8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) OF The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):			August 15, 2012
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION  (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		0-13888 (Commission file number)	16-123703-8 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Chemung Canal Plaza, P.O. Box 1522, Elmira, NY 14901  (Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code) (607) 737-3711 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[   ]	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[   ]	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(B) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 8.01	OTHER EVENTS
On August 20, 2012, Chemung Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on October 1, 2012, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2012.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

ITEM 9.01	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d)	Exhibits
	Exhibit No.
	99.1	Press Release of Chemung Financial Corporation dated August 20, 2012

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
	CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION
August 20, 2012	By:  Ronald M. Bentley
	Ronald M. Bentley
	President & Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

      Chemung Financial Corporation One Chemung Canal Plaza P.O. Box 1522 Elmira, New York 14902 (607) 737-3711

For Immediate Release:

August 20, 2012

Chemung Financial Announces Quarterly Dividend

Chemung Financial Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on October 1, 2012, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2012.

Chemung Financial Corporation, headquartered in Elmira, New York, was incorporated in 1985 as the holding company for Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full service community bank with full trust powers.  Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest active independent bank in New York State.  Chemung Financial Corporation is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial services subsidiary offering non-traditional services including mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax preparation services and insurance.  CFS Group, Inc. was founded in 2001.

-- 30 --

**************************************

The full text of this press release may be found at www.chemungcanal.com

This press release may include forward-looking statements with respect to revenue sources, growth, market risk, corporate objectives and possible losses due to asset quality.  These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Chemung Financial Corporation assumes no duty, and specifically disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, and cautions that these statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Corporation’s actual operating results to differ materially.