The 2009 Collins Radio Reunion is ON

Update:

This post was superseded by the 5/15/09 post announcing the hotel name etc.

The contract with the hotel has been signed and we should have information for you shortly.


For now, reserve the date and start looking at transportation options.



As before, this reunion is not intended to specifically exclude anyone. See the statement at the top of the page. Spread the word and make sure that those that may be interested know about it. It is not limited to just Collins retirees. If you want to join us, feel free to do so. We believe that the hotel selected will be able to handle a large group if needed.

Rockwell Collins (as a company) is not involved in this reunion and is not being asked to provide funding etc. All of the costs will be the responsibility of the participants. This was the way the first reunion was handled and it worked well.

What we can share at this time:
1. The reunion will take place in St. Louis, MO the weekend of October 16 – 19, 2009.
2. The organizers are finalizing the hotel arrangements. A first class hotel has been selected. It is located near the airport and transportation to/from the airport and the St. Louis’ train system will be provided. Parking is free. This hotel is a recently renovated business hotel and our weekend schedule will allow for reasonable rates. We believe that there will be a self-service web site available for you to directly book your rooms. More details to follow.
3. A dinner is in the planning stage – probably for Saturday night. A deposit will be required for dinner. More details later.
4. The reunion is being organized in a similar manner to the last one with plenty of time to catch up with all of the participants. A hospitality area is planned.
5. The site was chosen to allow easy access by air and auto. St. Louis is served by several low cost airlines.
6. The organizers are considering a bus charter from Cedar Rapids so if you are interested in this option; please e-mail Tom at TomPatBus@gmail.com. He is simply looking for a level of interest at this time. Once the details of the reunion are published he will propose options.
7. There are a lot of things to do in St. Louis and if you want to organize an event in conjunction with the reunion, please contact one of the organizers after the basics are announced in a few weeks.

The organizers thank you for your patience and intend to build on the great job the previous team did in 2006.

Diana, Diann, Bill, Tom and Jim