March 5, 2015
Women’s Symposium at Capo Theater with VCNO as Keynote Speaker The Naples Area Women’s Network will be presenting the Annual Women’s Symposium at the Capodichino base theater on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a panel discussion and sessions covering topics like Women’s Health, WorkLife Balance, Long Distance Relationships, Communication and Leadership Roles in Combat and more. The free event is open to everyone. Adm. Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, will be the keynote speaker. Personnel can attend the full program or choose the sections and times that work for them. The open panel discussion will take place in the theater at 9 a.m. and breakout groups will be held at 12:40 p.m. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Women’s Stories Connecting Women’s Lives.” OHA and MIHA Survey for Italy Conducted in March The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility/ Recurring Maintenance and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Survey will be conducted through the month of March for Italy. The MIHA survey is conducted once every three years as part of this combined survey. The data gathered by service members residing in private housing will help ensure proper allowances are being paid for both allowances. If you’ve been stationed in Italy for three months, reside in private housing and receive OHA, then please visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-utilmiha-mar.cfm during the month of March and contribute to the survey. For the utilities portion, you will be asked to report the average monthly cost of each of your utilities and the average monthly cost of any routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. For the MIHA portion of the survey, you will be asked to report actual expenses incurred when moving into your private residence. The electronic survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and should be completed by you or your spouse, whoever has knowledge of utility/recurring maintenance and MIHA expenses. If you are able to access the survey from home, it is recommended that you take the survey together. For additional information, contact Loredana Avino at DSN 626-2551 or Chief Hector Aspurias at DSN 626-6219. Women’s History Month at Base Libraries Celebrate Women's History Month at the MWR Libraries with special displays, bibliographies and biographies on famous women in history. This year’s theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” Enter the library’s quiz contest when you stop by. Check out the National Women’s History project web site for additional resources at www.nwhp.org. For more information, call DSN 629-4360 or 081-811-4360. Personal Vehicle Security Italian authorities recently arrested thieves operating at the Capodichino airport who were using keyless vehicle jammers to keep car doors from locking and then gaining entry after the victims walked away. Keep this in mind as you leave your car anywhere.
Personnel can verify their vehicle locks depending on the model by the beeping sound or flashing light, physically checking afterward or using the key. It’s still advised to not leave valuables in your car while it is parked on the street or in open parking lots, especially with visible items like iPods, GPS devices, etc. Flag Etiquette Reminder During the playing of the national anthem, all persons present in uniform render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All others should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Men should remove their hats. When the flag is not displayed, face toward the music and act in the same manner. Service members are to show the same respect during foreign national anthems. Civilians and those not in uniform should stand at attention during foreign national anthems. Uniformed personnel should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. This etiquette and additional information can be found in the U.S. Code (Federal Flag Code) and in military regulations. It is applicable for morning and evening colors, sporting events, ceremonies and other instances where the national anthem is played. Now- March 31: FSYP Fund Requests The Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) committee is soliciting organizations interested in obtaining funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas. The funds are used to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. All organizations not receiving federal funding that support Department of Defense employees and/or their families are eligible to apply. Organizations may solicit for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples and entering 'NAVSUPPACT NAPLES INST 7280.1' in the search bar. Applications must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The board will convene the first week of April and make determinations of award levels. March 7: Paintball at Carney Park A day of paintball is being made available at Carney Park on Saturday, March 7. Open play will be from 10 a.m. to noon for $10 per person, aged 15 and up. Private or organizational group play will be from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, aged 10 and up. All prices include equipment and field fees for the session. Paintballs are available for purchase. For more information, call the Carney Park NOR Center at 081-526-1579 or 081-526-3395. March 7- 8: Naples Elite Softball Tryouts The 2015 season tryouts for the Naples Elite softball club will be held at the Carney Park softball field March 7- 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested, contact Lonnie Kerr at DSN 6263294 or Matt Vaughn at DSN 626-4708. March 10- 20: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach Class The Safety department for NSA Naples is hosting a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach class March 10- 20. The criteria to become a rider coach is to be comfortable teaching and to have a great desire to promote rider safety in class and by your personal example. There are limited slots for the class. Please contact David Peters at DSN 626-3147 or 081-568-3147 for more information.
