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Paul Tucker Toronto, Ontario 1-888-404-6623 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE [email protected] Table of Contents ABOUT US 02 Welcome to Niagara Falls Meet the Conference Committee!

Who We Are 06 Features The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, better known Check out some of the unique features COCA has by its acronym COCA, represents more than 60 postsecond- to offer this year! ary institutions across Canada. Typically school members are student associations, or administration departments that are involved with campus activities programming, or student engagement. 08 Know Where to Go

COCA also boasts more than 75 Associates, which are enter- Get familiar with the Marriott on the Falls along tainers, booking agencies, artist management companies, and with all the attractions, places to grab grub and other valued business suppliers to the campus sector. Founded just about everything else the city of Niagara falls in 1982 as the successor to the Canadian Entertainment Con- has to offer! ference, COCA has now completed more than thirty-five years of successful operation. 08 Hotel Plan 09 Restaurants and Services Our Mission Statement

The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities provides lead- 10 What’s Happening ing professional development for campus activities staff and student leaders dedicated to the enrichment of student life. Schedule and day-to-day view of the conference.

26 Awards QUESTIONS? Awards banquet, show and Hall of Fame.

28 Contact and Booking Find us in ‘Salon B’ on Level 3 in the Marriott On the Liked what you heard? Find biographies, booking Falls for answers to all of your questions and inquiries! information and more here!

Registration Times 28 Ed Sessions

Monday 9-11:30am and 1:30-6pm 33 Keynote Speakers Tuesday 9am-5pm 34 Wednesday 9am-5pm Biz Hall Setup 8-10:45am Showcases Thursday 9am-4pm

50 Policies

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COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFERENCE PORTFOLIOS IN MEMORIAM

COCA Chair Awards Show Facilitator Riley Miller, University of Lethbridge Jordan Hallawell, Brock University Conference Co-Chairs John b. Young, Fanshawe College Biz Hall Managers Josh Clark Craig Berry, University of Alberta Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University Past Conference Chair Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount Saint Vincent University Conference Manual and Logo Design Eastern Directors Holly Watson, Niagara College

Sean Hopkins, St. Francis Xavier University Cody McGregor, St. Francis Xavier University Conference Manual Editors

Andy Hall, Niagara College Western Directors Earle Taylor, COCA HEY THERE! Riley Miller, University of Lethbridge Craig Berry, University of Alberta On behalf of the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities Conference Office Manager Board of Directors, I would like to extend to you the warm- est of welcomes to the 37th National COCA Conference in Central Directors Mary Margaret Courtney, St. Lawrence College, beautiful Niagara Falls! Kevin Masterson, Fanshawe College Brockville Alum Kelsey Richard, Wilfrid Laurier University My first huge thank you goes out to the National Conference Conference Office Staff Committee, the COCA Board of Directors, and our volun- Associate Directors teers for everyone’s amazing work that went into building Dawn Murray, Ryerson University Dr. Justine Shuey, Sexologist this year’s conference. Please take a moment later in this Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University Tim Fraser, Degy Booking International manual to take a look at the conference committee list and Tyler Cake, Fanshawe College Alum DAN forward your thanks to those individuals when you see them during the conference. Executive Director Earle Taylor, COCA Pre-Conference Activities & Next, thank you so very much for joining us this week in Delegate Transportation our continued pursuit of top tier campus programming, VALKOS Jack Tanguay, Niagara College marketing/communications, campus clubs, leadership, and STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS professional development. While COCA is a diverse com- munity of leaders representing campus life coast to coast in Showcase Selection many different ways, we all share the same goal, and that is Awards Committee making positive and meaningful impacts at our respective Alain Cry-Russo, La Cité St. Clair College institutions. Crystal Benn, Psychic Entertainer Devin Hurst, St. Clair College Jordan Hallawell, Brock University I hope that you take full advantage of the sights, sounds, Kevin Masterson, Fanshawe College Showcase Manager and networking opportunities laid out before you at this Rachelle Eklund, NAIT Crystal Benn, St. Clair College year’s National. Whether it’s in our Ed Sessions, showcases, Dan Valkos believed in the Canadian Organization of Campus or even during lunch on your own, there are countless ideas Activities. A 30-year associate member of COCA, Dan was waiting to be unpacked and lasting connections to be discov- Education Committee ered. Whether this is your first COCA experience or you’re Showcase Production also a three-term member of the COCA Board of Directors. Tyler Hetherington, Fanshawe College returning as a long term COCA member, I welcome you to Josh Clark Patrick Newell, Algonquin College another terrific year within our community. May the ideas, Dan traveled the country giving his Psychic Readings to many Hibo Ahmed, Brock University lessons, conversations, and performances you witness foster Rachelle Eklund, NAIT of our campuses. While on the Board, Dan started a mentor- new success and unforgettable relationships both personally Michelle Campbell, St. Francis Xavier University Sponsorship ship program to help new associate members navigate the and professionally in the year ahead. John b. Young, Fanshawe College national conference. This was a true reflection of his willing- Communication Committee I look forward to amazing conversations ahead. Earle Taylor, COCA ness to help others. A “larger than life” personality to be sure, St. Clair College Devon Hurst, Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Andy Hall, Niagara College RILEY MILLER Patrick Newell, Algonquin College

COCA Board Chair 2018/2019 University of Lethbridge Students’ Union 02 03 OUR SPONSERS

COCA Gratefully ackowleges the following associate members for their generous and continued support

GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SARAH SUPPORTING SPONSORS BLACKWOOD

Sarah Blackwood is a leading member of Sarah Blackwood, the award-winning lead the band Walk Off The Earth, which is singer of Walk Off The Earth, will be the an unconventional, multi-talented keynote speaker on June 18th at the National musical phenomenon that has taken the COCA Convention. world by storm.

Sarah speaks about how through hard work, Based in Burlington, Ontario, their focus and learning from the obstacles and joys brilliant five-people playing- one-guitar that happen in life, your journey will take you interpretation of Gotye’s “Somebody to where you are meant to be. She continues to That I Used To Know” exploded on strive to live out her dreams while raising 3 YouTube garnering well over 180 young boys and teaching them their potential to million views. Since then, the Juno do the same. Award-winning band has released a

string of successful original songs Sarah will focus on: including, “Red Hands” (#1 at AAA), › Business Leadership “Fire In My Soul” & “Rule The World”, › Being an empowered female in the male- Fifth Avenue”; sold out venues across dominated music industry the globe and collaborated with some of › Being a career-oriented woman the biggest artists in the world (Keith › Being a working mother of 3 young boys Urban, Snoop Dogg & Steve Aoki). › Family Management

› Mental wellness and suicide Walk Off The Earth have built a massive

following of dedicated fans from around Her keynote will include an acoustic the world through their unique and performance of 2 songs followed by heartwarming approach to song-writing, a Q&A with the audience. filming and constant, open interaction

with everyone their music touches.

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SCHOOL SWAG AUCTION MONDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES

Thursday, June 20th, Day 05 Monday June 17, Day 02

Schools and associate members were invited to bring sweatshirts and swag items to the national conference to donate to this silent auction. All donated items will be YOGA FOR COCA on display Thursday June 20th from Noon– 3:50 pm, in front of Salon B and you can bid on any item you’d like. Auction will close at 3:50 pm on Thursday and if you’re ACL Student Benefits will be hosting a yoga session for the last bidder...the item is yours. interested delegates on the second floor of the hotel in the Oakes Foyer. We recommend proper yoga clothing for this activity. The In addition, to the awesome swag , any school delegate who bids “once during the auction” will receive a bonus session will begin at 9:30 a.m. ballot to enter for a chance to win a flight prize for two anywhere Flair Airline flies (taxes & fees not included). Plus a final additional ballot if you are a school delegate and end up winning the auction item! Delegates are limited to a maximum of three ballots for this draw, all ballots TRIP TO THE FALLS are non-transferable. Delegates will be able to walk and ride to Canada’s scenic wonder Niagara Falls, a wonderful location to experience, up close and personal. Wear proper foot wear for this nice fresh walk across the street and partially down the hill to the Falls Incline Railway…it drops you off across the street SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY from Horse Shoe Falls, you will have time for a short visit and to take pics then back on the Railway up to the hotel.

Participants plan to be in the hotel lobby at 9:30, the Thursday, June 20th, Day 05 roundtrip on the Falls Incline Railway is $4.87 plus taxes.

Rock your favorite school spirit swag or school colours on the last day for a chance to win a flight prize for two anywhere Flair Airline flies (taxes & fees not included). Any school delegate participating in School Spirit Day will get a ballot for this wonderful prize, ballots available at STUDENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS the School Swag Auction. You may also receive additional ballots for bidding and We require 12 student volunteers for a 60 minute training winning an item at the School Swag Auction. session. Participants will have an engaging and energizing session on community building. As a volunteer you will be a pivotal ingredient to the success of our student interac- tive session scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the COCA Office, limited to 12 student delegates, this training will begin at 9:30 a.m.. in the Oakes North Ballroom, wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.

GIVEAWAY FLIGHT PRIZE!

A VISIT TO THE FALLSVIEW CASINO

Thursday, June 20th A program for those delegates that like to take a chance in life, live dangerously for the big payoff. Bring all of the cash you wish to gamble away, meet in the lobby at 10:00 Flair Airlines is giving away a flight prize for two anywhere a.m. and follow the conference chair, John b. Young down that they fly, taxes and fees are not included. Prize winner the street to the Fallsview Casino. He will be making one will be drawn at the COCA Closing Banquet, open to bet on the craps table with all of the accumulated cash. school delegates only and the winning delegate must be The roll of the dice will determine if we either all win big in attendance to win this prize. or learn a life lesson on gambling.

06 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE KNOW WHERE TO GO

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Walking Distance

LOBBY LEVEL

NIAGARA FALLS MARRIOTT By Pricing Category

3RD FLOOR $ $$ $$$ MEZZANINE Registration Salon ‘B’ Level 3 Starbucks Milestones The Keg, in the Courtyard Cafe Bar and Grill Steakhouse Main Level of Hotel Mezzanine Level of Hotel Marriot Courtyard

Country Fresh Wind Sushi Copacobana Famous Wonton Soup, Donuts Japanese Cuisine Brazilian Steakhouse 5076 Victoria Ave 7241 Lundy’s Lane 6671 Fallsview Blvd

Niagara Brewing Company The Grand Buffet Massimos Italian Restaurant Micro-Brewery and Gastro Pub International Selection Italian 4915-A Clifton Hill 6380 Fallsview Blvd 5875 Falls Avenue FR Level – A

Smoke’s Poutinerie Young Garden Morton’s Grille Specialty Poutine Korean BBQ and Karaoke Bar Steakhouse 5869 Victoria Ave 6079 Stanley Ave 6740 Fallsview Blvd SERVICES

My Cousin Vinny’s The Kasbah Italian Armenian, Greek, Italian $$$$ 6541 Main St 6130 Dunn St BMO Bank of Montreal The Beer Store Central Taxi 7555 Montrose Rd (905) 357-2300 6757 Lundy’s Lane (905) 354-5521 905-358-3232

RBC Liquor Store Niagara Falls Taxi Zappi’s Pizza Applebee’s Ruth Chris 6518 Lundy’s Lane (905) 356-7313 5389 Ferry Street (905) 357-4360 (905) 357-4000 Pasta, Pizza, Subs American Steakhouse 6663 Stanley Ave 6546 Fallsview Ave 6455 Fallsview Blvd TD Canada Trust Avondale Food Store Elite Taxi 5900 Dorchester Rd (905) 357-1930 6175 Dunn Street (905) 357-2824 (905) 356-9990 The Big Sizzle Turtle Jacks CIBC Fallsview Market Variety Store RoyalX Taxi Burgers Muskoka Grill 6345 Lundy’s Lane (905) 354-7494 6380 Fallsview Blvd (905) 371-2624 (289) 228-7378 6683 Fallsview Blvd 6733 Fallsview Blvd

08 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 09 SCHEDULE

11:30am Pre-Conference Activities Meet in Lobby for Registration 11:30am-6pm

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour

Clifton Hill Fun Pass

6pm Dinner on Your Own 6-8pm

8pm COCA Meet and Greet!

