NSA Naples PAO Notes

February 28, 2013 Group Photos from USO Spring Troop Visit on Facebook Group photos from Tuesday’s USO Spring Troop Visit by Peyton Manning and other stars are available at www.facebook.com/NSANaples. An album containing 50 photos from the event was posted Feb. 26. The photos can be downloaded by selecting the “Options” tab at the bottom-left of the viewing screen. If you have questions or concerns, contact the NSA Naples Public Affairs Office at pao_naples@eu.navy.mil.

Baseball / Softball Officials Wanted for Sports Programs Intramural Sports and Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Youth Sports need baseball and softball officials. No experience is necessary. Interested community members must attend a clinic for the sport they wish to officiate. Sign up at the Fitness Forum, Youth Center or Capo FitZone. You can also call DSN: 629-6529/4729 or 081-811-6529/4729 for more information. Clinics will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room on the following dates:  March 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Intramural Softball  March 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Youth Sports Baseball and Softball.

Gaeta Drinking Water Declared Non-Potable Drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn is now declared non-potable and not fit for consumption. All affected are advised to use bottled water for drinking, food preparation, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and feeding pets. For more information, see the complete notice posted at www.facebook.com/NSANaples and/or contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Preventive Medicine office at DSN: 629-6299 or 081811-6299.

NSA Naples CNIC Website in Transition Due to a system upgrade of CNIC websites, information routinely updated and available on NSA Naples pages may not be current. The transition is currently projected to be completed mid- to late-April. 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) Tonight: Continuous School Improvement Parent Forum A parent forum will be held in the Naples High School cafeteria Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. Middle and high school staff will provide an update on continuous school improvement plans and review information from local assessments in math and writing. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet new Asst.

Superintendent Dr. Joan Islas. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the middle/high school assistant principal at DSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061.

Tonight: Front Gate Closure at Support Site All vehicles attempting to enter or exit Support Site tonight from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. must use the back gate. Maintenance is scheduled on the front gate that requires a five-hour closure for inbound and outbound vehicle traffic.

March 1: Naples Elementary Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash The annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Naples Elementary School, March 1. Faculty, students and community organizations will join together for a festive celebration that will include Seuss-themed activities and crafts to promote literacy. Attendees are encouraged to wear crazy hats, fun hairdos and "Seussical" costumes.

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 2: Naples Community Youth to Challenge Italian Chess Club Community members are invited to watch the Naples Youth Chess Club face their Italian counterparts, the Chess Club of Napoli, in a daylong tournament March 2. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Naples Elementary School. Also, the “grand master” will accept challenges throughout the day from anyone present. For more information, contact Natalie Mack at npmack3@aol.com.

March 4: NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive Kick-off Meeting A kick-off meeting for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active Duty Fund Drive for Naples- and Gaeta-area service members will be held March 4 at 2 p.m. in the Capo theater. All community members are invited and local command representatives (activity chairpersons) are expected to attend. For more information visit the NMCRS office located at Capo in Admin II, Room G016 or call 081-568-3913.

March 5 / 7: Carney Park Local National Access Seminars MWR and WRA have organized seminars about access to Carney Park for Italian personnel. Meetings will be held at noon and 4 p.m. in the Capo theater on March 5.

Support Site meetings will be held on March 7 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the movie theater. All DoD local national employees are welcome to attend. Questions on the new Autocertificazione process and park access procedures/policies will be addressed. For more information, contact MWR at 081-526-2141 or WRA at 331-652-0110.

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: Active Duty E-6 Navywide Advancement Exam at Support Site The Navywide E-6 advancement exam for second class petty officers on active duty is scheduled for March 7 in Support Site’s Youth Center gym. Personnel authorized to take the exam must arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. with their U.S. military ID card and in the proper uniform of the day. Doors will close promptly at 7 a.m. Test-takers are requested to park their vehicles in parking lots adjacent to the Navy Exchange to avoid clogging the Youth Center and chapel parking. E-5 and E-4 exams are scheduled for March 14 and 21 respectively. For more information, contact Education Service Officer Mr. Gianfranco Bruno at DSN: 626-2940 or 081-568-2940.

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: Tryouts for 2013 Naples Elite Men's Softball Travel Team Naples Elite is scheduled to hold tryouts for the upcoming 2013 softball season starting March 9 at Carney Park. The tryouts are open to U.S. service members, civilian personnel, and family members who have Carney Park access. For more information, contact Head Coach Terry Caldwell at 340-549-3658 or Assistant Coach MA1 Jeremy Fouch at 366622-5198.

March 14: Youth Sports Parent Information Meeting at Support Site A mandatory information meeting for parents of children participating in the Youth Sports Spring League is scheduled March 14 in the Fitness Forum at Support Site. The meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m., will address team assignments, coaches, game cancellations, transportation and more. For additional details, call MWR at DSN: 6294749 or 081-811-4749.

