COCA OTT A W A 2016 CONFERENCE MANUAL

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ABOUT US • SPONSORS
About COCA
The Ca na di a n Orga ni za ti on of C a m p u s A c t i v i t i e s p ro v i d e s
lea di ng prof es s i ona l dev el opme n t f o r c a m p u s a c t i v i t i e s st a ff
and s tudent l ea ders dedi c a ted to t h e e n r i c h m e n t o f st u d e n t l i f e .
S I LV E R L E V E L
A BOUT US
The Ca na di a n Orga ni za ti on of C a m p u s A c t i v i t i e s, b e t t e r k n o w n
by i ts a c rony m COCA, repres en t s m o re t h a n 6 0 p o st se c o n d a r y
BRONZE LEVEL
i ns ti tuti ons a c ros s ea c h c o a st o f C a n a d a .
Ty pi c a l l y s c hool members a re st u d e n t a sso c i a t i o n s o r
a dm i ni s tra ti on depa rtm ents th a t a re i n v o l v e d w i t h c a m p u s
a c ti v i ti es progra mmi ng or s tud e n t e n g a g e m e n t . C O C A a l so
boa s ts m ore tha n 75 As s oc i a t e s, w h i c h a re e n t e r t a i n e r s,
book i ng a genc i es , a rti s t m a na g e m e n t c o m p a n i e s, a n d o t h e r
SUPPORTING
v a l ued bus i nes s s uppl i ers to th e c a m p u s se c t o r. F o u n d e d i n
1982 a s the s uc c es s or to th e C a n a d i a n E n t e r t a i n m e n t
Conf erenc e, COCA ha s no w c o m p l e t e d m o re t h a n
thi rty y ea rs of s uc ce ssf u l o p e r a t i o n .
For m ore i nf orm a t i o n p l e a se v i si t
C OC A . O RG
T H E
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OFFICE HOURS
If you have any questions or need help the Conference Office is located in
the Laurentian Room on the Convention Level.
The office is open daily June 7th – 11th from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
We’re happy to help!
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On beha l f of the N a ti ona l Conf ere n c e C o m m i t t e e , a n d t h e
Can a di a n Orga ni za ti on of Ca mpu s A c t i v i t i e s ( C O C A ) Bo a rd o f
Direc tors I woul d l i k e to wel c ome y o u t o O t t a w a . T h i s
c onf erenc e i s the res ul t of grea t e ff o r t s f ro m a t re m e n d o u s
COCA Committee
Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
COCA CHAIR
AWARDS COMMITTEE
Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College
Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College
CONFERENCE CHAIR
AWARDS BANQUET & SHOW
Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College
Sophia Bouris, Algonquin College
LETTER • COMMITTEE
A Letter From the Conference Chair
t e am , a nd f i rs t I w a nt to tha nk a l l o f t h e m f o r t h e i r h a rd w o r k ,
and f or ma k i ng our v i s i on a rea l i t y.
The them e f or our c onf erenc e tea m i s C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t .
COCA i s a c ommuni ty of c ol l eges , u n i v e r si t i e s, a n d b u si n e ss
lead ers f rom a c ros s Ca na da . L i k e t h e c o u n t r y w e l i v e i n , C O C A
is di v ers e, uni que, a nd pa s s i ona t e . We a re a c o l l e c t i o n o f e v e n t
plan ners , c l ub a dmi ni s tra tors , m a r k e t i n g g u r u s, a n d b u si n e ss
lead ers . We repres ent ea c h c oa s t , a n d e v e r y p ro v i n c e i n b e t ween. We s how c a s e a nd c el ebra t e t h e b e st e n t e r t a i n m e n t t a l en t i n Ca na da . Fi na l l y, we ga ther e a c h y e a r a s a w h o l e c o m m u n i t y to l ea rn a nd s ha re our c ol l ec ti v e k n o w l e d g e a n d e x p e r i e n c e s.
COCA i s f ounded i n the bel i ef th a t t o g e t h e r w e a re g re a t e r
t h an the s um of our pa rts . Tha t w e g ro w b y sh a r i n g c h a l l e n g e s,
find i ng bes t pra c ti c e s ol uti ons , e x p a n d i n g o u r n e t w o r k , a n d
Students’ Association
BIZ HALL MANAGER (TRADE SHOW)
EASTERN DIRECTORS
Haley Myatt, Mount St. Vincent Univ.
Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent Univ.
be li ev e pa rti c i pa ti on i n a n a c ti v e , i n c l u si v e , a n d e n g a g e d c o m mu ni ty of c a m pus l ea ders ha s nev e r b e e n m o re i m p o r t a n t . O u r
missi on a s y our c onf erenc e pl a nn i n g t e a m i s t o c re a t e a c o n ferenc e ex peri enc e tha t i ns pi res a p a ssi o n f o r st u d e n t su c c e ss
ac ro s s Ca na da .
We w i l l onl y a c hi ev e thi s w i th y ou r p a r t i c i p a t i o n . Wh i l e t h i s
we ek i s f ul l , i t i s f ul l wi th the bes t e d u c a t i o n re so u rc e s,
sho wc a s e a rti s ts , a nd bus i nes s re l a t i o n sh i p s p o ssi b l e . We
imp l ore y ou to ta k e a dv a nta ge of e a c h e l e m e n t t o i m p ro v e y o u r
skill s et, turn new c ol l ea gues i nto l i f e l o n g f r i e n d s, e x p a n d y o u r
CONFERENCE DESIGN
Ian Skoczylas, Algonquin College Students’ Association
WESTERN DIRECTOR
Neil Magadzia, Algonquin College Students’ Association
Riley Miller, University of Lethbridge
Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College
CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGERS
Mary-Margaret Courtney
CENTRAL DIRECTORS
MC Noel
Andrew Deugo, Nipissing University
Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College
DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION
Patrick Newell, Algonquin College Students’ Association
en ga gi ng our broa der c om muni ty. I n a f a st e r m o v i n g w o r l d t h a t
de m a nds i ns ta nt ex perti s e to s a t i sf y e v o l v i n g c l i e n t d e m a n d s w e
Josh Clark, Western University
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Dan Valkos, Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Tony Lee, Tony Lee & Associates
Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College Students’ Association
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SHOWCASE SELECTION & MANAGEMENT
Earle Taylor, COCA
Baldeep Randhawa, Algonquin College Students’ Association
SHOWCASE PRODUCTION
Chuck Erman
Harold Arnett
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Jamell Vanterpool, Algonquin College Students’ Association
ne t w ork of res ourc es , a nd ref i ne y o u r p e r so n a l b r a n d .
SPONSORSHIP
On beha l f of our enti re tea m w el c o m e a g a i n , a n d t h a n k y o u f o r
en ga gi ng i n our c om muni ty a nd l e a v i n g i t r i c h e r t h a n y o u
foun d i t.
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Bill Kitchen
Earle Taylor
SUMMER ASSISTANT
Tyler Cake, Fanshawe College
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Algo nq uin C o lleg e St ud ent s’ A s s o c i a ti o n
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Block Schedule
Education #3
Education #1
10:00am – 11:00am
B re a k
Education #2
11:15am – 12:15pm
9:30am – 10:30am
Education #5:
Keynote
B re a k
B re a k
Education #4:
Roundtables
Education #6
10:45am – 11:45am
Pre
Conference
Activities
Lunch Provided
10:45am – 11:45am
B re a k
Lunch
Provided
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Welcome
Reception
B re a k
B re a k
B re a k
B re a k
Lecture
Showcase
Regional
Meetings #1
Education #7
Education #9
1:45pm – 3:15pm
1:45pm – 2:45pm
1:45pm – 2:45pm
1:45pm – 2:45pm
Algonquin Commons
Theatre
B re a k
B re a k
B re a k
B u s e s To Ve n u e
Regional Meetings #2
Associates Meeting
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Variety
Showcase
Singer/Songwriter
Showcase #1
3:00pm – 4:00pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Algonquin Commons
Theatre
Andrew Haydon
Park
Education #8
B u s e s To H o t e l
Dinner
Dinner
On Your Own
On Your Own
6:00pm – 8:45pm
6:00pm – 8:45pm
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Zaphod
Beeblebrox
4:15pm – 5:15pm
B re a k
Comedy
Showcase
Mainstage
Showcase #2
Mayfair Theatre
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Networking Social
11:00pm – 1:00am
B re a k
Annual General Meeting
School Members
4:15pm – 5:45pm
Reception
Free Time
Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Free Time
B u s e s To Algo n qu in
Dinner
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Provided
at Algonquin
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Ballroom B&C
9:00pm – 11:00pm
Block Booking
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Alumi & Assoc.
Awards Banquet
& Show
The Red Lion
Mainstage
Showcase #1
B re a k
5:30pm – 6:30pm
7:15pm – 8:45pm
Wa lk To Ve n u e
Lunch
Provided
12:30pm – 1:30pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
9:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch
On Your Own
Elections
Dinner
trade show
1:00pm – 1:30pm
B re a k
On Your Own
Campus
Activities
Biz Hall
B re a k
B re a k
B u s e s To Algo n qu in
9:30am – 10:30am
HOTEL MAP • BLOCK SCHEDULE
Hotel Map
Mavericks
Pub Night
Showcase
9:00pm – 11:30pm
Observatory
House of Targ
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Schedule at a Glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
R eg ist r a ti o n
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pre Conference Activities
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Buses to Venue
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Welcome Reception
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Delta Lower Lobby • Tim Hortons Exit
Tuesday, June 07
The Red Lion
Walk to Venue
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
11:45 pm – 12:00 am
Day 1
Dinner (on your own)
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
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Delta • Convention Level
Mainstage Showcase #1
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2016-04-29
Zaphod Beeblebrox
11:10 AM
Buses to Hotel
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D AY 1 • T U E S D AY J U N E 7
Tourist Attractions
PAR LIAME N T HILL
GR E AT CAN ADIAN B UN GE E
WILDE R N E S S T O UR S
Parl i ame n t Hi l l , co l l o qu i al l y
Ju mp f ro m C an ada’s h i gh e st
T h e O ttawa Ri ve r i s l i ke a
kn o wn as T h e Hi l l , i s an are a
bu n ge e j u mpi n g spo t! T h e
wh i te wate r stai rcase wi th
o f C ro wn l an d o n th e so u th e rn
Gre at C an adi an B u n ge e h as
cal m po o l s be l o w th e rapi ds
ban ks o f th e O ttawa Ri ve r i n
be e n aro u n d si n ce 1 9 9 1 an d
al l o wi n g ti me to re st an d bask
do wn to wn O ttawa, O n tari o .
i s se t at 2 0 0 f e e t. If bu n -
i n th e spl e n do r o f th i s
ge e j u mpi n g i sn ’t yo u r th i n g
be au ti f u l ri ve r. Each tri p i s
th e re ’s ‘Ri pri de Zi pl i n e ’ wh i ch
abo u t 4 to 6 h o u rs i n l e n gth
i s a 1 0 0 0 -f o o t cabl e abo ve
wi th a h e arty B B Q h al f way
th e qu arry.
do wn th e ri ve r.
S K Y Z O N E T R AMP O LIN E PAR K
CAN ADA’S CAP ITAL MUS E UM
N O R DIK S PA
S ky Zo n e i s th e wo rl d’s f i rst
PAS S P O RT
No rdi k S pa-Natu re i s th e
i n do o r trampo l i n e park. We ’re
C h e ck o u t se ve n o f O ttawa’s
l arge st spa i n No rth A me ri ca.
th e i n ve n to rs o f “f u n f i tn e ss”
mo st po pu l ar mu se u ms. Yo u
Take th e ti me to u n wi n d an d
an d th e make rs o f trampo l i n e s
can vi si t th e C an adi an
re e n e rgi z e an d take advan tage
as f ar as th e e ye can se e . Yo u
A gri cu l tu re an d F o o d Mu se u m,
o f o u r u n i qu e i n stal l ati o n s: 7
can bo u n ce aro u n d i n th e mai n
C an adi an Avi ati o n an d S pace
o u tdo o r bath s, 8 u n i qu e sau -
co u rt o r th e f o am z o n e , o r yo u
Mu se u m, C an adi an Mu se u m
n as, i n f i n i ty po o l , re stau ran t
can ge t a te am to ge th e r to
o f Hi sto ry, C an adi an Mu se -
an d l o u n ge . Tre at yo u rse l f to
pl ay do dge bal l !
u m o f Natu re , C an adi an War
a massage , a bo dy tre atme n t
Mu se u m, Nati o n al Gal l e ry o f
o r th e n e w K äl l a tre atme n t,
C an ada, an d th e Ro yal
th e se co n d sal t-wate r f l o ati n g
C an adi an Mi n t.
po o l i n th e wo rl d!
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While you’re in Ottawa here is a list of great food options near the hotel. Remember this first dinner on
your own break is much shorter than the regular time slot, so we suggest you either start early, or
head out near the hotel so that you are ready for a great first night.
The Bus leaves the hotel at 7:00 pm • The Opening Reception begins at 7:15 pm
SAVES YOU TIME
AND MONEY …
AND A WEEKEND’S WORTH
OF BAG STUFFING!!
B R E AD AN D S O N S
S UB WAY
T IM HO RT O N S
Home - mad e B re ad
F ast F ood
F ast F ood
1 9 5 B an k S tre e t
4 0 7 Lau ri e r Ave n u e
1 0 1 Lyo n S tre e t
$
$
$
GIB S O N ’S O N QUE E N
GR E E N PAPAYA
N AT E ’S DE LI
Classic Nor t h A me r ican
T h ai
De l i & Din e r
4 0 4 Q u e e n S tre e t
1 5 2 S parks S tre e t
$ $
$ $
$ $
MILL S T R E E T B R E W P UB
T HE R O YAL O AK
T HR E E B R E WE R S
Cr aft B re we r y
Pu b
Pu b
5 5 5 We l l i n gto n S tre e t
1 8 0 K e n t S tre e t
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
B AT O N R O UGE
B IE R MAR K T O T TAWA
N O RT H AN D N AV Y
S u r f n ’ Tu r f
Gast rop u b
Nor t h e r n It al ian Kit ch e n
3 6 0 A l be rt S tre e t
2 2 6 Ne pe an S tre e t
$ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
Where To Eat • Around the Hotel
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7:15 pm – 8:45 pm • The Red Lion
Whether you’re back again to connect with old friends, or you’re new to COCA and here for the first time
ready to meet new ones, we all begin our journey at the Welcome Reception. We will be taking a quick bus
ride from the hotel over to The Red Lion in the Byward market. We’ll begin with an opportunity to enjoy
light refreshments, quick hellos, and then move into our more formal welcome.
This year’s event features introductions from our Board Chair, Conference Chair, and new this year four
PLAYING MUSIC AT AN
EVENT ON CAMPUS?
Welcome Reception
PechaKucha presentations from four of our association mentors as they share how COCA has shaped their
ability to engage their community.
THE RED LION
A modern take on a traditional English public house that is stylish with a relaxed atmosphere. Centrally
located in the ByWard market, the Red Lion Public House has a Victorian-themed interior with a contemporary menu that will be sure to please locals and visitors alike.
Contact SOCAN to apply for your
legally-required music license.
Visit socan.ca or call 1-866-944-6210 to speak
to a licensing representative.
Your license ensures that songwriters,
composers and music publishers are fairly
compensated for the music being played.
Get Licensed to Play so you can play all the music
the students want to hear, including live music.