Great Room - Hotel Bar 8pm-10pm

10pm Special Event Showcase ‘Headphone Disco’

Salon A 10-11:30pm

Notes

8pm

COCA Meet n’ Greet Salon A

For all delegates arriving on Sunday for our national conference ....you are invited to meet the current COCA Board and Staff responsible for this year’s conference in the main floor hotel bar. We have an area designated for delegates, some munchies will be available but all beverages are your responsibility. You are encouraged to participate in a program “A Penny for Your Thoughts” this will be rewarding for one delegate and offer the organizers some future direction for the conference.

10pm

FIND YOUR THING! Special Event Showcase Salon A

Education Sessions Programming Campus Life Clubs Biz Hall Headphone Disco Presented by DEGY Entertainment Keynote Speaker Showcase Marketing Professional Development SCHEDULE 11:30am Sponsorship 101: Building Brand Relationships

Sponsored By Hennepin North Opening Lunch Real: Campus & We Speak Student Big Tree Promotions Oakes South Ballroom National Speakers Bureau 9am Registration Julian Ibe Senior Manager at Campus Intercept Salon B Featuring Kim Katrin Milan 9am-11:30am Executive Director of The People Project Developing and maintaining client relationships are integral to building a supplemental revenue stream for 9:30am Morning Activities This internationally renowned speaker is an advo- your campus organization. Get a better understanding cate for LGBTQ communities and speaks on a variety of the key factors that can spark a brand’s interest Salon B of issues like sexuality, relationships, equality, and and get them onto your campus. Register Before 9am mental health. 9:30am Start Time

1:30pm How to Sell Your Events Program 11:30am Opening Lunch Hennepin South Featuring Kim Katrin Milan

Sponsored By Real: Campus & We Speak Student Delegate Program Heidi Stricko Big Tree Promotions Vice-President, Student Services National Speakers Bureau Student Delegate - Oakes North Ballroom You are asked to attend a unique presentation on the Mackenzie Durward other side of the ballroom in Oakes North. Delegates Partnership Manager Oakes Ballroom South will experience a unique blend of audience partici- 11:30-1:30pm Jordan Hallawell pation comedy routines, non-competitive adult play Marketing Manager and newly created group dynamic exercises. This will be a perfect opportunity for delegates to meet one Brock University Student Union 1:30pm Registration another and instantly feel comfortable for the rest of the conference. Many schools are facing tough or even unknown finan- Salon B cial situations, especially when it comes to their events 1:30-6pm portfolios. At Brock, we will break down how our All Other Delegate - Salon A $350,000 events program was funded with nothing Returning and full time staff, may attend the interac- but a $16,000 base from our Division 1 budget. We 1:30pm Delegate Programs tive session in the Oakes North Ballroom, but if you will give you our blueprint to selling event packages attend you must participate. For all other remaining Sponsored By Playfair Canada to students, maximizing partnerships for your events, delegates, in Salon A, we will have a short interactive and working to make every dollar count. activity with prizes, a couple of short professional Oakes North Ballroom, Salon A presentations plus an open Q & A for any new full 1:30-2:30pm time staff delegates.

4pm 2:45pm Ed Sessions .1 2:45pm

First & Third Floor 2.:45-3:45pm Lecture Showcase Introduction to Programming 101: Oakes South Ballroom Where to Start 4pm Lecture Showcase Salon A Dr. Justine Shuey – Sexologist Jeff Griffin Oakes South Ballroom

4:00-6:00pm Kelsey Richard Judy Croon Programming & Promotions Manager Rachel Parent COCA Central Region Director samantha bitty Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union 6pm Dinner Daniel Caron

On your Own Riley Miller 6-8pm Zoo Bar & Events Manager Coca Western Director & Board Chair University of Lethbridge 9pm 9pm Comedy Showcase For all delegates who are new to the world of campus Oakes South Ballroom programming. This is the first in a series of 3 Introduc- 9-11:30pm tion to Programming sessions that will provide you Comedy Showcase with a strong foundation for a successful year. The Oakes South Ballroom 101 session will provide an overview of campus pro- gramming, and will review in detail: campus resources, MC – Matt Foster 12:15am Special Event Showcase working with budgets, building schedules & time- Chanty Marostica ‘Improv Game Night’ lines, and understanding important rules and by-laws while planning your events. Al Val Oakes South Ballroom Kyle Brownrigg 12:15-1:15am Matt Wright How to Deal with Club Conflict Steph Tolev Niagara

Sienna Benson 9:30am Clubs and Communities Coordinator 12:15am Algonquin Students’ Association

Morning Activities Dave McDougall Director of Campus Life Networking Suite See Features section for more details! Waterloo University Student Federation & Event Showcase

This session will be going over how to deal with club Oakes South Ballroom conflicts in different scenarios. This will include club conflicts with the community, Clubs Coordinator, Fac- Improv Game Night ulty, and clubs with other clubs. Presented by The Comedy Bar SCHEDULE DAY

9:30am How to Build a Clubs Department Ontario 9am Registration

Salon B Programming 102: Sienna Benson / Dave McDougall / Hibo Ahmed 9-5pm Venue & Talent Requirements Dawn Murray / Loise Gahol Salon A

Interested in club departments? Don’t know how to 9:30am Ed Sessions .2 Crystal Benn Facilities and Production Coordinator shape club support? Join us for a panel discussion as First & Third Floor we explore the possibilities of clubs. St. Clair College 9:30-10:30am Tim Fraser Agent at Degy Entertainment Leveraging Sponsorships 10:45am Ed Sessions .3 to make Great Events! A good follow up to Programming 101, this session Niagara Third Floor will review and answer any questions you may have 10:45-11:45am in regards to: building show offers, negotiating with agents and making payment deposits. Craig Berry Sponsorship and Advertising Manager We will also go over how to read & understand perfor- University of Alberta Students’ Union 12pm Networking Lunch mance contracts & hospitality riders, basic technical Featuring Sarah Blackwood requirements and venue set ups for big budget shows If student events are to survive, you will need to lever- Sponsored By and small-scale events. age their full power and potential to get funding to Riddle and Bloom Amazon Student Prime make them fantastic. You cannot rely on student fees APA Canada alone. Bridging Clubs & Events This session will cover the following: What is a Oakes South Ballroom Hennepin North 12-1:30pm sponsor vs an exhibitor; Setting expectations with partners; how to calculate the value of your partner- Hibo Ahmed ships; writing clear agreements; Why free samples Clubs Manager aren’t free; Using space in your SUB building effec- 1:30pm Ed Sessions .4 Brock University Students’ Union tively; as well as the importance of a pre event kit and how it makes your life easier on site. First & Third Floor As the worlds of clubs and events often blend, learn 1:30-3pm more on the “ins and outs” of club events, campaigns, and event execution. We will dive into best practices for club independence, little/no cost events and Cultivate resourceful thinking. Hennepin South 3pm Regional Meetings

Niagara East Region John Lyons Picture Leadership Salon A Central Region HUB Creative Group Ontario West Region Niagara Defining Goals & Purpose 3-4pm Brand Voice Daniel Caron Style Guide Original Play LLC Toolbox

4:15pm Singer/Songwriter Showcase Photography is an art that can craft individual moments Sponsored by Real Campus & We Speak Student while helping you to refine your leadership role. In this session, we will identify important aspects of lead- Oakes Foyer Managing Your Team’s Mental Health 4:15-6:15pm ership and also develop better photography skills. Picture the possibilities. Hennepin North 6:15pm Bus departs front of hotel at 6:15pm to Brock University Connect Jordan Axani & Megan Rafuse Co-Founders of Shift Collab Hennepin South 7pm Free X-infused BBQ Managers everywhere are grappling with how to sup- John Lyons port the mental health of their teams. Brock University HUB Creative Group With rising cases of anxiety, depression and other 7-8pm mental health challenges, there is a need for all stu- Why you need a Social Strategy dent associations to provide formal and informal Choosing the Channels that Matter support for their personnel. And that often starts John’s 6 C’s of Social Media Success 8:30pm Main Stage Showcase with managers and elected leaders. COCA Campus This workshop is a mental health training specifically Entertainment Awards 10:45am for those who directly manage people, whether employees or student volunteers. Its main objective Brock University is to give managers an introductory awareness and set 8:30-11:30pm of tools to support their team’s mental health. In this Programming 103: actionable session, attendees will walk away with... Bus to hotel departs at 11:45pm 11:45pm Executing the Event An understanding of common mental Salon A health challenges impacting teams

Clarity on the role of managers in sup- 12:15am Special Event Showcase Devin Hurst Manager porting your people’s mental health ‘Boom Boom Bingo’ Student Experience, St. Clair Windsor Tim Fraser Techniques to help managers recog- Salon A Agent at Degy Entertainment nize symptoms and discuss mental health 12:15-1:30am challenges with their personnel The final installment of this 3 part series. This session will go over advancing the show, promoting it to get Best practices on how to support personnel max attendance, as well as how to execute it so it during a challenging period, including how to goes off without a hitch. refer them to further sources of support. TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH Day 03 Overview Continued

12:00pm E-Sports 101: Video Gaming on Campus

Sponsored By Networking Lunch Riddle and Bloom Niagara Amazon Student Prime Oakes South Ballroom APA Canada Shaun Byrne Director of Esports Featuring Sarah Blackwood St. Clair College Award-Winning Singer, Walk off the Earth Esports, otherwise known as competitive video Sarah is the award winning lead singer of Walk Off gaming, is quickly becoming the most important form the Earth, her presentation will focus on being an of entertainment among post-millennials. empowered female in a male dominated Canadian music industry. She will investigate the challenges Video gaming on college campuses has existed since of a career oriented woman while being a mother of the 1970s but never before has it received as much three wonderful children. institutional support as it is now. Over 140 schools across North America have now launched official varsity programs and that number is growing almost daily. In addition, there exist hundreds of esports clubs that are thriving despite a lack of support. This 1:30pm session explores the basics of esports, the value to student life, how to support your existing clubs, and how to start a varsity program. Working with Agents

Salon A 4:15pm Riley Miller Zoo Bar & Events Manager COCA Western Director & Board Chair University of Lethbridge Singer/Songwriter Showcase

Buyer/agent relationships can be tough waters to Oakes Foyer navigate, and for new campus programmers knowing what to expect before making your calls could be all it takes to set you up for success in your programming AIDA year to come. Del Hartley J8KE This session will not be dedicated to comparing horror Matt Zaddy stories of deals gone bad, but instead a panel dis- cussion on our experiences, a list of best practices Rob Watts that can keep your negotiations professional, and an opportunity to ask questions to help clear the air of any mysteries you might have before you start your talent hunt. 8:30pm

Clubs Round Table Main Stage Showcase COCAEntertainment Awards Hennepin North

Brock University Dawn Murray Campus Groups Coordinator Ryerson Student’s Union For Esmé Long Range Hustle Autumn Kings Join us as we explore and share ideas regarding clubs on satellite campuses, event ideas, marketing strat- Jane’s Party egies, handbooks/ policies and much more. Be sure Notifi to bring club materials with you as we often learn Delaney Jane from each other!

