Aloha Movement Project
jon
I was struck by a truck while riding on my moped. With 3 bulging disks now in my spine, physical pain dominating my body, my mind was finally awoken. Everywhere I looked I saw people sitting by themselves starring into their lonely minds as they dwell on their problems and short comings. But after my accident, the beauty dwelling within everyone was revealed to me. A passion for life that is ingrained in all of us. And I stand in astonishment how one little mistake by a truck became the catalyst to change my world so I can change the whole world. At the time of my accident, I was half way through business school, decided to make use of my education and new found perspective to plan benefits and events to raise money to keep the arts in school. I wanted to cherish the beauty I saw in everyone after I got hit by the truck and this was when I created AMP. As students, we spend a lot of money and energy on education but while we’re in school nothing much comes from all the work we do other than getting a degree so we can start our lives. What if you could harness all that educational energy and put it to use good use while at school? What if you could start making a difference now and by doing so you become a leader? In the spring of 2009, the Aloha Music Project (AMP), a non-profit organization with a global mission to enforce peace through the gifts of music and art was established and generating. I created the AMP Education Program and became the first student organization to give credits for participation organization in the history of the University of Hawai‘i. Each of our interns gets 3 college credits for being part of our movement. We are well on our way to implementing Project AMP, the Global Benefit Tour in 2012 and celebrate the success and celebrate the success AMP has had dispersed across the country. But I am getting a head of myself. You do not need a truck to hit you to see the beauty in the world, you just need to harness the creative energy and inspire others and you can achieve this threw AMP. AMP is design to reformat what society often glosses over, and harness creativity to effect the community and the world in a positive way. Give me a call at (503) 577 7108 or e-mail me at Fritzler@hawaii.edu and let me show you how you can get plugged into what will one day be a global phenomenon on how we can help each other make the world a better place!
Posts by jon
AMP@TEDxHonolulu
Oct 25th
We are AMPed to announce that in one week Aloha Movement Project founder, Jonathan Fritzler will be speaking at TEDxHonolulu. He is presenting his discovery of how to harness Education Energy through AMP. At the end of the talk, Fritzler sends out a call to action to students across the globe, to join us in this world wide movement. Our student activist handbook called “Plant an AMP” is expected to be released in January of 2012. AMP is seeking passionate university and even high school students. “Its like joining the Peace Corp while you are in school”.
11.11.11 A Social Action Initiative
Jul 16th
People around the planet are gathering together on this special day to enhance the quality of life for the people of the world.
*Phase 1: Join the Movement!*
Team up with a group of friends, family, or co-workers and proclaim your initiative! Join the movement by posting your vision on the event wall.
*Phase 2: Plan your Social Initiative*
Create a social action project and host it on November 11, 2011. This event could be anything from a music festival to volunteering at a children’s hospital. Even a small impact has a big effect when people around the world agree to make the change!
*Phase 3: Produce a Short Film*
Post an ad on craigslist if you don’t have a camera yourself! Its about time you learn how to cut videos on your computer anyways!
*Phase 4: Vote to win an ultimate grand prize!*
Once all videos are submitted, an 11 day voting process will take place online at alohamovementproject.com
Sponsored By:
Everyday Heros Project
Island Nutopia
Mar 7th
Expand your creative mind and you will find, your desired reality pulled like the moon to the tide~
SATURDAY MARCH 2th 2pm-7pm ALL AGES- FREE FOOD- LOVE DONATION
EXPERIENCE CREATIVITY
The 2nd annual Creativity Summit fully equip with an unreal line up of musicians, slam poets, and live artists. Join us as we paint a picture of an experience!
Featured Poets: Tui Scanlan & Darron Cambra
Street Light Cadence- Phenominal 3 Piece- see them 1st Fridays at the Hawaii Theater Street Corner
Evan McKinny- BeatBox Extraordinare
Sterling Bear- US Vet- dont miss this!
Sophia Nelson- The most beautiful woman alive
Grant Uchida- Singing Comedian
Kiana- Legendary Waikiki Street Singer
Breath of Fire- A Band Revolutionizing Reggae Music
VISUAL ARTISTS
Erin Mccullough
Loren Shaw
Mike Pascablo
Winnie Patterson
Shawn Castro
Christian Ritchie
Chris Steitz
MIND EXPANDING WORKSHOPS
The event takes an innovative approach to creativity by breaking into 20 minute ted talk style- mind expanding workshops.
