New details available regarding contributions to the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 17, 2008) - Rockwell Collins today announced additional details around how employees, retirees, customers, suppliers and other friends
of the company can make financial donations to the newly established Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund. The fund is in
addition to an initial company contribution of $2 million to aid flood relief and recovery efforts in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa
City area.
Customers, suppliers, international employees and other friends of the company who wish to donate can do so by writing a check
to the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund, c/o the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Marion, IA 52302.
Employees based in the United States and retirees who would like to make a donation can do so by writing a check to the Rockwell
Collins Employee United Fund and indicating "flood recovery". Checks should be sent to the attention of Jolene Trout, Rockwell
Collins, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S 106-176, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498.
The company also announced that its U.S.-based employees also have the option of donating through payroll deduction and through
the exchange of accrued vacation time.
Rockwell Collins is currently formulating plans to mobilize teams of employees to assist in the ongoing cleanup and recovery
efforts. Company officials are coordinating with local and national disaster relief organizations to determine when and how
these teams can best serve flood victims' needs. In addition, the National Guard will use a section of the Rockwell Collins
recreation center as a command post as they assist with the recovery efforts.
Additional information regarding the company's ongoing flood relief efforts will be provided as details are confirmed and
will be available at www.rockwellcollins.com/floodrecovery.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy
319.295.0591
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
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