CORNING, NY, April 30, 2008 – The Errol Shand Award for Volunteer Service was presented to Jan P. Updegraff, former president and CEO of Chemung Canal Trust Company and Chemung Financial Corporation, Wednesday evening at the United Way of the Southern Tier Annual dinner.
During the event, held at the Radisson Hotel Corning, he received a Steuben bowl with engraved base for his dedicated service.
The Shand Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates a lifetime of exemplary volunteer service in Chemung and/or Steuben Counties. Updegraff received this distinction for his devotion to the community and for his role as a respected business leader. During his tenure at Chemung Canal, the bank became a model of corporate citizenship and has been one of Chemung County Chamber of Commerce’s largest investors of both financial and personal resources. He continues to influence the institution and currently serves as director of the board.
In addition to his long term support of the United Way of the Southern Tier, the Elmira native has devoted his time growing the economic health of the region and serves on the board of directors for Southern Tier Economic Growth, Inc. and Chemung County Chamber of Commerce. He also directs his efforts towards bettering the health of Southern Tier residents and providing cultural outlets for them to enjoy. He serves on the board for the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and has helped raise money for the Arnot Art Museum and the restoration of the Eldridge Park Carousel.
“I have served with Jan on several boards and have had ample opportunity to observe first-hand his dedication and enthusiasm, encouraging participation, leading fund drives, and showing wise counsel,” Dr. Thomas Meier, president of Elmira College, said during the event. “The prestigious Shand Award was created to honor the spirit and dedication of Jan Updegraff.”
2008 Errol Shand Award Press Information
Recipient: Jan P. Updegraff, of Elmira
Volunteer Involvement: Present
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center
- Southern Tier Economic Growth
- Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
Past
- Southern Tier Hospice, chairman of the board
- Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum, chairman of the board
- Bethany Retirement Center, chairman of the board
- Eldridge Park Carousel Restoration Society, board member and Co-Chairman of Capital Fund Drive
- Arnot Art Museum, board of trustees, vice president and treasurer, Capital Campaign chairman
- United Way of the Southern Tier, board member
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation, board member
Impact of Service: • Chemung Canal Trust Company was recognized as the Chemung
County Chamber of Commerce’s largest investor of both financial and
personal resources.
· Encouraged his employees to invest in their communities and
donate their time
· Helped raise money for the restoration of the Eldridge Park Carousel
· Created comprehensive services for businesses and their employees through STEG
· Dedicated scholarship funds to the Elmira/Corning Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
· Lead fund drives for the Arnot Art Museum
· Helped enhance the Chemung Chamber’s Annual Dinner Meeting of Members, Regional Tourism Promotion, Showcase Auction, Member Services Council, Public Affairs, Centennial, Grand Campaign and Global Legacy Award
Awards: Elmira College Outstanding Alumnus Award
Mary E. Kennedy Community Builder Award, Chemung County Chamber
of Commerce
President’s Award, NAACP – Elmira-Corning Chapter
About United Way of the Southern Tier
United Way of the Southern Tier (www.uwst.org) is a locally managed non-profit organization focused on effectively mobilizing the caring power of our community to help people improve their lives. United Way of the Southern Tier is the largest non-governmental provider of funding for health and human services in Chemung and Steuben Counties.