SOCANmusic
socan.ca
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9:00 pm – 11:45 pm • Zaphod Beeblebrox
AFOS & THE RUDE YOUTH
THE TOURIST COMPANY
FEATURETTE
NEON DREAMS
RIA MAE
A-Fos & The Rude Youth is a Rap
It’s been a year of maturing
To ro n t o -b a se d d u o
Neon Dreams is a 4-Piece
Ria Mae, who had a breakout year
lead Pop/Rock/Funk band from
and hard work for The Tourist
F E AT U R E T T E w a s f o r m e d b y
electronic live group and
in 2015, keeps the momentum
London, Ontario that is emerging
Company. The four-piece has
si n g e r L e x i e J a y a n d d r u m -
production team that is looking
going with her second official
as one of the city’s hottest bands
spent the majority of the last
m e r, J o n F e d o r se n . L i k e
to bring something different to
single “Gold” which will appear
to watch. The band brings a
year either on the road touring
t h e i r sy n t h -h e a v y d re a m p o p
the EDM world. Hailing from
on a full length album to be
fresh sound to an often over-
nationally, or in the studio
c o n t e m p o r a r i e s Ph a n t o g r a m
Halifax, NS, Canada, Neon
released later this year. This track
saturated music market.
cultivating their sound and
a n d To v e L o , F E AT U R E T T E i s
Dreams takes the typical
has already been streamed over
recordings. Their stunning new
influenced by the emotionally
production/DJ format of an EDM
240,000 times since its release in
They are memorable for A-Fos’
Mercury EP confidently shows
c h a rg e d , h e a v y h i t t i n g
act and adds live instruments to
December. “Gold” follows up
lyrical prowess, the bands’
off the band as one of Canada’s
e l e c t ro -p o p so u n d s c o m i n g
bring an explosive energy to
the enormously successful debut
musical tricks, and their
most prominent independent
f ro m N o r t h e r n E u ro p e a n d
on-s tage performances and
single “Clothes Off” which hit
engaging, high energy
acts poised to make an
N e w Ze a l a n d .
studio recordings.
Top 10 at HOT AC Radio, was
performance.
impression in 2016.
Mainstage Showcase 1
certified Gold in Canada, and
A f t e r re c e i v i n g a f u l l re c o rd i n g
While all 4 members of Neon
garnered over 1.6 million views
on Vevo.
Watch out for this band as they
The EP was recorded in two
g r a n t f ro m FA C T O R C a n a d a ,
Dreams work in-s tudio on the
embark on a 2016 summer tour,
halves over the last 12 months.
t h e d u o re l e a se d t h e i r
production and writing side of
as well as a forth-coming full
The first recording sessions in the
t w o -p a r t , d e b u t a l b u m C R AVE
the music, during live
Ria has performed at The Great
length album.
spring were with long-time friend
i n O c t o b e r, 2 0 1 5 , a n d f o l l o w
performances they each take on
Escape Festival in the UK, CMJ in
of the band and engineer Daniel
up with a SOLD OUT album
their own specific and key roles.
New York City, Folk Alliance
BOOKING
Klenner (Hey Ocean) at The
re l e a se p a r t y a t t h e Bu rd o c k
On stage, Frank Kadillac remains
in Memphis, Canadian Music
Colin Gray
Space Studios. Jordan Klassen
i n To ro n t o . S e l e c t i o n s f ro m
as the group’s lead vocalist,
Week in Toronto, and M For
colin@afos.ca
returned as producer, and the
C R AVE h a v e b e e n f e a t u re d o n
Corey LeRue takes on the role of
Montreal. She has shared the
band completed a wide variety
Bu l l e t t M e d i a , N o i se P o r n ,
DJ/Backing Vocals, Matt Gats
stage with Classified, Elle King,
of tracks.
Audio Fuzz, Silent Shout,
becomes the group’s lead
Hedley, Family Of The Year,
E x c l a i m a n d m a n y m o re .
guitarist and Adrian Morris is on
Xavier Rudd, Buck 65, Naughty
the drums/live sampling.
ByNature, and Coleman Hell
BOOKING
among others.
Alex Wyder
BOOKING
management@thetouristcompany.ca
Lexie Jay
BOOKING
info@featurettemusic.com
The Feldman Agency
BOOKING
Jason Soulliere
The Feldman Agency
jay@feldman-agency.com
Joel Baskin
baskin@feldman-agency.com
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9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Reg ist r a ti o n
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Education Session #1
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
12:15 pm – 12:30 am
Break
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Buses to Algonquin College
Day 2
Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Lunch (provided)
Algonquin College • Student Commons
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Lecture Showcase
Algonquin College • Theatre
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Variety Showcase
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Buses to Hotel
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Buses to Venue
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Comedy Showcase
11:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Wednesday, June 08
Algonquin College • Theatre
Algonquin College • Student Commons
Mayfair Theatre
Optional Busses to Hotel
11:00 pm – 1:00 am
Networking Social
1:00 am – 1:15 am
Buses to Hotel
House of Targ
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10:00 am – 11:00 pm • Convention Level
11:15 am – 12:15 pm • Convention Level
E V E N T PROGRAMMI NG 1 0 1 – W HE R E TO B E G I N ?
E V E N T P R O GR AMMIN G 102 – V E N UE & TALE N T R E QUIR E ME N T S
P rogram m ing St ream • R ic hel ieu R o o m
Prog r ammin g S t re am • R ich e l ie u R oom
This is a must attend session for all delegates who are new to the world of campus programming.
This session continues where the Event Programming 101 session left off. This session will review in
This is the first in a series of 3 Introduction to Programming sessions that will provide you with a
detail: how to build show offers, how to read & understand performance contracts & hospitality
strong foundation for a successful year. The 101 session will provide an overview of campus
riders, and how to negotiate with agents. We’ll also discuss payment deposits, venue set-up, and
programming, and will review in detail: campus resources, working with budgets, building schedules
basic technical requirements for any event. Whether you’re putting together a big budget show, or
& timelines, and understanding important rules & by-laws while planning your events.
helping to plan a small- scale event.
Ken MacLeod • Manager Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services • Algonquin SA
Kristina Wilkins • Programming Manager • Sheridan Student Union
M ichelle Goulet • Event Coordinator • NAIT Students’ Association
WHO I S ATTEN DI N G Y OU R E VE NTS?
Ma rket ing St ream • Fro nt ena c R o o m
We market events, advertise on campus and students show up. Then we repeat this process 50 times
throughout the year and cross our fingers at each event, hoping people will attend. Learn how to use
technology to track who’s attending and participating in your programs and event, learn how to
effectively communicate with those groups. No more “wasted” coverage and crossing our fingers
hoping for bums in the seats!
Steve Kosh • Marketing & Communications Manager • Brock University Student Union
Jordan Hallawell • Creative Media Manager • Brock University Student Union
D AY 2 • W E D N E S D AY J U N E 8
E FFE CT IV E CAMPAIGN S – E LE CT IO N S , R E FE R E N DUMS , AWAR E N E S S , & MO R E
Mar ke t in g S t re am • F ron t e n ac R oom
Hear from Marketing staff of Student Unions/Associations about what has made for a
successful campaign at their campuses, specifically elections, referendums, and awareness
campaigns. Learn what worked, what didn’t and receive feedback on your ideas.
Kenny Fitzpatrick • General Manager • MSVU
Ian Skoczylas • Creative Service Coordinator • Algonquin Students’ Association
Mia Fatrdla • Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications & Programming • Sheridan College
CLUB S T R AIN IN G AN D DE V E LO P ME N T
R U NNI NG AN EFFI C I E NT & E F F E C TI VE C L U B DEPA RT MEN T O N YO U R CA MPU S
Clu b s S t re am • Ch au d ie re R oom
Cl u b s St ream • Chau d iere R o o m
Each club is unique and that’s why it is important that their executives are properly trained. Club
Develop the necessary infrastructure and processes required to run an effective club department on
training sessions can play a key role in informing club executives about your student union,
your campus. Campus clubs play a crucial role and are an integral part of our college and university’s
resources available to them, how to organize events, club funding, and transitioning new executives.
student life. A clubs department must be up to the challenge of meeting the needs of our students
In this session we will explore on why it is important to host club training sessions and discuss key
and this starts with a solid infrastructure for our clubs.
information you want to consider when hosting them.
Maureen Workman • Clubs Manager • Students’ Association of MacEwan University
Chantal James • Clubs & Society Coordinator • Students’ Association at Durham College&UOIT
C ameron Wathey • Clubs & Student Involvement Coordinator • George Brown College SA
CR EATI NG A DYN AMI C W OR KP L A C E C U LTU R E
P rofe ssio nal Develop ment St rea m • J o l iet R o o m
What is workplace culture? Why does it matter? In this session we review essential elements of a
thriving workplace culture, and examine ways to help you create or enhance an engaging environment
for your staff, management, and clients.
Presenter • TBA
WIN R AV IN G FAN S FO R Y O UR O R GAN IZ AT IO N
Profe ssion al De ve lop me n t S t re am • Jol ie t R oom
In this interactive Q & A session learn about the Ottawa Senators Raving Fan customer loyalty
program, discover how they use it to empower their employees to win fan loyalty, and support in
a competitive environment. Understand what your clients want and what you and your employees
can offer to create a dynamic experience.
Aaron Nussey • Manager, Fan Loyalty •
Ottawa Senators & Canadian Tire Centre
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1:45 pm – 3:15 pm • Algonquin Commons Theatre
DR. JUSTINE SHUEY
LUCY DECOUTERE
SÉAN MCCANN
BRRYAN JACKSON
Sexologist
Actor, Advocate & Speaker
Musician / Speaker
Motivational Speaker
Dr. Justine Shuey has always had a passion for
Best known for her work over the last 16 years on
Séan and his former bandmates met at Memorial
Brryan Jackson’s story began when he was just 11
human sexuality. She is a Board Certified
Trailer Park Boys, Lucy DeCoutere is an actor,
University in Newfoundland where they formed
months old, when his father, a medical industry
Sexologist & AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
advocate and inspiration to many, for having come
Great Big Sea in 1993. The band is best known
professional, knowingly injected him with
with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a
forward to help generate important dialogue
for energetic rock interpretations of traditional
HIV-tainted blood.
Masters in Human Sexuality Education.
around sexual abuse and violence against women.
east-coast folk songs. Séan and the band went
Dr. Shuey believes sex is healthy and normal.
In film, her first experience with acting was as a
on to release 12 studio albums and sell over
Five years later, Brryan was diagnosed with
two million copies together.
full-blown AIDS. Believing they had done
background performer in Thom Fitzgerald’s feature
everything possible, physicians offered no hope
She creates safe and welcoming environments for
film, The Hanging Garden. It was on this set that
After millions of albums sold, countless hit songs,
college students to explore issues related to human
she came to understand that the real magic of
and record breaking tours around the world, Séan
sexuality, expand their knowledge around sexuality
filmmaking is what happens behind the s cenes. She
realized that his 20 years with the band had to stop.
Since then Brryan has been defying the odds and
and gain confidence in their sexual expression.
was captivated by the synergy of the crew in
Music is meant to connect, heal, and bring happi-
lives on representing a story of courage,
watching them bring an imaginary world to life.
ness. While Séan was giving that to thousands of
perseverance and forgiveness. Since the age of 13,
people a night he was slowly losing his own way.
Brryan has used his story to impact lives around the
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to Brryan and his family, expecting him to die.
Dr. Justine Shuey
She then decided to dedicate the next decade
Instead of seeking truth he was hiding behind his
world. From speaking at Congressional briefings,
justine@drshuey.com
to working on any project that would have her in
music. This was unfair to both himself and his fans
to high schools, colleges and youth organizations
various roles, from associate producing, casting,
so he left the band and started over. He stopped
all over the world.
through to directing.
drinking in 2012 and touring with the band in 2013.
The winner of Diane Sawyer’s Person of the week
Apart from her experiences on set, Lucy is a
In 2014 he released his first album post Great Big
and TeenNick Halo Award, Jackson’s life has been
ranking officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force since
Sea. Produced by Joel Plaskett, the album “Help
a continual battle, yet he strives to be a catalyst
2010 and has received a graduate diploma in
Your Self” is the sound of a man facing his demons
for offering relatable, accurate information on
communication studies from Concordia University.
and ultimately overcoming them.
the disease.
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Jeff Jacobson Agency
Séan McCann
Disruptt Speakers
Jeff Lohnes
sean@seanmccannsings.com
Matt Sacks
jl@jeffjacobsonagency.com
info@disruptt.ca
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3:30 pm – 5:30 pm • Algonquin Commons Theatre
M O NSTERS OF SCHL OC K
FI REG U Y
DR . MIK E MAN DE L
WE S B AR K E R
Comed ians / St unt m en
S tu n tm a n
S p e ake r / Pol ice Tr ain e r
S t u n t Mag ician
T he Mo nst er s of Sc h l oc k : The Worl d’s M os t
F i re G u y h a s a b u r n i n g d e si re t o e n t e r t a i n . H e
Dr. Mi ke Man de l h as 1 9 C O C A n o mi n ati o n s
We s B arke r: S tu n t Magi ci an i s a Van co u ve r
E xtreme Two-Man Ci rc us Si des how Comedy
C o m b i n e s S k a t e b o a rd S t u n t s w i t h C i rc u s t r i c k s
an d 6 C O C A Awards.
base d e n te rtai n e r, bu t to u rs al l o ve r th e wo rl d.
M ag ic Ext r avaganz a!
c re a t i n g “ S k a t e r t a i n m e n t ! ” H e e v e n j u g g l e s
w h i l e r i d i n g t h e n e w e st m o t o r i z e d b o a rd s.
C anadian madmen known a round the worl d a s
He h as pe rf o rme d o n stage s f ro m Las Ve gas,
Mi ke h as a l o n g h i sto ry as a po l i ce trai n e r,
to Ne w Yo rk, to A u stral i a. Hi s sh o w f e atu re s
de f e n si ve tacti cs i n stru cto r an d f o re n si c
magi c, co me dy, an d stu n ts. It’s l i ke watch i n g
the b ro t h er s of bo di l y a bus e, the G rea t
Ba se d i n To ro n t o F i re G u y ’s sh o w h a s ro l l e d i n t o
graph o l o gi st, wh o se cl i e n ts i n cl u de th e RC MP,
stan d-u p co me dy, bu t addi n g amaz i n g magi c
O rb ax & S we et Pe pp er K l opek c om bi ne
e v e r y c o r n e r o f C a n a d a , f ro m H a l i f a x t o
O PP, Vi rgi n i a De pt. o f C ri mi n al Ju sti ce , Ne w
tri cks an d au di e n ce i n te racti o n . B asi cal l y i t’s
amazing fe at s an d m i nd- bl owi ng s tunts wi th
Vi c t o r i a , h i s u n i q u e p e r f o r m a n c e e n t e r t a i n s
Yo rk S tate Tro o pe rs an d C an ada B o rde r
awe so me n e ss f ro m start to f i n i sh !
cheeky off t h e c u ff s l a ps ti c k f or a s how tha t
p e o p l e o f a l l a g e s. Wh i l e t o u r i n g f e st i v a l s i n
S e rvi ce s.
can only be de sc r ibed a s a “ tw o m a n
A u st r a l i a , I re l a n d , N e w Ze a l a n d , E u ro p e ,
d emolit ion der by”.
S i n g a p o re t h e U S A a n d C a n a d a h e h a s f o rg e d
Drawi n g f ro m h i s re al -wo rl d e xpe ri e n ce s i n
se ve ral T V sh o ws su ch as A me ri ca’s Go t Tal e n t,
h i s re p u t a t i o n a s a n i n n o v a t o r.
h o mi ci de , arme d ro bbe ry an d se x o ff e n ce
Wi z ard Wars, MT V, an d Pe n n & Te l l e r: F o o l U s
case s, Mi ke de l i ve rs an u n f o rge ttabl y
(Wh i ch h e wo n ).
Watch t he 22 t ime Gui nnes s Worl d Rec ord
b reaki n g duo as t h ey s m a c k , s ta pl e a nd burn
Be c a u se o f C a n a d a ’s c o l d w i n t e r s h e a d a p t s h i s
each ot he r wit h blo w torc hes . . . a nd one- l i ners !
sh o w f o r i n d o o r c ro w d s a n d st a g e s. F i re G u y i s
C omedy so fun ny... i t hurts !
Variety Showcase
In th e past ye ar al o n e We s h as appe are d o n
f asci n ati n g l e ctu re , as o n l y an i n si de r can .
