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SACRED HEART
GROSSE ILE
Knights of Columbus
COUNCIL 13475 SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Mark Formosa; the Fr. McGivney $1000.00
Scholarship awardee and his family
Katie Keim; the Mother Teresa $1000.00
Scholarship awardee and her family
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Knights of Columbus Inside INFO:
Sacred Heart Council #13475 Rosters p. 3 & 4
Grand Knight p. 5
21599 Parke Lan District Deputy p. 6
Chancellor p. 7
Grosse Ile, Mi. 4813
New Membership p. 8
MEETING DATES / TIMES Council Program Director p. 9
Council During Covid p. 10
IN PARISH HALL
Ed Ochen Tribute p. 11
Of cers’ Meeting Downriver Knights Boat Cruise p. 12
As Needed.. Events! p. 13
Insurance & Diaper Bank p. 14
General Council Meetin Downriver Knights Family Picnic p. 15
Other Events p. 16
2nd Tuesday 7:15PM Sign Up Genius p. 17
Meeting Schedule!
Tuesday June 8th 7:15P
Mission Statement Tuesday July 13th 7:15PM
Sacred Heart Council In the parish hall & Zoom!
along with the Michigan State
Council, Knights of Columbus,
pledges to remain in Rosary at 6:30PM
In the Gathering Space or
delity to the vision of
Father Michael J. McGivney
as we continue to seek to o er the
opportunity of our Order to every Outside at the Rosary Walk
Catholic gentleman, to o er a
Knights of Columbus presence to
every parish, to be Faithful citizens in
our community and to live our lives
in Charity, Unity, Fraternity and
Patriotism Just a thought…
He who has
NOTE: If you have
any info of interest promised pardon
that you would like
published, or to peni nts has not
contact the editor,
email promised morrow
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Jeff Dombrowski at:
j.dombrowski@mikofc.org
…St. Gregory
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Council Roster of Officers
2019-2020
CHAPLAIN-Rev. Fr. Michael A. Molnar 676-1378
GRAND KNIGHT-John Kukla (Ana) 734-558-4147
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT-Thomas “TC” Bates (Kathleen) 734-365-2253
CHANCELLOR-SK Jeff Dombrowski FDD/PGK (Deborah) 734-693-0808
FINANCIAL SECRETARY-Al Marson (Donna) 313-319-0482
RECORDER-Frank Magda 734-307-8213
TREASURER-James R. Dell (Gail) 676-2053
ADVOCATE-Doug Cryderman PGK (Julie) 676-0369
WARDEN-Andrew Podczervinski (Mary) 692-8101
INSIDE GUARD-Alan Rizzonica 734-624-8416
OUTSIDE GUARD-Ed Gall
TRUSTEE 1 YEAR-Paul Badryka (Belinda) 558-0639
TRUSTEE 2 YEAR-Brian J. Kane (Christine) 676-0121
TRUSTEE 3YEAR-Don Antosiewicz (Jami)
Insurance
District Field Agent
Deputy
SK George Honer PGK Thomas Jackson
(Sally) (Pamela)
734-306-7149 734-671-9412
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State Deputy Walter Winkle
OUR SERVICE PROGRAM PERSONNEL
To achieve the Michigan Achievement Award and Star Award, all K of C councils are required to be
involved in four particular activities. These become our strengths, and are what guide councils to a
successful fraternal year. Without these, K of C councils would just be a loose, unorganized group,
doing whatever it was they could think of, without having any common goals. These activities are
Faith, Family, Community, Life. In each of these activities there are numerous programs, of which
each council must complete four programs in every activity
To be successful, individual K of C members are asked to be Directors of each activity, taking
responsibility for the ful llment and completion of all of the respective programs in each activity. This
“sharing of a goal” takes a load off of the Grand Knight (he is still ultimately responsible) and gives
Directors a feeling of ownership and pride of completion when the goals are met. The following
brother Knights are the Directors of the respective listed activity. You will note that there are more
than six Directors. The reason for this is that a council is not relegated to only four activities.
