About Us

The Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) was founded by a small group of industry pioneers in 1905. As membership grew, the Detroit Section was established in 1911 and has grown to become one of the largest in the Society with over 16,000 members from southeastern lower Michigan, including metropolitan Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson and Toledo.

The fundamental purpose of the Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, eight vehicle meetings are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, field trips and social events. To promote awareness for future members, the Section provides support to SAE student chapters at eight local universities. Additionally, individual members are active participants in educational programs for K-12 students.

For additional information about local activities, please visit the Events and Tickets portion of this site.

2008 Detroit Section Chairman

Mike Powers


The Detroit Section is pleased to announce Mike Powers as 2008 Section Chairman. Powers has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for 15 years and a member of the SAE Detroit Section Governing Board since 2000. Full bio








Governing Board
The work of the Detroit Section is developed, guided and overseen by a volunteer Governing Board of local members, supported by the paid staff in the local office. General oversight and other areas of support are provided by SAE International.

The affairs of the Section are directed by the Governing Board, which is composed of the positions depicted at right:

Directors of the various committees and activities are invited to attend and participate in quarterly Governing Board meetings and as a matter of practicality, Directors are considered to be members of the Governing Board.

Detroit Section Governing Board

Chairman
Treasurer
Director - Finance Committee
Delegate - National Nominating Committee
    1st Alternate Delegate - National Nominating Committee
    2nd Alternate Delegate - National Nominating Committee
Director - Strategic Planning Committee
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chairman - Programs
    Assistant Vice Chairman - Meetings
    Assistant Vice Chairman - Operations
Vice Chairman - Younger Members
    Assistant Vice Chairman - Math & Science K-12
    Assistant Vice Chairman - Special Programs
    Assistant Vice Chairman - Student Relations
Assistant Vice Chairman - Membership
Vice Chairman - Toledo Activity
Vice Chairman - Global Leadership Conference


Sections Award of Excellence (Gold Award)

Description
This award recognizes those sections that have done an outstanding job in extending the Society’s services to the local members in their territory. It is hoped that such recognition will challenge the sections to continue to revise the programs and services they provide to keep them in tune with the changing needs of their members. It also encourages a competitive spirit among the sections to search for new and improved services.


SAE Section/Chapter Partnerships of Distinction Awards

This award will be presented to all Section/Student Chapter that attain a minimum of 50 award points based on the award criteria (see attached criteria). There is no set limit to the number of Partnership of Distinction awards. Selected Sections and their participating Student Chapter(s) will receive a specially engraved plaque along with a website award icon.