We s al so h as o ve r 2 7 MILLIO N vi e ws o n
now a leader in LED light juggling
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Yo u Tu be … bu t n o th i n g i s be tte r th an se e i n g
t e c h n o l o g y. T h e L E D “ L i g h t Wa n d s” a l l o w h i m
Tony Lee & Associates
h i m l i ve !
Nomin at e d mult iple y ea rs f or COCA v a ri ety
t o t a i l o r e v e r y p e r f o r m a n c e w i t h c u st o m i z e d
Tony Lee
entertain er of t h e yea r!
i m a g e s a n d l o g o s. A i r C a n a d a , Ba c a rd i , C o o r s
xxxtonylee@mac.com
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L i g h t , C I BC , S h a w M e d i a , S c o t i a b a n k , t h e
Paquin Artists Agency
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U n i v e r si t y o f To ro n t o , R y e r so n a n d G e o rg e
Colin Caldwell
Murdoch Music Management
Bro w n h a v e a l l h a d t h e i r n a m e s i n l i g h t s. C o m e
Colin@paquinartistsagency.com
Tim Fraser
se e F i re G u y ’s C l a i m t o F l a m e !
Tim@murdochmusic.com
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Dispatch Talent
Brant Matthews
info@fireguy.ca
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Just over the bridge from the historic Mayfair Theatre, the venue of tonight’s Comedy Showcase is
Lansdowne. If you’re up for it - head down to the area early for dinner. A recent aggressive redevelopment
has made this area one of Ottawa’s trendiest restaurant hubs, and there are tones of great options for
everyone to enjoy!
For those of you eating closer to the hotel:
The Bus leaves the hotel at 8:45 pm • The Showcase begins at 9:00 pm
AR O MA E S P R E S S O B AR
K E T T LE MAN ’S B AGE L CO .
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LO CAL P UB LIC E AT E RY
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8 2 5 Exh i bi ti o n Way, U n i t 1 0 7
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IN DUS T R IA ITALIAN
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Hig h En d Pu b
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Where to Eat • Landsdowne
$ $ $ $
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9:00 pm – 11:00 pm • Mayfair Theatre
Due to the nature of the Mayfair Theatre – we cannot guarantee access to the Comedy Showcase before
9:00 PM. We ask that you arrive on time. The showcase will begin promptly at 9:15 PM. If we are able to
access the venue sooner we will advise on the day of show. Thank you for your understanding.
STEPH TOLEV
SUNEE DHALIWAL
NICK REYNOLDSON
EMAN EL-HUSSEINI
NIGEL GRINSTEAD
JEFF PAUL
Steph Tolev’s unique brand of
“A Rising Comic Star!”
Hailing from Scarborough,
Since her comedy debut Eman
Nigel Grinstead’s laid back charm
Jeff Paul brings a care free, no
absurd and personal comedy has
- The Post Sunee Dhaliwal may
Ontario, Nick Reynoldson has a
El-Husseini has racked up an
and absurd takes on life have
holds barred attitude, and razor
made her an audience favorite
just be the fastest rising star
unique view of the world. Sharp,
impressive list of credits.
earned him the reputation of
sharp wit to every stage he
across North America both on
on the Canadian comedy scene.
smart and energetic, this young
Traveling across Canada, the U.S
being one of the goofiest and
performs on.
stage and on television.
Think of the funny guy in high
comic is quickly on the rise.
and the Middle East she covers
most imaginative upcoming
a wide range of topics, from how
comics in the Canadian scene.
school that both the jocks and
As a stand up, Steph has done
the nerds liked.
the prestigious Just For Laughs
A 2013 COCA Comedian of the
lesbians are the new gentlemen
No topic is off limits and his
unmistakable charm has allowed
Year nominee, Nick has appeared
to her parents’ wedding
His work ethic and jovial nature
him to push the limits of comedy
Comedy Festival in Montreal
His professionalism and rep-
in major festivals including the
anniversary landing on, you
has landed him opportunities
for years, making him one of the
and featured in her first TV Gala
utation for being both a club
Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL
guessed it, September 11th.
within festivals such as NXNE,
country’s favourite comedians.
taping this past summer as well
and crowd favourite has already
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being part of the Homegrown
landed him opening spots for top
A media darling of sorts, Eman
Festival, and No Kidding on
Jeff’s act, based on his life
competition in 2014. She also
Headliners like Mike McDonald,
He’s been featured on MTV,
has been featured in major
iChannel.
observations, results in raw,
taped a TV set for the Halifax
Jo Koy, Sugar Sammy and Charlie
MUCH, CBC and multiple national
Canadian newspapers such as
Comedy Festival that airs on
Murphy along with performing in
commercials.
The National Post, The Toronto
On top of festival performances
failed relationships, his physical
CBC. This past September she
Montreal at the Just For Laughs
was one of the 42 with her
Festival.
sketch duo Ladystache in the
Cottage Country Comedy
often embarrassing stories of
Star and The Montreal Gazette.
and countless appearances on
appearance and drug and
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She has also appeared regularly
the GTA comedy scene, Nigel has
alcohol use will keep you
Comedy Records
on radio stations such as CJAD,
travelled coast to coast and can
laughing from start to finish.
Just For Laughs 42 festival in
Sunee has recorded for XM Radio
Barry Taylor
CBC, and CKUT. Her TV
be heard on CBC and Sirius XM
Toronto.
and has done his very own
bt@comedyrecords.ca
credits include a half hour
Radio.
Comedy Now special on CTV.
comedy special on CTV, Comedy
Network and the iChannel.
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Yuk Yuk’s
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Ariel Kagan
Yuk Yuk’s
ari@yukyuks.com
Comedy Records
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Barry Taylor
Yuk Yuk’s
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Ariel Kagan
bt@comedyrecords.ca
Ariel Kagan
Yuk Yuk’s
ari@yukyuks.com
ari@yukyuks.com
Ariel Kagan
ari@yukyuks.com
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11:00 pm – 1:00 am • House of Targ
Networking Social
The 2016 National Conference Planning Committee
would like to thank the following partners for their
special contributions to the Conference.
HUMAN K E B AB (O F US S )
DJ S ET
T h e i r so u n d i s as h ard to de scri be as th e i r n ame i s to say. U bi qu i to u s S yn e rgy S e e ke r, be tte r
kn o wn as U S S , are l i ke a campf i re af te r-party wi th a j u n gl e -rave vi be , pro gre ssi ve l y two -ste ppi n g
th e i r way to a dan ce f o l k cu ddl e . Pu re i n te n ti o n i s th e sco pe th e y ai m th ro u gh , e l i ci ti n g
dan ce -f l o o r e ru pti o n s i s wh at th e y’re kn o wn f o r.
T h e du o ’s f o u rth al bu m, A dvan ce d B asi cs, pro du ce d by Tawgs S al te r (Li gh ts, Wal k O ff T h e Earth ),
h as be e n wi l dl y su cce ssf u l , pre mi e ri n g at # 2 o n th e i Tu n e s To p 2 0 0 an d de bu te d at # 1 o n th e
A l te rn ati ve an d In de pe n de n t ch arts o n S o u n dscan , spawn i n g f o u r To p 1 0 al te rn ati ve radi o h i ts
an d co u n ti n g, an d a ce rti f i e d Go l d si n gl e .
T h e se award-wi n n i n g mu si cal sci e n ti sts h ave pe rf o rme d al o n gsi de He dl e y, Mo th e r Mo th e r, Wal k
O ff T h e Earth , T h e A rke l l s, Ri se A gai n st, Awo l n ati o n , an d T h e Tragi cal l y Hi p, an d h ave do n e
n u me ro u s n ati o n al an d i n te rn ati o n al to u rs.
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T h e Fe ld man Ag e n cy
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9:00 am – 5:30 pm
R eg ist r a t i o n
9:30 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 10:45 pm
Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Education Session #4: Roundtables
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Break
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch (provided)
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Buses to Venue
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Singer/Songwriter Showcase
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Buses to Hotel
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Buses to Venue
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Mainstage Showcase #2
11:45 pm – 12:00 am
Delta • Ballroom B
Day 3
Thursday, June 09
Andrew Haydon Park
Rain Venue • Ballroom C
Mavericks
Buses to Hotel
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9:30 am – 10:30 am • Convention Level
E V E N T PROGRAMMI NG 1 0 3 – E XE C U TI NG THE E V EN T
This is the final of three sessions put together to help first time campus programmers understand the
basics of campus programming. In this session we’ll talk about event promotion, advancing an event,
show execution, show settlements, and we’ll highlight the importance of the work that happens once
an event is done. We’ll be sure to leave lots of time for questions as this is your chance to clarify any
outstanding questions you have about event planning & talent booking.
Zach Rychlik • Special Events Programmer • Mohawk SA
O V E R CO MIN G S T R E S S IN A HO S T ILE WO R LD
D AY 3 • T H U R S D AY J U N E 9
In this engaging and hands-on session, attendees gain powerful skills to de-stress their bodies and
minds in minutes, or even seconds. These are the same methods taught by Mike to New York State
Troopers, Ontario Crisis Negotiators and the Dept. of Defense. Students will leave the session with
real-world tools to sleep better, strengthen their immune systems, and rapidly shake off physical and
mental stress.
Mike Mandel • Award Winning Hypnotist • Hypnosis Trainer & Corporate Speaker
S O C IAL MEDI A - BEST P R A C TI C E S
So you have some followers/friends on your social accounts, now what?
Learn to effectively use your social media accounts to increase e
ngagement. Reach your students and
generate an active online community. Learn when you should boost a post or purchase ads or to just
let it grow in popularity organically.
Joseph Peters • Chief Strategy Officer • Hill + Knowlton Strategies
T R E N DS IN T HE LIV E MUS IC IN DUS T RY
Commu n it y En g ag e me n t S t re am • Cap it ale R oom
This session will discuss the ongoing changes in the live music and how programmers can best
adapt to the changing market. Discuss how to build your industry network to and use it to create
Y O U DO YOU, BOO. A C L U B S M A R KE TI NG STORY
a successful career in the live music Industry.
Every club has their own story, something only they want to do and to that we say; ‘you do you, boo.’
Alka Sharma • Executive Director • Folk Music Ontario
Learn how our clubs marketing campaign grew into our communication strategies that guide our clubs
Erin Benjamin • Executive Director • Music Canada Live
program at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber.
Tim Fraser • Events & Activities Programmer • Fanshawe Student Union
Kristine Galvan • Clubs and Volunteer Coordinator • Humber Students’ Federation
Ammar Abdul-Raheem • Vice President of Student Life • Humber Students’ Federation
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STAY CONNECTED!
10:45 am – 11:45 am • Ballroom B
R O UN D TAB LE DIS CUS S IO N S
R ou n d Tab le Discu ssion s • B al lroom B
These sessions are each 15 minutes in length, and are presented four separate times
throughout the hour. Use this opportunity to explore 4 of your favourite topics.
Alternative Spring Break
Club Portals
Daytime Passive Programming
Diverse Programming
Getting Involved with COCA
Mature Student Programming
Postering - Make It Effective
Mobile Marketing
@ y ou rCO CA
COCA
Canadian Organization
of Campus Activities
@ y o u rc o c a
Understanding SOCAN
#StealThisIdea
Working with your GM / ED
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • Convention Level
DOWNLOAD THE APP!
On the
APPLE APP STORE or GOOGLE PLAY
search ‘COCA 2016’ to find the our App to
keep up to date on conference news and details!
East e r n R e g ion • Jol ie t
Ce n t r al R e g ion • R ich e l ie u
We st e r n R e g ion • Ch au d ie re
Re gi o n al Me e ti n gs are a co re e l e me n t o f o u r C o n f e re n ce . Du ri n g th i s ti me yo u wi l l gath e r
wi th th e o th e r sch o o l de l e gate s f ro m yo u r re gi o n o f C an ada, East, C e n tral o r We st.
T h e f i rst me e ti n g i s wh e re yo u di scu ss pl an s f o r yo u r re gi o n al me e ti n gs o r co n f e re n ce s, an d
wh e re yo u start to bu i l d yo u r n e two rk o f n e arby sch o o l s th at yo u can wo rk wi th to e ff e cti ve l y
bl o ck bo o k arti sts, o r pro grams to re du ce co sts, an d i n cre ase th e val u e o f yo u r me mbe rsh i p.
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3:30 pm – 5:30 pm • Andrew Haydon Park
JESSICA MITCHELL
MANDIPPAL
THE ABRAMS
COLOUR FILM
CRAIG CARDIFF
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter
Country-singer/songwriter
From playing guitar in his
It’s hard for John and James
Imagine Nick Drake cheering up
With a voice described as “warm,
Jessica Mitchell is, at heart, a
Kitchener high school music class,
Abrams to recall a time in their
a bit and meeting Beck. That’s
scratched, sad and sleepy,”
storyteller – an open book.
to selling out hometown venues,
young lives where they weren’t
the sound of Colour Film, the
Cardiff sings songs that expose
Based in Toronto, she has spent
to
creating and playing music to-
new identity of Hamilton,
the human condition, putting a
the last decade digging
showcasing at major festivals,
gether. As fourth-generation mu-
Ontario’s Matthew de Zoete.
magnifying glass to the clumsier
deeper into her artistry, focusing
Mandippal has come a long way
sicians, The Abrams have taken
Blending pop and folk, Colour
and less proud moments. He can
on writing new music and crafting
in his decade career as a
the “family business” to a whole
Film debuts with Super 8, an EP
turn any setting into an intimate
her richly unique sound, which
musician, establishing himself
new level with their recent sign-
that sets six cinematic songs in
affair, infusing his music and
has led her to become country
as one of the hardest working
ing to Warner Music Canada and
an atmospheric soundscape con-
lyrics with an uncompromising
music’s best kept secret.
artists in Ontario.
major label self-titled debut EP.
jured with producer Les Cooper
humanism.
Singer/Songwriter Showcase
(Jill Barber, Good Lovelies). TapProduced by Grammy
With over a decade of
Knowing now what they can
ping a vein of sincerity, Colour
Cardiff makes it a point to keep
nominated producer Dave
songwriting and performing
accomplish in the studio, and
Film shines a light on old friends,
the relationship with his fans
Brainard (Brandy Clark, Jerrod
under his belt, 200 shows played
how to translate that to the
new families, and waking up on
personal, inviting and accept-
Niemann) and co-written with
a year, 2000+ EPs sold in his
stage, The Abrams are fully pre-
the right side of the wrong bed.
ing any opportunity to make his
Luke Sheets (Plumb), her lead off
last effort, and his latest release
pared to take a place alongside
track “Grown Up Things”, is a
Ready To Stay, produced by
Canada’s best-known country
Three previous albums and
performance as he is. Armed with
soul-searching song about loss
Justin Abedin (Jacksoul, Justin
music stars.
extensive touring across North
an extensive catalogue of songs,
and change, of not wanting to
Hines), Mandippal is recognized
America and Europe have earned
his Book of Truths, sharp wit and
deal with the curve balls that life
as a serious player. With the
The Abrams are poised to step
Matthew a reputation for smart
soft voice, Cardiff is considered a
throws at us – a feeling that most
ability to capture an audience
onto the larger stages that
songwriting and prudent driving.
pioneer in alternate venue tour-
people have had a some point in
with his tone and humility, it’s
modern country music offers.
