2023-11-15T09:54:55-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 237163348 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION SOCI 2482448993 5750 New King Drive Suite 120 Troy MI 48098 Jitesh Desai Treasurer 2485631657 2023-11-14 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Jitesh Desai 2403 Westwood Drive Rochester Hills MI 48306 728572 0 X www.speautomotive.com X 1942 MI Advances automotive plastics technology worldwide by recognizing automotive industry innovations and encouraging education and research. Provides technical training for industry applications and distributes educational information to members. 33 33 0 9 8000 0 8625 12250 292637 707173 4 25 15500 9124 316766 728572 0 0 0 0 6000 12000 0 0 12130 320752 763501 326752 775501 -9986 -46929 376718 329789 0 0 376718 329789 X The Automotive Division of SPE is dedicated to recognizing and communicating technical accomplishments in all phases of new automotive plastic and plastic-based-composite developments in the transportation industry. Our mission is to advance automotive plastics technology worldwide and to educate industry, academia and the public about these advances through technical conferences, publications and providing scholarships to deserving students or organizations. 0 0 255401 236831 SPE's Automotive Innovation Awards Program (IAG) is the oldest and largest competition of its kind in the world. While there are no monetary prizes, all participants are winners by virtue of being able to showcase their company's technology to a global audience. Dozens of teams made up of OEM's, tier suppliers and polymer producers submit nominations describing their part, system, or complete vehicle, and why it merits the claim as "The Year's Most Innovative Use of Plastic". 242903 256847 Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE): This event is designed to educate and update automotive design and production engineers, sales personnel, and managers from transportation OEM's and tier suppliers about the benefits and expanding importance of thermoset and thermoplastic composites in passenger vehicles, light trucks, and other ground transportation applications. 158340 208495 Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference. PRESENT TO INDUSTRY DECISION MAKERS IN AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS. Be part of the all new SPE Automotive Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference and learn how electric and autonomous vehicle development is driving innovative automotive solutions. This event featured technical presentations, keynote speakers and panel discussions, networking breakfasts, breaks, lunches and receptions, and exhibits that highlight advances in this fast-growing industry. 69100 0 0 Scholarships: A very important part of our mission is to provide money to individuals or deserving organizations to advance the study of plastics in automotive applications. These scholarships are in addition to what is awarded as part of the ACCE. Education Outreach: Education thru STEM clubs, PlastiVan, approved student activities 8464 0 5000 Newsletter The newsletter is published four times per year as an online publication. 77564 0 5000 734208 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 33 33 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 MI X Jitesh Desai 2482448993 5750 New King Drive Suite 120 Troy MI 48098 X Jitesh Desai Treasurer Administrator 20 0 X 4500 0 0 Bonnie Bennyhoff Volunteer 5 0 X 1500 0 0 Marc Bahm Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Neil Fuenmayor Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Umesh Gandhi Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Drew Geda Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Brian Grosser Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Chuck Jarrett Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Norm Karkarala Director 2 X 0 0 0 Mark Lapain Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Lee Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Mayville Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dhanendra Nagwanshi Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rodrigo Orozco Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rob Philp Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tom Pickett Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Rush Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Kieth Siopes Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sassan Tarahomi Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Steven VanLoozen Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dave Helmer Immediate Past Chair 2 0 X 0 0 0 Alper Kiziltas Chairperson 2 0 X 0 0 0 David Reed Director Emeritus 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Allan Murray Director Emeritus 2 0 X 0 0 0 Fred Deans Director Emeritus 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Suresh Shah Director 2 X 0 0 0 Jeffery Helms Division Councilor 3 X X 0 0 0 Suzane Cole Director 2 X 0 0 0 Dr Arash Kiani Director 2 X 0 0 0 Dean Stevenson Director 2 X 0 0 0 Albert Chen Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Andy Rich Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Armando Sardianopoli Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Leonardo Simon Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Soydan Ozcan Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 6000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 12250 0 0 0 0 12250 Composites Conference (ACCE) 813920 256847 256847 0 0 Innovattion Awards Gala 813920 236831 236831 0 0 Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference 813920 208495 208495 0 0 Newsletter 541990 5000 5000 0 0 0 0 0 0 707173 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12250 Refunds (returned merchandise) 900099 1124 1124 0 0 8000 0 8000 0 9124 728572 708322 8000 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12000 6000 6000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 0 1000 0 2137 2137 5988 5988 0 0 0 0 1250 1250 1452 0 1452 0 0 0 0 0 650644 650644 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 525 0 525 0 Education and Scholarships 69100 69100 0 0 Golf Outing 12130 0 0 12130 Newsletter 8464 8464 0 0 10811 10811 775501 734208 29163 12130 349216 302262 27502 27527 376718 329789 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 376718 329789 376718 329789 376718 329789 -46929 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 872922 577152 138871 303606 713534 2606085 20462 21100 298 13156 15038 70054 893384 598252 139169 316762 728572 2676139 2676139 12 10 8 4 34 12 10 8 4 0 34 893396 598262 139177 316766 728572 2676173 0.99999 0.99998 0.00001 0.00002 X Form 990, Part III, Line 4d NL Expenses of $8464 = $8400 + $64.25 in Credit Card Fees (round down to meet Verify test) Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The organization has members organized on a non-stock membership basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Directors who are currently serving elect new directors for the expiring 3 year term. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Chairperson. A full copy is made available to the entire Board of Directors upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 In a regular meeting of the board of directors in the 2014 tax year , it was unanimously voted to appoint an individual to serve as Treasurer and Administrator. At the December 2016 board meeting, members proposed compensation be set at $500/ month based upon sustainability of the payment, not competitive pay assessment. Compensation can be changed by majority vote of board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Articles of incorporation are public records. Other documents available for inspection at the company office or by request via email, website, social media, etc. In addition, the organization is registered under Charitable and Solicitation Act Of Michigan. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1d Bonnie Bennyhoff and Jitesh Desai received compensation from the organization as an Independent Contractor ($6000), as well as in the capacity of Treasurer/Administrator ($6000). Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Deposit Made in Error of $8000 Form 990, Part IX, Line 5 Column B = $6000 Admin Support for IAG. Column C = $6000 for Treasurer Form 990, Part IX, Line 13 Office expenses: Bank Charges: $334.80 + Office Supplies: $1,678.93, + Postage: $123.48 Form 990, Part IX, Line 14 Total Website Development/ Maintenance: $5,988.35 Form 990, Part IX, Line 19 Column B: ACCE $242,903 + IAG $255,401- officer compensation of $6,000 (nets $249,401) + EAV 158,340= $650,644 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24a - 24d Column B: $69,100 for Education Outreach & Scholarships + $8464 for Newsletter. Column D: $12,130 Golf Outing Fund Raising Expense Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Redirect of Checks Received in Error $8,000 + Subscriptions $2,707 + Filings $104 = $10,811 Transition from Bonnie Bennyhoff (past treasurer) to Jitesh Desai (current treasurer). Learning curve. Delays in obtaining past documents.