PAO Notes Dec. 12, 2013

December 12, 2013 CNIC-Directed Facility Service Reductions Beginning in January, CNIC facility reductions will impact installation janitorial and grounds keeping services. These are CNO-approved service level reductions. For NSA Naples, sweeping, mopping and general cleaning of all spaces will be impacted. Deskside waste and recycling pick-up in administrative and operational areas will no longer be performed. This will require personnel to dispose of waste in central collection points.

Restroom cleaning frequency will also be reduced. Reimbursable tenants are not impacted at this time. Additional details will be distributed when available through leadership and in future PAO Notes.

Holiday Email Scam Alert Scammers are taking advantage of the holiday shopping season with fake email shipping notifications that pose as FedEx, UPS or the United States Postal Service. An email will appear in your inbox that looks like tracking information for a package, but when opened will download a virus. Typically, these viruses phish for personal and banking information on your machine. This season, don't let these scams fool you into opening a virus on your computer.

Sojourner’s Permits Required for Holiday Travel Reminder from RLSO: check your sojourner permit to ensure that it is still valid for holiday travel. If not, come to Region Legal Service Office, Legal Assistance Department, at Capodichino on the 1st floor of Admin II. Legal Assistance must be notified at least one full week prior to anticipated travel in order to facilitate the process of providing you with a sojourner permit or a receipt that will allow your re-entry into Italy. Please contact Legal Assistance with any questions at 081-568-4576.

AFN 360 Naples Radio Available Online Community members can now listen to AFN Naples broadcasts online. Visit http://naples.afneurope.net/ and click on AFN 360 Naples or use the AFN Europe App with your Apple iOS or Android device to listen to up-to-date news and upcoming information for our area. This is another way to listen to the Commander's Spotlight Show, Fleet Master Chief in the Morning Show, From the Bench, PAO, MWR and USO update shows. Users can also listen to AFN 360 Global, which provides seven music and spoken word stations.

Holiday Greetings on SiriusXM Joint Hometown News Service (JHNS) has partnered with SiriusXM radio to allow military men and women anywhere in the world to send Holiday Greetings to their loved ones back home. Service members can call a toll-free number, 888-776-2790, or DSN 312-733-4660 and leave a message for airing on SiriusXM. All that's needed is rank, full

name, hometown, where you are stationed, and a quick greeting. The greetings will be aired on SiriusXM's Holiday Traditions channel now through Jan. 1, 2014.

Commissary Holiday Hours The commissary will be open Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed Dec. 25, and 26, open Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and closed Jan 1, 2014.

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 to Naples and Naples to the United States, mail by Dec. 16 for Express Mail Military Service. Dates for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Space Available Mail, Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift have all passed. Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages.

Now – Dec. 13: National Truck Driving Strike The national truck driving strike is scheduled until Friday at midnight. Most unions are not taking part, so disruptions should not be as severe as previous strikes. Community members are asked to keep their gas tanks full and stay informed by monitoring PAO Notes, Facebook and emergency messaging.

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:  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).

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. 13: Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to the Connect the Tots December Birthday Party on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Support Site food court. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club Dec. 14: USO Christmas Wonderland Held at the Naples High School Cafeteria from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., stop by to meet Santa, participate in holiday crafts and watch a magic show. Cotton candy and holiday tokens will be available for all. Letters may be brought to mail to Santa.

Dec. 14: Annual Christmas Cantata at Support Site Chapel The Annual Christmas Cantata will be held in the Support Site Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the community. The Italian Choir “Il

Coro Annibale Messore” will be performing the concert. They are composed of 30 members and have performed at the Saint Peter’s Basilica, Abbey of Montecassino, and have accompanied the Roman Philharmonic Orchestra. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at 626-3539 for more information.

Dec 14: Jingle Bell Jog at Support Site A 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K Jingle Bell Jog will be held on the Support Site on Saturday, Dec. 14. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Fit Forum gym. Show your holiday spirit by dressing up in holiday gear and the best holiday-themed costume in each age category will win a prize. The 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. (free) and the 5K begins at 10:30 a.m. ($5). T-shirts will be available for purchase and all participants will receive a small holiday gift. For more information, call Intramural Sports at DSN: 629-6528 or 081-8116528.

Dec. 15: Deadline to Register for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program The Region Legal Service Office is looking for volunteers for the income tax assistance program. Each volunteer will receive IRS training and the necessary tools to assist with tax assistance. The deadline to register is Sunday, Dec. 15. For more information or to register, please call DSN: 626-4576, 081-568-4576 or send a message to LTJG Hayden at lucianna.hayden@eu.navy.mil.

Dec. 16: Holiday Craft Crew with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots will hold a holiday craft event for families with young children on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Support Site food court. We’ll create a special memory for this season. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders.

