COCA 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS June 22-26 Advertisers Welcome 2 Sponsors COCA 2012 3 Akran Marketing Inside Cover Map 4 COCA Halifax 2013 6 S.L Feldman & Associates 11 Block Schedule 5 ComTix Tickets 14 Coyote Promotions 15 About COCA 7 Festival Promotions 17 Board of Directors & Conference Committee 7 Funny Money Inc. 21 COCA Chair History 8 Sonicbids 60 Mission Statement / About / Regional Meetings 10 Yuk Yuk’s 27 General Conference Info 12 Playboy Condoms 27 PW Leopard 39 Restaurants and Groceries 16 FACTOR Inside Back Cover Schedule At A Glance 18 TNT Tours Back Cover ADVERTISEMENT (AKRAN) Keynote Speakers / Guest Speakers 22 Detailed Schedule :: Friday June 22 28 :: Saturday June 23 29 :: Sunday June 24 32 :: Monday June 25 35 :: Tuesday June 26 37 Mainstage Showcase #1 (Friday) 40 Mainstage Showcase # 2 (Saturday) 42 Lecture / Variety Showcase (Sunday) 44 Mainstage Showcase # 3 (Sunday) 48 Singer / Songwriter Showcase (Monday) 50 Comedy Showcase (Monday) 52 DJ / Electro Showcase (Tuesday) 54 COCA Hall of Fame 56 Awards & Banquet 57 Operating Policies 58 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 WELCOME TO MONTREAL SPONSORS FROM COCA CONFERENCE CHAIR Bienvenue à Montréal – Welcome to Montreal Special Thanks to our 2012 COCA Conference Sponsors! Welcome to Montreal and to the 2012 COCA National Conference. COCA is marking a special milestone in its history: 30 years as COCA gratefully acknowledges the following associate members for their generous and an organization dedicated to the enhancement of campus life in continued support of this organization. The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities Canada. A group of dedicated individuals, both school members recognizes the invaluable role sponsors play in the success of the conference and the and associates, have come together as a team to organize an organization. We ask that our delegates thank these companies with their continued support exceptional conference for you. Organizing a conference of and business. this caliber and detail requires plenty of discussion, debate and consensus building. Our common objective was to provide you GOLD with the ideas, tools and training that will help you succeed in your job on campus. One of our priorities this year was to enhance our Education Sessions by bringing in top notch guest presenters and streamlining many areas of interest which match the campus experience. We are confident that when you look at the varied selection of topics and presenters, you will agree. "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) The showcase artists performing will appeal to a broad range of students on your campus and deserve your and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters." attention and respect. You will meet many associates at this conference. Those who support the conference at the Gold, Bronze or BRONZE Supporting Sponsorship Levels deserve a special thank you. Their financial support makes the conference possible and keeps the organization strong. Every associate has a common reason for attending this conference. Their goal is to partner with you and your institution by bringing their artists, products or services to your campus. Please take the time to meet with them and find out what they have to offer at both Biz Hall (trade show) sessions. You may not need them today, but having their contact and business card could prove invaluable in the future. We have worked hard to provide you opportunities for success. To take advantage of these opportunities, SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTING you need to ensure that you attend all of the education sessions and showcases offered. We feel so strongly about it, that we are providing an incentive – a chance to win the New IPAD. Be sure to have your passport stamped as you enter the different sessions. I would like to say thank you to the many people who helped put this conference together. Special thanks go to the conference committee chairs: Jennifer Grundke, Pete Munro, Pat Maloney, Al Legault, Sophia Bouris, Ray Coreil, Olga Gazdovic, Jenna Gregory, Andrew Barbour, Ken MacLeod, Mike Kokich, Bill Kitchens, and QASAP. Finally a conference like this only works if there is someone dedicated to its mission and history. My biggest thank you goes Earle Taylor for his invaluable guidance, support and patience. On behalf of the COCA Board of Directors and the conference committee, bienvenue à COCA 2012 Montréal. --------------- Bill Mahon John Abbott College Chair – COCA National Conference 2012 Montreal 2 3 COCA 2012 HOTEL MAP THE HYATT MONTREAL - COCA MAPS 4 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CONFERENCE COMMITTEE COCA Board of Directors COCA Chair : Craig Walsh, Mount St. Vincent Univesity National Conference Chair : Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Eastern Region : Kenney Fitzpatrick, MSVU & Kirk Dingwell, UPEI Western Region : Jennifer Wanke, Univ. of Alberta & Jen Grundke, NAIT Central Region: Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College & Chuck Erman, Sheridan College Associates: Tony Lee, Elite Management & Pete Munro, FarBeyond Executive Director: Earle Taylor Standing Committee Chairs Awards Committee (Interim) : Bill Kitchen, Algonquin College Communications Committee : Jennifer Wanke, University of Alberta Education Committee : Jen Grundke, NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Portfolios National Conference Vice-Chair : Olga Gazdovic, Vanier College Awards Banquet & Show : Sophia Bouris, Algonquin College; Al Legault, McMaster University Biz Hall Coordinator (trade show) : Ray Corbeil, Champlain College COCA Notes Editor (newsletter) : Bill Mahon, John Abbott College Conference Program Design : Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Andrew Barbour, Saint Mary’s University Conference Program Co-Editors : Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Andrew Barbour, Saint Mary’s University; Earle Taylor, COCA Conference Swag : Olga Gazdovic, Vanier College Ed Sessions : Jen Grundke, NAIT; Pete Munro, Kenney Fitzpatrick Registration : Earle Taylor, COCA Office Showcase Selection : Pat Maloney, Fanshawe College Showcase Manager : Ken MacLeod, Algonquin College Showcase Production : Mike Kokich, Algonquin College Sponsorship : Earle Taylor; Bill Mahon Summer Assistant : Colin Gray, Fanshawe College Full Volunteers Jenna Gregory, Yuk Yuk’s; Sameena Topan, University of Ottawa Japneet Marwah, Seneca College; MC Noel, University of Ottawa 7 COCA 2012 COCA 2012 ABOUT COCA ABOUT COCA COCA CHAIR HISTORY COCA CONFERENCE CHAIRS & HOSTS COCA Chair History National Conference Chairs Year Chair School Year City Chair School 2011/2012 Craig Walsh Mount Saint Vincent University 2011 Whistler Shea Dahl University of British Columbia 2010/2011 Kenney Fitzpatrick Mount Saint Vincent University 2010 London Chuck Erman Sheridan College 2009 St. John’s Kirk Dingwell University of Prince Edward Island 2009/2010 Shea Dahl University of British Columbia 2008 Ottawa Christina Burns McMaster University 2009/2008 Ken MacLeod Algonquin College 2007 Niagara Falls Chris DeVuono Sheridan College 2007/2008 Shea Dahl University of British Columbia 2006 Edmonton Mike Anderson Nothern Alberta Institute of Technology 2006/2007 Dave Anderson Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 2005 North Bay Chad “Buddah” Cardinal Nipissing University/Canadore College 2004 Fredericton Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2005/2006 Chris DeVuono Sheridan College 2003 Montreal Ray Corbeil Champlain College 2004/2005 Brad Beamish Centennial College Olga Gazdovic Vanier College 2003/2004 Josh Clark University of Western Ontario 2002 Guelph Bob Woods University of Guelph 2002/2003 Josh Clark University of Western Ontario National Conference Hosts 2001/2002 Jayson Duggan McMaster University 2000/2001 Richard Anderson Sheridan College Year City Chair School 1999/2000 Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2001 Calgary Greg Curtis University of Calgary 1998/1999 Tristan Chipman York University John Bowers Mount Royal College 1997/1998 Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 2000 London Mike McMahon Wilfrid Laurier University 1996/1997 Katherine Huising University of Alberta John “RJ” Beaumont Fanshawe College John B. Young Fanshawe College 1995/1996 Scott MacIntyre Dalhousie University 1999 Halifax Bob Hale St. Francis Xavier University 1994/1995 Katherin Huising University of Alberta Peter Wightman Adadia University 1993/1994 Emmanuel Patterson University of Waterloo 1998 Toronto David Steele Ryerson Polytechnic University 1992/1993 Peter Wightman Acadia University Leatrice Spevack Ryerson Polytechnic University 1997 London Pete Stanbridge University of Western Ontario 1991/1992 Darcy Flynn Saint Mary’s University (1st) John B. Young Fanshawe College Peter Wightman Acadia University (2nd) 1996 Edmonton Katherine Huising University of Alberta 1990/1991 Ken Craig McMaster University 1995 Ottawa Andrew Wadden Carleton University 1994 Halifax Scott MacKay Mount St. Vincent University 1989/1990 Murray Elfenbaum University of Winnipeg 1993 Winnipeg Ian Michael Low University of Manitoba 1988/1989 Darcy Flynn Saint Mary’s University 1992 Hamilton Ken Craig McMaster University 1987/1988 Hank Thibideau Georgian College - Barrie 1991 Halifax Scott MacIntyre Dalhousie University 1986/1987 Ed Stencil Mohawk College 1990 Ottawa Beth O’Shaugnessy Carleton University 1989 Edmonton Art Hooks Norther Albera Institute of Technology 1985/1986 Pauline Russell University of Saskatchewan 1988 London John B. Young Fanshawe College 1984/1985 Earle Taylor McGill University 1987 Toronto Leatrice Spevack Ryerson Polytechnic University 1983/1984 Ted Crouch