So, if you have an idea in any area, please mention it to the respective Director or the Grand Knight
If it is something that is out of the realm of our K of C council, it can be brought up at the Parish
Pastoral Council (PPC), by either Tom Plegue (PPC Chair), Jeff Dombrowski (Stewardship/
Fundraising Chair) or Gregg Zuccker (Worship Chair).
Program Directo Membership Directo
PGK SK Gregg Zuccke SK Fred Hoffmann Sr
Responsible for all Directors
Faith Directo Retention Chairma
Joe Connors Albert Marson
Community Directo Health Services Directo
Frank Magda Mark Sawka
Family Directo Life Directo
PGK/FDD SK Jeff Dombrowski SK Edward Grane
PFN
Vocations Directo Public Relations Directo
Thomas Plegue Milton Schmidt
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GRAND KNIGHT John Kukla
734-558-4147
My Brother Knights
I hope this letter nds you all safe and healthy
Here we are entering into another beautiful Spring. The season
brings new life and hope. I share the optimism of many that we
will see the Pandemic get under control, and we will be having
more opportunities to congregate and interact with each other
It has been a quiet Winter for our council, as with most councils. We supported the church when
required, and our Worthy Program Director will have more details in his article regarding all the
support and assistance we provided
In spite of the Pandemic and all the changes we had to make to our council operations this past year,
I am proud to say that our council is lined up to earn a Star Award! We sat down last week and looked
at our progress towards Start Council and we have the necessary criteria, including new members.
Thanks to everyone pulling together to achieve this goal. It was a team effort, and I am proud to be a
part of that team
Remember, Supreme is encouraging new members to join the K of C by waiving the 1st year’s dues.
Joining has never been easier, with the on-demand online exempli cation process. In-deed, a new
member can become a 3rd degree Knight in less than an hour, all from the comfort and safety of their
home. So, if you know anyone who is curious about the Knights, or has ex-pressed an interest in
joining, now is the time. The offer runs out in July
Have the prospective candidate go to the K of C Web page at
www.kofc.org/joi
and enter the code MCGIVNEY2020 in the promo box
Remind them that our council # is 13475 for the council they are joining. I would encourage them to
take the online exempli cation, and they can participate in an in-person exempli cation later when
we are once again conducting in-person activities
This is a great incentive and everyone likes something for free
In closing, I wish for all of you and you families a safe and blessed Spring and Summer
Vivat Jesus!
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Brother Knights
George
The month of May is a very welcome month. We are starting to
see a reduction in in Covid 19 cases and we are starting to see Hone
an end to mask wearing, the weather is nally warming up, K District
of C Councils are starting to see better attendance at their live
meetings, our district 110 is seeing a growth in membership Deputy
and two of our councils are going to be Star Councils -
Wyandotte 1802, and Sacred Heart Grosse Ile 13475, our
scal year comes to an end on June 30, and most importantly it is the month of our
Blessed Mother Mary. So, there is much to be grateful for. Remember to thank God
for all he has given us and remember he is always there…we might just have to look a little harder
sometimes past everything else that is going on in our lives to see and hear him. Even though May is the
month of our Blessed Mother it doesn't and shouldn't be the only month we remember her and pray the
Rosary. All of my District 110 Councils have a Rosary prior to their meeting each month and Sacred Heart
holds one every Tuesday all year long at the church beginning at 6:30 p.m
The Annual State Conference had to be cancelled for a second year in a row due to the uncertainty of what
regulations Governor Whitmer was going place on us at the time of the conference. However, there will be a
virtual conference which will be held on Friday evening May 28 and Saturday May 29, 2021, so make sure
your delegates are signed in for the voting that will take place. The conference is open to everyone with these
links, you tube https://youtu.be/w7uzUfmz5xc OR. Facebook. https://fb.me/e/1xX2YJxAl OR zoom https://
us02web.zoom.us/j/86352999023. The meeting on Friday will begin with Mass and on Saturday with a
Rosary. Delegates will receive a detailed letter or email information for the conference. All K of C members
are encouraged to tune in to see what is happening with our State of Michigan K of C.
