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On behalf of the National Conference Committee, and the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to London! This conference is the result of great efforts and a tremendous team, and I want to thank all of them for their hard work, and for bringing our vision to a reality.

COCA is a community of colleges, universities, and business leaders from across Canada. Like the country we live in, COCA is diverse, unique, and passionate. We are a collection of event planners, club administrators, marketing gurus, and business professionals. We represent each coast and every province in between. We showcase and celebrate the best entertainment talent in Canada. Finally, we gather each year as a whole community to learn and share our collective knowledge and experiences. COCA was founded in the belief that together we are greater than the sum of our parts. We grow by sharing challenges, finding best practice solutions, expanding our network, and engaging our broader community.

In a faster moving world we believe participation in an active, inclusive, and engaged community of campus leaders is crucial. Our mission as your planning team is to create a conference that inspires a passion for student success across Canada. This will only be achieved through your participation. This week is filled with the best education resources, showcased artists, and business relationships possible. We implore you to take advantage of each element to improve your skill set, turn new colleagues into lifelong friends, and further develop your personal brand.

Thank you for engaging in our community and leaving it richer than you found it! Shaun Scrymgeour 2016/17 COCA Board Chairperson Red River College Students’ Association

Hi and welcome to London…

On behalf of the COCA board of directors, the national conference committee, and the entire volunteer team, it is my extreme pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 COCA National Conference: COCA 35!

I would like to take this moment to encourage you to participate fully in what we hope will be an educational, engaging and entertaining experience. The entire team has put in tremendous effort to ensure that your time in London provides the information you seek and some new ideas to take back to your campuses.

Education Sessions: Our education committee has put together a long list of options for you to choose from. You will encounter a wide variety of topics, and sessions providing meaningful opportunities for students, staff, and associates.

Showcases: There are acts of all type poised to perform for you… You are going to laugh, dance, learn and be entertained by some of the best talent looking to tour campuses today. Give them your attention, and consider what they may look like on your campus.

Networking: Your greatest opportunities can be found in getting to know your fellow campus leaders and professionals. COCA is a great place to meet artists and agents and steal ideas from your peers. You will gain a support system that may far out last your time spent on campus… take advantage!

Over the past year, I have had the privilege of working with an amazing conference planning team, and great group of people on the COCA Board. I want to thank everybody involved for their dedication and hard work… please take a look at the conference committee list in this manual and be sure to thank those individuals, particularly if you have an impactful experience in the area they took on. My hope is that this conference is a valuable and enriching experience for everyone attending, whether you are new to the organization, or a seasoned COCA veteran, and that it encourages you to get involved in committee work in the future.

Thanks for being here… Enjoy! Josh COCA COMMITTEE 5 Committee Chairs Committee PROGRAM & 35TH ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI alum College Fanshawe Young, John b. AWARDS PROGRAM College Algonquin Randhawa, Baldeep (TRADE SHOW) BIZ HALL MANAGER College Algonquin Bill Kitchen, BULLETINS & SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE University Vincent St. Mount Fitzpatrick, Kenney DESIGN CONFERENCE MANUAL & LOGO University Western Cheryl Clymans-Forster, CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGER Courtney, Mary Margaret alum Brockville College, Lawrence St. DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION University Western Vassiliou, Nick EDUCATION PROGRAM College Fanshawe Masterson, “Beef” Kevin PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES University Western Sue McKone, SHOWCASE SELECTION University Brock Curtis Bell, SHOWCASE MANAGEMENT Crue University Western SHOWCASE PRODUCTION University Western Coates, Rob SPONSORSHIP University Western Clark, Josh COCA Taylor, Earle STEAL THIS IDEA College Fanshawe Masterson, “Beef” Kevin Cover Photo Credit: Alex Lam Alex Credit: Photo Cover EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COCA Taylor, Earle ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Entertainer Psychic Valkos Dan Valkos, Dan Associates & Lee Tony Lee, Tony CENTRAL DIRECTORS College Algonquin Randhawa, Baldeep WESTERN DIRECTORS College River Red Shaun Scrymgeour, Lethbridge of University Miller, Riley EASTERN DIRECTORS University Vincent Mount St. Myatt, Haley University Xavier Francis St. Nick Carpenter, PAST CONFERENCE CHAIR College Algonquin Bill Kitchen, CONFERENCE CHAIR CONFERENCE University Western Clark, Josh COCA CHAIR College River Red Shaun Scrymgeour, Board of Directors CHAIR University Western Clark, Josh Conference Chair Conference COCA Board & Conference Committee Conference & Board COCA HotelText Goes Map Here 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

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COCA 2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE DAY 1 DAY 2DOUBLETREE BYDAY HILTON 3 - LONDON, ONTARIODAY 4 DAY 5 SUNDAY, JUNE 11 MONDAY, JUNE 12 BLOCKTUESDAY, SCHEDULE JUNE (as 13 of May 29/17)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Time Sunday June 11 Monday June 12 Tuesday June 13 Wednesday June 14 Thursday June 15 8:30 am Registration Registration Biz Hall Setup Registration Registration 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 5 pm 8 - 10:30 am 9 am - 4 pm 9:00 am 9 am - 5 pm Third Floor Third Floor Registration Ballroom Lobby Coffee Etc. Coffee Etc. 9 am - 5 pm 9:30 am Second Floor Education #1 Education #4 Education #8 AGM Choice of Sessions Choice of Sessions Choice of Sessions (School Members) 10:00 am DoubleTree 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 11 am by Hilton Third Floor Third Floor Third Floor Queen Victoria 10:30 am 300 King Street Third Floor London, ON Education #2 Education #5 Campus Activities 11:00 am N6B 1S2 Choice of Sessions Choice of Sessions Biz Hall #1 School Meetings: Tel: 519-439-1661 10:45 - 11:45 am 10:45 - 11:45 am (trade show) Block Booking [by region] 11:30 am Third Floor Third Floor 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Campus Club Admins Ballroom Centre/East Marketing Officers 12:00 noon Pre-Conference Welcome Brunch Lunch 11 - 12:30 pm Activities w/ keynote speaker On Your Own Third Floor 12:30 pm Meet in lobby 11:30 am Ralph James 11:45 - 1:15 pm 12 noon - 1:30 pm Biz Hall lunch Lunch 1:00 pm Register in Advance Ballroom Centre/East 12:30 - 2 pm On Your Own with COCA Education #6 Ballroom West 12:30 - 2 pm 1:30 pm Keynote w/CHMA Choice of: Education #3 1:15 - 2:15 pm 2:00 pm Exodus Escape Choice of Sessions Ballroom West Campus Activities Rooms Expereince 1:45 - 2:45 pm Biz Hall #2 Singer / Songwriter 2:30 am 12 - 1:30 pm Third Floor Education #7 2 - 3 pm Showcase or Sessions w/ CHMA Ballroom Centre/East 2 - 4 pm 3:00 pm East Park 2:30 - 3:30 pm Amusement Day Speaker Third Floor Regional Associates Ballroom West 3:30 pm 12 - 4:30 pm Showcase Meetings #2 Meeting 3 - 5:15 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm 4:00 pm COCA Office Third Floor Boardroom III Ballroom West Variety Free Time 4:30 pm Third Floor Showcase Craig Cardiff 4 - 6 pm 3:45 - 6 pm Education #9 Songwriter 5:00 pm Steal This Idea Workshop New Board Meets Dinner Regional Meetings #1 Ballroom West 4:30 - 6 pm 4:30 - 6 pm 4 - 5 pm 5:30 pm On Your Own General Info Ballroom W. Duke of Albany Third Floor 5 - 6:30 pm 5:15 - 6:15 pm 6:00 pm Third Floor Break Associates Buses to Venue 6 - 6:30 pm Reception 6 - 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Dinner Reception Dinner 6 - 7 pm Reception Welcome On Your 6:30 - 7 pm On Your Qn. Victoria 6:30 - 7 pm 7:00 pm Reception Own Own 6:30 - 8 pm 6:15 - 8 pm COCA 35th 6 - 8 pm COCA 7:30 pm Ballroom Anniversary 2017 Awards Dinner & Celebration Banquet & Show 8:00 pm Buses to Venue Buses to Venue Buses to Venue 7 - 9 pm 8 - 8:30 pm 8 - 8:30 pm 7 - 9 pm 8 - 8:30 pm Mustang Lounge 8:30 pm Ballroom Centre/East Western University

9:00 pm Comedy Mainstage Walk/Cab to Venue Mainstage AfterParty Showcase Showcase #1 9 - 9:30 pm Showcase #3 9 - 11 pm 9:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30 pm The Wave Mainstage UCC Building 10:00 pm Yuk Yuk's The Wave Showcase #2 Forewell Hall Western University Comedy Club UCC Building 9:30 - 12 midnight SUB w/ Special Showcase by 10:30 pm Western Fair Western University Fanshawe College X Infused Events London Music Hall 11:00 pm 185 Queens Ave. Buses to Hotel Tel: 519-432-1107 11 - 11:30 pm 11:30 pm Buses to Hotel Buses to Hotel Buses to Hotel 11:30 - 12 midnight 11:30 - 12 midnight 11:30 - 12 midnight 12:00 m/n Networking Suite Walk/Cab to Hotel Networking Suite w/Special Showcase 12 - 12:30 am w/Special Showcase 12:30 am Hypnotist Boris Networking Suite Craig Cardiff 12 - 1:30 am w/Special Showcase 12 - 1:30 am 1:00 am Queen Victoria Vintage Video Games Queen Victoria 12:30 - 1:30 am 1:30 am 7 ScheduleText Goes at Here a Glance 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Lobby • 2nd Floor

11:30 am Meet in Lobby to start pre-conference activities

Noon - 1:30 pm Exodus Escape Rooms Experience

Noon - 4:30 pm East Park Amusement Day

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner (on your own)

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception Ballroom • 2nd Floor

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Buses to Venue

8:30 pm – 11:30 pm Comedy Showcase Yuk Yuk’s • Western Fair

11:30 pm – Midnight Buses to Hotel

HEADSHOTS BY STUDENT LIFE NETWORK

Instead of using a selfie-stick to take your next LinkedIn photo, get yourself a professional headshot from the people at the Student Life Network, while registering for COCA!

Although they say “Never Judge a book by its Cover,” the reality is that we are all perceived, by the way we look. This is no less true when it comes to professional situations; With job interviews, making connections, and networking, we have a short amount of time to make a good first impression. It is incredibly important to always appear professional, both in-person and online. And while most career minded people understand the importance of business professional attire in- person, far too many fail to display the same professionalism online, which today is the first place most professional contacts will see you. Day 1 Sunday, June 11

01 9 Tourist Attractions

VICTORIA PARK FORKS OF THE THAMES SPRINGBANK PARK 12 mins walk /5 mins cab 15 mins walk /5 mins cab 10 mins cab Considered to be one of the most Located at the very west end of Springbank Park is open from important designed landscapes the downtown core, the Forks of dawn to dusk all year round. of the 19th century, our 6-hectare the Thames consists of several, Its pathways are part of the 30 park (15-acre) is a rare luxury interconnected park areas kilometer system used by strollers, to enjoy in the heart of a city’s including the Peace Garden, Ivey cyclists, runners and roller-bladers. downtown. Park and Harris Park. Here you’ll Other features to enjoy include 509 Clarence St find formal gardens - often used as picnic grounds and a playground a setting for wedding photographs area, the merry-go-round outside - as well as the excitement of Storybook Gardens and seasonal events such as the celebration of flower displays. Canada Day. 1085 Commissioners Rd W West End of Dundas Street

BANTING HOUSE CANADIAN MEDICAL ELDON HOUSE 12 mins walk /5 mins cab HALL OF FAME 18 mins walk /6 mins cab National Historic Site of Canada 4 mins walk Virtually unchanged since the celebrates not only a great Canadian Medical Hall of Fame nineteenth century, Eldon House Canadian discovery of insulin, but is the only national organization is London’s oldest residence the life and career of Sir Frederick dedicated to celebrating the and contains family heirlooms, Grant Banting accomplishments of Canada’s furnishings and priceless treasures 442 Adelaide Street North medical heroes. of the Harris Family. (519) 673-1752 202 - 267 Dundas Street 481 Ridout Street North www.diabetes.ca/about-cda/ (519) 488-2003 (519) 661-5169 banting-house www.cdnmedhall.org www.eldonhouse.ca Tourist Attractions & Entertainment

MUSEUM LONDON 15 mins walk /6 mins cab Museum London is home to 45,000+ regional historical artifacts detailing a fascinating record of London’s economic achievements, and our citizens’ accomplishments. 421 Ridout Street North (519) 661-0333 www.museumlondon.ca

Entertainment Etc.

