Vulcan, Alberta, Canada (June 3, 2008) – Named after the Roman god of fire nearly a century ago, the Star Trek-obsessed town of Vulcan, Alberta will eagerly welcome Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr., son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, as he unveils a memorial to his father on June 13, the first evening of the town’s 15th annual Star Trek convention.

“I very much appreciate this tribute to my father, who would be humbled by the continued popularity of Star Trek in big cities and small towns around the world,” offered Roddenberry.

“Vulcan is proud to be coincidentally associated with the Star Trek phenomenon. We are thrilled to host Eugene Roddenberry Jr. at this year’s convention, and especially to have him unveil a memorial plaque dedicated to his father,” said Dayna Dickens, Vulcan tourism coordinator. Vulcan (population 1,942) has a long history with Star Trek, erecting an oversized replica of the Starship Enterprise and building and operating a Star Trek-themed tourist station with memorabilia and a virtual reality game.

Other events taking place June 13-15 during the VulCON 15: Spock Days/Galaxyfest weekend include:

• - The inaugural jump of “The Flying Trekkies,” a seven-person skydive demonstration team who will land on Vulcan’s main street dressed in Star Trek costumes.
• - The official opening of a large collection of Star Trek Memorabilia and Collectibles, donated to the Town of Vulcan by the estate of long time Star Trek fan and Vulcan enthusiast, Albert Cave
• - A Star Trek Intergalactic Fan Fiction exhibition, where fans can showcase their Star Trek-related hobbies, artwork and fan fiction to an appreciative audience of fellow aficionados
• - An outdoor event stage featuring a Star Trek-inspired fashion show and Klingon Karaoke