November 21, 2013 TONIGHT: Public Health Evaluation Town Hall Meeting with Capt. Gray NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray will host a Town Hall meeting regarding the Public Health Evaluation and recent environmental concerns Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Support Site Chapel. The Town Hall will begin at 6 p.m. and provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the Public Health Evaluation and its findings. Any questions for the Town Hall should be directed to the Public Affairs office at 626-5907 or NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples. Participation Encouraged in SAPR Survey The 2013 Navywide sexual assault survey is short and completely anonymous. It can be accessed from any web-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone at www.donsapro.navy.mil/donsas.html . The password for all military participants is “2013SURVEY”, and the survey will be available through Jan. 6. TRIPS Software Strongly Encouraged for Traveling Sailors TRIPS, a software program that assists Sailors in planning road trips, is strongly encouraged to be used by all active duty. All Navy users should now access TRIPS directly by visiting https://trips.safety.army.mil/navy/login.aspx. Sailors who previously accessed TRIPS through NKO should click the “Forgot your Password” link on the login screen. At the next screen, enter your current military email address and click on “submit.” An email will be sent to that address with a link to enter a new password. Once this new password is established, users can then login to TRIPS at the above link from any computer. Reminder to Register to Vote Please remember to register to vote; the 2014 Election is less than a year out and it is never too early. Register for an absentee ballot at www.fvap.gov. For more information, please contact the Voting Assistance Office at DSN 626-3888. 2013 Military Mail Holiday Mailing Dates The following are recommended mail-by dates for best chance delivery prior to Dec. 25. From the United States, Dec. 16 for Express Mail Military Service, Dec. 3 for First-Class Mail, Dec. 3 for Priority Mail, Nov. 26 for Space Available Mail, and Nov. 12 for Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift. From Europe/Bahrain (including Naples), Dec. 17 for Express Mail Military Service, Dec. 3 for First-Class Mail, Dec. 3 for Priority Mail, Nov. 26 for Space Available Mail, and Nov. 12 for Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift. Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages.
Now – Dec. 7: Capo Power Outages Public Works will be conducting annual substation transformer maintenance throughout Capo until Dec. 7. This maintenance will require electrical power outages to most buildings. The schedule for the electrical outages is as follows: Nov. 23: Club, Gym, NEX, and QOL III from midnight – 8 a.m. Dec. 7: Admin I, II and III, and the C4I building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Facilities Operations Specialists have provided notification to impacted tenants and signs will be posted prior to the outages. Now through Dec 3: Holiday Greeting Card Contest The Command Holiday Greeting Card Contest encourages all commands and commandsponsored organizations to create a 4-ft by 8-ft plywood holiday card and enter to win prizes. From Dec. 4 to Jan. 3, cards will be displayed along Support Site Main Street. Plywood is available for pickup now at the Auto Wood Skills Center on Support Site. Completed cards must be turned in by Dec. 3. Winners will be announced at the MWR/NEX tree lighting event on Dec. 5. For more information, judging criteria and questions, call MWR Community Events Director Staci Dietrich at DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896. Now Open: Liberty Center at Support Site The ground floor Support Site Barracks Recreation Room will be open every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. MWR will be installing a 70" TV, gaming systems, DVD player, bean bags, etc. as well as scheduling Italian Lessons, cooking lessons, Texas Hold'em Tournaments, Spade Tournaments etc. Notify the Liberty Center about desired upcoming events/dates. For more information, contact Staci Dietrich at 626-4894 or staci.dietrich@eu.navy.mil. Now – Nov. 26: JFC Shuttle Schedule Change The JFC shuttle bus morning and evening pickup times will change to accommodate the NATO exercise taking place through Friday, Nov. 22 and Monday –Tuesday, Nov. 25-26. The regular morning and evening pickup times at JFC and Support Site will not be in effect during this timeframe. The adjusted pick up times will be posted at the bus stops. The midday bus to JFC will not be affected by this change. Please contact shuttlebusnaples@eu.navy.mil if you have any questions. Now-Dec. 19: Support Site Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all facility and Housing life safety systems will function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: All Housing Units (B2001 through B2163); Elementary School (B2057); High School (B2058); Child Development Center (B2065); Telephone Switch (B2070). Saturday, Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Elementary School (B2057); High School (B2058); School Cafeteria (B2059); Child Development Center (B2065); School Bleachers (including fire pump station). Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2001 through B2011; B2154 through B2163. Thursday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2012 through B2027; B2030; B2032 through B2035.
Thursday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2028, B2029, B2031, B2039 through B2049. Monday, Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2036 through B2038; B2050 through B2056. Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospital (B2082); Hospital Energy Bldg (B2086).
