To: All Current and Retired Employees of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office From: The Erie County Deputy Sheriffs Badge & Shield Club Re: Annual Picnic Fellow Employees, The Erie County Deputy Sheriffs Badge & Shield Club is happy to announce the return of our annual picnic to enjoy a day with friends and family. As proud supporters of “Wings-Flights of Hope” we hope to help raise money for this great organization which provides FREE flights to patients in need of medical treatments. This year’s Badge & Shield picnic will be on Saturday, August 1st,2026 from 4:00PM-11:00PM at “The Wings Meeting Place” located at 3964 California Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Pre-sale tickets (through 7/29/26) will be: $35 and $40 at the door, Children 10 & Under Are Free. Tickets include Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausage, Draft Beer, Pop, Wine, and water. Live Music, Basket Raffles & Auctions! VIP Tickets will be $100 includes upgraded bar package to include but not limited to: Bottled Beer, Absolut, Titos, Captain, Jack, Bacardi, Tanqueray, + more. Show the ECSO Support by adding (ECSO) after your last name when purchasing your ticket online through the QR code show on the attached Wings Fundraiser flyer.    Last year we had 30-35 current & retired employees attend the fundraiser, and we hope to double that number this year. We invite you to reunite with former co-workers and meet current members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.    The Badge & Shield Club is offering every current and retired employee of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office FREE MEMBERSHIP into the club for the remainder of 2026 by simply filling out a membership card at our table. We will have a member of the club at the table from 4-8pm to answer any questions you may have. Stop by the registration table located near the Badge & Shield Banner and “Ask not what you can do for the Club, but what the Club can do for you.” Need your input: Would you like more social events? breakfast or lunch meetings? Children’s Christmas parties? Help spread the word and email me if you plan to attend or have any questions. Please include your name, division, and service dates, so I can send out an updated roster of attendees prior to picnic. PLEASE DONATE TO WINGS-FLIGHTS OF HOPE this year and show the Erie County Sheriff’s Office support for this amazing organization! Joel Cancilla  Retired Detective (1981-2010) Email: Joel.Cancilla@badgeandshieldclub.com

Please be aware that the Police Memorial will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Franklin St. Buffalo. All are welcome.

Due to the inclement weather and safety concerns, the January 26 Meeting has been canceled. Please see the revised meeting schedule under the Events menu item.

Please read the attached fundraising letter from the Badge and Shield Club

On Saturday March 22, 2025, the Badge & Shield Club, Inc. held its 46th Annual Retirement and Awards Dinner. On behalf of the Committee and the Board of Directors I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make it a success. We had over 140 in attendance. Sheriff John Garcia was our featured speaker, and numerous awards were given out to Erie County Sheriff Deputies, support staff, two youth recipients, and a NY State Trooper during the ceremony. The event could not have been a success without the community support we receive including that from our major sponsors: Pinnacle Travel Staffing, Martin Rastelli, Proprietor; Ellicott Development, the Buffalo Bills, The DJ Channell, North Park Florist, Minuteman Press, Crown Trophy, and the wonderful full-service staff at The Columns Banquet facility. Please watch for and support this annual event to take place in March of 2026.

The badge and Shield Club will be holding a Meat Raffle at the WINGS Event Center on October 5, 2024, and we are seeking support for law enforcement and our fundraising efforts. Follow the link to print copies of our business solicitation letter which can be handed out to local businesses. As detailed in the letter, we are seeking items for baskets, or gift cards/certificates. Please consider handing copies of the letter out when you visit local businesses. Thanks, Chris