Carr gives address at Circle K induction

Lloyd Carr, meet Circle K. Circle K, meet Lloyd Carr.

For two hours last night in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union, the Michigan football coach and members of the community service organization Circle K got to know each other a little better. It turns out they have something in common - a national championship.

Carr spoke to Circle K members and their families at the organization's Spring Inductions. He praised the group for its community success, which includes winning the International Gold Cup of Achievement last August.

"They tell me this group won what amounts to a national championship," Carr said. "Success is never final. I will be interested to know if you win another."

NATHAN RUFFER/Daily Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr applauds the members of the Michigan Chapter of the Circle K club during his speech yesterday in the Michigan Union Anderson Room.

Carr told members of the crowd to continue to strive for their aspirations. "Don't let anyone tell you otherwise," Carr said. "We all have insecurities in our minds, but people that are the happiest are those that have the courage to follow their dreams."

Much of the night was spent as members and officers explained what the organization means to them and how it has affected their lives.

Circle K is a service group that gives it's time to a wide variety of area projects, from volunteering at Mott Children's Hospital to fighting poverty and homelessness in Ann Arbor.

Yet, for many of its members, the club's importance goes beyond volunteer work.

"What makes this organization truly unique is much more than a service club. It builds leaders," LSA sophomore Angkana Roy said.
"We build strong friendships because we work hard together and play hard together."

Carr also commented on the benefits of service. "I envy you because when you give of yourself, you get so much more than you give," he said.

Circle K Treasurer Brady West, an LSA sophomore, echoed these sentiments and said his experiences with group members have been monumental in his life. "Circle K has been a good 80 to 90 percent of my college life in terms of my growth as a person," West said.

Before the event, Lloyd Carr said he knew little about the organization, but left impressed.

"I think it was an incredible evening and we have some special people here," Carr said.

The feelings of respect were mutual.

"It's a real honor to have him," Circle K Vice President and LSA sophomore Katie Foley said. "He's a man that strives for excellence, like (Circle K) strives for excellence."

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