Upcoming Events
March Presentation & Luncheon
Join us Wednesday March 18, 2026 for the SAME Detroit Post Monthly Luncheon Presentation
Topic: When the System Works but a Person Chooses Not To: EM 385-1-1 & Unavoidable
Presented by: Rich Barcum, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT – President/CEO
Time: Sign in and Networking 11:30am-12:00pm
Presentation & Lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Registration Deadline: Please RSVP using Eventbrite by 11am on Monday, March 16, 2026
Eventbrite Link: https://Cardinal-Compliance-Consultants.eventbrite.com
Where: James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering
5050 Anthony Wayne Drive
RM 1520 – Ford Activity Center Detroit, MI 48202
Cost: $20 Federal Employees
$40 SAME Members
$50 non SAME members
Students – Free!
Detroit Post Annual Golf Classic-2026
Thursday, Jul 30 from 7:30 am to 4 pm EDT
All Proceeds go to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Scholarships for Local Students
Register Here
Mulligan Add On (4 Mulligans included) available: $15 when you register online, or $20 at the door
Team skins challenge, $20 cash entry at registration
Skills competition (Longest drive/putt, closest to the pin)
Includes: green fee/cart, hotdog lunch, dinner and raffle tickets
Question’s? Please contact us at same.detroit@gmail.com
First Come First Serve for Hole Sponsorship Locations
PAST EVENTS
SAME holds events monthly, except the month of August. Below is a selection of a few recent events.
State of the District Update
The USACE Detroit District Commander LTC Wallace Bandeff presented the State of the Detroit District to a packed house of the SAME Detroit Post.
SAME Recap of 2025 and Service Recognition
At this event, we recapped our 2025 achievements, install our new Board members, recognize new members, provide service pins for member milestones, and recognize our outstanding contributors.
A huge congratulations to our honorees celebrating:
⭐ 5 Years of service and collaboration Brett Schwenke, Samir Matta
⭐15 Years of leadership and professional growth Donald D. Carpenter, Ph.D, P.E., LEED AP, Tricia Muxlow, PS, LS, F.SAME, Brigid Zvirbulis, PMP, Tom Kaugher
⭐30 Years of unwavering participation at the Post and our mission Hal Harrington
These milestones represent more than just time; they represent a deep commitment to fostering relationships between the military, government, and industry to help solve our nation’s infrastructure challenges.
November Presentation & Lunch: Augmented Intelligence in the A/E Industry
John Wolf of Drummond Carpenter gave a fascinating talk on the use of Augmented Intelligence in the Architectural / Engineering Industry. Special thanks to our event sponsor, Drummond Carpenter!
October Presentation & Lunch: Engineering Ethics
Mr. Mike Howe, Fellow SAME, presented an informative lecture on engineering ethics to the SAME Detroit Post. Many were in attendance and this course earned 2 ethics professional development hours for the licensed engineers and surveyors present.
September Presentation & Tour – GWLA Water Works Park
The SAME Detroit Post took a fascinating tour of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Water Works Park (WWP) on Thursday Sept 18, 2025. Turnout was strong with over 20 member and guests attending. We saw the treatment process from the upstream intake through solids removal, disinfection, and conveyance to the city water distribution network. Many thanks to our hosts at GLWA!
SAME Detroit Golf Classic
The 2025 Golf Classic was a rousing success! Thank you to all our sponsors and golfers for your support; all proceeds from the event go towards funding STEM scholarships for local college students.
See our Flickr page for photos of the event! https://www.flickr.com/photos/201205642@N02/albums/72177720328237948
Consumer Energy Karns Power Plant Tour – May
The SAME Detroit Post had a fantastic tour of the Consumers Energy Karns Power Plant and Solar Array Farm. Thank you to Consumers Energy for hosting us!
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 15th, 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 18th, 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!
