January 30, 2014
Italian Customs Taxes and Delays on Certain Merchandise Italian Customs authorities recently notified U.S. Navy representatives that some merchandise shipped via the U.S. Military Postal System may be subjected to Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs duties. The U.S. Navy is working with the other service branches and the U.S. Embassy to clarify the rules and regulations regarding importation of goods by U.S. personnel through the Military Postal System. In the interim, the notification could affect any merchandise with a value in excess of 22 euros (approximately $30) and/or specific items, identified in the following categories, regardless of value: - Roasted ground coffee and surrogates. - Master keys and utensils for combination locks - Plants and soil - Lottery tickets of any kind. - Slot machines or parts thereof - Albums of any kind (for photographs, postcards, stamps, etc.) - Artificial fruit and flowers and accessories for the same - Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof. - Capsules and cartridges - Clocks and watches supplies - Coins, banknotes and paper values - Corals mounted of any kind. - Ether and chloroform - Photographic and cinematographic films exposed - Footwear of all kinds - Apparel and sewn clothing of every kind. - Hair and hair product - Products in leather - Nutmeg, vanilla, sea salt, mineral salt and saffron - Playing cards of any type - Postage stamps in letters open or closed - Typewriter Ribbons - Saccharine - Salted meat, smoked, or otherwise prepared - Toys which are not exclusively made of wood - Skins and furs, treated While discussions are ongoing to clarify application of existing bilateral agreements, all personnel are advised that they may be subject to delays as well as taxes for merchandise received through the postal system. If any of your mail is sequestered by Italian authorities, you will be notified by the post office and will be personally responsible for payment of VAT and/or customs duties. Personnel subject to customs duties will not be reimbursed for the expenses. If you have questions, please contact any of the area post offices.
Vote in 2014 Visit FVAP.gov and fill out your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register and receive your absentee ballots. You can submit your FPCA via email, fax, or regular mail. For further assistance, please visit the NSA Naples Voting Office at Capodichino, located on the second floor of the Admin I building in room 254. Personnel can also call DSN 626-3888, 081-568-3888 or email vote.naples@navy.mil or votingnsanaples@eu.navy.mil. 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. Public Works reminds all personnel to continue to sort their trash to allow for the installation to meet mandated recycling percentages. For further information, please contact Public Works at DSN 626-4486. 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. 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. If you would like additional information, 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 1: Polar Bear Plunge Take part in the 8th annual Polar Bear Plunge. Open to ages 7 and up, registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Support Site pool. Cost is $5 per participant with T-shirts available for $5. Swimsuits only (no wetsuits) and participants must immerse completely and swim for one pool length. No diving is allowed. The swim is followed by warm towels and hot chocolate. For more information, call Aquatics at DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Feb 2: Super Bowl Parties at Strikers and Bella Napoli. On Sunday, Feb. 2, Strikers bowling alley at Support Site and the Bella Napoli conference room at Capo will have tailgating buffets (while supplies last), games, prizes, and drinks for the televised Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks, which starts at 12:30 a.m. The party at Strikers starts at 10 p.m. and includes bowling specials. The bar opens at 6 p.m. at Bella Napoli and also includes contests, including a Giant Trike challenge at halftime. For more information, please call 629-6969 for Support Site or 626-4896 for Capo information. 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: Voting Assistance Officer Training The Federal Voting Assistance Program is offering an in-person workshop for area Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs). It will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 in room 030 on the ground floor of the Admin I building (behind the quarterdeck). In addition to the required online training, all VAO's are highly encouraged to attend this workshop. Please contact Lt. King Navarro, NSA Naples VAO, at DSN 626-6893 for more information. 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 Friday, 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 until Feb. 3. Slots are limited. For more information, contact Brandon Crocker at Brandon.crocker@redcross.org. Feb. 8: Naples Got Talent USO will host the 7th edition of Naples Got Talent at the Naples High School cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 8. There will be 10 local contestants performing live for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets to the U.S., courtesy of United Airlines. A panel of judges will eliminate the first five contestants, while the audience will have the final vote and declare the top 3. The event is free, but there will be food vendors on site. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. USO suggests to come early due to the high demand and limited space.
Feb. 18: Coffee Talk with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a coffee talk for families with young children on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Support Site Food Court. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Grab a cup and enjoy some adult conversation while the little ones play. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club. 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 p.m. For tickets, contact Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Thurston at 081-568-8009 or visit the Naples Areas Supply Corps Facebook page for more information. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Feb. 3 – March 12
Feb. 3
Early Closure / Limited Service
Strikers Snack Bar closed for maintenance (bowling alley and O’Rhys open with limited food services) NEX at Support Site (inventory)
Scheduled Strikes in Italy 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. 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) Feb. 3–7: Transition GPS Workshop: (Pre-Separation), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 4: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) Feb. 5: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) Feb. 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Feb. 6: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (5 of 7 Sessions) Feb. 7: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. Feb. 10–14: S.A.P.R Victim Advocate Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.) Jan. 30: Spades Night 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1: Movie Night Feb. 2: Super Bowl Party at Capo Bella Napoli Feb. 6: Pool Tourney Feb. 8: Movie Night Feb. 10: Ping Pong Tourney Feb. 11: Car Simulator Contest USO Schedule Daily Tours Jan. 31: Sorrento by Night Feb. 1: Vatican and Sistine Chapel Feb. 2: Angel Caves of Pertosa Feb. 8: Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Rome Feb. 9: A day on the Snow (Family Special) Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Wine Farm Extended Tours Feb. 1-2 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. ITT Schedule Day Trips Jan. 29: Pompei Jan. 30: Naples underground at night Jan. 31: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Feb. 1: Rome Shopping Feb. 2: Pompeii Marina Gate & Cameo Factory Feb. 3: Shoe Alley Feb. 4: Naples Orientation Tour to Posillipo Feb. 5: Best of Naples Feb. 6: Catacombs of San Gennaro Feb. 7: Vietri History, Shopping & Lunch Feb. 8: Wine Tasting in Benevento Feb. 9: Beautiful Capri & Anacapri
Extended Trips Feb. 14-17: Valentine’s Day and MLK Holiday in Prague March 15-19: St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland April 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 30: Story Time at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. Theme is Baseball Heroes. Story Time is open to pre-schoolers. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081811-4361. Single-Day Ski Trips with the Support Site NOR Center. With a minimum of thirty patrons, the bus will take you round-trip 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 NOR Center at 629-4947 or 081-811-4947, or visit at the Auto Wood Skills Center behind the Autoport. The NOR is also open for rentals and repairs. 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: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.