1. Become a Slam Poet- with Darron Cambra & Tui Scanlan (National Poetry Champions)
2. Everyday Hero Workshop- with Catalina Centi (Touring Singer & Songwriter)
3. Life by Design- Noble Turner (Spiritual Life Guide & Real Estate Tycoon)
4. The Mind Garden- Jon Fritzler (Founder of Aloha Movement Project)
SPONSORS
BLACK CAT STUDIOS
NEXTDOOR- CHINATOWN
BAMProductions
Fresh Air Oahu
Open Mic @ the University of Hawaii Dorms
Feb 11th
TONIGHT AMP is teaming up with the UH dorms to provide the student body with a platform for collaboration and exposure! Express your passions and talents to the student body! This is the second open mic of the semester, and we are stoked to be sharing it with you Hawaii!!
AMP Internship Opportunity
Feb 7th
NEED AN INTERNSHIP?
AMPlify your life with the Aloha Movement Project! AMP is pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2011 internship! Expand your creative mind— Discover new possibilities with master mind groups— utilize your “Education Energy as a Renewable Resource for Positive Social Change”.
• Earn 3 Upper Division Elective Credits at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (optional)
• Collaborate with like-minded students who are passionate, creative, and innovative.
• Build your resume and earn a winning Letter of Recommendation.
• Align your school projects with social initiatives to collectively have a positive impact in the community. (Donate your education energy toward a cause).
FOR MORE INFO: alohamovementproject@gmail.com
Spring Internship Summary
Students involved will combine their school projects to benefit community initiatives. Participate in innovative group discussions, explore the islands artistic cultures, and experiment with new creative outlets.
AMPresents the Fall Ball
Dec 11th
The Fall Ball was a huge success!! Thank you to all the artists who contributed their colorful talents to creating the experience of music and art! The event was designed to inspire the creative minds of the youth on Oahu. We host all ages event to cater to all generations of creativity! Lovely!
The Fall Ball
Nov 17th
THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING HELP AMP BECOME A NON-PROFIT
$5 PreSale (txt names to 503-577-7108) or $10 @ Door
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Aloha Music Project & Youth Speaks are teaming up to create a mind blowing experience of music, art, poetry, and creativity! Join us as we celebrate the season of giving!
Check out this EPIC lineup hosted by your MC JASON TOM:
Youth Speaks- Poet Roulette Tour Kick-off
- 5 mindblowing poets, 4 epic rounds, 1 victor
LIVE MUSIC provided by:
- Breath of Fire- Fresh reggae ska jams with full horn section.
- Still to this Day- The Official AMP Mid Pac Band
- Street Light Cadence(accordion, violin, cello) – Feat. Onward, Etc. (2 guitars, Banjo, Standup Bass
- Grant Uchida the Singing Comedian
- DONT MISS: Jason Tom & Nathan Emmans (The Art of Whimsy) Collaboration!
LIVE ART and Auction Provided by:
- Nicholas J- Body Design
- Fern Santos
- Jason Schutzman
DANCE PERFORMANCES by:
- 808 Breakers
- Kiva Arts & Design
ON A MISSION to raise funds to establish AMP as non-profit organization. Our organizational mission is to inspire creativity, to ignite passion, and discover purpose.
NON-PROFIT- we hope to spread the amp curriculum to colleges around the nation and eventually world, to “harness education energy as a renewable resource for social change”.
AMP MIDPAC is the newest edition to the AMP family. We hope to raise funding to further support AMP Mid-Pacific Institute, our first High school Mentorship Program, in the Spring semester of 2011.
BLUE PLANET LIGHT BULB EXCHANGE- Bring 10 old light-bulbs, exchange them for 10 NEW CFL energy saving light bulbs, and get free entry
BIG THANKS to our Sponsors
- Fresh Cafe
- Youth Speaks
- Bamp
- Fresh Air
Nov 7th
The 2nd Annual Monster Melodica was a great success at the University of Hawaii! This epic showcase hosted at the campus dorms brought out some of the islands best performances including:
- Still to this Day
- Half Step Down
- Breath of Fire
- Peace of Mind
We were also lucky enough to experience Evan McKenny aka DJ Skizzo as our lyrical “Beat Jocky”. The event also showcased various live artists and dance performances by the 808 Breakers.
Big thanks to all the AMP Crew who made the event possible!
AMPtivists Unite!
Oct 24th
For the past 10 months students and businesses from accross the nation have been gathering via airwaves on our national phone conference we call the “Meeting of the Minds”. Every week this diverse group of individuals meet to discuss the future of AMP. Our strategic plans are aimed at creating an international network of Social Activists/ Entrepreneurial Philanthropists.
To be specific, AMP is in search for student leaders who want to build a better world! (After all, students are the future leaders of the planet!). If you, or someone you know is a passionate activist, musician, or artist, send them our way!!
Be the change you wish to see in the world
Hawaii Clean Energy Day
Jun 5th
Today I went to the 2nd Annual Hawaii Clean Energy Day! Imagine all the biggest companies in the green energy on island in one room! Followed by “Green Drinks”. Best networking session ever!!