Frances Morrison, DTM, District Governor 2008-09

Frances Morrison, DTM, District Governor has been active in Toastmasters since November 2003. She has served at the club level in numerous positions and at the District level, most recently LGET where she was awarded the Region VIII Excellence in Education and Training Award and as LGM where she received the Excellence in Membership Award at Mid-Year and for the 2007 2008 year.

Frances belongs to several clubs and has recently conducted a Speechcraft which evolved into the Freedom to Speak Toastmasters club within 3 months. Frances and her husband Jon reside in Colfax, LA and enjoy their ever growing family which is currently their three children, a daughter- and son-in-law and six grandchildren. Their oldest son, Sgt. Steven Morrison is currently serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.

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Darryl Hall, ACS, Lt. Gov. of Educ. & Training 2008-09

Darryl Hall ACS,CL is a Computer Programmer/Analyst from New Orleans, LA. He has worked on numerous Department of Defense projects as well as projects on the state, local and corporate levels. His goal has always been to help businesses succeed by providing the best technology in a cost effective manner. Darryl is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the International Taekwondo Alliance(Black Belt), American Judo and Jujitsu Federation, the Association for Computing Machinery, and last but certainly not least, Toastmasters International. His home club is New Orleans Toastmasters Club 234. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading, traveling, golf, and attending entertainment events. Darryl is a licensed private pilot.

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Jeff Harris, CC, Lt. Gov. of Marketing 2008-09

Jeff Harris has worked and consulted in the Oil & Gas business for over 30 years. He joined Toastmasters in 2003 and has previously served as Area 9 Governor, President and VPE of Northshore TM. Beth, his wife - does radio and TV voice work from a studio in their home. She's also an award winning copywriter for Innovative Advertising

in Covington. His oldest daughter Megan is a Sr in Biochemistry at LSU, and his youngest daughter Erin will attend Tulane in the Fall 0f 2008

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Tony Moreno, ATMS, CL, Immediate Past District Governor 2008-09 (Served as DG 2007-08 Year)

Tony Moreno earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and an M.A. with Public Administration Emphasis from San Jose State University, Ca. He retired as a Probation Officer in Santa Clara, Ca.. after 26 years service. He is now involved in volunteer programs: mediator for Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center, a Court Appointed Special Advocate ( for abused children), heads a program with the Port Arthur Fire Department speaking to groups about homeland security and natural disaster preparation and evacuation planning. In District 68 he has served as Area and Division Governor, Lt. Gov. of Marketing, and Lt Gov. of Education and Training. In the few years I have been a member of District 68 I have been tremendously impressed by its members for their dedication, friendliness, generosity and cohesiveness. It is a pleasure to be around such positive and uplifting individuals. I want to serve as District Governor to do my part in keeping up its glorious history, and hopefully, help extend our network of clubs so others can also enjoy the benefits of Toastmasters. Tony led District 68 back to Distinguished this past year 2007-08. Great Job Tony, and Thank You.

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