12:15am Create Hennepin South Networking Suite + John Lyons Event Showcase HUB Creative Group Salon A Developing Your Content Engage With Your Audience Boom Boom Bingo Measuring Your Results DEGY Entertainment Final Thoughts and Next Steps SCHEDULE

9:30am Media Relations Panel 8am Biz Hall Setup 8-10:45am Hennepin South Engaging Your International Community Emily McInerney, Moderator 9am Registration Salon A Public Relations Program Coordinator & Professor Salon B Niagara College 9am-5pm Jack Tanguay, Susan Pedler Events Programmer, Journalism Professor Student Administrative Council Niagara College 9:30am Ed Sessions .5 Sarah Singleton Former CBC National Reporter/Host/Producer First & Third Floor Program Coordinator, Luke Edwards 9:30-10:45am Student Engagement and Leadership Award winning investigative reporter Nattalie Boverhof St. Catharines Standard Student Engagement Coordinator Daryl Barnhart 11am Biz Hall East + West Delegates International Department Executive Officer to the Regional Chair Niagara Region Oakes Ballroom 11-12pm Niagara College Kalvin Reid Senior Consultant, Enterprise Canada During this session, we will discuss the different ways 11am Central Regional Meeting to engage and program for the international students Award winning investigative reporter on campus and how to work alongside your interna- St. Catharines Standard Salon A Central Region tional department to create awesome programming on campus for both domestic and international stu- 11pm-12pm For some of you, this might be your first interaction dents! with the media. Building a strong relationship with local journalists and members of the media is incred- ibly important for external communication. In this 1pm Biz Hall Central Delegates Club Leadership session you will hear from a panel of experts from the Oakes Ballroom field, from both the media side, as well as the public 1-2pm Ontario relations side as well!

Jackie McCollom Navigating questions from journalists can be tricky, 1pm Regional Meetings Former Brock University Student Union this session will help guide you through it seamlessly. Director of Student Life and Communications Niagara East Region Ontario West Region 1-2pm In order to have a strong club you need strong lead- ers. A comprehensive procedure on club transition, training and expectations is the key to a successful club year. 3:15pm 2pm Biz Hall All Delegates Oakes Ballroom This session will feature leadership tactics to on how to ignite strong club leaders and a club culture. 2-3pm Interactive Unique Low Cost Programming 3:15pm Ed Sessions .6 Building a Resilient Team: How to Survive Transitional Leadership Salon A First & Third Floor 3:15-4:15pm Niagara Tyler Hetherington Events & Activities Coordinator Fanshawe College Jonathan Bilodeau Whitney Piper 3:30pm COCA Associate Meeting Former President N.A.I.T Student Association Steel Centre Manager, Fleming College Ontario 3:30-4:45pm In this session, Jonathan Bilodeau will cover team We all love booking that huge concert but don’t love building, management, and leadership concepts the financial risk. This session is an interactive dis- through the lens of transitional student leadership. cussion on events that won’t break the bank. How to Through stories told from a student leader’s per- really stretch that dollar, but still provide impactful 4:30pm Ed Sessions .7 spective, we will look at what it takes to build and programming for students of all kinds. First & Third Floor maintain a high functioning team in an environment 4:30-6pm with constant change. This session aims to align the perspectives of Student Leaders and Staff to find Bus departs front of hotel at 7:45pm common ground and to promote the success of stu- 7:45pm to Brock University dent organizations. Student Clubs: The Risks and Strategies 5pm Associate & COCA Alumni Creating Lasting Relationships Reception Through Sponsorships Niagara

Milestones Executive Rooom Hennepin North Jim Henry 5-7pm Senior Account Executive Chris Green HUB International Director of Communications, Marketing & Community 9pm Main Stage Showcase Engagement, Niagara Health Foundation There are serious risks to student organizations that Brock University promote and ratify student clubs. 8:30-11:30pm Club activities and events are not benign. Travel, In this session, you will explore unique and impactful alcohol, harassment, discrimination, physical activity 11:45pm Bus to hotel departs at 11:45pm ways to create lasting relationships with your spon- and decisions to not ratify or de-ratify can result in sors. Through proper identification, understanding injury and costly litigation. The risks are both financial how their ROI is calculated, knowing their target and reputational and could, if not managed properly, 12:15am Special Event Showcase audiences, cultivating the relationship and most destroy or seriously impair the organization’s ability to carry on. This session will identify the risks and ‘Game On!’ importantly stewarding (thanking) the sponsor, you will begin to create relationships that last and bring discuss risk management options available to help you manage them. Salon A in multi-year revenue for your campus. 12:15-1:30am WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH SCHEDULE Day 04 Overview Continued

Building Blocks of a Marketing Plan Share this Idea! Hennepin South Salon A SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

Andy Hall Kevin ‘Beef’ Masterson Marketing Manager Rock your favorite school spirit swag or school colours Events and Activities Manager Niagara College Student Administrative Council on the last day for a chance to win a flight prize for two Fanshawe Student Union anywhere Flair Airline flies (taxes & fees not included). Any school delegate participating in School Spirit Day will Patrick Newell Was your event Lit? Did it tank? Let’s discuss why. get a ballot for this wonderful prize, ballots available at Marketing Officer We have reached out to a few schools to have them the School Swag Auction. Algonquin Student’s Association present their effective events, activities or ongoing programs that have impacted their students in the You may also receive additional ballots for bidding and The world of marketing is constantly changing, and as past years. Delegates attending this session will have winning an item at the School Swag Auction. any marketing teams know, you have requests thrown the opportunity to ask questions but also to speak at you from all areas of your organization. Having a to their events that have been popular or unsuccess- concrete marketing plan for your fiscal year will help ful. This is an interactive session be prepared to get involved! keep you focused and guided. Take care of the little 9am Registration things as they come along, and use the marketing plan Pat and Andy will help you build to help get you Salon B to the finish line! 9am-4pm

The Art of Being Assertive 12:15am 9:30am Ed Sessions .8 Hennepin North First & Third Floor 9:30-10:30am Nova Rutherford Browning Speaker/Educator Networking Suite + Event Showcase: 10:45am Ed Sessions .9 You teach people how to treat you. But many people hesitate to ask for what they want because of a fear First & Third Floor Salon A rooted in the hypothetical of “what if?”. This silence 10:45-11:45am can lead to breakdowns in relationships, career paths, peer pressure and more, all because nothing was said. Game On! Presented by Game On Entertainment Services 12pm Lunch on Your Own Nova worked in the hip-hop industry for over a decade, a space where wallflowers get stomped out. Learn how to silence your ‘inner evil twin’, and get clear and get what you want! Discover fool-proof ice- 12pm School Swag Auction breakers, craft a killer ‘elevator speech’ and perfect Front of Salon B your networking fundamentals! Attend this hands-on, Notes BS-free, session using humour and real life experience 12pm-3:50pm to develop confidence from the inside out!

4:30pm 1:30pm Ed Sessions .10

First & Third Floor 1:30-2:30pm Student Choice Initiative Panel Hennepin South 2:45pm Block Booking Meetings Steve Kosh, Moderator Executive Director Niagara East Block Booking Niagara College Student Administrative Council Hennepin South Central Block Booking Hennepin North West Block Booking Chris Smith Salon A Marketing Session Evaluation General Manager Salon A Clubs Ed Session Evaluation Flemming College Student Administrative Council Salon A COCA Ed Session Evaluation 2:45-3:45pm Mario DeCarlo Executive Director Seneca College Student Federation 4pm Annual General Meeting School Delegates Phil Champagne Salon A Executive Director & COO 4-5pm Wilfred Laurier University Students’ Union

Banquet Reception Faris Lehn 6:30pm General Manager South Oakes Ballroom Durham College Student’s Inc. 6:30-7pm

So, as Student Associations, we’ve been told that elements of our operations are non-essential; what 7pm Closing Banquet does that even mean? & COCA Campus Awards

We all know the results may vary from campus to Sponsored By Real: Campus & We Speak Student campus, but what does the overall mean for events Oakes South Ballroom on campuses across Ontario? 7-8:30pm Is O’Week still for everyone? Are we swiping student cards at event entrances to verify whether students have opted-out or not? 9pm Variety Showcase How do we forecast a budget when we don’t know Oakes South Ballroom what the opt-out rate is going to be? 9-11:30pm THURSDAY, JUNE20TH Day 05 Overview Continued

9:30am 10:45am Creating LGBTQ2+ Safe Inclusive Programming

Getting (The Right) Things Done: Conference Round Table Niagara Avoiding Burnout Salon A & Niagara Quinn Blue Salon A Pride Centre Coordinator Open for All Delegates Algonquin College Student’s Association Hamza Khan Managing Director This Round Table session features 12 dynamic topics Kenney Fitzpatrick Student Life Network that are shaping the culture of student life at your General Manager campus. Pick and choose the conversation you want Mount St. Vincent University Students’ Union Engaging students in an age of burnout, anxiety, and to be involved in. distraction is becoming incredibly difficult. Student This session will give participants tools to create leaders are working longer hours and harder than ever Some featured topics include: 2SLGBTQ+ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, in an effort to deliver effective programs, services, Queer) inclusive programming. We will explore differ- and events to a student population that is growing Building Strong Volunteer Culture ent types of 2SLGBTQ+ focused programming, from increasingly fragmented and disconnected. Mature and Adult Student Programming small scale events to larger scale programming like Campus Pride Weeks. It will be an opportunity for you A task of this scale requires proportionate (and often Dynamic Charity Event Ideas to develop skills whether you are creating 2SLGBTQ+ extra) effort to achieve. And such intense effort, if Women’s Perspective in the Entertainment Industry specific programming or want to make sure that your reckless, offers a surefire path to burnout. Hamza general programming is as inclusive as possible. Khan is all-too-familiar with the tendency of over- Troll Culture In Social Media. achieving student leaders to lose their drive within ambitious or wildly successful student organizations.

1:30PM Reputations & Relationships Simple PA Set Up: Some Practical Knowledge Hennepin North The Importance of Block Booking South Oakes Ballroom Brent Porter Salon A Creative Director at Form and Affect Crystal Benn Riley Miller Facilities and Production Coordinator When you think about building a successful brand, Zoo Bar & Events Manager St. Clair College where do you put your focus? Having a deeper under- COCA Western Director & Board Chair standing of your audience, their emotions, and their University of Lethbridge instincts makes all the difference. Our brains are the Josh Clark key to unlocking memorable marketing. Forget the Conference Co-Chair vanity metrics and get-rich-quick approaches to brand Kelsey Richard building. It’s the long game that counts. This session Programming & Promotions Manager will clear up the questions you have, and answer the COCA Central Region Director A hands-on session focused on demonstrating the ones you didn’t even know to ask. Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union fundamental things you’ll need to know to set up & operate a basic PA system. We will demonstrate the What is Block Booking you ask? This strategy is YOUR assembly of a small PA system, basic components on key to maximize student experience on campus by how it operates and review basic technical terms that Strategies to Engage Campus Activities working in collaboration with other COCA member are often used in contract riders so you may better schools. It’s your ability to do more with less. This understand the production necessary for your venue. session will show you how to save money all while Hennepin South bringing in awesome talent to your institution.

Kiran Raju Director, Campus Engagement 7:00pm Campus Vibe Creating an Effective Promotions Team Hennepin North What can you do to set your campus apart and truly Closing Banquet & differentiate your student’s campus online experience COCA Campus Awards from other campus communities across the country? Patrick Newell Find out how to make it easy for students to dis- Marketing Officer, cover and participate in campus life within a private, Algonquin Student’s Association Oakes South Ballroom branded social ecosystem. Having a team of outgoing, positive, and engaging This year’s Closing Banquet will include the COCA students on a promotions team is crucial to the overall Campus Awards, we will be announcing the full time success of a Student Association Marketing Team. staff and regional student awards, and recognizing They’re out in the halls, interacting with your mem- this year’s Founders Award being given to Bill Kitchen Event Risk Management bership in the ways they’d want to be communicated from Algonquin College and our Hall of Fame to per- with. If you’re thinking of building a team for your former Wayne Hoffman. Niagara campus, this session is an absolute must.

