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YOUR GUIDE TO COCA 2015 CONFERENCE MANUAL EDMONTON, ALBERTA OUR SPONSORS

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OUR SPONSORS 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 1 CONTENTS ABOUT US

4 Welcome 30 Keynote Speakers WHO WE ARE

6 Restaurants & 32 Showcases The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, better known Services 50 Awards Banquet by its acronym COCA, represents more than 60 postsecondary institutions from British Columbia to the Atlantic Provinces. 8 Hotel Plan & Show Typically, school members are student associations or 9 Block Schedule 51 Hall of Fame college departments that are involved with campus activities Detailed Awa r d programming. COCA also boasts more than 75 Associates 10 which are entertainers, booking agencies, artist management Schedule 52 Policies companies, and other suppliers to the campus activities sector. Founded in 1982 as the successor to the Canadian 17 Education 57 Notes Entertainment Conference, COCA has now completed more than thirty years of successful operation. Sessions 24 Session COCA.ORG Presenters OUR MISSION STATEMENT

COCA is committed to developing quality campus activities through education, information sharing and resources. Furthermore, COCA is dedicated to enhancing skill development by providing educational and business opportunities, resources, and services for professional staff, college and university students, and associates of the organization.

QUESTIONS? Find us in Room SCC4 in the Silverbirch Conference Centre DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton

2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 3 WELCOME TO EDMONTON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

STUDENT LEADERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PORTFOLIOS This conference is for you. Every aspect of this year’s program has been designed to help develop your skills and teach you COCA CHAIR AWARD SHOW PRODUCER more then just the basics. You have the opportunity to learn Alicia Romkey, Acadia University Curtis Bell, Brock University from industry professionals, full-time staff, and associates who have years of knowledge. Please take advantage of the clubs, CONFERENCE CHAIR BIZ HALL MANAGER (Trade Show) marketing, programming, and leadership streams this week. Jason Moseley, Durham College Thao Jenny Nguyen, SAIT

FULL-TIME SCHOOL STAFF PAST CONFERENCE CHAIR CONFERENCE MANUAL DESIGNER Thank you once again for your support of the National Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Dave Dedrick, McMaster University Conference. This year we have listened to your suggestions and improved on an amazing 2014 conference. Thanks to EASTERN DIRECTORS CONFERENCE MANUAL EDITOR you and your efforts, 2015 promises to be bigger and better. Alicia Romkey, Acadia University Earle Taylor, COCA I sincerely hope you take advantage of the networking Jen Brown, UNB – Saint John opportunities available and create lasting relationships. CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGERS Please remember that the national conference will continue to Sameena Topan, University of Ottawa (alum) improve with your input and efforts. WESTERN DIRECTORS Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College Japneet Marwah, Seneca College (alum) Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University COCA ASSOCIATES DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION Thank you for your support and dedication to COCA over CENTRAL DIRECTORS Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University the past many years. Without your continued support we Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College would not be able to provide opportunities for students and Brandon Guertin, Cambrian College EDUCATION PROGRAM staff to create engaging opportunities on campus. Based on Kevin “Beef” Masterson, Fanshawe College your comments and suggestions we have created a program ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University that encourages business, networking, and the artists you Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer represent. Tony Lee XXX Hypnotist PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES A LETTER FROM THE Lauren Mickel, MacEwan University Once again, I hope that this conference gives you the Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University CONFERENCE CHAIR opportunity to learn, grow, network, and create relationships EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR that last a lifetime. I encourage you to take part in as many Earle Taylor, COCA educational sessions as you can throughout the week. You will SHOWCASE SELECTION JASON also have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, ask Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College questions and prepare for your best frosh ever! STANDING MOSELEY COMMITTEE CHAIRS SHOWCASE MANAGEMENT Please remember to thank our sponsors and volunteer staff for Josh Clark, Western University their contributions. AWARDS COMMITTEE SHOWCASE PRODUCTION Once again, Welcome to Edmonton! Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College Welcome to Edmonton, Alberta! Craig Berry, University of Alberta Jason Moseley COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP On behalf of the National Conference Jenna Earnshaw, UBC Jason Moseley, Durham College 2015 COCA National Conference Chair Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Committee, I would like to welcome Earle Taylor, COCA you to the 2015 COCA NATIONAL. Business Operations Manager EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUMMER ASSISTANT As the premier event for Canadian The Student Association at Durham College Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College Allison Himann, Fanshawe College & UOIT Brandon Guertin, Cambrian College campus event planners, marketing Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University officers, clubs administrators and WESTERN ALUMNI REUNION COCA associates, there is something Greg Curtis, Tooth Blackener Presents Mike Anderson, Trixstar Productions for everyone this year in Edmonton! Earle Taylor, COCA

4 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE WELCOME LETTER CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 5 $ 5 – 15 Approximate cost for an entrée, with GETTING THE MOST OUT $$ 15 – 25 tax and tip. Does not OF THE CAMPUS $$$ 25+ include beverages. RESTAURANTS & SERVICES ACTIVITIES BIZ HALL The Business Hall is COCA’s trade show and it gives delegates an opportunity to speak directly with the vendors and agents that can help you provide great products and services to your students for orientation week and throughout the year. In the Double Tree MOXIE’S GRILL & BAR $$$ Delivery Remember, our exhibitors are also COCA Associates so please American Cuisine support them by talking to them to learn about their products HoteL 100-10335 172 St NW PIZZA HUT and services. Mon to Thu, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 780-448-3832 DT STAGES KITCHEN $$ Fri & Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 midnite Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily BOSTON PIZZA Mon to Fri, 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 780-483-6801 780-484-0042 SOME QUICK DO’S AND DON’TS TO HELP Sat & Sun, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF THE HALL AND STAY BUSINESS SAVVY: DOMINO’S PIZZA 780-496-9606 WALKING DISTANCE A Short Cab Ride Away DO pay attention to who is showcasing and representing each act so you can easily follow up KRUSH ULTRALOUNGE DENNY’S RESTAURANT $$ with them. Night Club Family Style Restaurant Banks & Groceries Mayfield Plaza - 16648 109 Ave NW 16806 118 Ave NW, DO plan enough time to stop by each booth and check 780-444-7474 780-452-2530 TD CANADA TRUST out what they are offering. Even if you are not in the 16317 111 Ave NW market to use their services, you may be able to support MR. SUB $ OLIVE GARDEN $$$ 780-448-8570 our Associates by referring them to others on your Great for lunch Italian Cuisine campus. 16942 109 Avenue NW 10121 171 St NW RBC ROYAL BANK 780-484-6971 Sun to Thu, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm 16909 103A Ave NW DO be polite and respectful of each vendor’s time. Fri & Sat, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm 780-448-6980 DAIRY QUEEN $ 780-484-0700 DO use the second Business Hall session to have more in-depth conversations with specific vendors you’re 16904 107 Ave NW MAYFIELD FOODMARKET interested in working with. 780-481-0644 RED LOBSTER $$$ 15970 109 Ave NW, 10111 171 St NW, 780-489-8162 DO collect great free stuff and business cards so you BLACK BULL STEAK& PIZZA $$ Sun to Thu, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Fri & Sat, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm MAYFIELD WANDERING SPIRITS can easily stay in touch with the people you know you’ll Salads, Pizza, Steak, Sandwiches need to contact. Mayfield Plaza - 16642 109 Ave NW 780-484-0660 LIQUOR Mon to Thu, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Mayfield Plaza - 16618 109 Ave NW DO ask some of the full time permanent programmers Friday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm 780-444-1011 CORA BREAKFAST & LUNCH $$ for advice in negotiating with vendors. Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Great for breakfast & lunch 780-489-3344 6 - 9977 178 St NW, SWEET CONVENIENCE DO take a few minutes to check out the swag auction 780-487-8898 16930 107 Ave NW and bid on awesome items from other schools ROCKIN’ ROBYN’S DINER $$ 780-489-7993 Breakfast and Lunch Comfort Food THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR DON’T sweat it if you’re not sure what sort of talent you Mayfield Plaza - 16604 109 Ave NW Steakhouse LIQUOR DEPOT want to book for the year, just take your time and look Wed to Mon, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm 9960 170th St NW, 370 Mayfield Common NW around. 780-756-5657 Mon to Thu, 4:00 pm - 12:00 midnite 780-444-3980 Friday, 4:00 pm – 1:00 am DON’T forget to get a stamp on your passport after Saturday, 2:00 pm – 1:00 am TUTTI FRUTTI $$ speaking with each vendor. French Style Lunch and Breakfast Sunday, 3:00pm – 11:00 pm 780-414-1114 Taxis 16948 107 Ave NW DON’T make verbal agreements with vendors unless 780-489-9196 you are certain you will follow through with them. TONY ROMA’S 24-7 TAXI LINE SHANGHAI GRILL $$$ American Cuisine 200-10105 108 Ave NW, Chinese Cuisine 106-111th & Ave Groat Road 780-442-4444 16336 111 Avenue NW 780-488-7427 Alicia Romkey 780-930-1828 ALBERTA CO-OP TAXI LINE 10538 114 St NW, COCA Chair 2014-15 780-425-2525

6 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE RESTAURANTS & SERVICES RESTAURANTS & SERVICES HOTEL FLOOR PLAN BLOCK SCHEDULE

TIME MONDAY, JUNE 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 9 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 THURSDAY, JUNE 11 FRIDAY, JUNE 12

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, 16615 109 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB T5P 4K8 8:30AM WESTERN REUNION DAY REGISTRATION BIZ HALL SETUP 11:00AM - 4:00PM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION 9:00AM 9:00AM - 6:00PM 9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 4:00PM SCC 4 9:00AM - 5:00PM SCC 4 SCC 4 REGISTRATION SCC 4 9:30AM 9:00AM - 6:00PM EDCUATION #1 EDCUATION #4 EDCUATION #7 ANNUAL GENERAL Hotel Lobby CHOICE OF SESSIONS CHOICE OF SESSIONS CHOICE OF SESSIONS MEETING 10:00AM DoubleTree by Hilton 9:30 - 10:30AM 9:30 - 10:30AM 9:30 - 10:30AM GRAND (School Members) West Edmonton SCC 1,3,5,6,7 SCC 1,3,5,6,7 SCC 1,3,5,6,7 9:30 - 11:00AM 10:30AM Break Break Break Alpine Lakes BALLROOM EDUCATION #2 EDUCATION #5 EDUCATION #8 11:00AM CHOICE OF SESSIONS ROUNTABLE HOT TOPICS KEYNOTE - LISA ORRELL Break & ALPINE Pre-Conference 10:45 - 11:45AM 10:45 - 11:45AM 10:45 - 11:45AM EDUCATION #8 11:30AM Activity SCC 1,3,5,6,7 Alpine Lakes Dinner/Theatre STEAL THIS IDEA Break Break Break 11:15 - 12:15PM 12 NOON Waterpark Dinner/Theatre LAKES ROOM OPENING LUNCH WED LUNCH Adventure Break W/ KEYNOTE SPEAKER W/ KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lunch 12:30PM at TREY ANTHONY STEVEN KERZNER On Your Own SCHOOLS: West Edmonton 12 NOON - 1:30PM 12 NOON - 1:30PM 12 NOON - 1:30PM LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00PM Mall 12:30 - 2:00PM Dinner/Theatre Dinner/Theatre 12 NOON - 4:30PM ASSOCIATES' LUNCH 1:30PM Break Break Break 12:30 - 2:00PM Alpine Lakes EDUCATION #9 2:00PM LECTURE/VARIETY CHOICE OF SESSIONS SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE #1 1:45 - 2:45PM LECTURE/VARIETY 2:30PM SHOWCASE 1:45 - 3:15PM SCC 1,3,5,6,7 SHOWCASE #2 1:45 - 3:45PM Dinner/Theatre Break 2:00 - 3:30PM 3:00PM Dinner/Theatre Dinner/Theatre CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Break BIZ HALL #1 3:30PM EDUCATION #6 3:00 - 4:30PM Break CHOICE OF SESSIONS (trade show) CAMPUS ACTIVITES 4:00PM 3:30 - 4:30PM Dinner EDUCATION #3 Ballroom 1,2,3 BIZ HALL #2 CHOICE OF SESSIONS SCC 1,3,5,6,7 On your Own 3:30 - 5:30PM 4:30PM 4:00 - 5:00PM Break Break 4:00 - 5:00PM SCC 1,3,5,6,7 (trade show) REGL & ASSOC MEETINGS #2 REGIONAL MEETINGS #1 Ballroom 1,2,3 5:00PM ORIENTATION & Free Time (elections) MENTORING SESSIONS 5:00 - 5:30PM 4:45 - 5:45PM 4:45 - 5:45PM SCC 5,6,7 5:30PM 5:00 - 6:00PM Buses to W Edn Mall SCC 5,6,7, Alpine Lakes REGIONAL MEETINGS #3 SCC 5,6,7 5:30 - 6:00PM BLOCK BOOKING 6:00PM 5:30 - 6:30PM PRE-CONFERENCE WESTERN ALUMNI ASSOC. REGIONAL MEET & GREET Alpine Lakes RECEPTION RECEPTN. SILVERBIRCH 6:30PM 6:00 - 7:00PM 6:00 - 7:00PM 6:00 - 7:00PM Alpine Lakes Dinner Alpine Lakes On your Own Alpine Lakes Free Time 7:00PM Dinner 6:30 - 7:30PM CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION 6:00 - 8:00PM Dinner On your Own 7:00 - 8:00PM On your Own 6:00 - 8:00PM 7:30PM Ballroom 6:00 - 8:00PM Cocktails 7:30 - 8:00PM CENTRE Ballroom Lobby 8:00PM Break Break Break

