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COCA 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS June 22-26

Advertisers Welcome 2 Sponsors COCA 2012 3 Akran Marketing Inside Cover Map 4 COCA Halifax 2013 6 S.L Feldman & Associates 11 Block Schedule 5 ComTix Tickets 14 Coyote Promotions 15 About COCA 7 Festival Promotions 17 Board of Directors & Conference Committee 7 Funny Money Inc. 21 COCA Chair History 8 Sonicbids 60 Mission Statement / About / Regional Meetings 10 Yuk Yuk’s 27 General Conference Info 12 Playboy Condoms 27 PW Leopard 39 Restaurants and Groceries 16 FACTOR Inside Back Cover Schedule At A Glance 18 TNT Tours Back Cover ADVERTISEMENT (AKRAN) Keynote Speakers / Guest Speakers 22 Detailed Schedule :: Friday June 22 28 :: Saturday June 23 29 :: Sunday June 24 32 :: Monday June 25 35 :: Tuesday June 26 37

Mainstage Showcase #1 (Friday) 40

Mainstage Showcase # 2 (Saturday) 42

Lecture / Variety Showcase (Sunday) 44

Mainstage Showcase # 3 (Sunday) 48

Singer / Showcase (Monday) 50

Comedy Showcase (Monday) 52

DJ / Electro Showcase (Tuesday) 54

COCA Hall of Fame 56 Awards & Banquet 57 Operating Policies 58 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 WELCOME TO SPONSORS FROM COCA CONFERENCE CHAIR

Bienvenue à Montréal – Welcome to Montreal Special Thanks to our 2012 COCA Conference Sponsors! Welcome to Montreal and to the 2012 COCA National Conference. COCA is marking a special milestone in its history: 30 years as COCA gratefully acknowledges the following associate members for their generous and an organization dedicated to the enhancement of campus life in continued support of this organization. The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities . A group of dedicated individuals, both school members recognizes the invaluable role sponsors play in the success of the conference and the and associates, have come together as a team to organize an organization. We ask that our delegates thank these companies with their continued support exceptional conference for you. Organizing a conference of and business. this caliber and detail requires plenty of discussion, debate and consensus building. Our objective was to provide you GOLD with the ideas, tools and training that will help you succeed in your job on campus. One of our priorities this year was to enhance our Education Sessions by bringing in top notch guest presenters and streamlining many areas of interest which match the campus

experience. We are confident that when you look at the varied selection of topics and presenters, you will agree. "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) The showcase artists performing will appeal to a broad range of students on your campus and deserve your and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters." attention and respect. You will meet many associates at this conference. Those who support the conference at the Gold, Bronze or BRONZE Supporting Sponsorship Levels deserve a special thank you. Their financial support makes the conference possible and keeps the organization strong. Every associate has a common reason for attending this conference. Their goal is to partner with you and your institution by bringing their artists, products or services to your campus. Please take the time to meet with them and find out what they have to offer at both Biz Hall (trade show) sessions. You may not need them today, but having their contact and business card could prove invaluable in the future. We have worked hard to provide you opportunities for success. To take advantage of these opportunities, SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTING you need to ensure that you attend all of the education sessions and showcases offered. We feel so strongly about it, that we are providing an incentive – a chance to win the New IPAD. Be sure to have your passport stamped as you enter the different sessions. I would like to say thank you to the many people who helped put this conference together. Special thanks go to the conference committee chairs: Jennifer Grundke, Pete Munro, Pat Maloney, Al Legault, Sophia Bouris, Ray Coreil, Olga Gazdovic, Jenna Gregory, Andrew Barbour, Ken MacLeod, Mike Kokich, Bill Kitchens, and QASAP. Finally a conference like this only works if there is someone dedicated to its mission and history. My biggest thank you goes Earle Taylor for his invaluable guidance, support and patience. On behalf of the COCA Board of Directors and the conference committee, bienvenue à COCA 2012 Montréal. ------Bill Mahon John Abbott College Chair – COCA National Conference 2012 Montreal

2 3 COCA 2012 HOTEL MAP THE HYATT MONTREAL - COCA MAPS

4 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

COCA Board of Directors COCA Chair : Craig Walsh, Mount St. Vincent Univesity National Conference Chair : Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Eastern Region : Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU & Kirk Dingwell, UPEI Western Region : Jennifer Wanke, Univ. of Alberta & Jen Grundke, NAIT Central Region: Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College & Chuck Erman, Sheridan College Associates: Tony Lee, Elite Management & Pete Munro, FarBeyond Executive Director: Earle Taylor

Standing Committee Chairs Awards Committee (Interim) : Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College Communications Committee : Jennifer Wanke, University of Alberta Education Committee : Jen Grundke, NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Portfolios National Conference Vice-Chair : Olga Gazdovic, Vanier College Awards Banquet & Show : Sophia Bouris, Algonquin College; Al Legault, McMaster University Biz Hall Coordinator (trade show) : Ray Corbeil, Champlain College COCA Notes Editor (newsletter) : Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Conference Program Design : Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Andrew Barbour, Saint Mary’s University Conference Program Co-Editors : Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Andrew Barbour, Saint Mary’s University; Earle Taylor, COCA Conference Swag : Olga Gazdovic, Vanier College Ed Sessions : Jen Grundke, NAIT; Pete Munro, Kenney Fitzpatrick Registration : Earle Taylor, COCA Office Showcase Selection : Pat Maloney, Fanshawe College Showcase Manager : Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College Showcase Production : Mike Kokich, Algonquin College Sponsorship : Earle Taylor; Bill Mahon Summer Assistant : Colin Gray, Fanshawe College

Full Volunteers Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Sameena Topan, University of Japneet Marwah, Seneca College; MC Noel,

7 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA ABOUT COCA COCA CHAIR HISTORY COCA CONFERENCE CHAIRS & HOSTS

COCA Chair History National Conference Chairs

Year Chair School Year City Chair School

2011/2012 Craig Walsh Mount Saint Vincent University 2011 Whistler Shea Dahl University of 2010/2011 Kenney Fitzpatrick Mount Saint Vincent University 2010 London Chuck Erman Sheridan College 2009 St. John’s Kirk Dingwell University of Prince Edward Island 2009/2010 Shea Dahl University of British Columbia 2008 Ottawa Christina Burns McMaster University 2009/2008 Ken MacLeod Algonquin College 2007 Niagara Falls Chris DeVuono Sheridan College 2007/2008 Shea Dahl University of British Columbia 2006 Mike Anderson Nothern Alberta Institute of Technology 2006/2007 Dave Anderson Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 2005 North Bay Chad “Buddah” Cardinal Nipissing University/Canadore College 2004 Fredericton Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2005/2006 Chris DeVuono Sheridan College 2003 Montreal Ray Corbeil Champlain College 2004/2005 Brad Beamish Centennial College Olga Gazdovic Vanier College 2003/2004 Josh Clark University of Western 2002 Bob Woods University of Guelph 2002/2003 Josh Clark University of Western Ontario National Conference Hosts 2001/2002 Jayson Duggan McMaster University 2000/2001 Richard Anderson Sheridan College Year City Chair School 1999/2000 Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2001 Greg Curtis University of Calgary 1998/1999 Tristan Chipman York University John Bowers College 1997/1998 Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2000 London Mike McMahon Wilfrid Laurier University 1996/1997 Katherine Huising University of Alberta John “RJ” Beaumont Fanshawe College John B. Young Fanshawe College 1995/1996 Scott MacIntyre Dalhousie University 1999 Halifax Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 1994/1995 Katherin Huising University of Alberta Peter Wightman Adadia University 1993/1994 Emmanuel Patterson 1998 David Steele Ryerson Polytechnic University 1992/1993 Peter Wightman Acadia University Leatrice Spevack Ryerson Polytechnic University 1997 London Pete Stanbridge University of Western Ontario 1991/1992 Darcy Flynn Saint Mary’s University (1st) John B. Young Fanshawe College Peter Wightman Acadia University (2nd) 1996 Edmonton Katherine Huising University of Alberta 1990/1991 Ken Craig McMaster University 1995 Ottawa Andrew Wadden Carleton University 1994 Halifax Scott MacKay Mount St. Vincent University 1989/1990 Murray Elfenbaum University of 1993 Winnipeg Ian Michael Low University of Manitoba 1988/1989 Darcy Flynn Saint Mary’s University 1992 Hamilton Ken Craig McMaster University 1987/1988 Hank Thibideau Georgian College - 1991 Halifax Scott MacIntyre Dalhousie University 1986/1987 Ed Stencil Mohawk College 1990 Ottawa Beth O’Shaugnessy Carleton University 1989 Edmonton Art Hooks Norther Albera Institute of Technology 1985/1986 Pauline Russell University of 1988 London John B. Young Fanshawe College 1984/1985 Earle Taylor McGill University 1987 Toronto Leatrice Spevack Ryerson Polytechnic University 1983/1984 Ted Crouch University of Calgary (1st) 1986 Waterloo Marie Gilkinson Wilfrid Laurier University 1985 Halifax Gord Spencer Saint Mary’s University Wayne Hepburn University of Guelph (2nd) 1984 Montreal Earle Taylor McGill University 1982/1983 John B. Young Fanshawe College 1983 Calgary Ted Crouch University of Calgary (1st) 8 9 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA COCA MISSION STATEMENT The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities is committed to developing quality campus programming through education, information sharing and resources. COCA is further dedicated to enhancing skill development by providing educational and business opportunities, resources, and services for professional staff, college and university students, and associate members of COCA. ABOUT COCA

The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, better known by it’s acronym COCA, represents more than 65 post- secondary institutions across the country from to Newfoundland. COCA also boasts more than 75 associate members. Typically, full members are student associations or college departments that are involved with campus activities programming. Associate members are entertainers, booking agencies, artist management companies and other suppliers to the campus entertainment and programming industry.

Founded in June 1982 as the successor to the Canadian Entertainment Conference, COCA has now completed twenty-nine years of successful operation. The highlight of every year is the National Conference in June when campus representatives gather to see entertainers, and variety acts. The conference also features guest speakers on the lecture circuit and an exhibit hall for campus buyers to “shop” and meet with suppliers one on one.

COCA REGIONAL MEETINGS

The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities has scheduled two regional meetings for school delegates during the conference. COCA is a national organization with three regional components - the Eastern Region (Atlantic Provinces), the Central Region (Ontario/) and the Western Region (Prairies/BC). The regional meetings that take place during the national conference are critical for the continued success of the organization in terms of planning, governance and communication.

The first regional meetings are scheduled on Saturday June 22nd. First-time delegates are asked to attend at 9:00am where they will be given a quick overview of the purpose of the meetings, and there will be a description/explanation of some of the topics that will be discussed. They will be joined by Returning Delegates at 9:30am and the official meeting will begin. (Please see conference schedule for the location of each meeting). Regional elections will be discussed, as well as regional activities such as Campus Music Explosion or Campus Idol. Block booking will also be discussed. This will allow delegates to share ideas, prices and information necessary to ensure a successful year of purchasing entertainment and services for their schools. The second meetings are on Sunday June 24, from 9:30am to10:30am. At these meetings, the regions will elect one member to each of the key standing committees (awards, communication and education) as well as electing their regional representative to the COCA Board of Directors. Regions will each decide if they will conduct regional events such as conferences or meetings and whether they will participate in cross-campus events such as Campus ldol and Campus Music Explosion during the coming school year.

GETTING INVOLVED WITH COCA

The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities depends on its members to get involved. Whether it is on the Board of Directors, as part of the Conference Committee, part of a Standing Committee, or a host for one of the regional activities, if you were thinking of getting more involved with COCA, but weren’t sure how to go about it or what would be involved, then please attend a special session that will take place on Saturday June 23rd at 5:15pm in the Symphonie 2. The regional director cannot do everything so members are encouraged to take on some of the workload to help ensure a successful year for all COCA members in each region.

