Board VP/Incoming President Gordon Boerner rang the bell to begin our Lunch & Learn meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, held at Elijah’s Restaurant.

After the Pledge of Allegiance, we welcomed special guests from Sorrento Valley Self Storage:

• Dave Haller

• Ana Rodriguez

• Jennifer Valarezo

The trio generously presented the Kiwanis Club of San Diego with a $1,000 donation in support of our mission. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment to community service!

Following the presentation, we proudly welcomed Angelique Schumacher, Marketing & Communications Specialist, to the club. Angelique introduced herself and shared her impactful background working alongside Joe Sigurdson at Boys to Men Mentoring, where they raised millions of dollars for youth empowerment initiatives. We’re thrilled to have her passion and experience on board!

We then introduced our guest speaker, Dr. Aaron Elkins, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems at San Diego State University and Director of the James Silberrad Artificial Intelligence Lab. Dr. Elkins shared fascinating insights on how artificial intelligence is being applied in areas like security, deception detection, and even elder care. His presentation sparked thoughtful questions and great interest from members eager to learn more about AI’s evolving role in our world.

Membership Chair Wendy Reuben gave updates on current membership efforts. She welcomed our new members and guests, presenting each with a name tag and encouraging everyone to stay connected and involved.

During the Bill’s Bucks segment, members donated in celebration of:

• Five Padres players making the All-Star team

• Personal milestones and recent joys

• Continued gratitude for being part of such a dynamic and giving club

As always, our meeting was filled with fellowship, purpose, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Board VP/Incoming President Boerner closed the meeting by thanking everyone for their contributions and enthusiasm—and reminded us to sign up for upcoming service events and projects.