Forum: Hidden Histories: Gowen Field

Gowen Field has celebrated more than a half-century of volunteer service to Idaho and the nation with thousands of Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen sharing the runways and land with Boise and the community since it was constructed in 1941.

Today Idaho Army National Guard units, the Idaho Air National Guard, the Army, Marines and Navy Reserves call Gowen Field home. City Club of Boise is honored to present Hidden Histories: Gowen Field on May 20, 2024, in a special lunchtime forum at Gowen Field.

Speakers:

Major General Michael J. Garshak is the Adjutant General of Idaho and the Commanding General of the Idaho National Guard

Brigadier General Timothy J. Donnellan, Assistant Adjutant General, Idaho Air National Guard

Brigadier General James C. Packwood, Assistant Adjutant General – Army/Commander, Idaho Army National Guard

Colonel Dennis Stitt, outgoing Garrison Commander of the Idaho National Guard

Where: Rally Point Club & Event Center, located on Gowen Field.

• Because this event takes place on base, attendees will need to provide driver's license information in advance for screening. Once one base, attendees will check in with DL, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

When: Monday, May 20, 2024 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 pm

Registration closes Friday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Tickets:

$15 Members registration (includes water, coffee, iced tea, or other beverages as available at venue)

• Add lunch: $29

$25 Non-Members registration  (includes water, coffee, iced tea, or other beverages as available at venue)

• Add lunch: $29

$400 Reserved Table for 6 guests

This forum is sponsored by: CapEd

There is a tour offered immediately following the forum. Click here to register for the tour.

City Club thanks our Annual Sponsors University of Idaho, Boise State University School of Public Service, City of Boise, and the 2024 Forum Series sponsors: AARP of Idaho,  Idaho Education Association, Micron, SelectHealth, Small Mine Development, and St. Luke's. Our media partners are Boise State Public Radio and Idaho Public Television. The Osher Lifetime Learning Institute is our Community Partner. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any questions, call 208-364-4614 and staff can assist you.