The United Way of Chautauqua County will honor a Jamestown resident as the recipient of the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Community Service Award. Joseph McIntyre will be presented the award at the organization's annual Salute to Labor Dinner on Wednesday, October 21st at Chautauqua Institution's Athenaeum Hotel.
A retired member of IBEW Local 106, McIntyre spent more than 39 years with Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric in Jamestown, beginning as an apprentice electrician in 1987 and progressing through roles as a journeyman, small and large project foreman, and ultimately Senior Estimator and Project Manager. He retired from the company in March 2026. His commitment to service extended well beyond his career with Ahlstrom Schaeffer. For more than three decades, McIntyre has dedicated his time and expertise to training future electricians through the IBEW Local 106 apprenticeship program, while also serving approximately 12 years on the union's executive board. He also developed and taught a foreman's program, giving leadership instruction to apprentices in the final year of their apprenticeship.
McIntyre's volunteer service includes work through his church, for the local food bank, youth programs and community projects.
The Joseph H. Mason Award, now in its 46th year, recognizes the exceptional community involvement and volunteerism of a local union member. The award is named after a long-standing United Way board member who exemplified labor's commitment to community service, the award honors an individual whose commitment to serving others reflects the important role organized labor plays in strengthening communities.
Tickets for the Salute to Labor Dinner can be purchased by contacting United Way of Chautauqua County. Tickets are $65 per person or $500 for a table of eight. For questions, or to RSVP for the event, contact Nick Dean by calling (716) 483-1561 or e-mailing [email protected].
