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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 On Your Own Grand Ballroom B/C Grand Ballroom A/B Hotel Closes at 4pm 5:00 4pm - 6 pm Grand Ballroom A/B 5:15 5:30 Dinner on Your Own Dinner on Your Own Closing Banquet 5:45 5pm - 8:30pm 5:30 - 8:30pm and Awards 6:00 Regional Receptions Associates Meeting Dinner on Your Own 6:15 Grand Ballroom C/D/E 6 - 6:30pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm Reception 6:30 Welcome Reception Hotel: Carleton Room 5:30pm - 6pm 6:45 & Delegate Orientation Associates Reception 7:00 6:30pm - 7:30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm Dinner and Awards 7:15 Grand Ballroom C Hotel: Victoria Room 6pm-8pm 7:30 Shuttles to Venue 7:45 7:30pm - 8:30pm Grand Ballroom A/B/C 8:00 Outside Hotel Shuttles to Venue 8:15 Pre 8pm - 9pm Free Time 8:30 Conference Outside Hotel 8pm - 9:30pm 8:45 Welcome 9:00 Social Comedy 9:15 Showcase 9:30 Meet Other 8:30pm - 11:30pm 9:45 Delegates Mainstage Mainstage Mainstage Closing Showcase 10:00 Showcase 1 Showcase 2 Showcase 3 Party 10:15 8pm 9pm - 12am 9pm - 12am 9pm - 12am 9:30pm - 12am 10:30 Hotel Dolan's Pub 10:45 DJ Purdy's Bar 11:00 Shuttles to Hotel Hotel Shuttles to Hotel Hotel Hotel 11:15 11pm - 12am Grand Ballroom A/B/C 11pm - 12am Grand Ballroom A/B/C Grand Ballroom A/B/C 11:30 Outside Dolan's Pub Outside Klub Khrome 11:45 12:00 Early Night Eastern Region Hosted Central Region Hosted Western Hosted to prepare for an Networking Suite Networking Suite Networking Suite Free Time Early Morning Hotel: 12am - 1:30am Hotel: 12am - 1:30am Hotel: 12am - 1:30am Grand Ballroom B Victoria Governors BR A/B 7 HOTEL MAP

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PROGRAMMING LEADERSHIP & EVENT PLANNING & TRAINING

• Programming 101 Where to Begin? • Creating an Online Training Program for your Ken MacLeod, Kelsey Richard Leaders and Staff June 13. 10am - Grand Ballroom E Eric Atkinson • Programming 102 Venue & Talent Require- June 16. 10:30am - Aberdeen ments Ken MacLeod, Alison Bryan • Mirrors and Reflections: Understanding Your June 13. 11am - Grand Ballroom E Leadership Style • Programming 103 Executing the Event Madelaine McCracken Ken MacLeod, Alison Bryan June 13. 11am- Grand Ballroom B June 13. 2pm - Grand Ballroom E • Students Serving Students: Delivering a Great • Programming During A Campus Crisis Experience Shaun Scrymgeour, Tyler Hetherington Lori Foran June 13. 3pm - Grand Ballroom D June 16. 10:30am - Governor’s Ballroom B • Simple PA Set-up • Mental Health Youth Training for Staff Crystal Benn Morgan Atwater, Lianne Cleveland June 13. 3pm - Grand Ballroom E June 13. 3pm - Governor’s Ballroom A • Working with Agents • Creating a Peer Support Program Tim Fraser Morgan Atwater, Lianne Cleveland June 14. 2pm - Aberdeen June 14. 2pm - Governor Ballroom B • The Career Path After COCA Baldeep Rhandawa, Tim Fraser, Craig Cardiff June 16. 10:30am - Victoria • Alternative Campus Programing Pannel ADVOCACY Cody McGregor, Devin Hurst, Riley Miller, and Jacqueline-Ray Tanguay & WELLNESS June 14. 10:30am - Aberdeen • Building A Student Wellness Program Alison Bryan CLUBS June 14. 10:30am - Governor Ballroom B & SOCIETIES • Advocacy, Awareness and Activism: Creating Effective Campaigns Kenney Fitzpatrick • How to Make Your Club, Society, Group or June 13. 10am - Governor’s Ballroom B Union a Success • Last Call on Sexual Assault Dawn Murray Farah Khan June 13. 10am - Grand Ballroom E June 13. 2pm - Governor’s Ballroom B • Risk management of clubs and societies • What’s Your Pleasure Principle: Changing Dawn Murray Consent Conversations on Campus June 13. 11am - Grand Ballroom D Farah Khan • Clubs Roundtable June 13. 3pm - Governor’s Ballroom B Alicia Johnson • Reconciliation and Calls to Action within your June 16. 10:30am - Hampstead Institution Madelaine McCracken June 14. 2pm- Hampstead

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SPONSORSHIPS ROUNDTABLE & FUND DEVELOPMENT DISSCUSSIONS

• Intro to Sponsorship and Fundraising June 13. 4pm Jennifer Jesson June 13. 11am - Hampstead • Orientation Leader Training • Partnership over Sponsorship Robin Levy • Amazing Team Retreats June 14. 2pm - Victoria • #DoGood Partnerships • Sponsorship Packages: Show & Steal Robin Levy June 14. 10:30am - Victoria • Clubs & Society Handbook: Show & Steal • Making Sponsorship Work for Your Organization Craig Berry • Mature & Adult Student Programming June 13. 2pm - Hampstead • No Cost/Low Cost Marketing & Programming Tips MARKETING • Random Acts of Kindness Events/Ideas & COMMUNICATIONS • Dynamic Charity Event Ideas • Effective Student Marketing and Engagement • Creating Safer Spaces Strategies Jeremy Neilson • Engaging Campus Elections June 13. 11am - Governor’s Ballroom A • Campus Exclusivity Contracts • The Science of SWAG Sean Hopkins June 14, 10:30am - Grand Ballroom E • Dealing With Challenging Administration Rela- • Understanding Your Brand tionships Jeff Lohnes • June 13. 10am - Grand Ballroom E • COCA by the Members for the Members • Where the Physical meets Digital Jenelle Sobey June 13. 2pm - Grand Ballroom D • Identifying, Measuring and Communicating Success Andrew Barbour June 16. 10:30am - Governor’s Ballroom A • Engaging your Audience with Social media (in 2018) Shaun Scrymgeour June 13. 2pm - Governor’s Ballroom A • Issues Management-Installing Smoke Detectors vs. Putting out Fires Natasha Ashfield June 14. 10:30am - Governor’s Ballroom A • Marketing and Communication Breakout Session Shaun Scrymgeour

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Registration 9:00am - 6:00pm HOTEL LOBBY & CONFERENCE OFFICE 4:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner On Your Own Regional Receptions 6:00pm - 6:30pm GRAND BALLROOM C - Central Region GRAND BALLROOM D - Western Region GRAND BALLROOM E - Eastern Region Delegate Orientation & Welcome Reception 6:30pm - 7:30pm GRAND BALLROOM C Venue Shuttle Service 7:30pm - 8:30pm from Delta Fredericton to Dolan’s Pub Comedy Showcase 8:30pm - 11:30pm Featuring Cal Post / Bryan O’Gorman / Courtney Gilmour / DeAnne Smith / Peter White / Ryan Dillon DOLAN’S PUB Venue Shuttle Service 11:00pm - 12:00pm from Dolan’s Pub to Delta Fredericton

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CAMPUS COOKOFF REEL TALK Ian Calling with Lauren Toyota with Steph Guthrie with Ian Campeau Face off with Youtube’s Vegan Queen - with Part film screening, part comedy show. Ian FaceTimes his celebrity friends to get dormroom ingredients & cookware (yes, Laugh (instead of cry) at the movies you their take on important social topics live. 1 we mean a microwave). hate to love and love to hate. COMEDY SHOWCASE

Cal Brian Courtney Post O’Gorman Gilmore Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON

The mind of your cantankerous Bryan O’Gorman is a pro- A killer combination of sharp grandfather, wrapped in the fessional weirdo who has writing and warm likability has body of your nerdy teenager, Cal headlined comedy shows in made Courtney Gilmour one of Post is a must see. This anti-es- dozens of countries including Toronto’s fastest rising talents. tablishment comedian cleverly, England, Australia, Germany, She delivered a breakout per- Singapore, Switzerland, Cro- and ruthlessly, deconstructs life atia, Serbia, Czech Republic formance at the 2017 Just For with a complex Napoleon would and the USA to name nine. Laughs Festival in Montreal by envy. Tackling topics from pol- winning the Homegrown Comics itics to sex, Cal is not what you This year he plans on playing in Competition and filming a set for expect. Short and cute, yet every country on earth, plus the Kevin Hart’s new LOL Network. biting and sharp, Cal’s comedy moon (if the spaceship he’s build- is like a razor blade in a candied ing works).This past January, Courtney was one of the 42 at apple. Bryan’s second album opened at Toronto’s acclaimed JFL42 fest number one on iTunes comedy and is set to return to Just For Cal Post is a touring stand-up charts and remained there for Laughs in 2018 for a taping on comedian, writer, and actor. several hours. A live performer The Comedy Network. Courtney since childhood, this joke of a He has made appearances man honed his stand up skills in has also opened for a number on “No Kidding” for iChannel, the legendary Toronto comedy of prominent headlining acts JFL42, and Hellfire Productions scene and has refined them on including Todd Glass, Aparna pilot project, “The Sandbox.” stages throughout the galaxy. Nancherla, Chris Gethard, and He’s also the host and pro- SNL’s Sasheer Zamata. She ducer of Spirits Comedy Night, Catch him now before he dies has previously made appear- the longest running comedy in a feeble attempt to make it to ances at the All Jane Comedy open mic night in Canada. the moon in a homemade rocket Festival in Portland, NXNE, and SiriusXM’s Top Comic. Booking: ‘Insightful comedy that is actu- Josh Jacobs ally funny!’ - Georgia Straight. Booking: Yuk Yuk’s on Tour Booking: Josh Jacobs [email protected] Josh Jacobs Yuk Yuk’s on Tour 705-440-6088 Yuk Yuk’s on Tour [email protected] www.yukyuks.com [email protected] 705-440-6088 www.funnybusiness.ca 705-440-6088 www.yukyuks.com www.yukyuks.com www.funnybusiness.ca www.funnybusiness.ca

