COCA OTTAWA 2016 CONFERENCE MANUAL
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04 A Letter From the Conference Chair COCA Committee LETTER • COMMITTEE
On behalf of the National Conference Committee, and the Board of Directors Committee Chairs Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) Board of
Directors I would like to welcome you to Ottawa. This COCA CHAIR AWARDS COMMITTEE conference is the result of great efforts from a tremendous Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College team, and first I want to thank all of them for their hard work, and for making our vision a reality. CONFERENCE CHAIR AWARDS BANQUET & SHOW Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College Sophia Bouris, Algonquin College
The theme for our conference team is Community Engagement. Students’ Association COCA is a community of colleges, universities, and business BIZ HALL MANAGER (TRADE SHOW) EASTERN DIRECTORS Josh Clark, Western University leaders from across Canada. Like the country we live in, COCA Haley Myatt, Mount St. Vincent Univ. is diverse, unique, and passionate. We are a collection of event Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent Univ. CONFERENCE DESIGN planners, club administrators, marketing gurus, and business Ian Skoczylas, Algonquin College Students’ Association leaders. We represent each coast, and every province in be- WESTERN DIRECTOR Neil Magadzia, Algonquin College Students’ Association tween. We showcase and celebrate the best entertainment tal- Riley Miller, University of Lethbridge ent in Canada. Finally, we gather each year as a whole communi- Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGERS ty to learn and share our collective knowledge and experiences. Mary-Margaret Courtney COCA is founded in the belief that together we are greater CENTRAL DIRECTORS MC Noel than the sum of our parts. That we grow by sharing challenges, Andrew Deugo, Nipissing University finding best practice solutions, expanding our network, and Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION engaging our broader community. In a faster moving world that Patrick Newell, Algonquin College Students’ Association demands instant expertise to satisfy evolving client demands we ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS believe participation in an active, inclusive, and engaged com- Dan Valkos, Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer EDUCATION PROGRAM munity of campus leaders has never been more important. Our Tony Lee, Tony Lee & Associates Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College Students’ Association mission as your conference planning team is to create a con- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOWCASE SELECTION & MANAGEMENT ference experience that inspires a passion for student success Earle Taylor, COCA Baldeep Randhawa, Algonquin College Students’ Association across Canada.
SHOWCASE PRODUCTION We will only achieve this with your participation. While this Chuck Erman week is full, it is full with the best education resources, Harold Arnett showcase artists, and business relationships possible. We
implore you to take advantage of each element to improve your SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR skill set, turn new colleagues into lifelong friends, expand your Jamell Vanterpool, Algonquin College Students’ Association network of resources, and refine your personal brand. SPONSORSHIP On behalf of our entire team welcome again, and thank you for Bill Kitchen engaging in our community and leaving it richer than you Earle Taylor found it. SUMMER ASSISTANT
Tyler Cake, Fanshawe College Bill Kitchen 2016 National Conference Chair Algonquin College Students’ Association
06 Hotel Map Block Schedule HOTEL MAP •
Education #3 Education #5: BLOCK SCHEDULE 9:30am – 10:30am Keynote Education #1 9:30am – 10:30am Break Break Campus 10:00am – 11:00am Activities Biz Hall Break Education #4: Education #6 trade show Roundtables 10:45am – 11:45am 9:30am – 12:30pm Education #2 10:45am – 11:45am Break 11:15am – 12:15pm Break Break Lunch Buses To Algonquin Lunch On Your Own Lunch Pre Provided Provided Lunch Provided 12:00pm – 1:30pm Conference 1:00pm – 1:30pm 12:30pm – 1:30pm 12:30pm – 1:30pm Activities Break Break Break Break Lecture Regional Showcase Meetings #1 Education #7 Education #9 1:45pm – 2:45pm 1:45pm – 2:45pm 1:45pm – 3:15pm 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Algonquin Commons Break Break Break Theatre Regional Meetings #2 Buses To Venue Regional Meetings #3 Break Associates Meeting Block Booking Elections 3:00pm – 4:00pm 3:00pm – 4:00pm Variety Singer/Songwriter Showcase Showcase #1 Break Break 3:30pm – 5:30pm 3:30pm – 5:30pm Education #8 Annual General Meeting Algonquin Commons Andrew Haydon 4:15pm – 5:15pm School Members Theatre Park 4:15pm – 5:45pm Break Dinner Buses To Hotel Buses To Hotel Alumi & Assoc. On Your Own Reception 5:30pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 7:00pm Free Time Free Time Dinner Dinner Buses To Venue Cocktail Reception Buses To Algonquin On Your Own On Your Own 7:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome 6:00pm – 8:45pm 6:00pm – 8:45pm Reception Dinner 7:15pm – 8:45pm Provided Awards Banquet The Red Lion & Show at Algonquin 7:30pm – 9:00pm Walk To Venue Buses To Venue Buses To Venue 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Ballroom B&C Comedy Mainstage Showcase Pub Night Mainstage Showcase #1 Showcase 9:00pm – 11:00pm Showcase #2 9:00pm – 11:45pm 9:00pm – 11:30pm Mayfair Theatre 9:00pm – 11:45pm Zaphod Observatory Mavericks Beeblebrox Buses To Hotel
Buses To Hotel Buses To Hotel Networking Social Buses To Hotel 11:00pm – 1:00am
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08 Schedule at a Glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Delta • Convention Level
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pre Conference Activities Day 1 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner (on your own) Tuesday, June 07 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Buses to Venue Delta Lower Lobby • Tim Hortons Exit
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Welcome Reception The Red Lion
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Walk to Venue
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm Mainstage Showcase #1 Zaphod Beeblebrox
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10 Tourist Attractions DAY 1 • TUESDAY JUNE 7
PARLIAMENT HILL GREAT CANADIAN BUNGEE WILDERNESS TOURS Parliament Hill, colloquially Jump from Canada’s highest The Ottawa River is like a known as The Hill, is an area bungee jumping spot! The whitewater staircase with of Crown land on the southern Great Canadian Bungee has calm pools below the rapids banks of the Ottawa River in been around since 1991 and allowing time to rest and bask downtown Ottawa, Ontario. is set at 200 feet. If bun- in the splendor of this gee jumping isn’t your thing beautiful river. Each trip is there’s ‘Ripride Zipline’ which about 4 to 6 hours in length is a 1000-foot cable above with a hearty BBQ half way the quarry. down the river.
SKYZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK CANADA’S CAPITAL MUSEUM NORDIK SPA Sky Zone is the world’s first PASSPORT Nordik Spa-Nature is the indoor trampoline park. We’re Check out seven of Ottawa’s largest spa in North America. the inventors of “fun fitness” most popular museums. You Take the time to unwind and and the makers of trampolines can visit the Canadian reenergize and take advantage as far as the eye can see. You Agriculture and Food Museum, of our unique installations: 7 can bounce around in the main Canadian Aviation and Space outdoor baths, 8 unique sau- court or the foam zone, or you Museum, Canadian Museum nas, infinity pool, restaurant can get a team together to of History, Canadian Muse- and lounge. Treat yourself to play dodgeball! um of Nature, Canadian War a massage, a body treatment Museum, National Gallery of or the new Källa treatment, Canada, and the Royal the second salt-water floating Canadian Mint. pool in the world!
12 Where To Eat • Around the Hotel DAY 1 • TUESDAY JUNE 7
While you’re in Ottawa here is a list of great food options near the hotel. Remember this first dinner on your own break is much shorter than the regular time slot, so we suggest you either start early, or head out near the hotel so that you are ready for a great first night.
The Bus leaves the hotel at 7:00 pm • The Opening Reception begins at 7:15 pm
BREAD AND SONS SUBWAY TIM HORTONS Home-made Bread Fast Food Fast Food 195 Bank Street 407 Laurier Avenue 101 Lyon Street $ $ $
GIBSON’S ON QUEEN GREEN PAPAYA NATE’S DELI Classic North American Thai Deli & Diner 404 Queen Street 246 Queen Street 152 Sparks Street $ $ $ $ $ $
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AND MONEY … MILL STREET BREW PUB THE ROYAL OAK THREE BREWERS AND A WEEKEND’S WORTH Craft Brewery Pub Pub 555 Wellington Street 180 Kent Street 240 Sparks Street OF BAG STUFFING!! $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
BATON ROUGE BIER MARKT OTTAWA NORTH AND NAVY Surf n’ Turf Gastropub Northern Italian Kitchen 360 Albert Street 156 Sparks Street 226 Nepean Street $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
14 Welcome Reception 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm • The Red Lion DAY 1 • TUESDAY JUNE 7 Whether you’re back again to connect with old friends, or you’re new to COCA and here for the first time ready to meet new ones, we all begin our journey at the Welcome Reception. We will be taking a quick bus PLAYING MUSIC AT AN ride from the hotel over to The Red Lion in the Byward market. We’ll begin with an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments, quick hellos, and then move into our more formal welcome.
This year’s event features introductions from our Board Chair, Conference Chair, and new this year four EVENT ON CAMPUS? PechaKucha presentations from four of our association mentors as they share how COCA has shaped their ability to engage their community.
THE RED LION A modern take on a traditional English public house that is stylish with a relaxed atmosphere. Centrally located in the ByWard market, the Red Lion Public House has a Victorian-themed interior with a contempo- rary menu that will be sure to please locals and visitors alike.
Contact SOCAN to apply for your legally-required music license.
Visit socan.ca or call 1-866-944-6210 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 0216 Mainstage Showcase 1 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm • Zaphod Beeblebrox DAY 1 • TUESDAY JUNE 7
AFOS & THE RUDE YOUTH THE TOURIST COMPANY FEATURETTE NEON DREAMS RIA MAE A-Fos & The Rude Youth is a Rap It’s been a year of maturing Toronto-based duo Neon Dreams is a 4-Piece Ria Mae, who had a breakout year lead Pop/Rock/Funk band from and hard work for The Tourist FEATURETTE was formed by electronic live group and in 2015, keeps the momentum London, Ontario that is emerging Company. The four-piece has singer Lexie Jay and drum- production team that is looking going with her second official as one of the city’s hottest bands spent the majority of the last mer, Jon Fedorsen. Like to bring something different to single “Gold” which will appear to watch. The band brings a year either on the road touring their synth-heavy dream pop the EDM world. Hailing from on a full length album to be fresh sound to an often over- nationally, or in the studio contemporaries Phantogram Halifax, NS, Canada, Neon released later this year. This track saturated music market. cultivating their sound and and Tove Lo, FEATURETTE is Dreams takes the typical has already been streamed over recordings. Their stunning new influenced by the emotionally production/DJ format of an EDM 240,000 times since its release in They are memorable for A-Fos’ Mercury EP confidently shows charged, heavy hitting act and adds live instruments to December. “Gold” follows up lyrical prowess, the bands’ off the band as one of Canada’s electro-pop sounds coming bring an explosive energy to the enormously successful debut musical tricks, and their most prominent independent from Northern Europe and on-stage performances and single “Clothes Off” which hit engaging, high energy acts poised to make an New Zealand. studio recordings. Top 10 at HOT AC Radio, was performance. impression in 2016. certified Gold in Canada, and After receiving a full recording While all 4 members of Neon garnered over 1.6 million views Watch out for this band as they The EP was recorded in two grant from FACTOR Canada, Dreams work in-studio on the on Vevo. embark on a 2016 summer tour, halves over the last 12 months. the duo released their production and writing side of as well as a forth-coming full The first recording sessions in the two-part, debut album CRAVE the music, during live Ria has performed at The Great length album. spring were with long-time friend in October, 2015, and follow performances they each take on Escape Festival in the UK, CMJ in of the band and engineer Daniel up with a SOLD OUT album their own specific and key roles. New York City, Folk Alliance BOOKING Klenner (Hey Ocean) at The release party at the Burdock On stage, Frank Kadillac remains in Memphis, Canadian Music Colin Gray Space Studios. Jordan Klassen in Toronto. Selections from as the group’s lead vocalist, Week in Toronto, and M For [email protected] returned as producer, and the CRAVE have been featured on Corey LeRue takes on the role of Montreal. She has shared the band completed a wide variety Bullett Media, Noise Porn, DJ/Backing Vocals, Matt Gats stage with Classified, Elle King, of tracks. Audio Fuzz, Silent Shout, becomes the group’s lead Hedley, Family Of The Year, Exclaim and many more. guitarist and Adrian Morris is on Xavier Rudd, Buck 65, Naughty BOOKING the drums/live sampling. ByNature, and Coleman Hell Alex Wyder BOOKING among others. [email protected] Lexie Jay BOOKING [email protected] The Feldman Agency BOOKING Jason Soulliere The Feldman Agency [email protected] Joel Baskin [email protected]
0218 Schedule at a Glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Delta • Convention Level
10:00 am – 11:00 am Education Session #1 Delta • Convention Level
11:00 am – 11:15 am Break Day 2
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Education Session #2 Delta • Convention Level Wednesday, June 08
12:15 pm – 12:30 am Break
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Buses to Algonquin College Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch (provided) Algonquin College • Student Commons
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm Lecture Showcase Algonquin College • Theatre
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Variety Showcase Algonquin College • Theatre
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Buses to Hotel Algonquin College • Student Commons
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dinner (on your own)
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Buses to Venue Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Comedy Showcase Mayfair Theatre
11:00 pm – 11:15 pm Optional Busses to Hotel
11:00 pm – 1:00 am Networking Social House of Targ
1:00 am – 1:15 am Buses to Hotel
20 Education Session #1 10:00 am – 11:00 pm • Convention Level Education Session #2 11:15 am – 12:15 pm • Convention Level DAY 2 •
EVENT PROGRAMMING 101 – WHERE TO BEGIN? EVENT PROGRAMMING 102 – VENUE & TALENT REQUIREMENTS WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 Programming Stream • Richelieu Room Programming Stream • Richelieu Room This is a must attend session for all delegates who are new to the world of campus programming. This session continues where the Event Programming 101 session left off. This session will review in This is the first in a series of 3 Introduction to Programming sessions that will provide you with a detail: how to build show offers, how to read & understand performance contracts & hospitality strong foundation for a successful year. The 101 session will provide an overview of campus riders, and how to negotiate with agents. We’ll also discuss payment deposits, venue set-up, and programming, and will review in detail: campus resources, working with budgets, building schedules basic technical requirements for any event. Whether you’re putting together a big budget show, or & timelines, and understanding important rules & by-laws while planning your events. helping to plan a small-scale event.