Nov. 26: Single Sailor Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach A Single Sailor Outreach is being hosted by the Religious Ministries Team and will be available at the Support Site Hospital Galley on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Thanksgiving dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and is for all single Sailors and geo bachelors. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at 626-3539 for more information. Nov. 29: Black Friday at the NEX The NEX at Support Site will open its doors at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and at 6 a.m. for military in uniform only as part of their Black Friday sale. Contact the NEX or Tom.Goodman@nexweb.org with any questions. Now-Dec. 20: ‘Port-to-Port’ Self-Paced Swim Program Journey from Naples to Gaeta via the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool. Swim laps anytime during regular pool hours and record your workout on your log sheet. All participants who complete the 100 km swim (4,000 lengths) by Friday, Dec. 20 will receive a prize package. The lifeguard on duty must verify & initial laps. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Dec. 4: Holiday Decorating Contest Residents of Support Site are welcome to register and decorate their balconies in a Holiday Theme. Residents of the BEQ on SS or Capo may also register and decorate their door in a Holiday theme. Register by 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 via email at christopher.kasparek@eu.navy.mil with building address; registration is required for prize eligibility. Email confirmation will be returned. Judging will take place Dec. 4; winners will be announced at the Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5. Prizes will be given to the Top 2 Registered Balconies and Top 2 Registered Doors. Dec. 3-4: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training This workshop provides an opportunity to explore experiences with and attitudes about suicide. Training is also provided to better understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide and learn how to use suicide first-aid to meet those needs. For more information or to sign up please call the CREDO office at 626-5255, email fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil, or visit https://www.facebook.com/search for Credo Europe Africa Southwest Asia. Dec. 6-8: CREDO Personal Resiliency Retreat Chaplain's Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) will hold a Personal Resiliency Retreat, Dec. 6-8, at the Villa Irlanda Hotel (www.villairlanda.com). Personal, spiritual, and relational themes are central to the retreat, which provides time and a place apart from normal routines. All lodging, meals and transportation to and from the retreat site are provided for. It is open to all service members and their families and on a space available basis for Department of Defense employees. Childcare is not provided for this retreat. For more information or to sign up, please call the CREDO office at DSN 6265255, 081-568-5255 or email fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil.
Air Terminal Schedule The schedule for the "CAT B" mission during the upcoming holiday season will be as follows: the flight is scheduled to arrive from Norfolk on Dec. 27 in the afternoon and depart for Norfolk on the morning of the Dec. 29. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date
Closed All Day / No Service
Nov. 22
Nov. 28 Nov. 28-Nov. 30 Nov. 27-29, Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 2
Early Closure / Limited Service
Capo Post Office closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Support Site Post Office closed from noon to 2 p.m. CMVRO, Tax-Free, PPSO, Vehicle Processing Center All Post Offices Air Terminal
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Nov. 22 - SEA and SEA HANDLING airport personnel in Milan Airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. - All airport personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. - Alitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Meridiana FLY pilots are scheduled to strike from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) personnel are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 - Air Italy flight attendants are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 - Freight transportation companies are scheduled to strike from midnight Dec. 9 until midnight Dec. 13 Dec. 16 - Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 4-hours at different times to be determined locally. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN: 629-6372/Commercial: 081811-6372 to register. Nov. 22: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library Nov. 24: Alateen Support Group, (ages 12-18), 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC Nov. 25: Easy Italian, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Capo Fellowship Hall (4 of 4 Sessions) Nov. 27: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leaves from Support Site (Carpool) Nov. 27: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions) Nov. 29: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC Liberty Center Schedule *The Liberty Center, located at Capo, is available to all service members E-6 and below as well as single and unaccompanied service members. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 to 9 p.m. Holiday hours are from noon to 6 p.m.
Liberty Center Events (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.) Nov. 23: Movie Night Nov. 25: Outreach at the USNH Nov. 27: Car Simulator Contest Nov. 28: Thanksgiving at the Rec Center Nov. 29: Pool Tourney Day/Evening Trips (S.I.N.G.L.E.S.) (Note: Please sign up at the Liberty Center for day/evening trips. Free transportation is provided to all day/evening activities. All daily tours leave from Capo’s main bus stop.) Nov. 23: Christmas Alley USO Schedule Daily Tours Nov. 22: Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping Nov. 23: Beer Factory Tour Nov. 24: Christmas Alley and Shopping Downtown Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Dinner at Hotel Nov. 29: Salerno Christmas Lights Nov. 30: Bella Napoli Tour Extended Tours Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving in Venice Dec. 12-15: Christmas Markets in Northern Italy Dec. 20-27: Med Christmas Cruise Dec. 24-25: Christmas in Rome Dec. 30-Jan. 2: New Years in Budapest *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips Nov. 22: Naples in the Evening Nov. 23: Tarantella Show in Sorrento Nov. 24: Naples on Foot Nov. 25: Vomero Market Nov. 26: Pompeii Amphitheatre & Cameo Factory Nov. 27: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Dinner in Avellino Nov. 29: Vietri amd Salerno in a Day Nov. 30: Wine Tasting in Taurasi Extended Trips Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Thanksgiving in Budapest Apr. 6-13: Med Cruise 2014 *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906. Additional MWR Updates
Nov 24: Thanksgiving Brunch at Strikers cancelled. This event has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Capo Fit Zone area closures. Please do not enter the following areas while closed for repairs. Now – Dec. 1: Basketball Court closed for resurfacing. Nov. 24 – Dec. 1: Indoor Pool closed for acoustic panel replacement & high ceiling work. For more information, call DSN 626-4266 or 081-568-4266. Nov. 29 & 30: Movie Discount. Stop by the USAA stand in the Support Site Found Court to receive a $1.00 discount ticket for the movie admission on listed days, giveaways and an opportunity to win one of two $100 NEX gift cards. Limited quantities at each showing. Valid for all eligible US military, DOD civilians and family members. New Youth Sports Registration Requirements: Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) training course is now required to register for any youth sports program. The Training is free and at least one parent/guardian must (1) complete the training and (2) sign a Code of Ethics annually. Please contact Youth Activities with any questions at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.