14 Peter Ryan DeAnne White Dillon Smith Halifax, NS Toronto, ON

From his start in small town Nova Clever & charming with a DeAnne Smith has performed Scotia, Peter White has gone on self-deprecating wit, Ryan Dillon all over the world, including to perform comedy all over the is an award winning stand-up the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, world, and is in high demand for comedian, actor, and writer who the Melbourne International festivals and television appear- has quickly gained recognition Comedy Festival, the Iceland ances. from critics & peers as one of Comedy Festival and Just for In North America he can be seen the funniest comics on the rise. Laughs Montreal and Chicago to in his own one-hour Comedy name a few. She’s also been on Now! special on CTV and the After just a few months of per- TV in four countries, including Comedy Network, as well as forming stand up, Ryan was on Last Comic Standing NBC, on CBC from his many appear- selected by industry profes- The Late Late Show on CBS, ances at the Halifax Comedy sionals for the Tim Sim’s Fresh Canada’s The Comedy Network Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Meat Showcase at the infamous and CBC, Australia’s Channel 10 Festival and in the A&E movie Second City. His first one man and ABC, and UK’s Sky TV. presentation Bag of Bones, star- show “23 Nothing to Say” was ring Pierce Brosnan. sold out with rave reviews in The Montreal Gazette says For several years, Peter was a his home of Newfoundland. His DeAnne is “fresh, cutting…one writer for the Gemini Award Win- follow up, “Collapse” earned of the finest wits in the country.” ning This Hour Has 22 Minutes, him immense critical praise with The UK’s Telegraph calls her where he was nominated for a sold out run at The Toronto “Smart. Very funny. Effortless both a Writer’s Guild of Canada Fringe Festival, winning Patron’s charm lets her get away with Award and a Canadian Comedy Pick and a nomination for a murder.” She’s never actually Award. He also wrote for the Canadian Comedy Award. murdered anyone. YTV show That’s So Weird, as well as articles for various news- “...Sharp one-liners and charm- It’s hard to know what to put in papers and magazines, includ- ing anecdotes. It’s hard not to a bio, guys. DeAnne also really ing the online portion of Vice appreciate Dillon’s vulnera- likes toast and has a hard time magazine. bility and openness.” - David maintaining talking about myself Booking: Slverberg, NOW Magazine. in the third person. Josh Jacobs Yuk Yuk’s on Tour Booking: Booking: [email protected] Josh Jacobs Erin Conway 705-440-6088 Yuk Yuk’s on Tour Comedy Bar www.yukyuks.com [email protected] [email protected] www.funnybusiness.ca 705-440-6088 416-574-1554 www.yukyuks.com deannesmith.com www.funnybusiness.ca 15 DAY 2 02 AT A GLANCE

Registration 9:00am - 5:00pm CONFERENCE OFFICE Regional Meetings and Orientation 9:00am - 10:00am GRAND BALLROOM B - Central Region GRAND BALLROOM D - Western Region GRAND BALLROOM E - Eastern Region Coffee Break 10:00am - 10:15am GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 10:15am - 11:15am Education Session #1 11:15am - 12:15pm Education Session #2 Opening Lunch 12:15pm - 1:45pm w/ Keynote Speaker HARRISON BROWNE Sponsored by Talent Bureau, Big Tree Promotions and ACL Student Benefits GRAND BALLROOM A/B 2:00pm - 3:00pm Education Session #3 3:00pm - 4:00pm Education Session #4 4:00pm - 5:00pm Education Roundtables

5:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner On Your Own Mainstage Showcase 1 Ft. Cadence Weapon 9:00pm - 12:00pm / Mermaids Exist / The Kents / Valley GRAND BALLROOM A/B/C Networking Suite hosted by COCA EAST 12:00am - 1:30am Sponsored by Festival Promotions GRAND BALLROOM B 2 17 DAY 02

Education Session 1 10:15am - 11:15am

Programming 101 Where to Begin? Programming & Event Planning Grand Ballroom E This is a must attend session for all delegates who are new to the world of campus programming. This is the first in a series of 3 Introduction to Programming sessions that will provide you with a strong foundation for a successful year. The 101 session will provide an overview of campus programming, and will review in detail: campus resources, working with budgets, building schedules & timelines, and understanding important rules & by-laws while planning your events. Ken MacLeod / Manager, Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services / Algonquin Students’ Association Kelsey Richard / Programming & Promotions Manager / Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union

How to Make Your Club, Student Group or Union a Success Clubs & Societies Grand Ballroom D Having a good system in place to help manage your student groups is vital to success. This session will review everything from club administration, finances, and fundraising to grant applications and room bookings. Dawn Murray, Campus Groups Coordinator, Ryerson Students Union

Understanding Your Brand Marketing & Communications Governor’s Ballroom A Understanding how others view your brand is an important part of doing business. In this session you will learn how to you differentiate from other brands, how to give your target what the want and need and how to create trust and develop audience loyalty. Jeff Lohnes, Talent Bureau

Advocacy, Awareness and Activism: Advocacy & Wellness Creating Effective Campaigns Governor’s Ballroom B There are any number of issues and passions that are important to your student body. Proactively determining the campaigns to create that resonate with your campus is an important first step towards crafting an inclusive and relatable campaign. This session will address the how’s, why’s, what’s and who’s of campaign design, development and delivery. Kenney Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Mount Saint Vincent University

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Education Session 2 11:15am - 12:15pm

Programming 102 Venue and Talent Requirements Programming & Event Planning Grand Ballroom E This session continues where Event Programming 102 left off. This session will review in detail, how to build show offeres, how to read & understand performance contracts & hospitality riders, and how to negotiate with agents. We’ll also discuss payment deposits, venue set-up and basic technical requirements for any event. Whether you’re putting together a big budget show, or helping to plan a small scale event. Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services, Algonquin

Mirrors and Reflections: Understanding Your Leadership Style Leadership & Training Govenor’s Ballroom B Delegates within this session will learn about what their leadership style is, how this is reflected in their inter- actions, and how to learn to be more introspective throughout their experience of being a student leader in their organization. Delegates will learn about what leadership style they have through a mini quiz they can take with them to keep, how others react to this form of leadership style with tips and tricks in dealing with others that have a different type, and what it means to be introspective, ways they can practice to be introspective, and how this will aid their leadership capabilities. Madelaine McCracken, Student Association of Mount Royal University

Risk Management for Club and Societies Clubs & Societies Grand Ballroom D There are serious risks to student organizations that promote and ratify student clubs. This session will discuss risk management options that are available and what you can do to help decrease those risks. Dawn Murray, Campus Groups Coordinator, Ryerson Students Union

Effective Student Marketing and Engagement Strategies Marketing & Communications Governor’s Ballroom A Every campus has its own challenges for reaching student eyes, ears, attention and interaction. This session will discuss campus demographics and the techniques and options for successful student marketing and engagement, will explore the differences between marketing and engagement, identify social media mes- saging methods and how to get in front of your student body with alternative marketing. Jeremy Neilson, Mount Saint Vincent University

Intro to Sponsorship and Fundraising Sponsorships & Fund Development Hampstead This session will cover the following: How to manage the client relationship; How to strategically select part- ners - demos, avoiding campus exclusivity agreements; Limitations of sponsorship; Importance of sponsorship; How much easier / bigger it can make your events; and What are sponsors looking for.

Jennifer Jesson, Campus Intercept 19 DAY 02 Harrison Browne 12:15pm - 1:45pm Opening Keynote Sponsored by Talent Bureau, Big Tree Promotions and ACL Student Benefits Harrison Browne is the first tansgender athlete in North American professional sports. He currently plays in the National Women’s Hockey League and was on the cham- pionship team, the Buffalo Beauts, for the 2016-17 season. A trailblazer for LGBTQ rights, Harrison helped form the first ever transgenger policy in professional sports to aid both transmen and transwomen in their participation.

Education Session 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Programming 103 Executing the Event Programming & Event Planning Grand Ballroom E The final session in the three part series. In this session we will discuss advancing the event, promotions, show execution and settlements. Kenneth MacLeod, Manager of Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services, Algonquin

Where the Physical meets Digital Marketing & Communications Grand Ballroom D Digitizing services and online presence from the University, athletics to the Student Union. Expectations of what services can and should be available online has changed, as have expectations on communications and turnaround times. In a world where communications are instant, deliveries are same day and you can do mostly anything from anywhere, students are expecting more from their campuses. We will pull lessons from disruptive companies, such as: Amazon, Airbnb, and SnapChat and look at how they have shaped students expectations around service delivery and how universities and campuses do this too. Jenelle Sobey, Code + Mortar

Last Call on Sexual Assault Advocacy & Wellness Grand Ballroom B This session will explore how campus bar and event staff can proactively address sexual violence through policy, education and bystander intervention. Participants will learn strategies for their team to respond effec- tively to disclosures by patrons and staff, as well as actively address alcohol facilitated sexual assault. Leave inspired with meaningful strategies to engage staff to take an active role in preventing sexual violence where students work and play. Farah Khan, National Speakers Bureau

Engaging your Audience with Social media (in 2018) Marketing & Communications Governor’s Ballroom A Do you want to engage with your social media followers quickly, emotionally and authentically? In the world of social media and marketing to post- secondary students and alumni, the word engagement gets thrown around a lot, but few groups know how to achieve it. We’ll look at a few fresh ideas and invite some f the audience that could make us all a force to be reckoned with in 2018! Shaun Scrymgeour, Alumni Engagement Manager-Red River College

20 JUNE 13, 2018 Making Sponsorship Work for Your Organization Sponsorships & Fund Development Hampstead Setting expectations between you and the partner early in the process; how to calculate the value of your sponsorships; writing clear agreements; getting paid for your efforts and what not to do for free; leveraging ancillary fees and what isn’t included; as well as the importance of a pre event kit and how it makes your life easier on site. We will rely heavily on sharable documents and templates to aid you in your efforts when you get back to your school. Craig Berry, Sponsorship and Advertising Manager- University of Alberta Education Session 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Simple PA Set-up Programming & Event Planning Grand Ballroom E A hands-on session for new student delegates. During this hour we will demonstrate the assembly of small PA system. We will also review technical jargon that are used in riders, what to look for in a rider and having your own gear vs. renting. Crystal Benn, Events Production Coordinator- St Clair College, Windsor

What’s Your Pleasure Principle: Advocacy & Wellness Changing Consent Conversations on Campus Governor’s Ballroom B In this session, delegates will learn how they can meaningfully engage the campus community in program- ming about consent and sexual violence. Prioritizing collaboration and pleasure over shame and fear, Farrah shares the principles that guide her work in sexual assault prevention and response. Participants will leave the session with fun tangible tools to educate, engage, and support students to foster a campus community where consent comes first. Farah Khan, National Speakers Bureau Programming During a Campus Crisis Programming & Event Planning Grand Ballroom D

We often plan for the excitement of a successful year never anticipating the emergence of an on campus crisis. In the moment of the unexpected we must respond to the events at hand. But as a crisis evolves, there is work that must continue. How are our programming methods and messages impacted? What changes must be made for service to continue? We’ll examine a number of potential campus crisis’s and what the impact can mean for your planning and services and how changes must be made to keep things moving. Shaun Scrymgeour, Alumni Engagement Manager- Red River College Tyler Hetherington, Events and Activities Coordinator, Fanshawe Students Union Mental Health Youth Training for Staff Leadership & Training Governor’s Ballroom A This Mental Health 101 session will provide staff members tools and understanding to work with their students who may be experiencing mental health issues.

