1. 2002 SAE Board Focus Areas S. M. Shahed January 25, 2002

2. 2002 Board Focus Areas Building on Solid Groundwork Strengthen processes and structure to assure continued success of SAE to 2010 and beyond. Strengthen relationship with industry. Help sections increase value of products and services provided locally. Strengthen SAE’s network for mobility engineers. Enhance SAE’s image as a focal point for new mobility technologies. Strengthen the links between SAE ground and air transportation sectors. Increase the value of SAE in policy and standard setting.

3. 2002 Board Focus Areas Board focus areas are a shared responsibility between the SAE President and the SAE Board of Directors. Board members have picked focus areas to share. Board will work with OBCs, SAE Leadership to plan and deliver on plans. Bill Leppard will present an example of plans

4. Actions Feedback on Focus Areas Pick Focus Areas that interest/impact you Connect with Board Members Any questions? Call/e-mail me –sm.shahed@honeywell.com –Work 310-517-1160 –Home 310-377-8472 (Pacific Time!) –Cell 310-480-7825

5. Strengthen processes & structure to assure continued success of SAE to 2010 and beyond Focus AreaChampion Set processes in place to improve the quality of SAE products. B. Leppard A. Howland B. Richardson E. Chen Set processes in place to reduce cycle time to develop new SAE products. B. Leppard A. Howland B. Richardson Accelerate SAE’s transition from information provider to knowledge provider. J. Kinstler A. Howland J. Jakubowski

6. Strengthen relationship with industry Focus AreaChampion Industry is a significant customer of SAE. Strengthen the engagement of OEMs and Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers in SAE meetings and exhibits, and sponsorship of other SAE events. N. Schilke - Leader T. Rhoades J. Kinstler P. Alegre (Aero) T. Hundley Karl Goering

7. Help sections increase value of products and services provided locally Focus AreaChampion Offer innovative mentoring programs – personal and electronic, local and international. T. Rhoades Offer career enhancement programs. B. Keleher Offer a package of exciting programs for sections to choose from. S. Burdette T. Rhoades Strong, energized program inviting SAE members to get involved locally – AWIM, collegiate competitions, SAE technical products. S. Burdette T. Hundley D. Johnson

8. Strengthen SAE’s Network for mobility engineers Focus AreaChampion Build on the work of SAE’s Diversity Council to make SAE more relevant to Diversity Groups including younger members, women, international members, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and others. T. Hundley R. Sears J. Jakubowski Develop and strengthen relationships with international mobility organizations. Facilitate growth of affiliates where appropriate; strengthen existing affiliates: - Western Europe B. Cousyn D. Hillebrand - Eastern Europe B. Peters - Asia and Australia E. Chen - Americas P. Alegre S. Burdette

9. Enhance SAE’s image as a focal point for new mobility technologies Focus AreaChampion Aviation Security P. Alegre B. Ireland G. Henderson Intelligent transportation systems B. Cousyn Electrical systems Electronics & “digital” systems T. Hundley Fuel cell technology B. Richardson D. Hillebrand Advanced materials E. Chen Lean operations J. Kinstler A. Howland E. Chen

10. Strengthen the links between SAE ground and air transportation sectors Focus AreaChampion Build on the groundwork of the Mobility Technology Planning Forum. Renewed emphasis on aviation security. P. Alegre B. Ireland Common standards in communication protocols. T.Hundley P. Alegre Technology transfer in areas of reliability and safety. S. Burdette T. Hundley P. Alegre E. Chen

11. Increase the value of SAE in Policy and standard setting Focus AreaChampion Enhance the role of SAE, not just as a technology and knowledge provider, but also as supplier of standards to the industries, governments, and practitioners of the world. T. Hundley B. Peters

12. Proposed Board Dates/Locations 2002 SAE World Congress –March 8, 2002 –Detroit, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Conference –June 6-7, 2002 –Hartford, Connecticut SAE Headquarters –September 9-10, 2002 –Warrendale, Pennsylvania Long Range Planning Meeting –December 2-5, 2002 –San Diego, California

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