10 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA ABOUT COCA GENERAL CONFERENCE INFO GENERAL CONFERENCE INFO

Conference Office & Registration: Alcohol Policy: The COCA office and registration area is located in Symphonie 7 (on the 5th floor of convention side of the Hyatt hotel). The legal drinking age in Quebec is 18. Some showcases will be in licensed establishments. Please bring proper ID to If you registering, have any questions or need assistance, then stop by and speak with one of the friendly volunteer office the showcase venues just in case you get asked. You cannot bring your own alcohol into these venues, however you may staff. We are here to make your conference an enjoyable one. purchase from their bar services. The policy regarding the hotel is similar. You are able to consume alcohol in your room, but you cannot walk around with an open alcohol container or bottles not purchased from the hotel bar services. Quebec Delegate Orientation Session: laws do not allow for this in licensed establishments (except certain restaurants with special permits – bring your wine/ beer establishments). Please see COCA’s Policy on Alcohol in the back of this book. All delegates must attend the Conference Orientation session. This year, we have decided to split the groups into: New Delegates, Returning Delegates and Associate Delegates. In addition to fun ice-breakers and meeting people, we will Cell Phones/Smartphones: be implementing a new mentorship program pairing up new delegates with returning delegates to help them make the most of the conference. As campus leaders, we understand the need to respect artists and Ed Session presenters. Please turn off your cellphones and smart phones during the actual sessions. Turn them on afterwards and tweet/Facebook the amazing things you just saw. Win an IPAD: Conference IDs: In order to encourage full participation at this year’s conference we are offering a chance to win the New IPAD. How? Your official conference ID is required throughout the conference and the venues that we have rented for music and DJ Attend all Education Session (one per block), both Trade Show sessions and all Showcases. A random draw of participates showcases. The venues are typically open to the public, however we have rented them for our conference needs and their who have fully participated will take place. Attendance = Opportunity for an amazing prize. doormen will not allow you in without Conference ID. Education Session - Certificate of Recognition: Conference Meals: We at COCA feel that delegates return to their respective schools with new skills and ideas to facilitate programming Your delegate fees include 3 full sit down meals: Opening Brunch, Lunch, and 30 Year Awards Dinner. You must turn in within their job function. We want to recognize that and the level of expertise and training opportunities our ED Session your numbered meal ticket (issued to you when you register) to enjoy the delicious food. If you lose your ticket(s) you presenters bring to COCA. Full participation at all Education Session (one per block) with result in a “Certificate of will be required to purchase new ones at Conference prices at the COCA office. Recognition” being issued to you. 30 Year Awards Dinner (semi-formal attire): Questions: The COCA volunteer staff members are veterans of many COCA conferences and will able to assist you if you have any COCA is 30 years old. We are celebrating this milestone with a special guest and one of the founders of COCA, John b. Young questions. The office is open Friday June 22 and Saturday June 23 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday June 24 and Monday June of Fanshawe College. He will speak about the origins of COCA and some of the successful artists who have showcased and 25 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and on Tuesday June 26 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. The office is located in Symphonie 7 on Level 5 gone on to national and worldwide fame. It is during this dinner, that we would also like to honour the artists, programmers and agencies that make the campus market and campus life what it truly is: AMAZING. The winners of the Campus Entertainment Optional Activities: Awards will be announced and awards presented. The HOST of the Awards Show will be Jessi Cruickshank. Jet Boating the Lachine Rapids: Campus Activities Biz Hall (trade show): Jet Boating the Lachine Rapids is not only a local tourist attraction, but a symbol of the spirit, history, fun and adventure that make Montreal a world-class tourist destination. Quite possibly the world’s greatest city boat cruise tour! This The campus market cannot thrive or succeed without those businesses and artists who target the student market. Up to 70 spectacular 1 hour ride on the St-Lawrence River is Montreal’s most refreshing activity: wet, wild, wonderful. The cost of trade show booths representing all facets targeting the student market will be on display. Bring your business cards and a this activity includes lunch, tip and taxes at Pub St.Paul (ain’t nothin’ saintly about it). Choice of four lunch specials (BBQ bag (to collect sample goodies, brochures and pamphlets). In order to talk real business, there are two sessions for the biz chicken, Miami ceasar salad or pasta served with soup, salad, french fries or baked potato, soft drink, dessert and coffee). hall: Monday June 25 (1:00 – 3:00) and Tuesday June 26 (10:30 – 12:00) in the Grand Salon Opera on level 4.

Steal this Idea Session: 3 Hour City Tour of Montreal: Discover Montreal through hundreds of places of interest while you listen to uninterrupted commentary from a friendly, New to COCA this year is the “Steal this Idea” session. 8 different projects have been accepted for schools to showcase knowledgeable, licensed guide. The tour includes 200 points of interest and various charming photostops including: Old and brag about an activity, event or project that stood out their campus. You are welcome to steal it and bring it back to Montreal, Olympic Stadium, Mount Royal Park Lookout and St. Joseph’s Oratory your campus. Each presenter will have 2 minutes to present followed by a 3 minute question and answer period.

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Restaurants on Bleury Street Restaurants (1 block west of Hyatt) in Complex Desjardins Food Court: (typical meals under $10) NYKS Bistro/Pub 1250 Bleury Street A & W Restaurant Los Dias Montreal, QC Baba Muffin Plus Cafe Depot Nouilles Cite Piz Pistol Cultures Panini du Monde 350 Sainte Catherine Street Deli Choix Subway Montréal, QC Frank Supreme Sukiyaki Jiggs Friterie Tiki-Ming Restaurants on Saint Laurent Street La Cremiere Tikka (2 blocks east of Hyatt) Muffin Plus La Belle Province (Hot Dog/Hamburger) Montreal Pool Room (Hot Dog/Hamburger) Other:

There are well over 100 restaurants within walking Famous Restaurants to Consider: distance of the Hyatt Hotel that will cater to everyone’s taste. Head downtown by walking west on Sainte- Schwartz’s Catherine Street. The heart of is 3895 Saint - Laurent Boulevard approximately 10 minutes away. Montréal, QC Tel: (514) 842-4813 Chinatown is a quick 5 – 10 walk from the Hyatt Hotel. Exit onto Saint Urbain Street and head south for 2 – 3 Au Pied du Cochon blocks for authentic Chinese food 536 Duluth Est Montréal, QC is a 20 minute walk south of the Hyatt Tel: (514) 281-1114 Hotel complete with tourist attractions and plenty of restaurants.

16 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, JUNE 22 SUNDAY, JUNE 24

9:00am - 12:00pm Volunteer Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor 9:00am - 5:00pm Conference Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor 9:00am - 6:00pm Delegate Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor 9:30am - 10:30am Regional Meetings / COCA Elections : Symphonie 1-3 / 5th Floor 9:00am Jet Boat on Lachine Rapides (optional) : Meet in Hotel Lobby / 6th Floor 10:30pm - 10:45am Break------11:00am Montreal City Tour (optional) : Meet in Hotel Lobby / 6th Floor 4:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner on your own------10:45am - 12:00pm Plenary: Soprano A/B / 4th floor Keynote: Alvin Powell - Saving Station Foundation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Orientations : School Delegates 6th Floor / Associate Delegates 5th Floor 12:00pm - 1:30pm Luncheon Banquet : Inspiration / 6th Floor 7:30pm - 8:30pm Welcome Reception : L’Astral / 305 Ste. Catherine St. W (off-site) 1:30pm - 2:45pm Education Sessions #3 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) 8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #1: L’Astral / 305 Ste. Catherine St. W (off-site) • The New Media Movement : Symphonie 1 Ovation / 5th floor 12:00am - 1:00am Networking Suite: • Becoming a Good Supervisor : Symphonie 2 SATURDAY, JUNE 23 • Finding Resources for Campus Clubs : Symphonie 3A • Low Cost / No Cost Programming : Symphonie 3B 9:00am - 6:00pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th floor • Agent / Programmer Relations : Symphonie 4 9:00am - 10:30am Regional Meeting #1 : Symphonie 1-3 / 5th Floor 2:45pm - 3:00pm Coffee Break------New Delegates 9:00am / Returning Delegates 9:30am 3:00pm - 4:15pm Education Sessions # 4 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) 10:30am - 12:15pm Opening Brunch : Soprano AB / 4th Floor • Mobile Marketing : Symphonie 1 Keynote: Andy Nulman - President, , Montreal • Situational Leadership : Symphonie 2 • It Takes a Village to Organize a Club : Symphonie 3A 12:15pm - 12:30pm Break------• Diversity Programming : Symphonie 3B 12:30pm - 1:45pm Education Sessions #1 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) • Campus Activities - The International Perspective : Symphonie 4 • Programming 101 : Symphonie 1 4:15pm - 4:30pm Break------• Marketing 101 : Symphonie 2 • Developing a Leadership Program on Campus : Symphonie 3B 4:30pm - 7:00pm Lecture/Variety Showcase : Ovation / 5th floor • Risk Management (Part 1) : Symphonie 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner on your own------1:45pm - 2:00pm Break------8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #3 : L’Astral / 305 Ste. Catherine St. W (off-site) 2:00pm - 3:15pm Education Sessions # 2 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) 12:00am - 1:30am Networking Suite : Soprano A/B / 4th Floor • Programming 102 : Symphonie 1 • Marketing 102 : Symphonie 2 MONDAY, JUNE 25 • Alternative / Unconventional Programming : Symphonie 3A • Bridging Clubs to Your Student Association : Symphonie 3B 9:00am - 5:00pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor • Risk Management (Part 2) : Symphonie 4 8:30am - 10:30am Setup - Campus Activities Biz Hall : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C / 4th Floor 1:45pm - 2:00pm Coffee Break------10:00am - 11:15am Education Sessions #5 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) 3:30pm - 5:00pm Steal This Idea : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor • Video Marketing : Symphonie 1 5:00pm - 5:15pm Break------• Engaging Your Students : Symphonie 2 5:15pm - 6:00pm Info Session - Volunteering for COCA : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor • What Worked / What Didn’t : Symphonie 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner on your own------10:30am-11:30pm Associates Meeting & Elections: Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor 8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #2 : L’Astral / 305 Ste. Catherine St. W (off-site) (schedule at a glance continued on next page)... 18 19 COCA 2012 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE MONDAY, JUNE 25

11:30pm - 1:00pm Lunch on your own------1:00pm - 3:00pm Campus Activities Biz Hall #1 : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C / 4th floor 3:00pm **Sweatshirt / Silent Auction Ends** : Grand Salon Opera / 4th Floor 3:00pm - 3:15pm Break------3:15pm - 5:00pm Singer/Songwriter Showcase : Ovation / 5th floor 5:15pm - 6:00pm Associate Reception : Imagination / 6th Floor 5:15pm - 6:00pm Free Time (School Delegates) 6:00pm - 6:30pm Awards Banquet Reception : Soprano Foyer / 4th Floor 6:30am - 8:45pm Awards Banquet : Soprano A/B / 4th Floor Host: Jessi Cruickshank -“Oh Sit! eTalk Daily Correspondent & Global Ambassador) Special Guest Speaker: John b. Young, Founding Member of COCA 9:00pm - 11:30pm Showcase : Ovation / 5th floor 12:00am - 1:30am Networking Suite : Creation / 6th floor

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

9:00am - 4:30pm Conference Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th floor 9:30am - 10:30am COCA Annual General Meeting : Ovation / 5th floor 10:30am - 12:00pm Campus Activities Biz Hall #2 : Grand Salon A/B/C / 4th floor 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch on your own------1:15pm - 2:30pm Plenary 2 : Ovation / 5th floor Keynote: Sean Finter - Global Director and Founder of Barmetrix 2:45pm - 4:00pm Education Sessions # 6 : 5th Floor (See detailed schedule for details) • Sponsorship / Grant Writing : Symphonie 2 • Dealing with Club Challenges : Symphonie 3 • Budgets and Tickets : Symphonie 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Time------4:00pm - 6:00pm COCA Board Meeting : Symphonie 6 / 5th floor 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner on your own------8:15pm - 8:45pm Buses depart Hotel for Petit/Café Campus 9:00pm - 11:30pm DJ/Electro Showcase : Petit Campus / 57 Prince Arthur E (off-site) 11:30pm - 1:30am Closing Party : Petit Campus / 57 Prince Arthur E (off-site) 11:30pm - 12:00am Buses return to the Hotel 1:30am - 2:00am Buses return to the Hotel

20 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / GUEST PRESENTERS

Keynote Speaker : Andy Nulman Keynote Speaker : Sean Finter President, Just for Laughs, Montreal Global Director and Founder of Barmetrix

Saturday, June 23 @ 10:30am : Opening Brunch Monday, June 26 -1:15pm - 2:30pm : Plenary 2

