Join us March 11th for the Annual Frank & Bethine Church Gala. Hear from a fantastic lineup of speakers and enjoy a quality dinner with fellow Idaho Democrats.

Now entering its 29th year, the Frank and Bethine Church Gala is the premier social event for Idaho Democrats. Each year, hundreds of Democrats from every corner of Idaho gather in Downtown Boise for a rich evening featuring local and national leaders in the Democratic Party.

Keynote Speaker: Mandela Barnes!

We are pleased to announce that our featured keynote speaker at the Frank and Bethine Church Gala will be former Lt. Governor and candidate for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin Mandela Barnes. Mandela Barnes has spent his career working for Wisconsin’s working people. He served in the Wisconsin legislature, became the state’s 45th Lt. Governor - the state’s second-ever Black statewide elected official, and ran a record-breaking U.S. Senate campaign. As Lt. Governor, Mandela worked closely with Governor Evers to help Wisconsin recover from the pandemic and served as the chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change. In his historic U.S. Senate campaign, he broke state fundraising records and came one point away from unseating a two-term incumbent in Wisconsin’s closest Senate election in 100 years. Determined to support other diverse and groundbreaking candidates in their runs for office across the country, Mandela. founded the Long Run PAC in 2022 to ensure candidates have a fair shot.

Plus, remarks from featured speakers Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and more!

Thank you to our event sponsors:

ActBlue

Professional Firefighters of Idaho

McLean for Boise

IBEW Local 291

Boost Media

Idaho AFL-CIO

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

How to get your tickets:

100% of proceeds benefit the Idaho Democratic Party's effort to promote Democratic values and support our candidates.

1. Think about who you're going with or who you'll want to see there. For dinner, you'll be seated at an assigned table. Before purchasing your tickets online, check in with your friends and colleagues to see if they plan on going. You'll be asked at checkout for any guests you prefer to be seated with.

2. Should you buy a table or individual tickets? Individual tickets start at $120, while tables for ten people start at $900, a 25% savings. If you choose to purchase a table for your party, you'll have until Wednesday, March 1st to submit the names of your tablemates and their meal choices.

3. Purchase your tickets online. At the top of this page, click the "Get Tickets" button to get started. You'll be asked to select an admission type and dinner option for each ticket you purchase. After completing your purchase, a receipt will be sent to your email, and your tickets will be at roll call when you arrive at the event.

Dinner Options

To start, you'll be served a fresh Snake River Wine Country Salad with organic mixed greens, red grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette.

For your entree, you may select from two dinner options.

Grilled Manhattan New York Steak and Pan-Seared Salmon - Served with pesto risotto cake, roasted shallot-artichoke confit, and lemon-roasted pepper cream.

Grilled Zucchini - Served with quinoa-kale black bean hash, sweet potato puree, and vegan pesto. (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

And for dessert, your pick of a Dark Chocolate Pot Au Creme or a Lemon Berry Tart.

Ticket Options

Regular Admission ($120) - Admission to the Social Hour and Dinner.

Premium Admission ($250) - Admission to the Social Hour, VIP Reception, and Dinner with preferred seating.

Regular Table ($900) - Regular admission for ten guests. Save by purchasing a table and enjoy preferred seating.

Premium Table ($1,500) - Premium admission for ten guests at a table located near the stage, complimentary wine for the table, and party favors.

Sponsorships ($2,500+) - Sponsors enjoy premium access and recognition throughout the event along with the best seats in the house. Contact Dakota Sharette, dakota@idahodems.org, to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

Event Details

Saturday, March 11, 2023

5:30pm - Arrival and Check-in

5:30pm - Social Hour and VIP Reception

7:00pm - Dinner and Program

9:00pm - Idaho Young Democrats (IDYD) Afterparty

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay by check? Yes! If you prefer to pay by check, please email dakota@idahodems.org or call (208) 695-4924 with your reservation details. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 445, Boise, ID 83701.

What is the Social Hour? Before Dinner, explore the venue and grab a drink at any of the several bars located in the reception hall. Meet up with friends and colleagues, and bid on some of the hundreds of items in our Silent Auction!

What is the VIP Reception? VIP's, Giving Society Members, and Premium Admission ticket holders are invited to the VIP Reception which takes place concurrently with the Social Hour, before Dinner. Enjoy complimentary drinks and the chance to meet our featured guests in an intimate space.

What is the IDYD Afterparty? The Idaho Yound Democrats will be hosting an afterparty directly after the Gala, ~9pm. It will be hosted at the Mai Thai bar in downtown Boise with light appetizers, a no host bar, and featured speaker Kaylee Peterson! Tickets are $20 and support IDYD.

Can I select who I sit with? During checkout, you'll indicate your preferred seating. Don't forget this important step so that we can seat you with your friends. Tables seat up to 10 people.

Are there reduced-rate tickets available? Yes, we understand that the Frank and Bethine Church Gala is pricey for some, especially our Young Dems. The ticket pricing is set such that we can have a high-quality experience at a nice venue while also raising the funds IDP relies on to operate in an election year. That being said, we have a long tradition of not letting money get in the way of attending. If you’d like to request financial assistance, email dakota@idahodems.org for free or reduced ticket-pricing.

Meeting of the State Central Committee: The regular State Central Committee Meeting takes place prior to the Frank and Bethine Church Gala at the Boise Centre. You must register for the meeting separately.

QUESTIONS?

Email Dakota at dakota@idahodems.org and we will get back to you right away.