A Smart Approach to Your Student Benefits Plan Investment Contributions Earnings Fees and Student Expenses Benefits Contact [email protected] [email protected] SPONSORS Silver Bronze Supporting CHIL PRINT & PROMOTIONS Creating Intelligent Conversations msvusu CONTENTS US ABOUT COMMITTEE SCHEDULE HOTEL MAP HOTEL DAY 1 DAY 2 02 03 06 07 08 12 16 24DAY 3 Mission The Canadian Organization of Campus Activ- ities provides leading professional develop- ment for campus activities staff and student leaders dedicated to the enrichment of stu- dent life. About Us The Canadian Organization of Campus Activ- ities, better known by its acronym COCA, represents more than 60 postsecondary institutions across each coast of Canada. Typically school members are student asso- ciations, or administration departments that are involved with campus activities program- ming, or student engagement. COCA also boasts more than 75 Associates, which are entertainers, booking agencies, DAY 5 PRESENTERS POLICY DAY 4 artist management companies, and other valued business suppliers to the campus sector. Founded in 1982 as the successor to the Canadian Entertainment Conference, COCA has now completed thirty-five years of successful operation. For more information please visit 24 34 44 52 54 COCA.ORG LETTERS Josh Clark COCA Board Chairperson Hi and welcome to Fredericton… On behalf of the COCA board of directors, it is my extreme pleasure to wel- come you to the 2018 COCA National Conference. I would like to take this moment to encourage you to participate fully in what we hope will be an educational, engaging and entertaining experience. Kenney and the entire team has put in tremendous effort to ensure that your time in Fredericton provides the information you seek and some new ideas to take back to your campuses. Education Sessions: Our education committee has put together a long list of options for you to choose from. You will encounter a wide variety of topics, and sessions providing meaningful opportunities for students, staff, and associates. Showcases: There are acts of all type poised to perform for you. You are going to laugh, dance, learn and be entertained by some of the best talent looking to tour campuses today. Give them your attention, and consider what they may look like on your campus. Networking: Your greatest opportunities can be found in getting to know your fellow campus leaders and professionals. COCA is a great place to meet artists and agents and steal ideas from your peers. You will gain a support system that may far out last your time spent on campus… take advantage! Over the past year, I have had the privilege of working with an amazing conference planning team, and great group of people on the COCA Board. I want to thank everybody involved for their dedication and hard work… please take a look at the conference committee list in this manual and be sure to thank those individuals, particularly if you have an impactful experience in the area they took on. My hope is that this conference is a valuable and enriching experience for everyone attending, whether you are new to the organization, or a seasoned COCA veteran, and that it encourages you to get involved in committee work in the future. Thanks for being here… Enjoy! Josh 4 Kenney Fitzpatrick COCA Conference Chairperson Hello and welcome to Fredericton and to the 2018 COCA National Confer- ence! It’s been 5 years but COCA is finally back on the east coast and we are excited and ready to roll out our own unique brand of hospitality. Like previously, this year’s conference is all about education, innovation and entertainment. Campus activities are found in all areas of student life and travel between the worlds of general programming and events, advocacy, wellness, leadership, communications, clubs and more. Together we strive to create inclusive and engaging experiences for all our student demographics. As leader’s on our respective campuses, we’re very fortunate to have such opportunities like the COCA national conference. Each year I leave the conference renewed, energized and filled with new ideas and excitement to create positive experiences for our student body. Because of COCA I’ve learned so much, grown as a manager, a leader, a mentor and an educator. And from this conference I’ve made incredible new friends and developed some of my most trusted relationships. And this past year I have had the pleasure of serving as your conference chair. My advice to you: Take every advantage you can to make connections. There’s so much to discover from your fellow school delegates. Ask questions and engage with each other. Above all else, it is essential that you attend your education sessions! A majority of our planning time is devoted to crafting a broad range of educational sessions to provide you with a variety of knowledge to equip you for the year ahead. I have to send a huge thank you to all those who have worked so