Ken MacLeod • Manager Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services • Algonquin SA Ken MacLeod • Manager Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services • Algonquin SA Kristina Wilkins • Programming Manager • Sheridan Student Union Michelle Goulet • Event Coordinator • NAIT Students’ Association
WHO IS ATTENDING YOUR EVENTS? EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS – ELECTIONS, REFERENDUMS, AWARENESS, & MORE Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room We market events, advertise on campus and students show up. Then we repeat this process 50 times Hear from Marketing staff of Student Unions/Associations about what has made for a throughout the year and cross our fingers at each event, hoping people will attend. Learn how to use successful campaign at their campuses, specifically elections, referendums, and awareness technology to track who’s attending and participating in your programs and event, learn how to campaigns. Learn what worked, what didn’t and receive feedback on your ideas. effectively communicate with those groups. No more “wasted” coverage and crossing our fingers hoping for bums in the seats! Kenny Fitzpatrick • General Manager • MSVU Ian Skoczylas • Creative Service Coordinator • Algonquin Students’ Association Steve Kosh • Marketing & Communications Manager • Brock University Student Union Mia Fatrdla • Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications & Programming • Sheridan College Jordan Hallawell • Creative Media Manager • Brock University Student Union
CLUBS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RUNNING AN EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE CLUB DEPARTMENT ON YOUR CAMPUS Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room Each club is unique and that’s why it is important that their executives are properly trained. Club Develop the necessary infrastructure and processes required to run an effective club department on training sessions can play a key role in informing club executives about your student union, your campus. Campus clubs play a crucial role and are an integral part of our college and university’s resources available to them, how to organize events, club funding, and transitioning new executives. student life. A clubs department must be up to the challenge of meeting the needs of our students In this session we will explore on why it is important to host club training sessions and discuss key and this starts with a solid infrastructure for our clubs. information you want to consider when hosting them.
Maureen Workman • Clubs Manager • Students’ Association of MacEwan University Chantal James • Clubs & Society Coordinator • Students’ Association at Durham College&UOIT Cameron Wathey • Clubs & Student Involvement Coordinator • George Brown College SA
WIN RAVING FANS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION CREATING A DYNAMIC WORKPLACE CULTURE Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room In this interactive Q & A session learn about the Ottawa Senators Raving Fan customer loyalty What is workplace culture? Why does it matter? In this session we review essential elements of a program, discover how they use it to empower their employees to win fan loyalty, and support in thriving workplace culture, and examine ways to help you create or enhance an engaging environment a competitive environment. Understand what your clients want and what you and your employees for your staff, management, and clients. can offer to create a dynamic experience.
Presenter • TBA Aaron Nussey • Manager, Fan Loyalty • Ottawa Senators & Canadian Tire Centre
0222 Lecture Showcase 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm • Algonquin Commons Theatre DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
DR. JUSTINE SHUEY LUCY DECOUTERE SÉAN MCCANN BRRYAN JACKSON Sexologist Actor, Advocate & Speaker Musician / Speaker Motivational Speaker Dr. Justine Shuey has always had a passion for Best known for her work over the last 16 years on Séan and his former bandmates met at Memorial Brryan Jackson’s story began when he was just 11 human sexuality. She is a Board Certified Trailer Park Boys, Lucy DeCoutere is an actor, University in Newfoundland where they formed months old, when his father, a medical industry Sexologist & AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator advocate and inspiration to many, for having come Great Big Sea in 1993. The band is best known professional, knowingly injected him with with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a forward to help generate important dialogue for energetic rock interpretations of traditional HIV-tainted blood. Masters in Human Sexuality Education. around sexual abuse and violence against women. east-coast folk songs. Séan and the band went on to release 12 studio albums and sell over Five years later, Brryan was diagnosed with Dr. Shuey believes sex is healthy and normal. In film, her first experience with acting was as a two million copies together. full-blown AIDS. Believing they had done background performer in Thom Fitzgerald’s feature everything possible, physicians offered no hope She creates safe and welcoming environments for film, The Hanging Garden. It was on this set that After millions of albums sold, countless hit songs, to Brryan and his family, expecting him to die. college students to explore issues related to human she came to understand that the real magic of and record breaking tours around the world, Séan sexuality, expand their knowledge around sexuality filmmaking is what happens behind the scenes. She realized that his 20 years with the band had to stop. Since then Brryan has been defying the odds and and gain confidence in their sexual expression. was captivated by the synergy of the crew in Music is meant to connect, heal, and bring happi- lives on representing a story of courage, watching them bring an imaginary world to life. ness. While Séan was giving that to thousands of perseverance and forgiveness. Since the age of 13, BOOKING people a night he was slowly losing his own way. Brryan has used his story to impact lives around the Dr. Justine Shuey She then decided to dedicate the next decade Instead of seeking truth he was hiding behind his world. From speaking at Congressional briefings, [email protected] to working on any project that would have her in music. This was unfair to both himself and his fans to high schools, colleges and youth organizations various roles, from associate producing, casting, so he left the band and started over. He stopped all over the world. through to directing. drinking in 2012 and touring with the band in 2013. The winner of Diane Sawyer’s Person of the week Apart from her experiences on set, Lucy is a In 2014 he released his first album post Great Big and TeenNick Halo Award, Jackson’s life has been ranking officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force since Sea. Produced by Joel Plaskett, the album “Help a continual battle, yet he strives to be a catalyst 2010 and has received a graduate diploma in Your Self” is the sound of a man facing his demons for offering relatable, accurate information on communication studies from Concordia University. and ultimately overcoming them. the disease.
BOOKING BOOKING BOOKING Jeff Jacobson Agency Séan McCann Disruptt Speakers Jeff Lohnes [email protected] Matt Sacks [email protected] [email protected]
24 Variety Showcase 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm • Algonquin Commons Theatre DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
MONSTERS OF SCHLOCK FIREGUY DR. MIKE MANDEL WES BARKER Comedians / Stuntmen Stuntman Speaker / Police Trainer Stunt Magician The Monsters of Schlock: The World’s Most FireGuy has a burning desire to entertain. He Dr. Mike Mandel has 19 COCA nominations Wes Barker: Stunt Magician is a Vancouver Extreme Two-Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Combines Skateboard Stunts with Circus tricks and 6 COCA Awards. based entertainer, but tours all over the world. Magic Extravaganza! creating “Skatertainment!” He even juggles He has performed on stages from Las Vegas, while riding the newest motorized boards. Mike has a long history as a police trainer, to New York, to Australia. His show features Canadian madmen known around the world as defensive tactics instructor and forensic magic, comedy, and stunts. It’s like watching the brothers of bodily abuse, the Great Based in Toronto FireGuy’s show has rolled into graphologist, whose clients include the RCMP, stand-up comedy, but adding amazing magic Orbax & Sweet Pepper Klopek combine every corner of Canada, from Halifax to OPP, Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice, New tricks and audience interaction. Basically it’s amazing feats and mind-blowing stunts with Victoria, his unique performance entertains York State Troopers and Canada Border awesomeness from start to finish! cheeky off the cuff slapstick for a show that people of all ages. While touring festivals in Services. can only be described as a “two man Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Europe, In the past year alone Wes has appeared on demolition derby”. Singapore the USA and Canada he has forged Drawing from his real-world experiences in several TV shows such as America’s Got Talent, his reputation as an innovator. homicide, armed robbery and sex offence Wizard Wars, MTV, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us Watch the 22 time Guinness World Record cases, Mike delivers an unforgettably (Which he won). breaking duo as they smack, staple and burn Because of Canada’s cold winters he adapts his fascinating lecture, as only an insider can. each other with blowtorches... and one-liners! show for indoor crowds and stages. FireGuy is Wes also has over 27 MILLION views on Comedy so funny... it hurts! now a leader in LED light juggling BOOKING YouTube… but nothing is better than seeing technology. The LED “Light Wands” allow him Tony Lee & Associates him live! Nominated multiple years for COCA variety to tailor every performance with customized Tony Lee entertainer of the year! images and logos. Air Canada, Bacardi, Coors [email protected] BOOKING Light, CIBC, Shaw Media, Scotiabank, the Paquin Artists Agency BOOKING University of Toronto, Ryerson and George Colin Caldwell Murdoch Music Management Brown have all had their names in lights. Come [email protected] Tim Fraser see FireGuy’s Claim to Flame! [email protected] BOOKING Dispatch Talent Brant Matthews [email protected]
26 Where to Eat • Landsdowne DAY 2 •
Just over the bridge from the historic Mayfair Theatre, the venue of tonight’s Comedy Showcase is WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 Lansdowne. If you’re up for it - head down to the area early for dinner. A recent aggressive redevelopment has made this area one of Ottawa’s trendiest restaurant hubs, and there are tones of great options for everyone to enjoy!
For those of you eating closer to the hotel: The Bus leaves the hotel at 8:45 pm • The Showcase begins at 9:00 pm
AROMA ESPRESSO BAR KETTLEMAN’S BAGEL CO. PIZZA PIZZA Café Quick Service Bagels Fast Food 200 Marché Way, Unit 109 912 Bank Street 933 Bank Street $ $ $
SOUTH STREET BURGER SUNSET GRILL WHOLE FOODS Burgers & Fries Diner, All-Day Breakfast Healthy, Quick Service 900 Exhibition Way 100 Marché Way 951 Bank Street $ $ $ $ $ $
CRAFT LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY SEN ASIAN CUISINE Pub Pub Asian Fusion 975 Bank Street 825 Exhibition Way, Unit 107 200 Marché Way, Unit 103 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
INDUSTRIA ITALIAN JOEY LANSDOWNE MILESTONE’S BRASSERIE High End Pub High End Pub Italian Fusion 825 Exhibition Way, Unit 103 325 Marché Way, Unit 101 225 Marché Way, Unit 107 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
28 Comedy Showcase 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm • Mayfair Theatre DAY 2 •
Due to the nature of the Mayfair Theatre – we cannot guarantee access to the Comedy Showcase before WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 9:00 PM. We ask that you arrive on time. The showcase will begin promptly at 9:15 PM. If we are able to access the venue sooner we will advise on the day of show. Thank you for your understanding.
