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ERIE COUNTY Chapter

The Erie County Chapter will hold its monthly meetings:
the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM
American Legion Matthew Glab Post 1477
1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna                      

 Like us on Facebook : Erie County SCOPE

Chapter Board

 Chairman         Mark Drewsdrews910@verizon.net
Vice-Chairman   
 Patrick O'Donoghue   
Secretary
 Marci Drews
 Treasurer  
 Jim Pantano

NEW MEETING START TIME
Beginning with the March 25th Meeting
6:30 PM


          **NEW START TIME**
                            6:30 PM

2026 Meeting Schedule

January 28th July 22nd
February 25th August 26th
March 25th September 23rd
April 22nd October 28th
May 27th November 25th: TENTATIVE
June 24th December 2026: NO Meeting

From the Chairman's Desk

Starting with our March 25th Meeting: We have a time change - 6:30 PM Meeting Start time

As you know, this is a critical time in American history. We need all Patriots to unite as one, to get gun owners to the polls to vote 2nd Amendment candidates into office.  Our Chapter will focus on increasing voter registrations and encouraging votes for 2A candidates, and we need everyone’s help.  Gun owners must be successful this June during the Primary season and into the Fall or we will lose many more of our 2A rights.  Unity isn’t going to happen from home.  If you are unable to travel to join us, please talk with your friends and family about the need to vote.

March 11th is our next Chapter Board Meeting at 2:00. You are welcome to join us.

Matthew Glab Post menu 


     In an effort to allow more member participation in our planning processes, we are opening up our Monthly Board Meetings to include any Erie County SCOPE member. 
     We meet in the restaurant area at the Matthew Glab Post at 2 pm and work through the agenda together. 
     We always look forward to the Daily Special which on Wednesdays is Chicken Wings.  It's a lot of fun and we have a nice time gathering and planning for the meeting together. 
     Our Board would be so pleased to have members participate in this with us.
     Please come out and join us on these afternoons.

2026 Erie Co Chapter Board Meetings 2:00PM
    Mar. 11
    Apr. 8    
    May 13    
   June 10    
   July 8    
    Aug. 12    
    Sep. 9    
    Oct. 14 
    Nov. 11 Tentative  /  NO Dec. meeting

                  Erie County Meeting Minutes:

February 2026
January 2026


February 25th
Left to Right: Mike Knowles, SCOPE President John Elwood, E.C. Clerk Mickey Kearnes, (Ret) Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller, E.C. Chairman Mark Drews





  

Erie County Court Clerk Mickey Kearns appeared for an impromptu visit at 6:30 pm to talk about his business office, streamlining the pistol permit bureau and the DMV offices for quicker visits. He plans to return to formally speak to all members present at a future meeting.

SCOPE Life Member Retired Supreme Court Justice William Boller presented also regarding the pistol permit process. He gave valuable insight on the “to do”s” and “what NOT to do” when filling out applications. He gave interesting stories of practical things to avoid doing with your concealed carry that he has dealt with through the years, that didn’t go so well for the permit holder. He plans to continue to work to support the office a few days a week to help with the workload.

SCOPE President John Elwood was also present and gave his accolades to the Erie County Chapter for our productivity and success. He spoke on current egregious legislation found on the NYSCOPE website and the importance of getting gun owners out to the polls. He encourages all members to bring one person to join the membership.

 


  Erie County Chapter Officers
at the WNY Assn. of Retired Law Enforcement Personnel (WARP) meeting.
L. to R. Mike Knowles, Mark Drews, Patrick O'Donoghue, Joe Beres, Norman Hirsch


Chairman Mark Drews (right) with Paul Beakman, Jr., President of WARP.

Thank you to State Senator George Borrello for presenting to Erie County SCOPE on Tues. Oct. 28.
The crowd had great questions about the NYS recently signed domestic violence gun law. Also, we had a much passionate discussion about Hochul's electric mandate for new builds as of Jan. 1, 2026.
He spoke also about Elise Stefanik's probable run in '26 and our upcoming strategies as Patriots to take back NYS.


A 2nd Amendment Defense Organization, defending the rights of New York State gun owners to keep and bear arms!

PO Box 165
East Aurora, NY 14052

SCOPE is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.

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