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CALTECH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION A LEADERSHIP FORUM PRESENTS STAR TREK AND THE RODDENBERRY LEGACY Eugene W. Roddenberry Eugene W. Roddenberry was only 17 years old when his father, Producer, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, passed away in October 1991. Roddenberry Productions, Inc., At that point, he was just beginning to comprehend the extraordi- and Roddenberry.com nary social contributions Star Trek had made. Since his father’s death, Eugene’s appreciation has grown enormously as he contin- ues to encounter people from all walks of life who share amazing stories of how Star Trek has touched, inspired, and affected them. WEDNESDAY, The television show and the ideals it embodies have motivated SEPTEMBER 15, people to go beyond their perceived limitations. 2004 Today, Eugene is building on the vision his father created, moving ahead with his own multimedia production company, Roddenberry 4:45 P.M. TO Productions, Inc., and the family merchandising entity, Rodden- 6:00 P.M. berry.com. One of the projects Eugene has created is a documen- tary titled Trek Nation. In this CMA talk, Eugene will recount some of the remarkable conversations he has had with people who have VON KÁRMÁN been inspired by Gene Roddenberry’s optimistic philosophy and AUDITORIUM, who have incorporated Star Trek’s ideologies into their own lives. JPL Having learned from those who knew his father and the show, he will explore how he is advancing his understanding of his father’s legacy and what role he hopes the Roddenberry name will play in Membership in the Caltech the future of science fiction. Management Association is open to JPL and Caltech This event is free, but not open to the public. All JPL and Campus employees and contractors personnel, family members, and retirees are welcome. for $10 per year. Join now or renew your membership for Fiscal Year 2005 by visiting For more information about this event, please send e-mail to http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov/ [email protected] or call Michael Eastwood, membership.html (818) 354-9273..

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