Endorsements

"I first met Maurice when I hired him to work in the Parks and Recreation department for the Town of Morinville. Maurice showed pride in his work, with his positive attitude in making sure that Baptiste Park was kept in pristine condition for the judging of Communities in Bloom. I have had the pleasure of working with him on the Sponsorship Committee for the Morinville Leisure Center. Maurice showed his leadership skills, professionalism and excellent communication skills. Maurice has great ability to interact effectively and efficiently with others."

"It is my privilege to recommend Maurice St. Denis for Morinville Town Council. Maurice is a respectful, proactive and supportive individual. He is a tremendous listener who strives to understand all points of view and does the background work necessary to make informed decisions. He is empathetic when appropriate but is also capable of making difficult decisions in challenging situations. I believe that Mr. St. Denis has the knowledge, skills and attitude to be an excellent representative for Town Council."

"Maurice St. Denis is a progressive, dynamic leader who places people at the centre of every decision. When faced with a challenge, Maurice carefully gathers information and listens to many different perspectives before moving forward with a plan. When Maurice says he will do something, he does it. His high level of integrity is respected by many who work with him. Maurice adds a great deal to any team he is a part of and I know he will add honesty, integrity and a people first focus to Morinville Town Council."

"I have known Maurice St. Denis for almost 15 years. I first met Maurice in university taking graduate counselling courses together. He is a talented listener and listens for understanding in his professional field. This skill is the single most important reason to support Maurice because he will listen to the needs and wants of Morinville residents effectively and advocate on their behalf. Maurice is trustworthy, cares about others and wants to do the right thing and I believe these assets will serve the Morinville community well."

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Maurice for the last fifteen years in both a professional and personal capacity. In his profession as a school counsellor you will not find anyone better at their job. Maurice cares deeply about the well-being of his students and works tirelessly to make their lives and their school environment better. In a personal capacity you will not find a better friend. Maurice is loyal, trustworthy, hardworking, community minded and a great family man. When he believes in something he puts his heart and soul into it. These are the traits he brings to any task."

"Maurice St. Denis is a man of character who works tirelessly to build connections to support the needs of others. He has been instrumental in working with community organizations to create partnerships to meet and support the needs of students at RF Staples High School. Maurice is a giving, thoughtful, and considerate voice of reason in working through challenging circumstances. Maurice would be an exceptional fit as a member of Town Council. He would be my first choice to represent the interests of the constituents."

"I have had the honour of knowing Maurice personally as a friend for several years and more recently through his work with Warrior Kids Camp. As the program director of the Warrior Kids Program, I was in the fortunate position a few years ago to gather my dream team, to ensure we had one of the most amazing national programs available to young people who have been impacted by the secondary trauma of living with a parent who works within the Canadian Armed Forces or as a first-responder. I am incredibly grateful to have Maurice on our team. He is authentic, and passionate about his work. I believe he is a leader in the industry because he instills such optimism around the ways we can support young people's mental health."

"Over the 12 years that I have known Maurice as both a friend and a colleague in education, he has consistently been an individual who acts with integrity, cares sincerely, and has the attributes and experience to provide excellent leadership. Maurice is thoughtful and honest, and a strong advocate for mental health. I feel privileged to call Maurice a friend, and know that the loyalty I have seen in him as a friend is reflected in his loyalty to his community. Over the years, whenever I have spoken with Maurice about Morinville, he has spoken with pride, often trying to convince me to move there myself. Maurice is a team player, is collaborative, and always ensures that all voices are considered. He is unwavering in his support for what he believes in, and will stand up for what he knows is right."

"I am honored and pleased to endorse Maurice St. Denis in his campaign for becoming a Councillor for the Town of Morinville. Maurice brings a well-rounded collection of skillsets the Town of Morinville will benefit from. Holding an experienced position in the education system in a leadership capacity; mentoring, encouraging and inspiring young people is his strength. I've known Maurice on a professional level over many years. My respect, appreciation and encouragement for the future has grown as he is consistent in revealing a self-awareness, prioritized professional development, a focus on developing others, strategic innovative thinking backed up with practical action, and ethically sound in all areas of his life."

"I had the pleasure of working with Maurice as one of the teacher counsellors at R.F. Staples Secondary School for 10 years. Maurice is very attentive and respectful. He can quickly deduce the crux of an issue. His strong communication skills paired with his ability to continually provide solutions on demand to myriad of situations is exemplary. Maurice continues to sit on many committees where he has successfully secured through his written proposals grants and funds for upgrades or programs for our school and community. He exemplifies integrity, honesty and combined with his strong work ethic and skill set he is able to provide solutions to create positive change."

"It is my privilege to provide an endorsement for Maurice St. Denis in his pursuit of a municipal seat for the town of Morinville, Alberta. I have known Maurice both professionally and personally for the past fifteen years. Maurice has integrity, compassion, drive, dedication and is trustworthy. In his role as teacher/counsellor at a 7-12 high school in Westlock he has demonstrated all of these characteristics in spades. He is committed to his community and is driven to make it one that he can raise his family in with pride. I know that Maurice will represent the members of Morinville with the values which are important to him and those that live in the community."

"When I heard that Maurice was thinking of putting his name in for Town Council my first thought was Maurice would be a sensible and logical choice. I have known Maurice for over ten years now and have had the honor working with him. Maurice is a passionate, caring individual who really cares about people and their wellbeing. Working as a counsellor you have to be a good listener and evaluate what is the issues then help the person find a solution and Maurice possesses this skill which will be beneficial to a member of Town Council. Maurice is a family man and knows the importance of family in a community and I endorse the choice of Maurice St. Denis for Town Council."

"It has been my honor and privilege to have worked alongside Maurice St Denis for the past 15 years. Maurice is a man of character. He stands for strong common-sense values and approaches situations/difficulties with a mindfulness not often exhibited by many. Maurice is a natural leader. Compassionate, caring, possessing the innate ability to listen. Having Maurice on your side is knowing he will be present and engaged for all situations."

"I've had the pleasure to know Maurice for over 20 years. Maurice is a compassionate, caring, and thoughtful person who I believe would put our community first when making decisions on council. His past experience and knowledge of the town as well as his willingness to learn and grow to better himself will be a great benefit in a position like this. I personally endorse Maurice and feel that he will be a great value to the future of our community."

"Maurice is an excellent communicator with the ability to focus on the most important tasks at hand. He is both diligent and persistent—highly skilled and efficient. Maurice is a consummate professional through and through and as such would be a wonderful ambassador for Morinville. I am confident Maurice will advocate for the short term and long-term prosperity of our community."

"I would like to extend my personal support for Maurice to run for town council. Maurice's many strengths are complemented by his demonstrated leadership, astute listening skills, friendly demeanor and knowledge of his home town. He is capable, energetic and invested. I fully support his efforts to make the community a safe and progressive place to live and grow for years to come."

"I have known Maurice St. Denis for many years, as a young student, young man, father and advocate of what is right. Maurice has been a long-time resident of Morinville, seeing many changes occur. His willingness to get involved in town politics is to be commended trying to make it a better place for his family and his town. I can attest to his character as he is trustworthy, diplomatic and tactful. His experience in his field as an educator and counsellor will be very beneficial if elected as town councilor. He is a listener and a doer."