Buses to UofA Buses to UofA Buses to UofA 8:30PM AWARDS 8:15 - 9:00PM COMEDY 8:15 - 9:00PM 8:15 - 9:00PM SHOWCASE BANQUET & SHOW 9:00PM 8:00 - 10:30PM 8:00 - 10:00PM Ballroom THE COMIC STRIP 9:30PM MAINSTAGE MAINSTAGE MAINSTAGE W. Edmonton Mall SHOWCASE 1 SHOWCASE 2 SHOWCASE 3 10:00PM 9:00PM - 12:00AM 9:00PM - 12:00AM 9:00PM - 12:00AM

10:30PM DINWOODIE Buses to Hotel DINWOODIE DINWOODIE 10:30 - 11:00PM CLOSING EVENT LOUNGE LOUNGE LOUNGE 11:00PM UofA Students' Union SPCL. SHOWCASE: RANDY UofA Students' Union UofA Students' Union 10:00PM - 12:30AM CHARACH "MIND HACKER"' 11:30PM 11:00PM - 12:00AM Ballroom Krush Ultra Lounge 12:00AM Buses to Hotel Buses to Hotel Buses to Hotel 12:00 - 12:30AM 12:00 - 12:30AM 12:00 - 12:30AM

12:30AM SPECIAL SHOWCASE HEADPHONE DISCO 1:00AM 12:30 - 1:30AM Krush Ultra Lounge 1:30AM (beside hotel)

8 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE HOTEL MAP BLOCK SCHEDULE 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 9 TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH DETAILED SCHEDULE 9:00AM – 6:00PM REGISTRATION | SCC4

10:45 – 11:45AM EDUCATION 2: CHOICE OF ED SESSIONS Sponsored by FACTOR 9:00AM – 6:00PM REGISTRATION | HOTEL LOBBY 2.1 Programming 102 – Venue & Talent | MacLeod & Hilliar | SCC7 12 NOON – 4:30PM WATERPARK ADVENTURE | WEST EDMONTON MALL 2.2 Marketing Confidently Through Brain Science | Lucaci | SCC5 2.3 A model for Club Funding | Martin-Baumgartner | – SCC1 Meet in Hotel Lobby at 11:45AM 2.4 Risk Management for Campus Events | Henry | SCC3 2.5 Making an Event, an EVENT! | Gardner | SCC6 4:00 – 5:00PM Dinner on Your Own 11:45AM – 12 NOON Break 5:00 – 6:00PM ORIENTATION & MENTORING SESSIONS | SCC 5, 6, 7 12 NOON – 1:30PM OPENING LUNCH | DINNER/THEATRE Keynote Speaker: Trey Anthony 6:00 - 7:00PM REGIONAL MEET & GREET | ALPINE LAKES ROOMS Presented by National Speakers Bureau 7:00 - 8:00PM WELCOME RECEPTION | BALLROOM Sponsored by Festival Promotions Sponsored by Festival Promotions, The Campus Trust & FACTOR

1:30 – 1:45PM Break 8:00 - 8:15PM Break 8:15 – 9:00PM Buses to University of Alberta 1:45 – 3:45PM SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE | DINNER/THEATRE 9:00PM – 12:00AM MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 1 | DINWOODIE LOUNGE Craig Cardiff (host) Jake Robertson University of Alberta Students’ Union Karla Adolphe Royal Tusk Laurent Bourque Mo Kenney Joe Nolan Dear Rouge Kytami 3:45 – 4:00PM Break Good For Grapes 4:00 – 5:00PM EDUCATION 3: CHOICE OF ED SESSIONS Sponsored by FACTOR 12:00 – 12:30AM Buses to Hotel 3.1 This PA's for You | Erman | SCC5 3.2 Advanced Social Media | Siddle | SCC7 3.3 Risk Management for Campus Clubs | Henry | SCC1 3.4 Attracting Top Talent | Rolfe – SCC3 3.5 Building Great Boards & Governance | Cummings | SCC6

5:00 – 5:30PM Free Time 5:30 – 6:00PM Buses to West Edmonton Mall 6:00 – 8:00PM Dinner on Your Own

8:00 – 10:30PM COMEDY SHOWCASE | THE COMIC STRIP MC – Kyle Hickey Sean Emeny Adrienne Fish Michael Harrison Bryan O’Gorman Rob Bebenek Alt: Myles Morrison Alt: Tim Nasiopoulos

10:30 – 11:00PM Buses back to Hotel

11:00PM – 12:00AM SPECIAL SHOWCASE 1 | KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Mayfield Plaza – beside Hotel Randy Charach “Mind Hacker”

10 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE DETAILED SCHEDULE DETAILED SCHEDULE 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 11 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH

9:00AM – 6:00PM REGISTRATION | SCC4 9:00AM – 5:00PM REGISTRATION | SCC4

10:30 - 10:45AM Break 10:30 - 10:45AM Break

10:45 – 11:45AM EDUCATION 5: ROUNDTABLES | ALPINE LAKES 10:45 – 11:45AM EDUCATION 8: KEYNOTE LISA ORRELL | DINNER/THEATRE 10 TOPICS – SEE EDUCATION DETAILS SECTION THE GENERATIONS RELATIONS & LEADERSHIP EXPERT

11:45 - 12 NOON Break 11:45AM - 12 NOON Break

12 NOON – 1:30PM LUNCH | DINNER/THEATRE Keynote Speaker: Steven Kerzner 12 NOON – 3:00PM BIZ HALL SET-UP FOR ASSOCIATES | BALLROOM Presented by National Speakers Bureau Sponsored by FACTOR 12 NOON – 1:30PM Lunch On Your Own 1:30 - 1:45PM Break 1:30 - 1:45PM Break 1:45 – 2:45PM EDUCATION 9: CHOICE OF ED SESSIONS Sponsored by FACTOR 1:45 – 3:15PM LECTURE/VARIETY SHOWCASE 1 | DINNER/THEATRE 9.1 Bar Managers | Programmers Panel | COCA & CHMA | SCC7 9.2 Marketing Open Session | Chris Green & Kosh | SCC6 Preston Smiles Music Licensing: SOCAN & Re:Sound | Hardy & Cassano | SCC3 Nova Browning Rutherford 9.3 True Colors | Gardner | SCC5 Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show 9.4 Alt: KnightKrawler 2:45 - 3:00PM Break

3:15 - 3:30PM Break 3:00 – 4:30PM CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BIZ HALL 1 | BALLROOM 3:30 – 4:30PM EDUCATION 6: CHOICE OF ED SESSIONS Sponsored by FACTOR TRADE SHOW 6.1 Diversity & Awareness / Shuey & Moseley | SCC5 4:30 – 4:45PM Break 6.2 Creative Content | Kosh | SCC6 6.3 The 3-Rs of Club Volunteers | Workman | SCC3 4:45 – 5:45PM REGIONAL & ASSOCIATES ELECTION MEETINGS 6.4 Dealing with Campus Programmers / Valkos | SCC1 6.5 Life After Programming Panel | MacLeod | SCC7 ELECTIONS – SCHOOLS IN SCC | ASSOCIATES IN ALPINE LAKES

4:30 - 4:45PM Break 5:45 - 6:00PM Break

4:45 – 5:45PM REGIONAL MEETINGS 1 | SCC 5,6,7 6:00 – 7:00PM RECEPTION FOR COCA ASSOCIATES | ALPINE LAKES

5:45 - 6:00PM Break 6:00 – 8:00PM Dinner on Your Own 8:00PM – 8:15PM Break 6:00 – 7:00PM RECEPTION FOR WESTERN ALUMNI | ALPINE LAKES 8:15 – 9:00PM Buses to University of Alberta

6:00 – 8:00PM Dinner on Your Own 9:00PM – 12:00AM MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 3 | DINWOODIE LOUNGE 8:00 – 8:15PM Break University of Alberta Students’ Union 8:15 – 9:00PM Buses to University of Alberta Alee The Orchard 9:00PM – 12:00AM MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 2 | DINWOODIE LOUNGE Rend University of Alberta Students’ Union The Matinee MC – Ed the Sock TWRP Little India Lucas DiPasquale 12:00 – 12:30AM Buses to Hotel Manafest JPNSGRLS The Wet Secrets

12:00 – 12:30AM Buses to Hotel

12:30 – 1:30AM SPECIAL SHOWCASE 2 | KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Mayfield Plaza – beside Hotel Headphone Disco

12 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE DETAILED SCHEDULE DETAILED SCHEDULE 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 13 FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH

9:00AM – 4:00PM REGISTRATION | SCC4

9:30 – 11:00AM COCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ALPINE LAKES

11:00AM – 11:15AM Break

11:15AM – 12:15PM EDUCATION: STEAL THIS IDEA | DINNER/THEATRE Sponsored by FACTOR 6 TOPICS – SEE EDUCATION DETAILS SECTION

12:15 – 12:30PM Break 12:30 – 2:00PM Schools: Lunch on Your Own

12:30 – 2:00PM ASSOCIATES LUNCH | ALPINE LAKES

2:00 – 3:30PM LECTURE/VARIETY SHOWCASE 2 | DINNER/THEATRE Dr. Justine Shuey - Sexologist Gareth Wheeler Spidey Mentalist/Hypnotist Alts: Dianna David

3:30 – 5:30PM CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BIZ HALL 2 | BALLROOM

5:30 – 6:30PM REGIONAL BLOCK BOOKING MEETINGS | ALPINE LAKES

6:30 – 7:30PM Delegate Free Time

7:30 – 8:00PM AWARDS BANQUET RECEPTION | BALLROOM FOYER

8:00 – 10:00PM AWARDS BANQUET & SHOW | BALLROOM MC - Tony Lee Presented by Tony Lee Productions Sponsored by The Campus Trust & FACTOR

10:00PM – 12:30AM CLOSING PARTY | BALLROOM

14 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE DETAILED SCHEDULE EDUCATION AT-A-GLANCE

1 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 9:30 – 10:30AM 6 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 1:45 – 2:45PM

8.1 Educational Keynote | Lisa Orell | Mayfield Dinner Theatre 3 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 1:45 – 2:45PM

5 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 10:45 – 11:45AM

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of 5.1 Round Table Hot Topics – 10 Topics – Alpine Lakes Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. Room

EDUCATION AT-A-GLANCE 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 17 2.2 ROOM: SCC5 2.5 ROOM: SCC6 Marketing Confidently Through Brain Making an Event, an EVENT! Science: a neuroscience approach to Don’t just hope it happens! Come learn the 5 E’s of truly EDUCATION SESSIONS marketing making your event, an EVENT on your campus. Neuroscience and biometrics technologies complete the big Presenter: Brian Gardner, Assistant Dean of Students & picture by measuring a customer’s gut feeling reaction to a Director of Student Involvement, Maryville package or an environment. This results in highly predictive, University of Saint Louis & Chair, NACA Board SPONSORED BY: 1.3 ROOM: SCC3 never-be-seen insights. of Directors Clubs 101 - Everything you need to know Join us to learn about: Audience: All delegates to run an effective clubs department on • The science of motivation and the latest methods of your campus measuring customer intelligence

