Morris Flewwelling

Morris Flewwelling

Morris Flewwelling is the mayor of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, a growing city of 89,891 (2009).

He was a long time alderman on Red Deer City Council prior to his election as mayor.

Place of Birth

   Mirror, Alberta 

Council History

   2010 Re-elected as Mayor
   2007 Re-elected as Mayor
   2004 Elected as Mayor
   2001 Re-elected to City Council
   1998 Re-elected to City Council
   1995 Elected to City Council 
   1974 - 1978: Served on City Council 

Council Committees

   Audit Committee
   Emergency Management Committee
   Municipal Planning Commission
   S.A.F.E. Downtown Initiatives Task Force Committee (Ad Hoc)
   Red Deer Chamber of Commerce

Education

   Bachelor of Education (1966), University of Alberta with a Major in biological sciences and a Minor in history
   Post graduate course work at Acadia University (1966), Wolfville, Nova Scotia 
   Post graduate course work at University of Calgary with field work in Tehuacan, Mexico (1967)
   Post graduate course work at University of Alberta (1966–1970)

Current Occupation

   Management Consultant 

Business & Professional Record

   Since 1996, President of Bar V.J. Management Consulting Ltd. which manages three small businesses including a small cow/calf operation
   18 year career in public administration as Manager/Director of the Red Deer & District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Fort Normandeau 
   20 year teaching career in Alix and Red Deer 
   Treasurer and Director of Canadian Nature Federation, Ottawa
   Founding Director of Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Calgary
   Governor for Alberta and Northwest Territories Heritage Canada Foundation
   President and Treasurer of the Canadian Museums Association
   President of the Alberta Museum Association: developed the model to distribute $1 million in Lottery Funds annually to Alberta museums
   Presenter at fundraising workshops/seminars for non-profit groups
   Facilitated start-up of community foundations/funds in Olds, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Pincher Creek, Banff, Vulcan and Mayerthorpe
   Advisor to developing museums in Mirror, Dickson, Ponoka, Millet, Pincher Creek, Jasper, Whitecourt, Bowden, St. Albert and Wetaskiwin
   Keynote speaker with Larry Pimm to Alberta School Trustees' Association University Session 

Public & Community Service

Present:

   Chairman of Red Deer Regional Crime Prevention Council Steering Committee 
   Member of the Board of the Red Deer Regional Crime Prevention Council  
   Chairman of the Healing & Hope Campaign which raised $1.5 million for the Red Deer Hospital (1998–2004)
   Founding Chairman and President of the Heritage Community Foundation (Edmonton) with current assets of nearly $8 million (1997–present)
   Founding Director and member of the Red Deer Leadership Centre (1999–present)
   Member, Red Deer Housing Advisory Committee (1998–2004)
   Member, Family Literacy Association Advisory Council (2002–present)
   Member of Steering Committee on Healthy Families Program in Central Alberta
   Member of Leadership Networks Advisory Committee serving on Curriculum Committee, Marketing & Communication Committee and Fundraising Committee (2000–present)
   Member, Westerner Exhibition Association Volunteer Committee (1999–present)
   Founding Member, Red Deer College Friends of Music Society (1997–present)
   Member and Advisor for fund development to Medicine River Wildlife Centre (1985–present)
   Advisor for fund development to Alberta Literacy Foundation (2000–present)
   Advisor to Habitat for Humanity Local Chapter (1999–present)
   Advisor for fund development to Parkland Youth Homes (1995–present)
   Advisor for fund development to Medicine River Wildlife Centre (1985–present)
   Member, Vice-Chairman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman Stewardship and Finance Division, Gaetz Memorial United Church (1968–present)

Past:

