Aardvark Aeronautics Ground School

Aardvark Aeronautics was started, in 1982, by two Collins employees who were dissatisfied with the level of Ground School instruction available in the Cedar Rapids area. At the same time, it was recognized that many Collins employees, because of their close working relationship with aircraft manufacturers and users, wanted to know more about airplanes; how they work, their systems, and the environment in which they operate. Consequently, Aardvark's Ground School course embodies all of the information needed by fledging pilots to complete the FAA's Private Pilot written exam, as well as a wide range of information of interest to Collins employees who do not foresee a pilot's license in their future.

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Amateur Radio Club WØCXX

The Collins Amateur Radio Club, call sign WØCXX, is an ARRL affiliated club located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The purpose of the radio club is to: advance general interest and knowledge of amateur radio, promote cooperation and exchange of information between members, conduct club programs, and to provide public service support for community activities.

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Autocross

New Club! Contact John Innis 295-7060
An autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a temporary course marked by traffic cones, rather than racing on a track with multiple other cars. Autocross tends to place more emphasis on car handling and driver skill than on sheer horsepower, and events typically have many classes which allow almost any vehicle, from economy sedans to purpose-built vehicles, to compete.

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Band

The Rockwell Band has performed since 1982 at venues within the Rockwell facility and around the community. The membership is made up of employees, spouses, and retirees of Rockwell. The Band is a concert band, and plays a wide variety of music: marches, show tunes, big band, swing, polkas, and popular favorites.
The Band is directed by Jim Jezek.

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Basketball League

For more information contact: Chris Ayers 5-9304

Bowling League(s)

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Chess Club

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Chorus

The Rockwell Collins Chorus is made up of Rockwell Collins employees and retirees. We are not a professional group, just a group of people who love to sing and have fun together.

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refreshed: April 28, 2008

Craft Club

Join our craft club to meet others who love freeing their creativity through exciting craft projects. Working together helps spur motivation and creativity, and allows us to share knowledge and techniques with others who share our interests.
We have regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Plant Cafeteria.

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refreshed: August 19, 2008

Cricket League

Cricket is a fascinating game with enough strategy and action to suit the most die-hard sports fan. Cricket, that weird pseudo-baseball game played by Englishmen in their white uniforms with unrecognizable bats. The Rockwell Collins Cricket League is dedicated to promoting the game of cricket and creating awareness of the sport in the diverse community of Cedar Rapids.
To get a feel for the game loved by millions worldwide, join the RC Cricket League. Who knows? You might find yourself hitting sixers (Home-Runs).

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Dodgeball League

You're the Target! New Sports League at the Recreation Center...

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refreshed: August 19, 2008

FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League is an international program for children ages 9-14 that combines a hands-on interactive robotics program with a sports-like atmosphere. Teams consist of up to 10 players with a focus on team building, problem solving, creativity and analytical thinking.
Since 2001, Rockwell Collins has sponsored a local FIRST LEGO League tournament as a part of the K-12 Business Education Partnership Program.

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refreshed: December 18, 2007

Flag Football League

Flag football is a version of American football. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the professional game, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier ("deflagging") to end a down.

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refreshed: August 19, 2008

Flying Club

The Rockwell Flying Club was founded in 1975 to provide affordable aircraft to its member-pilots. Aircraft are owned, leased, or rented as necessary to provide adequate availability to its members. Membership is open to all Rockwell Collins, Inc. employees, retirees, and their spouses.

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refreshed: August 19, 2008

Gamers Club

We are a club for gamers of all types! It doesn't matter if you love video games, board games, role-playing games, or an exciting game of poker, chess, or darts - this is the club for you.

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Garden Club

Mindy Eilers is organizing a new Rockwell Collins Garden Club. If you are interested, call her at work 5-3394

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Golf League(s)

We presently have thirteen active leagues playing in four of Cedar Rapids' municipal golf courses including: St. Andrews, Twin Pines, Ellis, and Gardener.

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refreshed: July 29, 2008

Leadership Club

The Rockwell Collins Leadership Club was established to provide opportunities for development of leadership and managerial skills, encourage a spirit of unity and cooperation, and to develop an understanding of leadership as a skill.

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refreshed: October 11, 2007

Model Aviators

Collins Model Aviators (CMA) is a Rockwell Collins sponsored group of radio controlled aircraft builders, pilots, and enthusiasts. Club meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of each month in the Main Plant Cafeteria.
Collins Model Aviators is an Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) chartered member (Charter Club number 3257). Current membership in the AMA is required for all CMA members.
Those eligible for membership in Collins Model Aviators are current or retired Rockwell Collins employees, their spouses and family members, contract workers, and coop students.

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refreshed: June 30, 2008

Office Professionals Organization

RCOPO is a club where you can make new friends, catch up with old friends, do some networking and have fun in a relaxed, social environment.
A typical year consists of four meetings, which are held the second Thursday in January, April, July, and October. Each meeting includes a dinner, a special presentation or speaker, and a short business meeting.
Prior to joining RCOPO, you are welcome to attend one meeting as a guest at the cost of $8.00.
RCOPO's dues are $5.00 per month and are collected via payroll deduction. Any Rockwell employee is eligible to be a member. Please contact our treasurer.

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Photo Club

Collins Photo Club is the official photography club of Rockwell Collins. Collins Photo Club was organized to promote enjoyment, personal excellence and advancement in photography through cooperation, fellowship, and education.

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Racquetball League

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Recreation Center

Rockwell Collins Employee's Recreation Center

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Retiree Association

Organized in 1984, we are an informal group of over one-hundred Rockwell Collins retirees and spouses. We generally host several meetings a year, combining a local tour or activity with a social meal - and other times just making an opportunity to meet, chat, and eat.

Retiree Club

The Collins Retiree Club meets every third Tuesday at the Kenwood United Methodist Church for a noon-time pot-luck lunch.

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Retiree Volunteers

Rockwell Collins Retiree Volunteers is an organization of Rockwell Collins Retirees involved in a wide range of volunteer activities in the community. It is intended to benefit both retirees and the community while responding to needs which volunteers can fill.

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Rockwell Collins Historical Association

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refreshed: March 20, 2008

Ski Club

A free club for people who are interested in snow skiing locally or out west. Beginners to Advanced are welcome.
For more information, contact Mark Nienaber 263-1149.

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Soccer League

The Soccer League has three “seasons” per year. Spring (May-June), summer (June-August), and fall (August-November).
We regularly assemble thirteen teams - mostly with members that have played the same team for many seasons.

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Softball League

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Tennis League(s)

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refreshed: August 17, 2008

Toastmasters Club, 3154

Collins Communicators Club #3154 meets every Monday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Monticello Conference Room, Building 137, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitors are welcome.
Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

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Toastmasters Club, 3250

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

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Trap & Skeet

Members shoot at the Otter Creek Sportsmen's Club.
Presently there are 3 teams made up of Collins employees/retirees that compete in a summer league, May through August, at OCSC

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refreshed: March 28, 2008

Volleyball League

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refreshed: November 6, 2007

Woodworkers Guild

Our club is an organization whose purpose is to provide a place where woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels meet to swap their stories, learn new techniques, show off their latest wood creations, and share a common interest.
We are dedicated to the purpose of education, safety and techniques in all areas of woodworking including cabinet and furniture making, turning, and carving.
If you have a desire to meet and talk to other woodworkers with experience at all levels, you are invited to join our club.
Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Main Plant Cafeteria.

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refreshed: July 22, 2008