March 11: Free Presentation Skills Workshop The Naples Toastmasters International Club is holding a Free “How to Become a Better Speaker” workshop on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. The free presentation is open to everyone. Attendees will be able to learn how to become a more confident and skilled speaker, to create successful attentiongrabbing openings, to conclude with flair, to better organize and optimize practice time, to use body language, and to learn the secret to speaking without being nervous. Normal club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Support Site Community Center from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. For additional information, please email naplestoastmasters@yahoo.com. March 13: Family Math Night at Naples Elementary School The NES is hosting Family Math Night on Friday, March 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be interactive games and other events taking place. Volunteers are still needed to run the game tables in the multipurpose room and the gym. For more information, call Contact Yvonne Salinas at DSN 629-4038 or 081-811-4038. March 14, 28: Trekking Day Trips with NOR Center Join a group of enthusiastic hikers for the NOR’s most popular trek on the Path of the Gods March 14 and the Valley of the Mills March 28. No previous mountaineering experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by adult/legal guardian). $30 per person includes guide and transportation from the Support Site. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water and euros for incidentals. Sign up by 5 days prior to trip at the NOR Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. March 15: Spring Bingo at Naples High School USO Naples is hosting their free Spring Bingo at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday, March 15 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 3 p.m. There will be door prizes and take home prizes such as gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and more. Call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713 for more information. March 16, 23, 30, and April 13: NOR Archery 4-Day Course Shoot the bull's-eye with a four-day archery course at the Support Site Youth Center gym from 7 to 8 p.m. on the scheduled Monday evenings. The program is open to 10 years and above (under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Cost is $30 per person for the entire workshop and includes equipment. A FITARCO qualified instructor will be present. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. March 16-17: Transitioning GPS Accessing Higher Education Workshop The Fleet and Family Support Center is holding the next session of the Transition GPS Accessing Higher Education two-day workshop. If you are interested in going back to school (undergraduate or graduate school) after the military, this track can help you define your career goals, identify required credentials, research education institutions to reach those goals and assist you in utilizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to be in the process of transition to attend. The class will be held at the Support Site FFSC from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or your Command Career Counselor for more information or to register. March 17: Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run and Strikers’ After Party MWR is hosting the Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run on Tuesday, March 17. Registration is $5 on the day of the event at the Strikers Bowling Center and includes a T-shirt. The run
begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Strikers’ After Party. There will be an Irish Buffet for $10, live DJ music, Irish drink specials and more. For more information, call the Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604. March 21: Rafting with NOR Center Get your feet wet on this Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip on Saturday, March 21. The trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and all equipment are included in the price of $49 per person. Participants should be reasonably fit and able to swim. Sign up deadline is March 16. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service March 5, 12, 19, etc.
Early Closure / Limited Service Personal Property Office now closing at 2:30 p.m. each Thursday for training.
Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 14: Some Trenitalia personnel unions are scheduled to strike for 24 hours beginning March 14 at 9 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. March 6: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 9- 13: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 9: 10 Steps to Federal Employment, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC March 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) March 10: Beginner Saving& Investing, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 11.a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4of7) March 12: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby. Note: Cost is 15 euro to be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of two E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. March 12: Prenatal Parenting, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) March 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Liberty (E-1 to E-6 single or unaccompanied Sailors) Schedule *DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896, Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday March 5: Spades Night, 6 - 8 p.m. March 6: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. March 7: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. March 9: Board Games Night, 6-8 p.m. March 10: Italian Lessons, 6-8 p.m. J.F.U.N. - Joint Forces Unaccompanied Nation *Join the single service member group for fun activities throughout the month. Meetings are held the the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Capodichino Liberty Center at 2 p.m. Contact the Liberty Center for any information regarding single service member trips and meetings. To be added to the J.F.U.N. email distribution, call DSN 626-4896.