Andy Nulman helped build Just for Laughs from the ground up to become the most Sean Finter has spent his entire life in the hospitality industry, working his way from prestigious comedy festival on earth, rising to the helm of CEO. During his tenure, dishwasher to multi-site restaurant owner. He believes that success in business is Nulman worked with the likes of Jay Leno, Drew Carey, Jim Carrey, Jerry Seinfeld, SIMPLE (not easy… but it is simple!). He quickly gained a reputation for quickly , Ray Romano, Martin Short, and Adam Sandler, sold multi-mil- turning struggling businesses around by focusing on business reporting and staff lion dollar corporate sponsorships and created/Executive Produced over 150 Festival training. His holistic approach of working with owners, management and front line TV shows, in a variety of languages, all over the world. After 15 years, he left to start staff has attracted the attention of some of the top venues in the world, which are now up the mobile media firm Airborne Mobile, and after building up its assets, sold for among his clients. Presently, Sean runs Barmetrix, a consulting practice committed over $100 million. Now he’s back at Just for Laughs as President of Festivals and to teaching the tools and methodologies that underpin the best businesses in the Television and ready to shake things up again! An oft-published author, half-decent world. Barmetrix assists restaurant and bar owners in the USA, Canada, Australia snowboarder, gym rat, contemporary art buff, newbie hockey defence-man, prolific and the UK. From re-engineering business strategies to developing world-class blogger, Nulman’s major disappointment is that he has only one life to live. But he’s cocktail programs, Barmetrix tackles a myriad of restaurant operations challenges working on a solution for that! by starting with the core belief that “you can’t improve what you can’t measure.” The company success is attributed to their ability to coach their clients to healthier profits and happier, more focused staff/management. Sean continues as CEO of this small company with big plans! With his revolutionary custom-built software suite and talented team of consultants, Barmetrix is determined to change the hospitality industry.A recent transplant to the Washington DC area, Sean now lives in Annapolis, Keynote Speaker : Alvin Powell Maryland with his wife, Jenny, and their 4 children. Saving Station Foundation Sunday, June 24 @ 10:45am : Plenary 1 Guest Presenter : Dave Meslin Alvin Powell is a former NFL offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks. At 6-foot-5, 320-pounds, he was an imposing figure on the football Anti-Apathy Activist, TED

field. Alvin fell pray to the disease of addiction and is now recovered. He has turned Monday, June 25 @ 10:00am : Engaging Your Students his life around and is working helping others quit their habit and to prevent young people from ever starting. Dave Meslin is a Toronto-based artist and organiser who has instigated a variety of He has visited hundreds of high schools, universities, sports associations and urban projects including the Toronto Public Space Committee, Spacing Magazine, corporations. In his visits, he tells his compelling life story of how drugs ruined his City Idol, Human River, Toronto Cyclists Union, Dandyhorse Magazine and Better NFL career, his life, and brought him to the brink of death. Alvin started using cocaine Ballots. Multi-partisan and fiercely optimistic, Dave embraces ideas and projects that in 1985 in his second pro year. By 1988, he was “a full-blown crack cocaine addict”, cut across traditional boundaries between grassroots politics, electoral politics and drinking and smoking pot as well. From there his life “went into a tailspin.” Unable to the arts community. In his work, he attempts to weave elements of these communities control his romance with drugs he resigned from the Miami Dolphins. together. Dave blogs at Mez Dispenser, and is currently co-editing a book with Coach House Press about civic engagement in Toronto.

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Guest Presenter : Dan Demsky Guest Presenter : Dave DeAngelis Co-Founder & CEO, Biz Media Student Leadership & Involvement, Suffolk University, Boston Monday, June 25 @ 10:00am : Video Marketing Saturday June 23 @ 12:30pm : Developing a Leadership Program on Campus

Sunday June 24 @ 1:30pm : Becoming a Good Supervisor Dan Demsky got his start in media working for NewsTalk 1010 where he was a producer for the Spider Jones show, Chris Robinson Travel Show and Bill Carroll David DeAngelis is the Director of the Student Leadership and Involvement office at Morning Show amongst others. From radio he made the transition to digital media Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. At Suffolk, his primary responsibilities working for award-winning production house ARC Inc. There he was an executive include working with the co-curricular leadership development program, advising VP, settling comfortably into a role dealing with strategy, marketing, and client student organizations and overseeing the daily operations of the Student Activity Center. relations - while never straying far from occasional camera work and editing. From David has been an active volunteer with the National Association for Campus Activities ARC, Dan went on his own with his business partner Justin Brennon Smith to Co- for the past sixteen years both regionally and nationally. He is currently serving as the Found BizMedia, a digital video agency that works with brands such as Coca-Cola, Chair of the NACA Board of Directors. David received a Bachelor of Science from GE, General Motors, Speed Stick, Microsoft and many others to develop premium Plymouth State College (NH), earned his Masters of Science degree from Western video content and digital strategy. He also currently writes for the Globe and Mail, Illinois University and is currently working on his doctorate at Northeastern University. contributing his expertise about online digital video content. His diverse background includes serving at institutions ranging from private to public, large research to small commuter, and urban to rural campuses. He is an avid boater who loves sailing and lives-aboard his 40-foot sailboat in Boston Harbor. Guest Presenter : Brian M. Wooten Director of the Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University Georgia Guest Presenter : Shelby Harris Saturday June 23 @ 12:30pm : Developing a Leadership Program on Campus Student Activities & Leadership, Univ. of Massachusetts Boston Sunday June 24 @ 1:30pm : Becoming a Good Supervisor Sunday, June 24 @ 3:00 pm : It Takes a Village to Organize a Club Sunday June 24 @ 3:00pm : Situational Leadership Shelby is currently the Director of Student Activities and Leadership at the University Brian M. Wooten is the Director of the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) and As- of Massachusetts Boston. She has worked in Student Affairs for over 15 years. She has sistant Professor for University Studies at Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Georgia. worked at Merrimack College, Bridgewater State College, Dean College and served as During his tenure, the CSL has developed programs that connect leadership develop- the Student Activities Coordinator for the Semester at Sea Summer 2002 Voyage. She ment and applied research and scholarship with local, national and international civic has been involved with NACA on both the regional and national levels serving as the engagement initiatives. Prior to his work with the development of the CSL, he served as Northeast Conference Chair in 2005, as a member of the 2006 National Convention the Assistant Director of the Student Life Center at KSU. While at KSU, Brian was part Committee, and currently as the International Programs Chair. In her “free time”, she of the team that developed the curriculum for the KSU Model of Ethical Leadership and is working on her doctorate in higher education with a concentration in global-ready he was a member of the KSU delegation at the Oxford Conclave on Global Ethics and leadership scale development at UMass Boston. Shelby likes to travel, sail and scuba the Changing University Presidency. Brian served as Chair of the National Association dive. for Campus Activities and has been a member of the NACA Board since 2005.

Guest Presenter : Alan B. Davis Guest Presenter : Ron Kuban Ph.D. PEMCC ( Pegasus Emergency Management Consortium Corp., Edmonton) Executive Director, NACA Sunday, June 24 @ 3:00pm : Campus Activities–The International Perspective Saturday, June 23 @ 12:30pm : Risk Management (Part 1) Saturday, June 23 @ 2:00pm : Risk Management (Part 2) Alan B. Davis has served as Executive Director of the National Association for Campus Activities since 1996. As Executive Director, he is responsible for working with Since January 1994, Dr. Kuban has served as President of Pegasus Emergency Association volunteer leaders and members in the implementation of the Associations Management Consortium Corp. For the previous 23 years, he served with Canada’s strategic plan, and in managing the NACA Office. Alan devotes considerable time to Department of National Defence, the federal government, and the provincial the expansion and refinement of NACAs relationships with the higher education and government of Alberta. He was involved in a number of emergencies in Canada entertainment environments. Prior to joining NACA, Alan was Associate Vice President and abroad; he also developed risk-related plans, emergency exercises, and crisis for Campus Services at Tulane University (LA). Davis has been involved in several management systems for diverse clients. Ron graduated with a B.A. from the Royal national and local organizations, including the South Carolina Society of Association Military College of Kingston (Ontario), and completed his M.Ed. and Ph.D. at the Executives, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services and the Columbia University of Alberta. His doctoral thesis focused on the practice of crisis management Council for Internationals. Davis holds a bachelors degree and masters degree from in Canada. Ron has an extensive list of publications on various disaster- management Stetson University (FL), and attended the Management Development Program of the topics including three books. He was the publisher of the Canadian Journal of Harvard University Graduate School of Education Emergency Management. 24 25 26 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 DETAILED SCHEDULE DETAILED SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 22 SATURDAY, JUNE 23

9:00am - 12:00pm Volunteer Registration: COCA Office- Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor 9:00am - 6:00pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor 9:00am - 6:00pm Delegate Registration : COCA Office- Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor Sweatshirt/Silent Auction - Donations Accepted & Bidding Opens Sweatshirt/Silent Auction - Donations Accepted 9:00am - 10:30am Regional Meetings 1: 5th Floor New Delegates arrive at 9:00am / Returning Delegates arrive at 9:30am 9:00am Jet Boat on Lachine Rapides (optional) - Meet in Hotel Lobby / 6th Floor • Central : Symphonie 1 11:00am Montreal City Tour (optional) - Meet in Hotel Lobby / 6th Floor • East : Symphonie 2 4:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner on your own------• West : Symphonie 3B 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Orientation (New Delegates) : Creation Room / 6th Floor 10:30am - 12:15pm Opening Brunch : Soprano A/B / 4th Floor Meet your fellow first time delegates and learn how to choose sessions, navigate the conference Keynote: Andy Nulman, President of Montreal’s Just for Laughs (p. 22) hotel and get the most from your conference experience. Find out how COCA can help you even Sponsored by: TNT Tours / Festival Promotions / National Speakers Bureau after you return to your home campus. Presenter: Ken MacLeod, Algonquin Students’ Association Andy Nulman helped build Just for Laughs from the ground up to become the most prestigious comedy festival on earth, rising to the helm of CEO. After 15 years, he left Orientation (Returning Delegates) : Imagination Room / 6th Floor to start up the mobile media firm Airborne Mobile, and after building its assets, it sold

Get reacquainted with other returning delegates and learn how to navigate the for over $100 million. Now he’s back at Just for Laughs as President of Festivals and

conference hotel. Get the tools to understanding the true COCA balancing act! Television and ready to shake things up again! Presenter: Chuck Erman, Sheridan Students Union 12:15pm - 12:30pm Break------Orientation (Associate Delegates) : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor 12:30pm - 1:45pm Education Sessions #1 - Sponsored by: FACTOR / Canada

Meet fellow associate delegates and learn how to navigate the conference hotel Programming 101 : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor and benefit from years of experience working COCA conferences. Presenters: Associate Member Directors: Tony Lee, Elite Management / Who should attend: Freshman Programmers Pete Munro, FarBeyond; Earle Taylor, COCA Executive Director This session is for anyone who is new to programming on campus. This is key information necessary for putting together 7:00pm - 7:30pm Break------a successful year of events. Learn about creating your budgets, working with agents and talent, creating an effective schedule, and get inside tips from seasoned experts. 7:30pm - 8:30pm Welcome Reception : TBD Presenters: Chad “Buddah” Cardinal, Mohawk Students’ Assocations / Ken MacLeod, Algonquin Student Association Sponsored by : TNT Tours / Akran Marketing Marketing 101 : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor 8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #1: L’Astral (305 Ste. Catherine Street W) Who should attend: Marketing Delegates Sponsored by : FACTOR / Canada (artist info on p. 40-41) Learn the “ins and outs” of marketing your on-campus events, initiatives, campaigns, and ideas. Learn how to best communicate your great concepts with the students at your school, and the many ways to do so. • Krief (Rep: Paquin Entertainment) Presenters: Chris Green, Brock University Students’ Union / Pat Maloney, Fanshawe Student Union • Midnight Romeo (Rep: Preste) Developing a Leadership Program on Campus : Symphonie 3B / 5th Floor • Half Moon Run (Rep: Preste) Who should attend: Veteran Programmers • Stereokid (Rep: The Agency Group) This session will discuss how to design and implement a co-curricular leadership program on your campus. The concept • Courage My Love (Rep: S.L Feldman & Associates) is that leadership opportunities are happening across your institution and you can harness those leadership development • Poor Young Things (Rep: S.L Feldman & Associates) opportunities to provide the core experiences of your leadership program. Best practices of leadership program design and implementation will be discussed. The session will cover topics such as: assessment, experiential learning, the concept of reflection and collaborating with faculty. 12:00am - 1:00am Networking Suites : Ovation Presenters: Dave DeAngelis, Student Leadership & Involvement, Suffolk University, Boston Sponsored by : Festival Promotions Brian M. Wooten, Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University, Georgia (Ed Sessions #1 continued on next page...)

