Elmer Frank Harris
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Elmer Frank Harris born November 1939, Seal Cove
, Conception Bay
Newfoundland
is a noted Canadian humanitarian.
Harris first came to national attention when he was the first Newfoundlander elected as National President of the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada. Under his leadership meetings were held with the Commons Standing Committee on Broadcasting
to introduce Broadcasting of the House of Commons
in Ottawa
on a national television channel. Harris first recognized the broadcasting talents of Rex Murphy
, a noted Canadian commentator. http://www.newfoundlandersabroad.com/profiles04.html
In 2003 Harris was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee
http://www.mun.ca/govhouse/nov9-15_03.html and in 2005 received form the Governor General of Canada
, Adrienne Clarkson
, "The Caring Canadian Award". These awards were presented for outstanding humanitarian service to Canada. http://www.gg.ca/Search/honours_descript_e.asp?type=3&id=361
Harris started the Janeway Children's Foundation in Newfoundland and Labrador. He also established the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
http://www.childrenswish.ca/test/chapters/newfoundland/index.php in the province and was the first President of the VOCM Cares Foundation. Harris was instrumental in Forming the Joseph R. Smallwood Foundation and along with Memorial University
President Moses Morgan
and businessman, Paul Johnson, completed Newfoundland Encyclopedia. This work was started by Premier Smallwood but unfinished at the time of his death.
Harris is a frequent contributor to the official magazine of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador
, "Good Tidings."Radio Television Directors Association of Canada announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Elmer Harris former senior vice-president of VOCM Radio St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Elmer Harris is a former President of RTNDA Canada and lifer at VOCM Radio who retired from broadcasting in 2000. “Elmer is a forward-thinker who moved VOCM and its network newsrooms into the technological age early when he introduced computers in the 70’s and a website by the mid 80’s,” said Past President Gerry Phelan who nominated Elmer for this prestigious award. Elmer worked his way from a rookie reporter to Vice President and Assistant to the President at VOCM Radio and for over 40 years was an integral part of the station.
In a simultaneous presentation in the province of Quebec
on June 7th, 2008 Harris was given two national awards, one from the Chldren's Wish Foundation and the other from the Kidney Foundation of Canada. The Children's Wish presented Harris with the Laura Cole Award for volunteer of the year and the Kidney Foundation presented him with the David Ornstein Award for distinguished service.
Seal Cove
Seal Cove may refer to:* Battle of Seal Cove, a minor naval action west of Lively Island during the 1982 Falklands war* Seal Cove , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada* Seal Cove , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...
, Conception Bay
Conception Bay
Conception Bay is a Canadian bay located on the northeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. The bay indents the Avalon Peninsula with the opening of the bay to the Atlantic Ocean at the northeast. It is bounded by Cape St. Francis in the south and Split Point near Bay de Verde in the north...
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
is a noted Canadian humanitarian.
Harris first came to national attention when he was the first Newfoundlander elected as National President of the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada. Under his leadership meetings were held with the Commons Standing Committee on Broadcasting
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
to introduce Broadcasting of the House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
on a national television channel. Harris first recognized the broadcasting talents of Rex Murphy
Rex Murphy
Rex Murphy is a Canadian commentator and author, primarily on Canadian political and social matters.Murphy was born in Carbonear, Newfoundland, 105 kilometres west of St. John's and is the second of five children of Harry and Marie Murphy...
, a noted Canadian commentator. http://www.newfoundlandersabroad.com/profiles04.html
In 2003 Harris was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...
http://www.mun.ca/govhouse/nov9-15_03.html and in 2005 received form the Governor General of Canada
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
, Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Louise Clarkson is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 26th since Canadian Confederation....
, "The Caring Canadian Award". These awards were presented for outstanding humanitarian service to Canada. http://www.gg.ca/Search/honours_descript_e.asp?type=3&id=361
Harris started the Janeway Children's Foundation in Newfoundland and Labrador. He also established the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is a Canadian charitable organization whose mission is to fulfill the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Founded in 1983, the foundation has chapters in every province and territory of Canada. As of 2010 has granted over 16,000...
http://www.childrenswish.ca/test/chapters/newfoundland/index.php in the province and was the first President of the VOCM Cares Foundation. Harris was instrumental in Forming the Joseph R. Smallwood Foundation and along with Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
President Moses Morgan
Moses Morgan
Moses Osbourne Morgan, CC was a Canadian academic and president of Memorial University of Newfoundland from 1973 to 1981....
and businessman, Paul Johnson, completed Newfoundland Encyclopedia. This work was started by Premier Smallwood but unfinished at the time of his death.
Harris is a frequent contributor to the official magazine of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador
Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America
The Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America is an interdenominational fellowship of Pentecostal and charismatic churches and denominations in North America, existing for the purpose of promoting cooperation and understanding. It is a successor to the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America...
, "Good Tidings."Radio Television Directors Association of Canada announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Elmer Harris former senior vice-president of VOCM Radio St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Elmer Harris is a former President of RTNDA Canada and lifer at VOCM Radio who retired from broadcasting in 2000. “Elmer is a forward-thinker who moved VOCM and its network newsrooms into the technological age early when he introduced computers in the 70’s and a website by the mid 80’s,” said Past President Gerry Phelan who nominated Elmer for this prestigious award. Elmer worked his way from a rookie reporter to Vice President and Assistant to the President at VOCM Radio and for over 40 years was an integral part of the station.
In a simultaneous presentation in the province of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
on June 7th, 2008 Harris was given two national awards, one from the Chldren's Wish Foundation and the other from the Kidney Foundation of Canada. The Children's Wish presented Harris with the Laura Cole Award for volunteer of the year and the Kidney Foundation presented him with the David Ornstein Award for distinguished service.
External links
- http://www.newfoundlandersabroad.com/profiles04.html
- http://www.mun.ca/govhouse/nov9-15_03.html
- http://www.gg.ca/Search/honours_descript_e.asp?type=3&id=361
- http://www.childrenswish.ca/test/chapters/newfoundland/index.php