Younger Members
One of the SAE Detroit Section's main goals is to encourage younger members (age
36 and younger) to participate in Section activities. The Younger Member committee
consists of a group of young professionals that meet once a month to plan the annual
YAPC and to create new younger member activities and programs. The committee's main
objective is to get younger members more involved in networking and to familiarize
them with the many benefits SAE has to offer.
Program
Young Automotive Professionals Night
Come meet your peers, industry leaders, and young entrepreneurs.
SAE members and guests will meet every third Thursday of the month 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 his own tab. Don't forget to bring extra business cards!
Dates and Locations:
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Corner Bar - One Hundred Townsend St. Birmingham, MI
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dirty Martini - 42705 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI
Thursday, March 20, 2008
CINQ (bottom floor of Bastone) - 419 South Main St. Royal Oak, MI
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Bookies Tavern - 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226-1880
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Location TBD
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Young Automotive Professional's Conference
"Engineering a Sustainable Future"
Ford Dearborn Development Center - Dearborn, MI
Keynote Speaker: Paul Mascarenas
Vice President, Engineering Americas Product Development
The SAE Detroit Section along with this year's host, Ford Motor Company, invites you to attend the 5th Annual Young Automotive Professional's Conference on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Ford Dearborn Development Center (Proving Grounds). The event will include a panel discussion with prominent industry executives on "Engineering a Sustainable Future". The afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event, featuring Ford's most exciting vehicles on various courses.
8:30 a.m. - Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker, Ford Motor Company
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 Renee' Bovair.