All materials will be provided. http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club Dec. 18: Medal of Honor Recipient to Speak at Capo Theater Col. Roger H.C. Donlon, U.S. Army (retired), the first American soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, will speak at the Capodichino theater on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The speaking engagement will start at 10 a.m. and be focused on his life and experiences. During his 29 years of active duty, Donlon served assignments in Infantry, Special Forces, and as a Foreign Area Officer. He has since served in prominent positions in military and charitable organizations. For more information, please contact Ron Ress at DSN: 626-3623.

Dec. 18 - 19: Winter Youth Basketball Team Assessments Children who are already registered for Youth Basketball must attend a mandatory team assessment at the Support Site Youth Center Gym as follows: Juniors (age 9-11), Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and Seniors (age 12-14), Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. If your child is unable to attend the mandatory assessment, please provide Youth Sports with a note. There will be an additional expense of $25 collected at the assessment to cover expenses. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

Dec. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 19. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Visiting Nurses and is open to U.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will be held at the 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 081-568-3913.

Dec. 21: Navy Outdoor Recreation Single-Day Ski Trip With a minimum of 30 patrons, the NOR bus will provide round trip transport to one of several local ski resorts. Cost is $15 per adult/$10 per child 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under (based on space availability). For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. The NOR is located at the Auto Wood Skills Center behind the Autoport. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass in Rome for Single Service Members All are single sailors are invited to attend the holy Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. 5 Euros includes transportation and Mass tickets. Only 30 seats are available for this event. First come, first serve. Stop by any USO Naples center location for more information.

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.

Upcoming Changes to Euro Bill Payments The European Union will convert to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) format for payment processing Feb. 1, 2014. SEPA will standardize payment processing in Europe and allow customers to make payments to all SEPA participating countries. Payments will require an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Business Identifier Code (BIC) for the payee. The payment cannot be executed without the IBAN and BIC for the payee. All Community members that send Euro electronic transfers for rent or bills will be impacted by this change. Please contact your financial Institution for additional details prior the implementation date.

Announced Closures/Limited Services Date

Closed All Day / No Service

Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 2

Air Terminal

Early Closure / Limited Service

Scheduled Strikes in Italy Now -Dec.13: 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.

Dec 13: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. Dec 13: Visit Christmas Alley & the Cathedral of Naples, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point inside McDonalds Dec 13: SAPR P.O.C., 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 13: SAPR D.C.C., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 15: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. Dec 16 - 20: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Transition GPS Workshop: Mixed (Pre-Retirement/PreSeparatee), Support Site FFSC

Dec 17: Explore Vomero Area, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point inside McDonalds) Dec 17: Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 17: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Support Site FFSC Dec 18: Conflict Management, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 18: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Dec 18: Saving and Investing, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 18: AA Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 22: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 25: AA Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec 27: 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.)

Dec. 14: Movie Night Dec. 18: Staff Challenge Dec. 19: Pool Tourney Dec. 20: Adopt a Single Service Member for Christmas deadline Dec. 21: Movie Night Dec. 25: Christmas Dinner at Rec Center Dec. 28: Movie Night Jan. 8: Support Site Rec Room opens 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.)

Dec. 14: Paintball at Carney Park Dec. 15: Trip to Mall USO Schedule Daily Tours Dec. 15: A Day at the Spa in Contursi Dec. 21: Salerno Christmas Lights Dec. 22: Rome of the Caesars Dec. 27: Afternoon at the Circus Extended Tours Dec. 20-27: Med Christmas Cruise Dec. 24-25: Christmas in Rome *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

ITT Schedule Day Trips Dec. 13: Vietri, Shopping & Lunch Dec. 14: Vatican City Dec. 15: Wine Tasting in Avellino Dec. 16: Naples on Foot

Dec. 17: Cooking Class Dec. 18: Best of Naples Dec. 19: Christmas Alley Dec. 20: Naples in the Evening Dec. 21: Amalfi Coast with Lunch Dec. 22: Pompeii Ampitheatre Extended Trips 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.

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Dec. 14: Paintball at Carney Park. Open paintball, $10 per person, ages 15 and up from 10 a.m. to noon. Group paintball, $50 for up to 6 people, ages 10 and up, from 1-3 p.m. Fees cover all safety equipment and paintball marker. Paintballs are sold separately at the field. Sign up now to reserve your time slot. For more information, please call the NOR Center at Carney Park at 081-526-1579, or at Support Site through DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

Dec. 14 & 15: Woodshop Project Class – Cork Bulletin Board. Make a bulletin board using wine corks. Class is $35 including all materials and equipment; suitable for ages 13 and older. This is a two-day class from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call DSN 6294971 or 081-811-4971 Dec. 13: Registration deadline for Dec 21 Parents’ Night Out at CDC. Children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade are welcome; the cost is $4 per hour, per child. Babysitting is available from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and you may pick your hours.

A minimum of 15 children is required for the babysitting to be offered. Register at either Support Site or Capo CDC. Call DSN 629-4390 or Comm. 081-811-4390.