Meet the Staff: Cristal Koop

Cristal is our Guest Services Director! Get to know the gal  behind the pleasant voice at the other end of the phone when you call the Camp!

Cristal  how long have you been @ Charis and what have you been up to?
I started at Charis as the Host, living onsite with my family while greeting and serving guest groups for 5 years. For over a year now I have been the Guest Services Director. I organize all conference and retreat bookings from first phone call to arrival details, then I communicate details to all departments and schedule hosts.

I always have loved meeting such diverse groups of people, seeing what God does while they are here and the heart connections I experience as I work with groups.  I will miss these things as my family and I move to Kelowna Summer 2019 for new adventures.

What is life like for you @Home?
(Photo above is with Jack Piccioni, one of Cristal's favorite little people.)
I have 3 wonderful teenagers (and truly love it!) and an amazing husband of 22 years. I love reading, nature and being with my family. We love walks, exploring, finding delicious ethnic food to eat and playing games together.

FUN FACTS

• I’ve moved my family twice across the world. Once to Shanghai, the other time Hong Kong; our heart has never stopped being there and I would move back in a heartbeat.
• We have three cats
• I started to go grey at 20 years old
• I was born in Saskatchewan but love the mountains and ocean so BC is a better fit
• I have tried Chicken Feet and really liked them. They are kind of like Chicken Wings with less meat.

Bahah! I think I'll take your word for it! Thank you for all you do and the heart you do it with, Cristal. You and your family will be deeply missed when you go!

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Why the Team thinks Cristal is so Wonderful to Work with:
Cristal is flexible, easy to work with, fun, sassy. always smiling, willing, helpful, kind and determined. She loves the people who come to camp beyond what we could ever ask of her. She’s brought so much joy and laughter into both the kitchen and the office and cares deeply about life here at camp.  She loves people and is so good at connecting with them in meaningful ways. She follows Jesus even when it is hard. She brings joy and warmth to a room and understands Biblical hospitality.

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