OLG SLOTS/WESTERN RACEWAY 30 mins/6 mins Casino & Harness Racing 900 King Street - (519) 672-5394 www.olgslotsandcasinos.ca/western-fair-district/

COVENT GARDEN MARKET 9 mins walk /5 mins cab Wholesome, farm-fresh quality can be found each day of the week – award-winning meats, ethnic foods, and the largest assortment of cheese in Southwestern Ontario to tempting sweets and elegant restaurants. 130 King Street - (519) 439-3921 www.coventmarket.com

BALT AXE THROWING 24 mins walk /5 mins cab Axe Throwing Venue 38 Adelaide Street North - (226) 213-5586 batlgrounds.com/axe-throwing-london

EXODUS ESCAPE ROOMS 9 mins walk /5 mins cab An Escape Room is a group activity that places your team inside a themed game room to solve puzzles and open locks that will eventually lead to your escape! 5-520 Wellington Street - (226) 777-4141 exoduslondon.com Entertainment & Where to Eat

Movie Theatres

RAINBOW CINEMAS HYLAND CINEMA SILVER CITY - CINEPLEX 5 mins walk 35 mins walk /7 mins cab 15 mins cab Citi Plaza Repretory Theatre Masonville Mall 355 Wellington St 240 Wharncliffe Road South 1680 Richmond St (519) 434-2200 (519) 913-0312 (519) 673-4125 www.hylandcinema.com/pub/ hyland1/frontpage

Breweries

ANDERSON CRAFT ALES LONDON BREWING CO. LABATT’S BREWING COMPANY 7 min cab 7 min cab 13 mins walk /5 mins cab 1030 Elias Street 521 Burbrook Pl. 150 Simcoe Street (506) 253-9440 (226) 667-6363 (519) 850-8687 andersoncraftales.ca www.londonbrewing.ca www.labatt.com

FORKED RIVER TOBOGGAN BREWING COMPANY 12 mins cab 15 mins walk /5 mins cab 45 Pacific Ct. # 4 585 Richmond St (519) 913-2337 (519) 433-2337 www.forkedriverbrewing.com www.tobogganbrewing.com/

Where to Eat

Blakes - Inside Hotel Zen Gardens The Works Canadian, American Chinese, Asian, Veg Friendly 9 min walk - 145 King St Burger, $$ 4 min walk - 344 Dundas St American, Bar $$ $$

Starbucks - Inside Hotel Cafe London Ale House Early Bird $ 4 min walk - 288 Dundas St American, Vegetarian Friendly, Bar, Pub, Canadian Canadian $$ 10 min walk - 355 Talbot St Morrissey House $$ American, Bar, Pub Globally Local 4 min walk - 359 Dundas St Fast food, Vegan $$ Moxie’s Grill & Bar 5 min walk - 252 Dundas St American, Bar, Canadian $$ 10 mins walk Crabby Joe’s 441 Richmond St American, Bar, Canadian The Raja Fine Indian $$$ 4 min walk - 276 Dundas St Indian, Veg Friendly, Halal $$ 7 min walk - 428 Clarence St $$ Tasting Room Vegetarian Friendly, Wine Bar, Subway Canadian Subs 12 mins walk 4 min walk - 150 Dundas St Sakata Ramen 483 Richmond St $ Sushi, Asian, Soups $$ 8 min walk - 219 Queens Ave $$ Where to Eat & Services AROUND LONDON

Church Key Lone Star BMO American, Bar, British Mexican, American, Southwestern 4 mins 12 mins walk - 476 Richmond St 20 mins walk/5 mins cab Bank/ATM $$ 660 Richmond St 270 Dundas St $$

Tobogan Brewing Company HSBC Bar, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Cora’s 2 mins 15 mins walk/5 mins cab Breakfast & Lunch Bank/ATM 585 Richmond St 40 Mins/7 mins cab 85 King Street $$ 395 Wellington Rd $$ RBC Joe Kool’s 7 mins American, Bar, Pub Delivery Bank/ATM 15 mins walk /5 mins cab 383 Richmond St 595 Richmond St Stobie’s $$ Pizza, Fast food, Canadian 484 Richmond St TD Canada Trust 519-432-2228 6 mins Burito Boyz $ Bank/ATM Mexican, Fast food 220 Dundas St 15 mins walk/5 mins cab 206 Central Ave Rico’s Pizzeria $ Pizza, Veg Friendly, Vegan Options Covent Garden Market 71 King St 8 mins 519-601-9050 Market Grocercy Stores Williams Fresh Café $$ 130 King St 15 mins walk/5 mins cab 578 Richmond St $$ Dominos Hasty Market Pizza 3 mins 100 Wharncliffe Rd S. Convenience Store Symposium 519-673-6600 338 Dundas St 15 mins walk /5 mins cab $ Bar, International, Canadian 620 Richmond St Taxis $$ Services Yellow Taxis LCBO 519-657-1111 Ozen Liquor/Beer Japanese, Sushi, Asian 12 mins - 71 York St 17 mins walk/5 mins cab Green Taxis 607 Richmond St 519-777-8888 $$ The Beer Store Beer 20 mins Cab - 250 Piccadilly St. U-Need A Burger Burger 519-438-2121 18 mins walk/5 mins cab 633 Richmond St The Wine Rack $$ Wine Checker Limousine 6 mins - 743 Richmond St. 519-659-0400

Bertoldi’s Tratoria Italian, Pizza, Veg Friendly CIBC 20 mins walk/5 mins cab 3 mins 650 Richmond St Bank/ATM $$$ City Plaza - 355 Wellington Street 13 Ed Sessions at a Glance

1 | MONDAY, JUNE 12 4 | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor

1.1 Programming 101 Where to Begin? 4.1 Programming 103 Executing the Event

1.2 Social Media Best Practices 4.2 Street Team best practices

1.3 How to build a Strong Student Leader 4.3 Club Partnerships and Sponsorships

1.4 Event Financial Literacy 4.4 Mental Health Impact on Staff

1.5 Sustainability on Campus 4.5 Trends in Live Music Industry

2 | MONDAY, JUNE 12 5 | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 10:45 am – 11:45 am • 3rd Floor 10:45 am – 11:45 am • 3rd Floor

2.1 Programming 102 Venue & Talent 5.1 Mental Health Initiatives Requirements 5.2 Marketing Reports 2.2 Talking to the Media - The good the bad & the ugly… 5.3 How to support Students through their own Mental Health 2.3 Club Online System Management 5.4 Less Stress in the Workplace 2.4 How to Manage your Team 5.5 “Can I Count on You?” – Improving the 2.5 The Building Blocks of Volunteer Culture Reliability of your leadership team

3 | MONDAY, JUNE 12 6 | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • 3rd Floor 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm • Ballroom West

3.1 Simple PA Set-up 6.1 Matty Matheson

3.2 Understanding your Brand

3.3 Club Marketing on a Dime

3.4 Time Management

3.5 Building effective relationships between your SA and your school admin ED SESSIONS AT A GLANCE Steal This Idea Time Management Workshop Social Media Interactive Club Departments (panel) Exploring different The iGeneration are growing up with a iGeneration students The Art of Being Assertive 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor am • 3rd – 10:30 9:30 am Ballroom West 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm • 9.1 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 JUNE 8 | WEDNESDAY, 9 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 request looks like Event Sponsorship : What a good sponsorship Event Sponsorship : What a good Programming for the Bar Programming for How to Market Club at the Pub Bar events - Splitting Budgeting between 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm • 3rd Floor 3rd – 3:30 pm • 2:30 pm

7.5 7.2 7.3 7.4 costs 7.1 7 | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 JUNE 13 7 | TUESDAY, ComedyText Goes Showcase Here 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MC – ZAK MCDONALD ADRIENNE FISH CHARLES HAYCOCK

Zak specializes in creating unique Adrienne Fish loves pulled pork Within his first year of starting one-man shows that combine sandwiches and is one of Canada’s comedy a few years ago, Charles stand-up and storytelling in a way top up-and-coming comedians. had already won the title of that unites audiences from all Based out of Toronto, she Edmonton’s Funniest Person. different backgrounds. combines observational comedy, Since then he’s been traveling from her everyday life as a nanny, the country sharing his clever Zak’s first hour long one man show with physical comedy that will observational- style humour with was awarded “best-of-venue” and make you believe you are in the audiences who just can’t seem to “critics’ choice” awards at The room with her British mother (who get enough of him. Hamilton Fringe Festival. The View is on morphine). Magazine described Zak’s show as This fast-rising up and comer “Gritty but unrelentingly positive Chosen to compete for the Tim has already been featured in the and grounded in the everyday Sims Encouragement Fund Award 2016 Kamloops Komedy Festival, lightness of being”. In 2016 he in 2014 and appearing in different Nextfest 2015 and the 2015 Global released his first comedy special festivals across Canada and the Visions Film Festival. He’s also recorded live in his own living room States, it’s clear that Adrienne is a opened for international touring available at zakmcdonald.net. natural. Off stage, she is featured stars like Alonzo Bodden and weekly on local Toronto TV’s Night Bryan Callen. Zak toured his show to 12 different Time with Michael A. Charbon, can Canadian cities for his cross- be heard on SiriusXM’s Canada Charles’ material is naturally clean, Canada living room Churchy As Laughs and currently produces though he is capable of diving Fuck tour. It was a unique and her own sell-out monthly show at into more edgy waters when the intimate never seen before kind of the Comedy Bar. She’s loud, she’s situation calls for it. He is both tour perfectly suited towards Zak’s funny, she’s got a fro and she may refreshingly unique and relatable vulnerable and authentic comedy. even attempt to breakdance on and is sure to be a hit with almost any audience. Zak aims to continue to trail- stage, so buckle up and enjoy the blaze new ways of bringing true, laughs. BOOKING meaningful and hilarious stories BOOKING Ariel Kagan to unique audiences across North Ariel Kagan Yuk Yuk’s On Tour America. Yuk Yuk’s On Tour [email protected] 416-967-6431 x2232 BOOKING [email protected] 416-967-6431 x2232 www.funnybusiness.ca Zak McDonald www.yukyuks.com [email protected] www.funnybusiness.ca 289-442-8455 www.yukyuks.com zakmcdonald.net 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm • Yuk Yuk’s, Western Fair DAY 1 • SUNDAY JUNE 11

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Gilson has over a dozen A former resident of Vancouver, Wes Barker: Stunt Magician is a appearances on CBC and is a Canada, Pete made his first forays Vancouver based entertainer, but multi-award winner including a into Hollywood after a wildly tours all over the world. He has Canadian Comedy Award. successful Just For Laughs Festival performed on stages from Las in Montréal, where he signed a deal Vegas, to New York, to Australia. Spending the first thirteen years with Warner Brothers Television His show features magic, comedy, of living in tropical St. Lucia after appearing on one of the and stunts. It’s like watching stand- finding the shocking and not so smaller shows. Soon after Pete up comedy, but adding amazing shockingly observations between made his network debut on NBC’s magic tricks and audience his two homes came naturally Friday Night and followed that with interaction. to the comedian. Laid back and the lead in the independent film witty, Gilson’s performances Mixed Signals with Jason London Basically it’s awesomeness from have opened doors beyond his and Brook Langdon. He has his own start to finish! In the past year expectations while intertwining his comedy special on Netflix, “You alone Wes has appeared on several new found local Toronto celebrity Might Also Enjoy Pete Johansson”, TV shows such as America’s Got antidotes with stories from his and has appeared on This Isn’t Talent, Wizard Wars, MTV, and tropical paradise. Happening! on Comedy Central. Penn & Teller: Fool Us (Which he won). Wes also has over 45 Catching his hilarity live is a “Pete’s relaxed and insightful MILLION views on YouTube… but brilliant cure for some winter performance at the Improv nothing is better than seeing him blues. For more on Gilson, visit brought the crowd what they live! www. gilsonlubin.com had been waiting for all night” – BOOKING National Post (USA) BOOKING Aaron Schubert Gilson Lubin “By far the breakout performer Paquin Artists Agency [email protected] this year at Just for Laughs, but [email protected] 647-530-4364 more importantly made my list of 778-235-8185 gilsonlubin.com best jokes of the fest twice!” – The wesbarker.ca Montreal Gazette (CAN)

BOOKING Ariel Kagan Yuk Yuk’s On Tour [email protected] 416-967-6431 x2232 www.funnybusiness.ca www.yukyuks.com 17 ScheduleText Goes at Here a Glance 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration and Coffee 3rd Floor

9:30 am – 10:30 am Ed Session #1 3rd Floor

10:45 am – 11:45 am Ed Session #2 3rd Floor noon – 1:30 pm Welcome Brunch 2nd Floor w/Keynote Presentation Ballroom Centre/East By Ralph James

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Ed Session #3 3rd Floor

3:00 pm – 5:15 pm Lecture Showcase Ballroom West

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Regional Meetings 3rd Floor

6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner (on your own)

8:00 am – 8:30 am bus to Western

8:30 pm – 11:30 pm Mainstage Showcase 1 The Wave • Western Univeristy

11:30 pm – Midnight bus to hotel

Midnight – 1:30 am Networking Suite • Special Showcase Queen Victoria Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS 3rd Floor Day 2 Monday, June 12

0219 Education Session #1 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales PROGRAMMING 101 WHERE TO BEGIN? This is a must attend session for all delegates who are new to the world of campus programming. This is the first in a series of 3 Introduction to Programming sessions that will provide you with a strong foundation for a successful year. The 101 session will provide an overview of campus programming, and will review in detail: campus resources, working with budgets, building schedules & timelines, and understanding important rules & by-laws while planning your events.” Kenneth MacLeod • Manager of Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services, Algonquin SA Curtis Bell • Programmer, Brock University Student Union

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICES The good, the bad, and the ugly of social media. Discussion will include; social media branding strategies, growth strategies, content publishing, and how to connect with your audience. Luis Guerrero • Diply.com

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany HOW TO BUILD A STRONG STUDENT LEADER “You’re a leader. And you’re a leader. And you’re a leader. Everyone’s a leader!” Channel your inner Oprah and share the word with your students that they are all leaders! Diving into open conversations, this interactive session will help you discover definitions to what leadership looks like on your campus, tools to help you and your students stay motivated and ways to celebrate the awesomeness of each individual involved. Haley Myatt • Mount Saint Vincent University

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught EVENT FINANCIAL LITERACY Make the most of your events by gaining greater understanding of basic event financial and accounting practices. Learn how to maintain event financial records, estimate reliable budget goals, and protect the financial investment of your event. Kendra Matheson • Communications Officer Fanshawe College

General Stream • Suite 300 SUSTAINABILITY ON CAMPUS Through sustainability education programs, innovative initiatives, and even a greener campus, Mohawk College is taking strides to be a leader in sustainability. Learn how their program can impact your campus. Alan Griffiths • Mohawk

Education Session #2 10:45 am – 11:45 am • 3rd Floor

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales PROGRAMMING 102 VENUE & TALENT REQUIREMENTS This session continues where the Event Programming 101 session left off. This session will review in detail: how to build show offers, how to read & understand performance contracts & hospitality riders, and how to negotiate with agents. We’ll also discuss payment deposits, venue set-up, and basic technical requirements for any event. Whether you’re putting together a big budget show, or helping to plan a small scale event. Kenneth MacLeod • Algonquin SA Haley Myatt • Mount Saint Vincent University