STEPH TOLEV SUNEE DHALIWAL NICK REYNOLDSON EMAN EL-HUSSEINI NIGEL GRINSTEAD JEFF PAUL Steph Tolev’s unique brand of “A Rising Comic Star!” Hailing from Scarborough, Since her comedy debut Eman Nigel Grinstead’s laid back charm Jeff Paul brings a care free, no absurd and personal comedy has - The Post Sunee Dhaliwal may Ontario, Nick Reynoldson has a El-Husseini has racked up an and absurd takes on life have holds barred attitude, and razor made her an audience favorite just be the fastest rising star unique view of the world. Sharp, impressive list of credits. earned him the reputation of sharp wit to every stage he across North America both on on the Canadian comedy scene. smart and energetic, this young Traveling across Canada, the U.S being one of the goofiest and performs on. stage and on television. Think of the funny guy in high comic is quickly on the rise. and the Middle East she covers most imaginative upcoming school that both the jocks and a wide range of topics, from how comics in the Canadian scene. No topic is off limits and his As a stand up, Steph has done the nerds liked. A 2013 COCA Comedian of the lesbians are the new gentlemen unmistakable charm has allowed the prestigious Just For Laughs Year nominee, Nick has appeared to her parents’ wedding His work ethic and jovial nature him to push the limits of comedy Comedy Festival in Montreal His professionalism and rep- in major festivals including the anniversary landing on, you has landed him opportunities for years, making him one of the and featured in her first TV Gala utation for being both a club Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL guessed it, September 11th. within festivals such as NXNE, country’s favourite comedians. taping this past summer as well and crowd favourite has already 42 and NXNE. Cottage Country Comedy being part of the Homegrown landed him opening spots for top A media darling of sorts, Eman Festival, and No Kidding on Jeff’s act, based on his life competition in 2014. She also Headliners like Mike McDonald, He’s been featured on MTV, has been featured in major iChannel. observations, results in raw, taped a TV set for the Halifax Jo Koy, Sugar Sammy and Charlie MUCH, CBC and multiple national Canadian newspapers such as often embarrassing stories of Comedy Festival that airs on Murphy along with performing in commercials. The National Post, The Toronto On top of festival performances failed relationships, his physical CBC. This past September she Montreal at the Just For Laughs Star and The Montreal Gazette. and countless appearances on appearance and drug and was one of the 42 with her Festival. BOOKING She has also appeared regularly the GTA comedy scene, Nigel has alcohol use will keep you sketch duo Ladystache in the Comedy Records on radio stations such as CJAD, travelled coast to coast and can laughing from start to finish. Just For Laughs 42 festival in Sunee has recorded for XM Radio Barry Taylor CBC, and CKUT. Her TV be heard on CBC and Sirius XM Toronto. and has done his very own [email protected] credits include a half hour Radio. BOOKING Comedy Now special on CTV. comedy special on CTV, Comedy Yuk Yuk’s BOOKING Network and the iChannel. BOOKING Ariel Kagan Comedy Records BOOKING Yuk Yuk’s [email protected] Barry Taylor Yuk Yuk’s BOOKING Ariel Kagan [email protected] Ariel Kagan Yuk Yuk’s [email protected] [email protected] Ariel Kagan [email protected]
0230 Networking Social 11:00 pm – 1:00 am • House of Targ DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
The 2016 National Conference Planning Committee would like to thank the following partners for their HUMAN KEBAB (OF USS) special contributions to the Conference. DJ SET Their sound is as hard to describe as their name is to say. Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, better known as USS, are like a campfire after-party with a jungle-rave vibe, progressively two-stepping their way to a dance folk cuddle. Pure intention is the scope they aim through, eliciting dance-floor eruptions is what they’re known for.
The duo’s fourth album, Advanced Basics, produced by Tawgs Salter (Lights, Walk Off The Earth), has been wildly successful, premiering at #2 on the iTunes Top 200 and debuted at #1 on the Alternative and Independent charts on Soundscan, spawning four Top 10 alternative radio hits and counting, and a certified Gold single.
These award-winning musical scientists have performed alongside Hedley, Mother Mother, Walk Off The Earth, The Arkells, Rise Against, Awolnation, and The Tragically Hip, and have done numerous national and international tours.
BOOKING Joel Baskin The Feldman Agency [email protected]
32 Schedule at a Glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Delta • Convention Level
9:30 am – 10:30 am Education Session #3 Delta • Convention Level
10:30 am – 10:45 pm Break Day 3 10:45 am – 11:45 am Education Session #4: Roundtables Delta • Ballroom B Thursday, June 09 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Break
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (provided) Delta • Ballroom B
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Regional Meetings #1 Delta • Convention Level
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Buses to Venue Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
Andrew Haydon Park 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Singer/Songwriter Showcase Rain Venue • Ballroom C
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Buses to Hotel
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dinner (on your own)
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Buses to Venue Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm Mainstage Showcase #2 Mavericks
11:45 pm – 12:00 am Buses to Hotel
34 Education Session #3 9:30 am – 10:30 am • Convention Level DAY 3 • THURSDAY JUNE 9 EVENT PROGRAMMING 103 – EXECUTING THE EVENT Programming Stream • Richelieu Room This is the final of three sessions put together to help first time campus programmers understand the basics of campus programming. In this session we’ll talk about event promotion, advancing an event, show execution, show settlements, and we’ll highlight the importance of the work that happens once an event is done. We’ll be sure to leave lots of time for questions as this is your chance to clarify any OVERCOMING STRESS IN A HOSTILE WORLD outstanding questions you have about event planning & talent booking. Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room In this engaging and hands-on session, attendees gain powerful skills to de-stress their bodies and Ken MacLeod • Manager Theatre Operations & Hospitality Services • Algonquin SA minds in minutes, or even seconds. These are the same methods taught by Mike to New York State Zach Rychlik • Special Events Programmer • Mohawk SA Troopers, Ontario Crisis Negotiators and the Dept. of Defense. Students will leave the session with real-world tools to sleep better, strengthen their immune systems, and rapidly shake off physical and mental stress.
Mike Mandel • Award Winning Hypnotist • Hypnosis Trainer & Corporate Speaker
SOCIAL MEDIA - BEST PRACTICES Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room So you have some followers/friends on your social accounts, now what? Learn to effectively use your social media accounts to increase engagement. Reach your students and generate an active online community. Learn when you should boost a post or purchase ads or to just let it grow in popularity organically.
Joseph Peters • Chief Strategy Officer • Hill + Knowlton Strategies
TRENDS IN THE LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY Community Engagement Stream • Capitale Room This session will discuss the ongoing changes in the live music and how programmers can best adapt to the changing market. Discuss how to build your industry network to and use it to create YOU DO YOU, BOO. A CLUBS MARKETING STORY a successful career in the live music Industry. Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room
Every club has their own story, something only they want to do and to that we say; ‘you do you, boo.’ Alka Sharma • Executive Director • Folk Music Ontario Learn how our clubs marketing campaign grew into our communication strategies that guide our clubs Erin Benjamin • Executive Director • Music Canada Live program at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber. Tim Fraser • Events & Activities Programmer • Fanshawe Student Union
Kristine Galvan • Clubs and Volunteer Coordinator • Humber Students’ Federation Ammar Abdul-Raheem • Vice President of Student Life • Humber Students’ Federation
0236 Education Session #4 10:45 am – 11:45 am • Ballroom B DAY 3 • THURSDAY JUNE 9 STAY CONNECTED! ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS Round Table Discussions • Ballroom B These sessions are each 15 minutes in length, and are presented four separate times throughout the hour. Use this opportunity to explore 4 of your favourite topics.
Alternative Spring Break Club Portals Daytime Passive Programming Diverse Programming Getting Involved with COCA Mature Student Programming Postering - Make It Effective Mobile Marketing Understanding SOCAN @yourCOCA @yourcoca COCA #StealThisIdea Canadian Organization Working with your GM / ED of Campus Activities
Regional Meetings #1 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • Convention Level DOWNLOAD THE APP!
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Regional Meetings are a core element of our Conference. During this time you will gather with the other school delegates from your region of Canada, East, Central or West.
The first meeting is where you discuss plans for your regional meetings or conferences, and where you start to build your network of nearby schools that you can work with to effectively block book artists, or programs to reduce costs, and increase the value of your membership.
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CRAIG CARDIFF Singer/Songwriter as “warm, With a voice described scratched, sad and sleepy,” sings songs that expose Cardiff the human condition, putting a magnifying glass to the clumsier moments. He can and less proud turn any setting into an intimate infusing his music and affair, lyrics with an uncompromising humanism. makes it a point to keep Cardiff with his fans the relationship personal, inviting and accept- ing any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Armed with an extensive catalogue of songs, sharp wit and his Book of Truths, a is considered soft voice, Cardiff pioneer in alternate venue tour ing, often appearing in churches, camps, prisons, basements, festivals, kitchens and even bringing his taking to the streets, fans with him. BOOKING Partick Artists Devin Gourley [email protected]
COLOUR FILM Singer/Songwriter cheering up Imagine Nick Drake a bit and meeting Beck. That’s the sound of Colour Film, the new identity of Hamilton, Ontario’s Matthew de Zoete. Matthew de Zoete. Ontario’s Blending pop and folk, Colour Film debuts with Super 8, an EP that sets six cinematic songs in an atmospheric soundscape con- Les Cooper with producer jured - Tap Good Lovelies). (Jill Barber, Colour ping a vein of sincerity, Film shines a light on old friends, new families, and waking up on bed. the right side of the wrong albums and previous Three North extensive touring across have earned America and Europe for smart Matthew a reputation songwriting and prudent driving. Now as Colour Film, his songs play like home movies, coming behind alive on the big screen your eyes. BOOKING Matthew de Zoete [email protected]
THE ABRAMS Singer/Songwriter for John and James hard It’s a time in their Abrams to recall they weren’t young lives where and playing music to- creating mu- As fourth-generation gether. sicians, The Abrams have taken the “family business” to a whole sign- new level with their recent Music Canada and ing to Warner major label self-titled debut EP. Knowing now what they can accomplish in the studio, and how to translate that to the - fully pre stage, The Abrams are to take a place alongside pared country best-known Canada’s music stars. poised to step The Abrams are stages that onto the larger modern country music offers. that, in- Their debut EP proves born ready. deed, they were BOOKING Agency United Talent Stefanie Purificati [email protected]
MANDIPPAL Singer/Songwriter playing guitar in his From Kitchener high school music class, Kitchener high school music class, to selling out hometown venues, to showcasing at major festivals, Mandippal has come a long way as a in his decade career musician, establishing himself working as one of the hardest artists in Ontario. With over a decade of an audience ability to capture it’s with his tone and humility, he only a matter of time before wins you over as well. BOOKING Music Agency Bad Taste Michael Kuhnert [email protected] songwriting and performing songwriting and performing under his belt, 200 shows played his 2000+ EPs sold in a year, and his latest release last effort, by produced Stay, Ready To Justin Abedin (Jacksoul, Justin Hines), Mandippal is recognized With the as a serious player.
Produced by Grammy by Grammy Produced BOOKING The Feldman Agency deeper into her artistry, focusing focusing deeper into her artistry, on writing new music and crafting her richly unique sound, which has led her to become country best kept secret. music’s Dave nominated producer (Brandy Clark, Jerrod Brainard Niemann) and co-written with Luke Sheets (Plumb), her lead off Up Things”, is a track “Grown song about loss soul-searching and change, of not wanting to deal with the curve balls that life at us – a feeling that most throws people have had a some point in their lives. Joel Baskin [email protected] JESSICA MITCHELL Singer/Songwriter Country-singer/songwriter Jessica Mitchell is, at heart, a storyteller – an open book. she has spent Based in Toronto, the last decade digging Singer/Songwriter Showcase Singer/Songwriter Where to Eat • Byward Market DAY 3 •
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SAM CASH & RIVER TOWN SAINTS THE DEAD SOUTH THE ROYAL FOUNDRY YOUNG RIVAL THE ROMANTIC DOGS Mainstage Mainstage Mainstage Mainstage Mainstage Their beginnings may be rooted The Dead South is a four-piece The Royal Foundry make the kind Hamilton’s Young Rival entered Sam Cash’s new album in small towns surrounding the acoustic ensemble based in of up tempo folk pop that comes the studio to record their new Tongue-In-Cheek Vows perfectly Ottawa River, but there is nothing Regina, Saskatchewan. With Nate from harmonious alignment. It full-length record with captures that moment when a small about River Town Saints. A Hilts’ gritty vocals and aggressive makes sense, then, that band producer Graham Walsh (Viet young artist and his cohorts find 5-piece, harmony-driven group guitar strumming, Scott Pringle’s members Bethany and Jared Cong, Alvvays, METZ) with no their collective voice and sudden- with rock n’ roll roots and soaring harmonies and mandolin Salte are married. deadlines and an unrelenting ly realize that there are no limits life-long friends, Chris Labelle, chops, Colton Crawford’s blazing vision of sound. The band’s Aron to what they can accomplish Chris McComb, Jeremy Bortot, banjo licks and steady kick drum, As the duo write music inspired D’Alesio, Noah Fralick and John together. Jordan Potvin and Daniel and Danny Kenyon’s prominent by their marital life along with life Smith took a bag of songs and DiGiacomo, have every intention cello melodies, The Dead South lessons and challenges, they worked them until they were The explosive opening track of proving that a little heart (and blends elements of folk, embark hand-in-hand, creating more “Young Rival” than Young “Cast Away” serves notice that a lot of work) does, in fact, go a bluegrass, classical, and rock thought provoking lyrics, Rival has ever been before. this isn’t just another singer/ long way. which results in a unique, mesmerizing melodies, and a songwriter-fronted band. With modern, and authentic blend of charming, unforgettable Interior Light is the band’s first Cash’s unflinching poetry riding Led by the strong vocals of boot-stompin’ acoustic music. chemistry. album for Toronto’s Paper Bag atop the Romantic Dogs taut Chris Labelle, River Town Saint’s Records and sounds like Roy exuberance, Tongue-In-Cheek unbeatable energy has already Since the inception of the band, BOOKING Orbison tripping on acid with Ray Vows is a gimmick-free, melodic landed them on stage with Tim The Dead South has continually Paquin Artists Agency Davies and Bradford Cox. Let’s masterpiece—tipping its hat Hicks and the front page of the pushed the energy of their live Colin Caldwell call it “croon-psych” and let’s to an era when conviction was Hamilton Spectator. shows, as well as pushed what is [email protected] play it loud. measured by the amount of sweat possible between four ordinary and blood exuded on stage, and River Town Saints released their acoustic instruments. The unique BOOKING in the studio. Tongue-In-Cheek debut single ‘A Little Big Goes A abilities and viewpoints of each United Talent Agency Vows is Cash’s third album and Long Way’ in late 2015, landing band member make The Dead Stefanie Purificati the second with the them on many “Artists to Watch South an impossible band to [email protected] Romantic Dogs. Lists” for 2016. duplicate.
