PAO Notes Jan. 23, 2014

January 23, 2014 Federal Post Card Application This year, the entire U.S. House of Representatives, a third of the U.S. Senate and 36 state governors will be elected. Do not miss out on your opportunity to take part. Visit FVAP.gov and use the online Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) assistant to help you complete the form, and find more information about the voting process, as well as your state's requirements and deadlines. To be sure you qualify to vote in this year's elections, it is recommend that you complete and submit a new one now. Be sure to update your mailing address, request a ballot and spread the word about upcoming elections.

Personal Post Office Box Numbers Coming into effect by April 15, service members will be assigned individual box numbers that will continue to incorporate the nine digit zip code, Zip+4. The new system will expedite address changes, reduce cost to the military postal system, and improve service to military personnel. The change will not effect how you currently receive your mail; if personnel use a personal box or a mail orderly, they will continue with that method. Individuals will be informed of their new address by mail orderlies before Feb. 1.

Please note that some service members will be required to change their shipping addresses for subscriptions and regular mail. All questions may be directed to mail orderlies or the post office.

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. Office space trash pick up will remain status quo with desk side pick up services occurring weekly. PW reminds all personnel to continue to sort their trash to allow for NSA Naples to meet mandated recycling percentages. For further information, please contact Public Works at DSN 626-4486.

Now - Jan 27: Capo Library and ITT Office Closures during Move In preparation for the move into its new facility, the temporary library is closed and the ITT office will close Jan. 17. The Support Site facilities will remain open to serve patrons.

Please call DSN: 629-4361 (Library) or 629-7901 (ITT) if you have any questions. The new Capo Library and ITT facility will open Jan. 27.

Now through Jan 30: Registration for February Swim Lessons. Group and Private Swim Lessons are offered beginning Feb 1. Group lessons are four consecutive Saturdays lasting 40 minutes, and the fee is $30 per participant for the month. Class times vary based on age and ability. Private lessons are offered on Saturdays as well. Fee is $20 per 30-minute lesson or $75 for 4 private lessons. Payment is by cash or check only and the deadline for registration is 4 p.m. on Jan 30. Class min/max is 3/6; class will not be held

if minimum is not met. For more information, call the Capo Fit Zone Pool at DSN 6264254 or 081-568-4254.

Jan 24: NOSC Kids Cooking with Vera.

From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NOSC will be hosting a cooking class at the Residence of Vera Pierro in Lago Patria at a cost of $21 per child. Enjoy this day off of school with your children cooking lunch with Vera. Both the menu, further details, and registration and payment information are available at www.noscitaly.com.

Jan 25: 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.

Jan 25: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Since 1972, the Knights of Columbus has sponsored International Free Throw Championships for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. The championship is set up to have the contestants compete within their own gender and age group. This year’s competition will be held Jan. 25 at the MWR Youth Center on the Support Site.

Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com.

Jan 25: Youth Basketball Opening Ceremony. This event is for all Youth Sports Winter League participants and their families. Join us at the S. Site Youth Center Gym as we kick off the season! All participants must arrive by 8:30 a.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729 Jan 25: NOSC Bella Crafts Terracotta Decoupage.

From 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the Support Site Community Center will be hosting a terracotta roof tile decoupage seminar at a cost of $30 per person. Participants will decoupage two terracotta roof tiles with supplies and instruction provided. For more information and to register and pay please visit www.noscitaly.com Jan 27: Connections Grand Opening At 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 27, MWR will be opening its new facility on Capodichino with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Connections will be located at the former library in Bldg 453.

Cake and refreshments will be served.

Jan 27-28: FINRA Financial Experts Hosting Classes and Workshops Experts from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and SaveandInvest.org will be providing workshops at the Support Site FFSC on Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Capo theater on Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are open to all service members and spouses. Topics will include advanced investing, money for teens, and plans for post military life. For more information about Military Saves Week and taking the Pledge to save, contact the FFSC personal financial manager, Quinton Finuff, at DSN: 629-6554 or 081-811-6554.

Jan 29: Brief for Transitioning Service Members and Spouses

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.

Jan 30 – Jan 31: Transition GPS Hosts Accessing Higher Education Class Transition GPS will be hosting a two day course for service members and reserve component personnel looking to discover the education requirements needed to attain their career goals. The class will help attendees discover higher education institutions and degree programs, and cover financial and educational options. The class must have minimum of 10 participants registered prior to Jan. 20. Spouses and college-bound family members are welcome to attend.

Jan 31: International Festival and Silent Auction at Naples Elementary School The Naples Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be hosting its annual International Festival and Silent Auction on Jan. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entry to the festival is free and the silent auction raises money for programs and events that enrich the children's learning experience. All U.S. and NATO ID cardholders are welcome. The PTA is in search of individuals or groups of volunteers to represent their state or country.

Volunteers can choose to represent their homeland through food, dance, music, crafts, pictures, or any other way to share and educate others about it. If you are considering a state or country and would like additional information or to sign up, please email Jaime Thomason at nes.pta1@gmail.com.

Jan 31: January Balloon Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to the January Balloon Birthday Party on Jan 31 at the Support Site playground behind the library. The event starts at 10:30a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club http://www.meetup.com/Connect-theTots-Club/ Jan 31 – Feb 2: Flag Football Invitational Tournament.