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, • Neuroscience tips for marketing effectively in the digital the Government of Canada through the Department Inspiring self-directed student life enhancement: Why your Clubs of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of space 3 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 1:45 – 2:45PM Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. system can (and should) be the most important service you offer your students. • Designing better packaging and a better customer experience in store 3.1 ROOM: SCC5 Presenter: Michael Wooder, Student Life Development • The impact of physical and printed media on the brain. 1 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 9:30 – 10:30AM Coordinator, McMaster University SU This PA’s for You Presenter: (via video conference) A hands-on session for new student delegates. During this Audience: Campus Clubs Coordinators/Managers – student Diana Lucaci, CEO, Founder of True hour we will demonstrate the assembly of a small PA system, 1.1 ROOM: SCC7 leaders & staff Impact Marketing; and Canadian Chair, plus review the basic technical jargon that is used in contract Programming 101 – Where to begin? Neuromarketing Science and Business riders. We will teach you how to read a technical rider, what 1.4 ROOM: SCC6 Association (NMSBA) each term means so that one may better understand the Starting from scratch! This is a must attend session for all production necessary for your venue. If you are presently delegates who are new to the world of campus programming. Inspiring Others to Lead Audience: Marketing Staff, Event Programmers unsure what a snake, truss, genie or gaffer means. This session This series of 3 Programming sessions will provide you with a Inspiring others to lead begins with each of us. What does it take is a must for you. strong foundation for a successful programming year. The first to be a leader that transforms others to be the best they can be? 2.3 ROOM: SCC1 session will provide an overview of campus programming, and In this session, we will explore what it takes to inspire others, and General Manager, Camrose will review, in detail: campus resources, working with budgets, Student ideas need cash! Support Presenter: Chuck Erman, develop a plan to work on being more transformative leaders for Regional Exhibition building schedules & timelines, and understanding some others. student club leader ideas & initiatives important rules & by-laws you’ll need to keep in mind when through Grant Funding Audience: New event programmers programming. Presenter: Gayle Spencer, PhD, Director, Illinois Leadership The NAITSA Club Funding Model is presented in this session. Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Students are at the grass roots level of knowing what their 3.2 ROOM: SCC7 Presenters: Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre peers like and want to do but typically do not have the funds Operations & Hospitality Services, Algonquin SA Audience: Veteran Programmers / Managers Advanced Social Media – Gathering and to run events. Through funding we can support their creative Kristina Wilkins, Programming Manager, Using Consumer Intelligence ideas, fundraisers and initiate involvement and engagement at Sheridan College SU the student level. This presentation shares the funding model Social media allows marketers to gain intelligence on their 2 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 10:45 – 11:45AM Audience: New Programmers – student leaders & staff and the logistics NAITSA has used for the past 4 years. audiences, markets and competitors. Savvy organizations can use this data to fine tune their social media strategy. 2.1 ROOM: SCC7 Presenter: Rose Martin-Baumgartner, Campus Clubs This session will explore ways to collect intelligence, how to 1.2 ROOM: SCC5 Manager, NAITSA interpret this data and the impact it can have on day to day Programming 102 – social media activity. Events & Marketing: Audience: Campus Club Coordinators/Managers; The Chicken or The Egg? Venue & Talent Requirements stakeholders involved with Student Affairs. Presenter: Brian Siddle, Director of Community & Content, This session continues where the Programming 101 session left Events and Marketing are intrinsically linked. During this session Strong Coffee Marketing off. This second of three sessions will cover how to put together we will discuss the process from event idea to marketing/ 2.4 ROOM: SCC3 show offers, how to read and understand performance contracts Delegates in marketing, communications, promotion creation and execution. We will discuss where things Audience: & hospitality riders, and how to negotiate with agents. We’ll public relations, management can go wrong and how to best keep communications open Risk Management for Campus-wide also discuss payment deposits, venue set-up, and review basic between departments. Events technical requirements for any event. Whether you’re putting From the perspective of campus events, many with alcohol 3.3 ROOM: SCC1 together a big budget show, or a small scale event – you’ll be sure Presenters: Chris Green, Manager, Marketing & involved, this session will cover liability, insurance and how to to pick up some helpful hints from this session. Risk Management for Campus Clubs Communications, Brock University SU protect your student association and your students. Campus Clubs provide a unique risk. There are often hundreds Curtis Bell, Event Programmer, Presenters: Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre Operations Presenters: Jim Henry, CCIB, Senior Account Executive, of them on a given campus and they are all planning events Brock University SU & Hospitality Services, Algonquin SA, HUB International Limited and programs for their members. This session will help you Audience: Student Leaders and Staff dealing with Anna Hilliar, Programming & Events Manager, to deal with educating your club leaders on issues such as Audience: Programmers – student leaders & staff Marketing and/or Events AMS of UBC Vancouver liability, insurance and how to protect your school, your central student association, and club members from unnecessary risks. Audience: New Programmers – students/staff

18 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 19 Presenters: Jim Henry, CCIB, Senior Account Executive, HUB 4.2 ROOM: SCC3 go over the ups and downs, including pointing out some pitfalls 6.2 ROOM: SCC6 International Limited you will want to avoid when bringing international acts to your Can We Collaborate: The blueprint to campus. Creative Content: Audience: Campus Clubs Coordinators/Managers – student leaders & staff planning a successful regional Marketing Catching Attention & Making an Impact Moderator: Tim Fraser, Events & Activities Programmer, “Meet-Up” Let’s talk about using creative mediums to reach your student Fanshawe SU / Murdoch Music Mgmt. 3.4 ROOM: SCC3 In 2013 five (5) Marketing Managers wanted to do the audience via logs, blogs and other mind blowing marketing unthinkable….work with other schools to share best practices and Panelists: Chris Wynters, Executive Director, Alberta Music, tactics to make a lasting impression! Attracting Top Talent ideas on how to best engage and reach students on our respective Edmonton AB Presenter: Steve Kosh, Marketing & Communications This session will: Introduce a system for attracting top talent campuses. During this session we will give you the blueprint on Brian Gardner, Maryville University of Saint Louis Manager, Mohawk College SA and weeding out imperfect candidates; Address the benefits how to execute your own Marketing “Meet-up”. & Chair, NACA Board of Directors of targeted, promise-driven training over supplying endless Audience: Marketing Officers – student leaders and staff Greg Curtis, Tooth Blackner Presents, manuals; and Teach supervisors how to measure outcomes, Presenters: Chris Green, Manager, Marketing & Calgary AB not checklists of rules for staff. Communications, Brock University SU Baldeep Randhawa (Mohawk College/Burlington 6.3 ROOM: SCC3 Steve Kosh, Manager, Marketing & Sound of Music Festival Presenter: Matt Rolfe, CEO, Barmetrix Communications, Mohawk College SA The three R’s of Club Volunteers: Audience: All Delegates - Programmers, Artists, Music Audience: All delegates Audience: Marketing officers – student leaders and staff Recruitment, Recognition & Retention Industry Reps This session is designed to explain the importance of our

biggest volunteer component on our campuses …. our Club 3.5 ROOM: SCC6 4.3 ROOM: SCC1 Volunteers and Executives. Club volunteers form the backbone Building Great Boards and Governance Building Bridges - Managing Resources and 5 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 10:45 – 11:45AM of many student organizations and need to be treated and for Your Association or Committee Developing Effective Partnerships respected for the ways in which they enhance student life and student engagement on our campuses. These students are Working with volunteers to move your organization and its This session is designed to help you help your clubs work more 5.1 ROOM: ALPINE LAKES ROOM often our movers and shakers on campus and bring to light mission forward is no easy task. In this session we will explore effectively with your administrative systems and campus partners - many important issues affecting our students. tried and true methods of organizational governance and health and safety, athletics, space bookings and others. Managing Round Table Hot Topics committee effectiveness that will result in volunteer leader people, money, time and risk, we will explore the management of Topics & Moderators: Presenter: Maureen Workman, Clubs Manager, SA success. Many leaders have seldom worked in a volunteer board resources in supervising a large campus clubs system. 1. Icebreakers, Energizers, Activities and Introductions! - MacEwan University or committee environment where they are primarily responsible Dr. Justine Shuey Tricks of the Marketing Trade - Chris Green for the outcome. At the conclusion of our time together you Presenter: Michael Wooder, Student Life Development 2. Audience: Campus Clubs Coordinators/Managers – 3. The Ace of Clubs: super ideas for successful campus groups will walk away with a volunteer leadership handbook template Coordinator, McMaster University SU student leaders & staff that will help get you started toward great governance in any - Michael Wooder volunteer-driven organization. Audience: Campus Clubs Coordinators/Managers – student 4. Live Music on Campus: what’s in your schedule? - Al Legault leaders & staff 5. Programming for a Captive Audience: fun& games at lunch - 6.4 ROOM: SCC1 Tim Fraser Presenters: Toby Cummings, Executive Director, National Dealing with Campus Programmers - the 6. Programming Lite: events without alcohol - Kevin Masterson Association for Campus Activities 4.4 ROOM: SCC6 7. Good Governance: tips & best practices - Toby Cummings proper way to treat them: how to be Audience: All Delegates Advising Student Organizations 8. What’s with the New Pres? Issues of campus leadership - ethical and still be in this business Gayle Spencer This session will talk about how to, and how not to, deal with This session will focus on three key components of student 9. What Did You Say? Better communications with your organization advising: understanding the roles & responsibilities of members - Brian Gardner campus programmers such as: getting upset with them will 4 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 9:30 – 10:30AM advisors; exploration of risk management and ethical challenges 10. Stepping up: volunteering for COCA - Bill Kitchen & Earle not accomplish anything, and positive motivations. We will associated with advising student organizations; and training Taylor discuss frustrations in being an agent and how to make better connections with your campus customers. 4.1 ROOM: SCC7 and transitions of officers and members. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue around real student Programming 103 – Executing the Event organization advising issues and increase their capacity for serving Presenter: Dan Valkos, Associate Rep on the COCA Board 6 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 1:45 – 2:45PM as more effective advisors. Participants will receive resources This is the third of three sessions put together to help you Audience: Primarily COCA Associates but all delegates which will enable them to offer advisor trainings on their own understand the basics of campus programming. In this final are welcome campuses. session we’ll talk about event promotion, advancing an event, 6.1 ROOM: SCC5 show execution, show settlements, and we’ll highlight the PhD, Director, Illinois Leadership Diversity & Awareness Programming 6.5 ROOM: SCC7 importance of the work that happens once an event is done. Presenter: Gayle Spencer, Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This session will outline the importance of creating programs We’ll be sure to leave lots of time for questions – this is your The Road Less Traveled: on campus that appeal to more than just the lowest common chance to clarify any outstanding questions you have about Audience: All student leaders and staff life after campus programming denominator. Groups like mature students, foreign students, event planning & talent booking! LGBTQ students, disabled students and anyone else deserving Campus programming provides a great foundation for future 4.5 ROOM: SCC5 of a positive campus experience who may often be overlooked. success in the events field. Learn how to leverage your Presenters: Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre experiences with campus programming to find and create new Operations & Hospitality Services, Algonquin SA Crossing Into The Neutral Zone: Presenters: Dr. Justine Shuey – Sexologist jobs. Hear from a panel of industry experts (and COCA alumni) Curtis Bell, Event Programmer, Working with International Artists as they share their stories of taking the road less traveled to Jason Moseley, Chair, COCA National Brock University SU Booking acts from around the globe can be an exciting moment achieve their goals. Audience: Programmers – student leaders & staff Audience: New Programmers – students/staff in any promoter’s life. Our panel of music industry veterans will

20 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 21 Moderator: Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre 7.3 ROOM: SCC7 9.3 ROOM: SCC3 Operations & Hospitality Services, 8 | THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | 10:45 – 11:45AM Algonquin SA Smoothing the Rocky Road: Agent - Music Licensing: what you need to know