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(Ed Sessions #1 continued... 12:30pm - 1:45pm) (Ed Sessions #3 continued... 2:00pm - 3:15pm) Risk Management (Part 1) : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor Risk Management (Part 2) : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor Who should attend: All Delegates Who should attend: All Delegates Mass-attendance events present a growing range of risks or challenges for their organizers. What was acceptable Mass-attendance events present a growing range of risks or challenges for their organizers. What was acceptable only a few years ago is now routinely revised or upgraded to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those attending, and only a few years ago is now routinely revised or upgraded to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those attending, and to protect the reputation of the host institution or organization. This session will identify the context for emergency to protect the reputation of the host institution or organization. This session will identify the context for emergency preparedness in large events, and the related issues, challenges and ‘solutions’. preparedness in large events, and the related issues, challenges and ‘solutions’. Presenters: Ron Kuban, PEMCC ( Pegasus Emergency Management Consortium Corp., Edmonton) Presenters: Ron Kuban, PEMCC ( Pegasus Emergency Management Consortium Corp., Edmonton)

1:45pm - 2:00pm Break------3:15pm - 3:30pm Coffee Break------2:00pm - 3:15pm Education Sessions #2 - Sponsored by FACTOR / Canada 3:30pm – 5:00 pm “Steal This Idea” Session : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor Sponsored by: FACTOR / Canada Programming 102 : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor Can we steal your idea(s)? This is a showcase of activities, events or projects that stood Who should attend: Freshman Programmers out on campuses this year. Delegates get to brag about and share what they organized so Get more in-depth info in the world of campus programming. Learn how to do the little things right, and establish you can steal the idea and bring it back to your campus. yourself as a serious professional in the industry. Another absolute must-attend for programming freshmen. Presenters: Various Campus Leaders Presenters: Facilitators: Olga Gazdovic, Vanier Student Association Ken MacLeod, Algonquin Students’ Association / Chad “Buddah” Cardinal, Mohawk Student’ Association Ray Corbeil, Champlain Student Association

Marketing 102 : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor 5:00pm - 5:15pm Break------Who should attend: Marketing Delegates 5:15pm – 6:00 pm Info Session - Volunteering for COCA : Symphonie 2 / 5th FLoor

Learn about the little things that make a big difference when marketing to your students. You’ve learned how to put Ever thought about how a volunteer organization like COCA operates? It starts with together a proper marketing plan, now learn how to make it shine. volunteer leaders who get involved in the Board of Directors and sit on many standing Presenters: Daniel La Cute, Sheridan Students Union / Steve Kosh, Mohawk Students’ Association and conference committees. This session is designed to give you an understanding of the Alternative / Unconventional Programming : Symphonie 3A / 5th Floor different roles you can play in the organization the time commitment and how you can get involved. Be informed and get involved. Who should attend: Veteran Programmers Presenters: Earle Taylor, Executive Director, COCA/Bill Mahon, Chair COCA There’s more to creating an on-campus events culture than booking live performances. Learn about all the different 2012, John Abbott College/Kenney Fitzpatrick, Chair COCA 2013, MSVU ways you can get creative with your programming and put together some memorable events. Presenters: John b. Young, Operations Manager, Fanshawe Students Union 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner on your own------8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #2: L’Astral (305 Ste. Catherine Street W) Bridging Clubs to Your Student Association.... how to encourage clubs to do more activities : Sponsored by: FACTOR / Canada (artist info on p. 42-43) Symphonie 3B Who should attend: Campus Club Administrators • Random Recipe (Rep: Bonsound) This will be a brainstorming session to help you assist your campus clubs do more events. We will generate new ideas • The Elwins (Rep: Paquin Entertainment) to better involve campus clubs and to create a functional list of possible fund-raisers and activities. How can you assist your clubs with their events? How can they get involved and be a part of your overall student association events • Sound of Lions (Rep: MUSI Artist Development) program? This session will attempt to answer those questions. • Saidah Baba Talibah (Rep: CLK Creative Works) Presenters: Erica Kitchen, St. Clair Student Representative Council • Sandman Viper Command (Rep: Audio Blood) • The Balconies (Rep: The Agency Group)

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9:00am - 5:00pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor Low Cost / No Cost Programming : Symphonie 3B / 5th Floor Important: Last day to donate to Sweatshirt/SIlent Auction Who should attend: Freshman Programmers 9:30am - 10:30am Regional Meetings #2 & COCA Board of Directors Elections : 5th Floor It’s all about ideas. Learn how to put together dynamic and successful campus events working with small budgets. Presenter: John b. Young, Operations Manager, Fanshawe Student Union • Central : Symphonie 1 • East : Symphonie 2 Agent / Programmer Relations : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor • West : Symphonie 3B Who should attend: Veteran Programmers Learn about what the booking process looks like from the other side. The more you know about what a booking agent 10:30pm - 10:45pm Break------does, the better you’ll be at working with them, and the better your chances of finding the real win/ win. This is a great 10:45am - 12:00pm Plenary 1 : Soprano A/B / 4th Floor opportunity to find out what booking agents expect from programmers, and what programmers should expect from Keynote: Alvin Powell, Saving Station Foundation (p. 22) booking agents. Presenters: Pete Munro, FarBeyond / Joel Baskin, SL Feldman & Associates / Chuck Erman, Sheridan Student Union A powerful motivational speaker, Alvin Powell is a former NFL offensive lineman for the Baldeep Randhawa, Mohawk Student Association Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks. At 6-foot-5, 320-pounds, he was an imposing figure on the football field. Alvin fell prey to the disease of addiction and is now recovered. He has turned his life around and is working helping others quit their habit and prevent young people from ever starting. 2:45pm - 3:00pm Coffee Break------

12:00pm - 1:30pm Luncheon Banquet : Inspiration / 6th Floor 3:00pm - 4:15pm Education Sessions # 4 - Sponsored by FACTOR / Canada

Sponsored by: Coyote Promotionsp Mobile Marketing : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor 1:30pm - 2:45pm Education Sessions # 3 - Sponsored by FACTOR / Canada Who should attend: Marketing Delegates The modern student’s life-line to their global communities goes with them everywhere they go. Learn how to reach The New Media Movement : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor them when they’re really listening through the many modern tools at your disposal. Presenter: Michael Hills, Chief Opertations Officer, Square Crop Studios Who should attend: Marketing Delegates The world of marketing is changing at an exponential rate. Stop listening even for a moment and the world will Situational Leadership : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor suddenly be speaking a different language. Learn from one of the industry’s top translators, and understand what the Who should attend: Veteran Programmers new generation is saying, and how they’re saying it. Presenter: Stephen Sills, Creative Director, Square Crop Studios Working with members of a group can be challenging but if effective, can ensure long-term success. In order to inspire the best in those you are working with, one needs to understand what they need in order to be successful. Two theorists, Becoming a Good Supervisor : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, developed the Situational Leadership Model as a means of assisting leaders in Who should attend: All Delegates creating an environment where followers were provided what they needed to be effective. This session will provide the background to this theory, provide participants with their strength areas in this model and provide role plays where we This session will discuss techniques to be an effective supervisor. Developing an atmosphere of teamwork, collaboration, challenge and support are important characteristics of good supervisor. This session will help individuals will place this theory into action. Presenters: Brian M. Wooten, Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University, Georgia sharpen their supervisory skills and share best practices with other participants. Presenters: It Takes a Village to Organize a Club : Symphonie 3A / 5th Floor Dave DeAngelis, Student Leadership & Involvement, Suffolk University, Boston Brian M. Wooten, Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Who should attend: Campus Clubs Administrators Finding Resources for Campus Clubs : Symphonie 3A / 5th Floor Clubs and societies do not run on their own but can provide excellent leadership opportunities for students Comprehensive training and structure can help student clubs become organized and efficient. This session will give you Who should attend: Campus Clubs Administrators the tools to set students on the right path for success including club training, budgeting, recruitment, event planning, Learn about what your organization can do to help clubs do what they do. From training to equipment and everything advisement, elections, and transition planning. in between its important to set your campus clubs up for success. In this session, you will learn how to do just that. Presenter: Shelby Harris, Student Activities & Leadership, Univ. of Massachusetts Boston Presenter: Fe Maquinay-Guico, NAIT Students’ Association (Ed Sessions #3 continued on next page...) (Ed Sessions #4 continued on next page...) 32 33 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 DETAILED SCHEDULE DETAILED SCHEDULE SUNDAY, JUNE 24 MONDAY, JUNE 25

Diversity Programming : Symphonie 3B / 5th Floor 9:00am - 5:00pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor Who should attend: Freshman Programmers 8:30am - 10:30am Setup - Campus Activities Biz Hall : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C / 4th Floor Learn how to create programming schedules that appeal and apply to all types of students, and discover the many ways that you can ensure minority groups are represented, and feel included in the campus experience. Presenter: Sameena Topan, SFUO, University of Ottawa / MC Noel, SFUO, University of Ottawa 10:00am - 11:15am Education Sessions # 5 - Sponsored by FACTOR / Canada Campus Activities – The International Perspective : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor Who should attend: All Delegates Video Marketing : Symphonie 1 / 5th Floor The members of this panel will discuss some recent efforts to reach out to campus activities organizations in other Who should attend: Marketing Delegates countries and consider what the future holds for international exchanges and cooperation. Does information sharing at the international level make sense? Are programmers interested to hear how things are done in other countries? How If you can’t say what you want to say in 140 characters or less, don’t say it at all. Show it instead. Learn how to use can campus engagement efforts be shared internationally? Can we leverage our international relationships to introduce videos in your marketing strategies to communicate your ideas and get maximum impact with your message. our best campus entertainers to campuses across borders? Hear how these panelists view the international campus Presenter: Dan Demsky. BizMedia digital video agency activities scene. Moderator: Earle Taylor, Executive Director, COCA Engaging Your Students : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor Presenters: Alan Davis, Executive Director, NACA / Tom Kemp, Agent, SL Feldman & Associates / Who should attend: Veteran Programmers David DeAngelis, Suffolk University, Boston / Jennifer Wanke, University of Alberta Students’ Union Get compelling insights from one of the world’s leaders on the subject of apathy. Learn how to encourage your student body to participate in student government, and get involved in the campus community. Presenters: Dave Meslin, Anti-Apathy Activist, TED 4:15pm - 4:30pm Break------4:30pm - 7:00pm Lecture/Variety Showcase : Ovation / 5th Floor What Worked / What Didn’t : Symphonie 3 / 5th Floor (artist info on p. 44-47) Who should attend: Freshman Programmers • MC: Patrick Haye (Rep: Yuk Yuk’s) An open-forum to discuss successful events and duds from last year. This is one of the best ways to learn from someone else’s mistakes, and steal great ideas. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend to listen in on the action. • Sex Signals (Rep: Bass-Schuler Entertainment) Presenter: Nga Tran, University of Waterloo Federation of Students • Raymond Ablack (Rep: Me to We Speakers) • Noah Kaplan (Rep: Me to We Speakers) • Spidey (Rep: KCA Entertainment) • Dr. Robin Milhausen (Rep: National Speakers Bureau) • The Evasons - Mind Readers (Rep: Rubber Room Productions) 10:30am - 11:30pm Associates Meeting and Elections : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor

7:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner on your own------11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch on your own------

8:30pm - 11:45pm Mainstage Showcase #3 : L’Astral (305 Ste. Catherine Street W) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Campus Activities Biz Hall 1 (Trade Show) : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C Sponsored by: FACTOR / Canada (artist info on p. 48-49) Important: You will need to wear your name badge to enter Biz Hall • Selekwa (Rep: Ravish Entertainment Inc.) • The Abrams Brothers (Rep: The Agency Group)

• Philly Moves (Rep: The Sound Syndicate) 3:00pm Sweatshirt/Silent Auction Ends : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C • Shawne Hook (Rep: S.L Feldman & Associates) • TWRP (Rep: Andy Winkler) 3:00pm - 3:15pm Break------

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3:15pm - 5:15pm Singer/Songwriter Showcase : Ovation / 5th Floor 9:00am - 4:30pm Registration : COCA Office - Symphonie 7 / 5th Floor Sponsored by: FACTOR / Canada (artist info on p. 50-51) 9:30am - 10:30am COCA Annual General Meeting : Ovation / 5th Floor • (Rep: Partick Artists) 10:30am - 12:00pm Campus Activities Biz Hall 2 (Trade Show) : Grand Salon Opera A/B/C • Peter Katz (Rep: Tangents North) Important: You will need to wear your name badge to enter Biz Hall • Ian Kelly (Rep: Preste) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch on your own------• Sarah MacDougall (Rep: Tangents North) 1:15pm - 2:30pm Plenary 2 : Ovation / 5th Floor • Andy Brown (Rep: The Agency Group) Keynote: Sean Finter, Global Director & Founder of Barmetrix (p. 23)

Sponsored by: Akran Marketing 5:15pm - 6:00pm Associates Reception : Imagination / 6th Floor Sean Finter has been described as one of the most creative minds in the hospitality Associate Members are invited to a short reception. industry and continues to be the driving force behind the small company with HUGE plans! Sean has an extensive 16 year background in the hospitality industry, having 5:15pm - 6:00pm Free Time (School Delegates)------worked with some of the world’s most successful hospitality operations in North America, UK, Europe and Australia. Prior to founding Barmetrix, he has worked in most capacities 6:00pm - 6:30pm Awards Banquet Reception : Soprano Foyer / 4th Floor in the industry including bartending, management, consultancy and owning his own bar/ restaurant. Sean’s entrepreneurial agility and passion for the hospitality industry has since led him to establish a business system that not only increases profits for stakeholders, but 6:30pm - 8:45pm Awards Banquet : Soprano A/B / 4th Floor also creates a range of new opportunities for management and job satisfaction for all staff (semi-formal attire) in the organization. Host: Jessi Cruickshank (Host ‘Oh Sit!’ eTalk Daily Correspondent & Global Ambassador) Special Guest Speaker: John b. Young, Founding Member of COCA 2:45pm - 4:00pm Education Sessions # 6 - Sponsored by FACTOR / Canada Sponsored by: Akran Marketing / National Speakers Bureau

