SAE Detroit Section will host a racing event at Kart 2 Kart on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills on Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members.
Kart 2 Kart’s 1/5 mile race track includes a long 200 foot straightaway and six varying corners to give the thrill of high speeds and g-forces. The track itself is a textured concrete to aid in the amount of available grip which can bring up to 1.5 g’s in the corners. Participants compete against up to 11 other racers and are timed with Kart 2 Kart’s club Speed timing. All races are computer monitored to provide detailed results that are broken down by lap.
Pizza will be served at 6:00 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $35 for SAE members and $45 for non-members, which includes two races and a third race for the top drivers, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages.
To register, visit www.sae-detroit.org. For questions, please contact Lynn Norwood at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 ext. 5 or lnorwood@sae-detroit.org.
No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Kart 2 Kart
42705 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Kart 2 Kart’s 1/5 mile race track includes a long 200 foot straightaway and six varying corners to give the thrill of high speeds and g-forces. The track itself is a textured concrete to aid in the amount of available grip which can bring up to 1.5 g’s in the corners. Participants compete against up to 11 other racers and are timed with Kart 2 Kart’s club Speed timing. All races are computer monitored to provide detailed results that are broken down by lap.
Pizza will be served at 6:00 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $35 for SAE members and $45 for non-members, which includes two races and a third race for the top drivers, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages.
To register, visit www.sae-detroit.org. For questions, please contact Lynn Norwood at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 ext. 5 or lnorwood@sae-detroit.org.
No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Kart 2 Kart
42705 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Social Events
Focus: HOPE Tour
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Focus: HOPE has been engaged in “intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice” in metropolitan Detroit for more than 40 years. Since 1981, it has been training people for careers, including those in machining, manufacturing, engineering, information technologies and weatherization.
On this tour you will see its Center for Advanced Technologies, which houses the Information Technologies Center (IT training); an engineering degree program; R&D for the U.S. Department of Defense; a manufacturing and assembly partnership with Android Industries (producing components for the Chevy Volt);and more.
You will also have the opportunity to see Focus: HOPE’s green business incubator space, Center for Children, food distribution center and warehouse, and its neighborhood revitalization efforts. Come and learn about one of our region’s most important and longstanding non-profit organizations.
The cost for this tour is $15 with all proceeds being donated to Focus: HOPE. For questions, please contact Lynn Norwood at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 ext. 5 or lnorwood@saedetroit.org. The tour will begin at the Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) at 1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48238. Secure parking is available in the lot across the street from the CAT (enter the lot from LaSalle).
About Focus: HOPE
In 1968, Father William Cunningham (1930-1997) and Eleanor Josaitis (1931-2011) co-founded Focus: HOPE , an organization dedicated to intelligent and practical solutions to the problems of hunger, economic disparity, inadequate education, and racial divisiveness. Together, they adopted the following mission.
Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Black and white, yellow, brown and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, national origin and religious persuasion we join in this covenant.
—Adopted March 8, 1968
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Focus: HOPE has been engaged in “intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice” in metropolitan Detroit for more than 40 years. Since 1981, it has been training people for careers, including those in machining, manufacturing, engineering, information technologies and weatherization.
On this tour you will see its Center for Advanced Technologies, which houses the Information Technologies Center (IT training); an engineering degree program; R&D for the U.S. Department of Defense; a manufacturing and assembly partnership with Android Industries (producing components for the Chevy Volt);and more.
You will also have the opportunity to see Focus: HOPE’s green business incubator space, Center for Children, food distribution center and warehouse, and its neighborhood revitalization efforts. Come and learn about one of our region’s most important and longstanding non-profit organizations.
The cost for this tour is $15 with all proceeds being donated to Focus: HOPE. For questions, please contact Lynn Norwood at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 ext. 5 or lnorwood@saedetroit.org. The tour will begin at the Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) at 1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48238. Secure parking is available in the lot across the street from the CAT (enter the lot from LaSalle).
About Focus: HOPE
In 1968, Father William Cunningham (1930-1997) and Eleanor Josaitis (1931-2011) co-founded Focus: HOPE , an organization dedicated to intelligent and practical solutions to the problems of hunger, economic disparity, inadequate education, and racial divisiveness. Together, they adopted the following mission.
Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Black and white, yellow, brown and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, national origin and religious persuasion we join in this covenant.
—Adopted March 8, 1968
Tour
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rosie O'Grady's
279 West Nine Mile Road
Fernadale, MI 48220
(248) 742-1299
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rosie O'Grady's
279 West Nine Mile Road
Fernadale, MI 48220
(248) 742-1299
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
GM Heritage Center Tour
Thursday, March 22, 2012
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
In 2008, General Motors opened the GM Heritage Center to coincide with their 100 year anniversary. This facility plays key role in showcarew5e3w2qsing the company's rich history of success and its strong engineering capability.
SAE Detroit Section has arranged a special tour of the Heritage Center, which normally is only open to GM employees, scholars, analysts and the media. Located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, just north of the GM Technical Center, the GM Heritage Center is not just a museum. Rather, it’s a cross between the ultimate automotive enthusiast's
garage and a living repository of automotive history. The GM Heritage Center has 81,000 square feet of flexible space, housing more than 180 vehicles spanning 10 decades. The vehicle collection showcases a wide range of GM design, technology and innovation. Among the vehicles are past and current concept vehicles and historically significant vehicles from various eras (including a 1931 V16 Cadillac, a 1949 Buick Roadmaster, and a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette). In addition to vehicles, the Heritage Center will be the custodian of important historical automotive records and items.
Every artifact at the Heritage Center inspires curiosity and respect for the people who built GM over the past century. By highlighting the exciting designs, groundbreaking
technology, and powerful brands that have comprised GM’s first century, the GM Heritage Center will help inspire new generations of enthusiasts and make the company even stronger in years to come as GM moves toward a second century of operations. This is evident by great designs, both legendary and recent, like the sixth generation Corvette, Cadillac 16 Concept Vehicle, and the Pontiac Solstice.
The tour will take place Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and is limited to SAE members and their guests. The GM Heritage Center is located at 6400 Center Dr., Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48312. Pre-registration is required. The fee is $15 for SAE members and $10 for student members. To register, please visit www.sae-detroit.org
or call the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 ext. 5.
Tour
The networking session and breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m., followed by the presentation and Q&A from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. The cost, which includes a buffet breakfast, is $30 for SAE/SPE members, $45 for non-members, $15 for SAE student members, or a reserved table of six for $180.
Awareness on the impact of emissions from internal combustion engine powered automobiles is increasing and is leading to new legislation aimed at progressively improving overall vehicle performance. Automakers and suppliers have been closely collaborating to implement technologies that will decrease overall emissions and improve vehicle efficiency. Of all areas of the vehicle, powertrain has received the most attention to act on emissions at the source.
Different technological advances have been made in the powertrain to optimize engine combustion, advantageously utilize gas recirculation and charging, increase transmission efficiency, and improve after-treatment. One other area of interest has been reduction of friction between moving components in engines, transmission and axles. In particular, innovation in rotational and reciprocating sealing systems has led to designs that significantly reduce the power requirements.
The panel will address technological trends and low friction sealing systems that enable low vehicle emissions and improve the environmental footprint of the automobile.
San Marino Club
1685 E. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48083
Awareness on the impact of emissions from internal combustion engine powered automobiles is increasing and is leading to new legislation aimed at progressively improving overall vehicle performance. Automakers and suppliers have been closely collaborating to implement technologies that will decrease overall emissions and improve vehicle efficiency. Of all areas of the vehicle, powertrain has received the most attention to act on emissions at the source.
Different technological advances have been made in the powertrain to optimize engine combustion, advantageously utilize gas recirculation and charging, increase transmission efficiency, and improve after-treatment. One other area of interest has been reduction of friction between moving components in engines, transmission and axles. In particular, innovation in rotational and reciprocating sealing systems has led to designs that significantly reduce the power requirements.
The panel will address technological trends and low friction sealing systems that enable low vehicle emissions and improve the environmental footprint of the automobile.
San Marino Club
1685 E. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48083
Technical Meeting
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
1873 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 742-1299
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
1873 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 742-1299
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30, and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
Cobo Center - Room: WI-51/52
1 Washington Blvd # 401
Detroit, MI 48226-4420
More details to follow.