Benjamin Rossington HKMB Limited 9:00pm Sports & Entertainment Practice Life After COCA HUB International Hennepin South Variety Showcase Event risk management is a lot more complicated than

just calling an insurance broker. Getting the adequate Al Legault Oakes Ballroom Associate Field Marketing Manager coverage and in appropriate amounts requires a thor- Google Cloud Canada ough evaluation of the blends of exposures across Keith Brown various risk types that the event presents. This session Mighty Mike will describe, how you as the event manager, should Join a former COCA programmer discuss journeys in plan the safety and asses the risk exposure to your and out of COCA and relate strategies around profes- Nicholas Wallace many varied events. sional development for corporate event management. Wordburglar Wanye Hoffman -- BIZ HALL SEXY PRESENTED BY: SEXUAL HEALTH TRIVIA Need ideas on your promo item selection this year? Want to be face - to -face with some of the showcase acts you’ve been jamming out to, or inspired by? Bizz Hall is your opportunity With Sexual Health & Consent Educator to do all that and so much more! samantha bitty

This one-of-a-kind program is a playful and highly interactive game show that uses humour and tact to promote healthy and fun conversations about sex, consent, and relationships.

Come out and play at the Lecture Showcase Mon June 17th - 4pm! Do’s

-Bring business cards.

-Pay attention to who has showcased so you can follow up with them.

-Arrive early and give yourself enough time to visit every vendor.

-You never know how they can help,if you don’t ask. sambitty.indd 1 2019-05-16 4:25 PM -Be polite and respectful of each vendors time.

-Bring your bag to collect great sample products.

-Collect business cards to follow up. COCA DELEGATES

Welcome to the 2019 National COCA Conference, I sincerely hope that you benefit from our planned -Ask for advice from full-time staff before you educational sessions, showcases and working with COCA’s associate delegates. I was granted, in negotiate any final contracts. March, a unique opportunity to chair this year’s conference and I have met and worked with some truly amazing individuals that are committed to a participatory experience for all. I am an OFBG that has been involved in “student life experiences” for many years, retired from the SAVES YOU TIME Fanshawe Student Union a few years ago after working there for 34 years. I am proud of my effort in founding COCA in 1982, with other full time staff and associates and glad to see the philosophy AND MONEY … of this organization has evolved but still maintains a co-operative nature between campus students, staff and associate members. AND A WEEKEND’S WORTH Student delegates immerse yourself in this conference, engage with presenters, associates and your peers…this is a four-day college on student life, event planning and ideas. Full time staff, challenge yourself by taking risks in choosing topics outside your normal area of expertise, share and question OF BAG STUFFING!! your peers but be open to fresh ideas. Associates, you have a fine line between being too aggressive or too easy going in your dealings with these school delegates. Remember honesty and listening are your strongest assets. Dont’s One of many thoughts to school delegates, you may evaluate your success on a major events success or failure, in reality it is the total sum of your annual engagement with students that really counts. I found as much satisfaction in niche events that brought a positive outcome to fifty or less students as -Worry if you’re not certain what you need to book I did with major events that had thousands of students. Take risks, learn by failure, evaluate honestly or what you want to buy, just be honest and ask and continue to challenge and educate your customers…your students! A Message From If you have to read this note, than you are invited, to visit with me Thursday morning between 9:30 am questions. and 10:30 am in the Ontario room. No presentation but time to engage, review philosophies and chat. I am a huge movie buff and own over 5,000 films…if no one shows “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a -Make verbal agreements unless you are 100% cer- damn” and it gives me time to read the NYT online. JOHN B. YOUNG tain you will follow through. Cheers, John b. Young COCA Conference Chair COCA Campus Awards Nominees AWARDS COCA 2019 FOUNDERS AWARD CONGRATULATIONS!

MUSIC ON THE MIC SCHOOL MEMBER

Mainstage Artist Comedy School Staff Member

James Baker Band Kyle Brownrigg Crystal Benn - St Clair College Sean Kingston Adrienne Fish Olga Gazdovic - Vanier College Nav K Trev Patrick Newall - Algonquin College The Reklaws Deanne Smith Whitney Piper - Sir Sandford Fleming College Jesse Reyez Trish Roberts - McMaster University

Emerging Artists Lecture Student Member East

Bulow Shawn Boothe Gabrielle Bailey - Acadia University BILL KITCHEN Jade Eagleson Antoni Porowski Sean Hopkins - St. Francis Xavier University Algonquin College Student Association Valley Jeremie Sanders Mary Navas - St. Mary’s University Manager, Student Expierence & Observatory Operations Justine Shuey Tom Wilson Music DJ WAYNE Student Member Central Drezo Junaid the DJ Variety Kathleen Cassidy - McMaster University Hall of Fame Loud Luxury Nikki Corles - Wilfrid Laurier University HOFFMAN Wes Barker Andrew Waterworth - Fanshawe College Keith Brown Sarah Brown Singer/Songwriter Little Track Petting Zoo PAST HALL OF FAME WINNERS Megan Rafuse Student Member West Craig Cardiff COCA Hall of Fame Award Pat Maloney There were no nominations for this category 2018 Craig Cardiff 2002 Ernie Coombs “Mr. Dressup” Saveria 2017 Lights 2001 Barenaked Ladies

2016 Arkells 2000 Mike Mandel Wayne Hoffman is ranked as one of the top mentalists in the

2015 Tony Lee 1999 Sarah McLachlan world. His show has rocked colleges and universities across the US and Canada for over 16 years. He’s appeared on The 2014 Tegan and Sara 1998 Sue Johanson Ellen DeGeneres Show, America’s Got Talent, CNN, Britain’s 2013 The Trews 1997 Jim Carrey Got Talent, National Geographic, France’s Got Talent, and OUTSTANDING MEMBER 2012 Sam Roberts Band 1996 Spirit of the West successfully fooled Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us. 2011 Metric 1995 54.40

2010 Billy Talent 1994 The Tragically Hip Wayne’s show is a combination of hilarious comedy and unbe- lievable mind reading. Wayne’s show has won him awards Big Tree Promotions Festival Promotions X Events 2009 James Cunningham 1993 Tom Cochrane including Entertainer of The Year, Variety Artist of The Year, 2008 Our Lady Peace 1992 Kim Mitchell Best Male Performer, Best Live Novelty Artist, and Mentalist Real: Campus Degy Entertainment 2007 Big Sugar 1991 Blue Rodeo of The Year. 2006 Nickelback 1990 k. d. lang

2005 Sarah Harmer 1989 Doug and the Slugs Watch Wayne read people’s minds, predict the future, and

2004 Great Big Sea 1988 Bruce Cockburn perform seemingly psychic stunts with comedic charisma.

2003 David Wilcox Watch what you’re thinking. He might be listening!

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JULIAN IBE MEGAN RAFUSE

Sponsorship 101 Ed Session .1 ‘Managing Your Team’s Mental Health’ .3

Julian Ibe is a Senior Manager at Campus Intercept – an industry leading full-service marketing agency that specializes in connecting brands with Megan helps leaders believe they are enough. She’s a Registered Social university and college campuses. Worker and Therapist that is keenly focused on helping highly ambitious professionals. With years of experience working with globally recognized brands, he has the knowledge to help bring more business to your campus. As part of her work leading Shift Collab, she oversees a team of over 50 therapists and counsellors and manages some of the firm’s large-scale pro- grams including Real Campus. Megan also leads corporate and wellness workshops across North America, helping others learn to challenge their own inner imposter, manage their own personal narrative, and develop [email protected] healthy goals.

DANIEL CARON [email protected] Picture Leadership Ed Session .2 JORDAN AXANI Daniel Caron is a program facilitator and consultant who works with people to improve daily interactions for personal and professional development. ‘Managing Your Team’s Mental Health’ .3 Daniel has worked with thousands of people across the United States and outside the country in Canada and South Africa. Daniel is an award-win- Jordan helps leaders tackle mental wellness in the workplace. He has ning, nature photographer and typically uses examples from nature in the worked with Fortune 1000 companies, academic institutions, startups programs he facilitates. and national governments to help them develop strategies and programs that foster mental wellness in creative, empowering ways.

At Shift Collab, he oversees the firm’s education programs, including the [email protected] recent launch of Shift People, a division built specifically to support the needs of modern campuses, companies, and community organizations. JOHN LYONS He speaks and facilitates workshops internationally.

All Day Marketing Session

John Lyons is a founder as well as the VP/Digital of HUB Creative Group; A full service digital marketing agency locted in Chatham, Ontario. John lead the growth of HUB Creative by staying on the bleeding edge of digital marketing trends and leveraging the power of digital and social media marketing for all of his clients.

Married with 3 wildly creative daughters, John fills his time hunting for tacos and the perfect margarita.

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CHRIS GREEN EMILY MCINERNEY

‘Media Relations Panel’ .5 ‘Creating Lasting RelationshipsThrough Sponserships’ .5

Chris has a long resume of relationship and partnership management. He Emily McInerney is the coordinator of the Graduate Certificate Public Rela- spent over 10 years with Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) in the tions program and nominee for Educator of the Year at Niagara College roles of Manager, Marketing & Communications as well as General Man- for 2014/2015/2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of ager and is a past COCA/AMICCUS C Conference Host, Board Member, Western Ontario, a Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College and mentor and alumni. Through his time with BUSU he and his team redefined, a Masters degree in Public Relations from Stirling University in Scotland. redeveloped and executed a multi-platform sponsorship and vendor pro- gram that increased revenue, brought meaningful impact to their students Prior to becoming a professor, Emily worked in the PR industry for 11 years and ensured that sponsors were more than a financial transaction. Since mainly in Toronto, but also spent one year in Dublin, Ireland. Some notable leaving BUSU, Chris now leads a team of fundraising professionals for the accounts she has worked on include: The Body Shop Canada, Uniroyal, Niagara Health Foundation, a mid-sized Health Care Foundation whose Schick Canada, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, The Green Living Show, mission is to raise and stewards funds to support high-quality patient care, The National Home Show, Fan Expo Canada and 1st Art! BMO. In Dublin, education and research at Niagara Health. she worked on the Irish Open Golf PGA and Cadbury Chocolate.

[email protected] Agent: Lynne Dubuc - [email protected] JONATHON BILODEAU NOVA BROWNING RUTHERFORD Building a Resilient Team: How to Survive Transitional Leadership ‘The Art of Being Assertive’ .6 Jonathan is a former student leader from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Students’ Association. He was first elected as VP Student Nova is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on the topic of mental Services where he was responsible for oversight of the annual events health and wellness. Winner of COCA’s Best Lecturer Award for 2015 and plan, health and dental plans, and campus culture. After his term as VP 2016, she has spent much of her career helping students to recognize and Student Services, Jonathan was then elected to serve as President where overcome the more challenging parts of student life. he renegotiated the institutional tuition framework, lobbied the Alberta Government on student rights, and represented the student association Masterfully weaving in life experience and stories from her decade of in the media. Afterwards, Jonathan worked for the Legislative Assembly experience working in the Hollywood music industry, Nova’s tell-it-like-it-is of Alberta conducting fiscal and economic policy research on a portfolio style has helped her gain the trust of students all across Canada. She helps consisting of the Ministries of Finance, Economic Development and Trade, to spark a renewed sense of confidence and empowerment over one’s Advanced Education, and Energy. own life. Nova is a regular guest on CTV’s The Social and a contributor to Huffington Post, CBC, and CTV news. Jonathan recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with dual graduate degrees in business administration and finance where he was able to deepen his knowledge of leadership, ethics, and strategy. [email protected]

JIM HENRY HAMZA KHAN

Student Clubs: The Risks and Strategies ‘Getting (The Right) Things Done: Avoiding Burnout’ .8

Jim specializes in Commercial, Not for Profit, Agri-Business and Public An original member of the CampusVibe, Kiran is an industry specialist in Sector accounts with complex liability, claims and risk management issues. Campus Engagement. With an MBA in Marketing & International Business, Jim created, and continues to manage, Canada’s only national insurance Kiran has been at the forefront of transformational technology for most of and risk management program for professionally managed Student Unions, his career. During his time with CampusVibe, he has partnered with Student AMSs, Student Centres and Graduate Student Associations etc. Unions & Universities in Canada, the USA, New Zealand & Australia – as they transform their students’ online experience.