My four-year turned ve-year term of of ce ends on June 30, 2021. We are looking for a Past Grand Knight
or Navigator hopefully to ll this very rewarding position. Please contact me if you are willing to step up and
become a District Deputy
Our Downriver Council events will be taking place again this summer with our Annual Boat Ride being held
on Wednesday July 14, 2021. The cost is $25 a person or $40 a couple. We will be having a larger boat this
year and will be able to space out better. This event helps fund our Annual K of C Picnic which will be held on
Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Centennial Park on Grosse Ile. Please contact your Grand Knight for tickets
and further information.
Now that your council is becoming more active again it would be a great time to come to a meeting and see
how you can be of help with several of the charity activities that have been on hold for the past 14 or so
months. Your council needs you so don't let the burden fall on just a few of the members. Just a small
amount of your time on some activity would be very helpful to your council or church or community or some
needy charity. If you could only help with one thing it would take the stress off your other Brother Knights and
especially your council of cers. Who knows you might even make a new friend that might enrich your life or
your families.
And as always share the Knights of Columbus fraternity with your Catholic friends and ask one of them to be
a part of the largest Catholic Mens Organization in the world. Don't keep being a Knight a secret. With the
new policies in place and FREE Membership until June 30, 2021, it is easier than ever to become a Knight.
Go to kofc.org and or mikofc.org for more information. In these very troubled times we need you, God needs
you
God Bless each of you and your Families
George Hone
District Deputy District 110
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My Brother Knights
We’re starting to see the lifting of some Covid-19 restrictions, particularly if one has
received the vaccine. Some people feel that the restrictions were needed, others
feel it was overdone. Regardless, there was de nitely an inclination at restricting
church attendance than there was restricting bars, casinos and abortion clinics. It
got so bad that some church out west rented a hall in a casino where they could
have Sunday service because they weren’t allowed to have it in their own church!
In Canada the police entered a church in the middle of the service and shut the
service down and arrested the pastor. Meanwhile across the street from some of
the churches were restaurants and bars doing business as usual. On-line you can
read one story after another of this sort. For many people, religious faith and
worship just does not mean much anymore. And for those that it does, many
just won’t speak up.
So what’s to be done? Prayer. Let God handle it as he did in the Old Chancellor
Testament
Faith and prayer was the form of action that brought about results. Of course if PGK/FDD
you open your Bible and turn to Numbers you’ll nd about ten different times that Jeff Dombrowski
the Israelites called out to God for help, then turned their backs on Him.
Chastisement followed the rebellion…and maybe that’s where we are in this
country. Chastisement
Just over one hundred years ago Our Blessed Mother told the three child seers to pray the Rosary every
day. She also told them that “people must amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins. They must not
offend Our Lord anymore, for he is already too much offended!” Right after that the “Miracle of the Sun”
occurred, just as the Blessed Mother promised
You may like to read about some of the Saints, how prayer affected their lives. It can change anything. We
are still doing the Rosary every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, and we’d love to have you join us. Since May is
the month of our Blessed Mother Mary, this would be a wonderful time for you to develop a stronger prayer
life. Join us, either in the Gathering Space, or outside in the Rosary Walk, right next to the church doors
Vivat Jesus!
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MEMBERSHIP QUOTA Ou r n
These are the pics of the gentlemen who have mem ew
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July 1, 2020-May 21, 2021. As can be seen,
we are at our quota needed for Star Award
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Let’s give more Catholic men the
opportunity to practice charitable works
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Ask the man sitting near you in the pew… !
Lucas Kopp Tom Malvesto Anthony Merritt Jacobs Ray Formosa
Jan 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021 Walowich Jan 12, 2021 April 13, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
Next?
