The SAE Member as CDS volunteer Photo credit: Ray Cervantes COVER STORY Ford's Len Presecki helps conduct a car inspection at Formula SAE Michigan. The SAE Southern California Section is heavily involved with CDS competitions. Shown here at Aero Design West are (left to right) Karen Stewart, Section Chair; Yassaman Tarazkar, an active volunteer SAE Member; and John Stewart (Karen's husband and former Section Chair). next Aero Design competition to be held in California. Volunteer opportunities at CDS competitions come in many sizes and shapes. Young Professional SAE Member Yassaman Tarazkar served in several different capacities at Aero Design West, one of which was managing the volunteer registration desk. The recent mechanical engineer graduate from Cal State-Northridge told SAE Update that she caught the volunteer spirit from the Chair of her Southern California SAE Section, Karen Stewart. The two met while Yassaman was helping set up the Cal State-Northridge Formula SAE display at last UPDATE Photo credit: Ray Cervantes A former Aero Design competitor, Ryan Reynolds served as Air Boss for the Aero Design West competition April 22-24. July 2016 13