Join the Intramural Sports staff for a weekend tournament of flag football at Naples High School. The play format will be Modified Round robin, followed by Double Elimination.

Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, offensive & defensive MVP’s.

Cost is $250 per team and includes t-shirts for all participants. Minimum four teams required, max 8 teams. There will be a mandatory Coaches Meeting on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room. Registration is now open. For more information, call IM Sports at DSN 629-6528/6259 or 081-811-6528/6529.

Feb 2: Capo Contemporary Christian Service The Religious Ministry will be launching contemporary worship services at Capodichino starting 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Capodichino Chapel. This service will include an eclectic style of worship, with music ranging from traditional hymns, Latin, gospel, to urban contemporary. Come out to fellowship, be inspired, and challenged. For more information, please contact the Capo Chapel at DSN 626-3539 or just show up.

Feb 4: Security and Training Exercise

On Feb. 4 Support Site will be conducting a security and training exercise. Possible disruptions include momentary gate closure and a shift in traffic patterns. Please contact Steve Ursell DSN 626 3948 with further questions.

Feb 7: Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Course The American Red Cross has scheduled an Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid course on Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Capo Red Cross office, Admin II Room 28.1. Registration can be completed starting Jan. 28 to Feb 3. Slots are limited.

For more information contact Brandon Crocker at Brandon.crocker@redcross.org.

March 1: Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball The 2014 Naples Area Supply Corps Birthday Ball will be held in Caserta, Italy on March 1, celebrating the 219th Birthday of the United States Navy Supply Corps. Attire for Marines will be evening dress “B” or blue dress “A”. Attire for Army attendees will be army blue with bow tie. Navy guests are asked to wear dinner dress blue jackets or dinner dress blues. Dress for Air Force will be mess dress and civilians are asked to wear black tie or formal dress attire. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. For tickets contact: LCDR Jonathan Thurston, 081-568-8009, or via email jonathan.thurston@eu.navy.mil or visit the Naples Areas Supply Corps Facebook page for more information.

Scheduled Closures: Capodichino Pool: Closed Jan 25 Capodichino Gym: Closed Jan 25 Scheduled Strikes in Italy Jan 24: Local Transportation personnel are scheduled to be on strike for 24 hours, with different starting times depending on the specific location.

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

Feb 5: Local Transportation personnel are scheduled to be on strike for 24 hours, with different starting times depending on the specific location.

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

Feb 21: ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) personnel are scheduled to strike from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register.

Jan 28: Teverola Medi Mall, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Leaves from SS – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby. Requires prior purchase of 2 E-1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop) Jan 28: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) Jan 30: Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. – 2 p.m., (Leaves from SS – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby.

Jan 30: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (4 of 7 Sessions) Jan 30: Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) 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 25 Movie Night 5 to 9 p.m.

Jan 27 Car Simulator Contest 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan 28 Italian Lessons 6 to 7 p.m.

Jan 29 S. Site Rec. Room open 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan 30 Spades Night 6 to 8 p.m.

USO Schedule Daily Tours Jan 24- Sushi and Jazz Night Jan 25- A day on the Snow of Roccaraso Jan 26- Wine Tasting on the foot of Mt. Vesuvius Extended Tours Feb 1-2 Single Sailors Special: Ski weekend in Roccaraso Feb 14-17 Carnevale in Venice Feb 14-17 Valentine's day in Paris March 1-3 The Floats of Viareggio *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

Jan 24: MLK BBQ For Single Sailors On January 24th, USO, religious Ministries and MWR Liberty will be teaming up to host a FREE BBQ and Trivia for area unaccompanied and single service members at the Liberty center at Capo. Menu will feature side orders, sizzling meats and desserts. Trivia prizes will include gift baskets and branded USO merchandise.

The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - service members are invited to participate!

Jan 26: USO Free Bingo USO Free Bingo will be held on Jan. 26 at the Naples High School cafeteria. Prizes will include gift baskets, electronics and more. Doors open at 3 p.m.

ITT Schedule Day Trips Jan 24: Best eats of Naples Jan 25: Vatican City Jan 26: Winetasting in Taurasi Jan 27: Caserta Royal Palace Jan 28: Vomero Market Jan 29: Pompei Jan 30: Naples underground at night Jan 31: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri 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 Jan 24: Live Music at the Olde Town Pub. Admission will be free into the Olde Town Pub in Capo’s Bella Napoli food court, and live music from the band Seven-PM from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. For more information, call cell phone 331-197-4116.

Jan 25: 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.

Winter hours for Carney Park NOR Center Front Desk. To better serve our patrons during the winter months, Carney Park front desk in the NOR Center will be open for reservations, fitness class passes and questions during the following hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tue & Thu from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ski Shop Hours at Support Site NOR Center: The S. Site NOR Center is open for rentals, repairs and one-day trips. We are located at the Auto Wood Skills Center behind the Autoport. Hours are Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

Now – Jan 27: MWR Libraries honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit the Support Site and Capodichino libraries for special book and bulletin board displays, bibliographies and a special quiz. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361.