ABOUT THE SPEAKER’S BALL

The Oklahoma Speaker’s Ball is an inspiring tradition, first begun in the 1960s by Oklahoma Speaker of the House of Representatives Rex Privett. Speaker Privett aimed to develop collegiality and rapport between newly-elected members of the House prior to the start of the legislative session. The idea was to bring together members of both parties, from all parts of the state on neutral territory to get to know each other as individuals, not just policy rivals. The non-partisan tradition of camaraderie has endured, but also expanded to include all those who have a hand in the legislative process including other elected officials, business leaders, community champions, and advocacy groups.

Along the way, Oklahoma Speaker’s Ball also has become an important vehicle for showcasing and raising funds for some of Oklahoma’s most impactful charitable organizations. Since 2005, Oklahoma Speaker’s Ball has donated nearly a million dollars to worthy causes across our state.

But the Ball is so much more than a typical charity fundraiser. It’s a much-anticipated opportunity to set politics and cultural divisions aside for one special night and simply celebrate what’s great about Oklahoma. Attendees feel good knowing they are giving back to the state, but they also enjoy fabulous decor, delicious food and top-tier entertainment. In fact, the Ball has become the hottest ticket in town thanks to the participation of entertainers like Motown legend Diana Ross, country artists Ronnie Dunn and Alabama, Broadway star Kelli O’Hara, television personality Giuliana Rancic, and many others.

Join us for another unforgettable night…

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

5:30pm Cocktail Hour | 6:30pm Dinner

Oklahoma City Convention Center

Thank you to our sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSORS

UNDERWRITER SPONSORS

2025 BeneficiarIES

Paws for Purpose at OU Health

and

Pink Paws at Saint Francis Health System

PAST BENEFICIARIES

Oklahoma Speaker’s Ball is proud to support a variety of non-profits representing all corners of our state. Here’s just a few of the organizations we’ve supported over the years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma	Oklahoma Youth with Promise Scholarship
Children’s Hospital Foundation	Payne Education Center
Children’s Medical Research Institute	Pepper’s Ranch
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma	Pivot: A Turning Point for Youth
HeartLine, Inc.	Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
INCA Community Services	ReMerge
J127 Ministry	Tenaciously Teal
Meals on Wheels Association of Oklahoma	The 111 Project
Oklahoma Arts Institute Angel Fund	UR Special Clothing Outreach
Oklahoma CASA Association	Warrior’s Rest Foundation
Oklahoma Honor Flights	Westview Boys’ Home
Oklahoma Project Woman

SPEAKER CHARLES MCCALL

Fifth-generation Oklahoman Charles McCall is the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Elected to represent House District 22 in 2012 and elected Speaker in 2016, the Atoka native’s steady leadership has steered state government from trying times into prosperity.

A community banker by profession, McCall’s focus on getting the state’s fiscal house in order has brought the state budget out of shortfalls and into solvency. During his tenure as Speaker, personal and corporate income taxes have decreased while public common education funding has increased by 35% and state reserves have been built up to record levels. These fiscal and education achievements, plus McCall’s sustained commitment to transportation and broadband infrastructure statewide, are helping grow Oklahoma’s economy. McCall has also stood strong for Oklahoma’s rights as a state, authoring legislation to fight back against federal overreach into state sovereignty.

The first Republican Speaker from southeastern Oklahoma, McCall’s prioritization of public policies that work in all parts of Oklahoma and emphasis on functionality, civility and respect in government has helped grow the House Republican Caucus from 72 members in his first term as Speaker to a record 82 members today, reflecting increased public support for Republican governance in Oklahoma

McCall has always balanced public and private sector service. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, McCall served as Mayor of Atoka from 2005 to 2012, a role he used to champion infrastructure improvements at the water treatment plant, the Atoka Sports Complex and economic development. Prior to his time as Mayor, he was Chairman of the Atoka City Industrial Development Authority, Chairman of the Lake Atoka Reservation Association and Vice Chairman of the McGee Creek Authority.

McCall’s public service has all occurred simultaneously with his private sector role as CEO and Board Chairman of AmeriState Bank in Atoka, a fourth-generation family bank. He is active in the state and regional banking community, having served as State Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma and a board member of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

McCall holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Oklahoma and completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado in Boulder.

McCall and his wife, Stephanie Ann (Hays) McCall, have been married for 28 years and met on a blind date at the University of Oklahoma. Stephanie is a former elementary teacher in the Atoka Public School System. The McCalls have two sons, Chase and Carson, both students at the University of Oklahoma.