1. NorthwoodChristianChurch
(Disciplesof Christ)
2425 HarvestLane,Springfield,Oregon97477
(541) 746-2790 FAX (541) 747-7485
www.northwoodchristianchurch.org
Sept2, 2016
Re: Letterof RecommendationforCrystal Poling
To whomit concerns:
I have knownof Crystal Polingforseveral years,asa pastorat NorthwoodChristianChurchin
Springfield,ORwhere she attendswithherfamily.
The past year anda half,Ihave gottento know Crystal on a more personal level,byherinvolvementin
several fund-raisingactivities,byherhelpandencouragementof one of our memberswhowasinjured
and hersupportthroughthe healingandrecoveryprocess,throughherparticipationinNorthwood’s
ALPHA outreachprogram, andas a parentof several childreninouryouthprogram.
Crystal isa loving,caring,givingindividual whooftenputsthe needsof othersbefore herown.She has
an outgoingpersonalityandaself-confident,candoattitude.Crystal hassense of humorI findtobe a
delight,andapositive outlook onlifeingeneral andisajoyto be around.
Duringmy interactionswithCrystal,Ihave foundhertobe efficient,creative,persistent,able tomulti-
task,and followprojectsthroughtocompletionwithlittle ornosupervision.She isaself-starter, highly
motivated,andwillingtotake ontasksothersavoid,andthenperformthe task withexcellence.
I woulddescribe Crystal asanextrovertwhoworkswell withothers,isperceptive anddiscerningand
able to selectthe bestpossible course of action givenmultiple optionsinadifficultsituation.
I can highlyrecommendCrystal asa valuable assettoanyorganization,project,oremploymentshe
commitsherself andhertalentsto.
Respectfullysubmitted,
RichardE Russell
Associate Pastor,NorthwoodChristianChurch
2425 HarvestLn, Springfield,OR97477
541-746-2790 x 103