The Erie County Officers, pause for photo during the 16th Annual Department Convention held in Buffalo this year. Members from left are, Charles Knowles, Bugler: Frank Stockman, Vice Commander: Casmir Partyka, Vice Commander: John S. Stephenson, Sgt-at-Arms: Commander, John J. Sweeney: George B. Wildridge, Chaplain: Frank L. Holliman, Finance Officer: Dion T. Rahill, Judge Advocate: Thomas J. Catty, Adjutant: Carl E. Weber, Vice Commander. Erie County hosted the convention this year.