CONFERENCE MANUAL YOUR GUIDE TO COCA NIAGARA 2014 OUR SPONSORS A special thanks… COCA gratefully acknowledges the following associate members for their generous and continued support of this organization. The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities recognizes the invaluable role sponsors place in the success of the conference and the organization. We ask that our delegates thank these companies with their continued support and business. GOLD "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters." SILVER BRONZE SUPPORTING ep THE Epicpromo A GENCY national speakers bureau CONTRIBUTING ComT I C K E T STix I N C . www . c o m t i x . c o m Our Sponsors COCA 2014 1 Contents ABOUT US 4 Welcome Who We Are 6 Restaurants & Services The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, better known by its acronym COCA, represents more 8 Hotel Plan than 60 post-secondary institutions from British Columbia to the Atlantic Provinces. 9 Block Schedule Typically, school members are student associations or college departments that are involved with campus 10 Detailed Schedule activities programming. COCA also boasts more than 75 Associates which are entertainers, booking agencies, artist management companies, and other 17 Education Sessions suppliers to the campus activities sector. Founded in 1982 as the successor to the Canadian Entertainment 24 Session Presenters Conference, COCA has now completed more than thirty years of successful operation. 28 Keynote Speakers coca.org 30 Showcases Our Mission Statement 32 Special Showcases COCA is committed to developing quality campus programming through education, information sharing 56 Awards Banquet & Show and resources. Furthermore, COCA is dedicated to enhancing skill 57 Hall of Fame Award development by providing educational and business opportunities, resources, and services for professional 58 Policies staff, college and university students, and associates of the organization. 64 Notes Questions? Find us in Salon B on the 3rd f loor. 2 COCA 2014 Section name COCA 2014 3 WELCOME TO NIAGARA FALLS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Board of Directors Portfolios "I hope that everyone takes COCA CHAIR AWARD SHOW PRODUCER this opportunity to learn, Phil Champagne, Wilfrid Laurier University Al Legault, McMaster University network, and create lasting CONFERENCE CHAIR BIZ HALL MANAGER Jason Moseley, Centennial College Ray Corbeil, Champlain College relationships in business PAST CONFERENCE CHAIR CONFERENCE BULLETINS and friendship." Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU Bill Mahon, John Abbott College EASTERN DIRECTORS CONFERENCE MANUAL DESIGN Alicia Romkey, Acadia University Megan Foerster within the hotel venue. Not only has this saved time in & Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU the schedule and significant dollars, it has also ensured CONFERENCE MANUAL EDITOR that COCA is in control of the showcases, not an WESTERN DIRECTORS Earle Taylor, COCA external venue. I ask for your support and leadership as Anna Hilliar, UBC & Shaun Scrymgeour, we attempt to move our national conference into Red River College CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGERS the future. Marie Claude Noel, University of Ottawa CENTRAL DIRECTORS & Mary Margaret Courtney, St. Lawrence College ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Phil Champagne, Wilfrid Laurier University & Mark Merkestyn, St. Clair College EDUCATION SESSIONS A Letter from Your participation is essential to this conference and Anna Hilliar, UBC & Pete Munro, FarBeyond our organization. Thank you for taking the time and ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS the Conference Chair: the effort to showcase and provide opportunities for Pete Munro, FarBeyond & Sameena Topan, SCHOOL SWAP students and full-time staff to preview your talent and The Riot Project Jen Brown, UNB - Saint John On behalf of the 2014 National Conference Committee, your services for their respective campuses. We have SHOWCASE SELECTION I would personally like to welcome you to the COCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR endeavoured to create an atmosphere that encourages Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU NATIONALS. Since June 2013 we have worked business, networking, and opportunity for you, your Earle Taylor, COCA tirelessly to create a social, interactive and entertaining company, and artists you may represent. SHOWCASE MANAGER conference that provides opportunities for our various Josh Clark, Western University member groups to be successful. I hope that everyone takes this opportunity to learn, Standing network, and create lasting relationships in business SPONSORSHIP STUDENT LEADERS and friendship. I also encourage you to take the time Committee Chairs Jason Moseley, Centennial College, to participate in all scheduled activities to maximize Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU & Earle Taylor, COCA The NCC has spent time to ensure that the education the benefits of attending this conference. Lastly, please AWARDS COMMITTEE portion of this year’s conference was second to none. SUMMER ASSISTANT remember to thank our sponsors and volunteer staff for Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College You will be able to