Mark Formosa Mario Parisi Paul Formosa James Bonomo
April 13, 2021 May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
Not pictured….
Dennis Mizak / January 31, 2021
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Brother Knights,
Another great year for our Sacred Heart Council with limited
Programs, Events, Activities, due to COVID, and of course
Zoom and Live Meetings!
I hope you were able to participate or attend many of them. We
continued to monitor all of our programs, activities and events
to maximize their effectiveness. Our most recent event was the PGK
presentation of “The Blessed McGivney Scholarship Award” to
Mark Formosa that was presented at the Baccalaureate Mass. Gregg Zuccker
He is also our newest Knight along with his brother and dad,
who joined our Council at the May meeting. Council
The Knight’s “Faith in Action” which replaced “Surge in Service”
Program
has continued to grow in four categories; FAITH, FAMILY, Director
COMMUNITY, LIFE.
Besides our monthly meetings on the Second Tuesday of every month, please mark
your calendars for our future Knight’ activities as follows:
July 14, Wednesday – Knight’s Boat Cruise aboard the Diamond Jack, 7:00pm
-Wyandotte Mi.
August 28 Saturday – K of C Family Picnic – Centennial Farm – Grosse Ile
11:00am – 4:00pm
Hopefully we will return to a more normal schedule of programs for next year
2021-2022! I hope you have a wonderful summer with your families and are able to
join us for these fellowship events and activities.
Vivat Jesus
Gregg Zuccker
PGK/Program Director
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Our Council Coping with Covid-19
There was still need to meet, to make plans for post-covid, to maintain our office, store room, clean the
kitchen, complete required reports to the state and supreme. ZOOM changed the way to do many things,
from mass, to class and social gatherings. Our council leadership met a couple of times a month, often with
coffee and donuts (some needed inducement!). Council meetings used ZOOM, and from the initial meeting
using my computer at home, we branched into multiple cameras, and monitors, as more of our membership
joined in. Tentatively we will continue to use both live and ZOOM gatherings, though fraternity and unity
should mean eventual live meetings for all, with a sparing use of ZOOM for those unable to attend.
GK John assisting while Joe
Connors talks “right to life” Michael Polite “attending”
Financial Secretary Al Marson at
meeting from home
his “home away from home”
A “semi-live” meeting with the large Rosary, council meeting,
screen showing viewers at home leadership meeting…
from 6:00pm-11:30pm
From the Financial Secretary… Albert Marson
NOTRE DAME LOTTERY TICKETS! YOUR K OF C DUES!
We still have June Notre Dame Lottery tickets for For those of you that have already paid your
sale. The lottery uses the Michigan Lottery 3 digit dues for 2021, "Thank You."
daily drawing for selecting the daily winner and is Council dues help with our monetary
good for the whole month of June. The cost is $10 commitments, such as hall, kitchen and
dollars per ticket and there are 3 Notre Dame classroom rental from Sacred Heart Church, Per
Lottery winners each day. If you are interested in Capita to the Michigan State Council, and
purchasing a ticket please send a check for $10.00 helping our Council’s selected charities.
to: Sacred Heart Council, 21599 Parke Lane, If you have not paid your dues yet,
Grosse Ile, MI 48138. please consider doing so.
Make your check payable to: Sacred Heart Council If you have any questions regarding dues please
and put ND in the memo line of your check. If you give me a call at 313-319-0482 or drop me an
would like to play the lottery for the rest of the year e-mail at augom@aol.com.