Morgan Atwater and Lianne Cleveland, Mount Saint Vincent University 21 DAY 02

Education Roundtables 4:00pm - 5:00pm GRAND BALLROOM B/C Orientation Leader Training Leadership & Training Discuss training topics, team building exercises, leadership tips and everything that can make a successful Orientation Leader Training Pro- gram.

Amazing Team Retreats Programming & Event Planning Trade secrets about what you include to energize, connect and inspire your team during team retreats.

Sponsorship Packages: Show & Steal Sponsorships & Fund Development Bring your sponsorship package to the table to share with other schools and get some new ideas to bring home to try.

Clubs & Society Handbook: Show & Steal Clubs & Societies Bring your clubs and society handbooks to share with other schools.

Mature & Adult Student Programming Programming & Event Planning Discuss engagement plans and event ideas for mature student popula- tions.

No Cost/Low Cost Marketing & Programming Tips Marketing & Communications A creative discussion of how to get the word out without breaking the bank.

Random Acts of Kindness Events/Ideas Clubs & Societies What can you do for students to help them through their day and make a more compassionate and kind campus?

Dynamic Charity Event Ideas Sponsorships & Fund Development An exchange of to-do’s for do-good events

Creating Safer Spaces Advocacy & Wellness How do you define and create safe spaces of your campus?

Engaging Campus Elections Clubs & Societies Discussing how we can turn up the heat of voter turn out and honestly engage students to want to join our teams.

Campus Exclusivity Contracts Marketing & Communications Exclusivity contracts getting you down and keeping to stuck? Some- times creative conversations and thought can help open the lines of communication and get things moving.

Dealing With Challenging Administration Relationships Leadership & Training Discussing the art of cultivating a better relationship with your adminis- tration. COCA by the Members for the Members - Getting Involved

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Cadence Mermaids The Weapon Exist Kents Valley Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Lindsay, ON Toronto, ON

Cadence Weapon is the Coming off a successful The Kents are an emerging Valley is an indie pop band musical project of Edmon- 2017 including the release force on the Canadian musical from Toronto with a penchant landscape that call on anthemic for crafting songs that never ton-born, Toronto-based of their debut full-length intimacy. Hailing from Lindsay, fail to capture the wistfulness rapper and producer album (Losing Colour), Ontario, the four-piece indie of loving and dreaming in Roland “Rollie” Pember- an International Acous- rock band explore many of the an otherwise weighty world. ton. Renowned for their tic Music Award, and a existential crises one experi- With the release of their June experimentation and Toronto Independent ences when they’re young on 2016 EP ‘This Room Is White,’ their EP Within Waves. Valley found their music res- innovation, his ground- Music Award Nomination, onating with young fans all breaking albums Break- Toronto-based, 5-piece They have been featured on over the world, driving over ing Kayfabe and Hope In Mermaids Exist, is buzz- the Apple Music’s Rising Stars 9 million streams and chart- Dirt City were both short- ing with excitement. + Breaking Indie, Spotify’s ing presence on Spotify’s listed for the Polaris Music Best of 2016 Viral Hits, New US and Global Viral 50 lists. Noise, Rock Your Block, Indie Prize. Known for his inci- With influences such as All Stars and Indie Radar play- They have shared the stage sive, socially conscious John Mayer, Maroon 5 and lists; Hockey Night in Canada with the likes of Great Big lyrics, Pemberton served Alabama Shakes, Mer- and Canada’s Walk Of Fame World, Scott Helman, Win- as Poet Laureate of maids Exist bring intricate, Emerging Artist. Recently, they tersleep, Walk Off The Earth, Edmonton from 2009 to atmospheric yet accessi- appeared on Live at the Verge and many more, leading to the on SIRIUSXM and The Strombo band’s own 68-date tour of 2011, making him literary ble alternative indie-pop Show with George Stroumbou- Canada in the spring of 2017. ambassador of his home buoyed by three gifted lopoulos. They’ve shared the town. His new self-titled songwriters, a pair of sib- stage for sold-out shows with Valley is Rob Laska (lead album explores themes ling lead vocalists, and The Sheepdogs, The Trews, vocals and guitar), Karah James of individuality, race, tech- a lifetime spent seeking The Strumbellas, The Elwins, (drums and vocals), Mike Bran- The Fast Romantics and Hol- dolino (guitar and background nology and existentialism. the note-perfect lyric. lerado. vocals) and Alex DiMauro (bass and background vocals). Booking: Booking: With new music to unveil to the They are currently working Adam Kreeft Geoff Hopkins world, the band hits the road with on their debut full length Paquin Artists Agency Mermaids Exist a renewed sense of purpose. album, coming in 2018 through Universal Music Canada. kreeft@paqui- MermaidsExistBand@ Booking: nartistsagency.com gmail.com Rob Thornton Booking: 416-962-8885 226-808-1043 Paquin Agency Mike Graham www.cadenceweapon- www.MermaidsExist.com [email protected] APA Canada music.com 416-962-8885 [email protected] www.thekentsband.com 416-646-7373 www.officialvalley.com

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Regional Meetings and Elections 9:30am - 10:30am VICTORIA - Central Region GOVENOR’s BALLROOM A - Western Region GOVENOR’s BALLROOM B - Eastern Region Coffee Break 10:30am - 10:45am GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 10:45am - 11:45am Education Session #1 STEAL THIS IDEA Networking Lunch & Learn 11:45pm - 1:45pm featuring WES BARKER Sponsored by Festival Promotions GRAND BALLROOM A/B

2:00pm - 3:00pm Education Session #2

Lecture Showcase 3:15pm - 5:30pm Featuring Dr. Justine Shuey / Love, Honestly / Shaun Boothe / Vivek Shraya GRAND BALLROOM A/B 5:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner On Your Own: School Delegates Associate Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm CARLETON ROOM Associate Reception 6:30pm - 7:30pm VICTORIA ROOM Venue Shuttle Service 8:00pm - 9:00pm from Delta Fredericton to Klub Khrome Mainstage Showcase 2 Ft. Andrew Hyatt 9:00pm - 12:00pm / Blaise Moore / The Middle Coast / The Royal Foundry / The Static Shift Klub Khrome Venue Shuttle Service 11:00pm - 12:00am from Klub Khrome to Delta Fredericton Networking Suite hosted by COCA CENTRAL 12:00am - 1:30am Sponsored by The Campus Trust VICTORIA 3 25 DAY 03

Education Session 1 10:45am - 11:45am

#DoGood Partnerships Sponsorships & Fund Development Victoria “#DoGood Partnerships” will address the relationships between student associations/unions/societies and nonprofit/charitable organizations. The session will address choosing a charitable partner, managing expec- tations on both sides, and building relationships. Robin Levy, Phoenix Youth Programs

Building a Student Wellness Program Advocacy & Wellness Grand Ballroom B How do you bring all of the great wellness ideas, events and resources together on your campus to provide a cohesive plan for your student body? Our panel of wellness champions will discuss how they were able to do facilitate wellness of their campuses and some of the innovations they came up with along the way. Alison Bryan, Mount Saint Vincent University

The Science of SWAG Marketing & Communications Hampstead What makes good Swag? What makes a t-shirt a “must have”? And what are the things you need to keep in mind from the provider aspect to ensure you can deliver magical merch! Sean Hopkins, St. Francis Xavier University

Alternative Campus Programming Panel Programming & Event Planning Aberdeen Are you looking to book something that is not a frosh concert? Pop by this panel and find out what schools are booking to appeal to all of their students. Quirky, strange, and off the wall ideas will be shared. Let’s get inclusive folks!

Cody McGregor- Bar Services Manager, St. Francis Xavier University Devin Hurst-Event Coordinator, St.Clair College Riley Miller / Bar and Events Manager / University of Lethbridge Students’ Union

Issues Management Marketing & Communications Installing Smoke Detectors vs. Putting out Fires Governor’s Ballroom A Knowing how to manage bad press in a world of social media is important on university and college campuses. This session will cover how to work with the media, working with university partners, and what happens after the dust settles. What you can do to make the best out of a potentially negative situation. Natasha Ashfield, Communication Officer, University of New Brunswick

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Wes Barker 11:45am - 1:45pm Steal This Idea Networking Lunch Sponsored by Festival Promotions

Wes Barker: Stunt Magician is a Vancouver based entertainer, but tours all over the world. He has performed on stages from Las Vegas, to New York, to Australia. His show features magic, comedy, and stunts. It’s like watching stand-up comedy, but adding amazing magic tricks and audience interaction. Basically it’s awesomeness from start to finish! In the past year alone Wes has appeared on several TV shows such as America’s Got Talent, Wizard Wars, MTV, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (Which he won). Wes also has over 45 MILLION views on YouTube… but nothing is better than seeing him live! Booking: Aaron Schubert Paquin Artists Agency [email protected] 778-235-8185

Diversity Courage Gender Creativity Make An Impact At Your Next Event - Book a Talk Boutique Speaker!