Sponsorship / Grant Writing : Symphonie 2 / 5th Floor 9:00pm - 11:30pm Comedy Showcase : Ovation / 5th Floor Veteran Programmers (artist info on p. 52-53) Who should attend: • MC: Graham Kay (Rep: Yuk Yuk’s) Learn how to free up budget space and cut programming costs dramatically by giving brands access to your student body through sponsorships, and funding through government grant programs. This session will teach you what kinds • Julia Hladkowicz (Rep: Yuk Yuk’s) of companies to approach, how to put together a proper proposal, and inside tricks of the trade to maximize your returns. • Matt O’Brien (Rep: Yuk Yuk’s) Presenter: Jessica Walker, Campus Intercept / Jennifer Wanke, University of Alberta Students’ Union • Dave Merheje (Rep: Comedy Records) Dealing with Club Challenges : Symphonie 3 / 5th Floor • Darrin Rose (Rep: Yuk Yuk’s) Who should attend: Campus Club Administrators (Student Leaders & Staff) • Andrew Searles (Rep: Self-Represented) A facilitated round table discussion where participants can share their struggles with campus clubs and the group can share their experiences to help overcome these challenges. Presenters: Jennifer Grundke, NAIT Students’ Association 12:00am - 1:30am Networking Suite : Creation / 6th Floor Sponsored by: Red Bull presenting Play & Destroy Budgets and Tickets : Symphonie 4 / 5th Floor (Please bring your own MP3 player to participate in Play & Destroy!) Who should attend: Freshman Programmers Learn about the importance of ticket pricing, branding, accounting, online ticket sales, and scheduling. These skills are an often-overlooked cornerstone to a smooth and successful event. Presenters: Kevin Masterson, Fanshawe Student Union

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4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Time ------4:00pm - 6:00pm COCA Board Meeting : Symphonie 6 / 5th Floor

6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner on your own ------

8:15pm - 8:45pm Buses depart Hotel for Petit Campus for DJ Showcase 9:00pm - 11:30pm DJ/Electro Showcase : Petit/Café Campus (57 Prince Arthur E ) (artist info on p. 54-55) • DJ Mensa (Rep: Far Beyond) • Vilify (Rep: MBM Entertainment) • djbrains4breakfast (Rep: Partick Artists) • Grandtheft (Rep: S.L Feldman & Associates) • DJ Skratch Bastid (Rep: S.L Feldman & Associates)

11:30pm - 1:30am Closing Party : Petit Campus (57 Prince Arthur East) Sponsored by: Red Bull Canada

11:30am - 12:00am Buses Return to Hotel 1:30am - 2:00am Buses Return to Hotel

Wednesday, JUNE 27

Departure Day

38 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ARTIST BIOS ARTIST BIOS

MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 1 :: FRI. JUNE 22 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm] MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 1 :: FRI. JUNE 22 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm]

Krief |www.piratesblend.com/artists/11/krief/ Stereokid | www.stereokid.ca www.facebook.com/kriefmusic StereoKid is Greg Neal (Lead Vocals and ), Dan Neal (Bass), Kenta Aoki Patrick Krief made his frontman mark with his solo project Black Diamond Bay. Now, (Lead Guitar), and Roger Lambert (Drums). Since 2009, they have been one of the with the release of Krief’s full-length solo album Hundred Thousand Pieces, out on fastest rising musical talents, headlining numerous sold out shows in Toronto. Their April 17, 2012 with Pirates Blend Records, we will see the Montrealer at his finest. distinctive sound - a blend of Surf Rock, Funk, HipHop and Pop - has seen them play Produced and performed almost entirely by Krief himself (drums, , keys, bass, with such artists as illScarlett, USS, , KO, Classified, , guitar, percussion, and vocals), Hundred Thousand Pieces is an album that demands and . StereoKid has also been freely distributing their music, which repeated listens to be understood. Within the album’s songwriting, keen listeners has helped them make guest appearances on CityTV’s Breakfast Television Toronto can hear the triumphs and scars accumulated through nearly eight years spent on the and has performed at festivals such as SCENE music fest, SummerAid, Queen West road with orchestral indie-rock innovators, The Dears, as well as his own ex-musical Music Fest, TIFF, and Canadian Music Week. powerhouse Black Diamond Bay.

Tej Sandhu, Paquin Entertainment | [email protected] | 416-962-8885 | www.paquinentertainment.com Paul Gourlie/Zaed Maqbool, The Agency Group | [email protected] | 416-368-5599, x3231/416-368-4655

Midnight Romeo | www.midnightromeo.com Courage My Love | www.ilovecouragemylove.com www.preste.ca/midnightromeo www.youtube.com/ilovecouragemylove

Neon, lasers, tigers, Bam!!! Midnight Romeo unleashes everything in a powerful and Female fronted pop-punk/rock trio consisting of twin sisters on vocals/guitar and colorful set. Jumping on stage with the clear intention of conquering everyone present, drums/vocals plus a male bass player. Named as one of the ‘100 Bands You Need the band delivers it’s own blend of Dance-Rock. To Know’ by Alternative Press Magazine in March 2012.They played the 2011 Vans . Their music videos currently on heavy rotation @ MuchMusic and MusiquePlus.

Guy Ritchot, Preste | [email protected] | 514-904-1969 Joel Baskin/Jason Furman, S.L Feldman & Associates | [email protected] / [email protected] | 416-598-0067 JB x316/JF x340

Half Moon Run | www..com/halfmoonrun Poor Young Things | www.pooryoungthings.com www.facebook.com/pooryoungthings Aged 20-25 years old, but armed with solid training and raw talent, they combine varied musical backgrounds, often trading instruments and multitasking to great Poor Young Things, made up of five resourceful focused musicians, gave up a effect. Their increasingly complex arrangements are probably best explained by seeing contented life in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and headed for Toronto without knowing them live. Portielje’s vocals are on a level rarely seen in the indie music scene and are a soul. Within a year, the band had recorded with their dream producer Jon Drew backed up superbly by Molander and Phillips. Phillips often plays drums and keys (, ) and signed a deal with Bumstead Records. Their debut simultaneously as Molander and Portielje shuffle between guitar, keys, samplers, and EP, Let It Sleep, was released on January 24, 2012 and they have spent 2012 touring percussion. Folky three-part harmonies hold down moody, psychedelic arrangements across Canada opening for The Trews and The Dudes. and electronic-infused soundscapes.

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MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 2 :: SAT. JUNE 23 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm] MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 2 :: SAT. JUNE 23 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm]

Random Recipe |www.randomrecipe.ca/fr www.myspace.com/randomrecipe Saidah Baba Talibah | www.sbtmusic.com Random Recipe’s name truly and simply suits their sound. With a fine mixture of www..com/sbtmusic human warmth, originality and musical inspiration from all over the world, Random Recipe was able to slip away from the attribution of a specific music tag by opening Satisfying and soulful. Raw and raunchy. Inspiring, tantalizing and scandalous. their horizon and offering a playful journey to the world. The Montreal-based band Dripping with sensuality. Saidah Baba Talibah will take you on a trip, get you high, flirts with folk, hip-hop, bossa-nova, electro, tri-hop, lullaby, , kazoo and much bring you to your knees and take you to that place called grace, all in one album. more. The result comes in perfectly crafted songs bursting of sweet reminders of their Toronto rock soul songtress has been described as Living Color-meets-- collective roots and inspirations of the moment. The story of Random Recipe grew out meets-Skunk Anansie-meets-Janelle Monae. She is live firecracker on stage and her of a friendship between singer, guitarist Frannie and beat-boxer, rapper Fab, who met album (S)Cream is more than just an album: it’s an experience! at a show in 2005. They started jamming and freestyling on the streets. Vincent and Liu-Kong later joined the ranks of the band and gave the duo the power to become a complete band. Aside from recently winning the Miroir for the Best Canadian Artist prize at the 2011 Festival d’été de Québec, Random Recipe was also nominated for David Cox / Saidah Baba Talibah, CLK Creative Works | [email protected] | 416-898-6717 three Félix awards at this year’s ADISQ including Album artwork of the year for “Fold It! Mold It!”. Mathieu Rousseau, Bonsound | [email protected] | 514-522-5672, x226 Sandman Viper Command | www.sandmanvipercommand.com www.twitter.com/sandmanvc The Elwins | www.theelwins.com

Indie pop outfit The Elwins have been garnering a healthy amount of attention of late In the beginning, the four best friends who make up this ambitiously named outfit (Rob thanks to their bouncy brand of ‘60s-tinged and quirky, creative nature. Janson, Aaron Harvey, Dan Reardon, Matt Meyer) locked themselves up for days in Heralded by outlets from Exclaim! to the CBC as an “act to watch,” the band’s latest their parents’ basements practicing and refining demos, only emerging when they had release, 2012’s And I Thank You, runs the gamut from delightfully danceable to slow stumbled upon the most perfect blend of garage pop/guitar fuzz rock this side of the and succinct, leaving little to be desired. But as good as the album is (and it’s very border has heard in a long time. It’s this obsessive compulsiveness in their music that good indeed), it nearly belies the band’s boisterous and now infamous live show, pays off huge on their independently released debut, Everybody See This. In the same which includes everything from smile-inducing sing-alongs and crowd participation way the Strokes released a sonically moving debut album, it is apparent that this is to impromptu giveaways and dance competitions. Whether the sweet sounds of The much more than an average first run from a bunch of college dropouts.This is a band Elwins are coming from a stereo or sweat- covered stage, it’s one you’ll want to get with a future. into sooner rather than later. Sari Delmar, Audio Blood | [email protected] | 416-703-9703 Tej Sandhu, Paquin Entertainment | [email protected] | 416-962-8885 | www.paquinentertainment.com

Sound of Lions | www.soundoflions.com The Balconies | www.thebalconies.ca www.youtube.com/user/soundoflions www.twitter.ca/thebalconies Sound of Lions, the five-piece female-fronted hip-hop/rock/soul act, known for their mood-driven beats and sincere lyrical content, have released their debut album To see the Balconies play is nothing short of grasping at science. Even when placed “11:44.” Encapsulating but restrained, bass-heavy yet ambient, “11:44” has wide- down neatly in a Petri dish underneath thumbs and forefingers – the DNA--code of reaching market appeal. On rhythm, Joel (bass) and Marco (drums) create a solid their infectious pop hooks interweaved with classical sensibility and theory is hard background from which Christian (turntables, vocals) and Will (guitar, background to discern. At what point did their university-- learned mastery of classical theory vocals) are able to tease varying and challenging sounds from. All of this culminates in give birth to their understanding of energy and pop structuring? The an environment for Whitney’s soulful voice and introspective lyrics to shine through. Balconies are a band with a story. Siblings Jacquie and Steven Neville lead from The album, recorded at Liverpool Studio’s by prominent Ottawa music engineer, Jay their perches at the front of the stage, with Jacquie’s wide--eyed guitar strums and Fee, has been compared to Morcheeba’s “Dive Deep” and Adele’s “21.” The opening Stephen’s lanky bass lines tumbling in a dryer filled with Liam Jaeger’s rhythmic song, “Blue,” builds slowly as it goes from beautiful to chaotic in four minutes. Tracks peppering. The trio teamed up with Jon Drew (Tokyo Police Club, Fucked Up) to “One” and “Passive Attack” feature Christian’s powerful rap delivery. The album closer produce their first full--length album and the fierce Kill Count .EP 2012 sees the and title track breaks hearts, with Whitney giving a Sade-like performance that mixes band releasing Kill Count EP on February 28th via Coalition/Warner. The Balconies gut-wrenching lyrics with a captivating melody. Sound of Lions have been tirelessly are a band with a bright future. In the relatively short span of their career they have promoting the album and preparing for a busy summer festival season. A record like captured hearts, young and old, across the country. “11:44” has been dreamed about by UK-obsessed music fans and it’s finally delivered. Heather Kelly, MUSI Artist Development | [email protected] | 647-298-6380 Paul Gourlie, The Agency Group | [email protected] | 416-368-5599, x3262 42 43 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ARTIST BIOS ARTIST BIOS

LECTURE / VARIETY :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [4:30pm] LECTURE / VARIETY :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [4:30pm]

MC : Patrick Haye |www.patrickhaye.com Raymond Ablack | www.metowe.com/speakers/raymondablack www.imdb.com/name/nm2917725/ Patrick Haye is definitely one of the new breed of Comedians to keep your eye out for, His home town is Brampton, but he lives in now. With only a handful Raymond Ablack is a successful actor, speaker and activist. He is an inspiring of shows in 2006, Patrick made up ground fast. example to any young person with big dreams and a desire to make the world a better Patrick was a Runner-Up for the prestigious 2007 Tim Sims Encouragement Fund place. Best known for his role as Sav Bhandari on the internationally acclaimed Award, which was televised on the Comedy Network. Patrick was also featured in television series : The Next Generation, his face is seen by millions in more Sway Magazine as one of the Comedians who brings down the house. Watch for than 80 countries. In the summer of 2007, he and seven of his Degrassi castmates him. In 2008 Patrick was chosen to be part of a writing team to participate in the travelled to Kenya to build a primary school for second graders – Raymond’s first creation of the animated TV pilot “Ninjamaica”. In 2010 Patrick made it to the finals independent trip outside NA. Faced with culture shock and the reality of poverty, and in the $25,000 Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off; again televised on the Comedy driven by the need to do something, he joined Free The Children as a speaker between Network, seasons of his show, spreading knowledge of what he had seen and urging others to make change. Patrick is simply hilarious, with the stage presence of a 10-year veteran. His cool, smooth style, with simple observations and storytelling, has audiences in stitches Since he began speaking, Raymond has addressed thousands of students across North everywhere. America and has had many appearances at Free The Children’s annual We Day event where he has shared the stage with speakers such as Former Vice-President , and Craig & Marc Kielburger. He continues to work on international development projects whenever he isn’t filming. Since joining Me to We, he has visited , Ecuador & .

