. Bylaws should be reviewed annually by the Advisor and local officer teams, and shared with membership. Bylaws should be submitted HERE by October 16th. Minimum required sections include: Chapter purpose and membership eligibility Officer positions and responsibilities Officer election/selection process Meeting structure and attendance expectations Chapter rules, expectations, or accountability processes Conference eligibility requirements (if applicable) Amendment process for updating bylaws Link to Sample Bylaws
20	Chapters must submit all local officer positions and contact information HERE by October 16th and maintain an approved officer structure. To ensure consistency across Minnesota HOSA, The following officer structures are not eligible for Honor Chapter recognition: Co-President or other Co-Positions (ie. multiple positions with the same title) Specific Vice President roles (ex: Vice President of Competitive Events) *are permitted.* “Elect” positions other than President-Elect State Officer Liaison positions Chapters with unapproved officer structures will be asked to revise positions in a timely manner to remain eligible for Honor Chapter recognition.
Section: Advisor Participation
21	Advisors must attend one Minnesota HOSA advisor training in collaboration with the New Chapter Coordinator, Ivy Treitler. Training content and length vary depending on advisor experience and involvement with Minnesota HOSA. Due by: ______ (winter break) Honor Chapter Advisor Trainings 45-minute meeting Typically for advisors with 1–2 years of experience; full review and planning 30-minute meeting Typically for advisors with 3–5 years of experience; progress check and targeted support 15-minute meeting Typically for advisors with 6+ years of experience; brief updates and confirmation of understanding