Inspire and captivate your audience by bringing the right speaker to /talkboutiqueinc your next event. We can help! @talkboutiqueinc Contact us at 647-725-7760 or [email protected]. @talk_boutique Proud sponsor of COCA View our full speaker roster at talkboutique.com. DAY 03

Education Session 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Partnership over Sponsorship Sponsorships & Fund Development Victoria “Partnership over Sponsorship” will focus on building relationships with sponsors to secure sustainable support. The session will focus on identifying potential sponsors, soliciting support, and stewarding existing sponsors. Robin Levy, Phoenix Youth Programs Working with Agents Programming & Event Planning Aberdeen How to build a working relationship as a campus buyer with agents and agencies. Tim Fraser, Degy Entertainment - Agent (Fanshawe/True North/Canadian Blood Services)

Creating a Peer Support Program Leadership & Training Governor Ballroom B This session will walk you through what needs to happen to create a peer support program on your campus, what it looks like, what it provides, the obstacles you will encounter and the success that can be achieved. Morgan Atwater and Lianne Cleveland, Mount Saint Vincent University Marketing and Communication Breakout Session Marketing & Communications Governor Ballroom A Do you have questions you are still looking to get answered about marketing and communications? Need some help brainstorming ideas. This session will allow delegates to chat in a group setting peer to peer. Shaun Scrymgeour, Alumni Engagement Manager-Red River College

Reconciliation and Calls to Action within your Institution Advocacy & Wellness Hampstead An exploration in how to respectfully conduct events, practices, opening ceremonies etc., within you school demographic. This session will rely upon various examples including some teaching of indigenous ways. Madelaine McCracken, Student Association of Mount Royal University

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29 LECTURE SHOWCASE

Love, Dr. Justine Vivek Honestly Shuey Shraya

Relationships are tough – especially Hailing from the city of broth- Vivek Shraya is an acclaimed artist those involving love and sex. What’s erly love, Dr. Justine Marie whose body of work includes actually healthy? What’s toxic? What Shuey has always had a pas- several albums, films and books. does assault, harassment and abuse sion for human sexuality. She Applying her multi-faceted talent feel like? What does trusting ourselves is a Board Certified Sexologist to each presentation, Vivek uses have to do with a healthy relationship? video, spoken word, and musical What about shame? And is all of this as & AASECT Certified Sexuality performance to engage audiences lonely as it seems? Educator with a Doctorate in on topics like mental health, queer- Human Sexuality and a Masters ness, equity & inclusion and more. These questions have been the topics in Human Sexuality Education. In presentations like What I Love on the minds of Megan Rafuse (a ther- About Being Queer and Thinking apist) and Jordan Axani (a facilitator) Dr. Shuey believes sex is healthy About Suicide, Vivek highlights her – and they’re being explored in a new, and normal. She creates safe experiences while creating space interactive format that will tour stages and welcoming environments for students to reflect on and share across North America in 2018 and for college students to explore their own. She offers insight on 2019. issues related to human sexu- how to use art as a means to create ality, expand their knowledge change and inspires audiences to Using anonymous texting, they lead celebrate who they are. audiences in keynotes and workshops around sexuality and gain con- through a process to share their strug- fidence in their sexual expres- Vivek has read and performed gles with relationships, normalizing sion. internationally at shows, festivals the pain and awkwardness everyone and campuses. A four-time Lambda experiences. “Love, Honestly” pro- Booking: Literary Award finalist, Vivek was a vides an opportunity for the collabo- Dr. Justine Shuey 2016 Pride Toronto Grand Marshal, rative exploration of the gritty truth of DR SHUEY LLC and her work has been featured on modern intimacy – and how to fix it. It’s [email protected] lists such as CBC’s Best Canadian timely, necessary – and is now avail- 908-601-3626 Albums and The Globe & Mail’s able for your campus or community. drshuey.com Best Books. Vivek is currently a director on the board of the Tegan Booking: & Sara Foundation and an Assis- Jordan Axani tant Professor of Creative Writing Shift at the University of Calgary. [email protected] 416-818-9144 Booking: www.shiftcollab.com/programs/love- Lynne Dubuc honestly National Speakers Bureau [email protected] 416-324-9491 nsb.com/speakers/vivek-shraya 30 Shaun Boothe

Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series:

Imagine ‘Hamilton The Musical’ and Tony Robbins’ ‘Unleash the Power Within’. That may be the best way to describe the unique fusion of what you’ll find in this performance-style lecture series.

Repackaging history through hip hop, TEDx speaker and award-win- ning recording artist Shaun Boothe tells the life stories of the world’s most inspiring leaders through biographical rap songs.

Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey, MLK - What lessons can these heroes teach us? And how can we use these lessons to activate our own lives?

Mixing music, multimedia and moti- vation, Shaun Boothe and The Unau- thorized Biography Series is a cele- bration of inclusivity, perseverance and overcoming challenges. It is a direct response to the overwhelming negativity in the media today. It is a reminder to this generation coming up that they DO have the tools, time and talents to create change and achieve their greatest ambitions.

Booking: Shaun Boothe [email protected] 647-262-5334 shaunboothe.com 31 MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 2

Andrew Blaise The Middle Hyatt Moore Coast Sudbury, ON Toronto, ON Winnipeg, MB

Hailing from Sudbury, ON, Described as a moody modern Meet The Middle Coast, the Andrew Hyatt spent years work- singer/songwriter wrapped in Manitoba trio whose self-de- ing as an ironworker at a nickel warm, atmospheric synths bal- scribed ‘70s-style yacht rock mine before deciding to pursue anced by raw confessionals -- will be the new soundtrack to his true passion with music, and sometimes vengeful -- soul-bar- your dockside daydreams and his journey is nothing short of ing, Blaise Moore gained breezy evening drives. Draw- amazing. Emerging onto the Canadian country music land- attention early in 2017 with her ing on influences ranging from scape in 2014 with his debut video for “Friends.” This song is The Guess Who to The Eagles radio single “Love Drunk” and a centerpiece of her debut EP to Hall & Oates with tinges of the 2015 follow-up “That’s How Laurence, a break-up suite ded- Motown soul and Nashville I’m Livin’”, Hyatt released a six icated to an ex-boyfriend of the twang, members Liam Duncan, song EP “Never Back Down” same name. Laurence is the first Dylan MacDonald, and Roman in the fall of 2015 to glowing music the Toronto-based, Blaise Clarke have cemented their acclaim. Moore has released. signature sound and attracted some impressive industry atten- On May 11th, Hyatt released his Booking: tion with their debut album, The latest single “Habit”, available Joe Clark Making Of: The Middle Coast. via 604 Records. Currently up for three 2018 CMAO Awards The Feldman Agency The album comes on the heels including “Male Artist of the [email protected] of their heralded live show - Year”, “Rising Star” and “Album 416-598-0067 born of hundreds of sets and of the Year” for his 2017 debut thousands of hours logged in full-length album “Iron and the van in just a few short years. Ashes”, Hyatt is busy at work on new material and getting set for Booking: the upcoming summer festival Eric Warner season. We Are busy Bodies [email protected] Booking: Joe Clark 204-573-4745 The Feldman Agency www.themiddlecoast.ca [email protected] 416-598-0067 www.andrewhyattmusic.com

32 The Royal The Static Foundry Shift Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB

The Royal Foundry make the The Static Shift, a Calgary based kind of up tempo folk pop that power trio of Mitchell Brady (Guitar comes from harmonious align- / Vocals), Keone Friesen (Bass), and ment. It makes sense, then, Isaiah Stonehouse (drums) whose that band members Bethany single “Wide Awake”, albums “Windsor Street”, “At Odds”, and and Jared Salte are married. As “Common Bliss” radiates classic/ the duo write music inspired by blues rock n’ roll rides with romps their marital life along with life of alternative, indie and psyche- lessons and challenges, they delic rock. embark hand-in-hand, creating thought provoking lyrics, mes- The Static Shift are Winners, Epi- merizing melodies, and a charm- sode III, CTV’s The Launch Janu- ing, unforgettable chemistry. ary 2018 – released single “Wide Awake” reaching #1 on ITunes rock Booking: genre and top 5 rock Radio Spins Jeremy Giacomin across Canada. In January 2018, All Static Shift Albums and singles Paquin Artists Agency reached top 100 in the I-Tune rock jeremy@paquinartistsagency. charts. com 204-988-1135 The Static Shift are emulating the www.theroyalfoundry.com hay days of rock and roll through their unique sound, old school vibe, and high energy blues / rock performance in both sound and stage - a must see for live music enthusiasts. Booking: Baldeep Randhawa APA Canada [email protected] 416-646-7373 www.Thestaticshift.com

*Shuttles departing for Klub Khrome between 8pm - 9pm and returning between 11:00pm - 12:00am

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10:00am - 10:30am

11:00am - 12:00pm DAY 4

1:00pm - 4:00pm

4:00pm - 5:30pm

5:30pm - 9:00pm 04 9:00pm - 12:00pm AT A GLANCE

Regional Meetings and Block Booking 9:00am - 10:00am VICTORIA - Central Region HAMPSTEAD - Eastern Region CARLETON - Western Region Presenting Keynote David Bastedo 10:00am - 10:30am Sponsored by Talk Boutique GRAND BALLROOM A/B Educational Keynote Ian Campeau 11:00am - 12:00pm Sponsored by the National Speakers Bureau GRAND BALLROOM A/B 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch On Your Own: School Delegates Associates Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm HOTEL SIDE LAWN BIZ HALL TRADESHOW & BUSKERS SHOWCASE 1:00pm - 4:00pm Ft. Ambre McLean / Rebecca Lappa / Mark Fossen GRAND BALLROOM C/D/E + GOVENORS BALLROOM A/B Variety Showcase 4:00pm - 5:30pm Featuring Aaron Paterson / FREE DAPS / Margins - Poet of Colour / Savio Joseph GRAND BALLROOM A/B 5:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner On Your Own Mainstage Showcase 3 9:00pm - 12:00pm Ft. Hillsburn / Rich Aucoin / The Reklaws / Jon Bryant / The Mike Bochoff Band GRAND BALLROOM A/B/C Networking Suite hosted by COCA WEST 12:00am - 1:30am Sponsored by ACL Student Benefits GOVERNORS BALLROOM A/B

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David Bastedo 10:00am - 10:30am Presenting Keynote Sponsored by Talk Boutique

Since 2005, David Bastedo has had a uniquely Canadian Experience documenting The Tragically Hip. Through a mixture of stunning visuals and behind the scenes video, David speaks about the emotional and poignant journey of The Tragically Hip’s final tour across the country and the impact of Gord Downie’s message of an inclusive Canada on a nation.