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany TALKING TO THE MEDIA - THE GOOD THE BAD & THE UGLY… How to professionally talk to the media from beginning to end. The pro’s and con’s. Overall media management. Elaine Gamble • Fanshawe & Veronica Barahona • Centennial Education Session #2 10:45 am – 11:45 am • 3rd Floor DAY 2 • MONDAY JUNE 12

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany CLUB ONLINE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT At UWaterloo, our clubs host over 6,000 events a year through the use of our on-line form. Come out while we walk you through our processes to ensure each event is conducted safely and successfully. We’ll also be discussing the future goals of our club system strategy which focuses on cutting out even more paperwork and streamlining processes for our student groups. Jake Riesenkonig & Dave McDougall

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TEAM Inspire, motivate, and lead your team to greatness. Dave Schwartz • Executive Director - Reputation and Brand Management, Fanshawe College

General Stream • Suite 300 THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF VOLUNTEER CULTURE Come learn how Wilfrid Laurier University is ranked #1 in the world by LinkedIn for it’s volunteerism. In this session we discuss how to build an effective volunteer culture on your campus, and how to KEEP one. This session will explain our volunteer structure as well as the strategies we use in order to provide students with numerous volunteer opportunities. Kelsey Richard • Laurier

Education Session #3 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • 3rd Floor

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales SIMPLE PA SET-UP A hands-on session for new student delegates. During this hour we will demonstrate the assembly of a small PA system, plus review the basic technical jargon that is used in contract riders. We will teach you how to read a technical rider, what each term means so that one may better understand the production necessary for your venue. If you are presently unsure what a snake, truss, genie or gaffer means, this session is a must for you. Andy Rensen • Western University & Josh Try • Western University

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany UNDERSTANDING YOUR BRAND Understanding how others view your brand, how you differentiate from other brands, how to give your target what they need and want. How to create trust and develop audience loyalty. Jeff Lohnes

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany CLUB MARKETING ON A DIME Need some great ideas on low cost/no cost club marketing? Cameron Wathley

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught TIME MANAGEMENT Work piling up? No time for you? Here are some helpful tools and tips to open up your schedule. Western University Learning Skills

General Stream • Suite 300 BUILDING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUR SA AND YOUR SCHOOL ADMIN Every student association has one very similar reality - we are a part of a bigger organism and community on Campus. That community is rooted in the Scholastic Institution and the focus of those institutions is to provide higher education not necessarily the programming the student associations need/want to provide. Building effective relationships with the Administration can make both of your collective lives better. Jeff Armour • Western University & Special Guest from Western University

21 LectureText Goes Showcase Here 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MC – CHRISTOPHE JEREMIE SAUNDERS JORDAN AXANI DAVIDSON Jeremie is a multi award winning What’s Your Big Lie? (WYBL) In addition to touring across professional actor and yoga A big lie is defined as, “something Canada, Christophe has delighted instructor who happens to live immense that we hide from the audiences in Singapore, London, with a genetic lung disease called world even though it defines us.” Croatia, Melbourne, Edinburgh, Cystic Fibrosis. He is also the Our big lies can make us feel like New York and even St. Pete’s producer and host of the award we’re not enough, like we don’t Beach Florida! winning comedy podcast Sickboy belong and like we’re alone. which he founded with his two best He has performed at Just for friends Taylor and Brian. Using phones and an anonymous Laughs in Montréal no less than technology platform, participants three times, the JFL42 Festival Together they explore submit what they are hiding in Toronto and the Icebreakers conversations surrounding what from everyone (their “big lie”). Comedy Festival. Throughout it’s like to live with terminal or When asked thought-provoking his travels he has developed an chronic illness in order to tear questions, responses are filtered effortless style of comedy that is down the walls of stigma and and projected in real-time onto a best described in quotes by people find levity in an otherwise dark screen for audiences to absorb. who didn’t have to say such nice situation. Participants then respond back things about him, but they did to different statements verbally Jeremie is based out of Halifax, anyway! – not knowing who in the room it Nova Scotia where he lives with came from – offering messages of “Naturally funny. Davidson’s his wife Bryde and their oversized affirmation and hope. like listening to a funny friend – muffin of a dog Bigby. unforced, charming, warm, relaxed WYBL helps participants support BOOKING and secure with a hint of danger.” each other and catalyzes Jeff Lohnes –The Barefoot Review shifts towards inclusivity and Jeff Jacobson Agency acceptance. This interactive [email protected] “Leaves the audience with a lasting keynote and pop-up exhibit is a 647-261-3419 impression – and a smile on their spark to build a stigma-free culture sickboypodcast.com face.” –Steve Bennett, Chortle UK of openness and vulnerability at BOOKING school or work. Ariel Kagan BOOKING Yuk Yuk’s On Tour Lexie Ward [email protected] Disruptt 416-967-6431 x2232 [email protected] www.funnybusiness.ca 289-325-0468 www.yukyuks.com disruptt.com/programs/ygtg/ 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm • West Grand Ballroom DAY 2 • MONDAY JUNE 12

TAYLOR CONROY FARRAH KHAN KIM KATRIN MILAN & TIQ MILAN Taylor is a meditating surfer Farrah Khan picked up a obsessed with building businesses microphone to speak out about Internationally renowned speakers that make change. His first social sexual assault as a teenager and Kim Katrin Milan and Tiq Milan enterprise, ‘Change Heroes’, has not put it down since. As a advocate for LGBTQ communities mobilized 15,000 people from 80 nationally recognized counsellor, and speak on a variety of issues countries around the world, funding educator, and policy advisor, she like sexuality, relationships, hundreds of schools, water projects, has spent two decades working equality, and mental health. libraries, girls scholarships, and to raise awareness on this topic. As married activists, Kim & Tiq more for 200,000 people and raised Through storytelling and pop share their experience – as a nearly 4 million dollars. culture examples, Farrah uses her transgender man and cis woman research and sense of humour – as a model of possibility and He’s studied with Zen monks in to help students understand to inspire others to challenge Japan, run with the bulls in Spain, how sex and relationships are a misconceptions of love, gender, explored every continent on earth collaboration not a conquest. and justice. including Antarctica, surfed the longest wave in the world in Peru, Prioritizing fun and pleasure Their TED talk exploring this topic and filmed mini documentaries over shame and fear, she shares has reached over 1 million views. in Nicaragua, Cambodia, Kenya, principles that help students From grassroots advocacy to and Uganda. He founded a better understand how to consulting work for major brands, social enterprise that has taught communicate boundaries, be Kim & Tiq’s ability to bring ease to hundreds of children to be accountable to their peers, and difficult topics and conversations entrepreneurs, a speakers bureau handle rejection. Farrah skillfully has made them two of the leading that solely represents speakers leads inclusive discussions that voices for equality. making change, and recently co- leave students entertained and BOOKING founded an impact travel company inspired with practical advice for Lynne Dubuc called ‘Journey333’ with the goal creating campuses where consent National Speakers Bureau of transforming the world’s largest comes first. industry (travel) into a vehicle for [email protected] sustainable impact and personal BOOKING 416-324-9491 transformation. Lynne Dubuc nsb.com/speakers/kim-katrin- National Speakers Bureau milan BOOKING [email protected] nsb.com/speakers/tiq-milan Lexie Ward 416-324-9491 Disruptt nsb.com/speakers/farrah-khan [email protected] 289-325-0468 disruptt.com/programs/ygtg/ 23 MainstageText Goes HereShowcase 1 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MC – MICHAEL HARRISON THE BOOM BOOMS CHAMELEON PROJECT

Utilizing an honest, silly and The Boom Booms are an alt-soul The Toronto-based livetronica outrageous style, Michael band from Vancouver, BC. Their live phenom Chameleon Project Harrison has been one of the show is highly energetic, honest blurs the line between electronic most sought after comedians in and original, resulting in them and organic sounds to create Canada. Regularly booking fifty headlining slots at the province’s a psychedelic dance party that weekends a year, he has proven to top music festivals. No other stimulates the senses. Fusing be a guaranteed hit! Whether it’s a band in British Columbia blends elements of groove-based jazz, college, corporate, church, comedy strong story telling with high- EDM, funk, disco, dub, reggae, and club, cruise ship or bar, Michael’s energy danceable music the way experimental rock, the music is diverse act delivers a show that The Boom Booms do. They spent both intelligent and visceral. leaves his audiences wanting more. three months in Brazil, shooting and funding their socially charged With a focus on rhythm and In 2011, Michael’s comedic talent documentary, Boom Boom Brazil. texture, the band centers around earned him his own nationally They were awarded $75K in BC’s Snappy Homefry on bass and syndicated half-hour comedy prestigious Peak Performance Kevin Lee on drums (and samples). special that continues to be aired Project and The Georgia Straight Band founder Josh Laing provides all over the Comedy Network. In readers voted them Best Unsigned melodic interest on guitar, FX and that very same year, he also shot Band in Vancouver four years in a real-time sampling, and Jordan a stand-up spot on the New Years row. Quinn rounds out the sound on Eve edition of late night show, The keys. Being Frank show. Their new album, to be released in Summer 2017, tells stories of Combining the authenticity Besides touring extensively, personal truth. It is a collection of live music with the psyche Michael has also found time to of songs to engage people on an of electronica, Chameleon develop a solid acting resume with emotional and personal level. The Project adds a human element appearances on Much Music’s Video album delves deep into songwriter to traditional electronica. Their on Trial, NBC’s The Bridge, Queer as Aaron Ross’s soul and is our most shows are pulsating dance parties Folk, the TBS movie The Jazzman cathartic, layered work to date. whose energy is contagious. This and as a co-host on E-West. is music for your mind, and your BOOKING body. BOOKING Jeff Turner Ariel Kagan Jeff Turner Entertainment Group BOOKING Yuk Yuk’s On Tour jeff@turnerentertainmentgroup. Josh Laing [email protected] com Chameleon Project 416-967-6431 x2232 604-662-4144 [email protected] www.funnybusiness.ca theboombooms.com 416-660-5592 www.yukyuks.com chameleonproject.ca 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm • Western - The Wave DAY 2 • MONDAY JUNE 12

THE PISTOLWHIPS BIRDS OF BELLWOODS SCRATCH & BANG

It’s all about the moment. When Birds of Bellwoods are known Introducing, Scratch & Bang; you step into The Pistolwhips for their lyrical storytelling, lush a dynamic and energetic live world, the moment is all that harmonies, and tight musicianship. concept - rocking venues, festivals matters. Hailing from Saskatoon, Comprised of Stephen Joffe and college campuses. Formed Saskatchewan, the band has (lead vocals/mandolin), Adrian with the aim of creating a new type worked tirelessly to bring listeners Morningstar (guitar/vocals), Chris of act the duo have developed and out of the daily grind and into a Blades (banjo/electric guitar/ refined their show into an explosive series of life changing moments. vocals), and Kintaro Akiyama and energetic live experience. Blending an incredible mix of indie (upright bass/vocals), the group is On the Technics 1210’s is DJ rock hooks, with monster rock currently working on a full-length Corleone, a renowned and respected choruses, this is a band that leaves follow up to their award-winning turntablist in his own right. Playing it all on the table for you debut EP “The Fifth”. opposite is Mike Bowers, a hard working and talented drummer with BOOKING Having sold out iconic venues years of live experience Steve Butler including The Horseshoe Tavern, Paquin Artists Agency The Mod Club, and Sneaky Dee’s, Together they de-construct, re- [email protected] and performed at festivals like edit and remix massive dancefloor 416-962-8885 Boots and Hearts, TURF, NXNE, fillers live and on the fly in an thepistolwhips.com and Canadian Music Week, Birds uproarious stage show. While of Bellwoods are establishing Corleone chops-up and scratches themselves as one of Toronto’s tracks the audience knows and most unique emerging bands. loves, Mike loops some insane live drum breaks over the top,creating BOOKING a wholly interactive show that not Ralph James only sounds amazing,but is visually United Talent Agency stunning too. [email protected] 416-368-5599 A campus favorite, Scratch & Bang birdsofbellwoods.com form the bridge between ‘live act’ and ‘dance party’ making them an excellent showcase choice.

BOOKING Jeff Hyman Degy Booking International [email protected] 732-818-9600 x2 scratchandbang.com 25 Welcome Brunch • Keynote Speaker Noon– 1:30 pm • Ballroom Centre/East

RALPH JAMES

With over 40 years in the entertainment business, and a wealth of experience and dexterity when it comes to artist representation and talent booking, Ralph James has a distinguished and celebrated career that spans thousands of artists and live music shows, numerous accolades and a wealth admiration from his colleagues and peers around the world.

Ralph began his career as the bass player for CBS rock band Harlequin, touring North and South America for over a decade before helping to foster The Agency Group (Canada) in 1996 along with Neil Warnock and Jack Ross. He started with a small roster of established Canadian artists, and notably signed then-unknown acts such as Nickelback and Billy Talent among others, who have since garnered massive international success.

As the CEO and co-founder of The Agency Group (Canada), where he was also a member of TAG’s Senior Global Management Team, Ralph has been involved in the development and growth of many artist careers and has continually flourished as one of Canada’s most experienced and respected agents.

Honoured five times as Booking Agent of the Year by Canadian Music Week, Ralph was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2013. Additionally, he was nominated for the Bobby Brooks North American Agent of the Year Award at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, and in 2011 was recognized with the Industry Builder Award at the West Coast Music Awards (**Harlequin was inducted into the WCMA Hall of Fame in 2006).

In 2015 The Agency Group was acquired by United Talent Agency creating a full-service agency and major player in music artist representation. Working out of the Toronto office, Ralph continues to book live music artists today – bringing the biggest and best opportunities to his roster of artists and clients.

