[OutVoice] just to keep y'all up to date RE: "QueerWaves"/KOOP

[CAGETAYLOR at aol.com]

For those who've expressed concern..the latest regarding today's  fire..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 4, 2006
Contact:   Amy Wright – 207-0710
Andrew  Dickens – 426-3273    
info at koop.org

Who:            KOOP Radio 91.7  FM
What:            Second Fire Destroys  KOOP Facilities
When: February 4th
Where:     304 E. 5th St. – 3rd Floor
Austin, TX  78701 
Online at www.koop.org 
Weekdays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Weekends: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.


KOOP 91.7FM suffered another setback on the morning of February 4th  when a 
second fire swept through our facilities, forcing KOOP off the air again.  This 
second fire destroyed all of KOOP’s studio equipment.       KOOP had been 
damaged in a fire on January 6th, 2006 when a fire in a second  floor apartment 
caused considerable damage to the building and significant smoke  damage to KOOP
’s equipment.     
The February 4th fire  started in a club located on the same block as KOOP. 
The fire spread from the  club to the building that houses KOOP, and then 
rapidly spread up to KOOP’s  studios and offices.

KVRX is broadcasting for KOOP  throughout the weekend. KOOP will not be able 
to resume full operations until we  secure new equipment and a new location. 
KOOP is working on contingency plans to  return to the air with limited 
capabilities.

Through  the efforts of our staff, volunteers, and listeners, KOOP had begun 
to recover  from the January 6th fire. This second event further strains KOOP’
s already  exhausted volunteers, staff and limited resources. Nevertheless, 
KOOP is  determined to return to the airwaves to serve the community and fulfill 
its  mission.

A mini membership drive, in partnership with  Charity Partners of Austin 
(www.charitypartnersofaustin.org), had been scheduled  for this weekend (February 
4-5). Contributions may be made to KOOP’s website at  www.koop.org.

KOOP faces a significant financial  challenge in the coming months. It 
anticipates paying at least double the amount  of rent it currently pays. 
Additionally, it will have to replace all studio  equipment and spend a significant 
amount to build out a new studio.  

About 91.7 KOOP Radio:
KOOP Radio provides  high quality, innovative and diverse programming with an 
emphasis on those  communities that are under-served or ignored by the 
mainstream media. KOOP is  Austin’s community-owned, community-operated public radio 
 station.


Amy Wright 
Station Manager, KOOP Radio 91.7 FM
PO Box  2116 
Austin, Texas 78768-2116 
512.472.1369  
info at koop.org


Anyway, that's how things stand for now...
Love, Taylor
"QueerWaves"--Taylor Cage, host and producer
A showcase for glbt  and just plain queer musicians and their music
On Saturdays, 430pm to 6pm  Central Time
91.7fm KOOP Austin TX
Live Webcasts, Schedules, Playlists and  more
@ _http://www.koop.org_ (http://www.koop.org/) 
Studio Phone:  1-888-915-5667(KOOP)

Please send promotional material to:
Taylor  Cage
2819 Foster Lane, Apt F122
Austin TX  78757
USA
512-459-3076
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