engaging younger members

ENGAGING YOUNGER MEMBERSSAE Central Ontario & Oregon Sections

2SAE INTERNATIONAL SOLS 2014

The Team

• Andrew Shenouda• SAE Central Ontario Section

• Evan Chenoweth• SAE Oregon Section

• Fady Assaad• SAE Central Ontario Section

• Kelly Gallagher • SAE Oregon Section

• Saloni Sabharwal • SAE Central Ontario Section


AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion


Introduction and Overview

• In order to share new ideas and relate to a changing workforce, it is increasingly important to engage younger SAE members (35 and Younger).

• In this session:• Communicate effectively with younger

members• increase their attendance to events• meet their needs in areas of networking

and career development


Events – Interesting

Exciting!ChumpCar budget racing

UnusualRyno Motors single wheel

motorcycle

Cross-disciplineBike Fitting seminar

LocalB-Line electric trike delivery


Events – Relevant and Informative

SAE RelevantFreightliner Natural Gas

Vehicles Engineering

Cutting EdgeMotoCzysz E1pc electric

race motorcycle


Events – Informative

Convey knowledge relevant to members’ work

Warn Industries locking hub technology

HR presentation on engineering job hunting


Events – Affordable and Fun!

Cheap/free food and drinks + good location + fun activities = great turnout and participation

BBQ with cheap/free food

Free pizza at student night

Board meetings at a brew pub*

*SAE funds CANNOT be used to purchase alcohol


Events – Call for help

Why should they help your local SAE board?

• Networking

• Professional development (resume building)

• Teamwork

• Leadership

• Community service

• Free and fun!

Ask before the presentation and follow up with one-to-one contact afterwards


Events - Discussion

- What events have worked in your section to engage younger members?

- What events do you think could be effective in engaging younger members and why?


Communication - Email

MAILCHIMP• Format emails and manage lists efficiently• Overview of progress reports of multiple campaigns• Helps to access effective ways of communication• Mailchimp v/s Engineer Exchange


Communication - Email


Communication - Website

Improved Website1. Ease of formatting and

navigation2. Improved management of all

data3. Aesthetically pleasing and

attractive4. Minimal charges for domain

name and domain hosting5. Easily accessible - Paypal

button available


Communication – Social Media

Present Scenario:• No defined Social Media role on the

SAE COS governing council

Suggested Improvement and Outcome: • Dedicated role will ensure maximum

exposure on these forums

Why important? • Most effective method of targeting the

student population• Efficient means of E-Marketing• Means of gauging reactions to various

events hosted by the section and potential improvements


Communication – Social Media


Communications - Discussion

- What communication lines have been effective for your section to engage younger members?

- What communication lines do you think could be effective in engaging younger members and why?


Networking and Career DevelopmentStudent Involvement – Why?

• Students are the future!

• Networking and career advancement opportunities for students

• Students bring an innovative and fresh way of thinking

• Opportunity for students to get involved with in the Engineering Field outside of school


Networking and Career DevelopmentStudent Involvement- Examples• Get Involved with the Universities and

Engineering Societies.• Frosh Week• Support Engineering Society events

• Hold Events such as speakers, conferences or shows on University Campuses

• Governing Board Representatives• Each School is asked to have a representative

from a engineering society or team to attend monthly meetings

• If all else fails, offer free food or money!

SAE Booth at UofT Frosh Week

SAE Central Ontario Event Held on campus


Networking and Career DevelopmentSAE CDS - Students Night

• Annual Event organized by SAE Central Ontario

• All Universities with in Central Ontario are invited to bring their CDS projects for display

• Design Challenge presentation followed by question and answer period by SAE Judges

• Top 3 Presentations win money to support next years project

Students Night 2009 – U of T Aero-Design

Students Night 2013 – Oregon Section


Networking and Career DevelopmentSAE CDS – U of T Shoot Out

• Annual event organized by University of Toronto Formula SAE team

• All Formula SAE teams are invited to a friendly event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Pak

• Supported by SAE Central Ontario


Networking and Career Development

Job Seekers• Publicize meetings where job seekers can

find them• Keep online calendar up to date• Cross-promote with other Engineering and

Technical Societies• Present to job seekers group

– E.g. High-Tech Networking Group in Beaverton, OR

• Emphasize the networking opportunities from SAE

• Company Representatives


Networking and Career Development

New Employees• Primarily looking to grow in their career• Increase technical knowledge• Expand professional network• Develop teamwork and leadership skills

– They can be a leader even as young employees

– Get a leg up• Company reps can refer new employees


Networking and Career Development - Discussion

- What does your section do (or should do) to keep students engaged to continue becoming engaged as younger members after graduation?

- How do you include networking in your events?


Conclusion

• Engaging Younger Members is extremely valuable for your sections

• SAE Central Ontario & SAE Oregon share some best practices• Events• Communication• Networking & Career Development


QUESTIONS?

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