February 14, 2013 High School Athletic Fields Off Limits Remainder of School Year Naples High School athletic fields (i.e., the grass fields inside the track and adjacent to stadium bleachers) are unavailable for use by community members during the remainder of the school year. Community members can still run on the track but are requested to stay off grass areas in order to preserve field integrity during the upcoming spring sports season. Other grass fields throughout Support Site remain available. Community members who need to use the high school fields for major events or games should submit formal requests to the school’s front office. For more information, contact Steve Williams, the facility manager, at DSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061. Schedule for Issuing New Base Access Passes to Italian Personnel To complete the transition to a new base access system for Italian personnel, NSA Naples will issue installation access passes to affected personnel in accordance with the schedule below. After March 22, personnel in possession of legacy installation access passes will be denied unescorted base access. Italian personnel should bring their current ID and completed pass application to the Capo or Support Site Pass & ID Office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., on the days their command or department is designated to do so. For more information, call Capo’s Pass & ID Office at DSN: 626-4955 or Support Site’s office at DSN: 629-4264. Date
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-Defense Logistics Agency -Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office -NSA Naples Supply -NAVSUPP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella -Public Works Department -Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia -All other commands and departments -Stragglers
Feb. 18-22 Feb. 25-March 1 March 4-8 March 11-15 March 18-22
NSA Naples CNIC Website in Transition, Visit Facebook for Updates Due to a system upgrade of CNIC websites, information routinely updated and available on NSA Naples pages may not be current. For the latest updates, continue following PAO Notes and visiting these Facebook pages: NSA Naples (www.facebook.com/NSANaples) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (www.facebook.com/mwrnaples) Human Resources Office (http://goo.gl/A6UMf) Current Reel Time Movie Theater Show Times are Posted on Facebook Movie listings and show times for the Reel Time movie theater at Support Site can be found on MWR’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mwrnaples), in the Panorama base paper and at www.mwritt.org. Due to a worldwide upgrade of CNIC websites, movie show times and other timely information are not current on the NSA Naples web page. Updated information will be posted once the upgrade is complete.
Now: Patient Survey Open in Advance of Hospital Inspection The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples patient survey is now open online at https://www.research.net/s/USNAVHOSP-NAPLES-MEDIG-BENEFICIARY-SURVEY. Hospital staff and all community members who regularly receive naval medical care in Naples are encouraged to complete the survey. Results will be used in conjunction with a hospital inspection in March to assess the quality of care provided at USNH Naples facilities. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn Garner at DSN: 629-6352 or 081-811-6352. Now: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center Open The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is now open. Both the one-on-one program and the self-help clinic are by appointment only. Community members must call DSN: 626-4576 or 081-568-4576. The VITA center is located at Capo on the first floor of the Admin I building. The center will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If your command has on-site tax support, look for information posted in your workspace. Feb. 15: Uniform-of-the-Day Rule in Effect at PSD and NAVPTO Effective Feb. 15, the uniform of the day is required for all active duty service members conducting official business at Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) Naples and the Navy Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO). Unless service members are on leave and have valid leave papers in their possession, no exceptions will be made. If you have questions, contact PSD/NAVPTO at DSN: 626-5787/5835 or 081-568-5787/5835. Feb. 15: NCTS Naples Heritage Celebration at Capo Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Naples is scheduled to celebrate five decades of its history Feb. 15 during a heritage presentation in the Capo theater. The event is open to all community members. NCTS Naples is scheduled to observe colors in the Capo piazza at 8 a.m., conduct an awards ceremony in the theater at 8:30 a.m., and begin the heritage presentation at 9:15 a.m. The uniform for all NCTS Naples military personnel is Service Dress Blues. All other attendees may wear the uniform of the day or appropriate civilian attire. Feb. 15: Deadline for NOSC Scholarship Applications The deadline for Naples Overseas Spouses’ Club (NOSC) scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 school year is Feb. 15. Applications are now available online (www.noscitaly.com) and open to U.S. service members, civilian personnel, and their family members pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. NOSC scholarships are awarded based on merit only, not financial need. More than $43,000 in scholarship money was awarded to 30 community members last year. For more information, send an email to noscscholarship@gmail.com. Feb. 15: Deadline to Sign Up for Organized Trip to SSC Napoli Match Napoli Nation, a SSC Napoli fan club for base community members, is organizing a trip to a SSC Napoli soccer match scheduled March 1 at 8:45 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 15 by 7 p.m. All personnel and families are invited to attend and round-trip transportation from the Support Site to San Paolo Stadium is included. For pricing information and to sign up, contact the club’s president at cell number 346-316-0824 or bowend12@hotmail.com.
Feb. 21: Baby Basics Class A class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081568-3913. Feb. 23: Volunteer Firefighter Information Meeting U.S. military members interested in serving in the NSA Naples Auxiliary Fire Fighting Force (AFFF) are invited to attend an informational meeting. The meeting will be held Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Support Site fire station and will include a discussion of precertification requirements as well as a tutorial of fire station missions. AFFF consists of U.S. service members who volunteer to augment and support NSA Naples fire and emergency services during real-world events. Formal training for AFFF volunteers is scheduled to begin in March. For more information, contact Asst. Chief of Training Rich Rivers at DSN: 626-5925 or 081-568-5925. Feb. 23: Asian Antiques and Furniture Auction The 16th Asian Antiques and Furniture Auction is scheduled to be held in the Naples High School gym Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The auction is open to all community members and will include more than 300 items such as decorated porcelain, lamps, mirrors, crystal and paintings. The entry fee is $5. Proceeds will support high school programs through the Parent-Teacher-Student Association and Athletic Booster Club. For more information, contact Lt. j.g. David Coon at DSN: 626-6715 or 081-568-6715. Feb. 26/27: Bone Marrow Registration Drive A bone marrow registration drive will be held in the Naples High School atrium Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive will again be held Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Navy Exchange food court at Support Site. All U.S. service members, civilian personnel and immediate family members (ages 18-60 and in good general health) are eligible to participate. After completing a registration form, four oral swabs will be collected from a participant’s cheek. Swab samples will be tested to obtain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) tissue type information for inclusion in the National Marrow Donor registry. For more information, contact Christina Hall, the school nurse, at DSN: 629-4011 or 081811-4011. Feb. 28: Navy College Office to Administer ACT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the ACT on Feb. 28. The test will also be administered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. The SAT will be administered March 21 and June 20. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. Community members can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. March 1: The 71st Seabee Ball The 71st Seabee Ball is scheduled to be held March 1 in Roccarainola. All U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders are welcome to attend. Tickets are available from the Naples Area Seabee Association. To learn of event details or pricing information and to RSVP by Feb. 18, contact HT1 Justin Beckett at justin.beckett@eu.navy.mil or Lt. James Shambley at james.shambley@eu.navy.mil.