Beth Fraser, Yuk Yuk’s | [email protected] | 800-899-9136 x227 |www.funnybusiness.ca | www.yukyuks.com Bryan Lipscombe, Me to We Speakers | [email protected] | 416-964-2199

Sex Signals | www.catharsisproductions.com Noah Kaplan | www.metowe.com/speakers/noah-kaplan

SEX SIGNALS is a popular and informative touring sexual assault awareness Poetic and compassionate, Noah Kaplan captures audiences with stories and spoken program that has been performed on numerous college campuses and military bases word which share his humanitarian actions and experiences. Filled with moments of throughout the and the world. challenge, joy and beauty, Noah’s message encourages people to change their view of the world. This two person, live, interactive show is very unique and differs from traditional sexual assault awareness programming through its use of humor and improvisational Travelling since he was 15, Noah has experienced the impact that service can comedy. The play explores how social pressures, unrealistic fantasies, power inequity, have on a rural community. Noah has volunteered on numerous sustainability and and false preconceptions of the other sex all contribute to the tensions often found humanitarian projects. His moment of deep awakening occurred in Mexico where he in dating. Then, through a semi-improvisational scene, the presenters demonstrate found beauty and hope in the direst situations. After spending time with a family who how these, and other factors can lead to sexual assault. The scene enables audiences lived on a Mexican landfill, Noah quickly came to realize the true meaning of family to recognize the true nature of rape, and to place full responsibility with the rapist, and community. however much they may like him. Before leaving, Noah assisted in building a home for the family to start their new life. Furthermore, SEX SIGNALS challenges audiences who have mislabeled coercive Since he began speaking, Noah has shared his journey and craft for spoken word with behavior as seduction, and to reexamine a culture that too often holds victims of rape thousands including students, educators, corporations and universities. He has been responsible for their own vulnerability. The play ends with an empowering note about noted for his unbridled passion for the world around him and has shared the stage with bystander intervention and illustrates ways to actively change our culture and to create the likes of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former US VP Al Gore and Rev. Jesse Jackson safer and healthier interpersonal sexual relationships. Sr. Captivating and candid, Noah embraces his audiences with warmth and leaves them inspired, motivated and eager to become global citizens.

Drew Korb, Bass-Schuler Entertainment | [email protected] | 773-481-2600 | www.bass-schuler.com Bryan Lipscombe, Me to We Speakers | [email protected] | 416-964-2199

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LECTURE / VARIETY :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [4:30pm] LECTURE / VARIETY :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [4:30pm]

Spidey | www.spideymagic.com The Evasons - Mentalist Duo | www.evason.com

SPIDEY, Just For Laughs international hypnotist/mentalist/magician, has hypnotized Performing together since 1983, world-famous mentalists Jeff and Tessa Evason a cop on www.SpideyMagic.com! He has made his mark in , New York, know the ins and outs of what it takes to be great entertainers. They don’t claim Toronto, Montreal, Cancun, Washington and more. Demand for his shows continues to to dabble in witchcraft, but they certainly aren’t your run-of-the-mill performers. stretch across America and has garnered great reviews from the media. “The strangest Prepare yourself to be psyched out by spellbinding feats of paranormal activities thing I have EVER seen...I’m really really impressed! I’ve got Goosebumps! How do that defy logic, leaving your mind open to new possibilities. Jeff & Tessa you do that?!” - Sonia Benezra, The Q. Evason have presented their mind-blowing feats of interactive psychic magic and uncanny mind reading demonstrations at hundreds of colleges and universities Whether he magically reads your thoughts or hypnotizes your friends to become across the United States and Canada. superstar Chinese rappers, SPIDEY is ready for those who dare to be mesmerized. With his appearances on Canada’s Got Talent and an LA Reality TV show in This is not a show built on simple magic tricks. This is one of the most incredible production, Spidey’s name will soon be widespread in the entertainment industry. shows you will ever see! The Evasons are considered one of the best mentalist acts in the world. They’ve been across the globe, astounding audiences in more Spidey performs stage and close-up magic/mentalism and hypnosis. He often lectures than 35 countries. And millions have watched them on network television on NLP, communication and attraction and thus makes him the best triple threat out specials around the world. While Jeff and Tessa don’t call themselves “psychics” there. He has worked with some of the best magicians in the world, having released or claim to have supernatural powers, keep in mind that they also use no secret magic DVDs that have been world best sellers. Colleges and universities often book assistants or concealed electronic devices. In fact, they offer $100,000 to anyone Spidey for all three performances/lectures spanned across the year. who can prove otherwise.

Kevin Cruz Antunes, KCA Entertainment | [email protected] | 514-813-3758 Tessa, Rubber Room Productions | [email protected] | 877-416-7068

Alternate : ILL-Abilities™ | www.illabilitiescrew.com www.lazylegz.com Dr. Robin Milhausen | www.nsb.com ILL-Abilities™ is an International group comprised of breakdancers that have - Sex Educator, TV Personality & Relationship Expert overcome extraordinary challenges to become some of the best dancers in the world. In the summer of 2007, the group was founded by Montreal’s own TV personality, professor and popular speaker, Robin is the country’s leading expert Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli. ILL-Abilities’ mission is to redefine society’s view on sex and sexuality. Former host of Life Networks Sex, Toys and Chocolate as well of disability, promote empowerment, and encourage limitless possibilities as countless appearances on other top shows, Robin Milhausen is a leader on sexual through motivational entertainment. ILL-Abilities™ offers unique motivational education and relationships. entertainment packages adaptable to all different audiences of all ages, all abilities. Currently, she is the relationship expert on the Slice Networks hit show, Re-Vamped where she leads eight women on a journey to rebuild their confidence and self-esteem When working with ILL-Abilities™ you not only get a speech from each member as they get over past loves. As an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, but you get the full experience that guarantees to motivate and entertain you by Milhausens research includes gender, sexual pleasure, relationship satisfaction making you laugh, cry, and dance out of your seat! ILL-Abilities™ also offers and sexual problems. Her presentations are highly interactive, fun and they address a 20-minute Theatre Show perfect for Stage or Theatrical events. The piece important issues that get students thinking and talking. Connect with NSB today and illustrates each dancer’s personal story of overcoming adversity through the bring Dr. Milhausen to your campus! struggles of communicational difficulties, stereotypes, life-changing decisions, civil crisis, and shattered dreams. Get inspired by how each dancer has adapted Theresa Beenken, National Speakers Bureau | [email protected] | 416-324-9491 x25/800-360-1073 x25 their movement to create unique choreographies exclusive to ILL-Abilities™.

Luca Patuelli, ILL-Abilities™ | [email protected] | 514-894-9653

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MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 3 :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm] MAINSTAGE SHOWCASE 3 :: SUN. JUNE 24 @ L’ASTRAL [8:30pm]

Selekwa |www.facebook.com/selekwa Shawn Hook | www.shawnhook.com www.facebook.com/shawnhookmusic Selekwa’s music balances between top 40 radio with a bit of street heat that gets the party started. This new Canadian urban artist is getting ready to release his debut Shawn Hook’s EMI Music debut, Cosmonaut and the Girl, says a lot about the artist, album “Top My Game”. his direction and the music. Blessed with a stratospheric vocal range, heard right off the bat on the lead track, “Planet Earth,” and particularly on “Rockstaria,” the pianist and guitarist from Nelson, British Columbia shot for the stars on this recording, adding modern electronic elements to his organic singer-songwriter base. “I’ve always been fascinated by space, astronomy and exploring,” says Shawn. “I was thinking of a cosmonaut and his girl. They rarely get to see each other. I relate to that because I’m never in one place for too long.” The album, produced by (The Philosopher Kings, , Kreesha Turner), is a constellation of electro- spiked pop, like meteors of Paul McCartney and Elton John hurling through space collecting particles of Pet Shop Boys and Muse. John Pottie, Ravish Entertainment Inc. | [email protected] | 819-210-7774 | www.ravishinc.com Joel Baskin/Jason Furman, S.L Feldman & Associates | [email protected] / [email protected] | 416-598-0067 JB x316/JF x340

The Abrams Brothers | www.theabramsbrothers.com www.facebook.com/abramsbrothers?sk=app_178091127385 TWRP (Tupper Ware Remix Party) | www.twrplive.com With the release of Northern Redemption, The Abrams Brothers – John, James and cousin Elijah – make a transition from the music of their roots to their own distinct TWRP is exactly this: Daft Punk, Iron Maiden, Justice and Parliament all smashed sound. It’s a combination of bluegrass, country and folk-rock that’s had the Canadian into six spandex-clad, keytar wielding, pylon wearing, pelvic thrusting, wildly out festival circuit up in arms over their potential, and the rest are sure to catch on. Released of control individuals claiming to be from outerspace, except with way more lazers, on June 21 in Canada, the album is the fourth release from The Abrams Brothers. The confetti, projection screens, and sci fi references. nine-track album was produced by Canadian singer-songwriter/producer Chris Brown Originally from Halifax, NS, and now residing in Toronto, the six “aliens” crash land (The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Tony Scherr, Ani DiFranco, The ). into every show like missiles made of fun, bringing their ridiculous antics and self It starts off with title track “Northern Redemption” – an ode to the passing of time and aware (but deadly serious) epic 80s inspired dance-rock and spewing it all over the missed chances with pitch perfect harmonies and a hint of twang – and then takes the audience with reckless abandon. pace down a notch with sparse instrumentation and mellow 60s pop vocals singing longingly to a sleeping lover the things we’re sometimes afraid to say to their face. In the past year they have annihilated several University and College campuses Northern Redemption is an album of love gained and lost and one about getting out and (Dalhousie, King’s, UPEI, UNB etc), as well as Canadian Music Week, Follyfest, moving on. Yes, The Abrams Brothers have grown up and truly shine as young men on the Evolve Festival, and have supported acts like Daft Punk Tribute, Pretty , this one – young men with a taste of life whose insecurities fall second to a passion to Mother Mother, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and the Rubberbandits. They make their own destiny. have held “Best Of” titles in Halifax’s The Coast for the past three years, appeared on Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group | [email protected] | 416-368-5599 x3247 the front page of Halifax’s Metro, and have even performed on Canada’s Got Talent. Anyone who’s witnessed their show will agree: TWRP is synonymous with FUN.