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BRENT PORTER

‘Reputations & Relationships’ .8

As Creative Director and Co-founder of Form & Affect, Brent has designed top-notch creative for some of the country’s biggest brands. In a career that’s spanned more than two decades, he’s honed his craft and earned accolades that include a Gold at the Ontario Wine Awards, the Packaging Association of Canada Gold Leadership in Design Award, a Canada’s Top 50 Web Award, the PRO Innovation Award and the 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award. Brent is fuelled by his passion for user experiences, the psychology of design and its role in new technology. He is regularly asked to speak at colleges and universities about digital brand experiences, advancements in web development, and design principles.

[email protected] KIM KATRIN MILAN SARAH BLACKWOOD BENJAMIN ROSSINGTON

Executive Director of The People Project Award-Winning Singer, Walk off the Earth ‘Event Risk Management’ .8 For over a decade Kim has been educating and raising aware- Sarah Blackwood is a leading member of the band Walk Off Benjamin’s passion is to ensure that the show goes on. For over eight ness on topics such as equity, consent, mental health, and The Earth which is an unconventional, multi-talented musical years, Benjamin has been working with every imaginable stakeholder in leadership. She uniquely weaves together historical context phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. the entertainment industry, from touring bands, record labels, festival and current events in interactive presentations that engage organizers, music studios, backline, staging and marketing firms. Ben’s campus audiences in genuine and relatable ways. Based in Burlington, Ontario, their brilliant five-people playing- passion is to ensure his clients receive the best possible advice, information one-guitar interpretation of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To and instruction to do their job successfully. A passionate speaker and human rights advocate, Kim is dedi- Know” exploded on YouTube garnering well over 180 million cated to inclusivity and invested in arousing a sense of curiosity views. Since then, the Juno Award-winning band has released and empathy in her audience. Campus communities are home a string of successful original songs including, “Red Hands” (#1 to a diverse group of folks and many students are meeting new at AAA), “Fire In My Soul” & “Rule The World”, Fifth Avenue”; people for the first time. Kim inspires students and leaders to sold out venues across the globe and collaborated with some [email protected] do the work of understanding people who are different from of the biggest artists in the world (Keith Urban, Snoop Dogg themselves. She helps break down barriers to inclusion by & Steve Aoki). AL LEGAULT bringing ease and humour to difficult conversations around race, gender, sexuality, and more. As a queer woman married Walk Off The Earth have built a massive following of dedicated to a transgender man, Kim demonstrates what it means to be fans from around the world through their unique and heart- ‘Life After COCA Panel’ .10 an ally. By focusing on small meaningful actions and choices, warming approach to song-writing, filming and constant, open she makes creating large-scale change accessible. interaction with everyone their music touches.

Al Legault is no stranger to the COCA family. He programmed for 3 years Kim is the Executive Director of The People Project; an initiative at Cambrian College SAC and 7 years at McMaster University. Al also to bring forth community development for queer and trans Agent Baldeep Randhawa served as production stage manager for several national and provincial folks of colour and their allies. She was recognized as a National 416-646-7373 COCA conferences. Al was also a recipient of the student and full time Youth Role Model by The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Programmer of the Year Award (2008 - 2013) and recently was awarded Diversity and she’s contributed to major media and brands like [email protected] the prestigious Founders Award. Since leaving campus programming, VICE, Cosmopolitan, MTV, NBC, CBC, Lululemon, and more. Al Legault has worked for Microsoft Canada as the Event Strategist and is now starting his second year with Google Cloud Canada. Agent Lynne Dubuc

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DR. JUSTINE SHUEY JEFF GRIFFIN JUDY CROON RACHEL PARENT samantha bitty DANIEL CARON

Monday, June 17, 4pm Monday, June 17, 4pm Monday, June 17, 4pm Monday, June 17, 4pm Monday, June 17, 4pm Monday, June 17, 4pm

COCA 2018’s Lecturer of the Year and APCA Jeff always dreamed of playing sports on the ‘big Judy is a comedian, motivational speaker (includ- For the past five years, Rachel Parent has posi- The only one of its kind, “Sexy Sexual Health Daniel Caron considers himself more of a pro- 2017’s Campus Speaker of the Year has always stage’! As a kid he envisioned playing college ing Ted Talks), radio host, Second City stand up tioned herself as a strong advocate for the gram facilitator than a speaker. He feels most Trivia” is a playful and highly interactive trivia had a passion for human sexuality. mandatory labeling of genetically modified organ- football as a receiver. He was one step closer to coach, and author. game that uses humour and tact to promote comfortable outside in nature, preferably with a isms (GMOs) in our food. In 2012, Rachel founded fulfilling his dream when a construction accident healthy and fun conversations about sex, consent, camera in hand. Daniel’s acclaimed photography She is a Board Certified Sexologist & AASECT Kids Right to Know, a not-for-profit organization left him broken and paralyzed from the waist She has worked with many celebrities including; and relationships. brings rich, visual Certified Sexuality Educator with a Doctorate in down. His life and dreams were shattered but John Cleese, Jon Stewart and Joan Rivers. Her dedicated to educating youth about food safety examples to his interactive programs on civility, Human Sexuality and a Masters in Human Sexu- and healthier food choices, challenging them to not defeated. specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and Lead by Sexual Health and Consent Educator, wellness, and service. With an easy-going manner, ality Education. Dr. Shuey believes sex is healthy claim their right to know what’s in their food, and The Comedy Network. Samantha Bitty, students select from categories Daniel provides skill development on how to and normal. She creates safe and welcoming envi- demanding GMO labeling in Canada. As an ordinary man living life from a wheel- such as Hooking Up, Pleasure, and Guess the enhance daily interactions for college, home, and ronments for college students to explore issues chair, Jeff has accomplished some extraordinary She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Lyrics to discuss and help navigate scenarios they the workplace. related to human sexuality, expand their knowl- Rachel is also the Youth director of Regenera- things! He played in the 2004 Paralympic games Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!” face in real life. samantha’s humour, expertise, and edge around sexuality and gain confidence in their tion International and the founding director of in Athens, Greece, and is a silver medalist in Judy draws from her stand up and coaching pop culture references make the game relatable Daniel’s background as a former Student Life sexual expression. Gen-Earth.Org event. She is a Huffington Post Wheelchair basketball. He is a (NWBA) National experience to entertain, inform and inspire in and memorable – leaving a longer lasting impact administrator, substance abuse educator, and blogger, has her own RachelsNews Channel, has Champion, and a four-time All-Star MVP. Jeff also her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘The Superpower on the students’ overall health and well-being. adjunct faculty member, gives him a broad under- Ask her about Grants and Sponsers to help fund won the St. George Marathon, has two Guinness of Humour’. given dozens of television, radio, magazine and standing of college life. His speaking work over your program! Book of World Records, and wrote an award-win- online interviews, participated in countless speak- fifteen years with students, corporations, the ning book titled I’Mpossible: Desire. Dream. Do. She is a regular volunteer with City Street Out- ing presentations such as TEDxToronto, SXSW military, and community groups, across North reach – a program that feeds Toronto’s homeless Austin Texas, and a debate about GMOs with America, has been transformative. Jeff’s dream is to amplify the power and potential and needy. Kevin O’Leary on CBC Television. in 1,000,000 people so they can slay the demons Daniel lives in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio of doubt and fear and orchestrate the song that Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Rachel Parent speaks about the current food cli- with his wife, two rescued horses, too many cats, sings in their soul and chase down their dream. Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise mate, GMOs and dependency on chemicals that a flock of chickens, and an apiary of honeybees. over $650,000 for breast cancer research. our society has built. Rachel will be speaking at You can connect with Daniel through his website COCA about eating to heal your body and the at www.danielsprograms.com and glimpse his planet, and she will give a rundown on avoiding photography at www.naturenomad.com and on toxic substances in your foods. social media.

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MATT FOSTER CHANTY AL VAL KYLE BROWNRIGG MATT WRIGHT STEPH TOLEV

Monday, June 17, 9pm Monday, June 17, 9pm Monday, June 17, 9pm Monday, June 17, 9pm Monday, June 17, 9pm Monday, June 17, 9pm

In yet another case of drummer turned comedian, Chanty Marostica is an Award Winning Comic Al Val is a queer comedian, actor, writer and musi- Kyle is a Canadian Comedy Award nominee who Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Matt Steph Tolev’s unique brand of absurd and personal Matt Foster has thrown down his sticks to take known for their unique brand of high energy cian based out of Toronto. Starting his comedy has taped various stand-up performances for The Wright is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, comedy has made her an audience favourite both up the call of the microphone, giving “drummer physical comedy, storytelling, impressions, and career at the age of 18, Al has since appeared on Comedy Network, CBC Radio & CBC Television. actor and director. Matt is known for his sharp, on stage and television. As a stand up, Steph has jokes” a whole new meaning. With over fifteen spot on timing.Chanty has been featured in programs such as OutTV, MTV, and YTV. He has also performed at Just for Laughs, JFL42, clean, observational comedy about the struggle taped a TV Gala and performed as part of the years of performance experience, and performing Just For Laughs, JFL42, ODDBLOCK, Kevin The Halifax Comedy Festival, Bluesfest, The Sud- of being a person and he can transition seamlessly Home Grown Competition at the prestigious Just for thousands of people on cruise ships every Hart’s “Laugh Out Loud” Network, The Hal- Al has built a respectable following through his bury Comedy Festival, The 905 Comedy Festival, between one liners, storytelling, and silliness. For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. She’s night, he is at home nowhere if not on stage. ifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy unique brand of standup comedy and currently We’re Funny That Way Comedy Festival, and was also taped a TV showcase for the Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC’s “Laugh Out Loud”, “Debaters”, can be seen headlining shows all across North a finalist in Sirius XM’s Top Comic Competition; a Matt has appeared on two Just for Laughs Galas Festival that aired on CBC. In a relatively short time Matt has established “Workin’ Moms” and playing themself for America; however, besides standup he is no nationwide search for Canada’s next top comic. (Laverne Cox 2017 and Ken Jeong 2018), This himself as a seriously funny comedian, perform- Season 3 of “Designated Survivor” on Netflix. stranger to the improv and sketch scene, having Hour Has 22 Minutes (where he was a staff writer Her sketch duo Ladystache, was part of the 2015 ing on stages all across Canada. A regular crowd Chanty, and was nominated for “Best Stand Up graduated from Second City’s Conservatory Pro- With his quick wit, incisive observations, and for three seasons), CBC’s The Debaters, the Win- Just For Laughs 42 festival in Toronto and their favourite from festivals to fundraisers, his hilari- Comic” at The 2015 Winnipeg Comedy Festival. gram, performed with improv troupe “Starwipe” bold stage presence, Kyle Brownrigg can only be nipeg Comedy Festival, and the Halifax Comedy debut album, So Many Wolves reached number ous observations, clever writing, and anecdotes Won “Patrons Pick” in both 2015/2016.It was a for 8 years and regularly kicking ass as one half described as memorable. Whether he is tackling Festival. one on the iTune. embarrassing enough to make a stone squirm are breakout year in 2018 for Chanty. They won of the improv-drag-rock n’ roll duo “OverDude”. senseless or serious subject matter, the audience sure to have you rolling in your seat. the Canadian Comedy Award for “Best Breakout is met with consistent hilarity. Kyle’s own embar- “Matt Wright is […] definitely one of my favourites Tolev was recognized as Best Female Stand Up Artist,” the were named Sirius XM’s “Top Comic Between an ever-evolving, unforgettably authen- rassment and personal struggles are always on the to watch these days. What I like about him is that at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards and her 2018”, won “Male Headliner of the Year” at the tic, compelling, energetic brand of comedy and a table making his work relatable to any audience. he’s perfect for a festival: he can go into a room debut album, Hot N’ Hungry reached the top of “I Joke Awards” and their Debut Album large breadth of talent, Al Val’s stock as a break- and make everybody laugh from age 19 to 90. the iTunes Comedy Charts. The Chanty Show was nominated for a Juno for through entertainer is surely on the rise, to say Oh, and he’s funny. Everybody loves him.” “Comedy Album of the Year.” the least. Also, he looks really cute in a dress. Steph was recently named one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” comics and performed at Clusterfest in San Francisco 2018. She also acted in an online series called “Please Understand me” executively produced by Sarah Silverman and directed by Ahamed Weinberg and Steven Feinartz; now available on Amazon Prime.