Ian Campeau 11:00am - 12:00pm Educational Keynote Sponsored by the National Speakers Bureau

Ian Campeau, also known as DJ NDN, is the co-founder & former member of the music group A Tribe Called Red. Through a powerful combination of art and activism, he uses his notoriety to draw attention to issues of racism, gender based violence, stigmas of mental health, and other forms of oppression. He is Ojibwe, Anishinaabe from the Nipissing First Nation.

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Campus Activities Biz Hall 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Biz Hall is COCA’s trade show and it gives school delegates an opportunity to speak directly with every associate at the conference. Our associates represent great artists and products that will help you provide for the needs of your campus. Each vendor is a member of COCA, and has made a commitment to serving the campus market. This is a great opportunity to learn about each others needs, start a relation- ship, and build a partnership to help meet the needs of your students throughout the coming year. Take the time to reach out to each associate vendor, and make new connections. Remember nothing ever changes by doing everything the same way!

Biz Hall Do’s & Don’ts

DO • Bring business cards • Pay attention to who has showcased so you can follow up with them • Arrive early and give yourself enough time to visit every vendor. You never know how they can help,if you don’t ask! • Be polite and respectful of each vendors time • Bring your bag to collect great sample products • Collect business cards to follow up • Ask for advice from full-time staff before you negotiate any final contracts

DON’T • Worry if you’re not certain what you need to book or what you want to buy, just be honest and ask questions • Make verbal agreements unless you are 100% certain you will follow through

Talent Bureau is proud to present your opening keynote speaker, LGBTQ trailblazer HARRISON BROWNE

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Your source for speakers, changemakers, creators and celebrities. DAY 04

Associate Members / Exhibitors

This year’s Biz Hall features booths by these COCA Associate Members:

Aaron Paterson Illusionist Nolan Hubbard ACL Student Benefits (Silver Sponsor) Paquin Artists Agency Ambre McLean Paradigm Talent Agency APA Canada PW Leopard (Supporting Sponsor) Big Tree Promotions (Bronze Sponsor) Quake Matthews Campus Vibe Rebecca Lappa Campus Intercept Inc. Savio Joseph Chil Print & Promotions (Supporting Sponsor) Shaun Boothe Christine Campbell Shift Comedy Bar Shinerama Degy Booking International Student Life Network (Supporting Sponsor) Dr. Justine Shuey - Sexologist Talent Bureau(Supporting Sponsor) Festival Promotions (Silver Sponsor) Talk Boutique (Supporting Sponsor) Hillsburn The Campus Trust (Silver Sponsor) Hypnotist The Incredible Boris The Feldman Agency (Supporting Sponsor) JMA Talent The Middle Coast Margins – Poet of Colour The Mike Bochoff Band Mark Fossen This is Blueprint Mermaids Exist Tommy Green Jr National Speakers Bureau (Supporting Sponsor) Yuk Yuks on Tour

38 BUSKER SHOWCASE

Ambre Rebecca Mark Mclean Lappa Fossen

“Singer”, “Songwriter”, “Storyteller”, Edmonton’s Rebecca Lappa is an Mark Fossen is a Canadian alt-folk “Multi-Instrumentalist”, “Looping award winning singer songwriter. singer-songwriter currently based Artist” - all words used to describe Her songs incorporate ele-ments out of rural Nova Scotia. Originally Ambre McLean. However one may of blues, roots, rock and pop and from the small Vancouver suburb attempt to describe her, one thing showcase her powerful and pas- of Port Moody, he spent his early is for sure, Ambre McLean is a born sionate vocals. These story based twenties as a travelling busker per- entertainer. A veteran of the Cana- songs about history, life and love forming street side for audiences dian music scene, with her genre are infused with a youthful per- all over the world in support of defying style and indie approach, spective that inspire, entertain and two independently released EPs, McLean has carved her own path draw in the young and old. Villains (2012) & The Dance (2014). along the way. Both a Canadian Folk Music Awards Recent years have seen him con- After years of performing with and Edmonton Music Awards tinuing to live and perform through- bands Kyn, and Sharon Said, Ambre winner, Rebecca has toured across out Canada, making stops on such released her debut album “Just Canada and was Top 100 in CBC’s notable stages as Mariposa Folk Passing Through” in 2004, show- 2018 Searchlight. In Dec. 2017, Festival, RBC Bluesfest and the TD casing her ever-evolving craft. Rebecca released her latest folk- Music Cafe. Since then Ambre has released 3 rock EP, “Spirit”, featuring “Valiant studio album’s, garnered numer- of Vimy” that won the Lieutenant His soulful-yet-delicate vocal melo- ous accolades and has appeared Governor’s Spirit of Vimy contest. dies and profoundly earnest lyrics regularly on the Canadian music Performing as a soloist, duo, or have been compared to those of festival circuit. She has been called with her 4 piece band, The Revelry, Ray Lamontagne and Gregory Alan “Canada’s best kept secret”. With Re-becca’s charm and authentic Isakov, while his witty stage banter songs that will stick with you, and delivery will shine through. has been known to leave audience a voice bound to haunt you, this is members unsure whether they one secret you’ll want to be in on. “The singing is the true knock- should laugh, cry, or call their loved out here, the passion of Sheryl ones. Booking: Crow with the sensitivity of Sarah Matt Connell McLachlan – yet original, truly His first full length release, Rest- Northwood Music the makings of a star.” Gigcity.ca less—a collaboration with acclaimed [email protected] Canadian musician/producer Jim 519-835-7262 Booking: Bryson—came out on April 13th. [email protected] Rebecca Lappa www.ambremclean.com lappamusic Booking: [email protected] Mark Fossen 780-482-1205 Mark Fossen Music www.rebeccalappa.com [email protected] 613-790-9197 www.markfossen.com 39 VARIETY SHOWCASE

Aaron FREE Margins Poets of Colour Paterson DAPS Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON

Born and Raised in Oakville, Ontario, FREE DAPS is a group of free- Collectively and individually Canada, Aaron Paterson became style rappers and comedy having created a name for interested in illusion as performance art at a very early age. Twenty years improvisers who use hip-hop to themselves, Margins - Poets of later it is a career that has earned him create a thrilling, one-of-a-kind Colour are a forced to be reck- international recognition among his musical/comedy show every oned with on national and inter- peers. time they perform. They have national stages. A celebration of current residencies with Walt community and identity, Margins Aaron has appeared on television all over the world, including the Discov- Disney World AND Universal consists of the leading voices ery Channel’s “Grand Illusions; The Orlando. They are represented from across the country. From Story of Magic” where he was fea- by Tim at Degy Entertainment. Colombia to Ethiopia they have tured among some of the top magi- come together to create a pow- cians and illusionists in the business, Booking: erhouse showcase influenced namely Siegfried and Roy, Penn and Teller and Lance Burton. Tim Fraser by their roots from around the Degy Entertainment globe. Also an accomplished inventor, Aaron [email protected] has created magic effects that are 732-818-9600, x11 With themes like gender & being implemented by some of the 519-643-8788 sexuality, racial equality, the top magicians in the world. One of his signature creations has just appeared www.freedaps.com immigrant journey & love, the on US television network, CNN’s, “The issues Margins covers will Next List” with Doctor Sanjay Gupta. allow you to unlearn the way western society has posi- Paterson is also certified by the tioned many of the identities National Guild of Hypnotists. He has taken key elements of psychology, represented in this ensemble. illusion and hypnosis and combined them to create stunning, customized Booking: stage presentations for his many Mona Mousa clients and continues to entertain, Feather & Anchor Artist inspire and delight audiences all over. Services Booking: [email protected] Elise Tanis 647-273-5844 Aaron Paterson Magic featherandanchor. ca [email protected] 416-848-1527

40 Savio The Incredible Joseph Boris Toronto, ON

Hypnotist, Mentalist and Illusion- Comedy Hypnotist The Incred- ist, Savio Joseph, began dab- ible BORIS Cherniak is a two- bling in the conjuring arts from time TEDx speaker, author of the age of 10 and continued to You Can Do Anything and multi- further hone his skills to produce ple winner of Global Leader and his own authentically styled entertainment. By interweaving Special Events Entertainer of the forms of magic, pick-pocketing, Year awards. The show is musi- mind reading and hypnosis, he cal, and provides empowerment creates golden opportunities to and useful takeaways for a suc- witness unforgettable experi- cessful future. Ideal for welcome ences. Through a trendy blend week, orientation, homecoming of hip hop and fashion, Savio and mental health awareness. Joseph brings forth refreshing, charismatic performances for The show is different every those watching. time. Boris is booked yearly by many schools, secure your He was featured on Maclean’s magazine, in an article which date early. Boris has starred unabashedly celebrates his on The Robert Irvine Show on passion and brilliance as an CW network, is a regular on ambitious, young performer. Maury, helping with phobias, Book Savio Joseph now for your and appeared on The Howie events, whether it be a wedding Mandel Show, The Vegas Show, or a corporate event, Savio Comics, at Just for Laughs Fes- Joseph has mind blowing enter- tival and Boston Comedy Festi- tainment to share for crowds val. He has entertained troops in ranging from hundreds to thou- Afghanistan and inspired attend- sands and even more! Savio ees at Women Global Leaders Joseph is the perfect source of entertainment and fun for anyone Conference in Dubai. Hilari- seeking an unforgettable time! ous interactive empowerment. Booking: Booking: Savio Joseph Boris Cherniak [email protected] Hypnotist The Incredible 647-515-9302 BORIS www.saviojoseph.com [email protected] 905-882-7707 www.incredibleboris.com 41 MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 3

