8th District Convention
This year's District Convention was held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the John. J. Welch Post, Niagara Falls, New York
Elections:
- John Miga from Chautauqua County elected District Commander
- Bill Miskell from Erie County, Hamburg Post #527 elected District Vice Commander
Awards:
Legionnaire of the Year
Pat Nealon from Erie County, Hamburg Post #527
Eagle Scout of the Year
Chandler Edbauer sponsored by Concord Post #431
Law & Order Awards
Officer Mark Muscoreil, nominated by Mitlon J. Brounshidle Post #205
Firefighters Nick Kasprzak and Brian Murphy nominated by Matthew Glab Post #1477
EMT Steven Smith from Brocton. NY
Membership:
Iroquois Post #1587 received a certificate for highest percentage membership in the District. All other 100%+ Posts were thanked.
Past National Commander Michael J. Kogutek Scholarship - $1500 each
- Jonathan Anstett from East Aurora High School, Erie County
- Constance Lepsch from Wilson High School, Niagara County