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AIDA DEL HARTLEY J8KE MATT ZADDY ROB WATTS

Tuesday, June 18, 4:15pm Tuesday, June 18, 4:15pm Tuesday, June 18, 4:15pm Tuesday, June 18, 4:15pm Tuesday, June 18, 4:15pm

AIDA is emerging in the city of Toronto as a retro/ Del Hartley’s unique sound transcends the ordi- J8KE (Jake Robertson), the 24-year-old Canadian Named a “rare talent” by CBC Music, Matt Zad- Rob Watts high energy, crowd-involved live perfor- feel good RnB artist. With her most streamed nary as he refuses to impose limitations on his singer-songwriter, started playing music and dy’s unique blend of folk, rhythm & blues and mance delivers a unique personal spin onmodern song Ghostin’ released in January, AIDA is style. A self-described modern-day renaissance singing at age 7 and has toured independently Canadiana has more than caught the attention of country music, highlighting key elemental instru- breaking the mold of contemporary music. She’s man, the Ottawa-born singer combines elements worldwide as well as with his band Cardinal Chase, music listeners and media alike. Matt’s music tells ments of classic country, while keeping the tempo actively solidifying her brand and voice with indus- of modern R&B with a touch of ‘90s soul. which secured a label deal with Maple/Universal. a story of life, love, hardship, and redemption. His upbeat, and the songs catchy and fun. try knowledge attained from industry workshops. Playing countless colleges, house parties, confer- honest & personal lyrics make you feel like you AIDA hones her singing, dancing and acting skills Del’s lyrics are a reflection of his true experiences, ences, festivals and clubs, J8KE has shared stages were there for the journey. Rob kicked off the final day of the 2018 Boots studying Performing Arts at Sheridan College. In bringing a captivating and honest sound with with everyone from The Beach Boys, Dragonette, and Hearts Festival on the main stage and has addition, she receives private voice lessons from the falsetto of Al Green, and the deep baritone Carly Rae Jepsen, Walk Off The Earth, illScarlett Matt’s chill-inducing vocals paired with his easy- delivered upwards of 200 high-energy shows, Lois McDonall, a retired opera singer and former of Teddy Pendergrass. To learn first, from men- & Sublime With Rome. on-the-ears hook-filled tunes have landed him opening for artists such as Thomas Rhett, Brett professor at U of T. tors, producers, managers, and artists alike, he national radio play and various music awards, not Young, Aaron Pritchett, The Washboard Union, explores every connection – a diligent student His unique, versatile, soulful vocals combined to mention key opening slots supporting Cana- Meghan Patrick, River Town Saints, Bobby Wills, of both life and art. with multi-instrumental musicianship (guitar, dian legends like Tom Cochrane & Jim Cuddy. Dan Davidson, and more. drums, bass, keys) have amassed him a rabid online following on Instagram 25,000+ follow- His next release arrives in 2019, with national Rob began 2019 on a high note, launching his ers @J8KEMUSIC and is known on the college touring and festival appearances in support of debut EP across all streaming platforms, and circuit for his engaging high-energy live shows. the release. opening shows for Emerson Drive and Cold Creek J8KE recently returned from Los Angeles, where County. In the first two weeks of its release, his he worked with members of the band Magic!, latest single “Hope God Likes Beer” was played Grammy Award winning producer Brian West on 30 radio stations across Canada and streamed (Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5) on his new Mixtape over 25,000 times on Spotify, earning a spot on coming this Summer and will be touring nonstop the “Down Home Country” playlist. in support of it.

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FOR ESMÉ LONG RANGE HUSTLE AUTUMN KINGS JANE’S PARTY NOFTI DELANEY JANE

Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 8:30pm

Fronted by Mar Meredith, For Esmé is an unabash- If you’re new to a Long Range Hustle show, it Autumn Kings is a Canadian rock/pop band Toronto-based pop-rock quartet Jane’s Party - Rapper, producer, engineer, mixer, crooner, Notifi Delaney Jane is a Juno nominated singer and edly feminist exploration of self-love and the only takes a minute to feel how their contagious founded in Windsor, Ontario in 2015. Started as comprised of Devon Richardson (bass, vocals), is a consummate artist. Over crisp beats and songwriter from Toronto, Canada. She began her courage of conviction in uncertain times. Refract- energy connects with everyone in the room. From teenagers, Autumn Kings has worked tirelessly Tom Ionescu (guitar, vocals), Jeff Giles (piano, dark, blitzed-out production, the Toronto auteur career as a featured vocalist and topline writer ing light through dark places, Righteous Woman a sweat-soaked club to a breezy festival stage, to capture the attention of music fans and indus- vocals), and Zach Sutton (drums) - have started brings a fresh, unfiltered level of authenticity to on some of the biggest electronic dance records (2018) invokes the urgent and personal to reflect LRH brings the warm infectious melodies, driving try personnel alike - tremendous social media 2019 with guns blazing with the release of their his music; it’s the sound of the 6ix, of life itself, of the past decade. In 2017 she ended the year on and reposition the multitudes of womanhood, rock rhythms, and gorgeous harmonies, in spades. presence, genuine direct-to-fan interaction, latest album “Casual Island”. The album packs told with open eyes and a bravado that leaves performing on the main stage with both Tiesto push back against the patriarchy, and offer the unparalleled band chemistry, honest songwriting, features and collaborations with Skratch Bastid, room for self-effacing charm. and DVBBS at Ultra Music Festival Miami, doing possibility of living on one’s own terms. The February 2019 release of their new album, a 4-month Canada-wide tour, and groundbreak- Leland Whitty (Badbadnotgood), Kirty, Fast 2 full tours of Asia & India alongside Shaun Frank, Town, is the dawn of a new chapter for the ing hometown buzz has led to the Detroit Red Romantics and producer Derek Hoffman (The Born in Montreal, Notifi has called Toronto home as well as accompanying The Chainsmokers on For Esmé is a 5-piece band bringing a dynamic Toronto based band. A recording session at The Wings’ endorsement of the band’s song “Devil Trews, Arkells). since he was months old and began rapping at the several dates of their SOLD OUT North American and dance-worthy set to the stage. Huge sound, Bathouse Studio near Kingston, Ontario with in Disguise”. age of 14. When his family moved to the Jane and “Memories Do Not Open” Arena tour. intimate moments, 5-part harmonies, and psyche- acclaimed Scottish producer and mixer, Tony Jane’s Party has shared stages with artists such Finch area, he took inspiration from Kanye West, delic visuals, with Mar Meredith’s powerful vocals, Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, Wintersleep, Snow Autumn Kings has: regular rotation on numerous as The Arkells, LIGHTS, Blue Rodeo, Stars, Sam using samples to create musical bedrock while In 2018, her more recent collaboration with infectious dancing and theatrical performance at Patrol) brings about a refined and evolved sound FM radio stations globally, notably 89X Wind- Roberts Band, The Trews, Lowest of The Low, experimenting with a smoother sound. Notifi has Grandtheft, “Easy Go”, broke top 40 radio in the forefront. for the band, reflective of their persistent drive sor/Detroit & 93.9 The River Windsor/Detroit, Tom Odell, Manic Street Preachers, Matt Mays emerged with an infectious, unique blend of rap, America and top 10 in Canada, also achieving to push themselves. frequently sold out hometown shows, 3 million and Lord Huron. dark pop and R&B, equally inspired by legends certified Gold record sales status. With the suc- For Esmé has played Wayhome, SXSW, NXNE, Spotify streams, 64 countries listening, and per- Usher and Michael Jackson, as by Toronto corner- cess of “Bad Habits”, Apple Music named her CMJ, POP MTL, CMW, Festival Du Voyageur, and Over the last few years, touring has taken them formances with international acts such as Sublime stones Drake, Tory Lanez and the Weeknd. one of their top rising artists to watch, Spotify more. Righteous Woman has had a single on NMF, from the Maritimes to Victoria. They’ve shared with Rome, Pop Evil, Tea Party, Mutemath, and made her the cover of their playlist “Hot New two songs in the top 5 CBC Radio 3 Top 30, a stages with Arkells, The Glorious Sons, Matt Mays, Sloan. Alongside manager and notorious DJ Charlie B, Pop Sounds”, and iHeartRadio personally invited ‘Song of the Week’ on Here and Now, a premiere Big Wreck, and delighted hometown crowds Notifi is a member of the Farewell crew, a brand Delaney to perform “Bad Habits” live at the 2018 with Exclaim! and more. with month-long residencies at Toronto’s Dakota and upcoming label which represents the idea of Jingle Ball Toronto alongside The Chainsmokers, Tavern. ascension, of leaving the past behind and going DuaLipa, & Khalid. to a better place.

