The Boot Scootin’ Ball in Pottsboro is one of Texoma’s biggest parties and the largest fundraising event for the Preston Volunteer Emergency Services [PVES] which provides urgent medical assistance to the North Texas Regional Airport, Pottsboro, Locust, and the Preston Peninsula. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this event has raised over three million dollars for PVES. These funds have been instrumental in providing much-needed equipment such as modernized ambulances and fire trucks, advanced cutting-edge and life-saving equipment, and comprehensive training for the Preston Volunteer Emergency Services. This year's event will be held at the Bar-K-R Ranch in Pottsboro on October 25, 2025.
Nancy Anderson, the original Sponsor Chair for the event, was instrumental in getting the event established as she and others realized there was a need to support the volunteer emergency services. Nancy said they brainstormed ways to raise funds. “We tried a lot of ideas like golf tournaments and other things, but this was the event that really began to grow and provide the much-needed funding for our small volunteer organization. Our first event drew 200 people and has continued to grow as the lake population has grown. Last year’s event had over 300 attendees and raised over 450,000 dollars. This year we are likely to have even more attendees!"
Stacy Ceci, the current Director of Sponsorship, was chosen by Nancy to take over and continue the tradition of raising funds through this annual event. Stacy, a retired school principal and wife of current Pottsboro Mayor Tom Ceci, began volunteering with the organization in 2023 after she retired and found herself with extra time. She was able to successfully manage the details of chairing the event with the help of Nancy and others and thinks this year’s Boot Scootin’ Ball may be the best one yet. “This year’s event is going to include The Diamond West Band from Dallas, great food, dancing, live and silent auctions, and of course a few beverages. This fundraiser lets our neighbors, local businesses and residents meet and get to know each other while supporting a great cause. The Preston Volunteer Emergency Services would not be able to stay in business without the funds raised from this event. It is challenging to put this together, but we have great volunteers and amazing sponsors helping to make it a success. Our volunteers pour their hearts into this. We meet some great friends through this, and we become like a family. A lot of people don’t realize what it takes to put on an event of this size. However, it all comes together and everyone has a great time as we raise funds so our Preston Volunteer Emergency Services can continue to do amazing work serving our residents."
To purchase tickets to the event, be a sponsor, or sign up to volunteer, you can visit the event's website at BootScootinBall.com or visit their Facebook page.