Panelists: Chuck Erman, General Manager, Camrose Programmer Relations 8.1 MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE Music plays an integral role in setting the atmosphere of Regional Exhibition What are the challenges, obstacles, and tips for booking Educational Keynote – Lisa Orrell your event, contributing to attendance, revenue, and overall artists on campus? This panel will shed light on building a success where music is used. This seminar will help organizers Greg Curtis, Tooth Blackner Presents, (with CHMA delegates attending ) better relationship with the agents you will deal with when to understand what licenses may be required in order to use Calgary AB, music for campus activities in order to take advantage of the booking your shows! Lisa Orrell is globally recognized as The Generations Relations Josh Boser, Promoter Representative, benefits music brings to their events. & Leadership Expert. As such, she’s the author of four top- The Union Ltd. Moderator: Al Legault, Campus Events Director, McMaster rated books on Amazon: Millennials Incorporated; Millennials Presenters: Tim Hardy, Member & Industry Relations, Mike Anderson, Executive Producer, Trixstar University SU into Leadership; and Boomers into Business. Her fourth SOCAN Productions Panelists: Joel Baskin, The Feldman Agency book, Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands, was released in April 2014 and was recently named a finalist in ForeWord Serge Cassano, Licensing Rep, Re:Sound Music Audience: Programming staff & student leaders Stef Purificati, The Agency Group graduating this year Magazine’s 17th Annual Book Awards competition. Licensing Company Jeff Hyman, Degy Booking Audience: All delegates Audience: Booking Agents & Event Programmers (student leaders & staff) 7 | THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | 9:30 – 10:30AM 9 | THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | 1:45– 2:45PM 9.4 ROOM: SCC5 True Colors – learning about you 7.4 ROOM: SCC1 9.1 ROOM: SCC7 7.1 ROOM: SCC5 True Colors is an exercise in self-confidence and Sponsorship 101: what a good The Building Blocks of Volunteer Culture Bar Managers / Programmers Panel communication! Learn more about yourself and about others – sponsorship request looks like then use that knowledge to communicate more effectively. Come learn how Wilfrid Laurier University is ranked #1 in the A rare opportunity to peer into the world of the Campus Event This session will cover the following: How to manage the client world by LinkedIn for it’s volunteerism. The student and staff as seen through the shared eyes of your facility manager and relationship; How to strategically select partners - demos, Presenter: Brian Gardner, Assistant Dean of Students & programmers at the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union the campus programmer. Please bring your ideas to this panel avoiding campus exclusivity agreements; Limitations of Director of Student Involvement, Maryville will host this session to discuss how to build an effective discussion and learn how the synergies of these roles are vital sponsorship; Importance of sponsorship; How much easier University of Saint Louis & Chair, NACA Board volunteer culture on your campus, and how to KEEP one. This to producing a successful event in your campus bar. / bigger it can make your events; and What are sponsors of Directors session will explain our volunteer structure as well as the looking for. strategies we use in order to provide students with numerous Panelists: Adam Koch, Kitchen Manager, Audience: All delegates volunteer opportunities. Sheridan College SU Presenter: Jessica Gorassi, Sr. Account Manager, Bill Kitchen, Events Programmer, Campus Intercept Presenters: Deborah Lam, Programming & Promotions Algonquin College SA 10 | FRIDAY, JUNE 12 | 11:15AM – 12:15PM Manager, Wilfird Laurier University SU Audience: All delegates Joanna Pesta, Manager, Programming & Kaipa Bharucha, VP Programming & Services, Events, SA Mount Royal University 10.1 MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE WLUSU - Waterloo 7.5 ROOM: SCC6 Rod Castro, Business Operations Manager, Steal This Idea Kaela Roemmele, VP Programming & Services, Like A Boss! Learn The Art of Being Carleton University SA WLUSU - Brantford Your fellow delegates from various schools across Canada will Assertive To Get What You Want! Audience: Programmers & Campus Bar Managers be presenting campaigns, events and ideas developed at and Audience: All Delegates Make an impression that puts you in a position of power! unique to their campuses. This is your chance to see their work Learn to TELL versus ASK, silence the negative self-talk, get 9.2 ROOM: SCC6 in action so you can steal their ideas and take them back to 7.2 ROOM: SCC3 clear and get what you want! Discover foolproof icebreakers, your campus! craft a killer ‘elevator speech’ and perfect your networking Marketing Open Session: What Did You Social Media: Protecting Your Personal & fundamentals! Attend this hands-on, BS-free, ed session using Learn / What Where You Hoping To Professional Brand through Guidelines & Host: Jenna Earnshaw, Events Assistant Manager, humour and craazaay life experience to develop confidence Learn / What is Left to Discuss AMS of UBC Best Practices from the inside out! We will close off the Marketing Education Sessions by holding During this session we will work through best practices in an open forum style session. We want to know what you Presenting Schools & Topics: Presenter: Nova Browning Rutherford, protection your personal and professional brands on social thought was good about the sessions we presented, what you Humber College - tba Personal Development Coach/Speaker 1. media. We will look at Social Media Guidelines, best practices, were hoping to learn or see and talk about anything left on the 2. University of Lethbridge - Bring us Your Losers and talk about the awareness and responsibility that social Audience: All delegates welcome table that we didn’t cover or the group wants to hash out. 3. SAIT – Student Mental Health Initiatives media requires for you to be successful. 4. University of British Columbia - UBC Winter Classic Presenters: Chris Green, Manager, Marketing & 5. Red River College - Beyond Borders Communications & Engagement Presenters: Jenny Lau, Communications, Brock University SU 6. Western University – One Love Manager, NAITSA Steve Kosh, Manager, Marketing & Audience: Marketing Staff Communications, Mohawk College SA

Audience: Marketing officers – student leaders and staff

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BRIAN CHRIS CHUCK DAN DIANA Dr. Justine DR. GAYLE GREG GARDNER WYNTERS ERMAN VALKOS LU C AC I Shuey SPENCER CURTIS

Brian Gardner is the Chris Wynters has been the Chuck Erman had a Dan Valkos has been Diana Lucaci is the Founder Hailing from the city of Gayle Spencer is currently Greg Curtis’ career in Assistant Dean of Students Executive Director of Alberta seasoned career in the involved in the paranormal and CEO of True Impact brotherly love, Dr. Justine the Director of the Illinois concert promotion began & Director of Student Music for the past three college and university since 1969. He is the former Marketing, Chair of the Marie Shuey has always Leadership Center at as an employee of the Involvement at Maryville years. Alberta Music (Alberta market that spanned 14 Director of the Paranormal Neuromarketing Science had a passion for human the University of Illinois University of Calgary University in St. Louis, Music Industry Association) years. He was named COCA Enlightenment Centre out and Business Association sexuality. She is a Board at Urbana-Champaign. Students’ Union over twenty Missouri and currently is a non-profit, service-based Programmer of the year in of the Detroit area and was (NMSBA), Top 30 under Certified Sexologist & Previously, she served as years ago. During his tenure, serves as the Chair of the association dedicated to 2005 and 2012, served as also the Chief investigator Thirty by Marketing AASECT Certified Sexuality Associate Dean of Student he has been active as the NACA of Directors. Brian has helping professionals in the National Conference Chair for the Association of Magazine and winner of Educator with a Doctorate Life and adjunct faculty exclusive talent buyer for served on the NACA Board music industry to succeed in in 2010, and hosted the 2012 Psychic Investigators. He the Best in Class research in Human Sexuality and a member for the School of the MacEwan Ballroom, The of Directors since 2011 after their careers. He has come Central Regional Conference also did a lot of Regressive award, from the Marketing Masters in Human Sexuality Leadership Studies at Kansas Den, and MacEwan Hall. many years of volunteer into this new role with much in Toronto. Hypnosis work for The Research and Intelligence Education. State University. Utilizing these and other leadership with NACA. experience in the music Centre for UFO studies and Association (MRIA). She has venues in Calgary (from business as a songwriter, Chuck Erman is now the was ranked the number 2 a degree in Neuroscience Dr. Shuey believes sex is Gayle received a Ph.D. in the Engineered Air Theatre Brian has been on the producer, studio owner and General Manager at Camrose Psychic in Canada and 51st and Psychology from the healthy and normal. She Student Counseling and to The Saddledome), he Student Life staff at Maryville as a road weathered touring Regional Exhibition that in the world. University of Toronto. creates safe and welcoming Personnel Services from negotiates contracts for over for 12 years, starting as musician from his over 21 hosts close to 300 events environments for college Kansas State University, an one hundred performances Program Coordinator, years of fronting Captain a year(including Big Valley Dan teaches or has taught At True Impact, we believe students to explore issues M.S. in College Student annually. From folk to punk Student Activities in Tractor, one of Alberta’s Jamboree and MS Bike Tour), at over 25 colleges across that confidence needs proof. related to human sexuality, Personnel from Western to children’s performances, 2003, and providing most successful indie bands and produces events such Canada and the U. S. and Our solutions for shopper expand their knowledge Illinois University, and a B.S. to jazz and everything in oversight to student ever – seven albums, nine as PRCA Rodeo, Canadian has performed at over 1,500 insight are simple, clear around sexuality and gain in Business Administration between, Greg is extremely leadership development videos, dozens of awards, Bull Congress, Festival of colleges since 1989. He has and never-before-seen. confidence in their sexual from the University of proud of the diversity of and programming. Student numerous border crossings Trees, and many more. As been on over 750 radio We use neuroscience and expression. Nebraska at Omaha. talent presented by his Involvement at Maryville and international excursions. a production manager and shows in North America and biometrics technologies to organization. University is committed Chris has also released two stage manager, his many Rob McConnell, the host of quantify emotion, motivation Gayle also served as the to providing a vibrant solo albums and written credits include Big Valley the X-zones radio network, and notice-ability, in order Chair of the National The formation of “Tooth and active campus life seven musicals; and he Jamboree, V-Fest, Sound of gave him the title of, to offer game changing Association for Campus Blackner Presents” in 2005 environment for a student serves as VP of the Western Music, Grey Cup 2010, and “Canada’s Psychotic Psychic.” business recommendations. Activities (NACA) Board of has allowed for expansion of population of 2000 students; Canadian Music Alliance and Underground Sound to name Dan currently serves on the Learn more and contact us Directors from 2002-03, and Greg’s working relationships through more than 80 Co-Chair of Music Export a few. COCA Board of Directors. at: www.trueimpact.ca was a member of the Board and involvement in the music student organizations and Canada. of Directors from 1999-2004. industry in Western Canada. 2500 student events and She is currently representing Greg has recently delved programs throughout the NACA on the Council for into artist management with year. Advancement of Standards his premier client being the (CAS) for Higher Education very intriguing Hello Moth. National Board of Directors.

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N OVA BROWNING RUTHERFORD

Nova Browning Rutherford is a Personal Development Coach and Speaker who has connected with North American audiences by reminding people JENNY JESSICA JIM JOEL JOSH MICHAEL SERGE that they can transform pain L AU GORASSI HENRY BASKIN BOSER WOODER CASSANO into progress. A survivor of depression, abuse, addiction, and assault, Nova’s sincerity Jenny Lau holds a Bachelor Jessica Gorassi is a Senior Jim Henry, CCIB, is Senior Since joining The Feldman Josh Boser has been a Talent Michael directs Serge Cassano’s career in and humor are refreshing of Designs (UofA) and a Account Manager with Account Executive at HUB Agency in 2011, booking Buyer with Union Events the marketing and the music industry spans to audiences looking to be Digital Media & Technology a strong public relations International Limited. He has agent Joel Baskin has since February 2012. Since communication efforts of close to two decades. He inspired. Diploma (NAIT). She is background. As the been an insurance broker developed a diverse, wide- joining The Union, Josh has the McMaster Students joined Re:Sound Music currently working at the unofficial ‘voice’ of the for 37 years, starting in 1978. ranging roster of acts and worked with a countless Union. In addition, he Licensing Company in NAIT Students’ Association agency, Jessica leads Throughout his career, he has constantly adapted number of emerging manages the MSU’s Clubs 2007 where he is a Senior as the Communications communications and has focused on property and his services to meet his and established artists, department, which offers Representative in the & Engagement Manager. training for the Intercept casualty insurance and risk clients’ ongoing needs; an presenting over 400 events more than 350 unique Licensing department. Jenny’s background as a Group (Campus Intercept), management for commercial, approach predicated by his since that time across the student-led groups. His work During his time at Re:Sound, Web Developer has given representing the agency not-for-profit, agricultural, desire to create custom-built country, from Toronto to in the area of student life he has worked with her insight on how to utilize at several conferences and and public sector accounts solutions for his artists. Joel Vancouver and all points in enhancement includes an numerous associations, web technology inside and skills symposiums across with complex liability issues. has applied this approach between. expertise in event planning, municipalities, corporations, out. As such, she helps Canada. consistently over his nine risk management, media and other industry organizations maximize their Jims experience with years in the industry; first Josh’s primary efforts have relations and branding. stakeholders across Canada web presence through web A graduate of Media student organizations as founder and president of been focused on developing A two-time graduate of helping them obtain the and social media. and Public Relations at began in 1980 working The Pilot Agency, and now at Canadian and international McMaster University, he appropriate licences. Serge Durham College, Jessica with the Brock Students Feldman. talent in Western Canada, holds a Masters degree in has a great understanding Jenny keeps busy by acted as campus recruiter Union. In 1996, he created notably in the major Sociology. Michael is an avid of the relationship between being heavily involved and brand ambassador the post-secondary student With Feldman, Baskin works Western Canadian markets golfer and baseball fan. He music and business and with multiple pop culture working alongside student association insurance and with a diverse group of of Winnipeg, Saskatoon, lives in Hamilton with his the value that recorded conventions in North unions while coordinating risk management program emerging and established Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, wife and young daughter. music adds to countless America. Whether it’s a experiential marketing for professionally managed artists. Among them: Kira and Vancouver. enterprises in Canada. Stefanie small 100-person event, or campaigns across Canada. post-secondary student Isabella, Tim Hicks, The Purificati large conventions, Jenny has organizations. The program Stellas, Tim Chaisson, The In addition to his work at gained extensive experience Jessica has been involved has grown to be the largest Beaches, Courage My The Union, Josh is also the Stefanie Purificati has been an from dabbling into every with experiential marketing in the country and offers a Love, Three Days Grace, exclusive talent buyer for agent at The Agency Group for sort of position that required for over 7 years, with complete suite of insurance Big Wreck and USS. He The Republik Niteclub in the last seven and a half years. filling. From Public Relations, experience in CPG, Retail, products. Jim’s in depth has been instrumental in Calgary Alberta. Her love of music came at a Programming, and Human FI, Telecom, Consumer experience with student helping them expand their young age when she attended Resources to Site Liaisons, Electronics and Media. organizations enables him reach both domestically and every rock and punk show that this involvement helped her to counsel clients in risk internationally. came through her hometown understand and keep up management strategies SESSION QUICK TIP! of Timmins Ontario. Her current with current trends. that help avoid losses and Education Sessions fill up fast! Arrive at least 5 minutes roster includes many established maintain a competitively Canadian household names as priced insurance program. prior to ensure a front row seat. well as an exciting array of buzzy and developing talent.