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EXCO LEVI & KRIGARE JADE EAGLESON ANDREW CASSARA ISKWĒ KAYO HIGH PRIEST

Wednesday, June 19, 9pm Wednesday, June 19, 9pm Wednesday, June 19, 9pm Wednesday, June 19, 9pm Wednesday, June 19, 9pm Wednesday, June 19, 9pm

Toronto Star billed EXCO LEVI “local reggae Krigarè is known for her strong imagery with Jade Eagleson has the kind of traditional sound Andrew Cassara is a Canadian-born singer-song- It’s not easy to be a unique voice in today’s pop Kayo Guevarra was born and raised on the Carib- King”. True. Levi holds the best winning per- intense storytelling lyrics. Her electronic driven that is the heart and soul of country music. Even writer who has been writing and recording music music, but singer-songwriter iskwē creates an bean island of St. Lucia. Inspired by the likes of centage in Canada’s JUNO Awards. He has been melodies, weighted with textured guitars, takes at only 23-years-old, he has a unique ability to and developing his unique brand of pop for over 4 adventurous sound with electronic, alternative, Bob Marley, The Fugees, Kardinal Offishall, 2Pac, nominated the 7 times he submitted and has won the listener on a cinematic journey of emotions, take you back in time to the glory days of Johnny years. Together with his team at SGMGroupArtists, rock, classicaland hip hop elements, and a mes- and Jay-Z, Kayo began honing his talent through 5 times. Having penned more than 150 songs battles and empowerment. Krigarè first got her Cash, George Jones and Randy Travis. Andrew is consistently releasing new music and merizing live show that includes multi-media and poetry at the age of 14. across his already impressive career — including start in the music industry backing the piano for performing live domestically and internationally. custom-made costumes. A personal sense of for 2017’s critically acclaimed release, NARRA- Kelly Clarkson at the Grammy Awards, but since Jade was raised on his grandparents’ farm in He has developed a very strong presence online community and ancestral curiosity has enabled Eventually, Kayo turned his poetry to songs, that TIVE— reggae artist Exco Levi continues his status then she has learned to carve her own path. Ontario where he worked alongside his father and has established an ever-growing world-wide the Canadian artist of Cree and Métis decent to “sugar with the medicine” approach to songwrit- as a must-hear contributor to the Canadian music tending crops and livestock. Jade has been fan base. enlighten, inspire and entertain all generations ing is the basis for what Kayo’s music is all about scene. With multiple songs licensed for film and televi- making music most of his life but only considered and backgrounds. – combining the sounds of rap, dancehall, and sion, and collaborations with artists from around country music as a career when confronted with In the summers of 2017 and 2018, Andrew and soca creating a uniquely aggressive and pene- “Our team pursues all opportunities in Canada” the world, Krigarè is making her way and leaving the harsh reality of figuring out how to save the his band have become a familiar sight at many Her first single, “Little Star,” from achakosuk— the trating sound while penning songs with substance Levi muses. “32 dates across Canada the NE US her mark. She has performed at the 2016 National farm and keep it in the family. summer festivals and Canadian music venues. first of two forthcoming EPs, one due in October, and purpose. and Europe made 2018 a very good year. ” NACA Conference, Evolution Music Festival, In 2017 he and his band headlined the Youth X the other next April — follows 2017’s The Fight High School Nation tour, and colleges around While he may have started playing in empty bars, Canada Tour and performed at Youth Centres Within, iskwē’s sophomore album which was nom- Performance highlights: Exco Levi and his band the nation. he soon caught his break when he earned his way across Ontario. The Youth X Canada tour was part- inated for Indigenous Album of the Year at the High Priest performed live at the 2019 JUNO into the Emerging Artist Showcase in 2017. Jade’s nered by “Partners For Mental Health and Youth 2018 Juno Awards; won her the 2017 WCMA for Awards March 17. He is the winner of Harry With her newest album release titled “KRIGARÈ”, sound stunned audiences and easily separated Centres Canada, in support of open and honest Electronic/ Dance Artist of the Year, and led to Jerome Awards for 2019 and Exco rocked the Krigarè tells her compelling stories of surviving him from the pack, which saw him take home top dialogue on the subject of Youth Mental Health. a pre-Grammy showcase in NYC, a performance stage at the CBC /Live Nation festival in May at two different cancers all by the age of 18. “My life prize. Jade was immediately signed to Universal at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Vasa Ontario Place. has been full of battles these last three years. I’ve Music Canada and has been working on his debut To date, Andrew has released a full length Album Museum in Stockholm, before the King and Queen had to find my voice again, and decide on who I album. Jade’s debut single was released in 2018. entitled “The Big Bang”, and his new album is of Sweden. His sizzling dancehall ep will be released in Q2, am coming out of trying times. I am a WARRIOR!” Check it out everywhere! currently in the production stages and is slated for 2019. And the Roots, Rock Reggae Beat goes on. release in late 2019, with a leading single entitled “Get Down” which was released in January 2019.

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Notes

KEITH BROWN MIGHTY MIKE NICHOLAS WALLACE WORDBURGLAR WAYNE HOFFMAN

Thursday, June 20, 9pm Thursday, June 20, 9pm Thursday, June 20, 9pm Thursday, June 20, 9pm Thursday, June 20, 9pm

Keith Brown is a world-class VIP entertainer, key- Mighty Mike Johns had the secrets of his strength A Master of subtle illusion and manipulation. Wordburglar, the original verb hurdler. Inter- Wayne Hoffman is ranked as one of the top men- note speaker and magician. He’s inspired wonder passed down over 4 generations of strongman A gifted story Teller. Pure evil wrapped in Mr. nationally known for hilariously rhyme-bending talists in the world. His show has rocked colleges in over 22 countries and counting. He most performers, starting with the “Mighty Atom”, in Rodger’s sweater. Nick has appeared on CW’s wordplay, engaging storytelling and unflinching and universities across the US and Canada for recently performed in Iceland for the First Lady. the 1920s. Today he is one of very few strongman Penn & Teller:Fool Us as well as FOXtv’s Houdini geekiness, Wordburglar is a master performer over 16 years. He’s appeared on The Ellen DeGe- He’s a recent TEDx speaker and an international acts out there and the feats are all legitimate and & Doyle’s World of Wonders. He has been named of live and interactive improv rap and freestyle neres Show, America’s Got Talent, CNN, Britain’s best-selling author on Amazon. He was chosen can be examined. the Canadian Champion of Magic by the Cana- comedy songs. From campuses to comicons, Got Talent, National Geographic, France’s Got Toronto’s BEST Magician .... and he’s not even dian Association of Magicians and is the 2018 hockey to Harry Potter, music festivals and Talent, and successfully fooled Penn & Teller on from Toronto. When not touring his public show to The Mighty Mike show will light up your school’s recipient of the Allan Slaight Award for Canadian beyond, Wordburglar’s wordplay-wizardry and their show Fool Us. sold out houses and rave reviews, Keith trains Ivey social media with photos and mentions of Mike Rising Star. infinite rhyme-range has entertained thousands MBAs and business executives in effective com- in his 1920s bathing suit performing authentic of people across Canada, the USA, Japan and Wayne’s show is a combination of hilarious munication and high-impact presentational skills. feats of strength from 100 years ago. Bending the UK. comedy and unbelievable mind reading. Wayne’s horseshoes, blowing up hot water bottles, tearing show has won him awards including Entertainer Keith gets hired to raise the energy and the atmo- packs of cards, juggling bowling balls, the feats Every Wordburglar show is a hilarious, head-nod- of The Year, Variety Artist of The Year, Best Male sphere in the room by engaging and stimulating are unbelievable! ding one-of-a-kind event packed with positive Performer, Best Live Novelty Artist, and Mentalist your guests’ imagination. They will see things old-school hip-hop vibes, nerdy songs, improv of The Year. they’ve never seen before, will never see again This multiple award-winning show is not just about freestyles and audience participation. For more and will remember for the rest of their lives! See the feats: The ironic, self-reflective comedy and information contact [email protected] and Watch Wayne read people’s minds, predict the it to believe it – it’s Absolute Magic! unique audience participation routines are the visit wordburglar.com future, and perform seemingly psychic stunts with result of years of crafting. The show has been comedic charisma. Watch what you’re thinking. professionally directed, and Mike works tirelessly He might be listening! writing new comedy material. This is a show your audience will never forget!

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NICK REYNOLDSON COMEDY IN MOTION GRIOT B FERRARO COLINRESPONSE WITH BOB CATES

Alternate Showcase Act – Comedy Alternate Showcase Act – Variety #1 Alternate Showcase Act – Variety #2 Alternate Showcase Act – Mainstage #1 Alternate Showcase Act –Mainstage #2

Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Nick Reyn- Bob Cates is a Canadian Juggling Champion, The word Griot translates to storyteller, and Griot Ferraro is a literal band of brothers; Cosmo, Toronto Pop-soul artist “ColinResponse” is the oldson has a unique view of the world. Sharp, clean comedian and physical variety artist. Bob B is just that! He is an artist from Los Angeles, Gianni, and Tally from Toronto, Ontario. The Global Ambassador for the Luxury Spirit Brand smart and energetic, this young comic is quickly grew up on a farm, and his small town charm, California that combines rap and education to storied Cameron House music venue belongs to Moët-Hennessy. on the rise. clean comedy, and witty sense of humour have teach about Race relations, ethnicity, diversity and their family. Growing up in that atmosphere gave won him fans all across the nation. the history of people of color. In 2019 alone, he them a crash course in musicianship and putting This past July (2018) he received the honour A 2018 Runner Up at SiriusXM’s Top Comic Com- has performed at over 35 schools and Universities on a great live show. Though they still regularly of winning both Emerging Artist of the Year & petition, Nick has appeared in major festivals He keeps the crowd laughing with fast paced in the states. play there, they have taken the show on the road, Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the COCA Music including Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy comedy routines involving advanced juggling, including showcases at Halifax Pop Explosion, Awards (Past winners include: Alessia Cara, Lights Festival, NXNE and as part of the New Faces wild unicycling and balancing skills, and an insane Whether using his music to slow down and lec- NXNE, and CMW. They have shared the stage and Arkells). Showcase at JFL 42. He’s been featured on MTV, real plate spinning finale that has to be seen to be ture or turning all the way up with his DJ, DJ Leo with bands like Sam Roberts, Arkells and Matt MUCH, CBC and multiple national commercials. believed. Bob was awarded National Entertainer and providing a concert performance, Griot B Mays. They recently signed a record deal with “Something About Your Love” – his most recent of the Year at the Canadian Event Industry Awards will leave your campus educated, entertained, Warner Music and look forward to putting out music video earned him the title of Best Music and was recently awarded “Best Variety Act” at uplifted, and inspired. He can be found on insta- new music in 2019. Video at the 2018 Toronto New Wave Film Festival the Canadian Comedy Awards. gram @TheGriotB and his videos can be seen on and has since had him featured in Vice, Huffington his company Youtube channel: School Yard Rap. Post US, as CBC Radio’s song of the week, and is also being received well internationally – a result of it being stacked with celebrity endorsements and cameos from the cast of X Men, Wynonna Earp & Star Trek: Discovery (including: Lamar Johnson, Kat Barrell, Matt Murray,Oyin Oladejo).

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HEADPHONE DISCO IMPROV GAMES NIGHT BOOM BOOM BINGO! GAME ON!

Salon A Oakes South Bathroom Salon A Salon A Sunday, June 16th, Day 01 Monday, June 17th, Day 02 Tuesday, June 18th Day 03 Wednesday, June 19th, Day 04

2 DJs, hundreds of headphones, you dancing your butts off... and sheer Improv Games Night is a fully improvised show featuring some of Canada’s One thing for sure is this is no ordinary game of bingo! The event is hosted Game On arrives at your campus with a wide-variety of systems and games. silence! Unfamiliar with the concept ? It works by taking a room full of best comedians. Everything is made up on the spot! Not to worry though, by our awesome MC and DJ and there will be... lots of dancing, hilarious You provide the space, we bring the TV’s, consoles, and games. Have a people, removing the sound system, arming said dance-ready peeps with these Comedy Bar improvisers are trained professionals and know how to party games, some decent prizes, some goofy prizes, audience members favourite game from your childhood? Just ask, and we will make sure to a set of wireless headphones and having two separate DJ’s broadcast bring the funny! The show is inspired by YOUR audience, so it’s customized on stage, stage members in the audience, 80s and 90s throwbacks, sing- bring it with us. We can also accommodate theme days, or run tournaments to them over two FM channels – that’s two different DJs spinning two to your group and you’ll never see another one like it. There is opportunity alongs, dance-offs, Wheel Of Fortune spins, confetti blasts and of course on campus. different styles at the same time. Don’t like getting down to God’s Plan for lots of audience participation. See comedians who have studied and a whole lot of Bingo fun! with the folks listening to DJ A, then switch over the DJ B and sing along performed with The Second City, The Upright Citizens Brigade and iO and to some Beyonce with that DJ instead. can be seen on shows like This Hour has 22 Minutes, Baroness von Sketch Show and Workin’ Moms. Party-goers can switch be¬tween both DJs via a toggle switch on the side of their specially adapted wireless ‘disco muffs’. Come check out the hottest new dance concept in the world, which is now whisking through college campuses across the country. You’ll laugh your headphones off while having a great time dancing along!

