YOUR GUIDE TO COCA 2015 CONFERENCE MANUAL EDMONTON, ALBERTA OUR SPONSORS A SPECIAL THANKS COCA gratefully acknowledges the following COCA Associates for their generous and continued support of this organization. The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities recognizes the invaluable role that sponsors play in the success of the conference and the organization. We ask that our delegates thank these companies with their continued support and business. GOLD We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. SILVER SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTING OUR SPONSORS 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 1 CONTENTS ABOUT US 4 Welcome 30 Keynote Speakers WHO WE ARE 6 Restaurants & 32 Showcases The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, better known Services 50 Awards Banquet by its acronym COCA, represents more than 60 postsecondary institutions from British Columbia to the Atlantic Provinces. 8 Hotel Plan & Show Typically, school members are student associations or 9 Block Schedule 51 Hall of Fame college departments that are involved with campus activities Detailed Awa r d programming. COCA also boasts more than 75 Associates 10 which are entertainers, booking agencies, artist management Schedule 52 Policies companies, and other suppliers to the campus activities sector. Founded in 1982 as the successor to the Canadian 17 Education 57 Notes Entertainment Conference, COCA has now completed more than thirty years of successful operation. Sessions 24 Session COCA.ORG Presenters OUR MISSION STATEMENT COCA is committed to developing quality campus activities through education, information sharing and resources. Furthermore, COCA is dedicated to enhancing skill development by providing educational and business opportunities, resources, and services for professional staff, college and university students, and associates of the organization. QUESTIONS? Find us in Room SCC4 in the Silverbirch Conference Centre DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton 2015 COCA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 3 WELCOME TO EDMONTON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE STUDENT LEADERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PORTFOLIOS This conference is for you. Every aspect of this year’s program has been designed to help develop your skills and teach you COCA CHAIR AWARD SHOW PRODUCER more then just the basics. You have the opportunity to learn Alicia Romkey, Acadia University Curtis Bell, Brock University from industry professionals, full-time staff, and associates who have years of knowledge. Please take advantage of the clubs, CONFERENCE CHAIR BIZ HALL MANAGER (Trade Show) marketing, programming, and leadership streams this week. Jason Moseley, Durham College Thao Jenny Nguyen, SAIT FULL-TIME SCHOOL STAFF PAST CONFERENCE CHAIR CONFERENCE MANUAL DESIGNER Thank you once again for your support of the National Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Dave Dedrick, McMaster University Conference. This year we have listened to your suggestions and improved on an amazing 2014 conference. Thanks to EASTERN DIRECTORS CONFERENCE MANUAL EDITOR you and your efforts, 2015 promises to be bigger and better. Alicia Romkey, Acadia University Earle Taylor, COCA I sincerely hope you take advantage of the networking Jen Brown, UNB – Saint John opportunities available and create lasting relationships. CONFERENCE OFFICE MANAGERS Please remember that the national conference will continue to Sameena Topan, University of Ottawa (alum) improve with your input and efforts. WESTERN DIRECTORS Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College Japneet Marwah, Seneca College (alum) Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University COCA ASSOCIATES DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION Thank you for your support and dedication to COCA over CENTRAL DIRECTORS Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University the past many years. Without your continued support we Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College would not be able to provide opportunities for students and Brandon Guertin, Cambrian College EDUCATION PROGRAM staff to create engaging opportunities on campus. Based on Kevin “Beef” Masterson, Fanshawe College your comments and suggestions we have created a program ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Kenney Fitzpatrick, Mount St. Vincent University that encourages business, networking, and the artists you Dan Valkos Psychic Entertainer represent. Tony Lee XXX Hypnotist PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES A LETTER FROM THE Lauren Mickel, MacEwan University Once again, I hope that this conference gives you the Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University CONFERENCE CHAIR opportunity to learn, grow, network, and create relationships EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR that last a lifetime. I encourage you to take part in as many Earle Taylor, COCA educational sessions as you can throughout the week. You will SHOWCASE SELECTION JASON also have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, ask Tim Fraser, Fanshawe College questions and prepare for your best frosh ever! STANDING MOSELEY COMMITTEE CHAIRS SHOWCASE MANAGEMENT Please remember to thank our sponsors and volunteer staff for Josh Clark, Western University their contributions. AWARDS COMMITTEE SHOWCASE PRODUCTION Once again, Welcome to Edmonton! Shaun Scrymgeour, Red River College Welcome to Edmonton, Alberta! Craig Berry, University of Alberta Jason Moseley COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP On behalf of the National Conference Jenna Earnshaw, UBC Jason Moseley, Durham College 2015 COCA National Conference Chair Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Committee, I would like to welcome Earle Taylor, COCA you to the 2015 COCA NATIONAL. Business Operations Manager EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUMMER ASSISTANT As the premier event for Canadian The Student Association at Durham College Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College Allison Himann, Fanshawe College & UOIT Brandon Guertin, Cambrian College campus event planners, marketing Joanna Pesta, Mount Royal University officers, clubs administrators and WESTERN ALUMNI REUNION COCA associates, there is something Greg Curtis, Tooth Blackener Presents Mike Anderson, Trixstar Productions for everyone this year in Edmonton! 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