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The Conference Committee thanks the following guests, associates, school delegates and staff for their contributions to the 2015 Education Program: MIKE ANDERSON

Mike was a member of COCA from 1998-2007 representing the Northern Alberta Institute Matt Rolfe, CEO, Barmetrix Kaela Roemmele, VP Programming & Services, of Technology (NAIT). Mike WLUSU – Brantford is currently the President and Owner of Trixstar Productions. Adam Koch, Kitchen Manager, Sheridan College SU Kevin Masterson, Comedy Programmer, TIM TOBY JEFF Trixstar consults for casinos, festivals, sports organizations, Fanshawe College HARDY CUMMINGS HYMAN radio stations, communities, and Rod Castro, Business Operations corporations. Some of Trixstar’s Manager, Carleton University Jason Moseley, Busines Oeration Manager, Tim Hardy has worked Toby Cummings is the Currently, Senior Agent and clients include River Cree Casino, SA Durham College with SOCAN in a variety Executive Director of the General Manager at Degy Big Valley Jamboree, Edmonton of positions within their National Association for Booking International, Jeff Eskimos, Red Bull Crashed Ice, Al Legault, Campus Events Director, Jenna Earnshaw, Events Assistant Manager, Licensing & Membership Campus Activities based in Hyman has been in the Jasper Tourism, and Bell Media. McMaster University SU AMS of UBC Departments in both its Columbia, South Carolina Entertainment Industry for Find out more at Trixstar.com Head Office in Toronto and has over 18 years over 20 years. Starting and its Atlantic Canada of experience leading off working in the college Anna Hilliar, Programming & Events Joanna Pesta, Manager, Programming & office in Halifax Nova nonprofit, volunteer-driven division of Swank Motion Manager, AMS of UBC Events, SA Mount Royal Scotia. Tim’s current role organizations to excellence. Pictures, Inc. as an account Vancouver University with SOCAN (Member & Toby was a NACA volunteer representative, and then at Industry Relations Executive leader as a professional in Auburn Moon Agency as Baldeep Randhawa, Mohawk College/Burlington Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre – Atlantic Region) has him student affairs as he entered Vice President and Director Sound of Music Festival Operations & Hospitality based in Halifax, but on the the field after completing his of the College Division. Jeff Services, Algonquin SA road throughout Atlantic B.S. in Education in 1991. has been working with Bill Kitchen, Events Programmer, Canada. College and University Algonquin College SA Kristina Wilkins, Programming Manager, After transitioning to an students, high Schools, The Member Relations role adult education focus and Performing Arts Centers, Sheridan College SU allows Tim to work with graduate work at Kansas Corporations, Music Chris Green, Manager, Marketing & songwriters, composers and State University, he left higher Festivals and Theaters all Communications, Brock Maureen Workman, Clubs Manager, SA MacEwan music publishers, as well education and took a position around the world booking University SU University as industry associations in the nonprofit association music, comedy, poetry, and key influencers within world with the Associated speakers and celebrities. Curtis Bell, Event Programmer, Brock Rose Martin- Campus Clubs Manager, the region. The Industry Builders and Contractors. His new position at Degy BRIAN SIDDLE University SU Baumgartner, NAITSA Relations role allows him Toby has earned the Certified Booking International has to work directly with many Association Executive (CAE) him as the responsible Brian’s primary focus at Strong Deborah Lam, Programming & Promotions Steve Kosh, Manager, Marketing & industry associations credential from the American agent for over 15 acts and Coffee Marketing lies in social Manager, Wilfird Laurier Communications, Mohawk whose membership Society of Association the comedy talent buyer for media strategy, management University SU College SA is affected by SOCAN Executives and continues the agency. and content planning. He helps licensing. Tim also does to consult and assist other to develop strategic direction for numerous presentations and nonprofits when time allows. Earle Taylor, Executive Director, COCA Tim Fraser, Events & Activities clients and conducts numerous workshops throughout the The National Association Programmer, Fanshawe SU / social media workshops and region discussing SOCAN, for Campus Activities Kaipa Bharucha, VP Programming & Services, Murdoch Music Mgmt. presentations for local businesses copyright, performing rights prides itself in providing our WLUSU – Waterloo every year. During his time with and the SOCAN Foundation. 1400 plus members with Travel Alberta, Brian helped create the knowledge, ideas and their first social media strategy resources to intentionally and he was the first social media create campus life. voice of the organization.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH | 12 NOON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH DINNER/THEATRE 12 NOON | DINNER/THEATRE 12 NOON | DINNER/THEATRE

Trey Anthony is known for the ground-breaking and award- OPENING KEYNOTE winning television and theatrical production ‘da Kink in My LUNCH KEYNOTE EDUCATIONAL KEYNOTE Hair. She is the first Black Canadian woman to write and produce a television show on a major prime time Canadian Trey network. Steven Lisa

Anthony Trey is a former television producer for the Women’s Television Kerzner Orrell Network (now W) and a writer for the Comedy Network and CTV. She was also the executive producer of the Urban Steven Kerzner is the force behind the witty & opinionated Lisa Orrell is globally recognized as The Generations Relations Women’s Comedy Festival, dat girl, sho is funny! She has Canadian TV icon Ed the Sock. An award-winning producer, & Leadership Expert. As such, she’s the author of four top- recently been named a Bell Media Fellow, which recognizes writer and performer, Steven was also an architect of rated books on Amazon: Millennials Incorporated; Millennials emerging television producers and their contribution to MuchMusic’s most successful years and was listed as one of into Leadership; and Boomers into Business. Her fourth “World, you ain’t ready for me! I’m Canadian media. the Globe & Mail’s 40 Most Influential People in Canadian book, Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands, was released Media. in April 2014 and was recently named a finalist in ForeWord Trey is a much sought after speaker and delivers seventy Magazine’s 17th Annual Book Awards competition. so much bigger than this box you to ninety keynote speeches a year. She is a writer for the A TV trailblazer, Steven’s backstage tales of “dirty laundry” – Huffington Post and contributing writer for the Toronto Star. being Ed the Sock, working with celebrities, and the rise and Lisa is also an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant tried to put me in!” Trey was selected to give an address at TEDX Toronto 2010. fall of MuchMusic – provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at hired by well-known organizations, such as: Wells Fargo, She delivered a powerful keynote speech to 2000 students at the media and the haphazard history of a much-loved era of Johnson & Johnson, eBay, HR West, State University of New —Trey Anthony the 2014 Student Leadership Conference. Canadian television. York, and USC. Her popular presentation topics include: Understanding generational dynamics in the workplace; A mentor and role model; Trey is regularly invited to schools Steven Kerzner is represented by National improving the recruitment, management and retention of to inspire and empower youth. She volunteers with the Black Speakers Bureau. millennial talent; educating college students and millennial Queer Youth Group, and speaks to students about sexuality, employees on how to be effective, respected, young leaders at body image and other issues facing adolescents. school and/or work; and personal branding for career success.

Trey is represented by the National Based on her expertise, Lisa has been interviewed by, or Speakers Bureau. written for, countless media, including: ABC, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, CollegeRecruiter.com, CareerBuilder.com, and HR.com.

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MAINSTAGE 1 COMEDY LECTURE/VARIETY 1 SPECIAL 2 LECTURE/VARIETY 2

1. Royal Tusk MC – Kyle Hickey 1. Preston Smiles Headphone Disco 1. Dr. Justine Shuey - 2. Mo Kenney 1. Sean Emeny 2. Nova Browning Sexologist 3. Dear Rouge 2. Adrienne Fish Rutherford 2. Gareth Wheeler 4. Kytami 3. Michael Harrison 3. Matt Baker Comedy 3. Spidey Mentalist/ Hypnotist 5. Good For Grapes 4. Bryan O’Gorman Stunt Show MAINSTAGE 3 ALT Dianna David 5. Rob Bebenek ALT KnightKrawler 1. Alee ALT Myles Morrison 2. The Orchard SINGER/SONGWRITER ALT Tim Nasiopoulos 3. Rend

1. Craig Cardiff - Host 4. The Matinee 5. TWRP 2. Jake Robertson SPECIAL 1 MAINSTAGE 2 3. Karla Adolphe

4. Laurent Bourque Randy Charach "Mind Hacker" MC – Ed the Sock 5. Joe Nolan 1. Little India 2. Lucas DiPasquale 3. Manafest 4. JPNSGRLS 5. The Wet Secrets

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH 11:45PM | KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE 12:30AM | KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Randy Charach “Mind Hacker”

Randy Charach will hack into your mind in his amazing and hilarious show! Audience members are involved from the moment Randy steps on stage to present his fast-paced and fun performance of Comedy, Mind-Reading, and Hypnosis.

It’s a show unlike all others you have seen before. Randy is not your typical Stand-Up Comedian, Magician/Mentalist or Hypnotist. He’s a unique combination of all these types of shows blended into one unforgettable performance.

Randy has performed over 5,000 shows Internationally in Asia, Australia, Europe and throughout North America. He’s a Las Vegas headliner and television personality. He’s appeared in movies alongside Norm MacDonald, Larry Miller and Russell Peters. Booking: Audience members will all be invited to be hypnotized while HEADPHONE still in their seats. Other members will be brought onstage Jeff Hyman to have their minds read and inner thoughts revealed. It’s a DISCO Degy Booking International highly interactive performance full of laughs and powerful [email protected] demonstrations of Randy hacking into people’s minds. It’s a 732.818.9600, x2 Two DJs, hundreds of headphones, you dancing your butts show like no other which will long be remembered and talked off ... and sheer silence! Unfamiliar with the concept? It www.headphonedisco.com about well after it has ended. works by taking a room full of people, removing the sound system, arming said dance-ready peeps with a set of wireless Booking: “Randy Charach’s Show is headphones and having two separate DJ’s broadcast to them Randy Charach over two FM channels – that’s two different DJs spinning two Amazing and fun.” [email protected] different styles at the same time. 604.506.9548 Don’t like getting down to The Dougie with the folks listening —John Travolta www.RandyCharach.com to DJ-A, then switch over the DJ-B and sing along to some Bon-Jovi with that DJ instead. Party-goers can switch “Randy Charach is a very funny between both DJs via a toggle switch on the side of their specially adapted wireless ‘disco muffs’. Come check out man and great to work with.” the hottest new dance concept in the world, which is now whisking through college campuses across the country. You’ll —Ryan Stiles laugh your headphones off while having a great time dancing along!