Now as Colour Film, his songs
ing, often appearing in churches,
their lives.
only a matter of time before he
Their debut EP proves that, in-
play like home movies, coming
camps, prisons, basements,
wins you over as well.
deed, they were born ready.
alive on the big screen behind
festivals, kitchens and even
your eyes.
taking to the streets, bringing his
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SAM CASH &
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THE DEAD SOUTH
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Their beginnings may be rooted
The Dead South is a four-piece
The Royal Foundry make the kind
Hamilton’s Young Rival entered
Sam Cash’s new album
in small towns surrounding the
acoustic ensemble based in
of up tempo folk pop that comes
the studio to record their new
Tongue-In-Cheek Vows perfectly
Ottawa River, but there is nothing
Regina, Saskatchewan. With Nate
from harmonious alignment. It
full-length record with
captures that moment when a
small about River Town Saints. A
Hilts’ gritty vocals and aggressive
makes sense, then, that band
producer Graham Walsh (Viet
young artist and his cohorts find
5-piece, harmony-driven group
guitar strumming, Scott Pringle’s
members Bethany and Jared
Cong, Alvvays, METZ) with no
their collective voice and sudden-
with rock n’ roll roots and
soaring harmonies and mandolin
Salte are married.
deadlines and an unrelenting
ly realize that there are no limits
life-long friends, Chris Labelle,
chops, Colton Crawford’s blazing
to what they can accomplish
Chris McComb, Jeremy Bortot,
banjo licks and steady kick drum,
As the duo write music inspired
D’Alesio, Noah Fralick and John
together.
Jordan Potvin and Daniel
and Danny Kenyon’s prominent
by their marital life along with life
Smith took a bag of songs and
DiGiacomo, have every intention
cello melodies, The Dead South
lessons and challenges, they
worked them until they were
The explosive opening track
of proving that a little heart (and
blends elements of folk,
embark hand-in-hand, creating
more “Young Rival” than Young
“Cast Away” serves notice that
a lot of work) does, in fact, go a
bluegrass, classical, and rock
thought provoking lyrics,
Rival has ever been before.
this isn’t just another singer/
long way.
which results in a unique,
mesmerizing melodies, and a
modern, and authentic blend of
charming, unforgettable
Interior Light is the band’s first
boot-stompin’ acoustic music.
chemistry.
album for Toronto’s Paper Bag
songwriter-fronted band. With
vision of sound. The band’s Aron
Cash’s unflinching poetry riding
Led by the strong vocals of
atop the Romantic Dogs taut
Chris Labelle, River Town Saint’s
exuberance, Tongue-In-Cheek
unbeatable energy has already
Since the inception of the band,
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Vows is a gimmick-free, melodic
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The Dead South has continually
Davies and Bradford Cox. Let’s
masterpiece—tipping its hat
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pushed the energy of their live
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call it “croon-psych” and let’s
to an era when conviction was
Hamilton Spectator.
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measured by the amount of sweat
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debut single ‘A Little Big Goes A
abilities and viewpoints of each
Vows is Cash’s third album and
Long Way’ in late 2015, landing
band member make The Dead
Stefanie Purificati
the second with the
them on many “Artists to Watch
South an impossible band to
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light. The collaboration of music, video and special effects
captivate the audience and have no idea what the final image
will be until just a few seconds before Denys finishes.
Time Tested and Proven. The Tony Lee Show is a must book for any Campus.
An Unprecedented 40 Plus COCA Awards and Nominations including current
Hall of Fame Recipient. Available in PG, R and X Rated Versions. Just ask any
of the 100 plus Campuses he performs at every year!!!.
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with all Federal and Provincial laws and regulations governing
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Kenny vs Spenny Hit TV Series Live
Kenny and Spenny will compete for victory LIVE in front of an audience. Each
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Host of “Cash Cab” Hit TV Series Adam Growe
Adam Growe, (Host of the hit TV series "Cash Cab"). Engage students with a
dynamic custom event that is entertaining and facilitates Mandatory Awareness
and Educational Programming.
Dr. Mike Mandel
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Dr. Mike Mandel lectures on graphology how handwriting creates an X-ray of
the personality, revealing psychopathy, sexual deviance and pre disposition to
violence and criminality. Mike delivers an unforgettably fascinating lecture, as
only an insider can.
Showcasing Wednesday (Lecture Thursday)
ASA Action Sports Tour
Everyone loves the excitement and “wow factor” of watching action sports live.
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Sonic Top 40
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Tony Lee
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Mini Comic Con
Kenny vs Spenny
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Open Mic Variety Night
Frasers Comedy Magic
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The Johnny McCuaig Band
Cowpuncher
Punch Drunk Cabaret
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Schedule at a glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
9:30 am – 10:30 am
R eg ist ra t i o n
Education Session #5: Keynote
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Delta • Ballroom C
Break
Lunch (on your own)
Day 4
Friday, June 10
Break
Break
Associates Meeting
Break
Break
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Alumni & Associates Reception
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Time
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Awards Banquet & Show
Delta • Ballroom Foyer
Delta • Ballroom A
Delta • Ballroom B & C
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9:30 am – 10:30 am • Ballroom C
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STEPHEN SILLS
Student Life Network
Stephen Sills is the Co-Founder of Student Life Network. Sills splits his time between designing and
creating opportunities for SLN’s hundreds of thousands of student members and working with Canada’s
top brands, like Rogers, Uber, Airbnb, Ford, Hudson’s Bay, RBC and Live Nation to help them connect
with Canada’s youth effectively.
Sonicbids is the first-stop booking platform for over 300k bands, festivals
and innovative companies reaching young, music-oriented demographics
and employees. To quickly advertise your need for a band (always free of
charge), whether for a live event, online marketing campaign or licensing
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P R O GRAMMER & BAR M A NA G E M E NT R E L ATI ON S
This session will discuss the world of Events Programming as seen through the shared eyes of your
facility/bar manager and the campus programmer. Be prepared to share your questions and ideas to
this panel as they lead a discussion about how the synergies of these roles are vital to producing a
10:45 am – 11:45 am • Convention Level
T R AN S FO R MIN G Y O UR S PACE
Any space can be transformed in a variety of ways for a variety of events. Understand that the details
truly do matter. Learn the tools/resources you need in order to make your event unique. As event
planners, we are creating an experience and it is important to think beyond the “basics” to transform
successful event in your campus bar.
the space and to create an environment. Have your guests leave wanting more.
Bill Kitchen • Manager, Student Experience • Algonquin Students’ Association
Sophia Bouris • Student Services Marketing & AC Hub Coordinator • Algonquin College
Rick Doucet • Campus Life Coordinator • Student Association at Durham College & UOIT
Shaun Scrymgeour • Program Director • Red River College Students’ Association
Michelle VandenBosch • Floral Designer, Owner • Rebel Petal
Mike Wood • Owner • Ottawa Special Events
Mick Kingston • General Manager Food and Beverage Operations • Georgian College
P hil Smith • Beverage Manager • University of Toronto Scarborough
B UILDIN G E FFE CT IV E R E LAT IO N S HIP S B E T WE E N
CAMP US ADMIN IS T R AT IO N S & S T UDE N T AS S O CIAT IO N S
Learn how Algonquin College and its Students’ Association have worked together over time to build
an effective and mutually beneficial r elationship. Come prepared to share your questions, and best
M A R KET RESEARCH / DE M OG R A P HI C A NA LY SI S
practices to help develop an environment committed to creating the best outcomes for your students
and your campus.
What do you really know about the students, and audience you serve? This session will explore the
essentials of market research strategies, and how your organization can use them to enhance the
Jack Doyle • General Manager • Algonquin Students’ Association
experience of your students.
Cheryl Jensen • President & Chief Executive Officer • Algonquin College
E gor Evseev • President • Algonquin Students’ Association
Nancy Johansen • MRBI Program Coordinator and Professor • Algonquin College
+ Owner • On-Target Communications and Research
K EE P I T KI ND
Lunch on Your Own
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
B R E AD AN D S O N S
S UB WAY
N AT E ’S DE LI
Home - mad e B re ad
F ast F ood
De l i & Din e r
4 0 7 Lau ri e r Ave n u e
1 5 2 S parks S t.
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GR E E N PAPAYA
T HR E E B R E WE R S
B AT O N R O UGE
T h ai
Pu b
S u r f n ’ Tu r f
3 6 0 A l be rt S tre e t
$ $
$ $ $
$ $ $ $
This session is focused on understanding and improving the way we treat each other. Learn to foster
a community of civility, connection and inclusion even when others are unkind, disconnected and at
odds with you. The skills covered in this program are for leaders (and anyone) who want(s) to improve
the way they interact with others on campus, at home, and in the workplace.
Daniel Caron • Original Play
5
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L O W BUDGET / NO B U D G E T E VE NT I D E A S
Are you struggling to come up with engaging, fresh programing on a shoestring budget?
Come learn how to put together a dynamic and successful calendar of events while working
with a small budget.
Ben Dinh • ACHub Events Officer • Algonquin College
Curtis Bell • Event Programmer • Brock University Students’ Union
B UILDIN G E FFE CT IV E B US IN E S S R E LAT IO N S HIP S
This moderated panel will discuss a number of pressing industry topics: relationship maintenance,
business practices, negotiation, and more. This is a great opportunity to find out what booking
agents and programmers need from each other to build a mutually beneficial relationship.
Tim Fraser • Events & Activities Programmer • Fanshawe Students Union
Ariel Kagan • Agent • Yuk Yuk’s Funny Business Inc.
Joel Baskin • Agent • The Feldman Agency
TA LK IN G TO THE ME DI A : TH E G OOD, TH E B A D , A N D T H E U G LY
Stefanie Purificati • Agent • United Talent Agency
Baldeep Randhawa • Events Programmer • Algonquin College Students’ Association
Learn about how to effectively talk or not talk to the media, what to say and how to represent your
association. When a popular act cancels or when you find your organization surrounded in
controversy, know how to efficiently and professionally handle bad publicity. Also explore how to
get the media to cover your events, campaigns, and community projects.
Anastasia Valentine • Business, Product, Marketing Executive • hEr Volution
S T R ATEGI ES FOR DE A L I NG W I TH D I F F I C U LT C L U BS
The good, the bad and the ugly. Learn strategies for dealing with those difficult clubs from a panel of
seasoned p rofessionals. Come prepared to share, and learn best practices from across the country on
the most important challenges facing club departments today.
Kristine Galvan • Clubs and Volunteer Coordinator • Humber Students’ Federation
Maureen Workman • Clubs Manager • Students’ Association of MacEwan University
Veronica Barahona • Events and Club Coordinator • Cenntenial College Student Association
Associate Meeting & Regional Meetings #2
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
AS S O CIAT E ME E T IN G
Con ve n t ion Le ve l • Cap it ale
T h i s me e ti n g i s wh e n A sso ci ate s o f C O C A gath e r to me e t an d di scu ss pre ssi n g i ssu e s f aci n g
A sso ci ate s, di scu ss be st practi ce so l u ti o n s to pro vi de e xce l l e n t se rvi ce to th e campu s marke t,
an d pre pare f o r th e B i z Hal l trade sh o w o n S atu rday.
T h i s i s al so th e o ppo rtu n i ty to e l e ct re pre se n tati ve s to th e C O C A B o ard o f Di re cto rs.
R E GIO N AL ME E T IN GS #2
T R E ND S I N HOSPI TAL I TY SE R VI C E S
P rofe ssio nal Develop ment St rea m • J o l iet R o o m
T h e se co n d re gi o n al me e ti n g i s wh e re yo u co n du ct e l e cti o n s f o r th e B o ard o f Di re cto rs, an d
This panel discussion of industry leaders will identify and discuss the most pressing topics in the
re vi e w po ssi bl e si gh ts f o r yo u r re gi o n al me e ti n gs o r co n f e re n ce s. F i n al l y be gi n co n ve rsati o n s
hospitality industry today. Learn how to shape your operation to meet changing demands of
abo u t th e arti sts se e n th u s f ar, an d l o o k ah e ad to e ff e cti ve l y bl o ck bo o k arti sts, o r pro grams to
your clients, and position your organization to succeed.
re du ce co sts.
Scott McDevitte • Customer Solutions Manager • GFS
Re me mbe r sch o o l me mbe rs re ce i ve o n e vo te pe r me mbe rsh i p f e e pai d so pl e ase se l e ct th e
Tim Dumas • Guest Service Fanatic • Servus Leadership Inc.
M att Rolfe • CEO • Barmetrix Toronto
me mbe r th at wi l l be vo ti n g f o r yo u r o rgan i z ati o n .
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CO CA ALUMNI PANE L
Campus Programming provides a great foundation for future success. Learn how to leverage your
experiences with campus programming to find and create new jobs. Hear from a panel of COCA
alumni who are now industry experts as they share stories of their experiences moving beyond
campus programing into exciting new opportunities.
Phil Champagne • Executive Director & COO • Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union
Jayson Duggan • Performing Arts Manager • City of Kingston
Nathalie Carrier • Coordinator, Programming and Events • Ottawa 2017
T HE ART O F B E IN G AS S E RT IV E
Learn the ‘Art of Being Assertive’ - a life skill that makes all the difference personally and
professionally. Learn foolproof icebreakers for networking, decode your body language to make a
powerful first impression, nail down your ‘elevator speech’ and finally silence the negative self-talk.
Speak up - you can’t get a YES if you don’t ask!
Nova Browning Rutherford • Personal Development Coach
Steven Sills • Co-Founder • Student Life Network
CA NADI AN AN TI - SPA M L AW ( C A SL ) – W H AT Y O U N EED T O K N O W
LE ADIN G LE ADE R S – HO W T O E FFE CT IV E LY MAN AGE Y O UR T E AM
Learn about the CASL legislation, what this means to you as a marketer to students and how you can
Learn essential leadership skills, including how to inspire and motivate individuals, manage talent,
legally and effectively reach your audience. The do’s and don’t’s of emailing your audience, without
and lead your teams to success. Discuss some of the best ways to harness the productive potential
breaking the law.
of your teams, and encourage them to grow in their roles.
Eric Hollebone • Director, Marketing and Recruitment • Algonquin College
Al Legault • Director of Campus Events • McMaster Students Union
Alumni & Associates Reception
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Ballroom Foyer
FILL ING I N THE BLA NKS - C L U B E VE NT F OR M S
Learn how to streamline, develop, and implement a robust event a
pplication and process for any
student union while integrating risk management strategy and fiscal responsibility. This session will
discuss effective, economical, and feasible online options that will make the most tech inept look like
technical guru. In addition, we will impart some helpful tips that can be built into your form which will
* T h i s se ssi o n i s e xcl u si ve l y f o r C O C A’s A sso ci ate s an d A l u mn i . *
Gath e r i n th e f o ye r o f th e De l ta h o te l , an d me e t casu al l y as C O C A me mbe rs past an d pre se n t
re f l e ct o n ye ars past, an d di scu ss pl an s f o r a bri gh t f u tu re .
prompt your student clubs to become more mindful event planners.
Li gh t re f re sh me n ts an d so me be ve rage s are pro vi de d.
Chantal James • Clubs & Society Coordinator • Students’ Association at Durham College & UOIT
We l o o k f o rward to h o sti n g yo u !
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7:00pm – 7:30pm · Ballroom A
Dinner & Awards Show
7:30pm – 10:00pm · Ballroom B & C
HALL O F FAME WIN N E R S
2 0 1 5 • T O N Y LE E
2 0 1 4 • T E GAN AN D S AR A
2 0 1 3 • T HE T R E WS
2 0 1 2 • S AM R O B E RT S B AN D
Cocktails
2 0 1 1 • ME T R IC
2 0 1 0 • B ILLY TALE N T
F E ATU R I NG KIRA ISABELLA
2 0 0 9 • JAME S CUN N IN GHAM
H O S T ED BY SÉAN MCCANN
2 0 0 8 • O UR LADY P E ACE
And The Nominees Are...
2 0 0 7 • B IG S UGAR
M U S IC
M U SI C
MU S I C
MU S I C
M A IN STAGE ACT
E M E R G I NG A C T
DJ
SINGER/SONGWRITER
K ira Isabe lla
D a renots
Grand Theft
L a u re n t Bo u rq u e
D allas S mit h
The El wi ns
H e a d p h o n e D i sc o
I r i sh M y t h e n
Col em a n H el l
D z e k o a n d To r re s
J e ssi c a M i t c h e l l
AR K E LLS
2 0 0 6 • N ICK LE B ACK
2016 CO CA HALL O F FAME IN DUCT E E
2 0 0 5 • S AR AH HAR ME R
“It’s a we i rd ti me to be a ro ck ban d ri gh t n o w,”
2 0 0 4 • GR E AT B IG S E A
o bse rve s Max K e rman , th e si n ge r, gu i tari st, an d ch i e f
so n gwri te r f o r th e A rke l l s.“I j u st f e e l l i ke ro ck h as
2 0 0 3 • DAV ID WILCO X
go tte n so co n se rvati ve an d do e sn ’t kn o w wh e re to go .