the cost would be $40 dollars. That would cover the
months of June, August, October, December. The Yours truly in Christ,
sale of Notre Dame tickets helps support our Al Marson
Council, as we receive money for each ticket sold. Financial Secretary
10Ed Ochen November 24, 1923 - April 30, 2021 Edward A. Ochen was 97 years old when he passed away on Friday April 30, 2021. Brother Ed became a Knight on May 1, 1952 and was a 4th degree Knight with 69 years of honorable service. Sir Knight Ed was also a member of the Color Corps. Brother Ed was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 24, 1923 and courageously served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. Ed piloted a Martin B-26 Marauder bomber named "Sky Queen" over the deadly Nazi-occupied skies over Europe during World War 2. Brother Ed and his 5-man crew were assigned to the 559th Squadron, 387th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force and provided tactical air support for ground troops and flew from a base located 40-50 miles north of London. By the wars end, Ed had flown 60 missions over enemy territory and been awarded 6 battle stars for flying tactical air support over enemy territory, including most of the major battles in Europe and was also awarded 13 Air Medals for combat flights. Brother Ed and his "Sky Queen” also played a role in clearing the way for General Patton's 3rd Army tanks...something that Ed was particularly proud of. It's no surprise to me that Ed's generation has the sobriquet "The Greatest Generation". Ed Ochen is a true American hero. After WWII, Ed graduated from the University of Detroit and returned to work at Ford Motor Co. He also married the true love of his life, Ann. Ed retired from Ford after 38 years. Ed served as an usher at Grosse Ile Sacred Heart, and three other area churches. Ed and Ann moved to Venice, Florida, joining Epiphany Cathedral in 2000 and truly lived his faith...volunteering his services in many capacities including Eucharistic minister until the age of 94! In addition to being a Knight of Columbus, Brother Ed is also a true Knight, being awarded Knighthood in the Order of the Holy Sepulcher, a Catholic order of Knighthood under the protection of the Holy See. Ann and Ed shared 56 happy years together until Ann's passing in 2003. He is survived by his 3 daughters...Dolores, Judy and Chris. Ed also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Editor’s Note: Ed Ochen’s daughter, Judy, is a member of our parish. Prior to covid, she would bring Ed to our council meetings to give him a chance to spend time with others. He was an interesting man with a background to go with it. Though he was not a member of our council, he had been a member of our parish. I thought noting his passing would be of interest to our members.
Downriver Knights Cruise is Back!
RIVER TOURS
Bishop Park Dock in Wyandotte
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Boarding at 7:00PM for a 2 hour tou
$25 Per Person, or 2 tickets for $4
Pizza and Snacks Provided / Cash Bar
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rWeekly Rosary
Since August we have been sponsoring a weekly
Rosary on Tuesday, at 6:30pm. Anyone is welcomed
to join in, Knights or not, family and friends all
included. Join us in the Gathering Space, or outside at
the Rosary Walk as we pray for our country,
our church, and our own silent needs.
Christmas Decorating
Having our church looking it’s best for the celebration of
Christmas is just the right thing to do…and this past year
the Knights helped out again.
Covid Events!
Stations of the Cross
Our cancelled Lenten Fish Fry dinners due to covid
didn’t stop us from celebrating the most holiest season.
In conjunction with St. Cyprian parish, we hosted the
Stations of the Cross during Lent, and also assisted
with the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday.
State Raffle
Every year we support the State Ra e by buying ra e
tickets. Only $5 per ticket, the funds go to supporting the
state wide charitable e orts of the Knights of Columbus.
Our council receives 20% back of the value of tickets that we
sell. This year the state set a record with total sales of over
$327,000.00 to go to charitable needs.
If you purchased yours, take a bow…because you helped!
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Gentlemen,
Mr. Tom Jackson, our Field Agent, will be presenting a
program about our fraternal bene ts, with a question &
answer session available. This will be a ZOOM session
hosted by our council on Thursday, May 20th at 7:00PM
Insurance Please use the following link to join the meeting
Field Agent
https://zoom.us/j/94259726357?
pwd=THZlbmNxWU4rS245VEEvRTZ1eHBuQT09
Tom
Jackson Meeting ID: 942 5972 6357
Passcode: 591393
734-778-9601
thomas.F.Jackso
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BOTTOMS UP DIAPER BANK… KEEP THE DIAPERS COMING!