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MONDAY, JUNE 8TH | 9:00PM | DINWOODIE UofA

ROYAL TUSK Mo Kenney DEAR ROUGE KYTAMI Good For Grapes Royal Tusk was formed in late 2013 Mo Kenney arrived in style with her Dear Rouge’s debut album is complete If a line exists between classical and by Juno Nominated musicians, Daniel 2012 self-titled debut album, produced and is scheduled for an early 2014 electronic, between ancient and new, Good For Grapes is a Folk/Indie band Carriere and Sandy MacKinnon in by her musical mentor Joel Plaskett. release. First listens of the album synthetic and organic, Kytami has from Vancouver, Canada. Innovators the blue-collar northern outpost - “In My Dreams” is an accomplished showcase punchy guitar hooks, sliced them all using only a violin bow... of the ‘Folk Stomp’ and the winners of Edmonton, Alberta. Having spent the follow-up, showcasing an artist who uplifting synth layers, and the sincerely but what more does she need? the 2014 Peak Performance Project; previous 12 years learning the ropes of has grown as a singer, songwriter, powerful vocal delivery of Danielle. in 2015 they will release the highly writing, touring and partying in their guitarist and performer. It made Producer/Engineer Ryan Worsley and Apparently nothing at all, as Kytami anticipated follow up to their debut first band Ten Second Epic, the boys 2014 best of lists and already won a Drew produced the majority of the has already been dubbed a ‘music album, Man On The Page (2013). unknowingly formulated a philosophy 2015 ECMA for Pop Recording of the album, providing a steadfast vision for revolutionary’ by What’s Up Magazine necessary in being a full time band - Year. In My Dreams will be released their sound whilst working alongside USA and winning Electronic/Dance Booking: Equal parts love of music, and elbow internationally this fall. the input of some of Canada’s top album of the Year at the 2013 WCMA’s. grease are mandatory. producers; Howard Redekopp (Tegan She has been summoned to bring Adam Kreeft, The Agency Group Mo has toured Canada selling record and Sara, Mother Mother) and Gavin her violin thunder to audiences as far [email protected] Royal Tusk debuted on Hidden Pony numbers of CDs off-stage. She played Brown (Metric, Billy Talent). The team reaching as Taiwan, Singapore and 416.368.5599 Records out of Hamilton. The EP which the prestigious Iceland Airwaves, The helped develop what has become Dear Dubai. Through an alchemy of classical www.goodforgrapes.com they entitled Mountain, said by one Great Escape and Green Man Festival Rouge’s instantly recognizable mature and fiddle styles fused with heavy reviewer “bleeds with Americana- in the UK, Reeperbahn and Waves sound. bass elements of DnB and Hip Hop, soul, blue-collar charm, and defiant, Vienna in Germany and Austria, won Kytami has managed to soar above renegade integrity.” the 2013 SOCAN Songwriting Prize, a Booking: constraints of musical genres. Canadian Folk Music Award, another Adam Kreeft, The Agency Group After this June 2014 release, Tusk was ECMA for 2014 Pop Recording of the So what can you expect at a Kytami hand-selected by rock heavyweights Year and three Music Nova Scotia [email protected] show? Well let’s start by straightening Big Wreck, as main support on their awards. Mo just returned from a cross- 416.368.5599 that out actually, the girl doesn’t play Tour. During this time Royal Tusk found Canada tour opening for Joel Plaskett www.dearrouge.com shows, she detonates dance floors. success on Canadian rock radio, and this spring, and toured the country Kytami is internationally renowned for US college radio with their singles - in the fall of 2014 with Kim Churchill one thing: She rocks the fiddle like a Shadow of Love and Smoke Rings. (Australia) promoting, “In My Dreams”. woman possessed.... and the audience What’s over the Mountain now? dances to match. Booking: Just wait. Tom Kemp, The Feldman Agency Booking: Zaed Maqbool, The Agency Group Booking: [email protected] 416.598.0067 [email protected] Tom Kemp, The Feldman Agency www.mokenney.com 416.368.5599 [email protected] www.kytami.ca 416.598.0067 www.royaltusk.com

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH | 9:00PM | DINWOODIE

MC: LITTLE INDIA Lucas MANAFEST JPNSGRLS THE WET ED THE SOCK DiPasquale SECRETS Conan crossed paths with Andrew and 4 time Juno Award nominee, author, JPNSGRLS – pronounced “Japanese If you really need to be told who Ed Dallyn soon after his arrival in Canada Teenage Canadian singer/songwriter and over 1,000 shows rocked on 4 Girls” – formed in Vancouver in 2010 The Wet Secrets are a six-piece the Sock is, welcome back from your from South Africa. After attending their Lucas DiPasquale has been continents! with a lineup that includes Charlie rock’n’roll dance band that plays the 30-year mission in space. Hailed as a final years of school together, Conan turning heads with his sensational Kerr, Oliver Mann, Chris McClelland kind of music you could expect to hear Canadian icon, Ed the Sock’s sharp wit called Andrew, the only bassist he youtubeacoustic mash-up of hits by Booking: & Graham Serl. The band made their if The Stranglers piggybacked Herb knew in town and Dallyn, a drummer debut with The Sharkweek EP in and fearless comic insights have made Dancehall artist Popcaan. The video Brandy Whalman, Alpert & the Tijuana Brass through the who he had played with in the past. 2013, on Light Organ Records. For him a much-loved personality coast- has over 285,000 views, at least one Faith Artist Agency Rose Parade. Swampy basslines, primal to-coast. They soon realized there was more of which coming from Popcaan himself their debut LP, Circulation, released in drumming, dancing ladies with brassy musical chemistry than expected. [email protected] summer 2014 also on Light Organ, the who tweeted the mash-up and later 615.775.3597 hornstacks, keys, congas, & vocal Star of a long-running late-night show, brought Lucas to perform alongside outfit hunkered down in Vancouver’s harmonies galore. a leading VJ when MuchMusic was Their debut EP, “Up All Night” (2013) him in front of thousands at Dream www.manafest.net Greenhouse Studios with producer good, and now outspoken video- was mixed by Michael Brauer (Coldplay, Weekend in Jamaica. Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat, Mounties). Formed on a dare by Lyle Bell, Trevor columnist for Huffington Post Canada Rolling Stones, Atlas Genius, etc.). The The twelve songs were tracked in just Anderson and Kim Rackel, the bass and host of the new show Sock Puppet first single “Sleep” has over 850,000 In addition to growing support from seven days and mix straight-out-of- and horn heavy sextet burst onto the Account for US website EveryJoe.com, streams on Spotify. “Oola” will be Jamaica’s national press and radio, the-garage noisiness with earworm scene with 2006’s A Whale of a Cow Ed the Sock always makes it clear that the next single and the video will be 19 year old Lucas’ pinpoint-accurate hooks and genre- jumping eclecticism. CD. Written and recorded within one he’s nobody’s puppet. released in 2015. The song already has Patois in his mash-ups has garnered Circulation, mastered by world- week of the band’s formation, it was over 21,000 streams on Soundcloud. attention from GRM Daily, MTV, and renowned engineer Greg Calbi (Yeah a clarion call to anyone within earshot Booking: FADER. Last fall, Lucas released a Yeah Yeahs, MGMT), along with their that The Wet Secrets had arrived. In 2014 Little India won Vancouver’s series of covers via “The Dorm Room whirlwind live show honed on support Steven Kerzner Fox Seeds contest. Previous winners EP” to serve as a thank you for all the tours for July Talk & Mounties, presents With the deceptively sunny “Free [email protected] include Nickelback, Daniel Wesley, support and he is currently working on JPNSGRLS as a force to be reckoned Candy” (Feb 2014) gained acclaim 905.889.5351 Matthew Good, and more. With a an EP of original music, recording with with. with the Best Rock Recording WCMA spring Canadian tour on the horizon www.edthesock.com the likes of Stephen Mcgregor (Sean nomination, followed by winning the and a full-length album to be released Paul), Jazzwad (Bounty Killer) and Booking: first Peak Performance Project Alberta, next year, 2015 is shaping up to be their Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran), due out ZaedMaqbool, The Agency Group taking home the $100K prize, and biggest year yet. later this year. Watch this space! topping out the year in many Best of [email protected] lists and more than 100 shows. 416.368.5599 Booking: Booking: www.jpnsgrls.com Joel Baskin, The Feldman Agency ZaedMaqbool, The Agency Group Booking: [email protected] [email protected] Grant Paley, Paquin 416.598.0067 416.368.5599, x3239 Entertainment www.littleindiaband.com twitter.com/lucasdipasquale [email protected] 416.962.8885 facebook.com/ lucasdipasqualemusic www.thewetsecrets.com youtube.com/thelitewerk instagram.com/lucasdipasquale

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH | 9:00PM | DINWOODIE

ALEE THE ORCHARD REND THE MATINEE TWRP

Within the first few tender notes of The Orchard, a Canadian country duo Recording a new EP, touring across The stomp and cheer of dancing shoes TWRP is exactly this: Daft Punk, Iron an Alee concert, it is clear that this made up of singer/songwriters Kasha Canada, playing alongside Mother on sticky wooden floors. 3 am phone Maiden, Justice and Parliament all Canadian rising star is a natural talent. Anne and Mitch Smith. Their sound Mother, City and Colour, Half Moon calls of raw soul alcoholisms. A long smashed into four spandex-clad, Her powerful voice, charisma, and pin- can be defined as smooth alternative Run, Dear Rouge and more are only drive down a dirt road into the sunrise. keytar-wielding, pylon-wearing, drop stage presence combine to create country, heavy southern blues, folk several highlights from Rend’s past An empty glass. Laughter, hangover.... confetti-blasting, wildly out of control an unforgettable live experience. In 2013, influences, guitar-driven with powerful year experience. The Matinée. individuals claiming to be from the Canadian country music charts have vocals. outerspace, the future, and also the echoed this sentiment, seeing three Rend’s EP “Winter to Summer” won Booking: 80s. independently released tracks from this Their sophomore album Georgia the Edmonton Music Award for Rock Julien Paquin Paquin, Alberta born songstress climb into the was recorded with Juno Nominated Recording of the year and the title of Originally from Halifax, and now Artists Agency Canadian Country Top 20. producer Russell Broom and features Rawlco Radio’s Breakout Artist of the residing in Toronto, the four party the hit singles “She Don’t Play Fair” Year. [email protected] enforcers crash land into every show Shortly afterward’s, Alee took home and “Angel Eyes”. With the vision in 416.962.8885 like missiles made of fun, bringing the ACMA award for Female Artist Of mind, that lyrically the “Georgia” album A dash of Metric, a layer of Muse, a thematineemusic.com their ridiculous antics and self-aware The Year, two years in a row. Not one to paints beautiful portraits telling stories pinch of the Foo Fighters, and topped (but deadly serious) epic 80s inspired rest on the laurels of her early success, from all over the map. with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. electro-funk-dance-rock and spewing Alee has met this opportunity with a it all over the audience with reckless tireless work ethic - touring, writing, and Booking: PRESS QUOTES abandon. In the past year they have recording all across North America over annihilated over 20 University and Kathryn Hummel “Lead singer Carol-Lynne Quinn is the past year. From Vancouver to New College campuses, toured Asia, were nothing short of remarkable, her voice York to Nashville, this rising star has [email protected] featured on Canada’s Got Talent is easily one of the most powerful and charmed country critics and fans alike, 416.712.9375 and have supported acts like Twin impressive to come out of Canada in and in 2014 landed her first record deal Shadow, Capital Cities, Protest The www.theorchardmusic.com the last decade.” with Canadian independent label Wax Hero, Deerhoof, Electric Six, Shout Records. — Jenny Meister, Indie403 Out Out Out Out, Pretty Lights, Mother Mother, Down With Webster & In 2015 Alee has returned with her "Hailing from Edmonton Alberta, Rend Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. Wax Records debut “Only The Strong is the new hope for Canadian rock.” Recipient of the COCA Emerging Artist Survive”, an early flag-bearer for her — Nadia Elkharadly, Award & Winner of the NACA On-Site highly anticipated new album, coming Addicted Magazine, Toronto, ON Showcase. this spring. Booking: Booking: Booking: Carol Duke Andy Winkler, Know Affiliation Tom Kemp, The Feldman Agency [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 780.448.0895 301.785.3117 416.598.0067 www.rend-music.com www.twrplive.com www.gottabealee.com twrp.bandcamp.com

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH | 1:45PM | DINNER/THEATRE

HOST: JAKE KARLA LAURENT JOE NOLAN CRAIG CARDIFF ROBERTSON ADOLPHE BOURQUE Year 2012 was a landmark year in the Singer-Songwriter, troubadour, Craig Jake Robertson, the 21-year-old Karla Adolphe, a powerful and Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, singer- career of rising roots music artist, Joe Cardiff builds landscapes of sound Canadian singer-songwriter, started dynamic award-winning performer songwriter Laurent Bourque turned Nolan. This Alberta based artist, just using live digital loops, bringing the playing music and singing at age 7 and pours her heart and soul into every heads with the release of his debut 22 years old, had released his album room to a hush. Edged, folk, beautiful, has toured independently worldwide song, bringing her blend of street album What We Talk About in 2011. As “Goodbye Cinderella”, in the fall of melancholy and left leaning, one as well as with his band Cardinal Chase, gospel, stomp-heavy roots and soul to a songwriter, Laurent gained much 2011. A trip to the Americana Music song breaks your heart, and the next which secured a label deal with Maple/ pop-up tent revival in your heart. success very early on. After the release convention in Nashville secured a one puts it back together. Known Universal. Playing countless colleges, of his debut, he began contributing European licensing and distribution throughout Canada, he is beginning house parties, conferences, festivals Over the past 8 years her well- music to many popular television deal, and, he was also signed to the to develop a following across North and clubs, Jake has shared stages balanced career includes song programs on MTV and the E! Network. prestigious American booking agency, America and into some parts of with everyone from The Beach Boys, placements, festivals and showcase The experience was very rewarding for Mongrel Music. Europe. Dragonette, Carly Rae Jepsen, Walk appearances, national tours and the young singer-songwriter as a first Off The Earth, illScarlett, Sublime With extensive radio play. Don’t miss her foray into the music industry. In 2012, Joe Nolan played 170 shows, With guitar in hand, Craig can turn Rome & even Snoop Dogg. unforgettable show, she will have you including a very well received 24 any setting into an intimate affair, singing, stomping, laughing and crying What We Talk About also brought show European tour. The “Goodbye infusing his music and lyrics with an His unique, versatile, soulful vocals with her energetic and sometimes Laurent on tour all across North Cinderella” disc garnered Joe a uncompromising humanism that is and uber-catchy melodies combined heart-wrenching songs, captured from America appearing at many festivals nomination as Best New / Emerging rarely seen in today’s production heavy with multi-instrumental musicianship true stories collected from years on including the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, Artist at the Canadian Folk Music climate. He makes it a point to keep (guitar, drums, bass, keys and even the road. North By Northeast, Ottawa Folk Awards and received banner reviews in the relationship with his fans personal, harmonica) have amassed him a Festival, POP Montreal and Canadian Canada, Europe and the US inviting and accepting any opportunity rabid online following on Instagram Booking: Music Week; sharing the stage with to make his audience as much part of 14,000+ followers @InstaSingerJake, great artists such as Andrew Bird, Joe Nolan is on the cusp of a major Devin Gourley, Partick Artists the performance as he is. (yes YOU CAN FOLLOW HIM NOW) as Jenn Grant, Dan Mangan, Scars on 45, breakthrough. The last recording put well as from college fans alike. Jake is [email protected] Teddy Geiger, and Buck 65. Joe on everyone’s radar and the new Playing an average of 130 shows per currently in the studio working on an 613.216.1465 recording will put him in a leading role in the burgeoning roots music scene. year, don’t be surprised if one day you anthem for the 2015 Pan Am Games. A www.karlaadolphe.ca This year saw the release of his second find yourself enjoying one of Craig’s past winner of the Toronto Future Star album, Pieces of Your Past. Recorded renowned performances from the competition and self-proclaimed “lover with renowned producer Dave Draves, Booking: comfort of your living room! of all genres”, Jake is eager to play (Kathleen Edwards, Julie Doiron, Jim Jeremy Giacomin, your campus and fulfill your dreams. Bryson) the result is a charming, Paquin Artists Agency beautiful and honest folk/pop record. Booking: [email protected] Devin Gourley & Jesse Harding, Booking: 204.988.1123 Booking: Partick Artists Andy Winkler, Know Affiliation joenolanmusic.com Devin Gourley, Partick Artists [email protected] [email protected] FB: /joenolanmusic?fref=ts 613.216.1465 301.785.3117 [email protected] Tw: @joenolansongs 613.216.1465 www.craigcardiff.com www.instagram.com/ instasingerjake www.laurentbourque.com

