Special Programs

The Special Programs Committee was formed to coordinate local programs for SAE Detroit Section members. The programs include tours of different automotive facilities and other points of interest in the Detroit Metro Area, technical meetings on current topics and technologies and an annual golf outing.

Monday, May 24
24th Annual Golf Outing- Sold Out!
Red Run Golf Club - 2036 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073

The 24th Annual SAE Detroit Section Golf Outing will take place on Monday, May 24, 2010, at Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak. The day will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start and end with a dinner banquet at approximately 4:00 p.m. The outing is limited to 144 players and assignments will be allocated on a first-come basis, giving sponsors first preference.

Red Run Golf Club, a private club established in 1914, offers a traditional style 18-hole championship course designed by Willie Park, Jr. The relatively flat terrain of the course is challenging yet enjoyable for all levels of play and ranges from 5,565 yards from the forward tees to 6,785 from the championship tees. All fairways are lined with a wide variety of young to mature trees providing beautiful scenery year-round. Through the years, Red Run has become known for the very high quality and fast speed of the greens. The course has eighty-one strategically placed bunkers and water comes into play on seven holes.

  SPONSORED FOURSOMES will receive the following:

  • Full page color ad in Supercharger
  • Lawn sign with company logo at assigned hole
  • Company logo on banquet banner
  • Onsite event program recognition  
  • Company recognition on Detroit Section website

 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Register by Friday, April 23 and receive a discount!

  • Sponsored foursome – $750  ($825 after April 23)
  • Non-sponsored foursome – $550  ($625 after April 23)
  • Individual Golfer – $150 ($165 after April 23)

Golf fees will cover a powered cart, complete event scoring, continental breakfast, lunch, non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar for alcoholic beverages), dinner, First Place prize and Contest prizes.

For more information, contact Renee´ Bovair at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 or rbovair@sae-detroit.org.

2010 Golf Outing Sponsored Foursomes:
Aisin World Corp of America
Corporate Optics
Linamar
McLaren Performance Technologies
Metalsa
Precision Resource
Schaeffler Group Automotive
Summit Polymers
The Timken Company


Saturday, June 12
Young Automotive Professionals Conference
General Motors Milford Proving Grounds - 3300 General Motors Road, Milford, MI 48380

The SAE Detroit Section along with this year's host, General Motors Company, invites you to attend the 7th Annual Young Automotive Professional's Conference on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds. The event will include a panel discussion with prominent industry executives on "The Evolution of Global Safety". The afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event, featuring GM's most exciting vehicles on various courses.

8:30 a.m. - Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker
10:00 a.m. - Panel Discussion
11:00 a.m. - Panel Q & A
12:00 p.m. - Networking Lunch
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Ride & Drive

The conference is open to all ages (Ride & Drive requires a driver's license and at least 18 years of age) and is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry. Registration is limited to 250 participants. The cost is $40 for SAE members, $60 for non-members, and $20 for SAE student members. Cost includes breakfast and lunch.

Recruiters and Sponsors Needed!
SAE has developed several value-oriented sponsor/recruiter packages this year to optimize social networking during the event. We strive to align opportunities with talent at our SAE functions. For sponsorship/recruitment opportunities, or to make reservations, please call the SAE Detroit Section (248) 324-4445 to speak with Jill Piasecki.

Note: Camera/Camera phones will not be permitted.
Attendees must be 18 years old and present a valid driver's license.

Attire: Business casual. No shorts, open toed shoes or tank tops permitted.