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KVS ON TOUR - ASA ENTERTAINMENT - THE BOOKING HOUSE INC - GRAFITTI MUSIC - JMA TALENT - MIKE MALLEY ENTERTAINMENTS ARTIST IMMIGRATION - ARTIST MANAGEMENT - CAMPUS PROGAMMING - ARTIST FUNDING - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The “Tony Lee Show” Over 40 COCA Awards & Nominations Denys Dytyniuk Speed Painter Time Tested and Proven. The Tony Lee Show is a must book for any Campus. Denys is the only Artist to date to paint in the dark under UV An Unprecedented 40 Plus COCA Awards and Nominations including current light. The collaboration of music, video and special effects Hall of Fame Recipient. Available in PG, R and X Rated Versions. Just ask any captivate the audience and have no idea what the final image of the 100 plus Campuses he performs at every year!!!. will be until just a few seconds before Denys finishes.
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02 Schedule at a glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Delta • Convention Level
9:30 am – 10:30 am Education Session #5: Keynote Delta • Ballroom C
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break Day 4 10:45 am – 11:45 am Education Session #6 Delta • Convention Level Friday, June 10 11:45 am – 12:00 pm Break
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (on your own) Delta • Ballroom B
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Education Session #7 Delta • Convention Level
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
Regional Meetings #2 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Delta • Convention Level Associates Meeting
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Break
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Education Session #8 Delta • Convention Level
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm Break
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Alumni & Associates Reception Delta • Ballroom Foyer
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Free Time
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception Delta • Ballroom A
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Awards Banquet & Show Delta • Ballroom B & C
46 Education Session #5: Keynote 9:30 am – 10:30 am • Ballroom C DAY 4 •
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0248 Education Session #6 10:45 am – 11:45 am • Convention Level DAY 4 • FRIDAY JUNE 10 PROGRAMMER & BAR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS TRANSFORMING YOUR SPACE Programming Stream • Richelieu Room Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room This session will discuss the world of Events Programming as seen through the shared eyes of your Any space can be transformed in a variety of ways for a variety of events. Understand that the details facility/bar manager and the campus programmer. Be prepared to share your questions and ideas to truly do matter. Learn the tools/resources you need in order to make your event unique. As event this panel as they lead a discussion about how the synergies of these roles are vital to producing a planners, we are creating an experience and it is important to think beyond the “basics” to transform successful event in your campus bar. the space and to create an environment. Have your guests leave wanting more.
Bill Kitchen • Manager, Student Experience • Algonquin Students’ Association Sophia Bouris • Student Services Marketing & AC Hub Coordinator • Algonquin College Rick Doucet • Campus Life Coordinator • Student Association at Durham College & UOIT Michelle VandenBosch • Floral Designer, Owner • Rebel Petal Shaun Scrymgeour • Program Director • Red River College Students’ Association Mike Wood • Owner • Ottawa Special Events Mick Kingston • General Manager Food and Beverage Operations • Georgian College Phil Smith • Beverage Manager • University of Toronto Scarborough
BUILDING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIONS & STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS Community Engagement Stream • Capitale Room Learn how Algonquin College and its Students’ Association have worked together over time to build an effective and mutually beneficial relationship. Come prepared to share your questions, and best
MARKET RESEARCH / DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS practices to help develop an environment committed to creating the best outcomes for your students Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room and your campus. What do you really know about the students, and audience you serve? This session will explore the essentials of market research strategies, and how your organization can use them to enhance the Jack Doyle • General Manager • Algonquin Students’ Association experience of your students. Cheryl Jensen • President & Chief Executive Officer • Algonquin College Egor Evseev • President • Algonquin Students’ Association
Nancy Johansen • MRBI Program Coordinator and Professor • Algonquin College + Owner • On-Target Communications and Research Lunch on Your Own 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
BREAD AND SONS SUBWAY NATE’S DELI Home-made Bread Fast Food Deli & Diner 195 Bank Street 407 Laurier Avenue 152 Sparks St. $ $ $ KEEP IT KIND $ Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room This session is focused on understanding and improving the way we treat each other. Learn to foster a community of civility, connection and inclusion even when others are unkind, disconnected and at odds with you. The skills covered in this program are for leaders (and anyone) who want(s) to improve the way they interact with others on campus, at home, and in the workplace. GREEN PAPAYA THREE BREWERS BATON ROUGE Thai Pub Surf n’ Turf Daniel Caron • Original Play 246 Queen Street 240 Sparks Street 360 Albert Street $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
0250 Education Session #7 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • Convention Level DAY 4 • FRIDAY JUNE 10 LOW BUDGET / NO BUDGET EVENT IDEAS Programming Stream • Richelieu Room Are you struggling to come up with engaging, fresh programing on a shoestring budget? BUILDING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS Come learn how to put together a dynamic and successful calendar of events while working Community Engagement Stream • Capitale Room with a small budget. This moderated panel will discuss a number of pressing industry topics: relationship maintenance, business practices, negotiation, and more. This is a great opportunity to find out what booking Ben Dinh • ACHub Events Officer • Algonquin College agents and programmers need from each other to build a mutually beneficial relationship. Curtis Bell • Event Programmer • Brock University Students’ Union
Tim Fraser • Events & Activities Programmer • Fanshawe Students Union Ariel Kagan • Agent • Yuk Yuk’s Funny Business Inc. Joel Baskin • Agent • The Feldman Agency TALKING TO THE MEDIA: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY Stefanie Purificati • Agent • United Talent Agency Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room Baldeep Randhawa • Events Programmer • Algonquin College Students’ Association Learn about how to effectively talk or not talk to the media, what to say and how to represent your association. When a popular act cancels or when you find your organization surrounded in controversy, know how to efficiently and professionally handle bad publicity. Also explore how to get the media to cover your events, campaigns, and community projects.
• Business, Product, Marketing Executive • hEr Volution Anastasia Valentine Associate Meeting & Regional Meetings #2 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ASSOCIATE MEETING STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT CLUBS Convention Level • Capitale Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room This meeting is when Associates of COCA gather to meet and discuss pressing issues facing The good, the bad and the ugly. Learn strategies for dealing with those difficult clubs from a panel of Associates, discuss best practice solutions to provide excellent service to the campus market, seasoned professionals. Come prepared to share, and learn best practices from across the country on and prepare for the Biz Hall trade show on Saturday. the most important challenges facing club departments today.
This is also the opportunity to elect representatives to the COCA Board of Directors. Kristine Galvan • Clubs and Volunteer Coordinator • Humber Students’ Federation Maureen Workman • Clubs Manager • Students’ Association of MacEwan University REGIONAL MEETINGS #2 Veronica Barahona • Events and Club Coordinator • Cenntenial College Student Association Eastern Region • Joliet Central Region • Richelieu Western Region • Chaudiere TRENDS IN HOSPITALITY SERVICES Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room The second regional meeting is where you conduct elections for the Board of Directors, and This panel discussion of industry leaders will identify and discuss the most pressing topics in the review possible sights for your regional meetings or conferences. Finally begin conversations hospitality industry today. Learn how to shape your operation to meet changing demands of about the artists seen thus far, and look ahead to effectively block book artists, or programs to your clients, and position your organization to succeed. reduce costs.
• Customer Solutions Manager • GFS Scott McDevitte Remember school members receive one vote per membership fee paid so please select the • Guest Service Fanatic • Servus Leadership Inc. Tim Dumas member that will be voting for your organization. Matt Rolfe • CEO • Barmetrix Toronto 0252 Education Session #8 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm • Convention Level DAY 4 • FRIDAY JUNE 10
COCA ALUMNI PANEL Programming Stream • Richelieu Room THE ART OF BEING ASSERTIVE Campus Programming provides a great foundation for future success. Learn how to leverage your Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room experiences with campus programming to find and create new jobs. Hear from a panel of COCA Learn the ‘Art of Being Assertive’ - a life skill that makes all the difference personally and alumni who are now industry experts as they share stories of their experiences moving beyond professionally. Learn foolproof icebreakers for networking, decode your body language to make a campus programing into exciting new opportunities. powerful first impression, nail down your ‘elevator speech’ and finally silence the negative self-talk. Speak up - you can’t get a YES if you don’t ask! Phil Champagne • Executive Director & COO • Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union Jayson Duggan • Performing Arts Manager • City of Kingston Nova Browning Rutherford • Personal Development Coach Nathalie Carrier • Coordinator, Programming and Events • Ottawa 2017 Steven Sills • Co-Founder • Student Life Network
CANADIAN ANTI-SPAM LAW (CASL) – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW LEADING LEADERS – HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE YOUR TEAM Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room Community Engagement Stream • Capitale Room Learn about the CASL legislation, what this means to you as a marketer to students and how you can Learn essential leadership skills, including how to inspire and motivate individuals, manage talent, legally and effectively reach your audience. The do’s and don’t’s of emailing your audience, without and lead your teams to success. Discuss some of the best ways to harness the productive potential breaking the law. of your teams, and encourage them to grow in their roles.
Eric Hollebone • Director, Marketing and Recruitment • Algonquin College Al Legault • Director of Campus Events • McMaster Students Union
Alumni & Associates Reception 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Ballroom Foyer
FILLING IN THE BLANKS - CLUB EVENT FORMS
Clubs Stream • Chaudiere Room * This session is exclusively for COCA’s Associates and Alumni. * Learn how to streamline, develop, and implement a robust event application and process for any student union while integrating risk management strategy and fiscal responsibility. This session will Gather in the foyer of the Delta hotel, and meet casually as COCA members past and present discuss effective, economical, and feasible online options that will make the most tech inept look like reflect on years past, and discuss plans for a bright future. technical guru. In addition, we will impart some helpful tips that can be built into your form which will prompt your student clubs to become more mindful event planners. Light refreshments and some beverages are provided.
Chantal James • Clubs & Society Coordinator • Students’ Association at Durham College & UOIT We look forward to hosting you!
