David Morgan passed away on Monday, September 9th, having spent his last six months at a private home in Porthcawl, South Wales. He was a member of Porthcawl Rotary Club in District 1150 for over 50 years.
David joined Porthcawl Rotary Club in 1973 and became President in 1980. He served as District Governor in 1985 having been Assistant Secretary, Secretary and Vice-Chairman. He also represented the District at the Council of Legislation three times.
In 1994, David became President of Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland, was a Rotary International Director from 2003 to 2005 and he also served as Rotary International Treasurer from 2004 to 2005.
David Morgan served as Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland President between 1994 and 1995.
Born in Bridgend, David was educated at Bridgend Technical College and became an Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, as well as a Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. After working for local government, David opened a private practice in Bridgend.
According to Porthcawl Rotary Club Secretary, Clive Edwards, David collected committee roles with consummate ease. “His talents recognised for the preparation of meticulous reports, along with speeches made at all levels of Rotary and other organisations,” explained Clive.
He launched Probus and The Abbeyfield Society in Porthcawl. A devout Christian, David served as a church organist.
David was a former Trustee of the Welsh Disabled Team Championship Fund and a founder of the Rotary Doctor Bank.
To me. David was ‘Mr Rotary’. He was a true gentleman and friend.”
“In my sprog years as a Rotarian, to me David was Mr Rotary, because he appeared to be skipping off on a regular basis around the UK, Europe, America and other parts of the Rotary world,” recalled Clive.
“He was always smartly dressed, generally a dark suit – I cannot recall David not wearing a tie.
“I and many others in our District will have been grateful for his support at whatever stage we were able to achieve in our Rotary career; his advice was always welcome, and you were included in any social discussion when he was attending a Rotary event.
“I am aware that David was approached on at least one occasion to reach the pinnacle of becoming Rotary International President. He reluctantly declined the role which he considered would be too demanding on health grounds.
“One of David’s Rotary passions was The Rotary Foundation, especially the peace scholarships’ programme.
“We have lost a stalwart, a true gentleman and friend; he would advise, encourage others to seek office.
“Thank you, David, for your loyal and dedicated service and commitment. It might be a long time before our District, or even from these islands, will find someone who contributed so much to Rotary International.”