Ralph has been attending COCA since 1986 and took home the Founders award in 2002. United Talent Agency (formerly The Agency Group) has won agency of the year 8 times with dozens of their artists showcasing at the conference over the years. Special Showcase 1 Midnight– 1:30 am • Queen Victoria

COMEDY HYPNOTIST THE INCREDIBLE BORIS

Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Cherniak is a TEDx speaker, author of You Can Do Anything and multiple winner of Global Leader and Canadian Special Events Entertainer of the Year awards.

The show is a musical experience, complete with audience interaction, empowerment and useful takeaways for a successful future. Comedic skits with a message of positive thinking ensure an unforgettable experience. The show is yearly with many schools and changes every time with new hilarious material.

On television, Boris starred on The Robert Irvine show on the CW network, is a regular on Maury, helping with phobias, and appeared BOOKING on The Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show, Comics, at Just for Boris Cherniak Laughs Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. He has entertained Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS troops in Afghanistan and inspired attendees at Women Global [email protected] Leaders Conference in Dubai. 855-984-1458 Find out why, long after the show, people still talk about it… incredibleboris.com 27 ScheduleText Goes at Here a Glance 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

9:00 am – 9:30 am Coffee 3rd Floor

9:30 am – 10:30 am Ed Session #4 3rd Floor

10:45 am – 11:45 am Ed Session #5 3rd Floor

11:45 am – 1:15 pm Lunch (on your own)

1:15 pm – 2:15pm Ed Session #6 2nd Floor Keynote with CHMA • Matty Matheson West Ballroom

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Ed Session #7 3rd Floor Shared Sessions with CHMA

3:45 pm – 6:00 pm Variety Showcase 2nd Floor • West Ballroom

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Break

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Reception 2nd Floor Central & East Ballroom

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm COCA 35 2nd Floor Special Celebration Dinner Central & East Ballroom

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm Walk/Cab to Venue

9:30 pm – Midnight Mainstage Showcase 2 London Music Hall

Midnight – 12:30 am Walk/Cab to Venue

12:30 am – 1:30 am Networking Suite • Special Showcase Queen Victoria Murdoch Entertainment Presents: 3rd Floor Vintage Video Game Day Day 3 Tuesday, June 13

0329 Education Session #4 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales

PROGRAMMING 103 EXECUTING THE EVENT

The final session in the three part series. In this session we will discuss advancing the event, promotions, show execution, and settlements. Kenneth MacLeod • Algonquin SA Kristina Wilkins • Sheridan College

Marketing Stream • Duke of Edinburgh

STREET TEAM BEST PRACTICES

Do you have a Street Team? Why? Pay them? Volunteers? Job descriptions? Roles? Expectations? How do you maintain them? Zach Rychlik • Mohawk Kevin Masterson • Fanshawe

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany

CLUB PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS

Having a difficult time pushing your clubs to the next level? In this session learn how to provide clubs with the tools they need to seek funding and support for events and initiatives from campus partners. This session will also focus on how to build and seek partnerships inside your institution and address how to utilize cost-effective marketing as well as the do’s and don’ts for marketing club events & posters. Devin Hurst Veronica Barahona

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught

MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT ON STAFF

We’ll take the mask off the mental wellness of educators and professionals to look at the innermost thoughts of adults, barriers to mental wellness and recurring themes. This is important to normalize and externalize the conversation around mental wellness, appreciating that educators – just like students – struggle sometimes. Nova Browning Rutherford

General Stream • Suite 300

TRENDS IN LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY

This session will discuss the ongoing changes in the live music industry and how programmers can best adapt to the changing market. Discuss how to build your industry network to and use it to create a successful career in the live music Industry. Tim Fraser Brandon Eedy Jeff Hyman Craig Cardiff Education Session #5 10:45 am – 11:45 am • 3rd Floor DAY 3 • TUESDAY JUNE 13

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales

MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

We’ll deep dive into different ways on campus to ignite the conversation around mental health, keeping every budget in mind. Provides passive and active ways of managing stress, anxiety, and seeking help when needed. Jordan Axani

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany

MARKETING REPORTS

In this session, we’ll explore how to measure the effectiveness of your digital marketing, learn how to read the data you collect, and talk about how you can use this information to improve your marketing efforts. Jordon Hallawell • Brock

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany

HOW TO SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR OWN MENTAL HEALTH

Will you recognize a student in distress? This session will help you to identify the signs and help the student get the assistance they need. Fanshawe College Counselling and Accessibility Services

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught

LESS STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Are you in a constant juggle of people’s moods and attitudes? Have you lost your creative energy? This session will touch on personal & professional transitions (relationship dynamics, new routines) and how we experience and respond to stress they cause at work. As a campus and workplace wellness expert, Nova will offer advice and tools for reducing stress for yourself and your colleagues including: how to create opportunities to listen, showing strength in vulnerability, relating and empathizing, balancing self-care and care for peers, and more. Nova Browning Rutherford

General Stream • Suite 300

“CAN I COUNT ON YOU?” – IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY OF YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Andy offers useful and immediately applicable advice for improving reliability. Through his insights, Andy demonstrates how increased reliability improves one’s time management, creates successful events, and inspires TRUST in leaders!

With all student leaders and teachers balancing their time between school, family and work commitments, this program can transform how your team organizes their priorities! Andy Thibodeau

31 Education Session #6 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm • West Ballroom

MATTY MATHESON

Matty Matheson has transformed from early New the launch of The P&L Burger in 2013 after being Brunswick beginnings to the newly appointed face named Toronto’s best by CMT’s Burger Wars. of the TV chef. The only difference is, Matheson His relationship with VICE began in 2013 with the hasn’t followed the regular trajectory and his show internet series, Hangover Cures where Matty and Dead Set On Life , certainly doesn’t fall under the friends would scout locations to alleviate the previous constraints of what you expect a food-driven show night’s choices. In 2014, Keep It Canada was born and to be. Now in its third season on VICELAND, the the six episode series took viewers to amazing food half-hour series sees Matty travelling the world, destinations in the Great North to meet fellow chefs, meeting friends old and new, while paying homage foragers, and other food industry stars. to the people, the dishes and the culture in each Reimagined in 2016, the show became Dead Set location he visits along the way. On Life and was one of the first original series on the newly minted VICELAND television network. A graduate of Humber College in 2003, Chef Since it’s debut, Matheson’s skill set and charisma Matheson rose quickly through the culinary ranks have propelled him to internet superstardom with a having spent time at Le Select Bistro, La Palette dedicated social media following (190K Instagram and the unique one-table only dining experience at followers). Matheson has been featured in Bon Oddfellows. Appetit, Complex Highsnobiety, National Post, and Toronto Life. Other appearances include Last Call In 2010, Matheson along with Oddfellow founders, with Carson Daly, AOL’s BUILD Series, MTV Canada, The Social Group, opened Parts & Labour in Canada AM, Global TV and Breakfast Television. Toronto’s Parkdale neighborhood. Shortly after, The Social Group, Matheson, and a newly appointed With a newborn baby at home, a heavy event and team of event experts launched P&L Catering, promotional schedule, consulting for a variety of bringing Matheson’s rogue culinary experiences to restaurants and a cookbook in the works, Matheson venues across the city. This was quickly followed by keeps up an ambitious appetite. Education Session #7 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm • 3rd Floor DAY 3 • TUESDAY JUNE 13

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales

PROGRAMMING FOR THE BAR

What works for pub programming at your school? Come find out! COCA & CHMA

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany

HOW TO MARKET

How marketing has changed / events / adapting / pubs dying / food services - overall how to market in the current student world. Baldeep Randhawa • Algonquin College

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany

CLUB AT THE PUB

This session will help you explore ways to help your pub and your clubs by planning a cool event in the campus bar. CHMA

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught

BUDGETING BETWEEN BAR EVENTS - SPLITTING COSTS

Who pays for what? And Why? Find out how other schools split their event costs with regard to staffing and programming. CHMA & COCA

General Stream • Suite 300

EVENT SPONSORSHIP : WHAT A GOOD SPONSORSHIP REQUEST LOOKS LIKE

This session will cover the following: How to manage the client relationship; How to strategically select partners - demos, avoiding campus exclusivity agreements; Limitations of sponsorship; Importance of sponsorship; How much easier / bigger it can make your events; and What are sponsors looking for? Jennifer Jesson • Campus Intercept

33 VarietyText Goes Showcase Here 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MIKE CARROZZA SPIDEY MENTALIST BEX IN MOTION

Mike Carrozza is a Montreal born Spidey was awarded 2017 USA Bex is a Professional Street and based stand-up comedian. College Mentalist of the Year. Performer, Hula Hooper, Fire and His high energy performances He wowed US Weekly, with “the Glow Performer. After finding and absurdist tendencies have ULTIMATE magic trick!”. PEOPLE hoop dance through an afterschool made him a staple of the Montreal Magazine calls him a “WICKED program in teachers’ college comedy community. SORCERER!” On America’s Got Bex and her hoop have been Talent, Spidey delivered one of inseparable. She has traveled At the young age of 26, Mike has the most shocking moments in through India and Europe with her been fortunate enough to be part AGT history! He was nominated hoop picking up new skills along of many great projects, festivals, Canadian Magician of the the way including poi, staff and and shows. Mike has written for Year and Variety Entertainer double staff. TheBeaverton.com, has appeared of the Year by COCA. This TV on Buzzfeed and Uproxx, has mentalist has performed on NBC, Taking inspiration from her performed in festivals all over North NETFLIX, Discovery Channel, gymnastics and yoga background, America, and has even recently Entertainment Tonight and more. Bex is a multifaceted, hypnotic opened for Tig Notaro. He’s even Spidey performed on the widely performer with a playful style. appeared on HBO Canada! successful Wizard Wars finals BOOKING and Fool Us where Penn&Teller Named a Young Gun of Comedy Brant Matthews said, “You KILLED us with that to watch in 2014, Mike has since Dispatch Talent trick! BRILLIANT!” Entertainment appeared in Boise’s Treefort [email protected] Tonight says, “He’ll DEFINITELY 416-300-3473 Festival, Montreal’s Off-JFL as part leave you in AWE!” of Just For Laughs Festival, and bexinmotion.com Crom Comedy Festival in Toronto Spidey has performed and and Omaha, two years in a row. consulted for celebrities like J-Lo, Simon Cowell, Neil Patrick Harris, Mike currently runs two successful Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David comedy shows in Montreal: Figure Copperfield. This proud Canadian it Out and Late Mike with Night is also taking the online world by Carrozza. Check him out online @ storm with 6+ million viewers. mikecarrozza BOOKING BOOKING Kevin Cruz Antunes Mike Carrozza KCA Group [email protected] [email protected] 514-603-9007 514-813-3758 mikecarrozza.com spideymagic.com 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm • West Grand Ballroom DAY 3 • TUESDAY JUNE 13

YOU GOT THIS, GIRL! MAX STOSSEL WAYNE HOFFMAN MENTALIST & ILLUSIONIST YOU GOT THIS, GIRL! (YGTG) is Max Stossel is an award winning lead by professional dancers Kim poet + filmmaker, and one of Wayne Hoffman has performed in Gingras and Mel Mah. These two the leaders of Time Well Spent, all 50 US states, Canada and more achieved their dreams of working a movement to align technology than 50 other countries presenting with celebrities like Beyonce with our humanity. His work his magic and mind-reading & Janet Jackson and now are consistently goes viral, has skills to millions. He combines his knowledge of psychology and sharing their passions with other spanned across 14 languages, illusion to blow the minds of his women. YGTG teaches women won multiple film festivals, and audiences. the importance of having a strong influenced the way digital media sense of self while pursuing organizations tell the stories of He’s appeared on NBC’s their dreams. The program also mass murder in the news. “Phenomenon”, The Ellen cultivates self-awareness, self- Degeneres Show, The Howard confidence, personal strength and Before entering the worlds of Stern Show, The Glenn Beck positive mental attitudes while poetry, film & digital activism, Max Show, CBS, CNN Money, National incorporating aspects of yoga and was a media strategist with an Geographic, Yahoo! Finance, The Science Channel,”The A-List” dance. extensive background in social. The merging of these fields allows on the Discovery Network, and Depending on the dance him to provide a fascinating a national TV show in Japan. He experience of a group, Kim & Mel perspective on the state of modern has won entertainment awards including, Lecture/Variety Artist will integrate a session’s theme to culture and the digital world. of the Year, Novelty Entertainer teach the group actual Hollywood BOOKING of the Year, Best Male Performer, A-lister choreography they’ve Lexie Ward Entertainer of the Year, and Best learned. The best part: no dance Disruptt Live Novelty Artist. experience is required. Kim & Mel [email protected] are on a mission to encourage Wayne’s show is a combination of 289-325-0468 women all over the world to surprising, funny, and strange. It’s disruptt.com/speakers/max/ fearlessly pursue whatever makes a show you don’t want to miss. Get them happy. No dream is too big… ready for magic and mind-reading as long as YOU believe that! at it’s finest.

