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Guest Speaker
Dave Wineman - INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
ID David Wineman from Sebewaing, Michigan, United States was elected to serve a two-year term as an international director of Lions International at the association’s 106th International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, June 21 through June 25, 2024.
Director Wineman is the CEO of both Abadata Computer Corporation and Abadata Connect, Inc. with more than 45 years of experience in information technology. Among his many notable projects are the sponsoring of numerous school clubs and Boy Scouts of America troops,
expansion of tourism and business through a partnership between the Sebewaing Chamber of Commerce and local village government, as well as Michigan state highway expansion.
Director Wineman joined the Sebewaing Lions Club, now known as the USA Lions Club, in
1994 and is still an active member.
He has held a number of offices within the association, including district governor, Guiding Lion, youth chairperson, region chairperson, vice council chairperson, area leader, zone chairperson and Lions of Michigan Foundation trustee, among many others.
In recognition of his service to the association, Director Wineman has received numerous awards
including multiple International President’s Certificates and International President’s Medals as well as a Club Youth Chairperson Certificate of Appreciation. He has received many awards from the Lions of Michigan Foundation, including the Hellen Keller Fellowship, Outstanding Service Award and Ken Lautzenheiser Fellowship. Director Wineman is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lion activities, Director Wineman has served as a board member for the Lions
of Michigan foundation, as well as the president and board member of Lions Bear Lake Camp.
Additionally, he has served as mayor and trustee of Sebewaing, Michigan, and is a member of
the Association of Computing Machinery, BICSI and CompTIA.
Director Wineman and his wife Lindy, who is also a Lion as well as a Progressive Melvin Jones
Fellow, have five children and 12 grandchildren.
Service project
elevate branson eye mission
Join us Friday, February 28 as we provide eyeglasses through Elevate Branson. It is sure to be an experience that solidifies your commitment to our motto, We Serve! Training starts at 9 AM. Contact Past Council Chair Phyliss Krebs for volunteer opportunities.
Training for volunteers will begin at 9 AM and will open to public from 10 AM to 2PM.
Hotel
The Branson Towers
The Branson Towers is a beautiful hotel inside and out and located at 236 Shepherd of the Hills, Branson, MO 65616. The hotel offers FREE hot deluxe breakfast, indoor pool & hot tub, a beautiful court yard to seat at if the weather allows, free wi-fi, and more.
The district convention rate is $96 a night for 2 standard double queens (Kings are a little more) . To book your room go to this website link below & it will be for just the Lions.
- Change the dates that are given that works for your stay.
- Choose how many will be in the room with you (1 or 2, etc.)
- Click book now to go to payment information.
Or you can call the hotel at 417-336-4500, but mention that you are with the Lions to get
the discounted rate.