0254 Cocktails 7:00pm – 7:30pm · Ballroom A Dinner & Awards Show 7:30pm – 10:00pm · Ballroom B & C DAY 4 •
HALL OF FAME WINNERS FRIDAY JUNE 10
2015 • TONY LEE
2014 • TEGAN AND SARA
2013 • THE TREWS
2012 • SAM ROBERTS BAND
2011 • METRIC
2010 • BILLY TALENT
2009 • JAMES CUNNINGHAM FEATURING KIRA ISABELLA HOSTED BY SÉAN MCCANN 2008 • OUR LADY PEACE
And The Nominees Are... 2007 • BIG SUGAR
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 2006 • NICKLEBACK ARKELLS MAINSTAGE ACT EMERGING ACT DJ SINGER/SONGWRITER 2016 COCA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE 2005 • SARAH HARMER Kira Isabella Darenots Grand Theft Laurent Bourque “It’s a weird time to be a rock band right now,” Dallas Smith The Elwins Headphone Disco Irish Mythen 2004 • GREAT BIG SEA observes Max Kerman, the singer, guitarist, and chief Coleman Hell Dzeko and Torres Jessica Mitchell songwriter for the Arkells.“I just feel like rock has 2003 • DAVID WILCOX gotten so conservative and doesn’t know where to go. 2002 • ERNIE COOMBS COMEDY LECTURE VARIETY
Trixx Nova Browning-Rutherford Wayne Hoffman To be honest, I don’t really listen to a lot of rock music 2001 • BARENAKED LADIES Matt O’Brien Robin Milhausen Spencer Rice right now.” That’s not a radical statement for your 2000 • MIKE MANDEL Mayce Galoni Laci Green Monsters of Schlock average twenty-something in this EDM-dominated era, Dom Pare Furious Pete Stevie Starr but it’s a bit surprising coming from a guitar-slinging 1999 • SARAH MCLACHLAN Dylan Gott Techno Colour Dreams guy whose band seemingly personifies a certain 1998 • SUE JOHANSON K. Trevor Wilson Randy & Mr. Lahey old-school, ethic. Hailing from the gritty industrial outpost of Hamilton, Ontario, the Arkells have notched 1997 • JIM CARREY four Juno Awards and a gold record on their sweat SERVICE BY AN ASSOCIATE STUDENT MEMBER (EAST) 1996 • SPIRIT OF THE WEST Big Tree Promotions Jessica Boone • Acadia University rusted belts, proving there’s still a place for 1995 • 54.40 X Infused Jenna Evans • University of New Brunswick passionate, no-bullshit rock‘n’soul in the mainstream. Degy Nathan Hood • University of PEI 1994 • TRAGICALLY HIP (In 2015, they were the most-played band on Canadian National Speakers Bureau alt-rock radio.) But the group’s new album, Morning 1993 • TOM COCHRANE Paquin STUDENT MEMBER (CENTRAL) Report, betrays a more irreverent, adventurous ethos 1992 • KIM MITCHELL Sharita Ganeshan • McMaster University that more readily recalls the cut-and-paste approach of SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER Jaclyn-Rae Tanguay • Brock University hip-hop beatmakers than the plug-and-play attack of a 1991 • BLUE RODEO Neil Cumberbatch • George Brown College Brian Horvath • Brock University live rock band, with click-tracked rhythms, subliminal Baldeep Randhawa • Algonquin College 1990 • K.D. LANG Gulrukh Khan • Algoma University samples, electronic pulses, and sax and violins thread- Chris Green • Brock University ed into the richly textured mix. Certainly, this is the 1989 • DOUG AND THE SLUGS Curtis Bell • Brock University Arkells’ most eclectic album to date. 1988 • BRUCE COCKBURN Kristina Wilkens • Sheridan College STUDENT MEMBER (WEST)
Rick Doucet • Durham College Lauren Mickel • MacEwan University Congratulations Arkells! Greg Mather • University of British Colombia Ava Nasiri • University of British Columbia
0256 Schedule at a Glance
9:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Delta • Convention Level
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Campus Activities Biz Hall Delta • Ballroom B & C
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (provided) Delta • Ballroom A Day 5 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Break Saturday, June 11
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Education Session #9 Delta • Convention Level
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
Regional Meetings #3 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Delta • Convention Level Block Booking
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Break
Annual General Meeting 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Delta • Convention Level (School Members)
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Free Time
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Buses to Venue Delta • Tim Hortons Exit
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner (provided) Algonquin College • AC Hub
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm Pub Night Showcase Algonquin College • Observatory
11:30 pm – 12:00 am Buses to Hotel
58 Campus Activities Biz Hall 9:30 am – 12:30 pm • Ballroom B & C DAY 5 •
This year’s Biz Hall Features Booths by: SATURDAY JUNE 11 The Business 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 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SILVER LEVEL help you provide for the needs of your campus. • A-Fos & The Rude Youth
• Avid Apparel 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 • Bad Taste Music Agency help meet the needs of your students throughout the coming year. Take the time to reach out to each • Blueprint Events associate vendor, and make new connections. • Campus Intercept
Remember nothing ever changes by doing everything the same way! • Campus Vibe
• Comedy Records BRONZE LEVEL • Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer
• Daniel Caron, Original Play Biz Hall Do’s and Dont’s • Degy Booking International Nominated for Associate of the year
• Dispatch Talent DO • Disruptt Speakers Bureau • Bring business cards • Dr. Justin Shuey – Sexologist SUPPORTING • Pay attention to who has showcased so you can follow up with them • Arrive early and give yourself enough time to visit every vendor. • Featurette You never know how they can help if you never ask! • Just Direct Promotions
• Be polite and respectful of each vendors time THE • Paquin Entertainment • Bring your bag to collect great sample products A GENCY Nominated for Associate of the year • Collect business cards to follow up
• Ask for advice from full-time staff before you negotiate any final contracts • Partick Artists Nominated for Associate of the year • Rynestone - Magic With an Edge
• Superior Events Group DON’T • Worry if you’re not certain what you need to book or what you want to buy, • Technocolour Dreams just be honest and ask questions • The Monsters of Schlock Nominated for • Make verbal agreements unless you are 100% certain you will follow through Associate of the year • The Tourist Company
• Trivia Guy
• United Talent Agency
• Universal Links
• X Infused Events Inc. Nominated for Associate of the year
• Yuk Yuk’s On Tour
60 Education Session #9 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm • Convention Level DAY 5 • SATURDAY JUNE 11
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PA SYSTEMS BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE COCA ASSOCIATE MEMBER - THE SECRETS TO DEALING Programming Stream • Richelieu Room WITH CAMPUS PROGRAMMERS A hands-on session designed to teach you the fundamental things you’ll need to know to set up Professional Development Stream • Joliet Room & operate a basic PA System. During the session we will demonstrate the assembly of a small PA This session will teach associate members about how to, and how not to, deal with campus System, review the basic components of how it operates, and review the industry terminology. programmers. Discussion topics will include: positive motivations, avoiding frustrations, & making better connections. If you are presently unsure what a snake, truss, genie, audio monitor, or gaffer means – then this session is perfect for you. Dan Valkos • Psychic Entertainer
Chuck Erman • GM • Camrose Regional Exhibition
VOLUNTEERISM – ON AND OFF CAMPUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Community Engagement Stream • Capitale Room UNDERSTANDING YOUR BRAND Learn how to create a culture of volunteerism, and engage potential student volunteers. This session Marketing Stream • Frontenac Room will to get your students involved with opportunities on campus and in your community. Your brand is more then just a logo and it takes more then staying within the lines to have a successful one. Understanding what makes a good brand, how to embody it and the importance of Ben Dinh • AC Hub Events Officer • Algonquin College continual brand evolution will ensure that your brand remains relevant, even as business landscapes Deborah Lam • Programming & Promotions Manager • Wilfred Laurier University SU are continually shifting. This educational seminar is a walk through of trials and tribulations of a brand Erica Kitchen • Coordinator, You Engagement • United Way: Chatham-Kent designer’s career – working on brands, working for brands and what was learned along the way.
Ian Rapsey • Founder and Creative Director • Nesta Holding Co.
Regional Meetings #3 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Convention Level
Eastern Region • Joliet SCALING UP CLUB EVENTS Central Region • Richelieu Clubs Stream • Chandiere Room Western Region • Chaudiere How do you support your clubs in taking their events to the next level? In this session we will discuss how your Clubs and Communities department can integrate with an Events Programmer to The final regional meeting is where you review the artists seen up to this point and conduct help increase available funding and resources to enhance club events and take them to the next level. in depth conversations about effectively block booking artists, or programs that interest your organization. Patrick Newell • Clubs & Communities Coordinator • Algonquin Students’ Association Baldeep Randhawa • Events Programmer • Algonquin Students’ Association Finally we will gather critical feedback on your conference experience so that COCA can improve and evolve going forward.
62 Annual General Meeting DAY 5 •
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the time where we gather as school members review the SATURDAY JUNE 11 year that was, and plan for the year ahead. We confirm our new members of the Board of Directors, and address any issues or concerns from our membership.
We strongly encourage every member to engage in the AGM, and express your comments and concerns. We benefit from an open dialogue, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Remember each school receives one vote per membership fee paid. Be ready to designate who is the voting member for your delegation.
CANADIAN ORGANIZATION OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities will be held during the 2016 National Conference at the Delta Ottawa City Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the hour of 4:15 p.m. in the afternoon, for the purpose of:
1. Receiving and considering the annual report and financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015;
2. Receiving and considering reports of the directors;
3. Electing directors;
4. Appointing auditors; and
5. Transacting such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The proceedings of the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities will be conducted in the English language. Members in good standing unable to attend the Annual General Meeting have the right to vote by proxy. A copy of the proxy form is attached to this notice. There shall be no mail ballot for this meeting. Each school member holds one (1) vote.
Dated this 30th day of May 2016.
Andrew Deuogo Corporate Secretary, COCA
64 Pub Night Showcase 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm • Observatory DAY 5 • SATURDAY JUNE 11
TRIVIA GUY SEX TOY BINGO WITH SPENNY THROWBACK TIME MACHINE HEADPHONE DISCO Pub Night Pub Night Pub Night Pub Night Gaby (aka Trivia Guy) has been hosting trivia shows Spencer Rice from the hit series “Kenny vs Spenny” Join our intrepid DJ/hosts as they push ‘the big red Take a room full of people and arm them all with a across Ontario Universities for the past 10 years Bingo and Open Mic Host. button’ and launch the Throwback Time Machine, set of our unique two channel wireless headphones. doing over 500 shows in front of more than 100,000 the craziest video dance party this side of the people. Custom educational, awareness or just for fun this 21st Century. Have our two resident DJs play two totally different promotion can be built around your councils musical styles at the same time. Mixing it up with music clips, a flare for all subjects programming requirements. You’ll be transported back in time by our resident from sports to geography to pop culture, PLUS spinner as he drops the biggest tracks and the most Let the party people select which DJ they want to hilarious audience interaction, this isn’t your typical Contact us to discuss how we can customize your memorable pop videos from the past five decades. listen to via a switch on their headphones. trivia show. So sit back, grab a beer or twelve and next awareness event. let the fun begin...you won’t be disappointed. Blending some insane DJ skills with original video, a Join in or simply watch the spectacle as a mass 4 options available for Spencer Rice: huge dose of on-stage audience interaction, of humanity gets down and sings along to a BOOKING 1) Bingo Host dance-offs, stage-props galore and the odd soundtrack that only they can hear! Gaby Tabak 2) Acoustic Open Mic Host impromptu communal karaoke session (complete [email protected] 3) Spenny.0 a tribute to Tosh.0 social media with words on the screens for the forgetful!) the Surreal, bizarre, slightly outrageous but most of all video contest Throwback Time Machine delivers a night like hugely enjoyable, Headphone Disco is one of the 4) Full Kenny vs Spenny show live. no other. most exciting dance party experiences to emerge in years..