BOOKING BOOKING Lexie Ward Kaitlyn Schoeffel Wayne Hoffman Mentalist & Disruptt Illusionist [email protected] [email protected] 289-325-0468 609-513-7259 disruptt.com/programs/ygtg/ waynehoffman.com 35 MainstageText Goes HereShowcase 2 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MC – ALI HASSAN DARENOTS WILD RIVERS

Ali Hassan is a stand‐up comic Skillfully combining the best of Wild Rivers is an indie folk quartet and actor as well as the host of hip-hop, reggae, trap, and rock with from Toronto, Canada. Born out Laugh Out Loud on CBC Radio and earworm hooks, Toronto’s Darenots of Devan Glover (vocals) and Khalid Yassein’s (vocals, guitar) SiriusXM, on which he wrangles are the genre busting sound of the eponymous Kingston-based duo top Canadian comedians for city. Since forming in 2015, vocalists “Devan & Khalid”, Wild Rivers a listenership of over 1 million James Mascola and Rev, along with took on a life of its own with the people. CJ Hinds and SwavPior of illScarlett, addition of Ben Labenski (drums) are a veteran lineup that produce As a father of four, Ali Hassan is and Andrew Oliver (bass, guitar) in an unforgettable live experience, well versed in dodging difficult 2015, carving out a name as one of which intuitively marries contagious Canada’s most exciting young acts. questions. Or just making up the electronic beats with driven guitars answers. But when his kids start to and body blasting rhythm. Melding a classic feel with ask about religion in general and their own refreshing spin, Wild Islam in particular, Ali begins to Between party anthems like Rivers manages to honour those consider his heritage. In this solo “Heavyweight” and “Good Good” that leave them inspired while show, Ali Hassan delivers a bitingly and the chill grooves of “911” and producing songs that are uniquely funny piece of work on flunking “Focus to Faded”, The Now Is Truth meaningful, with contemporary pop appeal. Drawing comparisons out of Sunday school, ingesting is a sophisticated debut EP that to such modern acts as The Civil forbidden fruits, and becoming effortlessly moves bodies to the beat. Wars and Houndmouth, Wild a cultural Muslim. The show is a Released in early 2016 on NVRNF/ Rivers are forging a path through refreshingly hilarious antidote to Law Records, the ‘ep’ features the Canadian folk scene and our increasingly troubling global collaborations with Cam Hunter beyond, consistently packing climate, delivered by this mainstay (Down With Webster), KaleoWassman venues and attaining new and loyal of television, film, radio and stage. (Pepper) & Grieves (RyhmesayersEnt). fans along the way. Since the release, Darenots have BOOKING performed to packed houses Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Aaron Schubert WildRiversBand alongside Hollerado, illScarlett, July Paquin Artists Agency Talk, DZ Deathrays, USS, Walk Off The [email protected] Instagram/Twitter: @ Earth, Pepper and The Dirty Heads. 778-235-8185 wildriversmusic standupali.com BOOKING BOOKING Jordan Powley Khalid Yassein The Feldman Agency Wild Rivers [email protected] [email protected] 416-598-0067 613-929-6011 darenots.com wildriversmusic.com 9:30 pm –Midnight • London Music Hall DAY 3 • TUESDAY JUNE 13

PETER JACKSON NOMADIC MASSIVE DJ SHUB

Peter Jackson is often referred to Nomadic Massive raps and sings DJ Shub, formerly of a Tribe Called as “the hardest working rapper in in English, French, Creole, Spanish Red, is a title earning DJ and award Canada”. Known for his intense and Arabic. This Montreal based winning music producer. He lives work ethic both in the studio and multilingual crew has always in Fort Erie, Ontario and counts two on the road, Jackson has spent the pushed its message past all DMC Canada DJ Championship last several years touring Canada borders. Since its inception in titles (2007 and 2008), a DMC with artists such as Riff Raff, French 2004, the collective has had the Canadian Battle for Supremacy Montana, Juicy J, Waka Flocka, opportunity to share the stage title (2008), a Canadian Red Bull Jadakiss, Machine Gun Kelly, with top notch artists all around Thre3style title (2012), and a Wu-Tang Clan, Akon, Snoop Dogg, the world, providing an action- King of the Dot Canada vs. USA Busta Rhymes, DBlock and more. packed show, where the crowd is DJ battle win along with trophies One highlight was opening for 50 an integral part of the concert. The from the JUNO awards and the Cent at the Calgary Stampede. collective delivers an unbounded Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music hip-hop that skillfully combines Awards as some of his most Jackson just wrapped up the live instrumentation with sampling notable accomplishments. Aquaberry Aquarious Cross-Canada and a wide range of vocals. tour as the supporting act for Riff He is a proud husband and father Raff promoting his new project Nomadic Massive is an incredible of two; a member of the Turtle Married to Success. Jackson’s stage behemoth that has seen Clan; and, Mohawk from Six lead single from the album, On a a fascinating evolution since its Nations. Wave, continues to chart across inception. With performances DJ Shub parted ways with A the country. “On A Wave” broke the around the globe ranging from Tribe Called Red in 2014. His top 30 at CHR Radio in Canada and the Vancouver International Jazz work with the group includes the top 40 at Billboard top 100. Festival in British Columbia to the JUNO Award winning album, The single peaked in the top 20 on Rudolstadt Festival in Germany, by Nation II Nation and their most Toronto’s Z103.5. way of the Festival International de Louisiane and the Grand popular single, “Electric Pow Wow “On a Wave” has reached over Performances in Los Angeles, the Drum” (1,585,539 streams on 400,000 streams on Spotify and band has made its mark as an SoundCloud). more than 200,000 YouTube plays. essential Canadian band. BOOKING BOOKING BOOKING Grant Paley Joey Sarpong Annick Beauvais Paquin Artists Agency WestOfTheAve Coop Les Faux-Monnayeurs [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 416-962-8885 289-697-1956 514-312-7142 djshub.ca peterjacksonmusic.ca nomadicmassive.com 37 Special Late Night Showcase 2 12:30 am– 1:30 am • Networking Suite

MURDOCH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: VINTAGE VIDEO GAME DAY

With everything from Atari to PS4, your students will love our Vintage Video Game Days with Game On Entertainment Services. You provide the space, we bring the TV’s, consoles, and games. We can also accommodate theme days, or run tournaments on campus.

Have a favourite game from your childhood? Just ask, and we will BOOKING make sure to bring it with us. Tim Fraser Looking to level up the gaming experience? Ask about our “Triple Murdoch Entertainment Play Gaming Package,” which includes Vintage Video Games, Table [email protected] Top Board Games and fully hosted Game Shows (Deal or No Deal, 519-643-8788 Price is Right, etc). murdochmusic.com PLAYING MUSIC AT AN EVENT ON CAMPUS?

Contact SOCAN to apply for your legally-required music license. Visit socan.ca or call 1-866-944-6223 to speak to a licensing representative. Your license ensures that songwriters, composers and music publishers are fairly compensated for the music being played. Get Licensed to Play so you can play all the music the students want to hear, including live music.

SOCANmusic socan.ca ScheduleText Goes at Here a Glance 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

8:00 am – 10:30 am Biz Hall Setup 3rd Floor

9:30 am – 10:30 am Ed Session #8 3rd Floor

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Campus Activities Biz Hall #1 Central & East Ballroom

12:30 pm –2:00 pm Biz Hall Lunch West Ballroom

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Campus Activities Biz Hall #2 Central & East Ballroom

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Regional & Associates Meetings 3rd Floor

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Ed Session #9 West Ballroom

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Craig Cardiff Songwriter Workshop Duke of Albany

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Associates Reception Queen Victoria

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner (on your own)

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Bus to Fanshawe

8:30 pm – 11:30 pm Mainstage Showcase 3 Forewell Hall • Fanshawe

11:30 pm– Midnight Bus to Hotel

Midnight – 1:30 am Networking Suite • Special Showcase Queen Victoria Craig Cardiff 3rd Floor Day 4 Wednesday, June 14

0441 Education Session #8 9:30 am – 10:30 am • 3rd Floor

Programming Stream • Prince of Wales

TIME MANAGEMENT

Having a tough time balancing school, your job with the SA, and time for yourself? This session will teach you some tools and tricks to free up that hectic schedule! Western University Learning Skills

Marketing Stream • Duke of Albany

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Should I indulge in social media advertising? What is new and useful in marketing to my students? Zach Rychlik, Baldeep Randhawa, Jesse Harding & Craig Cardiff

Clubs Stream • Duke of Albany

EXPLORING DIFFERENT CLUB DEPARTMENTS (PANEL)

Find out what other schools are doing and get your two cents in as well! Panel

Professional Development Stream • Duke of Connaught

THE IGENERATION iGeneration students are growing up with a highly sophisticated media and computer environment and will be more internet savvy and expert than their Gen X and Gen Y forerunners. This session will help professionals better understand how this generation thinks, acts, and the best way to get through to them. Lexie Ward & Max Stossel

General Stream • Suite 300

THE ART OF BEING ASSERTIVE

“You teach people how to treat you.” But many people hesitate to ask for what they want because of a fear rooted in the hypothetical of “what if?”. This silence can lead to breakdowns in relationships, career paths, peer pressure and more, all because nothing was said. Nova worked in the hip-hop industry for over a decade, a space where wallflowers get stomped out. Learn how to silence your ‘inner evil twin’, and get clear and get what you want! Discover foolproof icebreakers, craft a killer ‘elevator speech’ and perfect your networking fundamentals! Attend this hands-on, BS-free, session using humour and real life experience to develop confidence from the inside out! Nova Browning Rutherford Education Session #9 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm • West Ballroom DAY 4 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 14

STEAL THIS IDEA Your fellow delegates from various schools Canada will be presenting campaigns, events and ideas developed at and unique to their campuses. This is your chance to see their work in action so you can Steal their Ideas and take them back to your campus! STEAL THIS IDEA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH • 3:15 PM

PRESENTERS!

Get ready to excite the country with your best programming ideas and steal the best events from other schools! The 2017 COCA National Conference will feature the very best programs during our STEAL THIS IDEA education session.

You will have 5 – 10 minutes to present!

The presentation can be a Powerpoint, video, print piece or interpretive dance… whatever you like! 43

To present, please contact Kevin Masterson at [email protected] or Josh Clark at [email protected]. Deadline to submit proposals is June 1, 2017. Campus Activities Biz Hall

The Biz Hall is COCA’s trade show and it gives school delegates an opportunity to speak directly with every associate at the conference. Our associates represent great artists and products that will help you provide for the needs of your campus.

Each vendor is a member of COCA, and has made a commitment to serving the campus market. This is a great opportunity to learn about each others needs, start a relationship, and build a partnership to help meet the needs of your students throughout the coming year. Take the time to reach out to each associate vendor, and make new connections.

Remember nothing ever changes by doing everything the same way!

Biz Hall Do’s and Don’ts

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

DON’T • Worry if you’re not certain what you need to book or what you want to buy, just be honest and ask questions • Make verbal agreements unless you are 100% certain you will follow through 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Ballroom Centre/East DAY 4 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 14

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS/EXHIBITORS This year’s Biz Hall features booths by these COCA GOLD LEVEL Associate Members:

ACL Student Benefits (Gold Sponsor) Angela Saini Avid Apparel Beehive - Experiential Learning Big Tree Promotions (Bronze Sponsor) Blueprint Events SILVER LEVEL Campus Intercept Inc. CampusVibe Chad Price Chameleon Project ColinResponse Coop Les Faux-Monnayeurs Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer Dispatch Talent BRONZE LEVEL Double Experience Festival Promotions (Supporting Sponsor) hey! dw Hypnotist The Incredible Boris IDEEA/MARTK’D J8KE Jeff Jacobson Agency Just Direct Promotions KCA Group Keppler Speakers SUPPORTING Magical Midways Inc. Malichi Male MedTech Wristbands Mike Carrozza Much Video Dance Murdoch Music National Speakers Bureau (Supporting Sponsor) Paquin Artists Agency Partick Artists Pay Maloney Patrick James Clark PW Leopard (Supporting Sponsor) Quiet City Entertainment Sarah Smith Showpass SOCAN (Supporting Sponsor) Student Life Network (Supporting Sponsor) Talk Boutique TechnoColour Dreams The Campus Trust (Silver Sponsor) The Feldman Agency (Supporting Sponsor) The Jeff Turner Entertainment Group United Talent Agency Universal Links Inc. Wayne Hoffman Mentalist & Illusionist We Got Game (Supporting Sponsor) Wild Rivers X Infused Events Inc. Yuk Yuks on Tour 45 MainstageText Goes HereShowcase 3 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

MC – BYRON BERTRAM GINGER ALE & THE COLINRESPONSE MONOWHALES Like bird flu on an international Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, flight, Byron Bertram is one of With a boundless, almost frenetic ColinResponse has been steadily those comics who travels well. energy, Toronto’s Ginger Ale & The gaining international attention as a As much at home in front of a Monowhales have built a reputation pop/soul artist and performer that menacing metrosexual Vancouver as one of the most memorable and is poised for success. crowd, as he is in rural puppy energizing live acts in Canada. thumping Alberta. Making him This well-trained multi- Their truly infectious and undoubtedly ‘pound for pound’ instrumentalist performs with a wonderfully upbeat video for one of the most versatile, engaging 5-piece band that has stood out “Home”, the first single/video from and entertaining comics in Canada from the competition on several their 2016 EP BANG, propelled today. notable platforms, including placing Ginger Ale & The Monowhales to first in Hennessy Artistry’s industry- BOOKING the next level, garnering them over vetted and fan driven International Brant Matthews 232,000 views on Facebook alone Talent Quest, where his “She Dispatch Talent and over 119,000 plays on Spotify. Dances in the Rain” beat out over [email protected] 2,000 applicants around the globe. On stage, Ginger Ale & The 416-300-3473 Monowhales believe in putting on byronbertram.com With close to 100 live a show – a real show - something performances over the past two that is impactful and which truly years across Canada and France, engages the audience. Their shows ColinResponse has performed as are raucous and colourful, almost a supporting artist for Canada’s to the point of sensory overload. Walk of Fame, toured Canada “Whether it’s your ears, eyes, in support of Cystic Fibrosis or your whole body, you can’t Research, performed at the Blues not become a part of one of our Passion Festival in Cognac France shows”, says lead singer Sally and shared the stage with industry Shaar. “We always want people in heavy-weights, such as Kardinal the audience to feel something, Offishal, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Wyclef Jean even if it’s just in their gut”. and Erykah Badu, to name a few.

