Iran and its relationship with the United States (and the rest of the world) has been in the news for many years. But what do we actually know of the country and its people? Jackie Spurlock lived there for four years during the 1970’s and has returned three times in the last 20 years. She has friends there she regularly communicates with, and is going to show us the human side of Iran and the Iranian people.
About our club: The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.
About the speaker: Jackie Spurlock served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Iran during the 1970s. She has traveled back three times since 2006. She is a cofounder and board member of Peace Corps Iran Association. This group works to facilitate better understanding of Iran on the part of Americans, and promote diplomatic solutions. Jackie was a librarian and library manager for the 34 years of her career. She was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Battle Ground, Washington. She was then a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver, Washington for several years before retirement. She lives in Portland, and has four grandchildren. They all visit the library often.