Cobo Center - Room: WI-51/52
1 Washington Blvd # 401
Detroit, MI 48226-4420
Section Meeting
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Post Bar
42875 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 465-9600
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Post Bar
42875 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 465-9600
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
Have you seen the new 2013 Ford Escape? It's completely restyled and getting rave reviews. You'll have a chance to view the vehicles and hear from the engineers who led the project as they share their presentation.
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
Ford Conference & Event Center 1151 Village Road
Dearborn, MI 48124-5033
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
Ford Conference & Event Center 1151 Village Road
Dearborn, MI 48124-5033
Section Meeting
Young
Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds
The SAE Detroit Section along with this year’s host, Chrysler Group LLC, invites you to attend the 9th Annual Young Automotive Professionals Conference. The event will include a morning panel discussion with prominent industry executives and the afternoon afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event featuring some of Chrysler’s most exciting vehicles on various courses.
The conference is open to anyone 18 years or older (Ride & Drive requires valid driver’s license) and is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry.
SAE Member - $40
Non-members - $60
Student Member - $20
Saturday, June 9, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds
The SAE Detroit Section along with this year’s host, Chrysler Group LLC, invites you to attend the 9th Annual Young Automotive Professionals Conference. The event will include a morning panel discussion with prominent industry executives and the afternoon afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event featuring some of Chrysler’s most exciting vehicles on various courses.
The conference is open to anyone 18 years or older (Ride & Drive requires valid driver’s license) and is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry.
SAE Member - $40
Non-members - $60
Student Member - $20
Young Professionals
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Woody's
208 W. 5th Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 543-6911
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Woody's
208 W. 5th Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 543-6911
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kona Grille
30 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48067
(248) 543-6911
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kona Grille
30 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48067
(248) 543-6911
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
SAE Detroit Section will host a racing event at Kart 2 Kart on Tuesday, August 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills on Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members. The cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes two races and a third race for the top drivers, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages.
Kart 2 Kart’s 1/5 mile race track includes a long 200 foot straightaway and six varying corners to give the thrill of high speeds and g-forces. The track itself is a textured concrete to aid in the amount of available grip which can bring up to 1.5 G’s in the corners. Participants compete against up to 11 other racers and are timed with Kart 2 Kart’s Club Speed timing. All races are computer monitored to provide detailed results for broken down by lap.
No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Kart 2 Kart
42705 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Kart 2 Kart’s 1/5 mile race track includes a long 200 foot straightaway and six varying corners to give the thrill of high speeds and g-forces. The track itself is a textured concrete to aid in the amount of available grip which can bring up to 1.5 G’s in the corners. Participants compete against up to 11 other racers and are timed with Kart 2 Kart’s Club Speed timing. All races are computer monitored to provide detailed results for broken down by lap.
No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Kart 2 Kart
42705 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Social Events
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Como's Restaurant
22812 Woodward Avenue
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-5005
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Como's Restaurant
22812 Woodward Avenue
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-5005
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
Don't miss this opportunity to view the new Cadillac XTS and hear from the engineers who developed it. (Speakers will be announced in June so be sure to check back for updates.)
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
San Marino Club
1685 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083-2032
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
San Marino Club
1685 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083-2032
Section Meeting
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Royal Oak Brewery
215 E. 4th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 544-1141
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Royal Oak Brewery
215 E. 4th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 544-1141
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bailey's Pub & Grille
1965 W. Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 435-3044
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bailey's Pub & Grille
1965 W. Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 435-3044
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
SAE members and guests will meet to discuss current social and business topics with fellow executive-minded professionals. The event location will vary month to month throughout the metro-Detroit area. There is no cost for admission, but everyone is responsible for their own tabs. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mr.B's
215 South Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 399-0017
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mr.B's
215 South Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 399-0017
*Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at SAE events.
Networking Night
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7:30.
More details to follow.
Ford Conference & Event Center 1151 Village Road
Dearborn, MI 48124-5033
More details to follow.
Ford Conference & Event Center 1151 Village Road
Dearborn, MI 48124-5033
Section Meeting