PAO Notes Jan. 2, 2014

January 2, 2014 New Policy Limiting Purchase of Meat Products A new policy limiting the amount of meat products purchased on any given day has been issued by NSA Naples. The policy states that customers are limited to 8 of any single item and a maximum of 15 meat products per day. Purchases above this amount must be ordered 10 days in advance through DECA customer service (DSN: 629-4871). Patrons from Gaeta, Rome and other outlying areas are limited to 8 of any single item to a maximum of 25 meat products per day with proof of residency location. This policy is intended to enforce routine availability of all products.

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.

Now- Jan. 6: Holiday Period Gate Operating Schedule: Capodichino: a. Front gate will remain operational and unaffected. b. Back gate will be closed during the aforementioned holiday period.

Gricignano Support Site: a. Main gate will remain operational and unaffected. b. The back gate will only be opened during DECA and Navy Exchange delivery dates and times.

January Youth Enrichment Classes at Support Site Gym Begin Enrollment Aikido: Twice-weekly classes for $70 per month; new session begins Jan. 8. Youth Ballet: Once-weekly ($30 per month) or twice-weekly classes ($50 per month) begins Jan. 8.

Danse Classique, based on the Cecchetti method: Once-weekly classes for $35 per month; new session begins Jan. 9. Jazz Dance: Once-weekly classes for $35 per month; new session begins Jan. 7. Tae Kwon Do: 16-week session, Jan. 14-May 6 (once-weekly) for $125. For more information, visit our page www.facebook.com/mwrnaples, call DSN: 629-6611 or 081-811-6611.

Now-Jan. 6: Volunteers needed for VITA Each volunteer will receive free IRS tax training in January. Please contact legal now for additional information and training registration. Call LTJG Hayden at DSN: 626-4576, 081-568-4576, or email lucianna.hayden@eu.navy.mil.

Jan. 4: Youth Performance of ‘Blackbeard the Pirate.’

Naples Child and Youth Program (CYP) presents the Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” More than 50 local students bring to life this exciting tale of adventure and treasure hunting on Saturday, Jan. 4. The show will be held in the Naples High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. For more information, please call the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Jan 6: Winter Gymnastics Assessments Participants aged 5-14 interested in winter gymnastics must attend this assessment event on Monday, Jan. 6, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Support Site Youth Center gym.

Assessments do not guarantee a spot in class, but determine which class your child is eligible to attend. The 10-week program runs from Jan. 13 to March 25. Registration opens on Jan. 13 and runs until classes are full. During assessment and registration, priority will be first come-first served. Only registration with full payment reserves your child’s spot in a class. Cost ($135-$150), days and time depends on class level. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/mwrnaples or call DSN: 629-4722 or 081811-4722.

Jan. 10: Craft Crew with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a craft event for families with young children on Friday, Jan. 10 at the community center. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders. All materials will be provided. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club Jan 11: Navy Outdoor Recreation Single-Day Ski Trip With a minimum of 30 patrons, the Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) bus will provide roundtrip transportation 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, please call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN: 629-4947 or 081-8114947. 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.

Jan. 14-15: New Year's ‘Neuterthon’ The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility will be holding a New Year's “Neuterthon.” Be a responsible pet owner and schedule your male pet during Jan.14-15 for our neuter week marathon. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule your pet at DSN: 629-7913 or 081-811-7913. Normal fees apply.

Jan. 15-16: American Soccer Club of Napoli Mid-Season Tryouts The American Soccer Club of Napoli (ASC) is holding mid-year tryouts for those interested in joining the club. Membership is open to all U.S. ID card holders, DOD civilian, and Allied Forces families with children between the ages of 7 and 19. Tryouts for children with year of birth between 2000-2006, will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site south soccer fields with lights. Tryouts for children with year of birth between 1996-1999, will be on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the same location. If you have additional questions regarding tryouts or membership with ASC, please email membership@ascnapoli.com or visit www.ascnapoli.com.

Jan 29: Survivor Benefits Program Brief All transitioning service members, whether retiring or separating, are welcome to attend the upcoming Transition GPS stand-alone brief at the Capo theater on Wednesday, Jan 29, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Any questions regarding Tricare, the Survivor Benefits Program and/or the checkout process at PSD will be answered. Registration is required for the briefing, which is also open to spouses. Please contact the TAP Coordinator, Suzette Brown, at DSN: 629-6542 for additional information or to register.

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.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy Jan. 29: Meridiana flight attendants and ground personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

Feb. 10: Air Dolomiti flight attendants are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN: 629-6372/Commercial: 081811-6372 to register.

Jan. 3: Developing a Spending Plan, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 3: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 6: Resume Writing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon. Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) Jan. 7: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) Jan. 8: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) Jan. 8: Federal Employment Process, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) Jan. 9: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Jan. 10: Naples Central Station & Famous Pizzeria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) 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.)

Jan. 8: Support Site Rec Room opens

Jan 9: Board Games Night Jan 11: Movie Night Jan 13: Ping Pong Tournament Jan 14: Italian Lessons Jan 15: Support Site Rec. Room Open Jan 16: Three Point Shoot Out Jan 21: Italian Lessons Jan 22: Support Site Rec. Room Open Jan 23: Game Night USO Schedule Daily Tours Extended Tours Jan. 18-19 Florence and Pisa Weekend Feb. 14-17 Carnevale in Venice *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

ITT Schedule Day Trips Jan 3: Fuorigrotta Market Jan 4: Island of Capri with lunch Jan 5: Wine Tasting in Avellino Jan 6: Pompeii Jan 7: Naples on Foot Extended Trips Feb 14-17: Valentine’s Day and MLK Holiday in Prague Mar 15-19: St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland 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 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 complete the training and sign a Code of Ethics annually. Please contact Youth Activities with any questions at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Urban Adult Enrichment Instructional Classes Now Enrolling New sessions begin in January for Aikido and Krav Maga. Aikido: twice-weekly for $75 per month at Support Site Fitness Forum; new session begins Jan. 8. Urban Krav Maga (Real Self Defense) is held twice-weekly at Capo FitZone for $65 per month or $10 per individual class.

Jan 6: Youth Basketball Coaches Meeting & Training.

This meeting is mandatory for all volunteers interested in coaching youth basketball during winter season. Plan now to attend at the Support Site Youth Center Gym at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Youth Sports, DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

Jan 6 – Feb 7: Swim to Sorrento Journey from Naples to Sorrento via the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool.

This is a 26-kilometer self-paced swim (520 laps or 1040 lengths). Keep a log sheet; the lifeguard on duty will verify your laps. Prizes for all who finish and trophies awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers. For more information, please call DSN: 626-4245 or 081568-4254.