March 1: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey Opens The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy will be conducted during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey starting March 1 when the Web page (https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm) is scheduled to go live. Survey participants will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy. March 6: Americans Working Around the Globe Conference A professional conference for Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) is scheduled to be held in the Support Site community center March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference, hosted by the Naples Overseas Spouses’ Club (NOSC), is open to all and costs $25 for non-NOSC members and $20 for members. AWAG is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to leadership development training, promoting volunteerism and fostering relationships between Americans and host nation communities. For more information and to register, go to www.noscitaly.com. March 7: One-Day CREDO Marriage Workshop A one-day marriage workshop is scheduled for March 7 in the Support Site chapel conference room. Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) offers this workshop to help couples understand how communication and behavioral styles affect spousal interaction. For more information, contact the CREDO office at DSN: 626-5255 or 081-568-5255 or fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil. March 9: Shamrock Shuffle Run at Support Site MWR has organized a series of fun runs at Support Site for March 9. A free 1-mile fun run will begin 8 a.m., and those who pay a $5 registration fee can participate in a 5K or 10K run slated to kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the series of runs begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Fitness Forum at Support Site. For more information, call MWR at DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-197-4126. March 9: Masquerade Ball 2013 A masquerade ball hosted by the USO is scheduled to be held March 9 in Terzigno. All U.S. and NATO ID card holders are welcome to attend the ball, which will feature musical entertainment, a full-course meal and best-dress contest. Tickets are now available from USO offices at Capo and Support Site. For more details and pricing information, contact USO’s Support Site office at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903. The Capo office can be reached at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. Contact the event coordinator by email at nicole.price@uso.it. March 15-17: March Madness Basketball Tournament MWR is hosting a three-day March Madness Double Elimination Basketball Tournament, March 15-17. The tournament will also feature slam dunk and 3-point shooting contests. Community members are invited to form and register their team by March 1. The registration fee per team is $250. For more information or to register, visit the Fitness Forum at Support Site or call DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-1974126.
March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park “Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which includes a series of family-fun activities, will be held at Carney Park for all community members with park access. MWR is looking for volunteers to assist with the event as well as base-recognized private organizations to sell food at booths. For more information on how to volunteer or register your organization for a food booth, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Early Closure / Limited Service Tomorrow Feb. 15-18 (President’s Day Weekend)
-Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.) -Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.) -U.S. Navy Hospital Naples Galley (Patient meals will still be served.) -All Post Offices - Back Gate at Capo
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-Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.) -Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.)
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Feb. 19: EasyJet pilots, noon to 4 p.m. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule Feb. 17: Alateen Support Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for ages 12-18), Support Site FFSC. Feb. 19: Introduction to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. Feb. 19: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Feb. 20: Choices, Managing Your Anger, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Feb. 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Feb. 24: Alateen Support Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for ages 12-18), Support Site FFSC. Feb. 26: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Feb. 27: Choices, Managing Your Anger, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372. USO Schedule Daily Tours Feb. 18: A Day in the Snow. Feb. 24: A Day at the Spa in Contursi Terme. March 2: Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping. March 3: Pompeii and Sorrento. Weekend Tours March 2-3: Chianti Wine Trail. March 15-18: Edinburgh and Loch Ness. March 30-31: Easter in Florence and Pisa. April 11-14: Venice and Verona. * For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.
MWR Updates Now-March 31: Carney Park Golf Course is offering a 50 percent discount on PGA golf lessons. The offer is open to NSA Naples U.S. military, DOD civilians, and their dependents ages 16 and older. For additional information, please call Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. Now-April 26: The Mt. Vesuvius Challenge, a self-paced fitness program with various giveaways during a participant’s climb up different levels, is underway. For details on how to participate, call DSN: 626-4266 or 081-568-4266. Tonight: Bring your sweetheart to Lover’s Lane at Strikers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $10 per lane. The price includes 1 hour of bowling, shoe rental, a large one topping pizza, and a glass of wine (for those over age 18). For more information, call DSN: 629-4976 or 081-811-4976. Tonight: Anti-Valentine’s Day party at O’Rhys for single adults is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. DJ Wendy “Heartbreaker” Ross is slated to play solo tunes and give out prizes. For more information, call DSN: 629-4976 or 081-811-4976. Feb. 16: Navy Outdoor Recreation is hosting open paintball at Carney Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Group paintball is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call DSN: 629-4947 or 081-526-1579 for more information. ITT Day Trips Feb. 15: Vietri History, Shopping and Lunch. Feb. 16: Wine and Oil Tasting in Avellino. Feb. 17: Naples Underground, Virgil's Tomb and Pizza. Feb. 18: Island of Capri with Lunch. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.