2 0 0 2 • E R N IE CO O MB S
To be h o n e st, I do n ’t re al l y l i ste n to a l o t o f ro ck mu si c
2 0 0 1 • B AR E N AK E D LADIE S
ri gh t n o w.” T h at’s n o t a radi cal state me n t f o r yo u r
2 0 0 0 • MIK E MAN DE L
CO M EDY
L E C TU R E
VA RI ET Y
Trixx
N ov a B rowni ng- R u t h e r f o rd
Wa y n e H o ff m a n
M att O’Br ie n
Robi n M i l ha us en
Spencer Rice
M ayce Galo ni
L a c i G reen
M o n st e r s o f S c h l o c k
D om Pare
Furi ous P ete
Stevie Starr
bu t i t’s a bi t su rpri si n g co mi n g f ro m a gu i tar-sl i n gi n g
1 9 9 9 • S AR AH MCLACHLAN
D ylan Go t t
Te c h n o C o l o u r D re a m s
gu y wh o se ban d se e mi n gl y pe rso n i f i e s a ce rtai n
K . Trevor Wilson
R a n d y & M r. L a h e y
o l d-sch o o l , e th i c. Hai l i n g f ro m th e gri tty i n du stri al
1 9 9 8 • S UE JO HAN S O N
S ER V ICE BY AN ASS OC I ATE
S T U D EN T MEMBER ( EA S T )
B ig Tree Promo t io ns
J e ssi c a Bo o n e • A c a d i a U n i v e r si t y
X I nfuse d
J e n n a E v a n s • U n i v e r si t y o f N e w Br u n sw i c k
D eg y
N a t h a n H o o d • U n i v e r si t y o f P E I
National S pe aker s Burea u
Paq uin
S C HOOL STAFF MEMB E R
Neil Cu mber bat c h • G eorge B row n Col l ege
B ald eep Randhawa • Al gonqui n Col l ege
C hris Gre en • Broc k Uni v ers i ty
S T U D EN T MEMBER ( CEN T RA L )
S h a r i t a G a n e sh a n • M c M a st e r U n i v e r si t y
ave rage twe n ty-so me th i n g i n th i s EDM-do mi n ate d e ra,
o u tpo st o f Hami l to n , O n tari o , th e A rke l l s h ave n o tch e d
1 9 9 7 • JIM CAR R E Y
f o u r Ju n o Awards an d a go l d re co rd o n th e i r swe at
1 9 9 6 • S P IR IT O F T HE WE S T
ru ste d be l ts, pro vi n g th e re ’s sti l l a pl ace f o r
passi o n ate , n o -bu l l sh i t ro ck‘n ’so u l i n th e mai n stre am.
(In 2 0 1 5 , th e y we re th e mo st-pl aye d ban d o n C an adi an
1 9 9 5 • 54.40
1 9 9 4 • T R AGICALLY HIP
al t-ro ck radi o .) B u t th e gro u p’s n e w al bu m, Mo rn i n g
1 9 9 3 • T O M CO CHR AN E
Re po rt, be trays a mo re i rre ve re n t, adve n tu ro u s e th o s
1 9 9 2 • K IM MIT CHE LL
th at mo re re adi l y re cal l s th e cu t-an d-paste appro ach o f
J a c l y n -R a e Ta n g u a y • Bro c k U n i v e r si t y
h i p-h o p be atmake rs th an th e pl u g-an d-pl ay attack o f a
1 9 9 1 • B LUE R O DE O
Br i a n H o r v a t h • Bro c k U n i v e r si t y
l i ve ro ck ban d, wi th cl i ck-tracke d rh yth ms, su bl i mi n al
G u l r u k h Kh a n • A l g o m a U n i v e r si t y
sampl e s, e l e ctro n i c pu l se s, an d sax an d vi o l i n s th re ad-
1 9 9 0 • K .D. LAN G
C urtis Bell • Bro c k Uni v ers i ty
K ris tina Wilken s • S heri da n Col l ege
S T U D EN T MEMBER ( W ES T )
R ick Douc e t • Du r h am Col l ege
L a u re n M i c k e l • M a c E w a n U n i v e r si t y
Greg Mat h er • Univers i ty of B ri ti s h Col ombi a
Av a N a si r i • U n i v e r si t y o f Br i t i sh C o l u m b i a
e d i n to th e ri ch l y te xtu re d mi x. C e rtai n l y, th i s i s th e
1 9 8 9 • DO UG AN D T HE S LUGS
A rke l l s’ mo st e cl e cti c al bu m to date .
1 9 8 8 • B R UCE CO CK B UR N
Con g r at u lat ion s Ar k e lls !
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2
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
R eg ist r a ti o n
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Campus Activities Biz Hall
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch (provided)
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Block Booking
Delta • Ballroom B & C
Delta • Ballroom A
Day 5
Saturday, June 11
Break
(School Members)
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Time
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Buses to Venue
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dinner (provided)
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Pub Night Showcase
11:30 pm – 12:00 am
Algonquin College • AC Hub
Algonquin College • Observatory
Buses to Hotel
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9:30 am – 12:30 pm • Ballroom B & C
This year’s Biz Hall Features Booths by:
The Business Hall is COCA’s trade show and it gives school delegates an opportunity to speak directly
with every associate at the conference. Our associates represent great artists and products that will
help you provide for the needs of your campus.
Each vendor is a member of COCA, and has made a commitment to serving the campus market. This is
a great opportunity to learn about each others needs, start a relationship, and build a partnership to
help meet the needs of your students throughout the coming year. Take the time to reach out to each
associate vendor, and make new connections.
Remember nothing ever changes by doing everything the same way!
AS S O CIAT E ME MB E R S
S I LV E R L E V E L
• A-Fos & The Rude Youth
• Avid Apparel
• Bad Taste Music Agency
• Blueprint Events
• Campus Intercept
• Campus Vibe
• Comedy Records
BRONZE LEVEL
• Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer
Biz Hall Do’s and Dont’s
D AY 5 • S AT U R D AY J U N E 1 1
Campus Activities Biz Hall
• Daniel Caron, Original Play
• Degy Booking International
Nominated for Associate of the year
• Dispatch Talent
DO
• Bring business cards
• Pay attention to who has showcased so you can follow up with them
• Arrive early and give yourself enough time to visit every vendor.
You never know how they can help if you never ask!
• Be polite and respectful of each vendors time
• Bring your bag to collect great sample products
• Collect business cards to follow up
• Ask for advice from full-time staff before you negotiate any final contracts
• Disruptt Speakers Bureau
• Featurette
• Just Direct Promotions
• Worry if you’re not certain what you need to book or what you want to buy,
just be honest and ask questions
• Make verbal agreements unless you are 100% certain you will follow through
T H E
• Paquin Entertainment
A G E N C Y
• Partick Artists
• Rynestone - Magic With an Edge
DO N’T
SUPPORTING
• Dr. Justin Shuey – Sexologist
Nominated for
Associate of the year
• Superior Events Group
• Technocolour Dreams
• The Monsters of Schlock
Nominated for
Associate of the year
• The Tourist Company
• Trivia Guy
• United Talent Agency
• Universal Links
• X Infused Events Inc.
• Yuk Yuk’s On Tour
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A B EGI NNER’ S GUI D E TO PA SY STE M S
A hands-on session designed to teach you the fundamental things you’ll need to know to set up
& operate a basic PA System. During the session we will demonstrate the assembly of a small PA
System, review the basic components of how it operates, and review the industry terminology.
If you are presently unsure what a snake, truss, genie, audio monitor, or gaffer means – then
this session is perfect for you.
B E CO MIN G AN E FFE CT IV E CO CA AS S O CIAT E ME MB E R - T HE S E CR E T S T O DE ALIN G
WIT H CAMP US P R O GR AMME R S
This session will teach associate members about how to, and how not to, deal with campus
programmers. Discussion topics will include: positive motivations, avoiding frustrations, &
making better connections.
Dan Valkos • Psychic Entertainer
Chuck Erman • GM • Camrose Regional Exhibition
V O LUN T E E R IS M – O N AN D O FF CAMP US S T UDE N T E N GAGE ME N T
U NDERSTANDI N G Y OU R B R A ND
Your brand is more then just a logo and it takes more then staying within the lines to have a
successful one. Understanding what makes a good brand, how to embody it and the importance of
continual brand evolution will ensure that your brand remains relevant, even as business landscapes
are continually shifting. This educational seminar is a walk through of trials and tribulations of a brand
designer’s career – working on brands, working for brands and what was learned along the way.
Learn how to create a culture of volunteerism, and engage potential student volunteers. This session
will to get your students involved with opportunities on campus and in your community.
Ben Dinh • AC Hub Events Officer • Algonquin College
Deborah Lam • Programming & Promotions Manager • Wilfred Laurier University SU
Erica Kitchen • Coordinator, You Engagement • United Way: Chatham-Kent
Ian Rapsey • Founder and Creative Director • Nesta Holding Co.
S C A L I NG UP CLUB EVE NTS
Cl u b s St ream • Chan d iere R o o m
How do you support your clubs in taking their events to the next level? In this session we will
discuss how your Clubs and Communities department can integrate with an Events Programmer to
T h e f i n al re gi o n al me e ti n g i s wh e re yo u re vi e w th e arti sts se e n u p to th i s po i n t an d co n du ct
help increase available funding and resources to enhance club events and take them to the next level.
i n de pth co n ve rsati o n s abo u t e ff e cti ve l y bl o ck bo o ki n g arti sts, o r pro grams th at i n te re st
yo u r o rgan i z ati o n .
Patrick Newell • Clubs & Communities Coordinator • Algonquin Students’ Association
Baldeep Randhawa • Events Programmer • Algonquin Students’ Association
F i n al l y we wi l l gath e r cri ti cal f e e dback o n yo u r co n f e re n ce e xpe ri e n ce so th at
C O C A can i mpro ve an d e vo l ve go i n g f o rward.
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T h e A n n u al Ge n e ral Me e ti n g (A GM) i s th e ti me wh e re we gath e r as sch o o l me mbe rs re vi e w th e
ye ar th at was, an d pl an f o r th e ye ar ah e ad. We co n f i rm o u r n e w me mbe rs o f th e B o ard o f
Di re cto rs, an d addre ss an y i ssu e s o r co n ce rn s f ro m o u r me mbe rsh i p.
We stro n gl y e n co u rage e ve ry me mbe r to e n gage i n th e A GM, an d e xpre ss yo u r co mme n ts an d
co n ce rn s. We be n e f i t f ro m an o pe n di al o gu e , an d we l o o k f o rward to h e ari n g f ro m yo u .
Re me mbe r e ach sch o o l re ce i ve s o n e vo te pe r me mbe rsh i p f e e pai d. B e re ady to de si gn ate wh o i s
th e vo ti n g me mbe r f o r yo u r de l e gati o n .
CAN ADIAN O R GAN IZ AT IO N O F CAMP US ACT IV IT IE S
N O T ICE O F AN N UAL GE N E R AL ME E T IN G
NO T IC E IS HEREB Y GIV EN th at th e A n n u al Ge n e ral Me e ti n g o f th e me mbe rs o f th e C an adi an
O rgan i z ati o n o f C ampu s A cti vi ti e s wi l l be h e l d du ri n g th e 2 0 1 6 Nati o n al C o n f e re n ce at th e
De l ta O ttawa C i ty C e n tre i n O ttawa, O n tari o , o n S atu rday, Ju n e 1 1 , 2 0 1 6 at th e h o u r o f
4 :1 5 p.m. i n th e af te rn o o n , f o r th e pu rpo se o f :
1. Re ce i vi n g an d co n si de ri n g th e an n u al re po rt an d f i n an ci al state me n ts f o r th e ye ar
e n de d De ce mbe r 3 1 , 2 0 1 5 ;
2. Re ce i vi n g an d co n si de ri n g re po rts o f th e di re cto rs;
3. El e cti n g di re cto rs;
4. A ppo i n ti n g au di to rs; an d
5. Tran sacti n g su ch f u rth e r an d o th e r bu si n e ss as may pro pe rl y co me be f o re th e me e ti n g o r an y
adj o u rn me n t th e re o f .
T h e pro ce e di n gs o f th e 2 0 1 6 A n n u al Ge n e ral Me e ti n g o f th e C an adi an O rgan i z ati o n o f C ampu s
A cti vi ti e s wi l l be co n du cte d i n th e En gl i sh l an gu age . Me mbe rs i n go o d stan di n g u n abl e to atte n d
th e A n n u al Ge n e ral Me e ti n g h ave th e ri gh t to vo te by pro xy. A co py o f th e pro xy f o rm i s attach e d
to th i s n o ti ce . T h e re sh al l be n o mai l bal l o t f o r th i s me e ti n g. Each sch o o l me mbe r h o l ds o n e (1 )
vo te .
Date d th i s 3 0 th day o f May 2 0 1 6 .
An d re w De u og o
Cor p or at e S e cre t ar y, CO CA
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9:00 pm – 11:30 pm • Observatory
TRIVIA GUY
SEX TOY BINGO WITH SPENNY
THROWBACK TIME MACHINE
HEADPHONE DISCO
Pub Night
Pub Night
Pub Night
Pub Night
Gaby (aka Trivia Guy) has been hosting trivia shows
Spencer Rice from the hit series “Kenny vs Spenny”
Join our intrepid DJ/hosts as they push ‘the big red
Take a room full of people and arm them all with a
across Ontario Universities for the past 10 years
Bingo and Open Mic Host.
button’ and launch the Throwback Time Machine,
set of our unique two channel wireless headphones.
the craziest video dance party this side of the
doing over 500 shows in front of more than 100,000
people.
Custom educational, awareness or just for fun this
21st Century.
programming requirements.
Have our two resident DJs play two totally different
musical styles at the same time.
promotion can be built around your councils
Mixing it up with music clips, a flare for all subjects
You’ll be transported back in time by our resident
spinner as he drops the biggest tracks and the most
Let the party people select which DJ they want to
memorable pop videos from the past five decades.
listen to via a switch on their headphones.
Blending some insane DJ skills with original video, a
Join in or simply watch the spectacle as a mass
4 options available for Spencer Rice:
huge dose of on-stage audience interaction,
of humanity gets down and sings along to a
1) Bingo Host
dance-offs, stage-props galore and the odd
soundtrack that only they can hear!
Gaby Tabak
2) Acoustic Open Mic Host
impromptu communal karaoke session (complete
gtabak17@hotmail.com
3) Spenny.0 a tribute to Tosh.0 social media
with words on the screens for the forgetful!) the
Surreal, bizarre, slightly outrageous but most of all
Throwback Time Machine delivers a night like
hugely enjoyable, Headphone Disco is one of the
no other.
most exciting dance party experiences to emerge
from sports to geography to pop culture, PLUS
hilarious audience interaction, this isn’t your typical
Contact us to discuss how we can customize your
trivia show. So sit back, grab a beer or twelve and
next awareness event.
let the fun begin...you won’t be disappointed.
BOOKING
Pub Night Showcase
video contest
4) Full Kenny vs Spenny show live.
in years..