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 21: Baby Basics Class A class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held March 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.

March 21: Navy College Office to Administer SAT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the SAT on March 21. The test will also be administered June 20. The ACT will be administered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. 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. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

March 23: Child and Youth Programs Fun Run at Carney Park Community members are invited to run a 2K or 5K at Carney Park on March 23. The Child and Youth Programs event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear t-shirts and accessories that glow in the dark. Those who complete the run will receive a medal and the top winners will receive awards. Registration is $5 for those under 18 and $10 for adults. Transportation is available for those who preregister by March 20. Others can register at Carney Park from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the day of the event. There will be a bonfire, chili and hot beverages following the run. For more information, call DSN: 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

March 27: Intramural Sports Softball Coaches Meeting.

A coaches meeting for Intramural Sports Softball will be held in the Capo FitZone conference room, at noon. The same meeting will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room at 4 p.m. Team rosters are due April 10 and the season is scheduled to begin April 25. Participants must play for their respective commands. For more information, call DSN: 629-6529 or 331-197-4137.

March 29: CFC-O Coin Design Contest Deadline The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) annual coin design contest is underway and open to all Department of Defense employees and their family members.

The contest judges will select a unique design for the 2013 CFC-O contributor coin that represents the theme "Serve to Honor Your Country / Give Because You Care."

Interested designers can obtain detailed instructions and submission guidelines at cfcoverseas.org. Email the round 1 3/4" diameter design in .jpg or .pdf format to cfco@cfcoverseas.org by March 29.

March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park “Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for March 30 from 11 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. For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy  March 8: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  March 22: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, with rush hour exceptions determined locally.  March 25: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  April 8: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for four hours.

Specific times will be determined locally.

Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Early Closure / Limited Service Tonight March 1 April 4

-Support Site Front Gate (closed to all vehicular traffic from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

-Capo ITT Office -Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.)

-Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.)

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule  March 3: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to10 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 4: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC.  March 4: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall.  March 5: Resume Writing, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 5: Play Scopa, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.  March 5: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 6: Teverola (Medi) Mall, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., meet outside Support Site gate.  March 6: Choices, Managing Your Anger, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 7: CFS Quarterly Forum, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 8: Explore Vomero Area, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet outside Capo main gate.  March 8: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.  March 8: Saving and Investing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 11–15: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre–Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 12: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC.  March 12: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Capo theater.  March 12: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall.  March 12: Communications Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 12: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 12: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 14: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site Community Center.  March 14: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 15: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 19: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC.  March 19: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall.  March 19: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 19: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.  March 26: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC.  March 26: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall.  March 26: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  March 26: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 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 March 3: Pompeii and Sorrento.

March 8: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Night.

March 10: Naples Underground and Pizza Lunch.

March 16: Rome of the Caesars.

March 17: Junior Cake Decorating Class.

Weekend Tours March 30-31: Easter in Florence and Pisa.

April 11-14: Venice and Verona.

April 18-21: Spring Getaway in Amsterdam.

May 24- 27: Memorial Day Getaway to Pietrableu Resort.

May 24-31: The Best of Russia. * For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

Additional MWR Updates  Dance & Karaoke Party for Teens at Strikers: Community teens are invited to hang out, dance and sing in the Strikers bowling center party room on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to the party area is free. For more information, call DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.  Now-March 1: Register for Parents’ Night Out scheduled for March 9 at the Support Site Child Development Center from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Children accepted for the child care service must be 6 weeks old to 6th grade. The cost per child is $4 per hour.

Please call DSN: 629-4390 or 081-811-4390  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.  March 2, 9: Discounts for a Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Roccaraso ski and snowboard trip is available to youth ages 14 and under. Kids can choose from a free ski or snowboard rental, or a 50 percent discount on bus transportation. Bus spaces and rental equipment are limited and all youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Support Site NOR center at 331-197-4108 or Carney Park’s center at 081-526-1579.  March 6: MWR is offering a guided tour through the old town of Gaeta that will take community members to the Anjou-Aragonese Castle to see the armory, chapel and prison. The cost is €10 per adult but is free for children. Sign up at the Gaeta MWR office by calling DSN: 626-8357 or 081-568-8357 no later than March 1.  March 20: The Auto/Wood Skills Center is offering a workshop to community members from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to keep their vehicles in good shape. Space is limited. For more information, call DSN: 629-4971 or 081568-4971.

ITT Day Trips March 1: Naples in the Evening.

March 2: Wine Tasting in Benevento.

March 3: Pompeii Marina Gate and Cameo Factory.

March 4: Shopping in Vomero.

March 6: Best of Naples. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.