BOOKING BOOKING Joe Clark Camillie Leungh The Feldman Agency ColinResponse [email protected] [email protected] 416-598-0067 416-276-6122 themonowhales.com COCA.ColinResponse.com 8:30 pm –11:30 pm • Forewell Hall • Fanshawe College DAY 4 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 14

CHAD PRICE JAMES BARKER BAND hey! dw

Chad Price is a Canadian artist Ontario-crafted country outfit hey! dw pumps out her signature who has accomplished much so far James Barker Band formed in bouncy British beats and deep in his young musical career. He’s 2013, and consists of James house anthems. Spreading it on had his music featured on national Barker, Taylor Abram, Bobby thick with a buttery blend of party TV programs, radio charting Martin, and Connor Stephen. As licks and live drum solos she is songs, toured all across Canada winners of the 2015 Boots and sure to get your blood flowing. With and has shared the stage with Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, her high-energy performances and popular artists like Lights, Walk they secured an album release iconic cheerleading uniform she Off The Earth, and Tyler Shaw. with Universal Music Canada is the electronic artist to watch in Price is a 2015 Jack Richardson and won an all-inclusive trip to 20 17. Music Award nominee for best Nashville, Tennessee. singer/songwriter and has recently Not only a DJ, hey! dw is also a released his self-titled sophomore The band have had a busy year, multi-faceted talent: creator and album, bringing his soul-baring with their first two singles, “Lawn director of the award winning web sound to Canada and beyond in Chair Lazy” and “Just Saying”. series That’s My DJ. She is also the 20 17. Both tracks debuted in the top founder of monthly party,Home 10 at Canadian Country radio, Brew, which ignites Kensington BOOKING with “Lawn Chair Lazy” securing market on fire with 400 partiers Chad Price the guys the title of the highest dancing to the best of Toronto’s [email protected] charting debut single ever from DJs & live musicians. 226-927-8341 a Canadian country artist. The chadpricemusic.com videos for their songs also went to She’s known for taking her #1 on the CMT Canada “Chevy Top audience through the spectrum of 20 Countdown”. the best and latest in dance music, ranging from deep house, bounce, BOOKING nu-disco all the way to the latest in Joel Baskin bass. If it makes you sweat, she’s The Feldman Agency playing it. [email protected] 416-598-0067 BOOKING jamesbarkerband.com Lucas Prescott hey! dw [email protected] 647-228-4442 heydw.com

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CRAIG CARDIFF

Craig Cardiff is a Canadian singer/songwriter. Known SONGWRITER WORKSHOP throughout Canada, Craig is now developing a following in Wednesday, June 14 the rest of North America and in Europe. With guitar in hand, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair. Infusing his Duke of Albany music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today’s production-heavy climate. SPECIAL SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE Songwriter, troubadour, Craig Cardiff builds landscapes of Wednesday, June 14 sound using live digital loops, bringing the room to a hush. Midnight - 1:30 am Edged, folk, beautiful, melancholy and left leaning, one song Queen Victoria breaks your heart, and the next one puts it back together.

In addition to his live performances, Craig hosts songwriting workshops, which he’s brought to grade schools, colleges, and universities throughout North America. The workshops go through the songwriting process in an intimate group BOOKING environment, focusing on building a song, from finding Jesse Harding inspiration for lyrics to composing music, as well as Partick Artists confidence building through live performance. The aim at the end of every workshop; each participant goes home [email protected] with a completed piece of music (which they often end up 613-216-1465 performing at coffeehouses/open mics later that evening). craigcardiff.com 49 ScheduleText Goes at Here a Glance 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

9:00 am – 9:15 am Coffee 3rd Floor

9:30 am – 11:00 am Annual General Meeting Queen Victoria • 3rd Floor

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Programmers Block Booking by Region Clubs Coordinators Meeting 3rd Floor Marketing Meeting

12:30 pm –2:00 pm Lunch (on your own)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Singer Songwriter Showcase 2nd Floor • West Ballroom

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm FreeTime

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm New Board Meets 3rd Floor

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Bus to Western

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Awards Reception Mustang Lounge & Cocktails Western University

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm COCA 35 Awards Banquet & Show Mustang Lounge Western University

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm AfterParty The Wave Special Showcase by X Infused Events Western University

11:00 pm – 11:30 pm Bus to Hotel Day 5 Thursday, June 15

0551 Special Late Night Showcase 4 9:00pm – 11:00 pm • Western - The Wave

X INFUSED EVENTS

Welcome to the ultimate night party hosted by X Infused. The party will feature 5 of the company’s top Infusions all in one night. The room will be divided into different themes & decor while including the best party elements such as gaming, paint, glow, and even a chill zone! In addition, to celebrate the BOOKING 35th anniversary of COCA, X Infused will be running a dance Matt Sobhy party intertwined with a Battle of the Schools that will have X Infused Events Inc. school reps face off in a game show format for bragging rights 855.XINFUSED (946.3873) Ext. 1 and a few extra perks! www.xinfused.com DAY 5 • THURSDAY JUNE 15 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the time when we gather as school members to review the year that the year review to members as school gather time when we is the Meeting (AGM) General Annual The the financial statements, receive Directors, of Board our new elect We ahead. the year for and plan was, to member every encourage strongly We membership. the from or concerns issues any and address and an open dialogue, from benefits COCA concerns. and comments any express and AGM, in the engage paid. fee per membership one vote receives school each Remember, you. from hearing to forward look we delegation. your member for who is the voting designate to ready Be Annual General Meeting General Annual SingerText Goes Songwriter Here Showcase 0:30 pm – 0:00 pm • DoubleTree by Hilton

PAT MALONEY (HOST) PATRICK JAMES CLARK SARAH SMITH

Pat Maloney is a Canadian Up and coming Singer-Songwriter Sarah Smith’s powerful voice and songwriter, a storyteller, and a Patrick James Clark moved to introspective pop/rock songwriting serious whistler. He’s a concerned London ON in 2013 following have earned her a wide following citizen, with a busted acoustic the release of his Nashville through years of touring in Canada, guitar and a fake bass drum. produced E.P. “Letters to Beatrice”. the United States, and Europe. He’s a too-tall, Ottawa ex-pat, Since then he has been playing A prolific and passionate artist, singing songs as meaningful as he professionally throughout all of her full-length albums include 11 can muster, with a healthy, self- Southern Ontario promoting his (2016), The Journey (2014), and defaming sense of humor. music. Stronger Now (2012), as well as the live DVD Sarah Smith: Plugged Since Fall of 2013 Pat has His music finished in the top 6% of and Unplugged (2015). performed more than 600 times CBC’s “Searchlight” competition in 4 different countries. Lengthy in both 2015 and 2017. His latest Sarah is a seasoned road warrior, tours of the United Kingdom single “Dashboard Drummer” playing over 300 shows per year. during University “Freshers” released in 2015 has received Along the way, she has shared the and “Refreshers” seasons have internet, college, and mainstream stage with artists including Melissa galvanized his efforts as a hard- radio play. Drawing inspiration Etheridge, Sass Jordan, Emm working, self-made artist. Pat is from a wide variety of country and Gryner, Craig Cardiff, Joel Plaskett, an award-winning favorite in the pop artists, his show is sure to David Wilcox, and many others. Canadian campus market. have something for everyone to Whether it’s just her and her enjoy. acoustic guitar or her full band, she In three short years, he has is simply a mesmerizing performer. released three full-length albums, BOOKING and a dozen “art project” style Patrick Clark Sarah has won many awards stop-motion animated music Patrick James Clark throughout her career, including: videos. The single Repotting hit [email protected] Best Adult Contemporary at number one on several campus 519-216-7919 The Toronto Independent Music charts in Ontario and the patrickjamesclark.com Awards, Best Rock Artist at the Maritimes. London Music Awards & Best Rock Artist at The Jack Richardson BOOKING Music Awards. Pat Maloney [email protected] BOOKING: 416-797-0628 Sarah Smith patmaloney.ca [email protected] 519-870-6686 sarahsmithmusic.com 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm • West Grand Ballroom DAY 5 • THURSDAY JUNE 15

NEFE J8KE

Combined with the soulful J8KE (Jake Robertson), the power of Tracey Chapman, the 23-year-old Canadian singer- uniqueness of Bruno Mars and songwriter, started playing music a voice that can silence a room, and singing at age 7 and has NEFE is a burgeoning force within toured independently worldwide the Canadian musical landscape. as well as with his band Cardinal Chase, which secured a label deal Born Sarah Jea Felker, NEFE is a with Maple/Universal. Jake has singer/songwriter hailing from the shared stages with everyone from small Southwestern Ontario city The Beach Boys, Dragonette, Carly of Guelph. And although her name Rae Jepsen, Walk Off The Earth, may not be familiar (yet), it’s more illScarlett & Sublime With Rome. than likely that people have come across her gifts before. Not only His unique, versatile, soulful has she been featured on Bit Funk’s vocals and uber-catchy melodies “Destination Sunrise” (streamed combined with multi-instrumental over 2 million times), but she’s musicianship (guitar, drums, bass, also performed as a part of The keys) have amassed him a rabid World Cup of Hockey celebrations, online following on Instagram Toronto International Film Fest, and 19,000+ followers @J8KEMUSIC Canada’s Walk of Fame. and is known on the college circuit Adopting her name from Queen for his engaging live shows. A past Nefertiti, NEFE stands to lead and winner of the Mississauga Future empower individuals to accept Star competition, J8KE is currently their real beauty, and not succumb touring in support of his first major to the pressures of perfection single “Ricochet” produced by defined by today’s media culture. Grammy Award winning producer Gavin Brown and looks forward to On April 21st, NEFE released her playing your campus. debut EP Mama (Universal Music). BOOKING BOOKING Andy Winkler Adam Kreeft J8KE United Talent Agency [email protected] [email protected] 301-785-3117 416-368-5599 j8kemusic.com nefemusic.com @J8KEMUSIC 55 Showcase Alternatives

LAURENT BOURQUE AMANDA LOWE MALICHI MALÉ

Laurent Bourque is a folk singer- Born in Sri Lanka, raised on Prince Malichi is not your everyday songwriter from Ottawa, Canada. Edward Island and now residing artist. His name cannot be After the release of his self- in Ottawa, ON - this multi-lingual associated with any other common produced debut solo album What singer-songwriter writes music contemporary acts – he cannot be We Talk About in 2011, Laurent that can be sweet, heartbreaking, labeled. His lyrics will not make you quickly began sharing his honest and enchanting. With just her twerk, fall in love, or turn you into We Got Game! “Add or Save” Book One, Two or Three and folk/pop sound with audiences voice, her guitar, a pinch of reverb, a rebel. Instead his powerful words COCA Special Get it FREE across North America and Europe, and awkward wit she creates a will revolutionize your thinking including appearances at the warm inclusive vibe, highlighting in the direction of positivity and Book your first semester gaming event with We Got Game! Host We Got Games! Ultimate Gaming Package RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, North life’s dark, cloudy and sunny days. enlightenment. before July 31st and choose your option to ADD By Northeast, the Ottawa Folk On occasion, she joins forces and get our permanent gaming station Free. Our Festival, CMJ, SXSW and CMW. with Zachary Perron’s delicately Only an elite group of artists gaming station is the charming electric guitar/e-bow/ over the last decade have the perfect solution for students Last year, Laurent released maschine accompaniment. ability to expertly fuse the Pieces of Your Past. Recorded pulsating beats of hip hop, the to play games on campus with renowned producer Dave BOOKING smooth sounds of reggae and OR SAVE during their free time. We Got Games! fully equipped Draves (Kathleen Edwards, Jim Amanda Lowe the soulful seductiveness of compact gaming station Bryson) the result is a charming, [email protected] R&B and seamlessly brew them comes with 4 Xbox One gaming units, controllers, monitors and beautiful and honest folk/pop 613-294-3799 with consciousness and thought games for students to enjoy. record addressing all themes of amandalowe.tumblr.com provoking lyrics. But that is exactly life in love, garnering Laurent even what Malichi does. His ability to more acclaim in the Canadian amalgamate a variety of music This is how it works: This is how it works: music landscape. Since its release, genres and infuse them with Laurent has been awarded the positive messages has propelled ADD FOR FREE OR SAVE Package # OF EVENTS = FREE GAMING STATION DURATION IDEAL FOR Stingray rising star award, has him into a league of his own. • 4 consoles toured across North America and Basic Package 1 VR Headset $100 Local ULTIMATE = • 4 TVs 1 Semester Small recently wrapped up his second 1 Campuses • 8 Controllers tour through Europe. BOOKING *School buys preferred games

Malichi Malé STANDARD Package 2 VR Headset $200 • 4 consoles BOOKING Mid [email protected] • 4 TVs Laurent Bourque • 8 Controllers 2 Semesters or ULTIMATE = Large 416-843-6498 2 • 2 games per console [email protected] Campuses Advance Package 3 VR Headset $300 • Xbox Live 514-795-7653 malichimale.com laurentbourque.com • 4 consoles Large • 4 TVs Campus ADVANCED = • 8 Controllers 2 Semester or Ultimate Package 4 VR Headset $400 3 • 16-20 games total Multiple • Xbox Live Campuses

We Got Game! Contact us today and book your 1st Semester Event. We Got Game! * Packages are exclusive and can not be combined with any other offers or discounts we provide. 3495 Laird Rd, Unit 6 Mississauga, On Phone: 647-283-9255 Email: [email protected] wegotgame_corp Notes:

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Book your first semester gaming event with We Got Game! Host We Got Games! Ultimate Gaming Package before July 31st and choose your option to ADD and get our permanent gaming station Free. Our gaming station is the perfect solution for students to play games on campus OR SAVE during their free time. We Got Games! fully equipped compact gaming station comes with 4 Xbox One gaming units, controllers, monitors and games for students to enjoy. This is how it works: This is how it works:

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STANDARD Package 2 VR Headset $200 • 4 consoles • 4 TVs Mid • 8 Controllers 2 Semesters or ULTIMATE = Large 2 • 2 games per console Campuses Advance Package 3 VR Headset $300 • Xbox Live

• 4 consoles Large • 4 TVs Campus ADVANCED = • 8 Controllers 2 Semester or Ultimate Package 4 VR Headset $400 3 • 16-20 games total Multiple • Xbox Live Campuses

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ALAN GRIFFITHS ANDY RENSEN ANDY THIBODEAU

Alan has served as Manager of Andy is the Technical Coordinator, Andy Thibodeau was called “Mr. Mohawk’s Sustainability Office USC Events, for the University School Spirit” by King’s at Western for the past six years. During Student’s Council at Western University, naming him alumni this time he played a key role in University. He heads up the of the year in 2014. This passion establishing the college as a leader technical team that provides all for leadership and school spirit in environmental sustainability. the Entertainment Production started in elementary school Alan was instrumental in Equipment and Scenic Decor when Andy successfully ran for the development of the first Design needs for all USC events student council Vice President. environmental management plan and venues. From organizing dances in grade at an Ontario college, the launch of 8, pep rallies in high school and orientation week in University, Mohawk’s Sustainability Initiatives Over the last 35 years Andy has Andy’s enthusiasm for youth Fund and leading the development worked in a very wide range of leadership led to his unique career of province-wide local food capacities in the entertainment of inspiring students and staff procurement framework. To-date production industry. During across the continent. Mohawk has achieved a 24% this time he has accumulated tremendous experience and reduction in their carbon footprint Since 1992, Andy has delivered skills in scenic décor, live sound, and been named one of Canada’s thousands of fun inspirational lighting, audio-visual and video greenest employers four years in a presentations to schools and row, while winning several awards production, rigging, special effects, conferences across North America. at the local, provincial and nation and diverse areas of equipment Over two million people have levels along the way. rental management. He started seen him speak in all 10 Canadian as a Lighting Designer in the mid provinces, the Yukon and 40 US He also served two terms as 1980’s for regional and national states. Each year over 160 schools, President of the Mohawk Students’ touring acts. He was the Rental conferences and charities are Association. Helping the MSA Manager for a large production IMPACTED by his messages. introduce a Universal Transit Pass equipment provider during the and a student health and dental 90’s and has been the Technical Andy lives in his hometown of plan. Coordinator for the USC for the London with his wife and two last 16 years. daughters. He has his History Just recently Alan decided to degree on the dean’s honour list come back to his roots of student from King’s College at Western government and is now the University. Andy empowers Executive Director of the Mohawk student leaders because he was Students’ Association. always an active student leader.