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH | 8:00PM | THE COMIC STRIP

MC: SEAN EMENY ADRIENNE FISH MICHAEL BRYAN ROB BEBENEK KYLE HICKEY HARRISON O’GORMAN Sean doesn’t know much about writing Adrienne Fish loves pulled pork One of the fastest rising comics in Hailing from the East Coast of Canada, bios except that it should be written in sandwiches and is one of Canada’s up Utilizing an honest, silly and Bryan O’Gorman’s comedic style is a the country, Bebenek has smashed Kyle Hickey is quickly making a name the third person and MUST include that and coming comedians. Quickly gaining outrageous style, Michael Harrison unique blend of writing, physicality audiences from coast to coast. His for himself as one of the top rising he is one of Canada’s “fastest rising recognition within the community, has been one of the most sought and character work that will leave you sharp wit and observational rants have comedians today – entertaining comics” so I asked him to do that and she was nominated for the Tim Sims after comedians in North America. leaking fluids you didn’t know you left audiences in stitches. audiences with his clever joke writing he said “Okay”. Encouragement Fund Award in Regularly booking fifty weekends a had. A staple in the Toronto comedy and natural charisma. Recently coming recognition of up and coming talent year, he has proven to be a guaranteed scene, Bryan has quickly become one Rob has received major praises from off of filming his first stand-up special This year, Sean will be making his and is a regular feature act in Canada’s hit! Whether it’s a college, corporate, of the hottest comics in Canada and peers, critics and most of all the for No Kidding on the iChannel, Kyle’s television debut on CBC at the Absolute Comedy Clubs. church, comedy club, cruise ship or bar, hopes to one day do the Queen in a crowds, for the way he rips apart day- stand-up has also been featured in Winnipeg and Halifax comedy festivals. Michael’s diverse act delivers a show hot tub full of marmalade. Of his many to-day life and calls out idiocy in the the Sudbury Comedy Festival, NXNE, Will his off-beat (and on-beat), rapid- Based out of Toronto, she can be seen that leaves his audiences wanting credits, a few include being featured world as he’s sees it. As a result he is XM Radio, and JFL42, as well as fire (and slow-fire), abstract style be a performing all over the city (Absolute more. on or in Much Music, The Comedy quickly becoming a club favourite. opening for top comics such as Brian TV sensation? I don’t know but either Comedy, Yuk Yuk’s, Comedy Bar, Alt Dot Network, MTV, The Toronto Star, NOW Posehn, Mike MacDonald and Eric way that’s a lot of adjectives. Rivoli) combining observational comedy Michael has been featured in several Magazine and several other things that Originally from Kitchener Ontario, Andre. Currently living in the big city from her everyday life as a nanny, with comedy festivals including Just for are equally as trivial compared to the Rob now makes his home in Toronto of Toronto, Kyle Hickey is a gigantic Sean has opened for such recognizable physical comedy that will make you Laughs, Laugh Your Asheville Off and 3-day erection he gets from doing live as he hones his skills as a comedian, comedian you won’t want to miss. names as Iliza Shlesinger, Lachlan believe you are right in the room with her the LOL Sudbury Comedy festival. stand-up comedy for you. writer and actor. He was a finalist in Patterson, Marc Maron, Gilbert British mother on morphine. Radio listeners have heard him on Sirius XM’s Canada’s next top comic “With his act covering everything Gottfried, and Doug Stanhope. In other the Bob and Tom radio program or Booking: competition in 2013. He’s appeared on from long-distance relationships to words, Sean is not famous. However, Off stage, she was featured in the on Sirius XM, where he is in constant MTV, XM radio and CBC’s “laugh out Barry Taylor, Comedy Records crazy parties and college stereotypes, one time after a show, a girl told him he documentary “She’s So Funny”, can be rotation. loud”. He’s performed on the Cottage the students found it was an act to was cute. Nothing came out of it but heard on ‘Canada Laughs’ SiriusXM radio, [email protected] Country Comedy Festival, the NXNE remember.” - Algonquin Times she agreed to follow him on Twitter @ and currently produces her own monthly Besides touring, Michael has found 416.768.0400 Festival and the Waterloo Comedy seanemeny. sell-out show at the Comedy Bar. She’s time to develop a solid acting resume Festival; as well as opening for Charlie loud, she’s funny, she’s got a fro, she www.BOGComedy.com Murphy, Steve-O, Gerry Dee, Tim “He’s the greatest stand-up comedian with appearances on Much Music’s comedyrecords.ca to ever come out of my body!” - Kyle’s Booking: may even attempt to break-dance on Video on Trial, NBC’s The Bridge, Meadows and more! stage and audiences love it. Her energy Mom Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour Queer as Folk, the TBS movie The level boosts any room into high gear and Jazzman, and as a co-host on E-West. Booking: [email protected] leaves crowds wanting more. Booking: 416.967.6431/800.899.9136, x232 Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour Booking: [email protected] Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour www.funnybusiness.ca Booking: Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour 416.967.6431/800.899.9136, x232 [email protected] www.yukyuks.com Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour 416.967.6431/800-899-9136, x232 [email protected] www.robbebenek.com [email protected] 416.967.6431/800.899.9136, x232 www.funnybusiness.ca www.funnybusiness.ca 416.967.6431/800.899.9136, x232 www.yukyuks.com www.funnybusiness.ca www.yukyuks.com www.funnybusiness.ca www.yukyuks.com www.yukyuks.com

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH | 1:45PM | DINNER/THEATRE

MYLES Tim PRESTON N ova Matt Baker MORRISON Nasiopoulos SMILES Browning Comedy Rutherford Stunt Show Saskatoon born Myles Morrison has Tim Nasiopoulos has been bringing his Preston Smiles was born to speak. He been lighting up stages all over the acerbic wit, good taste and charm to inspires in his sleep, and while new Nova Browning Rutherford is a Matt Baker is a stand-up comedian world. As an internationally touring comedy clubs, theatres and corporate to the business is quickly rising to Personal Development Coach and with skills. He holds 5 Guinness World comedian and national headliner, events across Canada. He can be heard national prominence by delivering Speaker who has connected with Records and has appeared on Tosh.0, Myles has performed in 12 different on iTunes and XM radio. He’s a part of highly energetic and heartfelt North American audiences by America’s Got Talent and Last Comic countries for NATO soldiers overseas. Comedy Records, Canada’s only record messages of hope, perseverance, reminding people that they can Standing. He weaves in hilarious With appearances on CBC’s “Laugh label dedicated to comedy and is also leadership, and success in the midst transform pain into progress. Her comedy with stunts like catching a Out Loud,” SiriusXM’s “Laugh Attack,” coming off the heels of doing Comics of obstacles. His messages have intention is for individuals in limbo to bowling ball on his head and spitting CityTV& “Comedy Time” on Bite TV, Without Borders. inspired students to live up to their break the “victim mentality” cycle and ping pong balls. A one-of-a-kind show Myles consistently wins over crowds full potential and peak performance tap into the qualities that propelled that will captivate your students and with his loveable personality and Booking: levels by breaking the cycles of them out of hard times in the past. have them talking about the show for captivating stage presence. procrastination, defeatist mindsets, Barry Taylor, Comedy Records weeks to come. hopelessness and despair. A survivor of depression, abuse, [email protected] In 2011 Myles was a finalist in addiction, and assault, Nova’s sincerity 416.768.0400 Booking: SiriusXM’s “Canada’s Next Top Comic” He’s a regular contributor to The and humor are refreshing to audiences Melissa Beer, Summit Comedy and has quickly become a festival @TimTellsJokes Huffington Post, The Daily Love, and looking to be inspired. Her career favourite at the Cottage Country comedyrecords.ca been featured in Origin magazine, LA in Hollywood, provides nuance to [email protected] Comedy Festival. Myles’ clever blend Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine and her programming, as she uses pop 800.947.0651 of observations and comedic opinions RYOT News. His book Love Louder, culture references to warn of the www.comedystuntshow.com will grab the whole audience’s published by Simon and Schuster is to trappings of material wealth and fame. attention and never let it go. His be released late 2015. Happy clients include: United Nations wit, charm and quirky view of the Association, YWCA, NAACP, University world will leave your sides sore from Booking: of Toronto, The Remix Project, City of laughing. Matt Sacks, Disruptt Speakers Toronto, Toronto District School Board, Dufferin-Peel School Board, and many [email protected] Booking: more! 647.997.4081 Ariel Kagan, Yuk Yuk’s On Tour Disruptt.co [email protected] Booking: 416.967.6431/800-899-9136, x232 Nova Browning Rutherford www.robbebenek.com [email protected] www.funnybusiness.ca 647.774.3674 www.yukyuks.com novabrowningrutherford.com facebook.com/pages/but-i- love-me-more/353315940589 twitter.com/butilovememore

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH | 2:00PM | DINNER THEATRE

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48 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE LECTURE/VARIETY 2 LECTURE/VARIETY ALTERNATES 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 49 AWARDS BANQUET & SHOW THE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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HALL OF FAME WINNERS We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. 2014 Tegan and Sara 2013 The Trews 2012 Sam Roberts Band 2011 Metric 2010 Billy Talent James Cunningham THE CAMPUS SINGER/SONGWRITER MUSIC | DJ 2009 2008 Our Lady Peace ENTERTAINMENT Andy Brown DJ Brains4brkfst AWARDS Craig Cardiff Skratch Bastid 2007 Big Sugar Pat Maloney The Funk Hunters NOMINEES ARE… 2006 Nickelback

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Jillionaire Nova Browning Rutherford Mike Mandel CONGRATULATIONS 2004 Great Big Sea July Talk Robin Milhausen Monsters of Schlock 2003 David Wilcox Kira Isabella Dan Gheesling Spidey Tim Hicks Tony Lee TONY LEE 2002 Ernie Coombs OUTSTANDING SERVICE 2001 Barenaked Ladies MUSIC | EMERGING BY A COCA ASSOCIATE: COMEDY Tony Lee’s unique performances have become a staple in the Canadian and International entertainment industry with 2000 Mike Mandel Sam Cash and The Romantic Dogs Big Tree Promotions Dylan Mandlsohn more than 8000 performances on many Canadian and UK Leah Daniels Brand Boulevard Graham Kaye 1999 Sarah McLachlan campuses, and in other venues worldwide. YYZ Festival Promotions K. Trevor Wilson 1998 Sue Johanson Partick Artists William Noye In over 30 years of touring, Tony Lee’s live shows have Ree Ree Productions 1997 Jim Carrey entertained over 7 million people in Canada, UK, USA, NZ, UAE, Mexico, and countless others. With over 40 COCA 1996 Spirit of the West Nominations and a large number of Awards, the Tony Lee 54.40 THE SCHOOL MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ARE… show has been one of the longest-running performances in 1995 Canadian History. 1994 Tragically Hip SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – EAST Tony Lee has also launched the careers of many of the 1993 Tom Cochrane Kenney Fitzpatrick (Mount Saint Vincent University) Emilie Sullivan (University of PEI) entertainment industry’s touring and award-winning artists 1992 Kim Mitchell Kristina Wilkins (Sheridan College) Troy Mrazek (St. Francis Xavier University) from The Trailer Park Boys’, Randy and Mr. Lahey, to Kenny Neil Cumberbatch (George Brown College) Tyler Bechard (Mount Saint Vincent University) vs Spenny, to name just a few. All this while, lovingly raising 1991 Blue Rodeo Tim Fraser (Fanshawe College) his two amazing daughters Charlize and Trezden, as a single 1990 K.D. Lang parent! STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – WEST STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – CENTRAL 1989 Doug and the Slugs Tony is one of our great performers, who is loved by all and Riley Miller (University of Lethbridge) Kate Hardy (Brock University) who gives back to those he meets in so many ways. 1988 Bruce Cockburn Jenna Earnshaw (University of British Columbia) Rhaili Champaigne (Cambrian College) Thao Jenny Nguyen (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Sam Kilgour (Western University)