USO Schedule Daily Tours March 6: Naples After Hours March 7: Amalfi Coast and Sorrento March 8: Women’s Day at the Neapolitan Taverna March 13: Dinner with Ukrainian Flavors March 14: Sant’Agata dei Goti March 15: The Angel Caves of Pertosa Extended Tours March 14- 15: Spring Weekend in Alberobello March 28- 29: Dolce Vita Roman Weekend April 4- 5: Easter in Florence and Pisa May 22- 25: Memorial Day in Athens July 26- Aug. 2: Greek Islands of Zakynthos *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips March 6: Gardens of Naples March 7: Vatican City March 8: Amalfi Coast with Lunch March 9: Shoe Alley March 10: Chocolate Factory March 11: Archaeological Museum March 12: Naples Underground PM March 13: Capodimonte Factory March 14: Wine Tasting in Benevento March 15: Historical Rome March 16: Caserta Royal Palace March 17: Catacombs of Naples Extended Trips May 23- 25: Memorial Day Weekend in Tuscany *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.naplesmwr.org or call Capo ITT at DSN: 626-4330 or the Support Site ITT at DSN: 629-7901. Teen Center Events *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. March 4: Triple Play Scattegories, 3:30 p.m. March 5: Triple Play Teens Choice Video Game Tournament, 3:30 p.m. March 5: Career Path - Mock Interviews, 5 p.m. March 6: 4-H Leadership Club Stand By Your Quote Activity, 4:30 p.m. March 7: Club Composed Just Dance, 4:30 p.m. March 9: Triple Play Jump Rope Challenge, 3:30 p.m. March 10: Keystone Club at High School, 12:15 p.m. March 11: Triple Play Giants, Wizards and Elves Game, 3:30 p.m. March 12: Triple Play Flag Football, 3:30 p.m. March 13: Club GT & Smart Girls Healthy Lifestyles, 4:30 p.m. March 14: Club Da Vinci Game Tech: Learn how to create game/movie (Part II), 4:30 p.m. March 16: Triple Play Knock-Out Basketball, 3:30 p.m.
March 17: Keystone Club at High School (Fundraising Ideas), 12:15 p.m. Additional MWR Notes Easter Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed Easter Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney Park March 28. Volunteers are needed to help guard the fields, monitor the Bounce House, assist with set-up, operate the kiddie train and handle candy distribution. Transportation is available for volunteers, if needed. Contact the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 to find out how you can help. Now- Mar. 27: Stroke, Spin and Stride Self-Paced Triathlon Join a self-paced triathlon where you determine your pace, distance and division. Prizes are awarded for each division completed. The divisions are Olympic, Tinman, Ironman and Ultra Iron (Double). After your workout, record your mileage at the Support Site Fitness Forum or Capo Fit Zone Gym for the biking and running portions, and the Capo Fit Zone pool for the swimming portion. The program is free and open to authorized MWR patrons. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Now- March 16: Registration Open for Get Golf Ready in 5 Days Learn to brush up the fundamentals of the golf swing, putting and chipping during the Get Golf Ready 5-day course. The class runs March 16- 20 at the Carney Park Golf Course and is open to beginners and intermediate golfers. A 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. session is available. The cost is $99 per student who must be aged 16 years and older. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For more information, contact 081-5264296. Now- March 16: Priority Registration for Youth Spring Gymnastics Students who participated in the Youth Winter Gymnastics season can now register for the upcoming Spring Season, which runs April 13 to June 5. Gymnastics is for 3- to 18year-old children. Registration will be taken at the Support Site CDC, the Capodichino CDCs and the Support Site Youth Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. March 6: Registration Deadline for Basketball Invitational Tournament Join the Basketball Invitational Tournament March 20- 22 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. The tournament is a round robin followed by a play-off game between the top two teams. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Cost for the tournament is $250 per team and T-shirts will be given to all players. There will also be a coaches meeting March 20 at the Support Site Fitness Forum Conference Room at noon. For more information, call DSN 629-6528. March 14 and 28: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the day off March 14 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or night off March 28 (4 p.m. to midnight). The Support Site Child Development Center will be open so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the Friday, one week prior to date. For more details, contact DSN 6294390 or 629-4989.
March 19- 20, 23: Coaches Clinics and Meeting for Youth Spring Baseball/Softball Leagues Do you have basketball/softball coaching experience? Have you played in high school or college? Pick up a coaching packet at the Support Site Teen Center and volunteer as a coach for the upcoming Youth Spring Baseball & Softball leagues. Join Youth Sports for the following appointments: March 19- 20 will be a fielding and batting clinic at the Support Site Fitness Forum Gym from 5 to 9 p.m. March 23 will be an informational meeting at the Support Site Youth Center at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Youth Sports/Youth Center at DSN 629-4729/4722.