LWMS Grand Slam Gala 2025
Welcoming Our Gala Guests
Our commitment to creating a memorable guest experience resulted in a dazzling event filled with laughter, tears, and CHEERS! In our 2nd year we honored Lonnie Winston's legacy by awarding a total of $5000 in scholarships to three (3) deserving Southeastern Community College student-athletes. The Grand Slam Gala was held at the legendary Burlington Golf Club on 4.19.25 in Burlington, IA.
Memorable Moments Mash-Up VIDEO CLIP
Max Leno from Robins, IA: $2500 Scholarship Winner
Caiden Buonadonna from Cedar Rapids, IA: $1500 Scholarship Winner
Nolan Meis from Watertown, WI: $1000 Scholarship Winner
LWMS Treasurer, Chuck Chrisman, leads off with his welcome to our attendees and Thank You's to our sponsors and donors. Listen in as he also shares his history with Lonnie and the scholarship application and selection process. VIDEO CLIP HERE
Listen to our scholarship recipients share their “Words of Gratitude” acceptance speeches. (YouTube video here)
Thank you to our donors for their incredible generosity of spectacular silent auction items.
Our 2024 recipients welcome our 2025 recipients to the LWMS Brotherhood with BOOOOMS!
SCC Head Coach, Justin Schulte, shares his journey with Lonnie — “1993 Lonnie saved my baseball career.” (YouTube video here)
Thank you to EDD the Florist of Ottumwa, IA for their sponsorship of beautiful centerpieces.
Celebrating GRAND Times!
“Because the Music Matters” — Shouting out Charging Rhino Productions for their production expertise and energetic entertainment while spinning Lonnie’s favorites.
Lonnie’s mother taking in the love from our speakers.
Our Maui LWMS executive board members share their ALOHA with all of our Gala attendees, donors, sponsor, and scholarship recipients. VIDEO CLIP
We LOVE our team of volunteers who continuously raise their hand to assist in our LWMS events throughout the year. THANK YOU!