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BALDEEP RANDHAWA BRANDON EEDY CAMERON WATHLEY

Baldeep has been in the For the last 17 years Brandon Eedy Cameron is the Clubs & Student programming world for well over has been producing and promoting Involvement Coordinator at the 10 years. Beginning as the Student concerts in London, ON – as well Student Association of George Programmer at Sheridan College, as band management and artist Brown College. Cameron is he then moved on to assume development. responsible for the growth and the fulltime Programmer role at promotion of clubs on all 4 George Mohawk College. After spending Brown College campuses and 6 years working with the great is always aiming to create new team at the Mohawk Students opportunities for educational Association, he then transitioned and social interaction amongst students. Cameron also works to the Nations Capital to take on to increase awareness and assist the Programming role at Algonquin with the development of club College. events, services, programs and In addition to campus activities on campus. Cameron is programming, Baldeep has worked originally from a Dutch Caribbean on multiple festivals including island called Sint Maarten and being the Programming Director migrated to Canada for university for the Burlington Sound of Music and stayed afterwards. He has Festival for the past five years. experience in student and social justice advocacy, however his Beyond organizing and executing passion also lies in the creative events, Baldeep has a passion and business aspects of the film for DJing, having traveled all over industry. Canada performing as DJ Butter Chicken.

BRENT BOLES

Brent Boles is the Coordinator of Student Engagement Programs at Western University’s Student Success Centre. A former journalist turned educator, Brent enjoys collaborating with staff and students alike.

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CRAIG CARDIFF CURTIS BELL DAVE MCDOUGALL

Craig Cardiff is a Canadian singer/ Welcome COCA Delegates and During his 25 years at the songwriter. With guitar in hand, Associates! University of Waterloo, Dave Craig can turn any setting into an McDougall has worked to awesome- intimate affair. Infusing his music My name is Curtis Bell, Event ize programming for undergraduate and lyrics with an uncompromising Programmer from Brock University students. That’s a word he coined, humanism rarely seen in today’s Students’ Union. This is my 7th and one of the many “Dave-isms” production-heavy climate. National Conference, split in both the staff he manages in his current student and fulltime roles and role as Director of Campus Life for Songwriter, troubadour, Craig experiences! Over the years I have the Federation of Students have Cardiff builds landscapes of sound held all different kind of positions come to know. using live digital loops, bringing ranging from just volunteering, to the room to a hush. Edged, folk, a student programmer, President After finding success as the special beautiful, melancholy and left of both Cambrian College SAC events coordinator, Dave moved on leaning, one song breaks your & Athletics and President of the to new roles within the University, heart, and the next one puts it College Student Alliance. I am becoming an academic advisor for back together. very excited to be here not only to the Faculty of Arts, and then heading give back and share programming to Alumni Affairs. While he enjoyed In addition to his live ideas but be able to create new the new experiences, Dave missed performances, Craig hosts ones so we can bring back the the direct involvement with students songwriting workshops, which he’s best for our students! Have a great that Feds provided, and returned brought to grade schools, colleges, conference! to the organization as Director of and universities throughout North Marketing and Communications. America. The workshops go through the songwriting process As the marketing and in an intimate group environment, communications department focusing on building a song, evolved, so did Dave’s place within from finding inspiration for lyrics Feds. He moved to the Campus to composing music, as well as Life department to continue to confidence building through live work directly with students on performance. The aim at the end of special events. He went from Clubs every workshop; each participant Director in 2005 to Clubs and goes home with a completed piece Services Director in 2007. Now, of music (which they often end up as Director of Campus Life, Dave performing at coffeehouses/open oversees the staff that manage mics later that evening). student clubs, services, and large- scale events like Welcome Week. PRESENTERS

DAVE SCHWARTZ DEVIN HURST ELAINE GAMBLE

Dave Schwartz is an International Devin is the Events and Clubs Elaine Gamble is an experienced Sales and Marketing Executive Coordinator for the Student communications leader, currently who has achieved progressive Representative Council (SRC) at serving as the Senior Manager professional success since the St. Clair College. of Corporate Communications start of his career in 1998. Dave for Fanshawe College where she holds a Bachelor of Science in Devin has a Bachelor of Arts from oversees all external and internal Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor and a communications along with Bucknell University and a Master diploma in Public Relations from media relations. Over her 25- of Business Administration from St. Clair College. After graduation year career, she has held senior Wake Forest University. Dave is in 2015, Devin began working for communications positions at the currently the Senior Manager of the SRC and hasn’t stopped since! City of London and within the Marketing for Fanshawe College Devin believes that combining Government of Ontario. She has and is credited with oversight programming and club activities completed the Queen’s School of of the 2014 college rebrand, help provide a well-rounded and Business Leadership Program and introduction of the YourStory™ diverse array of experiences and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree College reputation campaign, and opportunities for the students of in Translation and a Certificate successful implementation of St. Clair as well as enhance the in Professional and Technical an interdepartmental customer sense of student life on campus! Writing from Glendon College, relationship management (CRM) York University. Ms. Gamble is system. Her eagerness to help students a member of the International and dedication to executing fun Association of Business and meaningful programming Communicators and her work Dave Schwartz, BSME, MBA make her an asset to the SRC has been recognized with several Executive Director – Reputation & team. awards. Brand Management (Acting)

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HALEY MYATT JAKE RIESENKONIG JEFF ARMOUR

Haley Myatt has worked in post- Jake Riesenkonig is the Clubs Jeff Armour is the Chief Operating secondary student government Manager for the Federation of Officer for the University Students’ for six years - two years at Holland Students at the University of Council (USC) at Western College and her last four with Waterloo. He supports thousands University. Jeff graduated with Mount Saint Vincent University of students who, through clubs, a B.Sc. from Western University - a combined four years as an provide a fundamental aspect to and after a few years of service executive member (most recently the overall university experience. overseeing the Wave and Spoke VP Student Life at MSVU). She has Before that, Jake was the Assistant on campus the USC encouraged been involved with COCA on-and- Manager of The Bombshelter Jeff to enroll in the Project off since 2012 but has sat on the Pub, University of Waterloo’s on- Management program through Board as Eastern Director since campus watering hole, where he continuing studies. Jeff was 2015 and as Corporate Secretary helped provide a fun, safe, and subsequently promoted to higher- since 2016. Haley holds a diploma welcoming space for students level leadership positions in the in Event Coordination from Holland to socialize and call their own. organization until ultimately College and recently graduated Jake is an Honours Bachelor of landing at the COO role he with a Certificate in Business Mathematics graduate from the currently holds. Administration and a Bachelor of University of Waterloo, currently Public Relations degree in May. In working towards his Masters in Jeff has an extensive background September, Haley will begin school Business Administration at Wilfrid in strategic planning, project in Ireland, pursuing her Masters in Laurier University. Jake brings an management, operations International Human Rights (LLM). open, enthusiastic, and analytical restructuring and realignment, approach to managing the clubs change management and financial system at the University of strategy. Waterloo. Jeff is married to Mindy and has three children, Kennedee, Ben and Brad. Born in BC but grew up in Peterborough, Jeff moved to London for school at Western and never left. PRESENTERS

JEFF HYMAN JEFF LOHNES JENNIFER JESSON

Currently, Senior Agent and Jeff Lohnes got his start in the Jennifer Jesson is a Senior Vice President at Degy Booking entertainment business running Account Manager at Campus International, Jeff has been in the the most impressive high school Intercept – an industry leading Entertainment Industry for over 25 dances in Southwestern Nova full-service marketing agency years. Starting off working in the Scotia. They were fantastic. that specializes in connecting college division of Swank Motion Fast forward a few years he was brands with university and Pictures, Inc. as an account rep., coordinating a folk festival, and college campuses. Through the then at Auburn Moon Agency as then moved on to book rock Sponsorship 101 workshop she VP and Director of the College bands and host rap battles, and by will provide insight from the brand Division. Jeff has been working with 2005 booked his first speaker – a side, explain how to secure new College and University students, young(er) Justin Trudeau. prospects/how to renew existing High Schools, Performing Arts ones, and take you through the Centers, Corporations, Music Over the past ten years, Jeff has sponsorship proposal evaluation Festivals and Theaters all around split his time between being process. With years of experience the world booking music, comedy, behind the scenes as an event managing and coordinating on- poetry, speakers and celebrities. organizer and marketer and his campus programs, Jennifer has He was the booking agent that true passion as a talent agent. the knowledge required to help put together the landmark Kevin From politicians and city builders bring the next big brand to your Smith “Red State Tour” which to famous athletes, actors and campus! toured 19 cities and had a zero influencers, Jeff’s broad interests marketing budget. The tour was are at home in the fast and diverse able to turn a profit and help world of speaker and talent recoup the investment in the film representation. within a year. His position at Degy Outside the office, Jeff has Booking International has him as spent many years volunteering the responsible agent for over 15 with TEDxToronto; he’s an acts and the General Manager for above average cook, a Scrabble the agency. enthusiast and very amateur, but eager, hockey player. Hyman has been involved in NACA since a student at York College of PA. He received his MBA from Bloomsburg University. He is happily married and living in Malta, New York with his lovely wife and daughter. 63 Presenters

JESSE HARDING JORDAN AXANI JORDON HALLAWELL

Jesse has a history as a An expert on digital citizenship and I am the Marketing Manager for performance artist/songwriter, wellness, Jordan leads the creation the Brock University Students’ producer/audio engineer, and of programs and experience for Union. My main responsibilities artist manager - he’s currently Disruptt. He focuses on building are: to ensure that as many working with folk singer Craig teams, products and places that students’ as possible know of all Cardiff and is the head honcho spark belonging. Jordan shares the of our events, services, businesses over at Partick Artists. ugly truth of his viral fame story and governance initiatives. that earned over 4 billion media impressions, regarded as the most viral human interest story on the Internet. Since then, he has been on a journey to investigate what makes us hide from who we are and put on masks. Jordan has interviewed 500+ entrepreneurs, social innovators, mental health experts and everyday people on how they manage their inner imposter and find belonging. Combining his recent journey with his professional experience of the past decade, Jordan now has the privilege to help millennials with big dreams rewire their lives for actual belonging, love and fulfillment. PRESENTERS

JOSH TRY KELSEY RICHARD KRISTINA WILKINS

Josh Try is the Event Support Hey! The name’s Kelsey Richard, I am responsible for providing a Coordinator for the University AKA the new Programming and sweet time for your college years! Students’ Council at Western Promotions Manager for Wilfrid I book bands, variety acts, singer University. As a student, Josh Laurier University Students’ Union. songwriter circles and many worked on the USC Events Crüe; I’ve only been in the position other cool things across all three here, he quickly established since the beginning of April - total Sheridan College campuses. I himself as a capable technician “newbie” so bear with me! I’m am the ultimate planner who will and gained valuable insight into brand new to the Programming never say no and loves to try new the inner workings of live events world but my background in things! I also manage the Event before assuming the Coordinator Promotions extends three and a Coordinators who help determine position in December of 2016. He half years in the radio industry. I the types of events to be planned. was extremely excited to have his was also an on-air announcer, so The best part of my job is working own office. you can say I’m a talker. I may have with the students to develop had “Kelsey is a social butterfly” the Programming Calendar and A proud alumnus of Western’s Don written on every single one of my bounce ideas of one another. I Wright Faculty of Music, Josh is report cards growing up, like it was am that girl that loves what she a passionate musician and avid a bad thing…but look at me now does, never sleeps, and lives off of performer, covering guitar duties Madame fill in the blank. coffee! for a wide range of acts including singer Stacey Kay, country-rock Born in Sault Ste Marie, raised outfit Five Oceans, and indie- in Sudbury and having attended rock group Poesy. When he isn’t Canadore College in North Bay working or performing, you can I’m a true Northern girl. Fun fact find Josh spending time with his about me: I’m a certified Zumba girlfriend, Nicole, and their beloved Instructor and have been for the cat, Remy. past 7 years. The key to my heart (for those who want to get on my good side) is and will always be raspberry scones, no butter.