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ARIEL KAGAN in late Ariel moved to Canada of 2012 with the intention infiltrating and consuming as a Having worked comedy. in his music agent and promoter home town of Johannesburg, South Africa, he first tasted his a love of Comedy by producing weekly comedy show at a bar he operated with his friends. Ariel has not looked back since, using his Artist Management Online Berklee’s certificate from Ariel found himself programs eager to work with and for comedians to bring funny to places that need it. With Ariel’s pulse firmly on the finger of the Canadian Comedy scene, Ariel can help your College, University or Special Event find the perfect comedian to cater to your needs. CONTACT @Arielkagan AMMAR ABDUL-RAHEEM of public An up and coming critic to Ammar aspires bathrooms, the perfect washroom, create of poofection. In he is in search conversation, Ammar always man- ages to dig himself into a hole, and every attempt to escape puts him even further in. If he had to start one club, it would be The on Fleek’Club where ‘Eyebrows he would lead the thick eyebrow movement. Ammar believes that making con- nections is the way of the future. Connecting to people, to ideas, and to the human experience is what drives him. Being the of Student Vice-President current Life, he often encourages stu- dents to think without limits and to follow their passions but never talks to the students about his passion of public bathrooms. CONTACT @Humberlife ANASTASIA VALENTINE ANASTASIA is the Vice Anastasia Valentine of Marketing at President She is an award Versature. strategist and winning product brings a wealth of experience to team. the Versature Anastasia has a solid track record of over 20 years of experience to market from bringing products - to commercializa idea through has held Anastasia tion globally. leadership, technical and market- such as in organizations ing roles Sandbox, Cognos, IBM, Jetform/ Adobe and with technology start- up companies. She leads the multi-disciplined with marketing team at Versature a customer centric and data driv- which she uses to en approach long-term strategic vision provide and day to day tactical direction. advocate Anastasia is a strong for women in STEM professions, member to an advisor and board keynote and regular hEr Volution, speaker at industry conferences. CONTACT @AVV ALKA SHARMA Alka Sharma is the Executive of Folk Music Ontario, Director the Ontario Council of previously Folk Festivals (OCFF), based in capital, Otta- national Canada’s she oversees the wa. In this role - and program operations, staffing folk largest ming of Canada’s music industry event. she worked as Prior to this role at the Interim Executive Director Asian Interna- Reel the Toronto tional Film Festival coordinating multicultural largest the country’s that she cinema event. Preceding served as the Senior Manager of Operations with the prestigious Film Festi- International Toronto val. She completed her Bachelor at Carleton Uni- of Arts degree versity specializing in History and Political Science. CONTACT @folkmusicon - AL LEGAULT involved with Al Legault has been He once now. COCA for 11 years who was a student programmer attended most of educational sessions while adding to the life of COCA after parties. He began his COCA journey at Cambrian he served stu- College where years as Director dents for three and was of Social Programming - the COCA Student Pro awarded in 2008. grammer award Once Al completed his student he continued career programmer Manager on as Stage/Production for several years while complet- In 2010 ing his University degree. Al begun his employment at McMaster University as Director, Campus Events and has served - them ever since. Al is also recip ient of the Full-Time Programmer in 2013 and has trained Award several students who have been COCA. Al also through awarded manages a band, books enter tainment in the public sector and tainment in the public sector and also finds time to hug his friends! CONTACT [email protected] - CONTACT [email protected] Originally working in a sales Originally working in a sales suite holders with premium role and corporate clients, he is now for the customer responsible service experience within the or is responsible ganization. His role within for championing a culture Ottawa Senators brand the entire in outstanding fan ex- that results periences on a consistent basis. AARON NUSSEY of Nussey is the Manager Aaron Ottawa NHL’s Fan Loyalty for the Senators. A graduate of the Uni- versity of Windsor and Durham College, he has been with the Senators for over 4 years. Presenters PRESENTERS 70 - CHERYL JENSEN CHERYL - eighth pres Cheryl Jensen is the College. She ident of Algonquin Mohawk joins Algonquin from she held the title College, where Academic for President, of Vice five years. Cheryl first joined Mohawk as a Chemical Engineer in 1983 professor ing Technology and has served as Dean, Execu- of President tive Dean, and Vice - Appren Engineering Technology, ticeship and Corporate Training. Cheryl was instrumental in the development and launch of Cana- of Technology first Bachelor da’s program collaborative degree with McMaster University and One– Hydro the award-winning College Consortium. She also championed the development of winning integrated techni- award and programs cian apprenticeship led the $27 million transformation of the Mohawk College Stoney campus – the home of Creek skilled trades and the College’s programs. apprenticeship CONTACT @cheryljensen CHATAL JAMES CHATAL held the Chantal James has Society position of Club and for the past 3 Coordinator years at Durham College and University of Ontario Insti- (UOIT), tution of Technology with over 6 years’experience working in club systems and student life. for Chantal is responsible the management of over 160 on cam- unique student groups pus with over 800 events each Her work in the area year. enhance- of student group ment includes the programme development for club and society executives with special attention to risk management, implementation/ programme evaluation, conflict manage- ment, and policy application. CONTACT @Chanj1011 -
CAMERON WATHEY - is the Clubs & Stu Cameron Coordinator dent Involvement at the Student Association College. Brown of George for the is responsible Cameron of clubs and promotion growth College Brown on all 4 George campuses and is always aiming new opportunities to create for educational and social in- teraction amongst students. also works to Cameron and assist awareness increase with the development of club and events, services, programs activities on campus. Camer a Dutch on is originally from Caribbean island called Saint Marten and migrated to Can- ada for university and stayed He has experience afterwards. in student and social justice however his passion advocacy, and also lies in the creative business aspects of the film industry. CONTACT @sagbc
BILL KITCHEN in campus Bill has been involved 13 year professional life his entire He has worked for two career. in both the student organizations College and University setting. Bill has worked as a manager of events, and catering, hospitality, works Bill volunteers. Presently, Expe- Student as the Manager, rience & Lounge Operations for the Algonquin College Students’ Association. He has previously served as a member of the Board for the Campus Hos- of Directors pitality Managers Association in 2005-06. Bill has been heavily in- volved with COCA since 2008. He Central served as host of COCA’s in 2009. Bill Regional Conference of COCA’s was the recipient Member of the Full-Time Staff in 2014. Bill has award Year served as a member of the Board for the last two of Directors years, first, as Central Regional in 2014-15, and Representative as the Chair of COCA’s presently 2016 National Conference Planning Committee. CONTACT @bill_kitchen
BEN DINH Ben Dinh is an Event Management Professor and the the and Management Professor for Algonquin Events Officer College. He has been teaching for over five years and has taught most of the courses in the specializing in program, Computer Applications For Events and Marketing. roles, previous Also in Ben’s he has worked for the Algon- quin Students’ Association and Residence. Ben has a passion for events and student success and is glad that he can give back to the event industry and students. On time, he enjoys kaya- his spare king, biking, volunteering and eating food. CONTACT @BenDinh
programming, Baldeep has Baldeep has programming, worked on multiple festivals including being the Programming for the Burlington Sound Director of Music Festival for the past five and years. Beyond organizing executing events Baldeep has a passion for DJing, having In addition to campus In addition to campus CONTACT @itsbaldeep Capital to take on the at Algonquin role Programming College. traveled all over Canada performing as DJ Butter Chicken. programming world for well world for well programming over 10 years. Beginning as the at Sheridan Student Programmer College, he then moved on to assume the Fulltime Programmer at Mohawk College. After role spending 6 years working with team at the Mohawk the great Students Association, he then transitioned to the Nations BALDEEP RANDHAWA the Baldeep has been in Presenters PRESENTERS 72
DEBORAH LAM Deborah Lam, a recent and former marketing graduate avid volunteer in the Students’ works full-time Union, currently - & Promo as the Programming tions Manager. time she enjoys trav- In her spare elling, adventuring, photography and attending as many concerts as possible. Things that make her happy include: Star Wars, anything Back to the Future, marketing Punk Rock and a great campaign. CONTACT @adventurelam DANIEL CARON about is passionate Daniel Caron connection and civility, promoting work highlights inclusion. Daniel’s the benefits of a kind and con- nected campus, even when others may be disconnected and unkind. Daniel is a past Student Life with 25 years of professional experience (10 years in Student Life) helping students transform their lives. He has served as a campus substance abuse educa- director, wellness program tor, and Student Government advisor, adjunct faculty member. CONTACT [email protected] DAN VALKOS been a member has Dan Valkos 27 years of COCA for the last and has performed at over 1700 campuses in Canada. He of was the former Director The Paranormal Enlightenment and has been a guest Centre psychic on over 180 radio stations. Dan has been on the COCA for the last of directors board two years and was ranked the number 2 psychic in Canada and the 52nd in the world. CONTACT [email protected] - CURTIS BELL CURTIS and COCA Delegates Welcome is Curtis Associates! My name from Bell, Event Programmer University Students’ Union. Brock This is my 6th National Confer ence, split in both student and fulltime roles/experiences! Over the years I have held all kind of positions rang- different just volunteering, to a ing from President student programmer, of both Cambrian College SAC of the & Athletics and President College Student Alliance. Im very not only to excited to be here programming give back and share new ideas but beable to create ones so we can bring back the best for our students! Have a conference! great CONTACT @durticus -
ence Chair in 2010 and 2012 as ence Chair in 2010 and 2012 as the Central Regional Conference Chair. Chuck Erman is now the General Regional Manager at Camrose Exhibition that hosts close to 300 events a year that include and MS Bike Jamboree Big Valley events such as and produce Tour, PRCA Rodeo, Canadian Bull and Festival of Tree’s Congress, many more. manager and As a production his many credits Stage Manager, Jamboree, also include Big Valley Cup Sound of Music, Grey V-Fest, Sound to 2010, Underground name a few. CONTACT [email protected] CHUCK ERMAN in the A Seasoned Career Market College and University that spanned 14 years, COCA of the year in 2005 Programmer and 2012, the National Confer
Presenters In 2016 Chris became the Upon graduation in 2007 he Upon graduation in 2007 he became the Executive Assistant at BUSU. In 2010 he was hired & Marketing as the Manager, Communication. He attended his in 20111. first COCA Conference at Since then Chris has presented a number of COCA conferences on the topics of social media, communications, marketing and structures organizational other like topics. CONTACT @Greener9595 CHRIS GREEN with BUSU Chris began working leader with in 2004 as a student their council. He served 2 years as a Social Science while completing Representative in Political his Honours degree Science with a focus on Communication. General Manager of BUSU. PRESENTERS 74 IAN RAPSEY winning, Ian is an award director ottawa-based, creative that has worked closely with local and international major, - brands. Including and most re largest (The Inc’s cently – Tweed producer Federally regulated of marijuana in North America) and industry globally recognized Ian is a leading brand. Currently director co-founder and creative for Nesta.Co, a private equity firm focused on building brands and companies within the cannabis industry. Prior to being the creative Ian worked at Tweed, director at lead in Toronto as a creative several world-class design and branding agencies. in work has appeared Ian’s Communication Arts, HOW and Applied Arts magazines. CONTACT @ianrapsey
HALEY MYATT mem- Haley Myatt is a student Mount Saint Vincent ber from University (MSVU) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is currently in a degree working towards Public Relations and a certif- icate in Business Administra- tion. Now entering into her third year as an executive on the MSVU Students’ Union, Haley has gained a vast majority of experience in society man- event agement, promotions, planning, social media, volunteerism and leadership of VP while in the roles Communications (2014-2015) and VP Student Life (2015 Haley is presently -present). one of two Eastern Directors - of Direc on the COCA Board tors, entering into her second after the 2016 term of the role national conference. COCA This will be her third national conference. CONTACT @haleymyatt
ERIN BENJAMIN Ms. In November of 2014, position Benjamin assumed the of of first-ever Executive Director new Music Canada Live, Canada’s live music industry association, after serving as the Canadian Associations’ Arts Presenting Director Executive (CAPACOA) for six and a half years. She had formerly joined years as after eight CAPACOA at the the first Executive Director Ontario Council of Folk Festivals now Folk Music Ontario) (OCFF, which followed a decade-long as a touring and recording career singer/songwriter. vision for the She brings a strong live music sector that focuses on building, networking, relationship and strategic advocacy. out-reach CONTACT @MusicCanadaLive
ERICA KITCHEN Clair Erica graduated St. 2010 where College, Windsor in she earned a Child and Youth diploma and a Post Worker Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science. During was a Erica her time at St. Clair, member and after graduat- board as the Manager of ing, was hired Student Life for St. Clair Student Council. Representative COCA Alumni. Erica is a proud passions for the nonprofit Erica’s sector started early in life as she has been an active volunteer for a number of community agen- Engagement cies. As the Youth for United Way Co-Ordinator of Chatham-Kent, Erica has the amazing opportunity to work with youth aged 14-35 as they be- come engaged in the community volunteerism, leadership through and educational opportu- roles nities. Erica has a passion for working with young adults and youth firmly believes that strong future. make for a strong CONTACT @ekitch14 EGOR EVSEEV Egor Evseev is an Advertising and Marketing Communications student Algonquin College. Born Russia he moved to in Moscow, Ottawa at a young age and has called the city his home ever since. Shortly after becoming an Algonquin College student he fell in love with Algonquin and decided to give back to the com- munity by running for the board of directors. member After a year as a board Egor was elected for his second of term, this time as President patios the SA. Egor likes nature, and helping people see Algon- quin for the awesome place it is. CONTACT @theSApresident CONTACT @erichollebone For over 20 years, Eric has led For over 20 years, Eric has led the design, development, and implementation of various CRM and data solutions. He was among the first implementers Lead Management of Marketo’s solution in Canada, and has worked with clients to optimize their online marketing efforts. His combination of analytical skills and technical abilities make him a valuable resource. ERIC HOLLEBONE of Eric Hollebone is Director College, Marketing at Algonquin college in Eastern the largest Ontario, and is a leader in the integration of technology into learning and teaching. Originally development the software from side of high-tech, Eric began his via product marketing career management. He is responsible for all aspects of marketing and branding for Algonquin College, including Marketo/CRM, email nurturing campaigns, social SEO, and search, media, display, multimedia projects. Presenters PRESENTERS 76
