The Benefits of SAE Membership in the Workplace...

We asked our 2007 SAE Detroit Section Chariman, Kevin Webber, to share his thoughts on why his SAE membership is valuable to him.

SAE is the Original Auto Industry Connection Forum.

Every day, we are reminded about the popularity of online sites like Facebook or LinkedIn. There’s no doubt that such electronic forums are great tools for staying in touch with friends and colleagues, past and present.

But, long before any of these virtual forums existed, professional organizations, like SAE provided a platform for connectivity of automotive engineers all over the world. This has been, and remains, the most important benefit of my SAE membership. SAE has been keen to keep up with the times, providing online forums, virtual meetings, and so on. But, there’s no substitute for the benefit that comes from personal meetings and conversations with an industry colleague at an SAE event. Whether it is a technical committee or dinner meeting, Formula event or Congress – SAE remains the forum to connect with fellow mobility engineers!


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Tuition-Free Educational Training For Displaced Auto Professionals

Any unemployed automotive professional is eligible for tuition-free educational classes at SAE Automotive Headquarters in Troy, Mich., during the months of February and March.

Tuition is free, but there will be a $50-per-day materials fee for non-SAE members. SAE members’ fee is reduced to $25.

To register for classes through the program, contact SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (U.S. and Canada only) or 1-724-776-4970 (outside U.S. and Canada). The SAE Professional Development schedule is available at www.sae.org/events/training/seminars; click on “Seminars by Date.”

Individuals who attend courses that include textbooks, software packages, or SAE Standards and Papers, may opt to purchase those additional resources separately. All tuition-free seats are on a space-available basis. Webinars and e-Learning programs are not included in this program.


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Special Reduced Membership Dues Rate Available

At renewal time, if you find yourself out of work due to the current economic situation, SAE offers dues assistance to members in good standing. Members receive a 50% dues reduction for up to two consecutive years in times of unemployment. Check SAE’s web site on the Dues and Rate page, contact a SAE Customer Service Representative at 1-877-606-7323; 1-724-776-4970 (if calling from outside North America); or customerservice@sae.org to find out how to obtain the special unemployed dues rate.

Do not drop your SAE membership in times of hardship but rather continue as it can be your most valuable resource.

Kevin Webber, 2007 SAE Detroit Section Chairman