April 4, 2013 Summer Opportunity for Youth: Become a Lifeguard / Swim Instructor MWR is looking for lifeguards (at least age 16) and swim lesson instructors (at least age 17) for the upcoming summer season. Those interested must register for one of the lifeguard training courses scheduled for April 5-11, May 8-14, or May 21-June 6. The registration deadline for the April 5-11 training course at Capo FitZone Pool and Playoff Pool in Pozzuoli has been extended to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5. For more information, call the Capo FitZone Pool at DSN: 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Note: The price has been reduced for training course participants. It is now $95 per participant, including all materials. Training classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school hours, when school is in session. The May 8-14 course includes weekend classes.
Deadline Extended for Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is now open through Monday, April 15. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy. Reminder: 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 level 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. Reminder: No Financial Transactions at Capo Post Office in April Capo Post Office will suspend all financial transactions, April 1-26, due to closure of the customer service area during renovation. Customers will not be able to purchase stamps, postage, or money orders. However, post office staff will continue to conduct mail call and accept official mail. Mail with pre-paid postage (i.e., Click 'N Ship) will also be accepted. To ease the impact of the Capo office’s limited service, Support Site Post Office will extend its April hours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Capo Post Office at DSN: 626-5371 or 081-568-5371. Reminder: Gaeta Drinking Water Declared Non-Potable Drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn is 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,