JORDAN HALLAWELL a student After stumbling into web job 7 years ago as a quickly Jordan coordinator, how amazing it is to discovered work for a student association. Media as the Creative Today, help he continues to Manager, execute all facets of marketing the student campaigns, improve possible, experience, and where integrate as much technology as possible. CONTACT @BrockBUSU
JOEL BASKIN in 2011, Since joining TFA Baskin has booking agent Joel developed a diverse, wide- of acts. ranging roster that time he has Throughout constantly adapted his services to meet their ongoing needs, an by his desire predicated approach custom built solutions to create for his artists. is one Joel has This approach applied consistently over his first nine years in the industry, of The as founder and president and now at Pilot Agency (TPA) Founded in Ottawa in 2006, TFA. one of Can- swiftly became TPA boutique fastest-growing ada’s talent and event design agen- services including cies, offering tour/personal booking, publicity, management and event design. Joel works with a With TFA, and of emerging diverse group established artists, among them Kira Isabella, K.I.D., Tim Hicks, The Stellas, Tim Chaisson, The Beaches, Courage My Love, Three Days Grace and USS. CONTACT @pilotjoel
season. As a multidisciplinary arts the “Grand program, presenting season Presents” Theatre over fifty national and features international performances and multiple genres representing both public and providing educational live performance experiences for the Kingston is also Jayson community. summer involved with numerous initiatives and programming community co-presenting partnerships that provide accessible performing arts the City. across programs CONTACT @artsbooker JAYSON DUGGAN JAYSON Jayson Duggan is the for the Performing Arts Manager his City of Kingston, where is the primary responsibility curation of the “Grand Theatre performing arts Presents” -
JAY FLESHER JAY onstage bands the put helped Jay from at Carleton University 1982-1986. Since 1986 he has been involved in selling swag to student mar kets and is an expert on getting pricing on all great student’s their swag with Big Tree Promotions. He has developed many long-term friendships through Jay has travelled to 27 COCA’s. 77 countries, lived with nomadic tribes and raised funds to help countries. world 3rd in children of the 2007 Jay is the recipient COCA Founders Award. CONTACT @bigtreepromos JACK DOYLE the General Jack Doyle has been Algonquin Manager (CEO) of the Students’ Association since 1990. from Since then the SA has grown just under $2 million in assets to almost $50 million today with ahead. much anticipated growth A graduate of Algonquin Business Administration College’s 3yr Diploma (Class of ’84), Jack has also studied Political Science at Carleton U, completed an MBA in 2002 at Athabasca University’s for Innovative Manage- Centre Business ment, attended Harvard in School Leadership Program 2008, and attended Harvard Graduate School of Education, Management and Leadership in 2010. In addition to his all-im- portant life values of love and one of his top guid- forgiveness, ing principles is: “If you want to be be in the top 3(%), you can’t like the other 97.” CONTACT [email protected] CONTACT @skczy His exciting and passionate work His exciting and passionate work designs that ethic help to create both aesthetically pleasing are and functional. IAN SKOCZYLAS Ian has been the Creative for the Services Coordinator Algonquin Students’ Association for 2 years now and started as their Graphic Designer 2 years that. He graduated from before the Graphic Design Studies at Algonquin College in program 2012 and dove head first into the industry working with both print and web clients as much as possible to help build his skills and understanding of design. Presenters PRESENTERS 78 MATT ROLFE MATT lead- Matt is one of Canada’s and ing hospitality coaches consultants. Over the past decade Matt has worked with bars, of restaurants, 100’s night clubs and hotel opera- tions and helped them multi- company improve ply profits, and deliver a level of culture service that sets his clients their competition. apart from - deliv presentations Matt’s ideas but focus on er great attendees with the providing actionable path to achieve their goals. He prides himself ideas on not only presenting but delivering results. CONTACT [email protected]
clubs and a good laugh. CONTACT @AvecKris KRISTINE GALVAN 99.9% Easy out in dodgeball. do Doesn’t fueled by caffeine. well with public speaking, is much Not better as a private listener. short, but was built close to the for speed and agility. ground She describes her life as a series of embarrassing moments all strung together by the retelling of those moments. Appears to be all over the place, but somehow as it translates well with her role - Coordi the Clubs & Volunteer nator at the Humber Students’ if it’s Federation. Still unsure diverse and al- because clubs are ways changing or that she can be at two places at once. Whatever got a passion for all it is, she’s things student engagement, - KRISTINA WILKINS work- Over the past two years Student ing for the Sheridan Union, I have gained a well knowledge of inclusive rounded for all and diverse Programming booking campuses. From three talent to variety world-rewound nights, singer songwriter circles to impactful guest speakers, I am always looking for ways to diver sify and excel in the Programming for Sheridan. is nothing that I love more There than a well executed event that enhances the student experience. Above all else, the ability to men- tor our student leaders through events becomes such a invaluable experience. I believe I am the ultimate planner who will never say no and tries new things. I am a girl that loves what she does, never sleeps and lives off of coffee! CONTACT @the_ssu
KENNEY FITZPATRICK Manager Kenney is the General of the Mount St. Vincent University Students’ Union. He served as the Chair of the for COCA in of Directors Board 2010-11, served as the Chair of the 2013 National Conference an Committee, and is currently Eastern Regional Representative of Directors. of the COCA Board Kenney is also the Co-Founder of #LoveIsLove Equality Association, foun- a Canadian not-for-Profit equality for dation promoting all persons, in pursuit a better, compassionate and more kinder, love of all people. world through CONTACT @MSVUSU
Associate of the Year, and the and the Associate of the Year, In his current Founders Award. Theatre of Manager, role Operations & Hospitality Services for the Algonquin Students’Association, he is for the day to day responsible management of the Algonquin and oversees Commons Theatre, The campus lounge (Observato- ry), a Starbucks, and all Student - Life activities (Events Program ming, Clubs & Communities, & the Pride Centre). CONTACT @kenneth_macleod KEN MACLEOD campus Having worked in the 90s – Ken market since the late MacLeod has worked as an Events Assistant, an Events as a Marketing Programmer, time and in his spare Manager, was the founder of the boutique booking agency Partick Artists. Ken has been heavily involved with COCA since 2001 – and has has won twice sat on the Board, of the Year, Programmer
Presenters CONTACT @jcpcdn technology toengage audiences technology toengage audiences Joe has embraced that matter. complex client issues and his career challenges throughout in often utilizing his strengths synthesis and data analysis to develop strategies and solutions. Joe has been a digital strategist Joe has been a digital strategist since completing grad school in with industry, worked 1998. He’s governments and national JOSEPH PETERS JOSEPH PETERS development Joe heads strategic through at H+K, leading growth innovation and collaboration to implement cutting-edge solu- top tions for some of the world’s brands, national associations, and organizations not-for-profit governments. associations to leverage PRESENTERS 80
DR. MIKE MANDEL Mandel has 19 COCA Mike Dr. nominations and 6 COCA Awards. Mike has a long history as a tactics defensive police trainer, graphol- instructor and forensic ogist, whose clients include the of Dept. Virginia OPP, RCMP, State Criminal Justice, New York and Canada Border Troopers Services. his real-world Drawing from experiences in homicide, armed cases, and sex offence robbery Mike delivers an unforgettably as only an fascinating lecture, insider can. CONTACT @MandelHypnosis - MICK KINGSTON hospi- decades in the With three and most impor tality industry, in-the-trenches real-life, tantly, bar/night club/ restaurant/sports catering/event planning experi- manage- ence, Mick Kingston’s ment style has evolved to one that focuses on lifelong learning and leadership. Mick values that leadership is a moment-to-moment choice or and not about title, tenure position. of work- He has had the pleasure some ing with and learning from of the best and the worst hospi- tality operators in the business. both,” can learn a lot from “You from he says, “sometimes more the bad ones on what not to do in business and how not to treat your team members and guests”. CONTACT @mkingston2
Elizabeth II. CONTACT @mvpetals MICHELLE VANDENBOSCH is Michelle VandenBosch Petal in the owner of Rebel Manotick. She has been a florist for 30 years between Nova Scotia and Ontario. Michelle has worked on high events such as the NHL profile in All Stars when they were Ottawa, and visits for Nelson Mendela and Queen
MICHELLE GOULET event Michelle Goulet is an for the NAIT coordinator Students’ Association. Michelle is going into her 6th events for year of programming this will also be students at NAIT, her 4th COCA national conference. Michelle is dedicated to enhancing the quality of student life on campus, planning a wide variety of events throughout “How to” the year ranging from workshops, mental health campaigns, beer awareness to concerts and much gardens, more! CONTACT @GouletMich MIA FATRDLA MIA FATRDLA Market- Mia Fratdla is the Senior Student ing Manager for Sheridan Union Inc. at Sheridan College. She is a graduate of McMaster a Bachelor earning University, of Arts, Communication & Media Studies. This is her first COCA National Conference. Mia is the former Communica- tions Manager at Nevermore Studios. CONTACT @the_ssu CONTACT @SAMacEwan MAUREEN WORKMAN the Clubs Manager Presently of at the Students’ Association MacEwan University (5 years). She has a diverse work back- in the not for profit ground sectors. and non-profit Presenters PRESENTERS 82 PHIL CHAMPAGNE Laurier Phil attended Wilfrid University as an undergraduate student and never left. Upon graduating, he started a career with the Students’ Union where his primary focus was the art of Over the event programming. course of the next 15 years he gained invaluable experience in the business operations, member - services, marketing and program ming departments and eventually - was named the Executive Direc tor for the organization. goal to climb said moun- his Was tain? Not as such, but the cards unfolded as they did and here we are. At COCA he has been a part of teams (2 National 4 conference and 2 Regional) and served as the in 2013-14. At Chair of the Board the end of the day he considers himself a live music enthusiast, a ally and an advo- programming cate for the value COCA brings delegates. to it’s CONTACT @dirty_wine PATRICK NEWELL PATRICK and the Clubs Patrick is currently for Communities Coordinator the Algonquin College Students’ Association. He has volunteered and worked in a number of departments pertain- different ing to student life at Algonquin including Residence Life, Student Academic Orientation, and Affairs Partnerships and much more. His love for student engagement and development has sprouted many opportunities including winning the National Orientation Association Student Directors in 2010 and Leadership award with taking on a role recently Oncampus a student engagement company. software CONTACT @Newellp -
NOVA BROWNING NOVA RUTHERFORD is an Rutherford Nova Browning winning Personal award Development Coach and Speaker, audiences that they reminding can transform pain into progress. A “survivor”, Marketing & Communications professional Nova and ex-Hollywood insider, her difficult masterfully shares past with humour while encour the aging individuals to break victim mentality with acceptance, accountability and action. by “Best Lecturer” Awarded COCA in 2015 and represented by the National Speakers Bureau, expert on CTV’s Nova is regular her “The Social” and has shared guidance with the United Nations Association, OWN, Chatelaine, Post, CBC and many Huffington more. CONTACT @butilovememore NATHALIE CARRIER CARRIER NATHALIE in With 20 years experience the gal you want events Nattie’s leading your team. Her current - as Manager of Event Produc role tion for Ottawa 2017 – Canada’s 150th celebration – year-long has her leading events like Red Bull Crashed Ice, a large-scale multi-media experience with Mo- and many JUNOS ment Factory, events. unrevealed more Chair for One the Events She’s 2016 and her past World Young experiences include: Evening(s) with Kevin Smith and Jay Mewes, Win- Open Mic with Mike Bullard, Ottawa terlude, Rock the Vote, International Jazz Festival, MTV’s Sex with and the Talk 4Real Tour, Sue Johanson Tour. CONTACT @NattieC7
NANCY JOHANSEN CMRP, Nancy Johansen, MBA, of Coordinator is the Program and the Marketing Research Business Intelligence (MRBI) at Graduate Certificate Program Algonquin College. She teaches and two courses in the program manages the student internship component. Nancy has over 30 years of experience in marketing research, stakeholder consultations and communications. She ran her own consulting business for many years, and has also managed in programs marketing research the private, non-governmental and public sectors. the Uni- Nancy has an MBA from versity of Ottawa and a designation as a Certified Market (CMRP). Professional Research CONTACT [email protected]
CONTACT @ottspecevents Their client list includes Cirque Their client list includes Cirque Google, Du Soleil, FIFA, Starbucks, The Dixie Chicks and countless private clients. MIKE WOOD touring musician and From - profes Grammy voter to college winning published sor and award is a partner Michael Wood author, in the event design firm Ottawa Special Events. Presenters PRESENTERS 84
STEFANIE PURIFICATI STEFANIE been at Stefanie Purificati has Agency (formerly United Talent since 2008. The Agency Group) She started as the executive assistant to the Senior Vice President and was promoted to to and was promoted President Agent in 2012. includes roster Her current notable headline talent such as Sam Roberts Band, Bruce Cockburn, Alan Doyle and Paul Brandt. She is also overseeing of artists the developing careers such as Jess Moskaluke, Cold and Lindi Ortega County, Creek Repartee. includes Her international roster Loops (South Africa), Axel Jeremy Flovent (Iceland) and Kristian Nairn (Ireland). CONTACT @Steffy_P SOPHIA BOURIS A successful and memorable - a multi-senso event is creating ry experience for you and your guests. Sophia has accomplished just this as she has over 7 years experience transforming spaces in a post secondary environment. She is also a part-time professor at Algonquin College in Event Management and is the owner of the boutique event design my Events. company, CONTACT @eventsbymy
SHAUN SCRYMGEOUR and entrepreneur An inspired Shaun general life enthusiast, Scrymgeour works as the for the Red Director Program River College Students’ Associa- a wide he coordinates tion where variety of social activities. In addition to planning the events for students at RRC, he also manages the on-campus bar, The Cave Lounge. Shaun has an that education background focused on International The University Development from of Winnipeg and Business Administration Marketing from RRC. Shaun has worked with the RRCSA for close to 9 years in such as Events Coordinator roles leading up to his and President, there. role current CONTACT @scrymi
SCOTT MCDEIVITTE of With over 30 years experience in the hospitality Scott and food service industry, Eyes” approach brings a “Fresh to a variety of challenges that operators deal with. investor operator, A customer, mindset are and entrepreneurial dialog and combined to create help support you with practical solutions. CONTACT [email protected] RICK DOUCET a Campus Rick Doucet has been serving both Durham Programmer College & University of Ontario students Institute of Technology since early 2013, with many events happening at EP Taylor’s, famous most one of Canada’s Campus Pubs. He is experienced in developing array of events - ranging a broad pub nights, concerts, AGMs, from formals/galas, variety shows, excursions, speakers and much more. Since 2013, Rick has worked man- closely with the EP Taylor’s a wide agement in programming variety of events and shows and has been host of many talented Canadian Artists such as USS, Kira Isabella, Tim Hicks, Keys N and more. Krates, July Talk CONTACT @rttdoucet