take advantage of several education Alyssa Martin, Fanshawe College their contributions. streams to help hone your skills in various areas COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE including marketing, campus clubs administration, Once again, welcome to The Falls! Alicia Romkey, Acadia University programming, and leadership. We know that when you & Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU leave at the end of the conference you will be amazing Volunteers Jason Moseley EDUCATION COMMITTEE social coordinators on your campuses. FULL TIME Anna Hilliar, UBC & Pete Munro, FarBeyond Marie Claude Noel, University of Ottawa, FULL-TIME SCHOOL STAFF COCA 2014 National Conference Chair, Special Events Coordinator, Centennial College Mary Margaret Courtney, St. Lawrence College This year we have made changes to keep the conference Student Association Inc. & Japneet Marwah, Seneca College fresh for the staff who provide continuity on campus EDUCATION COMMITTEE from year-to-year. You will notice that we have Kat Lourenco, Marketing Stream introduced a new special showcase category with a longer format and a conference which is fully supported 4 COCA 2014 Welcome Letter from the Conference Chair Conference Committee COCA 2014 5 Delivery RESTAURANTS & SERVICES DOMINO'S PIZZA 905-374-4334 TONY ROMA'S In the Marriott Gateway Hotel $$ 241 PIZZA 6733 Fallsview Blvd 905-357-0241 MARRIOTT GATEWAY FALLSVIEW CAFÉ $$ Dinner only, ribs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, Mezzanine Level steak, seafood SWISS CHALET ROTISSERIE & GRILL Breakfast Buffet only 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM 905-356-1028 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 905-356-7662 MILESTONES BAR & GRILL $$ TGI FRIDAYS $$ Banks & Groceries Mezzanine Level 6700 Fallsview Blvd (Inside Embassy Suites) Lunch and dinner daily Salads, pasta, sandwiches, ribs BMO BANK OF MONTREAL 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM 7555 Montrose Rd 905-358-4720 905-356-8523 905-357-2300 *At Milestones you will receive 20% off food when you flash your pass! *At TGI Fridays you will receive 20% off food, and large drafts for the price of regular drafts when they are sitting either in the bar area or CIBC at the bar. Just flash your pass! 6345 Lundy's Lane 905-354-7494 In the Marriott Fallsview COUNTRY CHALET RESTAURANT $$ 6526 Main St RBC ROYAL BANK Hotel (across the street) All you can eat breakfast 6518 Lundy's Lane 905-371-2229 905-356-7313 STARBUCKS $ Lobby Level APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT $$ TD CANADA TRUST 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM 6546 Fallsview Blvd 5900 Dorchester Rd Casual American cuisine, lunch special 905-357-1930 TERRAPIN GRILLE 905-356-6565 FALLSVIEW RESTAURANT $$$ THE BEER STORE Slightly more upscale, also offers breakfast buffet OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE $$$ 6757 Lundy's Lane 7:00AM – 9:00 PM 6733 Fallsview Blvd 905-354-5521 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM LIQUOR STORE 905-357-6661 5389 Ferry St Walking Distance *At Outback you will receive 20% off lunch and 25% off dinner when 905-357-4360 you flash your pass! ZAPPI'S PIZZA $ THAI BINH VARIETY MY COUSIN VINNY'S 6663 Stanley Ave $$$ 7122 Drummond 6541 Main St Pizza, Pasta & Subs 905-371-8824 Italian, has patio 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM RON'S NOFRILLS 905-357-7100 905-374-2621 6460 Lundy's Lane IHOP $ 905-357-4623 6455 Fallsview Blvd Great for breakfast $ 5 – 15 Approximate cost for an 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM $$ 15 – 25 entrée, with tax and tip. Taxis 905-357-5444 $$$ 25+ Does not include beverages. NIAGARA FALLS TAXI LTD *At IHOP you will receive 20% off food when you flash your pass! 905-357-4000 5-O TAXI 905-358-3232 ELITE TAXI LTD 905-356-9990 6 COCA 2014 Restaurants & Services Restaurants & Services HOTEL MAP BLOCK SCHEDULE MARRIOTT GATEWAY ON THE FALLS | NIAGARA FALLS, ON TIME MON | JUNE 2 TUES | JUNE 3 WED | JUNE 4 THURS | JUNE 5 FRI | JUNE 6 Registration Registration Regional 9:00 AM Registration AGM Registration 9:00 – 6:00 | Salon B 9:00 – 5:00 | Salon B Meetings 2 9:00 – 5:00 9:00 – 10:00 9:00 – 4:00 9:00 – 10:00 9:30 AM Education 4 Salon B Hennepin N & S Salon B Regional Meetings 1 Third Floor 9:30 – 10:30 First Floor 9:30 – 10:30 | Third Floor Break 10:00 AM Third Floor & Peninsula Education 7 Biz Hall 1 & 2 HENNEPIN NORTH & SOUTH 3 PENINSULA Break Break 10:15 – 11:15 Campus Activities 10:30 AM Setup Third Floor & Biz Hall 2 (Tradeshow) 10:00 – 12:00 Education Sessions Education Sessions Education 1 Education 5 Peninsula 10:00 – 12:00 11:00 AM 10:45 – 11:45 10:45 – 11:45 Oakes North Break Oakes North & Foyer Lecture/Variety Showcases 1 & 2 Third Floor & Peninsula Third Floor & Peninsula & Foyer Registration Comedy Showcases 1 & 2 11:30 AM 9:00 – 6:00 | Salon B Break Break Lunch on AGM Pre-Conference Activities 12:00 PM your own Niagara Falls City Tour Associates Opening Lunch Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on (Book on your own) Lunch Feat. Dr. John Carlos Feat. Derreck Kayongo your own 12:30 PM 12:00 – 1:30 12:00 – 1:30 | Oakes North 12:00 – 1:30 | Oakes North 12:00 – 1:30 Jet Boating on Niagara River Milestones 1:00 PM (Register with COCA) Education 8 Feat.