BOOKING
BOOKING
Tony Lee & Associates
Degy Entertainment
BOOKING
Tony Lee
Jeff Hyman
Degy Entertainment
xxxtonylee@mac.com
jeff@degy.com
Jeff Hyman
jeff@degy.com
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
AARON NUSSEY
AL LEGAULT
ALKA SHARMA
ANASTASIA VALENTINE
AMMAR ABDUL-RAHEEM
ARIEL KAGAN
Aaron Nussey is the Manager of
Al Legault has been involved with
Alka Sharma is the Executive
Anastasia Valentine is the Vice
An up and coming critic of public
Ariel moved to Canada in late
Fan Loyalty for the NHL’s Ottawa
COCA for 11 years now. He once
Director of Folk Music Ontario,
President of Marketing at
bathrooms, Ammar aspires to
2012 with the intention of
Senators. A graduate of the Uni-
was a student programmer who
previously the Ontario Council of
Versature. She is an award
create the perfect washroom,
infiltrating and consuming
versity of Windsor and Durham
attended most of educational
Folk Festivals (OCFF), based in
winning product strategist and
he is in search of poofection. In
comedy. Having worked as a
College, he has been with the
sessions while adding to the life
Canada’s national capital, Otta-
brings a wealth of experience to
conversation, Ammar always man-
music agent and promoter in his
Senators for over 4 years.
of COCA after parties. He began
wa. In this role she oversees the
the Versature team.
ages to dig himself into a hole,
home town of Johannesburg,
his COCA journey at Cambrian
operations, staffing and program-
and every attempt to escape puts
South Africa, he first tasted his
Originally working in a sales
College where he served stu-
ming of Canada’s largest folk
Anastasia has a solid track record
him even further in. If he had to
love of Comedy by producing a
role with premium suite holders
dents for three years as Director
music industry event.
of over 20 years of experience
start one club, it would be The
weekly comedy show at a bar he
and corporate clients, he is now
of Social Programming and was
bringing products to market from
‘Eyebrows on Fleek’Club where
operated with his friends.
responsible for the customer
awarded the COCA Student Pro-
Prior to this role she worked as
idea through to commercializa-
he would lead the thick eyebrow
service experience within the or-
grammer award in 2008.
the Interim Executive Director at
tion globally. Anastasia has held
movement.
ganization. His role is responsible
Ariel has not looked back since,
the Toronto Reel Asian Interna-
leadership, technical and market-
for championing a culture within
Once Al completed his student
tional Film Festival coordinating
ing roles in organizations such as
Ammar believes that making con-
certificate from Berklee’s Online
the entire Ottawa Senators brand
programmer career he continued
the country’s largest multicultural
Sandbox, Cognos, IBM, Jetform/
nections is the way of the future.
programs Ariel found himself
that results in outstanding fan ex-
on as Stage/Production Manager
cinema event. Preceding that she
Adobe and with technology start-
Connecting to people, to ideas,
eager to work with and for
periences on a consistent basis.
for several years while complet-
served as the Senior Manager of
up companies.
and to the human experience
comedians to bring funny to
ing his University degree. In 2010
Operations with the prestigious
is what drives him. Being the
places that need it. With Ariel’s
Al begun his employment at
Toronto International Film Festi-
She leads the multi-disciplined
current Vice-President of Student
pulse firmly on the finger of the
McMaster University as Director,
val. She completed her Bachelor
marketing team at Versature with
Life, he often encourages stu-
Canadian Comedy scene, Ariel
Campus Events and has served
of Arts degree at Carleton Uni-
a customer centric and data driv-
dents to think without limits and
can help your College, University
them ever since. Al is also recip-
versity specializing in History and
en approach which she uses to
to follow their passions but never
or Special Event find the perfect
ient of the Full-Time Programmer
Political Science.
provide long-term strategic vision
talks to the students about his
comedian to cater to your needs.
and day to day tactical direction.
passion of public bathrooms.
CONTACT
NusseyA@Ottawasenators.com
Award in 2013 and has trained
several students who have been
awarded through COCA. Al also
CONTACT
@folkmusicon
Anastasia is a strong advocate
for women in STEM professions,
manages a band, books enter-
an advisor and board member to
tainment in the public sector and
hEr Volution, and regular keynote
also finds time to hug his friends!
speaker at industry conferences.
CONTACT
CONTACT
events@msu.mcmaster.ca
using his Artist Management
CONTACT
CONTACT
@Arielkagan
@Humberlife
@AVV
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
BALDEEP RANDHAWA
BEN DINH
BILL KITCHEN
CAMERON WATHEY
CHATAL JAMES
CHERYL JENSEN
Baldeep has been in the
Ben Dinh is an Event
Bill has been involved in campus
C ame ro n i s th e C l u bs & S tu -
C h an tal Jame s h as h e l d th e
Cheryl Jensen is the eighth pres-
programming world for well
Management Professor and the
life his entire 13 year professional
de n t In vo l ve me n t C o o rdi n ato r
po si ti o n o f C l u b an d S o ci e ty
ident of Algonquin College. She
over 10 years. Beginning as the
Events Officer for Algonquin
career. He has worked for two
at th e S tu de n t A sso ci ati o n
C o o rdi n ato r f o r th e past 3
joins Algonquin from Mohawk
Student Programmer at Sheridan
College. He has been teaching
student organizations in both the
o f Ge o rge B ro wn C o l l e ge .
ye ars at Du rh am C o l l e ge an d
College, where she held the title
College, he then moved on to
for over five years and has taught
College and University setting.
C ame ro n i s re spo n si bl e f o r th e
U n i ve rsi ty o f O n tari o In sti -
of Vice President, Academic for
assume the Fulltime Programmer
most of the courses in the
Bill has worked as a manager of
gro wth an d pro mo ti o n o f cl u bs
tu ti o n o f Te ch n o l o gy (U O IT ),
five years. Cheryl first joined
role at Mohawk College. After
program, specializing in
hospitality, catering, events, and
o n al l 4 Ge o rge B ro wn C o l l e ge
wi th o ve r 6 ye ars’e xpe ri e n ce
Mohawk as a Chemical Engineer-
spending 6 years working with
Computer Applications For
volunteers. Presently, Bill works
campu se s an d i s al ways ai mi n g
wo rki n g i n cl u b syste ms an d
ing Technology professor in 1983
the great team at the Mohawk
Events and Marketing.
as the Manager, Student Expe-
to cre ate n e w o ppo rtu n i ti e s
stu de n t l i f e .
and has served as Dean, Execu-
rience & Lounge Operations for
f o r e du cati o n al an d so ci al i n te racti o n amo n gst stu de n ts.
Students Association, he then
tive Dean, and Vice President of
transitioned to the Nations
Also in Ben’s previous roles,
the Algonquin College Students’
Capital to take on the
he has worked for the Algon-
Association. He has previously
Programming role at Algonquin
quin Students’ Association and
served as a member of the Board
C ame ro n al so wo rks to
u n i qu e stu de n t gro u ps o n cam-
College.
Residence. Ben has a passion for
of Directors for the Campus Hos-
i n cre ase aware n e ss an d assi st
pu s wi th o ve r 8 0 0 e ve n ts e ach
Cheryl was instrumental in the
events and student success and is
pitality Managers Association in
wi th th e de ve l o pme n t o f cl u b
ye ar. He r wo rk i n th e are a
development and launch of Cana-
In addition to campus
glad that he can give back to the
2005-06. Bill has been heavily in-
e ve n ts, se rvi ce s, pro grams an d
o f stu de n t gro u p e n h an ce -
da’s first Bachelor of Technology
programming, Baldeep has
event industry and students. On
volved with COCA since 2008. He
acti vi ti e s o n campu s. C ame r-
me n t i n cl u de s th e pro gramme
collaborative degree program
worked on multiple festivals
his spare time, he enjoys kaya-
served as host of COCA’s Central
o n i s o ri gi n al l y f ro m a Du tch
de ve l o pme n t f o r cl u b an d
with McMaster University and
including being the Programming
king, biking, volunteering and
Regional Conference in 2009. Bill
C ari bbe an i sl an d cal l e d S ai n t
so ci e ty e xe cu ti ve s wi th spe ci al
the award-winning Hydro One–
Director for the Burlington Sound
eating food.
was the recipient of COCA’s
Marte n an d mi grate d to C an -
atte n ti o n to ri sk man age me n t,
College Consortium. She also
Full-Time Staff Member of the
ada f o r u n i ve rsi ty an d staye d
pro gramme i mpl e me n tati o n /
championed the development of
Year award in 2014. Bill has
af te rwards. He h as e xpe ri e n ce
e val u ati o n , co n f l i ct man age -
award winning integrated techni-
served as a member of the Board
i n stu de n t an d so ci al j u sti ce
me n t, an d po l i cy appl i cati o n .
cian apprenticeship programs and
passion for DJing, having
of Directors for the last two
advo cacy, h o we ve r h i s passi o n
traveled all over Canada
years, first, as Central Regional
al so l i e s i n th e cre ati ve an d
performing as DJ Butter Chicken.
Representative in 2014-15, and
bu si n e ss aspe cts o f th e f i l m
presently as the Chair of COCA’s
i n du stry.
of Music Festival for the past five
years. Beyond organizing and
executing events Baldeep has a
CONTACT
@itsbaldeep
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@BenDinh
2016 National Conference
Planning Committee.
Engineering Technology, Appren-
th e man age me n t o f o ve r 1 6 0
ticeship and Corporate Training.
led the $27 million transformation
CONTACT
@Chanj1011
of the Mohawk College Stoney
Creek campus – the home of
the College’s skilled trades and
apprenticeship programs.
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@sagbc
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C h an tal i s re spo n si bl e f o r
CONTACT
@cheryljensen
@bill_kitchen
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
CHRIS GREEN
CHUCK ERMAN
CURTIS BELL
DAN VALKOS
DANIEL CARON
DEBORAH LAM
Chris began working with BUSU
A Seasoned Career in the
Welcome COCA Delegates and
Dan Val ko s h as be e n a me mbe r
Daniel Caron is passionate about
Deborah Lam, a recent
in 2004 as a student leader with
College and University Market
Associates! My name is Curtis
o f C O C A f o r th e l ast 2 7 ye ars
promoting civility, connection and
marketing graduate and former
their council. He served 2 years
that spanned 14 years, COCA
Bell, Event Programmer from
an d h as pe rf o rme d at o ve r
inclusion. Daniel’s work highlights
avid volunteer in the Students’
as a Social Science
Programmer of the year in 2005
Brock University Students’ Union.
1 7 0 0 campu se s i n C an ada. He
the benefits of a kind and con-
Union, currently works full-time
Representative while completing
and 2012, the National Confer-
This is my 6th National Confer-
was th e f o rme r Di re cto r o f
nected campus, even when others
as the Programming & Promo-
his Honours degree in Political
ence Chair in 2010 and 2012 as
ence, split in both student and
T h e Paran o rmal En l i gh te n me n t
may be disconnected and unkind.
tions Manager.
Science with a focus on
the Central Regional Conference
fulltime roles/experiences!
C e n tre an d h as be e n a gu e st
Communication.
Chair.
psych i c o n o ve r 1 8 0 radi o
Daniel is a past Student Life
In her spare time she enjoys trav-
stati o n s.
professional with 25 years of
elling, adventuring, photography
Upon graduation in 2007 he
Chuck Erman is now the General
different kind of positions rang-
experience (10 years in Student
and attending as many concerts
became the Executive Assistant
Manager at Camrose Regional
ing from just volunteering, to a
Dan h as be e n o n th e C O C A
Life) helping students transform
as possible. Things that make
at BUSU. In 2010 he was hired
Exhibition that hosts close to
student programmer, President
bo ard o f di re cto rs f o r th e l ast
their lives. He has served as a
her happy include: Star Wars,
as the Manager, Marketing &
300 events a year that include
of both Cambrian College SAC
two ye ars an d was ran ke d th e
campus substance abuse educa-
anything Back to the Future,
Communication. He attended his
Big Valley Jamboree and MS Bike
& Athletics and President of the
n u mbe r 2 psych i c i n C an ada
tor, wellness program director,
Punk Rock and a great marketing
first COCA Conference in 20111.
Tour, and produce events such as
College Student Alliance. Im very
an d th e 5 2 n d i n th e wo rl d.
Student Government advisor, and
campaign.
Since then Chris has presented at
PRCA Rodeo, Canadian Bull
excited to be here not only to
a number of COCA conferences
Congress, Festival of Tree’s and
give back and share programming
on the topics of social media,
many more.
ideas but beable to create new
Over the years I have held all
communications, marketing
ones so we can bring back the
organizational structures and
As a production manager and
best for our students! Have a
other like topics.
Stage Manager, his many credits
great conference!
adjunct faculty member.
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@adventurelam
Daniel@danielprograms.com
also include Big Valley Jamboree,
In 2016 Chris became the
V-Fest, Sound of Music, Grey Cup
General Manager of BUSU.
2010, Underground Sound to
CONTACT
@durticus
name a few.
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@Greener9595
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chucke@cre.ab.ca
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
ERIC HOLLEBONE
EGOR EVSEEV
ERICA KITCHEN
ERIN BENJAMIN
HALEY MYATT
IAN RAPSEY
Eric Hollebone is Director of
Egor Evseev is an Advertising
Erica graduated St. Clair
In November of 2014, Ms.
Hal e y Myatt i s a stu de n t me m-
Ian is an award winning,
Marketing at Algonquin College,
and Marketing Communications
College, Windsor in 2010 where
Benjamin assumed the position
be r f ro m Mo u n t S ai n t Vi n ce n t
ottawa-based, creative director
the largest college in Eastern
student Algonquin College. Born
she earned a Child and Youth
of first-ever Executive Director of
U n i ve rsi ty (MS V U ) i n Hal i f ax,
that has worked closely with
Ontario, and is a leader in the
in Moscow, Russia he moved to
Worker diploma and a Post
Music Canada Live, Canada’s new
No va S co ti a. S h e i s cu rre n tl y
major, local and international
integration of technology into
Ottawa at a young age and has
Graduate Certificate in Autism
live music industry association,
wo rki n g to wards a de gre e i n
brands. Including and most re-
learning and teaching. Originally
called the city his home ever
and Behavioural Science. During
after serving as the Canadian
Pu bl i c Re l ati o n s an d a ce rti f -
cently – Tweed Inc’s (The largest
from the software development
since. Shortly after becoming an
her time at St. Clair, Erica was a
Arts Presenting Associations’
i cate i n B u si n e ss A dmi n i stra-
Federally regulated producer
side of high-tech, Eric began his
Algonquin College student he
board member and after graduat-
(CAPACOA) Executive Director
ti o n .
of marijuana in North America)
marketing career via product
fell in love with Algonquin and
ing, was hired as the Manager of
for six and a half years.
management. He is responsible
decided to give back to the com-
Student Life for St. Clair Student
for all aspects of marketing and
munity by running for the board
Representative Council.
branding for Algonquin College,
of directors.
including Marketo/CRM, email
globally recognized and industry
No w e n te ri n g i n to h e r th i rd
leading brand. Currently Ian is a
She had formerly joined
ye ar as an e xe cu ti ve o n th e
co-founder and creative director
CAPACOA after eight years as
MS V U S tu de n ts’ U n i o n , Hal e y
for Nesta.Co, a private equity
Erica is a proud COCA Alumni.
the first Executive Director at the
h as gai n e d a vast maj o ri ty o f
firm focused on building brands
nurturing campaigns, social
After a year as a board member
Erica’s passions for the nonprofit
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
e xpe ri e n ce i n so ci e ty man -
and companies within the
media, display, search, SEO, and
Egor was elected for his second
sector started early in life as she
(OCFF, now Folk Music Ontario)
age me n t, pro mo ti o n s, e ve n t
cannabis industry.
multimedia projects.
term, this time as President of
has been an active volunteer for
which followed a decade-long
pl an n i n g, so ci al me di a,
the SA. Egor likes nature, patios
a number of community agen-
career as a touring and recording
vo l u n te e ri sm an d l e ade rsh i p
Prior to being the creative
For over 20 years, Eric has led
and helping people see Algon-
cies. As the Youth Engagement
singer/songwriter.
wh i l e i n th e ro l e s o f V P
director at Tweed, Ian worked
the design, development, and
quin for the awesome place it is.