incredibly hard this past year to help make this conference possible. Our Board of Directors, committee chairs, office staff and volunteers have been essential and have gone beyond the extra mile with their leadership, dedication and commitment. To our associates, thank you for your continued contributions and support. You are a huge part of this conference and your involvement is always appreciated. And of course I absolutely must thank the school members who continue to be involved and engaged, challenging us to continue to take things to the next level. On behalf of the COCA Board of Directors, and the COCA East schools, welcome home! And here’s to a fantastic conference experience! slàinte mhath! Kenney 5 COMMITTEE Conference Chair Committee Chairs CHAIR AWARDS PROGRAM Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount Saint Vincent University Alison Bryan, Mount Saint Vincent University Lindsey Gallant, Mount Allison University Board of Directors BIZ HALL MANAGER (TRADE SHOW) COCA CHAIR Todd Hoffman, Mount Saint Vincent University Josh Clark, Western University CONFERENCE BULLETINS & SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CHAIR Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount Saint Vincent University Tyler Hetherington, Fanshawe College PAST CONFERENCE CHAIR CONFERENCE MANUAL & PHOTOGRAPHY Josh Clark, Western University Alex Roy, Mount Saint Vincent University EASTERN DIRECTORS CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGER Alison Bryan, Mount St. Vincent University Mary Margaret Courtney Sean Hopkins, St. Francis Xavier University St. Lawrence College, Brockville alum WESTERN DIRECTORS EDUCATION PROGRAM Madelaine McCracken, Mount Royal University Alicia Johnson, Acadia University Riley Miller, University of Lethbridge Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College CENTRAL DIRECTORS Kevin “Beef” Masterson, Fanshawe College Kelsey Richard, Laurier University PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE Kevin Masterson, Fanshawe College Mary Margaret Courtney ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS St. Lawrence College, Brockville alum Tim Fraser, Degy Booking International PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES Tony Lee, JMA Talent Alison Bryan, Mount Saint Vincent University EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOWCASE SELECTION Earle Taylor, COCA Craig Walsh, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology SHOWCASE MANAGEMENT Craig Walsh, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology SHOWCASE PRODUCTION Craig Walsh, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology SPONSORSHIP Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University Earle Taylor, COCA STEAL THIS IDEA Kevin “Beef” Masterson, Fanshawe College 6 BLOCK SCHEDULE June 12-16, 2018 BLOCK SCHEDULEDELTA FREDERICTON FREDERICTON, NB Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 8:00 8:15 Registration Registration Registration Registration 8:30 Conference Office Conference Office Conference Office Conference Office 8:45 9am - 10am 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 4 pm 9:00 Registration Regional Meetings Regional Meetings 9:15 9 am - 6 pm 9am - 10am & Block Booking 9:30 Delta Fredericton Grand BR B/D/E Regional Meetings 9am - 10am Annual General 9:45 Conference Office 9:30am - 10:30am Victoria / Hampstead / Carleton Meeting 10:00 Break Victoria/Governors BR A/B Keynote David Bastedo 9:30am - 10:30am 10:15 225 Woodstock Road, 10am - 10:30am Grand Ballroom C 10:30 Fredericton, NB Education Sessions Break Break Education Sessions 10:45 Tel: 506-457-7000 10:15am - 11:15am Education Sessions 10:30 - 11:30am 11:00 11:15am - 12:15pm 10:45 - 11:45am Educational Keynote Hampstead, Victoria, Aberdeen 11:15 Welcome Activities Grand Ballroom D/E Hampstead, Victoria, Aberdeen Ian Campeau Governors BR A/B 11:30 Pre-Conference Governors Ballroom A/B Governors BR A/B 11am - 12pm 11:45 Activities Hampstead Room Grand Ballroom A/B 12:00 Networking Lunch Delegate Lunch On Own Lunch On Own 12:15 featuring Wes Barker Associates Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm 12:30 Opening Lunch and 12pm - 1pm 12:45 & Keynote Speaker STEAL THIS IDEA 1:00 Harrison Browne 11:45am - 1:45pm 1:15 12:15pm - 1:45pm Grand Ballroom A/B Campus Activities 1:30 Grand Ballroom A/B Tradeshow/Biz Hall Singer/Songwriter 1:45 Break Break & Busking Showcase Showcase 2:00 Education Sessions 1pm - 4pm 1pm - 3:30 pm 2:15 Education Sessions 2pm - 3pm 2:30 2pm - 3pm Hampstead, Victoria, Aberdeen Hotel Hotel 2:45 3pm - 4pm Governors BR A/B Grand Ballroom C/D/E Grand Ballroom A/B 3:00 Grand Ballroom D/E Break and 3:15 Governors Ballroom A/B Governors Ballroom A/B 3:30 Hampstead Room Lecture and Foyers 3:45 Showcase Free Time 4:00 Education Session 3:15pm - 5:30pm 3:30pm - 5:30 pm 4:15 ROUNDTABLES Variety Showcase 4:30 Dinner 4pm - 5pm Hotel 4pm - 5:30pm SWAG Auction 4:45