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KENDRA MATHESON KENNETH MACLEOD KEVIN “BEEF” MASTERSON

Kendra Matheson is the Having worked in the campus Kevin “Beef” Masterson has been Communications and Events market since the late 90s – Ken with the Fanshawe Student Union Officer at Fanshawe College. MacLeod has worked as an Events for over two decades. He got Her portfolio includes a wide Assistant, an Events Programmer, hired there and just never left. range of corporate events such as a Marketing Manager, and in He is currently the FSU Events & as employee engagement, his spare time was the founder Activities Manager. This year is fundraising, media, recruitment of the boutique booking agency his second time serving as the and marketing. Kendra graduated Partick Artists. Ken has been Education Committee Chair for from Brock University and went heavily involved with COCA since COCA. on to receive a post-graduate 2001 – and has twice sat on the certificate in Special Event Board, has won Programmer of the Management from Niagara Year, Associate of the Year, and the College. Her favourite projects are Founders Award. In his current role brand awareness and experiential of Manager, Theatre Operations marketing, but her real event love & Hospitality Services for the will always involve donuts and live Algonquin Students’ Association, music. he is responsible for the day to day management of the Algonquin Commons Theatre, and oversees The campus lounge (Observatory), a Starbucks, and all Student Life activities (Events Programming, Clubs & Communities, & the Pride Centre). PRESENTERS

LEXIE WARD LINDSEY DANISCH LUIS GUERRERO

A nationally-celebrated athlete Lindsey’s big shift happened Luis Guerrero’s is a Social Media turned social issues buff, Lexie when she was a special education Account Manager at Diply. His combines tenacity and humour teacher. Rather than gravitating duties are managing the day to day to manage the daily activities towards delivering a curriculum, publishing of content, gathering as Director of Disruptt. She has she found herself naturally fixated and analyzing page metric as well taken on a variety of leadership on helping students overcome as viral trends, provide valuable roles in life while balancing the their emotional and educational insights to our influencers, commitment of competitive sport challenges, and working with provide branding best practices - recently closing out her career their parents to build a healthy as well as social media growth as the 2016 Canadian Champion relationship with their child. She strategies. About Diply: Diply.com in trampoline gymnastics. As found her place, leaving teaching is a user generated, social news she starts this new chapter of behind to become a social and entertainment community uncertainty in her life, she is worker and therapist focused on dedicated to connecting audiences nothing but optimistic for what relationships, because our lives with the content they love to the future has to offer. Lexie has are a web of different connections. consume. With a global community organized events for ivy league Relationships between parent and of +150M monthly unique visitors, universities, national conferences, child, colleagues, spouses and with Diply Is the fastest growing website municipal governments, and City ourselves shape every experience in history. We deliver captivating TV’s Breakfast Television. Her we have. Lindsey focuses on what and engaging entertainment, event coordinating background she calls real life therapy. That is, videos, and news that incites social has provided her with unique direct and goal-focused therapy conversations. experience connecting with that will improve this specific area campus programmers to deliver of your life. worthwhile programs that create real impact with today’s students.

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MAX STOSSEL MEGAN RAFUSE NOVA BROWNING RUTHERFORD Max is an award winning poet and Megan is a Social Worker and filmmaker, and one of the leaders Clinical Therapist that works Nova is a nationally recognized of Time Well Spent, a movement with clients to reconcile their speaker and educator on the topic to align technology with our ambitions with themselves. She of mental health and wellness. humanity. His work consistently works with Olympians, executives Winner of COCA’s Best Lecturer goes viral, has spanned across and hustlers to help them keep Award for 2015 and 2016, she 14 languages, won multiple film themselves in check. This includes has spent much of her career festivals, and influenced the way an extensive focus on sexual helping students to recognize and digital media organizations tell health, relationships and physical overcome the more challenging the stories of mass murder in the and/or emotional abuse. Originally parts of student life. Masterfully news. Before entering the worlds from Nova Scotia but living in weaving in life experience of poetry, film & digital activism, Toronto, Megan runs Toronto’s and stories from her decade Max was a media strategist with premier millennial focused therapy of experience working in the an extensive background in social. practice, Shift, that is based on Hollywood music industry, Nova’s The merging of these fields allows being real with her clients about tell-it-like-it-is style has helped him to provide a fascinating her own challenges and struggles her gain the trust of students all perspective on the state of modern as a way to share a simple truth: across Canada. She helps to spark culture and the digital world. none of us are alone. Combining a renewed sense of confidence and undying wit and extensive know- empowerment over one’s own life. how, Megan is a powerhouse Nova is a regular guest on CTV’s at getting us to ask the hard The Social and a contributor to questions of ourselves. Huffington Post, CBC, and CTV news. PRESENTERS

TIM FRASER VERONICA BARAHONA ZACH RYCHLIK

Tim Fraser is the Founder of Veronica is the Event & Club Zach Rychlik is the Marketing Murdoch Entertainment, an artist Coordinator for Centennial College and Communications Manager management and entertainment Student Association Incorporated for the Mohawk Students’ booking agency located in London, (CCSAI). Currently she is working Association. He has worked in Ontario. A graduate of Fanshawe’s on updating the club portfolio the student association world Music Industry Arts program, Tim at CCSAI as well as developing a for 9+ years and has held the spent several years at Canada’s sponsorship package to bring even former position of Special Events Oldest Independent Folk Label, better programming to Centennial. Programmer amongst other roles True North Records as the Digital in the student world. Zach has a Marketing Manager. Today, Tim Veronica has been fortunate Bachelor of Arts from Western is an active board member on enough to work with students University, a Marketing Diploma several notable Canadian music across the province in her from Mohawk College, and has organizations, regularly holds previous role with the College also briefly practiced law as a lectures at Fanshawe College and Student Alliance and as a past licensed paralegal. His passion is has served as a guest on panels at student leader at Fanshawe working directly for students and industry events. College. These experiences have coming up with new ideas on how provided Veronica with a strong to engage the always changing and understanding of student life in a growing demographic. Tim Fraser post-secondary environment and Artist Management / Booking / a commitment to enhance the Podcast Host student experience. Murdoch Music / Folk Music Canada E : [email protected] P : 519-643-8788 www.murdochmusic.com www.folkmusiccanada.ca

69 Code of Ethics

As members of C.O.C.A., we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices are important in their own right and essential to good business. The C.O.C.A. Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that generally have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and in spirit.

CONTRACTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY

1 Phone calls should be returned and letters answered promptly.

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

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

4 Sharing information concerning quality, success and level of service received from an act or agent is important to other C.O.C.A. members; high quality and good service should be communicated as well as that which is unsatisfactory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 At no time shall COCA, its directors, officers, or members engage in the promotion of the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages. At no time shall any COCA member coerce another member or guest to consume alcoholic beverages against his or her will.

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

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

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

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

12 Violation of COCA’s policies may result in disciplinary actions by the COCA Board of Directors. Such actions may include the suspension, expulsion, revocation of membership or the expulsion from COCA-sponsored events.

Harassment Policy

HARASSMENT POLICY Approved May 1994

COCA views that harassment as defined is unacceptable conduct, and any act should be reported to the COCA Harassment Liaison. The aim of this policy is found in the following statement

“The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for working and learning through conferences both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the treatment of all its members. The basis for interaction within C.O.C.A. is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. C.O.C.A. will not condone behavior that is likely to undermine the dignity, self-esteem or productivity of any C.O.C.A. member. Harassment violates fundamental rights, personal dignity, and C.O.C.A. considers this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.”

71 Discipline Policy

1 PURPOSE

The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) establishes policies and procedures that govern the operation of its programs and activities, and ensure the ethical comportment of its members. COCA may act when it becomes aware of a policy violation by one or more of its members, associates or volunteers.

Directors must familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures as part of their legal obligations as directors of a Canadian non-profit corporation including, but not limited to: duty of care, duty of diligence, fiduciary duty, investment powers, duty to avoid conflicts of interest, and duty to act within the scope of authority. The executive director shall ensure that each new director is provided with a copy of the Policy Manual and is reminded to read the Policy on Discipline in particular.

The purpose of this policy is to address violations of COCA policies and standards. It is designed to provide COCA with procedures to follow when dealing with the discipline of members which may occur from time to time.

This policy is based on the rules of natural justice, also known as the duty of fairness. It is also based on best practices taken from other not-for-profit organizations. Natural justice involves a set of rules designed to ensure that decisions made are fair and that those affected are given an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. It also includes the requirement that a disciplinary body be open-minded and free of bias, actual or perceived. It further requires that all sides are heard and that the accused has a fair opportunity to confront witnesses, challenge evidence, summon witnesses, present evidence, and have counsel.

This policy is not intended as a means of resolving contractual, copyright or any other type of civil, criminal or other disputes between members or between members and associates; nor is it intended to preclude legal action by COCA in appropriate cases. COCA reserves the right to determine when an issue merits investigation.

All members and associates are responsible for ensuring that their respective personnel are made aware of this policy and informed that they are subject to its provisions. Participation in COCA sponsored events or activities by members, associates and volunteers are expressly conditioned upon adherence with this policy.

2. POLICY

Whenever the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities becomes aware of any violations of its policies or procedures by staff, volunteers, or members, it shall conduct an investigation and may impose sanctions or other disciplinary actions if warranted.

2.1. Scope

This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, staff of COCA.

2.2. Authority and Limitations

COCA has the authority through its letters patent, and its bylaws to enforce its policies and investigate violations.

This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws and Operating Policies, as well as any laws governing federally incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada

2.3. Policy Violations

Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA range from warnings, to sanctions and may result in discipline including the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate from the organization, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events. Grounds for discipline include but are not limited to:

2.3.1. Violation of any of the policies contained in the COCA Operating Policy document.

2.3.2. Infractions of policies and procedures outlined in COCA publications and materials, such as the conference guidelines, conference registration forms, membership application forms, and event information.

2.3.3. Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the expression of demeaning, insulting, or intimidating comments based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other areas given legally-protected status;

2.3.4. Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities;

2.3.5. Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities including, unwanted physical conduct or contact of any kind, advances or propositions.

2.3.6. Violation of provincial or local laws governing the use of alcohol, or selling or distributing alcohol to underage delegates or attendees; DISCIPLINE POLICY

2.3.7. Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that causes harm to persons or property;

2.3.8. The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug or other substance illegal under provincial or federal law;

2.3.9. Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate or reckless acts;

2.3.10. Theft;

2.3.11. Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or abusive e-mails to COCA members, volunteers and/or staff;

2.3.12. Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation or misinformation about COCA, its practices, members, volunteers and/ or staff through e-mail or other communications;

2.3.13. Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with scheduled COCA activities or events during COCA conferences, or other COCA-sponsored programs or activities;

2.3.14. Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCA’s name and/or logo—or any other elements—to imply endorsement, affiliation or for any other non-sanctioned purpose;

2.3.15. Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/or submitting misleading or untrue information for publication in COCA publications

2.3.16. Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the services already being offered by COCA or in services which directly relate to COCA’s core business or some component thereof;

2.3.17. Establishment of programs, services or activities which purport, allege or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but which are not;

2.3.18. Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion of COCA, is contrary and detrimental to the interests, operations, missions and goals of COCA;

2.3.19. Failure to comply with decisions finding policy violations and imposing sanctions;

2.3.20. Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into alleged policy violations and the discussion of potential sanctions;

COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy sanctions against parties who develop a record of serial infractions over time.

2.4. Sanctions for Policy Violations

COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations including, but not limited to the following. Possible sanctions include: • Verbal warnings; • Written warnings; • Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA; • Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or other activity; • Expulsion from COCA events; • Loss of opportunity to apply to showcase for a length of time to be determined by COCA; • Suspension from participation in COCA events for a length of time to be determined by COCA; • Suspension of membership; or, • Permanent loss of membership.

COCA may impose such sanctions in any combination and sequence that it deems appropriate for any of the violations listed in Section 4 above as well as other violations of the organization’s stated policies.

Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events or activities.

3. PROCEDURE

3.1. Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint against another member.

3.2. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director or the most senior volunteer leader present at an event within ten (10) days following any alleged violation. Such complaint must include details of the events leading up to the alleged violation.

3.3. Both the complainant and the member accused have the right to receive copies of all relevant documents and also have the

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right to be represented by another member at any hearings.

3.4. Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during deliberations, must submit his or her observations in writing.

3.5. The Executive Director, the Chair of the Board of Directors, and one other director appointed by the Board, shall serve as the disciplinary committee. Individuals appointed to the disciplinary committee shall adhere to COCA’s Code of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and shall recuse themselves from the committee if they are in a conflict of interest position.

3.6. The Chair of the National Conference Committee shall not be eligible to serve on the disciplinary committee should an issue arise during the national conference.

3.7. The Committee will review all written submissions and set a time for all interested parties to attend a hearing during which, the Committee will ask questions based on the written submissions.

3.8. The member accused, or his or her representative, may then question witnesses and challenge the evidence.

3.9. The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and reaches a decision on the complaint. A unanimous decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions are to be levied, those will be announced after the in camera session.

3.10. Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, suspension, expulsion of membership, or the banning from COCA events, are final. If termination, suspension, expulsion, or banning from COCA events is recommended, the member, associate or volunteer has the option to appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Board of Directors.

3.11. The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members of the Board appointed by the Chair of the Board.

3.12. Appeals must be made in writing and filed within 10 days of the member receiving the decision of the Disciplinary Committee. No sanctions can be applied until after the appeal is heard.

3.13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final

4. AMENDMENT

4.1. Any registered contact person from a COCA-member school, company or artist, may propose amendments to this policy by submitting a written proposal to the COCA chair, secretary, or executive director. Such proposed amendments must be considered by the Board of Directors at its next business meeting. The results of such consideration must be communicated in writing to the members, associate or volunteer in question within seven (7) days of the meeting.

The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept up-to-date and posted to the COCA website within seven (7) days of any amendments being made. Notes:

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