Rich The Hillsburn Aucoin Reklaws Halifax, NS Toronto, ON Cambridge, ON

Hillsburn doubled down on their Rich Aucoin has never been one to Born and raised on their family farm independent ethos for their second do things normally. He toured across in Cambridge, Ont., siblings Jenna record, The Wilder Beyond. Deciding Canada on a bike for the Childhood and Stuart Walker first made waves to forego a formal studio setting, they Cancer Foundation. On next tour, he in the Canadian country music produced the album collectively and ran a half-marathon for Heart And recorded it in singer Paul Aarntzen’s Stroke while at the same time record- scene when they won the Siri- Halifax apartment. ing 2011’s We’re All Dying To Live. How usXM Emerging Artist Showcase every show features a custom video at Boots and Hearts in 2013. They Aarntzen, also the band’s songwriter, opening and a party under a para- have since played all over Canada took on the roles of engineer and chute and at the end of that show, he opening for the likes of Luke Bryan, mixer. Perhaps partly as a result of puts his phone number up and you Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, the new approach, The Wilder Beyond texted him. Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, departs sharply from the folk-rooted and High Valley. sound of Hillsburn’s ward-winning In Now Rich is back, armed with a new The Battle Years debut. The group’s EP, Hold, and a full album, coming in The country music duo have spent soaring three-part harmonies are the full. It features 19 other players in intact here, but densely-layered addition to Aucoin; from Broken Social the last three years in Nashville arrangements and more electronic Scene’s Justin Peroff to Dan Mangan working with some of the indus- instruments signal a move in the direc- to classical composer Peter Togni. try’s top songwriters and signed tion of indie rock. a recording contract with Univer- At each show, fans can expect a sal Music Canada in 2017 debut- Hillsburn is a powerhouse. Their joyous celebratory vent - his positive ing their first Top 15 hit on Cana- songs are timeless, their sound every life-affirming shows dian Country radio, “Hometown bit as anthemic as Florence + The have often been described as a Kids,” which also garnered over Machine’s, but with amazing three- natural antidepressant. “Aucoin’s 2 million streams. Their recent part harmonies thrown in for good sweat-soaked shows are near leg- EP debuted at #1 on the national measure. After touring extensively in endary events of mosh-pit eupho- support of their award-winning debut ria, surfboard situations, and iTunes country sales chart, and in Canada and the US, the band will dancing underneath a multico- their second single, “Long Live The release The Wilder Beyond, in 2018. loured parachute…” - Globe & Mail. Night”, is currently blazing up the Canadian Country Radio charts. Booking: Booking: Nigel Jenkins Adam Countryman Booking: Laughing Heart Music Paradigm Agency Joel Baskin [email protected] [email protected] Feldman Agency 902-266-8048 416-646-7310 [email protected] www.hillsburn.com richaucoin.ca 416-598-0067 www.thereklaws.com

42 Jon The Mike DJ SPIN’S Bryant Bochoff Band Musical Roulette Vancouver, BC Halifax, NS

Jon Bryant is a true artist whose Power-pop trio The Mike Bochoff Get ready to take part and bust popularity within the interna- Band (sounds like Botch-off) throws some moves on the dance-floor tional music industry is growing down a menagerie of catchy cho- with the most exciting and inter- and is certainly leaving a last- ruses and wry observations with active student party ever. Imag- ing impression with his unique authority and a healthy dash of ine a dance party where the musical style of haunting-am- sly humour. Their highly-engag- music is controlled by the people bient dream-pop and singer/ ing performances have seen them songwriter roots. At the start of grace stages all over North Amer- on the dancefloor…where the his musical career, Jon Bryant’s ica supporting their 2014 release dj has no idea what styles he single “Deaf” was selected as Start ‘em Young as well as playing needs to play next…where Hip the iTunes single-of-the-week fan favorites from Mike Bochoff’s Hop takes on Pop and EDM …. and his debut album, the fea- solo releases of 2007’s In the Ser- This is MUSICAL ROULETTE! tured singer-songwriter album. vice of Madness and 2009’s Horror Bryant followed up his online Culture. Booking: success with his follow up album Tim Fraser “What Takes You” in 2012 and The Mike Bochoff Band is Mike Degy Entertainment numerous TV sync place- (vocals, guitar), Mat Budreski [email protected] ments while touring throughout (drums, vocals) and Stephen Hare 732-818-9600, x11 North America and Europe. In (keys, vocals). January 6, 2017 saw 2016 Jon Bryant released the the release of their dark horse 519-643-8788 highly anticipated dream-folk offering Distractions under the musicalroulettelive.com album “Twenty Something”. GroundSwell Music label. Dis- tractions is an earnest display Not only does his unique Jeff of the band’s versatility within Buckley-esque vocals and the pop music pantheon, under- compelling songwriting com- scored with the electrifying highs mand attention, but his lively, of “Glory”, the scathing-yet-com- emotional and energetic passionate “Sons of America” stage presence also pull his and the brooding somber lows audience in and make his art of the title-track “Distractions.” and presence unforgettable. Booking: Booking: Mat Budreski Adam Countryman The MacIsaac Agency Paradigm Talent Agency [email protected] acountryman@paradigma- 902-401-4888 gency.com themikebochoffband.com 416-646-7310 Jonbryantmusic.com 43 DAY 5 05 AT A GLANCE

Annual General Meeting 9:30am - 10:30am GRAND BALLROOM C 10:30am - 11:30am Education Session #1 11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch On Your Own SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE 1:00pm - 3:30pm Featuring Craig Cardiff / Christine Campbell / Paul Pfau / Tommy Green Jr. / Nolan Hubbard GRAND BALLROOM A/B 3:30pm - 5:30pm Free Time. SWAG AUCTION closes at 4pm Closing Banquet Reception 5:30pm - 6:00pm GRAND BALLROOM FOYER Maritime Kitchen Party Closing Awards Banquet 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sponsored by The Campus Trust GRAND BALLROOM A/B/C CLOSING SHOWCASE PARTY 9:30pm - 12:00am Featuring Headphone Disco / Quake Matthews / Skiitour GRAND BALLROOM A/B/C

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AGM 9:30am - 10:30am

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the time when we gather as school members to review the year that was, and plan for the year ahead. We elect our new Board of Directors, receive the financial statements, and address any issues or concerns from the membership. We strongly encourage every member to engage in the AGM, and express any comments and concerns. COCA benefits from an open dialogue, and we look forward to hearing from you. Remember, each school receives one vote per membership fee paid. Be ready to designate who is the voting member for your delegation.

Education Session 1 10:30am - 11:30am

The Career Path After COCA Programming & Event Planning Victoria What happens after COCA? What job opportunities exist? How do you create a career path and opportu- nities? A panel discussion with former student programmers who have each pursued different (but related careers) after their time doing campus programming. Baldeep Rhandawa, APA - Agent (Algonquin/Mohawk) Tim Fraser, Degy Entertainment - Agent (Fanshawe/True North/Canadian Blood Services) Craig Cardiff, Performer/Songwriter (University of Waterloo, uOttawa, Volunteer Canada)

Clubs Roundtable Clubs & Societies Hampstead Let’s talk about some of the challenges and triumphs when working with clubs and student groups. This roundtable discussion will allow delegates to ask questions and receive peer to peer feed back Alicia Johnson, Building Services and Events Manager, Acadia Students’ Union

Students Serving Students: Leadership & Training Delivering a Great Customer Experience Governor’s Ballroom B Providing students with a great customer experience is key to keeping them coming back for more. Join Lori as she shares tips and strategies to promote an exceptional student experience at each and every touch point. Lori Foran, Nova Scotia Community College

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Identifying, Measuring and Communicating Success Marketing & Communication Governor’s Ballroom A Looking at how to collect and measure your data, craft and analyze surveys and how to create effective communication to share the results in plain talk with the student body. Andrew Barbour, Eastlink Communications

Creating Online Training Programs for Leaders and Staff Leadership & Training Aberdeen We all want to provide better training, but there aren’t enough hours in the day and schedules are becom- ing busier and busier. Online training can eliminate some of the hurdles by providing onboarding training programs for staff, volunteers and leaders to fast track them prior to the start of their positions. Learn how you create an online training program from the simplest of systems to more robust E Learning platforms. Eric Atkinson, V Strategies

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Craig Christine Paul Cardiff Campbell Pfau Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS Nashville, TN

With a voice described as “warm, Christine Campbell is a pow- Paul Pfau (rhymes with “wow”) is scratched, sad and sleepy,” Car- erful performer, known for her an award-winning singer-song- diff sings songs that expose unapologetic mastery of guitar, writer from the rural hills of west- the human condition, putting a piano and bluesy rock vocals. A ern Maryland. His sound is often magnifying glass to the clum- musician dedicated to her craft, likened to a fusion between John Mayer and Michael Buble because sier and less proud moments. discerning fans are thrilled by of his crooning voice and tasteful He can turn any setting into an Christine’s live shows, offering guitar playing. In 2011 Paul was intimate affair, infusing his music a unique mix of old and new nominated Best New Artist by the and lyrics with an uncompromis- original songs in each perfor- Washington Area Music Associa- ing humanism. Cardiff makes it mance, as well as a bonus cover tion, opened for The Lumineers, a point to keep the relationship or two from her rock heroes and jammed with the Beach Boys. with his fans personal, inviting and impressive jams and solos. and accepting any opportunity Christine launched her new In 2012 he began recording his to make his audience as much a album, Roller Coaster, in March debut full-length album, Happy To part of the performance as he is. 2017, a true representation of all Be, with double-platinum recording her sides, and features produc- engineer Sean Russell (Bruno Mars), which was mixed and mastered by Booking: tion of three tracks by Classified. grammy-award-winning engineers Baldeep Randhawa Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason APA Canada Booking: Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) and [email protected] Sarah Jamer Brad Blackwood (Maroon 5, Keith 416-646-7373 Christine Campbell Music Urban, O.A.R). In 2013 Happy To Be craigcardiff.com contact@christinecampbellmu- won a WAMMIE for Debut Album sic.com of the Year. He was on season 8 902-694-3466 of the Voice and is represented christinecampbellmusic.com by Tim at Degy Entertainment. Booking: Tim Fraser Degy Entertainment [email protected] 732-818-9600, x11 519-643-8788 www.paulpfaumusic.com