Donations (diapers or monetary) can be dropped off at the designated areas in the
church gathering space or the parish offices.
This appeal for donations is ongoing throughout the year.
Why is there such a need?
Many families do not have access to a washer and dryer, and if using a day care while
working, they must have diapers to leave with their children. With diapers averaging $80
a month, many babies remain in one diaper all day, resulting in diaper rash and behavioral
issues. This situation is a leading cause of child abuse.
Sizes 3 to 5 are especially needed.
Diaper
Over the past few years Sacred Heart has donated well over 20,000 diapers to the Grosse
Ile Inter-Faith Council’s Diaper Bank. Since the start of this year Sacred Heart has
donated almost 4,500 diapers. In one case, a woman with 4 infants received 480
Bank diapers…and this is just one way in which we are helping others.
Though we do not manage the ‘Bottoms Up Diaper Bank’ Our participation in this
Richard ministry is part of Sacred Heart’s Knights of Columbus community outreach.
Schmidt If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need
and refuses him compassion,
how can the love of God remain in him?
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Centennial Farms Park
(On beautiful Grosse Ile)
25797 3rd St, Grosse Ile
(1 block south of Grosse Ile Parkway,
1/4 mile west of East River Rd)
Menu…Broasted Chicken Hamburgers Hotdogs
Baked Beans Corn on the Cob Potato Salad Chips
Cookies Fruit Pop Water & Craft Beer (beer for $5 donation)
Games for all! Win a flat screen TV, Kuerig, or
other raffle prize! Or not!
For More Info: FA Tom Jackson at: thomas.F.Jackson@kofc.org
AoD PD Jeff Dombrowski at: j.dombrowski@mikofc.org
or… contact your Grand Knight!
!Keep your eyes open for these…
Council Events!
NO OTHER EVENTS
That’s where we are. Still not certain due to Covid-19, but we’re making plans
partial plans for the most part. But still hoping
MAY 5/12 NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS 2020-2021
MOTHER TERESA & FR. MCGIVNEY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS
5/20 FRATERNAL BENEFITS EVENT ON ZOOM
5/29-30 KOFC STATE CONVENTION – ON ZOOM
JUNE 6/7 CONFIRMATION (KNIGHT’S PENDING) COLOR GUARD?
6/6 ISLAND FEST FIREWORKS / PARADE
JULY 7/14 DOWNRIVER KNIGHTS BOAT CRUISE & FUNDRAISER
7/29 SACRED HEART MOVIE NIGHT
AUGUST 8/28 DOWNRIVER KNIGHTS FAMILY PICNIC AT CENTENNIAL FARMS
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……How this works!
Brother Knights,
With the number of events that the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus runs each
year, we always need volunteers. In the past, we would circulate a signup sheet at
the meetings to fill these spots. Even though we’ve had good participation with
theses signups, it did not reach everyone in our council. With our large events like
the Lenten Fish Dinners, we had approximately 100 signup slots each week. Without
the help of technology it would have been impossible to track all the signup slots.
Last year we introduced Signup Genius in order to reach not only our Knights but
also others in Sacred Heart Parish that assisted us putting on events. We will
continue to use this technology for all of our future events. If you have not used
Signup Genius in the past it is quite simple.
When you receive an invitation for a signup:
1. Click on the link – this will take you to the Signup Genius page
2. Click on the slot that you want to sign up for
3. At the bottom of the signup page, click on “Submit and Signup”
4. Another page will pop up asking you to create a “UserName”. Always use
your email address for this. You will also need to create a “Password”. Use
something that is simple and memorable. You will use this every time you have
an invitation in the future to login to Signup Genius.
5. Follow instructions at the bottom of the page to submit your signup
6. If at any time you get a RED message box on your screen, you have left
something out, just make the change requested, and submit.
If you still have difficulty, contact GK Doug Cryderman at 734-676-0369 for
assistance.You can also read