   Founder, Red Deer & District Community Foundation (1987) with current assets of $7.5 million and a record of contribution to community projects of $4.4 million
   Member, Red Deer Legion Tattoo Steering Committee (2000–2003)  
   Chairman and Member of the Community Lottery Board #78 (1999–2001) 
   Member, Collicutt Leisure Centre Steering Committee (1999–2002)
   Chairman, Public Service & Health Division, Red Deer & District United Way (1994–1997) 
   Chairman, Leadership Division, Red Deer & District United Way (1999–2001) 
   Chairman, 1998 Red Deer & District United Way Campaign which raised $687,000 (117% of goal)
   Founding Chairman, Director and Advisor to the Scouts Canada Annual Kerry Wood Leadership Breakfast (1999–2000)
   Director, Westerner Exhibition Association (1998 & 2002)
   Member, Environmental Advisory Board (1998–2000)
   Director, Lougheed House Conservation Society, Calgary (1997–2000)
   Director of Western Heritage Centre, Cochrane (1997–1999)
   Member, Downtown Development Committee (1997–1998)
   Member, Red Deer College Strategic Planning Group (1995–1996)
   Chairman and Member of the Piper Creek Foundation Board (1995–1999)
   Advisor to the Silver Jubilee Visit to Alberta of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (1992)
   Treasurer and key supporter for the Save the CPR Bridge Project (1991–1992)
   Member, Red Deer College Fibre Arts Commission Project Committee (1983–1986)
   Co-Chairman with Hazel to raise $212,000 for the Centennial Pipe Organ for Gaetz Memorial United Church (1986–1987)
   Chairman, Charles H. Snell Scholarship in Survey Engineering Development Committee (1983)
   Member, Red Deer Royal Visit Committee (1980)
   Member, Red Deer Homecoming Committee (1980)
   Chairman, Princess Margaret Scholarship in Fine and Performing Arts Development Committee (1980)
   Founding Chairman, Ellis Bird Farm Ltd. (1979–1984)
   Member, Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection Selection Committee (1978–1980)
   Member, Search Committee for University of Alberta President (1979)
   Chairman, Mayor's Flag Committee (1977)
   Member, Red Deer Disaster Services Committee (1977)
   Trustee, Red Deer Public Library Board (1975 & 1976)
   Member, Joint County City Liaison Committee (1975 & 1976)
   Director, Red Deer and District Archives Committee (1974–1980)
   Member, Red Deer Exhibition Grounds Planning Committee (1974)
   Initiated at Council the project to save, relocate and restore the Cronquist House (1974)
   Member, Canada Winter Games Committee (1973)
   Chairman of the Red Deer College Arts Centre Planning & Building Committee (1972–1980)
   Director, First Us Crisis Referral Centre (1972)
   Chairman, Red Deer 60th Anniversary Committee (1972)
   Chairman and Director of Red Deer Christmas Bureau (1971–1974)
   Director, Red Deer Community Band Society (1971–1973)
   Director and Chairman, Central Alberta Symphony Committee (1971–1973)
   President, University of Alberta Alumni Association (1971–1972)
   Chairman and Director of the Red Deer Recreation Board (1969–1972)
   Member, Red Deer Twinning Committee, with Cap-de-la-Madeleine (1968–1973)
   Founding Director of the Red Deer Stage Society (1968–1971)
   Stage Manager, Central Alberta Theatre (1967–1970)
   Chairman and Director, Family Life Education Council (1966–1973) 

Honours/Awards/Recognitions

   2007 Heritage Canada Foundation Lieutenant Governor's Award for outstanding achievement in Heritage Conservation at the Provincial/Territorial level
   2005 Alberta Centennial Medal
   2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for distinguished volunteer leadership and community service
   Member of Alberta Delegation to 2001 International Association of Volunteer Effort Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands 
   1997, Member, Order of Canada, the highest Canadian civilian decoration received in recognition of distinguished volunteer service and leadership of national significance in heritage preservation  
   1992, Canada 125 Medal for distinguished volunteer leadership and community service 
   1991, Mayor's Award for long term volunteer service
   1990, Alberta Achievement Award for community leadership and volunteer service
   1982, Recognized by the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year as a community builder
   1974, Citation, City of Red Deer for volunteer service
   1973, Citation, City of Red Deer for volunteer service

Family

   Married to Hazel
   Two Sons: Michael and David 

Leisure Interests

   Red Deer Symphony 
   Antiques and Fine Art 
   Dancing 
   Genealogy
   Horses
   Skiing

External links

• City of Red Deer. "Mayor". http://www.reddeer.ca/Connecting+with+Your+City/City+Services+and+Departments/Legislative+and+Administrative+Services/City+Council/default.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-06. 

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