48 Tommy Nolan Green Jr. Hubbard Halifax, NS Toronto, ON

Tommy Green Jr is a sing- Nolan Hubbard boldly emerges as er-songwriter and comedian vocalist, guitarist and composer from Halifax, Nova Scotia who of evocative acoustic-pop mas- uses loop pedals and effects terpieces with last years release (like Ed Sheeran) to built huge of his debut album, “Luminos- acoustic soundscapes. His live ity”. Born and raised in the small shows are a whirlwind of sing-a- eastern Ontario community of longs, hilarious stories and audi- Gananoque, just east of Kings- ence interaction. ton, Hubbard comes from humble beginnings. Through constant Tommy performs elevated ver- touring he has already become sions of songs from his self-ti- regular on the southern Ontario tled album nominated in 2016 club scene and has already jour- for “Pop Album of the Year” and neyed across the country 3 times “New Artist Recording” at Nova in the last 2 years on self-booked, Scotia Music Week. “Sand in My self-promoted tours. Sheets” is full of sultry hooks and warm summer chords that Influenced by a wide variety of transport you straight to the genres including folk, reggae, beach, while “I Blame Toronto” latin and rock (to name a few) his (Bob Mersereau’s favourite title songs offers a taste of the world of 2015) is a heart-wrenching while staying accessible, com- story of the loss of young love. pelling and the kind of music that winds it’s way into people’s souls. His soulful voice, seasoned Hubbard has stepped out with a banter, and the way he involves confident and strong debut –It’s the audience to bring every- a record that will undoubtedly one together and create a make music lovers, cultural tas- feeling of unity and charm temakers and the music indus- will make you a life-long fan. try feel good about the future of popular music in Canada. Booking: Tommy Green Jr Booking: [email protected] Nolan Hubbard 506-392-7098 NH Music www.tommygreenjr.com [email protected] 613-583-5252 nolanhubbard.com 49 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sponsored by The Campus Trust This years COCA Closing Awards Banquet is a Maritime Kitchen Party where Plaid is RAD! Feel free to choose your best tartan and prepare to close out the conference in true down home flair!

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Headphone Quake Disco Matthews SkiiTour Halifax, NS Whistler, BC

Headphone Disco are the inven- Quake Matthews is a hip-hop Fusing two fresh-off-the-mountain tors of the ‘silent dance party’ artist who first made a name for electronic music addicts, Tim and format and have been touring himself in the underground battle Dave together create 12 feet and the world since 2007. Perform- rap scene in his early teens. 350 pounds of turbo-funk-boosted, ing some huge college shows Harnessing the raw energy and snowsuit-donning man flesh. Hail- led to them being voted ‘Best competitive spirit found in that ing from the world famous ski town Novelty Act’ by the readers of of Whistler, this dynamic duo loves Campus Activities. arena, he was able to transcend shredding fresh powder almost as into the multi-layered artist he is much as they love smashing out So how does it work? today. His raspy voice and unfil- hit-records in the studio. tered emotion have given him a 1. We arrive at your school (or signature sound, creating a cap- Their tracks have been on festival showcase!) with our 2 resident tivating listening experience for stages all over the world, charted DJs and our 2 channel wireless his audience. At the age of 28, by Miguel Mig, & even dropped into headphones with the knowledge of a veteran, Bondax’s sets. They were recently 2. Our DJs spin 2 different styles the ambition of a rookie, and a featured by Vice’s Thump as well of music side by side over 2 dif- career that has been on a steady as DJ Mag Canada. ferent wireless channels. incline, Quake shows no signs 3. Guests select which DJ they Their hectic schedule over the last want to listen to using the switch on slowing down anytime soon. several years has included over on their headphones (provided 100 headlining slots at electronic by us) then get busy on the Booking: music festivals from coast to coast dance floor. Melissa MacMaster in Canada & USA, plus tours of 902HipHop Australia & Europe. Last summer Imagine a dance floor where [email protected] they made their 6th consecutive one half of the crowd is sing- 902-412-6691 appearance at the acclaimed ing along to Migos while the www.celebratethestruggle.com Shambhala Music Festival & were other half is doing Best Mates! booked for half a dozen slots at Bizarre, mind-blowing but most Burning Man’s best music camps. of all a huge amount of fun. Booking: Booking: Grant Paley Tim Fraser Paquin Artists Agency Degy Entertainment [email protected] [email protected] 416-962-8885 732-818-9600 x11 www.SkiiTour.com 519-643-8788 headphonedisco.com

51 PRESENTERS

Eric Atkinson Morgan Atwater V Strategies Mount Saint Vincent University Day 5 - Session 1 Day 2 - Session 4 Day 3 - Session 2

Andrew Barbour Crystal Benn Creative and Projects Manager Events Production Coordinator Eastlink Communications St Clair College, Windsor Day 5 - Session 1 Day 2 - Session 4

Alison Bryan Lianne Cleveland Mount Saint Vincent University Mount Saint Vincent University Day 3 - Session 1 Day 2 - Session 4 Day 3 - Session 2

Kenney Fitzpatrick Lori Foran General Manager Director, Student Awards and MSVU Students’ Union Experience Nova Scotia Community College Day 1 - Session 1 Day 5 - Session 1

Tim Fraser Jennifer Jesson Agent Campus Intercept Degy Entertainment Day 2 - Session 3 Day 3 - Session 2 Day 5 - Session 1

Shaun Scrymgeour Alumni Engagement Manager, Red River College Day 2 - Session 3 Day 2 - Session 4 Day 3 - Session 2

52 Alicia Johnson Farah Khan Building Services and Events National Speakers Bureau Manager Acadia Students’ Union Day 2 - Session 3 Day 2 - Session 4 Day 5 - Session 1

Robin Levy Jeff Lohnes Phoenix Youth Programs Partner Talent Bureau Day 3 - Session 1 Day 3 - Session 2 Day 2 - Session 1

Ken MacLeod Madelaine McCracken Algonquinn College Student Association of Mount Royal University Day 2 - Sessions 1, 2 & 3 Day 2 - Session 2

Kevin Masterson Jeremy Neilson Fanshawe College Mount Saint Vincent University Day 2 - Session 4 Day 2 - Session 2

Dawn Murray Jenelle Sobey Campus Groups Coordinator Education Presenter Ryerson Students Union Code + Mortar Day 2 - Session 1 Day 2 - Session 3 Day 2 - Session 2

Baldeep Rhandawa Sean Hopkins Agent VP Student Life APA St. Francis Xavier University Day 5 - Session 1 Day 3 - Session 1

53 AWARDS NOMINEES SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR MUSIC – DJ Alicia Johnson (Acadia University) DJ Shub Asad Ali (University of British Columbia) DJ Soni Jason Maeda (Laurentian University) Goliath - GG Owein Chivers (Georgian College - Barrie) hey! dw Tyler Hetherington (Fanshawe College) Scratch & Bang Crystal Benn (St. Clair College) MUSIC – EMERGING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – EAST ColinResponse Alison Bryan (Mount Saint Vincent University) hey! dw Cory Larsen (Dalhousie University) J8KE Malcolm Anderson (Acadia University) Ria Mae Megan Rix (University of PEI) Texas King Sean Hopkins (St. Francis Xavier University) COMEDY STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – WEST Adrienne Fish Beth Lewis (Medicine Hat College) DeAnne Smith Haris Khan (University of Regina) Mike Carrozza Jason Garcia (MacEwan University) Pete Johansson Madelaine McCracken (Mount Royal University) Wes Barker

STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR – CENTRAL LECTURE Abdullah Jaber (Carleton University) Dr. Justine Shuey - Sexologist Anthony Williams (Dawson College) Farrah Khan Erin McCauley (Western University) Ian Campeau Marco Gugliucciello (McMaster University) James Cunningham - Funny Money Marie-Claude Guillemette (Cambrian College) Jeremie Saunders Wayne Hoffman MUSIC – MAINSTAGE ACT VARIETY Birds of Bellwoods Jordan Axani ColinResponse Monsters of Schlock Darenots Tony Lee James Barker Band Wayne Hoffman Kira Isabella You Got This Girl

MUSIC – SINGER/SONGWRITER OUTSTANDING SERVICE BY A COCA ASSOCIATE Belly ColinResponse Big Tree Promotions Craig Cardiff Chil Print & Promotions Jon Bryant Degy Entertainment Pat Maloney The Campus Trust We Got Game X Infused Events Inc. 54 MUSIC – DJ DJ Shub DJ Soni Goliath - GG hey! dw Scratch & Bang

MUSIC – EMERGING ColinResponse hey! dw J8KE Ria Mae Texas King Policy Stuff

COMEDY Adrienne Fish DeAnne Smith Mike Carrozza Pete Johansson Wes Barker

LECTURE Dr. Justine Shuey - Sexologist Farrah Khan Ian Campeau James Cunningham - Funny Money Jeremie Saunders Wayne Hoffman VARIETY Jordan Axani Monsters of Schlock Tony Lee Wayne Hoffman You Got This Girl OUTSTANDING SERVICE BY A COCA ASSOCIATE Big Tree Promotions Chil Print & Promotions Degy Entertainment The Campus Trust We Got Game X Infused Events Inc. POL CODE OF ETHICS As members of C.O.C.A., we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices are important in their own right and essential to good business. The C.O.C.A. Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that generally have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and in spirit. CONTRACTING

1 Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only by those properly authorized by the school, by an agency or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the school whether it has exclusive rights with an artist, and is responsible for identifying an authorized negotiating person from the school.

2 When an agency offers an act to a school, the school must avoid reasonable delays in responding, and if accepting or declining the offer, should clearly and explicitly indicate so.

3 An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if the offer is conditional, must make such conditions clear to the school in advance.

4 Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by both parties without delay.

5 Middle agents who sign contracts on behalf of an artist are as responsible for the provisions of any agreement as the exclusive agency of an artist would be.

