PAO Notes April 10, 2014

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April 10, 2014 CMVRO Naples System-Wide Outage CMVRO Naples and throughout Italy is currently unable to access the CMVRO program for vehicle registrations, reregistration, etc. due to a system-wide outage. At the moment, there is no estimated time of repair. Please continue to monitor the PAO Notes and NSA Naples Facebook Page for further updates. NSA Shuttle Bus Policy Reminder Priority for the Shuttle buses between Capo and Support Site is newly arrived personnel and Single Sailors. Please respect and enforce this policy to support our newcomers and junior sailors. If the bus appears to be getting full and you are not in one of these categories, please do the right thing, remove yourself from the line or give up your seat. Leadership who ride the bus are asked to help enforce the policy. We have had a surge in ridership recently and request everyone's support in adhering to the policy. Important Notice to Support Site Housing Residents Ensure all items in the common areas, basements, and bike racks are properly tagged with building and apartment numbers, visible from a distance. Items include strollers, bicycles, and furniture along with anything else not secured or labeled. During the scheduled dates below, Housing will be removing all items that are not properly tagged or secured. Items not correctly marked will be disposed of as bulky items. This is an ongoing effort to help clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned. PICK-UP DATE BUILDINGS April 11 2017-2020 April 18 2024-2026 May 2 2027-2031 May 9 2032-2034 / 2022 May 16 2035-2038 May 23 2039-2042 / 2044 May 30 2047-2049 / 2043 / 2045 June 6 2046 / 2050 / 2051 June 13 2052-2055 June 20 2101-2105 June 27 2106-2111 July 4 2112-2114 / 2163 July 11 2115-2120 July 18 2121-2124 July 25 2125-2129 Aug. 1 2130-2133 Aug. 8 2134-2138 Aug. 22 2139-2143


Aug. 29 2144-2146 Sept. 5 2150-2153 Sept. 12 2154-2158 Sept. 19 2159-2162 For questions please contact Peter Parillo at DSN: 629-4287 or COM: 081-811-4287. Now - April 23: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey Opens The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is being conducted until April 23. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-util-midmar.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy. NMCRS 2014 Fund Drive Extended The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society has extended the 2014 Fund Drive through the 30th of April. We have generated close to $50,000 dollars—almost ½ of last years $110,000. Please help us redouble our efforts during this final surge. We would like to offer our encouragement and assistance during the remaining weeks. Our goal remains 100 percent command contact, as well as education and donation. Please feel free to contact the 2014 NMCRS Naples Active Duty Fund Drive coordinator for additional resources or information at DSN 629-6538 or 081-811-6538. Tourist Travel to Turkey Requires Visa in Advance The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs no longer provides visas upon arrival in Turkey. Official and unofficial visitors must obtain a visa in advance from either a Turkish Embassy or Consulate, or from the e-visa online application system at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. U.S. military members may still enter Turkey with their ID card and NATO travel orders. For any questions on travel to Turkey, and for any foreign travel planning, contact your units ATFP shop for further guidance. Naples High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Applications Now Accepted $6,000 in scholarships are available to the NHS Class of 2014, college-bound graduating seniors who have been involved in high school athletics. US service academy bound students are not eligible. Scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts: 1) $2,000, 2) $1,500, and 1) $1,000. Applications and full instructions are available online at www.naplesboosterclub.com. Applicants will need coach assessments for each coach/sport played in high school, GPA certification, recommendation letters, and complete an essay describing what athletics has meant to them. Deadline is May 1st. For more information contact Frank Spatt at president@naplesboosterclub.com. Smoking Area Cleanliness Must Be Maintained The smoking area between the Capo Clinic and the Bella Napoli food court will be secured if cleanliness and courtesy are not maintained. Cigarette butts are to be discarded in the provided trash receptacles and spitting on the ground and around others is unacceptable. Sure Start Parent Informational Meetings for Enlisted Personnel There will be informational meetings for enlisted personnel (E-1 thru E-8) interested in applying to the Sure Start program for the 2014/2015 school year. The meetings will be


