Last week, our Round Rock Sunrise Rotary Club had the privilege of hearing from Chris Kaiser, who joined us via Zoom from a rural village outside Hanoi, Vietnam. Chris is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English to high school students as part of the North Vietnamese government’s push for students to learn the language.

He shared stories about the culture, food, and daily life in rural Vietnam, and we discovered some surprising insights about the country’s rapid growth, traditions, and the challenges of living far outside the big city.

Chris is no stranger to Rotary—he’s a University of Texas graduate, past president of the Rotary Club of Austin University Area, and spent 15 years as a personal banker before joining the Peace Corps in 2024. His commitment to service and cultural exchange is inspiring, and his talk reminded us of the power of connection across borders.

✨ This is just one example of the kinds of engaging, thought-provoking speakers we host at the Round Rock Sunrise Rotary Club. If you’re looking for a place to connect, learn, and make an impact, we invite you to join us.

📖 You can also follow Chris’s ongoing journey in Vietnam through his newsletter: cultureframe.ghost.io