6 Verbal commitments should be honoured, although written contracts are essential for a cle ar understanding between the parties. The agent should make sure that both the school and the artist understand all arrange- ments in the contract.

7 Contracts are to be signed only by the properly and legally authorized persons of the contracting parties. The agent is responsible for identifying the contracting authority at the school.

8 Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract signing and are a part of the contractual obligation.

9 Schools must provide complete and accurate information regarding the facilities and equipment to be used and intended method of payment.

10 Any additional expected activities from the artist should be in writing. The agent is responsible for informing an artist of such particulars.

11 Schools must be honest, accurate and timely in attendance and expense reports, where either has an effect on the artists’ remuneration.

12 Written permission must be secured prior to any type of recording of a erformance.

13 Advertisement and promotional activities stipulated by contract should be fully executed.

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1 Phone calls should be returned and letters answered promptly.

2 Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in proper condition as specified in agreements. Agree- ments and promotional information as well as programming materials, should be sent when promised by the agency.

3 Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a program should be explained to the artist/manager during negotiation if these special reasons exist. The agency should inform the artist of all responsibilities of the contract and rider before arrival on campus.

4 Sharing information concerning quality, success and level 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 unsatisfac- tory.

5 Under contracting, good use of supplied promotional materials is important to the success of an event. Selling or other misuse of promotional material is improper. Promotional material should be sent on time and should be kept updated. Only materials that will be needed and used should be requested.

6 Artists should be treated as guests on campus. Artists should treat facilities and campus rules with respect. Hospi- tality arrangements, provision of rider requirements, and payment according to contract are necessary for the artists well-being and contribute to the quality of the appearance.

7 A campus host or hostess should be on hand before and during events with campus and community. Artists should schedule their travel with ample time to begin the performance at the time stated on the contract.

8 Any infraction of these Business Ethics and Standards should be referred to the Grievance Committee Chair to be resolved according to the terms of The C.O.C.A. Grievance Procedures Policy. ALCOHOL POLICY

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 attendees to bring their own alcoholic beverages.

4 At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, a selection of at least two categories of non-alcoholic bev- erages 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 require- ment also applies to any COCA member who holds an unofficial event at which there is an open invitation to COCA members and guests.

5 At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at least 2 sober monitors must be on duty. This may take the form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to serve as sober monitors.

6 The legal drinking age of the province in which a COCA event will be held shall be noted in promotional docu- ments for the event in question. Underage attendees shall be identified on registration forms and in any other way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which may include an indicator on the name tag.

7 At no time shall COCA, its directors, officers, or members engage in the promotion of the over-consumption of

57 alcoholic beverages. At no time shall any COCA member coerce another member or guest to consume alcoholic beverages against his or her will.

8 At any COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another member or guest must clearly identify if said beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest concerning alcoholic beverages will be subject to disciplinary action.

9 The directors and officers of COCA shall do their best to ensure that COCA event venues are selected that allow for access by underage delegates.

10 Alcohol is not permitted in the exhibition hall trade show. An exception to this rule is when a beverage-alcohol supplier provides samples of their products to delegates. In this case, permission to distribute samples must be given by both COCA and the venue. All applicable provincial regulations must be adhered to, and required permits must be displayed at the booth.

11 Any inappropriate behaviour resulting from the consumption of alcohol by a COCA member that negatively affects either COCA members or non-members will be considered unacceptable.

12 Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary actions by the COCA Board of Directors. Such actions may include the suspension, expulsion, revocation of membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored events. HARASSMENT POLICY Approved May 1994 COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable conduct, and any act should be reported to the COCA Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is found in the following statement “The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for working and learning through conferences both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the treatment of all its members. The basis for interaction within C.O.C.A. is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. C.O.C.A. will not condone behavior that is likely to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or productivity of any C.O.C.A. member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, personal dignity, and C.O.C.A. considers this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.” DISCIPLINE POLICY

1. PURPOSE The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) establishes policies and procedures that govern the operation of its programs and activities, and ensure the ethical comportment of its members. COCA may act when it becomes aware of a policy violation by one or more of its members, associates or volun- teers. Directors must familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures as part of their legal obliga- tions as directors of a Canadian non-profit corporation including, but not limited to: duty of care, duty of diligence, fiduciary duty, investment powers, duty to avoid conflicts of interest, and duty to act within the scope of authority. The executive director shall ensure that each new director is provided with a copy of the Policy Manual and is reminded to read the Policy on Discipline in particular. The purpose of this policy is to address violations of COCA policies and standards. It is designed to provide COCA with procedures to follow when dealing with the discipline of members which may occur from time

58 to time. This policy is based on the rules of natural justice, also known as the duty of fairness. It is also based on best practices taken from other not-for-profit organizations. Natural justice involves a set of rules designed to ensure that decisions made are fair and that those affected are given an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. It also includes the requirement that a disciplinary body be open-minded and free of bias, actual or perceived. It further requires that all sides are heard and that the accused has a fair opportunity to confront witnesses, challenge evidence, summon witnesses, present evidence, and have counsel. This policy is not intended as a means of resolving contractual, copyright or any other type of civil, criminal or other disputes between members or between members and associates; nor is it intended to preclude legal action by COCA in appropriate cases. COCA reserves the right to determine when an issue merits investigation. All members and associates are responsible for ensuring that their respective personnel are made aware of this policy and informed that they are subject to its provisions. Participation in COCA sponsored events or activities by members, associates and volunteers are expressly conditioned upon adherence with this policy.

2. POLICY Whenever the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities becomes aware of any violations of its policies or procedures by staff, volunteers, or members, it shall conduct an investigation and may impose sanctions or other disciplinary actions if warranted. 2.1. Scope This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, staff of COCA. 2.2. Authority and Limitations COCA has the authority through its letters patent, and its bylaws to enforce its policies and investigate vio- lations. This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws and Operating Policies, as well as any laws governing federally incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada 2.3. Policy Violations Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA range from warnings, to sanctions and may result in discipline including the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate from the organization, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events. Grounds for discipline include but are not limited to: 2.3.1. Violation of any of the policies contained in the COCA Operating Policy document. 2.3.2. Infractions of policies and procedures outlined in COCA publications and materials, such as the con- ference guidelines, conference registration forms, membership application forms, and event information. 2.3.3. Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the expression of demeaning, insulting, or intimidating comments based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other areas given legally-protected status; 2.3.4. Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities;

59 2.3.5. Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities including, unwanted physi- cal conduct or contact of any kind, advances or propositions. 2.3.6. Violation of provincial or local laws governing the use of alcohol, or selling or distributing alcohol to underage delegates or attendees; 2.3.7. Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that causes harm to persons or property; 2.3.8. The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug or other substance illegal under provincial or federal law; 2.3.9. Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate or reckless acts; 2.3.10. Theft; 2.3.11. Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or abusive e-mails to COCA members, volunteers and/ or staff; 2.3.12. Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation or misinformation about COCA, its practices, members, volunteers and/ or staff through e-mail or other communications; 2.3.13. Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with scheduled COCA activities or events during COCA conferences, or other COCA-sponsored programs or activities; 2.3.14. Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCA’s name and/or logo—or any other elements—to imply endorsement, affiliation or for any other non-sanctioned purpose; 2.3.15. Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/or submitting misleading or untrue information for publication in COCA publications 2.3.16. Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the services already being offered by COCA or in ser- vices which directly relate to COCA’s core business or some component thereof; 2.3.17. Establishment of programs, services or activities which purport, allege or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but which are not; 2.3.18. Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion of COCA, is contrary and detrimental to the interests, operations, missions and goals of COCA; 2.3.19. Failure to comply with decisions finding policy violations and imposing sanctions; 2.3.20. Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into alleged policy violations and the discussion of potential sanctions; COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy sanctions against parties who develop a record of serial infractions over time. 2.4. Sanctions for Policy Violations COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations including, but not limited to the following. Possible sanctions include: • Verbal warnings; • Written warnings; • Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA;

60 • Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or other activity; • Expulsion from COCA events; • Loss of opportunity to apply to showcase for a length of time to be determined by COCA; • Suspension from participation in COCA events for a length of time to be determined by COCA; • Suspension of membership; or, • Permanent loss of membership. COCA may impose such sanctions in any combination and sequence that it deems appropriate for any of the violations listed in Section 4 above as well as other violations of the organization’s stated policies. Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events or activities.

3. PROCEDURE 3.1. Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint against another member. 3.2. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director or the most senior volunteer leader present at an event within ten (10) days following any alleged violation. Such complaint must include details of the events leading up to the alleged violation. 3.3. Both the complainant and the member accused have the right to receive copies of all relevant docu- ments and also have theright to be represented by another member at any hearings. 3.4. Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during deliberations, must submit his or her observations in writing. 3.5. The Executive Director, the Chair of the Board of Directors, and one other director appointed by the Board, shall serve as the disciplinary committee. Individuals appointed to the disciplinary committee shall adhere to COCA’s Code of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and shall recuse themselves from the committee if they are in a conflict of interest position. 3.6. The Chair of the National Conference Committee shall not be eligible to serve on the disciplinary com- mittee should an issue arise during the national conference. 3.7. The Committee will review all written submissions and set a time for all interested parties to attend a hearing during which, the Committee will ask questions based on the written submissions. 3.8. The member accused, or his or her representative, may then question witnesses and challenge the evi- dence. 3.9. The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and reaches a decision on the complaint. A unanimous decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions are to be levied, those will be announced after the in camera session. 3.10. Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, suspension, expulsion of membership, or the banning from COCA events, are final. If termination, suspension, expulsion, or banning from COCA events is recommended, the member, associate or volunteer has the option to appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Board of Directors. 3.11. The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members of the Board appointed by the Chair of the Board.

61 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 be applied until after the appeal is heard. 3.13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final

4. AMENDMENT 4.1. Any registered contact person from a COCA-member school, company or artist, may propose amend- ments to this policy by submitting a written proposal to the COCA chair, secretary, or executive director. Such proposed amendments must be considered by the Board of Directors at its next business meeting. The results of such consideration must be communicated in writing to the members, associate or volunteer in question within seven (7) days of the meeting. The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept up-to-date and posted to the COCA website within seven (7) days of any amendments being made.

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