Co-Ordinator for United Way
C o mmu n i cati o n s (2 0 1 4 -2 0 1 5 )
as a creative lead in Toronto at
of Chatham-Kent, Erica has the
She brings a strong vision for the
an d V P S tu de n t Li f e (2 0 1 5
several world-class design and
amazing opportunity to work with
live music sector that focuses on
-pre se n t). Hal e y i s pre se n tl y
branding agencies.
youth aged 14-35 as they be-
relationship building, networking,
o n e o f two Easte rn Di re cto rs
of Marketo’s Lead Management
come engaged in the community
out-reach and strategic advocacy.
o n th e C O C A B o ard o f Di re c-
Ian’s work has appeared in
solution in Canada, and has
through volunteerism, leadership
to rs, e n te ri n g i n to h e r se co n d
Communication Arts, HOW and
worked with clients to optimize
roles and educational opportu-
te rm o f th e ro l e af te r th e 2 0 1 6
Applied Arts magazines.
their online marketing efforts.
nities. Erica has a passion for
His combination of analytical
working with young adults and
skills and technical abilities make
firmly believes that strong youth
T h i s wi l l be h e r th i rd C O C A
him a valuable resource.
make for a strong future.
n ati o n al co n f e re n ce .
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implementation of various CRM
and data solutions. He was
among the first implementers
@erichollebone
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@theSApresident
@ekitch14
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@MusicCanadaLive
n ati o n al co n f e re n ce .
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@ianrapsey
@haleymyatt
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
IAN SKOCZYLAS
JACK DOYLE
JAY FLESHER
JAYSON DUGGAN
JOEL BASKIN
JORDAN HALLAWELL
Ian has been the Creative
Jack Doyle has been the General
Jay helped put the bands onstage
Jayson Duggan is the
Since joining TFA in 2011,
After stumbling into a student
Services Coordinator for the
Manager (CEO) of the Algonquin
at Carleton University from
Performing Arts Manager for the
booking agent Joel Baskin has
job 7 years ago as a web
Algonquin Students’ Association
Students’ Association since 1990.
1982-1986.
City of Kingston, where his
developed a diverse, wide-
coordinator, Jordan quickly
for 2 years now and started as
Since then the SA has grown from
primary responsibility is the
ranging roster of acts.
discovered how amazing it is to
their Graphic Designer 2 years
just under $2 million in assets
Since 1986 he has been involved
curation of the “Grand Theatre
Throughout that time he has
work for a student association.
before that. He graduated from
to almost $50 million today with
in selling swag to student mar-
Presents” performing arts
constantly adapted his services
the Graphic Design Studies
much anticipated growth ahead.
kets and is an expert on getting
season.
to meet their ongoing needs, an
Today, as the Creative Media
approach predicated by his desire
Manager, he continues to help
program at Algonquin College in
student’s great pricing on all
2012 and dove head first into the
A graduate of Algonquin
their swag with Big Tree
As a multidisciplinary arts
to create custom built solutions
execute all facets of marketing
industry working with both print
College’s Business Administration
Promotions.
presenting program, the “Grand
for his artists.
campaigns, improve the student
and web clients as much as
3yr Diploma (Class of ’84), Jack
possible to help build his skills
has also studied Political Science
He has developed many
and understanding of design.
at Carleton U, completed an MBA
experience, and where possible,
Theatre Presents” season
features over fifty national and
This approach is one Joel has
integrate as much technology
long-term friendships through
international performances
applied consistently over his
as possible.
in 2002 at Athabasca University’s
27 COCA’s. Jay has travelled to
representing multiple genres and
nine years in the industry, first
His exciting and passionate work
Centre for Innovative Manage-
77 countries, lived with nomadic
providing both public and
as founder and president of The
ethic help to create designs that
ment, attended Harvard Business
tribes and raised funds to help
educational live performance
Pilot Agency (TPA) and now at
are both aesthetically pleasing
School Leadership Program in
children in 3rd world countries.
experiences for the Kingston
TFA. Founded in Ottawa in 2006,
and functional.
2008, and attended Harvard
community. Jayson is also
TPA swiftly became one of Can-
CONTACT
@skczy
Graduate School of Education,
Jay is the recipient of the 2007
involved with numerous summer
ada’s fastest-growing boutique
Management and Leadership in
COCA Founders Award.
programming initiatives and
talent and event design agen-
community co-presenting
cies, offering services including
partnerships that provide
booking, publicity, tour/personal
accessible performing arts
management and event design.
programs across the City.
With TFA, Joel works with a
2010. In addition to his all-important life values of love and
forgiveness, one of his top guiding principles is: “If you want to
CONTACT
@bigtreepromos
be in the top 3(%), you can’t be
like the other 97.”
doylej@algonquincollege.com
@BrockBUSU
diverse group of emerging and
CONTACT
@artsbooker
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established artists, among them
Kira Isabella, K.I.D., Tim Hicks,
The Stellas, Tim Chaisson, The
Beaches, Courage My Love, Three
Days Grace and USS.
CONTACT
@pilotjoel
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
JOSEPH PETERS
KEN MACLEOD
KENNEY FITZPATRICK
KRISTINA WILKINS
KRISTINE GALVAN
MATT ROLFE
Joe heads strategic development
Having worked in the campus
Kenney is the General Manager
Over the past two years work-
Easy out in dodgeball. 99.9%
Matt i s o n e o f C an ada’s l e ad-
at H+K, leading growth through
market since the late 90s – Ken
of the Mount St. Vincent
ing for the Sheridan Student
fueled by caffeine. Doesn’t do
i n g h o spi tal i ty co ach e s an d
innovation and collaboration to
MacLeod has worked as an
University Students’ Union.
Union, I have gained a well
well with public speaking, is much
co n su l tan ts. O ve r th e past
implement cutting-edge solu-
Events Assistant, an Events
He served as the Chair of the
rounded knowledge of inclusive
better as a private listener. Not
de cade Matt h as wo rke d wi th
tions for some of the world’s top
Programmer, as a Marketing
Board of Directors for COCA in
and diverse Programming for all
short, but was built close to the
1 0 0 ’s o f re stau ran ts, bars,
brands, national associations,
Manager, and in his spare time
2010-11, served as the Chair of
three campuses. From booking
ground for speed and agility.
n i gh t cl u bs an d h o te l o pe ra-
not-for-profit organizations and
was the founder of the boutique
the 2013 National Conference
world-rewound talent to variety
governments.
booking agency Partick Artists.
Committee, and is currently an
nights, singer songwriter circles
She describes her life as a series
pl y pro f i ts, i mpro ve co mpan y
Eastern Regional Representative
to impactful guest speakers, I am
of embarrassing moments all
cu l tu re an d de l i ve r a l e ve l o f
of the COCA Board of Directors.
always looking for ways to diver-
strung together by the retelling
se rvi ce th at se ts h i s cl i e n ts
sify and excel in the Programming
of those moments. Appears to be
apart f ro m th e i r co mpe ti ti o n .
for Sheridan.
all over the place, but somehow
Joe has been a digital strategist
Ken has been heavily involved
since completing grad school in
with COCA since 2001 – and has
1998. He’s worked with industry,
twice sat on the Board, has won
Kenney is also the Co-Founder of
governments and national
Programmer of the Year,
#LoveIsLove Equality Association,
associations to leverage
Associate of the Year, and the
a Canadian not-for-Profit foun-
technology toengage audiences
Founders Award. In his current
that matter. Joe has embraced
role of Manager, Theatre
ti o n s an d h e l pe d th e m mu l ti -
it translates well with her role as
Matt’s pre se n tati o n s de l i v-
There is nothing that I love more
the Clubs & Volunteer Coordi-
e r gre at i de as bu t f o cu s o n
dation promoting equality for
than a well executed event that
nator at the Humber Students’
pro vi di n g atte n de e s wi th th e
all persons, in pursuit a better,
enhances the student experience.
Federation. Still unsure if it’s
acti o n abl e path to ach i e ve
Operations & Hospitality
kinder, and more compassionate
Above all else, the ability to men-
because clubs are diverse and al-
th e i r go al s. He pri de s h i mse l f
challenges throughout his career
Services for the Algonquin
world through love of all people.
tor our student leaders through
ways changing or that she can be
o n n o t o n l y pre se n ti n g i de as
often utilizing his strengths in
Students’Association, he is
events becomes such a invaluable
at two places at once. Whatever
bu t de l i ve ri n g re su l ts.
synthesis and data analysis to
responsible for the day to day
experience. I believe I am the
it is, she’s got a passion for all
develop strategies and solutions.
management of the Algonquin
ultimate planner who will never
things student engagement,
say no and tries new things.
clubs and a good laugh.
ry), a Starbucks, and all Student
I am a girl that loves what she
CONTACT
Life activities (Events Program-
does, never sleeps and lives off
ming, Clubs & Communities, &
of coffee!
complex client issues and
Commons Theatre, and oversees
CONTACT
@MSVUSU
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mrolfe@barmetrix.com
The campus lounge (ObservatoCONTACT
@jcpcdn
@AvecKris
the Pride Centre).
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@the_ssu
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@kenneth_macleod
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MAUREEN WORKMAN
PRESENTERS
Presenters
MICHELLE GOULET
MICHELLE VANDENBOSCH
MICK KINGSTON
DR. MIKE MANDEL
Mia Fratdla is the Senior Market-
Michelle Goulet is an event
Mi ch e l l e Van de n B o sch i s
With three decades in the hospi-
Dr. Mike Mandel has 19 COCA
at the St uden t s’ Assoc i a ti on of
ing Manager for Sheridan Student
coordinator for the NAIT
th e o wn e r o f Re be l Pe tal i n
tality industry, and most impor-
nominations and 6 COCA
M acE w an Univer sit y ( 5 y ea rs ) .
Union Inc. at Sheridan College.
Students’ Association.
Man o ti ck. S h e h as be e n a
tantly, real-life, in-the-trenches
Awards.
She has a diver se work ba c k -
f l o ri st f o r 3 0 ye ars be twe e n
restaurant/sports bar/night club/
g roun d in t h e n ot fo r prof i t
She is a graduate of McMaster
Michelle is going into her 6th
No va S co ti a an d O n tari o .
catering/event planning experi-
Mike has a long history as a
and non-pro fit se c t o rs .
University, earning a Bachelor
year of programming events for
ence, Mick Kingston’s manage-
police trainer, defensive tactics
of Arts, Communication & Media
students at NAIT, this will also be
Mi ch e l l e h as wo rke d o n h i gh
ment style has evolved to one
instructor and forensic graphol-
Studies. This is her first COCA
her 4th COCA national
pro f i l e e ve n ts su ch as th e NHL
that focuses on lifelong learning
ogist, whose clients include the
conference.
A l l S tars wh e n th e y we re i n
and leadership.
RCMP, OPP, Virginia Dept. of
Present ly t he Clu bs Ma na ger
CONTACT
@SAMacEwan
MIA FATRDLA
National Conference.
O ttawa, an d vi si ts f o r Ne l so n
Criminal Justice, New York State
Mia is the former Communica-
Michelle is dedicated to
Me n de l a an d Q u e e n
Mick values that leadership is
Troopers and Canada Border
tions Manager at Nevermore
enhancing the quality of student
El i z abe th II.
a moment-to-moment choice
Services.
Studios.
life on campus, planning a wide
variety of events throughout
the year ranging from “How to”
CONTACT
@the_ssu
and not about title, tenure or
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position.
Drawing from his real-world
experiences in homicide, armed
@mvpetals
workshops, mental health
He has had the pleasure of work-
robbery and sex offence cases,
awareness campaigns, beer
ing with and learning from some
Mike delivers an unforgettably
gardens, to concerts and much
of the best and the worst hospi-
fascinating lecture, as only an
more!
tality operators in the business.
insider can.
“You can learn a lot from both,”
CONTACT
@GouletMich
he says, “sometimes more from
the bad ones on what not to do
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@MandelHypnosis
in business and how not to treat
your team members and guests”.
CONTACT
@mkingston2
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
MIKE WOOD
NANCY JOHANSEN
NATHALIE CARRIER
NOVA BROWNING
PATRICK NEWELL
PHIL CHAMPAGNE
From touring musician and
Nancy Johansen, MBA, CMRP,
With 20 years experience in
RUTHERFORD
Patrick is currently the Clubs and
Phil attended Wilfrid Laurier
Grammy voter to college profes-
is the Program Coordinator of
events Nattie’s the gal you want
Nova Browning Rutherford is an
Communities Coordinator for
University as an undergraduate
sor and award winning published
the Marketing Research and
leading your team. Her current
award winning Personal
the Algonquin College Students’
student and never left. Upon
author, Michael Wood is a partner
Business Intelligence (MRBI)
role as Manager of Event Produc-
Development Coach and Speaker,
Association. He has volunteered
graduating, he started a career
in the event design firm Ottawa
Graduate Certificate Program at
tion for Ottawa 2017 – Canada’s
reminding audiences that they
and worked in a number of
with the Students’ Union where
Special Events.
Algonquin College. She teaches
year-long 150th celebration –
can transform pain into progress.
different departments pertain-
his primary focus was the art of
two courses in the program and
has her leading events like Red
ing to student life at Algonquin
event programming. Over the
Their client list includes Cirque
manages the student internship
Bull Crashed Ice, a large-scale
A “survivor”, Marketing &
including Residence Life, Student
course of the next 15 years he
Du Soleil, FIFA, Google,
component.
multi-media experience with Mo-
Communications professional
Affairs and Orientation, Academic
gained invaluable experience in
ment Factory, JUNOS and many
and ex-Hollywood insider, Nova
Partnerships and much more.
the business operations, member
more unrevealed events.
masterfully shares her difficult
Starbucks, The Dixie Chicks and
countless private clients.
Nancy has over 30 years of
experience in marketing research,
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@ottspecevents
services, marketing and program-
past with humour while encour-
His love for student engagement
ming departments and eventually
stakeholder consultations and
She’s the Events Chair for One
aging individuals to break the
and development has sprouted
was named the Executive Direc-
communications. She ran her own
Young World 2016 and her past
victim mentality with acceptance,
many opportunities including
tor for the organization.
consulting business for many
experiences include: Evening(s)
accountability and action.
winning the National Orientation
years, and has also managed
with Kevin Smith and Jay Mewes,
marketing research programs in
Open Mic with Mike Bullard, Win-
the private, non-governmental
terlude, Rock the Vote, Ottawa
and public sectors.
Nancy has an MBA from the Uni-
Directors Association Student
Was his goal to climb said moun-
Awarded “Best Lecturer” by
Leadership award in 2010 and
tain? Not as such, but the cards
COCA in 2015 and represented
recently taking on a role with
unfolded as they did and here
International Jazz Festival, MTV’s
by the National Speakers Bureau,
Oncampus a student engagement
we are.
4Real Tour, and the Talk Sex with
Nova is regular expert on CTV’s
software company.
Sue Johanson Tour.
“The Social” and has shared her
versity of Ottawa and a
designation as a Certified Market
Research Professional (CMRP).
guidance with the United Nations
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@NattieC7
Association, OWN, Chatelaine,
@Newellp
4 conference teams (2 National
and 2 Regional) and served as the
Huffington Post, CBC and many
Chair of the Board in 2013-14. At
more.
the end of the day he considers
himself a live music enthusiast, a
CONTACT
johansn@algonquincollege.com
At COCA he has been a part of
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@butilovememore
programming ally and an advocate for the value COCA brings
to it’s delegates.