held in the Sure Start room at the Naples Elementary School. The meetings will cover eligibility requirements and information about the Sure Start program and are for adults only. Sure Start is for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel who are 4 years old by Sept. 1, with priority given to E-1 to E-4 families. Meetings are scheduled for April 15 at 5 p.m., and April 24 at 3 p.m. For more information, please call Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682 or the Naples Elementary School at DSN 629-4037. Online Submarine Survey for Females Now Open The Submarine Force seeks to understand the interest of female enlisted sailors to serve in submarines, as part of the Navy’s developing plans to integrate women in positions and occupations previously closed to them. All female Sailors are encouraged to participate in an online survey, regardless of desire to serve in submarines. The survey is located on NSPIS, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Following NSIPS log on, expand the “Electronic Service Record” under the “Employee Self Service” link. Expand the “Tasks” link and click “Survey Requests.” The survey will be located under the “Pending Surveys” window. Please contact Mr. Geoffrey Patrissi with any questions at geoffrey.a.patrissi@navy.mil. Now-April 18: Registration for April/May Swim Lessons Group and Private Swim Lessons are offered beginning April 19 for ages 12 months through 12 years. Group lessons are four consecutive Saturdays lasting 40 minutes, with a $30 fee per participant for the month. Class times vary based on age and ability. Private lessons are also offered Saturdays. 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 Friday, April 18. 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 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. April 12: “Glow in the Park” 2.5K /5K Fun Run MWR Youth Programs brings you twilight fun with glow-in-the-dark gear at Carney Park. Run begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by bonfire, hot beverages and prizes. Event ends at 8:30 p.m. Registration fees are $15/$10. Register at Youth Center. Volunteers are needed as well. For more information, call DSN 629-4722/4729 or 081-811-4722-4729, or e-mail NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com. April 13: Imagination Movers “Back in Blue” All-Ages Show The Grammy award winning Imagination Movers bring their high-energy show to Naples Elementary School on Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Presented by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment, Movers Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty showcase real guitars, real drums and real fun! Admission is free and an autograph session will follow the show. For more information, call Community Events at DSN 626-4894 or 081-5684894. April 14: Youth Baseball & Softball League Officials’ Clinic A mandatory clinic for baseball and softball officials, a compensated position, will be held April 14 from 4:30-8 p.m. in the support site gym conference room. MWR Youth Sports Spring Baseball and Softball League games are held on Saturday mornings at Carney Park from April 26-June 14. Sign up at the Support Site Youth Center. For more information, e-mail Youth Sports Director at Gerard.Troiano.it@eu.navy.mil. April 17: 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, April 17, 2014. 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. April 17-18: Naples Elementary School Science Expo Naples Elementary School is having a Science Expo on April 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed throughout the school day to assist with setup, floaters, and clean up. For more details, call 629-6549 or email Jacqueline.Whited@eu.dodea.edu. April 18: AFN Holds Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Radiothon Fundraiser Tune in to AFN Naples FM 106.0 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for AFN Naples’ 2014 NMCRS Radiothon. This radiothon is helping raise funds for NMCRS. $2 gets a song someone wants on the air. $1 more gets it bumped or replaced with your song. For $5 you can ban a song. Every 30 minutes you will get Rickroll’d (Rick Astley- Never Gonna Give You Up) $10 to bump it and price goes up every time. $120 bans the Rickroll altogether. For more information or to donate call DSN: 629-6920 or 081-811-6920. April 18: Intramural Softball Rosters Due All coaches of intramural softball teams are required to turn in rosters to the intramural sports coordinator by April 18. Late rosters will not be accepted. For more information, call IM Sports DSN 629-6528/29 or 081-811-6528/29. April 19: Rafting with NOR Center This Class I+/II+ whitewater rafting trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and all equipment is included in the price of €49/adults and €39 ages 12-14. Minimum 7 people required; deadline is April 14. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947. May 6-7, 8-9: Oxygen Military Couples Seminars The two-day Oxygen Military Couples seminar, sponsored by USO and Stronger Families, has no cost to service members. It is open to all military couples, married or in a stable relationship, and is geared to help couples enhance their relationship, deal with stress that caused by deployments, reconnect and rekindle. Two seminars will be offered during the span of one week at the Capo Navy Gateway Inn conference room, on May 67 and May 8-9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee break and lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required, at http://oxygenforyourrelationships.com/67may-seminar-naples or http://oxygenforyourrelationships.com/89may-seminar-naples. May 9: British Festival in Lago Patria The British community is scheduled to host a festival called British Fete 2014 on Friday, May 9, at British Forces School and the British Forces community center near the JFC base in Lago Patria. The festival will be held between noon and 5 p.m. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families will receive free entry. The event will include live music, barbecue, a Field Gun demonstration, a magician, and other performances. Attendees are advised to park at the JFC base and access the school grounds by using JFC's rear pedestrian gate. For more information on the festival or to purchase booth space during the event, visit www.brit-fete.com.


