LWMS Grand Slam Gala 2024
Welcoming Our VIPS
A SPECTACULAR event as we honored Lonnie Winston's legacy by awarding $6000 to four (4) inaugural Southeastern Community College scholarship winners. The Grand Slam Gala held at Spirit Hollow Golf Course on 4.27.24 in Burlington, IA was a huge success filled with fun, laughter, and surprises!
Memorable Moments Mash-Up VIDEO CLIP
Braden LaFollette: $2500 Scholarship Winner Acceptance Speech
Caleb Klein: $1500 Scholarship Winner Acceptance Speech
Grant Parker: $1000 Scholarship Winner Acceptance Speech
Carter Woehl: $1000 Scholarship Winner Acceptance Speech
Our Master of Ceremonies and Lonnie’s childhood friend, Hans Wilz
Thank you to our donors for their incredible generosity of raffle baskets.
SCC Athletic Director, Joe O’Brien, speaks about the coaching comradery with Lonnie in the early 90’s.
SCC Head Coach, Justin Schulte, shares his journey with Lonnie — from persuading him to play for Lonnie at SCC to becoming Lonnie’s Assistant Coach a few years later at SCC.
Saying ALOHA to our guests with this beautiful Hawaiian floral arrangement sent by Lance Winston (Board Secretary) and Maile Viela (Board Director) from Maui.
Our Team of Volunteers’ Rock!
“Because the Music Matters” — Shouting out Charging Rhino Productions for their energetic entertainment while spinning Lonnie’s favorites.
Lonnie’s Family: Sister from Las Vegas, NV & Mother from Moline, IL who were overwhelmed with pride and joy in all of the support from donors, sponsors, and attendees, coupled with awarding the LWMS inaugural recipients. They THANK YOU!