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Complete Schedule of Operations For 2021 |
This calendar may be subject to change. Events may be added, deleted or changed as the year progresses. Before attending any event listed here, contact Greg Smith, Director of Operations, at 217-840-1678, or through email to operations@ciarocketry.org
Special Notice |
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak we will be cancelling many of our events. We will try to keep the web site up-to-date on this, but if you have any doubts contact Greg Smith, Director of Operations, at 217-840-1678, or through email to operations@ciarocketry.org. |
Calendar Update In Progress |
The calendar is currently being updated, thus some dates or details may be incorrect. Check back soon for the complete, correct schedule. |
Color Codes for Calendar Items |
Membership Meeting at the Springer Cultural Center |
Monthly business meeting |
Model rocket launch at Dodds Park |
High power rocket launch in Rantoul |
High power rocket launch in Forsyth |
Special event |
Education and Outreach |
Currently unused |
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
January 2021 | ||||
January | Friday 1 | New Year Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
January | Tuesday 5 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: TBA This meeting will be held on Zoom |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
January | Saturday 9 | Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
January | Tuesday 19 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
January | Saturday 23 | Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
January | 29-31 |
NARCON The National Association of Rocketry's National Convention This year's NARCON will be a virtual event. |
Online | |
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February 2021 | ||||
February | Tuesday 2 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: TBA This meeting will be held on Zoom |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
February | Saturday 13 | Rocket Launch | Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
February | Tuesday 16 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
February | Saturday 27 | Rocket Launch | Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
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March 2021 | ||||
March | Tuesday 2 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: Annual Election and TBA This meeting will be held on Zoom |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
March | Saturday 13 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. Rain date: Sunday, March 14 |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Forsyth Launch Site |
March | Tuesday 16 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
March | Saturday 27 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. Rain date: Sunday, March 28 |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Forsyth Launch Site |
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April 2021 | ||||
April | Tuesday 6 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: TBA This meeting will be held on Zoom |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
April | Saturday 10 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Rantoul Aviation Center |
April | Tuesday 20 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
April | Saturday 24 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Rantoul Aviation Center |
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May 2021 | ||||
May | Tuesday 4 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: TBA This meeting will be held on Zoom |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
May | Saturday 8 | Rocket Launch | Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
May | Tuesday 18 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
May | Saturday 22 | Rocket Launch | Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
Calendar Updated To Here | ||||
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June 2021 | ||||
June | Tuesday 2 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: GARLO Prep This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
June | Saturday 13 | Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
June | Tuesday 16 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
June | Monday 22 | The CIA will assist the students of the
Illinois Aerospace Institute (Session 1)
at the University of Illinois in building rockets
This event has been cancelled. |
7 - 9 p.m. | ESPL |
June | Friday 26 | The CIA will assist the students of the
Illinois Aerospace Institute (Session 1)
at the University of Illinois in flying their rockets
This event has been cancelled. |
1 - 5 p.m. | Dodds Park |
June | Saturday 27 | GARLO 2021 Theme: 2021 Vision All-day rocket launch, followed by an awards ceremony/potluck picnic. Rain date: Saturday, July 11 This event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule it at a later time. |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Set up 9 a.m.) |
Dodds Park |
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July 2021 | ||||
July | Tuesday 7 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: TBA This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
July | Saturday 11 | Rocket Launch This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). We will be following Special Rules to allow us to fly and still keep everyone safe. |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
July | Monday 13 | The CIA will assist the students of the
Illinois Aerospace Institute (Session 2)
at the University of Illinois in building rockets
This event has been cancelled. |
7 - 9 p.m. | ESPL |
July | Friday 17 | The CIA will assist the students of the
Illinois Aerospace Institute (Session 2)
at the University of Illinois in flying their rockets
This event has been cancelled. |
1 - 5 p.m. | Dodds Park |
July | Tuesday 21 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
July | Friday 24 | The CIA will assist the students of the
WYSE Aerospace Camp at the University
of Illinois in flying their rockets
This event has been cancelled. |
1 - 5 p.m. | Dodds Park |
July | Saturday 25 | Rocket Launch
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). We will be following Special Rules to allow us to fly and still keep everyone safe. |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
July | 25 - 31 |
NARAM National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet This event has been postponed until 2021. |
Geneseo, NY | |
July | 30 - August 2 |
LDRS 39
This event has been postponed until 2021. |
Utah | |
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August 2021 | ||||
August | Tuesday 4 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: Introduction to Medium and High Power Rocketry This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
August | Saturday 8 | Rocket Launch
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). We will be following Special Rules to allow us to fly and still keep everyone safe. |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
August | Tuesday 18 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
August | Saturday 22 | Rocket Launch Annual Nostalgia Launch featuring rockets and launch equipment more than 30 years old. Dig out those old rockets and get them flying again.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
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September 2021 | ||||
September | Tuesday 1 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: How to Build and Fly Boost Gliders This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
September | Saturday 12 | Rocket Launch Followed by night launching of rockets equipped with lights, beepers, etc.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - Dark | Dodds Park |
September | Tuesday 15 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
September | Saturday 26 | Rocket Launch This launch is designated as Unofficial GARLO 2021 Theme: 2021 Vision Bring those rockets you planned to fly at GARLO and wear your favorite GARLO t-shirt from past years.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
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October 2021 | ||||
October | Saturday 3 |
Heartland Maker Fest
This event has been cancelled. They hope to reschedule it in 2021. |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana |
October | Tuesday 6 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: Our annual swap meet. Bring your surplus rocket related equipment and supplies to buy, sell and trade with other members. This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
October | Saturday 10 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Rantoul Aviation Center |
October | Tuesday 20 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
October | Saturday 24 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Rantoul Aviation Center |
October | 30 - November 1 | Midwest Power launch near Princeton, IL sponsored by Quad Cities Rocketry Society | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princeton |
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November 2021 | ||||
November | Tuesday 3 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: High power rocketry beyond Level I This meeting has been cancelled |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
November | Saturday 14 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. Rain date Sunday 11/15.
This launch will be taking place (weather permitting). |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Forsyth Launch Site |
November | Tuesday 17 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Papa Del's Pizza |
November | Saturday 28 | High Power Rocket Launch 10,000 MSL waiver. Contact Greg Smith, at operations@ciarocketry.org if you plan to fly motors of "L" impulse or greater. Rain date Sunday 11/29. This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Forsyth Launch Site |
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December 2021 | ||||
December | Tuesday 1 | Membership Meeting Meeting Topic: Annual Wrapup, Rocket nostalgia and "Tall Tales". Bring stories and artifacts to share. This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom. Further details will be posted on the emial list and Facebook page. |
7 - 9 p.m. | Springer Center |
December | Saturday 12 | Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
December | Tuesday 15 | Business Meeting | 7 - 9 p.m. | Hickory River Smokehouse |
December | Saturday 26 | Rocket Launch
This launch has been cancelled |
Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |
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January 2021 | ||||
January | Friday 1 | Rocket Launch | Noon - 6 p.m. | Dodds Park |