Detroit Post Events

PAST EVENTS

SAME holds events monthly, except the month of August. Below is a selection of a few recent events.

State of the Detroit District 2025 – Annual Update

The Detroit District Commander Lieutenant Colonel Wallace W. Bandeff presented the State of the Detroit District to the SAME Detroit Post in person at the DoubleTree Suites Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby. The Commander presented work the district is looking forward to accomplishing in the coming year. 

January Luncheon and Presentation: PFAS-Impacted Soil Management

The SAME Detroit Post held a luncheon presentation titled “Cost-Effective, Sustainable Treatment Alternatives for PFAS-Impacted Soil on Wednesday” on January 15^th, 2025. Joe Quinnan (Senior Vice President at Arcadis) presented to a packed audience of regulators, consultants, and small business owners at the Engineering Society of Detroit offices in Southfield.

Holiday Social Event – December 11th

Thank you to everyone who came to December’s SAME Holiday Social event at Palazzo di Bocce

We had a great evening with delicious food, wonderful company, and exciting competitive games of bocce!

Enjoy a fantastic holiday season!

US Army DEVCOM Tour – November

On November 13, 2024, the SAME Detroit Post toured the the Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren. The GVSC is the center of excellence for Department of Defense (DoD) ground vehicle systems modernization and sustainment. The mission at GVSC is to accelerate delivery and sustainment of ground system capabilities to our partners ensuring overmatch for our Warfighters. The facility tour showcased numerous capabilities across numerous technical areas and gave participants an introduction to the breadth of GVSC’s expertise. Tour stops included system integration laboratories, electronics and architecture, robotics, survivability and protection, prototype integration facility, durability and test lab, modeling and simulation, powertrain and electrification, energy storage, and fuel cells. Thank you Dr. LaLonde for hosting us!

Rehabilitation of Sanford, Secord, Smallwood, Edenville, and Sanford Dams Presentation and Lunch – October

Troy Naperala (VP of GEI in Traverse City) presented on the overview of the project and was joined by representatives of Spicer and Four Lakes Task Force for the presentation.

Selfridge Air National Guard Tour and Lunch – September

The SAME Detroit Post toured the Selfridge Air National Guard Base on Wednesday September 18^th, 2024. Once again, the Post field trip was informative and educational. We learned a lot about the base’s history, aircraft, mission, and construction projects. A huge thank you to Major Stephen Klenke, PE, for being our host!

SAME Detroit Post Annual Golf Classic

SAME Detroit Post held it’s Annual Golf Classic on July 25, 2024, and a blast was had by all! All proceeds will go to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Scholarships for Local Students. Thank you to everyone who participated, and a special thanks to our sponsors!! Photos are available on our Flickr Site .

US Army Corps of Engineers Detroit Project Office Tour at Historic Fort Wayne

June 26, 2024
The Detroit SAME Post attended an excellent tour and presentation of USACE’s Detroit Project Office, given by Mr. Patrick A. Kuhne, Operations Project Manager. Completed in 1850, Historic Fort Wayne has served the city of Detroit through many eras, including as a primary induction center for Michigan troops entering battle in every conflict from the Civil War to Vietnam. Today the USACE operates on 9 acres of the property.

SAME Soo Locks Tour

May 23, 2024
The Detroit SAME Post toured the Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. The tour was very well attended, and the group had a great time, both on the tour and at the social / cocktail hour afterwards! A special thanks to our Soo Locks Tour sponsor Blood Hound Underground Utility Locators.

Veterans Charity Run

SAME sponsored a charity run in honor of US Veterans. A good time was had by all!