50 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE AWARDS BANQUET & SHOW THE HALL OF FAME AWARD 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 51 7 A campus host or hostess should be on hand before 10 Alcohol is not permitted in the exhibition hall trade show. and during events with campus and community. Artists An exception to this rule is when a beverage-alcohol should schedule their travel with ample time to begin the supplier provides samples of their products to delegates. performance at the time stated on the contract. In this case, permission to distribute samples must be given by both COCA and the venue. All applicable OPERATING POLICIES 8 Any infraction of these Business Ethics and Standards provincial regulations must be adhered to, and required should be referred to the Grievance Committee Chair permits must be displayed at the booth. to be resolved according to the terms of The COCA Grievance Procedures Policy. 11 Any inappropriate behaviour resulting from the CODE OF ETHICS consumption of alcohol by a COCA member that negatively affects either COCA members or non-members As members of the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA), we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices will be considered unacceptable. are important in their own right and essential to good business. The COCA Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that Alcohol Policy generally have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and in spirit. 12 Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary This policy is designed to encourage the responsible use of actions by the COCA Board of Directors. Such actions alcohol and to promote a safe environment at may include the suspension, expulsion, revocation of COCA events. membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored I CONTRACTING 11 Schools must be honest, accurate and timely in events. attendance and expense reports, where either has an 1 No official event shall be scheduled to take place after 1 Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only effect on the artists’ remuneration. 2:00 AM. by those properly authorized by the school, by an agency 2 Any event that takes place between the hours of 7:00 PM Harassment Policy or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the 12 Written permission must be secured prior to any type of and 2:00 AM where alcoholic beverages are served for school whether it has exclusive rights with an artist, and recording of a performance. more than one and half hours requires service by properly COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable is responsible for identifying an authorized negotiating 13 Advertisement and promotional activities stipulated by trained bar staff. conduct, and any act should be reported to the COCA person from the school. contract should be fully executed. Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is found in the 3 Under no circumstances shall any official COCA event following statement: 2 When an agency offers an act to a school, the school allow for attendees to bring their own alcoholic beverages. must avoid reasonable delays in responding, and if II COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY “The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to 4 At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, accepting or declining the offer, should clearly and provide outlets for working and learning through conferences 1 Phone calls should be returned and letters answered a selection of at least two categories of non-alcoholic explicitly indicate so. both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the promptly. beverages must be available to attendees throughout treatment of all its members. The basis for interaction the course of the event. Categories of non-alcoholic 3 An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if within COCA is one of mutual respect, cooperation and 2 Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in beverages may include the following: water, pop, juice, the offer is conditional, must make such conditions clear understanding. COCA will not condone behavior that is likely proper condition as specified in agreements. Agreements and hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. to the school in advance. to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or productivity of any This requirement also applies to any COCA member and promotional information as well as programming COCA member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, who holds an unofficial event at which there is an open 4 Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by materials, should be sent when promised by the agency. personal dignity, and COCA considers this type of behavior to invitation to COCA members and guests. both parties without delay. be a very serious offense.” 3 Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a 5 At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at 5 Middle agents who sign contracts on behalf of an artist program should be explained to the artist/manager This policy must be published in all conference manuals. least 2 sober monitors must be on duty. This may take the during negotiation if these special reasons exist. The are as responsible for the provisions of any agreement as form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to agency should inform the artist of all responsibilities of the exclusive agency of an artist would be. serve as sober monitors. the contract and rider before arrival on campus. Discipline Policy 6 Verbal commitments should be honoured, although 6 The legal drinking age of the province in which a written contracts are essential for a clear understanding 4 Sharing information concerning quality, success and level COCA event will be held shall be noted in promotional 1 PURPOSE between the parties. The agent should make sure of service received from an act or agent is important to documents for the event in question. Underage attendees that both the school and the artist understand all other COCA members; high quality and good service shall be identified on registration forms and in any other The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) establishes policies and procedures that govern the operation arrangements in the contract. should be communicated as well as that which is way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which unsatisfactory. may include an indicator on the name tag. of its programs and activities, and ensure the ethical 7 Contracts are to be signed only by the properly and comportment of its members. COCA may act when it becomes 7 At no time shall COCA, its directors, officers, or members aware of a policy violation by one or more of its members, legally authorized persons of the contracting parties. 5 Under contracting, good use of supplied promotional materials is important to the success of an event. Selling engage in the promotion of the over-consumption of associates or volunteers. The agent is responsible for identifying the contracting or other misuse of promotional material is improper. alcoholic beverages. At no time shall any COCA member authority at the school. Promotional material should be sent on time and should coerce another member or guest to consume alcoholic Directors must familiarize themselves with these policies and be kept updated. Only materials that will be needed and beverages against his or her will. procedures as part of their legal obligations as directors of 8 Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract used should be requested. a Canadian non-profit corporation including, but not limited signing and are a part of the contractual obligation. 8 At any COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to: duty of care, duty of diligence, fiduciary duty, investment 6 Artists should be treated as guests on campus. Artists to another member or guest must clearly identify if said powers, duty to avoid conflicts of interest, and duty to act 9 Schools must provide complete and accurate information should treat facilities and campus rules with respect. beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely within the scope of authority. The executive director shall regarding the facilities and equipment to be used and Hospitality arrangements, provision of rider requirements, deceives another member or guest concerning alcoholic ensure that each new director is provided with a copy of the intended method of payment. and payment according to contract are necessary for the beverages will be subject to disciplinary action. Policy Manual and is reminded to read the Policy on Discipline artists well-being and contribute to the quality of the in particular. 10 Any additional expected activities from the artist should appearance. 9 The directors and officers of COCA shall do their best to be in writing. The agent is responsible for informing an ensure that COCA event venues are selected that allow artist of such particulars. for access by underage delegates.

52 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE OPERATING POLICIES OPERATING POLICIES 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 53 The purpose of this policy is to address violations of COCA 2.3.3 Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the 2.3.19 Failure to comply with decisions finding policy 3.6 The Chair of the National Conference Committee shall not policies and standards. It is designed to provide COCA with expression of demeaning, insulting, or intimidating violations and imposing sanctions; be eligible to serve on the disciplinary committee should procedures to follow when dealing with the discipline of comments based on sex, race, color, religion, national an issue arise during the national conference. members which may occur from time to time. origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other 2.3.20 Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into areas given legally-protected status; alleged policy violations and the discussion of 3.7 The Committee will review all written submissions and set This policy is based on the rules of natural justice, also known potential sanctions; a time for all interested parties to attend a hearing during as the duty of fairness. It is also based on best practices 2.3.4 Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored which, the Committee will ask questions based on the taken from other not-for-profit organizations. Natural justice event or any of its activities; COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy written submissions. involves a set of rules designed to ensure that decisions made sanctions against parties who develop a record of serial are fair and that those affected are given an opportunity to 2.3.5 Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored infractions over time. 3.8 The member accused, or his or her representative, may participate in the decision-making process. It also includes the event or any of its activities including, unwanted then question witnesses and challenge the evidence. requirement that a disciplinary body be open-minded and free physical conduct or contact of any kind, advances or 2.4 SANCTIONS FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS of bias, actual or perceived. It further requires that all sides are propositions. 3.9 The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and heard and that the accused has a fair opportunity to confront COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations reaches a decision on the complaint. A unanimous witnesses, challenge evidence, summon witnesses, present 2.3.6 Violation of provincial or local laws governing the including, but not limited to the following. Possible sanctions decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions are evidence, and have counsel. use of alcohol, or selling or distributing alcohol to include: to be levied, those will be announced after the in camera underage delegates or attendees. session. This policy is not intended as a means of resolving contractual, • Verbal warnings copyright or any other type of civil, criminal or other disputes 2.3.7 Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that • Written warning; 3.10 Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, between members or between members and associates; nor causes harm to persons or property; • Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA; suspension, expulsion of membership, or the banning is it intended to preclude legal action by COCA in appropriate • Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or from COCA events, are final. If termination, suspension, 2.3.8 The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug cases. COCA reserves the right to determine when an issue other activity; expulsion, or banning from COCA events is recommended, or other substance illegal under provincial or federal merits investigation. • Expulsion from COCA events; the member, associate or volunteer has the option law; • Loss of opportunity to apply to showcase for a length of time to appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Board of All members and associates are responsible for ensuring that to be determined by COCA; Directors. 2.3.9 Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate their respective personnel are made aware of this policy and • Suspension from participation in COCA events for a length of or reckless acts; informed that they are subject to its provisions. Participation time to be determined by COCA; 3.11 The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members of the Board appointed by the Chair in COCA sponsored events or activities by members, 2.3.10 Theft; • Suspension of membership; or, associates and volunteers are expressly conditioned upon • Permanent loss of membership. of the Board. adherence with this policy. 2.3.11 Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or COCA may impose such sanctions in any combination and 3.12 Appeals must be made in writing and filed within 10 days abusive e-mails to COCA members, volunteers and/or of the member receiving the decision of the Disciplinary 2.1 SCOPE staff; sequence that it deems appropriate for any of the violations listed in Section 4 above as well as other violations of the Committee. No sanctions can be applied until after the appeal is heard. This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply 2.3.12 Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation organization’s stated policies. equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, or misinformation about COCA, its practices, 3.13 The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final. staff of COCA. members, volunteers and/or staff through e-mail or Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate, or the expulsion other communications; 4 AMENDMENT 2.2 AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA 2.3.13 Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with sponsored events or activities. 4.1 Any registered contact person from a COCA-member scheduled COCA activities or events during COCA This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply school, company or artist, may propose amendments to conferences, or other COCA-sponsored programs or 3 PROCEDURE equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, staff this policy by submitting a written proposal to the COCA of COCA. activities; 3.1 Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint chair, secretary, or executive director. Such proposed amendments must be considered by the Board of This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws 2.3.14 Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCA’s against another member. Directors at its next business meeting. The results of such and Operating Policies, as well as any laws governing federally name and/or logo or any other elements to imply consideration must be communicated in writing to the incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada. endorsement, affiliation or for any other non- 3.2 All complaints must be submitted in writing to the sanctioned purpose; Executive Director or the most senior volunteer leader members, associate or volunteer in question within seven (7) days of the meeting. 2.3 POLICY VIOLATIONS present at an event within three (3) days following any 2.3.15 Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/ alleged violation. Such complaint must include details of 4.2 The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA or submitting misleading or untrue information for the events leading up to the alleged violation. up-to-date and posted to the COCA website within seven range from warnings, to sanctions and may result in discipline publication in COCA publications; 3.3 Both the complainant and the member accused have the (7) days of any amendments being made. including the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a right to receive copies of all relevant documents and also member or associate from the organization, or the expulsion 2.3.16 Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the have the right to be represented by another member at or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA services already being offered by COCA or in services any hearings. sponsored events. Grounds for discipline include but are not which directly relate to COCA’s core business or some component thereof; limited to: 3.4 Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during deliberations, must submit his or her 2.3.1 Violation of any of the policies contained in the 2.3.17 Establishment of programs, services or activities observations in writing. COCA Operating Policy document. which purport, allege or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but which are not; 3.5 The Executive Director, the Chair of the Board of Directors, 2.3.2 Infractions of policies and procedures outlined and one other director appointed by the Board, shall in COCA publications and materials, such as the 2.3.18 Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion serve as the disciplinary committee. Individuals appointed conference guidelines, conference registration of COCA, is contrary and detrimental to the interests, to the disciplinary committee shall adhere to COCA’s forms, membership application forms, and event operations, missions and goals of COCA; Code of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and information. shall recuse themselves from the committee if they are in a conflict of interest position.

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