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2.4. SANCTIONS FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS must be considered by the Board of Directors at its next business meeting. The results of such consideration must be communicated in writing to the members, COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations includ- associate or volunteer in question within seven (7) days of the meeting. ing, but not limited to the following. Possible sanctions include: 4.2. The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept up-to-date OPERATING POLICIES and posted to the COCA website within seven (7) days of any amendments being • Verbal warnings; • Written warnings; made. • Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA; • Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or other activity; HARASSMENT POLICY • Expulsion from COCA events; DISCIPLINE Grounds for discipline include but are not limited to: • Loss of opportunity to apply to showcase for a length of time to be determined by COCA; COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable conduct, and any act 2.3.1. Violation of any of the policies contained in the COCA Operating • Suspension from participation in COCA events for a length of time should be reported to the COCA Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is Policy document. to be determined by COCA; found in the following statement 1.PURPOSE • Suspension of membership; or, 2.3.2. Infractions of policies and procedures outlined in COCA publications • Permanent loss of membership. “The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for and materials, such as the conference guidelines, conference registration forms, working and learning through conferences both regionally and nationally, that are The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) establishes policies and supportive to the treatment of all its members. The basis for interaction within membership application forms, and event information. COCA may impose such sanctions in any combination and sequence that it deems procedures that govern the operation of its programs and activities, and ensure C.O.C.A. is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. C.O.C.A. will the ethical comportment of its members. COCA may act when it becomes aware appropriate for any of the violations listed in Section 4 above as well as other 2.3.3. Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the expression of demean- not condone behavior that is likely to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or produc- of a policy violation by one or more of its members, associates or volunteers. violations of the organization’s stated policies. ing, insulting, or intimidating comments based on sex, race, color, religion, tivity of any C.O.C.A. member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, personal national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other areas given legal- dignity, and C.O.C.A. considers this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.” Directors must familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures as Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of ly-protected status; part of their legal obligations as directors of a Canadian non-profit corporation a member or associate, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or including, but not limited to: duty of care, duty of diligence, fiduciary duty, volunteer from COCA sponsored events or activities. 2.3.4. Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored event or any investment powers, duty to avoid conflicts of interest, and duty to act within the CODE OF ETHICS of its activities; scope of authority. The executive director shall ensure that each new director 3. PROCEDURE is provided with a copy of the Policy Manual and is reminded to read the Policy 2.3.5. Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored event or any of its As members of C.O.C.A., we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous on Discipline in particular. 3.1. Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint against activities including, unwanted physical conduct or contact of any kind, advances practices are important in their own right and essential to good business. The another member. or propositions. C.O.C.A. Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that generally have The purpose of this policy is to address violations of COCA policies and standards. the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and enlightened professionalism. It is designed to provide COCA with procedures to follow when dealing with the 3.2. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director 2.3.6. Violation of provincial or local laws governing the use of alcohol, or We support them in letter and in spirit. discipline of members which may occur from time to time. selling or distributing alcohol to underage delegates or attendees; or the most senior volunteer leader present at an event within ten (10) days fol- lowing any alleged violation. Such complaint must include details of the events This policy is based on the rules of natural justice, also known as the duty of CONTRACTING 2.3.7. Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that causes harm to leading up to the alleged violation. fairness. It is also based on best practices taken from other not-for-profit organi- persons or property; zations. Natural justice involves a set of rules designed to ensure that decisions 3.3. Both the complainant and the member accused have the right to 1. Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only made are fair and that those affected are given an opportunity to participate in the by those properly authorized by the school, by an agency 2.3.8. The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug or other sub- receive copies of all relevant documents and also have the right to be represented decision-making process. It also includes the requirement that a disciplinary body or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the school whether it stance illegal under provincial or federal law; by another member at any hearings. be open-minded and free of bias, actual or perceived. It further requires that all has exclusive rights with an artist, and is responsible sides are heard and that the accused has a fair opportunity to confront witnesses, for identifying an authorized negotiating person from the school. 2.3.9. Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate or reckless acts; 3.4. Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during challenge evidence, summon witnesses, present evidence, and have counsel. deliberations, must submit his or her observations in writing. 2. When an agency offers an act to a school, the school must 2.3.10. Theft; This policy is not intended as a means of resolving contractual, copyright or any 3.5. The Executive Director, the Chair of the Board of Directors, and one avoid reasonable delays in responding, and if other type of civil, criminal or other disputes between members or between accepting or declining the offer, should clearly and explicitly 2.3.11. Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or abusive e-mails to other director appointed by the Board, shall serve as the disciplinary committee. members and associates; nor is it intended to preclude legal action by COCA in indicate so. COCA members, volunteers and/or staff; Individuals appointed to the disciplinary committee shall adhere to COCA’s Code appropriate cases. COCA reserves the right to determine when an issue merits of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and shall recuse themselves from 3. An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if the investigation. the committee if they are in a conflict of interest position. 2.3.12. Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation or misinformation offer is conditional, must make such conditions clear to the school in advance. about COCA, its practices, members, volunteers and/or staff through e-mail or All members and associates are responsible for ensuring that their respective 3.6. The Chair of the National Conference Committee shall not be eligible other communications; 4. Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by personnel are made aware of this policy and informed that they are subject to its to serve on the disciplinary committee should an issue arise during the national provisions. Participation in COCA sponsored events or activities by members, both parties without delay. 2.3.13. Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with scheduled COCA conference. associates and volunteers are expressly conditioned upon adherence with this activities or events during COCA conferences, or other COCA-sponsored pro- 5. Middle agents who sign contracts on behalf of an artist policy. 3.7. The Committee will review all written submissions and set a time grams or activities. are as responsible for the provisions of any agreement as the exclusive agency for all interested parties to attend a hearing during which, of an artist would be. the Committee will ask questions based on the written submissions. 2.POLICY 2.3.14. Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCA’s name and/or logo—or 3.8. The member accused, or his or her representative, may then question any other elements—to imply endorsement, affiliation or for any other non-sanc- 6. Verbal commitments should be honoured, although written witnesses and challenge the evidence. Whenever the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities becomes aware of tioned purpose; contracts are essential for a clear understanding between the parties. The agent 3.9. The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and reach a decision on any violations of its policies or procedures by staff, volunteers, or members, it should make sure that both the school and the artist understand all arrangements the complaint. A unanimous decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions shall conduct an investigation and may impose sanctions or other disciplinary 2.3.15. Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/or submitting mis- in the contract. are to be levied, those will be announced after the in camera session. actions if warranted. leading or untrue information for publication in COCA publication 7. Contracts are to be signed only by the properly and legally 3.10. Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, suspension, 2.1. SCOPE 2.3.16. Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the services already authorized persons of the contracting parties. The agent is responsible for iden- expulsion of membership, or the banning from COCA events, are final. If termi- being offered by COCA or in services which directly relate to COCA’s core busi- tifying the contracting authority at the school. nation, suspension, expulsion, or banning from COCA events is recommended, This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, ness or some component thereof; the member, associate or volunteer has the option to appeal to the Appeals associates, volunteers or, staff of COCA. 8. Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract Committee of the Board of Directors. 2.3.17. Establishment of programs, services or activities which purport, allege signing and are a part of the contractual obligation. or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but which are not; 2.2. AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS 3.11. The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members 9. Schools must provide complete and accurate information of the Board appointed by the Chair of the Board. COCA has the authority through its letters patent, and its bylaws to enforce its 2.3.18. Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion of COCA, is con- regarding the facilities and equipment to be used and intended method of pay- trary and detrimental to the interests, operations, missions and goals of COCA; ment. policies and investigate violations. 3.12. Appeals must be made in writing and filed within 10 days of the member receiving the decision of the Disciplinary Committee. No sanctions can 10. Any additional expected activities from the artist should This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws and Operating Policies, 2.3.19. Failure to comply with decisions finding policy violations and imposing be applied until after the appeal is heard. as well as any laws governing federally incorporated non-profit organizations sanctions; be in writing. The agent is responsible for informing an artist of such particulars. in Canada 3.13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final 2.3.20. Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into alleged policy viola- 11. Schools must be honest, accurate and timely in attendance tions and the discussion of potential sanctions; and expense reports, where either has an effect on the artists’ remuneration. 2.3. POLICY VIOLATIONS COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy sanctions 4. AMENDMENT 12. Written permission must be secured prior to any type of Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA range from warnings, against parties who develop a record of serial infractions over time. recording of a erformance. to sanctions and may result in discipline including the suspension, expulsion, or 4.1. Any registered contact person from a COCA-member school, company termination of a member or associate from the organization, or the expulsion or artist, may propose amendments to this policy by submitting a written proposal 13. Advertisement and promotional activities stipulated by or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events. to the COCA chair, secretary, or executive director. Such proposed amendments contract should be fully executed.

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COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY

1. Phone calls should be returned and letters answered 5. At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at least 2 sober promptly. monitors must be on duty. This may take the form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to serve as sober monitors. 2. Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in proper condition as specified in agreements. Agreements and promotional 6. The legal drinking age of the province in which a COCA event will be information as well as programming materials, should be sent when promised by held shall be noted in promotional documents for the event in question. Underage the agency. attendees shall be identified on registration forms and in any other way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which may include an indicator on the name 3. Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a program should tag. be explained to the artist/manager during negotiation if these special reasons exist. The agency should inform the artist of all responsibilities of the contract 7 At no time shall COCA, its directors, officers, or members engage and rider before arrival on campus. in the promotion of the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages. At no time shall any COCA member coerce another member or guest to consume alcoholic 4. Sharing information concerning quality, success and level beverages against his or her will. of service received from an act or agent is important to other C.O.C.A. members; high quality and good service should be communicated as well as that which is 8. At any COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another unsatisfactory. member or guest must clearly identify if said beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest concerning alcoholic 5. Under contracting, good use of supplied promotional beverages will be subject to disciplinary action. materials is important to the success of an event. Selling or other misuse of pro- motional material is improper. Promotional material should be sent on time and 9. The directors and officers of COCA shall do their best to ensure that should be kept updated. Only materials that will be needed and used should be COCA event venues are selected that allow for access by underage delegates. requested. 10. Alcohol is not permitted in the exhibition hall trade show. An exception 6. Artists should be treated as guests on campus. Artists to this rule is when a beverage-alcohol supplier provides samples of their products should treat facilities and campus rules with respect. Hospitality arrangements, to delegates. In this case, permission to distribute samples must be given by both provision of rider requirements, and payment according to contract are necessary COCA and the venue. All applicable provincial regulations must be adhered to, for the artists well-being and contribute to the quality of the appearance. and required permits must be displayed at the booth.

7. A campus host or hostess should be on hand before and 11. Any inappropriate behaviour resulting from the consumption of alcohol during events with campus and community. Artists should schedule their travel by a COCA member that negatively affects either COCA members or non-mem- with ample time to begin the performance at the time stated on the contract. bers will be considered unacceptable.

8. Any infraction of these Business Ethics and Standards 12. Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary actions by the should be referred to the Grievance Committee Chair to be resolved according COCA Board of Directors. Such actions may include the suspension, expulsion, to the terms of The C.O.C.A. Grievance Procedures Policy. revocation of membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored events.

ALCOHOL

This policy is designed to encourage the responsible use of alcohol and to promote a safe environment at COCA events.

1. No official event shall be scheduled to take place after 2:00 a.m.

2. Any event that takes place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. where alcoholic beverages are served for more than one and half hours requires service by properly trained bar staff.

3. Under no circumstances shall any official COCA event allow for attend- ees to bring their own alcoholic beverages.

4. At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, a selection of at least two categories of non-alcoholic beverages must be available to attendees throughout the course of the event. Categories of non-alcoholic beverages may include the following: water, pop, juice, and hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. This requirement also applies to any COCA member who holds an unofficial event at which there is an open invitation to COCA members and guests.

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