Philly Moves | www. philly-moves.com Andy Winkler | [email protected] | 1-877-766-0606 www.reverbnation.com/phillymoves

“Soulful, passionate and entertaining” Philly Moves is one of Canada’s most buzz worthy hip-hop acts. They have achieved huge success on ear-shots Canadian college charts, regularly sell out shows in their home city of Ottawa, have toured from coast to coast and performed with acts like Lupe Fiasco, Mac Miller, Action Bronson and ASAP Rocky. “Philly Moves did not disappoint. A group that has seen much success around the country already, Philly Moves is a duo that bring the party to the stage with them”

Tynan Phelan, The Sound Syndicate | [email protected] | 613-404-3343 48 49 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ARTIST BIOS ARTIST BIOS

SINGER/SONGWRITER :: MON. JUNE 25 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [3:15pm] SINGER/SONGWRITER :: MON. JUN 25 @ HYATT REGENCY, OVATION [3:15pm]

Craig Cardiff |www.craigcardiff.com Sarah MacDougall | www.sarahmacdougall.com Described by the magazine Rootstime in Belgium as ‘One of the greatest talents of our Songwriter, troubadour, Craig Cardiff builds landscapes of sound using live digital era”, and listed as the “2nd best gig” by the major UK newspaper The Independent, loops, bringing the room to a hush. Edged, folk, beautiful, melancholy and left lean- becoming the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio, Canadian/ ing, one song breaks your heart, and the next one puts it back together. Craig Cardiff Swedish Sarah MacDougall is an upcoming artist who is getting known for her is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Known throughout Canada, Craig is beginning to honest and poetic songs, blistering guitar chops, passionate performances, and unique develop a following throughout North America, and into some parts of Europe. astounding voice. She has been earning rave reviews and topping major music writers top album of the year lists as a songwriter since her official debut albumAcross With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair. Infusing his the Atlantic (2009), all the while producing and engineering her own music. Born music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism that is rarely seen in today’s in Sweden, 24 hrs Vancouver called her ‘one of the most promising exports out of production heavy climate. Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans Sweden since Abba’, Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden recently declared her “One of personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part Sweden’s best singer/”. The debut Across the Atlantic got four-star reviews of the performance as he is. Don’t be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoy one in such notable publications as Q magazine, the Irish Times, No Depression, and the of Craig’s renowned performances from the comfort of your own living room. recent album The Greatest Ones Alive has been gathering 4 and 5 star reviews since Mack Johnson, Partick Artists| [email protected] | 613-203-4800 its release in August 2011. ’Thoughtful, strong, and spiritual”- The Globe and Mail Emma Julien, Tangents North Music / [email protected] / 647-722-6272 / www.sarahmacdougall.com/epk Peter Katz | www.peterkatz.com 2012 JUNO Nominee, Emerging Artist of the Year nominee at the Canadian Folk Mu- Andy Brown | www.andybrown.ca sic Awards and Winner of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, recording artist Peter Katz captivates listeners with his unique brand of contemporary folk music. Play- Three-time Music New Brunswick award recipient and winner of the North American- ing 150+ dates a year all over the world, Katz’s remarkable grassroots efforts have wide ‘Test Drive 2010’ music competition presented by Taylor , Andy resulted in him selling over 15,000 copies of his discs and sharing the stage with such Brown has emerged a must-see performer on the Canadian music scene. The 2010 notable artists as The Swell Season, Lucky Fonz III, , The Good Love- International Songwriting Competition finalist and Galaxie Rising Star winner has a lies, and the legendary Garth Hudson from The Band. Peter’s 2010 studio record ‘First visceral folk rock style all his own, taking fans on a lyrical journey torn between love, of the Last to Know’ debuted at #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts. 2011 saw happiness and sorrow. Peter release a live CD/DVD entitled “Peter Katz and Friends: Live at the Music Gal- lery”, an intimate snapshot of Peter doing what he does best, playing for a room full of In September of 2011, Andy’s song ‘Ashes’ was featured in ABC’s hit show ‘Rookie people. It also recently earned him a JUNO nomination for Music DVD of the Year. Blue’, and helped shoot both the song, and his sophomore album ‘False Alarm’ to #1 on the iTunes Canada singer/songwriter charts, while also finding it’s way into the Not one to waste any time, Peter has just finished a brand new studio album called top 10 in both categories on the United States iTunes charts. His third album is set to ‘Still Mind Still’ which was released on April 24th, 2012. This new collection of songs begin production in early 2012. is Katz’s best writing to date, recorded mostly live off the floor at a cabin in the woods Paul Gourlie, The Agency Group | [email protected] | 416-368-5599 | facebook.com/andybrownmusic and surrounded by a stunning atmospheric production thanks to producer Rob Szabo. Sean Russell, Tangents North| [email protected] | 647-808-2263 Alternate: Darrelle London | www.darrellelondon.com

Ian Kelly | www.iankellysmusic.com Darrelle London has gone from local indie gem to rising international artist through hard work, dedication, and help from a few unexpected supporters along the way. Darrelle’s Folkish pop rock that is main stream yet indie // Folk: acoustic guitar and some green- “career idol” Chantal Kreviazuk collaborated with her on her new record, Eat a Peach, socio subjects // Pop: everybody can enjoy it + Gold record in Canada // Rock: we do which was released in April 2012 through EMI Canada. is a huge fan and use drums & amps // Main stream: c.f. pop // Indie: how it feels and sounds is more regularly blogs about Darrelle, saying “We are IN LOVE with this artist from Toronto… important than how it looks. she totally hits our sweet spot.” Fellow Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan, along with a small committee, hand-picked Darrelle to perform at Lilith Fair as the local talent search winner. Darrelle London’s music has been featured on 90210, MuchMusic, ET Canada, eTalk, and CBC. She also received the Toronto Independent Music Award in the Best Pop category. She recently had an explosion of fans in the Asian market when her song was featured in a 3-month Korean national ad campaign. Darrelle has toured North America, charming audiences with her quick wit and impressive talent at over 30 Colleges and Universities. She plans to stay on the road for 2012 and 2013 supporting her new album, and hopes to visit your campus soon. Louis Carrière, Preste | [email protected] | 514-904-1969 Darcy Gregoire/Adam Countryman, The Agency Group | 416-368-5599 x3229 | [email protected] 50 51 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ARTIST BIOS ARTIST BIOS

COMEDY SHOWCASE :: MON. JUNE 25 @ HYATT REGENCY, SOPRANO AB [9:00pm] COMEDY SHOWCASE :: MON. JUNE 25 @ HYATT REGENCY, SOPRANO AB [9:00pm]

Graham Kay [MC] |www.youtube.com/user/GrahamKayComedy Dave Marheje | www.DaveMerheje.com

“That joke is an instant classic” ( speaking on stage about Born in Windsor, Ontario, Dave Merheje found a love for comedy at a young age Graham Kay’s set http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beaIKUPSIzs). and started performing in Detroit. Now living in Toronto, Dave’s unique, in-your- face comedy style, earned him the prestigious 2011 Just For Laughs Home Grown Currently based in Toronto, Graham has appeared in many venues around the award. He’s gained a loyal following that continues to grow after appearances at the world. Most recently at the Glasgow Comedy Festival in Scotland and the London Halifax Comedy Festival, Comedy Festival, Arab Comedy Fest in New York Comedy Club. He also performs regularly in New York at Stand Up NY, and City and NBC TV’s Stand Up for Diversity program. Dave’s also performed all over Eastville Comedy Clubs. Canada and the US; including all the top clubs in New York and LA and has been Graham has had television appearances on Much Music’s Video On Trial, The featured multiple times on CBC radio, XM Radio and MTV Canada. Being Frank Show on CHCH, and Daytime Ottawa. He also can be heard regularly Dave shares his unique vision and life experiences from the stage, with an on Serious XM Radio and 87.5 FM in New York City and written articles for Vice improvisational, high-energy style. He possesses uncanny ability to take you on a wild magazine. comedic journey that leaves you bursting with laughter. He gives you an arithmetic He has also performed comedy on the same shows as Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K. , interpretation of urbanized life delivering one of the most original acts emerging in Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan, and Sarah Silverman. Canada. Barry Taylor, Comedy Records / [email protected] / 416-768-0400 / www.ComedyRecords.ca Beth Fraser, Yuk Yuk’s | [email protected] | 800-899-9136 x227 |www.funnybusiness.ca | www.yukyuks.com

Darrin Rose | www.darrinrose.com Julia Hladkowicz | www.juliacomedy.com A familiar face on television, Darrin Rose is one of the stars of the hit CBC sitcom A fixture of the Toronto comedy scene, Julia Hladkowicz is (likely) plotting world Mr. D, and is a regular cast member on MuchMusic’s Video on Trial. A two-time domination thanks to applauded appearances in California and New York. She was a Canadian Comedy Award nominee - as Best Male Stand-Up in 2011 and Best finalist in SiriusXM Canada’s Next Top Comic, has appeared on the Comedy Network Newcomer in 2007, he has appeared twice at the Just For Laughs festival. His one- and is a regular on Much Music’s Video On Trial. “Someday everyone will know her man show “What’s Potpourri?” was selected Best of the Fest and received four stars at name, and that’s saying a lot with Hladkowicz as a last name!” -Festival Director, LA the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2010. He has appeared on CBC’s Halifax Comedy Comedy Fest Festival show, and his half hour stand up special debuted on CTV/Comedy Network She has opened for big names such as Nikki Glaser, Scott Thompson and Anthony in 2011. He tours across Canada and the United Kingdom. Jeselnik and has performed in major festivals including The Canadian International Comedy Fest, NXNE, LAFF(Austin,TX) LA Comedy Fest, Great Canadian Laugh off In addition to CBC and MuchMusic, he has appeared on NBC’s , and more. She was awarded with the prestigious Brian Linehan the Comedy Network, Britain’s NutsTV, XM Satellite Radio, and MTV Live. award and Hogtown Comedy Award. Beth Fraser, Yuk Yuk’s | [email protected] | 800-899-9136 x227 | www.funnybusiness.ca | www.yukyuks.com Beth Fraser, Yuk Yuk’s | [email protected] | 800-899-9136 x227 | www.funnybusiness.ca | www.yukyuks.com

www.andrewsearles.com Matt O’Brien | www.mattobriencomedy.com Andrew Searles |

An energetic story teller from Toronto that is currently touring across North America. He’s one of the fastest rising stars on the Montreal comedy scene, and Andrew Searles He is the winner of XM Radio’s Canada’s Next Top Comic and Best Stand Up at the is only in his early 20’s. Starting comedy at his college and he has now shifted to the LA Comedy Festival. He just recently filmed a one hour special for Comedy Now on comedy club circuit. He has recorded comedy for XM satellite radio, auditioned for the Comedy Network, and can be regularly seen on Video on Trial on MuchMusic, “Last Comic Standing”, as well the Just for Laughs festival. Just recently Andrew was MTV Live, CockTales. voted four years running in the Top 10 Best Stand-up Comedians in Montreal from 2007 to 2011, according to The Montreal Mirror. “Matt O’Brien is an excellent comic. After watching his Comedy Now episode you are going to make a point of catching him live next time he is in town. O’Brien Andrew has also appeared in Kidnapper Films short production “SharkBoy” which does not have a stale or hack bit at any point in time during his performance.”- debuted at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2004 and he hosted Montreal’s theseriouscomedysite.com “U Got Jokes” featuring comedians on BET. A favourite at Montreal colleges and He has opened for Todd Glass, Judah Friedlander, Gilbert Gottfried and has universities, he has had the luxury of opening for some of the big names in Canadian performed at major international festivals including Warped Tour, NXNE, and International comedy such as Joey Elias, Sugar Sammy, Wayne Flemming, SCENE Fest, WEMF Fest, LA Comedy Festival, and the San Francisco Comedy , Martha Chaves, Al Lubel, Kenny Robinson, Jocko Alston, Damian the Competition. Hypnotist, among many more Beth Fraser, Yuk Yuk’s | [email protected] | 800-899-9136 x227 |www.funnybusiness.ca | www.yukyuks.com Andrew Searles | [email protected] | 514-882-2067

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DJ Mensa |www.djmensa.com Grandtheft | www.listn.to/grandtheft www.twitter.com/grandtheft Be it via pulsating house beats, classic hip-hop, an extended Mo-Town set, or anything else in between, crowds could not be in more capable hands than Mensa’s. He equates Producer/DJ/VJ based in Toronto is also known as one half of the Team Canada DJs DJ’ing to a conversation between him and the audience, and he is always looking for duo. Establishing a custom club sound by playing his own originals, remixes and the right thing to say. videos, GT has slayed clubs worldwide and is respected as delivering one of the best club shows Canada has to offer.