May 20: Deadline for Annual Graduation/Recognition Ceremony Participation The Navy College Office will host the Annual Graduation/Recognition ceremony on June 13 in the Capo Auditorium. If you graduated from college or university during the past year, you and your family are invited to participate in the ceremony; please contact Dr. Harris-Sims in the Navy College Office at nco.naples@eu.navy.mil by May 20 for more information on how to sign up for graduation. NSA Naples Chapel Announces Holy Week Services Schedule Services for the NSA Naples Chapel during Holy Week are as follows: Saturday, April 12: Palm Sunday Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel Palm Sunday, April 13: 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass, Capo Chapel 8 a.m. Liturgical Protestant Service, Support Site Chapel 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Christian Service, Support Site Chapel 11 a.m. Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel 1 p.m. Hallelujah Full Gospel Service, Support Site Chapel 5 p.m. Capo Contemporary Christian Service, Capo Chapel Holy Thursday, April 17: 5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel 7:30 p.m. Liturgical Protestant Service, Support Site Chapel Good Friday, April 18: 11:30 a.m. Protestant Service, Capo Chapel 3 p.m. Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel 7:30 p.m. Protestant Service, Support Site Chapel Easter Vigil, April 19: 8 p.m. Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel Easter Sunday, April 20: 6 a.m. Ecumenical Sunrise Service, Support Site Chapel Piazza 8 a.m. Liturgical Protestant Service, Support Site Chapel 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass, Capo Chapel 9 a.m. Easter Brunch All Hands (No Cost), Support Site Chapel 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Christian Service, Support Site Chapel 11 a.m. Catholic Mass, Support Site Chapel 1 p.m. Hallelujah Full Gospel Service, Support Site Chapel 5 p.m. Contemporary Christian Service, Capo Chapel For additional information, contact the Chaplain’s Office at DSN 626-3539 or 081-5683539. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service April 9 April 21

Early Closure / Limited Service NMCRS Office open 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. only.

Commissary Closed

Scheduled Strikes in Italy April 11 - MERIDIANA personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, except for flights to and from Catania. April 11 - EASYJET flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, except for flights to and from Catania.


April 11 - SEA and SEA HANDLING airport personnel in Milan Airports are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5 p.m. April 13 - TRENITALIA railway personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting from 9 p.m. on April 12th. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. April 14, Trip to the Teverola Medi Mall, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby). Requires prior purchase of two E1 Bus tickets April 14, Car Buying, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC April 14 – 18, Transition GPS Workshop: Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 15, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 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 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sundays from 1 to 9 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Holidays. Liberty Center Events (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.) April 11: Checkers Night April 12: Movie Night April 15: Pool Tourney April 16: Casino Night USO Schedule Daily Tours April 11: Buffalo Farm and Mozzarella Factory April 12: Monthly Special to Sant’Agata dei Goti April 13: Palm Sunday at the Vatican April 18: Sorrento by Night April 19: Cooking Class in Rome April 20: Easter Lunch and Wine Tasting Extended Tours April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa May 10-11 Mother's day Weekend in Ischia May 23-26 Memorial Day in Venice and Verona May 24-26 Memorial Day on the Beach Resort June 13-15 Rimini, San Marino e Mirabilandia *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips Fri, Apr 11: The Monster Park in Bomarzo* Sat, Apr 12: Amalfi Coast with Lunch* Sun, Apr 13: Bourbon Tunnel and Ice Cream Factory* Mon, Apr 14: Best of Naples Tue, Apr 15: Churches of Naples Wed, Apr 16: Archaeological Museum*


Thu, Apr 17: The Roman Villas* Fri, Apr 18: Wine Tasting in Avellino Sat, Apr 19: Tarantella in Sorrento Sun, Apr 20: Easter! Transportation to Rome *Special Month of the Military Child tour Extended Trips CitySightseeing Tickets available at ITT: Tickets for the Naples open top bus (hop on, hop off) are valid 24 hours with four routes to follow. Purchase tickets at a discounted rate (â‚Ź16 per adult) at either Capo or Support Site ITT Office. Child tickets are avialable on the bus only. For more details visit www.mwritt.org or call ITT Capo at DSN 6264471 or ITT Support Site at DSN 626-7906. *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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