amp was one of only 22 Community and Social Service agencies selected for its Big Idea.

The Big Idea: Providing a platform for First Amendment rights and promoting transparency in government by broadcasting city council and other public meetings are pretty major factors in a democracy—and quite a community jewel. In 2012, AMP will showcase another local jewel: the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. AMP’s upcoming Curated Community Television Channel will feature “Your Sanctuary,” a weekly series based on treasures, pleasures, wonders and resources the sanctuary offers Monterey County. AMP will produce at least two segments on the historical cultural influences of the Esalen Indians and the Pacific Island cultures on the sanctuary and adjoining lands. Some 10,000 years ago, these cultures taught respect, protection and preservation of the ocean, which is the theme of “Your Sanctuary.” AMP is seeking funding to produce these segments.

Make Your Voice Heard: “AMP helped me discover that anyone can be a producer, and when you see your program on the screen or the Internet, that's a very powerful feeling of personal achievement.”

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