CONTACT
@dirty_wine
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
PHIL SMITH
RICK DOUCET
SCOTT MCDEIVITTE
SHAUN SCRYMGEOUR
SOPHIA BOURIS
STEFANIE PURIFICATI
I have enjoyed the benefits of
Rick Doucet has been a Campus
With over 30 years of
An inspired entrepreneur and
A successful and memorable
Stefanie Purificati has been at
CHMA and its predecessors
Programmer serving both Durham
experience in the hospitality
general life enthusiast, Shaun
event is creating a multi-senso-
United Talent Agency (formerly
ACHM and ACBM for many years
College & University of Ontario
and food service industry, Scott
Scrymgeour works as the
ry experience for you and your
The Agency Group) since 2008.
both as a member and Board
Institute of Technology students
brings a “Fresh Eyes” approach
Program Director for the Red
guests. Sophia has accomplished
She started as the executive
member, yes, I am old.
since early 2013, with many
to a variety of challenges that
River College Students’ Associa-
just this as she has over 7 years
assistant to the Senior Vice
events happening at EP Taylor’s,
operators deal with.
tion where he coordinates a wide
experience transforming spaces
President and was promoted to
variety of social activities.
in a post secondary environment.
Agent in 2012.
My current position at UTSC
one of Canada’s most famous
enables me to experience campus
Campus Pubs.
life from both the student gov-
A customer, operator, investor
and entrepreneurial mindset are
In addition to planning the events
She is also a part-time professor
Her current roster includes
ernment and the administration
He is experienced in developing
combined to create dialog and
for students at RRC, he also
at Algonquin College in Event
notable headline talent such
perspective. I look forward to
a broad array of events - ranging
help support you with practical
manages the on-campus bar,
Management and is the owner
as Sam Roberts Band, Bruce
bringing some of this perspective
from pub nights, concerts, AGMs,
solutions.
The Cave Lounge. Shaun has an
of the boutique event design
Cockburn, Alan Doyle and Paul
to the panel.
formals/galas, variety shows,
education background that
company, my Events.
Brandt. She is also overseeing
excursions, speakers and much
When I am not enjoying the
more.
challenges of working on
CONTACT
scott.mcdeivitte@gfs.com
focused on International
Development from The University
of Winnipeg and Business
Campus, I also like to play music
Since 2013, Rick has worked
Administration Marketing from
in my band, Phoxy Music.
closely with the EP Taylor’s man-
RRC.
agement in programming a wide
CONTACT
psmith@utsc.utoronto.ca
the developing careers of artists
CONTACT
@eventsbymy
such as Jess Moskaluke, Cold
Creek County, Lindi Ortega and
Repartee.
Her international roster includes
variety of events and shows and
Shaun has worked with the
Jeremy Loops (South Africa), Axel
has been host of many talented
RRCSA for close to 9 years in
Flovent (Iceland) and Kristian
Canadian Artists such as USS,
roles such as Events Coordinator
Nairn (Ireland).
Kira Isabella, Tim Hicks, Keys N
and President, leading up to his
Krates, July Talk and more.
current role there.
CONTACT
CONTACT
CONTACT
@Steffy_P
@rttdoucet
@scrymi
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PRESENTERS
Presenters
STEPHEN SILLS
STEVE KOSH
TIM DUMAS
TIM FRASER
VERONICA BARAHONA
ZACHARY RYCHLIK
Stephen Sills is the Co-Founder
I’m an energetic, dedicated
Tim Dumas is a Guest Service
Known to his wife as the man on
Veronica is the Event & Club
Zach has worked in the Student
Union/Association environment
of Student Life Network.
Sills splits his time between
family man who loves sports and
Fanatic with Servus Leadership
too many committees, Tim Fraser
Coordinator for Centennial Col-
enjoys a healthy balance between
Inc; a business consulting firm
knows that in business, you’re
lege Student Association Incor-
for 9 years in both a university
work and life.
with a focus in the hospitality
only as good as your network.
porated (CCSAI). Currently she
and college capacity. He pos-
industry. Prior to launching
is working on updating the club
sesses his Bachelor of Arts from
the University of Western, a P1
designing and creating opportunities for SLN’s hundreds of
My marketing wheels are always
Servus in 2013, Tim has managed
From serving on the board of
portfolio at CCSAI as well as de-
thousands of student members
turning and I have a special
various pubs and liquor stores in
directors for COCA and Folk
veloping a sponsorship package
Paralegal Law License, and a
and working with Canada’s top
affinity for working in the
British Columbia since 2004.
Music Canada, working for
to bring even better program-
Business and Marketing Diploma
brands, like Rogers, Uber, Airbnb,
post-secondary market.
Fanshawe and running his own
ming to Centennial.
from Mohawk College.
Ford, Hudson’s Bay, RBC and Live
He began his career in the
business, Tim has built his career
Nation to help them connect with
I thrive on connecting with
hospitality industry in 1994,
through making genuine
Veronica has been fortunate
Both a freelance marketer and
Canada’s youth effectively.
students and improving brand
while pursuing his high school
connections with others in
enough to work with students
web developer, Zach is also a
recognition and making sure that
diploma and then his university
entertainment industry.
across the province in her
master of special events with
previous role with the College
experience in concerts to fullscale festivals.
CONTACT
@stephen_sills
any brand I manage is transpar-
degree. Over twenty plus years
ent.
in hospitality, Tim has held a
Students who have attended his
Student Alliance and as a past
position in almost every aspect
lectures will tell you that his
student leader at Fanshawe
of the industry including: office
advice “don’t be a jerk” has
College. These experiences have
clerk, janitor, cook, bartender,
served them well as they
provided Veronica with a strong
and a server.
launch into the real world.
understanding of student life in a
CONTACT
@stephenkosh
CONTACT
@ZachRychlik
post-secondary environment and
While completing his BBA with
a double major in accounting
CONTACT
@MurdochMusicMGT
a commitment to enhance the
student experience.
and marketing at Simon Fraser
University in Burnaby, BC; Tim
completed practicums in sales
CONTACT
@vrncnhrb
with Frito Lay Canada Inc. and in
accounting with BME Chartered
Accountants.
CONTACT
tdumas@servusleadership.com
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CO URT E S Y AN D HO S P ITALIT Y
CO DE OF ETHI CS
As members of COCA, we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices are
1
Phone calls should be returned and letters answered promptly.
2
Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in proper condition as specified in agreements.
important in their own right and essential to good business. The COCA Code of Ethics indicates
good business practices that generally have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and
Agreements and promotional information as well as programming materials, should be sent when
enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and in spirit.
promised by the agency.
CO NTRACTI NG
1
Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only by those properly authorized by the school,
by an agency or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the school whether it has exclusive rights
3
When an agency offers an act to a school, the school must avoid reasonable delays in responding, and
if accepting or declining the offer, should clearly and explicitly indicate so.
3
4
Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by both parties without delay.
5
Middle agents who sign contracts on behalf of an artist are as responsible for the provisions of any
agreement as the exclusive agency of an artist would be.
6
responsibilities of the contract and rider before arrival on campus.
4
as that which is unsatisfactory.
5
be sent on time and should be kept updated. Only materials that will be needed and used
should be requested.
6
according to contract are necessary for the artists well-being and contribute to the quality
of the appearance.
artist understand all arrangements in the contract.
7
Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract signing and are a part of the contractual obligation.
9
Schools must provide complete and accurate information regarding the facilities and equipment to be
A campus host or hostess should be on hand before and during events with campus and community.
Artists should schedule their travel with ample time to begin the performance at the time stated on
signed only by the properly and legally authorized persons of the contracting parties.
8
Artists should be treated as guests on campus. Artists should treat facilities and campus
rules with respect. Hospitality arrangements, provision of rider requirements, and payment
Verbal commitments should be honoured,although written contracts are essential for a clear
The agent is responsible for identifying the contracting authority at the school. Contracts are to be
Under contracting, good use of supplied promotional materials is important to the success of an
event. Selling or other misuse of promotional material is improper. Promotional material should
understanding between the parties. The agent should make sure that both the school and the
7
Sharing information concerning quality, success and level of service received from an act or agent is
important to other COCA members; high quality and good service should be communicated as well
An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if the offer is conditional, must make such conditions clear to the school in advance.
Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a program should be explained to the artist/manager
during negotiation if these special reasons exist. The agency should inform the artist of all
with an artist, and is responsible for identifying an authorized negotiating person from the school.
2
O P E R AT I N G P O L I C Y
Operating Policy
the contract.
8
Any infraction of these Business Ethics and Standards should be referred to the Grievance
Committee Chair to be resolved accodring to the terms of the COCA Grievance Procedues Policy.
used and intended method of payment.
10
Any additional expected activities from the artist should be in writing. The agent is responsible for
informing an artist of such particulars.
11
Schools must be honest, accurate and timely in attendance and expense reports, where either has an
effect on the artists’ remuneration.
12
Written permission must be secured prior to any type of recording of a performance.
13
A d vert ise me nt and prom oti ona l a c ti v i ti es s ti pul a t e d b y c o n t r a c t sh o u l d b e f u l l y e x e c u t e d .
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Harassment Policy
1
No official event shall be scheduled to take place after 2:00 a.m.
Canadian Organization of Campus Activities
2
Any event that takes place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. where alcoholic beverages are served
for more than one and half hours requires service by properly trained bar staff.
3
Under no circumstances shall any official COCA event allow for attendees to bring their own alcoholic beverages.
4
At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, a selection of at least two categories of non alcoholic
beverages must be available to attendees throughout the course of the event. Categories of non-alcoholic
beverages may include the following: water, pop, juice, and hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot
chocolate. This requirement also applies to any COCA member who holds an unofficial event at which there is an
open invitation to COCA members and guests.
5
At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at least 2 sober monitors must be on duty.
This may take the form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to serve as sober monitors.
6
HARASSMENT POLICY
Approved May 1994
COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable conduct, and any act should be reported to the
COCA Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is found in the following statement
“The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for working and learning
through conferences both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the treatment of all its members. The basis for interaction within C.O.C.A. is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding.
C.O.C.A. will not condone behavior that is likely to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or productivity of
ALCOHOL POLICY • HARASSMENT POLICY
Alcohol Policy
any C.O.C.A. member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, personal dignity, and C.O.C.A. considers
this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.”
The legal drinking age of the province in which a COCA event will be held shall be noted in promotional documents for the event in question. Underage attendees shall be identified on registration forms and in any other
way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which may include an indicator on the name tag.
7
At no time shall COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another member or guest must clearly identify if said beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest converning alcoholic beverages will be subject to disciplinary action.
8
At any COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another member or guest must clearly identify if said
beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest concerning alcoholic
beverages will be subject to disciplinary action.
9
The directors and officers of COCA shall do their best to ensure that COCA event venues are selected that allow
for access by underage delegates.
10
Alcohol is not permitted in the exhibition hall trade show. An exception to this rule is when a beverage alcohol
supplier provides samples of their products to delegates. In this case, permission to distribute samples must
be given by both COCA and the venue. All applicable provincial regulations must be adhered to, and required
permits must be displayed at the booth.
11
Any inappropriate behaviour resulting from the consumption of alcohol by a COCA member that negatively
affects either COCA members or non members will be considered unacceptable.
12
Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary actions by the COCA Board of Directors. Such actions may
include the suspension, expulsion, revocation of membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored events.
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S C O PE
2.3.8
This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or,
The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug or other substance illegal under provincial or federal law;
staff of COCA.
A U T HORI TY AND LIM I TATI ONS
This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or,
staff of COCA. This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws and Operating Policies, as well
as any laws governing federally incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada.
P O L ICY VI OLATI ONS
Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA rangee from warnings, to sanctions and may result in discipline including the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate from the organization, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events.
2.3.9
Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate or reckless acts;
2.3.10
Theft;
2.3.11
Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or abusive e-mails to COCA members, volunteers and/or staff;
2.3.12
Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation or misinformation about COCA, its practices, mem-
Grounds for discipline include but are not limited to:
bers, volunteers and/or staff through e-mail or other communications;
2 .3 .1
2.3.13
Violation of any of the policies contained in the COCA Operating Policy document.
2 .3 .2
Infractions of policies and procedures outlined in COCA publications and materials, such as the conference
guidelines, conference registration forms, membership application forms, and event information.
2 .3 .3
Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the expression of demeaning, insulting, or intimidating comments based sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other areas
given legally-protected status;
Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with scheduled COCA activities or events during COCA
conferences, or other COCA-sponsored programs or activities;
2.3.14
Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCAís name and/or logoóor any other elementsóto imply endorsement,
affiliation or for any other non-sanctioned purpose;
2.3.15
Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/or submitting misleading or untrue information for publication in COCA publications
2.3.16
2 .3 .4
Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the services already being offered by COCA or in services
Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities;
which directly relate to COCAís core business or some component thereof;
2 .3 .5
2.3.17
Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities including, unwanted physical
conduct or contact of any kind, advances or propositions.
2 .3 .6
Violation of provincial or local laws governing the use of alcohol, or selling or distributing alcohol to underage delegates or attendees;
2 .3 .7
Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that causes harm to persons or property;conduct or contact
of any kind, advances or propositions.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Discipline Policy
Establishment of programs, services or activities which purport, allege or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but
which are not;
2.3.18
Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion of COCA, is contrary and detrimental to the interests,
operations, missions and goals of COCA;
2.3.19
Failure to comply with decisions finding policy violations and imposing sanctions;
2.3.20
Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into alleged policy violations and the discussion of potential
sanctions;
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COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy sanctions against parties who develop a
3.6
record of serial infractions over time.
The Chair of the National Conference Committee shall not be eligible to serve on the disciplinary
committee should an issue arise during the national conference.
2 .4 S AN CTI ON S FOR P OL I C Y VI OL ATI ONS
COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations including, but not limited to the following.
3.7
Possible sanctions include:
The Committee will review all written submissions and set a time for all interested parties to attend a
* Verbal warnings;
hearing during which, the Committee will ask questions based on the written submissions.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Discipline Policy con’t.
* Written warnings;
* Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA;
3.8
* Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or other activity;
The member accused, or his or her representative, may then question witnesses and challenge the
* Expulsion from COCA events;
evidence.
* Loss of opportunity to apply to showcase for a length of time to be determined by COCA;
* Suspension from participation in COCA events for a length of time to be determined by COCA;
3.9
* Suspension of membership; or,
The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and reaches a decision on the complaint. A unanimous
* Permanent loss of membership.
decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions are to be levied, those will be announced after the in
camera session.
COCA may impose such sanctions in any combination and sequence that it deems appropriate for any of
the violations listed in Section 4 above as well as other violations of the organizationís stated policies.
3.10
Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, suspension, expulsion of membership, or the
Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate, or
banning from COCA events, are final. If termination, suspension, expulsion, or banning from COCA events
the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events or activities.
is recommended, the member, associate or volunteer has the option to appeal to the Appeals Committee
of the Board of Directors.
3 .0 P ROCEDURE
3.11
The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members of the Board appointed by the
3.1
Chair of the Board.
Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint against another member.
3.12
3.2
Appeals must be made in writing and filed within 10 days of the member receiving the decision of the Dis-
All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director or the most senior volunteer leader
ciplinary Committee. No sanctions can be applied until after the appeal is heard.
present at an event within ten (10) days following any alleged violation. Such complaint must include details of the events leading up to alleged violation.
3.13
The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final
3.3
Both the complainant and the member accused have the right to receive copies of all relevant documents
4. AMENDMENT
and also have the right to be represented by another member at any hearings.
4.1
3.4
Any registered contact person from a COCA-member school, company or artist, may propose amendments
Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during deliberations, must submit his or her
to this policy by submitting a written proposal to the COCA chair, secretary, or executive director. Such
observations in writing.
proposed amendments must be considered by the Board of Directors at its next business meeting. The
results of such consideration must be communicated in writing to the members, associate or volunteer in
3.5
question within seven (7) days of the meeting.
The Executive Director, the Chair of the Board of Directors, and one other director appointed by the
Board, shall serve as the disciplinary committee. Individuals appointed to the disciplinary committee shall
4.2
adhere to COCAís Code of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and shall recuse themselves from the
The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept up-to-date and posted to the COCA website
committee if they are in a conflict of interest position.
within seven (7) days of any amendments being made.
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COCA 2017 · JUNE 11 - 15
Lon do n, ON · D o u b l e Tre e by H ilton
S un day - Th ur s d ay, J u n e 1 1 - 15 , 2017
Con fe re n ce Ch air
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