Peter Munro, Far Beyond | [email protected] | 905-767-8356 Joel Baskin/Jason Furman, S.L Feldman & Associates | [email protected] / [email protected] | 416-598-0067 JB x316/JF x340

DJ Skratch Bastid | www.skratchbastid.com Vilify | www.mbment.ca www.youtube.com/user/SkratchBastidTV Having rocked the bar many times, Skratch Bastid is now ready to raise it. In 2012, Vilify has taken Montreal’s music scene by storm. Appearing alongside the likes of The Bastid has become one of Canada’s most in-demand DJs and respected producers, , Nero, Rusko, Datsik and many more. Vilify has played all across the country but don’t think it happened overnight. From his humble beginnings a decade ago as as well as some of the hot spots in L.A and NYC. Vilify has proven she can keep up a teenager in Halifax pumping out mixtapes from his bedroom and earning a loyal with the big boys of bass. Voted 2012 “Best Club DJ” in the Montreal Mirror, and following already back then, he slowly spread his skills first at DJ competitions like nominated for a stylus award for “Canadian Female DJ of the Year” she has built up DMC, ITF, and Scribble Jam and now around Canada and the world as a recognized an enviable reputation with her signature sets and whatever else she feels like go-to-guy for party-rocking. Since he is increasingly recognized for his comfort and playing. Watch out for this pretty little thing, her dirty beats will destroy your soles. versatility in different styles – hip hop, funk, disco, club, rock, and almost every other genre that will make you dance – more people are getting hip to his style. Thank you COCA 2012 for selecting me as a DJ showcase artist! Touring with a relentless drive, he’s wowed crowds in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Japan, , Brazil and Europe as he averages close to 200 shows a year. As he continues to find new fans worldwide, his catalog of sounds, styles and tricks will leave a lasting impression. What’s next? Just like in his Umberto/ Paul / Sherell, MBM Entertainment | [email protected] | 416-473-0023 / 416-316-9649 electric sets, that’s the exciting part! Get down with the sound. Joel Baskin/Jason Furman, S.L Feldman & Associates | [email protected] / [email protected] | 416-598-0067 JB x316/JF x340

djbrains4breakfast | www.soundcloud.com/brains4breakfast Alternate: DJ Marco G | www.djmarcog.com dj brains4brkfst. part satirical satanist, part grilled cheese aficionado. Hailing from Ottawa now living within the depths of Toronto as a transplant, brains4brkfst has Marco G’s reputation as Quebec’s and Montreal’s leading DJ and producer has a just recently placed 2nd in the regional RedBull 3style competition and has shared unique history. It started with his long attachment to his hometown by supporting the musical platform alongside such names as: Metric, , Down With local clubs and radioshows. His dedication landed him one of the most prestigious Webster, Kardinal Offishal, Lunice, Skratch Bastid, Team Canada, Keys ‘N Krates, residencies in the province starting with Dagobert nightclub and Circus Nightclub, Klever, Fool’s Gold’s Nick Catchdubs and Jokers Of The Scene, Mickey Avalon, Mad one of Quebec and Montreal’s mecca clubs attracting the likes of Axwell, Roger Decent’s South Rakkas Crew, Skrillex, Steve Aoki, and a slew of other household Sanchez, Fedde Le Grand, David Guetta, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren and more… His vagabonds. weekly contributions on Quebec’s only electronic radio program Euphoria on Radio Welding together hip hop, dubstep, motown, glam rock, moombathon, and anything NRJ 98.9FM is followed by the masses in anticipation to find out what the latest hits else worth raising a metaphorical glass to, no genre is off limits as he creates a high are in the music scene. Marco G’s hard work and long experience enabled him to energy mecca of bad morality and body movement all while priding himself on live support producers around the world by launching his own label titled “No Requests mixing as opposed to pre show production. After all, it’s not what your computer can Music” with acclaimed artists such as Muzikjunki, Veerus & Maxie Devine, Etienne do for you, but what you can do for the party. Ozborne, Dean Newton, Noir, Gabriel Vezolla, Nino Anthony and more.

Kenneth MacLeod, Partick Artists | [email protected] | 613-261-1465 x1 Darryl Masih, DX Agency | [email protected] | 418-780-0607 x204 / 418-809-6757 | www.dxagency.ca 54 55 COCA 2012 AWARDS BANQUET Hosted by: Jessi Cruickshank Hall of Fame Award Winners (“Oh Sit! eTalk Daily Correspondent & Global Ambassador) YEAR WINNER 2011 Metric Jessi Cruickshank became a household name as a face of MTV 2010 Canada and the co-host of MTV’s international smash hit The 2009 James Cunningham Hills After Show. Following The Hills with her biting commentary 2008 and sharp wit, The Hills After Show became a cult phenomenon, 2007 Big Sugar nominated for 3 Gemini Awards, syndicated in over 10 countries 2006 Nickelback and generating record-breaking ratings in Canada and the US. 2005 With the success of The Hills After Show, Jessi went on to co-host, 2004 Great Big Sea produce and write the spin-off prime time pop culture series The 2003 David Wilcox After Show where she provided her quick-witted commentary and 2002 Ernie Coombs refreshing perspective on the day’s entertainment news. Jessi’s self- “Mr. Dress Up” deprecating humor, irreverent interview style and eclectic flair for 2001 Barenaked Ladies fashion quickly made her a fan-favorite on MTV. Jessi has recently 2000 Mike Mandel re-located to Los Angeles and has a new show titled ‘Oh Sit!’ set to 1999 Sarah McLachlan debut on the CW in the US and CTV in Canada. It’s a high octane, 1998 Sue Johanson high stakes musical chairs competition 1997 Jim Carrey 1996 Spirit of the West 2012 COCA AWARD NOMINEES 1995 54.40 1994 Tragically Hip Music : Canadian Single Lecture / Variety 1993 Tom Cochrane Do I See Colour - Adventure Club 1 Girl 3 Gays 1992 Kim Mitchell Hello - Dragonette Epic Meal Time 1991 I Don’t Know - The Sheepdogs Wayne Hoffman Band 1990 k.d. Lang Whistle Blower - Arkells 1989 Doug and the Slugs 1988 Music : Emerging Artist Outstanding Service by an Associate Member Adventure Club Coyote Promotions The Balconies Festival Promotions We are extremely proud and honored to announce Sam Roberts Band as the 2012 National Speakers Bureau Whale Toothdy S.L Feldman & Associates inductee to the COCA Hall of Fame. Since exploding into the national conscious with The Agency Group 2001’s smash hit EP Inhuman Condition they have been at the forefront of Canadian TNT Tours music. The now six time Juno winners, and multi platinum selling artists Sam Roberts Band emerged from the explosive Montreal indie rock scene that produced Metric, Stars, Music : Touring Artist Programmer of the Year : Full-Time and . Led by their trilingual first generation Canadian singer of the same Arkells Andrew Barbour (Saint Mary’s University) name, the Sam Roberts Band has always walked the ‘Hard Road’ throughout their career. Lights Baldeep Randhawa (Mohawk College) Never taking any shortcuts to success the band has diligently remained committed to The Sheepdogs Chuck Erman (Sheridan College) their passion and craft, and used this fuel to create a signature sound that happens “at the Michelle Beauchamp (Cambrian College) place where Rue St-Laurent intersects with Abbey Road” Sam Roberts Band has electrified students, and campus audiences from coast to coast of Comedy Programmer of the Year : Part-Time our great nation and it is our pleasure to now have the opportunity to applaud them and Comedy Records Chantal Whitman (UNB - Fredericton) recognize their continued success. Congratulations, and thank you Sam Roberts Band. John Hastings Jamie Aaron (Dalhousie University) Nikki Payne Marie-Claude “MC” Noel (University of Ottawa) Trixx Matt Wright (McMaster University) Matthew Rios (Acadia University)

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CODE OF ETHICS As members of C.O.C.A., we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices are important in their own artists well-being and contribute to the quality of the appearance. right and essential to good business. The C.O.C.A. Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that generally 7. A campus host or hostess should be on hand before and during events with campus and community. Artists should have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and schedule their travel with ample time to begin the performance at the time stated on the contract. in spirit. 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 COCAGrievance Procedures Policy. I. Contracting ALCOHOL POLICY 1. Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only by those properly authorized by the school, by an agency This policy is designed to encourage the responsible use of alcohol and to promote a safe environment at COCA or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the school whether it has exclusive rights with an artist, and is events. responsible for identifying an 1. No official event shall be scheduled to take place after 2:00 a.m. authorized negotiating person from the school. 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 2. When an agency offers an act to a school, the school must avoid reasonable delays in responding, and if accepting more than one and half hours requires service by properly trained bar staff. or declining the offer, should clearly and explicitly indicate so. 3. Under no circumstances shall any official COCA event allow for attendees to bring their own alcoholic beverages. 3. An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if the offer is conditional, must make such conditions clear to 4. At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, a selection of at least two categories of non-alcoholic the school in advance. beverages must be available to attendees throughout the course of the event. Categories of non-alcoholic beverages 4. Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by both parties without delay. may include the following: water, pop, juice, and hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. This 5. Middle agents who sign contracts on behalf of an artist are as responsible for the provisions of any agreement as requirement also applies to the exclusive agency of an artist would be. any COCA member who holds an unofficial event at which there is an open invitation to COCA members and guests. 6. Verbal commitments should be honoured, although written contracts are essential for a clear understanding 5. At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at least 2 sober monitors must be on between the parties. The agent should make sure that both the school and the artist understand all arrangements in the duty. This may take the form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to serve as sober monitors. contract. 6. The legal drinking age of the province in which a COCA event will be held shall be noted 7. Contracts are to be signed only by the properly and legally authorized persons of the contracting parties. The agent in promotional documents for the event in question. Underage attendees shall be identified on registration forms and is responsible for identifying the contracting authority at the school. in any other way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which may include an indicator on the name tag. 8. Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract signing and are a part of the contractual obligation. 7 At no time shall COCA, its directors, officers, or members engage in the promotion of the over-consumption of 9. Schools must provide complete and accurate information regarding the facilities and equipment to be used and alcoholic beverages. At no time shall any COCA member coerce another member or guest to consume alcoholic intended method of payment. beverages 10. Any additional expected activities from the artist should be in writing. The agent is responsible for informing an against his or her will. artist 8. At any COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another member or guest must clearly identify if said of such particulars. beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest concerning alcoholic 11. Schools must be honest, accurate and timely in attendance and expense reports, where either has an effect on the beverages will be subject to disciplinary action. artists’ remuneration. 9. The directors and officers of COCA shall do their best to ensure that COCA event venues 12. Written permission must be secured prior to any type of recording of a erformance. are selected that allow for access by underage delegates. 13. Advertisement and promotional activities stipulated by contract should be fully executed. 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 II. Courtesy and Hospitality by both COCA and the venue. All applicable provincial regulations must be adhered to, and required permits must be 1. Phone calls should be returned and letters answered promptly. displayed at the booth. 2. Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in proper condition as specified in agreements.Agreements 11. Any inappropriate behavior resulting from the consumption of alcohol by a COCA member that negatively affects either COCA members or non-members will be considered unacceptable. and promotional information as well as programming materials, should be sent when promised by the agency. 12. Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary actions by the COCA Board of Directors. Such actions 3. Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a program should be explained to the artist/manager during may include the suspension, expulsion, revocation or membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored events. negotiation if these special reasons exist. The agency should inform the artist of all responsibilities of the contract and rider before HARASSMENT POLICY arrival on campus. 4. Sharing information concerning quality, success and level of service received from an act or agent is important to COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable conduct, and any act should be reported to the COCA other COCA members; high quality and good service should be communicated as well as that which is unsatisfactory. Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is found in the following statement 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 “The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for working and learning through updated. Only materials that will be needed and used should be requested. conferences both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the treatment of all its members. The basis for 6. Artists should be treated as guests on campus. Artists should treat facilities and campus rules with respect. interaction within COCA is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. COCA will not condone behavior Hospitality arrangements, provision of rider requirements, and payment according to contract are necessary for the that is likely to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or productivity of any COCA member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, personal dignity, and COCA considers this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.” 58 59 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 OPERATING POLICIES

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES POLICY C.O.C.A. has established a mechanism by which school or associate members may have their arguments reviewed in formal and objective manner to provide a satisfactory resolution to a particular problem that is fair and reasonable. The grievance procedure was designed to be a last resort in settling disputes. C.O.C.A. and the Ethics and Grievance Committee are neither a collection agency nor legal counsel. The function capabilities set by the Board of Directors are limited, and the objectives of the process is to secure satisfaction without resorting to sanction. If and when a dispute has been determined to warrant C.O.C.A.’s involvement, a complete file of all correspondence contracts, telephone conversation and any related documents should be forwarded to C.O.C.A.’s chairperson of the Board of Directors and the head office administrator for formal grievance action.

When a written complaint is received by the Chairperson of the board, every attempt will be made to settle the matter there. If the complainant finds this unacceptable, the complainant will be directed to deal with the Ethics and Grievance Committee who will in turn evaluate the circumstances. If the complaint is found valid by all members of the committee, the chairperson of the committee will start formal proceedings; if not, the complaint will be dropped and the parties so freed. With appropriate documentation the Ethics and Grievance Committee:

1) Will be appointed by the chairperson of the Board at the first appropriate Board of Directors meeting following elected office. 2) The Ethics and Grievance committee will be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and be made up of one Regional Board of Director member residing in the Region of where the complaint was founded, along with an appointed Board of Director Member and his/her designate as seen fit. 3) An unanimous agreement by the committee must be reached in the decision making processes before the course of sanction is enforced. 4) If there is an unanimous agreement by the committee that the complaint is valid, the complete file and course of sanction will be forwarded to Board of Directors for assessment through the Chairperson of the Board and subject to Board review. 5) The C.O.C.A. Board of Directors may exceed or lighten the recommended sanctions levied by the Ethics and Grievance Committees as they see fit.

Possible Sanctions Against C.O.C.A. college and university members a) A letter of censure to each institution school member b) No participation in C.O.C.A. Regional Conferences c) No participation in C.O.C.A. National Convention d) Publication of the results of the proceedings in the Newsletter “C.O.C.A. Notes” e) Suspension of membership (as seen fit by the Ethics and Grievance Committee) with no refund of payment in year of course subject to Board approval action

Possible Sanctions Against C.O.C.A. Associate Members a) No showcase privilege at regional b) No showcase privilege at the National Convention c) No exhibit hall privilege at regional d) No exhibit hall privilege at the National Convention e) Request to AF of M, Players Guild or any Governing Licensing Bodies for suspension of agency license f) Publications of results of the proceedings in the Newsletter “C.O.C.A. Notes” g) Suspension of membership with no refund of payment h) A letter of censure to each school member

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