CONTACT [email protected] challenges of working on Campus, I also like to play music in my band, Phoxy Music. When I am not enjoying the My current position at UTSC position at UTSC My current enables me to experience campus both the student gov- life from ernment and the administration to perspective. I look forward bringing some of this perspective to the panel. PHIL SMITH of I have enjoyed the benefits CHMA and its predecessors ACHM and ACBM for many years both as a member and Board yes, I am old. member, Presenters PRESENTERS 86 ZACHARY RYCHLIK ZACHARY the Student Zach has worked in Union/Association environment for 9 years in both a university He pos- and college capacity. sesses his Bachelor of Arts from a P1 the University of Western, Paralegal Law License, and a Business and Marketing Diploma Mohawk College. from marketer and Both a freelance a Zach is also web developer, master of special events with experience in concerts to full- scale festivals. CONTACT @ZachRychlik - VERONICA BARAHONA Club is the Event & Veronica Col- for Centennial Coordinator lege Student Association Incor she porated (CCSAI). Currently is working on updating the club portfolio at CCSAI as well as de- veloping a sponsorship package - to bring even better program ming to Centennial. has been fortunate Veronica enough to work with students in her the province across the College with role previous Student Alliance and as a past student leader at Fanshawe College. These experiences have with a strong Veronica provided understanding of student life in a and post-secondary environment a commitment to enhance the student experience. CONTACT @vrncnhrb
TIM FRASER the man on Known to his wife as Tim Fraser too many committees, knows that in business, you’re only as good as your network. of serving on the board From for COCA and Folk directors Music Canada, working for Fanshawe and running his own business, Tim has built his career making genuine through connections with others in entertainment industry. Students who have attended his will tell you that his lectures be a jerk” has advice “don’t served them well as they world. launch into the real CONTACT @MurdochMusicMGT
TIM DUMAS Service Tim Dumas is a Guest Leadership Fanatic with Servus Inc; a business consulting firm with a focus in the hospitality Prior to launching industry. Servus in 2013, Tim has managed in various pubs and liquor stores British Columbia since 2004. in the He began his career hospitality industry in 1994, while pursuing his high school diploma and then his university Over twenty plus years degree. has held a Tim in hospitality, position in almost every aspect of the industry including: office cook, bartender, clerk, janitor, and a server. While completing his BBA with a double major in accounting and marketing at Simon Fraser BC; Tim University in Burnaby, completed practicums in sales with Frito Lay Canada Inc. and in accounting with BME Chartered Accountants. CONTACT [email protected] - STEVE KOSH dedicated I’m an energetic, sports and family man who loves enjoys a healthy balance between work and life. always My marketing wheels are turning and I have a special for working in the affinity post-secondary market. I thrive on connecting with brand students and improving that and making sure recognition any brand I manage is transpar ent. CONTACT @stephenkosh - CONTACT @stephen_sills Sills splits his time between Sills splits his time between oppor designing and creating of hundreds tunities for SLN’s thousands of student members top and working with Canada’s Airbnb, brands, like Rogers, Uber, RBC and Live Bay, Hudson’s Ford, Nation to help them connect with youth effectively. Canada’s STEPHEN SILLS Co-Founder Stephen Sills is the of Student Life Network. Presenters Operating Policy OPERATING POLICY
CODE OF ETHICS COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY As members of COCA, we believe and advocate that ethical and courteous practices are 1 Phone calls should be returned and letters answered promptly. important in their own right and essential to good business. The COCA Code of Ethics indicates good business practices that generally have the qualities of honesty, fairness, consideration and 2 Schools should return videotapes or films on time and in proper condition as specified in agreements. enlightened professionalism. We support them in letter and in spirit. Agreements and promotional information as well as programming materials, should be sent when promised by the agency. CONTRACTING
1 Negotiations and agreements must be undertaken only by those properly authorized by the school, 3 Political or issue oriented reasons for scheduling a program should be explained to the artist/manager by an agency or by an artist. The agency must make clear to the school whether it has exclusive rights during negotiation if these special reasons exist. The agency should inform the artist of all with an artist, and is responsible for identifying an authorized negotiating person from the school. responsibilities of the contract and rider before arrival on campus.
2 When an agency offers an act to a school, the school must avoid reasonable delays in responding, and 4 Sharing information concerning quality, success and level of service received from an act or agent is if accepting or declining the offer, should clearly and explicitly indicate so. important to other COCA members; high quality and good service should be communicated as well as that which is unsatisfactory. 3 An agency must be able to fulfill any offer made, and if the offer is conditional, must make such condi-
tions clear to the school in advance. 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 4 Contracts and riders should be signed and returned by both parties without delay. be sent on time and should be kept updated. Only materials that will be needed and used should be requested. 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 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 6 Verbal commitments should be honoured,although written contracts are essential for a clear according to contract are necessary for the artists well-being and contribute to the quality understanding between the parties. The agent should make sure that both the school and the of the appearance. artist understand all arrangements in the contract.
7 A campus host or hostess should be on hand before and during events with campus and community. 7 The agent is responsible for identifying the contracting authority at the school. Contracts are to be Artists should schedule their travel with ample time to begin the performance at the time stated on signed only by the properly and legally authorized persons of the contracting parties. the contract.
8 Contract riders should be agreed upon before contract signing and are a part of the contractual obligation. 8 Any infraction of these Business Ethics and Standards should be referred to the Grievance Committee Chair to be resolved accodring to the terms of the COCA Grievance Procedues Policy. 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 performance.
13 Advertisement and promotional activities stipulated by contract should be fully executed.
88 Alcohol Policy Harassment Policy ALCOHOL POLICY •
No official event shall be scheduled to take place after 2:00 a.m. 1 Canadian Organization of Campus Activities
2 Any event that takes place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. where alcoholic beverages are served HARASSMENT POLICY for more than one and half hours requires service by properly trained bar staff. Approved May 1994 HARASSMENT POLICY
3 Under no circumstances shall any official COCA event allow for attendees to bring their own alcoholic beverages. 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 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 “The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities endeavors to provide outlets for working and learning beverages may include the following: water, pop, juice, and hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot through conferences both regionally and nationally, that are supportive to the treatment of all its mem- chocolate. This requirement also applies to any COCA member who holds an unofficial event at which there is an bers. The basis for interaction within C.O.C.A. is one of mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. open invitation to COCA members and guests. 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 At any event at which alcoholic beverages are served, at least 2 sober monitors must be on duty. 5 this type of behavior to be a very serious offense.” This may take the form of venue staff or volunteers assigned specifically to serve as sober monitors.
6 The legal drinking age of the province in which a COCA event will be held shall be noted in promotional docu- ments for the event in question. Underage attendees shall be identified on registration forms and in any other way deemed necessary by the Board of Directors which may include an indicator on the name tag.
7 At no time shall COCA event, any member who offers a beverage to another member or guest must clearly iden- tify if said beverage contains alcohol. Any member who purposely deceives another member or guest convern- ing alcoholic beverages will be subject to disciplinary action.
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.
90 Discipline Policy DISCIPLINE POLICY
SCOPE 2.3.8 This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any drug or other substance illegal under provincial or federal law; staff of COCA. 2.3.9 Misusing or damaging COCA property by deliberate or reckless acts; AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS This policy shall govern the discipline of, and shall apply equally to, all members, associates, volunteers or, 2.3.10 staff of COCA. This policy is subject to the COCA Letters Patent, By-Laws and Operating Policies, as well Theft; as any laws governing federally incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada.
2.3.11 POLICY VIOLATIONS Sending harassing, threatening, repetitive and/or abusive e-mails to COCA members, volunteers and/or staff; Violation of COCA’s policies may at the discretion of COCA rangee from warnings, to sanctions and may re- sult in discipline including the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate from the or- 2.3.12 ganization, or the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events. Initiating or engaging in furthering of disinformation or misinformation about COCA, its practices, mem- Grounds for discipline include but are not limited to: bers, volunteers and/or staff through e-mail or other communications;
2.3.1 2.3.13 Violation of any of the policies contained in the COCA Operating Policy document. Arranging activities and/or events that conflict with scheduled COCA activities or events during COCA conferences, or other COCA-sponsored programs or activities;
2.3.2 2.3.14 Infractions of policies and procedures outlined in COCA publications and materials, such as the conference Inappropriate or unauthorized use of COCAís name and/or logoóor any other elementsóto imply endorsement, guidelines, conference registration forms, membership application forms, and event information. affiliation or for any other non-sanctioned purpose;
2.3.3 2.3.15 Written or verbal abuse, which is defined as the expression of demeaning, insulting, or intimidating com- Engaging in misleading or untrue advertising and/or submitting misleading or untrue information for publi- ments based sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other areas cation in COCA publications given legally-protected status; 2.3.16 2.3.4 Engaging in activities that directly conflict with the services already being offered by COCA or in services Lewd or indecent behavior during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities; which directly relate to COCAís core business or some component thereof;
2.3.5 2.3.17 Sexual harassment during a COCA sponsored event or any of its activities including, unwanted physical Establishment of programs, services or activities which purport, allege or appear to be affiliated with COCA, but conduct or contact of any kind, advances or propositions. which are not;
2.3.18 2.3.6 Conduct which, in the sole judgment and discretion of COCA, is contrary and detrimental to the interests, Violation of provincial or local laws governing the use of alcohol, or selling or distributing alcohol to under- operations, missions and goals of COCA; age delegates or attendees;
2.3.19 2.3.7 Failure to comply with decisions finding policy violations and imposing sanctions; Behavior as a result of consumption of alcohol that causes harm to persons or property;conduct or contact of any kind, advances or propositions. 2.3.20 Violation of the confidentiality of an inquiry into alleged policy violations and the discussion of potential sanctions;
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COCA also reserves the right to track infractions and to levy sanctions against parties who develop a 3.6 record of serial infractions over time. 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. 2.4 SANCTIONS FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS COCA may impose a number of sanctions for policy violations including, but not limited to the following. 3.7 Possible sanctions include: The Committee will review all written submissions and set a time for all interested parties to attend a * Verbal warnings; hearing during which, the Committee will ask questions based on the written submissions. * Written warnings; * Monetary fines, amount at the discretion of COCA; 3.8 * Loss of showcase, trade show booth, education session, or other activity; The member accused, or his or her representative, may then question witnesses and challenge the * Expulsion from COCA events; evidence. * 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; 3.9 * Suspension of membership; or, The Committee shall then deliberate in camera and reaches a decision on the complaint. A unanimous * Permanent loss of membership. decision is required to impose sanctions. If sanctions are to be levied, those will be announced after the in camera session. 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 organizationís stated policies. 3.10 Decisions regarding sanctions, other than termination, suspension, expulsion of membership, or the Any of the violations may result in the suspension, expulsion, or termination of a member or associate, or banning from COCA events, are final. If termination, suspension, expulsion, or banning from COCA events the expulsion or barring of a member, associate or volunteer from COCA sponsored events or activities. is recommended, the member, associate or volunteer has the option to appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Board of Directors.
3.0 PROCEDURE 3.11 The Appeals Committee shall be composed of three unbiased members of the Board appointed by the 3.1 Chair of the Board. Any member, including a director, may lodge a complaint against another member. 3.12 3.2 Appeals must be made in writing and filed within 10 days of the member receiving the decision of the Dis- All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director or the most senior volunteer leader ciplinary Committee. No sanctions can be applied until after the appeal is heard. present at an event within ten (10) days following any alleged violation. Such complaint must include de- tails of the events leading up to alleged violation. 3.13 The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final 3.3 Both the complainant and the member accused have the right to receive copies of all relevant documents 4. AMENDMENT and also have the right to be represented by another member at any hearings. 4.1 3.4 Any registered contact person from a COCA-member school, company or artist, may propose amendments Any witness, whose observations will be taken into account during deliberations, must submit his or her to this policy by submitting a written proposal to the COCA chair, secretary, or executive director. Such observations in writing. 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 3.5 question within seven (7) days of the meeting. 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 4.2 adhere to COCAís Code of Ethics and its Conflict of Interest policies and shall recuse themselves from the The executive director shall ensure that this policy is kept up-to-date and posted to the COCA website committee if they are in a conflict of interest position. within seven (7) days of any amendments being made.
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London, ON · DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Chair Sunday - Thursday, June 11 - 15, 2017 Josh Clark, Western University 02